Jeanette J. Engelkes

Jeanette J. Engelkes obituary, Madison, SD

Jeanette J. Engelkes

Jeanette Engelkes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ellsworth Funeral Home and Cremation Options on Feb. 21, 2025.

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Jeanette Jo Engelkes, age 55, of Howard, SD, formerly of Chester, SD, passed away February 19, 2025, at the Howard Good Samaritan Society. Funeral Service will be 11 am, Monday, February 24, 2025, at Ellsworth Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-6pm Sunday and one hour preceding the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Prospect Cemetery, Chester, SD.
Jeanette Jo Engelkes was born April 8, 1969, in Madison, SD, to Joe and Beverly (Hines) Engelkes. Jeanette worked different jobs throughout her life. She worked at Rosebud Manufacturing in Madison, Larson Manufacturing in Brookings, SD, and Global Polymer Industries in Madison. Jeanette had two children and was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed seeing and talking to her kids and grandkids.
Jeanette is survived by one son, Johnny (Alex) Jungen of Darfur, MN, and one daughter Alison Jungen of Colman. Two brothers Joseph (Peggy) Engelkes of Chester, Jim Engelkes of Colman, and one sister Susie (John) Dold of Chester. Three grandchildren Vayden Jungen, Waylon Jungen, and Lakota Jungen.
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Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents.
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