Delores A. Williams, age 75, of Yankton, died on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton with Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Private family inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton. Visitation will be 5-8 PM, Monday, February 22, 2009 at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton with a 7:00 PM rosary followed by a 7:30 PM scripture service. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Delores Ann was born to William and Katherine (Klein) Wuestewald on December 30, 1934 in Yankton, SD. She married Alvin D. Williams.
Delores worked at many different jobs from the Box Factory to the Yankton School District. One of her passions was her vegetable garden, which she shared with the community. She was known for her ability to remember everything and everyone who touched her life.
The true meaning of life to her was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Anyone who knew Delores could count on a helping hand from her. Delores was not just a friend, but a mother to everyone. Her love will be missed.
Delores' memory will be cherished by her children: Ronald (Sue) Williams of Woodinville, WA, Jordan (Deb) Williams of San Antonio, TX, Steve Williams of Yankton, SD, Dianne Rose of Sacramento, CA, Roger (Linda) Williams of Beaverton, OR, Terry Williams of Yankton, SD, Michael Williams of Yankton, SD and Wanda Odell of Council Bluffs, IA; 10 grandchildren and a brother, Danny (Margaret) Wuestewald of Utica, SD.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Alvin.
The family requests that memorials be directed to Roger Williams, 293, Northwest 140th Place, Beaverton, OR 97006 or williams293140@msn.com.
