Kathryn "Karen" Ellis's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Watertown, South Dakota

Kathryn "Karen" Ellis

July 27, 1936 - September 24, 2025 (89 years old)

Watertown, South Dakota

Kathryn "Karen" Ellis's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Watertown, South Dakota

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Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel

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Kathryn "Karen" Ellis

July 27, 1936 - September 24, 2025 (89 years old)

Watertown, South Dakota

Kathryn Ellis Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Kathryn Ellis of Watertown, South Dakota, whose life came to an end on September 24, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husbands, Bill Clark and Bob Ellis; her daughter Cindy; and her siblings, Jo, Jan, Wes and Bill.

She is survived by: her brother Norris; her sons, Bill Clark (LouAnn) of Watertown, SD, Bob Clark of Sioux Falls, SD, Brent Clark of Castlewood, SD and Joel Clark (Renae) of Sioux Falls, SD; her grandchildren, Katie Hanson (Casey) of Watertown, SD, Clint Clark (Caitlin) of Mackensie, TN, Krystle Manning (Don) of Sioux Falls, SD, Kelley VanLaecken (Nate) of Watertown, SD, Jacob Johnson of Milbank, SD, Dylan Clark (Alicia) of Castlewood, SD, Emily Clark of Yankton, SD, Rachael Clark (Jon) of Sioux Falls, SD and Matthew Clark (Morgan) of Sioux Falls, SD; her great grandchildren, Gavyn, Kinley, Tori, Addy, Rhett, Maverick, Nora, Wren, Violet, Jamison, Wesley, Waylon, Colton and Amayah; her great great grandchild Tommy; and her brother Chuck McMacken (Peg) of Lakeville, MN..

After retirement she volunteered in the kitchen at the Salvation Army until COVID.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials will be given to the Wednesday night dance committee at the Watertown Senior Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel



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