Marlene Eunice (Schock) Wolf, age 83, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior on December 16, 2019.

Marlene was born east of McIntosh, SD on May 20, 1936 to John and Edna (Vetter) Schock. Marlene and her parents moved to a farm northwest of Elgin where Marlene grew up. Marlene was 8 years old when her mother passed away. Her dad raised her and her sister, Doris. Aunts and uncles were helpful. At an early age Marlene took over the household duties.

The family attended the Stone Church until its closing then attended Zion Lutheran Church. Marlene was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. She attended Elgin Public School, where she graduated in 1955.

Marlene was united in marriage to Eldon Wolf on December 29, 1957 at Zion Lutheran Church in Elgin. Eldon and Marlene farmed with Marlene's father and remained on the home farmstead Northwest of Elgin. Daughter Debra was born September 1, 1959.

Marlene was an avid gardener and excellent cook. She thoroughly enjoyed family, grandkids, nieces and nephews, any and all. On December 2, 2016, after back surgery, Marlene was admitted to the Elgin Hospital swing bed. She remained there with her loving husband by her side until her death.

Grateful for sharing in her life and holding her in their fondest memories are her husband of 61 years, Eldon; daughter Debra (Doug) Theurer, Dickinson, ND; grandsons, Kent (Cassie) Theurer, Bismarck, ND; Chad (Amanda) Theurer, Elk River, MN; two great granddaughters Miriam Theurer and Melanie Theurer; one sister Doris (Norman) Iszler of New Leipzig, ND; nieces, nephews and many friends.

Marlene is preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna (Vetter)Schock, and infant daughter,  Ronda Kay.

Funeral Services for Marlene will be held at 10:30am MT, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elgin.  Deacon Deb Cantrell and Pastor John Amundson will officiate with burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Serving as casketbearers are Kent and Chad Theurer, John Schock, Mary Dunn, Brody Finck, and Nicholas Hanson.

Visitation will be on Friday from 1:00 to 6:00pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin and on Saturday one hour prior to services at the church.