Marlys J. Hoeft, 78, of Hutchinson passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Cedar Crest Estate in Silver Lake. Memorial Service was held Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Vineyard United Methodist Church in Hutchinson.
 Clergy Officiating: Reverand Allison Schwarz; Pianists: Grandchildren, Jared Hoeft, Amanda Hoeft; Flutist: Amanda Hoeft; Song Leaders: Carl Hoeft, Judy Hoeft, Jared Hoeft, Summer Hoeft; Special Music: “Memories”, “Reverie”, “Amazing Grace”
Congregational Hymns: “Hymn of Promise”, “Borning Cry”, “On Eagle’s Wings”
 Marlys Jean Hoeft was born on September 30, 1945, in North Mankato. She was the daughter of Edward and Alice (Pierson) Hoffman. Marlys was baptized and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at First Congregational Church in Hutchinson. She re­ceived her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of Hutchinson High School, class of 1963. Marlys furthered her education at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud where she received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree.
 On July 30, 1966, Marlys was united in marriage to Jeff Hoeft at United Methodist Church in Aber­deen, S.D. This marriage was blessed with two children, Carl and Kristine. Marlys and Jeff resided in California for a year before moving to Roseville and then back to Hutchinson in 1976. They shared 58 years of marriage.
 Marlys was a stay-at-home mom and worked part time jobs from 1968 to 1983. She then taught for Hutchinson Public School District for 22 years. She retired in June of 2005. Marlys was a member of Vineyard United Methodist Church in Hutchinson.
 Marlys enjoyed gardening, Sudoku puzzles, shopping, and cooking. Marlys loved going on family camping trips, watching her kids and grandkids sporting events and family basketball games in the driveway. She also enjoyed going on bike rides and wintering in San Diego, California, with her husband, Jeff. Marlys cherished spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
 Blessed be her memory.
 Marlys is survived by her husband Jeff Hoeft of Hutchinson; son, Carl Hoeft and his wife Judy of Hutchinson; daughter, Kristine Fjerstad of Rochester; grandchildren, Jared and his wife Amanda, Summer, Riley, and Brodie; brother, Ed Hoffman and his wife Sheryl of Hutchinson; sister, Linda Cox and her husband Lee of Hutchinson; sisters-in-law, Sandy Hoffman of Hutchinson and Mona Hoffman; many other relatives and friends.
 Marlys was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Alice Hoffman; brothers, Dave Hoffman, Jeff “Doc” Hoffman; sisters, Denise Pederson, Lorene Melin.
 Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.