Mary Katherine Garness's obituary , Passed away on August 12, 2026 in Spearfish, South Dakota

Mary Katherine Garness

September 30, 1933 - August 12, 2026 (92 years old)

Spearfish, South Dakota

Mary Katherine Garness's obituary , Passed away on August 12, 2026 in Spearfish, South Dakota

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Mary Katherine Garness

September 30, 1933 - August 12, 2026 (92 years old)

Spearfish, South Dakota

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Mary Katherine Garness Obituary

Mary Katherine Garness of Spearfish, South Dakota, born on September 30, 1933, passed away on August 12, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Katherine Garness to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James McNeill and Mary Anna McNeill; her husband Bob Garness of John's Catholic Church; her siblings, Anthony, Danny McNeill and Patricia Yanzick; her siblings-in-law, Wayne Garness, Robert Yanzick, Jackie Garness and Thelma McNeill; her son-in-law Gary Ball; her aunt Agnes Mayer; her cousin Norma Jean Mayer; her nieces, Carol Ann Anderson, Michelle McNeill, Novi Garness and Rita Cole; and her nephew Michael Yanzick.

She is survived by: her children, Ken Garness (Jane), Cheryl Atencio (Larry), Alan Garness (Norma), Randy Garness and Susan Kidd; her niece Lori Lewis; and her nephews, Jim McNeill, Danny, Chris Garness, Scott, Anthony McNeill, Jr. and Larry Anderson. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren.

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Tue

Aug 18

Visitation

Kirk Funeral Home
1051 E Minnesota St, Rapid City, SD 57701

Tue

Aug 18

Vigil service

Kirk Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1051 E Minnesota St, Rapid City, SD 57701

Wed

Aug 19

Mass

Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
520 Cathedral Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701

Wed

Aug 19

Burial

Black Hills National Cemetery
20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785

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