Marcia Ann (Hammer) Albers

January 3, 1952 - February 28, 2015

Visitation: Her visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, with family present from 5 to 7:00 p.m.

Service: Her funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 5, at Grand Valley Lutheran Church south of Canton.

Canton.  Marcia Ann (Hammer) Albers, 63, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.  Her funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 5, at Grand Valley Lutheran Church south of Canton.  Her visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, with family present from 5 to 7:00 p.m.

          Marcia was born January 3, 1952 in Canton, SD to Carl and Fern (Butcher) Hammer.  She attended country school and graduated from Canton High School in 1970.

          Marcia married Darwin Albers April 20, 1974.  They lived in Omaha, NE before moving back to Canton in 1977.  Marcia was a secretary for the superintendent at Canton Public Schools for over 26 years, retiring in 2006.  She was an active member of Grand Valley Lutheran Church and served as church secretary for many years.  Marcia loved animals, especially horses and her pets.  She loved attending her grandchildren’s school activities.  Marcia was an avid C-Hawk fan and enjoyed following Nascar.

          Those grateful for having shared her life are: her daughter, Heidi (Jeremy) Benson, Canton; grandchildren- Kassidy, Michaila, and Jase; her mother, Fern Hammer; sister, Patricia Hastad; her brothers, Stephen (Barbara) Hammer and Charles (Lori) Hammer; Heidi’s half-brother, Matthew (Serenity) Albers and their children, Feonix, Lilliana, and Nathaniel along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.


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  1. deb Strand on March 1, 2015 said:

    Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss; my prayers are with you.

  2. Ivar and Berit on March 2, 2015 said:

    Our depest condolances for Marcias family. Rest in peace.

  3. Cheryl Johnson on March 2, 2015 said:

    That picture is the Marcia I remember talking to at the Canton School. She was always such a pleasant person. Wishing all the family God’s comfort and peace.

  4. Greg and Penny Hemmingson on March 2, 2015 said:

    So very sorry for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you ..May God give you His Peace and Comfort today and in the days ahead
    Greg and Penny

  5. Shari Jacobs on March 3, 2015 said:

    I am so sorry for your lose.
    Marsha was so much fun to work with at Caseys and the public loved to see her there. There were very few people that she did not know and have something kind to say about them. She was a very kind person and loved her family. She loved telling me about her grand children and loved attending their events.
    Marsha will be missed

  6. JIM BECKER on March 3, 2015 said:

    Darwin & Family:

    I’m sorry to read of your wife’s/mother’s death. May all of the wonderful memories you have give you some consolation during this time of grief. May each of you receive the Good Lord’s Peace & Comfort.

  7. The McMurry Families on March 4, 2015 said:

    So many fond memories of Marsha as students at CHS and then for me (Carla) as a colleague. Loved her hugs! In our prayers,
    Rachel, John and Catherine, Carla Doug and Ben, Diane, Brent and Suzanne, Renne and Brit

  8. Diane & Tom Van Rooyen on March 5, 2015 said:

    Sorry for your loss. Marcia always had a smile that was contagious. She was a women of strength and courage. She may be gone but not forgotten. May her loving spirit live in us all. Love and prayers

  9. Tacey Eneboe Braithwaite on March 5, 2015 said:

    I have such fond memories of the fun times & talks Marcia and I had sitting in the back (which was the best place & the most fun) of the school bus on the long trips to & back home from CHS. Our route always picked us up first & then dropped off last going home.
    With deepest sympathy for your loss,
    Tacey

  10. Bob & De Ann Herting on March 7, 2015 said:

    We are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we just heard about Marsha and wanted to let you know how much we both enjoyed working with her and knowing her, she was a great person and friend. May you find peace and comfort knowing she is in a better place.