Laura Agnes Vifquain, age 90, of Oscoda passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015 at the Iosco County Medical Care Facility in Tawas, City. She was born on June 2, 1924 in Phillip, S.D. to the late Frank and Gertrude O'Dea (nee Babcock). Laura worked and retired as a registered nurse in the pediatrics unit at Rapid City Regional Hospital. She enjoyed going to garage sales and antique stores, crocheting and most importantly, spending time with her family and friends. Laura is survived by her son, Ed Vifquain of Rapid City, S.D. and daughter, Susie Vifquain of Oscoda; sister, Joanne Oltmanns of Dickenson, N.D.; grandchildren, Dirk Vifquain, Matt (Saboin) Vifquain, David (Annmarie) Wetsel, Scott (Laura Leigh) Wetsel, Nikki Wetsel, Coty (Kourtnee) Nolff and Erika (Chris) Pittman; and great grandchildren, Zoe Wetsel, Taylor Wetsel, Michael Wetsel, Lillian Nolff, Logan Pittman, Raven Pittman, Danny Vifquain, Oakley Vifquain and Rhys Vifquain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Vifquain; sisters, Annette Votroubek and Mae Crocker; and brothers, John O'Dea, Patrick O'Dea and Mike O'Dea. A visitation service will be held on Friday, May 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Buresh Funeral Home in Oscoda. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City, S.D. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 10 a.m. at Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help with Father Ed Vanorny officiating. Interment will take place in Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D.
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