Arlene Larson
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Arlene Larson, age 83, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Friday, January 22, 2010 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

Funeral services are 10:30 AM, Monday, January 25, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton with Reverend David Lund officiating. Burial will be in the Meckling Cemetery in Meckling, South Dakota. Visitation is 5:00 to 8:00 PM, on Sunday, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation resumes one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Pallbearers are Ryan Larson, Pat Lowe, Jamil Aluffi, Bob Stengle, Tom Stengle and Ben Van Osdel.

Norma Arlene Larson was born January 25, 1926 in Vermillion, South Dakota to Roy and Mary (Nelson) Piersol. She graduated from University High School in Vermillion in 1944. On February 2, 1957, Arlene married Kenneth "Gene" Larson in South Sioux City, Nebraska. They made their home at rural Gayville and farmed on the place where Gene grew up. They retired in the late 1980's and few years later moved to Yankton. Arlene loved being with her grandchildren and they were an extremely important part of her life.

Arlene is survived by 2 children, Steve (Kathi) Larson of Yankton and Charlie (Vicki) Larson of Mitchell, South Dakota; 3 grandchildren: Leslie (Pat) Lowe, Lucinda (Jamil) Aluffi and Ryan (Crystal) Larson; 3 step grandchildren: Paul, Machelle and Chris Grohs; 18 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Margie Stengle of Yankton, Corinne Callahan of Phoenix, Arizona and Ruth Neer of Fresno, California; and a brother-in-law, Bob (Margaret) Larson of Sioux City, Iowa.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene on April 4, 2006; a brother, Ralph Piersol, and 3 sisters: Florence and Elsie Piersol and Dorothy Christensen

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So sorry to read of Arlene's passing and for your loss. I'll always remember her with a smile on her face. Many good memories. Diane Mulloy Dear Steve, Charlie, and Families: So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom, my dear Aunt Arlene was such a special person. Even though we lived far away, I still remember those childhood times when my mom and sister and brother would come all the way from Arizona to visit during the summertime. Aunt Arlene was such a fun person. I always remember the way she talked and I loved the way she laughed. I can still hear her in my mind's eye. I remember the stories she would tell of life on the farm as one of the Piersol children. I will always cherish those memories of her. Please accept our deepest condolences. Kathleen and James Sawyers Thinking of you all wish I could be there to pay my respects but staying home. Take care Love Lucille Frank Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. Your mother was special to us and will not be forgotten. Russ and Cathy Larson Charles and Steve, I really enjoyed knowing your parents. With deepest sympathy Sharon Taggart, Gayville Steve and Charlie and families My condolences on your loss. I always enjoyed conversing with your parents Gene Wright Our family sends condolences on your loss. Arlene was always so nice and I will miss running into her at our favorite shopping place! Sorry we couldn't be there - the weather being so unfavorable.. Brian & Jenn (Johnson) Eli & boys Steve and Charlie and families Sorry for your loss always enjoyed your mothers view on things and love oo life and family. Alan , Dee Sandau So sorry to read of Arlene's passing. I remember all the good time we had going to dances with Gene and Arlene and her wonderful smile and joyous sense of humor. Much fun on boating trips also... Clarita Varilek So sorry about your Mom. Our thoughts are with your family. John and Becky Olson We will really miss Arlene's calls. Although we did not get to see her very much over the years, we really enjoyed talking to her several times a week. She will truly be missed. Corinne Callahan and Chris Regan Dear Charlie and Steve: I am sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful friend to my mother when we lived in Gayville in the late 1960s. I remember her being funny and warm and generous. She told us all about corn and soybeans. I will always remember walking in the back door of her house in town where she sat with my mother, having an afternoon cigarette at the kitchen table. I didn't know our mother smoked. After our father died and we moved to Tennessee, my mother kept in touch with Arlene for many years - until she died in 1989. Your mother was very lovely and remains an icon of the South Dakota woman for me. Helen Nagge

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