Mary Olive Lesteberg, 76, Velva, formerly of Voltaire, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in a Minot Hospital.

Mary was born July 28, 1943 at Watertown, SD the daughter of Lester and Mauriece (Gapp) Southwick. She was raised and educated at Stockholm, SD in Grant County, where she attended schools and graduated from South Shore High School in 1961. She was active in music activities in school and church and enjoyed riding and showing horses during her younger years, along with helping with the family trucking operation. She graduated from Granite Falls, MN Technical Institute and held a secretarial position at St Cloud State University in Minnesota.

Mary was united in marriage to LeRoy Lesteberg on June 9, 1973 at Velva. They made their home on a farm in Voltaire Township, south of Voltaire, where they farmed and ranched throughout the years. Mary enjoyed the outdoors, along with helping with the farming and ranching operation. They retired to the Lesteberg family farm in 2006.

Mary was a member of Hjerdal Lutheran Church until it closed in 2011. She then transferred her membership to Oak Valley Lutheran In Velva. She and LeRoy enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and gardening together throughout the years.

Mary is survived by: her loving husband of 46 years, LeRoy Lesteberg of Velva; brother, Clayton (Anella) Southwick, Rapid City, SD; sister, Ardis (Donald) Cook, Galesburg, MI; several nieces, nephews and cousins, godchildren and a host of friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Keith and her grandparents.

Celebration of Life service: Tuesday, September 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva.
Interment: Velva Community Cemetery, Velva.
Visitation: Monday, September 23rd from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva.
Memorials are preferred to the donor's choice.

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