Delores Mae Ehnes, 87, Nisland, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

Delores was born August 18, 1936, to Gustave and Mary (Friez) Aman in rural McLaughlin. She attended the Maple Leaf County school and graduated from McLaughlin High School in 1955. Upon graduating Delores worked at the McLaughlin hospital.

Delores married Lawrence (Larry) Ehnes on September 11, 1956. They lived in the McLaughlin area until 1959 when they moved to Lead where Larry was employed at the Homestake Gold Mine. Delores worked in the Deadwood school lunchroom until retirement.

Delores enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, crafts, digging for antique bottles (way back in the day), rummage sales, motorcycle rides with Larry, fishing (from shore and boat), camping, looking for shark's teeth, and bowling. Most of all she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren with all her heart.

Delores is survived by her husband Larry of 67 years, three sons, Keith of Pierre, Kyle (Tammy) of Spearfish, Kim (Jamie) of Columbus, MT, and daughter Kelly (Rodney) Hanson of Lead, grandchildren, Tyrell Ehnes, Rayo Ehnes, Tyler (Abby) Ehnes, Karissa Ehnes, Austin Ehnes, Zach (Sara) Ehnes, Jesse (Mandy) Ehnes, Zane Ehnes, Broc Hanson, Colton Hanson, Samantha Latray, and Michaela Miles. 15 great grandchildren, sister Genny Herkenrath of Neola IA, sister-in-law Delores Aman of Mandan ND, sister-in law Darlene Aman of Mobridge SD, and half-sister Connie (Darin) Shryock Tempe, AZ.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents, son Kevin, great grandson Gabriel Ehnes, brothers Donald, Alvin, Milbert, and Larry. Sisters LuWella Olson and Velma Beranek, sister-in law Violet Aman, brother-in laws Alf Olson, Edward Beranek, and Phil Herkenrath.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Lacey Houska, Mom's caregiver, and friend, and to the Monument Health Hospice nurses.

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