Marjorie (Tell) Gleason

Gleason, Marjorie (Tell), of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully, Nov 11th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM with Reviewal from 9:00 – 10:45 AM on Tuesday, Nov. 17th, 2026 at St. Michael’s Church in Prior Lake (16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake MN 55372) with luncheon to follow. Father Thomas Walker will preside. Marge will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Prior Lake.

Born Jan. 24, 1944, in Minneapolis, to Richard & Dorothy Tell, Marge had 3 sisters (Ginger, Betty & Curly) and 2 brothers (Micky & Dickie).

She attended St. Anne’s High School and met her future husband, Mike, in elementary school. Following Mike’s college graduation, they married and raised 4 children: Scott (Michelle), Kim (Eric), Tom (Jenny) & Kelly (Matt).

Their life together took them to Amory, WI, Tulsa, OK, Plano, TX and finally home to Minnesota where they settled in Prior Lake, overlooking the lake and making their home on Candy Cove Trail the center of family activities for over 45 years.

Marge enjoyed a long, successful career in flooring and interior design. She was generous, welcoming and caring. She loved entertaining and was a wonderful cook.

Her many interests included acting with the Prior Lake Players, bowling, singing in the church choir, coaching youth sports, cheering on the Vikings & being active at St. Michael’s Church.

Marge loved traveling, but her favorite place was the family cabin near Hackensack. The cabin was a special place to her as a child and continued to be a much loved spot, especially when the whole family was together.

Above all, she loved being active in the lives of her beloved grandchildren: Alex & Logan, Jordan (Jackson) & Taylor, Hanna & Nick, Carson & Addison. She loved showering them with gifts, making birthdays and holidays special for each of them.

For over 61 years, Mike was her best friend and love of her life. Even in her final days, at Highview Hills in Lakeville, they were together, supporting and loving one another. According to Mike, “Marge was the strong one. She always knew what to do.”

Marge lived a full life and was deeply loved by family and friends. She will be missed more than words can express.