Janice Brakefield Obituary

We bid farewell to Janice Brakefield of Webster, South Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 18, 2024 at the age of 75. Janice touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janice Brakefield to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Michael Krista and Mathilda Krista (Waletich); and her brothers, Tom Krista and George Krista. She is survived by: her husband James Brakefield of Webster, SD; her children, Krista Baumgartner (Bob) of Two Rivers, WI and Brian Brakefield (Melissa) of Aberdeen, SD; her grandchildren, Emily Baumgartner Celmer (Kurt) of Ft. Riley, KS, Olivia Baumgartner (Zach) of De Pere, WI, Sarah Baumgartner of LaCrosse, WI, Elizabeth Brakefield of Spearfish, SD, Kyle Brakefield of Aberdeen, SD and Megan Brakefield of Aberdeen, SD.; and her siblings, Larry Krista of Eden, SD, Marge Krista of Eden, SD and Pete Krista (Mavis) of Britton, SD..

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 22nd 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fiksdal Funeral Service (122 W 5th Ave, Webster, SD 57274). A Mass will be held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Christ the King Catholic Church (1101 E 1st St, Webster, SD 57274).

Janice's family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all family and friends who have shown love and support these past 10 years, when her battle with Alzheimer's began.