Mary K Maag

Mary Maag passed away at Dougherty House Hospice on August 25, 2025, at the age of 95. Mary Kathryn Flanagan was born on the family farm near Henry, SD, August 6, 1930, to Frank and Kathryn (Ralph) Flanagan. Mary was united in marriage with Vincent Maag on December 26, 1955. They were married for 68 years until Vince's passing on September 12, 2024. Mary graduated from Henry High school in 1946. She was the president of her senior class as well as the Carnival Queen. She was a proud Henry Owl and attended many of the school reunions over the years. After graduation, she moved to Watertown where she shared an apartment with her sisters and worked as a book keeper at Montgomery Wards until getting married. Mary and Vince began attending St. Mary's church when they moved to Sioux Falls in 1964. Mary volunteered at the church, joining a St. Mary's Social Circle, often making delicious pies that everyone enjoyed. She loved to play bingo at the American Legion and would attend as often as she could. Occasionally, Mary enjoyed a trip to the local casinos to try out the slot machines. Vince and Mary loved to dance and regularly attended local dances. Mary liked watching sports on TV, with tennis being her favorite. When her grandchildren were in high school, she went to as many of their sporting events as she could. Her family was the center of Mary's life. Her children and grandchildren have fond memories of the holiday feasts she prepared. In her final years, Mary loved visits from her many great-grandchildren. Grateful for having shared her life are five children, Greg (Kathy) of Watertown, SD, Katie (Todd) Fritzemeier of Brookings, SD , Lisa (Paul) Heronimus of Ellsworth, MN, Nancy Maag of Sioux Falls, SD, and Eric Maag of Sacramento, CA, Mary is survived by her sister Joan Haugan, Marshall, MN, and sister-in-law Donna Flanagan, Sioux falls. She is also survived by her in-laws, Jerry (Lynn) Maag of Crosby MN, and Kim Maag of Florence, SD and Judy Maag of Florence, SD. Also, several nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her grandchildren- Josh (Nikki) Maag, Jennie (Andrew) McNamara, Jordan (Elle) Maag, Austin Fritzemeier, Nick (Hollie) Heronimus, Kyle (Anna) Heronimus, Brett (Mikayla) Heronimus and sixteen great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Vince, her parents, an infant brother James and her brothers, Bill, Ralph, and Steve; and sisters, Pat Brekke, Lue Roby, and Sheila Bonrud. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Avera Home Hospice and Dougherty House Hospice who took wonderful care of our Mom. Funeral mass will be at St. Mary Church on Thursday, September 4, at 11:00 am with a rosary to begin at 10:15a.m. The family invites you to join them for lunch and fellowship after the funeral mass. In lieu of flowers cash donations can be made to the charity of your choice.