Lorna J. Gubbins, age 89, of Brookings, SD, formerly of Iroquois, SD, passed away at United Living Community in Brookings, SD on Sunday, October 21, 2018.

Her funeral service will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Huron with burial at St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery in Iroquois, SD.

Visitation, with the family present, will be from 5-7 PM on Tuesday October 23, at Welter Funeral Home in Huron, with a prayer service to begin at 6:30 PM; or visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Lorna J. Bensley, the daughter of Wesley and Anna (Kuehl) Bensley, was born on May 9, 1929 in Iroquois, SD.  She attended Iroquois High School.  Lorna worked for Raven Industries in both Huron and DeSmet for many years until her retirement. She also worked in the Home Healthcare Industry.

Lorna married John Gubbins on June 1, 1946 in Iroquois, SD.  They made their home in Iroquois.

Lorna was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Iroquois, SD.  She was also a member of American Legion Women's Auxiliary.  Lorna enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and visiting with family and friends.

Grateful for having shared in Lorna's life are her six sons: Stephen (Sheri) Gubbins of Littleton, CO, David (Sue) Gubbins of Plattsburg, NY, Darrell (Joanne)  Gubbins of Sioux Falls, SD, Kevin Gubbins of Monroe, IA, Keith Gubbins of Sioux Falls, SD, and Mark Gubbins of Iroquois, SD; six daughters: Cynthia (Rick) Smith of DeSmet, SD, Joyce Delvaux of Brookings, SD, Kay Christiansen of Mitchell, SD, Mary (John) Johnston of Brookings, SD, Theresa (Jack) Young of Aurora, MO, and Lynne (Steve) DeJong of Iroquois; 27 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Lorna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; granddaughter, Sharron Rock; four brothers: Joseph, Clarence, Marvin, and Vernon Bensley; and three sisters: Luella Porter, Louise Keelin, and Lucille Schley.