Delores

Pennebaker

Delores Pennebaker, 97 of Spearfish, S.D. passed away 11-8-2026 at Belle Estates in Belle Fourche, S.D.

Delores Mae Olson was born in Hereford, S.D. on May 10, 1929, to LaRue and Rena (Dingman) Olson. She was the middle of seven children one of which was her twin sister Delaine, who died at birth. She attended school in Guernsey, Wyoming and graduated from Spearfish High School in 1948.

She was a self-taught seamstress starting with Barbie Doll clothes, and continued to become accomplished at cross-stitching, crocheting, knitting and quilting. She made quilts for all her children and grandchildren which was important to her. Gardening, canning and reading was time well spent but music, clogging and line dancing were some of her favorite activities.

Dee will be remembered for her beautiful blue eyes, sweet smile and love for her family.

She is survived by her son, Dennis (Maralee) Schatz, daughters Dnyee (Lanny) Swisher, and Dyann (Larry) Zimmerman, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grand children and 3 great, great grandchildren.

Proceeding her in death are her parents; LaRue and Rena Olson, husbands; Clarence Schatz, Joe Pennebaker, sisters; Larelia Fortner, Audrey Olson, Delaine, Carrie Vern (Mickey) Sperle, brothers; Billy Olson and Jerry Olson.

The family are grateful to Belle Estates and Jenny Karp for all the love, care and support she received.

Graveside service pending.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel & Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at https://www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com/?fh_id=13327