The Rosary Service for  Mary Ann Dillman, age 89 of Walker, SD will be held at 10:30am CT followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am CT, both on Friday, June 17, 2022 at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Selfridge, ND.  Msgr. Chad Gion & Fr. Adam Hofer will officiate with burial in the St. Philomena Catholic Cemetery at Selfridge.

Mary Ann Kraft was born on June 15, 1932, to Peter Kraft and Rosena Sahli Kraft in Trail City, SD.  She was born the 12 ^th of 16 siblings.  She attended Red Top School through the 6 ^th grade and then had to stay at home to help her parents and care for younger siblings.

Mary married Edward Dillman on February 22, 1954 at the Holy Rosary Church in Trail City, SD.  After their marriage, they continued to live with Mary's parents as her mother's health was not good.  They lived with them for one year and their daughter, Rosemary, came on December 7, 1954.  They then purchased a farm three miles north of Walker, SD, and in 1957, a son, Dale Edward came along.  They got into milking cows and in 1973, built a new home and dairy barn.  They continued in the dairy business until they semi-retired around the year 2000.  In 2002, they sold their farm to Dale and Teresa, but they stayed in their home.  In 2004, Ed passed away, but Mary continued to stay on the farm—checking cows out the windows.

Mary enjoyed life and people.  She was a member of St. Philomena's Church and Altar Society in Selfridge.  She was an avid gardener, cook and baker, canned and collected recipes.   She also enjoyed embroider and every grandchild got set of dish towels.  She was known far and wide for her delicious kuchen and "butt" buns for the grandkids.   She enjoyed going to church and Sunday dinners in her later years and was always up for a game of cards.

Mary Ann passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at her son's home near Watauga, SD.

Surviving family members include her son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Teresa Dillman, Watauga, SD; daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Tim Wingerter, Fairbanks, AK; 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Mary Eva Kraft, Holiday, FL, Nadine Kraft of Kansas and Pauline Dillman, Mandan ND.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edward in 2004; two sons, John and one in infancy; siblings, Margaret Konen, Eva Mardian, Elizabeth Mosset, John Kraft, Casper Kraft, Roy Kraft, Leo Kraft, Frank Kraft, Valentine Kraft, Adeline Stugelmeyer, Peter Kraft, Barbara Diede, Agnes Kraft, Frances Holzer, and 2 baby sisters Helen and Agnes who died at birth.

Visitation will be on Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:00am CT at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Selfridge.

The family of Mary wishes to thank all those who have come and shared in her life.  In the last few years, phone calls were her lifeline and many kept up that connection.  Also a special thank you to Geraldine Mosset and Pat and Dave Messenger for extra trips, appointments, grocery runs and just staying in touch with Mom – it was so appreciated.