Penny Brodkorb
Dates
February 13, 1961 - December 23, 2022Obituary
Penny Brodkorb, 61, of Sioux Falls, SD, died Friday, December 23, 2022, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls after receiving comfort care for her end of life journey with Lewy body dementia. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, January 2, 2023, at Bittner Funeral Chapel with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Kimball Cemetery in Kimball, SD.
Penny Brodkorb was born February 13, 1961, to Floyd “Buddy” and Helen (Hantke) Brodkorb in Mitchell. She was the youngest of five children. Penny attended grade school and high school in Kimball, SD, graduating in 1979.
After high school, Penny attended Mitchell VoTech. She continued to live and work in the Mitchell area for many years. She worked at the Plankinton Training School and then the Adjustment Training School. Penny continued her education at Dakota Wesleyan University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in 1988. She later moved to Sioux Falls and worked for Southeastern Behavioral Health, until retiring in 2020 due to her health.
Penny enjoyed traveling over the years with friends and experiencing new adventures. She also enjoyed traveling to and participating in bowling tournaments.
Penny is survived by her brothers, Tim (Pam) Brodkorb of Sioux Falls and Gary (Theresa) Brodkorb of Kimball; sisters, Bonnie Brodkorb of Colorado Springs, CO and Brenda (Dane) Gillen of Sioux Falls; and eight nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Buddy and Helen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed towards Alzheimer’s Association.
Visitation(s)
Monday, January 2, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
Service
Monday, January 2, 2023
11:00 AM
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
Cemetery
Kimball CemeteryKimball, SD