Michael Velder Kirwan's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2025 in Lake Andes, South Dakota

Michael Velder Kirwan

October 16, 1932 - July 7, 2025 (92 years old)

Lake Andes, South Dakota

Michael Velder Kirwan's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2025 in Lake Andes, South Dakota

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Peters Funeral Home/Wagner

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Michael Velder Kirwan

October 16, 1932 - July 7, 2025 (92 years old)

Lake Andes, South Dakota

Michael Velder Kirwan Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 7, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Michael Velder Kirwan (Lake Andes, South Dakota). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael Velder Kirwan to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Kirwan and Helen Kirwan (Velder); his wife Willa Turner; his son Mick (Julie); his brother Mel; and his siblings-in-law, Minnie (Gene) and Tom (Susan).

He is survived by: his children, Jeannie Crowe (Michael), Edward (Guldara), Teresa Volesky (Jerry), Marita Rieckman (John) and Kathleen Kirwan; and his siblings, Gene, Susan, John and Tim. He is also survived by children; 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the St. Mark's Catholic Church (251 N 3rd Ave, Lake Andes, SD 57356). A rosary was held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, July 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Peters Funeral Home/Wagner



Tue

July 15

Visitation

St. Mark's Catholic Church
251 N 3rd Ave, Lake Andes, SD 57356

Tue

July 15

Rosary

St. Mark's Catholic Church
251 N 3rd Ave, Lake Andes, SD 57356

Wed

July 16

Funeral Mass

St. Mark's Catholic Church
251 N 3rd Ave, Lake Andes, SD 57356

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July 15, 2025

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“My heart felt prayers and condolences to all of you may you remember all the many memories that you have with your dad!”


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