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Funeral services will take place on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Chapel in the Hills
3788 Chapel Lane
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702

Black Hill's National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota



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In memory of

Lourine Winkowitsch

of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Friday, July 3, 2020 at her daughter's home in Annapolis, Maryland at the age of 88

Delivered by her midwife grandmother (Alice Hamm) outside Rapid City, South Dakota, near the Stratosphere Bowl, Lourine Winkowitsch was the youngest of seven children born to Claud and Mathilde (Berger) Hamm. She attended Dennis and Whispering Pines Grade schools and later graduated from Rapid City High School in 1950. Lourine was employed by Northwestern Bell from 1950 thru 1955 and again from 1963 thru 1968.

On April 15, 1955, she married Gary A. Smart, and they eventually settled in Sutton, Alaska. Together they had five children.

Lourine was united in marriage to Orlin L. Winkowitsch on June 25, 1968, in Rapid City, and they made their home north of Wall on the farm/ranch Orlin started in 1948. They met at a dance in Rapid City and continued dancing for the next 49 years.

She is survived by five children: DelRene (David Walker) of Annapolis, Maryland; Robb (Becky) of Wasilla, Alaska; Todd of Phoenix, Arizona; Timm (Mary) of Kodiak, Alaska; Keith (Susan) of Wall; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren: Desirae Smart of Austin, Texas; Travis (Ashlyn) Smart, Brenleigh, Harper, and Hayden all of Dewey, Arizona; Justin Smart of Phoenix, Arizona; Katie (Zack Rolf) Abel and Aniston all of Leavenworth, Kansas; Kayse Smart, Ryann, Lucy, Brody and Stryder Duncan all of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters-in-law, Rita (Bob) Hamm and Mildred (Gene) Hamm. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-step-grandchildren. She will be missed dearly by her big extended family as well as her many, many wonderful friends.

Lourine was preceded in death by her husband, Orlin, on February 20, 2017; her parents; her brothers: Glenn, Warren, Gene, and Bob Hamm; and sisters Alice (Hank) Leberknight and Janis (Harry) Wickard.

In lieu of flowers, you may donate to "Chapel in the Hills", or buy a book and read to your favorite child.

Celebration of life services will be held Friday, July 10, at 10:00 am at the Chapel in the Hills (3788 Chapel Lane) in Rapid City. This will be an outdoor service honoring social distance and face masks are not required but recommended.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 10:00 a.m.
Chapel in the Hills
3788 Chapel Lane
Rapid City, SD 57702

  • Lourine was a wonderful volunteer in the Rapid City community for many years. Through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, she volunteered with senior centers and fund raisers for area non profit organizations. Along with her husband, Orlin and Harry and Janice, she was part of that elite generation that just believed in community, service and stewardship. She will be missed for a very long time. My sincere condolences to her family. ~ Angie Weeks Rapid City, SD (7/12/2020)
  • You have our deepest sympathizes. You will always have her memory in your heart. May the Lord comfort you and give you his peace. ~ Elden & Lillian Helms Creighton S.D. (7/10/2020)
  • So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. ~ Tom Clark Pahoa, Hawaii (7/8/2020)
  • So sorry to here about your Mom. She was always so friendly and pleasant to visit with. Take care and hope to see you in the near future. ~ Bruce and Karen Kjerstad Sheridan, Wy. (7/8/2020)
  • Sending condolences to the family. I knew her from the Sons of Norway in Rapid. She was such a sweet and hard working lady. ~ Lynn Loomer Rapid City (7/7/2020)
  • It was an enormous honor to know and love this beautiful lady. Our dearest sympathies to her family. ~ Alicia and Delaina Don Rapid City, SD (7/7/2020)
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. ~ Kent & Kelly Lurz Wall, SD (7/7/2020)
  • My condolences and prayers to all the family. Lourine was a beautiful lady who will be greatly missed. ~ Kathy Thompson Whitewood, SD (7/7/2020)
  • Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Orlin & Lourine. RIP our friends. God Bless You All ~ Van & Cathy Simpfenderfer Wall, SD (7/6/2020)
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ John & Candee Kitterman Wall SD (7/6/2020)