Funeral services for Jack Cain, age 73, of Shadehill, will be at 1:00pm on Friday, February 10, at the Prairie Hills Church of God in Lemmon with Pastor Steve Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery with full military honors afforded by the Brattvet-Green American Legion Post #66 of Lemmon.


A family service will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday evening at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon.


Special music will be provided by Pat Peterson and Marilyn Willey.


Serving as casket bearers are Chad Abel, Dallas Ingles, Terry Skretteberg, Al Treib, Bill Ottman, Doug Ham, and John Merriman. All Jack's friends and his card playing buddies are considered honorary bearers.


JAMES DUANE CAIN "Jack" was born April 24, 1932 on the family farm south of Lemmon to William "Jim" B. and Joyce (Ottman) Cain. He grew up on the family farm and attended Shadehill School and high school in Lemmon graduating in 1951. Jack enlisted into the National Guard on the 14th of March 1955. He was called to active duty and attained the rank of Sgt. Following his release from active military service, he returned to the National Guard of South Dakota to complete his remaining service to his country being discharged on 11th of January 1958. Jack began farming and ranching with his parents. He was united in marriage to Ann Kom on July 8, 1957 in Rapid City, SD. Two daughters, Jannelle and Jillayne were born to this union. Jack was united in marriage to Louise (Lensegrav) Wallace on September 23, 1988 in Lemmon. Along with Louise, her daughter Carla Wallace and son Kurt Wallace were added to the family.


Jack loved to hunt, fish, and play cards. He loved working in his shop making things out of wood, iron, and horseshoes. He could make something out of nothing. He would often leave his own fields and livestock to help out friends and neighbors. His daughters were very dear to him, always very near and dear to his heart. His grandchildren also brought him much joy and many memories. Jack enjoyed being a grandpa, sharing and teaching his grandchildren many things. He was supportive and proud of their achievements.


Jack has been in failing health the past few years always being cared for at home by his loving wife Louise, who also brought him much happiness and many loving memories.


Jack passed from this life early Monday morning February 6, at Rapid City Regional Hospital at the age of 73 years, 9 months, 12 days.


Grateful for sharing his life are his wife, Louise; Shadehill, SD; Jack's 2 daughters, Jannelle Cain (Bret Tounsley), Sioux Falls, SD; Jillayne (Bruce) Healy, Tynan, TX; 1 stepdaughter, Carla Wallace (Marlan Larson), Sturgis, SD; 1 stepson, Kurt (Carolyn) Wallace, Watertown, SD; 6 grandchildren, Cory, Kylin, Kaylee, Kendra, KyAnn, Christopher; 1 brother, Chuck (Betty) Cain, Mobridge, SD; 1 uncle, Elmo Cain, Lemmon, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.


Jack was preceded in death by his parents.


Visitation will be Thursday 1:00 to 7:00pm; Friday morning 9:00am to 11:00 at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon and one hour prior to services at the Prairie Hills Church of God.


A memorial has been established.