Jan Talley Obituary

Jan Talley

July 7, 1955 - June 8, 2025

Jan (Kusser) Talley, 69, of Rapid City, passed away wrapped in the loving arms of her family Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the ranch south of Highmore, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Highmore, with Father Christianus Hendrik, celebrant. Burial followed at Kusser Cemetery, rural Highmore. Visitation was held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.

Cards can be mailed to, The Kusser Family, 34080 216th St., Highmore, SD 57345.

Grateful for having shared her life are her siblings: Sheila Kusser of Highmore; John Kusser of Highmore; Trish Wendte and husband Jim of Pierre; Marilyn Ring and husband, Mike, of Highmore; and Dan Kusser of Highmore; nieces and nephews: Crystal Bonnichsen and husband, Richard Oeckler, Zumbro Falls, MN; Wendy Bonnichsen, Eden Prairie, MN; Sarah Klumper and husband, Lucas, Lakeville, MN; Justin Bonnichsen and wife, Morgan, Highmore; and Max Ring, Brookings; great nieces and nephews: Susie, Kara, and Harper Klumper and Briar, Havyn, Rhett and Collyns Bonnichsen; aunt, Mary Beranek; brother-in-law, Steve Bonnichsen; friends who are family: Mike and Clela Henson, Duluth, MN; her husband's family Nancy Miller and husband, Lynn, of Mud Butte, SD, and David Veit, of Buffalo, WY; nieces and nephews: Regan, Danielle, David A., Grant, Chancy, Taylor, Shayna and Katy and their families; and her beloved and faithful dog, Ginger.

Waiting to greet her in heaven are husband, Rolis; parents, Simon and Eileen Kusser; brother, Jimmy Kusser; sister, Susie Bonnichsen; aunts and uncles: Joe and Lavonne Kusser; Buzz and Vonnie Kusser; Betty and Ronnie Heckenliable; Marvin and Carolyn Beranek; and Leo Beranek; parents-in-law, Allen and Ellen Talley; sisters-in-law, Sharon Priest and Reena Veit; grandparents, Max and Mabel Kusser and Joe and Alice Beranek; and cousins, Debbie Kusser, Ronnie Allen Heckenlaible, Dave Beranek, and Chad Kusser.

Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Jan's arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net.