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Donald Mairose

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Donald L. Mairose, 89, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. www.kahlerfh.com

Donald Lawrence Mairose was born on April 3, 1931 in Dell Rapids, SD. He grew up on a farm near Dell Rapids and attended St. Mary School. After school he started farming with his parents. He moved into Dell Rapids and started painting for Art Frederickson. He then went to work for Fritz Schwebach doing plumbing and heating until taking a job as the maintenance man at the Dell Rapids Hospital. He worked there until his retirement. In his retirement he helped Jeff Kuper where he painted and remolded homes until he lost his eye sight.

Don is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother.

He is survived by his many nieces and nephews.

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Judi Klein

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Judi Klein, 74, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be private for immediate family only. A memorial mass for the public will be held on Saturday, DECEMBER 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church with fellowship to follow in the church hall. www.kahlerfh.com

Judi Goergen was born on June 11, 1946 at Granville, IA, the daughter of Joseph and Martha (Stoffel) Goergen. She grew up in Granville and attended school at Spalding Catholic graduating in 1964. She attended St. Joseph Nursing School in Mitchell, SD. She started working in Luverne, MN until she married Gerald Klein. The couple was married on December 29, 1966 in Granville, IA. They moved to a farm near Dell Rapids until moving into Dell Rapids in 1986.

Judi was a nurse, and then later worked as a custodian for St. Mary School for over 22 years. She then worked a couple years at Dells Nursing and Rehab until she retired. Her favorite job, however, was being a housewife, raising her children with Jerry, and now getting to watch their grandchildren grow up.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Catholic Order of Foresters, and was involved with foster care with the Children’s Home Society for many years. She enjoyed sewing, walking, camping and working with children. She had a passion for teaching children about God and how to be led by Him. Judi had the most kind, generous heart and was always putting others first and wanting to help anyone in need. She was well-known for keeping everyone in her prayers.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Dell Rapids and her children; Joe (Nici) Klein of White, SD; Jeff (Sara) Klein of Wichita Falls, TX; Jason (Paula) Klein of Marshall, MN; Josh (Pam) Klein of Highlands Ranch, CO; Julie (Paul) Neisius of Hanley Falls, MN; Jake (Amber) Klein of Plymouth, MN and Jeremy (Clarisa) Klein of Puyallup, WA; grandchildren Evelyn, Jeanette (Jonathan), Catherine, Raymond, Savannah, Lillian, Natalie, Rebecca (Kooper), Nick, Emma, Kolby, Jaden, Tanner, Mitchell, Jack, Maddie, Aaron, Hailey and Mateo; five brothers and four sisters. She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter in-law, Leann.

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SDHSAA Moving Forward with Winter Sports as Planned

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The South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) held a special meeting on Tuesday, November 23rd to discuss the potential of changing the start of the winter sports season along with a couple of other items.

After hearing from athletic directors across the state on both sides of the issue for changing the start of winter sports, the SDHSAA Board of Directors did not make a motion to change the date.  The winter sports season for basketball, wrestling, and gymnastics will continue to move forward as planned and on time as suggested by the winter sports committee.

The board of directors did make a motion and passed two recommendations in regard to the winter sports season.  The SDHSAA high recommends masks be worn by spectators that are allowed into the events, and they also recommend schools put a limit on attendance of the events.  The schools will make the decision as to what the limit will be based on their venue capacity and the ability to social distance.

The new recommendations made by the SDHSAA during the special meeting will not have major impact to Dell Rapids or Dell Rapids St Mary schools.  Both schools had implemented a masking policy and had also limited attendance by the end of the falls sports season.  Those policies will continue to be in place at the start of the winter season.

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Betty Brown

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Betty Brown, 86, of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by her family. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church. The Christian Wake Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by a Catholic Order of Foresters Rosary. www.kahlerfh.com

Betty Ann Eich was born on January 7, 1934 at Dell Rapids, SD, the daughter of Michael and Veronica (Hockhausen) Eich. She grew up on a farm near Colman and attended country school. She graduated from Colman High School in 1952. After high school, she attended nurses training through McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls and Aberdeen.  Betty married James Brown at St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman on August 5, 1954. After Jim’s discharge from the Army in 1956 the couple moved to their farm west of Dell Rapids. They lived there for nearly 40 years where Betty raised over 1400 chickens annually and helped with the farm work. Betty started working for the Dell Rapids Hospital in 1972 and worked there for 40 years.  Jim and Betty moved to their home in Dell Rapids in 1993. Betty became a resident of the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in September of 2018. James passed away on June 17, 2019.

Grandma Betty’s house was always open. She was one of a kind, a true gem of a human. Her jokes, her smile her cooking(the potato salad that was loved by all), and her selflessness. She was eager to clear the table for a quick card game that could last for hours.  Her compassionate care as a nurse will be remembered by many.

She was famous for her quirky one liners, “God bless America”, “I just give up”, and “pretty good for an old woman”.

Betty is a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Society, the Adult Choir, St. Mary Booster Club, the Dell Rapids Legion Auxiliary and the Catholic Order of Foresters.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband “Big Jim” and two brothers, Jack and David.

She is survived by her children, Veronica Madetzke of Sioux Falls, Kenneth Brown of Dell Rapids, Denise (Mark) Merrigan of Watertown, Kevin (Renee) Brown of Dell Rapids,   Diane (Mike) Bunkers of Dell Rapids and Mike (Angie) Brown of Dell Rapids; her 18 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; her brothers, Ronald Eich of Lake Madison and Arnold (Beverly) Eich of Flandreau and her sister, Patty (Gary) Duncan of Flandreau and her many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

She’s a nurse of God now.

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DRHS School Announcements

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Dell Rapids High School Announcements:Quarriers

Tuesday, November 24th
• Lunch:   Popcorn Chicken or Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet

  • To all drivers: We have made great efforts to add parking spots in the schools parking lots. Please use them! Residents that live on North View Street are not receiving mail because cars continue to park in front of their mailboxes. Please, if any other parking spots are available, do not park on the side streets near the school. If you have any questions, please contact see Eve in the office.
  • Dell Rapids Dairy Queen is hosting a coloring contest November 9-25.  Pick up a coloring sheet at the DQ.  Entries due by the 25th.
  • The Dairy Queen is hosting a Battle of the Blizzards the month of November.  Dell Rapids Public School’s flavor is REESE’S Peanut butter cup blizzards.  50 cents of each blizzard sold will go to DRPS!
  • Booster Club store is open now through Nov 30th!! Lots of fun new items this year for your Christmas lists!! And, you can have it shipped directly to your home free!! You can also choose pick up at school and they will be available for pick up Dec 16th.
    https://drquarrierschristmas.itemorder.com/
  • High School Students – On Monday and Tuesday the high school gym is being utilized today during 2nd period through lunch. There will be no access through the gym to get to the commons for lunch so please use the south hallway by the high school office. Locker room access will also be unavailable at this time.
  • Activity Schedule for 11/23 – 11/28:
    COVID INFORMATION: TIER TWO FOR WEEK OF SEPT 28 (Details below weekly schedule):
    • Tuesday, Nov 24
      • GBB – 7-8 / @ Sioux Falls Christian / 7A & 7B @ HS; 8th @ MS / 4:30 start
        • fan attendance unlimited
        • masks REQUIRED
    • Wednesday, Nov 25
      • No School
    • Thursday, Nov 26
      • No School, Happy Thanksgiving!
    • Friday, Nov 27
      • No School
    • Saturday, Nov 28
      • Open
  • NEW ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR STUDENTS
    • Our School’s top priority is to keep kids safe as we work to continue offering sports/activities. Due to ongoing issues with compliance to wear masks and stay in the bleachers during sporting events by our Middle School students, going forward we will have open attendance for High School students only – Middle School students will now need a voucher from a player or coach to attend home games. Also, High School Students will need a “student voucher” to attend home events. These HS Student vouchers will be handed out in the HS office the day of the game TO HS STUDENT WHO HAVE SIGNED UP and for now there will be no limits on those. Here is the brief summary:
      • MS Students can no longer attend home HS Events without a fan/family voucher from a HS player/coach and must sit with a parent
      • HS Students may continue to attend home HS Events but must sign up in the office prior to game day and then stop by to receive a student voucher on game day.
      • This policy is only for our home High School games.  Limits may or may not be in place for away games.
  • ATHLETIC EVENT COVID INFORMATION  – TIER TWO INFO
    • For inside events at Dells (comp cheer & volleyball)…
      • Masks are required
      • Social Distancing is expected
      • Attendance is limited to 4 ” fan vouchers” per rostered student/coach
      • HS & MS Students & Staff are admitted without vouchers and must remain in stands during the competition.
      • Elem students must have a voucher and must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
      • Paying Admission is required with or without vouchers
      • Locker Room space is limited but will be available for VB – Comp Cheer-let me know if a locker area is needed.
      • Concessions is limited
    • For MS Football at Dells
      • Masks and Social Distancing are recommended
      • Vouchers will not be handed out, HOWEVER, teams are asked to please limit fans to close family only (parents, grandparents)
      • No Locker Room space is available
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Dell Rapids MIDDLE SCHOOL Announcements

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Dell Rapids Middle School Announcements:Quarriers

Tuesday, November 24th
• Lunch today will be choices of:   Popcorn Chicken

  • Reminder that there is breakfast available every morning.  With teacher approval, students can purchase breakfast until 8:45.
  • Dell Rapids Dairy Queen is hosting a coloring contest November 9-25.  Pick up a coloring sheet at the DQ.  Entries due by the 25th.
  • The Dairy Queen is hosting a Battle of the Blizzards the month of November.  Dell Rapids Public School’s flavor is REESE’S Peanut butter cup blizzards.  50cents of each blizzard sold will go to DRPS! 
  • MS Girls Basketball pictures will be Wednesday December 2nd.  There will be picture packets in the office if you would like to order.
  • Attention Students:  Please check the lost and found table by the office.
  • Booster Club store is open now through Nov 30th!! Lots of fun new items this year for your Christmas lists!! And, you can have it shipped directly to your home free!! You can also choose pick up at school and they will be available for pick up Dec 16th. https://drquarrierschristmas.itemorder.com/
  • Attention 8th grade boys basketball players:  please go to the band room today during SRB for a meeting.
  • Good Luck to the 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams as they travel to Sioux Falls Christian today starting at 4:30pm.  7A, 7B @ high school; 8th grade @ MS
  • Attention Students:  A pair of girls glasses were found, please claim in the office
  • ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR STUDENTS
    • Our School’s top priority is to keep kids safe as we work to continue offering sports/activities. Due to ongoing issues with compliance to wear masks and stay in the bleachers during sporting events by our Middle School students, going forward we will have open attendance for High School students only – Middle School students will now need a voucher from a player or coach to attend home games. Also, High School Students will need a “student voucher” to attend home events. These HS Student vouchers will be handed out in the HS office the day of the game TO HS STUDENT WHO HAVE SIGNED UP and for now there will be no limits on those. Here is the brief summary:
    • MS Students can no longer attend home HS Events without a fan/family voucher from a HS player/coach and must sit with a parent
    • HS Students may continue to attend home HS Events but must sign up in the office prior to game day and then stop by to receive a student voucher on game day.
    • This policy is only for our home High School games.  Limits may or may not be in place for away games.

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Denis Krempges

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Denis “Daltz” Krempges, 60, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Sanford USD Medical Center. Public visitation with family present will be from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. A graveside service will begin at 11:00 a.m. following the visitation on Saturday in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. A funeral mass is pending for this spring. www.kahlerfh.com

Denis “Daltz” J. Krempges was born on February 22, 1960 in Dell Rapids, SD, the son of Edward and Phillis (Arionus) Krempges. He grew up in and attended school in Dell Rapids. He graduated from DRHS in 1979. After high school he went to work for RGIS in Sioux Falls. The company transferred him to Manhattan, KS where he was a manager. He returned to Sioux Falls and started working for Citibank. He was working there at the time of his death.

He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes and darts. He co-hosted the annual South Dakota Style Dog Roast. He liked playing fantasy football.

Denis is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, John and Kelly; his sister, Kristie Theesfeld; foster sister, Angie Metli; nephew, Josh Krempges, great-niece, Mariana Krempges; his sisters-in-law, Penny Krempges and Sherry Dailey and his brothers-in-laws, Danny Davis and Joe Theesfeld.

He is survived by his siblings, Jean Ann (Doug) Feuerhelm, Kathy Davis, Dan (Moe) Krempges, Craig Krempges and Bernie (Julie) Krempges; his numerous nieces and nephews and he helped raise Emily Foster and her three children.

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Showing at the Dells Theater

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“THE CROODS:  A NEW AGE” –  The Croods have survived their fair share of dangers and disasters, from fanged prehistoric beasts to surviving the end of the world, but now they will face their biggest challenge of all: another family The Croods need a new place to live. So, the first prehistoric family sets off into the world in search of a safer place to call home. When they discover an idyllic walled-in paradise that meets all their needs, they think their problems are solved … except for one thing. Another family already lives there: the Bettermans. The Bettermans (emphasis on the “better”)—with their elaborate tree house, amazing inventions and irrigated acres of fresh produce—are a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. When they take the Croods in as the world’s first houseguests, it isn’t long before tensions escalate between the cave family and the modern family. Just when all seems lost, a new threat will propel both families on an epic adventure outside the safety of the wall, one that will force them to embrace their differences, draw strength from each other and forge a future together.

Link to Trailer: 

SHOWTIMES – All Shows are $5.00!!

  • Wed, Nov 25th – 7:00 p.m.
  • Thu, Nov 26th – 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
  • Fri, Nov 27th – 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
  • Sat, Nov 28th – 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
  • Sun, Nov 29th – 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

** () indicates bargain showings

SPECIALS!!

  • SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT! (62 years and better!) Enjoy our NEW Senior Discount! Only $5 every movie, every day, every showtime!
  • WEEKENDS:  Bargain Matinees every Saturday and Sunday for all shows starting before 6:00 p.m.  All ages, all seats only $5!
  • TUESDAYS are Super Saver Tuesdays!!  All ages, all seats are only $5. Plus there’s also a special at the snack bar—you can get a small popcorn and small drink for only $5. Want a larger size? You can upgrade and still apply the $3.25 savings!
  • JOIN OUR DIRECTOR’S CLUB AND EARN POINTS TO RECEIVE FREE POPCORN, DRINKS AND MOVIE TICKETS! Sign up here on our website or at the boxoffice.

Check Logan Luxury Theatre for all the latest information

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Jen Lloyd Recognized for “Global Power 150 Women in Staffing”

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Jen Lloyd, Vice President of Operations at Wapiti Medical Staffing in Milbank, has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) annual list of Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing. This list recognizes women for their excellence as leaders and influencers in the global talent marketplace. In addition to being featured as one of the 150 most influential women leaders in staffing globally, Lloyd is also featured on SIA’s Americas 100 list.

In its profile of Lloyd, SIA notes, “A 20-year veteran in the healthcare industry, Jen Lloyd is VP of Operations at Wapiti Medical Staffing. Lloyd joined Wapiti in 2018 as Region Operations Director and acquired her current role in June 2020, in part due to her commitment to rural hospitals and providers. Her performance speaks for itself: Facilities where Wapiti provides full-time emergency medicine coverage have achieved 98% patient satisfaction scores. This has helped solidify Wapiti’s Best of Staffing for Client and Talent awards for the sixth year in a row. Lloyd’s knowledge of provider staffing has positively altered perspectives at Wapiti while leading to expansion.”

Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting and other types of contingent labor. SIA’s independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing and online work services. They also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.

Known for  award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, executive conferences and events, they help both suppliers and buyers of workforce solutions make better-informed decisions that improve business results and minimize risk. As a division of the international business media company, Crain Communications Inc., SIA is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London, England.

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