Delores "Dee" McDougall

1932 - 2025

Delores "Dee" McDougall

June 21, 1932 - September 26, 2025

Delores "Dee" McDougall, 93, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Methodist Church of Le Mars. Pastor Jason Larson will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Delores Jean Johnson, the daughter of Henry and Dorothy Johnson, was born on June 21, 1932, in Sioux City, Iowa. She was raised in Sioux City, where she attended school and later found employment with Sunshine Foods.

Dee was united in marriage to Virgil "Stub" Girard, and together they had two children, Tim and Robyn. Her life was forever changed when Virgil passed away unexpectedly following an accident. In time, she married Richard Burnight, and they had two sons, Rich and Ron, before divorcing later. Dee eventually found enduring love with Bill McDougall, and together they made their home in Le Mars, where they shared their lives together until her passing.

In her younger years, Dee loved the simple joys of life - roller skating, bowling, and dancing. She also enjoyed trying her luck at the casino. For more than 20 years, she and Bill escaped the cold Iowa winters by traveling together to warmer destinations, creating countless memories along the way.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Bill, of Le Mars; her children, Robyn (Dennis) Jones of Alcester, SD, Rich Burnight of Sioux City, IA, and Ron Burnight of Minnetonka, MN; her daughter-in-law, Cheri Girard of Sioux City, IA; and her siblings, Eleanor Ostling of Florida and Larry (Janet) Johnson of Sioux City, IA. Her treasured memory will continue through her grandchildren, Sarah (Tim) Barck, Jesse Jones, and Tim Girard, and her great-grandchildren, Dylan, Avery, and Dawson Barck, along with Abby and Anna Girard.

From Bill's family she is likewise survived by his children, Mike (Jane) McDougall of Le Mars, IA, and Cindy McDougall of Sioux Falls, SD; daughter-in-law, Sara McDougall of Sioux Falls, SD; four grandchildren, Bobby McDougall, Valerie (Brian) Kestner, Justin (Irenia) McDougall, and Heather (Tommy) Brown; and six great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind in-laws, Doug McDougall of Le Mars, Dick (Pat) McDougall of Coralville, IA, Nick (Donna) McDougall of Kansas City, KS, Denny (Lynn) McDougall of Okoboji, IA, Mark (Jeanie) McDougall of Le Mars, Edith (Gene) Swanson of Mankato, MN, and Janice (Dave) Petry of Waterloo, IA. She is also fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virgil 'Stub' Girard; her son, Tim Girard; her granddaughter, Megan Marie Jones; her brother, Jim (Rose) Johnson; her in laws, Dick Ostling and Vonice McDougall; as well as Bill's son, Barry McDougall, and Bill's grandson, Zachary McDougall.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to St. Croix Hospice.