Ellen Hawes Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 6, 2026, at the age of 80, Ellen Hawes of Brandon, South Dakota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her son Kully Meyer; and her sisters, Clara Sobaski and Delna Hawes. She is survived by: her husband Jim Kranz Hawes (James); her children, Yvette Kern of Red Wing, MN, Jole Gilles (Brad) of Lake City, MN., Loy Palma (Bob) of Farmington, MN. and Trepp Meyer (Sarah) of Cannon Falls, MN; her grandchildren, Bryan Kern (Shannon), Keegan Kern, Nathan Gilles, Austin Gilles (Bailey), Alexandra Schmidt (Alexander), Tyler Palma, Micah Palma, Jewels Meyer and Gavin Weitzel; her great grandchildren, Ares, Archer, Macson, Mavrick and Miles; and her nephews, Drew Sobaski, John Sobaski, Ex-Brother and Darrel Sobaski.

Memorials preferred to the family or her church.