Esther Denekamp
(February 13, 1920 - May 31, 2011)
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Esther Christine Denekamp
Funeral service for Esther C. Denekamp, age 91, of Gary, SD will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011 in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gary, SD. Rev. Bruce Mueller will officiate. Esther passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in the Deuel County Good Samaritan Center, Clear Lake, SD. Esther was the widow of John Denekamp.
Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Gary, SD. Honorary Casket Bearers will be her granddaughters: Jacki Cook, Lindsey Weber and Michelle Stenmoe and her great grandchildren. Active Casket Bearers will be her grandsons: David Denekamp, Jr., Terry Evans, Tim Evans, Mark Evans, Michael Evans, Cory Denekamp, Ben Denekamp and Jon Stenmoe. Music will be provided by Jeanie Pederson, organist.
Visitation will be Friday, June 3rd from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gary, SD and will resume Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Esther was born on February 13, 1920 to Selmer and Helga (Ellingson) Thompson near Clarkfield, MN. She was raised near Gary, SD and was confirmed in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Esther attended Gary High School where she graduated in 1937. Following her education, she worked at the School for the Blind in Gary.
On June 7, 1940, Esther was united in marriage to John Denekamp. The couple lived and farmed near Gary for over 48 years. On April 1, 1989 John passed away. Esther continued to live on the farm until 1992 when she moved in to Gary. On November 3, 2008 she entered the Deuel County Good Samaritan Center in Clear Lake, SD where she passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 18 days.
Esther was a lifelong member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was active in the Ladies Aid. She also enjoyed helping the church while they were in the process of building the new church. Esther was a woman of strength, courage and faith. She enjoyed growing African violets and playing whist.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband John Denekamp; her parents; and six siblings: Arne Thompson, Sylvia Anderson, Ben Thompson, Doris Maxey, Elton Thompson and Vernon Thompson.
Esther is lovingly remembered by her four children: David (Judy) Denekamp of Wilmot, SD; Darlene (Bruce) Evans of Aberdeen, SD; Donald (Janelle) Denekamp of Canby, MN; and Judy (Paul) Shogren of Moorhead, MN; 11 grandchildren: David Denekamp, Jr., Jacki Cook, Terry Evans, Tim Evans, Mark Evans, Michael Evans, Cory Denekamp, Ben Denekamp, Lindsey Weber, Michelle Stenmoe and Jon Stenmoe; 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Houseman Funeral Home
(February 13, 1920 - May 31, 2011)
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Esther Christine Denekamp
Funeral service for Esther C. Denekamp, age 91, of Gary, SD will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011 in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gary, SD. Rev. Bruce Mueller will officiate. Esther passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in the Deuel County Good Samaritan Center, Clear Lake, SD. Esther was the widow of John Denekamp.
Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Gary, SD. Honorary Casket Bearers will be her granddaughters: Jacki Cook, Lindsey Weber and Michelle Stenmoe and her great grandchildren. Active Casket Bearers will be her grandsons: David Denekamp, Jr., Terry Evans, Tim Evans, Mark Evans, Michael Evans, Cory Denekamp, Ben Denekamp and Jon Stenmoe. Music will be provided by Jeanie Pederson, organist.
Visitation will be Friday, June 3rd from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gary, SD and will resume Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Esther was born on February 13, 1920 to Selmer and Helga (Ellingson) Thompson near Clarkfield, MN. She was raised near Gary, SD and was confirmed in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Esther attended Gary High School where she graduated in 1937. Following her education, she worked at the School for the Blind in Gary.
On June 7, 1940, Esther was united in marriage to John Denekamp. The couple lived and farmed near Gary for over 48 years. On April 1, 1989 John passed away. Esther continued to live on the farm until 1992 when she moved in to Gary. On November 3, 2008 she entered the Deuel County Good Samaritan Center in Clear Lake, SD where she passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 18 days.
Esther was a lifelong member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was active in the Ladies Aid. She also enjoyed helping the church while they were in the process of building the new church. Esther was a woman of strength, courage and faith. She enjoyed growing African violets and playing whist.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband John Denekamp; her parents; and six siblings: Arne Thompson, Sylvia Anderson, Ben Thompson, Doris Maxey, Elton Thompson and Vernon Thompson.
Esther is lovingly remembered by her four children: David (Judy) Denekamp of Wilmot, SD; Darlene (Bruce) Evans of Aberdeen, SD; Donald (Janelle) Denekamp of Canby, MN; and Judy (Paul) Shogren of Moorhead, MN; 11 grandchildren: David Denekamp, Jr., Jacki Cook, Terry Evans, Tim Evans, Mark Evans, Michael Evans, Cory Denekamp, Ben Denekamp, Lindsey Weber, Michelle Stenmoe and Jon Stenmoe; 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Houseman Funeral Home
Esther Denekamp
(February 13, 1920 - May 31, 2011)
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Esther Christine Denekamp
Funeral service for Esther C. Denekamp, age 91, of Gary, SD will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011 in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gary, SD. Rev. Bruce Mueller will officiate. Esther passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in the Deuel County Good Samaritan Center, Clear Lake, SD. Esther was the widow of John Denekamp.
Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Gary, SD. Honorary Casket Bearers will be her granddaughters: Jacki Cook, Lindsey Weber and Michelle Stenmoe and her great grandchildren. Active Casket Bearers will be her grandsons: David Denekamp, Jr., Terry Evans, Tim Evans, Mark Evans, Michael Evans, Cory Denekamp, Ben Denekamp and Jon Stenmoe. Music will be provided by Jeanie Pederson, organist.
Visitation will be Friday, June 3rd from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gary, SD and will resume Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Esther was born on February 13, 1920 to Selmer and Helga (Ellingson) Thompson near Clarkfield, MN. She was raised near Gary, SD and was confirmed in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Esther attended Gary High School where she graduated in 1937. Following her education, she worked at the School for the Blind in Gary.
On June 7, 1940, Esther was united in marriage to John Denekamp. The couple lived and farmed near Gary for over 48 years. On April 1, 1989 John passed away. Esther continued to live on the farm until 1992 when she moved in to Gary. On November 3, 2008 she entered the Deuel County Good Samaritan Center in Clear Lake, SD where she passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 18 days.
Esther was a lifelong member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was active in the Ladies Aid. She also enjoyed helping the church while they were in the process of building the new church. Esther was a woman of strength, courage and faith. She enjoyed growing African violets and playing whist.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband John Denekamp; her parents; and six siblings: Arne Thompson, Sylvia Anderson, Ben Thompson, Doris Maxey, Elton Thompson and Vernon Thompson.
Esther is lovingly remembered by her four children: David (Judy) Denekamp of Wilmot, SD; Darlene (Bruce) Evans of Aberdeen, SD; Donald (Janelle) Denekamp of Canby, MN; and Judy (Paul) Shogren of Moorhead, MN; 11 grandchildren: David Denekamp, Jr., Jacki Cook, Terry Evans, Tim Evans, Mark Evans, Michael Evans, Cory Denekamp, Ben Denekamp, Lindsey Weber, Michelle Stenmoe and Jon Stenmoe; 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Houseman Funeral Home
(February 13, 1920 - May 31, 2011)
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Esther Christine Denekamp
Funeral service for Esther C. Denekamp, age 91, of Gary, SD will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011 in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gary, SD. Rev. Bruce Mueller will officiate. Esther passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in the Deuel County Good Samaritan Center, Clear Lake, SD. Esther was the widow of John Denekamp.
Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Gary, SD. Honorary Casket Bearers will be her granddaughters: Jacki Cook, Lindsey Weber and Michelle Stenmoe and her great grandchildren. Active Casket Bearers will be her grandsons: David Denekamp, Jr., Terry Evans, Tim Evans, Mark Evans, Michael Evans, Cory Denekamp, Ben Denekamp and Jon Stenmoe. Music will be provided by Jeanie Pederson, organist.
Visitation will be Friday, June 3rd from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gary, SD and will resume Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Esther was born on February 13, 1920 to Selmer and Helga (Ellingson) Thompson near Clarkfield, MN. She was raised near Gary, SD and was confirmed in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Esther attended Gary High School where she graduated in 1937. Following her education, she worked at the School for the Blind in Gary.
On June 7, 1940, Esther was united in marriage to John Denekamp. The couple lived and farmed near Gary for over 48 years. On April 1, 1989 John passed away. Esther continued to live on the farm until 1992 when she moved in to Gary. On November 3, 2008 she entered the Deuel County Good Samaritan Center in Clear Lake, SD where she passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 18 days.
Esther was a lifelong member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was active in the Ladies Aid. She also enjoyed helping the church while they were in the process of building the new church. Esther was a woman of strength, courage and faith. She enjoyed growing African violets and playing whist.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband John Denekamp; her parents; and six siblings: Arne Thompson, Sylvia Anderson, Ben Thompson, Doris Maxey, Elton Thompson and Vernon Thompson.
Esther is lovingly remembered by her four children: David (Judy) Denekamp of Wilmot, SD; Darlene (Bruce) Evans of Aberdeen, SD; Donald (Janelle) Denekamp of Canby, MN; and Judy (Paul) Shogren of Moorhead, MN; 11 grandchildren: David Denekamp, Jr., Jacki Cook, Terry Evans, Tim Evans, Mark Evans, Michael Evans, Cory Denekamp, Ben Denekamp, Lindsey Weber, Michelle Stenmoe and Jon Stenmoe; 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
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