Sharon Rae Delfs, 62, Steen, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, at Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids, Iowa.There was a memorial service Friday, Jan. 13, at Roste Funeral Home in Rock Rapids.Sharon Rae Piersal was born Nov. 29, 1943, at Helena, Mont., to Raymond and Swanhild "Swanie" (Oien) Piersal. She grew up in Baltic, S.D., where she attended school and graduated from Baltic High School in 1961. She continued her education at General Beadle College in Madison, S.D. She married Gary Delfs on April 1, 1963, at Wheaton. They lived in several communities and settled in Sioux Falls, S.D. In 1966 they moved to an acreage near Steen, where they lived for 30 years and raised their family. Mrs. Delfs later worked at Tuff Memorial Home in Hills. She enjoyed collecting baskets, cooking, gardening, bird watching, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Delfs is survived by her husband; three sons, Gary Jr. (Terri) Delfs, Steen, Craig (Julie) Delfs, Madison, S.D., and Jeff (Beth) Delfs, Canton, S.D.; six grandchildren; one brother, James Piersal of Texas, and one sister, Carol Francisco of Seattle.She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Lyle.Roste Funeral Home of Rock Rapids was in charge of arrangements.