At 96 1/2 years of age, Lonabelle passed away peacefully at Brookestone Village, Omaha NE, after moving there a few months ago.  A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring.

Lonabelle was born In Hitchock, SD to Lillian (nee Mendenhal) and Elmer LeGrand.  She had many fond memories of growing up in the Hitchcock area and graduated from Virgil High School.

On June 1, 1947, she married Vern W. Hein, and had 2 children, Ronald Vern and Charleen Rae.  The family lived on a farm southwest of Wolsey, SD until they moved to Huron, SD in 1966.

Lonabelle's career started as a school teacher, then a bookkeeper.  She then worked for the ASCS office for 10 years, followed by 20 years with the National Bank of South Dakota as a teller. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, embroidery, crocheting, camping & fishing, and spending time with her family.

She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Wolsey.  She was active in ladies aid and taught Sunday School for 10 years. After moving to Huron, she joined Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church as a member for many years.

Lonabelle was preceded in death by her husband, Vern Hein; her parents, Lillian and Elmer LeGrand; two brothers, Louis and Clayton LeGrand; and an infant sister, Maureen LeGrand.

She is survived by her son, Ronald (Bonnie) Hein of Spicer, MN; her daughter, Charleen (Kim) Hanson of Lake Poinsett, SD; her grandchildren, Jeremy (Jennifer) Hein of Inver Grove Heights, MN, Joshua (Hollie) Hein of Ely, MN, Andrea (Chad) Pierce of Omaha, NE and Kristin (Chad) Weber of Omaha, NE; her great-grandchildren, Justin (Larisa) Hein, Jordan Hein, Jenna Hein, Rebecca Hein, Riley Dingman, Ava Weber, Grafton Weber, Sullivan Pierce and Piper Pierce; three sisters, Gladys Boomsma, Gloria Baatrup and Grace Sperle; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Lonabelle's name to the charity of your choice.