Obituary: Lilah Kay McNamara, age 8 weeks

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            Lilah Kay McNamara, age 8 weeks, of Colton, SD passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 24, 2023.

            Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, December 29, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Garretson with Fr. Kevin O’Dell as celebrant.

            Lilah Kay lived her life surrounded by love and joy. She was called home to the Lord far before her time and welcomed into the loving arms of her great-grandfathers, Bert Rozeboom and Greg Mertz and great-grandmother, Kitty Pedersen, and cousin, Liam Schloe in Heaven. She will forever be remembered by her parents, Taylor McNamara and Synthia Mertz; 7 grandparents; 10 great-grandparents; 1 great-great grandparent; 10 uncles; 4 aunts; and many other loved ones and friends.

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