Obituary: Kathryn "Katy" Drageset

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In memory of

Kathryn "Katy" Drageset

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 83

Kathryn “Katy” Nelson was born August 10, 1930, in Fairmont, North Dakota, the daughter of Clarence and Laura (Bond) Nelson. At the age of nine, she moved with her family to Philip, where she received her education. She graduated from Philip High School in 1948.

In November 1948, she was united in marriage to Jay Barnett in Philip, and to this union were born four children; Cathy, Jeanette, Bruce and Laurie. They made their home in Philip, and she worked in various cafes in the area including the Midway Cafe, the Park Inn Cafe, and the Skelly Station Cafe.

In 1958, she was united in marriage to Kenny Carpenter in Philip, and to this union were born two children; Diana and Sandy. They continued to reside in Philip, where she managed the 73 Bar for Jim Millage. After Jim passed away, she worked for Florence Dean at the Pool Hall for a number of years.

Katy later met and married Orlando A. Drageset on October 21, 1975, in Pierre. They continued to make their home in Philip. They enjoyed retirement and spent a lot of time travelling.

Katy was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Philip.

Survivors include five daughters Cathy Fiedler and her husband Ralph of Sturgis, Jeanette Potts of Beaverton, Oregon, Laurie Ziegler and her husband Al of Palmona, Missouri, Diana Stewart and her husband Richard of Philip, and Sandy Slovek and her husband Doug of Broadus, Montana; one son Bruce Barnett and his wife Sharon of Wall; one step-son Darrell Drageset of Thermopolis, Wyoming; ten grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two brothers LeRoy Nelson and his wife Sharon of Ft. Meyers, Florida, and Arlie Nelson and his wife Teri of Newcastle, Wyoming; one sister Eileen Fitzgerald of Philip; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Katy was preceded in death by her husband Kenny Carpenter in 1982; her husband Orlando A. Drageset on December 4, 2004; her parents; one grandson Michael Slovek; and a brother-in-law Tom Fitzgerald.

Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. on Friday, October 11, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Saturday.

Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, at the First Lutheran Church in Philip, with Pastor Frezil Westerlund officiating.

Interment was at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

A memorial is established to the Haakon County Prairie Transportation in Philip.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 2:00 p.m.
First Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Frezil Westerlund
MUSIC
Jessica Wheeler - Pianist
Kim Kanable - Vocalist
“On Eagles Wings”
“Amazing Grace”
USHERS
Chip Walker - David Walker
PALLBEARERS
Katy’s Grandchildren
Christal Noonan - MeLisa Balfe
Tifanie Petro - Lynette Klumb
Sherry Hanson - Aimee Jones
Kellie Halverson - Beau Stewart
Jeb Stewart - Casey Slovek
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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Visitation: 4-6 p.m. on Friday, October 11, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.
Funeral services: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, at the First Lutheran Church in Philip.
Interment: Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

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My thoughts are with you all. Losing a mom/grandma is just awful! Lots of memories. ~ Donna (Bodkin) Craven Rapid City, SD (10/8/2013)
RIP Katie a great woman has left us great memories. You will be missed. Prayers to all the family ~ Selma Philip (10/8/2013)
Diana, Sandy, Cathy & Families,
Our thoughts & Prayers are with all of You in the Loss of your Mom/Grandmother. It is a difficult time when one loses their Mom. Find Strength in your Faith! Sincerely, Kathy & Jerry. ~ Kathy & Jerry Noteboom 13886 Onammi Ave. Yuma, Az. 85367 (10/8/2013)
Katy was a wonderful person she loved to laugh and have fun. She will be missed by her family and friends. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. Please remember her love of you and keep her memory close to your heart. God Bless you all! ~ Gloria Buhring 125 village drive apt 22 winchester oregon 97495 (10/8/2013)
Sympathy to Katy's family. We go back a long ways. Our families were friends for a long time so we will miss her. Be thinking of you at this time and praying for you all. Love Bev and Cork
~ Bev & Cork Jahner Kerrville Texas (10/8/2013)
Cathy Ralph and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. Please let me know if you need to chat. Love Ya ~ Diane Solaas Sturgis,SD (10/8/2013)
Jeanette,Cathy my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Sending prayers for all of you. ~ Paula (Erdmann) Stone Lubbock, Tx. (10/8/2013)
Sympathy to the family, I'm so sorry for your loss of such a great woman. I loved spending time with her when I was in town, she makes you feel so good and we had alot of fun together working or just being out with her, and loved visiting with her at the house. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
My prayers go out to you all. ~ Sandy Neumann Hutto, Texas (10/8/2013)
so very sorry to hear of your loss. she was a terrific lady. we are praying for the families of katy..God bless you all... ~ nancy neville philip (10/8/2013)
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. The death of a loving parent is so hard...may God comfort and guide you to the happy memories that will help your hearts heal.
Love, Mike and Shar ~ Mike & Shar Moses Philip (10/8/2013)
Kathy and Ralph and the rest of the family. So sorry to hear of you mother's death. She will be missed by many, you have all those good memories to share with each other now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
~ Mary and Don Keyser 3825 Odde Drive RC, SD (10/8/2013)
Our sympathy in the loss of your mom/grandma and may God comfort you in the difficult days ahead and we will keep you all in our prayers.. ~ Rudy & SusanRoth Philip (10/8/2013)
Our sympathy to the family in the loss of Katy. May your memories comfort and keep you all. Her love of family and things you were doing was her greatest joy. ~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (10/8/2013)
My sympathy to all the family. I have many fond memories of her, and will cherish them even more now. ~ Sherman Burns Sheridan Wyoming (10/8/2013)
Just thinking of you and your family, I loved visiting with your mom at the nursing home she loved company no matter what time of the day. God's blessings as you remember all of the memories of your mom. Love & Prayers Debbie ~ Debbie & Marty Hansen philip (10/8/2013)
My prayers to you all in the loss of your loved one. My memories are very special of Katy. She will be missed. ~ Bonnie Fitzgerald Memphis,TN (10/8/2013)
Sending my sympathies to all the family, Katie was a good lady had many good times with her.She will be missed by many. ~ Bonnie Moses Nebraska (10/8/2013)
She was a sweet heart. The Good Lord will take good care of her. ~ Lonnie Rapid (10/8/2013)
Thoughts to all of you in the loss of your mom and grandmother. We go way, way back and have special memories of you as little kids. You sure took good care of her in the past few years. Rest in peace, Katie Susan (Tweetum Urban) Magnuson ~ Susan Magnuson Rock Springs, WY (10/8/2013)
Dear Dianne, Richard & all Katy's family,
We were saddened to hear of Katy's passing. She leaves behind a legacy of "friends & family" that we know will be carried on. God bless & keep you ~ Kenny & Lyndy Ireland Philip (10/8/2013)