Iris Mccue

On May 20, 2016 God gained an angel, Iris M. McCue 80 of Martin, SD.

Iris was born October 23, 1935 to Fred and Josephine (Petrik) Williams. She passed away at Rapid City Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. Iris was born at her parents homestead in Bennett County. She lived in the Martin area all her life and graduated from Bennett County High School in 1953. Through out her life she worked at the Gambles store, was the District Clerk at the Soil Conservation office and in 1974 she started work at Bennett County Hospital. In 1976 she attained her ART (Medical Records Technician) which she was very proud of. Iris retired from the hospital after 32 years. Iris always kept busy, she was a 4-H leader for many years and touched the lives of many children in the Martin area. She loved volunteering year after year at the Bennett County Fair. She was very devoted to her faith and was recognized for her 50 plus years playing the organ and singing in the church choir, She was active in alter society, extension clubs and received the "Friend of 4-H" award.

During retirement she spent time watching her "soaps", having a pop with her good friend Charlene, singing with the musical group The Meadow Larks and enjoying long visits with her children and grandchildren.

Iris is survived by her daughters Julianne (Doug) Greenough, Lusk WY, Karla (Russell) Brown, Bismarck ND, three grandchildren Beau Greenough, Kellie Kramer and Matthew Kramer and great-grandaughter Jaelynn Jo Hafner. Twin sisters, Judy (Bill) Porch Martin SD, Joyce Franzen Morristown NJ and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Iris was proceeded in death by her parents, her son Steve and brother-in-law Bill Franzen.

Private family visitation will be held Wednesday May 25 at Bennett County Funeral Service. Rosary service begins at 7 p.m. May 25th at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Martin. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. May 26, 2016 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Martin with Father Tyler Dennis officiating. Interment service will follow at the Martin Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Bennett County Funeral Service, Martin SD. Memorials may be sent to: Bennett County Funeral Service, Box 65, Martin, SD 57551.

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