Stefania BlueDog-Ross

Stefania BlueDog-Ross, 72, of Granite Falls, passed away at her home on Monday, May 5, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7th from 5 to 7pm at the Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Granite Falls. Visitation will continue on Thursday at the Enemy Swim Community Center. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 8th at 2:00 pm at the Enemy Swin Community Center. Burial will be held in the Roberts Family Cemetery in Waubay, South Dakota.

Stefania Debra BlueDog-Ross was born on August 25, 1952, the daughter of Emmett & Jerena (BlueDog) Roberts, in Watertown, South Dakota. She attended school in Enemy Swim. Following her education Stefania traveled around the country and lived in several different places. She mainly worked as a waitress during this time.

Stefania was united in marriage with Richard Ross on December 18, 2013, in Watertown, South Dakota.

Stefania enjoyed being at the Casino, garage sales and antiquing. She also like old movies and watching westerns. She was always up for a cookout and cherished spending time with her family. She also had a fondness for her pets.

Stefania passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her home in Granite Falls. She was 72 years of age.

Stefania is survived by her husband Richard; daughter Melissa (Dean) Darling of Watertown; grandchildren: Daniel Darling, Samantha Goodhouse, Paige Goodhouse, and Joshua Darling; two great grandchildren: Joey & Olivia; siblings: Sandra Melius of Sioux Falls, Rachel Roberts of Watertown, Roxanne Roberts of Watertown, Kevin Roberts of Waubay and Michael Roberts of Prior Lake; and several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Cassandra Neilan and several brothers and sisters.