Wanda Hoffman

Dates

March 11, 1926 - May 16, 2025

Obituary

Wanda Hoffman, 99 of Yankton, SD, formerly of Stickney, SD, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, May 22, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stickney. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Stickney. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Wanda Maurine Hoffman was born March 11, 1926, to Hugh and Helen (Arnold) Cornwell.

On January 2, 1950, she married Clarence Hoffman in Sioux City, IA. They spent several years in the Sioux City area, running the feed store, trailer court, and racing horses. Wanda even had a horse named Wanda's Pleasure. In 1995, they moved to Stickney. Wanda enjoyed her gardening and canning. After Clarence passed away on November 18, 2009, Wanda made the decision to move to Yankton to be close to her niece, Linda. As her health declined, she moved to Avera Sister James Nursing Home.

Wanda is survived by her daughter, Marge (Dan) Wortman of Tennessee; stepdaughter, Janet (Robert) Bosworth of Plankinton, SD; eight grandchildren,18 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; parents, Hugh and Helen Cornwell; stepson, Richard; granddaughter, Brenda; great-grandson, Jordan; four sisters-in-law, Margaret, Florence, Norma, and Jerri; and four brothers-in-law, Melvin, Bob, Donnie, and Raymond.

Service

Date
Thursday, May 22, 2025

Time
10:30 AM

Location
St. Mary's Catholic Church
414 Main St
Stickney, SD 57375

Cemetery

St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Stickney, SD

Posted by Martha Kethman on May 21, 2025

Aunt Wanda was a quiet soul with a sweet smile. I wasn't able to see you often these last couple years but I will always remember the visits we did have. Love you. May you RIP

Posted by Mary Vanderheiden on May 20, 2025

Wanda was always such a kind wonderful aunt. Always had a smile and never complained. RIP Wanda

Posted by Linda McBrayer on May 20, 2025

Remember no one ever really dies they live on and all who loved them. Wanda was always very nice to me I remember going to their house while I was growing up

Posted by Kathy Remund on May 20, 2025

My sympathies

Posted by Don and Leanne Bradwisch on May 20, 2025

Marge, our sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mom! Thoughts and prayers are with you.💕🙏

Posted by Judy Chase on May 20, 2025

What A Sweet & Kind Lady

Posted by Treg and Tanika Hoffman on May 20, 2025

Grandma Wanda I love you with all my heart. Thank you for all the childhood memories. Rest in peace with grandpa Clarence. Love your grandson Treg.