Elizabeth H. "Liz" Stinchfield, 91, of Spearfish, SD, formerly of Bowman, ND passed away on Monday, January 06, 2014 at her home in Spearfish.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman. Fr. David Morman will celebrate the Mass with burial to follow in the St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in Bowman. There will be a Rosary and Scripture Service on Friday January 10, 2014 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Charles Catholic Church.

Elizabeth H. Flack was born on April 2, 1922 in Haley, ND, the daughter of Jack and Monica (Steir) Flack. She attended the Buffalo #2 Grade School north of Bowman and also the Stillwater School north of Buffalo Springs. As a young lady, Liz worked various jobs around town. On June 11, 1943, Liz was united in marriage to Kenneth Stinchfield in Bowman while he was home on furlough. They were married at Bowman St. Charles Catholic Church. Kenneth and Liz bought the McManus farm south of Bowman where they raised their family and farmed the land until retiring in 1981. After retiring they moved to Bowman. They enjoyed camping with family, dancing, playing cards, playing marbles with friends and grandkids. Liz also belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary, and St. Mary's Circle of St. Charles parish. She enjoyed old time music, decorative painting, quilting , hand sewing. She worked at the Bowman school lunch program. She and daughter, Rita, purchased R and L Fashions. After closing the store she volunteered time at the Cedar Chest which she thoroughly enjoyed. Liz enjoyed friends and socializing at community and church functions. Liz was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. After Liz's second hip surgery she sold her home in Bowman and moved to Spearfish, SD to be closer to Betty. Still living independently in her own townhouse. She will be missed by her daughter, Betty Bondeson, Spearfish, SD, daughter and son in law, Rita and Richard Septon of Cheyenne, Wy, and son and daughter in law, Dan and Coleen Stinchfield of Elizabeth, MN, seven grandchildren, Tricia Fowler (Aaron), Kaye Sowers, Kenneth Septon, Kathleen Conklin (Patrick), Rusty Bondeson (Robyn), Derek Stinchfield, Danton Stinchfield. Seven great-grandchildren, Jacey Fowler, Tj and Marc Sowers, Jonathan, Destiny, Jayden, and Addison Conklin. Sister Ann (Don) Shypkowski, sisters-in-law, Audrey Fleck and Helen Jacobs and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Monica (Steir) Flack, brothers, Clem, Tony, Leroy and John and sister, Tootie Richards. Son-in-law, Allen Bondeson.


Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.