Tuesday, May 24, 2011

South Dakota Obituaries 05/24/2011


 

Alice E. Strand

RAPID CITY - Alice E. Wolden Hanson Strand, 84, Rapid City, died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Westhills Village Health Care Facility. Alice was born Nov. 20, 1926 at Akron, Iowa, the youngest of eight children to Anton and Johanna (Running) Wolden. The family moved to the Philip area in 1930. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended Philip schools. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Philip. She married L.S. Hanson in 1945. They owned and operated Hanson Implement and Hardware. She worked part time as bookkeeper and in sales. They built Philip Livestock Auction in 1950, where Alice operated the lunchroom and did part time office work. In 1953 the family moved to Pierre and purchased Fort Pierre Livestock Auction, where she clerked sales and worked in the office. In 1966 she began working at the Children's & Teen Shop in downtown Pierre. In 1968 she began working at Lucas & Theim as a buyer and sales clerk. She was a member of Lutheran Memorial Church, president of the Mother's Club, taught Sunday school, Brownies and Scout troops and was active in PTA. In 1975 she moved to Rapid City and worked as a travel agent at Haggerty's Travel for 20 years and became assistant manager. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, Hospital Auxiliary, Sons of Norway, and Canyon Lake Senior Center. She traveled extensively to many parts of the world having an excellent opportunity with the Travel Agency. In 1979 she married Neal Strand. He passed away in April 2000. Alice enjoyed golf, bridge, line dancing and dancing in general. The past few years were spent dancing and taking country drives with special friend, Vernon Burns. She is survived by a son, Dennis Hanson of Fort Pierre; three daughters, Lenny Kay Hanson, San Francisco, Marilyn (Michael) Long, Rapid City, and Barbara (Doyle) Mellegard, Belfair, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Arnold Wolden, Philip; and two sisters, Julie Brooks, Sisseton, and Helga Warrington, Aurora, Colo. She was preceded in death by husband, Neal; three sons, D. Mark, David and Bryan Hanson; her parents; two brothers, Sam and Oliver Wolden; and two sisters, Mae Keil and Agnes Fickbohm. To my Children I Love You, You are my Sunshine! Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with the Rev. Wilbur Holz officiating. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery. Memorials have been established for Sons of Norway Lodge and Rapid City Club for Boys. Her online guestbook is available to sign at www.osheimschmidt.com.


 


 

Alice E. Strand, 84

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 7:05 AM

Alice E. Wolden Hanson Strand, 84, of Rapid City, died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Westhills Village Health Care Facility. 


 


 

Alma Clouser, 84, of Huron

Alma Clouser, 84, of Huron, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at her granddaughter's home in Wolsey., Her funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at Welter Funeral home with burial in Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. or one hour


 


 

Alma Clouser, 84, of Virgil

Alma Clouser, 84, of Virgil, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at her granddaughter's home in Wolsey., Her funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at Welter Funeral Home with burial in Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. at Welter Funeral Home with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. or one hour


 


 

Alva Melbourne Taylor, 88, of Natick, Mass., formerly of Scituate and East Weymouth

Rev. Dr. Alva Melbourne Taylor, 88, of Natick, Mass., formerly of Scituate and East Weymouth, died Sunday May 8, 2011 at the Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Natick., He was the beloved husband of Dr. Susan Garrett Taylor., A Natick resident for the past 11 years, he was born in Huron SD, the son of the


 


 

Ann Bohr, Stickney

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 8:14 AM 

Ann Bohr, 94, Stickney, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Mary House, Pierre.


 


 

Annie Pinske, 90

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 12:17 PM 

Annie Pinske, 90, passed away May 21, 2011 in Golden, Colo. 


 


 

Arlene Demmer

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Thurs., May 26, for Arlene Gladys Demmer, 88, former Madison resident, who died on May 22, 2011, at the New River Medical Center Extended Care Facility in Monticello, Minn. The Rev. Noel Herr will officiate in Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Fergus Falls, Minn., and burial will be in the church cemetery.


 


 

Atlanda Dockter

Ashley, N.D.: Funeral for Atlanda Dockter, 86, of Ashley will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Zion Lutheran Church, Ashley. 


 


 

Bernard 'BJ' Wasko

Herreid: Mass of Christian burial for Bernard "BJ" Wasko, 70, of Herreid will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at St. Michael's... 


 


 

Burrdella Bell, Mitchell

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 8:15 AM 

Burrdella Bell, 78, Mitchell, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls. 


 


 

Catherine M. Yager

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Catherine Yager

Memorial Mass will begin at 2 p.m. Fri., May 27, for Catherine M. Yager, 79, Madison, who died on May 20, 2011, at her residence. The Rev. Bob Vinslauski will officiate in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, and inurnment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at Wentworth.


 


 

Cecil E. Smith, 75, of New Prague, Minn.

Cecil E. Smith, 75, of New Prague, Minn., died Monday, May 16, 2011., His funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague. A wake will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are preferred to Alina Hospice., He is survived by his


 


 

Craig McNeil

Craig D. McNeil, 56, Ramona, Calif., former Madison resident, died on May 20, 2011, at Palomar Hospital.


 


 

Dale Byron Bloodgood, 88, of Tempe, Ariz.

Dale Byron Bloodgood, age 88 passed away at his home in Tempe, Az., April 27, 2011 after suffering a heart attack in Nov. 2010. He was born and raised in Huron, South Dakota on Dec. 28, 1922 to the late Henrietta and EJ Bloodgood. He went on to farm in Huron until 1941 at which time he moved to Hollywood,


 


 

Dale Sterrett, 84, of Pierre

Dale Sterrett, 84, of Pierre, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Compassionate Care Hospice in Sioux Falls., A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Huron. Arrangements are with Isburg Funeral Chapel of Pierre. Visit isburgfuneralchapel.com., Dale Sterrett was born Aug. 28, 1926, at Lamar, Colo. He enlisted in the Marines in September 1946


 


 

Darla Kay Kogel, 49, of Wessington Springs

Darla Kay Kogel, 49, of Wessington Springs, died Friday, May 6, 2011, at Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls of cancer., Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs with the Rev. Jim Friedrich and Msgr. Edwin Burian officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to


 


 

Darlene J. Hutchinson

WHITE RIVER - Darlene Joyce Green Hutchinson, 78, rural White River, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Darlene was born July 28, 1932, to Everett Green and Fern Ulrich Green at their ranch home north of White River. Growing, up, Darlene and her siblings were raised on the Everett Green ranch and attended Cottonwood Rural School. She graduated from White River High School in May of 1949 and united in marriage to Larry Hutchinson at the United Methodist Church on Aug. 7, 1949. They started their life together on the Hutchinson Ranch north of town. They were blessed with five sons who kept her very busy and helped her with work on the ranch, milking cows, raising chickens and keeping a large garden for her family. Some of her many enjoyments were riding horses, cooking, reading, crocheting and knitting. She loved to travel and took advantage of opportunities to travel to exotic places along with visiting family and friends; Darlene was active in Rebekah's, the United Methodist Church and UMW. With all this activity the boys were always her first concern. There were always many friends and relatives who spent time at the ranch; many of these were the boy's friends and cousins. Darlene never knew how many might show up for breakfast in the mornings but she was always prepared. As the boys married she welcomed the daughters-in-law into the family and made them feel that she was their friend. As her grandkids came along she delighted in the different personalities of each one and enjoyed their activities and having them around. When the grandkids were at her house there was always the agreement that "what happened at grandma's stayed at grandma's." Darlene was always a very loving wife to Larry, mother, grandmother and also a stand-in mother to many boys that came to her home. She was strongly devoted to her family and God. She enjoyed reading her Bible and practiced what she believed. She is survived by her husband, Larry; five sons, Randy of Rapid City, Barry (Micki) of Timber Lake, Bob (Carol) of White River, Bill (Chris) of White River, and Ron of Valentine, Neb.; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Everett (Arlie) Green, Gene, and Alan (Sandy), all of White River, Bob (Molly) Green of Bellingham, Wash., and Jeanette (Gary) Cline of North Platte, Neb. Remembering her with in-law's special affection are Linda Deiss, Mary Krogman and Devota Hutchinson of White River, and Dr. Roger (Betsie) Hutchinson of Colorado. She will also be greatly missed by a host of friends and former classmates. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fern and Everett Green; her grandparents, Levi and Olive Green and Amandus and Callie Ulrich; and her sister, Marguerite (Joe) Oyler. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 27, at the United Methodist Church in White River. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorials can be designated to the United Methodist Church in White River or the Arthritis Foundation . Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

David A. Parker

BROOKINGS -David A. Parker, 68, Brookings and formerly of Rapid City, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Brookings Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Jessica Huber of Rapid City. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. (CDT) Wednesday, May 25, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery at Clear Lake. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (CDT), with 7:30 p.m. prayer services Tuesday, May 24, at the church and before services on Wednesday. The Johnson-Henry Funeral Home of Arlington is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Dennis R. Whitaker, 66, of Cheyenne, Wyo., and formerly of the Willow Lake area

Dennis R. Whitaker, 66, of Cheyenne, Wyo., and formerly of the Willow Lake area, died Friday, May 6, 2011, at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center., His funeral will be today at 2 p.m. at Arne-Weerts Funeral Home in Clark with the Rev. David Larson officiating. Burial will follow in Hague Lutheran Cemetery, rural Willow Lake, with military rites by


 


 

Donald Jay Rogers, 88, of Lake Forest Park, Wash.

Donald Jay Rogers, 88, of Lake Forest Park, Wash., and formerly of Wessington Springs, died Monday, April 25, 2011., Donald Jay Rogers was born April 27, 1922, to Joseph and Nanna Rogers on a farm north of Valley City, N.D. He graduated from Valley City State Teachers College High School., He received his associate of arts degree from Wessington


 


 

Doris S. Scheibe, 84, of Huron and formerly of Wolsey

Doris S. Scheibe, 84, of Huron and formerly of Wolsey, died Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Huron Regional Medical Center., Her funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at American Lutheran Church with burial in Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Welter Funeral Home with the family present from 6 to 8


 


 

Doris Scheibe, 84, of Huron and formerly of Wolsey

Doris Scheibe, 84, of Huron and formerly of Wolsey, died Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Huron Regional Medical Center., Her funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at American Lutheran Church in Huron with burial in Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. and a prayer


 


 

Dorothy Carda, Lake Andes

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 8:12 AM 

Dorothy Ann Carda, 94, Lake Andes, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Lake Andes Health Care Center.


 


 

Dorothy M. Goe

Hoven: Dorothy M. Goe, 75, Hoven, died Monday, May 23, 2011, at the Bowdle Hospital. Her funeral arrangements are pending with Lien...


 


 

Dorothy Pratt, 84, of Huron

Dorothy Pratt, 84, of Huron, died Monday, May 16, 2011, at home., Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Riverview Untied Methodist Church with the Rev. Barry Whipkey officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kuhler Funeral Home with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m.


 


 

Dorothy Pratt, age 84, of Huron

Dorothy Pratt, age 84, of Huron, died Monday, May 16, 2011, at her home. Her funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, May 19, at the Riverview United Methodist Church, with Rev. Barry Whipkey officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, May 18, at the Kuhler Funeral


 


 

Dorothy Searing, 83, of Huron

Dorothy Searing, 83, of Huron, died Saturday, May 7, 2011, at home., Her funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Donald Crippen officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Kuhler Funeral Home and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the


 


 

Earl Leroy Smith

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Earl Leroy Smith, 74, Colorado Springs, died Monday, May 16, 2011, in Colorado Springs. He served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Hwa Cha "Kim" Smith, Colorado Springs; two daughters, Monica Parrish, Austin, Texas, and Sandi Stone, Rapid City, S.D.; three grandchildren; a sister, Joan Angerhofer, Rapid City; and two brothers, James Smith, Bellevue, Wash., and Arlo Smith, Aberdeen, S.D. A private family service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May, 31, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.


 


 

Edna Delores Banks, 82, of Huron

Edna Delores Banks, 82, of Huron, died Friday, May 6, 2011, at SunQuest Healthcare Center., Her body was cremated and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Welter Funeral Home. Visit welterfuneralhome.com., Edna Delores Hilton was born March 2, 1929, at New Underwood to Dan and Bertha (Haack) Hilton., She is


 


 

Edna Whittlinger

Aberdeen: The funeral service for Edna Whittlinger, 84, Aberdeen, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011, at First Presbyterian Church,...


 


 

Elmo V. Cain

Lemmon: Elmo V. Cain, 92, of Lemmon died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Five Counties Nursing Home in Lemmon. 


 


 

Elwood D. Carlson

Sioux Falls - Elwood D. Carlson passed away May 19, 2011 at Good Samaritan Village. The family will be present to greet friends for visitation on Tuesday, May 24 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at George Boom Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls., Elwood "Ed" Carlson was born May 25, 1921 in Ft. Pierre, South Dakota to Martin and Jessie Lucille Carlson. His family suffered through the Great Depression and dust bowl years, teaching Elwood the value of a dollar. He grew up on a farm near Presho, SD and moved with his family to Sioux Falls in 1937. He graduated from Washington High School in 1939. Elwood enlisted and served in the US Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He was honorably discharged under rank of 1st Lieutenant., Elwood met his future wife Carmela during service in the military as she served in the WAC. They were married January 6, 1947 and settled in Sioux Falls. Ed attended Nettleton Business College and worked as display manager for both Shriver's and Fantle's Department stores for many years. In 1958, he won national first place display awards from Van Heussen Company and Old Spice. After Fantle's closed its doors in the 1970's, Ed worked for the City of Sioux Falls Water Purification Plant until retirement in 1988. After the loss of his wife of 44 years, he gained a special friend and companion, June BeVirt., Ed was an ambitious antique collector, musician, sportsman, and accordionist. He formed the bands "Eddie Carl Combo" and the "Top Notes" and played music for area dances. In addition, he entertained residents at area nursing homes and hospitals for many years with his music. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, dancing, singing with the Norse Glee Club and acting in variety shows at the Center for Active Generations. He was an avid member of the local 13th Infantry Company D of Civil War re-enactors. In 2000, he received the Jefferson Award for outstanding public service. He was interviewed and recorded for the WWII PBS series "Homefront". Elwood was a member of the Sons of Norway, Glee Club, American Legion, VFW, Elks and Moose Lodge., Grateful for having shared his life are his 3 daughters, Marcia Rehn, Superior, CO, Maureen Carlson, Minneapolis, MN, Michelle (Richard) Miller, Sioux Falls; his son, James Carlson, Sioux Falls; 6 grandchildren, Jason Carlson, Colin Dyvig, Jennifer Robinson, Ava Carlson, Rachel Miller and Adam Rehn; his brother-in-law, Albert Powers, Trent, SD; his companion, June BeVirt, Sioux Falls; and many nieces and nephews. Elwood was preceded in death by his wife, Carmela, parents, and 2 sisters, Patricia Hall and Anita Powers. A complete obituary and online registry is available at www.georgeboom.com


 


 

Emil Wagner, 104, of Miller

Emil Wagner, 104, of Miller, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital., His funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Miller. Interment will be in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miller. Visit remboldfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Emma (Stanley) Kingsley, 98, of Cresbard

Emma (Stanley) Kingsley, 98, of Cresbard, died Saturday, May 13, 2011, at the Faulkton Healthcare Center., Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Cresbard with the Rev. Julie Nygaard officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery at Northville., Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Luce Funeral Home in


 


 

Emma Stanley Kingsley, 98, of Cresbard

Emma Stanley Kingsley, 98, of Cresbard, died Friday, May 13, 2011, at Faulkton Healthcare Center., Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. today at United Methodist Church in Cresbard with the Rev. Julie Nygaard officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery at Northville., Emma was born at Sioux Falls Sept. 3, 1912. At 3 weeks she was adopted by John


 


 

Erna I. Haagenson

Sioux Falls - Erna I. Haagenson, 95, of Sioux Falls, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, where she has lived for the past four years., Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Palisade Lutheran Church, Rock County, Minnesota. Burial will be in the Norway Cemetery, rural Garretson. Visitation with the family present will be from 6-8:00 PM Wednesday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson., Erna Irene Haagenson, daughter of William and Alma (Gunderson) Rossman, was born April 18, 1916 in Sioux Falls and grew up near Garretson. She was baptized by Rev. H.J. Glenn in Sioux Falls and confirmed at Norway Lutheran Church on June 1, 1930. She attended the Bothun Country School District #13 and graduated from Garretson High School in 1935., Erna was united in marriage to Hobert Haagenson on January 25, 1939 at Norway Lutheran Church. They farmed in the Dell Rapids and Garretson areas. They moved to Beaver Creek, Minnesota in 1957 and became residents of Sioux Falls in 1966., Erna was a member of Palisade Lutheran Church., Grateful for having shared her life are a son, Bill (Joan) Haagenson, Garretson; daughters, Carol Jonason and Cindi (Dave) Biever, both of Sioux Falls; six grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and a sister, Arlene Kringen, Sioux Falls., Erna was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert on October 20, 1992, an infant son, her parents, a son in law, Arlen Jonason, a brother, Robert Rossman and a twin sister, Verna Roland., minnehahafuneralhome.com


 


 

Eugene A. Alendal, 88, of Viborg

Eugene A. Alendal, 88, of Viborg, died Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg., His funeral will be 1 p.m. today at Bethany Lutheran Church in Viborg with burial in Holland Cemetery at Centerville. Arrangements are with Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel of Hurley., Eugene Arthur Alendal was born Feb. 6, 1923, at Viborg to Arthur


 


 

Ferdinand Buechler

Linton, N.D.: Ferdinand Buechler, 86, formerly of Linton, N.D., died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the Strasburg Care Center. 


 


 

Fran E. Cutler

Aberdeen: The celebration of life for Fran E. Cutler, 72, Aberdeen will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at First United Methodist Church.... 


 


 

Fredrick Ladeaux

RAPID CITY - Fredrick Ladeaux, 65, Rapid City, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at home. Arrangements are pending with Edstrom & Rooks Funeral Services at Serenity Springs Funeral Chapel.


 


 

Gary Gaudian

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Gary P. Schmit, 50

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 12:17 PM 

After battling cancer for sometime and using all his energy living his life in his own way, Gary P. Schmit died at age 50 on May 16, 2011.


 


 

Gene Price, 83, of Miller

Gene Price, 83, of Miller, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller., His funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Miller with the Rev. Chester Murtha officiating. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery at Miller. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday with a 7 p.m. prayer


 


 

Gilbert Agneaux

Laplant: Gilbert Agneaux, 55, of Laplant died Friday, May 20, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in Mobridge. 


 


 

Glorena L. Schnabel

Aberdeen: The service for Glorena L. Schnabel, 85, Aberdeen, is 2 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2011, at First Reformed Church, Pastor David Dawn...


 


 

Grace Hromatko

Sibley - Grace Hromatko, age 87, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, formerly of Sibley, Iowa, passed away on February 12, 2011, at the Lakes Regional Health Center in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Memorial Service will be Friday, May 27, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. at the First Reformed Church in Sibley. Rev. Gary Van Heukelom officiating. Graveside Service at 1:15 P.M. Friday, May 27, at Ocheyedan Township Cemetery in Ocheyedan. The Andringa Funeral Home of Sibley is in charge of arrangements for Grace Hromatko.


 


 

Grant S. Larson

Sioux Falls - Grant S. Larson passed away on May 19, 2011 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls after a brief illness. He was 94 years old and had been a resident at Covington Nursing Home in Sioux Falls., Funeral Services will be held at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, May 25 at 10:30 am, followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery with military honors, and a luncheon at the church. A Masonic Service will be held on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00 pm with visitation afterward at Miller Funeral Home, 507 S. Main Avenue in Sioux Falls., Grant was born March 31, 1917 in Sioux Falls and spent almost all of his life in South Dakota. Grant graduated from Washington High in 1935 and from Sioux Falls College in 1940, majoring in Economics. At 6' 3" he was a star basketball and football player, and was captain of the football and basketball teams at Sioux Falls College his senior year., During World War II, Grant served as a Captain and Ordnance Officer with the 445th Bomb Group at Tibbenham Air Base, near Norwich, England. Actor Jimmy Stewart was a pilot in the 445th. Grant also saw action in Dakar and Morocco, Africa. Grant served in the Korean War from 1950 to 1952 and was stationed at Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City. After the war, Grant continued his service in the South Dakota Air National Guard through the 1970s and retired as a Lt. Colonel., Grant owned and operated the Wall Lake Oil Company west of Sioux Falls from 1957 until retiring in 1988. He was a member of the El Riad Shrine, VFW, Trinity Masonic Lodge, American Legion and Moose organizations. Grant was an avid golfer well into his 80s and a member of the Minnehaha Country Club where he scored three holes-in-one during his time as a member. He also enjoyed hunting and travel., Grant's father, William R. Larson, owned Dakota Air Lines in the 1920s, ran a car dealership and Wall Lake Oil, and constructed many roads in South Dakota and Montana over the course of his working life. Grant's mother, Clara (Thompson) Larson, was the daughter of John and Kirsti Thompson. The Thompsons were among the earliest pioneers and settlers of Minnehaha County. Clara and then Grant ran the Thompson family farm near Wall Lake until 1988., Grant is preceded in death by his sisters, Ruby and Verna; his brothers, William and Lester; his former wife, Ruth E. (Jensen) Larson; and his daughter, Janet R. Larson. Grant is survived by his son, Jeffrey R. Larson, M.D.; daughter-in-law, Barbara E. Larson; and his friend and companion, Margaret A. "Peggy" Eagan., For obituary and online registry, please visit www.millerfh.com.


 


 

Helen M. Graslie

Rapid City: Helen M. Graslie of Rapid City and formerly of Faith died Saturday, May 21, 2011. 


 


 

Helen Schneller, 90, of Huron

Helen Schneller, 90, of Huron, died Saturday, May 7, 2011, at SunQuest Health Care Center., Her funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Donald Crippen officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are with Kuhler Funeral Home. Visit kuhlerfuneralhome.com., Helen Wolf was born Nov.


 


 

Herbert 'Shorty' Albrecht, 89

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 12:17 PM 

Herbert "Shorty" Albrecht, 89, Sturgis, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the Sturgis Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Hilda A. Wilson

Redfield: Hilda A. Wilson, 89, of Redfield, S.D., died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Eastern Star Home in Redfield.


 


 

James E. Grubb

LEAD - James E. "Jim" Grubb, 50, Lead, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Jim was born Jan. 26, 1961, to Harold and Catherine (Kaufman) Grubb at McLeansboro, Ill. He graduated from McLeansboro High School in 1979, and went to college at Rend Lake Community College. He married Susan Barnett on August 6, 1991 at Mount Vernon, Ill. Together they moved their family to Nebraska and then on to South Dakota where they have made their home for the last 10 years. Jim loved baseball, camping, jeeping, fishing, cooking and barbequing. He especially enjoyed teaching his kids and grandkids to play baseball and fish. The St. Louis Cardinals always held a special place in his heart since listening to the games with his grandmother on a transistor radio. Jim was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He worked for Wal-Mart since 1996, most recently as an assistant manager at the Rapid City store. Jim is survived by his wife, Suzy of Lead; a son, Jesse (Kari) Ripley of Kearney, Neb.; two daughters, Cameron (Michael) Lefler and Shanna Mosier, both of Rapid City; eight grandchildren, Jaidin, Bradon, Annika, Trey, Ember, Kadyn, Edyn and Jozie; his mother, Catherine Grubb of McLeansboro; three brothers, Bill Mezo, Bob Mezo and Karl Mezo; and a sister, Caroline Juengling. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold. Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish. Visitation will be two hours before services. Please come to the service in blue jeans in memory of Jim. A reception will follow at the Spearfish VFW, 3102 E. Fairgrounds Loop. A memorial has been established to Relay For Life . Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.


 


 

James F. Eatherton

UPTON, Wyo. - James Fred Eatherton, 65, Upton, died Thursday, May 12, 2011, at home. Survivors include his wife, Betty; a son, Jentry Eatherton; a daughter, Chermey Arthur; four grandchildren; a brother, Jack Eatherton, Sundance; and a sister, Teri Ann Goddard, Lusk. A Celebration of Life was held May 21. A memorial has been established at the Upton Library in his name.


 


 

James Kent Van Houten

Frankfort: James Kent Van Houten, 80, of Frankfort, S.D., died Monday, May 23, 2011, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. 


 


 

James "Jim" Peck, 71, of St. Lawrence

James "Jim" Peck, 71, of St. Lawrence, died Friday, May 6, 2011, at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital., His funeral will be 10:30 a.m. today at St. Lawrence Community Church. Burial will be in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery., James Eugene Peck was born June 10, 1939, to Raymond and Theresa (Manning) Peck at Miller. He attended country school


 


 

Jeanette Ann Wethor

Emery - Jeanette Wethor, 79, Emery, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday at the St. Martin Catholic Church, Emery. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Tuesday with a wake service at 7:30 pm at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hettinger-Bittner Funeral Chapel, Emery., She was born August 4, 1931 at the farm home of her parents, Norbert and Ann (Krier) Haiar. She attended and graduated from Farmer High School. On June 1, 1953 she married James Wethor at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Farmer. Together they farmed until retiring in 1985. She also worked at Hanlon Hardware for several years in Emery and was a cook at the Emery High School. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting and gardening. She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church and the Sacred Heart League., She is survived by two daughters: Barb (Steve) Lienemann, Morris, MN; Jane (Duane) Simons, Sioux Falls; one son, Mike (Tami) Wethor, Alexandria; one brother, Wilbur (Julie) Haiar, Alexandria; three sisters: Margie (Amos) Reisch, Howard; Germaine (Norman) Endres, Ethan; Doris (Melvin) Schlimgen, Dimock; two sisters-in-law: Lenora Krier, Emery; Mary Ann Wethor, Mitchell; brother-in-law, Jerry (Jeannie) Wethor, Luverne, MN; 11 grandchildren: Chris (Stacy) Lienemann, Philip (Stacie) Lienemann, Beth Lienemann, Patrick Lienemann, Stephanie Lienemann, Brian Simons, Scott Simons, Sara (Chris) Rokeh, Jodi Wethor and fiancÃà Zac Dubbledee, Seth Wethor, Jada Wethor; 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews ., Memorials are preferred to be made to the Sacred Heart League at St. Martin Catholic Church.


 


 

Jeanette Wethor, Emery

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 8:11 AM 

Jeanette Wethor, 79, Emery, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Good Samaritan Village, Sioux Falls.


 


 

Jim Peck, 71, of St. Lawrence

Jim Peck, 71, of St. Lawrence, died Friday, May 6, 2011, at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital., His funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence Community Church. Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service at Rembold Funeral Home in St. Lawrence. Interment will be in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery.


 


 

Johnell A. Holmberg

Sioux Falls - Johnell A. Holmberg, 61, passed away May 23, 2011 at Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Community in Sioux Falls. She was born on February 1, 1950 to George and LaVonne Singer in Hawarden, Iowa., Johnell lived in Beresford for fifteen years. After the death of her father, her aunt Bonnie Miller raised her. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant for thirty-five years for several nursing homes in Sioux Falls and Canton areas. She had a passion for elephants and had a vast collection of stuffed animals., Johnell is survived by three sons: Leonard Singer, John Chance and Billy Chance; one daughter: Cinnamon Anderson; two grandchildren: TeeGan and TeAnna Anderson; sisters: Bonnie (Peter) Miller, Crystal Jorgenson, Helen (Steve) Schlueter and Bobbi (Ron) Johnke. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Katherine, Connie and Georgia; and a brother: Richard., Memorial Service will be Thursday, 2 PM at the Sacred Heart Chapel at Prince of Peace. An on-line registry is available at barnett-lewisfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Joyce H. Johnson, 80, of Huron

Joyce H. Johnson, 80, of Huron, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at SunQuest Healthcare Center., Her funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Welter Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery at Iroquois. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. or one prior to


 


 

Joyce Hattie Johnson, 80, of Huron

Joyce Hattie Johnson, 80, of Huron, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at SunQuest Healthcare Center., Her funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Welter Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery at Iroquois. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. or one hour prior


 


 

Juanita H. Van Tour, age 98 of Phoenix, Ariz.

Juanita H. Van Tour, age 98 of Phoenix, AZ, formerly a long time resident of Huron, died on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, AZ. Her Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Restlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Huron, SD. with burial at the Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Huron.


 


 

Kaehl Leonard Volesky, 84, of Bartlesville, Okla.

Kaehl Leonard Volesky, 84, of Bartlesville, Okla., died Sunday, May 8, 2011., A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Wesleyan Church in Bartlesville with the Revs. Joe Colaw and Michael Colaw officiating. Arrangements are with Walker-Brown Funeral Home., Kaehl Leonard Volesky was born March 23, 1927, at Huron to Leonard and Martha (Baker) Volesky.


 


 

Kenneth D. Timm

DEADWOOD - Kenneth D. Timm, 76, Deadwood, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at home. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Timm ,and four sons, Duane Timm, Dale Timm, Donovan Timm and Darold Timm, all of Deadwood; and three daughters, Diane Law, Lead, Patricia Timm, Deadwood and Debbie Marciniak, Minneapolis. Rosary services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 27, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lead. Memorial mass will follow at 10 a.m. Inurnment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Lead. An online guestbook is available at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.


 


 

Laila Bradke

Northville: Laila Bradke, 86, of Northville died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Bethesda Home in Aberdeen.


 


 

Laila Helen Bradke

Northville: Funeral service for Laila Helen Bradke, 86, of Northville, S.D., and formerly of Frederick, S.D., will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May...


 


 

LeAnne Albrecht

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Lee Mitchell

Lee Mitchell, 63, Howard, Ohio, former Madison resident, died unexpectedly on May 22, 2011, at the Knox Community Hospital. 


 


 

Leonard Gibson, Lake Andes

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 8:10 AM 

Leonard Gibson, 93, Lake Andes, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Matney's Colonial Manor, South Sioux City, Neb. 


 


 

Leora Schmitz

Memorial services will begin at 2 p.m. Sat., May 28, for Leora LaVera Schmitz, 96, Mankato, Minn., who died on Feb. 10, 2011, at Sunrise Cottages there. The Rev. Bradley Webb will officiate in the Ellsworth Funeral Home at Madison, and burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.


 


 

Lois Weatherford, 85, of Woonsocket

Lois Weatherford, 85, of Woonsocket, died Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Prairie View Care Center in Woonsocket., Her funeral will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Woonsocket with the Rev. Rhonda Wellsandt-Zell officiating. Burial will be in Eventide Cemetery at Woonsocket. Visitation with the family present will be Monday at Basham Funeral Home in Woonsocket from


 


 

Lowell Styles, 88, of Brentford

Lowell Styles, 88, of Brentford, SD died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. His funeral will be Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brentford United Church of Christ. Reverend Jon Damaska will officiate. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be Friday from 1-8:00 p.m.


 


 

Lowell William Styles, 88, of Brentford

Lowell William Styles, 88, of Brentford, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield., His funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Brentford United Church of Christ with the Rev. Jon Damaska officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. with the family present


 


 

Marcella Sophia (Marquardt) Miller, 87, of Canova

Marcella Sophia (Marquardt) Miller, 87, of Canova, died Saturday, May 7, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard., Her funeral will be 11a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Canova. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. today with the family present from 7 to 8 p.m. at Willoughby Funeral Home in


 


 

Marie Nicholson

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Mon., May 23, for Marie Nicholson, 88, Madison, who died on May 19, 2011, at Golden Living Center. The services will be held in Madison United Methodist Church, with burial in Graceland Cemetery. 


 


 

Martha Hofer, Freeman

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 8:16 AM 

Martha J. Hofer, 103, Freeman, died Friday, May 20, 2011, at Oakview Terrace, Freeman. 


 


 

Marvin Moilan Sr., 90, of Huron

Marvin Moilan Sr., 90, of Huron, died Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Violet Tschetter Memorial Home., His funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at American Lutheran Church with burial in Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Welter Funeral Home with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. and a 7


 


 

Matilda Pietz, 101, of Pierre

Matilda Pietz, 101, of Pierre, died Friday, May 13, 2011, at Maryhouse in Pierre., Her funeral will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hosmer. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Hosmer. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gramm Funeral Home in Ipswich and one hour prior to


 


 

Matilda Pietz, 101, of Pierre, and formerly of Hosmer

Matilda Pietz, 101, of Pierre, and formerly of Hosmer, died Friday, May 13, 2011, at Mary House in Pierre., Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hosmer with the Rev. Patrick Hahn officiating. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery in Hosmer., Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Gramm


 


 

Maude V. Sichterman

CASPER, Wyo. - Maude Vivian Sichterman, 91, Casper and formerly of Rapid City, S.D., died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at the Shepherd of the Valley Care Center. Survivors include her children, George Sichterman, Casper, Gary Sichterman, Colorado Springs, Colo., Linda Cirone, Bristol, Conn., and Norbert Sichterman, Rapid City; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bob Seidler, Midland. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City and one hour before services. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 27, at the funeral home with the Rev. Les Potts officiating. Burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City. An online guestbook is available at www.kirkfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Maxine LaFoy Henry, 87, of Hill City

Maxine LaFoy Henry, 87, of Hill City, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at Clarkson Mount View Nursing Home in Rapid City., A memorial service will be 10 a.m. May 21 at Community Lutheran Church in Hill City with the Rev. Craig Wexler officiating., She is survived by Marilyn (Lowell) Arwood, Kaye Nelson, Gayle (Robert) Black and Gloria (Raymond) Kester.


 


 

Odella Gregg, 93, of Harrold

Odella Gregg, 93, of Harrold, died Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Highmore Health., Her funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at United Methodist Church in Harrold with the Rev. Jenene Earl officiating. Burial will follow in Medicine Hill Cemetery at Harrold. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Luze Funeral Home in Highmore., Visit familyfuneralhome.net.


 


 

Orletha G. Keeton, 90, of Wessington Springs

Orletha G. Keeton, 90, of Wessington Springs, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at Weskota Manor/Avera Health in Wessington Springs., Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Paulson officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church with a


 


 

Orletha "Letha" G. Keeton, 90, of Wessington Springs

Orletha "Letha" G. Keeton, 90, of Wessington Springs, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at Weskota Manor/Avera Health., Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Paulson officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church., Orletha Sharp was born Dec.


 


 

Pauline Marrington

MIDLAND - Pauline Marrington, 88, Midland, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip. Survivors include a son, Robert D. Marrington, Riverton, Wyo.; two daughters, Dianna Dinsmore, Midland, and Dena Merchen, Powder Springs, Ga.; five grandchildren; six great-grandsons; and a brother, Leonard Petoske, Las Vegas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Marrington. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with 7 p.m. prayer services Friday, May 27, at St. William Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at the church with the Rev. Kevin Achbach as celebrant. Burial will be at the Midland Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Rush Funeral Home of Philip is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.rushfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Pearl E. Azarski

RAPID CITY - Pearl E. Azarski, 101, Rapid City, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at a local nursing home. Survivors include three daughters, Doris Schmig, New Hope, Minn., Helen Rohde, Keystone, and Barb Parks, Crecouer, Mo.; two sons, Bob Azarski, Hot Springs, and Jim Azarski, Minneapolis; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date. Kirk Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.kirkfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Phyllis A. Basham, 89, of Woonsocket

Phyllis A. Basham, 89, of Woonsocket, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at the Bethany Lutheran Home in Sioux Falls., Her funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Basham Funeral Home in Woonsocket, with the Rev. Rhonda Wellsandt-Zell officiating. Burial will be in Eventide Cemetery in Woonsocket., Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral


 


 

Phyllis F. Basham, 89, of Woonsocket

Phyllis F. Basham, 89, of Woonsocket, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at Bethany Lutheran Home in Sioux Falls., Her funeral will be Monday at Basham Funeral Home in Woonsocket at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Rhonda Wellsandt-Zell officiating. Burial will be in Eventide Cemetery at Woonsocket. Visitation will be Sunday at the funeral home from 3 to 8 p.m.


 


 

Raymond Hanson Jr.

RAPID CITY - Raymond Hanson Jr., 56, Rapid City, died Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Rapid City. Survivors include two daughters, Leah Hanson, Custer, and Courtney Lockhart, Rapid City; two grandchildren; a brother, Gus Massett, Las Vegas; and two sisters, Jo Ann Hanson, Spearfish, and Selma Thorson, Philip. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Masonic Cemetery in Philip, with the Rev. Kevin Achbach officiating. A memorial has been established. Rush Funeral Home of Philip is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.rushfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Rev. William M. Pfautz, 93, of Huron

The Rev. William M. Pfautz, 93, of Huron, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Violet Tschetter Memorial Home., Arrangements are with Kuhler Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the choir or youth programs at First Presbyterian Church or Huron Regional Medical Center Hospice. Visit kuhlerfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Richard D. Tellinghuisen

De Smet - Richard Deone "Telly" Tellinghuisen, 68, of De Smet, SD, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the De Smet Good Samaritan Center in De Smet., Memorial services for Mr. Tellinghuisen will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 27, 2011 at American Lutheran Church in De Smet with Pastor Randy Koeller officiating, burial will be in the De Smet Cemetery. Johnson-Henry Funeral Home of Arlington is in charge of arrangements., www.johnsonhenryfh.com


 


 

Richard Tellinghuisen

Richard Deone "Telly" Tellinghuisen, 68, DeSmet, died on May 22, 2011, at the DeSmet Good Samaritan Center in DeSmet. 


 


 

Richard "Dick" J. Myler, 70, of Seneca

Richard "Dick" J. Myler, 70, of Seneca, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at home in hospice care after a short battle with lung cancer., His funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Seneca with the Rev. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery at Hoven. Visitation will be from


 


 

Richard "Dick" Myler, 70, of Seneca

Richard "Dick" Myler, 70, of Seneca, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at home., His funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery at Hoven. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Luce Funeral Home in Faulkton with a 7 p.m. prayer service


 


 

Ronald "Ron" Everson

Sioux Falls - Ronald "Ron" Everson, age 72 of Sioux Falls, passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday, May 21, 2011. His funeral service will be at 10:00am on Thursday, May 26th at Miller Funeral Home (507 S. Main). Visitation will begin at 3:00pm on Wednesday with the family present from 5-7pm, also at Millers., Ron was born October 22, 1938 to Thomas and Gladys (Ascher) in Bryant, SD. A long time Sioux Falls resident, Ron worked as a courier for the USPS, enjoyed tinkering with cars, and loved his pets. His greatest joy in life came from spending time with his three grandchildren., Ron is survived by son Tony and his wife Amy (Lichtsinn), their three children, Kiley, Kody, and Marisa of Sioux Falls, and son James and his wife Maureen (Schleyer) of Chicago, brother Larry and sister Donna Pickering, both of Sioux Falls, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Thomas and Gladys, three brothers, Robert, Jimmy and Richard, preceded him in death., For obituary and online registry, please visit www.millerfh.com.


 


 

Ronald Lee Deutsch

WHITE RIVER - Ronald Lee "Ron" Deutsch, 63, White River, died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Ron served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include a daughter, Wendy Feenstra, Huron; two grandchildren; a brother, Jim Deutsch, White River; two sisters, Pauline Krogman, White River, and Gloria Sims, Maynard Minn,; and his special companion, Jackie Wuestwald, White River. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. (CDT) Friday, May 27, at the White River Event Center with the Rev. Linda Badlock officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial, with military honors provided by the Sturgis Honor Guard will follow at 2 p.m. (MDT) at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Rush Funeral Chapel of Philip is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.rushfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Sandra L. Diegel

BOX ELDER - Sandra L. Diegel, 64, Box Elder, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Rapid City Regional Auxiliary Hospice House. Survivors include her husband, Cal Diegel, Box Elder; and siblings, Shirley DeLapp, Vancouver, Wash., Sharon Doyle, Marcella Beers and Mark Diehl, all of Sullivan, Mo., Bonnie Stephens, Longmont, Colo., Patsy Otto, Mandan, N.D., Arlette Gunsch and Karla Staiger, both of Hebron, N.D., LaVonne Martel, Spokane, Wash., Ruby Armitage, Greeley, Colo., and Kevin Diehl, Bison, Kan. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at First United Methodist Church in Rapid City with the Rev. Doug Diehl officiating. A memorial has been established. An online guestbook is available at www.kirkfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Shirley Anderson, 81, of Doland

Shirley Anderson, 81, of Doland, died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen., Arrangements are with Thelen Funeral Home of Redfield. Visit thelenfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Sylvia E. Jans, 95, of Redfield, and formerly of Doland

Sylvia E. Jans, 95, of Redfield, and formerly of Doland, died Friday, May 20, 2011, at Eastern Star Home in Redfield., Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield with the Rev. William Osborn officiating. Burial will be in the Doland Cemetery., Visitation will be today from 2 to 8 p.m. with


 


 

Thelma Nelson-Dolan

Nelson-Dolan, Brookings - Thelma L. Nelson-Dolan, 86, of Brookings, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Stoney Brook Suites in Brookings, SD. Memorial Services have been set for 10:30am Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Ascension Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD. Graveside Services will be at 3:00pm Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Dalesburg Lutheran Cemetery, Vermillion, SD. Memorial Visitation will be from 9:00am until the time of the service at Ascension Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD. Rude's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.rudesfuneralhome.com


 


 

Thomas Peter Crawford, 80, of Fulton and Mesa, Ariz.

Thomas Peter Crawford, 80, of Fulton and Mesa, Ariz., died Saturday, May 14, 2011., His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery., Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with a scripture service at 7 p.m. at the Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell. Memorials are


 


 

Tianna Jaelyn Wilken, infant, of Huron

Tianna Jaelyn Wilken, infant, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at Huron Regional Medical Center., A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Welter Funeral Home. There will be no visitation. Visit welterfuneralhome.com., Tianna Jaelyn Wilken was stillborn May 11, 2011, at Huron., She is survived by her mother, Krystal Wilken of Huron; a brother, Tyler, and sister, Jazmyn,


 


 

Tianna Jaelyn Wilken, stillborn, of Huron

Tianna Jaelyn Wilken, stillborn daughter of Krystal Wilken, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at Huron Regional Medical Center., A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Welter Funeral Home. There will be no visitation. Visit welterfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Trevor J. Whitehead

HERMOSA - Trevor Joseph Whitehead, 10, Hermosa, died Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Rapid City as the result of an accidental drowning in Rapid Creek. Survivors include his parents, Linda and Kevin Hayes, Hermosa; his biological parents, Jennel Whitehead, Lincoln, Neb., and Jason Ayers, Rapid City; two sisters, Ivy Jean Ayers, Rapid City, and Kortney Nicole Scheffert, Hermosa; and his grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Lou Ayres, Rapid City. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, YuVonne and Rubi Knapp; great-grandfather, Robert Schunot; great-grandmother, Geraldine Whitehead; great-grandfather, Roy Davis; great-grandmother, Bernice Davis; and great-grandparents, Theodore and Doris Ayers. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid City with the Rev. Dwight Stensgaard officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park in Rapid City. An online guestbook is available at www.osheimschmidt.com.


 


 

Verlus Lewallen

Memorial services will begin at 2 p.m. Thurs., May 26, for Verlus Elvera Lewallen, 95, Lake Preston, who died on May 21, 2011, at Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron. 


 


 

Verne W. Barrett

RAPID CITY - Verne W. Barrett, 91, Rapid City, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife, Pearl Barrett, Rapid City; a son, David Barrett, Keokuk, Iowa; a daughter, Anita Winter, Rapid City; three stepsons, Robert Johnson, Picaune, Miss., and Gregory Johnson and David Johnson, both of Rapid City; three stepdaughters, Mary Johnson, Hill City, Carol Linder, Rapid City and Barbara Degley, Milwaukee, Wis.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 21 step-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sibyl Vernon, Medford, Ore. Memorial visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27, at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jeff Rohr officiating. Burial, with military honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post 1273 and the South Dakota National Guard, will follow at 1 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Memorials may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church. An online guestbook is available at www.osheimschmidt.com.


 


 

Violet Ruppelt, 84, of Springfield

Violet Ruppelt, 84, of Springfield, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 8, 2011, at St. Mary's Healthcare Center in Pierre., Her funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield with burial in Springfield Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 1 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 7 to 8 p.m. at Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in


 


 

William E. Willson

GILLETTE, Wyo. - William Earl Willson, 89, Gillette, died Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Close to Home Hospice. He served during Wprld War II. Survivors include his wife, Elvira; two sons, David Willson, Glendale, Ariz., and Edward Willson, Gillette; a daughter, Vivian Hayes, Gillette; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Neil Ager, Hulett, Wyo., and Lois Laugh, Gillette. A private family service will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established to Close to Home Hospice House. An online guestbook is available at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com.

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