ARLENE SAM Obituary

ARLENE SAM 07/25/1937 - 07/23/2025 Arlene Mae Sam, 87, of the Lower Sioux passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at her daughter's home surrounded by family. Graveside Services was held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at St. Cornelia's Episcopal Cemetery, Lower Sioux. Visitation was at 1 p.m. Monday at Lower Sioux Guild Hall. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Arlene Mae Sam was born July 25, 1937, in Washoe, Nev., to Ernest and Elsie (Heminger Crooks) Peters. She received her education at Morton schools and made her home at the Lower Sioux in her grandmother's house. Arlene raised a number of her relatives who lost their parents. She was well loved by the community and was always making people laugh. Arlene enjoyed playing cards and games, doing puzzles, listening to music, cooking, and having fires and cookouts. She treasured time spent with her family and friends. Arlene is survived by her children, Tony (Bonnie) Winkelman of the Lower Sioux and Gail (Randy) Loerzel of Redwood Falls; grandchildren: Renee (Scott) Hvamstad, Kyle Winkelman, Kris Winkelman, Trinidad Rangel, Vivian Crow DeMarco Winkelman, Kaelin Winkelman, all of the Lower Sioux; two great-grandchildren: Quinn Crowther and Apollo Winkelman; brother Sheldon (Della) Wolfchild of the Lower Sioux; special friends: Jan, Jenny and Kate; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and sisters, and son Delmer LeRoy Bloomquist.