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Daniel Michael Christopher Danny Parkhill Aug 20 1968 - Feb 08 2012 |
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Daniel Michael Christopher “Danny” Parkhill, 43, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Rev. Roger Spahr will officiate. Music will be provided by Lynn Osthus as organist with Jackie Wettestad as soloist. Burial will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Clark, SD. Pallbearers will be: Ashley Brockhoft, Eric Brockhoft, Taylor Brockhoft, Jason Moe, Nathan Ford and Jeff Parkhill. Visitation will be at Crawford Funeral Chapel on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and prior to services at the chapel on Saturday. Danny was born on August 20, 1968, at Racine, WI, to Daniel J. and Twila (Brockhoft) Parkhill. He graduated from Horlick High School in 1986 in Racine and worked with his dad in the overhead crane business. Danny moved to South Dakota in 1994 and worked at Telelect until a disability forced him to retire. He enjoyed antique cars, bowling, fishing, camping, riding motorcycle and spending time outdoors. His son, Carsen, was the love of his life and he enjoyed every minute they were together. Danny is survived by his mother, Twila Kemp, and his step-father, Mike Kemp, of Summit, SD; his son, Carsen Daniel Parkhill, of Watertown; his maternal grandmother, Violet Brockhoft, of Watertown; two aunts, Jody (Brent) Ford and Kathy Decker, both of Watertown; four uncles: Rich (Dyan) Parkhill of Racine, WI, Jim “Babe” (Diane) Parkhill of Elk River, MN, Eddie Brockhoft of Brookings, SD, and Shane Brockhoft of Watertown; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel; his maternal grandfather; and his paternal grandparents.
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Comment posted by: Janet Flury Heiden Fri 17th Feb 2012 03:53 pm |
| Twila--very sorry to hear of the death of your son. My sympathy to you and your family. You and I went to HS in Henry--a few years ago. |
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Comment posted by: Lisa Johnson Sun 12th Feb 2012 02:16 pm |
| Danny you were fun to hang around, and I would love it when Shane would finally admit that he was defeated in a home project and would have to break down and ask you for help! You were always there to help out and would drop what ever you were doing to help us! Thank You Danny you will be truly missed, Oh and thanks, now I have to try to fill your shoes by helping Shane work on the Chrysler 300,(which I could never be able to fill your shoes). We love you and miss you already Dan! God Bless! |
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Comment posted by: Pam Nees Sun 12th Feb 2012 10:27 am |
| Twila and family, I was so sorry to see that your Danny had passed away. We knew each other when we were just young women with little kids. I'll always remember what a cutie-pie Danny was and still a handsome man. I too have recently lost my husband Dean and exactly 2 weeks later my only son Joel, age 37, died in his sleep. The autopsy revealed a congenital heart defect that we didn't know about and he never had any symptoms. I'm still unable to get it together so I abs |
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Comment posted by: John Dwyer Fri 10th Feb 2012 03:54 pm |
| From Racine...what a blast from the past...Cruising North Beach, speakers on the roof of your car, working with you at POMHI, hanging out at Taco Bell, chasing girls...the list just does not end. Your name is synonymous with the best summers we ever had. You will be missed, but our memories of you will last forever. My condolences to your family. |
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Comment posted by: Linda Herman Fri 10th Feb 2012 09:14 am |
| I am in total disbelief on the loss of your son. Our children were always our favorite topic to talk about and be so proud of. I will pray for you and your entire family during this most difficult of times. I miss you Twila and have for years. Please contact me when you feel you are able to talk.(262-886-0194) |
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Comment posted by: Ashley Brockhoft Thu 09th Feb 2012 08:37 pm |
| Your favorite cousin haha just kidding we know you loved us all. We all loved you. we didnt see each other often but when we did you alway knew how to make us laugh. I thank you for everything you taught me will never forget. We will miss you. Look foward to seeing you in Heavan. RIP Danny. |
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Comment posted by: Monica Mireles Thu 09th Feb 2012 08:17 pm |
| Fond memories, better times reconnecting and seeing the kind, generous and loving man and father he became. My prayers of peace and comfort in this tragic moment. Classmate and friend from the Horlick Class of 1986 |
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Comment posted by: Melissa Swaney Thu 09th Feb 2012 06:08 pm |
| Although we were acquaintances in high school I remember Dan to be very sweet. I am truly saddened to hear about your loss and pray you will find comfort in the arms of family and friends. Our prayers go out to you and all of the many lives and hearts Dan's touched throughout his lifetime. |
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Comment posted by: Jerilyn St Amand Thu 09th Feb 2012 04:17 pm |
| Dear Danny and Parkhill families, my deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family. I remember Danny growing up in Racine and Danny and my brother Tim would always be hanging out together and were always fishing. He was a great person and may his memories always be in your heart. |
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Comment posted by: Tim St Amand Thu 09th Feb 2012 03:59 pm |
| I sit in disbelieve and thinking of all the memories we had growing up as "kids"...your dad coaching us in T-Ball, sledding at Shoop Park, fishing in Prairie pond and getting chased out, sleeping in a tent in the back yard and sneaking out and coming back to your dad waiting for us, building cars, hanging out at North Beach, smoking tires, racing others and winning (man that Impala could go) the walk outs, sneaking into Vulcan at 2am, waiting for uncle Jeff to come home from Military so we cou |
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Comment posted by: Laura Corstvet Thu 09th Feb 2012 03:26 pm |
| "No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven dont want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as is shoud be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true." |
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Comment posted by: Chris Thompson Doland Thu 09th Feb 2012 02:09 pm |
| So sorry, Twyla. I cannnot imagine losing a child. God is with you. |
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Comment posted by: nick Thu 09th Feb 2012 08:18 am |
| RIP Dan |
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Comment posted by: John Garner Thu 09th Feb 2012 07:51 am |
| Danny,rnI will remember all of the good times and bad that we had back in the days. You and I working for your dad. That 69 impala SS convertible. Oh man did we do some damage. I LOVE YOU BRO. I'll miss you!!! Until the next time we see each other again. Say hello to everyone up there for me. My deepest sympathy to his son, family and friends. |
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Comment posted by: Kevin and Kristi Olson Thu 09th Feb 2012 06:25 am |
| I will miss you danny! rest in peace! Kevin |
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Comment posted by: Alyssa Brockhoft Thu 09th Feb 2012 05:34 am |
| My prayers go out to all my family in the loss of Danny. |
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Comment posted by: Felicia Vacca Thu 09th Feb 2012 04:05 am |
| My thoughts and prayers are with Danny's family |
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Comment posted by: Holly Kent Wed 08th Feb 2012 07:28 pm |
| You will be missed Danny. Thoughts and prayers to your family and your son. |
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Comment posted by: Jodi Simerly Wed 08th Feb 2012 05:12 pm |
| My thoughts & prayers are with Dan's son and family. Dan was a sweet man and I always enjoyed visiting with him when he stopped into work. RIP my friend, may you rest peacefully in the arms of angels!! You will be missed by all who knew you. |
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