With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Leona Boelson, 85,.
Some stories deserve to be told slowly. This is one of them.
Leona entered this world in 1929 — the start of a journey that would span 85 years.
Leona spent her working life as ['bookkeeper for Rapp Chevrolet and Kirshman Implement in Marion'] and held deeply to the Catholic faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
What Leona believed shaped how she loved.
Marion. Leona Boelson, 85 died Monday, October 27, 2014 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am Thursday, October 30, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marion with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-3pm Wednesday at the Tieszen Home Chapel and with family present from 6-7pm at the church with a Scripture Service to be said at 7:00pm Wednesday evening at the church. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Leona M. Boelson was born on January 10, 1929 at Marion, South Dakota to George and Anna (Luke) Boelson. She grew up at Marion where she graduated from Marion High School in 1947. She was employed with Turner-Hutchinson Electric for over 35 years. She also worked as a bookkeeper for Rapp Chevrolet and Kirshman Implement in Marion. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was involved in the Marion High School Alumni Celebration. Grateful for having shared her life are 2 sisters, Mardella (Donald) Lounsbery, Sioux Falls and Mary (Jerry) Weber, Bridgewater; a brother in law, LaVerne Hofer, Beresford; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 sisters, Shirley Hanlon and Angie Hofer.
