Alyce Klinkel, 90, of De Smet, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in De Smet.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the De Smet Community Church. Visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 5-7 p.m. at Osthus Funeral Home in De Smet. Burial will be at a later date.
Alyce Klinkel was born Feb. 3, 1927, in De Smet to John and Wubena (Boss) Smith. She graduated from De Smet High School in 1945 and worked for K&K Store and the ASC Office in De Smet.
She was united in marriage to Walter Klinkel Nov. 30, 1947. The couple owned Klinkel Tavern from 1958 to 1977, and they enjoyed traveling and taking bus tours.
She was a longtime active member of De Smet Community Church and was active in the 8&40 Auxiliary.
She is survived by her daughter, LuAnn Klinkel of De Smet; one sister, Gale (Frances) Minier of De Smet; brother-in-law, Don Druse of Woonsocket; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; five brothers and six sisters.