Marlys Whitethorn

Marlys Whitethorn, age 91, of Madison, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Bethel Lutheran Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM on Friday, October 25th at Rustand-Weiland Funeral Chapel with Pastor Peggy Hanson officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 PM on Thursday at Rustand-Weiland Funeral Chapel followed by a prayer service at 7 PM. Visitation will continue on Friday one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Marlys Mae Uthe was born January 24, 1933 at Presho, SD to Bill and Fern (Brown) Uthe. She married Don Whitethorn in Pipestone, MN on November 11, 1950. They were blessed with two daughters, Sandy in 1954 and Brenda in 1955.

Her goals in life were to get married and have children, which she embraced with her whole heart. She loved playing cards, puzzles, sewing, and being a stay-at-home mom. After her husband Don retired, they spent many days enjoying fishing at the river and wintering in Arizona.

Survivors include a daughter, Brenda (Craig) Lembcke of Ramona; two grandchildren, Jessica (Darin) Krempges of Humboldt, and Benjamin (Bethany) Lembcke of Madison; 5 great-grandchildren, Ally (Nick) Olson, Jackson and Jonathon Lembcke, and Jacob and Maelee Krempges.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Don in 2005; daughter Sandy (1985); two brothers and one sister.

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