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Mary Ellen Devine Powell

Birth	:	11 Nov 1921 Wakonda, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	10 Apr 2013 Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery, Wakonda, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9672012, -97.0516968
Description	:	Mary Ellen Powell, 91, of Thousand Oaks, CA passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Mary Ellen was born the first daughter to Philip and Nell (Hart) Devine on November 11, 1921 on the homestead farm near Wakonda, SD. She graduated from Wakonda High School, moved to Sioux City, IA and worked for Palmer Candy Co. and then as a secretary for Western Contracting. In 1953, Mary moved to Denver where she met and married James Powell, an Air Force military officer. Mary lived in Germany during the years Jim fought in Vietnam. During that time, she... Read More	Mary Ellen Powell, 91, of Thousand Oaks, CA passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Mary Ellen was born the first daughter to Philip and Nell (Hart) Devine on November 11, 1921 on the homestead farm near Wakonda, SD. She graduated from Wakonda High School, moved to Sioux City, IA and worked for Palmer Candy Co. and then as a secretary for Western Contracting. In 1953, Mary moved to Denver where she met and married James Powell, an Air Force military officer. Mary lived in Germany during the years Jim fought in Vietnam. During that time, she made many beautiful ceramic pieces for family and friends. She and Jim traveled throughout Europe, including Ireland where Mary continued her Devine genealogical work. She was a skilled artist, talented seamstress and lover of music. Mary Ellen moved from California to South Dakota ten years ago to be closer to her sisters and over a hundred nieces and nephews. She is survived by her sister, Monica Ballard, Vermillion, SD and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, two brothers, Thomas and Philip, Jr., two sisters, Veronica Heimes and Madeline Devine. Funeral Mass will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wakonda. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Tom & Ann Devine Scholarship Memorial Fund, Mount Marty College, 1005 W. 8th St. Yankton, SD 57078 hansenfuneralhome.com.

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Where is Mary Ellen Devine Powell's memorial?
Mary Ellen Devine Powell's memorial is located at: Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery, Wakonda, Clay County, USA.
When did Mary Ellen Devine Powell death?
Mary Ellen Devine Powell death on 10 Apr 2013 in Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mary Ellen Devine Powell's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9672012
Longitude: -97.0516968

Family Members:

Parent

Phillip W. Devine Sr.

(1878 - 1948)

Helen “Nell” Hart Devine

(1889 - 1962)

Spouse

James Powell

(unknow - unknow)

Siblings

Thomas J. Devine

(1915 - 1995)

Monica Mae Devine Ballard

(1923 - 2014)

Veronica Ann Devine Heimes

(1923 - 2011)

Phillip Devine Jr.

(1925 - 1972)

Madeline H. Devine

(1928 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Wakonda, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9672012, -97.0516968

2. New Lodi Cemetery
Lodi, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9530983, -97.0417023

3. Bethel Baptist Cemetery
Wakonda, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9393570, -97.0433520

4. Old Lodi Cemetery
Lodi, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9757996, -96.9907990

5. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Westerville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9247017, -97.0124969

6. Union Cemetery
Wakonda, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9827995, -97.1222000

7. Mortvedt Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9169006, -97.0028000

8. CJ Anderson Homestead
Riverside Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0214180, -96.9675540

9. Volin Cemetery
Volin, Yankton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9672012, -97.1707993

10. Riverside-Barton Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0402985, -96.9725037

11. Dalesburg Lutheran Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9389424, -96.9242594

12. Saint Columbkill Cemetery
Wakonda, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0642014, -97.0828018

13. Spirit Mound Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.9424973

14. Gayville Community Cemetery
Gayville, Yankton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8950005, -97.1800003

15. Dalesburg Baptist Cemetery
Dalesburg, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9675102, -96.8850403

16. Clay Point Cemetery
Prairie Center Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987700, -96.9065600

17. Clay Creek Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8516998, -96.9788971

18. Zion Cemetery
Volin, Yankton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9963300, -97.2234600

19. Komstad Cemetery
Dalesburg, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0417938, -96.9058914

20. Taylor Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372002, -97.0785980

21. Hillcrest Cemetery
Yankton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0835991, -97.1680984

22. Meckling Cemetery
Meckling, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8252983, -97.0919037

23. Holland Cemetery
Centerville, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1114006, -97.0314026

24. Saint Johns Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0696983, -96.9056015