Zelma Opal Dean Obituary
The passing of Zelma Opal Dean of Tea, South Dakota occurred on June 27, 2026. Zelma, born on September 25, 1921, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Zelma Opal Dean to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Barnes and Carrie Barnes (Husted); her son Larry Dean; her siblings, Chester, Marvin, Rollin Barnes and Zada Brock; and her sister-in-law Bernie Barnes.
She is survived by: her daughter Maxine Mellenberndt (Bill) of Sioux Falls; her grandchildren, Chad Mellenberndt (Kari Thies) of Sioux Falls, Jody Bakker (Gregg) of Sioux Falls, Bret Mellenberndt of Sioux Falls and Brad Dean (Billie) of Sioux Falls; her brothers, Raymond Barners of Huron and Kenneth Barnes of Boyne City, Michigan; and her sisters-in-law, Eldora Barnes of Harrold and Virginia Barnes of Pierre. She is also survived by many nieces; nephews.
