Marcheta A.

Anderson

Funeral services for Marcheta A. Anderson, 101, of Chamberlain, SD will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chamberlain with burial in the Pukwana Cemetery at Pukwana, SD. Visitation will begin Friday at 5:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chamberlain.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church 314 S Main, Chamberlain, SD 57325 or the Pukwana Cemetery, 35556 250th St., Pukwana, SD 57370.

Marcheta Adeline Anderson was born to William J. Priebe and Minnie (Klemenhagen) Priebe on May 31, 1925 in Chamberlain, SD. She grew up in Ola, SD and attended Keiner School. She graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1943. She went on to Dakota Wesleyan University where she earned a teaching degree. She taught at Talich and Arp Country Schools. She married Dale E. Anderson on September 5, 1945 in Chamberlain. They had three daughters, Jeanette Smith, Anita Epling, and Connie Anderson.

Marcheta was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for 18 years. She was a member of the LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League). She was also a member of the Hi Neighbor Extension Club. As a 4H leader, she helped to start the Red Lake Roses and other clubs.

Marcheta loved baking, sewing, canning, and spending time with her family. She loved to feed people, and no one left her house hungry.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Anderson; her siblings, Arnold Priebe, Laura Priebe, Wilma Fisher, Beulah Larson, Irene Zastrow, Cleota Sly, William (Bud) Priebe, Lloyd Priebe, and Carrol Priebe; and her great-granddaughter Alaina Epling. She is survived by her three daughters: Jeanette Smith (Vern), Anita Epling (Dennis), and Connie Anderson (Dan Naughton); seven grandchildren: Jennifer Smith, Ryan Smith (Danelle), Darcie Epling (Fellini Walker), Darin Epling (Beth), Ashley Epling (Brandon Askin), Harper Naughton, and Lincoln Naughton; 11 great-grandchildren: Alexus Willey (Travis), Jackson Callian, Evelyn Epling, Ronan Epling, Quinn Epling, Holden Epling, Gabriel Askin, Azrael Askin, Uriel Askin, Camael Askin, and Remiel Askin; and four great-great-grandchildren: Henry Hanson, Scarlett Willey, Charles Willey, and Blair Willey; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends that became family.

She passed peacefully in Chamberlain, SD on September 28th; surrounded by family.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and acceptance.