Elreda Brewster, SFO

Dates

April 10, 1933 - April 6, 2026

Obituary

Elreda Brewster, SFO, 92, of Mitchell, SD, formerly of Watertown, SD, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at her home under hospice care with family by her side. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM Friday, April 17, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Watertown. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel with a 6:30 PM Scripture Service.

*** SERVICE DATE CHANGE TO APRIL 16^th & 17^th ***

Elreda Jean Brewster, the daughter of Lonigin John and Cecilia Augustina (Lesniak) Reese, was born on April 10, 1933, in New England, North Dakota. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1952. Attended Wright College associate in accounting in 1988, Dearborn Financial Institute, Inc. life insurance FIF in 1999 in IL. She married Joseph R. Brewster on November 21, 1953, in Watertown at Immaculate Conception Church.

She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, the Third Order of St. Francis (SFO) of the Little Portion Community of Marshall, MN, Ladies Veterans of Foreign Wars (past District President), Boys & Cub Scouts, Jr. Mothers Club, Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR-MNDAK), and Right to Life.

Elreda enjoyed swimming, reading, listening to music, and family and friends.

Elreda is survived by her children, John (Betty) Brewster of The Villages, FL, Thomas (Laura) Brewster of Park Ridge, IL, Theresa Glozeris of Mitchell, SD, Susan Brewster of East Troy, WI, Gerard (Christen) Brewster of Chicago, IL, Katherine Brewster of Countryside, IL, Augustina (Gerald, deceased) Shenkman of Murrieta, CA, Charlene Brewster of Chicago, IL, Roberta Brewster of Chicago, IL, Harriet (Patrick, deceased) McHale of Huntsville, TX, and James Brewster of Mitchell, SD; her 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers.

Visitation(s)

Date
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
6:30 PM Prayer Service

Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Friday, April 17, 2026

Time
10:30 AM

Location
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
1401 W Cedar Ave
Mitchell, SD

Cemetery

St. Mary's Cemetery
Watertown, SD

Posted by Faith McHale on April 17, 2026

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to the Brewster family as you remember and honor your mom’s life.

Posted by Rebecca Studelska on April 13, 2026

My condolences on the loss of Elreda. She was such a joy to know. She truly reflected the light of Christ. Her faith was so natural and engrained in her everyday conversation. I loved talking to her about our faith.

Posted by Tim Reese on April 13, 2026

My mom (Donna Reese) and I are so sorry for your loss, Thoughts and prayers to the family. Your mom was always happy to see us. I will always remember her smile and always telling us that we were double related. Cherish the memories!!

Posted by Brenda Bechen on April 10, 2026

Teresa. I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a sweetie. Celebrating her birthday in heaven this year

Posted by Peggy Burita on April 10, 2026

I am so sorry to learn of Mrs. Brewster's passing. May she rest peacefully. My sincere condolences to the Brewster family.

Posted by Vesna M. on April 10, 2026

My deepest condolences to the entire Brewster family on the loss of your beloved matriarch. May her memory be eternal

Posted by Vesna M. on April 10, 2026

My deepest condolences to the entire Br family on the loss of your beloved matriarch. May her memory be eternal.

Posted by Patty Reese Curtin on April 9, 2026

Praying for the families comfort 🙏 and peace ✌️ 🙏 ❤️. Sincerely the Reese family in Minnesota

Posted by Bernadine Popp on April 9, 2026

So sorry for your loss Elreda was a great person to work with at St. Hedwig for a lot of years Mother's Club JR.all the bake sales and other chores we took on Rest In Peace My Friend!!!

Posted by Jeri Nowak on April 9, 2026

My symphony to Elreda's family. I first met her at the family reunion of Nowak/Lesniak in Grenville
Our cousin..a very nice lady!
RIP Susan

Posted by casey plooster on April 8, 2026

Sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family 🙏

Posted by Brad Gerlach on April 8, 2026

Sorry for your loss🙏

Posted by Shirley Hardison on April 8, 2026

Aunt Alreda was just the sweetest soul- always with a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed. Prayers and condolences for the family

Posted by Dawayne Novak on April 8, 2026

Our sympathy to the family of Elreda. I first met Elreda at the Nowak/Lesniak family reunion in Grenville.Or maybe it was when we were visiting Geivieve Gaikowski in Webster. We kept in touch ever since. I i will miss her birthday and Christmas cards that she always sent. And the great phone calls ! Peace to all of you. Dawayne

Posted by Amber Hope Baur on April 8, 2026

I will miss her a bunch, She always had a smile on her face, she also knew how to plan organize things, She had too, she will always be in my thoughts. Love Hope

Posted by Tommy & Debbie Reese on April 8, 2026

We will miss Aunt Elerda's beautiful smile and kind and caring nature. She will be missed by many. We love you, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Posted by Diana Baur on April 7, 2026

So sorry to hear the news about Aunt Elreda. She was one of a kind and loved family. She never forgot my birthday and was so joyful. I have so many sweet memories of her and will always cherish them. I'm sorry to say that I can't make it to the service, but my cousins will be in my prayers .

Posted by Susan Gaikowski on April 7, 2026

Your mom will be greatly missed my thoughts and prayers are with the family

Posted by Cathy Dobras on April 7, 2026

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always remember her smile