STURGIS - Marlene Kay Eide, 61, Sturgis, died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Sturgis Regional Senior Care Center.

Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, with the family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 19, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis, with the Rev. Kerry Prendiville officiating. Burial follows at the Pine Slope Cemetery in Belle Fourche.

A memorial has been established to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Marlene was born March 20, 1947, at Belle Fourche, to Palmer and Gustina (Nedella) Eide. She attended the Chase rural school and school in Nisland and Horse Creek. After completing her education at the Black Hills Workshop in Rapid City, she worked in food services at the Fort Meade VA Hospital for a time before retiring in the mid-1980's. Marlene was a volunteer at the Meade County Senior Center for many years. She enjoyed crocheting and making crafts. She lived in Belle Fourche for a short time before returning to Sturgis.

Survivors include her brother, Ken (Bev) Eide, Nisland; her sister, Karin (Ed) Johnson, Syracuse, NE; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.