Leona Stamp, age 85, of Gary, SD passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 in the Hendricks Nursing Home in Hendricks, MN. Funeral service will be 11 am Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake, SD. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Clear Lake. Visitation will be Monday, August 23, 2021 from 5 - 7 pm in the Houseman Funeral Home in Clear Lake, SD. Leona Darlene DeMuynck was born June 17, 1936 in Pipestone, MN to Peter and Stephanie (VanLaere) DeMuynck. Her mother died when she was 11 days old. She was cared for by her older sisters until she was released for adoption to Francis and Mary (Meis) Walker of Brandt, SD in 1941. She grew to adulthood on a farm in Deuel County, attending school in Brandt and graduating from Astoria High School in 1954. She participated in Astoria's excellent vocal music program and mastered the accordion. She was married to Edward Kaiser Jr. on February 19, 1955 at St. Frances deSales Catholic Church in Estelline. To this union, six children were born. They lived on farms in the Estelline and Gary areas until 1972 when Leona moved her children into Gary and began working as a cook and waitress. She later became a certified nurse's assistant at the Good Samaritan Center in Clear Lake where she worked until retirement. On April 24, 1982 Leona was married to Norman Stamp at the United Methodist Church in Gary. They enjoyed many trips together, traveling to Hawaii, California, Germany, and Cheyenne. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary where she served as treasurer for many years and volunteered for many causes in the community. She was known for welcoming new residents to town with a homemade pie and for her rosettes at Christmas and popcorn balls at Halloween. After retirement, she returned to work as a cook and waitress in the local restaurant. She enjoyed dancing, flower gardens, watching "The Price is Right", following the local ball teams and decorating her yard for all the holidays. Leona is survived by five children and their families: Leon and Julene Kaiser of Gary, SD and their sons Nick and Travis, Jerome and Sharon Kaiser of White, SD and their children Pam, Daniel, Justin, Corey, Michelle and Melissa, Patricia and Loran Haas of Canby, MN and their children Laura, Adam and Robert, Barbara and Johnny Williams of Piqua, OH and their children Megan and Zachary, and Michael Kaiser (Sheila Brandsrud) of Cheyenne, WY and their children Crystal, Tyler, Craig, Jason and Brianna; and son-in-law Gary Bindert of Spearfish, SD and his children Stacy and Bobby. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman, daughter Janice Bindert, parents, adoptive parents, siblings: Henry DeMuynck, Mathilda Schroeder, Margaret Schroeder, Marie Brinkman and Emma Schmidt; and infant sisters Mary and Emily.