Category Archives: Obituaries

Barbara Mann, 81, of Winner, SD passed away on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at the Winner Regional Long-Term Care Facility in Winner, SD. 

Memorial service will be held on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner.  Burial will follow in the Winner City Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 at the Mason Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m..

Barbara Elaine (Assman) Mann passed away on January 22, 2021 in Winner, SD after a four-year battle with cancer.

Barb was born to William C Assman, Jr and Mary Helen (Kerper) Assman on Oct. 22, 1939 at the Burke Hospital.  She was the second of five children born to their union.

She attended St. Mary’ Elementary school for 8 years and moved to Winner High School where she graduated in 1957.  She loved those class reunions.  She attended college at USD in Vermillion until the spring of 1958.

She married James Edward Mann Jr of rural Todd County on Feb. 7, 1959 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Winner.  Three children were born to this union, Margaret Mary, James Edward III and William Joseph.

Jim and Barb moved with his career with the Game Fish and Parks from Pickstown to Rapid City, SD until 1968 when they went into partnership with his parents on the ranch in Todd County, during this time Barb owned Winner Abstract and Title Co and ran it until 1981 when she sold the business.  She also was appointed to the SD Board of Abstracter Examiners.

In 1981 they moved to Custer, SD working in real estate until they started their own real estate business.  In 1992 Barb was voted as Realtor of the year.  In 1995 they went into a new business of making and selling jewelry at festivals and fairs around the country.  Jim died in Nov 2001 and Barb stayed on the road herself, driving that big motorhome pulling the 16-foot trailer behind it until 2009.  She retired but found retirement wasn’t for her.  She started working in the Club Center at The Lodge in Deadwood and eventually moved up to Blackjack Dealer, her dream job.  She worked as a dealer until she was diagnosed with cancer.  She moved to Winner to be closer to family in the spring of 2020.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jim in 2001, Son Jim in 2015, brother Richard, granddaughter Jessica Wiley, stepmothers Loretta Rowan, Dorothy Ellis and Arnolla Schneidereit, and many other close family members.

She is survived by daughter Margie (Alva Lee) Wiley, grandchildren Ashley (Dustin) Duffy, Alva James “A.J.” Wiley all of Winner and Logan (Devon Lehman) Wiley of Cheyenne, WY, her son Bill (Trudy) Mann and his children Jenna (Pete) Fischer, Rapid City, Julie (Mike) Ollerich, Tea, SD, Barbara (Tyler) Shiell, Tea, SD and Tessa Mann, Winner, SD, Son Jim’s children Stacie (Caleb) Straub and Christopher Mann, both of Rapid City, daughter-in-law Monica Repp, great grandchildren: Arnolla, Auden and Anistyn Duffy, Gideon Wiley, Emelia and Arthur Fischer, Allison, Madison and Landon Ollerich, Riley and Charlie Shiell, Audrey and Natalie Straub, sisters Loretta (Dick) Stoughton, Plant City, FL, Jeanne (Ed) Miller, Ft Myers, FL and John Assman, Augusta, GA, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Michael Kosters, 60, formerly of Winner, SD, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Sioux Falls, SD.  

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at 1 p,m. at the Winner United Methodist Church in Winner, SD. Burial  followed in the Winner City Cemetery.

Michael “Mike” James Kosters, age 60, passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls.

Michael was born on Dec. 9, 1960 in Alabama to father Jim Kosters and mother Sandra Hansen. Mike spent his childhood in Denver, CO and teenage years in Winner, SD. He graduated from Winner High School in 1979 and then attended Miami Dade College. It was in Florida that he met and married Jennifer Burg, and they settled in Southwest Ranches, FL.

Mike and Jennifer had two daughters together, Samantha and Valerie. The Kosters family lived in a beautiful ranch-style home with an acre of land. Mike was a self-taught carpenter and built not only a large 30’x40’ workshop, but also a wooden castle play set for his girls. He enjoyed completing home renovations and was skilled in electrical, plumbing, and everything in between.

Mike’s defining quality was his love of the great outdoors. A major highlight was taking the airboat out to the Everglades. He enjoyed fishing, frogging, and riding through the tall grass. At the beach, he loved floating in the waves and looking for seashells with Sam and Val. Every autumn he took an annual hunting trip with his step father, Gene Hansen, where he bagged big game such as White Tail Deer, elk, and coyote with a bow and arrow. Mike enjoyed traveling and went on an annual family vacation to a different US state every year. Admittedly a kid-at-heart, one of his favorite places was Walt Disney World.

His career with the City of Plantation lasted an impressive 30 years. Starting in irrigation, he ultimately finished with the title of Supervisor of Public Works. Mike enjoyed that each work day wasn’t spent in a cubicle. The ability to be out and about in the City of Plantation created many lifelong friendships that he held dear to his heart.

Some of Mike’s most notable character traits included generosity; he always offered a hand to those in need. He was a fiercely loyal friend and dependable father. Mike knew how to light up a room with a joke and a Mountain Dew in his hand.

After his retirement, Mike returned to Winner, South Dakota to live the good life. He spent most days out at the ranch with his friends, scouting deer and fixing fence posts. While living in Winner, he looked after his mom Sandy. Mike always made sure she had help attending various appointments and cooked lots of food with plenty of left overs. Michael was a caring son and a beloved father.

Michael is preceded in death by his father, Jim Kosters, and step-father, Gene Hansen. 

Michael is survived by his mother, Sandra Hansen, daughters, Samantha and Valerie, as well as sister Terri Budd, and nephew, Max Budd. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please send a donation to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. This was an organization that Mike supported and whose mission closely aligns with his passion

Ronald Duane Sampson passed away from lung cancer at the age of 84 on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN.

A public funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Windom, MN. It will also be live streamed at the LaCanne Family Funeral Service Facebook Page. Interment will be held at Memory Gardens, Windom, MN.

Ron was born on May 16, 1936, the ninth child of ten children of Alva Harrison and Sarah Jane (Creasey) Sampson, in Geddes, SD. He was baptized and later confirmed. As a young child, the family moved across the Missouri River after their land was flooded when the Oahe Dam was built. Ronald grew up on the family farm and graduated from Winner High School in South Dakota. After graduation, he and a friend decided to go to California. On the way, they stopped in Casper, Wyo. and decided to stay and find work. Ron worked in the oil fields and drilled the first holes, called “mouse hole”, “rat hole” and “main hole”, before the big rigs came in.

Ron met Janet Elaine Jensen and they were married on June 24, 1956 in Casper, WY. The marriage was blessed with four children, Toni, Julie, Barry and Thomas. In 1961, the family moved to Windom, MN and Ron worked for Peter J Schweitzer’s flax plant. The family owned the Windom Laundromat for twenty years. Ron retired from his career as an engineer tech with Dennis Johnson.

Ron was a happy man with a joyful and cheerful disposition, through life’s challenges. He cherished his family. He was a die-hard Vikings fan, even if they were losing the game. He loved to read and could fix anything. He enjoyed fishing with the boys for bullheads. Ron was on the pit crew for a race car in Jackson, MN for several years. Ron and Jan were avid card players. They traveled to New Zealand and Australia to visit the foreign exchange student that they hosted.

Ron was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, where he was an usher and on the finance board. He was a member of the Jaycees, serving as President for one year. He was a volunteer fire fighter for 24 years and a Boy Scout Leader.

Ron is survived by his wife, Janet, of Windom, MN; four children: Toni (Duane) Laffrenzen of New Ulm, MN; Julie Damm of Forest City, IA, (special friend Don Knutson of Litchfield, MN); Barry (Ann) Sampson of Bovey, MN; and Thomas (Diane) Sampson of Belmont, MI; five grandchildren: Gregory Laffrenzen of Crystal, MN, David (Emily) Laffrenzen of Wabasha, MN, Nathan Damm of Clear Lake, IA, Paul Sampson, (special friend Regan McKay) of San Diego, CA, and Emily Sampson of Belmont, MI; one great-grandchild, Zachary Laffrenzen; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, six brothers: Dale, Harold, infant twins, Walter (2 years), and Raymond; three sisters: Clara Sampson, Ruby Keiser, and Mary Kellogg; and one grandchild, Nicholas Damm.

Those wishing to express their sympathy may direct memorials to the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, American Cancer Society, or the Cottonwood County Historical Society.

Blessed be the memory of Ronald Duane Sampson.

Funeral services for Robert Bolander, 78, Winner, were held on Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gregory. Burial with military honors was at the Winner Cemetery

Robert Michael Bolander was born Feb. 27, 1942, in Winner, SD, to Cornelius Bolander and Anne (Speckman) Bolander. He was the tenth child born to this union.

Bob grew up on the family farm northwest of Winner and graduated in 1960 from Winner High School. His class enjoyed getting together for reunion parties.

In the fall of 1960 Bob enlisted and served four years in the US Air Force. He was stationed in North Africa and worked in the fire department.

After being discharged from the Air Force in May, Bob met Sherri Neumiller while out cruising around Winner. He stopped her and said, “I’ve been watching you.” Bob and Sherri were married on Feb. 3, 1968 at St. John Lutheran Church. This union brought Billy, Beth, Brady, and Blaine.

 Bob was employed at Blomstrom Oil Company from 1965-1984 driving fuel truck and enjoyed visiting the local farmers. In the fall of 1984, Bob started his postal career as a letter carrier. He walked the city routes for 20 years and retired in 2004.

Bob’s part time mowing career turned into full time after retirement and lasted 36 years. If he wasn’t mowing, you could find him tending his garden and flowers.

Bob would take the family on summer vacations to the Black Hills every year touring different areas. Many times taking cousins or friends but always great memories were made. Bolander family gatherings have lots of laughs and lots of people that have inherited that one of a kind Bolander laugh.

Bob was a leader and coach in his younger years and spent time supporting his kids at sporting events and later followed his grandkids around the state for their sporting events.

Many hours were spent in the kitchen cooking and baking. Chocolate chip cookies were his specialty and his kids could eat them by the dozen.

After retirement Bob began his morning with the coffee crew at McDonald’s where he could talk to anyone from anywhere about anything no matter the age.

Bob passed away on Jan. 28, 2021, at the Winner Regional Hospital after his heart could not fight any longer for the ones he loved.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but especially by Sherri who has lost the love of her life.

 Bob is survived by his wife Sherri Bolander of Winner, SD; daughter Beth (Chad) Ulvestad, Lead, SD; sons Brady Bolander, Winner, SD, and Blaine (Katie) Bolander, Gregory, SD; grandchildren Brecken, Breven, Brennen, Alyssa, Ayden, Jack, Dylan, and William; siblings Theresa Weber, Winner, SD, Francis Bolander, Winner, SD, Mary Wellesley, CA, Donald Bolander, NE, Loretta Allen, Arlington, TX, Joan Brunkow, Winner, SD, and Dianne Vrbsky, Colome, SD. He was preceded in death by his son Billy Bolander, parents C.A. and Anne Bolander, in-laws Pete and Beth Neumiller, brothers Richard Bolander and Daniel Bolander, and sister Genevieve Bolander.

Clarice Chauncey, 97, of Winner, SD passed away in Omaha, NE on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. 

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Carter Gospel Fellowship Church in Carter, SD.  Burial will follow in the Winner City Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to funeral service.

Clarice Loraine Chauncey was born Dec. 13,1923 to George and Coral (Hobson) Klein. She spent her childhood on their farm near Hidden Timber, South Dakota.  Clarice had a lifetime love of learning, and she told of her dad taking her and her siblings to country school by horse and wagon.  She graduated from Mission High School in 1941 as valedictorian of her class.  After graduation, she went to six weeks of summer school where she received a permit to be a teacher.

On Aug. 14, 1943 Clarice married Leroy ‘‘Dick” Chauncey.  Dick was sent to The Philippines to join the World War II effort, and they wrote letters to each other every day.  The war ended, Dick was discharged, and they moved to a farm in the Hidden Timber area where they started their family.  It was important to them that their family attended church, and they were part of the original founders of Carter Gospel Fellowship.  Clarice once wrote that the most memorable day of her life was when Dick passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Oct. 26, 1964, and she was left as a widow caring for seven children.

Clarice returned to the classroom and was a teacher’s aid in Mission for eight years.  Through the Career Opportunity Program, she was able to get her Bachelor of Arts from University of South Dakota in 1973.  She then taught at country schools in Tripp and Todd County until her retirement in 1988.

After retirement, Clarice kept active spending time with grandchildren, gardening and she learned to quilt.  Each of her grandchildren received one of her priceless quilts when they graduated from high school.  While enjoying her retirement she was able to travel to every state except Hawaii.

Clarice loved the country and moved to town and back several times before finally staying in Winner, South Dakota.  She was active in Friends of the Library, extension clubs, American Legion Auxiliary, the Winner Hospital Auxiliary, Federated Women’s Club, Retired Teachers and Carter Church.

Clarice’s love of the Lord was her motivation to serve, and she volunteered 17 summers to help cook at Victory Center Bible Camp in Fort Pierre.  Many of her grandchildren attended camp there, and some even got to stay with her for a week in the summer where she took them to daily Vacation Bible School at Carter Church.  It was her heart’s desire for all of her grandchildren to have a relationship with Jesus.

Clarice lived her last years at Golden Prairie Manor in Winner.  As her memory faded, we all treasured the poems that she would recite from her childhood. She loved spending time with her family and her bag was always packed ready to go visit anyone who would take her with them.  Her last road trip was to Omaha to stay with her daughter until God called her to her eternal home on Jan. 20, 2021.

Clarice is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her siblings Eleanor (William) Chauncey, Clifford (Joann) Klein, Lawrence Klein, Harold (Wilma) Klein, daughter Cathleen Lyons, and two grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Clarice is survived by her sister Gladys Kramer, sister-in-law Jo Klein, children Elaine Meiners, Darlene (Roland) Heinert, Edward (Kathy) Chauncey, John (Kathy) Chauncey, Janice (Fud) Ferris, Donald Chauncey, son-in-law Ron Walker, 20 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, 18 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Memorials can be sent  to Victory Center Bible Camp and Carter Church

Clarice’s funeral service will be live streamed for those that are unable to attend at cgfellowship.com

Donald Earl Kellogg, 86, died on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at his home in Spearfish.

Don was born June 3, 1934 in Colome, SD to Earl and Ruth (Potter) Kellogg.  The family moved to Spearfish in 1942 where he graduated from Spearfish High School in 1952.  Don was employed by the John Ward dairy.  On June 3, 1953 he was married to Mary Ellen Sampson in Winner, SD.  They started their marriage working for Ward’s while building their home on Maitland Road where they raised their four children.

In 2002, Don lost his wife Mary Ellen after 49 years of marriage.  On Dec. 28, 2002 Don was united in marriage to Lila Ann Heying in Winner, SD.  With this union six children joined the family.  Don and Lila Ann enjoyed 18 years together.

Don worked for Homestake Mining Company for 39 ½ years. Both at the mill and the mine.  After retiring in 1994 he hauled logs, cattle and sheep and kids in the school bus.  He loved having family around and always took time doing special things with each of us.  He found someone to visit with everywhere he went.  Don was proud to be a charter member of First Baptist Church where he attended the rest of his life.  He enjoyed traveling, history and exploring all around the hills.

Those grateful for having shared in Don’s life are his wife, Lila Ann; two sons, Scott (Judy) Kellogg, Custer, SD and Carson Kellogg, Columbus, MT; two daughters, Valerie (Myron) Johnston, Hammond, MT and Sandra (Mark) Hansen, Willow AK; step-children, Barbara (Lynn) Tilton, Winner, SD, Diane (Mike) Adams, Buffalo, WY, Doyle (Kathy) Heying, Piedmont, SD, Brenda (Jim) Hofeldt, Millboro, SD, Bruce (Tammy) Heying, Black Hawk, SD and Darwin (Laurie) Heying of Rapid City, SD; one brother, Larry (Druse) Kellogg; 27 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by Mary Ellen; his parents; two infant sons, two granddaughters; daughter-in-law, Julie Kellogg and brother, Keith Kellogg.

Public visitation was held on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, from 2pm until 5 pm at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish.  Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, those attending are asked to wear face covering and practice social distancing.  A private family funeral service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Spearfish.  Interment was held at 3 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish.

Arrangements are under the care of the Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Graveside services for Ranatta Granzella were held Jan. 22 at Graceland Cemetery, Burke with burial in Graceland Cemetery.

Ranata LaRee Granzella passed away on Jan. 14, 2021 after a difficult battle with cancer. She was 55 years old and was taken too soon.

Ranata was born on Feb. 21, 1965 in Nuremberg, Germany. She was blessed to travel and live around the world as a military child. Throughout her youth she built a passion for learning that would guide her to her profession.

Ranata spent most of her adult life teaching kindergarten and first-grade students at Granada Primary in Phoenix, Arizona. As a dedicated and caring teacher she gave thousands of young children strong foundations; lighting their paths to success in academics and life. She loved every second that she spent with her students and the lives she touched are shining as brightly as hers did.

Ranata’s passion for helping people to become their best also led her to volunteer for many years with the Miss Arizona Scholarship Competition. She loved mentoring young women and helping them to achieve their goals.

Ranata had a loving heart and a caring soul. She is survived by her beautiful daughter, her parents Joyce and Vince Mitchell, her sister Keta (Bob) Hyatt, her brother Christopher (David) Griggs-Ortiz, her sister Jessica (Marty) Schilling, her sister by heart Deb Riedmann, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins who all loved her very much. Her family and friends are all better for having known Ranata. She was the light of our lives and we will miss her dearly.

“If ever there comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.” – Winnie the Pooh

Nancy Vesely, 60, of Winner, formerly of Wood, SD passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at the Avas House in Sioux Falls, SD.  A graveside service was held on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Wood, SD.

Nancy Lee Vesely was born June 2, 1960, to Reuben and Shirley (Evans) Vesely in Rapid City, SD. She was raised and attended public school in Wood, SD.

 She enjoyed going on long walks, reading, playing cards, and spending time with her pets.  Her favorite pastime was watching her nephews, Ethan and Jackson, in their many activities. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for many years.

Nancy accepted Jesus as her savior in August 2012 and was baptized in November of the same year.  In December of 2012, she joined the Assembly of God Church in Wood, SD.

During her lifetime Nancy had a variety of jobs.  She worked in the lunchroom at the Wood School.  Nancy also worked as a home health care provider, activities assistant at the White River Nursing Home, and at the Wood Post office.

She is survived by her brother, Randy (Lisa) Vesely, her nephews, Ethan and Jackson, her aunts, June Larson and Emma Evans, all of Wood, SD, Barbara (Ronnie) Wantz, Valentine, NE, and Peggy Evans, Littleton, Co.  She has many cousins that she loved dearly that will also miss her.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Reuben and Shirley Vesely, infant sister, Shirley Ann, and her grandparents.

Della Madeline Harless Hurlbert passed away on Jan. 21, 2021 in Burnet, Texas. She was born on March 23, 1921 to Loyd and Gertrude McAnnaly Harless on the family farm located in Hamill, South Dakota. She was the last of their 8 children.

Della married Vern Blaine Hurlbert on Sept. 19,1938 and after residing in South Dakota for a few years, and giving birth to their first daughter, Verna, they decided to pull up stakes and move to California where Vern began a career in the aircraft field.

Their second daughter, Roxie, was born there right before Vern enlisted in the United States Air Corps. When he returned from the war, they set about raising their girls in various cities in southern California where work was plentiful. Della was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Her creative talents turned every home into a shining example of her values and eye for beauty. Her ability to sew and turn out lovely outfits kept her daughters looking smart and fashionable, as well as herself.

She was always considered to be a beautiful woman by all that knew her but she never could see that in herself. Shy by nature, she preferred to take a back seat to the accomplishments of her family. Always her husband’s greatest supporter and helpmate through the businesses that they owned, she had little time to pursue a career of her own. However, she did become a licensed realtor and PTA president.

After the girls grew up and left home, Della and Vern enjoyed the life of semi-retirees with bowling, square dancing, traveling, and buying and selling homes, making them more desirable through their hard work and sense of beauty.

Della and Vern moved to Texas in 2002 to be closer to their two daughters at a time of failing health for Vern. After his death in 2004, Della maintained her home in Kingsland, Texas and enjoyed the company of her daughters and their families before declining health required a move to an assisted living facility and eventually to the loving care of the Oaks Nursing Center in Burnet, TX.

Della leaves behind many beautiful collectables that she shared throughout her lifetime with family members, her poetry, her paintings, and her love of music and dancing.

Left to cherish her memory, and to laugh at the many amusing events that surrounded her life, are her daughters, Verna Caskey (husband, Kenneth), Roxie McCoy (husband, Allen), four grandchildren, Rena & John Monson, Dixie & Jim Van Landingham, Dawn & Lance Tracy-Dulaney, and Michael & Cherese McCoy Three great grandchildren, Jarrett Brice, and Sakaiya, & Brandon McCoy.

Preceding her in death are her parents, four brothers, three sisters, and two great grandchildren.

A private family memorial will be held in California at a later date to honor, not just her memory, but her interesting life, her love of music and, most of all, her complete joy of celebrating Christmas.

Allan Wayne Hieb, 81, of Chamberlain, SD, completed his life journey at Sanford Medical Center on Jan. 17, 2021. Allan was born in Chamberlain, SD on May 22, 1939 to John and Margaret Hieb. He lived most of his life in Lyman and Brule counties.

 Allan graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1957 and served in the US Army in 1960. He was stationed in California and Germany.

  In 1960, he was united in marriage to Karen Howard. Together they started their family on a farm southwest of Reliance with his parents. Allan also worked for the SD Highway Department at this time.

Allan loved mechanic work and had a special gift for building motors. He helped many friends and families with motor repairs. In 1969, the family moved to Chamberlain when Allan was hired by A&R Truck Equipment as a diesel mechanic. He continued to help on the family farm for several years after.

In 1975, he realized his dream of owning his own shop and opened Al’s Diesel Repair; a business later taken over by his son, Scott, when Allan retired.

Allan’s love for motors and speed found him involved in stock car racing for several years. He partnered with Clifford Lantz to put the “Charlie Brown” cars on tracks in Miller, Huron, and Winner. The Pukwana Peanuts Gang was famous at all of the tracks where they raced.

Allan married Judy Miller in 1988. During their more than 32 years together, they enjoyed traveling to many countries and states. One of their favorite annual trips was to Deadwood for Kool Deadwood Nights to check out all the custom cars. Gardening was a passion for Allan and Judy. They raised one of the biggest gardens in the area. The 2020 crop was the best ever and sharing the abundance was pleasing to them.

Allan was very proud of his children, Tonya Moschell of Chamberlain, Kevin (Debbie) of Eaton, CO, Scott (Dotty) of Chamberlain, and Terri (David) Shogren of Hot Springs, SD as well as Judy’s children, Kim Hipner of Yakima, WA and Kevin (MaryAnn) Miller of Chamberlain. Allan was especially proud of his 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He loved to share playful times with the children.

Allan is also survived by his brothers Ervin of Chamberlain, Edwin of Marian, IA and sisters Lillian (Max) Fallek of Minneapolis, MN as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents John and Margaret and his oldest brother, Joe.

Current COVID limitations preclude services at this time. The family is planning a celebration of Allan’s life to be announced in the early summer.