Brett Lee Lundstrom

BLACK HAWK, SD -- CPL Brett Lee Lundstrom, 22, USMC, of Black Hawk, SD, died while serving with the United States Marine Corps on Saturday, January 7, 2006, in Fallujah, Iraq. Brett was born on June 12, 1983, in Vermillion, SD to Ed and Doyla (Underbaggage) Lundstrom. He joined the Marine Corps in January 2003 and served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Brett was charismatic, with a kind and generous soul; always humorous with a smile that lit up any room or place he entered. Brett, an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, whole-heartedly served his country. Brett loved spending time with his family, friends and relatives and enjoyed his time in the Marines. He also loved his Washington Capitals and a variety of other sporting events. Brett attended many schools, as his father was a career Marine Officer. The family moved to many places and Brett made friends very easily. He had a wealth of knowledge from all his travels. He is survived by his father, Edward Daniel Lundstrom of Detroit, Michigan; his mother, Doyla Carol (Underbaggage) Lundstrom of Black Hawk, SD; and his brother, Eddy Lundstrom of Ft. Sill, Oklahoma; his maternal foster grandparents, Lynn Rapp and Darrell Campbell of Buffalo Gap, SD; Jim and Jackie Boensch of Rapid City, SD; and his paternal grandmother, Donna Mae Munoz of Gering, NE. Brett was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Richard H. Lundstrom, maternal grandfather, Norman Underbaggage; and maternal grandmother, Hazel Theresa (Kill Straight) Underbaggage. Two night Wake Services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2006, beginning at 4:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary Service conducted at the Little Wound School Gymnasium in Kyle, SD. Wake Services will conclude on Monday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary Service with Deacon Leo Oehrle officiating at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel in Thornton, CO. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 18, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Northglenn, CO, with the Rev. Joy Mathew Vazhackapara officiating with con-celebrant Deacon Leo Oehrle. Interment with a Committal Service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Fort Logan National Cemetery with full military honors by the U.S. Marine Corps. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society in Memory of CPL Brett Lee Lundstrom. Make checks payable to NMCRS or Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, and mail to 875 N. Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203-1977. Serenity Springs Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements in SD and Horan & McConaty Funeral Services are in charge of arrangements in Denver, CO. You may sign Brett's register book by logging onto www.serenityspringsfuneralchapel.com