Donald Gene Kenefick's obituary , Passed away on July 15, 2023 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Donald Gene Kenefick

July 4, 1929 - July 15, 2023 (94 years old)

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Donald Gene Kenefick's obituary , Passed away on July 15, 2023 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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Eidsness Funeral and Cremation Services

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Donald Gene Kenefick

July 4, 1929 - July 15, 2023 (94 years old)

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Donald Gene Kenefick Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald Gene Kenefick of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who passed away on July 15, 2023 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John E. Kenefick and Ora "Sylvia" Kenefick (Reierson); his son Bill Kenefick; and his siblings, Janice Neesam, Lois Dott and Ray Kenefick.

He is survived by: his children, Karla Murphy (Tom) of Sioux Falls, SD, Julie Onisk of Columbus, OH, Kari Kenefick of Madison, WI, Jane Kenefick of Sioux Falls, SD, Thomas Kenefick of Brookings, SD, Sara Heffernan of LaCrosse, WI and Paula Pardy (Mathew) of Sioux Falls, SD; his wife Peggy Settle; his former wife Ruth Haines; his siblings, Loren "Bud" Kenefick of Moreno Valley, CA and Carol DeMeo (Paul) of Rockaway; and his sisters-in-law, Dona Kenefick of Sun Prairie, WI and Carol Hass of Chippewa Falls, WI. He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.

Memorials are preferred to the Brookings Foundation or to the Brookings Regional Humane Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Eidsness Funeral and Cremation Services



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July 20, 2023

Dale Onisk wrote a sympathy message

“Ann and I want to send our condolences to everyone. Don will always have a special place in my heart. I smile when I think about taking the different dogs out to chase jackrabbits in the fields around Brookings. His woodworking shop and the projects he had going on, and the great science he has done over the years. He was a great grandfather to Julie's and my children. He will be missed. Dale”


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Aug 01

Visitation

George Boom Funeral Home
3408 E 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

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Aug 01

Wake

George Boom Funeral Home
3408 E 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

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Aug 02

Funeral Mass

St. Thomas More Catholic Parish
1700 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006

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Aug 02

Burial

St. Thomas More Cemetery
1700 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006

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