It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marlys F. Elke-Stark of Cavalier, North Dakota, born in Grafton, North Dakota, who passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Garfield Ganssle and Ella Ganssle (Dietrich); her daughter Melynie Faye Wolfgram; her former life partner Frederick Elke of Paul's Lutheran Church; and her brother Frederick Ganssle.

She is survived by : her son Curtis Frederick Elke of Boise, ID; her husband Marvin Stark of Cavalier, ND; her grandson Josh Elke (Brittni) of Klamath Falls, OR; her great grandchildren, Laney and Hudson; her granddaughter Carlee Elliott (Nick) of Liberty Lake, WA; her great grandchildren, Elijah and Isabelle; her grandson Tim Wolfgram of West Fargo, ND; her great grandchildren, Oakley, Finley and Easton; and her siblings, Donald Ganssle (Sharon) and Deanna Loreth (Jerry) of Breckenridge, MN. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Askew Funeral Homes