Obituary of Jane Rames

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Jane Rames, age 81 of Yankton, SD passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her home in Yankton, SD, surrounded by her loving family.  Jane’s funeral service will be 11:00 am, Friday, June 21, 2024, at the United Church of Christ (Congregational) with Rev. Jacqueline Hickox-Morgan officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 pm with a 7:00 pm prayer service. Online condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com. Livestreaming of Jane’s funeral service can be viewed at https://my.gather.app/remember/jane-rames.

Jane was born to Herbert and Metha (Magstadt) Haase on March 7, 1943.  She attended school in Scotland, SD.   She went on to attend Mount Marty College as a non-traditional student to earn a degree in Secretarial Science.

Jane was employed at American State Bank and First Dakota National Bank for 21 years.  She retired from Shur-Co in 2008 after being employed there for nine years.

Jane enjoyed spending time with family and friends, taking in grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s activities, trying new recipes, playing cards and games, especially cribbage and canasta.  She also liked embroidering and knitting, traveling, and spending time at Rushmore Shadows campground outside Rapid City.  

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jerry (Jerald) of Yankton, SD; son Wayne (Marlene) Rames of Yankton, SD; son Brian (Melisa) Rames of Glyndon, MN; daughter Linda (Andy) Malsom of Newton, IA; six grandchildren Aaron (Nicole) Rames of Yankton, SD; Matthew (Emily) Rames of Mitchell, SD; Jake Rames of San Francisco, CA; Grace Rames of Glyndon, MN; Joseph Malsom of Goose Creek, SC; Sarah Malsom of Newton, IA; great grandchild Dawn.