Marlene Mae Holtz

Marlene Mae Holtz, age 79 of Stewart, died December 31, 2024 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. 

A Memorial Service will be held at Noon on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Community Center in Stewart. Visitation and lunch will take place following the service until 2pm. Interment will be at a later date in the Lakeside Cemetery in Stewart. 

Marlene was born on May 5, 1945 to Arthur and Esther (Vandre) Luedtke in McLeod County. She married Raymond “Arnie” Holtz on September 18, 1965. Marlene was able to stay home and raise their three children and once they were in school, she began working for HTI in Hutchinson. 

Marlene loved gardening, canning and baking; she always had something in the oven or on the stove ready for visitors. She loved to play cards and spend time with family. 

Marlene had a thirst for knowledge in history especially when it came to Native American history. 

She was a devout member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses until being shunned for smoking. However, this did not deter her belief and she still kept a strong faith.

She is survived by her children, Shari Schwartz of Mankato, Angie (Jason) Schulte of Gibbon and Wes (Tracy) Holtz of Stewart; grandchildren, Tonya Borth, Travis Schwartz, Ashlee Leonard, Brandon Holtz, Arianna Whitcomb, Seth Holtz and Jess Holtz; 11 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnie in 1992; siblings, Robert Luedtke, LeeAnn Beinke, Bonnie Houchin and a brother in infancy; and son-in-law, Dan Schwartz.