Marlene Henjum

Marlene Henjum, 83 of Lennox, passed away on March 11, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 16, 2020 at West Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Lennox. Refreshments to follow the service. Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.

Marlene Joy Henjum, age 83, of Lennox, SD, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in her home under the care of her family and Sanford home hospice.

Marlene was born on January 10, 1937 to parents Orville and Sarah (Jibben) Nelson of Hurley, SD. Marlene received her education in Hurley and graduated from Hurley High School in 1955. On October 4, 1958, Marlene was united in marriage to Keith Henjum, and together they raised two daughters, Bonnie and Tammy. Marlene worked alongside Keith, farming near Parker, SD and later near Colton, SD until their retirement in 1996, when they relocated to their acreage near Lennox. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage until Keith’s death in 2011. Marlene was a member of West Prairie Lutheran Church and attended many regular weekly activities at church and in Lennox. She was talented with quilting, crocheting, and knitting, and those close to her will forever cherish the things she made. She was always working on something and regularly donated an abundance of handmade quilts, afghans, hats, and scarves to local charities and organizations.

Marlene will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by daughters Bonnie (Steve) Zimmerman of Lennox, SD, and Tammy (Steve) Davenport of Colton, SD; grandchildren Amber Davenport, Abby Davenport, Travis (Amy) Zimmerman, Stefani (Kasey) Hall, and Ethan Zimmerman; as well as great-grandchildren Stella and Sadie Davenport, and Remy and Emma Zimmerman. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings Dennis, Donna, and Mary.