Elsie was born March 11, 1917, at Orient, IL, to Sam and Hattie (Southerland) Biggs. She grew up in Orient and married Lloyd Hultenschmidt at Marian, IL, on April 12, 1937. The couple made their home on the Hultenschmidt ranch near Belle Fourche. In 1947, they moved to a ranch northeast of Alzada, MT, and later moved onto a ranch near White Owl, SD. In 1960, they purchased a ranch west of Quinn, SD, which they continued to operate until health reasons forced Lloyd into the Philip Nursing Home in 1996. Lloyd died November 23, 2002, and Elsie stayed on the ranch until May of 2010 when she moved into the Philip Nursing Home.

Elsie liked to visit and socialize. She enjoyed reading, quilting, cooking, and baking, and was an avid bird watcher.

Elsie A. Hultenschmidt, 94, Philip, SD, died Saturday, November 19, 2011, at the Philip Hospital.

She is survived by a sister, Sible Hall of Orville, CA; numerous nieces and nephews; and very special friends, Mary and Ron Berger of Whitewood, SD, and their family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, and five brothers.

Memorials have been established to the Country Pantry in Wall and the Quinn Fire Department.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.

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