Former Hastings resident Marjorie Lucile Lake was born on Feb. 17, 1925, in Mankato, Kan., to Andrew (Andy) and Amy Ozella (Marshall) Smith. She died Friday, March 19, in Solomon, Kan., with family by her side.

Marge was raised in North- branch, Kan., attended Northbranch Friends Academy and graduated in 1942.

On March 7, 1947, she was united in marriage to Ralph Lake in Mankato. They were blessed with two sons, Michael and Scott.

Marge was an active member of Lakeside Community Church of the Nazarene in Hastings, dedicating her time to children and Sunday school, especially the nurser...