Mary Pribbenow

Mary Pribbenow, age 71, died on April 9, 2020, at St. William's Care Center in Milbank.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Milbank City Cemetery.

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Mary Lou (Guse) Pribbenow was born on June 19, 1948, in Benson, MN, to Raymond and Evelyn (Diedrich) Guse. She was raised in the Murdock, MN, area and graduated from Murdock High School in 1966. Mary Lou took some post-secondary computer classes to learn how to use a computer. After high school, she moved to Willmar, MN, and worked for Jennie-O Turkey.

On March 21, 1991, Mary Lou was united in marriage with Lloyd Pribbenow in Milbank, SD. The two made their home in Milbank where Mary Lou went on the road and even did some truck driving with Lloyd.

Mary Lou loved being outside and working in her yard. She enjoyed doing lawn care and working in her gardens. She enjoyed going out for coffee to eat breakfast with her friends. Mary Lou also loved caring for her many pets.

She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Pribbenow of Milbank, SD; daughter, Tamara Fernholz (Dan) of Willmar, MN; step-son, Michael (Jamie) Pribbenow of Ortonville, MN; grandchildren: Brady and Carter; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; son, Scott Fernholz; and brother, Doug Guse.