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Mary M. Rookstool

08/05/1940 - 12/28/2023

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Obituary For Mary M. Rookstool

Mary Margaret Rookstool, 83, of Rapid City, SD passed away at Monument Health, Rapid City on December 28th, 2023.

Mary was born in Mountain View, California to Albert and Audrey (Daily) Rookstool on August 5th, 1940. She grew up in Kearney, NE and graduated from Kearney High School in 1958. She was a live in caretaker in the Kearney area most of her life. She moved to Rapid City, SD in 2006.

Mary was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness and enjoyed spending time sightseeing.

She is survived by siblings, Joe (Lorraine) Rookstool, Omaha, NE, Audrey Loeffelholz, Kearney, NE, Alma Giltz, Rapid City, SD, Jim (Kathy) Rookstool, Kearney, NE and sister-in-law, Dottie Rookstool.

She was preceded in death by her brother Clayton Rookstool, Albuquerque, NM.

Services

6 Jan

Funeral Service

10:30 AM

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1111 Oriole Drive Rapid City, SD 57701 Get Directions »
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  • 04/08/2024

    Mary was a live-in caregiver for my sweet grandmother Minnie Drown in Kearney. She was a gift to my mother and our entire family. May she rest in peace - Posted by Mary Jo Brennan Hill on January 3, 2024

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