Grace Boisen

Dates

November 13, 1925 - July 20, 2023

Obituary

Grace Boisen, 97, of Mitchell, SD, formerly of Mt. Vernon, SD, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Ruthven Care Center in Ruthven, IA. Visitation will be Monday, July 24, from 1-3:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel. A private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Pastor Ben Payne officiating.

Grace Eloise Boisen was born November 13, 1925 to Rudolph and Sarah Holter in Aurora County, SD.

Grace married the love of her life, John Boisen, on May 30, 1945 in Louisiana. To this union, two daughters were born, Joan and Lynn. Grace and John farmed for nearly 50 years in rural Mt. Vernon, and Grace worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years. After John’s passing, Grace left the farm and moved into Mitchell.

Grace is survived by her two daughters, Joan (Jim) Johnson and Lynn (Dennis) Klein; five grandchildren, Ben (Heather) Johnson, Mandy Farris, Kyle Klein, Alysa (Pat) Murphy, and Dylan (Meredith) Klein; five great-grandchildren, Kyra, Ella, Arianna Grace, Gibson, and Slater; brother, Ray (Ruth) Holter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and sisters, Mona and Wilma.

Visitation(s)

Date
Monday, July 24, 2023

Time
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Mt. Vernon Cemetery
Mt. Vernon, SD

Posted by Missy Smith on July 26, 2023

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.

Posted by Debbie (Yusten) Anderson on July 25, 2023

My condolences to all. May God bless!

Posted by Glenda Hohn on July 24, 2023

Will miss seeing her at the local Walgreens!! She came in quite frequently and would assist her with her shopping!! Lovely lady!! Sympathies to the girls and families!!

Posted by Barb Collins on July 24, 2023

To Lynn and Joan and your families, your Mom was a great lady. I hope you find comfort in your happy memories at this sad time.

Posted by Michael & Michelle Boisen on July 24, 2023

Grace was such a lovely lady. She will be missed by many. Sending our love to Lynn and Joan and the whole family.

Posted by Carol Ann Uttecht on July 23, 2023

Joan, Jim...Sending sincere sympathy, prayers and hugs. Just learned about your mom. She was such a classy lady! Take care.....

Posted by Tom & Deb Koch on July 23, 2023

Joan, Jim & family. Our deepest sympathy. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.

Posted by LoRayne WHITEHEAD on July 23, 2023

Sorry for your loss, Its the memories that will last forever.

Posted by Gail Erickson on July 22, 2023

Lynn, Joan and families. I'm so sorry for your loss.