MARSHALL – Services for Merlene Siekmann, 90, of Marshall, are 10:30 a.m. today at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. Following refreshments, burial will be in the Lynd City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall.

Merlene died Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at Colonial Manor of Balaton.

Merlene Ardelle (Wigen) Siekmann was born Sept. 23, 1924, in Hendricks. She was the daughter of Emil and Amanda (Stefferud) Wigen. She was baptized as in infant in Hendricks. She moved with her family when she was 3 years old to Nome, North Dakota, where her parents farmed. Merlene graduated valedictorian from Nome High School with the class of 1941. After graduation, she worked at the home of Dora and Vernon Prairie in rural Marshall. This is where she met her husband, Roland.

On Dec. 8, 1951, Merlene was united in marriage to Roland “Rollie” Siekmann in Willow Lake. The couple settled in rural Marshall. In addition to being a loving homemaker and wife, Merlene was mother to four children: Larry, David, Lowell, and Ann. They shared 43 years of marriage before Rollie died on Jan. 26, 1995.

Merlene was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Marshall. She was very open-minded person and accepted anyone into her life. Merlene’s enjoyments in life included gardening, flowers, quilting, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Merlene is survived by her children, Larry Siekmann (Diane Christopherson) of Russell, David (Connie) Siekmann of Menomonee Falls, Wis., Lowell (Becky) Siekmann of Marshall, Ann (John) Kelley of Tracy; nine grandchildren, Brian (Deana) Siekmann, Melanie Siekmann, Sasha Siekmann, Mary (Alain) Pompilus, Jennifer (Jake) Adam, Stephanie (Gabriel) Hernandez, Lindsay Siekmann, Erin Siekmann, Shawn Kelley; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Lyla Johnson of Ogden, Utah; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Merlene is preceded in death by her husband, Rollie Siekmann; parents, Emil and Amanda Wigen; granddaughter, Melissa Siekmann; and brother, Burniel Wigen.

The family invites everyone to a luncheon at the funeral home following the service.

Arrangements by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, Minnesota. 507-532-2933