Marjorie “Marge” Eleanor Postovit, 93 of Tioga, North Dakota passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the Tioga Medical Center in Tioga, North Dakota.

Marjorie “Marge” Eleanor Postovit was born March 20, 1929 to Bernard and Harriet Dolan in Stanley, North Dakota. She was raised in White Earth, North Dakota and graduated from White Earth High School and St. Francis School of Nursing in Minot, North Dakota. During her nursing career she worked in several hospitals including Tioga Medical Center.

Marge was united in marriage to Arnold Postovit on September 23, 1951. They lived on the family farm near White Earth, North Dakota before moving to Tioga. Marge was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and Circle 1 in Tioga, North Dakota. She was also a member of the American Legion, VFW, DAV, and their Auxiliaries. Marge and Arnold were involved in the creation of the North Dakota Chapter of Ex-Prisoners of War. Marge enjoyed reading, gardening, canning, cooking, baking, crocheting and working puzzles.


Marge is survived by her husband of almost 71 years, Arnold; daughters Penny (Dan) Berry and Stacey (Will) Wise of Hueytown, Alabama; sons Craig and Terry Postovit of Tioga, North Dakota and Mark (Brenda) Postovit of Palm Bay, Florida; brother Darryl (Karen) Dolan of Bismarck, North Dakota; grandchildren Kristy Berry, Tracey Berry, Justin (Samantha) Postovit, Shawn Postovit, Nicole Postovit, Crystal Postovit, Shawntele (Jake) Crownover, Mark Postovit, Jr., Andrew Rings, and Nathan Rings; great grandchildren Zachary Postovit, Robert Engels, and Journey Hoose; nieces Jennifer (Russell) Horning, Ashlee (Luke) Beasley; nephew Chris Hansen; numerous great nieces and great nephews.

Marge was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law, and sister-in-law, Lorraine Hansen.

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