Mary Sarachman, 95, of Nisland passed away Monday, May 05, 2008 at her home. As per Marys wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. She was born January 25, 1913 to George and Tessie (Matishowski) Kapurka in Pittsburgh, PA. After high school she studied dance and taught dance lessons. On November 11, 1935 she married John Sarachman. Together they moved to Encino, CA after her husband a Paratrooper returned from France at the end of WWII> In 2006 she moved to South Dakota to be cared for by her daughter Renee. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and devout Catholic. Mary loved to garden, play piano, and knit. She expressed her artistic nature designing and making beautiful womens hats. She was a member of the Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Encino, CA, and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Northridge, CA. Survivors include three daughters Joyce Mary Wertz of Spanish Springs, NV, Renee Claire Bode of Nisland, SD, and Debi Michele Kaminski of Chandler, AZ, 7 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband John, brothers, John and Mike Kapurke, sisters, Katheryn Kapurka, Eva Sapp, and Anne Marks. Friends who wish may sign Marys online guest book at blackhillsfuneralhome.com Black Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Sturgis has been entrusted with the arrangements.