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Lois Jill Lukens
06/30/1923 - 01/28/2025
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Obituary For Lois Jill Lukens
Lois J Lukens passed away on January 28, 2025, after a short illness, she was 101.
Born in Rapid City in 1923, she spent her early years on the family ranch North of Owanka. IN the early ‘20s her father was elected County Commissioner. The family moved off the ranch to Rapid City. They moved back to the ranch after a few years.
Times got hard and the family moved to Auburn, Iowa and took up farming on one of Grandma’s family’s farms. Lois graduated high school in 1943, worked for a time in a dress shop in Breda, Iowa. She then returned to Rapid City, working at the old Mills Drug.
In 1951 she was married to Ralph T. Lukens. They had two sons, Seth and Jess.
After Ralph died in 1990, Lois spent her time traveling and doing volunteer work. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Ralph and Iva Brainard, a sister Grace, a brother Jack and her husband Ralph.
Survivors include her sons, Seth and Jess of Rapid City and assorted nephews and nieces.
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02/10/2025
I'm so sorry and sad to read of Lois's passing. I've thought about her off and on over the years and definitely would have gone to visit her if I'd have known she was still with us. I was a neighbor on Robbins Dr and lived in Erdmann's house. Lois, Betty, Lorraine, Kay and I were good friends. I'm sorry for your loss.
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02/04/2025
Condolences Jess & Seth, Joe Raley
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02/02/2025
Seth & Jess,I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother.She was a wonderful person.I always enjoyed visiting with her and the great meals that we had at your house back in the day.She had a good long life and will be missed by all that knew her.
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02/01/2025
Lois was a wonderful volunteer in our community for many years. She worked thousands of hours helping her neighbors and non profit organizations. She not only was a wonderful volunteer, she was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I just know she was greeted in heaven with "Well done, My good and faithful servant". My sincere condolences to her family.
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02/01/2025
Seth & Jess, sincerest condolences. Fond memories of our parents' visits ... Dads sharing ammo recipes and Moms' talking Avon. Your Mom was the best and always looked out for us. She invited me along to the Sioux Drive-In with you guys ... i'd never been (she knew) ... watched John Wayne in "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon", but missed the end 'cuz everybody fell asleep. May she rest in peace.
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01/31/2025
So sorry for the lose of your mom. Sweet, sweet lady! I love visiting with her! Always with a smile ❤️❤️🙏🙏
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