{"id":59203,"date":"2026-10-20T13:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T18:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=59203"},"modified":"2026-10-20T13:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T18:58:08","slug":"nancy-kaye-marinac-81","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/nancy-kaye-marinac-81\/","title":{"rendered":"Nancy Kaye Marinac, 81"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Thief River Falls \u2013 Nancy Kaye Marinac, 81, passed away on October 18, 2026.<br \/>\nNancy Kaye Marinac was born on December 2, 1944, in Hanford, WA, to Hans and Nellie (Nordling) Stensgaard. She spent her early childhood in Washington before her family returned to Thief River Falls, where she grew up and graduated from high school.<br \/>\nFollowing graduation, Nancy attended Moorhead State College, where she met William \u201cBill\u201d Marinac. The two were married on October 9, 1965, and began their life together. After living in several communities, they eventually settled in Rochester, where Nancy worked for the Rochester school system.<br \/>\nFollowing Bill\u2019s passing, Nancy returned to Thief River Falls.<br \/>\nNancy had a special place in her heart for animals. She was a devoted supporter of the Pennington County Humane Society, generously giving both her time and financial support. She was also actively involved in fundraising efforts to help animals in need.<br \/>\nNancy will be deeply missed by her son, Tad (Lisa) Marinac; her granddaughter, Grace Marinac; and her cousins and friends.<br \/>\nShe was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Marinac; and her parents, Hans and Nellie Stensgaard.<br \/>\nNancy\u2019s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at HIA Heather\u2019s House Hospice in Fargo and Oakland Park Nursing Home &amp; Assisted Living Facility in Thief River Falls for the kindness, care, and support they provided to Nancy and her family.<br \/>\nIn accordance with Nancy\u2019s wishes, no viewing or funeral service will be held. A private burial will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Wolverton, where Nancy will be laid to rest alongside her parents.<br \/>\nIn lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Pennington County Humane Society, in honor of Nancy\u2019s lifelong love of animals.<br \/>\nArrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thief River Falls \u2013 Nancy Kaye Marinac, 81, passed away on October 18, 2026. Nancy Kaye Marinac was born on December 2, 1944, in Hanford, WA, to Hans and Nellie (Nordling) Stensgaard. 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