Agnes Marie Burgess, 89, formerly of Oelrichs, SD, passed away on July 23, 2018, at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home, in Hay Springs, NE.

Agnes was born July 1, 1929, in Rushville, NE, to Clarence and Martha (Janssen) Gochnauer.  She married Wayne on June 28, 1946, and they spent their life together on a ranch south east of Oelrichs.  To this union, two children, DuWayne and Teresa were born.

Agnes wore many hats, including but not limited to EMT, school cook, teacher, mother, grandmother and friend.   All neighborhood children were always welcome in Agnes' home for food and guidance.   Teresa best describes Agnes as "her rock".

Agnes is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Brett) Blessing of Hot Springs, SD; grandsons, Mike Close (Sarah) of Hot Springs; Jason Blessing of Edgemont; Cody Blessing of Hot Springs; granddaughters, Merissa Rickel of Oelrichs; Amanda Burgess; nephew, David Burgess from Minnesota; great grandchildren, Matt Close; John Close; Josh Close; Ellie Close; Kurt Bochmann; Ariel Bochmann; Anabelle Burgess; Xavier Derr.

Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; son, DuWayne; grandson, Mark Smith; brother-in-laws, Jack and Kenneth Burgess, who she raised like her own; brothers, Leo; Richard; sisters, Marguerite; Loretta; Mercedes, Jeanette; Bernyce; Martha Ann.

Christian Funeral Vigil will be held 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2018, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Hot Springs.

Christian Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2018, at ­­­­­­­­­St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Hot Springs with Fr. Grant Gerlach as Celebrant. Christian Funeral Committal services will be held at Hillside Cemetery, near Oelrichs.

A memorial has been established in Agnes' name.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home, Hot Springs.