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Surviving is her sister, Donna March. Also surviving are her children, Jack Alexander of Hot Springs, South Dakota; Jerry Alexander (partner Dianne of Edgemont, South Dakota, Roseann Fitzpatrick (Jason) of Kentucky. Grandchildren Cody Ceplecha, Mitzi (Partner) of South Dakota, Jessica Ceplecha of Florida and Austin Marrs of Kentucky, Brent Alexander of Arizona, Kyle Alexander and Courtney (Wife) of Arizona, Jackyn Ricks, Christopher (Husband) South Dakota, Kelly Hackel, Frank (husband) of South Dakota, and many great grandchildren.
She was the daughter of Jack and Shirley Wortham and Delores and Pete Petty of Wyoming. She is preceded in death by her twin Sister Fae Shrader, granddaughter Naomi Alexander, brothers, Jack Wortham and Lucky Wortham, Daughter-in-Law Kathy Alexander, Brother-in-Law Roland March, and many nieces and nephews.
Also surviving are very special friends, Sue Brenna and Lee Deines.
Graveside Service at 1pm, October 17th, 2025, Evergreen Cemetery Hot Springs, South Dakota.
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