Marlys Jane Welch Twedt was born April 13, 1931 in Beresford, SD to Harry and Lizzie (Smith) Welch. Jesus Christ received her into glory on October 31, 2006 at her home in Beresford, SD, surrounded in love by her family, at the age of 75 years, six months and 18 days. Marlys was raised and educated in Beresford. After her graduation from Beresford High School she worked at Bruehlers Drug Store in Beresford and Otis Radio in Hawarden, IA. Marlys married Merle Twedt on August 16, 1953. The couple resided in Beresford all their married life. Marlys worked at Bethesda of Beresford. She enjoyed gardening, traveling with Merle and visiting family, and cherished the time she was able to spend with her great granddaughter Mykenzie. Her parents, husband Merle, daughter Karen Marie, grandson James, and one brother Jules preceded her in death. Marlys is survived by two sons, Allen and wife Nancy of Richmond, VA and Kenny and wife Lynn of Venice, FL; two daughters, Kathleen Kennedy and husband Jack of Beresford, SD and Merry Kruger and husband Randy of Pittsburgh, PA; 12 grandchildren, Tricia Harper, Andrea Dharamsi, Alison Opel, Elyssa Twedt, Kelsey Twedt, Amy Farley, Dan Kennedy, Andrew Kennedy, Sam Kennedy, Jacob Kruger, Madison Kruger and Joshua Kruger; three great-granddaughters, Shelby Farley, Mykenzie Mae Farley and Savannah Opel; one great-grandson, Cole Harper; one sister, Marlene Twedt and husband Glenn of Hermosa, SD, one sister-in-law, Delores Welch of Harrisburg, SD; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends and her pet dog, Murphy. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4th at Beresford Zion United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford with the family present from 7:00-8:00 p.m.