Caroldean Magden, 100, of Overland Park, Kan. passed peacefully in her sleep Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at Antioch Valley Senior Living.
Caroldean was born July 26, 1925 in Oelrichs, S.D., the daughter of Clarence Ollie and Esther Sophia (Dryden) Britain. She was one of four children growing up on a small farm.
After graduating from Oelrichs High School in 1943, she joined the Army Women’s Nurse Corp and moved to Sioux City, Iowa to attend nursing school at Methodist Hospital. She married Raymond M. Magden on Sept. 17, 1946 in Sioux City. Caroldean enjoyed a long career in nursing as a private duty nurse, a hospital nurse and many years in the OM/GYN office of Dr. Leonard Boggs.
Caroldean and Ray moved their family to South Sioux City in 1955. Her years in South Sioux were spent raising her family, working, and serving people through the many organizations she joined. She was a member of Saint Paul United Methodist Church, the church choir, Order of Eastern Star 301, PTA, Cub Scout den mother and UMW. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, camping trips with her family and summer visits to family in S.D. Caroldean visited 47 states and Germany in her travels.
After Ray’s death in 2001 she remained in South Sioux City until moving to Overland Park, Kan., in 2011 to be near two of children that lived in the area. Caroldean lived in an independent living facility until her 90th birthday and moved to the assisted living community.
Caroldean will be remembered as a kind and caring person who touched many lives. Her sense of humor was a delight. She lived a full, joyful, blessed life.
Caroldean was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Esther, brother Clarence, sister Phyllis and son-in-law Patrick Coon (Donna). Survivors include a son, Doug Magden (Paula Chiles) of Olathe, Kan., daughters Debbie Paradise (Mark) of Omaha, and Donna Magden of Silver City N.M.; a brother, Maynard Britain of Hot Springs, S.D. and grandchildren Brianne Paradise of Omaha, and Kyle Paradise of Frisco, Texas.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2003 A St. South Sioux City, on May 7, 2026 at 1 p.m., followed by light snacks. Per Caroldean’s request, her and late husband Ray’s ashes will be transported by her children to be spread at her family farm in Oelrichs, S.D. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Paul United Methodist Church in her name at 2003 A St., South Sioux City, Neb., 68776 or Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doyletown, Pa., 18901.
