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Harry A. Jones, 90, of Brookings, SD passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 at the Neighborhoods at Brookview, Brookings, SD.

 Funeral Services were set for 11 am, Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the First Lutheran Church in Brookings.  Graveside services were held at the Lutheran cemetery with military honors. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Brookings American Legion Post 74, the Brookings County Veteran’s Memorial, or First Lutheran Church of Brookings.  Rude’s funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Harry Austin Jones was born June 19, 1932, to Austin Jones and Marie (Wilcox) Jones in Winner, SD, and baptized in the Winner Methodist church. At the age of 4, his father passed away and his grandmother’s house became home until he left for college in 1950.

He began his education at West Banner Country School with his mother as his teacher. Two years later they moved to another county school in Mission, SD. He graduated in 1950 with a membership in the National Honors Society. He attended college at SDSU in Brookings, SD and was a member of the Alpha Zeta honorary agriculture fraternity.

At the end of his third year of college, he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War, and returned after two years, returning to SDSU and graduating in 1956.

During this time, he met the love of his life, Helen Beug. They were married after a year and spent three years farming with his uncle in Winner, SD.  In 1960, they moved to Brookings, SD where they joined his father-in-law in the hardware business. Harry and Helen operated the Coast to Coast hardware store, and over the years added the Gift Gallery and Kitchen and Bath stores to the operation, receiving national recognition for store design.  Harry and Helen retired in 1999 after 40 years in business.  After retirement, they enjoyed raising and showing Carin Terrier dogs with several of their dogs receiving championships and grand championships.

Harry was blessed by and survived by his wife, Helen, his three children Lorna Jones Crawford of Golden, CO, Barb (Marty) Birkholt of Elkorn, NE, and Dave (Stacy) Jones of Brandon, SD – Six grandchildren: Rachel Holland, Deidre Lang, Chloe and Sophie Birkholt and Colby and Karlee Jones as well as five great grandchildren.

Harry was a member of the Brookings Chamber of Commerce, Brookings American Legion post 74, South Dakota Retailers Association, and the Rotary Club of Brookings.

After a visit to the Arizona memorial in Pearl Harbor, Harry was inspired to have a memorial in Brookings. After 10 years of effort, the Brookings County veterans memorial was completed and can be seen on the west edge of Brookings.

He was preceded in death by his parents Austin and Marie Jones, his grandparents, and several Aunts/Uncles.

Condolences may be sent to the family through www.rudesfuneralhome.com

Sharon Marie Foxley, wife, mom, grandmother and great grandmother, 74, of Platte, SD said goodbye to her beloved family and passed peacefully to her Savior on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Funeral Services were held Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 at Mount Funeral Home in Platte. A Private Family Committal Service will follow at Platte City Cemetery.

Sharon Marie (Teeslink) Foxley was born on Dec. 1, 1947 to Emil and Esther (Jurczewsky) Teeslink in Platte, SD. She was the fifth of 13 children, this taught her to share and she was really good at it. She graduated from Platte High School in 1966.

Sharon was united in marriage to Randy Foxley on Aug. 31, 1966 in Platte, SD. To this union: three children were born, Jodi, Joel and Steve.

Before establishing their home north of Platte, they had to scoop oats from the living room floor. She turned the abandoned house into a home for her family. 

Although Sharon didn’t have farming experience prior to her marriage, she taught herself and her family good husbandry practices. She was an avid reader and always had articles and pictures cut out to share. 

Sharon took pride in making her home a joyful place for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her most precious memories included family visits, reunions, extended visits from her grandchildren and the frequent visits from her great grandchildren. Her home cooked meals were enjoyed by all. Regardless of what she made, it was probably the best you’d ever tasted. She took the time to make sure it looked as good as it tasted. Presentation was just as important! There was nothing better than being surprised with Sharon’s special gifts or food drop-offs. 

Sharon had an unwavering love and loyalty to her entire family. She was especially protective and watchful of the little ones. 

Sharon is survived by her husband of 56 years, Randy Foxley; daughter, Jodi Payer and her husband, Mark of Yankton, SD, sons: Joel Foxley and his wife, Jodene of Platte, SD and Steve Foxley and his wife, Jeana of Platte, SD. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren: Blake and Mica Foxley (Mychael and Willa), Maggie Foxley and fiancé, Tyson Dyk (Paxton and Owen), Katie and Hunter Johnson (Blakely, Logan and Louie), Jordan Payer, Payton and Gabi Foxley, Justin Payer, Caden, Joey, Jimmy, Cambree and Caylee Foxley. Her sisters: Margaret (John) Johnson, Charlene DeGroot, Darlene Koopal, Deb (Dave) Fink, Shelley (Doug) Meyerink; and her brother, Don (Kathy) Teeslink. Her sister-in-law, Pat Teeslink; brothers-in-law: Jack Pranger and Tom Gott; sister-in-law, Judy (Jim) Ryan; and nieces and nephews.

Loved ones who preceded her in death include: her father and mother, Emil and Esther Teeslink; her brothers: Dick and Robert Teeslink; her sisters: Beverly Demmon, Donna Pranger, Carol Lucas and Judy Gott; brother-in-law, Bob Demmon; and her father and mother-in-law, Curly and Blanche Foxley. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sharon’s memory may be directed to: Platte Development Corporation, Garden of Remembrance, PO Box 283, Platte, SD 57369.  Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family through mountfuneralhome.com.

Devon Donald Senter (20) of Winner, SD passed away on Sept. 15 due to injuries sustained during a tragic car accident. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Winner, SD.  Burial will follow in the Winner City Cemetery.  A visitation will begin on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:00PM at the First Baptist Church.

Devon Donald Senter was born June 25, 2002 in Pierre, SD to Victor Senter and Carrie Davis.  Being born the oldest, Devon was so excited when his sister, Cadence Senter, came along two years later.  The two of them were inseparable and often got into some kind of mischief together.

Devon was fearless from the beginning and caused more than a few gray hairs on our heads.  Such as when he would climb out his bedroom window at 5 am to go to the city park when he was 4 years old or when he disappeared and hid in the dumpster with his puppy and only popped up when the police showed up to help search for him.  Though for all his stunts, you wouldn’t find a kid with a bigger heart and more generous soul!

In 2012, he gained another dad in Matthew Davis and a new sister, Nicole Farley.  Then in 2013 his little brother Colton was born and Devon was so excited that there was another boy in the house!

Devon loved his family so very much and would help out wherever needed.  He especially loved helping his dad, Victor, work on cars and playing video games.  He was an avid gamer and sometimes the sessions got very INTENSE!

He enjoyed hunting and fishing with the family and always looked forward to the first weekend of pheasant hunting at the Boerner farm where the family gets to enjoy the weekend.  Matt took Devon out for his first deer hunt and he really enjoyed it ever since.  He spent many weekends going to the farm to fish in the buttes or go catfishing at the river.

Devon also enjoyed a variety of sports.  He played baseball in his early years and tried his hand at football, shooting sports, and archery.

Devon and school did not always see eye to eye but he was very determined and never gave up!  He was so proud, as were we all, when he made honor society his senior year and graduated this past May.

Devon was no stranger to hard work.  While he was in school, he worked at Family Dollar where he often referred to his manager, Michelle McGuire as his second momma.  When summer break started, he would always go work for Bachmann’s Bee farm.  He was looking forward to finally getting to go with them to Texas this fall.

Devon was a shining star taken from us far too soon but his huge kind and generous heart and soul will be remembered and cherished forever!

Devon is proceded in death by his grandmother Rose Boerner, Great grandparents Wendell and Elsie Boerner, Great Uncle Kevin Bahm

He is survived by his parents, Victor Senter, Matt and Carrie Davis, sisters:  Cadence Senter and Nicole Farley, brother Colton Davis, grandparents:  Carol Bahm, Ray Durrin, Boyd Boerner, Charles and Susan Davis and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Mark William Sedlacek, died unexpectedly, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at his home in Scotland, South Dakota. He was 52 years old.

A memorial Mass was held Sept. 21, 2022 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. Inurnment was in St. George Catholic Cemetery, Scotland.

Mark was born Wednesday, June 10, 1970 to John William and Lois (Schmoll) Sedlacek in Tyndall. He was a 1988 graduate of Tripp-Delmont High School. He attended Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE.

Over the years, Mark worked at Tripp Cenex, Twin City Fans, Spencer Rock Quarry, Scotland Redi Mix and Schaefer Construction. When he wasn’t working his regular job, he was out on the farm, helping his brothers Jeff and Jared. Along with his love for hunting, was his love for working on the farm. He was an avid bow hunter. Mark enjoyed hunting deer, elk, turkeys and pheasants.

Jeff is survived by his father, John Sedlacek of Tyndall; sister, Mary and her husband, Sid Brandt; nephew, Wesley; niece, Ava, all of Tabor and brother, Jared Sedlacek of Tripp.

Mark is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Sedlacek; his brother, Jeff and his grandparents.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mark’s honor, to the South Dakota Wildlife Federation, www.sdwf.org. The mailing address is South Dakota Wildlife Federation, Attn. Chris Hesla, PO Box 7075, Pierre, SD 57501-7075.

Goglin Funeral Homes, www.goglinfh.com is honored to serve the family and friends of Mark Sedlacek.

Marvin LeRoy Peacock was born Nov. 11, 1940 in the middle of one of South Dakota’s worst blizzards. His father, Lyle I. Peacock, was trying to get his mother, Dorothy M. (Robinson) Peacock, to a hospital and made it as far as Stamford, SD, where he was born in the back seat of the car.

He passed Sept. 11, 2022 at the age of 81 years and 10 months at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Home.

There will be no services. Marvin will be interred in the Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, at a later date.

Marvin started school in Hastings, NE where his dad worked at the Ammunitions Depot during World War II. His family moved to Sioux City, IA in 1950 where he attended West Jr. High School and graduated from Central High School in 1958. He enlisted in the US Navy and went for basic training in the fall of 1958. He spent the next 4 years on a troop transport and spent time in Hawaii, Japan, Alaska and various other ports in the Pacific.

Marvin was discharged in December of 1961 and returned to Sioux City, IA to look for work. In April of 1962 he began dating Judy Scheef and they were married May 25, 1963 in Vermillion, SD at the Methodist Church.

In September of 1963 they moved to Yankton, SD where Marvin went to work for Modern Floor and Carpet. In the early 1970s he went to work for Midwest Honda where he was the head mechanic. He attended schools and clinics in Wisconsin and earned his certified Honda Mechanic Diploma. He loved riding and fixing the bikes and ended up with a Gold Wing that he rode all over. He loved taking it to the Black Hills and putting it into the curves on some of those roads out there. No one could keep up with him when he was road racing.

In 1976 they found a farm by Tyndall, SD that was big enough to have a few horses and they moved in January of 1977 where he lived until being admitted to the Good Samaritan Home in January of 2020.

Marvin was an avid hunter, spending as much time as possible in the Black Hills. He guided elk hunters, deer hunters and just generally loved the Hills. He took up reloading and did research on various loads for various rifles. Marvin loved fishing with his cousin, Jim in the spring where they spent most of the time talking about going hunting in the fall. He loved riding and enjoyed riding his big grey gelding Shahdow in various parades in the area.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; his older brother, Jack (Priscilla) Peacock of Sioux City, IA; his younger brother, Paul (Elaine) of Elk Point, SD and various uncles and cousins along with numerous friends, hunting buddies and neighbors.

Goglin Funeral Home, Tyndall, www.goglinfh.com is honored to serve the family and friends of Marvin Peacock.

Dolly Fredrick, 89, of White River, SD passed away on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at the Winner Regional Healthcare Center in Winner, SD. 

A memorial service was held on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at 4 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in White River, SD.  Burial will follow at a later date.

 “Our Dolly” passed from this earth into the loving arms of Jesus with her family by her side on Sept. 3, 2022 in Winner, SD.

Olivia Shirley Burgess was born to Burton and Bertha (Paulson) Burgess on March 17, 1933, in White River, SD. Our beloved Anna Marie Hullinger told us she held baby Dolly “on the day she was born” and they became lifelong friends. The much older siblings were her primary caregivers as her mother was bed-ridden.  It was her sisters that affectionately nick-named her as they “took their little Dolly all over town.”

At first, the family lived in a shack structure near White River, SD.  Dolly’s earliest memory was of her sister’s working diligently at sweeping up a dust pile and herself doing a little jig in it! As time went on, her brothers hauled wood from a couple of abandoned homes to build a house for their mother.  The home was so lovingly built and cared for that it still stands on the family property to this day. The family kept a variety of animals and little Dolly loved them all.  Dolly worked next door on the neighbor’s beautiful garden and kneaded dough in exchange for fresh vegetables.  Dolly enjoyed spending time with friends and family on the Krogman Ranch where her father and brothers trained horses and mules.  Dolly especially cherished memories made with her Dimond and Fix nieces and nephews, as well as her cousins, the Crumes.

Dolly loved music.  Dolly’s favorite singer was her home town friend, Buzzy Yellow Hawk. Dolly was very proud when her grandson received his “Native American Music Award” and stated in the newspaper that he was inspired by his Grandma Dolly’s blasting Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton while she cleaned.  One of Dolly’s earliest memories was of hand-cranking a phonograph of Gospel hymns which brought tremendous joy to herself and her mother.  Dolly said this was something she had forgotten about until the moment she heard them again in church. She declared, “That’s what I’ve been missing!” Dolly finally quit saying “I’m not good enough” and accepted that her debt was paid in full.  She got baptized at the White River Church of the Nazarene with her grandson and a few great grandchildren.

Dolly attended White River School District followed by Onaka School District through the 10th grade.  One of her best friends was her fellow classmate Frannie Krogman-Plooster.   When not attending to classes, Dolly worked at her sister and brother-in-law’s pool hall and did childcare for them. It was there that she met the love of her life, Leo Howard, a combiner from Ipswich, SD.  Her mother gave them permission to wed and they moved to Deadwood, SD.  Sadly, Leo died just 13 days into their marriage. Leo’s work at Homestake Mine aided Dolly to purchase her first car.

Dolly met her second husband, Bob Fredrick, while he worked as an area farm and ranch hand. They married in the Lutheran Church of White River, SD.  Dolly fondly remembered living on the Mads and Ruth Nielsen farm where she enjoyed raising their first-born son, first born daughter, and twins.  The family adored “Grandpa and Grandma Nielsen”.  Bertha Burgess and Ruth Nielsen became dear friends whom exchanged salt and pepper shakers.  It was here that Dolly met Ruth’s then 7-year-old granddaughter, Karen Buchholz, who would later become a lifelong friend.

Bob and Dolly divorced in 1958.  Dolly was able to make ends meet with the help of her family and friends while babysitting, caring for the elderly, and cleaning homes.  This work included the home of the former governor, Tom Berry.  Dolly went to work with Irene Bartlett, Louise Schmidt, and Erna Hill in the White River school cafeteria.  Dolly was delighted to be honored for 37 years of service at a recent school reunion. She became everyone’s “Grandma Dolly” and often would sneak an extra treat to a child as if you were a favorite and then say—”don’t tell the others!” Dolly became friends with the teachers, too, and always looked forward to a visit.  During this time, Dolly worked seasonally at the Tee Pee Family Restaurant while continuing to babysit, clean homes, and care for elders whom she considered her dear friends.

Dolly became a foster parent.  Dolly loved her kids so much that she often said “I wish I could’ve kept them all!” Dolly also thought it important they keep their other family ties.

In the mid 1970’s, Dolly’s daughter, Judy, and son-in-law, purchased the Gas-n-Git business where Dolly managed the diner and other family and friends worked until the business was sold. Dolly returned to working for the Hullinger family, nearly 50 years, seasonally, at Tee Pee Family Restaurant and 1880 Town.

Dolly married Merle Jordan.  Although they later divorced, it is through this union she gained even more wonderful family members.

Dolly was proud to be the White River Tigers number one fan and don her favorite color, purple.  If you grew up in White River, Dolly considered you “one of my kids!” Dolly attended every Tiger trip to the State Basketball game to cheer them on!   She also cheerfully supported her grandchildren in their arts and sport endeavors. 

Dolly loved to remember birthdays with a homemade cake from her dear friend, Erna Hill. At the prompting of her great granddaughter, we celebrated her “89.5” Birthday with an ice cream cake decorated in purple and pink frosting as we sang a couple rounds of “Happy Birthday” for her journey home.

One time she asked her eldest granddaughter to quit worrying so much.  She said that trait reminded her so much of her own mother, Bertha.  Therefore, Dolly gave her a plaque that belonged to her mother with this poem by Elizabeth Cheney to memorize “Overheard In an Orchard:  Said the Robin to the Sparrow, I should really like to know, why these anxious human beings rush about and worry so? Said the Sparrow to the Robin, Friend, I think that it must be, that they have no Heavenly Father such as cares for you and me!”  The Bible verse memorized along with this poem is “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” Matthew 6:26-27.

Dolly provided childcare for her great-grandchildren up until her health deteriorated.  Even then, she continued to insist on doing their laundry as long as they would let her.  Dolly lived at her home fairly independently while caring for her precious cat, “Patches,” and many stray kittens thanks to the help of her daughter, Bertha, her dear friend and family member, Karen (Bucccholz) O’Bryan, and her other friends and family members who called or stopped in to see her often.

Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha (Paulson) and Burton Benjamin Burgess; four sisters, Viola (an infant), Mabel Fix, Violetta Rikards, and Florence Dimond, three brothers, Lyle, Owen, and Oliver; three sons:  Robert Fredrick, Edmund Moran, and Torry Rattling Leaf.

Dolly is survived by her four daughters, Bertha Hullinger, Judy Moran, June Fredrick, and Blossom Little Shield; two sons, Clair Moran, and James Moreno; and her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews whom she loved all the same.

Anyone that knew Dolly loved her. She was appreciated for her generosity, great sense of humor, and feisty “can do” attitude. The family is very thankful to the Winner Hospital and staff for their loving care of Dolly. 

A funeral service was held  Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at 4 p.m. at The Church of the Nazarene, White River, SD.  An evening meal served by Dolly’s generous church  followed

A Celebration of Dolly’s Life will be held at a later date.

Margaret Legge, age 99, passed away with her children by her side on Sept. 10, 2022 at the Daugherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 at 11 a.m.  at the Winner City Cemetery in Winner, SD.

Margaret was born Nov. 29, 1922 on a homestead at Millboro, SD to Charles and Helen (Shaheen) Ellis. She had five siblings. At a young age, the family moved to a farm 9 miles south of Dallas.  She attended Pleasant Valley school in Gregory County until seventh grade when the family moved again to a farm two miles north of Winner. She graduated from Winner High School in 1941.

For a short time she attended business school in Sioux City, IA.  When WW II broke out she took a civil service test and joined the great number of others who were appointed to jobs in Washington, D.C.  Her clerical job was in the Ordinance Department where the purchase of arms was made.  Her unit was later transferred to Detroit, Michigan to be closer to the factories.  In 1943 she returned to Winner to be closer to family.  She worked at Omaha Cold Storage for a year and later worked at the South Dakota Employment Office where she stayed until her marriage.

In 1947 she was united in marriage to S.D. (Buck) Legge and to this union two children were born, Linda and Roger.

In 1950 her husband was back in the service with the South Dakota National Guard and Margaret took a job with Miller Bros. Auto Co. while he was gone.  Her job there as business manager continued for over 30 years until the dealership was sold in 1982.  The next year she went to work for the City of Winner where she stayed for five years. She continued to work part time at the school lunch line until she was almost 80 years old.

Margaret was an avid bowler and it was a big part of her life.  As President of the local women’s association in the 70’s she was instrumental in having the first women’s bowling tournament in Winner.  She then served on the State Women’s Bowling Board of Directors, first as Director from District II and later became 2nd Vice President.  This led to many trips to National Bowling Tournaments all over the United States.  For several years she was the editor of the state newsletter, the Pheasant Flyer, which was distributed throughout the state to all women’s league bowlers. In 1991 Margaret was inducted into the South Dakota Bowling Hall of Fame.

Margaret was a long-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary and she and Buck gave many volunteer hours to the Legion and VFW on their steak nights, preparing food for the salad bar and serving tables. She was also a member of the Women in Business Club during her working years.  She spent many years caring for her aunt Mary Still who lived to be 106 years old. She will be remembered for her responsible nature that others could depend on.

She is survived by her son Roger (Barb) Legge, Aberdeen, SD and their two children Ryan (Beth) Legge and their children Teddy and Lorelei from San Antonio, TX; Laura (Bruce) Mayberry and their children Trace and Charlie from Fort Worth, TX; her daughter Linda Rush, Sioux Falls, SD and her two children Mark Rush (Melissa) and their son Lincoln from St. Paul, MN; Kristen Rush from Nevada and her daughter Amber Rush from Rapid City, SD. She is also survived by her brother Tom (Lola) Ellis from Oklahoma City, OK and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents Charley and Helen Ellis, her husband Buck Legge, sisters Mae Brakke and Dorothy Roberts, brothers Leonard Ellis and Fred Ellis, nieces Barbara Fox and Carol Legge and nephews Dennis Brakke and Lyle Vosika and special close friend who was also her sister-in-law Mary Jane Kaplan. She was also preceded in death by many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.       

A memorial service for Brian Anderson age 45 of Gregory, South Dakota, will be held on Thursday Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium, Gregory, SD. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery, Gregory, South Dakota. There is a prayer service Wednesday night at the auditorium at 7 pm. Visitation one hour prior to each service.

Gladys Harder, 93, of Winner, SD passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 at the Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory, SD. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner, SD.  Burial will follow in the Winner City Cemetery.  Visitation was held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church from 6-7 p.m. with a rosary beginning at  7 p.m.

Gladys Marie Harder was the last of four children born to Thomas and Neta Graesser (Stoltenburg).  She was born on May 15, 1929 in Gregory, South Dakota.

Gladys attended 8 years of country grade school walking 1 ¼ miles to and from school.  She graduated Gregory High School in 1946.  After graduating she attended 1 year of college at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.  When returning home, she accepted employment at Farmers State Bank in 1948 and worked there until retiring in 1991.

She met the love of her life at the Carlock Dance Hall and was united in marriage to James E Harder on Nov. 16, 1948.  The best times of her life were after their daughter Pam was born and enjoying their home in Winner until moving to Golden Prairie Manor in 2015.

Gladys especially liked bowling leagues and entered most of the state tournaments.  She enjoyed baking, especially making chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies, often with her sister Myra.  One of her biggest joys was helping take care of her two grandsons.

Gladys was a member of the Winner Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Valley Reading Circle & lifetime member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Neta, sisters Myra (Bob) Stukel, Norma (Bill) Knox and brother Walt (Arlene) Graesser & brothers-in-law, Jerry, William & Tom Harder.

Grateful for having shared in her life is husband Jim of 73 years, daughter Pam and husband Rich Kolecka, Winner, SD, grandsons Mark Kolecka, Pierre SD, and Chad Kolecka, Omaha, NE, sisters-in-law Jean Ann Harder, Rapid City, SD, Gladys Harder, Creighton, NE, Shirley Harder, Newcastle, WY and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marcine Hattie Pravecek died peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 30 2022.  Marcine was 80 years old and lived her adult life in North Carolina.

Marcine was born in Winner, South Dakota.  She was the oldest of five children born to David and Bessie Pravecek.

Marcine lived a full yet challenging life after a devastating car accident in 1963.  She suffered with paralysis on the right side of her body, a brain injury and broken limbs as well as other injuries.  Her indomitable spirit prevailed as she worked hard through her recovery eventually graduated from college with a four-year degree in education and advanced training in speech & language pathology & audiology.  She initially taught in a classroom but moved her career to speech pathology within the State of North Carolina’s youth development system.  Marcine had a successful career with honors for her work and retired after 30 years.

Marcine loved to cross stitch and created many artistic pieces despite only having the use of her left, non-dominate, hand.  She was an avid cook and loved to enter recipe contests.  She won several small appliances as trophies for her winning entries.  During her younger years she loved to travel.  As a young woman prior to her accident, she was an outstanding pianist and continued her love of music throughout her life.  She was also an excellent seamstress while in high school and won first place in the “Make-It-With-Wool Contest”!  Photography was another hobby she pursued.

Marcine is survived by her four siblings:  Bonnie (Lee) Moore of Southern Pines, NC; David (Pat) Pravecek of Winner, SD; Delores (Mark) Edwards of St. Paul, NE and Sandi Pravecek of Denver, CO.  Also nieces and nephews: Christy (Matt) Gunnet and Raine of Bend, OR; Marc (Kim) Moore and Caden & Eli of Huntersville, NC; Dennie Pravecek, Winner, SD and family Mekayla (Jarrod) Preheim and Casen, Cooper and Cambree of Bridgewater, SD; Madysen Pravecek of Yankton, SD and Dausyn Pravecek at University of Wisconsin, Madison WS, Michael Pravecek and son Tane of Winner, SD.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Goldsboro, NC and internment will follow at the Columbarium also at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at a later date.

Cards are welcome.  Send to Bonnie Moore, 65 Steeplechase Ct., Southern Pines, NC  28387. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Marcine Pravecek to:  First Health Hospice and Palliative Care, 150 Applecross Rd., Pinehurst, NC28374.