Parnell Randolph Necklace, Wanapin Gaga Hoksina

Parnell "Sado" Necklace was born April 27, 1945 in Greenwood, South Dakota to Benedict Necklace and Sybil (Eagle). He spent his childhood in Yankton, South Dakota along with his siblings. He was a certified welder and traveled around with his best friend Duane Standing Bear, building water towers for ten years.
He then settled down and worked for Alkota Steele until he injured his back and was offered retirement. At this time he embraced his Dakota culture and became an educator and master of drum making. His drums can be heard from all directions including over seas. He started a family drum group Maza Napin (Iron Necklace) with his children, nieces, and nephews. They traveled all over to powwows and toured France, Norway, Sweden, Spain, and England. Parnell relocated his family to Ohio in 2000, where he lived with his wife Grace until his passing.
His favorite accomplishment was being a grandpa and seeing the younger generation succeed. Parnell walked with compassion and left a footprint in the hearts of many.
Parnell is survived by his wife Grace of Peebles, OH; sons: Donald Fischer, Downsonville, GA, Dan (Lakotah) Necklace, Hammond, IN, Samuel (Tory) Necklace, Cleveland, OH; daughter Martina (Lismarc)Necklace-Merida, Columbus, OH; grandchildren: Summer, Skye, Scout, Antonio, Wade, Joseph and Sybil; siblings: Carl-Sam, Wagner, SD, Rochelle "Pearl" Powelson, Sioux Falls, SD and Luella Necklace, Sioux City IA.
He is preceded by his parents Sybil and Benedict; his grandson Chaske Merida; son Leland; brother Raymond; sisters: Delores "Dee", Bernice, Roberta, and Sunbeam.

Parnell died, January 5, 2016 in Cincinnati, OH. Services were 10 AM, Monday, January 11, 2016 at the YST SOuth Housing Gym. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.