Nicole Seefeldt, formerly of Clark, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital at the age of 48. Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clark. Burial immediately followed the service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Clark. Family and friends were invited to join the Seefeldt family for a meal and time of fellowship following burial in the church fellowship hall. Visitation was held the evening prior, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Furness Funeral Home in Clark.
Nicole Margaret Seefeldt was born on May 25, 1977, in Watertown, S.D. to Merritt and Linda (Barbknecht) Seefeldt. Growing up in Clark, Nicole graduated from Clark High School in 1995 and later attained a BS degree from South Dakota State University. It was during her time at SDSU, working as a radio DJ, that she became enthralled with the musical band The Yalloppin' Hounds, quickly befriending the band leading and transferring her love of music into action by making the brave leap from small town South Dakota to New York City. The trip, meant to last one summer, quickly turned into a love of the east coast, and Nicole soon made it her home.
While living in New York City, Nicole initially enjoyed helping her friend Joey with various music events, later working for Web-MD and helping youth through the Sunshine Fund. Later moving to Easton, Pa., Nicole found herself enjoying improv, working toward her master's degree in social work and made time to focus on her health.
Nicole courageously faced health issues throughout a majority of her life. Diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis as an infant, she later developed Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) which further complicated her health. In 2017, Nicole received a double lung transplant, both saving her life and providing her family and friends with many more years to spend with her. Prior to her transplant, a benefit was held in Clark with her many friends and family providing overwhelming support. Nicole also became an advocate and support of the TSC Alliance and The LAM Foundation, even serving as a guest speaker at one of their conventions where she had the opportunity to meet actress Julianne Moore, a fellow advocate.
Throughout all of the frightening unknowns of her chronic illness, Nicole never gave up. She continued to live life fully and bravely. She was a deeply caring person who always cared for others above herself. Known for her tender, giving spirit, she was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. Nicole was a passionate advocate for the downtrodden, the oppressed and the disenfranchised. She was also deeply engaged in politics, volunteering her time to candidates and their campaigns. Nicole famously loved people, and although she could be feisty at times, she always made it a point to show her love for others in actions, not words.
Nicole is survived by her mother, Linda Seefeldt; Godmother Julie Pereboom; Godparents Gail and Melanie Smith; her aunts and uncles Mike Seefeldt, Marshall and Pan Seefeldt and Janis Pereboom; all of her cousins and other extended family members; and very cherished friends Joseph and Elizabeth Cavaseno.
She is preceded in death by her father, Merritt Seefeldt; grandparents Louie and Elsie Barbknecht and Babe and Edna Seefeldt; and several other family members.
Although floral gifts are appreciated, the Seefeldt family requests that memorial donations be made to one of the following organizations that provided help to them throughout Nicole's medical journey:
The Gift of Life House, 401 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19123
The LAM Foundation, 4520 Cooper Rd. 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242
The TSC Alliance, 8737 Colesville Rd. Suite 400, Silver Spring, Md. 20910
Furness Funeral Home is assisting the Seefeldt family with arrangements to honor Nicole's life.
