Marlene Kern
November 3, 1932 ~ January 24, 2018
Marlene M. Kern, 85, of Faulkton, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the Faulkton Senior Living.
Funeral services was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 29, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wecota, with Pastor Timothy Koch officiating. Burial followed at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Wecota. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Marlene M. Holsing was born November 3, 1932 to Victor and Louise (Hahler) Holsing in Faulk County, South Dakota. She graduated from Cresbard High School.
In 1951 Marlene was united in marriage to Don Kern, and to this union seven children were born. They lived on a farm in rural Wecota, where Marlene kept busy helping with farm work and raising the family.
In 1965, the family moved to Faulkton. Through the years, Marlene worked for the ASCS office, Faulkton Hospital, as Faulk County Auditor for 18 years, and also Faulkton Hardware and Rexall Drug.
Her hobbies included reading, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marlene was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Wecota.
Marlene’s family will always remember her as a good person, who worked hard and lived her life to the fullest.
Marlene is survived by her children: Grant Kern, Faulkton, Crystal (Doug) Hinrichs, Claremont, Tracy Kern, Tulsa, OK, Zachary Kern, Faulkton, Paige (Kelly) Senn, Anderson, CA and Troy (Rose) Kern, Piedmont; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter, Denice Kern; brother, Gene Holsing; and sister, Eileen Butler.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Marlene’s arrangements.
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So sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing. I was a friend of Denice’s and spent many times with Marlene. Prayers to the family.
To all of you, Marlene’s Family, we send our deepest sympathy and love. We loved her❣️Duane and Arlene
Your mother is always with you… She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street. She’s the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks. She’s the cool hand on your brow when you’re not well. Your mother lives inside your laughter. She’s crystallized in every tear drop… She’s the place you came from, your first home.. She’s the map you follow with every step that you take. She’s your first love and your first heart break….and nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, Not space… Not even death…. will ever separate you from your mother…. You carry her inside of you…. So sorry for your loss.
Oh how I loved my Aunt Marlene! She was one fiesty lady and I loved that about her! I always stopped to see her when I was home and we had a lot of great laughs! Never a dull moment with her! I can only imagine the reunion of the entire family in heaven! Grandpa, Grandma, Eileen, Marlene and mom and dad are together again! May God wrap you all in his loving arms as you go through this sad time. I can say from experience that it is not easy. Take it one day at a time and let God carry you. Sending my love. I am so sorry that I can not make it back for the service. Know that I am with you in my heart. Love, Lisa
Sorry for your loss.
I enjoyed getting to know Marlene at the Courthouse and when we both worked at the VFW. We also enjoyed sharing garden produce with her when she lived in the apartment close to us. She was a beautiful lady both inside and out! Cherish the memories as I will!
so sorry to hear about marlenes passing. i talked to her just before christmas and thought everything was going ok. will always remember the good times we had when we came out hunting and how good she was to us. she was a true friend, and a great person. so sorry jerry darwin
We were saddened to learn of Marlene’s passing. She was a kind, fun, loving person whom all of us kids wanted to hang out at the Kern house. We have many great memories. Hold tight to the memories, they will be forever in your heart. May our thoughts and prayers bring you comfort and peace. In Deepest Sympathy,
A mother holds her child’s hand for a short while and their hearts forever. As a childhood neighbor of the Kern family I was able to know Marlene from a unique perspective. She is someone I will always remember and respect. Hold on to the good memories. Mark and Tamara (Tam) Arneson
Sending hugs and prayers to you all in this time when words just aren’t sufficient to meet any of your needs. Wish I could be there in person to visit, reminisce, cry, and celebrate your Mom’s life. Sincere sympathy.
We were so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We always had a nice visit whenever I went to the nursing home. Our sincere sympathy for Marlene’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
I’m sure Marlene, Carol Lesselyoung, Donna Speck, Gerri McCloud and Mom (Avis Meyer) are having a fantastic time in Heaven together! It’s always tough to lose your Mom. Sending prayers to Zach and all the rest of the Kern kids.
My sincere sympathy to the family. Remember many fond memories of Marlene and staying at your house when I was younger.