Maryana S. Jones, 87, died on May 30, 2021, surrounded by family.

A private interment will take place at Dry Creek Cemetery in Boise, Idaho.  A celebration of life is being planned, probably in September, and will be announced once a date is set.

Maryana Peters was born in Letcher, on March 13, 1934, to parents Helen E. (Cashman) and Theodore Peters. Graduating from high school in 1952, she worked in a record store in nearby Mitchell and attended Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen. Deciding teaching was not for her, she moved to Rapid City where she graduated from the National College of Business in 1954 and then worked at an insurance agency in Mitchell.

Maryana met Richard “Dick” Jones at a VFW Dance in Mitchell. They were married in Letcher in December of 1956. They moved to Idaho in 1960. Maryana was a homemaker until 1965 when she became the first school secretary in the Blaine County School District at Wood River Valley in Idaho and worked there for 27 years. Maryana enjoyed the outdoors, camping, riding motorcycle and snowmobiles and hunting with her husband. She was an excellent cook. She led her son’s Boy Scout troop and attended her children’s school sporting events.

After retirement in 1991, Maryana volunteered with the American Red Cross and was honored as the Volunteer of the Year several times. In addition to her volunteer work, Maryana loved participating in charity walks and going to lunch with friends, attending water aerobics, working in her flowerbeds, collecting all kinds of sweatshirts and crazy socks, visiting with her neighbors, and walking her dog. She participated in a neighborhood TNR (trap, neuter, release) program for the feral cats and supported animal welfare organizations.

Maryana is survived by her kids, Randy (Karin) Jones of Orangevale, Calif., and Kim (John Rollins) Jones of Boise, Idaho; her brother, Frank Peters of Coralville, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; a special cousin, Roger Cashman; and two step-grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick, in 1984.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to your favorite animal shelter or rescue organization. Condolences can be left at www.bowmanfuneral.com.

Arlene Marie Dorris, 94, of Artesian, passed away on May 26, 2021.  

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 29, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Artesian with a rosary service. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Artesian.

Arlene Marie Eining was born on May 28, 1926, to Bernard and Mildred (Rubendall) Eining. Growing up, Arlene attended country school and worked on the family farm. She helped her family host barn dances in “Eining’s Barn” during the depression.

Arlene was united in marriage to Dale A. Dorris on March 10, 1946. To this union, David and Katherine were born. For many years, their family hosted and guided out-of-state pheasant hunters. Arlene’s bread baking and cooking skills were legendary among their hunters, friends, and family. Arlene often told stories about her years of driving and working, with the Artesian ladies, at Methodist Hospital in Mitchell. She worked as a nurse’s aide, always helping others.

Arlene was devout in her Catholic faith and was a member of St. Charles parish in Artesian. Arlene was a lifelong Democrat in Sanborn County. She loved her family unconditionally and looked forward to visits, letters, and telephone calls.  

Arlene is survived by her son, David; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; daughter, Katherine; her parents, Bernard and Mildred; infant brother, Joseph; brothers, Damon, Carmen, Kenneth (Johnny), and Bernard (Mac); sisters, Katherine (DeForrest) Weber and Patricia (Velmer) Wire; niece/sister, Kay Forrest (Glen) Palmer; and two nephews.

Memorials may be directed to Will Funeral Chapel in Arlene’s name.

Elizabeth Louella McKee Olson was received in the arms of her Lord on May 23, 2021. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2021, at the Mitchell Wesleyan Church. Interment will be a Servicemen’s Columbarium in the Servicemen’s Cemetery, Mitchell, S.D. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the memorial service.

Elizabeth was born Nov. 15, 1939, to Julia Davis McKee and Thomas Mac McKee in Winner, S.D. She graduated from Todd County High School in 1956 and graduated from x-ray Technology School in 1958.  

She married Leland Dean Olson on Nov. 25, 1961; to this union three children were born, Sondra Lea, Sheri Beth and Steven Michael Olson.

The couple moved to Green Mt. Falls. Colo., in 1975. They owned and operated Lakeside Cottages. They resided in Colorado for 29 years before retiring to South Dakota in 2008.

Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Leland; daughters, Sondra Waltenbaugh and Sheri (Jeff) Fowler; grandchildren, Kaila, Katrina, Jakeob, Alexander, Kyle and Zachariah; great-grandchildren, Jason, Aubriana and Lumin; sister, Pat Petznick; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.  

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Audry and son, Steven. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to either the Wesleyan Church or to the Disabled American Veterans Association in her name.