Community Corner
Northfield Continues to Mourn Maggie Lee
Lee, the former Northfield News editor and community leader, died Monday at age 92.
Northfield continues to mourn the loss of Maggie Lee, the former Northfield News editor and community leader who passed away Monday at age 92.
Listed below are details about Lee’s final arrangements, as well as where you can read more about Lee’s life, legacy and loving tributes.
SERVICE INFORMATION
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Here is information on final arrangements for Lee, from the Northfield News and KYMN Radio websites:
Lee’s body has been donated to the Mayo Clinic for educational purposes. Her remains will be laid to rest at Northfield Cemetery at a later date.
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A memorial service has been planned for 1 p.m. Monday, July 22, at Emmaus Church. Former Emmaus pastor Will Healy will officiate. A tree planting is scheduled for 3 o’clock.
Memorials can be made to Prairie’s Edge Humane Society, Northfield Historical Society and Emmaus Church.
TRIBUTES/STORY POSTS/RECOLLECTIONS
Hayes Scriven, executive director of the Northfield Historical Society, posted the following passage on the society’s website:
On Monday, NHS lost a founder and friend, Maggie Lee. When I first took a job at NHS Maggie was one of the first people I met. I could not believe the historical knowledge she kept in her head. As the years went on, Maggie came to almost everyone one of our speaker events and always chatted with other members. I will miss her smile and attitude about Northfield. She was one of the founding members of the Historical Society in 1975 and had served on the board many times. She worked at the Northfield News for 68 years. In 2009 Maggie was honored by the Defeat of Jesse James Days with the Joseph Lee Heywood Distinguished Service Award, that recognized her contributions to Northfield. Maggie was also instrumental in getting the river-walk built. RIP Maggie, you will be missed but not forgotten!
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Locally Grown Northfield’s Griff Wigley has assembled a webpage of posts pertaining to Lee that includes:
• Photo album with lyrics: Maggie Lee’s 90th birthday party
• Photo redux: Maggie Lee. Her 90th birthday is Sunday. Party on, Wayne.
• Photo album: Riverside Trail dedication
• Maggie Lee announced as the recipient of the 2009 DJJD Heywood Award
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The Northfield News’ website has the following posts about Lee:
• Northfield icon, Maggie Lee, dies at 92 UPDATED
• GALLERY: Maggie Lee through the years
In addition, the News’ Facebook page contains posts from residents remembering Lee.
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The KYMN website has a story about Lee’s final moments, which were spent with friends. Click here to see that post.
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The following posts about Lee appear on Northfield Patch:
• Maggie Lee: Purple People-Pleaser
• Marilyn Sellars to Sing for “Wear Purple for Maggie Lee Day” July 26
