Fern Jean Stuart Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Fern Jean Stuart of Rapid City, South Dakota, born in Lodgepole, South Dakota, who passed away on April 10, 2026 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Fern Jean Stuart to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Fern's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cornelius LeFebre and Ruth LeFebre (Fredlund); her husband Lyle Stuart; and her siblings, Richard, Carol and Jim.
She is survived by: her close friend Bob Mildenberg; her sons, Gary Loper (Char), Kenny Loper (Nina) of Deland, FL and David Loper (Julie); her grandsons, Dillon Loper (Mariah) of Crosby, ND, Ted Kelso and Dustin Kelso; and her great grandchild Benton Loper.
