Marlene McGruder Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marlene McGruder (Watertown, South Dakota), who passed away on February 17, 2025, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Marlene's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ethel Sowards (Schilling) and Raymond Sowards; and her brothers, Lenny, Butch and Wayne.
She is survived by: her husband David; her son Shiloh; and her grandson Ashton.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Family Worship Center (1120 4th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 27th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the New Life Assembly Church (1120 N Harrison Ave, Pierre, SD 57501). A committal service will be held on Friday, February 28th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Black Hills Veteran's Cemetery (20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785).
In lieu of flowers, please perform a random act of kindness in her honor.
