Funeral Service for Janis LaBatte, Anpa To Iciya Win, "Woman that paints the morning blue," 82, of Veblen, SD will be held on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Kateri's Hall, Sisseton, SD with Fr. Conrad Ciesel, Deacon Bitsey Ciesel, and Pastor Vern Donnell Officiating. Pianist is Kaye Crawford, Specail Music by Butch Felix, and Drum Group is Arnold Williams. Pallbearers will be Jack Barse, Justin Barse, Austin Barse, Ryan Barse, Elden Wanna, Nick Wanna, Vernon Crawford, Jason LaBatte, Josh LaBatte, Melvin Robertson, Bobby Williams and Louis Williams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bonnie Thompson, Wanda Thompson, Elaine Parsons, Betty Vrchota, Barbara King, Jackie Wanna, Judy Wolters, Linda Crawford, Darlene Wanna, Kayla White, and Mona Williams. Interment will be in the St. Luke's Cemetery, Veblen, SD. All Night Wake Services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 and Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at St. Kateri's Hall, Sisseton, SD. Janis passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Tekakwitha Living Center, Sisseton, SD.

Janis attended the Sisseton High School graduating in 1956. She worked many places thought out her life such as the Flandreau Indian School, Wahpeton Indian School, and the United States Postal Service in Bismarck, ND which is where she was employed when she retired. Janis then went back to work at the Circle of Nations and also was the District Coordinator for the Veblen district for 10 years.

Janis had a love for all children. She also enjoyed country music, casinos, bingo, singing with her brothers, Chinese food was her favorite, read, watch the World Series and the Super bowl. Her favorite TV show was the Golden Girls. She loved her 2 dogs Ozie and Vixen. Janis's house walls were covered with family pictures. She will be missed by many.

Janis is survived by her son Josh LaBatte; grandson Jason LaBatte; granddaughters Danii Kruschel, Tashina Parisien, Althea Lachowitzer-LaBatte, and Tyann Goodteacher; Four great grandchildren; one sister Yvonne Williams; and many nieces and nephews.

Janis is preceded in death by her parents; children David LaBatte, Darren LaBatte, Orville LaBatte Jr., and Cindy LaBatte; sisters Elissa Crawford, Ethelyn Perry, Jean Wanna and brothers Leroy Wanna, Leonard Wanna, Earl Wanna, David Wanna, Lester Wanna and Roger Wanna; grandson Jalen Barse; niece Lola Wanna.