Kovack, Ivonne Steen 78, of Brookings, SD, formerly of Edina, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the United Retirement Center, Brookings, SD. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Freeman Kovack. Ivonne is survived by three loving children, Susan (Bradley) Doeden of Eden Prairie, MN, Jane (Barry) Dunn of Kingsville, TX, and Dean (Kay) Kovack of Edina; 6 grandchildren, Anne and Michelle Doeden, Thomas and Michael Dunn, and Daniel and Bradford Kovack; a sister, Ardelle Hoy, of Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services have been set for 11 AM on Saturday, February 16, at First Lutheran Church, Brookings. Burial will be 11 AM Friday, February 22, 2008 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls, MN, Lane #1. Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church, Brookings SD, Pioneer Cemetery Fund. Email: condolences and greetings can be sent to the family through www.rudesfuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Dean, Kay, Danny and family,
It seems we're never ready to lose those who have blessed us and in some ways we never do. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Danny's Bantam Hockey Team
February 17, 2008 | Edina, MN
Dean, Kay and boys: we hope you are remembering all the good days with your mom and grandma as you give her back to the stars. Our best from your neighbors..Robert and Virginia McCollister.
robert/virginia mccollister
February 17, 2008 | Edina, MN
Dean, Kay, Dan, and Brad: I am so sorry about your loss of your mom, Dean. I know this must be a very hard time for you and hope that you will soon gain some peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
John Lardy
February 13, 2008 | Edina, MN
Dean and family:so sorry for your loss.My heart goes out to you in this time of grieving.
Jim Jensvold
February 12, 2008 | Richfield, MN
Dean, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. sounds like she was a great mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Andy Widmar
Andy Widmar
February 12, 2008 | Northbrook, IL
