Marlene Flegel, 82, passed away on June 3, 2017 in Newell.

She was born on January 2, 1935 in Lead, SD to Lewis and Mabelle (Hudson) Ammons. She was joined a little over a year later by twin sisters, Lois and Lucille.

Marlene gave birth to her daughter, Janet in 1951 and two years later she welcomed her son, Roy. She married her husband, Leroy, on March 12, 1958. He brought two daughters to the union, Leslie and Sylvia.  Together, Leroy and Marlene, welcomed three more children, Leonard, Arnold, and Sandy.

She was a hardworking and loving mother and grandmother. She always made sure to make everyone feel welcome.  She was known as "Mom" to many of her children's friends.  She loved to spend time gardening and sewing.  She was especially known for the beautiful doll clothes that she made.

Marlene was a wonderful lady who was loved by all that knew her and will be deeply missed.

She leaves behind her sons, Roy Jensen, Leonard (Debbie) Flegel, Arnold Flegel; daughters, Janet, Leslie Moore, Sylvia Johnson, Sandy Flegel-Miller; sisters, Lucille Frasier and Lois Sample; 15 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a great- great grandchild.

Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Flegel and parents, Lewis and Mabelle Ammons.

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 3 pm on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Black Hills National Cemetery with Pastor Marcia Brennan officiating. The family would like to invite everyone to a reception at the First Lutheran Church, 200 Dartmouth in Newell at 4:30 pm on June 15, 2017 to celebrate Marlene's life.