Mass of Christian Burial for Lorita Hall, 87, of Timber Lake will be at 10 AM, MT, Friday, November 22, 2024, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Timber Lake. Burial will be at St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery in Whitehorse under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will start at 5 PM with a service at 7 PM (MT), Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the church. Lorita passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the IHS Hospital in Eagle Butte.

Lorita Ann (Lawrence) Hall passed away on November 17, 2024, at Cheyenne River Indian Health Center. Lorita was born on July 22, 1937, at the Cheyenne River Old Agency to Robert and Delphine (Rousseau) Lawrence. She was raised in Whitehorse, South Dakota and attended school at St. Joseph Indian School and Stephan Boarding School.

After graduation she attended Presentation College in Aberdeen. In 1957 she married Cedric Hall, and to this union had 4 children, Janell, Karla, Lisa, and Halsey. They moved to Texas to explore the world but ended up coming back to South Dakota to raise their family. They settled in Blunt, where there were lasting friendships and great memories made. After their children graduated, they moved to Piedmont, SD. The grandkids have fond memories of her hosting Christmas gatherings. Lorita worked for the State, County and Federal governments. She remained in Piedmont until her retirement in 2011, then relocated to Timber Lake and that is when The Granties were established. With the age differences between Lorita and her siblings (2 children were born in the 30’s, 2 in the 40’s and 2 in the 50’s) and with the older children going to boarding school, The Granties made up for lost time. Aunt Faye’s house became the gathering place for nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. There were numerous hours of card games, love and laughter shared during this time, as well as great meals. Traveling with her sisters was another one of her favorite things to do. They took trips to California to see their Aunts, went to PBR’s and also took up camping for a couple of years. Lorita will be remembered for her quick wit, fun personality and kind heart.

Lorita is survived by her 4 children Janell (Todd) Ward, Mobridge, Karla, Aberdeen, Lisa (Jess) Schlosser, Timber Lake and Halsey (Sarah Wetzler), Rapid City. Her sisters, (The Granties) Clarice Bender, Almeda Lawrence, Janet Keckler and Faye Kraft. Grandchildren Kyle, Kayla, Morgan, Amber, Lanie, Kasen, Ryan, Quintin, Jesse “OP”, Skyla, Paige, and Halle. Great Grandchildren Hudson, Cody, Taylor, Ethan, Marley, Jersie, Emmie, Kyler, Daris, Neveah, Natalia, Jesalyn, Ronsyn, Rae’ah, Emma, Ryatt, Ryan Jr and Eastyn. Great Great Grandchildren Kinzley, Kash and Lennox and numerous nieces and nephews in the Lawrence and Hall families.

Welcoming Lorita into her eternal resting place are her parents, Robert and Delphine (Rousseau) Lawrence. Her Brother Robby Tom and sister Peggy Lawrence. Nieces Ranee Keckler and Robbi Birkeland, brother-in-laws, Monte Kraft and Dan Keckler.

On behalf of Lorita’s children, we want to extend our gratitude and appreciation to all the medical and nursing staff at Sanford Health and Cheyenne River Health Center for the great care that you provided her. We would also like to give a very special thanks to The Granties….Everyone should be so blessed to have the kind of Sister’s love and bond that you all have toward each other.

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