Marlys Roskens Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Marlys Roskens of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Marlys left this world on March 11, 2026 at the age of 76, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marlys Roskens to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Serreyn and Audrey Serreyn (Johnson); her husband Robert Roskens (Bob); her sister Barbara Christion; and her brothers-in-law, David Poss, Richard Berger, John Christion and Edward VantHul.
She is survived by: her children, Denise Roskens of Sioux Falls, SD, Jeffrey Roskens of Sioux Falls, SD and Troy Roskens (Amanda Johnson) of Denver, CO; her grandson Neil Roskens-Johnson; her siblings, Lonny Serreyn (Barbara), Roger Serreyn, Joann Frankenberry (George), Lois Verhelst (Mark), Linda Blegen (Leslie), Duane Steffes (Kim) and Amy Raether (Kevin); and her siblings-in-law, Sheila VantHul, Keith Roskens (Paula) and Sheryl Smith (Eric). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their children.
In lieu of flowers, Marlys requested before her passing that donations be made in her honor to The Promising Futures Fund, https://promisingfuturesfund.org.
