Marie Joanne Cordie was born on September 18, 1934, in Sisseton, SD to Joe and Lillian (George) Cordie. She graduated from Sisseton High School in 1952. Following high school, she briefly taught school and worked at the Federal Land Bank for several years until she was married. Marie was united in marriage to LaVerne Sattler on October 9, 1965. They made their home near Eden, where they farmed for many years and Marie was a homemaker. In later years, she worked at Clear Lake Resort and helped clean cabins at RoyKota Resort. After retirement, they relocated to Sisseton in 2003. Marie was an avid baker and enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening, and puzzles. Her family especially enjoyed her tasty baked goods and dill pickles. She enjoyed spending time with family. Marie was a member and actively involved in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eden and St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Sisseton. Marie passed away on September 11, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

Marie is survived by her husband LaVerne of nearly 59 years; two daughters, Lisa Sattler of Aberdeen, SD, and Michelle (Michael) Burger of Britton, SD; three grandchildren, Lexy (Adam) Eggert, Elizabeth, and Mitchell Burger; and one great grandchild, Kenzie. She also leaves behind two brothers, Jerry (Donna) Cordie and Kenny (Reva) Cordie of Sisseton, SD; one sister-in-law, Ardie Cordie of Valley City, ND; and many nieces and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Lillian (George) Cordie; a brother Pat Cordie and a sister Eunice Cordie; her in-laws Frank and Margaret Sattler; niece Deb Whitlow; and sister-and-brother-in-law Arlene and Louis Streier.