Arlyss Hovland

MARSHALL — Arlyss Hovland, age 78, of Marshall, Minnesota, died on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral Services are 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Marshall. A luncheon for attendees will follow in the fellowship hall at the church. Private interment will be at a later date in the Westerheim Icelandic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. The evening will conclude with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m., followed by time to share memories. Visitation will continue one hour prior to her celebration, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, at the church. Livestream link and an online guestbook are available at www.hamiltonfh.com.

Arlyss Jean Jensen was born on April 10, 1948, in Tyler, Minnesota. She was the daughter of John and Betty (Ness) Jensen. Arlyss grew up in Minneota, attended school there, and graduated with the high school class of 1966. Soon after high school, she began dating her neighbor, Mr. Lennis “Lenny” Hovland.

Arlyss and Lenny were united in marriage on March 1, 1969, at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneota. The couple made their home there until 1973 when they made the move to Marshall. Arlyss worked for the Register of Deeds Office and as courthouse administrator before taking a job with the Lyon County Abstract Company. She later found work with the Southwest Court Reporters and finished her career at the Lyon County Library prior to retirement. The couple spent over 57 years of marriage together and raised two daughters.

Arlyss was an outgoing and well-liked social butterfly. She was always happy to spend time among family and friends. Arlyss is remembered as having a positive attitude and a bright and cheery disposition. When she wasn’t at home watching her soap operas or loving on her two cats, Arlyss could be found volunteering extensively around town. She was often seen at the Avera hospital gift shop – where she was proud to be a buyer for new inventory, serving in many areas around her church, active in the Hospital Auxiliary, or selecting winners from various local scholarship applications.

Arlyss Hovland died unexpectedly on June 21, 2026, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She reached the age of 78 years,2 months, and 11 days. Blessed be her memory.

She is survived by her husband, Lenny Hovland of Marshall; children, Dayna (and Doug) McDaniel of Marshall, Allison (and Keith) Kleven of Gold Canyon, AZ; 4 grandchildren, Blake McDaniel, Victoria McDaniel, Malachi Sherwood, Kendrick Sherwood; great-grandson, Nash McDaniel; siblings, Gary (and Renee) Jensen of Deltona, FL, Crystal (and Jay) Gislason of Gary, SD; brother-in-law, Myron Walters of Faribault; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Arlyss was preceded in death by her parents, John & Betty Jensen; and 3 siblings, Ronald Jensen, Bonnie Walters, and Brian Jensen.

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

Livestream link and an online guestbook are available at www.hamiltonfh.com.