Kathleen Gebel

Kathleen Gebel


Dates

June 22, 1962 - November 17, 2024

Obituary

Kathleen Gebel, 62, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, November 26, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Kathy Gebel was born on June 22, 1962, in Mitchell, SD, to Delbert and Margret Toben in Mitchell, SD.

She worked for Shopko for 25 years and later retired from the Post Office after 18 years where she worked as a clerk and trained new employees. She enjoyed special vacations to Yellowstone camping, gardening, and spending time with the kids and grandchildren. For those who knew her, she was a kind, compassionate, and understanding person.

Kathy married Larry on September 12, 1981, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell, SD.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Larry; daughter, Tina (Todd) Russell of Stewartville, MN; son, Jesse (Chelsea) Gebel of Albertville, MN; four grandchildren; and three brothers, Robert (Sylvina) Toben of Sioux Falls, John Toben of Mitchell, and Delbert (Lynn) Toben of Sioux Falls.

She is preceded in death by her parents Delbert and Margret Toben; brother-in-law, Dwayne; father-in-law, Jarold Gebel.

 


Visitation(s)

Date
Monday, November 25, 2024
Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Time
10:30 AM
Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
Mitchell, SD


Posted by Mark Hubbard on December 2, 2024
Larry and family, I'm so sorry of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family..
Posted by Brian Gau on December 2, 2024
So sorry to hear, Larry. It's been a long long time ole friend. My thoughts and prayers going out to you and your family.
Posted by Kenny & Deb Wagner on November 25, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Posted by Lyla Jerke on November 25, 2024
My heartfelt sympathy to the family. May God comfort you. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Clint and Nancy Baker on November 25, 2024
Kathy will always be remembered as a kind, humble, caring person. With a warm smile and a huge heart. She was taken too soon for us left with her memories, but I’m sure God has big plans for her. I heart felt sorrow and condolences are with Larry and the family. May our prayers bring you comfort.
Posted by Dennis n Donna Morgan on November 25, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers to your family.
Posted by Kathleen Kummer Sibson on November 25, 2024
Was blessed to know. Kathy . Kind, generous, thoughtful . Prayers of healing to family.
Posted by Rusty and Joyce Weinberg on November 24, 2024
So sorry to hear the loss of your wife Kathy
Posted by John & Colleen Ulwelling on November 24, 2024
We are so...so....sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and Prayers for your family.
Posted by Beth (Fahey) Kroger and John Kroger on November 24, 2024
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to all who knew and loved Kathy. Such a loss - gone too soon.
Posted by Darla Gebel Rumage on November 24, 2024
Si sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time🙏🙏
Posted by Mary Timmer on November 23, 2024
Larry my thoughts and prayers.are with you and your family. I also worked with Kathy at Shopko. Kathy was a sweetheart she will be missed.
Posted by Pam moke on November 23, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Larry and family ,on Kathy's passing. I worked many years with Kathy at Shopko and we always had a lot of fun. I will miss her smile, compassion and love for her family. She will be greatly missed. May God wrap his arms around you all and guide you through this grief.
Posted by Sharon Schryvers on November 23, 2024
SORRY TOHEARA
BABOUT KATHY SEND PRAYS TO YOUR FAMILY
Posted by Rich hofer on November 22, 2024
My deepest condolences Prayers To Larry and Kathleen s familys
Posted by ANN WIEGER on November 21, 2024
Larry and Family. So sorry for you loss. Kathy will be missed by everyone
Posted by Randy & Nancy Behr on November 21, 2024
Larry so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Lynn Metcalf on November 21, 2024
Larry and family-so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. I always enjoyed our visits at the PO. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Posted by Ken Gebel on November 21, 2024
So Sorry Larry for your loss you and your family will be in my prayers.
Posted by Brad Jamison on November 21, 2024
Sorry for Larry and the family. Passing is always very hard but it's good to know she's in a better place.
Posted by Libby and Terry Whalen on November 21, 2024
Some joy and light have left the world with Kathy's passing. But she will always be here in our hearts and in the wonderful children's book she published. Our deepest sympathy to Larry, Tina, and Jesse.
Posted by Marilyn Gunnare on November 21, 2024
Our sympathy to all of the family.
Posted by Kay Schoenfelder on November 21, 2024
Sending prayers to Larry and family.
Posted by Janet Bainbridge on November 21, 2024
So very sad to read of Kathy’s passing
I’ve known her since middle school
My deepest sympathies to her family.
Posted by Pat & Kim (Uttecht) Hunt on November 20, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Pat and I graduated with Kathy and I went to school with her from grade school. Such a kind soul. May God wrap his loving arms around Kathy and all who will miss her.
Posted by Gail Hahne on November 20, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss, may God wrap his arms around your family and give you peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Posted by Denise (Hoffman)Aguirre on November 20, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Will keep her family in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Wanda Kobes on November 20, 2024
So sorry for this very sad loss of a great Lady !!! You all are in my prayers!! 🙏
Posted by Vickie Sigmund-Hiemstra on November 20, 2024
I’m so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. We spent 25 years working together at Shopko. Kathy was always very kind and a very conscientious worker. Prayers to her family.
Posted by Carol Limberg on November 20, 2024
Sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Kathy. Hope her book keeps having sales!
Posted by Ernie & Deb Hohn on November 20, 2024
Our sympathies to her family.
Posted by Ruth Reif on November 20, 2024
She will be missed. Her smile and her friendship was awesome.
Prayers and sympathy to family members.
Posted by Ruth Reif on November 20, 2024
She will be missed. Her smile and her friendship was awesome.
Prayers and sympathy to family members.
Posted by Daniel Uthe on November 20, 2024
So sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. We have been lifelong friends of the whole Toben family! My prayers are with all of you.
Posted by Gerry and Pam Jonason on November 20, 2024
So very sorry to get this news. Larry and the family you will be in our thoughts.
Posted by Janelle Hofer Pederson on November 20, 2024
Thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Posted by Kaye and Rick Krietlow on November 20, 2024
So sorry to hear about Kathy,Our Sympathy and Prayers to you all. 🙏🏻
Posted by Jane M Goldammer on November 20, 2024
Larry and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. If there’s anything I can do please ask. Hugs and prayers
Posted by Elwin Hohn on November 20, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the Gebel families, may God grant you all strength through this difficult time.
Posted by Jake and Bobbie Prickett on November 20, 2024
So sorry. Prayers and hugs
Posted by Kate Aulner on November 20, 2024
Kathy was a late bloomer, but really came into her own as a trainer for USPS..It was a joy watching her grow and bloom. Miss her bright and eager presence. Remember her at her best.
Posted by Gail Denne on November 20, 2024
Larry sending my condolences I’m sending hugs and prayers to you and your kids if you need something please call me
Posted by SHERRY Schuldt on November 20, 2024
So sorry for your loss, Kathy was a very special lady she will be greatly missed by many
Posted by monica evers on November 20, 2024
larry i am so very sorry to hear this sending prayers to you and your family
Posted by Deb Abeln on November 20, 2024
Larry and family, so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Posted by Bobbie on November 20, 2024
Know that my prayers are with you and your loved ones not just today but always 🙏
Posted by Doug Kirkus on November 19, 2024
Larry, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by Judy Timmins on November 19, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss.
She will be greatly missed.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Posted by Lori Herman on November 19, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with.
Posted by Vicky hohn on November 19, 2024
Larry and family I’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with her at Sharko. She was a good woman.
Posted by Judy Miiller on November 19, 2024
My sincere heartfelt sympathies to you, Larry and your family, on Kathy’s passing! Keeping all of you in thought and prayers!
Posted by Kathy Luetjen on November 19, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve known Kathy since grade school, we had some fun memories. You will all be in our prayers🙏🙏🙏
Posted by Sheri VanOverschelde on November 19, 2024
Larry and Family so deeply Sorry for your Loss . Kathy was a beautiful person. Extending Many Thoughts and Prayers to you all 🙏
Posted by Nancy Wilson on November 19, 2024
Sweet Kathy, high school friend gone too soon. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Posted by Marge Wagner on November 19, 2024
So sorry for your loss you have my sympathy and prayers Kathy will be missed
Posted by Charlie and Vicki Larson on November 19, 2024
Larry sorry for your loss,she was a good woman.
Posted by Gary Fessler on November 19, 2024
So saddening to hear about Kathy my heart breaks for You Larry
Posted by Daniel English on November 19, 2024
Thinking of you and your family Kathy will be missed by many
Posted by Cheryl Dossett on November 19, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Posted by Lisa Newman on November 19, 2024
So very sad…Rest in Peace. Thoughts and prayers to Larry and family!
Posted by Gary Fessler on November 19, 2024
So saddening to hear about Kathy my heart breaks for You Larry
Posted by Wayne and Carol Carstens on November 19, 2024
Larry we are so sorry! Kathy was so kind and sweet. Every year she would take Bridget shopping. May our Lord and Savior be with you at this difficult time!!
Posted by Lorna Sonne on November 19, 2024
My sincere sympathy and prayers to Kathy's family.
Posted by Ronda Turgeon on November 19, 2024
You will be missed Kathy!
Posted by Susan Sare on November 18, 2024
Kathy was a memorable part of my teen years and a good friend and confidant. The kind of friend I was blessed to have. Gone but never forgotten.
Posted by Susan Sare on November 18, 2024
Kathy was a memorable part of my teen years and a good friend and confidant. The kind of friend I was blessed to have. Gone but never forgotten.
Posted by Charolette Peterson on November 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for your family 🙏
Posted by Barb Vining on November 18, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with Kathy's family at this difficult time.
Posted by Trina Kunz Kropenske on November 18, 2024
Sending prayers for comfort for your family..
Posted by Kristie salmonson on November 18, 2024
So sorry to hear about Kathy .. prayers to her family 🙏🏻
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