Marlys Ann Buskohl, of West Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. She was surrounded by family and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was 84 years young.
Marlys was born on October 4, 1941, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, to Aldron and Winifred (Holecek) Jones. She began her schooling in Garberg Township, ND, where her mother served as the schoolteacher. The family later moved to Wyndmere, ND, where Marlys graduated from Wyndmere High School in 1959.
She went on to earn her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree from North Dakota State School of Science in 1961. In 1962, Marlys married Wayne Buskohl, and together they welcomed children, Penny and David, and made their home in Wyndmere, ND. Over the years, Marlys worked at Wickes Agriculture, 3M, and Buskohl Trucking, where she served as a dedicated and trusted bookkeeper.
Marlys was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was endlessly devoted to her family, who were always the center of her life. She poured her heart into caring for them in every way she could. She was known for her vibrant spirit, quick wit, and fantastic sense of humor. Marlys had a gift for making people laugh and feel at ease, and her warmth left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
Marlys had many interests and hobbies. She was an avid Beanie Baby collector, took great pride in winning “Yard of the Week” in Wyndmere, and enjoyed trips to a casino to play the slot machines. While living in Wahpeton, she even befriended a squirrel that quickly became a beloved little companion.
She loved crafting and baking, and never missed an opportunity to attend her grandchildren’s sporting events, always proudly dressed in their school colors. Marlys also embraced technology, delighting in texting, Snapchatting, and FaceTiming with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, staying closely connected to their lives.
Marlys will be remembered for her love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her legacy lives on through the generations she cherished so deeply.
Marlys was preceded in death by her parents, Aldron and Winifred (Holecek) Jones; son-in-law, Daniel Tomanek; sister, Lorraine (John) Marien; brother, Keith (Joan) Jones; and brother, Eugene Jones.
Marlys is survived by her daughter, Penny Tomanek, West Fargo; son, David (Donna) Buskohl, Wyndmere, ND; grandson, Joseph Tomanek, Glendale, AZ; grandson, Steven (Alyssa) Tomanek, great-grandchildren Aiden and Eisley, West Fargo, ND; granddaughter, Danica (Andrew) Brummond, great-grandchild, Lincoln, Stratford, WI; grandson, Cody (Hannah) Buskohl, great-grandchildren Rhett and Hayden, Wyndmere, ND; granddaughter, Danielle (Adam) Roney, great grandchildren, Gentry, Miles, Waylon, Oakes, ND; grandson Casey (Destiny) Buskohl, Wyndmere, ND; twin brother, Maurice Jones, Wyndmere, ND; sister-in-law, Marlene Jones, Wahpeton, ND; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Services will be on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Vertin-Munson Funeral Home at 224 6th St N, Wahpeton, ND 58075. Visitation at 1 pm, and the prayer service will begin at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Elk Creek Cemetery, 210 Fir Ave, Wyndmere, ND 58081.
Burial will be at a later date at the Elk Creek Cemetery, Wyndmere, ND.