Visitation: Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.

Service: A Celebration of Eileen’s Life will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.

Eileen Mae Veenis, age 90, died Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Sanford Canton – Inwood Hospital.  A Celebration of Eileen’s Life will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.  Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.

Eileen was born on January 9, 1934 in Inwood, Iowa to Herman and Emma (Claussen) Kock.  She grew up in Inwood, graduating from Inwood High School in 1951.  Eileen married Gerrit “Moe” Veenis on September 21, 1977 in Miami, OK.  The couple made their home in Canton, SD.  Moe passed away on November 9, 2004.

Eileen worked at several banks, Model Market in Inwood, Dr. Versteeg’s Vet Clinic in Inwood, and the Canton Good Samaritan Society.  She also cleaned houses for several years.  In her spare time, Eileen enjoyed Mahjong, playing cards, puzzles, crafts and traveling.  She will be remembered for being a staunch Democrat.

Eileen is survived by her stepdaughters, Karyn Veenis, Jeanne Veenis Kline, and Nancy Veenis; stepson, Gerry (Vickie) Veenis; grandchildren, Alex Koehler, Garrett Koehler, Kaci Kline, Karyn Kline, Sasha Honig, Kylee Breems, Kory Veenis, Anna Veenis, Paul Oertel, and Kara Kruse; seven great-grandchildren; special friends, Jeanie (Jim) Jacobsen, Kacie (Landon) Ahlers, Hunter Jacobsen, and Peggy (Lance) Beard; along with numerous extended family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Moe; daughter, Julie Extine; stepdaughter, Barbara Oertel; brothers, Ray Kock and Ralph Kock; and sister Elvira Johnson.