Audrey N. Stenseth, 92, Sturgis, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Sturgis Regional Hospital. Following her wishes, her body has been cremated.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Fox officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Ludlow Cemetery.

Audrey McCurdy Stenseth was born January 21, 1916, on a farm near Ludlow, SD, to Carl and Goldie (Luce) McCurdy. She was raised on her parent's farm near Ludlow. She married Bert Stenseth in 1933 and lived in Buffalo before moving to Sturgis in 1961. Her independence, hard work, and self-sufficiency enabled her to live a quiet life with pride and dignity. Her home spun qualities inspired confidence and well being in those who lived as her relative, friend, and neighbor. It's been said she was like a mother and role model to those who lived near her at Key City Manor apartments, where she lived for 25 years. She then moved to Key City Retirement Home in September 2005 where she received loving care.

Audrey was a volunteer at the motorcycle rally meals program sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church. She was also active at the senior citizen's store and the local blood drive. The community in turn, has been very helpful to her.

She is survived by a son, Carroll Stenseth, his wife, Marcy, one grandson, and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Kyle K. Stenseth; her husband, Bert; and one granddaughter, Susan.