Dorothy Marlys French's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2023 in Sturgis, South Dakota

Dorothy Marlys French

June 22, 1922 - August 1, 2023 (101 years old)

Sturgis, South Dakota

Dorothy Marlys French's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2023 in Sturgis, South Dakota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kinkade Funeral Chapel

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Dorothy Marlys French

June 22, 1922 - August 1, 2023 (101 years old)

Sturgis, South Dakota

Dorothy Marlys French Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dorothy Marlys French of Sturgis, South Dakota, who passed away at the age of 101, on August 1, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Marlys French to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter F. Wenzel and Kate Belle Wenzel (Field); her husband Russell E. French; her siblings, Henry, William (Bill), Walter L. (Bud), Kathryn (Kay) and Nora E.; her daughter Marlys Grace; her great great grandchild Wilder; her daughter-in-law Susan French; and her grandson-in-law Vance Blacksmith.

She is survived by: her children, Joe Russell (Patricia) of Lemmon, SD, Ned Victor of Winnemucca, NV and Lea Kathryn Nighswonger (Clem) of Wasilla, AK. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations made be made to the Children's Miracle Network, to be used locally in Rapid City and Sioux Falls, SD.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kinkade Funeral Chapel



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Aug 03

Visitation

Kinkade Funeral Chapel
1235 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785

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Aug 05

Burial

Alva Cemetery

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