Mardelle Caufield

Mardelle Lorraine Caufield, 90, Fargo, ND died on October 1, 2023 at Edgewood where she had made her home for several years. Mardelle was born in Woodworth, ND to Edward and Elsie Wutzke on June 26, 1933.

She attended country school in Lowery Township. In 1948 she moved to Jamestown, ND, and attended commercial college, then later worked at Farmers Union State office, Haroldson Office Supply, and Lindsay Soft Water, all in Jamestown.

On February 20, 1954, she married Bill Caufield in Jamestown and the couple made their home there until 1989 and moved to Fargo. After retirement, Bill and Mardelle spent half their time in Arizona and half in Fargo as a compromise; Bill wanted to live in Arizona full time and Mardelle wanted to live fulltime in Fargo.

Mardelle will be remembered for her many homemaking talents including her sewing skills and many crafts. Her biggest talent was cooking which she shared with many over the years.

Mardelle is survived by three children, Greg Caufield, Paonia, CO; Cindy (Al) Holzkamm, Laporte, MN; and Deborah Stoughton and fiance Randy Chitwood, Sheridan, WY; four grandchildren, Jamie Hamilton, Dallas, TX; Kurtis Caufield, Dallas, TX; Shylah (Kees) Schauer Ostendorf, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; and Mandy (Zach) Papke, Altoona, IA; three grandchildren, Cameron and Taylor Papke; and Tilia Ostendorf; three sisters, Mildred Reisnour, Pequot Lakes, MN; Marlene Pieske, Jamestown, ND; Phyllis Linssen, Mesa, AZ; one brother, Derrell (Bonnie) Wutzke, Billings, MT; one sister-in-law, Marilyn Stine, Fargo, ND; and one brother-in-law, Dick Caufield, Portland Maine.

Mardelle was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; and sons, Tom and Dan Caufield.

Mardelle’s funeral service will take place at 10 am, Monday, October 9, 2023 at Boulger Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior. Burial to follow at Holy Cross North Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center.