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Cynthia Marie McCormick passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 after her courageous battle with ovarian cancer at the age of 63.

Cindy was the third of nine children born to Ivan and Florence Fischer on Sept. 13 1958 in Winner South Dakota.  Cindy was born and raised on the family farm where she enjoyed nature, the many pets, and riding horses.  She learned all her hard work, dedication, family staples, and wonderful cooking at a young age when she would help care for her younger siblings.  During her teenage years, Cindy worked for a traveling combine crew which allowed her to travel the harvest fields from North Dakota to Oklahoma.

After graduation in 1977, Cindy went to work for the USGS surveying crew and the combine crew which lead her to start her career in construction in Sioux Falls.  Cindy moved to Spearfish in the fall of 1983 and started a career with Fisher Sand and Gravel where she learned to run various types of heavy equipment, which she loved for 20 years.  In addition to running heavy equipment, Cindy worked for the Homestake Mining Company where she operated the hoist to lower miners and scientists into the ground.

During her time in Spearfish, Cindy met Bob McCormick and they were married in 1986 in Las Vegas.   They bought their forever home where they were able to raise their two children Jessica and Christopher.  Bob and Cindy spent many happy hours taking their children camping in the Big Horns to boating on the Missouri River and family vacations to Disney Land and Mexico.  There was always laughter, smiles, and love within the walls of their home.

After the kids were grown, Cindy and Bob each fulfilled a lifelong dream to own their Harley Davidson motorcycles where they could enjoy the freedom of the road.  Their motorcycles took them to many beautiful destinations together, and enjoying the Sturgis Rally every year.

Cindy strived to help others in all aspects of her life.  She was involved with her church and the president of the chapter in Spearfish called Alpha Nu which was part of the Beta Sigma Phi.  Designating her heart and time for the church and Beta group allowed Cindy to raise money for the community homes, the Humane Society, delivering gifts to the Angel Tree Children, and visiting the elderly.

Although Cindy was always on the go, in her free time she enjoyed sewing, making beautiful quilts, canning, gardening, crafting, riding her bike, and cooking for all her beloved family and friends.  The doors of Bob and Cindy’s home was always open for all their loved ones to come to eat, drink, and be merry.  There was never a dull moment in Cindy’s life.  Her biggest joy was spending time with her beautiful granddaughter, Adelynn.  Cindy and Adelynn were best friends and would do everything together, creating memories and love that will last a lifetime.

Cindy filled the hearts of every person she met and created great memories with her family, friends, Beta Sisters, and Rally Family.  From the many Bitch N’ Stitch quilts made with her Sisters and Beta Family, to spreading her love with spaghetti sauce, and the miles put on with the bikes that traveled for the yearly Rally gathering there will always be happy memories to remember.

Memorial services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Spearfish. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.

Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Clara Ulmer, 86, of Winner, SD passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 at the Winner Regional Hospital in Winner, SD.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.  on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at the Winner United Methodist Church in Winner. SD. Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery.

Clara Belle (Shutt) Ulmer was born to Alvin and Florence (Dodds) Shutt on Jan. 26, 1935, north of Paxton, SD.

Clara attended the Prairie House Country School near Paxton. While growing up Clara helped work on the family farm. Clara would do anything on the farm and help take care of her 6 brothers. Clara also would help the neighbor lady Mrs. Lambert cook during thrashing season. She also babysat and did the chores at the Don Bowling farm, Vernon Jamos farm, and Shirley Beck which became one of Clara’s best friends.

Clara met and fell in love with Ray Ulmer her lifelong husband of 65 years on Nov. 3. To this union the two had 5 children. Shortly after they married, they moved with their son Morris to Johnstown, Colo., where Ray worked a dairy and irrigation farm. There they had brought into the world a little girl named Connie Marie. In November of 1957 they moved back to Gregory where the lived and worked at the Kaupp Brother Ranch for a short while.

Ray and Clara then moved to Steve and Mabel Sharkey Farm east of Winner. Clara loved to raise chickens and a big garden. They brought to their family three more children: Cheryl Elaine, Diane Rae, and Gregg Leon. They lived on the Sharkey Farm until the kids started school in Winner, 1971. Clara then worked at the school lunch where she would help cook. For a short time, she worked with her youngest daughter Diane until Clara went to work at the Lil Feller Store in Winner as a cook where she met all kinds of different people from all over. She did this for 14 years.

Clara then went to work at the ROCS Dining Service. This is where they cooked meals for the elderly or anybody. Mostly served people that would come there to eat. Everybody was special but there were a few extra special people.

Clara worked at the Senior Citizens for 16 years. Clara worked the last few years with her daughter Diane. Clara worked until the day she had a stroke in 2018.

Clara enjoyed bowling, gardening, puzzles, crocheting baby blankets for her grandkids, making dollies, fishing, and playing with all the grand and great grandkids. Clara collected bells and spoons of all the states as well.

Clara lost battle with dementia passing away at the Winner Regional Hospital on Nov. 24, 2021, with some family members present.

Joining Jesus, Clara follows her son Morris; parents: Alvin and Florence Shutt; parents-in-law: Albert and Hilda Ulmer; brothers: Art, Duane, Jerry; brothers-in-law: Harold, Larry, Joe, Wayne, Don; sisters-in-law: Irma, Clarice, Leola.

Clara is survived by her husband of 65 years; children: Connie (John) Blazina, Cheryl (Mike) Eilmes, Diane (Jr.) Schroeder, Gregg (Shawn) Ulmer and Daugher-in-law Diane Shutt. Clara’s 18 grandkids, 52 great grandkids and great great grandkids; multiple nieces and nephews and all her friends and 1 special friend Marie Reagle. Clara will be greatly missed.

Donald McCabe died Nov. 11.

Celebration of Don’s Life was Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at 12:30pm, with visitation one hour prior to the service, all at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) in Omaha, Neb.

Interment: Omaha National Cemetery

Donald Michael McCabe, born Oct. 3, 1937 at Winner SD to Donald McCabe, and Elva Elsie (Likens) McCabe. As a youngster growing up, he was known as “Mick” to his family and friends.

He attended grade school at McNeely District 52 country school for all 8 years. He attended high school at Winner SD senior high, and graduated in 1955.

He spent one year at Southern State Teachers College in Springfield SD.

In 1957, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and took his basic training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio TX. His 1st duty station was Hickam Field, Honolulu HI. He was known as Mike or Mac, to his AF fellow servicemen. He served for 23 years, and achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. During those years he was stationed in Hawaii, North Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, Missouri, Greece, and back to Nebraska, where he retired. Most of his career was served in the Strategic Air Command (SAC). He was a crew member on Operation Looking Glass.

He is survived by his wife Elaine, two children, son, Russell McCabe of NY, NY, and daughter, Lynne Hartner of Papillion NE; brother, Mark of Pierce NE, and sister, Jean Couch of Ft. Madison IA and 6 nieces and nephews, and 4 grandchildren.