Arlene Elmona Ennis's obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2025 in Rapid City, South Dakota

Arlene Elmona Ennis

August 6, 1925 - May 11, 2025 (99 years old)

Rapid City, South Dakota

Arlene Elmona Ennis's obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2025 in Rapid City, South Dakota

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Kinkade Funeral Chapel

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Arlene Elmona Ennis

August 6, 1925 - May 11, 2025 (99 years old)

Rapid City, South Dakota

Arlene Elmona Ennis Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Arlene Elmona Ennis of Rapid City, South Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Arlene Elmona left this world on May 11, 2025 at the age of 99, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arlene Elmona Ennis to show support.

As Arlene Elmona departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Arlene Elmona may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Arlene Elmona leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Burt Fees and Viola Fees; her brother Clifford Fees; and her granddaughter Denise Ross. She is survived by: her former spouse Morten Mortensen; her husband Edgar Ennis; and her sons, Dale Mortensen (Liz) of Georgetown and Jerry Mortensen (Cindy) of Bernalillo, NM.. She is also survived by six step children and their spouses, 17 step grandchildren, 15 step great grandchildren and I great great grandchild.

Arlene was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, RSVP, Sturgis Senior Center, Learn, Chat & Eat Extension Club and Good Sam Camping Club.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kinkade Funeral Chapel



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May 20

Visitation

Kinkade Funeral Chapel
1235 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785

Tue

May 20

Funeral service

Kinkade Funeral Chapel
1235 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785

Tue

May 20

Burial

Black Hills National Cemetery
20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785

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