Eva Lou Wells

Dates

April 12, 1941 - July 4, 2026

Obituary

Eva Lou (Klose) Wells, 85, of White Lake, SD, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Aurora-Brule Nursing Home under hospice care in White Lake. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, July 9, at United Methodist Church in White Lake. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7:00 PM at the church with a 6:30 PM prayer service.

Eva Lou was born on April 12, 1941, in White Lake, SD, to Carl “Sylvester” “Tudie” Klose and Bernadine (Thimmisch) Klose. She attended school in White Lake and graduated in 1959.

She married Robert Spinar in White Lake on February 6, 1961. They raised 4 children on the farm. She married Alfred “Ike” Wells on December 27, 1986.

Eva Lou spent many days working on the farm, at the White Lake School, the Aurora-Brule Nursing Home, and various local hunting lodges.

She was active in the United Methodist Church and the Red Hat Ladies. Eva Lou enjoyed her family, her friends, playing bridge, casinos (on special occasions), and would never turn down a rummage sale or thrift store. There was always a puzzle on her table that she was assembling.

Eva Lou is survived by her children, Lynn Stevenson of Billings, MT, Karen Peters of White Lake, SD, Tom (Diana) Spinar of Plankinton, SD, and Amy Spinar of White Lake, SD; 8 grandchildren, Christopher Stevenson, Jodi Stevenson, Jessica (Tyler) Frederick, Tyson (Hailey) Peters, Colin (April) Spinar, LizBeth Spinar, Connor (Cassie) Spinar, and Alex (Analisa) Spinar; 15 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Doris Klose; three nieces, Teresa (Mark) Vallejo, Julie (Sean Mason) Erickson, Susan (Larry) Sare; three stepchildren, Teresa (Doug) Deurmier, Doug (Teena) Wells, Frank (Pam) Wells; two step daughters-in-laws, Deb Wells and Karla Wells; and many step grandchildren and step great grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son, Mark; two brothers, infant brother, and Eddie Klose in 2025; stepmother, Helen Klose; stepsons, Dave Wells, Mike Wells, John Wells; and step granddaughter, Amy Wells.

Visitation(s)

Date
Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
6:30 PM prayer service

United Methodist Church
110 East Delevan
White Lake, SD

Service

Date
Thursday, July 9, 2026

Time
10:30 AM

Location
United Methodist Church
110 East Delevan
White Lake, SD

Cemetery

Underwood Cemetery
White Lake, SD

Posted by Aluce Johnson on July 7, 2026

Eva Lou was such a wonderful friend to so many. She and my aunt, Mary, stayed lifelong friends. We will miss the spark you added to our lives...especially to our red hats gang! Hugs to her family as you continue living the memories she made!

Posted by Suzie Letcher on July 7, 2026

Sorry for the loss of your mom. I was lucky to call her Ma. She was a very special lady. She will be missed dearly.

Posted by Joan McCord on July 7, 2026

We always had so much fun together good times and bad and hard to forget that her but she is now not in pain anymore. Prayers for you and Amy always remember the good times.

Posted by Teresa Vallejo on July 7, 2026

My sympathies to you and your family. She was the sweetest lady and a wonderful aunt. She will be missed.

Posted by Beverly Miller on July 6, 2026

I will miss my next door neighbor. Prayers for you Karen and families

Posted by Teresa (Wells) Deurmier on July 6, 2026

Doug and I are so very sorry for your loss.

Posted by Lorie Stevenson Wilson on July 6, 2026

Sending thoughts and prayers.