Carmen Swensen, age 52, of Winner, passed away on February 19, 2016 at the Winner Regional Healthcare Facility. Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the Winner-Ideal Community Hall. Burial will be held at a later date.

After a protracted battle with cancer, Carmen Lenta Swensen (Boyer) died on February 19, 2016 in Winner, SD at the age of 52.


She leaves behind her partner Dick Ring , her daughters, Sarena and Sunday ; and her sons, Shane and Sheldon.

Carmen was born on August 31, 1963 to father Paul Boyer and mother Geri Wright, who predeceased her. She grew up in a large family with one sister and four brothers.

Carmen is survived by her partner Dick Ring, children Sarena Boyer, Shane Boyer, Sheldon Flanderka, and Sunday, as well as her sister Paullet (Henry) Robertson, her brothers, Charles (Susan) Boyer, Bill (Sherri) Boyer, Jerry (Jan) Boyer, and numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Mac Boyer.