Marlin Thompson's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Marlin Thompson

February 20, 1938 - January 17, 2026 (87 years old)

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Marlin Thompson's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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Chapel Hill Funeral Home

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Marlin Thompson

February 20, 1938 - January 17, 2026 (87 years old)

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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Marlin Thompson Obituary

The world bids farewell to Marlin Thompson (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), departing on January 17, 2026 at the age of 87. Marlin leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Marlin Thompson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his children, Curtis and Mary Lou; his grandchild Stacy; his parents, Albert S. and Vera; his siblings, Albert (Abe) and Beverly Johnson; and his half-siblings, Alma Doekson, Gerald, Kenneth, Harley, Wayne and Vernon Houchen.

He is survived by: his wife Audrey Nelson (Audie) of Lake Benton, MN.; his daughter Carol Erschens (Alan) of Grimes, IA; his granddaughters, Holly Strehlow (Jeremiah) of North Liberty, IA, Abby Stickel (Joe) of Waukee, IA and Megan Erschens of Grimes, IA; his great grandchildren, Michael, Kailey, Harper, Ethan Strehlow, Skylar Jayne, Gweneth Brianne Stickel and Lydia Pearl Erschens; his stepchildren, Kim Nelson (Michelle) of Sioux Falls, SD, Deborah Nelson of Richfield, MN, Robin Bocanegra (Felix) of Canton, SD and Nikole Coleman (Randy) of Apple Valley, MN; his stepgrandchildren, Ross Nelson, Joey Nelson (Kelsey), Matthew Zimmer (Jen), Mitchell Zimmer (Amanda), Destinae Bocanegra, Shannon Arrospide (Josh), Natalia Walton, Mikayla Tabery (James), Tyson and Jenaye Coleman; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Nora Zimmer, Viktor Nelson, Evan, Kane, Jack Tabery, Deseo Whitebear and Arthur Kenyon; and his brother-in-law Duane Johnson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chapel Hill Funeral Home



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5509 W 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106

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