Mary Margaret Ressl, 57, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on January 4, 2019. Mary was born to William Ressl and Chick Cutschall, February 11, 1961, in Alexandria, Virginia. Mary grew up in North Rapid's Horace Mann neighborhood. She attended Horace Mann Elementary and North Junior High. She graduated from Central High School in 1979 and received an Associate’s degree from Western Dakota Tech in 1987.
Mary was married to James Young in 1981, and they lived together in Rapid City and Jackson Hole, WY. Together they raised 1 child, Nicole Johnson of Rapid City, SD. Nicole is married to Dustin Johnson who together have 8 children. Mary and Jim Taylor had Megan Young of Rapid City, SD. Megan is engaged to Brandon Jones and together they have 2 children. Mary and Harold Steen had the great Kyle Steen of Rapid City, SD. Kyle is married to Jillian Steen and together they have 1 child.
She is preceded in death by both her parents, William Ressl and Eldean “Chick” Cutschall.
Mary is survived by her 3 children; Nicole, Megan, Kyle, and 12 grandchildren. Her 6 siblings; David Ressl, Teresa Spry, John Ressl, Julia Ressl, Wolfe Ressl, Deanie Jonas and 27 nieces and nephews. She will be remembered as a mother who loved her children unconditionally. Mary was an administrative assistant until she retired in 2005 and was passionate about working for the Rapid City school district.
Mary loved to collect pandas, vintage cans, and was an avid fan of the Vikings. When the weather was warm, Mary could be found outside gardening, and her other hobby included making the most beautiful dream catchers. Mary absolutely loved all of her family. Remember to bring her home in your heart, make her a place to visit often, and ask for her guidance so that she may give it. Mary will always and forever be in our hearts and her memory will never be forgotten.
Thomas Schultz
This news deeply saddens me. Mary was a beautiful soul. My heart goes out to her family.
Mary Baker (Ferguson)
Mary was the very first friend I made when my family moved to Joy Avenue (3rd Grade Horace Mann). She lived right across the street from me. We shared a lot of fun and were full of mischief. So many memories! I had my first Kool-aid stand with Mary as well as my first cigarette -- but not on the same day LOL! She was sweet, kind and had the brightest spirit -- she will be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend.
Julie DeGooyer (Huxford)
I remember Mary from grade school. She was a sweetheart and we had the best time playing with our group of friends, Mary Baker, Jana, Barb, Susan, Christine, and myself. I may have the details wrong because my memory isn't great, but those are the girls I remember hanging out with. We would have dance parties and I remember dancing to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and other songs in Mary's basement. Rest in peace, Mary, I have fond memories of you.