Funeral services for Lucille Lindskov, 84, of Isabel will be at 10 AM, MT, Monday, September 22, 2025 at the Isabel Community Center. Burial will be at Hillview Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Lucille passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at St. Martin Good Samaritan Village in Rapid City.

Lucille Florence Lindskov, "Lucy" "Tinky" was born on December 2, 1940, in Dupree, SD, to Bill and Delores (Dougall) Lindskov. She grew up in Isabel and graduated from Isabel High School in 1958. Following her graduation, Lucy attended Northern State College in Aberdeen earning her bachelor's degree in business and physical education.

Lucy had been a pioneer for sports programs, particularly women's sports in the state of South Dakota for over 35 years. In her early years of teaching in Lemmon, Lead, and Rapid City at Douglas High School, there were few if not any, opportunities available to young women regarding sports. Lucy organized several high school athletic associations and competitive teams which virtually gave birth to the notion of young women participating in sports in South Dakota.

Tinky earned her master's degree at South Dakota State in 1969 and began her career at Whittier Middle School in Sioux Falls where she had worked fervently to bring excellence to the school's physical education and athletic programs. She coached every sport available to girls. After 25 consecutive years of coaching at Whittier, Lucy accepted the position of athletic director in 1989. As athletic director, Lucy worked very hard to see that her school's sports programs were run efficiently honorably. Some of her special honors and recognitions are being executive secretary of the South Dakota Gymnastics judging association, 1st recipient to the South Dakota Gymnastics coaches association Hall of Fame, first woman to be awarded  the 25 year coaching award in South Dakota, first recipient of the NFIOA official of the year for South Dakota, recipient of the 25 year judging award as an official in South Dakota, Sioux Falls Coaches Association distinguished service award, middle school physical education teacher of year award in South Dakota, South Dakota girls and women's sports leadership award, national distinguished service award for her work in gymnastics, and middle school coach of the year.

Tinky played a pivotal role in getting the Isabel Alumnus newsletter off the ground in 1983, demonstrating unwavering dedication to her community. A passionate supporter of the Isabel Wildcats, Tinky understood the power of staying connected, and she recognized that the alumni network needed a platform to stay informed and engaged. Through her persistence and vision, she helped establish the newsletter as a vital resource for alumni to remain linked to their roots and one another. Beyond her support of the Wildcats, Tinky was a steadfast advocate for the community at large, always looking for ways to bring people together. Her efforts in launching the newsletter laid the foundation for fostering continued relationships and strengthening the bonds within Isabel's community, ensuring that everyone—whether near or far—could stay involved and connected.

Tinky's summers were spent coming back to the ranch in Isabel and spending time with her family. She was also an avid gardener and loved traveling all over the world. In 2021 she moved to Rapid City to be closer to family. While in Sioux Falls, she belonged to the Crestwood United Church of Christ and Spirit of Peace United Church of Church.

Lucille is survived by two brothers, Loris (Beverly) Lindskov of Isabel and Les (Marcia) Lindskov of Isabel, nieces and nephews, Corey (LuAnn) Lindskov, Bill (LeAnn) Lindskov, Karma (John) Nash, Brent (Angie) Lindskov, Monte (Mindy) Lindskov, Bryce (Tennile) Lindskov, Mark (Jessica) Lindskov, Todd (Marisa) Lindskov, and numerous great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be directed to the Isabel Future Vision, the Isabel UCC Church, or to a charity of your choice.

Tinky's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Ken and Judy Lindskov, Pam Arneson, and the caring staff at St. Martin's Good Samaritan Village.