Sara Peta

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Sara Peta, 72, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Graveside services will be 1:30 PM Wednesday, November 26, at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell.

Sara Jane Peta was born August 17, 1953, to Anton and LaVera (Cunningham) Peta in Mitchell, SD. Sara graduated from Mitchell High School.

Sara married Douglas Hanson in July 1971. To this union, a son, Jeffrey “Gov” Hanson was born. Later on, they decided to have more children and adopted two beautiful daughters, Kari Ann and Jamie Kay. Doug and Sara later divorced but remained good friends.

Sara held numerous jobs in Mitchell. She was a big supporter of the Salvation Army, where she worked as a case worker; however, her most important roles were those of mother and grandmother.

Sara loved crocheting, playing pinochle, watching old western movies, and the color hot pink.

Left to cherish Sara’s memories are her children; Jeffrey “Gov” (Sherri) Hanson, Kari (Clint) Hall, and Jamie Hanson; siblings, Sheila (Dennis) Paulus, Sharon Stearns, and Larry Peta; grandchildren, Ashlee and Dean Hanson, Shaylee Hanson, Haidlee Hanson-Sinkie, Beau and Jeremiah Cleveland, and Michael and Max Hall; very special friend, Jr. Sonne; her dog, Charlie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton and LaVera Peta; sister, Shirley Tietz; sister-in-law, Carol Peta; brothers-in-law, Ivan Stearns and Earl Tietz; nephews, Brad Paulus and Ron Tietz; and niece, Betty Jo Tietz.

In lieu of flowers, condolences can be sent to Jeffrey “Gov” and Sherri Hanson at 24826 396th Ave, Mt Vernon, SD 57363.

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