Tina Jo Winfield, 34

      Tina Jo Winfield, age 34, died Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Deuel County Good Samaritan Center in Clear Lake, South Dakota. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Brookings.

      Tina Jo Winfield was born July 7, 1978, at Mitchell, South Dakota. She lived in Minneapolis and Rapid City and attended school in Mesa, Arizona. She moved to South Dakota in 2000 to be near family. She moved to the Good Samaritan Center in Clear Lake in 2007. Tina enjoyed making beaded jewelry.

      Survivors include aunts and uncles, including her guardians Sandy and Steve Whitaker of Brookings, Diana and Ken Price of Morehead, Minnesota, Nancy and David Fristad of Vivian, South Dakota, Roxie and Carl Whitaker of Denton, Texas, and Lynn and Jim Whitaker of Rapid City, South Dakota; and 17 cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, and grandparents C. Bruce Whitaker and Dorothy Whitaker Bruns.

Donna M. Crane, 83

      Donna M. Crane, formerly of Gettysburg, Presho, and Pierre, South Dakota, passed away June 3, 2013 in Spearfish, South Dakota.

      Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m.CST, Tuesday, June  25, 2013 at Isburg Funeral Chapel in Pierre, SD. Family inurnment will be at the Gettysburg Cemetery.

      Donna Mae Spicer, only child of Albert and Miriam Spicer, was born in Gettysburg, South Dakota on March 13, 1930.

      A graduate of Gettysburg High School, she spent most of her young life in South Dakota with the exception of several years spent in the Portland, Oregon area during World War II when her father worked in the shipyards of that area.

      After graduation she married Sherman L. Crane in July of 1948. They became the parents of three girls, Donna Rae, Rebecca, and Jennifer.

      In 1967 the family moved to Presho, SD where Sherman became a partner in Anderson Gas. They later moved to Pierre and Donna worked in a dental office before starting her career at Delta Dental of South Dakota.

      After Donna retired from Delta Dental she spent the rest of her life enjoying a variety of activities.   She loved art and music, was an accomplished painter and photographer.  She was a member of Canvasbacks and served on the Shortgrass Arts Council.  Dance Club and spending time with friends were other favorite pastimes.  She was a devoted volunteer of the Hospice Thrift Store and enjoyed volunteer time sitting with the Capitol Christmas trees.

      Donna also loved traveling.  She traveled with friend Pearl Boe to visit the New York City area. When daughter Donna Rae lived in Portland she visited and had a great time touring the areas she remembered from her time there in World War II.  Her last big trip was to Hawaii where she spent time with grandson Nickolas and his family.

      Her last years were spent in assisted living, most recently at Burr’s Tender Care in Spearfish. The great staff at Burr’s always made sure she got the best of care.

      After breaking her hip in a fall in April she moved to the Dorsett Care Center in Spearfish.  Although recovering from the hip fracture, she passed away on June 3, 2013 from the effects of a variety of long-term health issues.

      She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her grandson Jeffrey.

      Survivors include her daughters Donna Rae and her husband Tim, Rebecca, and Jennifer; grandchildren Laura, Nickolas, Dana, Heather, Tara and Matthew. Great grandchildren Samantha, Isabella, Nathaniel, Lillie and Brooklyn also survive her.

      She lived a busy active life. She was a great bowler, loved to golf and was always willing to take a trip to Deadwood to drop a few nickels.

      Online condolences may be written at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

Ronald W. Diedrich, 70

      Ronald W. Diedrich, 70, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and formerly of La Crosse, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at his home.

      A funeral Mass was held Friday, May 31, 2013, at  Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Colorado Springs, CO. Father G. Richard Roberts officiated. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

      He was born January 19, 1943, to Walter and Cleova (Haugen) Diedrich. Ronald graduated from Presho High School in 1961. During his high school years he excelled in track breaking records that may still be in existence.

      Ronald was united in marriage to Donna Hays and she preceded him in death on June 30, 1997. He worked as a meat cutter in many different states, a small business owner who owned and operated various kinds of businesses, a traveling salesman, and lastly as a long haul truck driver. Ronald was a very devoted dad and grandpa who will be fondly remembered as a man who never gave up and who was determined to do whatever he set his mind to.

      Survivors include his son, David Diedrich; two daughters, Angela Diedrich, (boyfriend, Mike Knoll), and Katherin (Steve) Heiser; four grandchildren, Abigail, Renea, Sawyer, and William Heiser; one sister, Patricia (Al) Proveck; four brothers, Bernard (Toni), Richard (Patty), Randy, and Tom; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

      In addition to his wife, Ronald was preceded in death by his parents.

      Online condolences may be sent at www.jandtfredrickson.com.

Dorothy Brickman, 88

      Dorothy Brickman, 88, of Winner, SD, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Winner Regional Healthcare Center.  The committal service was held May 30, 2013   at Jerusalem Cemetery South of Carter, SD with the funeral following at Christ Lutheran Church in Winner,.

      Dorothy Mae (Mann) Brickman was born August 12, 1924, to George and Myrtle (Patterson) Mann along with her twin sister, Delores, in a farmhouse north of Colome.  In 1927 they moved to a farm southeast of Millboro where she attended Shadley Valley and Roberts school.  Dorothy attended Millboro High School through the 11th grade at which time the school closed.  In the early 1940’s the Mann family moved to a farm west of Clearfield where Dorothy lived until she married.

      On November 28, 1944, Dorothy married John Brickman and to this union three children were born.  They lived on a farm south of Carter their entire married life until 1996 when they moved to Winner, SD.  The farm home quarters is still family owned.

      Dorothy was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith.  She became a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Clearfield, SD, and remained a lifelong member.

      Dorothy spent most of her life on a farm where she loved the outdoor life and the work.  She loved baking and canning from her garden. Dorothy’s grandchildren were very special to her.  She was never too busy to spend time with them. 

      Being grateful for having shared her life are her children Richard (Jeannie) Brickman; Diane (Roger) Studt, Presho; Karen (John) Cook, Pine Haven, WY, her sisters Maxine Klein, Delores Soles, and Twila Dewing, her brother George Mann Jr. (Catherine) Mann, nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceding her in death were her parents, husband John of 66 years, sisters Isabel Newland, Percy Fowler, and Lela Davis.

      Online memorials may be written at www.masonfh.com

Donna Crane, 83

      Donna Crane, 83, died Monday, June 3, 2013, at the David M. Dorsett Healthcare Center at Spreafish, SD.

      Survivors include daughters Becky Studt and Jennifer Jeratowski, both of Spearfish and Donna Conner of Montana.

       Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Crematory Service

Delores "Deets" Johnstone, 82

      Funeral services for Delores "Deets" Johnstone, 82 were held on Friday, May 24 at the United Methodist Church in Kennebec. A  Memorial has been established to benefit the United Methodist Church of Kennebec.

      Delores "Deets" Johnstone, 82 of Spearfish and formerly of Kennebec died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the David M. Dorsett Healthcare Center in Spearfish.

     Delores was born on November 17, 1930 to Charles and Leila (Karst) Flint in Hurley S.D. The family moved from Hurley to Hartford in 1938 where she attended school until her junior year when they moved to Kennebec, SD and she finished high school.

      She married Lloyd Johnstone in May of 1950 at McIntosh, SD and to this union three children were born: Candyce, Dan and Brad. They lived and ranched in the Kennebec area.  In 1952, she and Lloyd purchased the Kennebec Telephone Co. She was the bookkeeper until Lloyd was killed in an accident, but continued to keep the business running until selling it in 1998. She lived in Kennebec until December of 2011 when she moved to Spearfish to be closer to relatives.

      Delores loved the beach, quilting, and jig saw puzzles, but the coffee crew in Kennebec was her main entertainment. She cherished her grandchildren and often said, "If I had known how much fun it was to be a grandma, I’d have done that first."

       She is survived by her children, Candyce "Candy" (Allan) Miller of Beulah, WY and formerly Rock Rapids, IA, Dan (Sherry) Johnstone of  Monument, CO and Brad "Ern" (Kathy) Johnstone of  Lohn, TX; grandchildren Chad Miller, Tobi (David) Miller Ayer, Tracy (Justin) Whitt, Ryan (Aubrey) Johnstone, Ty Miller, Rachal (Roger) Welch and Samantha Johnstone; great-grandchildren, Tanner Miller, Carley Miller, Maverick Miller, Holden Ayer, Payton Whitt, Koleton Goillandeau, Jeremiah Whitt and Gatlan Ayer; sisters, Jinny (Paul) Cooney and Joyce (Bill) Craig.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Lloyd.

      Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Colleen Hendrickson, 64

      Colleen Hendrickson, 64 of Presho, died Wednesday, May 22 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 29 at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial at Holy Angels Cemetery.

      Colleen Sweeney was born March 17, 1949, in Presho, SD, to Joe and DeElda (Hilmoe) Sweeney and remained a life-long resident.   On December 27, 1969, she married Rod Hendrickson and they were blessed with four daughters.  She died May 22, 2013, after a long battle with cancer.

      Most precious to her were Colleen’s grandchildren.  Her patience was clear when children were in her presence.  They could do no wrong, and she was always there to take the blame and make excuses regardless of their offense.  She loved being their hero with a simple "yes".  "Yes, you can have ice cream at 10:30 at night".   "Yes, you can go play in the mud in your new outfit."  "Yes, you can have three cookies instead of the supper your mom just cooked."    She had the wisdom of knowing where joy truly came from.   Colleen had a heart of gold and was willing to help anyone when needed. 

      Colleen was foremost a housewife throughout the years, but she enjoyed experiencing the excitement of breaking the mold and doing what wasn’t expected of her.  She and her friend Tootie had a tree-trimming business and were known to be around town in the bucket of a tractor with a chain saw.  The two opened C&T Upholstery and ran a successful business for many years.  They crafted butterflies and built doll houses for their kids.  She worked hand-in hand with both her husband and her dad helping to shingle and build and fix what was broken.  She was known for her gardening and canning, and she was always happy to help anyone else with theirs.  She loved a good fishing trip.

Anyone who knew Colleen knew her life’s journey was filled with many challenges.  She never gave up but instead accepted the obstacles God put in her path.  She did things her own way and defied the odds on several occasions.  Her perseverance and strength are an inspiration to anyone. 

      Colleen is survived by her four daughters and their spouses:  Amy and A.C. Heald, Rozet, WY; Tammy and Ken Jaques, Rapid City, SD;  Julie and Eric Anderson, Parker, SD; and Laura and David Craig, Rapid City, SD;  ten grandchildren:  Ryan and Staci Jackson; Kelsey, Kayla, Dylan, and Colton Jaques; Olivia and Lily Anderson; and David Jr. and Jaelon Craig;  One great-grandson, Karter Baker;  mother, DeElda Krier and her husband, LeRoy, of Presho, SD;  brother, Tom Sweeney, Presho, SD; and sister, Carol Massingale, Rapid City, SD.

      Colleen is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Rod; her father, Joe Sweeney; her sister, Shirley Gerard; and nephews, Mike Massingale and Laramie Gerard.

      Arrangements have been placed in care of Isburg Funeral Chapel.  Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

Twyla LaVonne Sletto Blegen, 83

      Twyla Blegen died Wednesday, May 8, 2013.  Funeral services were held Saturday, May 11 at North Heights Lutheran Church,  Arden Hills, MN.   Interment at Glen Haven Cemetery, Crystal, MN.

      Twyla LaVonne Sletto was born in Chamberlain, SD on April 16, 1930.  She was the first child born to Sander and Margaret Sletto and grew up in Presho.  Twyla has two siblings:  Arlo (5 years younger) and Sharon (13 years younger.)

      Twyla was baptized on June 8, 1930 at Presho Lutheran Church.  In May, 1944, she gave the valedictory speech at the Lyman County Rural Eighth Grade Graduation. 

      She was confirmed on April 22, 1945 at Presho Lutheran Church.  In May 1948, she gave the salutatory speech as she graduated from Presho High School.  She attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, and graduated in June 1952 with a BA degree in Education.  She taught in California and in Minneapolis.  Twyla married John Blegen in Minneapolis at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on June 28, 1958.

      Twyla was a wonderful stay-at-home mom to her three children: Rick, Karen and Eric.  She was involved in many church activities including;  church council, BSF, Sunday School teacher, Bethel Series, VBS, Via de Cristo, Holy Spirit Conferences, and many other activities.

      Twyla is preceded in death by her Husband, John. She is survived by her Children, Richard (Kristi), Karen (Richard) Klawitter, Eric (Judith); Brother, Arlo Sletto; Sister, Sharon (Jerry) LaRoche; Nine Grandchildren; Three Great-Grandchildren.

      Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Clayton "Rex" Heston, 86

      The Mass of Christian Burial for Clayton "Rex" Heston will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena, with Father Donald Wagner as celebrant. Burial followed at  Calvary Cemetery in Wadena.

      With family at his side, Rex died at the age of 86 on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena, KS.

     Clayton Rex Heston was born March 1, 1927, the 10th and youngest child to Chelsea Raymond and Lela (Coulter) Heston in Vivian, SD. He attended and graduated from the Vivian Public High School and continued his education achieving a Business Degree in Sioux Falls. Rex and Agnes Kramer were married on November 20, 1971 in Selby, SD. Over the years he worked in banking in Kennebec, SD, Hamburg, Miltona, Verndale, Dent and Wadena, MN. He will also be remembered as an employee at Fix’s Grocery in Wadena. Rex was a member of the Dent and Wadena Lions Clubs, Knights of Columbus, and volunteered with the Boy Scouts, Wadena Area Food Shelf, and United Way. He found time to enjoy gardening and crafts, and especially enjoyed time spent with his grandkids.

      Rex was preceded in death by his parents Chelsea and Lela; brother Delbert; sisters Vera Faber, Veva Copeland, Neva Matheson, Polly Heston, Louise Johnson, Ethel Riggs, Phyllis Portillo and Myrtle Heston.

      Rex is survived by his wife Agnes of Wadena; son Kenneth (Andrea) of McKinney, TX; daughter Cathy (Gary) Plemel of Sartell; granddaughters Alexis, Mackenzie, and Mariah Plemel; and one grandson "on-the-way" Dean Heston; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

      Arrangements are with the Johnson-Schuller Chapel in Wadena. (www.SchullerFamilyFH.com)

Ronald Diedrich,

      Ronald Diedrich, formerly of Presho, died on May 22, 2013.  He was currently living in Colorado Springs, CO. A full obituary will be published later.

Delores “Deets” Johnstone, 82      

      Delores “Deets” Johnstone, 82 of Spearfish and formerly of Kennebec died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the David M. Dorsett Healthcare Center in Spearfish.

          Delores was born on November 17th 1930 to Charles and Leila (Karst) Flint in Hurley S.D. The family moved from Hurley to Hartford in 1938 where she attended school until her junior year when they moved to Kennebec, SD and she finished high school.

          She married Lloyd Johnstone in May of 1950 at Macintosh, SD and to this union three children were born: Candyce, Dan and Brad. They lived and ranched in the Kennebec area.

        In 1952, she and Lloyd purchased the Kennebec Telephone Co. She was the bookkeeper until Lloyd was killed in an accident, but continued to keep the business running until selling it in 1998. She lived in Kennebec until December of 2011 when she moved to Spearfish to be closer to relatives.

      Delores loved the beach, quilting, and jig saw puzzles, but the coffee crew in Kennebec was her main entertainment. She cherished her grandchildren and often said, “If I had known how much fun it was to be a grandma, I’d have done that first.”

      She is survived by her children, Candyce “Candy” (Allan) Miller of Beulah, WY and formerly Rock Rapids, IA, Dan (Sherry) Johnstone of Monument, CO and Brad “Ern” (Kathy) Johnstone of Lohn, TX; grandchildren Chad Miller, Tobi (David) Miller Ayer, Tracy (Justin) Whitt, Ryan (Aubrey) Johnstone, Ty Miller, Rachal (Roger) Welch and Samantha Johnstone; great-grandchildren, Tanner Miller, Carley Miller, Maverick Miller, Holden Ayer, Payton Whitt, Koleton Goillandeau, Jeremiah Whitt and Gatlan Ayer; sisters, Jinny (Paul) Cooney and Joyce (Bill) Craig.

      She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Lloyd. A Sharing of Memories of Delores’ life will take place at 7:00 P.M. (C.S.T.) on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the Senior Center in Kennebec.

       Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. (C.S.T.) on Friday, May 24 at the United Methodist Church in Kennebec with visitation from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.

       A Memorial has been established to benefit the United Methodist Church of Kennebec.

      Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Crematory Service of Spearfish.

      Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Lorne L. Houser, 82

      Lorne Houser of Oacoma passed away on April 29, 2013 at Sanford Medical Center in Chamberlain at the age of 82 years.

      Funeral services for Lorne L. Houser were held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church in Chamberlain with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Oacoma.

      Lorne L. Houser was born May 7, 1930 to T.A. "Al" and Lillian (Peters) Houser at rural Chamberlain.  He was raised on a farm on Fort Hale bottom along the Missouri River.  He attended country school and Chamberlain High School.  In 1949, he joined the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War.

      On June 1, 1952, Lorne was united in marriage to JoAnn Hickey at Chamberlain.  To this union four children were born: Dan, Greg, Susan, and Mike.  He worked for the S.D. Department of Transportation for 37 years during which he was part of a surveying crew that developed Interstate 29 and Interstate 90.  He would often joke that he had walked from one end of the state to the other while with the DOT.  He retired in 1989.  After his retirement, he and JoAnn traveled the United States for about 9 years visiting their children and grandchildren.  They enjoyed spending the winters in Arizona where they met many lifelong friends.  Lorne loved to hunt, fish, and play cards, and visit with his loved ones.

      Lorne was a member of the American Legion Johnson-Peterson Post No. 179 of Kennebec-Reliance.  He was a former member of the Chamberlain Area Knights of Columbus.

      Gratefully sharing in his life are his wife JoAnn of Oacoma; four children Dan Houser and wife Merry of Des Moines, IA, Greg Houser and wife Debra of Sioux Falls, SD, Susan Wittenhagen and husband Doug of Oacoma, SD, and Mike Houser of Cle Elum, WA; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother Thad Houser and wife Dorothy of Sioux Falls, SD; four sisters Grace Wick of Mitchell, SD, Beulah Smith of Chamberlain, SD Loy Busack of Chamberlain, SD and Frances Larson and husband Darrel of Hamil, SD; three half brothers Merle Houser, Rodney Houser, and Kenneth Houser; and two half sisters Verda Sommis and Kathy Carrol.

      Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers Lawrence and Donald; two sisters Christina Houser and Betty Cleland; two infant sisters Alice Faye and Dorothy Mae; and two brothers-in-law Carl Wick and Marvin Smith.

      In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.

      Local arrangements are under the direction of  Hickey Funeral Chapel, Chamberlain. 

Robert Eugene Hulce, 85

      Robert Eugene Hulce, 85, Waitsburg, Washington, passed away April 22, 2013, at Dayton General Hospital, Dayton, Washington.

      A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Lions Community Building in Waitsburg. A private graveside service will be held at the Waitsburg Cemetery.

      Bob was born October 12, 1927, in Burbank, California, to Albert and May Darling Hulce. He graduated from Vivian (South Dakota) High School in 1946, and also earned a Surgical Technician certificate from Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas that year.

      He served as a surgical technician in the US Army during WWII, being discharged in 1947.

      In 1953, he and Doris Hullinger were married in Pierre, South Dakota. They moved to this area that year from Vivian, South Dakota. He worked for the Walla Walla County Road Department, retiring in 1980.

      Bob was known for his involvement in community projects such as Days of Real Sports, Holiday Smoked Turkey and the Pioneer Fall Festival Buffalo Feed.

     Bob was a kind and gentle man and will always be remembered for his big grin and friendly "Hello".

      He loved his family, always making sure his girls were taken care of.

      His memberships included the Waitsburg Lions Club, Waitsburg Volunteer Fire Department, Waitsburg Ambulance Service and American Legion Post #35.

      Bob is survived by his wife, Doris Hulce, at their home; three daughters: Denise (Terry) Hoon of Dayton; Teresa (Glen) Johnson of Moses Lake, Washington; and Gayle (Craig) Durkee also of Dayton; two sisters: Helen Stracke and Alberta Verzani both of Presho, South Dakota; one brother, Claude Hulce of Burbank, California; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers.

      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Waitsburg Fire Department, Waitsburg Ambulance Service or the Veterans Memorial Wall at the Waitsburg Cemetery through Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt, 1551 Dalles Military Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362.

      Friends may write memories and sign the online guestbook at www.mountainview-colonialdewitt.com.

Glen Fuoss, 57

      Glen Fuoss, 57, of Sioux Falls (formerly of Draper, SD and Williston, ND) died in Sioux Falls, on April 6. A memorial Service  was held at Peace Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls on Friday, April 19, 2013.

      Glen Eric Fuoss, the son of Floyd H. and Sylvia Hullinger Fuoss, was born at Pierre, SD on August 13, 1955. He grew up on the family ranch north of Draper and attended Spears and Draper Elementary Schools. He graduated from TF Riggs High School in Pierre. During his schooling he sang and played many instruments, and was a virtuoso pianist until his final illness.

       While in high school, he joined the Civil Air Patrol and rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel. He traveled to Great Britain with the International Air Cadet Exchange. He was a certified flight instructor and commercial pilot in South Dakota and Nebraska for a number of years.

 For much of his life, he worked on the family land. He pioneered no-till farming and performance-tested beef production, writing computer programs, and designing, building and modifying equipment to refine operations. He learned finish carpentry from his family and practiced it in homes wherever he lived. After he left agriculture, he drove truck in Wyoming and on the Bakken oil fields, settling in Williston, ND.

Glen met Teresa Raney in North Dakota and they were married March 28, 2012. In January 2013, they moved to Sioux Falls, SD.

In mid-February he suddenly fell ill and was diagnosed with an astrocytoma, which did not respond to treatment. He passed away peacefully in Sanford Hospice, supported by family and friends. Glen was an organ donor and his remains were cremated and will be privately interred at a later date.

Glen is survived by his wife, Teresa, his parents, his children Sarah Anne and Corbin Brian, and a beloved grandson, Jaxton Bentley Fuoss. He is also survived by his siblings: Kathleen (Jim) Larson of Fort Mohave, AZ, Paul (Ann) of Oak Park, IL, Althea Dixon (Jeff Longtin) of Minneapolis, MN and Anita L. Fuoss of Murdo, SD; and five stepchildren: Jacob and Roxanne Raney, and Ganna, Isatou and Amber Mboob

The family wishes to express appreciation to Pastor Obed Nelson of Peace Lutheran and the physicians and staff of Sanford Health Care for their skillful and compassionate care.

Gail Gifford, 79

Gail Edwina Gifford was born in 1932.  She was raised by her grandmother Orpha Lien at Kennebec until the age of 10 when she re-joined her mother Geraldine, who had made a new life in Fullerton, California. 

Gail graduated from high school and attended Stephen’s College for Women in Columbia, Missouri and received a liberal arts degree.  She went on to UCLA and earned a Political Science degree and served as recreational director on the largest US Army base in Wiesbaden, Germany for one year.

She returned to Fullerton and worked for the United Way and later moved to San Francisco where she continued to fund raise for the United Way Chapter.

Gail’s social conscience and activism demanded that she tackle new challenges.  She was active in the Bay Area Chapter of the National Organization for Women and became one of its early presidents.  She worked as a volunteer on Diane Feinstein’s Campaign for Mayor (now Senator Feinstein from California).  Gail also served for a year as interim president of the New College of Law in San Francisco.

In 1999, Gail relocated to southern California to be closer to her mother and realized her long held dream of settling in Laguna Beach.  A devoted daughter, Gail was a constant companion of her mother, Geraldine Gifford until she died in 2002.

Gail spent 12 happy years in Laguna Beach enjoying her many passions, her Russian Wolfhound dogs which she showed in competition, her lifelong fascination with beautiful cars as a member of the local Jaguar owners club and of course horses.

Gail’s great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Lien were early-day Lyman pioneers.

A celebration of Gail’s life was held in Laguna Beach August 13, 2011.

Gail’s eulogy was submitted by her friend Dorothy Skufca of Laguna Beach. We apologize for the lateness of this obituary.

John Nels Geisler, 83

John Nels Geisler, age 83, most recently of Valley Springs, died Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Murdo, followed by inurnment at the Murdo Cemetery and lunch at Messiah Lutheran.

He was born in Pasadena, CA, November 25, 1929 to Arthur John "Dick" Geisler and Vivian Christine (Petersen) Geisler. He lived with his parents and younger siblings Roma and David in Bell, CA, where A.J. ran a feed store. During his childhood in Bell, John began a life-long love of movies at the three local theaters where admission cost a dime.

In February 1942, the metal rationing of WWII led to the closing of the store in Bell, which had transitioned into selling the latest modern appliances. Leaving the land of sun and palm trees, the family moved to a farm in Blunt, SD during a blizzard. In 1945 the Geisler family moved to Murdo, to operate the John Deere and Chevrolet dealerships; the first of many businesses.

For his high school education, John boarded at Northwestern Lutheran Academy in Mobridge, SD. His college education was interrupted when he served his country as a cryptographer in Korea, in the Army 1903rd Engineer/Aviation Battalion.

After his honorable discharge from the Army in 1953, John collected antique cars from across the Midwest. His father told him, ‘John, you have to do something with those cars’ and in 1954 John, his father, Dick, and brother Dave, opened the Pioneer Auto Museum with 25 cars on display in a single building.

John eventually received his bachelor’s degree from Concordia College in Seward, NE. He held many jobs during his life time: service station attendant, copper mine employee, elementary school teacher, social worker, Pinkerton security guard, postal worker, pilot car driver and antique dealer. He most enjoyed his time in the Army and the years he spent exploring the Midwest on trips to locate antique cars for the museum.

John married Betty (Fortier) Queen November 9, 1965 and gained a daughter, Cathie. Daughter Johanna was born in November 1966. After attending graduate school at the University of Minnesota, John, Betty, and the two girls moved to Murdo to be near family and the Pioneer Auto Museum.

For many years, the family traveled around the United States. John was always on the lookout for antique cars and collectibles to add to the Pioneer Auto collection. In 1985 John and Betty returned to Murdo to live.

In 2002 John and Betty moved to Sioux Falls and later Valley Springs, SD to be near their daughters and grandsons, and to have access to advanced medical care. Both John and Betty faced a number of health issues in the last decade. Starting in 2009, John went through several rounds of treatment for thyroid cancer. After a brief, acute illness in late December 2012, John entered the hospital and then the hospice program at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Sioux Falls. His family is grateful for the excellent care he received there. He passed away the morning of Monday, April 8, 2013.

John had a strong, but quiet, lifetime relationship with his Lord and Savior. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo and attended First Lutheran in Valley Springs.

John is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty (Fortier) Geisler, Garretson; two daughters, Cathie (Johnnie) Littles of Sioux Falls, Johanna (Mark Dykstra) Geisler, of Valley Springs; three grandsons Corwin and Rune Dykstra of Valley Springs, and Lee Littles of Sioux Falls, sister Roma Bunch of Irvine, CA; brother David and several nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents Arthur John "Dick" Geisler and Vivian Christine (Petersen) Geisler.

Robert "Big Jake" Jacobsen, 61

Robert "Big Jake" Jacobsen, 61 of Fairbanks, AK, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at his home.  Services were held Friday, April 5, 2013 at St. John’s Catholic Church with Fr. Kristopher Cowles officiating. Burial will be at Scotty Philip Cemetery

Robert (Bob-Big Jake) Lee Jacobsen (61) was born February 19, 1952 to Carl and Leona (Abernathy) Jacobsen in Pierre, South Dakota. Bob grew up in Ft. Pierre where he initially attended consolidated School in Stanley County. He started third grade at Ft. Pierre Elementary and continued his studies in Ft. Pierre until graduating in 1970 from Stanley County High School.

On June 2, 1979 Bob married the love of his life, Danna Nickels in Pierre, SD. The couple began their married life in Kennebec, SD where Bob worked for area ranchers and worked construction. In 1993 after putting off an unyielding yearning to discover more of the great outdoors, fishing and employment opportunities, where Danna was offered a position as Special Education Teacher in Fairbanks, Bob and Danna headed north to Alaska. Bob worked as a Plant Technician at OIT, Organic Incinerator Technology, a company that specializes in cleaning gas and oil contaminated soil. He worked for Fairbanks School district and while there the children would flock around him and follow him around like he was their king. He loved all the children and told them stories and jokes. He later returned to OIT as a consultant. He was highly respected by his peers, acquaintances and co-workers.

Bob was soft spoken, quiet and a very intelligent man who was well-read, an avid reader. He could build anything and fix anything and was always helping others. He loved gardening and watching his flowers bloom. He also loved dogs. Of all things, Bob loved to fish, whether with a simple rod and reel with a bobber off the shore or on a massive halibut fishing boat. He enjoyed cooking and grilling, watching sports, westerns and movies of all types. He loved his life on their Alaska acreage, his family and friends. But, most of all, he loved Danna and doing whatever he could for her.

Bob is survived by his wife Danna, three  brothers: Richard "Butch"(Belle) Jacobsen of Ft. Pierre, SD; Dale (Kristie) Jacobsen of Pierre, SD; and Douglas Jacobsen of Sioux Falls, SD., his mother-in-law Donna Nickels of Clark, SD; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Boots Nickels, Luveta Nickels (Steve) Wicks, Tracy Nickels (Nick) Aguayo, all of Clark, SD; and Troy (Becki) Nickels of Tignall, GA. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins across the country.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, his maternal grandparents, his parents Carl and Leona Jacobsen, nephews Richard Jacobsen Jr and Eric O’Day, close personal friend Mike Mahutga and his special dogs Kola, Koco and Grit.

Allen William Farrankop, Jr., 79

Funeral services for Allen William Farrankop, Jr., 79 will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, April 12; visitations will be one hour prior to the service and on Thursday, April 11, from 4:00 until 6:00 pm, all at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave, St. Paul, MN, 651-276-2020.  Interment with military honors will take place at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Allen William Farrankop,, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away April 7, 2013 at his home in Maplewood, MN.

He was a proud US Navy Korean War Veteran; VFW and American Legion Member. He retired after 30 years with MN Title. He enjoyed "puttering" and his handyman skills were appreciated.

He was preceded in death by parents, Allen Sr. and Christine and brother, Andrew. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Glenda; daughters, Debbie (Jim) Norring and Darla (Tom) McDonough and son, William Farrankop; six grandchildren: six great-grandchildren: brother, Terry Farrankop; sister-in-law Mary Farrankop; extended family and friends. Condolences may be made at www.wulfffuneralhome.com.

Leo Leichtnam, 65

      Leo Leichtnam, 65 of Mt. Vernon passed away Wednesday, March 27 at his home. Funeral services were held 10:30 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Christ the King Catholic Church with burial at the Holy Angels Cemetery.

      Leo was born on March 19, 1948 in Pierre, SD to Louis and Marjorie (Satree) Leichtnam. 

      He was  married in 1975 and to this union, two beautiful daughters were born; Jennifer and Marjorie. 

      Leo lived in Kennebec most of his life and in 2006 he moved to Mt. Vernon.  He enjoyed fishing, attending auctions, spending time at the Salvation Army and coffee at Westy’s.

      He is survived by two daughters: Jennifer of Pierre and Marjorie and Phil Johnson of Mt. Vernon, SD; two grandsons: Vincent and Luke Johnson; three sisters: Elaine, Phyllis and Teresa and brother, Mark.

      He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters: Delores Snyder and Louise Tracy.

      Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

Delores Miller, 82

       Delores Miller, 82 of Pierre died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at her home in Pierre. Visitation will be from 5-7:30 pm, Wednesday April 3 at Isburg Funeral Chapel and a prayer service to follow. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 4 at 2 pm at the Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre and burial at Riverside Cemetery.

      Delores was born on November 21, 1931 to Fred and Laura Koester in Lyman County where she joined her two older brothers, Melford and Harold. Delores’ mother died when she was nine years old and her father married Annis Jacobsen a few years later.

      Delores graduated from Vivian High School and attended college at Black Hills Teachers College. She taught country school north of Vivian.

      June 2, 1957 she married Gail Miller of Presho, SD and continued to teach country school south of Presho.

      Delores and Gail owned a jewelry store in Presho where she was very active in her Church and Jaycettes. These were happy, busy years with many good times water skiing and flying to California to visit Gail’s sister and Texas to visit Delores’ parents in their plane.

      In 1965, they bought the Jewel Box in Pierre which they owned and operated for 20 years. After retiring, Gail and Delores wintered in and eventually moved to Bullhead, AZ where they continued to make new friends.

      Delores is survived by her husband Gail; her brothers: Harold Koester of Rapid City and Milford Koester of Murdo and other very close and special people in her life: Carl and Jake Mathews of Midland and Brenda, Mike, Devin and Tyler Kroeber of Onida, her caretakers: Shirley, Gloria, Brenda and Tania and many nieces, nephews and friends.

      She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Laura Koester and her stepmother Annis Koester, step-brother Lawrence Jacobson, father and mother-in-law Eugene and Violet Miller, sisters-in-law Gladys Gardner, Donna Koester and Becky Koester and brother-in-law Rocky Gardner.

      Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com 

Robert Jacobsen, 61

      Robert Jacobsen, formerly of Presho passed away in Alaska. Visitation will be Thursday April 4, 2013 from 5-7 pm at St Johns Catholic Church, Ft. Pierre with a prayer service following. Funeral services will  be Friday, April 5 at 10 am at St Johns Catholic Church.



Ronald L Deisch, 86

      Fr. Deisch will officiate at Ron’s funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church at 4500 Jackson Blvd at 11 am on Friday March 22, 2013 followed by a luncheon. Burial will be at 2:00 pm at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with full military honors by Rushmore VFW Post #1273 and South Dakota Army National Guard.

      Ronald L Deisch, 86, Rapid City died Friday, March 15 at the Platte Care Center in Platte, SD.  He was born on June 10, 1926 in Presho, SD to Mable and Lester Deisch.  He grew up in Presho and graduated in 1944.  He served in the Navy from 1944 - 1948. He married Delores Johnson (Presho) in 1952 and they made their home in Rapid City.  Ron and Delores raised three daughters.  He had his own business, Ron’s Rug Service, and later worked for JC Penneys. 

      He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and five siblings. He is survived by three daughters, Deb (Tom) Gilliland of Rapid City; Shelly (Gary Brundige) Deisch of Custer State Park, and Lisa (Briann) Larson of Kimball, SD;  four granddaughters, Amanda, Rebecca, Maggie, and Ally; one great grandson, Hawkins Ronald Heath; and one brother, Fr. Raymond Deisch.

      An online guestbook may be signed at www.osheimschmidt.com.

Darleen Ilene Anderson, 83

      Darleen Ilene (Bergquist)  Anderson of Presho, SD and formally of Viborg, SD went home to her Lord and Savior at the Sanford Care Center in Chamberlain, SD after an almost six year courageous battle with cancer on March, 18, 2013.

      Funeral services for Darleen Anderson, 83, of Presho, SD will be held at 10:30 am Friday, March 22, 2013, at the American Lutheran Church, Presho, SD, with Pastor Jeff Swanson officiating.

      Burial will follow at the Presho City Cemetery with a lunch following the internment at Presho American Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 21, from 4-6 pm, the family will be present, followed by the prayer service from 6-7 pm with a lunch following.

      Darleen was born to David and Ida (Haugen) Bergquist on April 23, 1929 in Yankton.

      On October 1, 1950 Darleen married the love of her life, Ray F Anderson at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, near Midway, SD.  After they were married they lived north of Yankton until they moved to the farm near Viborg in 1959.  They resided there until 1986 when they relocated to Presho, SD.

      All of her kids, grandchildren and great-grandkids received quilts she made. Darleen made hundreds of quilts throughout her life, these quilts are a treasure to this day.

      Darleen worked as a Nurses Aide in Centerville, SD and many other odd jobs.  She was always the caretaker for anyone in need.  For 26 years Ray and Darleen cleaned pheasants at the Medicine Creek Pheasant Ranch near Vivian. 

      She will be dearly missed and never forgotten.  She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ray of Presho, two sons, Russell, (Jeannee) of Gettysburg, SD, Ivan (Ginny) of Viborg, SD.  three daughters Ida (Jim) Lefort, Yankton, SD, Mary (Larry) Hendrickson, Sheridan, WY and Cleo Anderson, Chamberlain, SD.  Fifteen grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Ruth and a grandson, David.

      Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home in Gregory is in charge of the arrangements.

JoAnn Cox, 87

      Services for JoAnn Cox, 87  were held at Hill Funeral Home in Puyallup, WA on Saturday, March 16, 2013.

      Jo Ann Cox was born February 25, 1926 to Joe and Myrtle Petersen at Mobridge, South Dakota.  They soon moved to Presho, SD where she attended school. 

      She met Vernon while attending school there and they married on February 02, 1943 in Rapid City, SD.  After WWII, They moved to Tacoma, WA, then settling in Puyallup, WA in 1958, where she and her husband Vernon owned and operated their own auto repair business until retiring in 1978.

      JoAnn enjoyed her role as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She also enjoyed traveling with Vernon and playing cards with friends and relatives. 

      Survivors include her husband, Vernon Cox of Puyallup; Children Judith O’ Sage of Tacoma, Gary Cox of Nevada, DeAnn Peterson of Puyallup, Vernon Cox Jr. of Roy, Randy Cox of Puyallup, Cindy Cox of Puyallup, and Michelle Sanders of Gig Harbor and 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Neva Petersen (SD), Florence Howell (WA), LaVerne Skifstad (MN) and Nina Heston (CO) and one grandson, Derek Rew (WA).



Rick Davenport, 60

      Funeral services for Rick Davenport, 60, of Custer, were held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the United Church of Christ in Chamberlain, SD. Burial followed the funeral service at the Kennebec Cemetery in Kennebec, SD.

      Ricky La Vern Davenport was born October 2, 1952 in Winner, South Dakota to La Vern and Pearl (Kindt) Davenport. Young in Rick’s life, Robert Kenobbie came to be the father of Pearl’s children. Rick’s childhood memories included Bob and Pearl’s family living in Oacoma, SD and Vermillion, SD. Rick grew up with Arlie, Faye, Darlys, Pam, and Bob playing all kinds of games and sports with the Missouri River in the background. Rick attended Reliance High School and graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1971. He married the love of his life Patricia Elizabeth Foster on July 26, 1975. To this union, they added Dolsee Joi in 1986 and Haley Layne in 1991. Rick’s life was built around his love for his wife, kids, family, friends and work. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers. Anyone who knew Rick knew how loyal to "the Pack" he truly was. Rick touched so many with his loving and generous heart. We love him dearly.

      Rick will be remembered for his work ethic and commitment to the jobs he flourished at over the years. From his work at D & H Construction to the Peavey’s Lumberyard in Chamberlain, he continued with his construction expertise at Kennebec Coop Lumberyard and later built and managed the United Building Center in Chamberlain only to return to the small town atmosphere at Kennebec Lumber. Rick’s experience in construction among many other facets as a people person made him an expert as a fieldman/insurance adjustor for DeSmet Farm Mutual. He will be remembered for his eye for detail and explicit memory that could recall times, places, and events that is unmatched.

      He was preceded in death by his mother Pearl Elaine (Kindt) Kenobbie, his sister Arlene Marie (Davenport) Kenobbie, grandparents Hugo and Mildred (Earl) Kindt, Uncle LeRoy and Aunt Jean (Kindt) Fries, his mother and father-in-law Albina and Arthur Foster, and Grandma Anna Kovanda. Rick passed away near his home on February 25, 2013. Rick is survived by his wife Pat, daughters Dolsee and Haley, all from Custer; his dad Robert H. (Donna) Kenobbie of Platte, SD; sisters Fayrene (Davenport) Howard and her husband Leo of Millboro, SD; Darlys (Kenobbie) Roberts of Sheridan, WY; Pam (Kenobbie) Olesen and a brother Bob Kenobbie, both of Sioux Falls, SD; and sisters Monica (Davenport) Weischedel and her husband Chuck of Onida, SD; Twilla (Joe) Boyles of Lafayette, IN; Lindell Davenport of North Aurora, IL; brothers Vernon (Janet) Davenport of Somonauk, IL; Mickey (Chris) Davenport of St. Charles, IL; David (Janet) Davenport of Marshall, MI. "Uncle Rick" is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who thought the world of him.

Everette Reardon, 87

      Everette Reardon passed away on February 25, 2013 at Sanford Medical Center in Chamberlain at the age of 87 years.

      Funeral services for Everette Reardon, 87, of Chamberlain were held Monday, March 4, 2013 at the Zion Lutheran Church at Chamberlain with burial in the Riverview Cemetery at Chamberlain.

      Everette M. Reardon was born September 10, 1925 on a farm near Medina, ND to Carl and Ellen (Christensen) Reardon.  He attended school and graduated from Medina High School in 1944 and attended NDSU in Fargo, ND.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 29, 1945 serving as a dispatcher with the 3rd Battalion in Bremerhaven, Germany.  Everette was honorably discharged on November 28, 1946.

      Together with his brother, they started custom combining where they worked the land between Oklahoma to North Dakota.  He would spend time in the Chamberlain area where he met Joann Weidemann.  On March 17, 1958, Everette was united in marriage to Joann at Chamberlain.  Everette farmed in Brule and Lyman Counties most of his life and also drove truck for area farmers. Everette retired from farming around 2008.  On April 25, 2012, Joann and Everette became residents of Aurora-Brule Nursing Home in White Lake.

      He loved going to auctions and also enjoyed having coffee with his friends. Everette was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Chamberlain, the American Legion Post and VFW of Chamberlain.

      Gratefully sharing in his life are daughter Karen Willis and husband John of Presho, SD and son Daryl Reardon of Chamberlain; three grandchildren Khristine Willis and Angela Willis of Sioux Falls, Kyle Willis and wife Britany of Presho, two great grandchildren Kristian Willis of Sioux Falls and Camrynn Willis of Presho; sisters Maxine Mattson of El Cajon, CA, Ramona Dolyniuk and Andrew of Glendale, AZ, Beverly Cahalan and Harold of Glendale, AZ, Marvel Altringer of Campo, CA, and Charlotte Kimbrough of Santee, CA; sister-in-law Eileen Reardon of San Diego, CA; and many nieces and nephews.

      Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Joann on February 10, 2013, brother Lawrence; brothers-in-law Milton Mattson, Lyle Altringer, and Robert Kimbrough.

Rick Davenport,60

      Funeral services for Rick Davenport, 60, of Custer, will be held on  Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the United Church of Christ in Chamberlain, SD. A prayer service will be held Friday at 7:00 P.M. with visitation beginning at 6:00 pm at the United Church of Christ in Chamberlain, SD. Burial will follow the funeral service at the Kennebec Cemetery in Kennebec, SD.

      Ricky La Vern Davenport was born October 2, 1952 in Winner, South Dakota to La Vern and Pearl (Kindt) Davenport. Young in Rick's life, Robert  Kenobbie came to be the father of Pearl's children. Rick's childhood memories included Bob and Pearl's family living in Oacoma, SD and Vermillion, SD. Rick grew up with Arlie, Faye, Darlys, Pam, and Bob playing all kinds of games and sports with the Missouri River in the background. Rick attended Reliance High School and graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1971. He married the love of his life Patricia Elizabeth Foster on July 26, 1975. To this union, they added Dolsee Joi in 1986 and Haley Layne in 1991. Rick's life was built around his love for his wife, kids, family, friends and work. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers. Anyone who knew Rick knew how loyal to the Packers he truly was. Rick touched so many with his loving and generous heart. We love him dearly.

      Rick will be remembered for his work ethic and commitment to the jobs he  flourished at over the years. From his work at D & H Construction to the Peavey's Lumberyard in Chamberlain, he continued with his construction expertise at Kennebec Coop Lumberyard and later built and managed the  United Building Center in Chamberlain only to return to the small town atmosphere at Kennebec Lumber. Rick's experience in construction among many other facets as a people person made him an expert as a  fieldman/insurance adjustor for DeSmet Farm Mutual. He will be remembered for his eye for detail and explicit memory that could recall times, places, and events that is unmatched.

      He was preceded in death by his mother Pearl Elaine (Kindt) Kenobbie, his sister Arlene Marie (Davenport) Kenobbie, grandparents Hugo and Mildred (Earl) Kindt, Uncle LeRoy and Aunt Jean (Kindt) Fries, his mother and   father-in-law Albina and Arthur Foster, and Grandma Anna Kovanda.

 Rick passed away near his home on February 25, 2013. Rick is survived by his wife Pat, daughters Dolsee and Haley, all from Custer; his dad Robert  H. (Donna) Kenobbie of Platte, SD; sisters Fayrene (Davenport) Howard and  her husband Leo of Millboro, SD; Darlys (Kenobbie) Roberts of Sheridan, WY; Pam (Kenobbie) Olesen and a brother Bob Kenobbie, both of Sioux Falls, SD; and sisters Monica (Davenport) Weischedel and her husband Chuck of Onida, SD; Twilla (Joe) Boyles of Lafayette, IN; Lindell Davenport of  North Aurora, IL; brothers Vernon (Janet) Davenport of Somonauk, IL; Mickey (Chris) Davenport of St. Charles, IL; David (Janet) Davenport of  Marshall, MI. Uncle Rick  is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who thought the world of him.

Roy Ramser, 53

      Roy Ramser, 53 of Pierre, died Monday, February 18 at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Friday, March 1 at Isburg Funeral Chapel in Pierre with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Memorial Services will be at 10:30 am, Saturday, March 2 at Presho United Methodist Church.

      Roy was born May 24, 1959 in Pierre to Glen and Janada (Scott) Ramser. He grew up in Presho and attended school in Lyman County.

      He worked a variety of jobs before putting 20+ years at the Pierre VFW. At the time of diagnosis he was employed with Automatic Vendors and Runnings Farm and Fleet.

      In 1984 Roy married Peggy Kirley. To this union two children were born: Randi and Glen. Roy enjoyed fishing, hunting, music, movies, the Miami Dolphins, visiting with family and friends, but especially spending time with his granddaughter Bailee, the light of his life.

       Roy is survived by his mother Janada of Presho; daughter, Randi Ramser (Casey); son, Glen Ramser; three brothers: Pete of Presho, Rick of Spokane, WA, Rusty Ramser (Kelly) of Presho; six sisters: Debra (John) Bush of Warrensburg, MO, Roxy (Tom) Osborn of Winner, Luana (Mark) Diedrich of Faith, Ronelle (Rocky) Hook of Pierre, Misti Ramser (Barry) of Presho and Marti Ramser of Pierre; granddaughter Bailee Taft, soon to be born grandson, Roy Charles Taft; special friend Peggy and seven nieces: Sandi (Julian) Pearson, Amanda (Dan) Hartl, Amber (Tim) Wicklund, Whitney Diedrich, Ashley Diedrich, Courtney Hook and Colbi Hook.

      He was preceded in death by his father, Glen Ramser, grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles.

Joanne Reardon, 74

Joann Reardon passed away on February 10, 2013 at Sanford Care Center in Chamberlain at the age of 74 years. Funeral services for Joann Reardon, 74, of Chamberlain will be at 10:30 am Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Chamberlain with burial in the Riverview Cemetery, Chamberlain. Visitation will be Friday from 1 to 4 pm at the Hickey Funeral Chapel and a prayer service at 7 pm at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chamberlain. Joann Irene Weidemann was born March 4, 1938 in Chamberlain to Herbert and Edna (Schwiesow) Weidemann. She attended Weidemann Country School and high school in Chamberlain where she graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1956. After high school, Joann attended Southern State Teachers College in Springfield where she graduated. She returned to Chamberlain and taught country school south of Chamberlain. On March 17, 1958, Joann was united in marriage to Everette Reardon in Chamberlain. She then worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company as a bookkeeper for many years before working at Sunset Valley Nursing Home as a CNA. She retired due to health problems. On April 25, 2012, Joann and Everette became residents of Aurora-Brule Nursing Home in White Lake. Joann was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Chamberlain and actively involved in the different church organizations. She enjoyed crocheting and embroidery Gratefully sharing in her life are her husband Everette of White Lake; daughter Karen Willis and husband John of Presho, SD and son Daryl Reardon of Chamberlain; three grandchildren Khristine Willis of Sioux Falls, Angela Willis of Sioux Falls, Kyle Willis and wife Britany of Presho, two great grandchildren Kristian Willis of Sioux Falls and Camrynn Willis of Presho; a sister Elaine Dahlman and husband Bill of Chamberlain; and many nieces and nephews Preceding her in death were her parents, a twin infant sister Joyce, her brother Robert, two brothers-in law Donald Engel and Donald Bosworth.

Gloria Diane Cahill, 60

Gloria Diane Cahill, 60, Tukwila, WA passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2013 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

A Celebration of Gloria’s Life was on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Bethesda Lutheran Church in Hot Springs, SD with Pastor Jake Jacobsen officiating.

She was born on July 11, 1952 in Platte, SD, the oldest child of Hugh and Nina (Moller) Wynia. Gloria attended first through fourth grade at Forbes #3 near Platte. In 1964 the family moved to a ranch near Lower Brule where she attended fifth through eighth grade at Black Dog School. She graduated from Reliance High School in 1970 and then attended National College of Business in Rapid City.

 She married Jerry Lester Cahill from Chamberlain, SD on January 21, 1973. During the early years of their marriage they lived in Brookings, SD and later moved to Minneapolis, MN. They had two children, Jeremy, born in 1973 and Angela, born in 1976. In 1979 Gloria began a 30 year career as a Contracting Officer with the Department of Veterans Affairs, living in many different places including Sturgis, SD, Hot Springs, SD, Boise, ID, Rapid City, SD and Salt Lake City, UT. They moved to Seattle in 1993 where she retired in 2009.

Gloria was a very kind and gentle person who will be remembered for her generosity and love and acceptance of all people. Her dependability and complex problem-solving abilities earned the respect and admiration of her co-workers. Spending time with her family was the thing she enjoyed most and she was a wonderful wife and mother. Other favorite pastimes included traveling, gardening, bird watching, reading, walking, attending Seattle Storm basketball games, and solving any kind of puzzle. She also supported many charities.

 Survivors include her husband Jerry of Tukwila, WA, her son Jeremy K. Cahill of Rapid City, SD, her daughter Angela C. Cahill of Federal Way, WA, her parents Hugh and Nina Wynia of Hot Springs, SD, her sisters Barbara (David) Gulk of Rapid City, SD and Dorothy (Duane) Fowler of San Marcos, TX, her brothers Steve Wynia of Hot Springs, SD, Ron (Kim Bell) Wynia of Rapid City, SD and Dwight (Brenda) Wynia of Hot Springs, SD, sisters-in-law Debra (Milo) Kolda, Sturgis, SD and Barbara (John) Hauck, Tyndall, SD, numerous nieces and nephews and two great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents and her mother-in-law and father-in-law.

Rebecca "Becky" Jane Burnett, 57

Rebecca “Becky” Jane Burnett, 57, passed away on February 5, 2013 in Watonga, OK at the age of 57. Funeral services for Rebecca “Becky” Jane Burnett were held at First United Methodist Church, Geary, OK, Friday, February 8, 2013 with Rev. Tim Ashcraft and Rev. Clifford Koehn officiating. Burial was held at Kingfisher Cemetery, Kingfisher, OK. Rebecca “Becky” Jane Burnett was born on August 11, 1955 in Okarche, OK to Talbert and Iris (Bringham) Burnett. Becky attended school in Salem, SD. She lived at Cottonwood Manor in Yukon, OK, and at Billings-Fairchild in Billings, OK and was currently living in Geary Nursing Home in Geary, OK. Survivors include: her mother, Iris Warkentin of Geary, OK, her brother, Brian Burnett and wife Nancy of Geary, OK, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Burt Burnett, two brothers: David and Jerry Burnett, and her grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bringham, and Mr. and Mrs. George W. Burnett. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes©gmail.com or on the web at Turnerfh.net.

Ruby Marie Comp Stum Gregory, 91

Ruby Marie Comp Sturm Gregory left us to be with our loving Lord on January 21, 2013 at 91 years of age. Funeral services were held Friday, January 24, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church in Presho with burial following at the Presho Cemetery. Marie was born November 19, 1921 in Plankinton, SD to Lewis Park and Ruby Maude Jenney Comp. Soon after her birth, the family moved to the Presho, SD area. She graduated from Presho High School in 1940 and then attended Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, SD. After obtaining her teaching certificate, Marie taught at a country school near Presho. On May 27, 1942, Marie and Arthur Ralph Sturm were married in Ainsworth, Nebraska. They farmed north of Presho where their first son, Dennis Arthur, was born. Due to Arthur’s health concerns, they moved into Presho to operate the hardware store for a short time. During that time their second son, David Ralph, was born. For several years both Marie and Art worked at the Fairmont Foods Locker Plant. Art started as a truck route driver and Marie as a bookkeeper. They then purchased the business and operated it as a locker and creamery until Art’s death in 1960. With two teenage sons, Marie went to work at the US post office in Presho and remained there until her retirement. Marie re-married on October 4, 1962 to Earl Gregory. Marie was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Presho. She played the piano and organ and taught Sunday School for many years. Her love of music extended outside of church and she often sang and played hymns at home as well. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and could often be found fishing, gardening and bird watching. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arthur Sturm, her second husband W. Earl Gregory, her sisters: Arlene Goddard, Kathryn Cole, Grace McEachran and a brother, Corwin Comp. Marie is survived by a brother, Perry (Patty) Comp; two sons: Dennis (Jan) Sturm of Cologne, MN and David (Sharen) Sturm of Coal Valley, IL; four grandchildren: Nancy Sturm, Sheri (Chad) Olsen, Julie (Jay) Schroeder, and Jeffrey (Christie) Sturm; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Myrtle Lantz, 96

Services were held Saturday January 26, 2013 at Oshiem & Schmidt Funeral Home for Myrtle Lantz, 96, Rapid City, who passed away peacefully Friday evening January 18, 2013, surrounded by loving family and friends at Golden Living Center-Black Hills. Burial was at Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City. She was born July 30, 1916, to Roy and Minnie (Halgrimson) Cramer. She grew up on a farm with her six siblings in Presho. After high school graduation, she followed her high school sweetheart, Dale Lantz to Rapid City. They were united in marriage June 24, 1936. They became the proud parents of four sons. They owned and operated several businesses in Rapid City, including Canyon Lake Market for 20 years, Canyon Lake Laundromat and were co-owners of Black Hawk Ditching. They shared many nights together playing cards and dancing with a large group of friends. Dale and Myrtle moved to Grand Junction, CO for 12 years, where Myrtle enjoyed gardening and canning. After retirement they returned to Rapid City. They enjoyed traveling, visiting all 50 states. They shared their love of camping and fishing with their sons and five grandchildren. They were active members of Community Lutheran Church in Hill City. In 1989 they lost their retirement home to a fire and were forced to rebuild. Life changed again for Myrtle after Dale’s death in 1994. She stayed active in the church and at the Hill City Senior center where she enjoyed playing cards with her many friends even after the Alzheimer’s caused her to exclaim “oh, new rules?” She enjoyed singing and entertaining at the local nursing homes with the group from the senior center until she was 89 years old. She lived with Cliff and Rita, her son and his wife for five years before her declining health determined her final move to Golden Hills Living. She is survived by son Cliff Lantz and wife, Rita of Rapid City; her son Barry Lantz of Thornton, CO; grandchildren Chris Lantz of Scottsdale, AZ.; Carrie Liuato of Mesa, CA.; Heidi Garaux of Dumfries Virginia: Sarah Lantz of Phoenix, AZ.; Jeremy Lantz of Northglenn CO. and seven great grandchildren. As well as a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dale, sons Dickie and Dana, brothers Hank, Marion and Roy, and sisters Gertrude, Alice and Ruth.

Mae R. Brakke, 94

Funeral services for Mae R. Brakke of Sioux Falls, formerly of Chamberlain were held Saturday, January 19, 2013 the Presho American Lutheran Church and burial in the Presho City Cemetery at Presho, SD. Mae passed away on January 15, 2013 at Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 94 years. Mae R. Ellis was born March 12, 1918 on the family farm near Milboro, SD to Charles and Helen (Shaheen) Ellis. She attended school in Winner and graduated from Winner High School. After high school, she attended Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, SD. She taught at country schools in the Gregory and Winner area and also at grade schools in Kennebec and Presho. On August 22, 1948, Mae was united in marriage to Sanford Brakke in Winner, SD. Together, they made their home on a farm southeast of Presho. Mae continued to teach until the late 1960’s. Mae enjoyed working and teaching so much that she later returned to the schools as a teacher’s aide in Kennebec. In June of 1992, she moved to Chamberlain where she lived until December 17, 2008 when she became a resident of Sanford Care Center in Chamberlain. In December of 2009, Mae moved to the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls to be near her family. Mae enjoyed baking and cooking. Her greatest joy was being with children and all of the students she had over the years. She was a lifelong member of the Eastern Star, the American Legion Auxiliary, and a member of the American Lutheran Church and Lutheran Ladies Aide of Presho, SD. Gratefully sharing in her life are her son Dennis Brakke of Sioux Falls; a brother Tom Ellis and Lola of Yukon, OK; and a sister Margaret Legge of Winner, SD; four grandchildren Ryan, Corey, and Aaron Fox, and Jennifer Lewno. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, daughter Barb, two brothers Fred and Leonard and a sister Dorothy.

Karl Ronald Bechard, 70

Memorial Services were held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2013 at Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, Kansas with graveside services immediately following. Karl Ronald Bechard, age 70, of rural Emmett, Kansas, passed away January 15, 2013. He was born July 9, 1942, in Pierre, South Dakota, to Alfred and Reita (Boal) Bechard, along with his twin sister Karen (Jim) Gilman. Karl attended school in Pierre and was a 1960 graduate of Presho High School. He attended Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri where he received training in waste water management. In 1970, Karl began working for Kansas Power & Light (Westar Energy) in Lawrence, Kansas and transferred to St. Marys, Kansas in 1977 where a new power plant, Jeffery Energy Center, was being built; he remained at Westar Energy until retirement in 2002. Karl was an avid hunter and enjoyed reloading, taking his grandchildren hunting, sponsoring and watching car races, and being outdoors. He was married and divorced and has four children. Survivors include his three daughters, Karen Jo (Doug) Gwin of Lawrence, KS, Lorrie (Brian) Shreve of Avoca, NE, Joey (Justin) Jones of Elmwood, NE; three sisters, Karen (Jim) Gilman of Kennebec, SD; Beth (Charles) Oller, Vivian, SD; Lyn Emmons, Loveland, CO; six grandsons and one granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Cowdin, sister, JoAnn Laufenberg, his half-brother, Jerry Carlson and Pepper dog. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Time Deer Hunting Program at Jeffery Energy Center and may be left in care of the Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS, 66547. Online condolences may also be left at www.stewartfuneralhomes.com.

Frances Terca, 86

Services for Frances Terca, 86 were held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Methodist Church in Presho, SD with interment at the Presho Cemetery. Frances Belle Jones was born February 6, 1925 to Emmet and Ruth Brenton Jones at the family home north of Presho, SD. She attended country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Presho High School with the class of 1943. She married Everett Terca on February 5, 1943. To this union, two daughters were born: Sharon Lee on September 1, 1943 and Lorna Kae on November 2, 1944. She was a homemaker all her married life and had many interests. She was active with the American Cancer Society, Royal Neighbors and Methodist Church UMW for many years. She was an avid supporter of animal rights and loved animals, especially cats. She loved to travel. She and Everett traveled all over the world. Her favorite trip was their ‘Around The World In 60 Days’ trip, where they visited 17 countries. Later on, they spent their winter months in Florida. As she always said, “I hate winter in South Dakota.” They lived south of Presho at the Terca homestead until 1967, when they built a home ½ mile north of the ‘home place’. They lived there until 2006, when they built a home in Valentine, Nebraska so that they could be closer to Lorna. Frances was an avid reader and always had a book that she was reading. She was a lady of humor, generosity and a very good storyteller. These qualities she shared with everyone she met. She never knew a stranger. She will be greatly missed by her family and a world of friends. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Everett; two daughters: Sharon and Lorna; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, one brother and one granddaughter. Memorials may be given in memory of Frances to the Donor’s Choice. Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine and Isburg Funeral Home of Pierre were entrusted with the arrangements.

LaVonne Maye Cassidy, 68

LaVonne Maye Cassidy, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 6 to join her savior Jesus Christ. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at St. Patrick’s Church in Kemmerer, WY. LaVonne was born the youngest of six children in Pierre, SD, to Elmer and Caroline Cleveland on Oct. 11, 1944. She was raised in Presho, SD, and attended school there, enjoying the many adventures of growing up on a farm with her five siblings. She went on to obtain a business degree in Rapid City, SD, where she met her soul mate and husband, Everett Cassidy. They were wed on Sept. 10, 1963. The couple was blessed with two children, Tim and Eric Cassidy. During their marriage, they moved about the area with stops in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wyoming and Colorado, eventually finding their home in Kemmerer. LaVonne was instrumental in many business ventures in the area and owned and operated the Energy Inn Motel in Diamondville for 30 years. She was a Kemmerer city councilperson for several years and was also active in the community and at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. After Everett passed away, she began to travel to Fort Meyers, FL, for a few months every year, where she had many friends. One of the fondest memories of her grandchildren was when they spent a week in Florida with “Nana” over spring break. She had many hobbies, including quilting, sewing, walking and participating in many family activities. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her well, especially her grandchildren, who will not be able to ask for “non-parental” advice now that she is gone. LaVonne was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Caroline Cleveland; brothers Gilbert and Jerry Cleveland; and husband Everett Cassidy. She is survived by her brother, Laurence Cleveland, Kennewick, WA; sisters Carol (Paul) Larsen, Yuma, AZ, and Mildred Jenks, Atlanta, GA; sons Tim (Melissa) Cassidy, Kemmerer, and Eric (Sonja) Cassidy, Twin Falls, Idaho; as well as grandchildren Morgan, Connor, Fallon, Quinlan and Audrey Donations can be made to St. Patrick‘s Catholic Church.

Agnes “Polly” Louise (Erikson) Deppe, 92

Agnes “Polly” Louise (Erikson) Deppe, 92, of Spearfish, died December 24, 2012 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Memorial services were held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Spearfish.  Inurnment was held Monday, January 7, 2013 at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. She was born to Olaf and Clara Erikson on a homestead 10 miles south of Vivian, South Dakota on May 16, 1920.  Growing up, she helped take care of brothers and sisters as well as taking on her share of the chores on the family farm.  She worked for another family in Vivian in their home at a young age and spent a year in Arizona with her sister, where she attended a year of high school.  She returned to South Dakota and graduated from Presho High School in 1940.    After graduation, she joined her sister in Watertown, Wisconsin, where she met Lloyd Deppe.  They were married in 1942 and had a wonderful life together until his passing in 2006.  Agnes followed Lloyd around the country to various army bases.  At one point, she worked  with a  phone company in California.   After Lloyd returned from serving overseas, they settled in southeastern Wisconsin until 2006 when they moved to Spearfish. Agnes was a homemaker and lovingly raised three children.  She also worked outside the home in an ice cream factory, ran a small family business and was a longtime crossing guard for the local police department.  She also took an occasional class at a local technical college.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting and gardening. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Quilters.   She grew up surrounded by music and passed her love of music to her children.  She was a woman of faith. Agnes is survived by her daughter, Susan McKim, Caldwell, TX; two  sons, Danny (Linda) Deppe,  Pewaukee, WI; Doug (Barb) Deppe, Spearfish; two sisters, Hazel Juhnke, Vivian; Esther Cleland, Rapid City; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; 42 nephews and nieces adding to almost 200 members in the two generations following.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, her parents, nine brothers, four sisters and two nephews. She is lovingly remembered and forever in our hearts. In lieu of a memorial, quilts will be available for purchase at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with proceeds to benefit the Our Savior’s Lutheran Quilters. Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels & Crematory Services, Spearfish, South Dakota.  Online condolences may be written to www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Kenneth Lee Osborne, 53

Kenneth Lee Osborne, age 53, passed away on December 27, 2012. He is predeceased by his father, Benjamin Osborne. He is survived by his three daughters: Antoinette Osborne, Alexandra Osborne, Krista Osborne and their mother, Angela Osborne; his mother Emelia Hofwolt and step-father Paul Hofwolt of Pierre SD; brothers: Glenn Osborne of Middletown, NJ, and David Osborne of Rapid City, SD; sister, Deborah Selland of Chamberlain, SD; and many nephews and nieces. He will also be missed by good friends Tom and Cindy Selland and family. Originally from South Dakota, Ken lived in Albuquerque, NM for over 25 years. Ken was a caring and loving father and husband. He had a successful career in technology. Ken was dependable and reliable to his family, friends, and coworkers. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Inez Schnabel, 92

Inez Schnabel, 92, Mitchell died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls SD. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Grace Reformed Church, Mitchell. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Tripp. Inez Ingrid Schnabel was born December 24, 1920 to Benjamin and Jennie (Swanson) Lunn at Kimball SD. She grew up in the Parkston SD area with her family. Inez passed away at Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls SD after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Inez and Ruben A. Schnabel were united in marriage June 4, 1944 at Friedens United Church of Christ in Tripp SD. Inez and Ruben were members of Grace Reformed Church, Mitchell SD. She enjoyed her married life working on the farm, gardening and raising her family. Inez had an endless “green thumb” for growing flowers and bringing out their real beauty, indoors and out. She spent many hours creating pictures with oil paints that are enjoyed by family and friends. She will always be remembered for her creative talents. Inez is survived by one son, David and wife, Anita of Sioux Falls SD; three daughters: Linda Schnabel, Sioux Falls SD, Jacqueline and husband, Jim Rucks of Rice MN; Christi Russo of Denver CO; ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one brother, Donald Lunn, Chamberlain SD. Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben, her parents, two sons, Robert and Michael, two brothers, Robert and Kenneth and three sisters, Ruth, Eleanor and Mildred. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bittner Funeral Chapel, Mitchell.

Arleen Alice Floyd Woffenden, 89

Arleen Woffenden age 89, of Cibolo, Texas passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. Private family services were held January 5, 2013, Clovis, NM. She was born December 7, 1923 in Kennebec, South Dakota the daughter of the late Vida (nee Sanders) and George Floyd. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband George R. “Curly” Woffenden, a brother Donald Floyd, a sister Bonnie Porterfield and two grandchildren. She is survived by sons Charles Richard “Chuck” Woffenden and wife Carol of Trent, Texas, George Russell Woffenden and wife Joyce of Penrose, Colorado and William Clayton Woffenden and wife Marianne of Winters, Texas, daughters Jeanne Ann Williams of Mesa, Arizona, Vida Carrie (Curtis Lyles) Linton of Cibolo, Texas and Mary Gail Murchison and husband James of Festus, Missouri, eleven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren. She was a cook and a waitress, a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Baxter-Curren Senior Center, Red Hat Society,and Nite Owl Extention Club in Clovis, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to: Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory, Clovis, NM 88101.

Darcie (Sweeney) Rivard, 45
 

Sioux Falls, SD - Darcie Rivard died suddenly on Dec. 22, 2012 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.

 A Celebration of Darcie’s Life will be held at Miller Funeral Home, 507 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, on Wednesday, 12/26 at 6 pm.



Darcie Sweeney was born in Pierre, SD on Nov. 2, 1967 to Paul and Wanda Sweeney.  She was raised in Presho, SD and graduated from Lyman High School in 1986.  Darcie excelled in track and she was also very musically gifted and she played the organ for her church for several years.   She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from USD in 1991.  Darcie worked for several different companies as an Officer Manager.  She currently worked for Electric Supply Company in Sioux Falls.



Darcie met her husband & soulmate, Perry, at Menard's in Sioux Falls where they were both employed.  They were married in 1992, while residing in WI.  Their first son, Brandon, was born in May 1996 while they resided in Bismarck, ND, and in July of 2000, Evan joined their family.  Darcie & Perry settled their family in Sioux Falls, SD in 2005.  Darcie’s boys were the joy of her life.  She loved them dearly, and her very favorite thing to do was to spend time with her husband & kids.



Darcie was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2011.  She underwent chemo and radiation treatments, a double mastectomy and was given a clean bill of health in Aug. 2012.  It was a long road but she faced it with unending courage and was so glad to be starting her normal life over again!  Darcie was such a beacon of strength throughout her struggle with cancer and was so ecstatic to have beat it and been given such great odds of surviving.  She had nothing but hope for her future.   An unfortunate turn of events took place this past week, Darcie suffered a massive stroke, which she did not recover from, and she passed peacefully a few days later, with her family by her side.

One of Darcie's last posts on her Caring Bridge site was the day she finished radiation treatments..."I will get better every day from here on out. Oh, I love this day. Tomorrow will be even better. "  (written on 8-27-12).  Darcie was chosen by her doctor & staff at the Avera Cancer Center to be featured in a video featuring a glimpse into “a day of chemo”.  Her positive attitude and her sweet smile made her the perfect candidate for this video.  Darcie wanted to do whatever she could to help others who were preparing to start the journey that she had started only a few months earlier.    http://beasurvivoravera.com/chemotherapy/

Darcie is survived by her husband Perry, sons Brandon and Evan, Sioux Falls; her Mom, Wanda Sweeney, Sioux Falls; sisters Paulette Haar, Hettinger, ND  and Larissa Sweeney, Seattle, WA; brothers Kirby Sweeney and wife Barb, Pierre, SD and Kelcey Sweeney, Sioux Falls and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and many friends!  Darcie is preceeded in death by her Dad, Paul; brother, Rocky; her maternal and paternal grandparents, Emil & Ruth Halverson and Sylvester & Veronica Sweeney; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

Darcie's wish was that her body be donated to science.  The University of SD School of Medicine will be accepting her body.   She always thought of others before herself, she was the most loving mother, wife, daughter and sister and she was so cherished by them and all of her many, many friends.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Darcie Rivard Memorial Fund c/o Minnwest Bank, 5001 S. Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, 57108, for her sons’ college educations.

A complete obituary and online registry is available at www.millerfh.com

Kevin Casey, 51

      Kevin Joseph Casey, 51, of Rapid City, died in a car accident at Vivian, SD on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

     Kevin was born May 21, 1961 in Rapid City. He was the son of Dennis “Doc” and Margaret Pauline Casey. He was the oldest of seven children (Dennis, Brendan, Sean, Shannon, Mike and John).

   He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary School, and St. Martin’s Academy graduating in 1979. He then went on to Carroll College where he obtained a biology degree, and met future spouse Mary Trudnowski.

      In 1972 “Doc” Casey opened the gates of Bear Country USA. Kevin would prove to be an integral part of the success of the family business continuing to work there until 2008. When his father died in May of 2000, he assumed the position of President.

      Growing up on a Rapid Valley ranch he found a love in caring for animals. His father started a ranch near Wind Cave National Park where he ranched buffalo, cattle, and elk. Kevin ran the ranch for “Doc” as well as helping run Bear Country. Under his direction the Milliron Buffalo Company was established. Over its many years of existence it thrived into a successful business.

      Upon its sale to Wind Cave National Park in 2010, Kevin took his love of ranching East to Vivian, SD. It was here that he founded his own buffalo operation, Riata Bison Company. In the “land of milk and honey”, as Kevin constantly referred to it, he found a new joy and happiness. In three short years he made a heavy impact on Lyman County before his life was tragically taken.

      Kevin and Mary were married November 30th, 1985 in Helena, MT. His interests brought him into membership with the Buckaroos, SDARL Inc., Sports Buzzard, Stock Show Foundation, and numerous organizations throughout the years.

      He is survived by his wife, Mary Casey of Rapid City; two daughters, Caitlin Casey of Helena, Mont. and Bridget Casey of Rapid City; two sons, Conor Casey and Kevin James Casey, both of Rapid City; his mother, Pauline Casey of Rapid City; his sister, Shannon Ballard of Rapid City; and five brothers, Brendan Casey, Dennis (Dottie) Casey, Sean (Jami) Casey, Michael (Sandra) Casey, and John (Stephanie) Casey, all of Rapid City.

      Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Dennis “Doc” Casey and an infant brother. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tues., Dec. 11 at the Cathedral with Father Michael Mulloy as celebrant.Interment followed at Pine Lawn Memorial Park in Rapid City.

   A memorial has been established to the Black Hills Stock Show Foundation and the Rapid City Catholic School System.

Roger Rodriquez, 45

       Funeral services for Roger Rodriquez, 45, of Lower Brule was Friday, December 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Lower Brule Community Center in Lower Brule, SD with burial in the Messiah Episcopal Cemetery at Iron Nation, SD. 

       Roger Michael Rodriquez was born January 2, 1967 to Geraldine Rodriquez at Gregory, SD.  

      He attended elementary school and high school at Lower Brule then Kicking Horse Job Corp in Ronan, MT and later Lake Area Vo-Tech in Watertown, SD. 

      He had many trades: auto mechanic, High School Instructor, a life guard for ten years, builder/carpenter, Lakota singer and drummer, a member of the Episcopal Lakota Singers, Certified Referee, artist, and patient transport.  Roger had a big heart and was always helping someone.  His one of a kind unique laugh could be recognized anywhere.  He had a lot of children and loved them all. 

      The Good Lord took him home on December 9, 2012 leaving all of us to wonder why so soon.  He is in a better place now, looking down on all of us.  

      Gratefully sharing in his life are his mother Geraldine Rodriquez of Lower Brule; his wife Rachel Flood Rodriquez of Lower Brule; four sons Leslie “James’ Bieber, Jacob Flute, Rayden Rodriquez, and Tony Flood; seven daughters Rebecca Rodriquez, Renee Rodriquez, Shanna St. Cloud, Natalie Rodriquez, Raelynn Rodriquez, Rianna Rodriquez, Montoya Hanna; five brothers and three sisters. He is also survived by numerous family members, friends, nieces, and nephews.

      Preceding him in death were his son Kenny Rodriquez and an infant daughter Rachel Rodriquez. 

Curtis Dean Faber, 42

      Curtis Dean Faber, 42, Hamilton, MT died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, from heart and diabetes complications. He was born on May 19, 1970. Services were held Friday at Messiah Lutheran Church, Murdo. Services were also held on Nov. 23, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church, Hamilton.

      Curtis was born at St. Louis Park Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN to Dean Thomas Faber and Betty Lou (Miller) Faber.

      The family moved to Murdo in 1973, where Curtis went to all 12 grades of school, graduating in 1989.

         He was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 8 and attended many diabetes camps, where he made many friends.

      In school, Curt participated in basketball and singing with the swing choir. After graduation, he worked at various jobs, including being an aide at the nursing home in White River and a meat cutter in Pierre. Curt enjoyed playing pool and darts, and visiting with his friends.

      In 1998, he moved to Washington state and married Deb Weiser in 1999. While in Washington, Curt worked for a heating and cooling company and also for an auto parts store.

      They moved from Washington to Montana, where Curt continued to cut meat for various grocery stores in Hamilton. He kept in touch with all his friends in South Dakota and spent some of his summers in Murdo to see everyone.

      He continued to work until his diabetes interfered with his health and he was unable to continue his job duties safely.

      While in Hamilton, Curt enjoyed being outside and going to the mountains. He liked horses and all animals and was always willing to help friends care for their animals while they were gone.

      Curt is survived by his father and stepmother, Dean T. and Deborah Faber, Murdo; two stepbrothers, Adin Hall and wife Toris; and Orrin Hall, all of Washington; three stepsisters: Moriah DeSantis and husband Brett, Colorado; and Rachel and Ashley Hall, all of South Dakota; his ex-wife, Deb Weiser, Hamilton; special friends, Casey, Dwayne, Jeannette, Jerry, Terri, Kari, Cory and Darrin; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other friends in South Dakota and Montana.

      He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Lou; close friend, Jenny; both sets of grandparents, both his mother’s brothers and his father’s sister. Local arrangements are under the direction of Isburg Funeral Chapel, Pierre.

Norma Rose Fealy, 86

      Norma Rose Fealy (née Darling), 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Seattle, WA Tuesday, December 4, 2012 with her family present. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, December 21, 2012 at BONNEY-WATSON WASHINGTON MEMORIAL; 16445 Int’l Blvd. SeaTac, WA. A reception will follow at her daughter Debbie’s home.

      Norma was born September 7, 1926. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, crocheting, sewing, camping, fishing, and most of all sports.

      Norma is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert, son Jackie Kortun, and grandson Jesse Johnson.

      Norma is survived by her children, Robert (Theresa), Suzanne (Jerry) and, Debbie. Her grandchildren, Bill, Cheryl, Bryon (Georganna) and Jack and great grandchildren, Jack, Ryan, Jesse, Bryon.

Jason James Johnson, 44

      Jason James “Jase” Johnson was born to Al and Joyce Johnson in Missoula, MT on January 6, 1968.

      Jase moved with his family to Denver, CO on January 1, 1970 and subsequently to Lincoln, NE on January 1, 1974.

      Jase graduated from Waverly High School in Waverly, NE and attended the University of Nebraska for a short time.

      He was gifted with mechanical skills and worked in mechanics and welding positions. He also served as 1st mate on a tourist fishing boat in Key West, FL and later as a mechanic in Lakeworth, FL before returning to Nebraska where he worked along side his father in the insurance business.

      Jase suffered with liver failure for about five years before qualifying for a liver transplant at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He died 26 days after the transplant of complications from the transplant on November 30, 2012.

      He is survived by his parents and a sister, Andi Johnson and her husband Dan of Newport, RI., great aunt Norma Johnson of Presho, SD, uncles, aunts and cousins.

      He was preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents.

Robert L. Butt, 81

      Robert L. Butt, 81, died Sunday, November 18, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held for Robert L. Butt on Monday, November 26, 2012 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with Chaplain [Ret.] Herb B. Cleveland officiating. Burial followed at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD with full Military Honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post #1273 and South Dakota Army National Guard.

      Robert Leroy Butt was born on December 13, 1930 to Nels Dale and Lillie Sophie (Monson) Butt at Presho, SD. This is the area that Bob called home. He graduated from Presho High School in 1940. After graduating he served in the United States Army. Bob received several service medals including the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Star and was honorably discharged in 1953. 

      After returning home he worked construction for several years before becoming employed with Cenex. Bob worked and managed the Cenex in Presho for 15 years. He married Jennie Lee Escott on February 19, 1980 in Denver, CO. After Bob left Cenex he became employed with the State Highway Department where he worked for several years before retiring. Bob also worked with Jennie running Jen & Bob’s Bar in Presho for several years. They moved to Rapid City in 2003. Jennie passed away February 12, 2005 and Bob continued to live in Rapid City until failing health brought on a change in his residence. He then resided at Ft Meade for a short time and eventually moved to Belle Fourche.

      Bob was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion.

      Survivors include four step-daughters: Debbie (Dean) Hartford of Piedmont, SD; Marti (Jeff) Anderson of Colorado Springs, CO; Deena (Todd) Taylor of Presho, SD and Tracey Imsland of San Juan Capistrano, CA; one brother, Norman (Mary) Butt of Bull Head City, AZ; one sister: Nona Kay (Duane) Olson of Platte, SD; one sister-in-law, Iola Butt of Rapid City, SD; and three grandchildren.

      Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Jennie and one brother, Richard. An online guestbook for Bob may be signed at www.osheimschmidt.com.

Dean William Briggs, 84

Dean William Briggs passed away on November 25, 2012 at his home in Chamberlain at the age of 84 years.

      There will be no services for Dean in South Dakota. His ashes will be interred in Libby, MT.

      Dean William Briggs was born on May 26, 1928 to parents were Harry Scott Briggs and Mae (Hickey) Briggs in Reliance, SD. Dean and Deloris I. Mentor were married for 39 years from August 31, 1946 until her death from cancer October 16, 1985. They said their vows in Presho, South Dakota. During his life time he lived in South Dakota, Washington, Montana and finally returned to South Dakota.

      He was the life of the party or wherever he worked. For the most part people enjoyed having him around. His work experience always included working with cars in some capacity, from mechanic work, to Parts and Service Manager in Libby Montana, for Higdem Ford, to Salesman. He enjoyed the sales work the most. He liked dealing with the people and worked hard at getting them the best deal he could.

      He is survived by three children, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren: daughter Janet Kay Briggs Gates and husband Bobby Gates and their three children Tammy, Richard and Grant along with three grandchildren, Katlyn, Christian and Cameron all from Tennessee; son Gerald (Jerry) Dean Briggs and wife Darlene, their child Emily Rose and husband Liam Fitzgerald all from Washington State; and son Michael Franklin Briggs and wife Gale and their two children, Joshua and Jordan along with a grandchild all from Tennessee. He is also survived by a sister, Veryl (Sis) Wagaman of White Lake, SD.

      Dean is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Deloris, and a brother Duane Briggs.

Donna Mae Youngberg, 79

      Donna Mae Youngberg, 79, of Pierre, passed away November 10, 2012 in Alamogordo, NM. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Pierre. Interment followed at Scotty Philip Cemetery in Fort Pierre.

      Donna was born June 23, 1933 to George and Dorothy Gloe in Redwood Falls, MN. She married Quentin “Punt” Youngberg with whom she raised two children, Cary and Kimberly. Donna was active in her church, an avid bridge player, and a business woman. She was a good friend to many and touched the heart of everyone who knew her.

      She is survived by her husband of 53 years, “Punt” Youngberg of Pierre; her son, Cary (Deanna) Youngberg of Rapid City; her daughter, Kimberly (Kirby) Wills of Alamogordo, NM; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, her sister Gloria (Ron) Lawrence, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

      She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Dorothy Gloe, and her brother, Wayne Gloe. Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.feigumfh.com

Robert L. Butt, 81

      Robert L. Butt, 81, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am Monday, November 26 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, 2700 Jackson Boulevard with funeral service to be held at 10:00 am with Chaplain [Ret.] Herb B. Cleveland officiating. Burial will be 12:00 noon at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD with full Military Honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post #1273 and South Dakota Army National Guard. Bob served in the United States Army.

      Survivors include: four step-daughters: Debbie Hartford of Piedmont, SD, Marti Anderson of Colorado Springs, CO, Deena Taylor of Presho, SD, and Tracey Imsland of San Juan Capistrano, CA; one brother: Norman Butt of Bullhead City, AZ; one sister: Nona Kay Olson of Platte, SD; three grandchildren; and one sister-in-law: Iola Butt of Rapid City, SD. He was preceded in death by his wife: Jennie Lee Butt. An online guestbook for Bob may be signed at www.osheimschmidt.com

Anton Lebeda, 85

      Anton Lebeda, 85 of Presho died Friday, November 9, 2012 at Maryhouse Nursing Care Center in Pierre.

      Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 10 am at Zion Lutheran Church in Presho. Burial will be at the Murdo Cemetery.

      Anton was born June 14, 1927 in Murdo, SD to Thomas and Sophia (Kroupa) Lebeda. He grew up in Murdo where he attended school. In 1944 he joined the Army and served until 1946. On December 9, 1955 he was united in marriage to Margaret Mitchell in Pierre.

      Tony worked as a delivery truck driver, miner and farmhand. He was a member of the American Legion. Tony enjoyed working on lawn mowers, and enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren.

      Tony is survived by three sons: Larry (Kym) of Presho; Daniel of Presho and Dale (Steph) of Ft. Pierre; daughter Marilyn Olson of Presho; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four brothers: Thomas, James, Fred and Wilbert; four sisters: Julia Broecher, Annabelle McDaniels, Betty Beck and Leone Kreager. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret; one son Gary; four brothers: Dan, Kenneth, Leonard and Bernard; one sister Helen Andrews and his parents Sophia and Thomas.

      Arrangements have been placed in care of Isburg Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.

John R. Headley, 81

John R. Headley, 81, White Lake and formerly of Rapid City, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at the Aurora Brule Nursing Home at White Lake. Funeral services for John R. Headley, were held Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Diehl officiating. Burial followed at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with Military Honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post #1273 and South Dakota National Guard. John Robert Headley was born on September 29, 1931 to Hershel and Helen [Taylor] Headley in Linton, Indiana. He attended school and graduated from high school. He then joined the United States Air Force in 1953 and spent 3 ½ years at the Rushmore Air Force Base [Ellsworth] in Rapid City. He married Dorothy Faye Uthe on November 20, 1955 at Presho, SD where they farmed for 29 years and John also worked for Anderson Gas for several years. He retired and they moved to Rapid City where John worked and was a manager for Rochester Armored Car Service for nine years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, member of Rapid City Masonic Lodge #25 for 50 plus years, was on the board of Eastern Star Home in Redfield, SD, member of Eastern Star Golden Link Chapter 14 in Rapid City, and member of Pierre and Ft. Pierre Model Airplane Club. John enjoyed woodworking and building model airplanes and boats after he retired. He truly enjoyed his grandchildren. Survivors include one son: Randy [Bernadine] Headley of Kennebec; two daughters: Joanne [Jerry Wingert] Headley of Pukwana and Helen [Wade] Smook of Brandon; four grandchildren: Aaron, Amanda, Jessica, and Nicholas; one great-grandson: Omari; and one brother: Raymond [Kylie] Headley of Terre Haute, Indiana. John was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy in 2009 and his parents. Memorials may be directed to the Eastern Star Home, 126 West 12th Avenue, Redfield, SD 57469. His guestbook may be signed at www.osheimschmidt.com.

James Roland Craig, 73

      Funeral services for James Roland Craig, 73 were held Saturday, October 27 at Grace Episcopal Church, St. George, Utah with the Reverend Lee Montgomery of Spirit of the Desert Episcopal Church officiating.

      James Roland Craig died of cancer at his home in Kayenta on October 20, surrounded by his family.

      Jim was born in Tulare, South Dakota in 1939, the third of Roland and Rosella (Joyce) Craig’s nine children. Jim grew up in Kennebec, SD and attended South Dakota State University, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. He married Ila Copeland, also of Kennebec, in 1960, and their love lasted until his death, and beyond. Jim and Ila had three children who were raised in the many states they lived in during his 31 years as a bridge engineer for the Federal Highway Administration.

      When Jim retired in 1994 he and Ila settled in the Saint George area. He continued to use his engineering skills, doing contract work for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the aftermath of natural disasters, and volunteering with the Kayenta Homeowners’ Board and the Ivins Sensitive Lands Committee. He also designed and built two houses in the Kayenta community, living with Ila in the second of these until his death.

      Quiet, steady and loving throughout his life, Jim gave countless hours of help to his family and friends. Whether at the drafting table or swinging a hammer in the hot sun, he lent his many skills, sound judgement and tireless work ethic to help realize dreams of those he loved.

      Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Pat and his son-in-law Jim Andrew. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ila, daughter Jackie Andrew of Portland, OR, son Rick (Amy Cilimburg) of Missoula, MT, son Joel (Juliette) of Albuquerque, NM, granddaughters Kelsey Andrew of Albuquerque, NM and  Wren Craig Cilimburg of Missoula, MT.

      Also surviving are seven siblings:  brothers Bill (Joyce), Mike (Cathy), and Kevin; and sisters Carmen Miller, Mary (Floyd) Kerb, Karla (Pat) Kinsella, and Tima Craig.

Julie Dee Cowdin, 44

      Funeral services for Julie Dee Cowdin, 44, Lawrence, Kansas were held Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Ramsey-Yost Funeral Home. Julie died on Monday, October 15, 2012.

       Julie was born May 24, 1968 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Karl Bechard and Rhonda Young.

      Julie graduated from Lawrence High School and KCKCC. She began a 17 year career at Cutler Repaving Inc. in accounting while still in school where she worked until her death.

      Julie was a member of Bosom Buddies, Young Survivors Coalition, Relay for Life, and Komen for  the Cure. She enjoyed cross stitching, reading, going to movies, her three old English Sheep dogs, and spending time with her family.

      She married Tim Cowdin on May 7, 1999 in Lawrence.

      Other survivors include her parents, step father, Charley Young, daughter Riley Cowdin, and sisters Lorrie Shreve, Karen Gwin, and Joey Jones. Julie’s Aunts and Uncles Jim and Karen Gilman, Dick and Beth Oller and Lyn Emmons. She will  be missed by all of us.

Gail Williams, 70

      Gail Williams, 70 of  Presho, died Wednesday, October 10 at Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls.    Funeral Services were held Monday, October 15 at Presho United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Bogart officiating.  Burial was at Presho City Cemetery. 

      Gail was born on January 11, 1942 to Donald and Velva (Ashby) Williams in Mitchell, SD.  Gail loved life; he loved the Lord; he loved his family and he loved the land.

      In his youth, he laid the foundations of his lifelong dream, as he spent his summers on the farm working alongside his dad and his grandfather. That dream of someday working the land and raising cattle never left during the years he spent studying for his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree at the University of Minnesota and his PhD in Nutritional Pathology from MIT.  Gail married Debbie Gibble on August 16, 1969 at Manheim, PA.  Gail then taught for eight years at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M where he loved working with his students. 

       In 1980, Gail, Debbie and their children, Aaron and Brooke moved to Greenfield, IN and Gail continued working in the field he loved at Eli Lilly Drug Company until his retirement in 2005.  He was able to make a life-long dream a reality when he and Debbie moved to Presho and he began building his Hereford herd.  

      Gail is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debbie; son, Aaron of Greenfield, IN; daughter, Brooke (Travis) Edwards and their son, Sebastian,  of Fayetteville, AR; father, Don R. Williams, of Huron; two sisters:  Barbara (Joe) Coble, of Presho and Sandy (Denis) Grimard, of Hooksett, NH; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Velva.

      Memorials may be directed to Gideon’s International.

      Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Dorothy Ellis, 92

      Dorothy Ellis, 92 passed away on October 10, 2012 at Sanford Care Center in Chamberlain at the age of 92 years.

      Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 16, 2012  at the Reliance United Methodist Church in Reliance followed by burial at the Kennebec Cemetery at Kennebec.

      Dorothy Faye Mills was born April 12, 1920 on the ranch near Kennebec to Harry and Edith (Smith) Mills.  She attended country school and then high school in Kennebec. After the death of Dorothy’s father, the family was forced off the farm during the height of the Great Depression.  The family moved to Kennebec where Dorothy helped her mother with her five siblings earning what money she could by giving perms and curling hair for the ladies in Kennebec.

       Dorothy met the love of her life Dale Ellis and on March 17, 1937, they were united in marriage.  Together they made their home south of Lyman until they bought a ranch in the early 1940’s near Bull Creek south of Reliance.  They farmed at Bull Creek where Dorothy raised five children Laura, Marlin, LeRoy, Merrill, and Dorothy Faye.  Dale and Dorothy purchased another ranch/farm in 1958 and in 1959 Marlin and LeRoy moved there.  In 1963, Dale and Dorothy moved to a ranch/farm northeast of Reliance, in 1972 they moved to a farm north of Reliance and finally in 1976 they moved into Reliance.  Even though they lived in Reliance they always retained the land at Bull Creek and north of Reliance.   In 1982, Dale passed away from cancer and Dorothy remained at her home until August of 2007 when she became a resident of the Sanford Care Center in Chamberlain.

      Gratefully sharing in her life are her children Laura Fletcher and husband Don of Reliance, LeRoy Ellis and wife Sharon of Reliance, and Merrill Ellis and wife Myrena of Chamberlain  a daughter-in-law Delaine Ellis of Watertown; a son-in-law Jim Guest of Chamberlain;; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; two sister Majorie Anderson of Murdo and Wynona Cerveny of Sacramento, CA.  Preceding her in death were parents, her husband, daughter Dorothy Faye Guest, son Marlin Ellis; an infant sister Carmen; two sisters Mildred Murphy and Winifred DuVall;  two brothers Vernard and Burton Mills and great grandson Jonathon Fosheim.

Evelyn Knutson, 93

      Funeral services were held Saturday, October 13 at the Vivian Lutheran Church for Evelyn Knutson, 93, of Vivian,  who died Monday, October 8 at Golden Living Center in Pierre.  Burial was at the Vivian Cemetery.

      Evelyn Josephine Selland, was born on November 4, 1919, at home on the family farm, south of Presho, SD, to Oscar Bingen Selland and Jeannette (Grindeland) Selland.  Evelyn was proud of her Norwegian heritage.

      She was the second of seven children.  Evelyn married Leo Clarence Booth, June 17, 1940 in Pierre, SD.  To this union four children were born. Calvin, Donna Janet, Gail and Brenda.

      Evelyn herded sheep for her father, then left home at 13 to live in the dormitory at Presho. She also stayed at several homes, including the Huffmans, to work for her room and board to graduate from Presho High School in 1938.

      Evelyn and Leo purchased the John Booth farm in 1948 and farmed and ranched there until they moved to their second farm half mile south of Vivian in 1962. Evelyn helped with orders and bookwork for Leo’s trucking business.

       Evie was a baptized member of Hilmo Lutheran and later a member of the Vivian Lutheran Church.

      On June 10, 1975, Evelyn married Clarence Knutson, at Presho, SD. They lived on Clarence’s ranch on the White River, Presho. They were happily married and enjoyed successfully running their ranch and traveling. Clarence died in October 1992. Then Evelyn moved to Vivian.

      She is survived by her son, Gail Booth, Vivian; daughters: D. Janet (Russ) Hurst, Lakeville, MN and Brenda Booth, Vivian and daughter-in-law Colleen Booth, Vivian; 10 grandchildren: Kim (Dave) Jensen, Onida, Connie (Jeff) Hutchinson, Presho, Kenny (Stacey) Booth, Vivian, Kelly (Jeff) Portman, Tulsa, OK, James (Teri) Hurst, Woodbury, MN, Julie (Sohrab) Newraii, Minnetonka, MN, John (Steff) Hurst, Lakeville, MN, Loren Booth, Vivian, Adam (Angie) Booth, Casper, WY and Wayne Booth Marci, San Francisco, CA; 18 great-grandchildren: Gregg, Jacob, Amelia, Jesse, Cody, Lexie, Haley, Michael, Daniel, Julia, Tristan, Aleigha, Nick, Mikayla, Sophie, twins: Blake and Brock and Arman; two great-great-grandchildren: Stella and Ambraya; and two sisters: Janice (Dave) Moore, Vivian and Alice Christenson, Sioux Falls. Evelyn had 34 descendants.

      She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; son Calvin in October 1998; husband Clarence ; brothers Knute and Cliff and sisters Bertha and Charlotte.

      In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Arrangements have been placed in care of Isburg Funeral Chapel.  Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com 

Harvey Lloyd Christian, 87

      Harvey Lloyd Christian, 87 died Friday, October 12, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at Golden Living in Pierre. 

      Funeral  services for Harvey Lloyd Christian of Draper  were held Tuesday, October 16 at the Draper Auditorium with Pastor Linda Baldock officiating.   Burial followed at the Draper Cemetery.

      Harvey was born to Edward and Ethel Hannah (Coffey) Christian on November 24, 1924 in Hobart, OK where he attended rural school and graduated from Hobart, OK High School in 1945.  He was the second child of five born to this union.

      After serving his country from June 1945 to June 1946 the family moved north of Draper, SD in 1948.  He met Lila Mae Moore in 1949 and dated her throughout her high school years. They were married November 29, 1953 in Vivian, SD and to this union six children were born: Cheryl Lynn (Dan) Burke, Wichita, KS, Neal Harvey (Kathryn) Christian, Gordon, NE, Patty Jo Shinabarger, Rapid City, SD, Douglas Lyle (Pamela) Christian, Freeman, SD, Delores Kay (Kevin) Ricke, Lindsay, OK and Scott Allen Christian (Deceased May 1990).

      After marrying they moved to the Herman Ranch north of Draper, which he managed until 1977 before semi-retiring. During that time he farmed and raised Black Angus cattle and after semi-retiring built a home four miles north of Draper and continued to farm in SD and in later years helped farm in Nebraska.

      He was preceded in death by his parents Ethel (Nanny), Ed and in-laws Grace and Lyle Moore, son Scott Allen, sister Lula Belle McMillan, brother Bobby Rae Christian, sisters-in-law: Dora Lee Christian and Maxine Moore; brothers-in-law Wayne and Carl Moore, Bud McKenzie and Jerome Ahlers.

      Survived by wife of 58 years, Lila Mae; five children and spouses; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren; brother Willard (Florence) Christian; sister Edna Mae McKenzie; brother-in-law Mack McMillan; sisters-in-law: Wilma Ahlers, Glenna Moore and Arlene Moore; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Gordon Hall, 97

      Gordon Hall, 97, of Lochbuie, and formerly of Pierre, SD, passed away quietly at home in Lochbuie, CO on October 10, 2012. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kennebec Cemetery in Kennebec, South Dakota. Under the direction of Isburg Funeral Chapel.

      He was born October 24, 1914 in Reliance, SD to Asal and Blanche (Simons) Hall, the second child of four.  Gordon graduated from Reliance High School in 1932 with the special award of second place in the state competition, playing his trumpet.  He then left Reliance to go to Barber College in Omaha, NE in the late 1930’s.

      He then met and married Lorraine Wright in 1940, the same day he took the South Dakota Barber Test.  He worked for Barbers in Kimball and Presho, SD for one year, then for shops in Kennebec in three different places on Main Street.

      Times were tough as Gordon and Lorraine started their family, with Norma Jean first, then Lois in 1943, Marilyn in 1945 and last but not least, their son, Dean Gordon Hall, Jr.

      Gordon did a lot of work as a barber in the Reliance, Kennebec and Presho areas.  He was also the Fire Chief in 1952, while getting ready to move to Pierre to take on two Star Mail Routes, one to Kadoka and the other to Selby.  When he lost that bid, he worked at Capital City Gas in Pierre for 6-7 years.  He then went to work on the Oahe Dam as a carpenter.

      Over the years in Pierre, Gordon had seven different horses.  He loved riding them at the Ft. Pierre Sale Barn.  But the best day at the Sale Barn was when Baxter Black asked to ride his "Big Red" horse.  Gordon and Baxter became friends and would see each other when Gordon made trips to Colorado.

      Gordon left this world to join his family, sister, Leota Hall Chandler; brothers, Dale W. Hall and Wendell L. Hall; daughter, Norma Jean Hall Staven; grandson, Michael Staven and both parents.

      He leaves behind his wife of 72 ½ years, Lorraine; daughters, Lois Hall and Marilyn Davis, both of Lochbuie, CO; son, Dean(Kay) Hall, Jr. of Walsenburg, CO; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and two special nephews, Dennis Hall of Mitchell, SD and Steve (Ruth) Hall of Bettendorf, IA.  Other survivors include his sister-in-law, Bertha Hegregurg and family, of Wilmer, MN.

Vera Gandt, 96

Vera was born to Abe and Minnie (Krueger) Langdeau on August 24, 1916. She attended grade school at LaRoche Bottom in Stanley County, graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Springfield.  After high school she worked for the Pierre Indian School.

      She married Herbert “Doc” Gandt on January 15, 1944, and went with him on his service assignments.  Returning to Pierre where she worked for Lawyers, Stevens and Riter and Pierre Prod Credit. In 1960 they moved to Lower Brule where they started their ranch of Herford Cattle. Her husband died in November 29, 1971 and she continued to ranch for several more years then sold the ranch and moved on her parents place at Cedar Creek.

      Vera loved the country life and was an outdoors gal. While living at Lower Brule she served on the Housing Board. She and Doc were members of the Pierre Riding Club and drill team, they performed at various places such as the State Fair. She was also involved in getting the Lower Brule Horseman Club started, where they had Play Days and A.Q,H.A. horse shows.

      She leaves behind two brothers: Charles and Bob; two sisters: Helen Smith of Michigan and Shirley dick of Alburn, WA.

      Those preceding her in death her husband Doc; brothers: Abraham, Lloyd and Leslie; her parents and three infant siblings.

      Vera will be missed so much and known for her strong will and gratitude.

Donald A. Sturm, 82

      Donald A. Sturm, 82, of Pierre, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.  Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Feigum Funeral Home in Pierre with Funeral Services at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church.  Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.

      Donald was born September 2, 1930 to Alfred and Fern (May) Sturm in Presho, SD.  Don grew up in the Lyman County area.  Don attended Elgin Watch College in Elgin, IL and completed an apprenticeship with a Swiss watchmaker in Montana. 

      Don married Agnes Bowe on February 22, 1951 in Pierre.  Don served his country in the Army during the aftermath of World War II as occupational force.  Don returned home to Agnes and they moved to Redfield were they operated a jewelry store until moving back to Pierre in 1963.  Returning to Pierre, Don worked for Sears-Roebuck and Company and C. Allen Jewelry before starting his own watch and clock repair business at home.  Don and his son, Brad started farming together in 1991, where he continued to work through his last years.

      Don was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Pierre, member of the VFW, and a devoted husband and father to his three sons.

      Grateful for having shared in his life are his sons, Doyle (Valerie) of Centerville, UT, Daryl (Leslie) of Spokane, WA and Brad of Pierre; and two granddaughters Marissa and McKenzee Sturm.  Don was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes in 2008, his parents, and one sister, Lavone.

      Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.feigumfh.com.

Darlene (Melius) Holmberg, 86

      Darlene (Melius) Holmberg, 86, of Cresbard, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Faulkton Healthcare Center. 

      Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the United Methodist Church, Cresbard with Pastor Julie Nygaard officiating.  Burial will follow at the Faulkton Cemetery.  Visitation will be 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2012 with family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton.

      Darlene was born at Cresbard on November 24th, 1925 to Edwin & Frankie (Horning) Melius. She attended Cresbard School and a summer at Northern Teachers College.  She taught in country schools in Edmunds and Faulk Counties.  She was married to Clarence Holmberg on June 21st, 1947.

      She was a member of the Cresbard United Methodist Church and Devoe Circle, Order of the Eastern Star, VFW Auxiliary, Faulk County Extension Homemakers Club & a 4-H leader.  She loved gardening, sewing, taking care of her sheep & winters in Arizona with her family where she created a special bond with her great-grandchildren.

      Her memory will be cherished by her children: Harold (Danette) Holmberg of Peoria AR, Roy Holmberg and Cheryl Holmberg, both of Cresbard, Linda Ertz of Aberdeen and Sandra (Kent) Juhnke of Vivian, SD; grandchildren: Dalynda (David) Lundgren, Peoria, AZ, Timothy (Martha) Holmberg, Litchfield Park, AZ, Richard (Julie) Holmberg, Surprise, AZ, Megan (Bryson) Miller, Pukwana, SD, Haley Juhnke, Vivian, SD and Brandi Ertz, Aberdeen, SD; great-grandchildren: Jordan Hinds, Lance and Bradley Lundgren, Tyler, Madison, Abigail, Clayton and Riley Holmberg all of AZ and Sydney Stahl of Pukwana, SD; sister, Eila Blikeng of Mt. Ranch, CA; brother, Lyle (Vonnie) Melius of Cresbard; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-laws: Darlene (Pat) Keefe, Marilyn Connell and Sharron (Joe) Pogany, all of Rapid City and many nieces & nephews.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; husband and grandsons, Cole Juhnke and Paul Stahl.

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Nadine Howder, 76

      Nadine Janet Howder passed away on October 5, 2012, in Meridian, Idaho.  Nadine was born in Vivian, South Dakota, June 13, 1936, the daughter of Charles and Gladys Clickner. She spent her childhood in Vivian and graduated high school from Vivian High School, Class of 1954.  Nadine was married to James Howder on June 24, 1956 in Vivian. To this union three children were born: Barbara, Steven and Carrie. Nadine’s life led her from South Dakota to the East Coast, to Minnesota, to California, to Arizona and eventually to the Boise area.

      Her family and friends remember Nadine as an active member at various churches and neighborhood and school associations in the towns where she lived. Her beautiful soprano voice could be heard in choirs, weddings and other special events in every church she attended and in every city she lived.  Nadine will always be remembered for her reverent performances of O’ Holy Night at Christmas Eve services. In the late 1960’s, Nadine received a standing ovation for her performance at the "Concert in the Park" series accompanied by the Minneapolis Symphony.  

      While in the Boise area, Nadine loved singing at her church, Southminster Presbyterian, and at Heritage Assisted Living. She would sing weekly (if possible) for the Memory Care Unit and often for the assisted living center. She enjoyed bird watching, identification and feeding. She found great pleasure in her flower garden and would pick and deliver flowers to her fellow residents. Nadine enjoyed outings to the State Fair, especially the quilt exhibit and the farm animals. Often times she would sit in her daughter’s yard and watch the birds, the butterflies and listen to the nature sounds.  She took great pride in her children and grandchildren’s accomplishments.

      Nadine is survived by her three children: Barbara (Chuck) Howder Watkins of Eagle, ID, Steven (Beth) Howder of Bay Village, OH and Carrie Howder of Boston, MA; also six grandchildren: Courtney, Collin, Eric, Samantha, Sarah and Jeff . Nadine also leaves behind two sisters, Lois (Ralph) Stinson of Milbank, SD and Nona (Moussa) Azizeh of Maple Valley, WA. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Cortland, Clifford and Clinton.

      Memorial services will be at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Boise, ID on Thursday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Vivian, SD at a later date in Spring/Summer 2013.

Mary Frame, 95

      Mary passed away on September 26, 2012 at Sanford Medical Center in Chamberlain at the age of 95 years.

      Funeral services for Mary Frame, 95, of Reliance were held Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Reliance United Methodist Church with burial in Reliance Cemetery.

      Mary C. Rohrback was born January 4, 1917 on the family farm in the Reliance area to John and Alexandria (Hieb) Rohrback.  She attended country school near Reliance and being the oldest of eight children she left school to assist in raising her siblings and work on the farm.  Mary married David Frame on January 25, 1936 in Kennebec, SD.  They lived with family on the Frame homestead until moving to their present home where they lived happily raising their four children Jean, Ron, Glenn and Duane.  Mary was a very active member in the Reliance Methodist Church.  Mary’s life was centered around her children and the farm.

      Gratefully sharing her life are one daughter Jean (Charles) Hoehn of Sussex, NJ; one son Ron (Janet) of Aladdin, WY; one sister Anna Martin of Kannapolis, NC; eight grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  Preceding her in death were her husband David on January 31, 1994; two sons Glenn and Duane; four sisters Selma, Tillie, Bertha, and Emma; and two brothers Adam and Alvin.

      In lieu of   flowers memorials may be directed to the Make A Wish Foundation.

Ralph Duane Kenzy, 62

      Ralph Duane Kenzy, 62 passed away peacefully at his home September 26, 2012.

      Ralph Duane Kenzy was born in Chamberlain, SD on July 11, 1950 to Leo and Vlasta (Kodet) Kenzy. He was the oldest of two children.  Ralph grew up in the Iona area on the family ranch and from an early age he helped his dad on the ranch. Ralph went to rural Iona School and then graduated from Gregory High School in 1968.

      In Ralph’s younger years he liked to fish and hunt.  He would always drive when chasing down a coyote while his friends or family would shoot.  Although Ralph was not known to be real fussy with his vehicles, he did have a ‘67 Chevelle in high school that he was quite proud of.  A pickup was a tool for Ralph and when used in the right way Ralph could persuade a cow to go where he wanted her to. He would take a rig to places that no one else thought possible.  Ralph also took great pride in his fences and spent countless hours tending to them.  Managing his land and livestock brought him great satisfaction.

      On September 4, 1971 Ralph married Millie Kingsbury. They lived on the ranch and raised their two boys, Brett and George, doing what Ralph loved--working the ranch.   Ralph was proud of the fact that the place had been in the family since 1895, and hoped he could keep passing it on through the generations.  Ralph loved kids, and he was proud that his grandkids were growing up on the farm.

      Ralph hated iron and would tell anyone that.  It’s ironic that he brought the first big round baler and twinrake to the Iona community.  He also had a chainsled that he did some custom hay hauling with.  In the late 70’s Ralph and Nick Salzmann went to Georgia and bought an "OPEC Killer" to try to make fuel out of grain.   They couldn’t make the alcohol high enough proof to burn in tractors, but they did strengthen a lot of friendships in the endeavor. 

      Ralph’s passion was buying cattle.  This started when he was in high school with a stock rack and his pickup.  He would go to a sale and buy one or two. One thing naturally led to another and soon he was putting together whole truck loads of calves. He liked everything about the sale barn experience from the social side to the business side.  He enjoyed the challenge of picking out cattle he thought would fit his operation. 

      Ralph was a proud American and participated in the American Ag Movement. He made two trips to Washington D.C. to lobby for the Ag industry.  He was a backer of R-Calf and other Ag groups. Ralph also enjoyed his time serving on the Tripp County Water Board.

      He was preceded in death by his dad, Leo Kenzy, and his sister, Julieann Cooley.  Ralph is survived by Millie his wife of 41 years, and his two sons, Brett and Jessy Kenzy of Iona, SD, George and Michelle Kenzy of Gregory, SD,  by seven grandchildren, his mother Vlasta Kenzy  and Ralph Houska, nieces and nephews,  extended  family and friends.

Don Miller, 79

       Don Miller, 79 passed away on September 19, 2012 at his home in Kennebec, SD.

      Mass of Christian burial for Donald Miller, 79, of Kennebec was held at Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Kennebec with burial in the St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery at Kennebec.

      Donald Miller was born to Kenneth and Faye (Roeser) Miller on August 26, 1933.

      Don attended grade school at the Iron Nation School north of Kennebec. He stayed in town with Ira and Vera Mechling to attend high school.  After graduation he joined the Navy.  On October 19, 1951 he married Carmen Ann Craig.  To this union seven children were born.

      After serving in the Navy, he returned to Kennebec where he farmed and ranched until 1964. The family moved to California and resided there until 1968. Don was employed by the city of Kennebec until buying Saunders Market in 1972 which was renamed Don's Market. In 1977-1978 a new building was constructed. Don enjoyed using the extra space to better serve his customers.  Most days he could be heard whistling down the aisle with his order book in hand.  Don retired from the store in 1996.

      After retiring, he and Carmen enjoyed traveling in their camper. Don loved gardening, decorating his yard, and spending time with family and friends.  "GO PACKERS"!!!

      Don was a life time member of the American Legion, VFW, Town and Country Club, St. Michaels Catholic Church, and served on the school board and town board.

      Don is survived by his wife, Carmen, his children, John, Susan (Tom) Moen, Kate (Doug) Halverson, Joan (Steve) Hills, Tim (Brenda), Brian (Debbie). He was Grandpa Donnie to 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

      He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his parents, his brother and sister.

      We will all miss him very much.

      Arrangements were under the care of Hickey Funeral Home, Chamberlain.

Lauren Hofmeister, 87

      Lauren Hofmeister, 87, formerly of Pierre died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Marion Nursing Home. Masonic Services: were held  on Sunday , September 24 at the Chapel and  funeral services were held on Monday, September 24 at the First United Methodist Church with burial at the Rosehill Cemetery in Parker.

      Lauren Hofmeister was born on April 11, 1925 in Chancellor, SD to Albert and Ida (Mundhenke) Hofmeister.  He grew up in Chancellor and graduated from Chancellor High School in 1944.  He served in the United States Army from 1944-1946 during WWII with service in Okinawa and Korea.  He married Maxine Purcell in Sioux Falls on December 31, 1948.

      Lauren worked as a newspaper editor for the Chancellor News and the Hurley Leader. He followed his Dad into the funeral industry and then attended St. Louis Mortuary College and became a funeral director in 1950.  In 1964, Lauren and Maxine purchased the funeral homes in Presho and in Murdo.  In 1983, they purchased the Isburg Funeral Home in Pierre, changing the name to Hofmeister Funeral Chapels. 

      After retiring from funeral business in the early 90’s, Lauren and Maxine continued to live near the golf course in Pierre. Throughout his life Lauren enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and his coffee groups.  In the mid 80’s they started spending their winters in Pharr, TX and their summers in Pierre.  In 2006 due to health concerns he and Maxine moved to Sioux Falls.

      He is survived by his sons:  Larry (Peggy) and Glenn (Kathleen); seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine; daughter, Roxann Joy; brothers:  Harold , Glenn and Claire; and sisters:  Evelyn Blogg and Floy Leyba. 

      Memorials may be directed to Hillsview Golf Course. 

      Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.

ALMA LARSON

Funeral Services for ALMA LARSON, 80, of Gregory, SD will be held onFriday, Sept 7, at 11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran Church in Gregory. Burial will be Friday afternoon at 3:30 PM at Vivian city Cemetery.

Alma Helen Larson was born May 21, 1932 to Darwin and Christine (Syvertsen) Larson on the farm north of Vivian. She died September 2, 2012 at the Winner Regional Healthcare Center at the age of 80 years.

Alma was baptized as a baby and later confirmed in her faith at the Lutheran Church in Vivian.

As a youngster, Alma was very shy and a quiet girl but this all changed in high school where she was active in many extra-curricular activities. She graduated from Vivian High School in 1951, and then she traveled to the big city of Denver to attend a trade school. In Denver she studied business and secretarial science and worked for an airline and a real estate office.

She returned to her beloved South Dakota and began her first career in state government as an employee and then Deputy Secretary of State when Essie Wiedenman was elected. In 1964 Ms. Larson was elected as South Dakota’s 22nd Secretary of State and was re-elected in ’66, ’68 and ’70. She was one of the top vote getters in South Dakota.

After retiring from government, she and Janice Wolf opened a business called Milady Shoppe in Gregory, SD, which they operated for the next twenty-two years.

Alma was active in her church, St. John Lutheran, local Commercial Club, her golfing and most importantly the Republican Party.

Alma had nine siblings, and she is survived by her business partner Janice Wolf of Gregory – a brother Olaf and four of her sisters: Clara – Gladys – Alice – and Josephine, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a “million” friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Edwin and Melvin and two sisters: Emma and Laura.

Judy H. Liffengren, 68

Judy H. (Mrs. Norman) Liffengren, age 68, of Faribault, MN died on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Faribault, MN.

Visitation will be held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, MN on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. and also in the church for one hour prior to the services on Thursday.

Judy H., the daughter of Harvey and Helen (Kyser) Roberts was born on September 30, 1943 in Plainview. She graduated from Kennebec High School in 1962 in Kennebec, SD. She married Norman R. Liffengren on June 16, 1962 in Kennebec, SD. Judy was an active and gracious presence in the health care industry. She championed for the creation of Family Councils in nursing homes across the country. Judy’s goal was to advocate for all families and patients’ rights. Judy worked diligently to ensure all families concerns were heard and addressed. She was an ombudsman who enjoyed her time at Infinia of Faribault Nursing Home. Her work was recognized by many at the state capital, including senators and congressmen.

She is survived by her husband, Norman; two children, Dennis (and Brenda) Liffengren of Faribault, MN and Sara (and Oneil) Ellis of St. Louis Park, MN; two grandsons, Samuel Liffengren and Jordan Ellis; three siblings, Lawrence (and Nettie) Roberts of Norfolk, VA, Jim (and Bonnie) Roberts of International Falls and Mary (and Harold) Kreager of Kennebec, SD; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; twin children, Julie and Jimmy; five siblings, Susan McKee, Mavis Byrd, Vera Blakley, John Roberts and Sharon Deuschle. Visit boldtfuneralhome.com for information and guest book.

Robert Bennett, 82

      Robert Bennett, 82 of Wood, died Wednesday, August 15 at his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Wood Community Hall with burial in  the Evergreen Cemetery in Wood.

      Robert Milton Bennett was born October 10, 1929 in Presho, SD to William (Slim) and Mildred (Nutt) Bennett; the third of 10 children. His childhood was spent living on Garneaux Creek, in Riverside Township, in northeastern Mellette County just a couple miles from the banks of the White River. In 1947, his parents purchased a near-by ranch where Bob lived his entire life. He attended Pleasantview Country School for his Elementary education. He worked on the ranch with his parents and brothers where he first developed the passion for farming and ranching.

      In May of 1948, he was enlisted in the United States NAVY. He served his country for four years on the USS Toledo. While in the NAVY, he acquired his GED. Even at sea, his love of cattle inspired him to send money home for his dad to purchase some starter cattle for when he returned to the ranch himself. He was honorably discharged from the NAVY in May of 1952. The years spent in the NAVY coincided with three of his brothers also serving the United States Military forces.

        Upon returning to the family ranch, he learned how to operate construction equipment while working for "Babe" Richter building dams in the area.

      In 1963, he was first voted in as County Commissioner and served for Mellette County a total of 24 years. He belonged to the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) organizations.

       He married Bonnie Gardner on August 12, 1967 in Hot Springs, SD in a horse-back ceremony. From that union, he was blessed with two young step-daughters; Deb and Faye; that he regarded as his own. They all settled in a home down on the ranch, alongside Bob’s parents.

      Bob and Bonnie bought the ranch from his folks in 1972 and began their own farming/ranching operation. Over the years, Bob, Bonnie and the girls worked together, expanding the ranch and the reputation cattle herd. This is where he taught his family the trades of farming and ranching. Even after Bob and Bonnie divorced in the early 90’s the family connections and ties were still there and Bob was still "father", "grandfather" and "Great-Grandfather" and was for the remainder of his life.

      In 2008, his health forced him to move a little closer to town. He spent a year living in Wood and due to further failing health in the spring of 2009, he began residing at the Elder Inn, Assisted Living in Winner, SD. In April, 2012, he returned home to the ranch. His last months and weeks were a trial but Bob knew he was home. He was at peace and enjoyed the last visits and shared moments with his family and friends. On Wednesday, August 15, 2012, with his daughter Deb by his side; he passed away peacefully at the ranch he loved so dearly, to enter the eternal rest he greatly deserved.

       Bob is survived by his daughters: Deb Reindl of Wood, SD and Faye Scott of Kennebec, SD; grandchildren: Casey Reindl, Shannon Christopherson, Chris Pierce and LaKeeshia and Lane Scott; brothers: William "Bill" Bennett of Edgemont, SD, Paul Bennett of Winner, SD, Jim (Marlene) Bennett of Gregory, SD,  and Ed (Judy) Bennett of Valentine, NE; sisters: Virginia Ensminger of Valentine, NE and Kathy Engel of Winner,SD; sister-in-law, Joan Bennett of Brookings, SD; 9 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and special friends, Donna Jensen and Daryl Zahn.

       He was preceded in death by his former wife, Bonnie; Parents, William "Slim" and Mildred Bennett; brother, John and infant sisters, June and Jane and great-granddaughter Maci.

     Arrangements were handled by Isburg Funeral Chapel.  Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Ryan Scott Hohn, 15

      Ryan Scott Hohn, 15, died Wednesday, August 15 at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls as the result of a car accident August 4, 2012. Ryan fought hard. He ran his last race on earth and is now in the arms of Grandma Wilma Hohn in heaven. Funeral mass was Saturday, August 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parkston with burial following in the church cemetery.

      Ryan was born November 3, 1996 in Parkston, SD to Brian and Melody (Schoenfelder) Hohn.

      Ryan’s joys in life were Mt Dew, Skittles, pickles, playing cards, XBOX, Jeff Gordon, attending Nascar races with his family and running track and cross country.

      Ryan is survived by his parents; brothers, Kyle and Tanner all of Parkston; Grandparents, Marlin (Jim) Hohn, Parkston, Curly and Josie Schoenfelder, Kennebec, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

      Ryan was preceded in death by Grandmother, Wilma Hohn; Uncle Lyle Hohn and Aunt Dr Jayne Hohn.

      Arrangements by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Parkston.

Colleen Gifford, 83

      A Celebration of Her Life was held Friday, August 10, 2012, at the Wanbli Wakinyan Multipurpose Building on the Sinte Gleska University campus for Colleen Joyce Nelson Gifford, who  died Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD from complications of congestive heart failure and pneumonia.

      Per Colleen’s wishes her cremains will be scattered to the four directions at the family ranch and at the gravesites of her family members in Chamberlain, SD, at a later date.

      Colleen Joyce Nelson was born on July 16, 1929, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Sparta, Wisconsin, to Clarence Nelson and Alberta Douthit-Nelson. Due to the illness, and early death of her mother, she made her home on the Rockland, Wisconsin, dairy farm with her grandparents, Charlie and Susie Nelson. Within the first 18 months of her life, she lost her mother, grandmother, and two aunts who passed away from tuberculosis, which they contracted while living in Oklahoma.

      Colleen attended the Fish Creek Elementary School near the farm. It was during the final year of elementary school that her beloved Auntie Merle moved to help care for an uncle on a farm north of Presho, South Dakota. Colleen moved to Presho later and attended high school at Presho, for two years. It was at this time that she met her "cowboy" and the love of her life, Willis (Woody) Gifford.  She and Woody were married on February 18, 1946, in Pierre, South Dakota, and they moved to the Gifford ranch north of Kennebec. It was during these early years that she learned the hard work ethic and determination that it took to be a rancher’s wife.
      Woody and Colleen moved to a ranch on the White River south of Kennebec, South Dakota.  In 1962, that ranch was sold and they moved to a ranch south of Wood, South Dakota, where they lived until the times of their deaths.

      Following Woody’s death in March of 2004, she remained on the ranch   taking care of their pets and remaining livestock.

      To this union three daughters blessed their lives. Cheryl Susan, Sandra Pearl, and Willeen Merle "Billie", who passed away at the age of 13 months. 
      Grandchildren, Marty, Mike and Lisa Moore, Kristi and Ryon Parker, and Cody and Amber Medearis, blessed her life along with ll grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

      The final days and hours of her life were spent with her family at her side.
      She was proceeded in death by her parents, grandparents, her beloved Auntie Merle; her husband of 58 years,  her infant daughter; and a host of relatives and friends.

Sheila Porterfield Kindt, 62

      Sheila Porterfield Kindt, 62 lost her fight with cancer in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Hospice of the Hills, Rapid City, SD. She was 64.

      A celebration of Sheila’s life will take place Saturday, August 18th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the VFW Club in Custer, SD. Sheila did not want a funeral, she wanted a going away party. Bring your stories, memories and pictures and join her family for lunch, music, and friendship. Cremation has taken place and Sheila will be laid to rest at the Pringle Cemetery by her family.

      Sheila was born August 22, 1949, the first child of Jack and Bonnie (Floyd) Porterfield. She grew up in Lyman, SD, population: 13, where her family owned and operated a gas station, store, and trucking line. 

      Sheila attended grade school at the one room schoolhouse near Lyman. She graduated from Kennebec High School in 1965 with high honors. Sheila was president of her senior class, a cheerleader, carnival queen, and yearbook editor. She was a page at the SD State Senate her junior year of high school. After graduation, she married Doug Kindt of Oacoma and they had two children, Michael in 1968 and Brandi in 1971. Doug and Sheila divorced in 1972.

      Sheila lived most of her adult life in Custer, Rapid City, and Medicine Bow, WY. She worked as an auditor, bookkeeper, bank manager and bartender. She was a single mom and did whatever it took to take care of her kids. She was an employee of Pete Lien & Sons in Rapid City at the time of her cancer diagnosis in 2010. Sheila loved her extended family, especially the get-togethers and parties. She was a dedicated daughter and spent a lot of time with her mother, Bonnie during her struggle with Alzheimer’s. Sheila’s piano was the passion of her life. She played classical music with great skill and talent. She was an avid reader and a founding member of the Black Hills Bookies book club. Sheila had many friends and she loved to dance, gamble and socialize. 

       Sheila faced cancer with such determination and grace. She had wonderful care and support from her children, Mike and Brandi and her caregiver, Diane Parsons. Sheila is survived by her son, Michael Kindt and wife Lisa of Rapid City, SD; her daughter, Brandi Shannon and husband Shawn of Custer SD; grandsons, Hadrian Kindt of Spearfish and Chastin Kindt of Custer;  sister, Elayne (Nick) Rowe of Newcastle, WY; brothers, Randy (Leslie) Porterfield of Norman, OK, Larry Porterfield of Sturgis, and Marty (Lynda) Porterfield of Osage, WY. She is also survived by her nieces, Ara Baumkratz and Caitlin Porterfield;  her nephews, Chris Jones, Zach Porterfield, Simon Baumkratz, Daniel Porterfield, Brit Porterfield and Chase Porterfield; her great- nephews, Harris, Aiden, Ethan, Jack, Jordan, Jaxson, Wyatt, and Owen and her great-niece, Maylie. Other survivors are her Aunt Joanne Porterfield of Trapper Creek, Alaska, Aunt Arlene Woffenden of San Antonio, Texas, and her mother-in-law Bernie Kindt of Oacoma, SD. Sheila is also survived by The Floyd family of Lyman County, the Porterfield family in Alaska and the Woffendens in Texas.

       Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.

Dennis D. Blocker, 71

Dennis D. Blocker, 71, of Brookings died Friday, August 10, 2012 at the Brookings Hospital.  Memorial services were held Monday, August 13, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Brookings. 

      Dennis D. Blocker was born on October 24, 1940, the son of Albert Fred and Lucile Marie (McLaughlin) Blocker in Pierre, SD.

      He was raised in the Presho, SD area and graduated from Presho High School in 1959.  Dennis received his degree in Education from Southern State Teacher’s College in 1966.  He also received his Master’s in 1975 from South Dakota State University.

      Dennis was united in marriage to Lois Kay Drucker in Mission, SD on August 13, 1966.  They had one daughter, Brenda.  He taught one year in Britton, SD then moved to Brookings where he taught at the Brookings High School in the Building Trades Program for 10 years and 24 years at the East Central Multi-District.  He retired from teaching May of 2000.

      He enjoyed hunting and fishing for many years and in his later years building and flying remote controlled air planes.  Most of all he loved spending time with his daughter, her family and having coffee.

      Dennis is survived by his wife, Lois Blocker of Brookings, SD; one daughter, Brenda (Lauren) Quam of Copley, OH; three grandchildren, Jeremy and his fiancé Rebecca (Christopher) Quam, Luke Quam and Kianna Quam and one brother, Delbert (LaRae) Blocker of New Castle, WY.

      He is preceded in death by his parents.

      Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rudesfuneralhome.com.

Dale "Fred" Frederick, 67

      Dale "Fred" Fredrick, 67  passed away on August 8, 2012 at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 67 years, four months, and 20 days.

      Funeral services for Dale "Fred" Frederick of Oacoma were held Saturday, August 11, 2012 at St. James Catholic Church in Chamberlain with burial in the Riverview Cemetery at Chamberlain. 

      Dale Loren "Fred" Frederick was born March 19, 1945 in Chamberlain, SD to Elmer and Alvena (Schaub) Frederick.  He attended all of his years of school at Chamberlain graduating from Chamberlain High School in 1963.  After high school, Fred worked construction and was also in the South Dakota Army National Guard. 

      On May 5, 1973, Fred was united in marriage to Marla Kay Yates at Chamberlain.

      Fred worked at various jobs which included working at Midwest Supply, a delivery driver for Old Home Bread Company, and a car salesman for several years.  During this time he also was the co-owner/operator of MarDale’s Gift Store for six years with his wife Marla.  He then went on to be a houseparent at St. Joseph’s Indian School.  Fred’s love for sports then led him to be a sports writer and photographer for the two local newspapers.  He retired in May of 2011 to spend more time with his family and he worked part time at the Oasis Pump N Pak.

      Fred was a sports enthusiast of all kinds, but he loved nothing more than baseball and his beloved New York Yankees.  During his younger years, he looked forward to the summers and playing baseball.  After completing Legion Baseball, he was invited, as a pitcher, to a Major League try-out camp in West Palm Beach, Florida with his good friend and catcher, Bob "Tuffy" Doran.  During the camp he broke his wrist and returned home.  His passion for the game led him to restart the Legion Baseball Team, which he continued to coach for over 10 years.  During his coaching career, he led the teams to several district championships, three state tournaments, and was selected four times to manage the State All-Star Legion Baseball Team.  He also coached intercity league at St. Joseph’s Indian School, but what he loved most was being a coach to his children and grandchildren in different sporting events.

      Fred was an active member of the Chamberlain Booster Club, while his children were involved in sports.  He was also an avid outdoorsman, a love in which he shared with his children and grandchildren.  The highlights of Fred’s life were the birth of his children and grandchildren, as wells as being able to visit the original Yankee Stadium with his children in 2007 along with the many family vacations.

      Gratefully sharing in his life are his daughter Kimberly Frederick of Spencer, NE; two sons Brock Frederick and Robert (Leah) Frederick all of Oacoma; a brother Ralph (Marilyn) Frederick of Lincoln, NE; two sisters Betty Leavitt of Rio Rancho, NM and Ruby Ward of Austin, TX; two grandchildren Hunter and Hannah Frederick of Oacoma; his mother-in-law Velma Yates of Chamberlain; his brother and sister-in-law Herman and Carlene (Yates) Petersen of Chamberlain; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Preceding him in death were his wife Marla in 2001, his parents Elmer and Alvena; a brother Dennis Frederick, and his father-in-law Robert "Bob" Yates.

Bernard J. Moran, 90 

      Bernard J. Moran D.D.S., 90, Lincoln, NE passed away July 22, 2012.

      Bernie, another member of our country’s greatest generation, died Sunday after living a long and happy life.

      He was born March 22, 1922 in Presho, S.D. to J. Raymond Moran and Susan (McAreavey) Moran. He enrolled at St. Thomas Univ., St. Paul, Minn. and then enlisted in the Army Air Corps in December, 1941. Bernie was a B25 pilot during W.W.II. He married Anna Johnson, Kennebec, S.D. in 1944. After the war, they moved to Lincoln where he graduated from UNL College of Dentistry in 1949, and practiced dentistry for 40 years.

      They raised a daughter, Janet Moran Baeder, and a son, Jim, who later joined him in his dental practice. Bernie was preceded in death by wife, Anna, after 65 years of marriage, and besides his two children, he leaves five grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Thank you, Bernie, from all of us who knew you, for your honor, kindness, and service to your country.

      Private family service. No visitation. Memorials to Wounded Warriors or University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry.

      Arrangements by Roper and Sons Funeral Services. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com.

Christopher"Chris" Gustad, 30

      Christopher "Chris" Gustad, 30, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Platte, SD, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

      Funeral Services were held Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Platte. A Committal Service followed at  the Platte City Cemetery

      Christopher John Gustad was born on September 11th, 1981 in Mitchell, SD. He graduated from Platte High School in 2000 and Lake Area Technical Institute in 2002 with a degree in aviation maintenance.

      On October 29, 2011, Chris married Sara Maisch,  at Trinity Lutheran Church in Platte.

      After seven years working in aviation at Business Aviation/Landmark in Sioux Falls, Chris and Sara moved to Chamberlain and he went to work full-time for Cody Hoffman Farms.

      In May 2011 Chris was diagnosed with kidney cancer. After needing weekly treatments, Chris and Sara decided to move back to Sioux Falls. Chris accepted a full-time position with Sanford as an aircraft mechanic in March 2012.

      The Lord called Christopher John Gustad home on Wednesday, August 01, 2012.

      Grateful for sharing in his life are: his wife, Sara and their cat, Domino; parents, Richard and Julie Gustad of Platte; brother, Rick (Jill) Gustad of Platte; sister, Tawnya Schrank of Bloomington, MN; parents-in-law, Brent and Anne Nye of Platte, Arlo and Stacey Maisch of Mobridge; sister-in-law, Tali (Eric) Vander Stouwe; niece, Ella Vander Stouwe; nephews: Jacob and Boden Vander Stouwe of Canton; along with numerous other family members and friends.

      He was greeted in heaven by: his maternal and paternal grandparents; infant sibling, baby Gustad. Memorials in Chris’ honor may be directed to: Platte-Geddes FFA, PO Box 140, Platte, SD 57369 or Dougherty Hospice House, 4509 S Prince Of Peace Pl., Sioux Falls, SD 57103.

      Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family through www.mountfuneralhome.com.

Melinda Glover, 50

      Melinda D. Glover, age 50 left our lives July 23, 2012 to spend eternity with our heavenly father.  Melinda passed away peacefully at home from an extended illness.

      Funeral service for Melinda Glover were held Friday, July 27, 2012 at First Assembly of God Church in Gillette, WY with Pastor Dan Holden officiating. 

      Melinda Dawn (Berg) Glover was born March 30, 1962. Melinda is the daughter of Walter A. and Viola Berg in Mitchell, SD.  Melinda attended school in Reliance, SD graduating in 1980 from Presho, SD.  She continued her education pursuing a law degree at the University of Wyoming.  Melinda married and moved to Gillette, WY to start her family.  Melinda had four daughters Desiree, Desa, Chantell, and Daysha. They later divorced and Melinda found her soul mate Lance Glover. Lance and Melinda married Nov. 13, 1999. Melinda spent her remaining days loving him with everything she had.  Lance and Melinda raised five children together and seen them all graduate. Melinda’s passion was collecting Wizard of OZ and I Love Lucy memorabilia. Melinda also had a strong partaking to reading Novel Stories.  Melinda loved spending quality time and holidays with family and friends and always looked forward to meeting new people.  She enjoyed taking her yearly trip to Sturgis with Lance and their friends.   Melinda cherished and loved her grandkids dearly and her pets almost as much.

      Melinda is survived by her husband Lance Glover, daughters Desiree, Chantell, Daysha, (stepsons) Robert and Kyle Glover all of Gillette.  Sisters Melaine Berg of Gillette and Lori Frye of Oklahoma City, OK and  Brother Gerald Berg of Reliance, SD.  Several  grandchildren Jayden Gompf,  Talan Gompf,  Braydon Moore,  Cambria Moore,  Elyanna Groves, and Kreeden Groves.

      Melinda is preceded in her death by her parents Walter and Viola Berg. Two brothers, Maynard and Calvin Berg. One sister Diane Hrabe and one daughter Desa Kay Moore.

      A memorial is being established in Melinda’s name to help with the medical expenses of a local family who has a loved one suffering from the same type of lung disease.  Memorials and condolences may be sent in Melinda’s name to Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY  82716. Condolences may be also sent via the website tribute center,  www. walkerfuneralgillette.com.

 Dorothy Olive (Whitaker) Bruns, 86

      Dorothy Olive (Whitaker) Bruns, 86, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Vivian died Monday, July 23, 2012 in Moorhead, MN.

      Funeral services were held Friday, July 27 at Vivian Lutheran Church with Pastor Ed Coates officiating and  burial at Vivian Cemetery.

      Dorothy was born in Ferndale, MI on June 1, 1926 to John and Gladys Benedict.  On June 2, 1945 she married C. Bruce Whitaker who was serving in the Army Air Corps and moved to Ft. Worth, TX.  Later they took over the farm south of Vivian where they farmed, raised six children, and ran an aerial spray business until Bruce’s death in 1964.

      She owned and operated her Bridal Shoppe in Vivian, SD from 1965-1972, where her motto was "We can furnish everything but the man." In 1972 she married Paul DeSanti and moved to Phoenix with daughter Lila.  The marriage was short lived and she returned to Mitchell, SD where she worked as a seamstress at a Bridal Shop and sewed doll clothes for the Doll Museum.

     Dorothy later married Charles "Shorty" Bruns.  They made their home in Mitchell for several years. While in Mitchell she belonged to the Garden Club, winning several ribbons for floral arrangements.

     After returning to the farm, she loved to work in her flower garden, working on her collections of dolls, cups and saucers, miniature lamps, rolls for her player piano, working on hand quilted quilts for the grandchildren as they graduated from college, and new great-grandchildren, making porcelain dolls for her collection, playing her organ and woodworking.

     After her daughter’s death in 2000 she elected to move closer to Diana, first living independently then in assisted living until her passing

     Dorothy is survived by her children: Diana (Ken) Price, Moorhead, MN, Steve (Sandy) Whitaker, Brookings, SD, Nancy (David) Fristad, Vivian, SD, Jim (Lynne) Whitaker, Rapid City, SD and Carl (Roxie) Whitaker, Aubrey, TX; step-children: Rose Ward, Gillette, WY, Ed (Brandi) Bruns, Gillette, WY, Bill (Kim Bruns, Gillette, WY and Russ (Mendi) Bruns, Landson, SC; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

     She was preceded in death by her husbands: C. Bruce Whitaker, Paul DeSanti and Charles "Shorty" Bruns; her parents and daughter Lila J. Winfield.

     Memorials may be sent to the Vivian Lutheran Church or Hospice of the Red River Valley in Fargo.

     Online condolences may be sent at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

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Douglas Lee Foster, 60

      Douglas Lee Foster was born on June 25, 1952, to Lee and Eva (Fanelle) Foster. Doug entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 13, 2012. He was at home, his absolute favorite place in the entire world.

      Services will be held at Central Valley Community Church in Hartford. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 18th from 4 pm – 7pm followed by a prayer service with Masonic rights. The funeral service is scheduled for 10 am Thursday, July 19.

      Doug was raised on the Foster Family Homestead in rural Hartford, SD. As a child Doug loved the farm, and he loved sports. He played basketball, football and baseball and was on the track team.  Doug loved learning and was a very stellar student. He attended Grand Meadow Country School and graduated from Tri-Valley High School in 1970. Doug also loved spending time with his dad and learning about the good old days. He knew all about the Foster family stories and enjoyed sharing those special memories with his kids and grandkids.

      Doug married Connie Lewis (formerly of Presho) on May 25, 1974. Doug loved his wife through thick and thin. Together, they built their life and raised their 4 children on the Foster Family Homestead.

      Doug always took great care of his family. He worked hard on the family farm raising hogs and grain. He was also employed by John Morrell from 1979 – 1991 and worked for Tri-Valley School from 1995 – 2012.

      Survivors include his loving wife Connie, children Misty Joy (Alex) Szczech of LeMars, IA, Kazmann Janae (Shane) Teel of Colton, Rocky Lee (Jackie) Foster of Sioux Falls, and Lacie Lynn (Ross) VanEck of Sioux Falls and grandchildren Tyler and Trevor Szczech; Connor, Tabor and Teagen Teel; and Marin and Hadlee Foster.

      Doug was preceded in death by his parents Clifford Leon (Lee) and Eva Foster.

Kimberly S. Cook , 52

Kimberly S. Cook, age 52, passed away the morning of July 13, 2012 in Cedar Park, Texas.

      Kim grew up in Presho and graduated from Lyman High School in 1977. In 1981 Kimberly attained a BS degree with honors in Nursing, from South Dakota State University. Kim worked as a Register Nurse in many health care facilities in and around the greater Austin area over the last 20 years. Areas of Kim's experience include medical / surgery recovery, clinical care and infusion therapy. Kim volunteered her nursing services at the Austin Convention Center during Hurricane Katrina.

      Kim was involved in the Cedar Park High School Marching Band Boosters, as well as other school activities of her children. Kim's passions included reading and the education of her two boys.

      Kimberly is predeceased by her father Robert King. She is survived by her husband of 29 years David Cook, their two sons Benjamin (Ben) 19 and Andrew (Drew) 15, all of Cedar Park. Kimberly is also survived by her mother, Lorraine King of Spearfish, S. D., brothers James King of Dove Canyon, CA., Kevin King of Brooking, S.D., Brooks King of Cornville, AZ. and sister Robin Paynter of Rochester, MN.

      A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2012, 11:00am at Hope Presbyterian Church, 11512 Olson Drive, Austin, TX. 78750. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to The Kimberly S. Cook Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Branch. Funds will be designated to charities of Kim's interest including her grandmother's memorial fund for higher education

Richard "Dick" Lien, 75

      Dick passed away on July 7, 2012 at Sanford Medical Center in Chamberlain at the age of 75 years.

      Funeral services for Richard "Dick" Lien, 75, of Kennebec, SD were held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Kennebec and burial of the ashes at St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery at Kennebec.

      Richard Lien was born July 22, 1936 in Lyman County to Clifford and Claire (Tracy) Lien.  He attended grade school at Iron Nation and Kennebec High School.  He worked for the Lyman County Highway Department, and State of South Dakota Highway Department. On August 15, 1959, Dick was united in marriage to Janice Halverson at Kennebec.  To this union two sons were born, Stan and Todd.  For five years, Dick owned and operated "Dick’s Bar" in Kennebec.  He also worked for Ruth Arnoldy doing farm work before beginning his trucking career with Reinhart Trucking and then Gary Goodman Trucking.  Purchasing the truck he always wanted, a Peterbilt longnose truck and grain trailer, Dick started trucking for himself.

      For seven years, Dick and Jan spent January through March at their park model home in Mesa, AZ and also traveled to other places after being semi-retired.  Dick was a loving husband, father, and friend to everyone.  The "apple of his eye" was his only grandchild Dana.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, playing cards, and especially going to his granddaughter’s school activities.

      Gratefully sharing his life are his wife of 53 years Jan Lien of Kennebec; two sons Stan Lien of Presho and Todd Lien of Alaska; his granddaughter Dana Lien; and many nieces and nephews.  Preceding him in death were his parents, grandparents, his in-laws, his sister JoAnn Christensen and husband Earl, and a brother Kenny. Online condolences may be made at www.hickeyfuneralchapel.com.

Viola Shroyer, 97

      Viola Shroyer, 97, Pukwana, SD, passed away on July 1, 2012 at Sanford Care Center in Chamberlain. Funeral services for Viola Shroyer, of Pukwana, SD were held Friday, July 6, 2012 Pukwana Lutheran Church with burial in the Pukwana City Cemetery at Pukwana.

      Viola Annabell Baker was born March 17, 1915 on a family farm near Pukwana to James and Belinda (Knutson) Baker.  She grew up on the farm and attended country school. Viola graduated from Pukwana High School and went on to attend college at Springfield and later to Spearfish, SD.

      On October 3, 1936, Viola was united in marriage to Clifford Shroyer.  She taught school for 17 years in Buffalo, Brule and Lyman Counties.  Viola worked as a receptionist at the Chamberlain Clinic for seven years before going to work at St. Joseph’s Indian School for the next 25 years.  After retiring in 1982, she worked at the Pukwana Café for a few years.  The years of teaching were her greatest joy along with her students and their parents.

      Gratefully sharing her life are her three sons Delvin Shroyer and wife Cleo of Fort Pierre, SD, Deo "Shorty" Shroyer and wife Jeanette of Ridgecrest, CA, and Dan Shroyer and wife Mary of Reliance, SD; 10 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; a sister Detta Hurd and husband Jim of Surprise, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents James and Belinda Baker, her husband Clifford in 1980; and a brother Lester Baker.

      Online condolences can be made at www.hickeyfuneralchapel.com.

Carl Moore, 75

      Carl  Moore, 75, Murdo  died Saturday, July 7 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 11 at the Murdo Methodist Church with burial in Murdo Cemetery.

      Carl Jay Moore was born July 12, 1936 at Vivian, SD to Lyle and Grace (Dunlap) Moore.  He graduated from Vivian High School in 1955.  After graduation, he serve in the Army until he was honorably discharged in 1957. Carl then attended Southern State University in Springfield, SD and graduated with a drafting degree in 1959.

       He met Glenna Riha in college and they married in 1960 in Fairfax, SD. Carl went to work for Hilton Building Center in Presho, SD and in 1966 they moved to Murdo to run the Hilton Building Center there. They bought the business in 1972, now named Moore Building Center.

      Carl was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge since 1969, the Lion’s Club since 1966 and was a Shriner for many years. He was also a member of the Eastern Star, a SD Retailer Lumberman’s board member, and had been on the City Council and school board.  Carl was the SD Lumberman of the year in 1997 and Carl and Glenna were SD Retail Lumberman’s Association Lumberman of the year in 2011.

      He is survived by his wife Glenna, three sons: Rick and wife Valerie of Chamberlain, and their children: Katelyn and Sara, Dennis and wife Julie of Murdo, and their children: Karlee and Carson and Kevin and wife Joni of Murdo, and their children: Lillian, Seiney and Harrison; two sisters: Wilma Ahlers of Flandreau and Lila Mae Christian and husband Harvey of Draper; sister-in-law Jean Gray and many nieces and nephews.

       He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Pamela Jean; his parents; sister Maxine Moore; brother Wayne Moore and brother-in-law Jerry Ahlers.

      Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

Patrick Spears, 62

      Patrick Spears, 62 of Ft. Pierre died Monday, July 2 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. Funeral services were on July 6, 2012 at Ft. George with burial at  Ft. George Cemetery, Lower Brule, SD.

      Patrick was born June 26, 1950 in Rosebud, SD to Norman and Esther (Thompson) Spears.

      He grew up in Presho, SD graduating from Lyman High School in 1968.  He attended college in Vermillion, University of Southern California, Dakota Wesleyan. 

      He resided on the Lower Brule Reservation, where he served as Tribal Chairman for his tribe.   He was the President of Intertribal Counsel on Utility Policy and many other tribal business projects.

      He is  survived by his mother Esther Spears; sons: Michael, Eddie, Clay, Ryan, Matthew and Patrick; daughter, Leslie; brother, Danny Spears; and three sisters: Brenda, Kathy, and Tammy.

      Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Michael Gregg McKee, 50

      Michael McKee age 50, of Onida died in his home on June 28, 2012.

      A memorial service will be held on Saturday July 7, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Gregory.

      A private inurnment service is being planned for a later date.

      Mike passed away June 28, 2012 at his home in Onida, SD. Mike was born in Pierre, SD, on September 28, 1961 to Robert and Susan (Roberts) McKee.

      Mike grew up in Gregory and during his youth he participated in scouting, baseball, football, basketball and track. He graduated from Gregory high school in 1979 and then attended USD in Springfield, SD.

      Mike was employed throughout his life in either AG related businesses or in the building construction business. During his working career he lived in Gregory, Kennebec and Onida.

      Mike married Lynne Gayman Bohle on August 28, 2004 in Onida.

      Mike was an avid fisherman and caught many trophy sized fish. He spent many days, nights and weekends on the water in pursuit of walleye and considered his camper on Lake Oahe his main home. He considered a bad day fishing to be far superior to any good day working.

      Mike is survived by his father and wife Maggie of Gregory; and his sisters Sandy McKee of Pierre, SD and Amy Sachtjen (Jamie) of Colome, SD. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and two nephews and a niece and his ex-wife Lynne and her two sons, Brandon and Travor.

      He is preceded in death by his mother and grandparents.

      Online condolences may be left at www.kotrba-smithfuneralhome.com/

Edith Gannon, 96,

      Edith Gannon, 96, of Pierre formerly of Vivian died Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Maryhouse Nursing Care Center. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 27 from 5-7 pm at Maryhouse Chapel, a prayer service will follow at 7 pm. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Vivian Lutheran Church with Pastor Jeff Swanson officiating. Burial will follow in Vivian Cemetery.

      Edith was born August 28, 1915, to Karl "Charlie" and Ellen (Stark) Brown – Swedish emigrants on a farm near White Lake, SD.

      In 1919 as a young child the family moved to a farm five miles northeast of Vivian, SD and Edith resided in Vivian until her illness in 2001.

      In 1921 the family made a trip to Sweden to sell the Brown’s farm.  They lived there about a year.

      Edith graduated from Vivian High School in 1935 and then received her teaching certificate from Springfield Normal School.  She taught for ten years in Lyman County country schools.

      On January 28, 1946 she married Martin Edward "Eddie" Gannon.  They purchased the mercantile store in Vivian.  Eddie passed away in October of 1975 and son Marty and Edith ran the store.  Edith continued to work there until her illness.

      Edith was a member of the Vivian Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.  Her love of family was very important to her and her love of visiting customers in the store was a joy to her.

      Grateful for having shared her life are daughter Mary (Rodney) Link and son Martin Gannon; three grandsons: Rodney (Bridget), Garrett (Maurine) and Martin (Holly) Link; granddaughter Noelle (Travis) Auch; twelve great-grandchildren; sister Lillian Severyn; sister-in-law Arlyne Brown and many nieces and nephews.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Alice Gunsalus and Evelyn Halgrimson; brothers, Sexton, David and Theodore Brown and Rex Knudtson and brothers-in-law, Charles Halgrimson and Burke Severyn.

      Arrangements have been placed in care of Isburg Funeral Chapel.  Online condolences may be made at  www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Anthony J. Frost

      Anthony J. Frost, 87, of Gettysburg, died Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Oahe Manor in Gettysburg.

      Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg with Fr. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial will follow at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery, Hoven, with military rites. A wake service will be 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the church.

      Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Tony’s arrangements. (www.familyfuneralhome.net) 



Bonnie Diehm, 81

      Bonnie Diehm of Presho died Wednesday June 13, 2012 at St. Mary’s Health Care in Pierre, SD after a long illness with cancer.  Her children were by her side to comfort her.

      Funeral services for Bonnie Diehm, 81 were held Monday, June 18, at the Presho United Methodist Church with burial in the Presho Cemetery.

      Bonnie was born on April 25, 1931, to W.E. {ED} and Aldrath {Eble} Parks.  She went to school in Presho and graduated from high school in 1948.  She then attended college at Nettleson in Sioux Falls, SD.  After college she worked briefly for the South Dakota Veterans Board in Pierre and Anderson Gas in Presho.  Later she was employed by the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Presho and worked through two name changes in the bank.  She also worked for a time at Presho Livestock Auction.

      She was united in marriage on February 22, 1953, to Donald Diehm of Presho.  To this union four children were born.  She dedicated her time toward being a stay at home mom and later returning to work at the bank. 

      She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and also a good friend and neighbor.

      She enjoyed her home, flowers and baking goodies to give away.  She took great delight in the activities of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

      She did volunteer work for the AAL painting houses, planting trees and sprucing up Presho.  She served as a county commissioner, finishing out her late husband’s term.  She was on the Presho Library Board, the Lyman County Museum Board, and was secretary/treasurer of the Presho Cemetery.  She also volunteered at the Thrift Store.

      She loved good music and enjoyed attending concerts.  You could find her glued to the TV watching figure skating and competition shows such as Dancing with the Stars!

      Mourning for her are her children: Bradley and Carole of Atlanta, Ga, Donelle and Larry Christensen, Kennebec, Monte Diehm and Del Rae Diedrich, and Gary and Kathy Diehm all of Presho. One sister, Peggy {John} Petersen of Ft. Pierre, two sisters in law, Betty Cropsey Parks of Presho, Delores Diehm Marsh of Denver, Co. and one brother in law, Larry and Dianna Diehm of Ft. Pierre.  Also mourning her loss are grandchildren and great grandchildren:  Christie {Matt} Carter, Colton and Chloe Collins, Stacie {Charlie} Caysen, and Callen Gran, Lance Christensen and Devon and   Morgan Dominiack, Eric and Andrea Diehm, Randi Diehm and Dusty and Damian Abrahamson, Nikki {Justin} Conway Collins, Kelli Diehm, Memphis, and Chevi  Mindy and Mia Diehm and Drew Diehm, Kelsey and Kayla Jacques and Tyler Scott, Ryan Husman and Lorlen Robbins, Easton and Griffin, Nicole Husman and Carl Brakke, Chace.
      She was preceded in death by her husband Donald on February 16, 1998, her parents, grandparents, two brothers, Kenneth and Richard, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

      Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Wesley Hofwolt, 83

      Wesley Hofwolt, 83, of Presho passed away on June 13, 2012 at Sanford Care Center in Chamberlain and a private family service will be held at a later date.

      Wesley David Hofwolt was born January 24, 1929 at Canova, SD to Albin and Violet (Fred) Hofwolt. He attended country school and later attended Bible School in Vancouver, Canada. During the time he was in Vancouver he met Cecelia Garrett. Wesley returned to South Dakota to farm for about 10 years before making a return visit through Canada on a trip to the Holy Land. He again met up with Cecelia who he married on August 22, 1970 in Vancouver. They returned to farm in the Presho area. To this union two children were born LeRoy and Ruth.

      Wesley was very religious and helped many people. He was a member of the Gideon’s.

      Gratefully sharing in his life are his wife Cecelia of Presho; daughter Ruth of Pierre; three brothers Paul Hofwolt and Amelia of Fort Pierre, SD, Dale Hofwolt and Karen of Pierre, and Harvey Hofwolt of Presho; and by several nieces and nephews.

      Preceding him in death were his parents, a son LeRoy in 1979, a brother Lloyd, and a nephew.

      Hickey Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne Alfred Moore, 82

      Funeral services for Wayne Alfred Moore were held Tuesday, May 29, 3012 at Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell, SD with graveside services at Servicemen’s Memorial Cemetery.

      Wayne Alfred Moore was born October 17, 1930, at Vivian, SD, to Lyle and Grace (Dunlap) Moore. He attended rural schools in Lyman County and graduated from Vivian High School in 1949. He farmed for a year after graduation then was drafted into the US Army in 1951. He served overseas during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953. In 1956, he married Nancy Oller at Vivian, SD. They were divorced in 1965. He worked on construction in Wyoming, the Black Hills and the Oahe Dam in Pierre. In 1972, he married Arlene Scott Neugebauer in Rapid City. He was employed by Light Aggregates in Rapid City, and the South Dakota Cement Plant for 17 years until his retirement in 1984. They moved to an acreage near Fulton in 1984 and then moved into Mitchell, in 1994. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and was a lifetime member of the Rapid City VFW Post 1273.

      He is survived by his wife Arlene, five daughters: Connie Smith of Norfolk, VA, and her children, Chad and Kamryn; Colleen Cooper and husband John of Oklahoma City, OK, and their children, Caressa and Nicholas; Cindy Oliver and husband George of Virginia Beach, VA, and their children Monica and Melinda; Cathy Grubb and husband David of Chesapeake, VA, and their children Sarah and Amy; Collette Nordstrom of Skappoose, OR; and her son Nathaniel; one stepson, Thomas Neugebauer and wife Natalie of Pierre, and their children: Lee, Daniel and Ross; ten great grandchildren, two sisters, Wilma Ahlers of Flandreau and LilaMae Christian and husband Harvey of Draper, one brother, Carl Moore and wife Glenna of Murdo, and many nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Maxine Moore, one brother-in-law Jerry Ahlers, and one son-in-law, Max Nordstrom.

Gary R. Silvernail, 74

      Gary R. Silvernail, 74, a Blue Springs, MO, resident passed away May 31, 2012 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. A funeral service celebrating Gary’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs, MO.  A private Burial will follow at the Blue Springs Cemetery in Blue Springs, MO.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.

      He was born November 3, 1937 to Theodore and Vesta (Heath) Silvernail-Ellis in Vivian, SD. 

      Gary was united into marriage with Patricia Kay Engelhart on September 10, 1963 in Aberdeen, SD.

      Gary is a graduate of the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD. He went on to obtain his masters degree from Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, SD. Gary worked as a consulting systems engineer for IBM; retiring in 1993 He is a past member of the Elks Lodge in Blue Springs, MO.  Gary was also a Veteran of the United States Army.  He enjoyed playing cards, golfing, bowling, traveling, hunting, fishing, and coin collecting.  Gary loved spending time with his family and friends especially his grandchildren.

      Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and step-father Willard Ellis whom Gary was very close to.  Survivors include wife, Patricia; son; David and wife Carol Silvernail of Olathe, KS;; grandchildren Blake and Lauren Silvernail of Olathe, KS, and their mother Barbara Silvernail; half- brother Brooke Silvernail of Minnesota.

      Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lalande Catholic Church food pantry and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Memories of Gary and condolences may be left for the family at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.

"Larry" E. Beckwith, 68

      Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence "Larry" E. Beckwith, 68 was held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 11 am at the Church of St. Anne-St. Joseph, North Minneapolis with Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

      Lawrence "Larry" E. Beckwith, Burnsville, MN died at the age of 68.

      Larry was born and raised in Presho, SD. Larry graduated from Presho High School in 1961. During school, he worked in the family hardware store going on numerous furnace, water heater, and appliance repair calls with his dad which probably sparked his interest in mechanical engineering.

      He was very active in speech and music. He played the organ for Presho Methodist Church for years. In college he was very active in Young Republicans.

       After graduating from the SD School of Mines with a degree in mechanical engineering, he worked for Dunham’s & Association throughout his entire career. Starting in Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Reno, NV, and Minneapolis until retiring in 2001.

      Larry serviced his country in the US Army for four years during Vietnam.

      Larry is survived by his wife, Tuyet; sisters, Pamela (Roger) Beinlich and Brenda Martinez and one niece, Kim (Donnie) Strickland and two nephews, Eric (Sandra) Beinlich and C.J. Shaffer. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Junebelle Beckwith. 

      On line condolences at www.whitefuneralhomes.com.

Velma Erikson, 81

      Velma Erikson, 81, of Pierre formerly of Draper died Friday, May 25 at Kelly’s Retirement Home, Pierre.

      Funeral services were held at  10:30am, Tuesday, May 29 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Draper with burial in the Draper Cemetery.

      Velma Delores (Howder) Erikson was born on September 5, 1930 to Dorritt Carpenter and Lee Howder at their home South of Vivian.  She attended country school, and high school in Vivian and Presho, graduating from Presho, SD.  She received her teaching certificate from Spearfish College and taught school at the Swenson School.

      On the home place she was united in marriage to Norman Erikson on August 15, 1948. She was a teacher and homemaker for many years until later moving to Draper where she served as a custodian for the Draper School for twenty nine years.

      In April, 1999 she moved to Pierre, SD.  She was involved in many community activities throughout her life.  Her favorite hobby was sewing and quilting.

      Velma  is survived by her children: Gloria  Reece(Frank Balzano) Littleton, CO;  Cindy(LeRoy) Louder Pierre, SD; Karen (Tracy) Dowling, Draper, SD;  Ray (Jacquie) Erikson, Murdo, SD; Stan (Cindy) Erikson, Rapid City, SD; Marcia (Ralph) Machesky Littleton, CO; and sixteen grandchildren;  Thirteen great grandchildren and  one great great grandchild.  She is also survived by one sister Kay  Moore, Vivian, SD and many nieces and nephews.

      She was preceded in death by her husband Norman Erikson, her parents, her brother Jim Howder; and sister Donna (Howder) Koester;  and infant grandson.

      Memorials may be directed to Hospital Auxiliary, Pierre, SD or Countryside Hospice, Pierre, SD.

      Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

Senator E. James Abdnor, 89

Former U.S Senator E. James (“Jim”) Abdnor died peacefully at the of age 89 on May 16, 2012 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Click on obituary to read the full obituary.

There will be a visitation with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.  The funeral will be held the following day, Saturday, May 19, at 11:30 a.m. in Pierre at the Lutheran Memorial Church where Senator John Thune will deliver the eulogy.  Following the funeral burial services will be held that day at 4:30 p.m. at the Kennebec Cemetery Abdnor family plot followed by a reception in the school gymnasium.  Friends of Jim are welcome to visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/senatorjimabdnor to view the personal comments others about Jim and to add comments of their own.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Abdnor Scholarship Fund at the University of South Dakota Foundation, the Greater Lyman Foundation, or the American Legion Baseball Post 22.

For obituary and online registry, please visit www.millerfh.com

Jim Abdnor was born February 13, 1923, in Kennebec, South Dakota.  He was raised in the same Kennebec home that later became his residence for most of his life.  Jim was a graduate of Kennebec High School where he participated in extracurricular activities including playing basketball, baseball, and football.  He entered the U.S. Army and was proud to be a member of the American Legion.

Jim was a lifetime farmer and rancher in the Kennebec area.  Jim’s father, Samuel Joseph Abdnor, was a Lebanese immigrant and peddler who homesteaded in Lyman County, married Jim’s mother Mary Wehby, and organized and operated a general merchandise store in Kennebec for several decades while raising Jim and his older siblings, Joseph S. Abdnor (Billie) and Marina Abdnor Ganz (Eric).  Jim’s parents and siblings preceded him in death. He is survived by 4 nieces, Leanne Abdnor, Lynne Barnett (Steve), Suzanne Condon (Michael)  Rosemary Packard (Pat) and 2 nephews, James Abdnor (Susan) and Eric Ganz (Linda), and ten grand nieces and nephews.

Jim loved young people and sports, especially baseball.  He never married or had children of his own, but he worked with and provided for young people his entire life.  After graduating from the University of Nebraska in 1945, he was for several years a high school teacher and coach at Presho High School.  He coached the American Legion baseball team in Kennebec and, in his later years, was an active fan and financial supporter of the American Legion Team Post 22 in Rapid City.  When his success in politics carried him to Washington, D.C., Jim personally selected a continuing stream of promising South Dakota young people to serve as interns and staff, all of whom benefitted greatly from his personal mentoring and support.  Many gained great prominence in South Dakota and national politics and business.   His legacy of support for the youth of South Dakota is continued through an endowed scholarship at the University of South Dakota established by friends and colleagues of the Senator.

Jim’s outgoing personality fostered friendship with every person he met and his fervent interest in service to his fellow man laid the framework for a very successful political career.  By age 30, he had become chairman of the South Dakota Young Republicans, and he later served as farm chairman of the Young Republican National Federation.  Jim served in the South Dakota State Senate from 1956 to 1968 and was elected the state’s Lieutenant Governor in 1968.  He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1972 where he served four terms until his election in 1980 to the U.S. Senate.  Following his term in the U.S. Senate, in 1987 Jim was appointed head of the U.S. Small Business Administration where he became the proud national voice for small business.
 
While serving in the U.S. House and Senate, Jim always kept the interests of South Dakotans first and foremost above all else.  Agriculture, family farms, ranchers, water resources, veterans, the elderly, and the economic viability of South Dakota’s communities and businesses were his highest priorities.  His committee assignments led to strong participation and leadership in the Agriculture Appropriations subcommittee, the Committees on Transportation, Veterans Affairs, Environment and Public Works, and the Joint Economic Committee.

Senator Abdnor worked hard to improve the lives all South Dakotans, including being actively involved in improving several national farm bills over the years.  He took particular pride in his work to achieve much-improved versions of the national farm bills. Jim was recognized as a leader in Congress creating the landmark legislation that significantly changed the way that water projects were developed and financed.  This legislation improved the rights of South Dakotans to use surface and underground water throughout the State. 

Jim’s greatest impact was in his quiet leadership built on integrity, truthfulness, and providing the greatest good for all citizens.  Congressional colleagues on both sides of the aisle trusted and respected him as he insisted on working in a bipartisan manner to find meaningful solutions to state and national problems. 

Jim Abdnor loved South Dakota, and South Dakotans returned that love and respect with their support for his career of service.  He touched all those who knew him in a very positive and caring way.  His legacy will not be forgotten.

The papers, pictures, honors and awards of Jim have been donated to the South Dakota State Historical Society in Pierre.

There will be a visitation with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.  The funeral will be held the following day, Saturday, May 19, at 11:30 a.m. in Pierre at the Lutheran Memorial Church where Senator John Thune will deliver the eulogy.  Following the funeral burial services will be held that day at 4:30 p.m. at the Kennebec Cemetery Abdnor family plot followed by a reception in the school gymnasium.  Friends of Jim are welcome to visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/senatorjimabdnor to view the personal comments others about Jim and to add comments of their own.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Abdnor Scholarship Fund at the University of South Dakota Foundation, the Greater Lyman Foundation, or the American Legion Baseball Post 22.

For obituary and online registry, please visit www.millerfh.com

Harold Brakke, 86

      Harold Brakke, 86, of Presho, died Tuesday May 8 at Sanford Long Term Care Center, Chamberlain, SD. Funeral services were held at 10:30 am Saturday, May 12 at Kennebec Lutheran Church, with burial at Presho City cemetery.

      Harold was the youngest of 11 children born to Lyman County Pioneers Andrew T. and Anna (Overgaard) Brakke, on February 22, 1926, at the homestead east of Presho. He attended … rural schools and Graduated from Presho High School in 1943. Harold served in the U.S. Navy in WWII. Following his time in the service, Harold returned to Lyman county and his chosen vocation, farming.  Harold and his brother Dean farmed together for several years.  In 1955 Harold purchased the Snowe place, located along Medicine Creek, one mile west of Kennebec.  On June 26, 1958 Harold married Jean Ann Boschee.  They raised their four children on the farm.  Nelson and Tracy are now raising their four children on that same farm.

      For many years Harold had a gun shop known as "Brakke Shooter Supplies" in the basement of their home.  This shop went hand in hand with hunting which was one of his favorite hobbies.  "Brakke Trucking:, was established  in the 1960’s, and brought many years of wonderful memories.  Harold was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1971 and was forced to slow down, so the trucks were sold and all energies went into farming.

      Jet Lanes, Presho was purchased in the 1980’s.  It has proven to be a popular place for the family and for the community.  Son, Carl is the current owner and continues to make improvements.

      Traveling and camping were enjoyed for several years.  Lots of miles and good times were on the retirement agenda until R.A., macular degeneration, COPD and MERSA demanded the full time medical assistance that was given him at Sanford Long Term Care Center; Chamberlain, SD.  Harold enjoyed his new home, the residents and the caregivers.

      Harold was a member of the American Legion Butrick Post Presho and Medicine Creek Grange.  Longtime member of Kennebec Lutheran Church and Lutheran Brotherhood, Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, Charter member of the Lyman Museum, and Bowling League Member

      Harold is survived by his wife, Jean Ann, daughter Crystal of Presho, sons Jason (Cindy) of Sioux Falls, Carl of Presho, and Nelson (Tracy) of  Kennebec; and eight grandchildren:  Jacob, Logan and Tad of Sioux Falls, Caryn of Pierre; and Ambrus, Annie, Ayden, and Avery of Kennebec.  One brother Dean (Marion) of Presho, and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and five sisters, as well as several nieces and nephews.

      Arrangements have been placed in care of Isburg Funeral Chapel.  Online condolences may be made at  www.isburgfuneralchapels. com

Polly Prchal, 84

      Polly Prchal passed away on April 15, 2012 at Sanford Medical Center in Chamberlain at the age of 84.

      Graveside services for Polly Dinehart Prchal, 84, of Oacoma will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday May 19, 2012 at the Riverview Cemetery at Chamberlain.

      Polly Dinehart Prchal, long time resident of Chamberlain, was the youngest child of A.L. and Jessie Dinehart, who ranched west of the river.  She attended local schools and played basketball and trombone at Chamberlain High School.

      Polly attended the University of Minnesota and joined the Alpha Xi Delta sorority there.  She taught in country schools in South Dakota.  She married Marshall Prchal of Burke and they ranched until 1961, when they went back to the University of South Dakota to complete their educations.  They had one daughter, Katherine.  Polly received her BA and MA in Political Science and had completed coursework towards her PhD at Arizona State University.

      Polly was a professor of Political Science at Eastern Montana College in Billings, and served as city manager in Billings, as well as Lewiston, Idaho, Fargo, North Dakota and Unalaska, Alaska.  She was active in AAUW, the League of Women Voters and served as a consultant to Montana’s Constitutional Convention in 1972. She was also involved in the Eastern Star and the Lyman County Historical Society.

      After retirement, she returned to live with her sister, Bonna, and after the death of Bonna’s husband, Ralph Bahr, the two sisters traveled the world, especially enjoying a trip to China in 1995.  Polly was intensely interested in politics, education and economics, and read widely. Those who knew her, knew she had strong opinions and wasn’t shy about sharing those opinions.

      She is survived by her sister, Bonna Bahr of Chamberlain, her daughter Katherine Coe and son-in-law Nicholas Coe, two grandchildren, Theodore and Annabel Coe all of Los Angeles, CA and her nephew William Bahr of Cambridge, Ontario.

      Online condolences may be made at www.hickeyfuneralchapel.com.

Ronald Schnabel, 54

      Ronald Schnabel, 54, of Pierre, passed away, Saturday, May 5, 2012 at his home.  Funeral Services were held at 10:00 am, Friday, May 11, 2012 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Howard Grinager officiating.  Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.

      Ronald Lee Schnabel was born October 17, 1957 in Rapid City, SD to Hervin (Peanuts) and Shirley Schnabel.  After attending numerous schools, he graduated from T.F. Riggs High School in 1977, where Ron excelled in wrestling.

      Ron then went to work fulltime with the SDDOT Pierre Region as a Highway Maintenance worker for almost thirty years.  The last five years he happily worked for Morris Inc. as a cement truck driver.

      Ron loved to hunt and fish.  This was a passion he learned from his father.  June 29, 1996 was the greatest day of his life as his daughter Mariah was born.  His love was to share his knowledge and passion for hunting and fishing with her.  They also shared a special bond with their two dogs, Tiny and Brandy.

      Grateful for having shared in his life are his daughter Mariah, his mother Shirley Schnabel, his brother Allen Schnabel and his partner Kristi Baker, his sister Monica Ortbahn and her husband Jerry, his special nephews Nolan Ortbahn and Nathan Schnabel, all of Pierre, SD, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

      He is preceded in death by his father, grandparents and several uncles and aunts.

      Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.feigumfh.com

Harold Brakke, 84 of Presho

DIED: Tuesday, May 8 at Sanford Mid Dakota Care Center in Chamberlain
VISITATION: 5:30-7:30 pm, Friday, May 11 at American Lutheran Church in Presho
PRAYER SERVICE: 7:30 pm, Friday at the Church
SERVICES: 10:30 am, Saturday, May 12 at the Kennebec Lutheran Church
BURIAL: Presho City Cemetery

Harold Brakke, 86, of Presho, died Tuesday May 8 at Sanford Long Term Care Center, Chamberlain, SD. Visitation will be 5:30-7:30 pm, Friday May 11 at American Lutheran Church in Presho, followed by prayer service at 7:30 pm. Services will be 10:30 am Saturday, May 12 at Kennebec Lutheran Church, with burial at Presho City cemetery.
Harold was the youngest of 11 children born to Lyman County Pioneers Andrew T. and Anna (Overgaard) Brakke, on February 22, 1926, at the homestead east of Presho. He attended … rural schools and Graduated from Presho High School in 1943. Harold served in the U.S. Navy in WWII. Following his time in the service, Harold returned to Lyman county and his chosen vocation, farming.  Harold and his brother Dean farmed together for several years.  In 1955 Harold purchased the Snowe place, located along Medicine Creek, one mile west of Kennebec.  On June 26, 1958 Harold married Jean Ann Boschee.  They raised their four children on the farm.  Nelson and Tracy are now raising their four children on that same farm.
For many years Harold had a gun shop known as “Brakke Shooter Supplies” in the basement of their home.  This shop went hand in hand with hunting which was one of his favorite hobbies.  “Brakke Trucking:, was established  in the 1960’s, and brought many years of wonderful memories.  Harold was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1971 and was forced to slow down, so the trucks were sold and all energies went into farming.
Jet Lanes, Presho was purchased in the 1980’s.  It has proven to be a popular place for the family and for the community.  Son, Carl is the current owner and continues to make improvements.
Traveling and camping were enjoyed for several years.  Lots of miles and good times were on the retirement agenda until R.A., macular degeneration, COPD and MERSA demanded the full time medical assistance that was given him at Sanford Long Term Care Center; Chamberlain, SD.  Harold enjoyed his new home, the residents and the caregivers.
Harold was a member of the American Legion Butrick Post Presho and Medicine Creek Grange.  Longtime member of Kennebec Lutheran Church and Lutheran Brotherhood, Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, Charter member of the Lyman Museum, and Bowling League Member
Harold is survived by his wife, Jean Ann, daughter Crystal of Presho, sons Jason (Cindy) of Sioux Falls, Carl ofPresho, and Nelson (Tracy)of  Kennebec; and eight grandchildren:  Jacob, Logan and Tad of Sioux Falls, Caryn of Pierre; and Ambrus, Annie, Ayden, and Avery of Kennebec.  One brother Dean (Marion) of Presho, and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and five sisters, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been placed in care of Isburg Funeral Chapel.  Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

Ronald Schnabel, 54

Ronald Schnabel, 54, of Pierre, passed away, Saturday, May 5, 2012 at his home.  Funeral Services will be at 10:00am, Friday, May 11, 2012 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Howard Grinager officiating.  Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Ronald Lee Schnabel was born October 17, 1957 in Rapid City, SD to Hervin (Peanuts) and Shirley Schnabel.  After attending numerous schools, he graduated from T.F. Riggs High School in 1977, where Ron excelled in wrestling.
Ron then went to work fulltime with the SDDOT Pierre Region as a Highway Maintenance worker for almost thirty years.  The last five years he happily worked for Morris Inc. as a cement truck driver.
Ron loved to hunt and fish.  This was a passion he learned from his father.  June 29, 1996 was the greatest day of his life as his daughter Mariah was born.  His love was to share his knowledge and passion for hunting and fishing with her.  They also shared a special bond with their two dogs, Tiny and Brandy.
Grateful for having shared in his life are his daughter Mariah, his mother Shirley Schnabel, his brother Allen Schnabel and his partner Kristi Baker, his sister Monica Ortbahn and her husband Jerry, his special nephews Nolan Ortbahn and Nathan Schnabel, all of Pierre, SD, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, grandparents and several uncles and aunts.
Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.feigumfh.com

Mary Lou Heying, 62

      Mary Lou (Ritter) Heying, age 62, of Lathrop, Missouri passed away on May 3, 2012 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.  She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing.

      Services will be held at the Church of the Annunciation in Kearney, Missouri on Saturday, May 12, 2012.  A visitation will begin at 9:00 with the funeral to follow at 10:00.  Mary will be laid to rest at the Prairie Ridge Cemetery near Polo, Missouri.

      Mary was born on December 29, 1949 in Mitchell, South Dakota.  She grew up on a farm near Hamill, South Dakota.  She attended Fairview County School and later graduated from Gregory High School in 1968.  Mary was wed to Edward Heying of Winner, South Dakota on May 9, 1969.  To this union, two children were born, Patrick in 1970 and Lynn in 1976.  Edward’s career with Delta Airlines brought them to the Kansas City area.  They made their home in Lathrop, Missouri where Mary worked at the Candyman Corporation for many years. 

      Mary enjoyed baking, planting, and, most of all, spending time with her family.  She had a knack for making any occasion a special one.  She took great joy in her grandchildren and enriched their lives more than words can express. 

      Mary is preceded in death by her mother Hilda (Sexton) Hannett, father Eugene Ritter, step-father Hugh Hannett, infant sister Patricia Jo Ritter, and sister-in-law Carol Ritter.

      She is survived by her husband Edward Heying, son Patrick (Marcia) Heying, daughter Lynn (Robert) Schreiber, grandchildren Andra and Gage Schreiber and Amy, Aaron, Braden, and Alex Chastain, sisters Nancy (Robert) Rohla and Ellen (Mike) Harroun, and brothers James (Lynelle) Ritter, Delbert Ritter, and Ray (Debra) Hannett, as well as many nieces and nephews.

      Contributions may be made in Mary’s honor to the Erin Andra Wilson Foundation, 6520 Walmer St., Overland Park, KS 66202, a charity for families of children with cancer. 

Delores Patrick, 86

      Delores Patrick, 86, of Vivian died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at her home. Funeral services were held  Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Vivian Lutheran with burial in the Vivian Cemetery.

      Delores M. Muhutga was born to Chancey and Bertha (Fieber) Muhutga on March 22, 1926 in Ft. Pierre.  She was raised on her parent’s homestead south of Ft. Pierre and attended rural school.  On May 3, 1952, she married Leslie Patrick in Ft. Pierre and they settled on a ranch 12 miles north of Vivian and had five children.

      In 1978, Les and son, Keith, bought Vivian Motors.  In 1982, they moved into Vivian where she spent the remainder of her life.  Delores was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.  She enjoyed gardening, quilting and auctions. 

      Grateful for sharing her life are her children:  Keith (Marlene) Patrick, Terry (Angeline) Patrick, Barb (Mike) Concannan, Bob (Lesa) Patrick and Kevin (Jeanine) Patrick; eight grandchildren:  Shannon (Andy) Hinman, Sarah Patrick, Logan Patrick, Caitlin Concannan, Michael Concannan, Taylor Patrick, Carmen Patrick and Raeann Patrick; and one brother, Vic Muhutga.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Les; granddaughter, Lindy Patrick; and a brother Robert Muhutga. 

      Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

Harold Brakke

       Harold Brakke, Presho passed away Tuesday morning, May 8, 2012 at Sanford Long-term Care in Chamberlain. Funeral services are pending.

Betty Worlie, 54

      Betty Worlie, 54, of Onida died Friday, April 27 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre.

      A celebration of Life Service was held Tuesday, May 1 at the Sully Buttes Gym

      Betty Marie Whitney was born on July 15, 1957 in Chamberlain, SD to Harold and Margaret (Hamer) Whitney. She was raised on a farm south of Kennebec, SD.

      Betty wrote that she was the baby of eight and believed she was a playmate for her sister Marilyn as they came nine years after her six brothers and sisters. Betty started school in Kennebec and graduated from Lyman High School in Presho, SD. After high school she worked several jobs and met her husband Jerry during this time. They were married in 1980 and together combined their family of four children. They made their home in Onida in 1983.

      For several years Betty worked at Rilling’s Grocery Store. Then in 1991 she went to work for the state of SD for the next 21 years.

      Those who knew Betty would describe her as fun-loving, witty, hardworking and dedicated. Betty loved softball, bowling, riding motorcycling, participating in community plays, supporting veterans, and traveling to visit her daughter and  grandkids. Betty loved children and children loved Betty.

      Grateful for sharing her life are her husband Jerry; daughter Michelle (Eric) Chlan, Brolin and Adler; stepchildren – Jim (Dawn) Worlie, Jaron and Talon; Jarrod (Vickie) Worlie, Jarrod Jr, Sean and Sienna, Julie (Paul) Reif, Michael and Haley; two brothers - Bob and Connie, four sisters - Josie, Gracie, Harriett, and Marilyn, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Betty was proceeded in death by her parents and one brother, Ronnie.

      Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

Alice Gruenewald, 71

      Funeral services for Alice Gruenewald, 71, of Kennebec, were held Thursday, April 26, 2012 Zion Lutheran Church in Presho, SD and burial in the Presho City Cemetery.

      Alice passed away on April 23, 2012 at Sanford Medical Center in Chamberlain at the age of 71 years. Alice Irene Nye was born on October 15, 1940 to Glenn and Eunice (Johnson) Nye in Pierre, SD.  She attended country school in the Ft. Pierre area and graduated from Presho High School.  Alice spent some time working in Hettinger, ND and Lemmon, SD.

      Alice returned to Lyman County after her husband to be came up to North Dakota and brought her home.  Alice was united in marriage to Jerald "Tex" Gruenewald on December 14, 1971 in Hettinger, ND.  From this marriage two children were born, Theresa and Darrell. Alice and Tex moved around various places in Lyman County, including Presho and Kennebec, while Tex was working.

      Alice enjoyed being a homemaker and raising their children.  Alice also enjoyed gardening and loved raising flowers, but her life revolved around her children and later her grandson.

     Gratefully sharing in her life are a daughter Theresa Gruenewald of Mitchell, SD; a son Darrell Gruenewald of Chamberlain, SD; a grandson Malachi Gruenewald of Mitchell, SD; two sisters Shirley Mundlein of Kennebec, and Twyla Herman of Kennebec; and one brother Kenny Nye of Presho.  Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Jerald "Tex"; and two brothers Bill and Dale.

Betty Worlie
(July 15, 1957 - April 27, 2012)

There will be a gathering with family present from 4:30 – 5:00pm, Tuesday, May 1 at the Sully Buttes Gym in Onida. "Bring your Betty Stories" sharing time from 5:00 – 5:30pm, Tuesday, May 1 at the Sully Buttes Gym, a Celebration of Life Service will begin at 5:30pm, Tuesday, May 1 at the Sully Buttes Gym. A luncheon will be held following the service.
A complete obituary will follow.

Norma Rae Whitefield, 82

      A memorial service will be  held for Norma Rae Whitefield of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Friday, April 27, 2012 in Colorado.  Norma passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 with her family by her side.  Norma, was born January 1, 1930 to Ray and Lydia Ellickson, former publishers of the Lyman County Herald.  She graduated from Presho High School in 1948.

Dorothy Dominiack, 87

      Dorothy Dominiack, 87 passed away on April 11, 2012 at Sanford Care Center in Chamberlain.

      Funeral services for Dorothy Dominiack, 87, of Chamberlain were Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chamberlain with burial in the Riverview Cemetery at Chamberlain.

      Dorothy Roth was born on August 19, 1924 to Jacob and Rosina (Stoebner) Roth in Kennebec, SD.  She was raised north of Kennebec and attended country school in the Kennebec area.  She sewed her own clothing and had a favorite red jumper that she liked to wear to school.  She then wore bloomers and overalls in the winter when walking to school.  Dorothy enjoyed attending dances in Vivian with her friends Lefa Hieb and Donna Krebs.

      While working at the Derby Café, Dorothy met Mick Dominiack.  She was united in marriage to Mick Dominiack on March 28, 1947 at Sioux City, IA.  They made their home in Chamberlain above the Coast to Coast Store where their furniture consisted of apple boxes with curtains on them.  In 1960 they moved to Hot Springs, SD where their daughter Karla was born.  Dorothy worked at the high school lunch room and Way Side Motel while living in Hot Springs.  In 1979 they moved to Presho where Dorothy babysat two of Karla’s friends when they were in grade school and always kept busy.  Some of Dorothy’s favorite memories were living in the Presho area and just enjoying the good times with family and friends.

      She traveled to California, Texas, and Oklahoma after Karla was born.  In 2001, they traveled to Hot Springs and visited several local sites and to see how the town had changed.  She enjoyed Christmas and Fourth of July with her family and close friends.  She loved fry bread with butter and jelly, sweet sour cabbage and good fried chicken with all the extras that go with it, cinnamon rolls, and snowball cookies.  Dorothy made the best coconut cream pie around.

      Gratefully sharing her life are her daughter Karla Priebe and husband Jeff of Pukwana; two grandsons Eugene and Bradley; a sister Helen and husband Joe Havron of Fritch, TX; brother Ed Roth of Wake Village, TX.  Preceding her in death were her husband Michael "Mick"; four sisters Bertha Mundlien, Frieda Authier, Nonie Lunder and Alma Larson; two brothers Harry Roth and Emiel Roth.

      Online condolences may be made at www.hickeyfuneralchapel.com.

Matilda ‘Tillie’ Husman, 86

     Matilda B. "Tillie" Husman, 86, died Monday, April 9, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital Hospice House.

     Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the church, with retired Pastor Ed Coates officiating. Interment will be at Presho City Cemetery.

      She was born Aug. 23, 1925, on the family farm south of Reliance to Ludwig and Katherine (Hieb) Burkardt. She grew up in the Reliance area graduating from Reliance High School in 1944. On Nov. 2, 1947, Tillie married Lloyd Husman Sr., and together they had four children: Lloyd Jr., Linda, Lowell and Lynn.

      They began their life in Reliance and later moved to the family farm south of Reliance. In 1956, they moved to Fairfax, and in 1959 they settled in Presho, where Tillie and Lloyd managed the Farmers’ Union Coop. In 1965, they purchased Husman’s Grocery and soon added Husman’s Clothing. Eventually Tillie bought and managed the Unique Shop, a ladies dress shop, in Chamberlain. She retired in 2008.

      Tillie was a very loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She collected porcelain dolls, enjoyed bowling and golfing (she got a hole in one at the age of 75), loved ice cream and baked the world’s greatest caramel rolls.

       Survivors include her children, Lloyd Husman Jr., Presho, Linda Hoyt, Lowell Husman and Lynn Husman (Becky), all of Rapid City; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Irene Wright, Mitchell; and many nephews, nieces and friends.

      Tillie was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; her parents; four sisters; and an infant brother.

      A memorial has been established.

Margaret "Peggy" Healy, 92

      Peggy passed away on April 6, 2012 at Aurora-Brule Nursing Home at the age of 92 years.

      Funeral services for Margaret "Peggy" Healy, 92, of Chamberlain were held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. James Catholic Church in Chamberlain with burial in the Riverview Cemetery at Chamberlain.

      Margaret Catherine "Peggy" Jira was born February 7, 1920 to John and Myrtle (Thompson) Jira at Kimball, SD.  She was raised and attended school in Kimball.  She then moved to Chamberlain and worked at the Derby Café which she thoroughly   enjoyed.  She spoke often of the many friends she made and celebrities that she encountered while working there.

      Peggy resided at the Ellen Healy rooming house where she met Ellen’s son Martin. The two were married in January of 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas where Martin was stationed in the Army.   When Martin returned from the service, the couple managed the Red Owl Store in Kimball for a few years before moving to Chamberlain and later opening Healy’s Market on Main Street

      Peggy worked at various jobs throughout her life including at Kramer’s Department Store, Al’s Oasis, and St. Joseph’s Indian School.

      She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and doing word finds and crafts.

      Gratefully sharing in her life are her children Patti (Lloyd) Ross and Mike Healy of Chamberlain, Sue Ziegler of Lower Brule, Kathy Martin of Mitchell, Lorene (Vince) Moeller of White Lake, and Tim (Alan) Healy of Kennebec; 13 grandchildren Treon Fleury, Tyra Fleury, Adrian Medicine Crow, Bryan Ziegler, Bill Ziegler, Hollie Fallis, Randall Dawkins, Daniel Dawkins, Jason, Doug, Greg, Lance, and Scott Moeller; 26 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren.  She is also survived by a sister Agnes Deal of Pierre.  Preceding her in death were her parents, four brothers Melvin, John Jr. "Jack", Harold, and Robert Jira; two sisters Julie Eaton and Dorothy Gillen; three grandsons; a great grandson and a great granddaughter.

Bill Gilman, 75

      Bill Gilman, 75, of Kennebec died Sunday, April 8 at his home in Kennebec.
      A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 11 at the Kennebec Methodist Church with inurnment at the Kennebec Cemetery

      Bill was born to Ruth and Art Gilman on September 17, 1936.  He was the oldest of four children. He grew up on a farm north of Kennebec.

      Bill married Mary Lou Horne in 1955. Bill joined the army and they traveled to Germany. They returned to Kennebec where Bill worked on the farm with his dad and brothers. They had two daughters. In 1969 Bill moved to town. He drove Semi and then he and Mary Lou purchased the Chevrolet dealership garage. In 1981 they sold out and Bill returned to his passion of farming. In 2000 they retired.

      Bill and Mary Lou traveled extensively before and after retirement. One of Bill’s greatest loves was his two daughters and four grandchildren. He attended many games   and competitions. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He carried a roll of lifesavers in his pocket for grandkids, nieces and nephews.

      He is survived by his wife of 57 years; two brothers: Ron (Myrna) and Jim (Karen); sister Alyce McKay; two daughters: Gaylene Gilman and Syndi (Lee) Ozanne; four grandchildren: Randi, Jordi, Tanner and Cassi; three great-grandchildren: Luke, Max and Andi and numerous nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and in-laws.

      Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Gayle Long, 77

      Gayle Long, 77, Witten, SD, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012 at her home in Witten. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner, SD. Burial was in the Winner Cemetery.

      Gayle Marie Long was born in Hamill, SD on May 30, 1934 to Paul and Roseland (Condon) Jordan. At the age of seven the family moved to Witten where Gayle attended school.

      Gayle was united in marriage to Robert (Bobby) Long and to this union 10 children were born; Cary, Tim, Rob, Kevin, Melanie, Becky, Jody, Kelly, Brian and Todd.

      Gayle was a cook at the Witten school for six years. She was a substitute at the Witten Post Office for 19 years; in 1980 Gayle was named Postmaster and held this position until her retirement in January, 2007. She held this position for 27 years.

      Gayle was active in many organizations over the years, and was still active in the Tripp County Historical Society, Catholic Daughters of American, National Association of Retired Postmasters and the Winner Women’s Club.

      Gayle enjoyed many things in life. She was an avid gardener, and enjoyed cooking, reading and traveling. She loved playing cards with family and friends and going out to eat with them was another favorite. Gayle loved to travel and many years attended the Postmasters Convention in the designated cities throughout the US. Last but not least Gayle was an avid fan and traveled many miles to many ball games year round to watch her children and grandchildren participate. She was their biggest fan.

      Gayle is survived by eight sons and two daughters; Cary of Witten, SD, Tim (Pam), Kennebec, SD, Rob, Gillette, WY, Kevin (Susan), Witten, SD, Melanie, Rapid City, SD, Becky (Rick) Eischeid, Gillette, WY, Jody, Gillette, WY, Kelly, Witten, SD, Brian (Katie), Gillette, WY, and Todd (Dawn), Mitchell, SD, 25 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, two sisters; Beverly Finnegan, Three Forks, MT, and Pat Kelsey, Witten, SD, two sister-in-laws, Beverly (Vern) Nespor and Bonnie (Ronald) Horstman.

      Gayle was preceded in death by her husband Bobby in 1993, and her parents Paul and Roseland Jordan and her husband’s parents Bob and Sylvia Long.

Alma Muldoon, 90

      Alma passed away on March 26, 2012 at the Aurora-Brule Nursing Home in White Lake, SD.

      Funeral services for Alma Muldoon, 90, of Chamberlain were held Monday, April 2, 2012 at 10:00 am at the St. James Catholic Church in Chamberlain with burial in the Riverview Cemetery in Chamberlain.

      Alma M. Lippens was born November 21, 1921 on the farm near Reliance to Edward and Helena (Dhondt) Lippens.  She attended school in Reliance and graduated Valedictorian in 1939.  After high school, she attended Mitchell Business College.  Alma worked at the ASCS office in Kennebec.

      On November 12, 1942, Alma was united in marriage to Joseph Muldoon on the Navy Pier in Chicago, IL.  Alma worked alongside her husband on the farm and also worked as a bookkeeper at the Shanard Elevator.  She was the caretaker of her mother for several years.

      Alma was a member of St. James Catholic Church where she was very active in the Altar Society for many years.  She faithfully attended daily mass and enjoyed going for breakfast afterwards with her friends.  She was a member of the PTA and Lyman County Democratic Party and a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

      She enjoyed gardening, flowers and traveling.  She liked going for lunch at the Senior Citizens Center and visiting with friends and helping in the kitchen.

      Alma will be remembered by her family for her delicious meals and her warm hospitality.

      Gratefully sharing in her life are her sons Dr. Robert Muldoon and Connie of Atlantic, IA and Michael Muldoon and Carma of Oacoma, SD; six grandchildren Ryan Muldoon, Jason Muldoon, Cindy Stolte-Brown, Deirdre Lange, Maren Muldoon, and Brenna Muldoon; and nine great grandchildren.  Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Joe, daughter JoAnn Stolte, grandsons Tracey and Shannon Stolte, great grandson Caleb Lee Brown, and two sisters Margaret Johnson and Mary Wolf.

      Online condolences can be sent to www.hickeyfuneralchapel.com.

Juanita "Nita" Marjorie Smith, 79

      Juanita "Nita" Marjorie Smith passed from this life Thursday morning, March 23, 2012, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. While the disease sidetracked Juanita’s plans in life, it failed to diminish her ability to bring out the best in others and it never took her love of music.

      Funeral and burial services were held at the Henry-Olson Funeral Home, Estherville, Iowa, on Tuesday, March 27.  A Service of Remembrance will  held at the United Methodist Church, Presho, SD at 2 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012 followed by coffee and homemade pie.  Pastor Gwen Mader will officiate all services.

      Nita was born on Jan. 28, 1933,  in the family farmhouse southwest of Superior, Iowa. She was the first child born to Hiram Victor "Vic" and Marjorie Isabel (Hutchinson) Miner. Hiram chose the name Juanita for his daughter because he liked the famous Spanish love song "Nita, Juanita".

      After the death of her mother 1947, Nita retreated to the warmth and love of the home of Orville "Abe" and Altamae Smith. After graduating from Superior High School in 1950, Nita married the eldest Smith son, Jerome Lee Smith, in the living room of her family’s farmhouse. As Jerry had enlisted in the United States Army prior to the marriage, he was soon shipped to Germany to serve three years. Nita lived with her sister-in-law and close friend, Ardis. The pair worked for the phone company until Jerry’s return.

      Jerry and Nita made their home in Superior, where Jerry worked first for Northern Natural Gas and later at the Superior Lumberyard. The opportunity to own their own land arrived in 1958 when the young couple’s firstborn, a son named Michael Kelly, was four and their second child, a daughter to be named Jodi Kathleen, was due.

      Two weeks after Jodi’s birth, Jerry and Nita moved their young family to a farm south of Presho. They worked the land owned by Clyde and Goldie Willard of Spirit Lake, Iowa, on shares until 1972 when Nita and Jerry became sole owners. Nita worked tirelessly on the farm/ranch operation.  She provided an unending supply of homemade bread, cookies, and pies and took coffee and goodies to the field twice a day.  She canned and froze produce from her large garden and the plum trees to help provide for the family.

      Nita was active in the local community, serving on the Presho Library Board, leading or participating in all church activities and projects, singing in the church choir and holding membership in Eastern Star. She was a tireless writer; her family would find her at the kitchen table nearly every morning, writing letters to family back in Iowa.  She held a secret aspiration to author children’s books.

      She and Jerry shared a profound love during  their 61 years together.  She remembered him to the end and would visibly brighten at his presence. Nita was preceded in death by her son Michael (2003), Mother Marjorie, Father Victor, and stepmother Genevieve Rowe.  She is survived by her husband Jerry, Presho; daughter Jodi (Jeff) Sugrue, Silver City, SD; grandchildren Lee (Aubree) Smith of Piedmont, SD; Joanna Smith of Billings, MT; Christian  and Hannah Sugrue of Silver City, SD; great-grandchildren Trinity and Michael J.R. Smith of Piedmont, SD.  Juli Kirkpatrick, mother of Nita’s grandchildren Lee and Joanna, remained a loved and significant person throughout life.  Also surviving are sister Margaret Wilshusen, Mora, Missouri; brother Lee (Laura) Miner; half-sister Vicki (Brad) LaBille, Sedalia, MO; half-sister Colleen (Dan) Bierman of Chehalis, WA.

      Memorials may be directed to the Presho Public Library or the Presho United Methodist Church.

Ina F. Walker, 99

      Funeral services for Ina F. Walker, of Kansas City, MO formerly of Reliance, SD will be Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Reliance Methodist Church in Reliance with burial in the Reliance Cemetery at Reliance.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with family present at the Hickey Funeral Chapel in Chamberlain.

      Ina Faith Eymer was born October 15, 1912 to Arthur and Purllue (Cosgrove) Eymer in Reliance, South Dakota.  She graduated from Reliance High School in 1930.  She received her teaching certificate from Southern State Normal School in Springfield, South Dakota, and taught country schools until the summer of 1936 when she enrolled in DeGuile’s School of Cosmetology in Minneapolis, MN.  After completing the course, and passing the state Board of Cosmetic Therapy and Hairdressing examination, she worked in Kimball, Mitchell, and Chamberlain.  She owned a beauty shop in Chamberlain with Luella Schaub, and later was in partnership with Stewart’s Beauty School of Sioux Falls in a shop over Greg Drug Store in Chamberlain.  She returned to teaching again during the 1945-1946 school year.

      On April 6, 1940, Ina married Frank L. Walker in Chamberlain, South Dakota. They lived in Chamberlain, and Cleveland, OH, and after Frank was discharged from the Marines, the family again made their home in Chamberlain.  Later, when Frank began working in road construction, the family moved often, and during that time they lived in a number of states.  After Frank retired, they moved to Reliance, and for many years, winters were spent in Weslaco, Texas.  In 2004, they moved to Kansas City, MO, and Ina continued living there after Frank’s death in 2007.

      Family was always most important to Ina, but over the years, she also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, making quilts, and genealogy research.  She liked beaches, and was able to visit South Padre Island several times while they were in Texas.  She and Frank both enjoyed bird watching.

      She had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star when the family lived in Kadoka, and she was a member of the Lyman-Brule Genealogical Society.

      Ina passed away at Garden Valley Nursing Manor in Kansas City on March 24, 2012.  She is survived by her children, Carole (Dennis) Zimmerman, Belle Fourche, SD; Terry (Joanne) Walker, Bucyrus, KS; Linda Schaber, Kansas City, MO; a sister, Arleen Swanson, White Lake, SD; five grandchildren, Teri Schmidt, The Woodlands, TX; Scott Zimmerman, Cheyenne, WY; Jonathan (Kelly) Walker, Vass, NC; Richard Schaber, Tokyo, Japan; Robert Schaber, Kansas City, MO; and three great grandchildren, Taylor Schmidt, Jacob Walker, and Peyton Walker.

      She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, twin sister Ila Wagner, brothers Harry Eymer and Quentin Eymer, a brother who died as an infant, a daughter-in-law Deanna Walker, and a son-in-law William A. Schaber.

      The family suggests memorial contributions to the Reliance United Methodist Church, Reliance, SD 57569.

Juanita "Nita" Marjorie Smith, 79 

      Juanita "Nita" Marjorie Smith passed from this life Thursday morning, March 23, 2012, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. While the disease sidetracked Juanita’s plans in life, it failed to diminish her ability to bring out the best in others and it never took her love of music.

      Funeral and burial services are scheduled at the Henry-Olson Funeral Home, Estherville, Iowa, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27.  A Service of Remembrance followed by coffee and homemade pie will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 30, at the United Methodist Church, Presho, SD.  Pastor Gwen Mader will officiate all services.

      Nita was born on Jan. 28, 1933,  in the family farmhouse southwest of Superior, Iowa. She was the first child born to Hiram Victor "Vic" and Marjorie Isabel (Hutchinson) Miner. Hiram chose the name Juanita for his daughter because he liked the famous Spanish love song “Nita, Juanita”.

      After the death of her mother 1947, Nita retreated to the warmth and love of the home of Orville "Abe" and Altamae Smith. After graduating from Superior High School in 1950, Nita married the eldest Smith son, Jerome Lee Smith, in the living room of her family's farmhouse. As Jerry had enlisted in the United States Army prior to the marriage, he was soon shipped to Germany to serve three years. Nita lived with her sister-in-law and close friend, Ardis. The pair worked for the phone company until Jerry's return.

      Jerry and Nita made their home in Superior, where Jerry worked first for Northern Natural Gas and later at the Superior Lumberyard. The opportunity to own their own land arrived in 1958 when the young couple's firstborn, a son named Michael Kelly, was 4 and their second child, a daughter to be named Jodi Kathleen, was due.

      Two weeks after Jodi's birth, Jerry and Nita moved their young family to a farm south of Presho, South Dakota. They worked the land owned by Clyde and Goldie Willard of Spirit Lake, Iowa, on shares until 1972 when Nita and Jerry became sole owners. Nita worked tirelessly on the farm/ranch operation.  She provided an unending supply of homemade bread, cookies, and pies and took coffee and goodies to the field twice a day.  She canned and froze produce from her large garden and the plum trees to help provide for the family.

      Nita was active in the local community, serving on the Presho Library Board, leading or participating in all church activities and projects, singing in the church choir and holding membership in Eastern Star. She was a tireless writer – her family would find her at the kitchen table nearly every morning, writing letters to family back in Iowa.  She held a secret aspiration to author children’s books.

      She and Jerry shared a profound love during  their 61 years together.  She remembered him to the end and would visibly brighten at his presence. Nita was preceded in death by her son Michael (2003), Mother Marjorie, Father Victor, and stepmother Genevieve Rowe.  She is survived by her husband Jerry, Presho; daughter Jodi (Jeff) Sugrue, Silver City, SD; grandchildren Lee (Aubree) Smith of Piedmont, SD; Joanna Smith of Billings, MT; Christian  and Hannah Sugrue of Silver City, SD; great-grandchildren Trinity and Michael J.R. Smith of Piedmont, SD. Juli Kirkpatrick, mother of Nita’s grandchildren Lee and Joanna, remained a loved and significant person throughout life. Also surviving are sister Margaret Wilshusen, Mora, Missouri; brother Lee (Laura) Miner; half-sister Vicki (Brad) LaBille, Sedalia, MO; half-sister Colleen (Dan) Bierman of Chehalis, WA.

      Memorials may be directed to the Presho Public Library or the Presho United Methodist Church.

Lila Hupp, 76

      Lila Lee Hupp died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in the Riverview Retirement Home in Chamberlain, South Dakota, with her family by her side. Funeral services were Monday, March 19 at Presho United Methodist Church with burial in the Presho City Cemetery.

      Lila was born Thursday, July 25, 1935, in Asherville, Kansas, to William and Mavis Heidrick. She was the oldest of three siblings (Bob, Jerry and Joyce) and grew up in the Asherville/Beloit area of Kansas. She excelled at basketball, tennis, and cheerleading in high school. She loved working on the family farm and helping in her father’s custom harvesting business. Lila also had a part-time job at a local music store selling some of the area’s first 78 records and musical instruments.

      Lila married Charles Winfred Hupp Jr. on June 23, 1955. She moved to Presho and started their family in January of 1957 with the addition of William Orange Hupp. Lila moved briefly back to Kansas during this period while Charlie was in the Army, stationed in Germany. Once Charles returned from the service they had a daughter, Beth Ann Hupp, in December of 1958 and a son, Rod Dwayne Hupp, in April of 1960, and finally a last son, Donald James Hupp, in April of 1970.

      Lila worked at various jobs through the years including operating one of the area’s first quilting machines. Lila loved to quilt and was a founding member of the Sew What Quilter Club. She also was an accomplished seamstress, and everyone who knew Lila knew she set the benchmark in terms of homemaking. Her generosity, understanding, hard work, sense of humor and unconditional love made their house home to many beyond her immediate family. Lila raised, aided and fed five different generations of kids throughout her life, always providing a smile and a home-cooked meal.

       Lila’s activities including being a tremendous bowler and completed a 700 series as one of her many accomplishments in the sport. She was also a founding member of the Charlie’s Angels woman’s softball team where she pitched and was active until her mid 50’s. She continued to support and watch softball as one of her favorite activities. She was also very active and loyal to all of her children’s activities of rodeo, baseball, and basketball and traveled thousands of miles to view the events.

      Charlie and Lila purchased and operated Charlie’s Bar in 1979 through 1985. Lila loved her work at the establishment and enjoyed the company of the patrons. After they sold the bar in 1985 Lila focused on her quilting business and completed thousands of quilts with her Quilting Machine, finally retiring from the business in 2008. Lila was also an active member of the United Methodist Church. Lila will be always remembered for her sense of humor, making people feel at home, and for making her home one of the most special places on the earth.

      Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

Robert Hodgson, 63

      Word was received via the internet that a former Lyman basketball coach, Robert Hodgson (1978-79) died unexpectedly Sunday, March 18 the day after his basketball team from William Floyd High School of Stony Brook, NY lost their championship game.

Alice Kreinbuhl, 92

     Funeral services for Alice Kreinbuhl, 92, of Iona, SD, were held on Monday, February, 27, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Gregory with Pastor Royal Archer officiating.

      Alice Leone Walker Kreinbuhl was born at Mitchell, South Dakota, the youngest of eight children in the family of Ellwood and Alice (Clark) Walker. She has lived around Iona, South Dakota all of her life, except for a brief time when she lived at White River and Vetal, South Dakota.

      She was married to Walter Kreinbuhl on May 8, 1935 at Winner, SD. Alice was just sixteen years old but was ready to help Walt build a life together. Their first home was on his family ranch north of Iona. Walt and Alice spent 62 happy years living within one mile of that location.

      She was a longtime member of the Iona Friendly Neighbors Club, joining in 1955, and enjoyed her friendship with the other members and helping in the community. For a time she was the substitute postmaster in Iona.

      As the years went by, the family grew and “grandma’s house” was a favorite spot. Good food and a lot of love was dispensed to the family. The family gatherings remain a happy memory to family members, and will never be forgotten.

      Her legacy will not be for the awards she won, but for the unselfish life she led. She thought of others first and herself second and will always be loved and remembered for her soft spoken manner.

      Alice continued to live on the ranch with her grandsons Randy and Kelly until June of 2010 when she moved to Silver Threads Assisted Living in Gregory, SD. In September, 2010 she moved to the Gregory Nursing Home where she lived until February, 2012. After a brief stay in the Sioux Falls Heart Hospital, she moved to the Pipestone Hospice House on February 16, 2012, where she passed away on February 20, 2012 at the age of 92.

      She is survived by her daughter, Donna and husband Don Straw of Pipestone, MN and eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law Ina Walker of Kansas City, a son-in-law Merle Talsma of Iona and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

      She was preceded in death by her husband Walt Kreinbuhl, her daughter, Shirley Talsma, and her son Max Kreinbuhl, a son-in-law Con Aubert, a great-great-granddaughter Ceona Mitchell, and her seven siblings.

Margaret Christine (Andersen) Kindt, 97,

      Margaret Christine (Andersen) Kindt, 97, of Pierre, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Maryhouse. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2012, at the Maryhouse Chapel in Pierre, SD.

      Margaret C. Kindt was born October 24, 1914 to Lou and Marie Andersen of rural Presho, SD. Margaret attended school in Presho and enjoyed sharing her memories of playing girls’ basketball in high school. As long as she could, she returned to Presho for the all-school reunions. After earning a teaching certificate, she taught country school south of Presho. She had a number of exciting adventures that she shared with her children in later years.

       Margaret moved to Valparaiso, IN and met Howard Kindt, her future husband while working at McGill Manufacturing in Valparaiso. In 1940, Margaret and Howard married and raised four children in Indiana and South Dakota, Linda Kay, Nancy Marie, Richard William and Barbara Kristine. They moved the family to Pierre, SD in 1950 to start a new business.

      She was a wonderful mother and took on extra challenges while Howard served in WWII and as a helpmate when he started and ran Capitol City Gas for 22 years in Pierre. Howard and Margaret retired in 1972 and in 1979 moved to Spearfish. They enjoyed over 20 years of retirement splitting their time between Spearfish and Mesa, AZ. After Howard’s death in 1993, Margaret remained in Spearfish for three years. She then moved to Parkwood (an independent senior apartment complex) in Pierre. Parkwood became her family and she enjoyed every minute of the 15 years she was there. She entered Maryhouse in May, 2011 as her health began to fail.

      Margaret was a member of Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre and Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spearfish. She was a servant in the church and had a gift for visiting those who were ill or in the nursing homes. She was an example to her children and others on how to live out your faith. She also served in Hospital Auxiliary, VFW Women, and other clubs. Margaret had a competitive spirit and loved bowling, billiards, card-playing and later bingo and Wii at Maryhouse.

      Margaret is survived by her children: Linda Reuer (Duane) of Surprise, AZ; Nancy Lorenzen (Tom) of Thermopolis, WY; Dick Kindt (Cathi) of Sheridan, WY; and Barb Warner (Joe) of Onida; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a brother, Leonard Andersen in Sioux City, IA, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings.

      Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Memorial radio broadcast or to Countryside Hospice. Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.feigumfh.com.

Verda Mae Akre, 91,

      Verda Mae Akre, 91, formerly of Sisseton S.D. died Sunday Feb. 12, 2012 at the Aurora- Brule Nursing Home in White Lake, SD.  Funeral services were held  Friday Feb. 17, 2012 at Grace Lutheran Church in Sisseton.  Officiating was  Rev. William Schruba. Burial was  in the Sisseton Cemetery.

      Verda Mae Akre daughter of John Warren and Alta (McGrath) Smith was born on May 13, 1920 in Faulkton, SD.  The first years of her life were spent living on the Smith Brothers’ Ranch in Seneca, SD.  She attended high school in Faulkton and then went on to the School of Commerce in Aberdeen, SD.  After she received her business degree she moved to Veblen, SD where her parents were living. 

      She was united in marriage to Palmer C. Akre on Nov. 2, 1944 in Veblen and they made their home on a farm east of Veblen.  They later moved to Sisseton.

      In 1943 she was employed by Dr. W C Brinkman of Veblen as his office nurse.  She also began to work in the Veblen Hospital as well for 15 years until the hospital closed.  At this time, she moved with her family to Eugene, Oregon for the winter and worked at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene.  Shortly after that, she began working at the Roberts County Community Hospital in Sisseton.  Her duties consisted of charge nurse, surgical scrub and 24 hour call.  After the hospital closed, she went to work for Coteau de Prairie hospital in Sisseton where she worked until she retired.   She was a dedicated employee for 46 + years in the medical field.

      Verda was a very quiet dedicated person who gave gentle attention to patients who appreciated her confident ways that encouraged them towards recovery.     

      Grateful for having shared in her life are her two daughters:  Gay (Lyle) Moore of Kennebec, SD, and Ann (Larry) Thiel of Fort Wayne, IN. Grandchildren:  Rebecca (Wayne) Lindal of Mozart, Sask. Canada, Natalie (Chipp) Gerlach of Mt Vernon, SD, Paul (Toni) Thiel of Hamilton, IN, Holly (Matt) Rider of Fort Wayne, IN and Eric Thiel (fiancé  Nikki Synal) of Muncie, IN.  She also is survived by 12 great grandchildren. One brother Glenn (Norma) Smith of Sisseton,  one sister Clarice Enguist of Great Falls, MT, one sister-in-law Lita Smith of Shreveport, LA.

      She is preceded in death by her husband: Palmer C. Akre, her parents: John Warren and Alta Smith and one brother: Gale A. Smith

Detta Milnar, 70

      Detta Houska Milnar, 70, Chamberlain, died Monday, February 13, 2012, at her home in Chamberlain.

      She was born on July 21, 1941, in Kimball.

      On September 13, 1956, Detta was united in marriage to George Milnar, Kennebec. To this union were born two daughters, Tammy and Susan.

      Preceding her in death was her husband, George, on July 5, 2006.

      Survivors include two daughters, Tammy and Susan, four granddaughters-nieces and nephews; sister in law Mary Mick and brother in law Francis Milnar, Kennebec, and a host of family and friends Burial will be in Sioux Falls at a later date.

Virginia LeeHeuer, 69

      Virginia Lee Heuer, 69, a longtime resident of Vivian, passed away Thursday, February 02, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Salem.  Funeral services were held Friday, February 10, 2012  at Feigum Funeral Home. Interment was at the Onida City Cemetery.

      Ginger was born August 28, 1942 at Wichita Falls, KS to Martha (Ransford) and John Petrovich Jr.  During Virginia’s early years her family and step-father settled in central South Dakota.  She received  her education in Sully and Hughes County school  districts. 

      On December 22, 1959 Virginia married Virgil Heuer at Pierre, SD.  The couple made their home in the Onida and Pierre areas until a motorcycle accident prevented Virgil’s return to his family. 

      In 1971, Virginia moved with the couple’s children to Vivian, SD.  It is here that she attempted to make a home for seven of their nine children.  Financial hardships resulted in the couple divorcing in 1976.  After an extended absence Virginia returned to her Vivian home in 1998.  Two of her sons, Michael and Timothy provided care during these later years. In August 2011, Virginia suffered a stroke resulting in her admission to Golden Living Center of Salem, SD.

      Virginia found spiritual peace  in the services provided by non-denominational sanctuaries and considered the Church of Christ and the Nazarene Church her Christian homes. 

      Virginia’s hobbies included reading and crocheting.  She loved animals and took in strays during inclement weather.  She enjoyed Walt Disney programming, western movies and country music. 

      Virginia was preceded in death by two sons Kevin and Michael, her husband Virgil, one brother Harold, her mother, step-father and a step-sister.  She is survived by her children: Sindy (Steven), Bernadine, Vicky (Bruce), Lori (Steve), Virgil, Timothy and Lonnie (Cecelia).  Additional survivors include her siblings Dorothy, Nora, Elsie (Joe), Mary (Larry), Sheri, Boyd (Nancy), Jim (Laura), Dan (Vicie), Al (Susan), Marti (Bert); grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Anton (Tony) P. Schatz, 96

      Funeral services were held Saturday January 28, 2012 at Custer Community Church in Custer, SD with Pastor Bill Comfort officiating. Committal services will be held at the Custer City Cemetery in Custer.

      Anton (Tony) P. Schatz, 96, of Custer, SD was joined with his Lord on January 20, 2012, at Custer Senior Regional Care Center.

      Tony was born to Katherina (Thomas) and Joseph Schatz on January 1, 1916 in Wellsburg, ND. He is the third born child of nine children. Tony grew up on the family farm that was homesteaded on July 25, 1917 about 11 miles south of Eagle Butte, SD. On July 1, 1937 he married Ruth Hudspeth; they later divorced. On June 21, 1945, he married the love of his life, Ethel Peterman, who preceded him in death on February 3, 1985.

      Tony’s passion and talent for "fixing and repairing" things began at a very young age on the family farm where he demonstrated the aptitude to repair the machinery and equipment to keep it running to operate the farm. In pursuit of his passion, when Tony finished the eighth grade, he accepted an apprenticeship in a blacksmith shop.

      Tony was not only a blacksmith; he was an electrician, a master craftsman, a carpenter, a mechanic, a metallurgist, a welder, a machinist, a gunsmith, an inventor, a teacher and a mentor. To put it simply- he was a genius at making things work. He loved firearms and won many awards for his shooting. Literally hundreds of customers from all walks of life visited Tony’s Fix-It-Shop. His customers included numerous businesses (large and Small).

      Survivors include two daughters Bonnie (Roger) Wagner or Superior, CO and Mary Bassemier of Custer, SD; son, Christopher Schatz of Bismarck, ND ; stepdaughter Nancy Pilkington of Norfolk, VA; stepson Charles (Beth) Oller of Vivian, SD; brother, Benjamin (Alice) Schatz of Des Plaines, IL; five sisters, Sister Gemma of Mission, SD, Barbara Boner of Nashua, MT, Frances (Paul) Marshall (address unknown), Mary (Donald) Knight of San Pedro, CA, and Odilia (Tillie) Kilby of Great Falls, MT; 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and one great-great-granddaughter.

      Tony was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Schatz; his brothers, Andrew Schatz and Michael Schatz; and stepson John Oller.

Milton W. Steckelberg, 87

      Funeral services for Milton W. Steckelberg, 87, of Chamberlain was Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church of Christ in Chamberlain with burial in the Riverview Cemetery at Chamberlain. 

      Milton Wayne Steckelberg was born February 29, 1924 to August and Mae (Kingsbury) Steckelberg at home, West Point Township in Brule County.  He attended school until the ninth grade.  At the age of 18, he traveled to Washington State and worked on a dairy farm and later Boeing Aircraft.  He returned to Chamberlain where he farmed and custom combined.  On June 16, 1945, Milton was united in marriage to Alyce Speckels.  To this union five sons were born, Denny, Dob (Darryl), Don (Oz), Gerald, and Mike.  In the early 50’s he started making brick and block and soon after opened the Redi Mix Concrete.  In 1964, using a comic book as blueprints, he designed and built the Flintstones Bedrock City in Custer, SD. 

       Milton took great pride in his yard, garden, and shop but especially loved spending time with his family. 

       Milton passed away on January 25, 2012 at Sanford Nursing Home in Chamberlain at the age of 87 years.  Gratefully sharing his life are his wife Alyce of Chamberlain; four children, Denny Steckelberg and Hertha of Gillette, WY, Dob Steckelberg and Diane of Yankton, SD, Don (Oz) Steckelberg and Peg of Chamberlain, and Mike Steckelberg and Judy of Chamberlain; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and special daughter-in-law Julie Mertz and Tim and children; brother, Clayton Steckelberg of Yankton, SD; two sisters-in-law Arlene Steckelberg of White Lake, SD and Kate Steckelberg of Sturgis, SD.  Preceding him in death were his son Gerald, grandson Danny, his parents, sister Verda, brothers Merle, Harold, Darwin, and Glenn. 

      Rest in peace, Milt.  Your job here is done.

      Online condolences and be sent to www.hickeyfuneralchapel.com

Gene Clark , 79

      Gene Clark, 79, of Presho, SD, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

      Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Presho United Methodist Church.

      Gene Marion Clark was born September 18, 1932 in Parmalee, SD to Bernice (Criss) Clark and James Clark.  Gene went to Colome School, then had to quit school when his father died to help his mother with the ranch.  He married Irene Zimbelman on May 6, 1951 and to this union had four children.  Gene worked on several farms and ranches in the 50’s and 60’s; in the late 60’s he started working for the Hilton Lumber Yard, in the early 70’s he started his own carpentry business with his son’s and numerous young men. Gene retired from the carpenter business in the early 90’s.

      Gene married  Janet Jenson Harvey on April 27, 1985; they resided at the Johnny and Grace Jenson farm south of Presho.  They enjoyed raising baby goats and sheep and miniature horses.  They were both members of the United Methodist Church in Presho where both served as church treasurer.

      Gene loved family gatherings, was a caring and loving dad and grandfather.  His hobbies were fishing, watching football, baseball and going to any Lyman County High School sports event.   He looked forward to opening pheasant season with friends and family, deer hunting, and going to any auction.

      He is survived by his half-brother, Gerald (Phyllis) Pokorney,  mother -in-law, Grace Wise of Presho, SD, his son Dan Clark (Cindy) of Winner, SD, Dan’s children: J.D. (Sara) Clark of Bismarck, ND, Lacey (Justin)  Hanson, of Riverton, WY, and Oakley Clark of Bozeman, MT;  son Dick (Anne) Clark of Valentine, NE; Dick’s children: Brady and Abby Clark of Valentine, NE; daughter  Deb (Jim) Anderson of Kennebec, SD, Deb’s children: Amanda (Casey) Hupp of Saint Mary’s, GA, Heather  (Carson) Carlisle of Fort Pierre, SD, Kari Anderson of Minot, ND and Darren Anderson of Kennebec, SD., daughter-in-law Reggie and (Marty Tisdale), David’s children: Kelly and (Julie) Clark, Chad Clark and Brandy Clark of Springerville, AZ; Stepchildren: Virgil (Terry) Harvey Jr., of Belle Plaine, KS.; Steve (Jody) Harvey, of Wichita, KS.; Corinna (Mike) Burton,  of Beaver Crossing, NE, Julie (Clint) Gregg, of Fort Pierre, SD.; Karen (fiancé, Mark Perry) of Pierre, SD, and many great grandchildren and step grandchildren, relatives, and friends.

      He is preceded in death by wife, Janet Clark; parents, Bernice Pokorney and James Clark; stepfather, Willard Pokorney; son, David; maternal and paternal grandparents, one grandson, Glen, and great granddaughter, Colette.

Louise "Adell" Martin, 75

      Louise "Adell" Martin, 75, of Brighton, CO (formerly of Riverton, WY/Chamberlain, SD) passed away peacefully on January 11, 2012  at Hospice Care of Boulder/Broomfield Counties in Louisville, CO.

      Memorial services will be held at the Hickey Funeral Home, Chamberlain, SD at 10:30 a.m. on January 31, 2012 with internment at the Reliance Cemetery,  Reliance, SD where Adell will be laid to rest beside her mother.

      Adell was born on March 9, 1936 to Charles and Bertha (Monson) Fields in Harrison, NE.  She attended school in Reliance, SD where she married Melvin Surat in December, 1952.  She later relocated to Riverton, WY where she worked as a bookkeeper for 30 years for Clifford H. Moore & Co. until she retired in June 2008.  Upon her retirement, she relocated to Brighton, CO to live with her daughter Tammy and family where she resided until her death.

      Adell was a member of Valley View Community Church in Henderson, CO where she attended with her daughter Tammy’s family.  She was a great mother and loved her family tremendously.

      She is survived by her sisters Delora Lloyd and Wanita Turner, children Deborah Surat, Riverton, WY, Monte (Sheryl) Surat, St. Mary’s, PA, Tim Surat (Karen Barr), Worland, WY, and Tammy (Russ) Carr, Brighton, CO, 15 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her son Doug Surat, sister Dera Sly, mother Bertha Brinker and grandson Willard Surat.

Evelyn Parish, 100

      Evelyn Parish, 100, of Platte, SD passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at home. Funeral Services were Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Mount Funeral Home at 10 am in Platte. A Committal Service followed at LaRoche Cemetery, near Academy, SD.

      Evelyn was born on July 3, 1911 in Harrison, SD to Dick and Marie (DeHaan) VandenBos. When she was two, the family moved to the Platte area. Evelyn graduated from Platte High School in 1929 and attended a fifth year at Ward Academy where she prepared to teach. She taught school until 1938. On June 10, 1938 she was united in marriage to Duane Parish in Vermillion. They lived and farmed in the Academy area where they raised six children.

      In 1965 she went to summer school at Springfield to renew her teaching certificate. She majored in art and music. She taught during the school terms and attended summer school until she received her Bachelor’s degree in 1970. She taught in the Red Lake School where she also taught piano and voice. She taught summer school at the Hutterite Colony and retired from teaching in 1975.

      Evelyn was a member of the Platte Seventh-day Adventist Church as well as being involved in many church and community organizations. She was also a 4-H leader. She was a pianist and started playing in the Christian Reformed Church when she was 17 years old. She also played for the Academy Congregational Church and Bethel Lutheran Church in Platte.

      Grateful for having shared in Evelyn’s life: her six children: Duane Parish of Pick City, ND, Wanda (Lawrence) Hunt of Platte, SD, Mary (Dan) Shroyer of Reliance, SD, Miriam Vanderheiden of St. Peter, MN, Judi (Lyle) Van Zee and Twila Godfrey of Upton, WY; 24 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

      Evelyn was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Duane (Mar. 19, 2003); sisters: Arlene Mulder and Edith Maas; a daughter-in-law, Charlene Parish and three sons-in-law: Doug Wynia, Lyle Vanderheiden and Brian Godfrey.

      Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family through www.mountfuneralhome.com.

Donald Olson, 68

      Donald Olson, 68 of Presho died at his home in Presho.

      A memorial service was held at 10:00 am Monday, January 23 at the Presho United Methodist Church.

      Donald Leroy Olson was born in Presho, SD on November 19, 1943, to Raymond and Berneice Olson of Kennebec, SD. He grew up in Presho graduating from high school in 1962.

      Donald joined the Army and served one tour overseas in France.  After his military service he worked at various jobs in Presho.  He lived in Illinois for a few years and worked at the Chrysler plant.  He returned to Presho and worked for the city water department prior to retiring on disability.

      Donald enjoyed sports of any kind, watching or participating in them.  He was active with the men’s softball league as statistician. 

      Donald was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Larry and Robert Olson.  He has two brothers: Albert (Kathy) Olson and Richard (Mary) Olson; two sisters: Beverly A. Johnson and Adelia B. Olsen; nephews: Bernard (Tammi) Johnson, Bart (Amber) Johnson, Daniel Olson and Zachary Olson; grand-nieces and nephews: Talia Johnson, Kevin Hughes, Kayla Hughes, Michael Lockner, Taylar, Lauryn and Devan Johnson.

Loretta I.Thompson, 64

      Funeral services for Loretta I. Thompson, 64, of Reliance will be Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lower Brule Community Center in Lower Brule.  Burial of the ashes will be at a later date in St. Alban’s Cemetery at Fort Hale Bottom.  Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. at the Hickey Funeral Chapel in Chamberlain. 

      Loretta Ilene Hamer was born July 14, 1947 at Presho, SD to Burdette and Edna (Studt) Hamer.  She grew up south of Kennebec on the family farm.  She attended school in Kennebec and graduated from Kennebec High School in 1965.  On August 27, 1965, Loretta was united in marriage to Clarence Thompson, Jr. at St. Alban’s Church at Fort Hale, SD. 

      Loretta worked as a waitress at Houchin’s (Jerry’s Café), and the Bridgette and the Marina in Chamberlain. She also worked as a school bus driver for eight years, in the bakery at Al’s Oasis, and at the Wells Fargo Bank in Lower Brule. 

      She loved spending time with her children and especially her grandchildren.  She enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting, gardening, and visiting with friends. 

      Loretta passed away on January 21, 2012 at her home in Fort Hale Bottom at the age of 64 years.  Gratefully sharing her life are her husband Clarence "Junior" Thompson, Jr. of Fort Hale Bottom; two sons Travis Thompson and Misty of Reliance and Richard Thompson of Sioux Falls; three brothers Charles Hamer and Susan, Chester Hamer and Teresa, and Kenneth Hamer and Diane all of Kennebec; two sisters Lillian Seamans and David of Draper, SD, and Bernice Klein and Jerry of Gregory; four grandchildren Sierra, Riley, Derrek, and Weston; four step grandchildren Melissa, Michael, Emily, and Kolby; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceding her in death were her parents and numerous aunts and uncles. 

Austin Boyd Janis, 24

      Funeral services for Austin Boyd Janis, 24, of Lower Brule will be Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Lower Brule Community Center in Lower Brule with burial in the Holy Angel’s Catholic Cemetery at Presho.  Wake services will be Thursday and Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Lower Brule Community
Center.

       Austin Boyd Janis was born on September 14, 1987 in Chamberlain, SD to Ben Janis and Kara Gourneau. He graduated from Lyman high School in 2006 where he participated in football, wrestling, track, and rodeo. Although he loved all sports, he was most known for and loved “bareback riding”. Austin put his heart into everything he set his mind to; he especially had a passion for working with horses. Austin worked on several local ranches. His most recent employment was training performance horses for the Brian Fulton Ranch and also worked for the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Ranch. He was hard working and always willing to lend a helping hand.

     Austin lived to chase his dream of becoming a PRCA bareback rider. He made his name in the Indian Rodeo Circuit and recently began competing in PRCA rodeos all over the region in hopes of qualifying for the NFR. However, on January 15, 2012 God called him home to compete in the biggest show of all.

      Austin left behind his only son Morgan Benny Janis; his father Ben Janis; his mother Kara Rank and husband Mel Dean Rank; four sisters Lacey Wells and husband Tim, Sammi Jo, Kasey Lynn, and Brooke Marjorie; three brothers Jordan Blaine, Elliot Bart, and Bryce Benny; two step brothers Mel Rank, Jr. and Dwight Rank; nieces and nephews Tanna, Teagan, Kelsyn, and Kinley; and grandparents Lee and Kay Gourneau; and many special aunts, uncles, and cousins too numerous to mention.  Austin also leaves behind the love of his life, his fiancé Dusti Hippen.

      We would like to extend a big thank you to his uncles and aunts Bill and Guyla Jandreau and family from Eagle Butte, grandma Nita Ness; uncles Fay and aunties Bert; Lori and Larry Ness and family, Bart and Tonya Ness and family, and Marty and Sindi Jandreau and family, who touched his heart in so many ways.

        Preceding him in death were his great grandparents Ben and Mabel Driving Hawk; his grandparents Gilbert Janis and Marjorie Pickner; uncles Dean Jandreau, Blaine Gourneau, Grover Fallis, and Jim Hathman; cousins J.D. Jandreau and Bridger Jandreau; step brother Shiloh Rank; special grandparents John and Ruby Hippen and a family friend Dennis Donovan.

Richard E. Reuer, 88

       Funeral services for Richard E. Reuer, 88, of Reliance, were held Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chamberlain with burial in the Reliance Cemetery at Reliance.

      Richard Eugene Reuer was born March 26, 1923 on the farm on the Lower Brule Reservation to Gottlieb and Martha (Wagaman) Reuer. He attended grade school and the first two years of high school on the Lower Brule Reservation. In 1940, Richard graduated from the Reliance High School in Reliance.

     In January of 1945, Richard enlisted in the U. S. Navy serving during WWII spending a large part of his time steering the ship USS Hemmitage which was one of the largest troop transporters for the US Navy. While in the Navy, Richard was united in marriage to Viola Kindopp on March 19, 1945. After his discharge, Richard returned home and in 1947 moved his family from Lower Brule to the ranch near Reliance where he raised Hereford cattle the rest of his life.

      Richard served on the local school board as well as Chairman of the Lyman County School Board while they reorganized with the Chamberlain District. Then, he served on the Chamberlain School Board for several years during the building of the new high school. He served for over 30 years on the American Creek Conservation Board and a couple terms on the State Conservation Board. He served as a Lyman County Commissioner for 18 years.

      Richard served on the Lyman County Extension Board working with the local 4-H Clubs and was also a local Brand Inspector for over 25 years. He would help at the Presho, Winner, and Chamberlain Livestock Auctions during sales.

      He served as the Post Commander of the Johnson-Peterson Post No. 179 as well as the County Commander of Lyman County. He was elected  District 8 Commander, State District Commander of the American Legion and District 8 Commander of the VFW.

      Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising some of the best Hereford Cattle in the area.

      Richard passed away at his home on January 12, 2012 at the age of 88 years.

      Gratefully sharing his life are his wife Viola of Reliance; four sons Darrel Reuer and wife Margaret of Iroquois, SD, Rod Reuer and wife Janet of Chamberlain, Kevin Reuer and Keith Reuer and wife Leslie all of Reliance; a daughter Gloria Koerlin and husband Kelly of Volga; a daughter-in-law Eiko Reuer; a brother Alvin Reuer and wife Jeanie of Chamberlain; 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a son Kenneth.

Dora M. (Colvin) Simpson, 80

       Dora M. (Colvin) Simpson, age 80 died Monday January 16, 2012 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, January 21, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Mitchell with Reverend James Persons  officiating and burial at Mizpah Cemetery in Plankinton, SD. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church.

      Dora Colvin, daughter of Jay and Josephine ( Sobek) Colvin, was born February 12, 1931 in Chamberlain, SD. She lived in many different places growing up, from South Dakota to Missiouri and then back to South Dakota. Dora received her upper grade and high school education in Plankinton, SD.

      She was united in marriage with Roy Simpson in 1950. The couple lived in many different places, mostly on farms and ranches in West River, SD. These places include Reliance, Ft. Thompson and Presho. Dora worked as a cook for ranch hands and then later as a cook in the school systems of Reliance and Presho before moving to Mitchell in 1979. While in Mitchell she cooked and did diet clerk work at St. Joseph Hospital and later at Avera Queen of Peace for 15 years until retiring in 1994.

      Dora was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mitchell.

      Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Randy Simpson and his wife, Georgia, Oacoma, SD, Rick Simpson and his wife, Betty Jo, Rapid City, SD, Robin Ferrin and her husband, Wayne, Parkston, SD; nine grandchildren, Renae Orth, Rochelle Harris, Ron Simpson, Mandy Simpson, Cary Simpson, Roxanne Pritzkau, Ryan Simpson, Bradley Johnson, and Quenten Johnson; eleven great grandchildren, Devin Santana, Payton Flakus, Brittani Harris, Kolton Harris, Dakotah Simpson, Alexis Simpson, Jaiden Simpson, Skyler Cullen, Hunter Pritzkau, Austin Simpson and Georgia Eggert.

      She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Simpson in 2007.

Franklin Fite, 91

      Mr. Franklin Fite, age 91, Clark, died on Thursday morning, December 22, 2011 in the Golden Living Center at Clark.

      Funeral services were held on Monday, December 26, 2011 at 1 pm in the United Methodist Church at Clark with The Reverend Dayne Zachrison officiating. Burial with full military honors were in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Clark. Military honors were provided by the Smith-Cagley American Legion Post #60 of Clark and the South Dakota Air National Guard Honors Team.

      Frank was born on November 21, 1920 at Faith, SD, the son of Clyde and Mary Fite who had homesteaded in that area. He attended school at Faith and later the family moved to Wessington Springs.

      On July 5, 1940 he was united in marriage to Georgia Miller in the Shakespeare Gardens at Wessington Springs. Soon after their marriage, Frank spent four years in the United States Army during WWII; serving oversees in England for two of those years working as a radio operator. After his discharge, he returned to South Dakota.

      Georgia and Frank had two daughters, Pam and Paula. The couple moved to Clark in the mid 1960’s and then to Presho where Frank was employed as the Soil Conservation Officer. A short time later, he was transferred back to Clark where he continued his profession with the soil conservation district retiring after nearly 40 years with the agency.

      He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Frank enjoyed his work, his family, going to Arizona in the winters after his retirement, hiking and dancing. Second to none though was his love of his wife of over 61 years, Georgia. Frank had a blessed and happy life, was loved and respected by all that knew him.

      Grateful for having shared in his life is his wife Georgia of Clark, daughters, Pam (Al) McIntosh of Winner, SD, Paula (Robert) Bruce of Lansing, IL, grandchildren, Dawn, Mac, Kari and Kip; five great-grandchildren, Deiyondra, Kyle, Tawni, Corbin and Shawn. 
      Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother Gilbert and a sister, Gayle.

      On-line condolences may be made at www.furnessfuneralhome.com.

Clarence H. Hullinger, 96

      Clarence H. Hullinger, 96, of Murdo, passed away Tuesday, December 13 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. Funeral services were held Monday, December 19, 2011 at the Murdo Auditorium with burial in the Murdo City Cemetery.

      Clarence was born on January 25, 1915 in Draper, SD. He was the fourth child of Jasper and Laura (Dodd) Hullinger. The family lived south of Draper on a farm. Clarence went to high school in Draper, living alone in a one-room tar paper shack. After high school, Clarence attended Business College in Mitchell. While in college, Clarence worked in a restaurant peeling potatoes, washing dishes, and scrubbing floors.

      Clarence met Anna Marie Walker at an old country dance hall in Westover. They were married on September 20, 1937 at the Parish house in White River. To this union seven children were born: Richard, Donnie, Barbara, Eileen, Lyn, Vickie and Tim.

      Clarence and Anna Marie lived with Clarence’s folks near Bull Creek for about a year. They later rented a small acreage farm with a shack on it. They later purchased some land and cattle. Clarence also got into the dirt moving business. In 1948, Clarence, Anna Marie, and children Richard and Donnie, moved to Murdo. In 1965 they built the TeePee Restaurant. In 1972 Clarence, Anna Marie, and Richard started putting together the 1880 Town, which they still operate today.

      Clarence had  many interests including horses, longhorns, cattle, studying history of  the 1800’s, attending gun shows, collecting Indian artifacts, calvary and western items. Clarence was very proud of the 1880 Town and until his death he enjoyed daily trips in the car to the town. Clarence also enjoyed visiting with people who stopped to see the town.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, two half brothers, one half sister, grandson Heath and granddaughter Kay.

      He is survived by Anna Marie, his wife of 74 years; sons: Richard and wife Earlene, Donnie and wife Bonnie, Lyn and Tim; daughters: Barb, Eileen Kotz and husband Jim and Vickie; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and three step-grandchildren.

     Onlline Condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Mary Elizabeth Beckwith, 65

      Mary Elizabeth Beckwith, 65 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, after a battle with cancer. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka with interment at Kadoka Cemetery.

      Mary Elizabeth Bushnell was born in Plattsmouth, NE, on September 6, 1942, the daughter of Eugene and Lova (Sell) Bushnell. While Mary was young, her father became an American Sunday School Union missionary. They lived in several rural South Dakota and Nebraska communities, where he established rural Sunday Schools, conducted Vacation Bible Schools and summer camps. She attended high school at Sunshine Bible Academy in Miller, SD and college at Briercrest Bible Institute in Canada. Later she served as a short term missionary for ASSY in Tennessee.

      Mary  was united in marriage to Larry Beckwith on April 21, 1968, at Kadoka. To this union were born three children, Kari, Amy and Andrea. The family lived in Kadoka until the summer of 1987. From there,  they lived in Rapid City, Hot Springs, Cedar Falls, IA, Gothenburg, NE and then returned to the Kadoka and Rapid City area in 2010. She was primarily a homemaker. She truly loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. For many years, she was also actively involved in children’s ministries, teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Release Time and Awana. She loved to prepare meals and treats for family and friends. She was young at heart and well known for her sense of humor.

      Survivors include her husband Larry Beckwith of Rapid City; three daughters Kari Pizzini and her husband Stephen of Jonesboro, GA; Amy Davis and her husband Dean, Rapid City; and Andrea Beckwith, Rapid City; four grandchildren, Ali, Owen, Aiden, and Joseph; her mother Lova M. Bushnell, Kadoka; a brother David Bushnell and his wife Sharon; Kennebec; two sisters Susan Schultz and her husband Dennis, Pardeeville, WI and Kathy Nite and her husband George, Redding, CA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

      Mary was preceded in death by her father Eugene Bushnell on November 11, 1996.

Linda M Johnson, 70

      Linda M Johnson, 70, of Ft. Pierre died Monday, December 5, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital. A memorial service was held on Thursday, December 8 at Faith Lutheran Church with inurnment at Scotty Philip Cemetery.

      Linda was born on June 12, 1941 in Rapid City, SD to Alvin and Mable (Farris) Robertson.  She grew up in Draper, SD and attended school in Draper and Chamberlain.

      She was united in marriage to Fred Johnson on January 24, 1960 in Presho.  Linda had many professions including:  homemaker, hospital laundry service, waitress and janitorial services in a nursing home.

      Linda enjoyed crocheting, doll making, angels, camping, coffee clutches, shopping, garage sales, visiting with people, bells and her family.

      She is survived by her husband Fred Orville Johnson; children: Fred "Gene" Johnson of Highmore, SD, Brenda (Johnson) and Tom Van Dyne of Mayer, MN and Anna (Johnson) and Allen Humphrey of Bismarck, ND; grandchildren: Ronnie Machan, Sandi (Machan) and Dave Helm, Cody Humphrey, Travis Humphrey and Jaymes Marie Van Dyne; great-grandchildren: Aiden Machan and Cooper Machan; siblings: Joyce Nielsen, Chuck Robertson, Gwen Candee, LouAnn Bays and Penny Tobin.  She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

      Memorials may be directed in Linda’s memory to Countryside Hospice, 200 E. Dakota, Suite 1, Pierre, SD 57501.

Harold "Harry" Winfred Cole, 58

   Harold "Harry" Winfred Cole, 58, of Rapid City, SD peacefully passed away while surrounded by loved ones November 26, 2011 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital Auxiliary Hospice House as the result of kidney failure.

Harold was born November 18, 1953 to William J. Cole, Sr. and Marjorie (Hupp) Cole in Winner, SD. He attended school in Rapid City where he was active in the Rapid City Boys Club and a member of the Rapid City Boxing Team. Harold was also a strong competitor in the neighborhood ball games.

   After his school days, Harold turned to Harley Davidsons and Chevys. He was the proud owner of several bikes and muscle cars. Harold also loved his canine companions and was rarely seen without one of his dogs.

   Harold was a long time employee and retiree from Metz Old Home Bakery. He was a loyal employee and retiree from Metz Old Home Bakery. He was a loyal employee and loved working his ovens on the night shifts. The friendships he built with co-workers from the bakery, remained friends for life.

   After retirement, Harold continued to make friends and fill his days with many hobbies. He enjoyed working at the Canyon Lake Car Wash, attending the races at the Black Hills Speedway, watching football, and having coffee with old and new friends. Those who knew Harold will remember him as a generous, funny, and sometimes stubborn and ornery man who always looked forward to his camping vacations in Las Vegas and California.

   Harold was known for his "heart of gold", but his heart was filled with love for his two children, John and Beckie, both of whom live in Rapid City. Besides his children, Harold was also survived by his brother, William "Bill" (Cathy) Cole, Piedmont; niece Carmen (Vince) Comer, Piedmont; niece Lacey (Justin) Weiss, Faith; great nephew Gatlin Comer; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and a host of many special friends.
   He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Clarice (Gibson) Agar, 100

   Clarice Grace (Gibson) Agar, 100, of Meridian, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 at her home. Clarice was born on November 5, 1911 in Lyman County, South Dakota. Clarice was the third of six children born to Arthur B. and Karin (Johnson) Gibson. She attended school and graduated from Kennebec High School in South Dakota in 1929. During her school years she helped on the family farm.

   The Gibson family moved to Kuna, Idaho in 1936 where they farmed. She married Russell W. Agar in 1942. They later divorced. Clarice was proud of the fact that she worked as a machinist during World War II. After the war Clarice worked for several area retail stores, and then as a Civil Service Worker for the Department of Defense at Mountain Home AFB, ID where she retired in 1970. Clarice loved fishing and camping and had several other interests. She was a member of the local miniature club, horseless carriage club, and traveled extensively through the Middle, and Far East, which included the Peoples Republic of China.

   She is survived by her daughter, Karin (John) Wakefield; her grandson, Scott (Mary) Wakefield; her great-grandsons, Devin and Kyle Wakefield; her great-granddaughter, Andrea Wakefield; great-great-grandson, J.D. Wakefield, and several nieces and nephews.

   She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters, Harry Gibson, Arthur Gibson, Kenneth Gibson, Dorace Hoffert, and Thelma Gibson.

   A special thanks to sister-in-law, Kate Gibson, nieces, Glenda Longstreet, Kathy Singer, Joy Fereday, and the St. Luke’s Hospice Group.

   A memorial service was held Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the Kuna United Methodist Church, 260 W. 4th St. in Kuna, ID. A private family inurement will be held at Cloverdale Memorial Park.

Brenda Kay Traut, 59

      Brenda Kay Traut, 59, of Pierre, passed away, Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center. Funeral Services were at 10:00 am, Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Faith Lutheran Church with interment following at Riverside Cemetery.

      Brenda Traut was born July 5, 1952 in Murdo, SD to Olin and Freda (Eckert) Peters.  Brenda grew up in Draper and Midland, graduating from Pierre High School in 1971.

      Brenda married Mark Traut on February 14, 1974 in Pierre.  To this union were born two children, Judy and David.

      Brenda worked for the Department of Transportation for seventeen years.  Following her employment there, she went to work for the Personal Group for ten years before returning to work for the State in the retirement system.

      Many will remember her smiling face through her working evenings and weekends at the Dollar Store.  

Brenda’s number one priority was her family.  She enjoyed family gatherings and was dedicated to those she loved. Brenda was an avid bowler and held a soft spot in her heart for her dogs.  Brenda was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.

      Brenda faced great struggles through the last years of her life as she fought cancer, but through her commitment to prayer and the prayers of those who cared for her, she remained strong and faithful.

Grateful for having shared in her life are her husband, Mark of Pierre; her children, David of Pierre and Judy (Tracy) Frye, Neelyville, MO;  mother, Freda Peters, Pierre; grandchildren, Ashley, Elizabeth, Trevor, Keshia, Adam and Samantha; brothers, Ron (Donita) Peters, Vivian, Marlowe (Mary Jo) Peters, Huron; four nieces, one nephew, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

      Brenda was preceded in death by her father; sister, Marsha Sander; grandparents and parents-in-law.

      Memorials may be directed to Countryside Hospice or the Faith Lutheran Church Love Fund.

Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.feigumfh.com

Ronald Lyle Hoffer, 83

      Memorial services for Ronald Lyle Hoffer, 83, of Whitewater WI  were held Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Nitardy Funeral Home Chapel, Whitewater, Wisconsin.

      Ronald Lyle Hoffer, 83, of Whitewater WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI.

      Ronald was born in Reliance, SD, on March 11, 1928, the son of Michael and Edith (Harmon) Hoffer. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. On March 22,  1953, Ronald married Merlyn Blair in Sioux Falls, SD. Ronald worked road construction across the US and for the past 25 years he was employed by Waste Management, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

      Surviving are his wife, Merlyn Hoffer of Whitewater; his children; Mary (Brian) Robertson of Jefferson, WI; Carol Rinehart of Milton, WI, Rhonda (Gary) Serathine of Westfield, WI, Michael Hoffer of Elkhorn, WI, Jonathan (Leesa) Hoffer of Elkhorn, Bradley (Amanda) Hoffer of Fort Collins, CO, Randall (Karen) Hoffer of Hartland, WI, Troy (Juanita) Hoffer of Reeseville, WI, and Tami (Tim) Germundson of Whitewater; thirty-four grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren; and one brother, Marvin Hoffer of Mitchell, SD.

      Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Wilma; a son, Richard; and grandsons, Christopher, Benjamin, and Justin.

Marilyn England, 82

      Marilyn England, 82, of Pierre, SD, died November 21, 2011 at Golden Living Center after a long battle with Alzheimer’s..

      Marilyn was born July 18, 1929 in Presho to Delmer and Ione (Dunlap) King.  She graduated from Vivian High School and received her two year teacher’s certificate from Black Hills State College. She taught in rural schools north of Vivian and at Lyman.

      Marilyn married Jim England of Presho on June 17, 1950 in Pierre, SD. Marilyn and Jim followed the road construction life until 1959 when they began Travel Mix Inc., with plants in Presho and Murdo.   She also taught the first kindergarten class in Presho.  Marilyn and Jim sold the business in 1975 and moved to Aberdeen, then Waubay, SD.  They retired after working 20 years with Concrete Materials at Summit, SD, and moved to Green Valley, AZ.  They returned to South Dakota after several years and settled in Pierre..

      Marilyn was an accomplished seamstress, and sewed everything from doll clothes to prom dresses, as well as countless costumes, uniforms, and outfits for community groups.  She taught herself to upholster and refinish furniture, and did both while running the office at Travel Mix..

      Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Jim in 2005. She is survived by her daughters Joan England (Mark Luhman), Jean (Rich) Mertens; son Curt (Karen) England; grandchildren Jennifer (Adrian) Rodriguez, Janna (Eric) Riggs, Shawn (Tina) England and one great grandchild Cielo Rodriguez; her brothers Bob (Alice) King and Bud (Joyce) King, and sister-in-law Bettie England. Services will be held at a later date..

Memorials can be sent to Countryside Hospice, or charity of your choice..

Louise Miller, 80

      Louise Miller, 80, of Sioux Falls formerly of Presho, died Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services for Louise was at Christ the King Catholic Church on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 10:30 am with burial in the Holy Angels Cemetery in Presho.

      Louise Miller was born on October 21, 1931 in Presho, South Dakota, to Walter and Emma (Anderson) Hubbard. She grew up and attended school in Presho. After graduating high school she attended the Black Hills Teaching College in Spearfish and received her teaching credential. On June 22, 1950 she married Virgil Miller they made their home in Presho where she helped Virgil on the farm and raised their family. In 2006, after living in Presho for 75 years, she and Virgil moved to Sioux Falls where they made their home until her death.

      She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren, traveling and golfing. She was a member of the Christ the King Altar Society and a member of the Young Matrons.

      She is survived by her husband Virgil of Sioux Falls, her children Lynda Miller of Colorado Springs, Co, Terry (Deborah) Miller of Hayfork, CA, Doug (Sara) Miller of Chesterfield, VA, Susan (Harlen) Henke of Sioux Falls, SD, Steve (Lauren) Miller of Presho, SD, Deb (Brad) Smith of Vivian, SD, and Les (Monica) Miller of Meridian, ID. She is also survived by her brothers Harold and George Hubbard and sisters Gladys Hawley and Dorothy Schwieder, nineteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

      She was preceded in death by her son Tim, her parents, four brothers and one sister. Arrangements have been placed in the care of Isburg Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be sent at www.isburgfurneralchapels.com.

Rosemary (Mac) Marsh, 82

      Rosemary (Mac) Marsh passed away on November 3, 2011 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls at the age of 82 years. Funeral services for Rosemary Marsh, 82, of Reliance, SD were Monday, November 7, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Reliance United Methodist Church in Reliance.

      Rosemary McIntyre was born June 11, 1929 and grew up on a farm near Letcher, SD She was one of 10 children born to John and Myrtle (Beam) McIntyre. She graduated from Letcher High School and from there she attended the Methodist Hospital Nursing Training in Mitchell, SD. She then attended the Advanced Nursing Training in St. Paul, MN. In 1949, she moved to Chamberlain and worked at the Community Bailey Hospital for approximately 10 years. On April 8, 1951, Rosemary married the love of her life, Leonard “Granny” Marsh in Chamberlain. She began working at Indian Health Service when the service was divided between Fort Thompson and Lower Brule eventually devoting 41 years at the Indian Health Services in Lower Brule before retiring in 1999. She considered much of the Lower Brule Community her Tiospaye and loved her years there.

      Mac, as she was known by those who loved her, loved her cats and enjoyed fishing on the Missouri River with her family. She had a very special relationship with her great grandchild Lily Dahler.

      Grateful to share her life are her husband Leonard “Granny” Marsh of Reliance; three sons Larry and wife Carol of Soldotna, AK, Denny and wife Lori and Jerry and wife Penny all of Reliance; a sister Francis Jean Parr of Helena, MT; eight grandchildren; and three great granddaughter. Preceding her in death were her parents John and Myrtle McIntyre, five sisters Irma Larimer, Nettie Garsh, Bernice Clark, Ione McIntyre, and Helen Mernaugh; and three brothers John McIntyre, Richard McIntyre, and Bill McIntyre.

Kenneth Edward Parks, 82

      Kenneth Edward Parks was born on August 18, 1929, to Aldrath and Edward Parks in Presho, South Dakota and passed away from lung cancer November 3, 2011. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 11 am at Presho UM Church.

      He grew up in Presho, and was the oldest of the four Parks children. After spending his childhood in the “Dirty 30’s” and seeing family and friends survive World War II, he graduated from Presho High School in 1947 and helped his dad with Parks Custom Combining, which shaped his future. After graduation, he also worked in his father’s mechanics shop, Parks Automotive. In 1959, he suffered the loss of his younger brother Dick, to a traffic accident.

      When Kenny was 21 years old, he was called to serve his country in the Korean War for two years, working as a truck and tank mechanic. Upon his return to the States, he attended Black Hills State Teacher’s College and graduated in May of 1959. In September of 1959, he started teaching at Mountain Home High School. He and Betty Cropsey were married in Presho, South Dakota on the 27th of December in 1959, and they moved to Mountain Home, intending to stay there for two years. He taught at MHHS for one year and then transferred to Mountain Home Air Force Base and taught 6th-grade for several years. When the Base Junior High was built, he transferred there and spent the rest of his career teaching his passion, Industrial Arts.

      Kenny and Betty were blessed with three children, Rosa Lynn, Kenda, and Ricky, but suffered the tragic loss of Rosa Lynn to an unknown illness in 1972.

      When Kenny wasn’t teaching, he spent countless hours doing volunteer work at the Elks Lodge as a member of the board of Trustees and being a Steak Night cook. He also loved producing beautiful art work, tooling leather, turning wooden goblets and bowls on the turning lathe, making beautiful woodwork pieces and tinkering with engines and machinery of all shapes and sizes. In the winter months, he and his family could be found socializing with a wonderful group of well traveled teachers who were called ”The Good Times Gang.” In the summer months, he and his family would travel to northern Canada to go fishing before returning to South Dakota to do custom harvesting together with his father with Parks Custom Combining. When Kenda and Ricky were old enough, they would run combines alongside their father, along with eight of Kenny’s nephews while Betty drove a grain truck, which made harvesting a true family business that created a lot of wonderful memories.

      Kenny was a Charter member, Past Exalter Ruler and lifetime member of the Mountain Home Elks Lodge #2276. He was a 59 year member of the Presho Butrick American Legion Post. He was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church in Presho, South Dakota. He was a lifetime member of the National Education Association. He held a deep love of family, fishing, camping, woodworking, traveling, helping others, and being outdoors on his beloved farm in South Dakota.

      Kenny is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty, as well as Kenda and Geoff Schroeder, Rick and Mariah Parks, his sisters, Bonnie Diehm and Peggy (John) Petersen, six grand children, one great-grand child on the way, and a wonderful, large, loving extended family, as well as two very special neice-in-laws, Rose Comp, his yardworking partner, and Mary Petersen, who made so many delicious goodies for him. He was preceded in death by both parents, brother Richard, precious daughter Rosalynn and brother in-law Donald Diehm.

Lucille Hagel, 88

      Lucille Hagel, 88 of Presho, SD, and formerly of Sturgis, SD, passed away October 21, 2011, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

       Funeral services will be held at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011, with Father Arnold Kari officiating. Visitation will be held at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel, 1235 Junction Ave., Sturgis, SD, from noon to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011. Burial will follow at the St. Aloysius Cemetery in Sturgis.

      Lucille A. Schummer was born April 4, 1923, in Sturgis, SD, the daughter of Domnick and Suzie Schummer. She grew up with three brothers on their farm 18 miles east of Sturgis. She was united in marriage to Buck Johnson; they had one son, Clifford Johnson. They separated in 1946.

      Lucille worked in Sturgis at the Fruth Hotel for Jack Sherman until Clifford graduated from high school in 1957. Lucille married Carl Hagel in 1957. They worked for Rounds Construction Company for several years in Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Carl and Lucille moved to the Presho, SD, area in the 1960’s, hauling gravel to several ranchers, farmers, and county roads. Carl had a stroke and Lucille took care of him at home. She figured as long as she was at home she would care for elderly people in her home. It was not long before she had a waiting list.

Survivors include her son, Clifford (Juanita) Johnson; two grandchildren, Donene (Stan) Taylor and Justin Johnson; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Roper Taylor; her brother, Robert Schummer and his family members; family members of her deceased brothers, Fred and Vic Schummer; and her stepchildren, Carla (Little Man) Carlson, Lee (Dick) Fritz, Bob (Audrey) Hagel, and Jim (Jo) Hagel; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren of her deceased husband, Carl.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Fred Schummer and his wife, Mary Ann; brother, Vic Schummer; husband, Carl Hagel; and stepdaughters, Helen Vanderbeek and Janice Kramer.

      Lucille was a good-hearted person willing to help everyone. Mom loved her dogs and always had a dachshund. Her yard was full of beautiful trees and flowers. She was an excellent shot with her 22 rifle and loved to hunt and fish. Her home was always open to everyone. Mom looked forward to hunting season when her yearly hunters would come to stay. They also looked forward to Mom’s hospitality. Mom was a great mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and all those that knew and loved her.

      In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a memorial to Stanley Jones Memorial Clinic, 116 N. Main Ave., Presho, SD 57568.

      Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.

Laina Barton, 26

Laina Barton, age 26, of rural Huron, SD, died Thursday, October 20, 2011, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, as a result of a motor-vehicle accident. Her funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, at First Baptist Church in Huron with burial at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Angels Cemetery in Presho, SD.

      Laina Barton was born Laina Kate Brodrecht, daughter of David and Glenda (Hight) Brodrecht, on September 10, 1985, in Pierre, SD. She grew up in the Presho area where she attended school and graduated from high school in 2004. She then attended and graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD, with a degree in nursing in 2007. Laina moved to Huron following her graduation.

      On September 27, 2008, Laina married Jay Barton in Huron.

      Laina began her nursing career at Violet Tschetter Memorial Home; and presently at Huron Regional Medical Center on the medical, surgical, and ICU wards.

      While growing up she was a member of 4-H, and FFA. With a farming background she appreciated everything agricultural, and loved being in the outdoors. She enjoyed hunting, participating in rodeo, especially barrel racing, snowmobiling, and 4-wheeling. She loved to play the guitar and sing all venues of music, especially western music.

      She is survived by her husband, Jay of rural Huron; 1 daughter, Paiton at home; her mother; Glenda Brodrecht of Presho; 1 sister, Shawna (Judd) Kaiser of Winner; 1 brother, Glen (Meggan) Brodrecht of Presho; grandparents, Elaine Hight of Presho, and William and Marie Brodrecht of Presho; 3 nieces, Emmarie, Mataya, and Ellison; 3 nephews, William, Tate, and Brady; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

      She was preceded in death by her father, David Brodrecht on December 14, 2005; and maternal grandfather, Cecil Hight.

      On line condolences may be sent to www.welterfuneralhome.com.

Lester D Songer, 80

Funeral Services for Lester Songer, 80, of Chamberlain will be held on Saturday October 22 starting at 1:30 pm at the United Methodist Church in Gregory. Burial will follow in the Colome Cemetery with Dallas Legion conferring Military Honors.

      Lester Dean Songer was born September 18, 1931, at Huron, SD; the 5th of 15 children in the family of Raymond and Hazel (Baughman) Songer. His siblings were: Iola, Kenneth, Donald, Dale, Calvin, Leonard, Leota, Velda, Wayne, Melvin, Charlette, Larry, Keith, Geneva. He attended school in the Huron area and then as a young man moved to the Tripp County area where he began working for farmers in the area. He also worked with the construction crews when Highway 49 was built into Hamill.

      He married Joan Christensen on Sept 22, 1952, and they began life on a farm near Iona. A month later he was inducted into military service on Oct. 9, 1952 and served for 2 years in the Korean War. After his discharge in 1954 he returned to the Iona area where he and his wife began their family of four children: Lloyd, Linda, LaVerne and LeRoy. During these years he was a member of the Dallas American Legion. They lived on their farm until 1966 when they sold the farm and moved to Kennebec where they bought a farm.

      In 1976 Lester sold the Kennebec farm and began working at the True Value Store in Kennebec. Later he took a job with Wheat Growers Coop in Chamberlain where he worked until his retirement.

      He died at the Chamberlain Mid Dakota Hospital on Oct. 18, 2011 at the age of 80 years.

      He is survived by his wife Joan of Chamberlain and his four children: Lloyd (Judy) Songer of Chamberlain, SD; Linda ( David) Thompson of Chamberlain, SD; LaVerne (Melody) Songer of Midland, SD; and LeRoy (Kate) Songer of Valentine, NE and 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers: Kenneth Songer of Oregon; Calvin Songer of Nebraska; Wayne Songer; Melvin, Larry, Keith all of Huron; and sisters; Iola of Oregon; Leota Story of Bassett, NE; Velda of Sioux Falls, SD; Carlotte Staas of Mt. Vernon, SD; Geneva of Merritt, MN .

      Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers Donald, Dale and Leonard.

Knute Selland, 86      

      Funeral services for Knute Selland, 86 of Chamberlain were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 24, 2011 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Chamberlain with burial in the Riverview Cemetery at Chamberlain.

      Knute passed away on October 20, 2011 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 86 years.

      Knute Charles Selland was born March 26, 1925 at his grandparent’s home in Decorah, IA to Oscar and Jeannette (Grindeland) Selland. He was raised south of Presho on the White River and attended country school in the Presho area. He worked for area farmers in the Kennebec area. Knute was drafted into the U.S. Army during WWII. After his discharge he returned to Lyman County and continued to farm. On May 10, 1952, Knute was united in marriage to Carol Janice Faber at Winner, SD. Together, they made their home north of Kennebec before moving to White Lake and then to Lake Andes where they remained until the fall of 1968 when they moved to Chamberlain. He began working for Lee Schoenhard for a few years. Knute then started working for St. Joseph’s Indian School where he worked until retiring.

      He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Chamberlain and was a very active member of the American Cancer Society.

      Knute enjoyed being out in the public with people, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends playing cards and visiting.

      Grateful to share his life are his wife Janice of Chamberlain; two daughters Carol Rosales of Hermiston, OR and Paula Bortz and husband August of Gregory; three sons Chuck Selland and wife Joyce, Micheal Selland, and Tom Selland and wife Cindy all of Chamberlain; sisters Evelyn Knutson of Vivian, Janice Moore and husband Dave of Vivian, Alice Christensen of Sioux Falls; 15 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

      Preceding him in death were his parents, a son-in-law Elpidio Rosales; two sisters Bertha Christensen and Charlotte Pruys; and a brother Clifford Selland.

Twila M. Fitzpatrick, 83

      Twila M. Fitzpatrick died on Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, KS at the age of 83 years, 10 months, and 9 days. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at United Methodist Church in Cawker City, KS.

      Twila M. Fitzpatrick was born on August 29, 1927 in Lyman County, South Dakota to Herman and Margaret (Terca) Kortum. She was married to W. Howard (Howie) Fitzpatrick on December 1, 1962 in Enid, Oklahoma.

      Twila was an avid bowler and is a member of the Salina Bowling Hall of Fame. She coached junior bowling in Salina for 20 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Cawker City, a member of the Cawker City Senior Executive Board, and was on the Mitchell County Council on Aging.

      Twila is survived by her husband, Howie Fitzpatrick; two daughters, Jean (Tom) Peterson of Rapid City, SD, and Marie (Mike) Hobbs of Windsor, MO: two sons, Jody (Teri) Dewey of Independence, MO, and Chris of Olympia, WA: sister Betty Fernandez of Yucaipa, CA: one grandson; one grandaughter: and four great-granddaughters.

      She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Harold Kortum and first husband George Dewey.

John Joseph Reed, 74

     John Joseph Reed, 74, of Watertown died Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Prairie Lakes Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Presho, SD. Pastor Gwen Mader will officiate.

    John Reed was born at St. Mary’s Hospital, Pierre, SD on May 29, 1937 to Frank and Theo (Butt) Reed. John grew up on the family farm south of Kennebec, SD. He lived with his family and worked on the farm until the late 1950’s when he entered Redfield State Hospital. He lived and worked there until 1978 when he moved to Watertown, SD and was employed at ATCO Enterprises.

     John retired in 2011 to reside at the Golden Living Center in Lake Norden, SD. John enjoyed time and conversations with his family and friends, good food and work.

      John is survived by three brothers: Elwood (Jean), Belgrade, MO; Mark (Viley), Pierre, SD and Russ (Harriett), Dent. MN. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. John was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Theo; brother, Ronald; and nephews, Bruce Reed and Frank Reed.

Maynard G. Lintvedt

Maynard Glen Lintvedt, 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 at his home at Waterford Retirement Community in Sioux Falls.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 at the Canton Lutheran Church. Memorials may be directed to the Bessie Sletto Lintvedt Augustana College Scholarship Fund, the SDSU Scholarship Fund for Engineering, or to Canton Lutheran Church.

Maynard Lintvedt was born on June 11, 1914 on a homestead near Vivian, SD to Carl and Bessie (Sletto) Lintvedt. He attended Vivian High School, Augustana College, and graduated from SDSU with an electrical engineering degree. He married Alice Skyaasen in 1941. They lived in Barberton, OH where Maynard was employed by the Babcock & Wilcox Boiler Company. In 1953 they moved to Canton, SD, where Maynard became a partner in Skyaasen Insurance Agency, which later was renamed Lintvedt Insurance and Real Estate.

In 1990 Maynard married Mary Alice Mussler. In 2010 Mary Alice and Maynard moved to Waterford Retirement Community.

Maynard was a member of Canton Lutheran Church and served in a variety of volunteer roles, including president of the congregation and superintendant of the Sunday School. He also served on the school board for Augustana Academy. He was a member of the Canton Rotary, served as secretary for 20 years, and was honored with a “Lifetime Rotary Membership” last year.

In 1963 he was named “Man of the Year” by the Canton Development Corporation. He also served as Emergency Management Director for the Lincoln County area for number of years.
Maynard’s hobbies were many and varied. He was a member of the Grieg Male Chorus, and enjoyed writing news clips for their publications.

He loved wood-working, inventing things, and his lawn and snow removal business. He was an avid writer, and enjoyed writing his weekly column “As I See It” for the Sioux Valley News.
Maynard is survived by his wife, Mary Alice, his daughters Carol Carlson, (Eldean) of Fairfield, IA, Marty Johnson (Ray) of Sioux Falls, three grandchildren, Kristin (Ron) Lucas of Washington, IA, Chris Johnson, of Milford, IA, Rachel (Derrick) Knight of Lakeville, MN, four great granddaughters and one brother, Vernon Lintvedt, of San Diego, CA.
Maynard was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice, his parents, and five siblings. www.andersonandsonsfh.com.

Kathryn (Katie) Schoenhard, 95

      Funeral services will be held for Kathryn ‘Katie’ Schoenhard Friday, October 7, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Presho. A prayer service will be held Thursday at 7 pm at the church. The family will be present at 6 pm.

      Kathryn ‘Katie’ Schoenhard was born November 29, 1915 at Presho, South Dakota to Theresa and Fred Maves. Katie died from congestive heart failure Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls.

      On November 5, 1941 Katie married Vernon (Hans) Schoenhard in New Castle, Wyoming. They lived in Kennebec, South Dakota after Vernon returned from World War II, then moved to their present farm south of Presho. Katie was a member of Christ the King Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed being outdoors gardening and watching her flowers and trees grow. Katie’s true love was working side by side with her husband Vernon on their farm for 62 years. She spent many hours riding her John Deere lawnmower keeping her farm yard well trimmed. Over the years Katie’s hobbies were scrapbooking happenings and events from the Presho community. She was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

      Katie is survived by her four children Mona (Stuart) Snyder, Surprise, AZ; Gary (Paulette) Sioux Falls, SD; Jim, Presho; and Verna (Jake) Schenkel, Sioux Falls, SD; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.

     Preceding her in death were her husband Vernon, parents Fred and Teresa Maves, four brothers; Raymond, Harold, Al and Bud and sister Gertie. Katie’s family is grateful for the wonderful care given their mother by the Sanford Hospice Cottage during her lengthy illness.

Michael James Schmidt, 38

      Michael James Schmidt was born on October 22, 1972 in Chamberlain, SD to Jim and Joyce (Anderson) Schmidt. He grew up in Kennebec and graduated from Lyman High School in 1991. Mike unexpectedly passed away on September 30, 2011. Funeral services for Mike Schmidt will be held Wednesday, October 5 at the Kennebec Gymnasium at 2:30 pm with burial in the Kennebec Cemetery.

     Mike was currently employed by the Lyman School District as a custodian at the Kennebec site. He began working there in April of 2003. He took great pride in his work and loved talking to the staff members and students. He will be remembered for his happy greeting, “Howdy, howdy,” and visits during his Coke break. Mike was a valuable asset to the district with his EMT training. More than once he was called to assist with student injuries or illness. Prior to his employment in the Lyman School District, Mike was a Certified Nurse’s Assistant in Chamberlain and Kadoka. Mike was a dedicated EMT. Because of his mother’s devotion to the community as an EMT, he began training to be an Emergency Medical technician while still in high school. At age 16, Mike became the youngest person in Lyman County to become a certified EMT. Mike received his EMT Basic in December of 1988. He continued taking classes and progressed to an EMT-I 99 in March of ’98. He not only served the Lyman County area, but he would go to Lower Brule and Rosebud to fill in when they needed help. Mike served the Lyman County EMS for 23 years as an EMT, EMT class instructor/coordinator, and treasurer for several years. Mike was able to assist with the emergency care of many friends and total strangers throughout the area. He will be greatly missed by his EMS family. Mike and his father shared an interest in dressing as mountain men and attending the Ft. Sisseton Rendezvous. They would compete in different events such as black powder shooting, knife throwing and tomahawk throwing. Mike brought home 2nd place in the tomahawk contest. Family was very important to him. He spent countless hours with his nephew, Grayson. Together they would do schoolwork, work on projects, help with chores, and just hang out. When not working at school or on an ambulance run, Mike spent time cooking, reading, and familiarizing himself with the computer.

      Mike is survived by his father, Jim of Kennebec; three sisters: Nila (Greg) Martinek of Mitchell, Zeanna (Dan) Odens of Kearney, NE and Margo (Pat) Mitchell of Presho, and a brother Ken (Annette) Abrahamson of Hartland, WI. He also leaves behind four nephews: Grayson Mitchell, Bryan Mitchell, Clark Martinek and Jason Odens.

      He was preceded in death by his mother Joyce, and grandparents Maynard and Bertha Schmidt and Glen and Nora Anderson. Online condolences may be made at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Amanda Nankivel, 33

Amanda Nankivel was born on August 20, 1978, to Joel Nankivel and Janice Uthe at Camp Lejeune, NC. Growing up in a military family, she attended many grade schools before attending high school at Arendell Parrott Academy, Kinston, NC, eventually graduating from Belton High School in Belton, MO. After high school she worked in Phoenix, AZ, for the electric utility company.

      In December, 2001, she started work as a Senior Account Representative for Old Mutual Life Ins. Co. while taking classes through the University of Phoenix. In 2008 she became a stay-at-home mom while working toward her bachelor’s degree in business with the University of Phoenix. She received her associate’s degree in business in January, 2010, from the University of Phoenix. She was currently two classes away from reaching her goal of graduating in November, 2011, prior to her husband’s scheduled return from Iraq.

      Amanda married Jorge Castillo in Louisville, KY, on March 17, 2007. They moved to Junction City, KS, in May of 2007. Her activities included genealogy, reading books, baking, and cooking. Her interests were family, travel, and music. She belonged to FRA in Ft. Riley, KS, and did volunteer work with the Army.

      She is survived by her husband, Jorge Castillo; daughter, Emma Morgan Nankivel; father, Joel Nankivel of Fredericksburg, VA; and mother, Janice Uthe, Bowie, MD.

      She was preceded in death by her daughter, Hannah Elise Nankivel; and two grandfathers: Vern Uthe and Wayne Nankivel.

      Memorials may be directed to CJ Foundation for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Donna E. Hansen, 71

      Donna E. Hansen, age 71 of Philip, South Dakota, died September 29, 2011, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held 10:00 am Monday, October 3, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating. Interment will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

      Donna E. Waldron was born November 22, 1939, in Presho, South Dakota, the daughter of Jess and Mabel (Harmon) Waldron. She grew up in Presho before the family moved to the White Thunder Ranch on the Cheyenne River in 1949. Donna attended rural school in that area before attending Philip High School, graduating in 1957.

      Donna was united in marriage to Jack Hansen on May 24, 1957, in Philip. They made their home in Philip, where Donna and Jack raised their three children. Donna did all the accounting for Jack’s various businesses throughout the years. She was a huge Randy Travis fan, attending several of his concerts. She also collected Coca-Cola memorabilia, and enjoyed baking and cooking for her family. Jack and Donna enjoyed attending their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s sports and other school activities. Jack and Donna traveled extensively throughout the country for the last 35 years.

      Since 2002, Jack and Donna spent the winter months in Yuma, Arizona. Donna was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be greatly missed by all her family.  \

      Survivors include her husband Jack of Philip; three children Marty Hansen and his wife Debbie of Philip, Jesse Hansen and his wife Sheryl of Philip, and Vicki Schardin and her husband Brad of Marion, South Dakota; nine grandchildren Brandi (Matt) Hirsch, Keri (Jesse) Schiferl, Halli (Robbie) Clausen, Brady (Julie) Hansen, Alyssa DeJong, Micah Hansen, Andrea (Alan) Flyger, and Brock and Cara Schardin; seven great-grandchildren; one sister Imogene Rotert of Whitewood; her mother-in-law Marie Hansen of Philip; a sister-in-law Yvonne Ehlers of Presho; a beloved great-aunt Rosie Lejeune of Philip; and a host of other relatives and friends.

      Donna was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers Chud, Bill, Port and Melvin; and five sisters Mae, Doreen, Alice, Lucille, and Myrtle.

Paul Sweeney, 78

Paul Francis Sweeney died on Sept 19, 2011 at Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. Funeral rites were held at the Church of Christ the King in Presho, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. Fr. Gary Orscheski officiated. Burial was in Holy Angels Cemetery, Presho. Paul Francis Sweeney was born on the family farm south of Presho, SD on Nov. 24, 1932. He was the seventh child of Sylvester Sr. & Veronica (Jacoby) Sweeney. Paul married Wanda Halverson on Nov. 25, 1951 in Kennebec. At that time Paul worked for Anderson Gas in Presho. In April 1952, Paul and Wanda moved to Presho where they spent their 59 years together. In January 2011 Paul moved to a Nursing Home and in April, 2011 Wanda moved to Sioux Falls to be closer to him. Over the years Paul also worked for England Construction, Hubbard Implement and Farmers Union Oil, all in Presho. He was the manager at Farmers Union for 10 years. In March, 1974, Paul and Wanda took over management of Cen Dak Builders and later purchased the business. After 27 years at Cen Dak, they sold the business in March, 2001. After retirement, Paul worked for several different farmers and ranchers part time. Paul also spent countless hours with his registered quarter horses, riding, breeding and training them. They gave him much enjoyment and were loved and cared for just like family. His horses were his pride and joy. Paul rode his horses in many parades over the years in Presho, Vivian and Hettinger, ND. In 1991 Paul and Wanda established “Sweeney’s Bed & Breakfast” and ran it until January 2011. Paul enjoyed visiting with their many guests over the years and especially their pheasant hunter friends who came year and year.

Surviving Paul are his wife Wanda, Sioux Falls; children Paulette Haar, Hettinger, ND; Kirby (Barb) Sweeney, Pierre; Darcie (Perry) Rivard, Sioux Falls; Larissa Sweeney, Seattle, WA; Kelcey (Kris) Sweeney, Sioux Falls; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, eight step-great grandchildren and three step-great great grandchildren. Paul’s surviving siblings are Martha Blake, Dardenne Prairie, MO; Jerry (Betty) Sweeney, Kennewick, WA; Mike (Wanda Lee) Sweeney, Presho; and Leroy (Helen) Sweeney, Lakewood, CO.

Preceding Paul in death were his parents Sylvester Sr. and Veronica Sweeney; one son, Rocky Sweeney; brothers Sylvester Jr. and Lawrence Sweeney; sisters, Patricia Konzem and Dolores Plueger and his in-laws Emil and Ruth Halvorson.

Memorials will be given to Christ the King Catholic Church and Sweeney Church, c/o Lyman County Museum, all in Presho.

Christie Jane Kentch, 55

Christie Jane (Hoisington) Kentch, 55, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 at the Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Christie Kentch was born April 4, 1956 in Lansing, Michigan to Ralph Wilson Hoisington and Betty Jane Fuller.  She married Richard Plotnick in 1974 and two sons, Robert and Ryan were born of this union.  She married Alan Kentch and their son, Adam Charles Kentch, was born in 1996. They moved to South Dakota and Christie worked for Mid Dakota Hospital until she moved with Adam to Las Vegas, Nevada. Christie became very ill in 2009 and moved back to Michigan in 2010 and Adam came to South Dakota to live with his father. 

Christie had been in hospital for a year before her death. Christie was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ralph Richard Hoisington. She is survived by sisters Carolyn and Cheryl Lynn and brothers Robert and William, all in Michigan. Three sons, Robert and Ryan in Las Vegas, NV and Adam Kentch, Madison, SD.

There will be no funeral. A memorial service will be held in the spring in Michigan. Paul Sweeney Paul Sweeney passed away Monday Sept. 19, 2011. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 at 10:30 AM at the Christ the King Catholic Church in Presho. A full obituary will be printed next week.

Violet I. (Schelske) Burull – Borr, 88

Funeral services for Violet I. (Schelske) Burull-Borr, 88 were held at Acheson & Graham Mortuary, Riverside, CA. September 9, 2011 with Internment at Riverside National Cemetery. Violet was a resident of Riverside, CA for 53 years, was called home for a reunion by our heavenly Father September 2, 2011. Violet was born November 4, 1922 on her family’s homestead in Reliance, S.D. to her parents Edward and Mary (Ott) Schelske. She graduated from Chamberlain Highschool in 1941 and Southern State School, Springfield S.D. in 1942 where she was credentialed to teach. She taught in the country school before marrying Clifford O. Burull and having her family. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clifford Burull of 45 years and Vernon Borr of 5 years. She was preceded also by her parents and brothers: Adolf, Elmer, Alfred and Paul Schelske and sisters: Elsie Smith, Betty Filbach, Mary Jensen and Melitha Williams. She is survived by her sons Thomas (Diana) Burull of Marysville,WA, Neil Burull of Pahua,HI, Victor (Chrisann) Burull of Riverside,CA, daughters Teresa (Glede) Holman of Oklahoma City, OK, Sonya (Dan) Lyman of San Bernardino, CA, nine grandchildren and two great grand children.

Raymond S. Theunissen, 82

Raymond S. Theunissen, 82, Hoven, died Monday, September 5, 2011 at his farm near Hoven. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, September 9, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg with Father Jerry Kopel, Celebrant. Burial followed at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Hoven, with military graveside rites by the John J. Peter’s American Legion Post No. 159, Hoven, SD. Raymond Stephen Theunissen, son of Theresa C. (Bruckner) and Henry P. Theunissen, was born at the farm that he lived his entire life on 9 miles west and 1 mile south of Hoven on November 18, 1928. He received his formal education at the N. Lowell Rural School and then farmed with his dad and brother. Ray married Arleen Sautner at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Hoven on June 8, 1954. He went on to serve his country in the United States Army, being inducted December 2, 1954. Following his honorable discharge on September 5, 1956, he returned to the farm. Although he and Arleen ceased their dairy operation 22 years ago, Ray didn’t retire until Monday morning, September 5, 2011. Ray was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gettysburg. His hobbies included woodworking, keeping his yard up, and tinkering in his shop. He especially cherished the time spent with his family and grandchildren. Ray is survived by Arleen, his wife of 57 years; five children-Wayne (Ardella) Theunissen of Groton, Mary (Owen) Petersen of Vivian, Thomas (Tina) Theunissen of Gillette, WY, Margaret Theunissen of Hoven, and Timothy (Dawn) Theunissen of Aberdeen; one brother Henry Theunissen of Hoven; two sisters-in-law---Doraine Theunissen of Aberdeen and Jane Sautner of Colorado Springs, CO; 11 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father on March 8, 1987, his mother on January 2, 1944, one daughter (Michelle), two brothers (William and Roger), two sisters-in-law (Patty Theunissen and Alice Theunissen), and one brother-in-law (Raymond Sautner). To leave an online condolence or to view the tribute video, please visit www.MillerLienFH.com.

Jolene Marie Langdeau, 58

Jolene Marie Langdeau, 58 mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and loved aunt passed away March 25, 2011 in Denver, Co after a long struggle with a terminal illness. She was born September 28, 1952 in Pierre, SD. She was the second of five children in the Lloyd and Marie Langdeau family. Jolene started her education in a one room country school at LaRoche Bottom and graduated from East Lyman High School in 1969. She spent a lifetime of continued education. Jo loved to read, she would read anything she could get in her hands. Jo lived for a short time in Pierre, SD and Sioux Falls, SD but for the major part of her adult life she has called Denver, CO her home. Jo loved “her” mountains, “her” Denver Bronco’s. Jo loved to write long letters about everything going on and sometimes she told the best stories. She also spent hours on the phone reminiscing about when she was younger growing up with her siblings. Jo loved her family very much and she had the biggest heart in the world. Jo loved to travel. She especially enjoyed her many long road trips to visit family and friends that lived afar.

Joan Petersen, 57

Mary "Joan" Donahue Petersen was born on April 24, 1954 in Pierre, SD to John and Mary Eleanor "Bae" Donahue. Joan was raised on Bad River, Fort Pierre until 1964, when she moved to Kennebec with her father.

A Vigil Service was held at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Colstrip High School Auditorium. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm in the Colstrip High School Auditorium. Interment was  in Vivian, SD on Saturday, August 27.

Joan attended high school in Kennebec, SD and later graduated from Lyman High School where she originally met Kevin. She received her bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University-Brookings, and her master’s degree in Speech Therapy from the University of South Dakota.

She reconnected and fell in love with the love of her life, Kevin Petersen in 1977 after he left the army. They were married August 19, 1978 in Pierre,.

The next day they moved to Colstrip, MT, where she started working as a speech pathologist for Colstrip Public Schools. She continued working there for the next 33 years.  

Her passion was her family and friends.  She loved supporting Brianne in all of her endeavors, and considered all of Brianne’s friends her honorary daughters.  She loved cooking for her family and finding new creative decorating ideas. Her special memories were with her daughter and Kevin, and going on road trips with family and friends. Joan attended all school activities and was well known for running the hospitality suite for tournaments when they were in town. She enjoyed volunteering and serving the community.   

She is survived by her husband (Kevin), daughter Brianne (Samuel) Riggins of Seattle, WA and grandson Kevin. She is also survived by her two brothers, Patrick (Kathy) Donahue of Beulah, WY and Daniel Donahue of Ft .Pierre, SD also Kevin’s parents, Pete and Peggy Petersen, and his brothers, Dan (Paulette), Owen (Mary), Paul  (Ellen) Petersen.  As well as several much loved nieces and nephews, cousins, and many wonderful friends whose lives she impacted.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents "Big Jack" and "Bae" and her infant twin brother Mark.

Chris Allen Christensen, 60

Chris Allen Christensen, age 60, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away August 21, 2011. Chris was born April 2, 1951 in Chamberlain, South Dakota to Kenneth and Dorothy Christensen.Funeral services for Chris Allen Christensen will be conducted on Friday, August 26, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. in the Sawyer-George Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. E.L. Surginer, Sr. officiating.  
 Chris was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a Shriner and was active with the Shrine Circus in Huron, South Dakota.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Eric Christensen.He is survived by his wife, Val Christensen; sons from his former marriage, Christopher Neal Christensen, Nathan Cable Christensen, Brad Dale Christensen; children, Rebecca Faith "Becky" Christensen, Charity Ann Christensen Fink, Aaron Burl Christensen; brothers and sister, K.C. Christensen, Robert Christensen, Curtis Christensen, Mary Christensen, Joe Christensen; nine grandchildren.

Mary Joan Petersen

Mary Joan Donahue Petersen passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011 at Colstrip, Montana. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Colstrip High School gym. She will be burial will be Saturday at 2:00 pm at the Vivian Cemetery with fellowship with family and friends to follow at the Vivian Fire Hall.

Harold Stotts

Harold Stotts, age 85 of Okaton, South Dakota, died Friday, August 5, 2011, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, with his wife, Flavia, of 65 years, at his side.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, at the United Methodist Church in Murdo, with Pastor Rick Hazen officiating.
Interment with military honors will be held at the Murdo Cemetery.
Harold Eugene Stotts was born October 29, 1925, the son of Roy Ray and Mary Adline (Marshall) Stotts on their homestead west of Okaton, SD, shortly after their move from Lance Creek, Wyoming, by horse and wagon. Harold was the eldest of his nine siblings.
Harold and Flavia (Hampton) were married on May 27, 1946. Harold and Flavia spent those years farming the homestead and raising their five children. He enjoyed family, winters in Arizona, square dancing, playing cards, and tracing his family history, dating back to 1784 in Maryland with Jacob Stotts.
Harold is survived by his wife, Flavia, two sons: Maynard (Chris) of Casper, Wyoming; Raymond (Dianne) of Murdo, SD; three daughters: Mardell “Marty” (Butch) Davis of Ft. Pierre, SD; Donna (Frank) Volmer of Winner, SD; and Connie Mowry of Sioux Falls, SD and his brothers Roy (Joyce) Stotts of Sioux Falls, SD; Carl (Linda) of Missoula, Montana; and sisters Helen (EJ) Root of Casper, Wyoming; Lois McFall of LaBelle, Florida, and Pat Jensen of Kadoka, SD; 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; 3 great- great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters: Ada Feddersen, Grace Hagan, Mary Jones and Alice Mae Fosheim, and son-in-law, Curtis Robbennolt.
His online guestbook is available at www.rushfuneralhome.com.

Deja Jolie Sazue, 10

Deja Jolie Sazue, 10 passed away on August 2, 2011 at Reliance as a result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services for Deja J. Sazue, 10, of Lower Brule, SD were Monday, August 8, 2011 at the Lower Brule Community Center in Lower Brule. 
Deja Jolie Sazue was born September 8, 2000 to Arnold Gene Sazue Jr. and Elaine Johnson at Mitchell, SD.  She attended Lyman Elementary School at Kennebec.   Deja is known for her gorgeous smile and beautiful dimples.  She had a bubbly personality, witty sense of humor, and ready laughter.  Deja was very nurturing always ready to give a hug at anytime.  She was lovingly referred to as “Dader” or “Booboo”.
Gratefully sharing her life are her parents Elaine Johnson and Arnold G. Sazue Jr.  of Lower Brule; brothers and sisters Malcolm J. Andrews, Lakita R. Andrews, Mallory J. Sazue, Mya P. Sazue, and Arnold G. Sazue III; grandparents: Donita Johnson, Arnold Sazue, Sr., and Elouise “Teri” Sazue; aunts and uncles: Perfecto Cronemeyer, Amy Queshena, Cindy Queshena, Shaun Sazue, Shevaun Sazue, Brian Sazue, Thomas Johnson, Dean Johnson, Joel Johnson, Melinda Johnson, Ramona Johnson, Julie Johnson, Alvita Johnson, Arlen Johnson, Kendall Johnson, Kelly Holiday, and Bryce Johnson; and cousins Rianne Blaine, Krista Blaine, Mamut Blaine, Sebastian Johnson, Meredith Johnson, Jacob Lacota, Danielle Lacota, Micah Lacota, Cory Joseph Castaway, Dylan Castaway, Malaina Flute, Nate Flute, Trinity Flute, Aiden Sazue, Shayla Sazue, Daniel Nickirk, Jr., Gabe Nickirk, Sage Fletcher, Sia Fletcher, Cerrina Belfour; and Colin Hamilton.
Preceding her in death were her great grandma Rhoda Charging Whirl Wind, great uncles Lynn Cronemeyer and Walter Cronemeyer; grandpa Alvin “Bull” Johnson, Sr., grandma Ramona Johnson-Wilson, aunt Alvina Johnson, and cousin Nathan Johnson.

Gabby Diane LaRoche

Gabby Diane LaRoche, 18 passed away on August 2, 2011 at Reliance as a result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services for Gabriella D. “Gabby” LaRoche, 18, of Lower Brule, SD were Saturday, August 6, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lower Brule with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. 
Gabriella Diane LaRoche was born May 25, 1993 to Theresa LaRoche and Leonard Traversie, Jr. at Mitchell, SD.  She attended school in Lyman and Lower Brule Elementary Schools and Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls and graduated from Lower Brule High School in 2011.  She loved music and going to concerts.
Gratefully sharing her life are her mother Theresa LaRoche of Lower Brule; two brothers Dominique LaRoche and Matthew Yellow Earrings, III; two sisters Robbee Ann LaRoche and Sophea LaRoche; grandma and grandpa Diane Pourier and Tony LaRoche, Jr.; grandma Bernetta Traversie; uncles and aunts Shawn LaRoche, Jolene LaRoche, Monica Traversie, Kim LaRoche, Damon LaRoche, James LaRoche, Bill Weddell, Trudy Hood, and Jon Pourier; great granma Aurelia Pourier; special cousins Latrell LaRoche, Torey McGhee, Tia LaRoche, Ronni Kenyon, and Shaun Blacksmith; grandma’s Joann Pourier, Phyllis (Ron) Wright, Jeanette Williamson, Patty (Levi) Flute, Darlene (Bob) Traversie, Frances Williams, Robin (Dale) LaRoche, Emma (Cody Russell) LaRoche, Lana LaRoche, Marilyn Whitney, Patsy Schuler, Donna Yellow; grandpa’s Ronnie Pourier, Harvey LaRoche, Bill LaRoche, and Rick LaRoche.  Preceding her in death were her great grandpa’s Percy Pourier and Tony LaRoche, Sr.; great grandma Vera LaRoche; grandpa Louie LaRoche; uncle Jeremy LaRoche; and cousin Krista LaRoche.

Jesse Hawk Wing

Jesse Hawk Wing, 35 passed away on August 2, 2011 at Reliance as a result of an automobile accident at the age of 35 years.
Funeral services for Jesse Hawk Wing, 35, of Lower Brule were Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Lower Brule with burial in the Holy Name Episcopal Cemetery at Fort George. 
Jesse Hawk Wing was born to Dennis Eagle Horse and Cheryl K Hawk Wing on February 20th, 1976 in Chamberlain, SD. He was raised by grandma Sylvia Hawk Wing in Lower Brule, SD where he also attended school. He was employed for a great many years at the Lower Brule Propane and later at the Lower Brule Housing Authority. Jesse was a talented artist with a great love for his friends and family. He enjoyed fishing, music, drawing, working on cars, doing tattoo work, and spending time with friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.
 He was survived by his father and step mother, Dennis and Diane Eagle Horse, Hunk’a mother, Jeannie Smith, uncles Willard Hawk Wing and Floyd Hawk Wing, children Roselayne Hawk Wing and Trea Hawk Wing, cousins Levi Hawk Wing, Jacob Hawk Wing, Justin Hawk Wing, Jordan Hawk Wing, Kathy Lynn Hawk Wing, one very special cousin Erin Hawk Wing, nephew DeVarrell Mills, and niece Lakora Mills.  Preceding him in death were his mother Cheryl Hawk Wing; a brother Lyle Hawk Wing; two uncles Justin Hawk Wing and James Hawk Wing; and his grandmother Sylvia Hawk Wing.
Jesse will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Alvina J. Johnson, 32

Funeral services for Alvina J. Johnson, 32, of Lower Brule were Monday, August 8, 2011 at the Lower Brule Community Center.
She was taken from us on August 2, 2011 as a result of a car accident on the gravel road between Lower Brule and Reliance.
Alvina June Johnson was born on October 7, 1978 to Alvin Johnson, Sr. and Donita Johnson in Chamberlain, SD.
Alvina has such a bubbly personality. She was fun-loving, caring, and a all around generous person.  She liked to read, listen to music, and hang out with friends and family.  In her free time, she enjoyed beading and walking.
Alvina attended the Lower Brule Elementary School and did three years of her high school life at Flandreau Indian School before graduating from the Lower Brule Alternative School.
She worked as a EVOC driver for the Lower Brule Ambulance Service and for the past few years she was a child care provider for the Lower Brule Day Care.
She is survived by her mother Donita C. Johnson of Lower Brule; her children Rianne F. Blaine of Sioux Falls, Krista L. Blaine of Lower Brule, Mamut S. Blaine of Mitchell, Meredith D.H. Johnson of Flandreau, Sebastian X. Johnson of Lower Brule; siblings Alvin Johnson, Jr. of Lower Brule, Thomas W. Johnson of California, Elaine D. Johnson of Lower Brule, Dean A. Johnson of North Carolina, Joel A. Johnson of Maryland, Melinda F. Lacota of Lower Brule, Ramona M. Johnson of Mitchell, Julie A. Johnson of Flandreau, Alvita J. Johnson of Lower Brule, Arlen R. Johnson of Lower Brule, Kendall R. Johnson of Lower Brule, Kelly M. Holiday of Flandreau, Bryce A. Johnson of Lower Brule; her nieces and nephews Malcolm J. Andrews, Lakita R. Andrews, Mallory J. Sazue, Mya P. Sazue, Arnold G. Sazue, III, Jacob D. Lacota, Danielle T. Lacota, Micah D. Lacota all of Lower Brule, Cory J. Castaway, Dylan A. Castaway both of Mitchell, Kyle T. Johnson and Rylin J. Holiday, Jr. both of Flandreau; and numerous relatives.
Preceding her in death were her son Nathan E. Johnson; her father Alvin “Bull” Johnson, Sr., two nieces Deja J. Sazue and Amanda N. Johnson; paternal grandparents Thomas M. Johnson and Alvina Driving Hawk-Wilson; maternal grandparents Andrew P. Horn and June E. Middletent-Horn.
Noel Dean Bingen, 77

Noel Dean Bingen, 77 died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at his home in Presho. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 26 at the American Lutheran Church in Presho with burial in the Presho Cemetery.

Noel Bingen was born on October 9, 1934 in Chamberlain, SD to George Harrison Bingen and Charlotte (Croston) Bingen. He grew up on a farm in Kennebec. In 1967, he married Delilah Blacksmith Hendershot. To this union, two children were born: Renee and Ronald.

In 1953, Noel enlisted in the US Army. He served his country until 1973 when he entered the National Guard until 1993. Over the years, he dabbled in many professions, a true jack-of- all-trades. He was an Amway salesman, Watkins salesman, Maytag repairman, air conditioner repairman and vehicle restoration and maintenance expert.

Noel enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an excellent fisherman and loved spending time farming and gardening. He loved John Wayne movies, trains and John Deere tractors. Noel lived the majority of his life in Presho, where he was blessed with many dear friends. He was especially proud of his eight grandchildren. He was a member of the Winner American Legion.

He is survived by his children: Renee (Warren) Peterson and Ronald Kenyon; step-daughter, Sandra (Harry)LaCroix; grandchildren: Dru Jarrod Peterson, Warren Ray Peterson, Hayden Henry Kenyon, Ronni Ann Kenyon, Jolana Faith Kenyon, Kevin Lee Peterson, Kalvin Lee Peterson and Dayna Durelle Kenyon; great-grandchildren: Jarrod James Peterson, Lillian Bell Peterson and Romeo Wade Kenyon; two brothers: George (Elsie) Bingen and Sanford (Geraldine) Bingen; and many nieces and nephews.

Isburg Funeral Chapel of Pierre has been placed in care of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.isburgfuneralchapels.www.

Terri Jeanne Anderson, 61

Terri Jeanne Lewis of Stillwater, Oklahoma died unexpectedly on March 18, 2010. She was born on January 30, 1949 to Conn and Angie (Chudomelka) Lewis in Winner, SD. Terri graduated from Presho High School in 1967.

She married Kurt Anderson on Sept. 8, 1997 at Green Mountain Ranch in Rapid City, SD. She was a member of the National Geographic Society, North Shore Animal Shelter, and National Wildlife Federation.

Terri loved music and had an awesome singing voice. She also loved birthdays and made it her mission never to forget those of her friends and family. Her hobbies included bird watching, reading and gardening. She loved all animals and made it a mission in life to do all she could to keep them safe and fed.

She is preceded in death by her father, Conn Lewis. Terri is survived by her husband, Kurt Anderson, a son Paul Graves, a daughter Ashley Graves, three granddaughters and one grandson; two brothers, Mark Lewis and Mitch Lewis and two sisters, Connie (Doug) Foster and Liza (Breeze Van Tassel).

A Celebration of Life will held 10:00 am Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the American Lutheran Church, Presho. Minnehahafunralhome.com

Angie Joy Morehead, 82

Angie Joy Chudomelka, formerly of Presho, SD, died January 4, 2011 at the Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD.

She was born on February 3, 1928 in Brainard, Nebraska to Paul and Magdalina (Arps) Chudomelka. Angie was the fifth of eight children, and attended grade school in Dodge County Nebraska. Her family later moved to Vancouver, Washington, where she graduated from high school in 1944.

She married Conn Lewis of Winner, SD on June 22, 1947. They lived many places, among them Winner and Witten before making their home in Presho in 1959. He died on July 9, 1982. She married Leo Brodrecht in 1967 and Sherman Morehead in 1990. She and Sherman enjoyed traveling and lived in Arizona, before returning to Presho. Angie was an avid reader and gardener, as well as a very talented seamstress. She could make anything from bridal gowns to baby clothes. Her passion was her love of animals. She cared for her own animals as most people care for their children, as well as caring for any animal she deemed needy.

Survivors include her four children, Connie (Doug) Foster, Mark Lewis, Mitch Lewis, and Lisa (Breeze) Van Tassel; 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a sister, Magdalene Sixta.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Morehead, a daughter, Terri Anderson, sisters Goldie Hollebeck, Beverly Mincer, and Valberga Pabian, brothers, Douglas Chudomelka, Rolland Chudomelka and Paul Chudomelka, Jr. and parents Paul and Magdalina Chudomelka.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the American Lutheran Church in Presho. Minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Aletha Buchanan, 93

Aletha Buchanan, 93, White Lake, died Monday, July 11, 2011, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services were held Friday, July 15, 2011, 11 am, at the Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell. Burial followed at the White Lake Cemetery.

Aletha Alice Buchanan was born September 8, 1917, at White Lake, SD, to George and Helen (Lloyd) Husman. She attended school in Lyman County and graduated from Reliance High School. She graduated from Wessington Springs Junior College and taught school in rural and private schools throughout South Dakota for forty-five years. On August 9, 1945, she married Paul W. Buchanan in Omaha, NE. She graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University, in Mitchell in 1970. She loved to crochet and make afghans for family and friends. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by two daughters, Paulette Beavers and husband Dean of Kearney, NE; Brenda Satterlee and husband Wayne of Mitchell; one sister, Irene Wright of White Lake, SD; five grandchildren: Michael Satterlee, Holly Fortier, Dave Satterlee, Heidi Barnhouse, Brett Mattheis, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter, Stephanie Mattheis, two brothers and two sisters.

Dorothy Brown, 81

Dorothy Brown, 81 of Presho passed away Sunday, July 20 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday, July 14 at Presho United Methodist Church with internment set at Presho City Cemetery.
Dorothy Ann Brown was born January 21, 1930 to Margaret (Harmsen) and Philip Burke at Hull, IA.  The family moved to South Dakota in the spring of 1930 and lived in Lyman County the rest of their lives.  Dorothy attended Presho Public School for 12 years graduating from Presho High School in 1948.  She attended Yankton College for two years receving her two year teaching certificate.  After graduating Dorothy taught school in Winner for one year.  Later she taught in the Burke schools for three years.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Rex C. Brown January 21, 1951 and they were happily married for 54 years before Rex passed away April 17, 2005.  Four children were welcomed into this union: Cheryl, Lori, Clayton and Barry.
Dorothy was a member of the Presho United Methodist Church, Royal Neighbor of America and Silver Leaf Chapter of Order of Eastern Star since March 1948.
During her lifetime she was a life guard at the Presho swimming pool, a nurse aid at St. Mary’s Hospital, Church secretary for 20 years and bookkeeper at Presho Oil for over 10 years.
She is survived by  children: Cheryl McKiernan and husband Jim of Sioux Falls, Lori Pearson and husband Brian of Forestburg, Clay Brown and wife Carrie of Gilbert AZ and Barry Brown of Presho; grandchildren: Kenneth Christensen and wife Cassandra, Amanda Brenner and husband Josh, Stuart Pearson, Chase and Cailyn Brown, Austin, Adam and Courtney Brown and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Phyllis, husband Rex and grandson David Christensen.
Online condolences may be sent to www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

JoAnn Selland, 74

 JoAnn Selland, 74, passed away July 7, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Salem, South Dakota.  Funeral services were held  Monday, July 11 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montrose. 
JoAnn was born in Presho, SD to William and Alice (Faber) Ziemann on August 10, 1936.  She grew up in Presho and graduated from high school there.  On June 5, 1954, she married Clifford Selland.  They moved to Montrose in 1964 and made this wonderful town their permanent home. 
JoAnn was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, the St. John’s LWML and the Montrose American Legion Auxiliary.  She enjoyed keeping stats for the Montrose boys and girls basketball teams for 20+ years, playing cards and dice, watching many sporting events, going to car races, calling for the local news in the Montrose Herald and cooking.  She particularly loved spending time with family, especially spoiling her grandkids and attending their activities.
JoAnn is survived by:  one son, William (Kerry) of Salem; four daughters, LeAnna (Steve) Oligmueller of Lennox, Darlene (Doyle) Livingston of Irene, Debra (Barry) Wollman of Alexandria, and Janel (Alan) Van Ruler of Montrose; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford; son, Dwayne; sister, Donna Hildahl; and one infant sister.  
Online condolences can be sent to    www.kinzleyfh.com

Rosemarie Weiland, 89


Funeral services for Rosemarie Diedrich Weiland  were held Monday, July 11, 2011 at  Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Mitchell, SD with burial in the Servicemen’s Memorial Cemetery, Mitchell.
Rosemarie Diedrich was born January 6, 1922 at Presho, SD, to Mary (Feldhaus) and Joseph Diedrich. She attended schools at Presho and Rapid City. She married John Weiland on September 2, 1944 at Geiger Field Airbase Chapel in Spokane Wash. Rosemarie dedicated her life to her children and husband, supporting his many career relocations. His job took the family all over the United States. After he retired from 42 years for the Milwaukee Railroad, they then moved to Mesa, AZ in 1979. She returned to Mitchell in 2007. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Rosemarie is survived by 7 children: Donald (Mary Ann) Weiland, Terre Haute, IN; Eugene Weiland, Kalispell, MT; Donna Weiland, Mitchell; Marianne (Steve) Freng, Huron; Patricia Weiland, Mesa AZ; Geraldine (Terry) Adelmann, Phoenix AZ; David (Tracy) Weiland; Gilbert, AZ; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; Tom (Rita) Diedrich, Hinckley MN. and Jerry (Pat) Diedrich, Presho SD; brother-in law: DeWayne (Margaret) Weiland, Mitchell; sister in law; Mary Louise Weiland, Mitchell and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2007, her parents and 2 brothers; Ralph and Walter, a granddaughter; Alexandra Adelmann and an infant son; Dennis.

Rosa Lamb, 95

Rosa Lamb, 95 of Presho died Monday, June 27, 2011 at Mary House, Pierre. Funeral services were held, Thursday, June 30 at Zion Lutheran Church and burial at Presho City Cemetery.

Rosa Ehlers Lamb was born on December 9, 1915 to Henry Sr. and Johanna Ehlers on their homestead northwest of Presho. She was the youngest in the family. Rosa attended the Brule School and Presho High School graduating as Salutatorian of her class. She received her first grade teaching certificate from Notre Dame in Mitchell. After teaching five years, she went to Presentation Heights in Aberdeen to receive a two-year State Certificate, then on to Northern State University to receive her B. S. Degree in teaching. Rosa taught 20 years in Lyman County rural schools then was employed by the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs at Ft. Thompson, SD. She taught 20 more years before retiring. While at Ft. Thompson, she attended many out of state universities to gain more credits toward a Master’s Degree in Education.

Rosa and late husband Frank Lamb were great travelers, visiting all the U.S. States except Hawaii. They traveled through all of Canada, Nova Scotia and Alaska; flew across the Arctic Circle and visited Mexico and the Bahamas.

Rosa and Frank enjoyed ballroom dancing and square dancing. Rosa married Frank Lamb of Genoa, NE in 1939, where they lived for two years. Here Judy Kay was born. Then they moved to the Presho area where Frank farmed and Rosa taught school. Their family increased with Renee and Dwight.

Rosa was preceded in death by her husband Frank Lamb in 1992; daughter Judy Kay and great-granddaughter Breanna; her parents Henry Sr. and Johanna Ehlers; three brothers: George, Henry Jr and Alfred Ehlers; five sisters: Helene Hintz, Frieda Ehlers, Dora Pederson, Alice Boss and Martha Leichtnam.

She leaves to mourn, her daughter, Renee (David) Miller, son Dwight (Linda) Lamb ; granddaughters: Pennie Malenke and family and Tami Martinez and family; son-in-law Robert Dickman; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be sent to www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

Richard McNaughton, 94

Richard W. McNaughton, 94, of Durand passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at his home.

He was born March 10, 1917 to William and Margaret (Flick) McNaughton. Richard was raised on the family farm in the Town of Dunn. He went to Waubeek grade school for eight years and graduated from Durand High School. He was active in sports, especially track and basketball.

Richard married Dorothy Catt on June 10, 1941. Together they raised six children, Peter (Susan) McNaughton of Aurora, CO, Fred (Barbara) McNaughton of White Bear Lake, MN, Daniel (Pat) McNaughton of San Diego, CA, Neil (Pat) McNaughton of Presho, SD, Arthur (Sandra) McNaughton of Menomonie, WI and Sarah (Robert) Bennett of Bismarck, ND. They had fourteen grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; along with four pending births; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Richard and Dorothy loved to travel and visit family. Together they saw most of the continental United States, including a memorable trip to Alaska. Each year they made the circuit from Durand through the Dakotas to California, Minnesota and Colorado, visiting family along the way. Dorothy passed away on September 9, 2002.

In 2004 he met Rita Stoetzel at the senior center in Durand. They were married on April 21, 2006.

Richard will be remembered for his sense of humor, loving heart and his love for his children and grandchildren and his fantastic memory.

Preceding Richard in death were his mother and father, Margaret and William; his wife, Dorothy; his brothers, Raymond and Louis.

He is survived by his wife, Rita; his children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; three step-daughters, Audrey (Steve) Johnson, Deborah (Greg) Pittman and Mary Jo (Daniel) Pittman; eight step-grandchildren; twelve step-great-grandchildren; and very special nieces and nephews.

Donna Jost, 79,

Donna Jost, 79, died Tuesday, June 28 at Southridge Health Care Center in Sioux Falls. A memorial service was held on Saturday at Christ the King Catholic Church in Presho with burial in the Holy Angels Cemetery, Presho.

Donna Jean Schulz was born on March 21, 1932 in Sioux Falls, SD to Emil and Ethel (Thompson) Schulz. She grew up on the family farm south of Presho. She attended school in Presho and graduated from Presho High School.

Donna married Paul James Jost in 1950. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her three children. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting, knitting and making all different types of crafts. Throughout their marriage, Donna and Jim (as he was called) enjoyed hunting and fishing, and had many adventures with their children and grandchildren. Donna loved horses, and did a lot of riding during her life. She was a happy woman and found the best in most situations. In addition to being a homemaker and raising children, Donna worked various service jobs in the Presho area. She was a good worker, had an outgoing, friendly personality, and had a unique sense of humor.  For many years, she sewed and repaired clothing for people in the area. She even repaired American flags after they had become torn around the edges.

After her husband passed away in 1979, her daughter Marcia and she created and painted many decorative cutouts that covered her main street front yard throughout the different holidays. Their handy craftwork was enjoyed by many, and often appeared as articles in the local paper.Donna had pen pal friends across the United States. They exchanged crochet squares made of state flowers. Mom received squares from nearly every state in the union. She crocheted the pieces together to make a bedspread. Donna will be missed and remembered by her children and their children. She is home with Jim forever.

She is survived by her children: Monty (Carole) Jost of Clinton, IA and Helen (Lester) Schuldt of Sioux Falls; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters: Margaret McDowell of Fairburn, SD and Shirley (Stu) Geisbert of Charlotte, MD. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul and her daughter Marcia Boschee.

Memorials may be directed to the Presho Lyman County Historical Society and Museum.

Online condolences may be sent to www.isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Donald L Lurz, 70

Donald L. Lurz, age 70, passed away June 24, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with complications from cancer. A memorial service was held Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the Presho United Methodist Church.

Don was born in Valentine NE to Eustach and Inez (Brown) Lurz on March 28, 1941. He was one of eleven children and enjoyed life with his siblings on the family farm north of Valentine.

In 1961 he married Donna Bush and joined the US Army. He was stationed in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and completed his high school education while in the service. He was proud to be a part of building the schools in Thailand (where he learned to hate rice). After his tour of duty they returned to Valentine to work on the Bush ranch. The family moved back to town and within a few years he started his own business, Don’s Plumbing and Heating. In 1976 he continued his career with a move to Hastings, NE. Missing being self employed he moved to Osmond, NE to resume his trade. He was a contractor with HUD housing to make houses more energy efficient. This took him to North Platte, NE until 2001.

After the loss of his wife Donna in 2000 he was lucky to meet another love of his life, Judy Christensen, who he married in 2006. Don and Judy enjoyed the hunters and the coffee crowd at Pro Bait and Tackle in Presho, SD. Reconnecting with his love of farming, Don bought a John Deere tractor and helped people with snow removal, tilling gardens, and mowing hay with his very special friend, Ray Anderson. In March, sick with pneumonia, Don was still seen early in the morning on that John Deere removing snow.

Don’s greatest joy in life was spending time with family and friends. With each town he resided he found a coffee and card playing group where he could enjoy laughter and story telling.

Survivors include his wife Judy, son John of Norfolk, NE, daughter Linda and husband Steve of Norfolk, son Donald Laverne and wife Wanda (Ginter) of Hastings, son Mike and wife Tara of 29 Palms, CA, three step-children, Brent Christensen of Sioux Falls, SD, Rebecca Christensen of Waverly, NE and Leslie Ross of Cottage Grove, MN, nine grandchildren, nine brothers and sisters, and all of his beloved friends that meant so much to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one grandchild.

Rosa Lamb, 95

Rosa Lamb, 95 of Presho died Monday, June 27, 2011 at Mary House, Pierre. Prayer services will be at 7 pm, Wednesday, June 29 at Zion Lutheran Church, Presho. Funeral services will be at 11 am, Thursday, June 30 at Zion Lutheran Church and burial at Presho City Cemetery.

 Vickie King, 66

Funeral services for Vickie King, 66, of Kennebec, SD will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Kennebec Gymnasium in Kennebec with burial in the Kennebec Cemetery, Kennebec. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday.Vickie Lynn King was born on February 12, 1945 at Broken Bow, NE to parents Laddie and Lilas (Turner) Smith. She grew up in Brewster, NE until the age of 10 when her family moved to Medicine Creek Ranch north of Kennebec. She rode her horse to the one room elementary country school and later on attended Kennebec High School where she excelled in basketball. After high school, Vickie attended Iowa Weslyn University and then beauty school in Sioux Falls. She married her high school classmate Bob King on January 19, 1966. Vickie and Bob lived in several towns across South Dakota until 1975 when they moved back home to Kennebec and later purchased Kings Motel from Bobs’ parents Cecil and Darlene. Vickie owned her own salon “The Village Hair Smith” and operated it out of their home at the motel. She retired from cutting hair in 1999 and in 2005 Vickie and Bob started spending their winters traveling in their RV and living in Arizona in the winter. Vickie and Bob just recently sold the motel in May.Vickie enjoyed reading, gardening, and sewing. She especially loved Christmas and she could always be found listening to Christmas music. Vickie was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved living in Kennebec and considered it her home. Vickie opened her house to family and friends when they needed a place to stay whether it was for a day or a year.Vickie passed away on June 20, 2011 at home with her family at the age of 66. She is survived by her parents Laddie and Lilas (Turner) Smith of Laramie, Wyoming; her husband of 45 years Bob King of Kennebec; four children, Katrina King of Los Angeles, California, Cinnamon and husband Steve Hansen of Dell Rapids, Cody and wife Julie King of Sturgis, Sky and wife Regina King of Phoenix, Arizona; six grandchildren; six siblings, Janice Jennings of Durham, Missouri , Kelly Schniker of Laramie, Wyoming, Grady and wife Suzie Smith of Laramie, Wyoming, Troy and wife Twila of Torrington, Wyoming, Tammy Smith of Laramie Wyoming, and Tina Smith of Corvalis, Oregon; and 13 nieces and 12 nephews.She was preceded in death by her grandparents Fred and Augusta Turner and Guy and Lottie Smith.

Leo Brodrecht, 72

Leo Brodrecht, 72 of Presho, SD passed away June 11, 2011. He was born to Henry and Catherine Brodrecht on June 16, 1938 and lived in Presho his entire life farming and ranching. 

Leo is the youngest of six children. He was a member of the Christ the King Catholic church in Presho. 

In his spare time he loved being a grandpa to Haydon and Bristol Cleveland, fishing, hunting and target practicing with them. 

He is survived by Delphine, Delea, Dalane, Danae, Haydon, Bristol, one brother Bill (Marie) Brodrecht of Presho, many nieces and nephews and lots of friends. 

Memorials may be directed to the Lyman County Museum or Christ the King Catholic Church.

  Donald Winchell, 84

Donald Clarence Winchell of Auburn, WA, passed away Thursday, May 26 at the age of 84.

Don was born in Vivian, South Dakota and worked on his father’s farm until he went into the Army in 1946. In 1948 - 1952, he was enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

He was married to Betty Menter from 1949 to 2003. She passed away in November of 2003.

They had five children, Mona of Spanaway, Washington, Larry of Utah, Dennis of Oregon, Patty and Sue of Auburn, Washington. Nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

He has one surviving brother, Wayne Winchell of Rapid City, South Dakota. 

A funeral services were held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Price-Helton Funeral Home with burial to follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Auburn, WA. Arrangements under the direction of Price-Helton Funeral Home, Auburn, WA.

 Orvin K. McCready, 98 

Orvin K. McCready passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at the Winner Regional Healthcare Long Term Care Facility in Winner, SD at the age of 98 years, 1 month and 26 days.

Orvin was born in rural Tripp County to Altie and Lydia (Joachim) McCready on April 5, 1913.

 He attended country school through the 8th grade. He then went to work for several years as a farm laborer in Iowa and California before returning home to Clearfield, SD to run the family farm. 

On May 5, 1948 Orvin married Mary Ahlers and to this union three sons, Glen, Ron, and Bob and one daughter Donna were born. 

They lived on the farm for 51 years before retiring in Winner in 1999. Later they moved to the Golden Prairie Manor. Mary passed away in 2008.

Orvin moved to the Winner Regional Long Term Care Facility in July of 2010. Orvin was a lifelong member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Clearfield.

Orvin was an avid pitch player and loyal fan and supporter of Clearfield baseball. He went to many Twins games and loved watching baseball games on TV.

Orvin is survived by three sons, Glen (Nadiene) McCready, Ronald (Judy) McCready, Robert (Connie) McCready, all of Winner, SD, one daughter Donna (Kim) Brakke of Presho, SD,

11 grandchildren Mike (Tara), Mark, Jeff, Courtney (Jon), Tyler (Elana), Zach, Evan, Blaine, Levi, Abbie (Bill) and Matt (Pam), six great grandchildren, Jadyn, Ellie, Maxton, Elijah, Owen and Connor, one sister Elsie Graham, one sister in law Shirley Ahlers and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, parents sister Viola and her husband Lawrence Jerred and a brother-in-law Maurice Graham. 

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