Obituary: Marie Lamm

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

Visitation

5-7 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2018
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota
VIGIL SERVICE
7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2018
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

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In memory of

Marie Lamm

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 89

Marie Lamm was born April 22, 1928 in Medford, MN. She was the first of nine children born to Alpine and Orma (Hanson) McInnis. When Marie was 13 she traveled from Minnesota to Pierre to attend school. She graduated from Pierre High School in 1946.

In September of 1948 Marie was united in marriage to George Dirksen. To this union three children were born; Susan, Ralph, and Kathy. She spent the next 28 years working for the South Dakota Department of Social Services.

On August 13, 1974 Marie was united in marriage to George Lamm. They lived in rural Philip where they farmed and ranched. After George’s death in 1995, Marie continued to live in the country until 2007 when she moved to Philip.

During her life Marie enjoyed reading, playing cards and games (especially Canasta). She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary since 1950, a member of Sacred Heart Evening Guild, secretary and treasurer for Daughter’s of Colonial Wars, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. Marie loved craft fairs, second hand stores, and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marie is survived by her children; daughter Susan (Robert) Marrington of Riverton, WY, Ralph Dirksen of Philip, and Kathy (Joe) Gittings of Philip; six grandchildren, Chad (Janine) Marrington of Richland, WA, Amy (Jamie) Culp of Jackson Hole, WY, Kara (Gerry) Moriarty of Anchorage, AK, Jay (Jen Conry) Gittings of Rapid City, Mary (Danny) Quinn of Louisburg, KS, and John (Emily) Gittings of Philip; eleven great-grandchildren, Mikayla, Madison, and Megan Quinn, Joseph, Maggie, and Garrett Moriarty, Taten Gittings, Emmitt and Henley Gittings, Kayson and Daxton Jones; one brother, Robert (Beth) McInnis of Mesa, AZ; a sister-in-law Dorothy McKinney of Rapid City; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, three sisters, four brothers, granddaughter Dana Sue Marrington, and great-grandson Taylon Marrington.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Gary Oreshoski as celebrant.

Interment will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

Cards and memorial may be sent to P.O. Box 189, Philip, SD 57567.

VISITATION
Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 5-7p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

PRAYER SERVICE
Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Friday, February 23, 2018 - 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Gary Oreshoski
assisted by Deacon Lloyd Frein

MUSIC
Marianne Frein - Pianist
Mary Quinn and Mikayla Quinn - Vocalists
“On Eagles Wings” - #437
“Prayer of St. Francis” - #523
“In Christ Alone” - #406
“O Loving God” - #682
“When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”

USHERS
Todd O’Connor - Phil Pearson

LECTOR
Kara Moriarty

GIFT BEARERS
Amy Culp - Jamie Culp - Kayson Jones - Daxton Jones

ALTAR SERVERS
Joseph Moriarty - Madison Quinn

PALLBEARERS
Chad Marrington - Vance Moriarty - Steve Buchholz
Jay Gittings - John Gittings - Gerry Moriarty - Danny Quinn

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Senechal Residents

TRIBUTE
Kara Marie Moriarty

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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Kathy, Susan & Ralph so sorry to hear of Marie's passing. I worked with Marie at Social Services in the 60's. She was a special lady - Prayer's and thoughts are with you and your family's ~ Lilia LaFave Pierre, SD (2/23/2018)
Ralph, Kathy and Susie - I'm so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of Aunt Marie's visits to AZ...as a child I was in awe of her larger than life personality and her bright lipstick. As an adult, I was in awe of her strength, her spunk, her generosity, her way of making everyone feel special...she will be missed. Much love to your families. ~ Jenny (McInnis) Huffman Arizona (2/21/2018)
So sorry for you loss Prayers are with you all. ~ Deanna Fees Arizona in the winter. (2/21/2018)
So sorry Susan and Kathy and Ralph for the loss of your Mother!! She was as I remember her love to laugh and was a happy lady when ever I saw her!! She will always be remembered has a happy lady with a smile on her face always!! Blessings to you all and God Bless!! ~ Gary and Jody Block Midland,SD (2/20/2018)
I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you Ralph, Susie, Kathy and families. I love you guys. ~ Lois Greger (Reimer) Mobridge, SD (2/19/2018)
Our thoughts are with all of Marie's family. Wishing you comfort and peace. ~ Jason and Vonda Hamill Milesville, SD (2/19/2018)
So sorry for your loss, she was a gem! ~ Hallie Konst & Family Philip SD (2/19/2018)
Remember the good times and always keep them in your heart. ~ Jim and Vonnie O’Dea Howes,SD (2/19/2018)
Losing a parent is so difficult. Wishing you God's peace and comfort. ~ Pat Snook Rapid City (2/19/2018)
I have wonderful memories of Marie, her spunk, her smile, her zest for life! She was a very kind lady. My sympathies to you all. ~ Karen Hanson Rapid City, SD (2/19/2018)
We are at a very big loss at our sweety pie passing. What a wonderfull lady she was and everyone who met her loved her. ~ Robert and Beth McInnis Mesa, Arizona (2/18/2018)
Marie's family have our deepest sympathy in your lost. ~ Glenn & Rose Marrington Pierre, SD 57501 (2/18/2018)
We are thinking of you folks during this difficult time. Marie was quite a lady. Hold onto all the memories. ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (2/18/2018)
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will miss seeing Marie at the craft fair this fall. ~ Jane Aasby Rapid City (2/18/2018)
I loved you Aunt Marie and thank you for going to state board of cosmetology with me. Tell Uncle George hello for us ~ Kathy Bessette Scenic SD (2/18/2018)
What a character! Your memories will be many and give you many reasons to be happy. Until then, our sympathy is with the entire family. ~ Nancy Green Valley, AZ (2/17/2018)
Sorry to hear of Marie passing. Our prayers & thoughts to the family. ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St. Sturgis,S.D. (2/17/2018)
Sorry to hear the loss of Aunt Marie. She was a very special woman, always full of pep and brought joy to many. ~ Rick McInnis Phoenix,AZ (2/17/2018)
Kathy and family so sorry for your loss of Marie. She was a special lady and had a great sense of humor. God bless all the family now and the days ahead. In sympathy. ~ Larry and Vicki neiderworder Philip, SD (2/17/2018)
Grandma Lamm was a one of a kind that I will always have great memories of. She was a grandma to us all and just such a special treasure. Aunt Kathy and family you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all lots........Jody Rex ~ Jody Gittings Avon, South Dakota (2/17/2018)