Official Obituary of
Phyllis A. Karpinske
February 3, 1928 ~ September 28, 2015 (age 87) 87 Years Old
Phyllis Karpinske Obituary
Phyllis A. Karpinske, age 87, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at a care center in Watertown.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown.
Pastor Scott Dempster will officiate.
The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Thursday by 1:30 p.m. for a prayer service.
Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and prior to services at the chapel on Thursday.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown.
Honorary pallbearers will be all of Phyllis' grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be Phyllis' grandsons: Gary Karpinske, Jason Karpinske, Jeremy Karpinske, Justin Karpinske, Jacob Karpinske, Craig Reynolds, Cody Reynolds and Jessie Helwig.
Phyllis was born on February 03, 1928, in Wallace, SD, to Herman and Hustra (Brovold) Johnson.
She attended country schools near Wallace.
After her mother passed away, Phyllis helped in raising her two younger siblings.
In 1947, Phyllis moved from Wallace to Watertown.
On September 18, 1948, Phyllis married Leo Karpinske in Willmar, MN.
She raised four children.
Phyllis worked various jobs in Watertown and made her career working at Minnesota Rubber for more than 20 years.
She was a member of St. Pauli Lutheran Church and the Machinist Union.
Phyllis enjoyed knitting, sewing, baking, cooking, gardening, taking vacations and spending time with family, especially her children and grandchildren.
Phyllis is survived by three sons: Ralph Karpinske of Watertown, Floyd Karpinske of Albee, SD, and Curtis (Cathy) Karpinske of Watertown; one daughter, Janet (Bernie Pence) Lee, of Aberdeen, SD; 11 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; one brother, Howard (Mila) Johnson, of Sioux Falls, SD; one sister, Betty Tiesen, of Dell Rapids, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; her twin grandsons; one great-granddaughter; her parents; two brothers; and two sisters.
When: September 30, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel
Address: 208 3rd St SW De Smet SD SD 57231
When: October 1, 2015 2:00pm
Location: Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel
Address: 208 3rd St SW De Smet SD SD 57231
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown.
Pastor Scott Dempster will officiate.
The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Thursday by 1:30 p.m. for a prayer service.
Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and prior to services at the chapel on Thursday.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown.
Honorary pallbearers will be all of Phyllis' grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be Phyllis' grandsons: Gary Karpinske, Jason Karpinske, Jeremy Karpinske, Justin Karpinske, Jacob Karpinske, Craig Reynolds, Cody Reynolds and Jessie Helwig.
Phyllis was born on February 03, 1928, in Wallace, SD, to Herman and Hustra (Brovold) Johnson.
She attended country schools near Wallace.
After her mother passed away, Phyllis helped in raising her two younger siblings.
In 1947, Phyllis moved from Wallace to Watertown.
On September 18, 1948, Phyllis married Leo Karpinske in Willmar, MN.
She raised four children.
Phyllis worked various jobs in Watertown and made her career working at Minnesota Rubber for more than 20 years.
She was a member of St. Pauli Lutheran Church and the Machinist Union.
Phyllis enjoyed knitting, sewing, baking, cooking, gardening, taking vacations and spending time with family, especially her children and grandchildren.
Phyllis is survived by three sons: Ralph Karpinske of Watertown, Floyd Karpinske of Albee, SD, and Curtis (Cathy) Karpinske of Watertown; one daughter, Janet (Bernie Pence) Lee, of Aberdeen, SD; 11 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; one brother, Howard (Mila) Johnson, of Sioux Falls, SD; one sister, Betty Tiesen, of Dell Rapids, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; her twin grandsons; one great-granddaughter; her parents; two brothers; and two sisters.
Service Details.
Visitation
When: September 30, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel
Address: 208 3rd St SW De Smet SD SD 57231
Service
When: October 1, 2015 2:00pm
Location: Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel
Address: 208 3rd St SW De Smet SD SD 57231
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