Thomas Eugene Delaney

Thomas Eugene Delaney obituary, Brookings, SD

Thomas Eugene Delaney

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Thomas Delaney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rude's Funeral Home on Feb. 15, 2026.
Thomas Eugene Delaney 72, of Brookings, SD passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at Avera McKennan Hospital surrounded by family. Funeral Service will be held 10:30am Thursday, February 19, 2026 at GracePoint Wesleyan Church, Brookings, SD. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Rude's Funeral Home, Brookings, SD.

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105 W 8th St S PO Box 424, Brookings, SD 57006

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Feb

18

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Rude’s Funeral Home

105 West 8th Street South, Brookings, SD 57006

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Feb

19

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10:30 a.m.

GracePoint Wesleyan Church

1420 Orchard Drive, Brookings, SD 57006

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