May 29 1924 August 14 2020
Magdaline’s Obituary Magdaline Giesen, (Grandma Tony), 96, from Makoti, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at a Garrison nursing home. Magdaline was born May 29, 1924 in Meire Grove, MN, to Frank and Amelia (Klinger) Anton. She was raised in Van Hook. In her younger years, she worked for Dr. and Mrs. Emil Mahowald of Parshall. On January 10, 1950, she was united in marriage to Anthony “Tony” Giesen. They made their home in Makoti, where they raised their five children: Patricia Eisenzimmer, Rosanne Gray (Brian), Lois Kaseman (Dwight), Wayne Giesen (DelRay), and Donna Wheeling (Ron). She has nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Magdaline liked working in her yard which she did until she was 88. She gardened, canned, and baked the best chocolate chip cookies. The grandkids never left without a bag full. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Anthony in 2000; 17 siblings; and son-in-law, Gene Eisenzimmer. She was the last member of the Frank Anton family. She entered Lakeside Assisted Living in New Town in September of 2012, Centennial Independent Living of Stanley in 2014, and Benedictine Living Center of Garrison in 2020. Blessed be her memory among us. Public Visitation: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall. (Please observe social distancing guidelines.) Private Family Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Makoti (Due to Bismarck Diocese guidelines and church size, the funeral will be private). Public Graveside Service: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery, Makoti. Please join the family for a time of fellowship following the graveside service at the Makoti Senior Citizens Center. To send a flower arrangement to the family of Magdaline Giesen, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Magdaline Giesen May 29 1924 August 14 2020.
Death notice for the town of: New Town, state: North Dakota