Connie Lynde

Connie Lynde, 82, of Mitchell, SD, died March 25, 2025, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls surrounded by family. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 8, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mitchell at a later date. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel. A livestream of Connie's Funeral Mass can be viewed at: https://www.mitchellcatholic.org/whats-new/livestream Connie Ann Lynde was born on September 27, 1942, to Walt and Dolores (Klinkhammer) Kampshoff. Connie grew up with her eight siblings: brothers, Chuck, Jerry and Lenny, and sisters, Linda, Donna, Karlene, Mary, and Debby. She attended schools in the Epiphany / Canova area. On July 28, 1962, Connie married Jim Lynde at the Church of the Epiphany in Epiphany, SD. Connie graduated from Beauty School and worked from home as a beautician for many years, before moving her business to Wesley Acres. Even after selling that business, Connie continued fixing hair at Brady Assisted Living, Firesteel Healthcare Facility, and Countryside Senior Living. Connie took great pride in following and supporting her five boys through many years of their various athletic events from their youth through college. Connie was an active member and supporter of the Holy Family Catholic Church, where she enjoyed greeting at Saturday Mass. Connie was also a dedicated lifetime member at the neighborhood Moose Lodge. Connie enjoyed golfing with her friends. In addition to golfing, Connie and Jim enjoyed traveling to visit their family, to bowl with friends, and spending their first five years of retirement wintering in Arizona. Connie is survived by her five sons, Todd (Kim) of Sioux Falls, Terry (Michelle) of Mitchell, Tim (Anne) of Sioux City, IA, Troy (Cheryl) of Mitchell, and Ted (Mimi) of Delphi, IN; 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Connie was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jim, and her parents. Connie will be greatly missed by her family and friends.