Marvilla Williams

The funeral service for Marvilla Fern Williams, age 93, of Topeka, KS, was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Bonesteel, SD, with Pastor John Wenzel officiating. Casket bearers were Alan Williams, Justin Williams, Kelly Jons, Kerry Jons, Jesse Williams, and Cody Williams. Interment was at Rosebud Cemetery in Bonesteel, SD. Clausen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Marvilla Fern Williams was born on March 7, 1932, to Harold and Ida Jons. She grew up on a farm and attended country school. She graduated from Bonesteel High School in 1951. The following November, she married Max Williams and lived with him on a ranch North of Bone-steel. To this union, four children were born.Marvilla raised chickens and was an avid gardener. She was a dependable fixture at her children’s plays, sports events, and concerts. In her later years, she took painting lessons along with a couple of neighbor ladies. When she lived in Topeka, she volunteered at the Topeka library, and took ukulele lessons. She was always interested in meeting new people and trying new things.

Marvilla died December 15, 2025, under hospice care in Topeka, KS, at the age of 93 years.

Those left to morn her passing are her children—Marla, Marlin (Beth), Marty (Ann), and Mark (Sandy) Williams; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by Max, her husband of 61 years; parents Harold and Ida; brothers Ronald (baby) and Marvin; Marvin’s wife Winnie Jo; father and mother-in-law Roy and Alpha Williams; and sister-inlaw Lois Pepper.