Cornelia “Connie” Dresbach passed away July 9th in her Lawrence, KS home following a courageous 3 ½ year battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving extended family. Connie’s main passion in life was raising her family and enjoying many loving times with her grandchildren. She had impact on the lives of many children over a 25-year period as a substitute teacher in the elementary school in Harrisburg, South Dakota. She enjoyed serving in various roles in churches in the communities where she lived in South Dakota, Georgia, and Kansas.
Connie is survived by her husband of 51 years, Steve, and their sons Jim (Patricia) and grandchildren Abby, Ben and Will of Olathe, KS, Tony (Lisa) and granddaughter Emily of Lincoln, NE, and many nieces and nephews. Connie has two sisters and two brothers: Perry (Ursula) Lundin, Ft. Worth, TX, Mary (Mel) Nygaard, Roseburg, OR, John (Ruth) Lundin, Springfield, SD, and Janice (Joe) Crea, Broomfield, CO. Connie is preceded in death by her eldest sister, Kathryn Uken, Arvada, CO, and her parents James and Cornelia Lundin, Springfield, SD.
Funeral service for Connie will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2018 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lawrence, KS. Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2018 at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery which is located on the family farm west of Springfield, SD.
The family will greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
In lieu of flowers, Connie would prefer memorials be sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or to Family Promise of Lawrence, KS and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Katie Draves says
We are so sorry for the loss of your wife, mom, and grandma. The love you all had for each other was evident whenever I saw you together. You will be in our prayers.
The Draves Family
(friends of Jim and Patricia)
Lonnie Steele and Steve Bell says
We are so sorry to learn this news of Connie’s passing. May God’s Grace and Christ’s Peace comfort you in this sad time.
Mildred Evaskovich says
My heart goes out to you, Steve. I treasure the few times that we were able to spend with you and Connie. A letter will be on its way to you very soon,
Todd and Terry Marks says
We are very saddened to hear about Connie. Thinking of Connie brings back many fond memories from when you all lived in Harrisburg on the acreage, the Shalom Lutheran Church days and Jim and Tony in school. God’s peace be with each of you.
Leonard and Gladys { Johnson} Kostal. says
Our condolences go out to Connie’s family, God be with you all. you may not know me, i was a friend of her siblings and parents at Springfield SD . Great people.
Gods blessings to you all.
Jim and Judy Eisenmenger and our family Heather and Jason says
Our sincere sympathy, Steve and family! Saddened to hear of Connie! Many happy and fun memories of Harrisburg Church and School. Connie was a great friend! Gods Peace be with you all!
We will all feel your loss!
Donna Oesterling says
Steve and family,
So sad to hear of Connie’s passing. Brought back memories of when you were living here in Harrisburg. Thoughts and prayers to each of you as you learn to live your lives without Connie.
Jane wade says
Steve and family,
So sorry to hear about Connie. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane and Gary Wade
Sioux Falls
Charlotte McGrath says
Steve,
How sad for us to learn of Connie’s illness and death. You are in our thoughts so often…and especially now. My memories of Connie include the trouble she had with keeping the riding lawn mower running because she was so tiny! I also remember the luscious treats you would bring to work complements of Connie’s baking. She was such a kind, caring soul. May your good memories bring you some peace during this dark time.
Charlotte (Opp) and Mike McGrath
Don and Judy (Backlund) Gohl says
Steve–We were sorry to hear at church tonight (St. John where Rondi is a member) that you had lost Connie. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn your loss and also as you celebrate her homegoing.
TOM SANDVICK says
When our family moved to Springfield (1955). The Lundin clan were some of the first people we encountered and it was great. Dinners after church, then onto High School and Connie was a classmate (Class of 63). Always cheerful and full of life. A friend forever. She is now in good hands. Rest in peace good friend. To all the family I know this is a great loss but draw comfort that Connie was a great and loving person and has filled you with great memories,
Curtis and Lona Belden says
Our sympathies to the family. We have many good memories of family get togethers. Miles keep us apart but you live in our heart.
Char & Jon Hovland says
Steve, we just learned of Connie’s passing-a whole 8 months later. We are so saddened on my levels. Unfortunately, we’ve lost touch over the years but you’ve been in our thoughts always. And now we hear this and send our deepest sympathy.
We live in Sioux Falls now and would love to connect again. Please call us at 605-695-3131.
Jon & Char Hovland
5313 Pop Fly Place
Sioux Falls? SD 57110