Mary Ingalls

1865–1928 (age 63)

Family member of author

Biography

Mary Ingalls (1865-1928), the older sister of author Laura Ingalls Wilder, was a cherished family member known for her quiet strength as she supported her siblings and navigated life in De Smet with gentle determination.

She is buried in De Smet Cemetery, and those who visit remember her for the steadfast love she showed at home and in her later years.