Pearl Duba

Dates

September 27, 1935 - March 7, 2025

Obituary

Pearl Duba, 89, of Mitchell, formerly of Ethan, SD, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Avera Bormann Manor in Parkston, SD. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, March 13, at First United Methodist Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Ethan. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7:00 PM at First United Methodist Church with a 6:30 PM prayer service.

A livestream of Pearl’s funeral service can be viewed at: https://vimeo.com/event/4136572

Pearl Gladys (Hofer) Duba was born on September 27, 1935, to Joe J. Hofer and Justina (Wipf) Hofer at their home near Bridgewater. She graduated from Ethan High School in 1954 and married Duane D. Duba on June 12, 1955, at Hutterthal Mennonite Church in rural Freeman, SD. Together, they raised three children: Florence, Wanda, and David.

Pearl and Duane farmed west of Ethan for many years. As a devoted homemaker, Pearl played an integral role in the family's farming operation. Her greatest joy was caring for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Pearl had a talent for crocheting personalized doilies, often framing them as thoughtful keepsakes. She was also a skilled cook and baker, ensuring no one ever left her home hungry or thirsty.

Pearl is survived by her children, Florence Erpenbach (Jim Guenthner), Wanda (Mark) Belitz, and David Duba (Vicki Connor), eleven grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Rose Darlene Larson of Sioux Falls, and Carol (Tom) Brown of Rapid City, as well as sisters-in-law, Verna Hofer and Thelma Hofer both of Mitchell.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Duane; parents, Joe and Justina Hofer; brothers, Alvin, Wilbert, and Joe (Norma) Hofer; sister Mabel (Bill) Voss; parents in-law, William and Alice Duba; son-in-law, Glen Erpenbach; brother-in-law, Carl Larson; and sister-in-law, Marlis Kapfenstein.

Pearl's loving spirit and unwavering dedication to her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Visitation(s)

Date
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Time
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Location
6:30 PM Prayer Service

First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley St
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Thursday, March 13, 2025

Time
10:30 AM

Location
First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley St
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Hillcrest Cemetery
Ethan, SD

Posted by The Neuroth Family (Zesto Shoppe) on March 27, 2025

We were privileged to know Duane and Pearl. She was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed.

Posted by Elsie Juhnke on March 14, 2025

Prayers for the family

Posted by Julie Greenway on March 12, 2025

Pearl was such an awesome lady. I’m sure you will all miss her terribly.

Posted by Brittney Russell on March 12, 2025

You will be so much grandma pearl you are a kind hearted person and always a joy to part of your life when you were at Edgewood too

Posted by Brenda (Hofer) McCallan on March 12, 2025

The summers I'd spend staying at Duane & Pearl's house ate some of the best times of my life. Schwann's ice cream and orange drink!! Love her so much. Much love to her kids and their families.

Posted by Terry and Brenda and Jacob Spier on March 12, 2025

Sorry for your loss sending prayers for your family, Pearl was a special lady!

Posted by Karen Miiller on March 12, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for your family. Pearl was such a wonderful person and loved her family so much. It was always a pleasure to me babysit for your families.

Posted by Todd and Barb Meier on March 12, 2025

Sorry about your loss. The Duba's are great people, and we give you our well wishes.

Posted by Garyand 1bonnie Preszer on March 11, 2025

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL MOTHER!

Posted by Conni Scheetz Ziegenbein on March 11, 2025

Rest In Peace Pearl. You were an amazing women - I enjoyed all the times that I got to visit with you. I will always remember your laughter and your breadsticks!!

Posted by Greg Lee on March 11, 2025

There will never be anyone like you in my life…Love You Aunt Pearl…

Posted by Bonita Solko on March 11, 2025

Pearl was the sweetest and kindest Lady. Her doughnuts were the best. Praying for the family.

Posted by Rich Hohn on March 11, 2025

Pearl was definitly a gem she always had a smile on her face Simpathy to the Duba family!

Posted by cindy k. Fuerst on March 11, 2025

My deepest sympathy all the family. She was a very classy lady.

Posted by Vi Ann La Baron on March 10, 2025

Will always remember her as such a pretty lady at Hofer family functions.

Posted by Gary and Mary Stadlman on March 10, 2025

To Pearl’s family, we send your our sincere condolence with the loss of your Mom, Grandmother.She was such a pleasant woman with a beautiful smile. A privilege to know her. May God comfort you in the days ahead. Rest In Peace Pearl.

Posted by Roger&Sandra Smith (Mandel) on March 10, 2025

Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to the family

Posted by Lisa Larson on March 10, 2025

My deepest condolences to the entire Duba family. Pearl was such an amazing lady.

Posted by Kelly Tobin on March 10, 2025

Pearl was a gem...such a sweet, wonderful lady. I always enjoyed my visits with her and Duane. She always had some homemade sweet treat to feed me. Eternal blessings dear Pearl.

Posted by Delbert Rippe on March 10, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Duane and Peral were great neighbors.

Posted by Janelle Pederson on March 9, 2025

My Aunt Pearl was one "classy" dresser!
What a beautiful person inside and out she was. May she rest in peace.

Posted by Stacey Ries on March 9, 2025

I am so sorry to hear this. She was so sweet. Always a bright spot in my day when I got to see her. 🩵

Posted by Gary & Cher Duba on March 8, 2025

Duane and Pearl were beautiful people. My favorite couple of the family. MY LORD Pearl could cook and bake. We will surely miss them

Posted by Bruce & karen Duerksen on March 8, 2025

Gods blessings for the family.

Posted by Leimomi Russell on March 8, 2025

Grandma Pearl what a beautiful soul. Our children was blessed to have her in their lives while growing up. The best cake baker and crochet person. Every birthday every one of our children had her famous Angel cake with chocolate pudding whip frosting and drizzle. She will be missed by many. Love to the whole family. Love Todd & Leimomi Russell and children ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Posted by Nick russell on March 8, 2025

We always called her grandma pearl when she worked with my mom at the hotel in mitchell south Dakota she will be missed dearly

Posted by Sieglinda M. Pullman Roth on March 8, 2025

remember Pearl so beautiful and always smiling
sorry to her family may Jesus be ever near to all of you.
I am 3rd cousin we were kids had fun together. great memories.

Posted by Vi Ann La Baron on March 8, 2025

My sister (Gwen Bardwell) & my condolences & prayers for the Duba & Hofer families in Pearl’s passing! May Jesus comfort you.

Posted by judy evanssir on March 7, 2025

sorry for the loss of Pearl thoughts and prayers to the family

Posted by Tarisa Jacobs on March 7, 2025

Oh Miss Pearly how I will miss that beautiful smile so much. I was so honored to be part of your life.

Posted by Joey bunker on March 7, 2025

She will be missed by all who knew her thoughts and prayers to her family and friends

Posted by Elwin Hohn on March 7, 2025

My deepest sympathy to the Duba family, she was a great lady and will greatly be missed, may God grant you all strength through this difficult time.

Posted by Sherry Nebelsick on March 7, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Pearl was such a joy to see at Edgewood.