Obituary: Mary Ellen Dinsmore-Hart

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

Visitation

Visitation will be held 6-7 p.m. with prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka.

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In memory of

Mary Ellen Dinsmore-Hart

of Rapid City, formerly of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center in Rapid City at the age of 76

Mary Ellen Ainslie was born July 31, 1948 , in Kadoka, South Dakota, the youngest of eight children born to Charles and Reland (Carson) Ainslie. She grew up and received her education in Kadoka.

Mary Ellen was united in marriage to Edward Lobdell on March 11, 1967; and to this union were born two daughters Patricia and Judy. They made their home in Philip until 1982, when Mary Ellen and the girls moved to Kadoka, where she worked various jobs before eventually starting the Star Mail Route, the same route her dad ran when she was a little girl.

It was in Kadoka where she started dating a fellow mail carrier, Blaine Dinsmore. They were united in marriage on September 12, 1986 in Midland. They continued to make their home in Kadoka where they continued to operate the Star Route to Hayes and also operated a star route between Kadoka and Hisle, South Dakota. Blaine passed away on May 29, 1991.

After his death, Mary Ellen remained in Kadoka and continued to run both routes. On July 5, 1997, Mary Ellen married her life-long friend, Patrick Hart, in Kadoka. They made their home in Kadoka, and continued to run both mail routes, until their retirement in 2006. They then moved to Rapid City where Mary Ellen could be a “very hands-on” grandma, running grandkids and great-grandkids to and from school, practices and competitions. She enjoyed those days, and also loved to play bingo at the VFW.

Due to health issues, Mary Ellen resided at Fountain Springs Health Care Center the last couple of years, where she had many friends and played a lot of bingo.

Survivors include her husband Pat of Rapid City; two daughters Patricia Clarin and her husband David, and Judy Clarin and her husband Michael, both of Rapid City; two step-children Jay Hart and his wife Kirstyn of Garland, Texas, and Jeanette Boyer of Rapid City; five grandchildren Deika (Dan) Sealey, Roger (Jen) Johnson, Regina (Noah) Schlomer, Jayden (Riley) Clarin, and Ryken Clarin; 10 great-grandchildren Parker, Ariana, Ethan, Emily, Navaya, Paige, Riley, Mason, Aubrey, and Cole; five step-grandchildren Chris, Krislyn, Rachael, Allison, and Shelby; one brother George Ainslie and his wife Kay of Philip; one sister-in-law Regina Ainslie of Meridian, Idaho; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband Blaine; Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Barb Smith and Lila Marie; and four brothers Martin, James, Robert, and Frank Ainslie.

Visitation will be held 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. December 11, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with Father Johnathon Dillon as celebrant.

Interment will follow at the Kadoka Cemetery.

Cards and memorials may be sent to 14788 Quarter Horse Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703.

VISITATION
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 6-7 p.m.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

PRAYER SERVICE
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Jonathan Dillon

MUSIC
Mary Handcock - Pianist
Diane Hogen - Cantor
“Christ Be Our Light”
“Hail Mary, Gentle Woman”
“We Walk By Faith”
Special Music
“Amazing Grace” by Susan Davidson

READER
Cheryl Behrend

GIFT BEARERS
Deika Sealey - Regina Schlomer - Jayden Clarin

PALLBEARERS
Roger Johnson - Ryken Clarin - Parker Sorensen
Ethan Sorensen - Mason Sealey - Dan Sealey
Noah Schlomer - Bill Winegar

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

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My deepest sympathy ~ Janette Lofland Spearfish (12/13/2024)
.I have so many memories .. Rest In Heaven Grandma .... Sending our Thoughts and greatest Sympathy for ALL... Mom and Aunt Judy w3ere ABSOLUTELY blessed to have a Mom as Funny Caring and loving as her. Prayers to the FAMILY.. #Godspeed --- Love Angie ~ Angela & Dale & Taynnen Muller Rapid City/ Cheyanne WY (12/11/2024)
Dear Patty and Judy. I love your you. So very sorry for the loss of your mom. My mom and she had many great memories playing as children and cousins. Praying for you today for strength and courage to go on an comfomt. Love you ~ Luisi Sandi Black Hawk SD (12/11/2024)
Marry Ellen was a kind genuine person. For Patrick, Patty, and Judy and the whole family I'm so sorry for your loss. ~ Steve Engelhaupt Ogden (12/8/2024)
Sympathy and prayers to Mary Ellen's family and friends ~ Donna Bodkin Craven Rapid City (12/6/2024)
Thoughts and prayers are with you, Patty and Judy and families! Aunt Mary Ellen was one of a kind and will be dearly missed by all. Let all those awesome memories help you through these difficult times and those ahead. Heaven gained one of the best. ~ Ed and Bardene Peter and family Heron Lake, MN (12/6/2024)
Judy and patty so sorry for your loss she was s great lady. ~ Tracey Feldman& Rich Johnson Box Elder (12/6/2024)
Such a great grandma always happy, she will be missed. Peace and prayers to her family. ~ Janet Wright Rapid City (12/6/2024)
So sorry for your loss. Mary Ellen left a legacy of memories ~ Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (12/6/2024)