It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Alice M. Denke of Sturgis, South Dakota, who passed away on January 7, 2024, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Alice M. Denke to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ralph Hirchert and Georgia Hirchert (Bennett); her husband Erhart E. Denke; her children, Barbara and Carl; and her daughter-in-law Nancy Denke.

She is survived by : her children, Kenneth of Creighton, Debbie Gartner (Marty) of Philip, Bruce of Sturgis and Michael of Sturgis; her grandchildren, Zachary Denke, Kari Denke (Brad Trautmann), Coddy Gartner (Rachael), Katrina Gartner and Tyler Gartner; her great grandchildren, Kiara Perkins, Andy Grimes, Maria Denke, Fisher Trautmann and Mia Gartner; her brother Jimmy Hirchert; and her nephew Justin Hirchert.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kinkade Funeral Chapel