Nonabelle Pearl Prang was born on April 5, 1930, at the Frying Pan Ranch, the daughter of Alfred and Clarissa (Willsey) Pettyjohn. She was home schooled and attended Wells School through the 4th grade. Then Nona attended Kadoka School, graduating in 1948. She later attended college in Brookings, and then traveled to Colorado to work in a Dodge Plymouth Dealership. Nona returned to Kadoka and began working for Dr. NJ Sundet in 1951.
Nona was united in marriage to Kieth Prang on March 19, 1955, and to this union were born two sons, Jeff and Brett Prang. Her marriage to Kieth also joined his son, Roger Prang to the family as well. They made their home at the Cuckleburr Farm, 12 miles south of Kadoka. In 1979, they sold the farm and built the Cuckleburr Motel, which they owned and operated until selling it in 1990. Throughout this time, Nona continued to work at the Kadoka Hospital, and in 1969, became the administrator of the Nursing Home, a position she held until retiring in 2003. In her later years she worked as a waitress at the H & H Cafe.
Survivors include her husband Kieth Prang of Kadoka; three sons Roger Prang (Mary) of Spokane, Washington, Jeff Prang (Kris) of Martin, and Brett Prang (Tammy) of Kadoka; seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ted Pettyjohn of Kadoka, and Dale Pettyjohn of Bushnell; one sister Kay Pettyjohn of Rapid City; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka with Pastor Gus Craven officiating.
Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at the Frying Pan Ranch Family Cemetery near Kadoka.
Service Details
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Friday, June 21, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Gus Craven
MUSIC
“Across The Bridge”
“I Love To Tell The Story”
“I’ll Fly Away”
USHERS
Ned Bettelyoun - Bill Bouman
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Friday, June 21, 2019 - 1:30 p.m.
Frying Pan Ranch Family Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota
Guest Book
I am so sorry for your loss.
~ Donna Ridgway
(11/14/2016)
Brett and Tammy and Prang Family- I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I hope as you go through this time of grief that from time to time you will find yourselves smiling as some wonderful memory comes to mind. And may those moments of joy increase in both number and duration as time passes. Sending you warm thoughts always! Karen
~ Karen Pearson
Rapid city (11/16/2016)
I have known Nona and Keith for a long long time. A true South Dakota lady. Always talkative and friendly. And why the things I like to but Nona was she was not afraid to say anything.
~ GRABLE
Kerrville Tx (11/23/2016)
Our sympathy to the family. Nona was quite a lady and always energetic and helpful. The class reunions were her expertise and she kept folks organized and informed. What a legacy she has left behind with her knowledge and helpfulness.
~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter
Kadoka (11/25/2016)
Dear Prangs,
What a shock- so sorry to hear of your loss. She was such a dear dear lady! One of Kadoka,s BEST! We as a family are very indebted to her for her love and care. We will miss her. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you as only He can. Love and Prayers,
~ James and Marjorie Letellier
Norris,SD (11/20/2016)
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and we will keep you in our prayers. Ella Rock, Sharon Rock Vaughan, Pam Rock Fairchild
~ Ella Rock
Sturgis (11/15/2016)
Prang family
I have know Nona for many years. Worked for Ted and Mary long time ago. She was a wonderful person always enjoyed being around her.
~ lYDIA STENGEL
BELGRADE MT (11/23/2016)
We are very sorry to hear of Nona's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
~ Oliver & Gayle Carson
Quinn, SD (11/15/2016)
So sorry to hear about Nona. What a special lady she was! I worked with her many, many years and was so in awe and respectful of all she knew, her fearlessness in taking on and learning new things and her loyalty to her family and community. Our prayers to the Prang family.
~ Tom and Nancy Russell
Black Hawk, SD (11/18/2016)
So many memories. She shared them all. Nona will be missed by all who knew her. Comfort and love to the family. margo r
~ margo r and gary
kadoka, sd (11/14/2016)
Nona was a legend in her time! She gave everyone the benefit of the doubt and ALWAYS saw the best in every soul she met! She was a great boss and friend. I will miss her dearly! My deepest sympathy goes out to each and every one of her family!
~ Judy Goldhammer
Wall (11/15/2016)
Prang Family
Sending big hugs to you all in your time of loss! Nona was a special lady, always a smile and a hello.
May you feel God's arms wrapped around you
Love to you
David, Michelle, Kelcey, Katie & Lukas Butler
~ Michelle
Philip (11/16/2016)
What a Treasure we have lost this week. Nona will always stay in our hearts as she journeys on ahead of us. Our Memories will live in our hearts forever. Our Prayers are with all of her family as we know she will be greatly missed by all of them and by all of us.
~ Vivi Ann (Craven) Snyder and Jerry Snyder
Pierre, SD (11/15/2016)