Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Lee Engelbrecht Obituary
Sioux Falls-Lee Ann Engelbrecht, 58, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Lee Ann was born on May 20, 1956 in Vermillion, SD to Carroll and Corinne (Katzenberger) Barnes. She was a student at Washington High School and then attended Westminster College, Westminster, CA. Lee married Bradley Engelbrecht on August 2, 1980 in Sioux Falls. She worked at Sioux Valley Hospital. Lee opened Diagnostic Vascular Center in 1985 and has owned Mobile Sonographers, Inc. in Sioux Falls for 25 years. She is a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. Lee loved spending time with her family. Lee is survived by her children, Rachel (Shawn) Carlson, Prior Lake, MN, Ross (Rianna) Engelbrecht, Alex Engelbrecht, all of Sioux Falls, two grandchildren, Cole and Beckett, her parents, Carroll and Corinne Barnes, Sioux Falls, two sisters, Lynne (Herb) Banks, Sioux Falls, Leslie (Mark) Mills, Spirit Lake, IA, two brothers, Charles Barnes and Scott (Lisa) Barnes, all of Sioux Falls and six nieces and nephews. Lee was preceded in death by her grandparents, four aunts and three uncles. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Monday, June 23, 2014 at St. Therese Catholic Church, Sioux Falls, with burial at Tea Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 - 6 pm Sunday at the church with a 6 pm scripture service. www.skrochfc.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Lee Engelbrecht
June 24, 2014
Such a wonderful person!! Very kind and generous and a beautiful spirit. Will be well remembered. Marg Bunker
Jolene Brink
June 24, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. Can't imagine what you are going through loosing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Sue, Kim, Sarah & Dana Domier
June 23, 2014
You have our deepest sympathy. She was such a spirit to life. Besides Ross going to Little Flower with my son, Dana, I had the opportunity to chat again when she had Mobile Sonographers, so nice to chat up after all those years.
Gannon Bookkeeping
June 23, 2014
We are all so sorry to hear about Lee. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jackie Hessel -hochstein
June 21, 2014
Sorry for your loss I'm thinking of all of you and remember how special and caring your mother was.
June 21, 2014
Lynne, Herb and family, you're all in our thoughts and prayers. may the good lord wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort and peace.. May you rest in peace Lee Ann....
June 21, 2014
May you find a measure of peace knowing soon all death will be gone forever as you endeavor to find how you can see your beloved Lee Ann again without dying. I am very sorry for your loss.
Bellwood,IL
Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results
Make a Donation
in Lee Engelbrecht's name
Memorial Events
for Lee Engelbrecht
How to support Lee's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Lee Engelbrecht's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
