Susan Edelman, 84, of Viborg, SD, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved her dearly.
These words are offered in her memory — small, but heartfelt.
Born in 1942, Susan began a life that would touch many along the way.
Susan spent her working life as ['the bank there and soon because a favorite of her boss Mr', 'Sioux Falls often commuting with her sister Jeanie'] and held deeply to the Lutheran faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
The community of faith holds its own well — and Susan was held.
Susan Edelman, 84 of Viborg, passed away on May 2, 2026 at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg. Graveside Service will be at 11:00 AM Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Spring Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Viborg, with a lunch to follow in the church fellowship hall. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church in Viborg. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.Susan Kaye Jensen was born March 2nd, 1942, in Viborg SD. She was the oldest of 4 girls born to Melissa & Noble Jensen. Jean Ellen, Vikkie Faye & Patricia Ann would soon follow.Susan attended country school near her home just down the road from Swan Lake until she reached high school age where she became a proud Viborg Viking graduating in 1960. It was during her high school years that she met the man of her dreams, Jerome Edelman. After graduation she would start her banking career in Sioux Falls often commuting with her sister Jeanie.Susan and Jerome became engaged & were set to be married in February of 1964, but Uncle Sam had other plans. Jerome was drafted so the wedding was pushed back to June of 64. After their marriage, Susan joined Jerome at Ft Sill in Lawton Oklahoma. With the help of Jerome's cousin Bob who was also stationed in Lawton, they were able to secure off base housing. During the time in Lawton, Susan worked at the bank there and soon because a favorite of her boss Mr. Montgomery. After Jerome was discharged, they moved back to the Viborg area & eventually purchased the land "way out west" where the Edelman family originally homesteaded. They lived there until retirement moved them into Viborg.Susan work in various banks throughout her lifetime, most notably Valley State/1st National Bank in Yankton as well as United National Bank/Norwest in Viborg.In December of 1967, Julie Kaye was born & in August of 1983 John Martin finished out the family of four.By the time John reached grade school, Susan & her sisters Jeanie & Vikkie formed Stitching Sisters Embroidery in Viborg.In October of 2008, Susan welcomed with open arms her favorite son-in-law Brett Hartmann and in September of 2020, Kara Lynn became her favorite daughter-in-law. She loved them as much as her own flesh and blood, but no one could hold a candle to her two "LITTLE DOLLIES" Madison Kay & Riley Lynn, her precious granddaughters. You both brought Grandma so much pride, joy & happiness. More than you will ever know!Jerome & Susan lived just down the street from both Julie & John and was often heard to say, "I'm so glad we're so close!"Susan passed away after a valiant battle with dementia & most recently cancer on May 2nd, 2026, in Viborg with Jerome at her side. She had attained the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parent Noble & Melissa, in-laws Victor & Gertie Edelman, sisters Jeanie & Patsy and brother-in-law Gary Bak as well as her beloved dog Bentley.Susan is survived by her husband Jerome and family Julie & Brett, John, Kara, Madison & Riley. Sister Vikkie Bak, brothers in law Don Gerdes and Tom Shea as well as numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and dear friends.We love you Mom & will see you again where we no longer suffer!
