Gone, But Not Forgotten
  
Don Miller
June 15, 1915 - December 30, 2011
June 15, 1915, the diary entry of Don Miller's mother reads, "Baked two pies
and two cakes, was oh so sick, my baby was born at 7:00." Flash forward 96 ½
years to Dec. 30, 2011. Don said to his son Kirk, "I'm OK, I'm in my own bed,
you're here, and I'm gonna let'er go." Seven hours later, as always, he was true
to his word.
Don grew up on the Miller Family Farm, a couple miles south of Buffalo Lake
in northeast SD, when farming was still done with horses. In those years he
gained quite a reputation of being an expert marksman and coyote tracker. He
also guided duck and pheasant hunters. In 1945, he married Alice Storley and
started his own place. There, he raised registered Hereford cattle and farmed
for more than 20 years. He took great pride in raising quality bulls and
guaranteed every one. He and Alice moved to Pierre in 1968, where he worked for
the state of South Dakota as a real property appraiser. He retired in 1980.
He was an avid walker until the age of 92. Many Pierre residents may recall
seeing an older gentleman on his four-mile morning walk to Hardee's and back.
One morning his walk took him by a retirement home where an employee came out,
stopped him and tried to get him to come back into the facility. It took him
quite awhile to convince her that he wasn't a resident.
Don was a good, generous, principled man who will be missed by all who knew
him. He is survived by Alice, his wife of 66 years; his sister, Lola Mae Nelson;
three children, Keith Miller, Jean White and Kirk Miller; seven grandchildren,
Ross and Cole Miller, Sarah Corral, Devin and Jenna White, Drew and Taylor
Miller; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death, as he put it by, "Darn near everybody." Don lived
his life with a great sense of humor, so when you think of him he would want you
to smile.
According to Don's wishes there WILL NOT be a funeral. Instead, there will
be a simple gathering at Hardee's restaurant at 9 a.m. sharp, Sunday, Jan. 15,
2012.
Thomas W.
Warne
(September 17, 1952 - December 6, 2011)
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Funeral services for Thomas W. Warne, 59,
of Humboldt will begin at 10:30 am on Friday, December 9th
at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Humboldt. Visitation will
begin at 6:00 pm followed by a prayer service at 7:30 pm on
Thursday at St. Ann’s.
Thomas William Warne, the son of Thomas E. and Margaret
A. (Bergerson) Warne, was born on September 17, 1952. Tom
lived his entire life in the Humboldt area. He graduated
from West Central High School in 1970. After high school he
built houses with an area contractor plus worked at Reserve
Supply. Tom married Barbara O’Kane on December 17, 1977 at
St. George’s Catholic Church in Hartford, South Dakota. Tom
attended Southeast Area Vo-Tech and received a two year
degree in Civil Engineering and Drafting. He received an
academic award from the South Dakota Homebuilders
Association. Tom was employed by Minnehaha County as the
building inspector for 33 years. Due to ill health he
retired in January 2011. In February 1978, Tom received his
first kidney transplant from his older brother, Doug. That
transplant lasted 24 and a half years. In July of 2002 his
son, Jim donated a kidney. Tom passed away on December 6th,
2011 due to complications of liver cancer.
He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Humboldt.
Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, playing cards, and
spending time with family and friends. He was a big fan of
the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. Also he was quite fond of
pulling pranks on family and friends.
Honored to have been a part of his life are his wife
Barbara of Humboldt, their children and spouses, Jim and
Erin Warne of Bismarck, ND and Amanda and Kyle Young of
Pierre, SD; granddaughter, Jade Warne of Bismarck, ND;
brothers Doug (Kathy) and Wayne (Nancy), sisters Dianne
(Gerald) Even and Elaine Bjergaard, in-laws Bob and Jean
O’Kane, Tom O’Kane, Patty and Tom Ahrendt, Mary and George
Poppenga, John and Barb O’Kane, Therese and Dean Ahrendt,
Rosemary and Mike Jesse, and Colleen and Marty Jesse,
numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Abigail
Rose Warne, his parents, his father and mother-in-law, Bob
and Lois O’Kane, brother-in-law Ernie Bjergaard, nephews
Joseph Ahrendt and Keith Warne, and great niece AriAnna
Bennett.
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Dorothy J. Worth
(March 12, 1926 - October 10,
2011)
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Dorothy J. Worth,
85, of Gettysburg, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Oahe Manor in
Gettysburg.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 14,
2011 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, with Pastor Jeff Adel
officiating. Burial will follow in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation will
be 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the Luce Funeral Home,
Gettysburg.
Dorothy J. Worth was born March 12, 1926 to John
Fredrick and Robbie May (Harvey) Worth in Potter County. She attended school
in Gettysburg, graduating from Gettysburg High School. Following her
schooling Dorothy began her career at the Potter County Courthouse; first as
the deputy county assessor, then as the County Assessor until her
retirement.
Most of Dorothy’s life was spent on the
family farm, where she helped care for her aging parents. Here she also
enjoyed mowing the yard, daily coffee with her brothers and Sunday dinners
with the family. In her spare time she loved to put puzzles together and
spending time crocheting. Each year she spent a lot of time picking out
Christmas gifts and wrapping them all for her many nieces, nephews and great
nieces and nephews. She did a great job of keeping up with their interests
and likes and matching her gifts to them accordingly. One thing about
Dorothy is she would never sweat the little things in life!
She was a
member of the United Methodist Church, the Am. Legion Auxiliary and the
Rebekah’s Lodge.
Dorothy is survived by her brother: Dean (Dottie)
Worth of Gettysburg; sister-in-law Marvel Worth of Gettysburg and numerous
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three
brothers: Wayne, Robert and Quentin Worth; and five sisters: Florence
Stankey, Myrtle Mertz, Katherine Mangin, Lucy Worth and D. Lorraine
Schnunner.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Dorothy’s
arrangements.
Rita Merrill
- age 69 of Philip, South Dakota , died
August 7, 2011, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
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Rita M. Patton was born July 26, 1942, in Pierre, South Dakota, the daughter
of William B. and Olga (Grotto) Patton. She grew up on a farm-ranch
southeast of Milesville and attended rural school in that area. She then
attended Philip High School, graduating in 1960. As a young girl she worked
at First National Bank until 1962.
Rita was united in marriage to Norman
Merrill on July 28, 1962, in Philip, and to this union were born two
children, Colleen and John. They made their home in Jackson, Wyoming where
Rita worked at various banks in Jackson.
In the early 1990’s, Rita
returned to Philip to help take care of her mother. After her mother’s death
Rita continued to reside in Philip. Later, she worked as the Director of
Assessments for Haakon County, a position she held until her retirement in
July 2010.
Rita loved to travel and had visited the Philippines,
Thailand, Australia, Hawaii, and looked forward to many other places.
Survivors include her son John Merrill of Jackson, Wyoming; a daughter
Colleen Knoll and her husband John of Evergreen, Colorado; four
grandchildren Traci Knoll, Scott Knoll, Wesley Knoll and John K. Merrill; a
brother Leo Patton and his wife Joan of Milesville; several nieces and
nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Rita was preceded in
death by her parents; and two brothers Lyle B. Patton, and one brother in
infancy.
Visitation will be held 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, at
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with a vigil service at 6:00
p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11, at
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Bryan Sorensen as
celebrant.
Interment will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.
A
memorial has been established to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast
Cancer Research.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota
Patrick Collins
(March 16, 1942 - July 9, 2011)
 
RAPID CITY- Patrick Henry Collins, 69, died on Saturday,
July 9, 2011 at his home in Rapid City.
The son of Martin and Leonida (Lorge) Collins, Patrick was
born in Deadwood on March 16, 1942. He worked locally at RCC Western Store
before serving his country in the United States Army and subsequently worked for
the Pennington County Director of Equalization. His main love before he retired
however, was working with animals and helping his father manage and operate the
Collins Buffalo Home on Highway 385.
Patrick’s skills as a jack of all trades made him especially
suited for this job. He understood buffalo well and the specialized corrals he
designed and built served the operation flawlessly. The log cabin bear pen he
built from scratch by hand still stands on the original site. His skills as a
scrounger and tinkerer consistently made common ordinary junk assume new and
useful purposes, and his projects consistently revealed superb artistry and
innovation.
In keeping with the Collins family’s long standing tradition
of rodeo performances, Patrick was both a saddle bronc rider and a rodeo clown.
His great sense of humor and impeccable timing consistently brought the family
to tears when he donned a wig, some high heels, black sagging nylon stockings,
an old blue sweater, and a black dress with a matching hat to become goofy Mrs.
Lester, his best and most requested impression.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents and his spouse
Rita.
He is survived by one brother, James Collins, Rapid City;
five sisters, Darlene McKee, Deadwood; Nadine Klement, Sioux City, IA; Mary
Collins, Christine Miller, and Geraldine Cummings, all of Rapid City; his
daughter, Erin Davis, St. Louis; his stepdaughter, Elizabeth Wray; his
grandsons, Travis and Kelso, and his stepson, Danny Litz, all of Rapid City.
Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12,
with a Christian Wake Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral
Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 am on
Wednesday, July 13, at Blessed Sacrament Church with Rev. Brian Lane presiding.
Burial will follow at Pine Lawn Cemetery with a luncheon to
follow back at the Church at noon.
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Bob Lee Booze
(September 15, 1930 - March 20,
2011)
Bob L. Booze, 80, of Renner, SD died Sunday at his home near Renner.
His funeral will be Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Our
Savior’s Lutheran Church in Redfield. Reverend Rhonda Wellsanbt-Zell
will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8:00 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home
in Redfield. www.thelenfuneralhome.com
Bob Lee Booze was born September 15th, 1930 to James and Olive
(Emory) Booze. He attended Rosbud Rural School and graduated from
Redfield High School in 1949. He served 4 years in the United States
Air Force during the Korea War. He graduated from South Dakota State
University with a degree in Vocational Agriculture and a Masters in
Guidance and Counseling.
On December 23, 1956, Bob married Mavis Thomas at Wheaton
Congregational church in Hand County, SD. During their years
together, they raised three children: Randy, Tambra and Sheri. Mavis
passed away in 1998. Bob taught two years at Bridgewater as a
Vocational Agricultural teacher and Jr. High basketball and track
coach before going to work for Doane Agricultural Service in
Spencer, Iowa for nine years. He returned to teaching and taught in
Wolsey and Miller for nine years. He worked as an Auditor for the
South Dakota Real Estate Commission and as a Director of
Equalization for Stanley County until his retirement. He married
Betty Zell on Oct 15th, 2005 in Sioux Falls. They made their home
North of Renner S.D.
Bob was a member of the Episcopal Church and the V F W. He
enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, his children and grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his wife Betty of Renner his children Randy
(Martha) Booze of Gilbert AZ, Tammy Booze of Gilbert, AZ, Sheri
(Mark) Ruedebush of Colton, SD, step daughter Joni (Brian) Koster,
Dell Rapids, SD and a step son Rob (Cindy) Zell Brandon, SD. He is
also survived by two brothers: Dwayne and Harold (Joan) and six
sisters: Jean West, Evelyn Grayson, Grace Penegilly, Carol (Jerry)
Jessen, Patty (Jack) Weiss, Shirley (Ken) Gilbert and sister-in-law
Elaine (Wayne) Langland. He is also survived by nine grandchildren,
eleven great grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a
sister.
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Barbara Ann Miller
(February 28, 1935 - February 24, 2011)
Barbara Ann Miller, 75, of Redfield, SD, died Thursday,
February 24, 2011 at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. Barb was cremated
and her memorial service will be Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Our
Savior’s Lutheran Church in Redfield. Reverend Brian Wasmoen will officiate.
After the service there will be a time for lunch and fellowship. Cremains burial
will be at a later date. www.thelenfuneralhome.com
Barb was born February 28, 1935 in Farmington, MN to Victor and Mabel (Anfinson)
Olson. Barb and Bob Miller were married October 20, 1954. She worked at the
Spink County Assessor’s office for twenty-three years.
Barb is survived by her husband Bob of Redfield; her children: Brenda
(David) Kramme of Draper, SD; Bob Miller III of Sioux Falls, SD, Bill (Shawnlee)
Miller of Saraland, AL; Becky (Ron) Avery of Tulare; and Brian (Kirsten) Miller
of Hedgesville, WV. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, three great
grandchildren, her brother Dale Murphy of Louisiana, three sisters: Pat Murphy
of Redfield, Sandy of Georgia and Debbie Godomski of Alaska and Barb and Bob's
German daughter Jenny Kube.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Paul Valburg ~
| Birth: |
Feb. 10, 1939
White River
Mellette
County
South Dakota, USA |
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Jan. 4, 2011
Sioux Falls
Minnehaha
County
South Dakota, USA |
Paul
Valburg, 71, of White River, died on Tuesday, January 4 at Avera
McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Prayer Service will be at 4:00 pm
Friday, January 7 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church CLC in White River
Paul was born on February 10, 1939 in White River, SD to Roy and
Erna (Gansow) Valburg. He grew up in White River graduating from White
River High School.
He married to Louise Palander in 1960. To that
union three children were born. Paul was the Mellette County Director of
Equalization and retired in 1995.
Paul never missed one of his
childrens activities. He loved all sports. In 1981 he got his pilots
license and purchased his Cessna 150. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and
his drives to the country to observe the daily activities of the ranch.
He is survived by his children: Brent (Sherry) Valburg, Bluffton,
SC, Paula Lind, Ft. Pierre, SD and Cliff (Leola) Valburg, White River,
SD; brother Lonnie (Pat) Valburg, Holton, KS; 12 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and
his brother Floyd
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 Ila
Clancy-
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 19, for Ila Clancy,
78, Robbinsdale, Minn., who died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at North Memorial
Center Hospice in Robbinsdale. The Rev. Robert Vinslauski will officiate at St.
Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Madison. Burial will be held at the Graceland
Cemetery in Madison.
Pallbearers will be Tony Simons, Tim Hamilton, Loren Pickard, Mike McClure,
Allen Pickard and Lance Lund.
Soloist is Patsy Clarke, and pianist is Peg Hansen.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday with a parish scripture service
beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Randall Funeral Home. Visitation will resume
Friday at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.
Ila Hamilton was born April 18, 1931 at Wentworth to Earl and Vivian (Fulmer)
Hamilton. She grew up on farms in the Wentworth and Rutland areas, and graduated
from Rutland High School in 1949. She attended General Beadle State Teachers
School (Now Dakota State University), where she earned her teaching
certification. She taught country school at the Lee and Downs Country Schools in
rural Lake County. She married Graydon Hanneman in 1954 at the St. Williams
Catholic Church in Ramona. He preceded her in death in 1960. She later married
Donald Clancy at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Madison in 1965.
She worked at Red Owl Grocery Store in Madison, farmed in the Orland area with
her husband Donald and worked as the Lake County Director of Equalization. After
her retirement from Lake County she did private appraisals. She lived in Rutland
and worked part-time for the Rutland School. She was a member of St. Thomas
Aquinas Catholic Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Laura Hanneman of Huron and Patricia (Mike)
McClure of Robbinsdale, Minn; three sisters, (Dean) Kooiker of Madison, Katherin
(Vince) Pickard of Rutland and Judy (Don) Spence of Grove, O.K.; a
granddaughter; a sister-in-law, Sharon Hamilton; and three in-laws, Joan Clancy,
Jim Clancy and Emmett (Diane) Clancy.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands and by a brother, Gerald Hamilton.
Donations may be directed to North Memorial Medical Center Hospice; 3300 Oakdale
Ave. North; Robbinsdale, Minn., 55422.
An on-line guest registration is available at
www.randallfuneral.com.
William “Bill” Jacomet-
William (Bill) Lewis Jacomet passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2010,
at the Weskota Manor Avera in Wessington Springs, SD. Bill was born in Sioux
Falls to Heinie and Daisy (Corbin) Jacomet on June 4, 1931, and graduated from
Washington Senior High School in Sioux Falls. Bill was employed at Sunshine
Grocery when he met his wife of almost 49 years, Dolores Jellema. They were
married on November 22, 1949. During their years together, they lived in Sioux
Falls, Mitchell, Wessington Springs, Pierre, and back to Wessington Springs.
Bill worked selling insurance, delivering Langenfeld Ice Cream (including to
the Northside Grocery) and Sunbeam Bakeries. Bill and Dolores then purchased
the Springs Inn Café in November of 1967. They owned and operated the business
through June of 1974 when they sold the café to Alan Linn and moved to Pierre.
In Pierre, Bill worked for the S.D. Office of Aging and was instrumental in
developing the lunch program for senior citizens. In 1978, they returned to
Wessington Springs to, once again, purchase the Springs Inn Café. While Dolores
ran the café with the help of their daughter and her husband Jon Niemeyer, Bill
traveled as a salesman for Grace Lee Products. In 1984 Bill became the Jerauld
County Director of Equalization from which he retired in 2000. In 2006 Bill
sold the Springs Inn Café to daughter Carla (Jon) Niemeyer. Suffering from
Alzheimer’s, Bill moved into Weskota Manor Avera in October of 2007.
Bill was a member of the United Church of Christ, Frontier Masonic Lodge,
James Valley Shriners, Eastern Star, Wessington Springs Chamber of Commerce,
Kiwanis, Springs Area Bus Committee, and the Springs Area Community Club. He
was an avid bowler and golfer with a state bowling championship and two
Hole-in-Ones under his belt.
In 2002, Bill married Phyllis Thompson. They enjoyed their retirement years
between Wessington Springs and winters in Texas.
Bill is survived by his children Cheryl (Chet) Manthei, Lynn (Ellen) Jacomet,
Carla (Jon) Niemeyer all of Wessington Springs, Jeff (Mary) Jacomet of Sun City,
AZ, Michael Jacomet of Sioux Falls, SD, 11 grandchildren Teri (Dale) Main of
Keystone, Chad (Jeannette) Reifers of Scottsdale, AZ, Judd (Laura) Reifers of
George, IA, Nicole Reifers of Rapid City, SD, Melissa Jacomet of Wyoming, Paige
Jacomet of Wessington Springs, Justus Niemeyer of Wessington Springs, Michael
and Taylor Jacomet of Sioux Falls, Jacqueline (Dareus) Montreal of Fort Riley,
KS, Samuel Jacomet, stationed in Kuwait, 12 great grandchildren, Colton
Nielsen, Bailee , Kobe & Levi Main, Brenden Reifers, Jayden & Rylee Bugenhagen,
Corbin, Reid & Faith Montreal, Tyler Jacomet, Marlee Rae Jacomet , 2
step-children Donna (Craig) Larson & Ron (Becky) Thompson. 14
step-grandchildren & 16 step-great grandchildren, one sister Karen (Norman)
Walters of Foristell, MO., and sisters-in-law Etta, Marie, Tokey and
brothers-in-law Don, Tom & Orion along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, Dolores in 1998 and
Phyllis in 2005, his sister and brother-in-law Frances (Roger) Deets, 2
brothers-in-law, Onno & John Jellema, sister-in-law, Agnes Jellema and great
nephew Cory Griffith.
Pallbearers for Bill include grandsons, Chad Reifers, Judd Reifers, Justus
Niemeyer, Michael Jacomet, Taylor Jacomet, Fred Knight, Charlie Thornton, Roger
Dwyer & Joe Gregg. Honorary pallbearers are Fred Scherschlight and the “Springs
Inn Table Of Knowledge”.
Harry S.
Petersen, Sr.
February 11, 1918-June 22, 2009
  Harry
S. Petersen, Sr., 91, Rapid City, died at his residence Monday, June 22, 2009.
He was born Feb. 11, 1918 at Gregory, S.Dak., the son of O. C. and Ione (Snyder)
Petersen. He attended schools at Gregory and graduated from Gregory High School.
He graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1938 with a B.A. degree in
Speech. While a student at the University, he was a member of Sigma Alpha
Epsilon Fraternity. Harry was a flying cadet with the US Army Air Corp prior to
World War II. He served in the US Army Air Corp from 1942 until 1946. He quickly
rose to the rank of First Sergeant at a training base in Utah and then after
completing OCS, and becoming an Officer, he served at several Army bases
throughout the United States. Prior to serving in the Army Air Corps during
World War II, Harry was a staff announcer and later, the program director at
KOBH radio in Rapid City. He kept the local public informed of the attack on
Pearl Harbor in December of 1941. He also broadcast the first sporting event, a
football game, on local radio. Following World War II he returned to Rapid City
and was associated with KOTA Radio. Harry married Helen O'Neill on June 2, 1945
in Gregory, S. D. His stay in Rapid City was short lived, as he was recalled as
a reserve officer during the Korean Conflict. During that time he served on the
staff of General Ellsworth at Rapid City Air Base and was later transferred to
Okinawa for the remainder of his service in Public Affairs. He was a Captain
upon his discharge from the military. He returned to Rapid City and was employed
for a period of thirteen years with Black Hills Power and Light Co. as the first
director of personnel and public relations, under CEO Neal Simpson, who was also
a personal friend. He became the "Mayor, Sheriff and Postmaster" of Rockerville
Gold Town from 1965 to 1971. He also traveled throughout a multi-state territory
and sold several lines of souvenirs. Harry and his wife, Helen, operated am
employment agency for a time and he also was an Insurance Agent. Harry worked in
real estate and finally as an appraiser in the Pennington County Equalization
office until retiring at the age of seventy-nine. While in college. Harry earned
spending money playing tenor sax in a dance band. In retirement, he began
playing the saxophone again after a lapse of sixty years. He joined the New
Horizons Band, a source of great pleasure and pride. He played in the concert
band, the jazz band and the "Saxy Seniors". He had many fond memories of his
band days and counted band members among his new friends. He was a past member
of the Lions Club, the Rotary Club and the Elks Lodge, and had been active in
many other civic organizations. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner. He was
also a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife,
Helen Petersen, Rapid City; two daughters, Jill Hinde and her husband Mike,
DeMotte, Indiana and Joan Petersen, Rapid City; two sons. Harry S. Petersen,
Jr., Las Vegas, Nev. And John Petersen and his wife, Gayle, Rapid City; three
grandchildren, Steven Hinde and his wife, Sara, Iowa City, Ia., Susan Perry and
her husband Matt, Chicago, IL., and Caitlin Petersen, Rapid City; and great
granddaughter, Ellesse Perry, Chicago, IL.. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 7
PM Thursday, June 25 at the Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Services will be at
10:00 AM Friday, June 26, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, with Rev. Rich
Ressler officiating. Interment, with military honors provided by Rushmore VFW
Post 1273 and the South Dakota National Guard, will be at the Black Hills
National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the
New Horizons Band and the Shrine Crippled Children’s Travel Fund.
 L. Sterling Lind
Birth date: September 25, 1928
Death date: October 15, 2008
L. Sterling Lind, 80, of rural Vermillion died
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at a Sioux Falls
Hospital.
Sterling was born September 25th, 1928 in rural
Vermillion SD, to LeRoy and Ruby (Olson) Lind. He
graduated from Vermillion High School in 1946. He
was a lifelong farmer in Clay County and served as
Director of the Clay County Equilization Board for
27 years.
Sterling was married to Grace Peterson on
September 30, 1951 in Centerville, South Dakota.
He is survived by his wife Grace of Beresford,
daughter Lori (John) Eckrich of Sioux Falls, sons
Greg (Cheryl) Lind of Spearfish and Doug of Rapid
City. Survivors also include his sister Barbara
Ubben of Santa Maria, CA and 6 Grandchildren and 1
Great-Grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by 2 sisters.
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 Marvin
R. Amundson
July 13, 1922 -
October 8, 2008
Funeral services for Marvin Amundson,
age 86, of Clear Lake, SD will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2008
at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, SD. Rev. Greg Myrmoe will
officiate. Marvin passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the Sanford
USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
Burial with military honors provided
by Charles Curry American Legion Post #49 will be in the Lakeview Cemetery
in Clear Lake, SD. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Marvin’s relatives
and friends. Active pallbearers will be: Robert Amundson, Jr., Brett
Amundson, Richard Amundson, Randy Amundson, Kevin Ball, and Duane Lawrence.
Music will be provided by Nathan Amundson, piano solo, Lisa Lundberg,
organist, Pam Lynde, soloist.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00
p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008 at Houseman Family Funeral Home in Clear
Lake, SD and will resume Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the
church.
Marvin Russell Amundson was born on
July 13, 1922 to Olaf and Bertine (Anderson) Amundson on a farm near Volga, SD. At an early age he moved with his family to a farm in Deuel County.
Marvin attended the Thompson Country School near Toronto, SD and the
Plainview School in western Deuel County. After growing to maturity, Marvin
served his country in World War II by enlisting in the U.S. Navy, being in
active service from November of 1942 to November of 1945. Marvin was a
Signalman Third Class and saw action in both the European and Pacific
theaters as part of the Naval Armed Guard attached to the U.S. Merchant
Marine ships, protecting them from enemy submarine attack.
On July 18, 1944, Marvin was united
in marriage to Gladys Stahl in Estelline, SD. They farmed in the Clear Lake
and Brandt areas from 1946 to 1976 when they moved to Clear Lake. Marvin
served as Deuel County Director of Equalization from 1976 until 1992 when he
was elected to the first of three four year terms as Deuel County
Commissioner, holding that post until 2004. Gladys passed away on January
22, 2005. Marvin continued to live in their Clear Lake home until his death
on October 8, 2008 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD at
the age of 86 years, 2 months and 25 days.
Marvin was a member of St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church, serving the church in various capacities. As a World War II
veteran, he was a 62 year member of Charles Curry American Legion Post #49
in Clear Lake. Marvin was also treasurer of the Lakeview Cemetery
Association for a number of years.
While his health permitted, Marvin
enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing. He very much enjoyed going to coffee
and socializing with his friends. He did crossword puzzles almost daily, was
a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed his yard and garden. Marvin took
great pride in his family, home, community, county, state and country. He
will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, relatives and
friends.
Marvin is survived by his three sons:
Robert (Patience) Amundson of Arnold, MD, Gary (Melody) Amundson of Rock Island, IL and Dan (Virginia) Amundson of Rochester, MN; seven
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Darlene Keeney of
Arlington, TX and several nieces and nephews.
Marvin is preceded in death by his
wife, Gladys Amundson, daughter Linda, parents, three brothers and three
sisters. Blessed be his memory.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2008 01:26 PM, CST |
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A person’s journey through life is filled with the unknown. We spend
life meeting countless people along our paths. Some people we simply
pass without any notice. Others we may acknowledge for a short time,
which
really amounts to nothing more than a pause in our existence. And
then there are those whom we meet, love, and who bring meaning to
the lives of others. Melissa
was
a loving daughter, mother, and wife. I know that she loved her
parents and wanted to make them proud. Her children were her pride
and joy, and she loved their
whole being. Her friends gave her the support that only true friends
give one another. Of course, there are countless other people whom
Melissa met on her life’s journey; people who made wonderful, caring
friends. As her husband, I wanted to make her happy, but I wish I
could have done so much more. Unfortunately, Melissa’s journey came
to an end on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at approximately 1:20 pm , and
she began a new journey – a journey that she anticipated with a
great deal of faith in
God. Thank you to everybody who offered so
much support to Melissa and her family over the past few months. May
each of you be abundantly blessed for
your
thoughtfulness. In lieu of flowers, Melissa asked that memorials go
to Tulare United Church, PO Box 213, Tulare, SD 57476 and
that they be designated for youth church camp scholarships.
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Melissa's wish was to be cremated. Her memorial service will be
held on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 10:00 am. The service will be held at
Tulare United Church, which is located at 206 Ohio Street. When you turn off of
Highway 281onto Tulare's main street, Ohio Street is one block south.
John
Anton Grambihler
John Anton Grambihler, 73, Plankinton, died Wednesday Dec.
5, 2007, at Firesteel Healthcare Center, Mitchell.
Funeral services will be at 10:30, Dec. 7, 2007, at St
John’s Catholic Church, Plankinton. Burial will be in the Mizpah Cemetery
Plankinton.
The Shearer-Mount Funeral Home, Plankinton, is assisting
with arrangements.
He was born on Jan. 31, 1934, in Plankinton to Leo &
Elizabeth “Bessie” Grambihler.
He graduated from Plankinton High School in 1952 and then
joined the U.S. Navy shortly after graduation.
He served for four years, stationed in CA, Guam, Hong Kong
and northern Japan as a communications security analyst with the U.S. Naval
Intelligence Service.
Following his discharge, he served a period of time with
NASA and worked on the guidance system for the Titan Missile at Cape Canaveral,
FL.
He was later employed with the U.S. Air Force Security
Service and served at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, and then was transferred
to Frankfort, Germany, where he was responsible for the Middle East Security
Region. His ensueing assignment included a tour with the Pacific Area Security
Region out of Hickham Air Force Base, Hawaii.
In 1969, he returned to Plankinton and became the
proprietor of the Plank Inn until 1978, when he joined his brother in the
Firesteel Building Company.
In May 1981, he was appointed as director of equalization
for Aurora County and served in the office until 1992.
He was a certified master gardener, a member of the
Democratic Party, The American Legion and St John’s Catholic Church.
He is survived by three brothers: James, Chamberlain; Dr.
Ken and wife Estelle, Clarksville, TN; and Mike and wife Sue, Sturgis; and a
niece and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Adolph;
two sisters-in-law and two nephews.
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