Robert Tupper
(1921-1997)
Alice Fryda
(1920-2010)
Kathleen Mae Tupper
(1945-2012)

 

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Spouses/Children:
1. Ernest Leroy Straw

Kathleen Mae Tupper

  • Born: 7 Feb 1945, Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota
  • Marriage (1): Ernest Leroy Straw on 7 Aug 1969 in Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota
  • Died: 8 Apr 2012, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota at age 67
  • Buried: Graceland Cemetery in Madison, Lake County, South Dakota

bullet   Another name for Kathleen was Kathy Tupper.

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Research of Ray and Mary Straw.

Find A Grave Memorial# 88325775
SD - Kathleen "Kathy" Mae Straw, age 67, died at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls on April 8, 2012,
She was born on February 7, 1945 at Springfield, SD to Robert and Alice (Fryda) Tupper. She married Ernie Straw on August 17, 1969 at Canton, SD. He preceded her in death in 1989.
She is survived by one brother Don (Jean) Tupper of Madison, WI, a nephew-Matt, a niece-Tanya (David) and a grand niece-Hannah.
She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 12, 2012 in the United Methodist Church with Rev Ryan Mutzenberger officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
She grew up in Canton SD where she graduated from high school. She received her bachelors degree from General Beadle State Teachers College (DSU) in 1969 and a masters degree from USD. She taught at Wessington Springs and Centerville before moving to Madison where she was a substitute teacher for many years. They owned the Park Hotel from 1975 to 1980 when it was destroyed by fire. They were also co-owners at Nicky's Restaurant and Lounge. She also worked as a home interior displayer and as a checker at Jubilee.
She was a member of the Madison United Methodist Church, Extension Club and Pulpit Supply Committee.
Memorials may be directed to the Library fund at the United Methodist Church.
The family will be present at 7:00 PM on Wednesday at the Weiland Funeral Chapel which is in charge of the arrangements.


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Kathleen married Ernest Leroy Straw, son of Thomas Enoch Straw and Ellen Olive Getty, on 7 Aug 1969 in Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota. (Ernest Leroy Straw was born on 7 Oct 1937 in Chester, Lake County, South Dakota, died on 7 Jan 1989 in Madison, Lake Co, South Dakota and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Madison, Lake County, South Dakota.)


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