Marion Kvam

Marion “Penny” Kvam 87, of Austin died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Mayo Health Systems of Austin after short illness. Penny was born August 29, 1929 in Austin to William and Margaret (Wilkerson) Diggins. She married Delmar “Jack” Kvam. To that union three sons were born, Roger, Larry and Randy. They were later divorced. She enjoyed playing softball, crocheting, baking, preparing for and spending holidays with her family, visiting friends and time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved playing games and especially loved playing Bingo. Penny lived her entire life in Austin and was loved and respected by many. She has a special love of children and was called Grandma by many. She will be greatly missed by her family, neighbors and Bingo friends. Remembering her are her three sons, Roger (Elaine), Larry, and Randy (Barb) all of Austin; grandchildren, Riley, Amy, Ben, Julie, Katie, Jill, Jeff, Niki, and Chris; brother-in-law, Tom Jennings; along with her 10 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Violet (Howard) Hansen, Jimmy Diggins, Albert (Arlene) Diggins, Arch (Cletus) Heimer, Bob (Molly) Diggins, Patty (Al) Puettmann, and Margaret Jennings; nephew, Tommy Heimer; nieces, Nancy Heimer, Sharon Johansen, Linda Peck, Lori Puettmann-Mayne and Marsha Pawluk; and friend Charlie Dormady. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mark’s Assisted Living as well as the doctors and nurses at Mayo Health Systems of Austin for their beautiful and compassionate care during her stay. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Tuesday, July 18 2017
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Wednesday, July 19 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Augustine Catholic Church
405 4th Street NW
Austin MN 55912

Service

Wednesday, July 19 2017
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Augustine Catholic Church
405 4th Street NW
Austin MN 55912