Obituary: Frances Dean

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In memory of

Frances Dean

of Rapid City, South Dakota, formerly of Philip, South Dakota, died on Monday, May 24, 2010 at the Fairmont Grand Manor Assisted Living Center in Rapid City at the age of 91

Frances Irene Rausch was born August 18, 1918, on her parents’ homestead four miles north of Grindstone, South Dakota, the youngest of nine children born to Mike and Susan (Clesen) Rausch. She attended grade school at North Lincoln Country School a few miles from her parents’ home. She attended one year of high school at St. John’s Cathedral in Rapid City, before finishing high school at Cottonwood, graduating in 1936, which was the last graduating class of Cottonwood High School. She then attended a year of nurses training at Pierre.
Frances was united in marriage to Raymond Dean on May 18, 1940 at Kadoka, South Dakota. To this union six children were born, Leroy, Larry, Dorothy, Diane, Vicki, and John. They had recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. They started their married life working for a rancher in the Presho area. They moved to a farm north of Philip and a few years later moved to a farm north of Grindstone. In March of 1953, they moved to Lead where they owned and operated a filling station. In 1955, they moved back to Grindstone to work with Raymond’s parents on the family farm. They eventually purchased the place from Raymond’s parents and farmed and ranched in that area until retiring.
For many years Frances worked for Wall Drug and the Hustead family, a job she took great pride in. For the last three years, they have resided at Fairview Grand Manor in Rapid City. Frances enjoyed the visits from all the old Grindstone-Philip-Wall friends and neighbors. She looked forward to the trips she and Raymond took around the country to visit family and friends. She was especially fond of the times her grandkids came to stay with them.
Survivors include her husband of 70 years Raymond of Rapid City; three sons LeRoy Dean and his wife Twila of Belle Fouche, Larry Dean of Red Oak, Oklahoma, and John Dean and his wife Carla of Platte, South Dakota; three daughters Dorothy Root and her husband Dan of Riverton, Wyoming, Diane Clark and her husband Dean of Rapid City, and Vicki Swanson and her husband Ron of Sioux Falls; sixteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents Mike and Susan Rausch; five sisters Suzie Buck, Gertie Nichols, Anna Tubbs, Margie Baye, and Dorothy Olson; and three brothers Matt Rausch, Joe Rausch and Leo Rausch.
Visitation was held 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 28, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Ron Garry as celebrant.
Interment was at the Masonic Cemetery, Philip.
A memorial is established.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Friday, May 28, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Ron Garry

MUSIC
Marianne Frein - Pianist
Maureen Palecek - Vocalist
“How Great Thou Art”
“In The Garden”
“Old Rugged Cross”

READER
Michelle LaBeau

USHERS
Gary Nixon - Herb Sieler

GIFT BEARERS
Sonny and Betty LaBeau

PALL PLACEMENT
Jada White - Stacey Nelson - Jodi Swanson
Taylor Fisher - Karen Rios - Angi Neugebauer
Laurie Foudray - Kristi Wood - Brenda Huffman
Casey Peacock - Sandra Hollman

PALLBEARERS
Allen Dean - Brett Root - Ryan Swanson
Chad Clark - Matt Dean - Tyrell Dean
Tanner Gillaspie - Tyler Robinson

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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Visitation: 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.
Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 28, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.
Interment: Masonic Cemetery, Philip.
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So sorry to her about your mom. I always remember how she would give us the devil about things we had done, but with a smile on her face !! Prayers are with you. ~ Connie Clements Richards Cedar Rapids IA (5/24/2010)
I am so sad to hear of Aunt Frances passing, I remember when I was little Frances would stop by to visit she would always sit and look at pictures and have a cup of "coffee" with me. Please know if there is anything I can do, please call. ~ Janet (Dean)Theye 3030 Rapid City, SD (5/24/2010)
Dear Friends,
Our hearts break for you all. Please know we are keeping you in our prayers. Oh the memories we have of Gary's 2nd Mom. She and his Mother sewing the fly shut on the hired man's underwear is one of my favorites. I remember walkiing in while they were doing laundry and asking what they were doing. The looks on their faces were priceless. The kids loved the stories of them painting neighbors cows and playing tricks. The work they went to just for fun. She was an amazing lady and we share your grief and loss. ~ Gary & Julie Nixon 22401 Deadman Creek Rd. Philip, SD (5/24/2010)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have lots of fond memories of Frances & Dorothy over the years with our church group and the craft fair. She was a fun lady to work with and always enjoyed being around her. ~ Val Schulz Philip (5/24/2010)
Dear Family,
What a "large" and beautiful family Frances enjoyed all of her life. She will take with her many fond memories and a feeling of great accomplishment. We are glad to have known Frances, even though briefly, and to have heard stories about her from the family. Our thoughts are with all of you. ~ Cyndi & Tom Brenner Lakeville, Minnesota (5/24/2010)
What a wonderful and busy life she had, with so many wonderful family and friends to share it with. Your special memories will get you through this sad time. ~ Karen O'Neill 22539 Palmer Rd. Rapid City (5/24/2010)
My heartfelt sympathy to the family. I went to school with Vicki. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hold close the precious memories. God Bless you at this time. ~ Pam (Schuler) Paff Phoenix, AZ. (5/24/2010)
Sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!
~ Michelle Meinzer Midland (5/24/2010)
Sorry for your loss!! I will never go by Grindstone and not think of her!! Carry those memories! ~ Shelia Trask Wasta SD (5/24/2010)
My sympathy to the family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. She will be missed by all who knew her. ~ Nadine (Brech) Kasper Grand Junction, CO (5/24/2010)
What a wonderful lady. So sorry to hear. It brings story memories of Richard & siblings growing up neighbors. ~ Marj. Peterson Baker, Mont. (5/24/2010)
The memories of our escapades in Tribe 7 run a long was back and will always provide me with fond memories. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Rose Bennett 23635 Willow Creek Rd. Philip,SD 57567 (5/24/2010)
Our sympathy goes out to your family at this time she was such a wonderful lady I remember the fun she & my Mother had she was someone special. ~ Butch & Ann Kitterman Wall, SD (5/24/2010)
I took care of Frances at the assisted living. It truly was a pleasure taking care of her. You are in my thoughts. ~ Pat Wilson 2780 143rd. Ave. Rapid City, SD (5/24/2010)
Sorry to hear about your loss. Frances will be missed. I worked with her for several years at good old
Wall Drug. She was a beautiful lady. God be with you all. ~ Andy Eisenbraun Rapid City, SD (5/24/2010)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, and may God hold you close in his loving arms during this time. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Dale has very fond memories of his time spent with Frances and Raymond when he was growing up. ~ Dale & Penny Baumann Quinn, SD (5/24/2010)
I am so sorry for the loss of such a GREAT lady, I have some very fond memories of growing up around & with the Dean family. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. God bless. ~ Marcia Kellow Anchorage, Alaska (5/24/2010)
Francis was a truly wonderful lady and will be missed. I know that her and Grandma are up to something right now! May God bless you all during this difficult time. ~ Mandie Nixon Menzel Dupree, SD (5/24/2010)
So sorry to hear of Frances' passing. We were out of the state and couldn't attend the funeral. I remember her as such a fun person and the wife of my cousin Raymond. I know all of her children and grandchildren will miss her greatly ~ Leila Poste Joyce Custer, S. D. (5/24/2010)