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Karleen J Whitney

06/11/1930 - 09/19/2024

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Obituary For Karleen J Whitney

Karleen June Whitney, 94, of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away on September 19, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Karleen was born in Aurora, South Dakota to Dona Kinyon and Martin Sexton on June 11,1930. She went to school in Mitchell, South Dakota.

She married Charles Whitney on March 21, 1953 in Mitchell, South Dakota. She worked as a waitress for Howard Johnson’s for 3 years and then CP Clare for 3 years.

Karleen is survived by Sharon Swanson, Evelyn Cumberworth, Linda Bell, Judy Branum and Diana Sandusky, 20 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.

Karleen is preceded in death by son Gary, husband Charles, daughter Joyce and 3 grandchildren.

Services

27 Sep

Visitation

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home 632 Saint Francis St. Rapid City, SD 57701 Get Directions »
10 Oct

Interment

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Black Hills National Cemetery 20901 Pleasant Valley Dr Sturgis, SD 57785 Get Directions »
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  • 09/26/2024

    I'm sorry to hear about Karleen's passing. She was a great lady, and I will always have fond memories of her.

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