Linda Kathleen Doren

Linda Doren, age 73, of Arlington, SD,  passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society - Luther Manor in Sioux Falls, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. John Evangelist Catholic Church in Arlington. Father David Stevens will be the celebrant.

Visitation will be Monday, February 17, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Arlington.

Interment will be in the Arlington City Cemetery.

Linda Kathleen Phelps was born May 10, 1951, to Jerald and Alice Phelps. She attended country school and graduated from Arlington High School in 1969. Linda married Dennis Dale Doren on November 8, 1968, in Arlington.

Linda cooked at the Arlington Care Center and was a certified Dietary Manager at the Brookings Hospital. She and Dennis enjoyed going to movies, concerts, and later traveling. More than anything, they loved attending their grandsons' activities. Linda enjoyed doing ceramics and could often be found outside in her garden or caring for her flowers. She also was active at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Linda is survived by her son, John (Kerry) Doren, Tulare,SD; four grandsons, Marcus (Dakota) Doren, Indiana, Cody (Mandy) Doren,  Arlington, SD, Shawn (Tiffany) Doren, Hitchcock, SD,  Alex (Courtney) Doren,  Arlington, SD; great-granddaughter, Emersyn; sister, Susan (Michael) Nemec, Midland; two brothers, Steven Phelps,  Hill City, SD,  Raymond (Angie) Phelps,  Humboldt, NE;  her dog Scooby; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis, her parents Jerald and Alice Phelds,  brother, Jeffery Phelps and many family pets.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask for memorials to be directed to the Arlington Fire and Ambulance of your local EMS.

Arrangements by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel Arlington, Lake Preston and Oldham

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