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April 4, 2022
Hartford
Marilyn Siemonsma of Hartford, SD passed away on April 4, 2022.
She was born in Sisseton, SD on December 25, 1944 to Pete and Deloris Hortness. She grew up on a farm in the Peever/Wilmont area. She graduated from Peever High School in 1962.
Marilyn worked as a secretary all her life starting while in High School. She moved to Sioux Falls where she met her husband, Jerry. They were married on December 12, 1969 in Hartford. She continued her secretarial work and retired in December 2009, after 30 years with the West Central School District.
Gardening and canning were part of her summer, as well as camping with family and friends. She had a love for animals and always had a house cat. Country music was always playing on her radio and dancing was something she enjoyed. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Hartford.
She is survived by: children, Kent (Kathy) of Humboldt, Cheri (Jason) of Folsom, Cali.; brother Gene (Marilyn) of Canton; nephews, Jon (Nicole) (children: Brooke, Brad, and Kyle) of Chicago, Ill., Jay (Ashley) (children: Mataya and Jayce) of Canton, and many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, her parents, Pete and Deloris, and many other relatives.
The family were present to greet friends from 5-7 Friday evening, April 8, at Miller Westside Chapel, 6200 W. 41st Street in Sioux Falls. Burial will be prior to the memorial service, and will take place at 10:30 am Saturday at St. George Catholic Cemetery, Hartford. The memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm Saturday at the Westside Chapel. Casual dress is preferred.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society or a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements were provided by Miller Funeral Home.