Marla Jean Henke, age 71, passed away on August 4, 2026, in Elk Point, South Dakota. She was born on December 24, 1954, in Akron, Iowa, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and a warm spirit that touched many people throughout the years.

Marla graduated from Elk Point High School in 1973 and carried the values of hard work and loyalty with her throughout her life. She spent 35 years cooki…