Golden (Goldie) Kocourek 93 of Martin, SD passed away Sunday July 5, 2009 at her home.

Cremation has taken place, and a private family service will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery at a later date.

Golden Ogdena Eureka Crosby was born January 15, 1916, at Eureka Valley near Ogden, KS to James Scottland and Lillie May (Allm) Crosby, the fourth of five children. Goldie was married to Rudolph Kocourek on November 12, 1943 at Manhattan, KS. Goldie was a homemaker, and wonderful cook. She was an avid reader, and read many books in her lifetime. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Royal Neighbors of America, and American Legion Auxiliary Post 240. She was a Christian Scientist and practiced her religion daily.

Survivors include three daughters, and three sons, David (Wanda) Kocourek of Belton, MO, Karen (Paul) Leonard of Carlos, MN, Bill (Kathleen) Martin, SD, Rudy (Diane) Camp Verde, AZ, Kathy (Chuck) Capler of Martin, SD, Linda Millican of Martin, SD, 17 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 3 brothers, sister, and grandson Mark.

Friends may sign the online guest book at blackhillsfuneralhome.com

Black Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Sturgis, SD has been entrusted with the arrangements.