KATHY GERKEN

The visitation service for Kathy Gerken will be 4:00-6:00 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025 at Olson Funeral Chapel in Britton, concluding with a 6:00 p.m. prayer service.

A full obituary will be in next week’s edition.

Kathy passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at Marshall County Healthcare Center, at the age of 68.

Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Tina Novak – PO Box 16 – Blunt, SD 57522.

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