Lala Wells

LaLa Wells, age 99, of O'Neill, passed away Monday evening, Feb. 13, 2012, at the Golden LivingCenter in O'Neill.

Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at Biglin's Mortuary with Rev. Joel Wentworth officiating. Music was provided by organist, Deb Frederick and soloist, Timothy Hanzlik.

Pallbearers were James Hanzlik, Ron Wells, David Ertz, Curtis Kopejtka, David Wells, Max Olson, Darren Wells, and Robert Wayne Wells.

Honorary pallbearers were Lala, Briana, Stacy, Timothy, Rachelle, Donnie, Kim, Debra, Bobbi, Kevin, Christie, Kelly, Tim, Allen, Brent, Laura, Bill, Grady, Clifford, Stephanie, Rob, Monica, Monty, Michelle, Melinda, Melissa, Marc, Milton, Michael, Donna, Susan, Tami, and Jeff.

In memoriam were Diane Nelson and Joseph Hanzlik.

Burial was in the Scottville Cemetery northeast of O'Neill.

Biglin's Mortaury in O'Neill was in charge of arrangements.

Lala was born on July 8, 1912, at Redbird, to William and Alice (Ross) Buttolph. She married Clifford Wells on Aug. 29, 1931, at Malta, MT. Clifford passed away on Oct. 17, 1974.

LaLa is survived by nine children: Lyle Wells and wife, Shirley of Lynch, Etta Mae Olson and husband, Warren of Albion, Delores Nelson and husband, Clifford of Neligh, Wilmer Wells and wife, Jan of Blue Hill, Mary Ellen Sutton and husband, Ron of Genoa, Anna Ertz and husband, Butch of O'Neill, Donald Wells and wife, Carol of Columbus, Albert Wells and wife, Marla of  Columbus, and Rilla Hanzlik and husband, Francis of Clearwater; 43 grandchildren; 120 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Lee Wells of Rapid City, SD; and two sisters-in-law, Vera Wabs and Loula Wells, both of Oregon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Robert Wells; one granddaughter, Diane Nelson; one grandson, Joseph; seven brothers and four sisters.

Memorials may be made to the Scottville Cemetery.