Jean King

Dates

May 13, 1928 - February 22, 2025

Obituary

Jean King, 96, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Edgewood Memory Care in Mitchell. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Friday, February 28, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel with a 6:30 PM prayer service.

A live stream of Jean's Funeral Mass can be viewed at: https://www.mitchellcatholic.org/whats-new/livestream

Bertha “Jean” King was born May 13, 1928 to William and Edna (Moore) Wigham in Adams Minnesota. Jean graduated from Adams High School in Adams, MN.

In June of 1947 Jean married Raphael “Ray” King in Adams, MN. Jean and Ray moved to Mitchell, SD in 1949, where she raised her ten children on the family farm.

Jean started her career working at Wilge Memorial Home as a Dietary Food Supervisor and then with Avera Brady Nursing Home.

Jean enjoyed planting flowers, gardening, and loved green plants. She also enjoyed playing cards, putting puzzles together, and doing word search books.

Later in life, Jean met Robert Smetana where they enjoyed spending their winters in Florida.

Jean is survived by her children, Pat Thorson of Mitchell, Susan Rudloff (Sam Kennedy) of Munster, IN, Robert (Jane) King of Aberdeen, SD, Deb King (Kenny Gilliland) of Port Matilda, PA, Sheryl (Marshall) Smith of Volin,SD, Lori King (Terry Kaufman) of Clark, SD, Cindy (Todd) Miiller of Mitchell SD, Tim King (Josala Landvick); sisters, Joyce (Dave) Gomer and Dorothy Anderson; brother, Paul Wigham; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray King, and sons, Richard King and David King. She was also preceded in death by special friend, Robert Smetana, and brothers, Robert Wigham, Billie Wigham, and Duane Wigham.

Visitation(s)

Date
Thursday, February 27, 2025

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, February 28, 2025

Time
10:30 AM

Location
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
1401 W Cedar Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
Mitchell, SD

Posted by Lisa Larson on March 4, 2025

I had the pleasure to work with Jean at Avera Brady. Such a wonderful lady. Prayers.

Posted by marty andrzejewski on March 2, 2025

Jean was such a special lady. I worked with her and enjoyed her positive attitude and sense of humor. Our sympathies to the family.

Posted by KEITH CARLSON on February 28, 2025

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JESSICA

Posted by Sue VanderHeiden on February 28, 2025

I am sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You have my sincere sympathy. May she Rest in Peace

Posted by Kayla Page on February 27, 2025

I worked with Jean when I first started at Brady! She was a good friend and coworker to be with. I think she could run cycles around us. She sure worked hard. Prayers to the family. She is going to be missed

Posted by Cheryl and Karen Miiller on February 27, 2025

Sending prayers for your family. Sorry for your loss.

Posted by Stacey Jessen on February 26, 2025

I worked with Jean at Brady. She was special lady. My sympathies and prayers to all of her family.

Posted by Bonnie Shawd on February 26, 2025

I worked with Jean at Avera Brady for quite a few years! She was a great friend and co worker! My condolences to her family!

Posted by Rita Gates on February 26, 2025

So sorry for your loss,she was such a beautiful lady!

Posted by Liz Cooper on February 26, 2025

Jean worked for me for many years at Brady. She was a wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed. My sympathies are with all of you. Sorry for this hugh loss.

Posted by Ron Horstman on February 26, 2025

So sorry for your loss My thoughts and prayers to the King family!

Posted by Rick Agnitsch on February 26, 2025

So sorry for the loss of your beloved mother, I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers!

Posted by Pat & Dean Miller on February 25, 2025

Prayers & Hugs to You All I the Loss of Your Sweet Mom! She was so Awesome! ❣️

Posted by Donna murtha on February 25, 2025

Sorry for the loss of Jean she was a supper lady I got to work with her at Brady Home

Posted by Ardis Oldenkamp on February 25, 2025

I am so sorry that you need to go through this sad time. Enjoy the memories. 🙏🏼

Posted by Dennis and Lisa Marek on February 25, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers to all the King family at this sad time. God Bless you all !!!

Posted by Alice Mentele on February 25, 2025

My deepest sympathies to the King family. I have known and loved Jean for about 50 years, when I taught her children in the Catholic School. She has always been a special lady and has earned her reward in Heaven. God bless her family.

Posted by Pat Dicus on February 25, 2025

So sorry for your loss; Jean was a real sweetheart of a lady.

Posted by Mary Bruns on February 25, 2025

Our deepest sympathies to all of Jean’s family. It is heartbreaking to have one’s mother pass. Our hearts go out to yours.

Posted by Kim Johnson on February 25, 2025

Thinking of you Lori and your family! 🙏🏻

Posted by Kevin hughes on February 25, 2025

My prayers are out to your family she is in good hands with god

Posted by Jacqueline Lopez-Younkin on February 25, 2025

Sorry so for your loss, love and prayers for your family.

Posted by Cindy Auch on February 25, 2025

Deepest sympathies to all of the families! Such a sweet lady to visit with and her smiles!!💕

Posted by Sandra Schaack on February 25, 2025

My sympathies to you and your family!

Posted by Al & Tanna Miiller on February 25, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you.

Posted by James & Kay Tegethoff on February 25, 2025

Sorry for your loss prayers to you and the family🙏

Posted by Della Amdahl on February 25, 2025

So sorry for your loss!🙏🙏

Posted by Carole nace on February 24, 2025

I worked with Jean at Avera Brady,
My condolences to her family God Bless

Posted by Marilyn Martin on February 24, 2025

I worked with Jean at Brady for many years. She was a good friend as we stayed in touch even after we both retired.She was a great lady prayers to all of her family.

Posted by Karen Mohr on February 24, 2025

I’m so sorry to hear this!!! Prayers and hugs to you all!!!!