Mary Verzani

Dates

August 27, 1953 - September 25, 2024

Obituary

Mary Verzani, 71, of Mitchell, SD, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 5-7:00 at Bittner Funeral Chapel with a 6:30 PM prayer service

Mary Joan Verzani was born in Armour, SD on August 27, 1953; she was the daughter of Leo and Pat Loneman. She spent her younger years in Armour where she graduated high school in 1971. After High School, she moved to Mitchell, SD and attended Mitchell Vocational Technical Institute and graduated in 1972 with a secretarial degree.

Mary was united in marriage to Duane Verzani on September 30,1972.

Mary worked at Zesto for 25 years in the summer, and in the winter months leading up to Christmas, she sold Christmas trees. In 2001, Mary quit working at Zesto and went back to college and earned her bachelor's degree in nursing at Dakota Wesleyan University. She then worked as an RN at Avera Brady Nursing home, Salem Nursing home, and Aurora-Brule Nursing home in White Lake. She then semi-retired and worked for LifeQuest in Mitchell.

Mary is survived by her husband, Duane Verzani; daughter, Joan (Lee) Kayser; son, Nick (special friend, Kary) Verzani; honorary daughter, Jen Triebwasser; grandchildren: Samantha (Andy), Cassandra, Joseph, Kolson, Alyssa, and Leaha; great-grandchildren, Jake and Ruby; brothers, Paul (Mary Lou) Loneman and Mark (Dawn Sommer) Loneman; sisters, Carol (Greg) Hansen and Tammy (Tim) Kaltenbach; sisters-in-law, Kay (Benny) Folden, Norma Verzani, Mary Grosz, Carol (John) Ceaman, and Jodie Verzani; along with many nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Pat Loneman; nephews, Benjy Folden, Eric Loneman, Mike Verzani, and Dean Verzani; nieces, Lisa Folden and Amy Folden; in-laws, Alice and Fred Verzani; sister-in-law, Jean Ann Verzani; brothers-in-law, Jerry Verzani, Ronald Verzani, and Don Grosz; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family would like to especially thank the staff of Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD for their incredible, compassionate care.

Visitation(s)

Date
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
6:30 PM Prayer Service

Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Posted by Brandi Uithoven on October 1, 2024

So very sorry for the loss of Mary, I have many memories of our time working together at Avera Brady. Hugs to you all.

Posted by Lori Solberg on October 1, 2024

Mary was my student employee when she was in nursing school. I really enjoyed working with Mary. She was so proud of her family and adored her grandchildren. . My sympathy to her family. Blessed be her memory.

Posted by Dianne Selchert on September 29, 2024

Mary and I were best friends in grade school, only a couple months apart in age. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with her. It grieves me to know she is no longer here, but 100% confident she is rejoicing in heaven. Mary was the perfect best friend. I can’t remember ever having the slightest disagreement. We’d walk to each other’s house, have sleepovers, play anything our minds could imagine. As we became adults, our lives took different paths, but I’ll always cherish my dear best friend. You have my deepest sympathy. 💐

Posted by Michelle (Mandel) Kunkel on September 29, 2024

Duane, Joan, Nick and extended family: I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Mary!! I will forever treasure the memories that i have of her and growing up as your neighbor. She always had an infectious smile. May God lift you all up in this time of loss! Losing a mom is incredibly hard! Take care and all my love to you all!

Posted by Marge Wagner on September 28, 2024

So sorry for your loss

Posted by Mark Harrington on September 28, 2024

Mary was a Very Wonderful person..from a Very Wonderful family.Leo AND Pat Loneman..then Duane and Mary Verzani made Such a Very Wonderful family... she will be missed by ALL

Posted by The Neuroth Family on September 28, 2024

We are so sorry to hear about Mary. Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers.We have many great memories of working at the Zesto and fun times with Mary.

Posted by Marsha carmody Ellsworth on September 27, 2024

I am so sorry to hear about Mary’s passing. We graduated together from Armour and we attended CCD together! I always enjoyed visiting with Mary at our school reunions! I admired her so for going back to get her RN later in life! She was a very good person. My sympathy to all of Mary’s family.

Posted by Tami Hartley on September 27, 2024

I am so very sorry to read of Mary's passing. She had a heart of gold and loved spending time with her family and friends. I will miss the lunch dates we had. Thinking of you all. Hugs and prayers.

Posted by “T” on September 27, 2024

So sorry for your loss, she was a very sweet lady I remember her coming to the softball games and cheering us all on! Prayers to you and your family!

Posted by Sherry and Wes Pierson on September 27, 2024

We were neighbors to Mary and Duane almost fifty years ago. Mary had a great smile, was fun, and had a lot of spunk. Her big heart will truly be missed.

Posted by Jenny Kotrba on September 27, 2024

I worked with Mary at LifeQuest. She told me she remembered us coming to Zestos for foot long Fridays when we cut trees years ago. Mary was a wonderful woman who didn’t mind telling you how it was, that’s we got along. I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the family.

Posted by Noah Hotchkiss on September 27, 2024

I am sorry for your loss and I will always remember her giving us crap when I would go with kolson to the house she’ll be missed very much.

Posted by Carrie Grimes on September 27, 2024

Duane I am so sorry for you loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Posted by Jill lebert on September 27, 2024

Sorry for your loss. I know my siblings have many good memories working with Mary at ZESTO.

Posted by Fred and Janel Kaltenbach on September 26, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Marys family. She was such a very kind lady. Cherish all the great memories 🙏

Posted by Marilyn Gunnare on September 26, 2024

We were sorry to hear of this. Known Mary since she married Duane. Maybe even before. Where did the years go

Posted by Wanda Kobes on September 26, 2024

So sorry for this very sad loss !! Sending you Big Hugs and Prayers !!!!

Posted by Carol M Weiss on September 26, 2024

Mary was such a great co worker to work with..had that sass that was pretty awesome..thoughts with you all

Posted by Sue VanderHeiden on September 26, 2024

So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Lived neighbors with them and always enjoyed spending time with her. RIP Mary. Hugs and prayers for everyone.

Posted by Barb Dulaney on September 26, 2024

We will miss her take care God bless you all

Posted by Kayelynn VanderHeiden on September 26, 2024

Such great memories growing up with Mary being neighbors to my grandparents. Thinking of all of you and praying for strength at this time.

Posted by Ralph and Pam Kiner on September 26, 2024

Our heart felt sympathy. Oh the Zeso memories.

Posted by Jake and Bobbie Prickett on September 26, 2024

So sorry on your family's loss. Hugs and prayers