Deon Senn
July 29, 1940 ~ December 19, 2017
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Deon Senn, 77, of Seneca, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the Faulkton Area Medical Center.
Funeral Mass were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 23, 2017, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Faulkton, with Fr. Christopher Hughes officiating. Burial followed in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Seneca. A wake service was held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2017 at the church, with visitation two-hours prior.
Deon Agnes Zens was born July 29, 1940 in Aberdeen, SD to Robert and Delores (Jankord) Zens. She attended St. Mary’s Sisters grade school in Zell, SD and graduated high school in Redfield, SD in 1958. After high school, Deon attended Presentation College in Aberdeen for two years.
While working at her uncle Emery Jankord’s café in Seneca, SD, Deon met Charles Senn. The two married during a blizzard on March 5, 1962.
Deon and Charles raised their eight children on a farm south of Seneca. The ten of them living in a tiny house quickly lead to the home being affectionately dubbed “The Crowded Cabin.”
One of Deon’s greatest passions in life was caring for her daughter, Cara. Despite Cara’s special needs, she lived at home with Deon for 41 years until her passing in February 2017.
Deon lived a full life and lived life to the fullest. Her boisterous laugh was contagious. She loved spending time with her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids along with enjoying extended family gatherings. When she wasn’t busy with family, Deon also enjoyed sewing, cooking, dancing, gardening and her beloved polka music.
Aside from her unwavering Catholic faith, nothing was more important to Deon than family. She believed in strong family values and instilled them in her children. Deon’s influence on her family has continued and will continue to be passed down to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and beyond.
Those blessed to have shared in her life are her children: Carol (Rolland) Potter, Seneca, Joan (Richard) Hahn, Pierre, Charla Harford (Sylis Kariah), Redfield, Jim (Liz) Senn, Mitchell, Joe (Jodi) Senn, Seneca, Jerry (Heather) Senn, Nisland, and Cheri (Shane) Moke, Belle Fourche; sister, Lucy (Jerome) Harvey, Sturgis; brothers: Roger (Deann) Zens, Zell and Jim (Darlene) Zens, Faulkton, 26 grandkids and 8 great-grandkids.
Deon was reunited in heaven with her husband Charles (November 20, 2008), daughter Cara (February 1, 2017), father Robert, and mother Delores.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Deon’s arrangements.
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Charla and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I didn’t know her personally but could tell by all the stories that she was a very strong part of all of your lives. A mothers love will never die, but will live on through her children. Find peace in all your wonderful memories!
Deon was such a loving caring person, whom always found time to brighten others days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the bring you and your families comfort and peace. In Deepest Sympathy,
Deon was such a wonderful lady, you have our sympathies.
Hugs and prayers for all the families of this awesome sister mom friend an all around great pers on although my memories of the younger days just like the whole family Roger,Lucy,Jim so sorry for your loss
I remember Deon from my 4-H days – I always liked her – I know she will be missed. Our prayers for her family and friends.
Joan and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time for all of you. Belinda
Cheri and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all and will be thinking of you. May God give you the strength, courage and support in these days and weeks ahead. Please know that you are being thought of often. Safe travels to and from as well.
Senn Family, I’m so sorry to hear of Deon’s passing. She raised some awesome kids and will be missed. Thinking of you all. Dallas Henry
may she rest in peace with those that preceeded her. we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family.
I remember your Mom fondly. When my Mom, Elsie Winters, taught at Ellisville schoolhouse, she would always speak highly of Deon. My sympathy to all of you…