Marjorie Berdine (Olson) Sorbo, of Mason City, Iowa, departed this world on Aug. 21, 2003 at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

She was born June 16, 1923, in Rome Township, Faribault County. Her parents were John B. and Anna (Johnson) Olson. Marjorie was baptized and confirmed at South Blue Earth Lutheran Church, Bricelyn.

On Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948, at the South Blue Earth Lutheran Church, Marjorie was united in marriage to Norlan J. Sorbo in a double wedding ceremony with her twin sister, Margaret B. Olson. Three children were born to this union: David Keith, LeAnn Marie and John Norlan.

She enjoyed baking for her family and pursued cooking as a career. At one time she did custom baking. She also was employed by Allied Mills, Easter’s Super Value Bakery and AMPI Creamery, all in Mason City, in food service. Also at one time she worked at Mode-O-Day in Mason City. Marjorie enjoyed sewing quilts, crocheting and was the author of her own cookbook &uot;Grandma Sorbo’s Cookbook.&uot; She enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 55 years, Norlan J. Sorbo of Mason City, Iowa; her children: David and wife Sandie Sorbo of Clinton, Mo., LeAnn (Sorbo) Weaver and husband Charles Weaver Sr. of Mason City, and

John and wife Charlene Sorbo of Holmen, Wis.; her eight grandchildren: Troy Sorbo of Kansas City, Mo., Dawn (Sorbo) Higgins and husband Casey of Deepwater, Mo., Charles Weaver Jr. of Ames, Iowa, Chad Weaver of Mason City, Jamie (Sorbo) Miller and husband Jamin Miller of Galesville, Wis., Jennifer Sorbo of Rochester, and Jonna and Jacqueline Sorbo of Holmen, Wis.; and the twinkle in her eye, great-granddaughter Kalista Miller of Galesville, Wis. She is also survived by her twin sister, Mrs. Margaret Larson and husband Lloyd, and a brother, Donald Olson and wife Valores, all of Bricelyn; along with many beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jeffery Olson; a brother in infancy; and a sister, Ruby Rienstra.

Those wishing to give tribute in Marjorie’s memory may direct memorials to Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, or to a charity of the giver’s choice.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. The family will receive those wishing to express condolences at the funeral home Friday, Aug. 29, from 7-8:30 p.m. Interment will be at a later date.