Arlis G. Hetland, age 92, of Mitchell, SD (formerly of Artesian, SD) died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Artesian with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Artesian, SD. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the Will Funeral Chapel.

Arlis G. Hetland, daughter of Andrew and Clara (Olsen) Knutson, was born July 13, 1927 in rural Forestburg, SD. She grew up on the family farm in rural Forestburg and attended country school. After her schooling, Arlis helped area families with housekeeping, cooking and sewing.

Arlis was united in marriage with Robert Hetland on November 30, 1947 in Elizabethtown, KY. The couple lived on the family farm north of Artesian, SD. Arlis continued to live on the farm until after Robert's death. She then lived with her daughter, Sally in Sioux Falls for three years and then seven years at Countryside in Mitchell, SD.

She will be remembered as a fantastic cook, and a talented seamstress. Arlis always had a smile on her face and was a very kind person.

She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Artesian, SD. At the church, Arlis was involved as the chairman of the funeral and luncheon committee.

Grateful for having shared her life are her five children, Sally (Al) Larimer, Sioux Falls, SD, Betty (Dennis) Marler, Maple Grove, MN, Bobbie (Tom) Dold, Howard, SD, Julie (Craig Olson) Scott, Sioux Falls, SD, Rob (Jane) Hetland Jr., Artesian, SD; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hetland; a grandson, David Jon Scott; a son-in-law, Jon Scott; three sisters and four brothers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the donor's choice.