Tessa Mary-Lee Brenner

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Saturday, February 15, 2003
at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City at the age of 3

Tessa Mary-Lee Brenner was born February 15, 2000 in Rapid City, the daughter of Michelle Brenner and Cody Bendigo.

Tessa enjoyed playing with her older sister and brother. She loved to play with her dolls and have her mommy read to her. She enjoyed spending time on the Bendigo ranch with her father. Tessa loved going to the barn with Cody and had no fear of animals.

She also loved being rocked and read to by Papa Larry and Grandpa Arnold.

She will always be remembered for her happy personality and smiling face.

Survivors include her mother Michelle Brenner of Midland; her father Cody Bendigo of Howes, South Dakota; one "sissy" Terri Craven of Midland; one "brudder" Travis Brenner of Midland; a half-brother Karch Foley of Philip; maternal grandfather Bill Craven of Mission; paternal grandparents Larry and Ursula Bendigo of Howes; maternal great-grandparents Arnold and Virginia Wolden of Philip, a maternal great-grandfather M.C. Johnson of Philip, and maternal great-grandmother Mary Jane Green of Rapid; Michelle’s siblings, Patrick Craven of Quinn, Nina Moore of Rapid City, and Ray Craven of Rapid City; Cody’s siblings, Holly Wolforth and her husband Ken of Java, South Dakota, Lynnette Kurth and her husband Russ of Rapid City, Mark Bendigo and his wife Jaylene of Rapid City, Terri Nelson and her husband Mark of Mobridge, Kim Bendigo of Mt. Vernon, Washington, and Beau Bendigo and his wife Susanne of Rapid City; special friends grandma Donna, auntie Nikki and auntie Tammy; and a host of other special aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Tessa was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Janet Craven, paternal great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Isaiah Bendigo, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garreau, and her paternal aunt Patty Bendigo. 

Closed casket visitation was held one hour preceding the services at the Legion Hall on Thursday. 

Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 20, at the American Legion Hall in Philip with Pastor Gary Wahl officiating.

Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery, Philip.

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Guest Book

Michelle, Cody, and Families:

We are so very sorry to learn that Tessa has been lost. May God watch over your little lamb and keep you near to His heart as you cope with such a tragedy. Our Prayers are with you all.
Vonda, Jason, Nick and Carson
   ~ Jason and Vonda Hamill Milesville (2/15/2003)
Our Little One
Our hearts are filled with sadness today,
Because God chose to take our daughter away.
Now, our sorrow seems unbearable and without end,
But God will be with us and help our broken hearts mend.
Even though, for now, she's gone from our sight,
And our arms won't be able to hold her tight.
When all is quiet and not a sound do we mutter,
We will be able to hear her soft wings flutter.
For God has his will, and his will has been done,
He needed another angel and so he chose our little one.
by Janice Heigh
Michelle, Cody, and family
May God watch over you and give you peace in this time of sorrow.
   ~ Craig and Janice Heigh and family 2500 Lunar Drive, RCSD (2/15/2003)
Michelle,Cody, and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your little one. We want you to know our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
   ~ Matt & Jenny Mangulis Centerburg, Ohio (2/15/2003)
Michelle and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you Shell and I miss you deeply. I hope you can feel my arms around you. They are embracing you right now.
Love you lots and forever will keep you in my prayers.
Love,
Bubba (Joy)
   ~ Joy Heigh 11334 Settlers Bluff Ln.- Del Valle, TX 78617 (2/15/2003)
Joy told me what happened. I am very sorry to hear about your baby. She is very pretty and cute. Michelle I know you don't know me but my prayers are with you. God bless ya'll. -
   ~ Lola Mosebach 107 boomers court (2/15/2003)
Michelle, Cody, and families: Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
   ~ Melissa Schofield Pierre, SD (2/15/2003)