 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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