Laura C. Groos, 86, of Flandreau, formerly of Colman, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Riverview Manor in Flandreau. Mass of Christian Burial for Laura Groos will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Kahler Funeral Home in Dell Rapids and will resume at 6:00 p.m. at the church in Colman. A Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the church and will be followed by the rosary. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Laura C. Groos was born on April 13, 1927 on a farm southwest of Colman.  She graduated from Ash Grove Country School and Colman High School.  Laura farmed with her brother all of her life until retirement.  She moved into Colman in 1989. She became a resident of Green Leaf Assisted Living Center in Flandreau and then Riverview Manor in Flandreau.

She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman, the Altar Society, and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Laura is preceded in death by three brothers, six sisters, and her parents. Laura is survived by nieces and nephews.