Emeline Inez Palmer Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 18, 2023, at the age of 89, Emeline Inez Palmer of Spencer, South Dakota, born in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emeline Inez Palmer to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William H. Smith and Florence Smith (Syverson); her former husband Lyle Classen; and her son Jeffrey Classen. She is survived by: her daughter Lisa Rigby (Mike) of Sioux Falls, SD; her granddaughters, Savanna Gross (Mike) of Sioux Falls, SD and Amanda Groom (Bobby) of Sioux Falls, SD; and her great grandchild Jeremy Rigby.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George Boom Funeral Home

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May 7, 2025

Keith Palmer wrote a sympathy message

“I'm sorry that Lisa and I couldn't get along, but I just found out today that Emmy was taken home, my name is Keith Palmer, and I really miss you Emmy, I was your second husband, and proud to be so, I love you, and miss you, RIP Em.”

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