James K. Bliven Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James K. Bliven in Yankton, South Dakota, who passed away on March 28, 2026 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James K. Bliven to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Bliven and Evalyn Bliven (Waddell); his sister Wilma (Del Eldredge); his grandson Jacob Woerdemann; his nephew Chris Harris; his niece Mary McInnis; and his brother-in-law Kenneth "Butch" Lundberg.
He is survived by: his wife Jeanine Lundberg; his son Mark (Christina Bliven); his grandchildren, Nathan Hancock (Laura), Terence Hancock (Whitney), Narelle Burns (Sean), Trace Naeve (Abby), Kayli, Stephanie, Anna, Mason, Gracie Naeve, Collin, Colter Bliven, Christopher (Jordyn) and Joseph Woerdenmann; his great grandchildren, Noah, Isaiah, Henry, Parker, Benjamin, Bailey, Elizabeth and Duane; his siblings-in-law, Janell Adams (Ken), Joanne Chedester (Mike) and Paul Lundberg (Pat); Sarah, Mike Naeve, Michelle, Scott Hulit, Amy and Mike Woerdemann.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Salem Lutheran Church, the Dakota City Fire and Rescue, or the Homer Community Education Foundation.
