Lillian Sophia Solbue, age 105, died January 8, 2023 at the Alcester Care & Rehab Center in Alcester, South Dakota. She was born April 15, 1917 in South Dakota to Severt and Lillian (Fickbohm) Sommervold. Lillian attended Nora Rural School. She was confirmed at Roseni Lutheran Church where she later sang in the church choir, taught Sunday School and was active in the Ladies Aid.

She was united in marriage to Judin Solbue on April 13, 1940 at Roseni. She and Judin farmed for 10 years before operating the Nora Store for four years. After selling the store she and Judin moved into Alcester. Lillian was employed at Otis Radio in Hawarden for 19 years. She retired in 1983.

Lillian and Judin became members of Nathanael Lutheran Church when they moved to Alcester. She sang in the church choir, enjoyed the bell choir and was also active in WELCA. Judin died October 6, 1981. Lillian was a member of the Alcester Senior Citizens and served as president for many years. She was also involved with the Dakota Diner.

Lillian's hobbies were working in her yard and playing piano for residents at four area retirement homes.

She is survived by her son, Loren Solbue of Alcester and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Lillian was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Lois Solbue, whom she loved dearly; two sisters, Viola Wevik and Verlan Stoen, her brother, Marvin Sommervold and niece, Beverly Wetrosky.

Funeral services will be 11AM on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Nathanael Lutheran Church in Alcester. Burial will follow at Nora Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.