Marilyn Kruid

Marilyn Kruid, 68, of Maurice,Iowa died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the Sanford Health Center of Sioux Falls, SD. A visitation will be held Sunday at Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center from 2-8PM with the family present from 2-4PM. A funeral service will be held Monday at 10:30AM at the First Reformed Church of Maurice with Reverend Mark Haverdink officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service in Sherman Township Cemetery of Maurice. In lieu of flowers the Kruid Family prefers memorials be directed to the Sioux County Relay for Life. Marilyn Colleen Kruid was born October 25, 1942 to Case and Ethel (Kastein) Langstraat in Sioux Center, IA. She attended country school and graduated from Sioux Center Community School in 1960. Marilyn was joined in marriage to Frank Kruid on August 23, 1961 at the Central Reformed church of Sioux Center. The couple lived in a variety of homes for the first few years of their marriage before moving to Maurice in 1965. To this union three sons were born: Brian Dale, Mark Franklin and Chad Henry. The Kruid's opened their home to several foster children including Tom Buckley who continues to be a loved son, brother and uncle. Over the years, Marilyn worked at a variety of different occupations. Her most current position was working as an accounts payable clerk for Advanced Brands LLC of Orange City. Marilyn was a member of the Maurice First Reformed Church and enjoyed being involved in a variety of church activities. She also loved music and sewing. In her free time Marilyn spent time outdoors gardening, camping and fishing. She loved to bake chocolate chip cookies for her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Frank Kruid of Maurice; four sons: Brian (Vera) Kruid of Lennox, SD; Mark (Denise) Kruid of Midwest City, OK; Tom Buckley of Brooklyn, NY and Chad (Jodie) Kruid of Rock Valley, IA; seven grandchildren; brother: Clint (Ruth) Langstraat of Wellsville, KS; sister, Edna (Tim) Lawson of Greenville, IA; sister-in-law, Carol Langstraat of Hull, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents and a brother Hank Langstraat. Online Condolences Kristi Segar Hull Relationship: niece To the entire family, Marilyn is going to be missed by so many people. Our hearts are hurting for you and with you. We love you guys!! So, so much!! Kristi, Matt, Brett, Trevor & Eli Segar Sent: 11/18/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harold & Joyce Baker Orange City Relationship: Friends Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a dear wife, mom, grandma and friend. She was such a gentle compassionate lady and is loved by so many people. May our Lord give you comfort and peace Sent: 11/18/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kelli Hooyer Maurice Relationship: niece Frank and family - Just a quick note to let you all know that we are praying for you. May you find comfort in knowing that Marilyn has never been as perfect as she is right now. Love to you all Kelli Hooyer Sent: 11/18/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Randy Weyen Sioux Falls Relationship: friend of family Thinking of you guy's at this though time.God Bless.. Sent: 11/19/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tony &Missy(Van Donkelaar) Johnson Hull Relationship: Friend of family Our hearts go out to all of you in the Kruid family as you grieve the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother sister and aunt. Marilyn was an amazing angel on earth and now walks the golden streets of heaven. She will be missed dearly, but know you now have an awesome angel always by your side. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all as you deal with this loss. God bless you all. Prayers of peace and comfort to all of you. In Christs awesome love, Tony and Missy Johnson Sent: 11/19/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lyle Kots Whiting Relationship: Friend Kruid family: My thoughts and prayers are with you, I share in your loss and am thinking of you. May you find comfort with family and friends. With deepest sympathy, Lyle Kots Sent: 11/22/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Janssen Omaha Relationship: Friend Dear Frank and Family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. Its been a long time, but memories of cub scouts and seeing all of you around Maurice come back very quickly. Please pass my thoughts on to the boys. Dave Sent: 12/10/2010