Obituary: Mary Ellen Herbaugh

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:00 AM (Central).

Messiah Lutheran Church
Murdo, South Dakota

Visitation

one hour preceding the services at the church.

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In memory of

Mary Ellen Herbaugh

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 88

Mary Ellen Herbaugh went to be with her Lord Monday, February 15, 2016, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.

Mary Ellen Wellman was born September 10, 1927, on the homeplace 10 miles north of Okaton, the daughter of Glenn and Bessie (Judd) Wellman. She grew up on the home place and attended the Kessler Country School through the sixth grade. The family moved to Okaton where she finished school, graduating with one classmate.

Mary Ellen was united in marriage to Ernest Herbaugh on September 24, 1949, in Valentine, Nebraska. They made their home in Okaton where Ernest worked on the railroad and they raised their six children: Gary, Roger, Keith, Starla, Fred, and Loren. After the kids grew up, she went to work at a motel in Murdo. She later worked at the Kadoka Nursing Home for many years, when her mother was a resident at the home.

Mary Ellen enjoyed playing cards, especially the game 500. Gardening was a big part of her life, and did a lot of canning, especially tomatoes.

Survivors include her five children Roger Herbaugh of Vivian, Keith Herbaugh of Draper, Starla Brown and her husband Bill of Kadoka, Fred Herbaugh of Murdo, and Loren Herbaugh of Vivian; eight grandchildren Tyrel, Clayton, Christi, Heather, Trina, Tiffany, Amanda and Lane; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband Ernest of April 3, 1991; a son Gary Herbaugh; and two brothers Charlie and Bud Wellman.

Visitation will be held one hour preceding the services on Saturday.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. CST on Saturday, February 20, at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, with Rev. Ray Greenseth officiating.

Interment will be at the Murdo Cemetery.

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FUNERAL SERVICES
10:00 a.m. CDT Saturday, February 20, 2016
Messiah Lutheran Church
Murdo, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Ray Greenseth
USHERS
Dave Geisler - Dean Faber
MUSIC
“Count Your Blessings”
“Amazing Grace”
“How Great Thou Art”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“Daddy’s Hands”
PALLBEARERS
Tyrel Herbaugh - Clayton Herbaugh
Matt Blake - Cassidy Newbold
Marty Roghair - Bryan Buxcel
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Murdo Cemetery
Murdo, South Dakota

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I am so sorry about Mary Ellen. My deepest sympathy . I always enjoyed her so much while I visited Harold in the home, etc. God Bless all her family ~ Mary schnee Kadoka, SD (2/17/2016)
Dear Star & all Mary Ellen's family, Mary Ellen has gone to her eternal rest, we hope, knowing how she touched so many lives. A loving mother, a cheerful and caring co-worker, a wonderful room mate to my Aunt Velma and friend to Shorty. God bless her memory. ~ Kenny & Lyndy Ireland Philip, SD (2/17/2016)
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is hurting.I loved her like a Mother.I will always hold her in a special place in my heart.Mary Ellen you are with the love of your life now and always. She will truly be missed by so many people.The memories will never be forgotten and nor will she.My thoughts are with you all through this. ~ Sheila Herbaugh Belvidere IL (2/16/2016)
Dear Mary Ellen the Lord is with you as you knew he would be. Working with her for many years off and n at the nursing home we became good friends and always enjoyed a laugh together. She always had a smile for me and she will be missed . Sending our Prayers to the family. ~ Bonnie and Bruce Madsen Kadoka S.D. (2/16/2016)
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time, We will miss her at the Kadoka Nursing Home, as she was part of our family. ~ Ruby Sanftner Kadoka (2/16/2016)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Cherish you good memories! God's Blessings! Debbie and Mike Clements ~ Debbie Clements Philip,SD (2/16/2016)