It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Rosemary Dains, 92, — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
These are some of the moments and memories that shaped her story.
Rosemary entered this world in 1928 — the start of a journey that would span 93 years.
Rosemary held deeply to the Catholic faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
The traditions Rosemary loved will continue to hold those she loved.
Rosemary Dains, 92 died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. A private family mass will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021 at St. Christina Catholic Church, Parker with burial in the church cemetery. Mask and social distancing will be observed at the celebration of Rosemary's life. Services will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/HofmeisterJonesFuneralHome/ . Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Rosemary Teresa Ruppert was born on October 15, 1928 at Parker, SD to Frank and Elsie (Cink) Ruppert. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Parker High School in 1946. She worked as a secretary in Sioux Falls before being united in marriage to Kenneth Thomas Dains on February 10, 1951 at Sioux Falls, SD. She was a homemaker and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Alter Society. She was also a very talented seamstress and pencil drawing artist. Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Thomas (Kathy) Dains, and Cindy (Ted) Thie, Sioux Falls, SD and Jeffrey (Anna) Dains, Roseville, MN; her grandchildren, Jonathan and Jordan Thie, and Olivia and Colin Dains; a sister Ramona Hybertson; and a sister in law, Geri Dains. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth in 2019, a daughter Mary Rose, sisters and husbands Monica (Roger) Wachendorf and Geraldine (Jim) Foy, and a brother in law Harris Hybertson.
