STOUGHTON - Marrianne Erickson, age 83, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016, at Skaalen Home. She was born on May 21, 1932, on the family farm in Wiota, Wis., the daughter of Milven and Goldie Olson. Marrianne married Darrell Penniston on May 21, 1949, and he passed away on Sept 18, 1970. She then married Don E. Erickson on May 29, 1976 and he passed away on Dec. 29, 2003. Marrianne worked at Monroe Hospital as a CNA and an OR technician for 20 years, retiring in 1976. She earned her GED in 1976, in Beloit. Marrianne moved to Stoughton in 1976, and worked for Felly's flowers in Monona as a floral designer, retiring in 2000. She enjoyed entertaining, spending time with her family, especially Syttende Mai festival parties. Marrianne also enjoyed being at the family cabin in Tomahawk. She loved to go dancing and trips to the apple orchards. Marrianne is survived by her daughter, Beth (Hugh) Roberts; grandchildren, Gunnar (Jennifer) Roberts and Jaimie (Jared) Elliott; great-grandchildren, Connor and Parker Roberts and Colton and Brody Elliott; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands; parents; son, Michael Duane Penniston; and brothers, Francis, Ardell and Erling Olson. A memorial service will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 County Rd B, Stoughton at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, Dane County Humane Society or Stoughton Senior Center or to a Charity of the Donor's Choice. The family wishes to thank Skaalen Home and the staff for the care and love they provided to Marrianne. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.