Jane I. Nettestad, 81
Jane I. Nettestad, 81, of Brandon, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Her funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Valley Springs. Visitation will begin an hour prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Valley Springs. Visit www.georgeboom.com for an online guestbook.
Jane Izetta Benson, daughter of Raymond and Ruth (Elmore) Benson, was born on April 27, 1944, at Flandreau, S.D. She was baptized and confirmed at Oslo Lutheran Church. Jane attended Blinsmon County School District #7. She graduated from Trent High School in 1962. She attended South Dakota Hairstyling Academy in Sioux Falls, and was a beautician for 35 years.
Jane married Ardean “Dean” Nettestad of Pelican Rapids, Minn., on Sept. 15, 1963. They made their home in Sioux Falls, Valley Springs, and Brandon.
Jane was actively involved in the community, church, Sunday School, WELCA, and choir. Music played a significant part in her life.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Ardean “Dean” Nettestad of Sioux Falls; sons, Daryn (Michelle) Nettestad, Brandon, Garrret (Mary) Nettestad of Bovey, Minn.; daughter, Sara Nettestad (Mike) Johnson of Sioux Falls; seven grandchildren, Tyler, Camden, Tate, Rylie, Tanner, Adrianna and Zachary; great-grandchildren, Sage, Braeleigh, Jade, Theo, Cohen, Levi, Ari, Isla, McCoy, Ada, Atleigh, Andie, Lena, and Wade; brothers, Larry (Jane) Benson of Woodbury, Minn., Stuart (Jeanne) Benson of Flandreau, and Brian (LaVonne) Benson of Madison; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Ruth (Elmore) Benson; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
