Marillyn J., daughter of Lawrence and Minnie (Kellogg) LaMotte was born on January 23, 1933, on the farm south of Courtenay. She attended school and the Presbyterian Church in Courtenay. At the age of 14, she moved with the family to the farm near Glenfield and attended school in Glenfield.

She married Oscar Knutson from Cooperstown, North Dakota, on December 26, 1953. They farmed near Juanita, North Dakota.  They had two children, Kathy Ann, born October 28, 1958; and Calvin Oscar, born May 2, 1961. Oscar died on June 19, 1975. Marillyn remained on the farm until moving to Glenfield in 1976.

Marillyn and Leonard Topp were married on July 8, 1979. Leonard and Marillyn reside in Glenfield and farm around the area. Leonard has two children, Darwin Lynn, born November 16, 1959, married to Jennifer Saint; they have two children, Lindsay, born October 17, 1984; and Stephanie, born March 24, 1986.

Janelle, born April 20, 1962, married Joel Hoffman. They have one son, Nicoholas Lynn, born February 11, 1987.

Leonard was in the armed forces from March 3, 1953, until March 2, 1955. Also a member of the Fadness Walen Post 9068.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 €“ 1987 Page 182