Ruth Lillian Paulson's obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2026 in Sturgis, South Dakota

Ruth Lillian Paulson

October 10, 1924 - January 31, 2026 (101 years old)

Sturgis, South Dakota

Ruth Lillian Paulson's obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2026 in Sturgis, South Dakota

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Ruth Lillian Paulson

October 10, 1924 - January 31, 2026 (101 years old)

Sturgis, South Dakota

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Ruth Lillian Paulson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Lillian Paulson of Sturgis, South Dakota, who passed away on January 31, 2026 at the age of 101. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Lillian Paulson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Adolph Stene and Larsina Stene; her husband Maynard Paulson; her siblings, Borghild Bervig, Adolph, Obert, Tonnes, Percy and Bruce Stene; and her grandson Forrest Paulson.

She is survived by: her children, Kerry Murray (Mike) of Warsaw, MO, Harvey Paulson (Lois) of Belle Fourche, SD and Nancy Krein (Gary); her grandchildren, Josh Murray (Emily) of Omaha, NE, Lindsey Murray, England, Jammie Kokesh (Dan) of Long Lake, MN, Brooke Chastain (Jeff) of Rapid City, SD, Clay Paulson of Spearfish, SD, J. D. Krein (Stephanie) of Sudbury, MA and Hilary Nicolls (Dan); her great grandchildren, Elizabeth Murray, Alyssa Fall, Karlee Paulson, Hannah, Eddie Chastain, Brandee Skroch, Henrietta, Alexander Krein, Tatum and Johnny Nicolls; and her great great grandchildren, Bentlee and LillyAnna Skroch.

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Lien Funeral Home



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Grace Lutheran Church
1061 Sherman St, Sturgis, SD 57785

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