Brenda Polreis

Dates

May 15, 1958 - June 10, 2025

Obituary

Brenda Polreis, 67, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 17, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel with a 6:30 PM prayer service.

Brenda Kay Polreis was born on May 15, 1958, to Ivan and Mary (Sell) Schrader in Gregory, SD. She attended elementary and high school in Tripp, SD. Brenda then attended Nettelton College in Sioux Falls. Brenda was a Mary Kay beauty consultant for more than 35 years. She also worked at JCPenney for 17 years.

Brenda married Leroy Polreis on November 19, 1977, in Parkston, SD. Together they had one son, Kristopher. She enjoyed many years of watching Kris and her grandsons play the sports they love.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Leroy; son, Kristopher (Renee) Polreis; grandsons, Gavin and Graeme; mother, Mary Schrader; sister, Sandra Schrader of Amour, SD; brothers, Roger (Angie) Schrader of Sioux Falls, SD, and Douglas (Patty) Schrader of Missouri Valley, IA; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ivan Schrader, and brother, Kelly Schrader.

Visitation(s)

Date
Monday, June 16, 2025

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
6:30 PM Prayer Service

Bittner Funeral Chapel
815 W Havens
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Time
10:30 AM

Location
Holy Family Catholic Church
222 N Kimball St
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
Mitchell, SD

Posted by Kayla Schulte on June 16, 2025

Our condolences to Leroy and Kris and his family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Posted by Sandra Smith on June 16, 2025

So sorry for your loss, worked with Brenda at JCPenney, My sympathy to the family .

Posted by Karen Froehlich on June 13, 2025

Dear Leroy and family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Cheryl Kunkel on June 13, 2025

I’m so very sorry to hear about Brenda I met her through Mary Kay she was a sweet lady she was always willing to help anyone. Thoughts & prayers to you all . 🙏🏻

Posted by Paula Deckert on June 13, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Brenda was a great co-worker at JCP and I know she loved her family, especially her grandsons. Thinking of all of you.

Posted by Karna Forthman on June 13, 2025

I’m so sorry to hear about Brenda’s passing. Hugs and prayers to LeRoy and family.

Posted by Delbert and Marie Peterson on June 12, 2025

We are so surprised and sad to hear about Brendas passing. Our thoughts n prayers uphold you. May God bless all the sweet memories you hold dear n cherish.

Posted by Pam Ruff on June 12, 2025

I am so sorry to all for the families of Brenda-

Posted by Joe & Heidi Geppert on June 12, 2025

Kris & Renee- we were so sorry to hear about Brenda's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Tammy Brunken on June 12, 2025

So very sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. Thoughts & prayers to her family.

Posted by Mary Stadlman on June 12, 2025

Oh I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of Brenda, I always enjoyed visiting with her when she worked at the store and when you came into Taco John’s many years ago. Great lady, May God keep you in His love and care in the difficult days ahead.

Posted by Lori Whitney and Carol (Schrader) Feyereisen on June 12, 2025

So sorry to hear about Brenda. I guess God needed another angel! She has been reunited with her dad. Together they will be watching from above keeping us all safe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys !

Posted by Martin Guilfoyle on June 12, 2025

My heart aches for you Leroy with the passing of Brenda. May her soul rest in peace. You are in my prayers.

Posted by Connie and Dan Neugebauer on June 11, 2025

We are very sorry to hear this. May you find comfort in your memories as we hold you up in prayer.. Rest in peace sweet lady.

Posted by Jackie Hofer on June 11, 2025

Our sympathy Leroy to you and your family. She was a nice gal!!

Posted by Jackie Hofer on June 11, 2025

Our sympathy Leroy to you and your family. She was a nice gal!!

Posted by Jackie Hofer on June 11, 2025

Our sympathy Leroy to you and your family. She was a nice gal!!

Posted by Bryan and Jenna Doorn on June 11, 2025

So sorry for your families loss.

Posted by Jody Scheetz on June 11, 2025

So sorry to hear this. Will be thinking of you all.🙏

Posted by Deb Welch on June 11, 2025

My deepest condolences to you Leroy and your family!