Marie Anna Levadney, 89, Minot, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 in a Minot Hospital.

Marie was born November 30, 1929 on the family farm near Des Lacs, North Dakota the oldest of Alfred and Gladys (Rovig) Ness' six children. She was raised in Torning Township and graduated from Minot High School in 1947. Marie began her teaching career at the age of 17 in a one-room school house in Gasman Township with a teacher's certificate. She later attended and graduated from Minot State College, where she received a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 1969.

Marie taught at Harrison School for three years and South Prairie School for six years. She then began employment with Minot Public Schools teaching for more than 22 years, 18 years at North Plains Elementary at the Minot Air Force Base and later at Lincoln Elementary for four years, retiring in 1991.

Marie was also a farm wife, marrying Lawrence Levadney on August 17, 1949. They made their home on a farm South of Sawyer for many years. From this union two daughters were born, Joyce and Deborah and a son, Ronald, who died in infancy.

Marie was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Minot, where she was active in singing with the Church choir and served on the Church council. She was also active in a number of other capacities, including
a member of the Golden Oaks PTA, Eagles Club, Women of the Moose, Retired Teachers' Association, AARP, Sons of Norway and Happiness Group.

Marie was what we would call the ultimate farm woman, raising a big garden, canning, raising chickens, milking cows and even helping to deliver calves. She was an excellent cook and seamstress, sewing many dresses for her family and friends. She loved hosting large family dinners and special events. Her family and children were very important to her, keeping up with and attending every event. She often commented how much she loved the farm life. Blessed be her memory!

Marie is survived by: her daughters, Joyce (Glenn) Luck, Minot and Deborah Baker, Minot; 5 grandchildren to include: Shane Luck, Nikki Perrin, Scott Luck, Amber (Cory) Hansen & Kerensa (Tim) Gange; 11 great-grandchildren: Colton Luck, Bryce Luck, Krystal Luck, Kane Perrin, Dayton Luck, McKaya Luck, Kenzley Luck, Madison Stinson, Drew Stinson, Kymberley Hansen & McKenzie Hansen; sister, Doris Magaenau of Grand Forks, ND and brother, Glenn (Valerie) Ness, Minot; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, son, Ronald Duane Levadney; brother, Duane Ness; and a sisters, Glennys Ness, and Alvilda Pfeiffer.

Celebration of Life service: Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Visitation: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. in the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials are preferred to an organization of the donor's choice.

Marie Levadney Flower Pictures