Marjean M. Greene

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Marjean Marie Greene, age 90, of Grand Forks, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Amundson Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Peace Church Cemetery in New Salem, North Dakota at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family, to Journey Home Animal Rescue, or to Hearts in Action Hospice.

Marjean was born May 16, 1935, in New Salem, North Dakota; she was the eldest child of Henry and Anna (Backsen) Neas. She graduated from New Salem High School in 1953 and furthered her education at Dickinson State Teachers College, where she earned her teaching certification. Following graduation, Marjean accepted a teaching position in Bainville, Montana, where she met Allen Greene. They were united in marriage on August 9, 1959. They later divorced. Marjean devoted her time to being a wife and mother; after her daughters were raised, she continued her education and earned a degree in interior design. She used her talents to create wedding attire and later a cleaning business. Marjean eventually went back to education and dedicated over 15 years to the Thompson Public School District, where she volunteered as a Foster Grandma, helping elementary students advance their reading skills. She is a member of the Thompson Public School Hall of Fame.

Marjean embraced a quiet lifestyle. Throughout her life she enjoyed volunteering at her church homes. She spent her free time doing word searches, sewing, knitting, baking, spending time with her family, and snuggling with her beloved dogs.

Marjean is survived by her daughters, Jan Marie (Randy) Gunderson of Thompson, ND, and Jodie Ziehl of Carpinteria, CA; grandchildren, Dana (Kelsey) Gunderson of East Grand Forks, MN, Abby Marie Gunderson of Fargo, ND, Alexander, Andrew, and Austin Ziehl of Carpinteria, CA; great-granddaughter, Alexandra Ziehl; brother, Robert (Bonnie) Neas of Fargo, ND; sister, Patricia (Eugene) Schaaf of New Salem, ND; beloved dog, Diana; nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

Marjean was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Anna Marie, and many beloved pets.