Sparky Donlan, 58, has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved him.
A life remembered begins, simply, with the telling.
Sparky's story began in 1963, and unfolded across the years that followed.
Sparky held deeply to the Presbyterian faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
Belief, when lived, becomes a kind of inheritance.
Sparky Donlan, 58 of Sioux Falls, formally of Marion, passed away on May 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Marion. The family will meet at 2:00 PM at Thunder Valley Dragways for one last ride. Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home. Sparky "Brynt" Dean Donlan was born October 3rd, 1963 in Freeman South Dakota to William Jr. and Janet (Anderson) Donlan. He was later joined by his sister, Penni. He worked drove truck and worked construction for many years. Sparky's favorite hobbies included drag racing and watching drag racing, and watching football cheering for the New York Jets. He also collected toy cars and bar lights. He would always be found at different fundraising events raising money for those in need. Grateful for having shared his life is his sister Penni (Rick) Scholl of New London, Minnesota; Sparky's children Wyatt (significant other Breeze) Donlan of Brandon, and Shelby Donlan of Brandon, Penni's children Ricky (Jenny) of Burtum, MN, and Kristine (Justin) Becker of New Ulm, MN; and great-grandson Hunter Carlson; ; special friends Theresa Walters and Harvey Marshall III ;aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Sparky was preceded in death by his parents, Janet and Bill Donlan.
