Obituary: Thilda "Till" Mulcahy

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In memory of

Thilda "Till" Mulcahy

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 95

Thilda Gudrun “Till” Fosheim was born March 2, 1915, at the family homestead near Deep Creek, the seventh of eleven children born to Thor and Gjertina (Gabrieldst) Fosheim. She grew up on the homestead and received her education at Stoney Butte School. After leaving school she worked at many jobs. These included cooking at a Midland motel and also cooking for private families in Deadwood. She was an excellent cook and each member of her family has a ‘favorite’ dish she prepared. She babysat for everyone and throughout the years had many of her nieces and nephews live with her. Till was loved by everyone that knew her. She was a kind, generous and gentle woman who helped anyone who needed it.
Till was united in marriage to Danny Mulcahy on February 15, 1948 at Quinn, South Dakota. After their marriage she worked with Danny at Behl Hardware in Midland. In 1950, they along with Kink Anderson, started the A&M Grocery in Midland. In 1953, they purchased Kink’s share and operated the store until 1960, when they moved to Ft. Pierre. While in Ft. Pierre, Till worked at Ft. Pierre Livestock for four years as a bookkeeper. They then moved back to Midland and bought back the store which they operated until Danny’s death in 1966. Till sold the store one year later to Gust Larson, but managed it for him until 1980, when it was closed. She then worked at the Country Place until retirement in 1987.
Till was a member of the Deep Creek Lutheran Church and the Midland Senior Citizens.
Till enjoyed her hobbies of reading, doing puzzles, and canning. She enjoyed dancing, and loved crocheting and making hand-painted towels which she gave as gifts to members of her family. She loved playing Bingo and riding the bus to Philip and Deadwood. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
Till started the Fosheim family gathering which always took place on Easter. She continued this until she moved to the Philip Nursing home in 2004. This gathering still continues in the Fosheim family today.
Survivors include her daughter JoAnn Bork and her husband Paul of Midland; five grandchildren Angela (David) Anderson of Loveland, Colorado, Jennifer (Allen) Geuther of Ft. Pierre, Kimberly (Luke) Nelson of Aberdeen, Daniel Bork of Sioux Falls, and Shelby Bork of Midland; six great-grandchildren; one sister Ida Hunt of Midland; a brother-in-law Roy Roseth of Philip; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Danny, Till was preceded in death by her parents; six sisters Esther Schanzenbach, Anna Walker, Emma Root, Olga Meyers, Minnie Fosheim, and Clara Roseth; one brother Pete Fosheim; and two siblings in infancy, Margit and George.
Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. on Thursday April 22, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Philip and one hour before the services on Friday.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 23, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland with Pastor Frezil Westerlund officiating.
Interment will be in the Midland Cemetery.
A memorial is established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Friday, April 23, 2010—10:00 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Frezil Westerlund
MUSIC
Carmen Alleman - Pianist
Congregational Hymn
“How Great Thou Art”
“In The Garden”
USHERS
Roger Johnson - Phil Meyers
PALLBEARERS
Roy Hunt - Jerry Hunt - Ted Hunt
Keith Hunt - Gordon Hunt - Jeff Hunt
Barry Hunt - Terry Hunt - Ronald Hunt
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

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Visitation: 4-6 p.m. on Thursday April 22, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Philip. Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland. Interment: Midland Cemetery.

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Have so many good memories of Till growing up. She was our "other" mother! Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers! Cam and Shell ~ Michelle Meinzer Midland (4/19/2010)
JoAnn & family,
Please know you have our sympathies for the loss of your mom, grandma, aunt, sister.... We are never ready to let go of those we love and hold dear. I will always remember that great smile when I think of Till. God Bless, Wes & Nicki ~ Nicole Nelson Midland (4/19/2010)
Our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Thilda, a beautiful lady in looks and her heart. She has been special to us for years. We always got Christmas gifts from her when we were little. I remember Paul and I being very anxious to open the package. I still have several of the things she gave me. A very special lady she was. Love, Floyd and Lily ~ Floyd and Lily Lund 23788 Golden Hills Dr. Rapid City 57702 (4/19/2010)
Our deepest and warmest sympathy's go out to you during this time. We love you. ~ Stephanie & John Rammacher 1490 18th Street Orange City FL 32763 (4/19/2010)
Till, your book of life held many chapters. Thanks for sharing some of them with us. I will always hold a special place in my heart for you. Love Shari ~ Shari Estep 9212 Edwardson Ln. Austin, Tx. 78749 (4/19/2010)
JoAnn and family,
May God's loving arms hold and comfort each of you, as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Till was a very kind and caring person. She always had a wonderful smile.
God Bless.
Katrina & Vaun and Family ~ Vaun & Katrina Hewlett and Family Pierre, SD (4/19/2010)
Till was a wonderful person. I remember spending a lot of time with her. She was the best. What a wonderful lady. The world is a better place because of her..... You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless, Kathy, Bob, Garrett and Gus ~ Kathy Larson LaDue Anamosa, IA 52205 (4/19/2010)
What a great lady Thilda was. I will forever cherish the years that I got to work with her at the Country Store. We had so many, many great laughs. I loved how she would clasp her hands together when something would especially tickle her funnybone. The world was a better place with her in it. Much love, Jeanie (Magic) ~ Jeanie Waara P.O. Box 369 Philip, SD 57567 (4/19/2010)
JoAnn, I have so many wonderful memories of spending time with your mom and dad during the summers in Custer. Then staying with them in Ft.Pierre and living with your mom before I got married. There are so many great memories and we will miss her so much!! She was a "second mom" to so many of us! We're thinking of you! Marv & Teresa ~ Teresa Palmer Murdo (4/19/2010)
JoAnn and Family, I just want you to know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. I know It is hard to let go of those we care so much about, but I know you will have many, many fond memories of Till as your mother and grandmother and the memory of those good times will last forever. ~ Marcia Jackson Hot Springs, SD (4/19/2010)
Our family(Pauline and Hank's) had so much respect and love for Till. We especially loved visiting her when she was mom's roommate, we got so close to her. Mom loved her dearly and I know she is in a wonderful reunion with all her other loved ones in Heaven. You will be in my prayers for comfort and peace. Jill(Schofield)Splitt ~ Jill and Wayne Splitt Black Hawk, SD (4/19/2010)
Such a wonderful lady--always smiling and happy. So kind to everyone all the time. Remember the happiness she brought to others; what a legacy. She truly cared about others and was generous with kind words. She has to be in Heaven--she was an angel here with us. May God comfort you now and always. God Bless You. Joyce (Vollmer) Williamson ~ Joyce (Vollmer) Williamson Rapid City, SD (4/19/2010)
JoAnn, Paul and Family,

Till was and still is an amazing Woman, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Sister and Friend. She will be deeply missed. So Sorry for your loss, you’re in our thoughts and prayers!

"At a time when words are hard to find...may you know God’s comforting presence, His faithful love, and His peace that passes understanding to carry you through."

Love,

Gord, Cheryl and Family
~ Gordon & Cheryl Hunt & Family 655 Oak Ct Battle Mountain NV 89820 (4/19/2010)
Our prayers go out to you.. we know the feeling of loosing a parent..god bless you at this time in your life.. ~ Dorothy and Warren Melcher 26299 235th St., Murdo, S.D. (4/19/2010)
JoAnn, Paul, and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was very special lady with a very good heart. Always had a smile on her face. Our prayers are with you all and may God Bless you and comfort you knowing she is at peace with the Lord. Gary & Jody Block ~ Gary & Jody Block Midland, SD (4/19/2010)
JoAnn, Paul and family:
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you during these past weeks as you have supported Til in her journey home. She is at peace now in Heaven with her loved ones that were waiting for her. She was such a wonderful person. I will always remember the way she smiled and greeted the customers when she worked in the store. Caleb has memories of going with Danny when they were little to visit Til and she had that amazing "drawer full of candy." She and Mom were as close as sisters back in the day and Mom had a special place in her heart for Til. I am so glad that they were able to be roommates in Philip. I believe that God had a hand in making that happen. I cherished the visits I had with Til when I would go and see Mom. May God hold you close during this difficult time as you adjust to life without her. She will be smiling down on you from above. ~ Larry and Julie McLaughlin Midland (4/19/2010)