Funeral services for Kandy K. Rose, 70, of Oacoma, SD will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2024 at the United Church of Christ in Chamberlain with burial in the Riverview Cemetery at Chamberlain.  Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Hickey Funeral Chapel in Chamberlain.

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Kandy Kay Rose, a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend; passed away on September 21, 2024, at the age of 70 in Oacoma, South Dakota.

On November 25, 1953, Kandy was born to Donald "Babe" and Marge Dominiack in Vermillion, South Dakota. They later moved to Oacoma, SD where she attended elementary school then attended her high school years at the Chamberlain High School in Chamberlain, SD.

Kandy dedicated her life to various professions, including cooking at the Senior Citizen Center and Community Bailey Hospital, bartending at the Western Inn, and assisting her mother, Marge, with the Lakeshore and Bel Aire Motels. Most recently, she devoted her time to St. Joseph Indian School, where she made lasting connections and touched many lives.

Kandy cherished spending time with her family, especially her eight grandchildren. She loved being outdoors nurturing her beautiful flowers in the summer, raking up piles of leaves in the fall and spending hours with her grandchildren and neighborhood children jumping into them.

Kandy's house was always full of fun. It was always filled with nieces, nephews, and her children's friends. Kandy was independent, strong-willed, and stubborn, but she also had an enormous heart and a wonderful sense of humor that brought joy to all who knew her. She loved holidays, especially Halloween and Christmas, and her antics and decorations were always a source of laughter and fun. Her sense of humor was infectious, and she had a unique way of bringing joy to every occasion. She loved putting together puzzles and watching her favorite television shows: Gunsmoke, Survivor, and Yellowstone. She was well known for her work ethic, determination, and compassion, as well as her passion for collecting frogs to place around her yard.

On August 4, 1984, Kandy married her childhood sweetheart, Norman C. Rose and they built their beautiful life together in Oacoma, SD where they created uncountable, everlasting memories.

Kandy is survived by her children: Angela (Chad) Mutziger, Matthew (Kamilla) Rose, Brittney Rose, and stepdaughter Sandy Rose; her mother, Marge Dominiack; her siblings, JoAnn (Red) Olson, Debbie Bennett, Susan (Terry) Nelson, Nancy (Phil) Pulse, Steve (Doris) Dominiack, Gary Dominiack, and Donnie (Donna) Dominiack; and her eight cherished grandchildren, Jacob, Makenzy, and Chesney Mutziger, Karsen and Cody Rose, Alilyah and Lekayah Pickner. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Rose; her father, Donald "Babe" Dominiack; and her Brother-in-law, Bob Bennett.

Kandy leaves behind a legacy of love, and unwavering support for her family and friends. Her resilience in the face of life's challenges is truly inspiring, and she will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her strength was a source of inspiration to all. Her legacy of kindness, strength, and hard work will live on in the hearts of those she impacted.

May she rest in eternal peace, surrounded by the love and warmth she so freely gave to others.