Arlene Hanten

Dates

November 13, 1935 - January 29, 2025

Obituary

Arlene Hanten, 89, of White Lake, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at The Village of Harmony Hill in Watertown, SD. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, February 13, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in White Lake. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service at the Church. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Doris Arlene Hanten was born November 13, 1935, to Lloyd and Retta (Bissell) Edwards on the family farm near Letcher, SD. Arlene attended Lakeview County School and graduated from Letcher High School.

Arlene married Ralph Meier in Plankinton, SD on September 15, 1954, and to this union had two sons, Dave and Ralph. After Ralph’s passing, Arlene later married Anthony Hanten on July 15, 1959, in White Lake, SD. Together they had four children, Ron, Joe, Barb, and Connie. Arlene’s favorite job was being a farm wife, and enjoyed watching her children grow up and raise families of their own. She also enjoyed traveling, dancing, singing, and most of all, spending time with family.

Arlene is survived by her sons, Dave (Jacque) Meier of Camp Verde, AZ, Ralph (Colett) Meier of Chino Valley, AZ, Ron (Deb) Hanten of Gillette, WY, and Joe (Paulena) Hanten of White Lake, SD; daughters, Barb (Gregg) Struwe of Watertown, SD and Connie (Gene) Barry of Canby, MN; sister, Lois (Jim) Evers; 20 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph Meier and Anthony Hanten; brothers, Lyle (Faye) Edwards and Marion Edwards; and sister, Geraldine Edwards.

Visitation(s)

Date
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
6:30 PM Prayer Service

St. Peter's Catholic Church
101 S Ellis St
White Lake, SD 57383

Service

Date
Thursday, February 13, 2025

Time
10:30 AM

Location
St. Peter's Catholic Church
101 S Ellis St
White Lake, SD 57383

Cemetery

St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery
White Lake, SD

Posted by Pam Trosin on February 18, 2025

So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. As a little girl I can remember coming and staying at the farm in White Lake or what memories

Posted by Mark & Wanda Gillen on February 14, 2025

Thoughts and Prayers to Arlene’s family - she always had a smile and a kind word when you saw her.

Posted by LaVerne and Bernadette Miller on February 13, 2025

We are so sorry to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

Posted by Kim Dethlefsen on February 12, 2025

So sorry for your loss

Posted by Bruce Steffen on February 11, 2025

I am so sorry to hear about Arlene's passing. She was a wonderful person. You have my sincere condolences.

Posted by Kathy Deeds Wilson on February 11, 2025

Arlene will be missed. She was a wonderful kind person and always treated us girls as part of the family. My heart goes out to you all that called her Mom .. and my prayers are sent for comfort and peace during this time. Wish we could be there with you all in White Lake to honor her.

Posted by Teresa(Wells) Deurmier on February 10, 2025

So sorry for your loss. She was always so kind.

Posted by Connie Minder on February 9, 2025

Connie and Family: So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Posted by monica evers on February 7, 2025

thoughts and prayers. to the family so sorry for your loss

Posted by Bonnie Weber on February 6, 2025

miss playing the game of hand and foot and eating lunch
with all the pictures to look back how we changed each time
Prayers

Posted by Deanna and Daniel Hickel on February 4, 2025

May God Bless you and your family during this time of loss. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you,

Posted by Chad and Sarah Orthaus on February 4, 2025

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers of condolences to your family.

Posted by Julie Eberhard on February 4, 2025

Joe, Paulena and Family-Sending Prayers and Love for the loss of your Mother. You will be with her again in Heaven.

Posted by Lori herman on February 3, 2025

So sorry to hear of Arlene's passing. Thoughts and prayers to the families.

Posted by Shirley Keizer on February 3, 2025

My sympathy to all of Arlene's family

Posted by Linda Hanten on February 3, 2025

Aunt Arlene was always kind and loving. She will be missed.

Posted by John Jensen on February 3, 2025

Ralph to you and to your brothers and sisters you have my thoughts and prayers. I know you have great memories keep those in your heart.

Posted by Dixie Clinkenbeard on February 3, 2025

Arlene was a symbol of love and good will. She raised an amazing family who holds the same values. May she rest in peace.

Posted by Dan and Karen Meier on February 3, 2025

Arlene was a kind and caring Aunt, neighbor and friend. We were so blessed that she was a special part of our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with her famiky.

Posted by Dan Cudmore on February 2, 2025

So sorry to hear that Arlene has passed away.

Posted by San D tcealker on February 2, 2025

Arleen was the best cook She cooked at Mitchell tech daycare and was the nicest lady

Posted by Alice Mentele on February 2, 2025

My thoughts and prayers for Arlene's family. She was such a wonderful lady. I met her when she moved into our apartment complex, and I hated to see her leave. RIP, my friend.

Posted by Mark McMahon on February 1, 2025

Deepest sympathy to the family. I had the pleasure of working with her at Randalls, She was joy to work with over the years.
Rest in peace Arlene. Thoughts and prayers ,

Posted by Becky Allbee Griebel on February 1, 2025

I remember working with her at Randall’s. She was always so kind.

Posted by Kelly Gross on February 1, 2025

I am sorry to read this. No matter how old we are, mom is still mom, so I understand the depth of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hanten family.

Posted by Carol Mielke {Schuman} on February 1, 2025

So sorry to hear about Arlene, she was a wonderful lady. You all have my Deepest Sympathy and prayers!

Posted by Connie barry on February 1, 2025

I love you mom. I know that you are in heaven dancing with dad, and cleaning chickens with your friends 🧡

Posted by Jacque Weems Meier on February 1, 2025

She was so loved. Her departure leaves an enormous void in the lives of all who were fortunate enough to be in her orbit here on earth.

Posted by Rebecca Studelska on January 31, 2025

Sorry for your loss Jan and family. She was quite the lady!

Posted by Linda anderson on January 31, 2025

I have happy memories of Arlene and I am grateful for her friendship while I was in Mitchell. She was one in a million.

Posted by Leana (Shonley) Stunes on January 31, 2025

So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. She was always such a sweet lady. She was a sweet, caring cousin to my mom. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,

Posted by Delbert and Kathy Northrup on January 30, 2025

So sorry to hear about your loss. God bless.

Posted by Deb & Tom Koch on January 30, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to you all! Your mom was an awesome lady!

Posted by Kori Clarambeau on January 30, 2025

So sorry to hear of Arlene's death. You have our sympathy.

Posted by Ronald &Theresa Glissendorf on January 30, 2025

You are in our prayers.

Posted by VICKIE (Thayer) Blindauer on January 30, 2025

Sorry for your loss. She was a special lady.

Posted by Charolette Peterson on January 29, 2025

Sending sympathy and prayers for families! Spent lots of time with Arlene when she lived at Wesley Acres 🙏