Marion's Garden Homeowner's Association

06/13/2026

Please note that the Canal Spraying Advisory
signs have been taken down.

The canal system was sprayed last Sunday/Monday. It should now be safe to draw water for lawn irrigation. Additionally, fishing and water activities should be safe. The signage is always posted out of an abundance of caution.

For those asking what chemicals are used to treat the pond w**d infestation …
Basically a “Cocktail” including:
~ Clipper
~ Unison
~ Aqua Shot
~ New Balance Surfactant

The surfactant draws the chemicals down to the base of the plants. You will see a browning of the w**d and eventually the dead plants may float to the surface … There will be clumps of the dead w**d floating in the canal from time to time … most of the time the clumps eventually migrate through the system and out into the main channel of the Missouri. Oftentimes, the w**d just dies in place and sinks to the bottom.

Please give the chemicals time to work. If there is a need to re-spray problem areas, we will address those issues as needed.

Thank you,
Marlin Roseland
President
MGHOA Board of Directors
605 222 9437

06/09/2026

Cathy Sonnenschein is missing her cat, Bootsie.
Big Male Cat. Diabetic, Black with White markings.
Missing since 6/8/2026.
Please call Cathy with any information or recent sightings in the Marion's Garden Community and surrounding area.
605 222 5588

06/08/2026

Canal Spraying began this morning, Sunday, June 7 and will be completed tomorrow morning, June 8 ...

While we have been advised that the chemical is safe and should not cause any problems, you are advised,
out of an abundance of caution, no Swimming, Fishing, or Drawing Water from the canal for irrigation
is advised for a period of 7 Days ...

Thank you,

Marlin Roseland
MGHOA Board President

05/17/2026

Peggy was a long-time resident of Marion's Garden

Peggy Laurenz age 64 passed away on May 11, 2026 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends.
Peggy Ann Keller was born on May 4, 1962, in Mobridge, SD to Duane and Janice Keller. She grew up on the family farm near Trail City, SD and attended McLauglin Public High School graduating in 1980. She enjoyed attending the McLaughin, SD all school reunions. She obtained a degree in Business Administration from Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD.
Peggy was united in marriage to Rob Laurenz in 1987. They spent the next ten years enjoying marriage and building careers. Peggy had a desire to see the world and loved traveling with her numerous friends. She drank Guinness in Ireland, wine in Italy, and mai tais in Hawaii. She hiked Machu Picchu and walked across England. Peggy was a friend to the world.
She retired from the South Dakota Department of Transportation after more than twenty years where she worked as the Director of Human Resources. After retirement, Peggy gave generously of her time and treasure to local charities. She also worked several years in the state legislature, including three years as Secretary of the Senate.

She was known for her radiant smile, quick wit, and had a deep love for her cat Eddy.

Peggy is survived by her mom Janice (David) Howell, her dad Duane (Wh**ey) Keller, her brother Bruce (Jill) Keller, her nieces Kila (Bob) LeGrand, Lauren Keller, and Jayde Keller, her great niece Nora and great nephews Braden, Logan, Axel, and Weston, and her cat Eddy. Peggy is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends, including the Mortenson family, who proudly declared Peggy as an honorary auntie.

She was preceded in death by her step-mom Sharon Keller, grandparents Valentine and Christine Keller and Walter and Helen Cudmore.

A celebration of life will be held on May 27, 2026 at Drifters in Fort Pierre, SD from 5 – 8 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Pierre

05/06/2026

Two More Important Events this Coming Week

04/29/2026

Garage Sale Event ... Saturday May 2, 2026

03/23/2026

Stanley County Law Enforcement
Advisory

The alleged perpetrators were spotted by security cameras in Marions' Garden on Monday, March 23, 2026 ...

"This morning we took several reports of persons going into closed garages and homes stealing items. Most of the items were in the unlocked parked cars in their unlocked garages. In a couple of instances items were taken from inside the homes. Entry again was from an unlocked door.

It appears this conduct also happened over in Pierre as well. This would have happened around midnight into the early morning hours.

Local, State and Federal law enforcement are working together on these cases.

If you have any information you can call the Stanley County Sheriff's Office, the Pierre Police Department or the DCI.

It would be a good idea to make sure your doors are locked to your garages and homes, as well as locking up your vehicles even if they are in you closed garage.

Make a plan to keep your property and family safe.

If you are alerted to a problem at night, call Dispatch on 911.

12/31/2025