Marjorie Elaine Saxton

Marjorie Elaine “Marge” Saxton, age 83, of Byron, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Marjorie Elaine was born on December 29, 1942, to Helmer and Elsie (Lindeman) Haugen in Rochester, MN. Margie and her family grew up attending school in Byron. She met her husband, Gerald H. “Jerry” Saxton and they were married at the Kasson United Methodist Church on September 27, 1958. They resided in Kasson for 38 years. Marge was a homemaker while Jerry worked at IBM in Rochester. In January of 1964, they moved to a farm south of Kasson and raised four children.

Marge discovered a love for ceramics; she enjoyed teaching ceramics to a group of friends at her country home. Many of the pieces are near and dear to her heart.

In June of 1974, Marge, Jerry and their children started spending their summers at the cabin on Cedar Lake in Morristown, MN. After Jerry retired from IBM and farming in 1982, they spent winters in Manzanillo, Mexico and summers in Minnesota. In the fall of 2001, Marge and Jerry were making the annual trip to stay the winter at the condo in Manzanillo, Mexico. On this trip, they stopped in La Feria, Texas to see friends from High School. This adventure resulted in purchasing another home for Marge and Jerry to enjoy.

Marge loved her family, traveling, connecting with many good friends, Christian and Country music. Marge enjoyed reading books, Bible Study groups, volunteering at an elementary school in La Feria, TX and Charity work for the orphanage foundation in Manzanillo, Mexico. She enjoyed playing card games especially “DIMES” and a board game Pegs & Jokers.

Marge’s spirit never wavered over her allergies and the many health issues that she endured throughout her life. Her journey here is over, and she has been welcomed by Jesus for a glorious life in heaven. She touched many lives in Minnesota, Texas and Mexico and we will remember Marge for her strong Faith, her love for Family and Country.

Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Paula (Scott) Lampland; grandchildren, Jason (Lindsay) Saxton, Adam (Elizabeth) Saxton, Nicole (Christopher) Scobba and Trevor (Michelle) Lampland; great-grandchildren, Cody (Mateah), Jacob, Griffen Saxton, Logan, Payton, Barrett Saxton, William Scobba; great-great-granddaughter, Violet Saxton; brother, Ronald (Barbara) Haugen; sister, Alicia (James) Grande; and other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; parents, Helmer and Elsie Haugen; brother, Richard Haugen; sister, Marilyn Yennie; and her three children, Larry, Mark and Keri Saxton.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026, at Grace Methodist Church, 801 5th Ave NW in Kasson, MN with Pastor Jacob Hanson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to her service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Grace Methodist Church.

To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801 7th St SE Kasson, MN 55940 (507) 634-6510. Blessed be her memory.