Jean Lemme

May 8, 2013 By

Jean A. Lemme, 83, died Friday, May, 3, 2013, at Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison.

Funeral services are at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison with the Rev. Constanze Hagmaier officiating. Burial is in the Zion Cemetery in Colton. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Jean Aartun was born May 8, 1929, near Lyons to George and Theresa (Fronsdal) Aartun.

She graduated from Colton High School and married Tillman Lemme on July 1, 1947, at Pipestone, Minn. They lived on a farm near Colton until moving to Madison and later to Baltic. Tillman died in 1982.

Jean worked in activities and social services at Terrace Manor Nursing Home in Dell Rapids for 20 years. She retired and returned to Madison.

Jean was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity circles and quilting, Sprouts Garden Club and Senior Bowling League.

Survivors include six sons, Ralph (Vicky) of Holiday Island, Ark., Wayne (Kathy) of Sioux Falls, Steve (Maureen) of Seward, Alaska, Dan (Gayla) of Madison, Ron (Virginia) of Wentworth and the Rev. Tim (Rev. JoAnn) of Sioux Falls; two daughters, Connie Behrens of Madison and Rose Lemme of Decatur, Texas; 22 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and three brothers, Norman (Trudy) Aartun of Madison, Terry (Marlys) Aartun of Colton and Orlin (Jeanette) Aartun of Sioux Falls.

She was preceded in death by her husband, four grandchildren and one son-in-law.

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

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Barbara Hymans

May 4, 2013 By

Barbara Hymans, 64, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at her home in Dell Rapids after a year long battle with cancer. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Gwen Mader officiating. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2013 with the family present from 1:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Barbara Ann was born on September 15, 1948 at Dell Rapids, SD, the daughter of Verlin and Maxine (Orcutt) Johnson. She attended school at Egan and graduated from Egan High School in 1966. She met Harold Hymans and they married July 5, 1968. He was in the Marines and they moved to Yuma, AZ for three years. After his discharge, they moved to a farm west of Colton. They had two daughters. The couple later divorced. Barb moved to Dell Rapids and started working for Terrace Manor in Dell Rapids. She worked there until poor health forced her retirement.

Barb was a member of the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crafting and making craft projects for the many residence at Terrace Manor. She loved her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her daughters, Robin (Raul) Figueroa of Forney, TX and Tanya Hymans of Dell Rapids; her five grandchildren, Nicole (Caleb) Dabney, Courtney Gores, Austin VanEngen, Bella Hymans and Taylor Figueroa; her two granddaughters, Cayla and Chloe; her brother, Harvey (Brenda) Johnson of Egan, SD and her three sisters, Verla (Roy) Schut of Brookings, Ellen (Jim) Hymans of Dell Rapids and Jeri (Scott) Daniels of Madison and her many nieces and nephews.

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Myron Joneson

May 2, 2013 By

Myron A. Joneson, 81, of Dell Rapids passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Royal C. Johnson Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls. His funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Quarry Rock Church (the old Acoustic Hall), Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013. The family will be present at 6:00 p.m. and there will be a time of sharing at 7:00 p.m. in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel.

Myron A. Joneson was born on August 29, 1931 on a farm near Valley Springs, SD, the son of Gust and Johanna (Nielsen) Joneson. He attended grade school at the district #46 country school and then attended and graduated from Valley Springs High School in 1949. After high school, Myron worked for his brother on the family farm. He married Margaret Olson on January 19, 1951 at the First Baptist Church in Dell Rapids. The couple continued to farm on the family farm in Valley Springs. He was drafted into the U.S. Marines on January 22, 1952. The couple spent 17 months in Hawaii where their oldest son was born. After Myron’s discharge, the family moved to Dell Rapids and started farming northeast of Dell Rapids. They made their home there for 53 years. The couple moved into Dell Rapids in November of 2007.

Myron was a member of the Dell Rapids American Legion where he served as the commander of the firing squad for over 25 years. He served on the township board and many other organizations. He was very active in the draft horse business, attending many sales. He enjoyed pulling his horse drawn sleigh during Christmas for many of the local kids. In the summer he enjoyed giving horse drawn hay rides to the residence of Achieve and the School for the Deaf. He took great pride in having had many young men work for him throughout the years and providing a place for them to stay and have many good meals.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his son, Mike, his brother, Harold, and his four sisters, Helen, Norma,Alice, Jane and Marjorie.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Dell Rapids; his son, Mark (Linda) of Rapid City; his daughter, Mary (Bud Purvis) Joneson of Dell Rapids; his grandchildren, Ali, Michael and Brooks; a special nephew, Ray Riley of Clairmont, FL; his sister, Lois (Ralph) Hansen of Brandon; and his nieces, nephews and many friends.

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Agnes Gengler

April 29, 2013 By

Agnes M. Gengler, 88, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Agnes was born March 22, 1925 to Nicholas and Mary (Bormann) Gengler at Dell Rapids, SD. She received her education at DeVaney Country School. Agnes lived with her parents and cared for them until they passed away. Then she worked at the Dells Area Hospital in housekeeping for twenty years, retiring December 31, 2001. Agnes became a resident at Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Community in Sioux Falls in February 2010. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman, Catholic Daughters, Altar Society, American Legion Auxiliary and was a leader for Jr. Catholic Daughters. Agnes enjoyed gardening, baking, needlework and spending time with her nieces and nephew and their families.

Agnes is survived by five nieces, one nephew, and several great and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Raymond, sister-in-law Odelia and two nieces, Joyce Parlet and Jeanne Van Holland.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Colman, with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Dell Rapids. A change of visitation is now 5:00 – 7:00 pm Tuesday at St. Peter Catholic Church, Colman with a 7:00 pm prayer service.

For online condolences, visit www.skrochfc.com

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Violet Arionus

April 29, 2013 By

Violet J. Arionus, 79, of Dell Rapids, formerly of Trent, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Dells Area Health Center. Her funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2013 in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel. Inurment will be held at a later date. Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Kahler Funeral Home with the family present at 6:00 p.m.

Violet J. Westerman was born on October 3, 1933 on a farm in rural Dell Rapids, the daughter of Fred and Kate (Fischer) Westerman. She grew up and attend country school east of Dell Rapids. She moved with her family into Dell Rapids and graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1951. She worked at Stogies Cafe in Dell Rapids. She married Leland Arionus on February 17, 1953 in Pipestone, MN. The couple made their home on a farm in rural Trent before moving into Trent and then Sioux Falls. In 1966, they moved to Wausau, WI where Vi worked at Kraft Foods until her and Leland bought and ran LeeVi’s Evergreen Club. In 1981, they moved back to Trent. Vi started working at the Odd Fellows Home as a nursing assistant and then baked pies for her cousin Marcie Ellingson at the Dells Bowl. She then went to work as a cook for the Dell Rapids School District retiring in 1999. Leland passed away in 2002.

Vi was a member of the Trent Study Club and loved her Green Bay Packers.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her grandson, Christopher, two sisters, Shirley Westerman and Mildred Perschey and her brother, James Westerman.

She is survived by her son, Robert J. Arionus of Pollock, LA; her daughters, Angyla (Robert) Lewis and Tonya Grimes both of Trent; her grandchildren, Nathan Lewis, Amanda Grimes, Adam Grimes, Harold Grimes III, Samantha (Gridley) Hoover and Andrew Gridley and her six great grandchildren.

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Jim Gerlach

April 21, 2013 By

Jim L. Gerlach, 65, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Sanford Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD. Jim was born September 11, 1947 at Parkston, SD to Emil and Helen (Dahlke) Gerlach. He started school at Baker Country School #39 and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1965. Jim attended Stewarts School of Hairstyling and worked in Sioux Falls until he was drafted into the United States Army. After his discharge, Jim married Diane Palmer on November 12, 1967 at Dell Rapids, SD. They moved to Flandreau, SD in 1969 and he worked at the Lady Bug and then Personal Touch where he was currently working. Jim was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, served on the church council, was Past Grand Patron of the Order of Eastern Star and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge. He was the Moody County Selective Service Officer for twenty years. Jim was a member of El Riad Shrine and enjoyed getting circus tickets to children. He was also an avid Twins and Vikings fan.

Jim is survived by his wife Diane, two children, Shane (Donelle), Yankton, Nicolle (Randy) Geuke, Deadwood, four grandchildren, Brittany, Andrew (Brianna), and Cierra Morris and Derek Gerlach, two great-grandchildren, Avery Morris and Easton Morris, three sisters, Sharon (Harold) Guericke, Mitchell, Marlene (Dale) Wintemute, Madrid, Spain, Cheryl (Kenny) Schuman, Mitchell, three brothers, Gerald (Dianne), Fargo, Bob, Minneapolis, Steve (Jenny), Mt. Vernon, SD, three sisters-in-law, Bette Gerlach, Alliance, NE, Lois Gerlach, Stickney, Barb Palmer, Sioux Falls, many nieces and nephews, Jim’s beauty shop family, Dave and Deb Feske, Janel Kneebone and special friends, Mike and Kathi Wede and Gail Mooney. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law, Walter and Evelyn Palmer and two brothers, Gary and Ron.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with burial in Union Cemetery. Visitation is from 5:00-7:00 pm Friday at Skroch Funeral Chapel with a 7:00 pm prayer service.

For online condolences, visit www.skrochfc.com

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Robert “Bob” Stenberg

April 19, 2013 By

Robert “Bob” D. Stenberg, 85, of Dell Rapids passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center after a lengthy illness with cancer. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the Colman Cemetery with Military Rites provided by the Dell Rapids American Legion Post. Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Kahler Funeral Home with the family present at 6:00 p.m. and a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com

Bob was born August 22, 1927, the third son of Ove and Alma Stenberg, of Colman, SD. The family, which eventually consisted of seven children, was part of a larger, very musical family in the strong Danish community of hard-working farmers in rural Colman. His early years included stories of hard work, fun times, amazing grace, and lots of love that greatly shaped Bob’s character. He was a graduate of Egan High School in 1945, and attended a bit of college at Iowa State.

Bob met Arlene Satre through his sister Arlene, and they were married on September 3, 1949. Theirs was a marriage that endured and flourished. He farmed with his brother DeVere near Sioux Falls until he was activated in the Air National Guard during the Korean Conflict. The young family which now included daughter Candace, moved to an air force base near Rapid City. Roxanne was born ‘out west’. After that stint, he farmed near Colman, where Sheryl was born. Farming years included Renner and Trent before their final move to Dell Rapids. Bob became an active member of each community in which he lived, volunteering, serving in the churches, and making life-long friends. His strong love of family held it all together.

Bob loved the land. Every farming decision was made with the latest knowledge possible. He spent evenings pouring over farming magazines and publications. He was an environmentalist, an economist and businessman, an innovator, an experienced handyman, a mentor to young farmers, and a man of faith who knew farming depended on the rains and mercy of God.

Hobbies were a big part of his life. He had a great love for music. His long membership in the Mandskor and church choir brought him much joy. He was always eager to attend concerts and musical stage productions. Woodworking and stained glass brought much beauty. He and Arlene loved to travel–especially to see the wonderful family members in Denmark.

Bob’s community service included participation on township boards from 1952-1984. Helping organize the Association of Towns and Townships in SD, Bob did diligent homework and worked for the best interest for all. He served as Chairman of the Minnehaha County Planning and Zoning Commission and was active in the American Legion.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, brother DeVere, sister Elizabeth, and his dear wife Arlene.

He is survived by his daughters Candace Trautman (Phillips), Roxanne Heimbuck (Randal), and Sheryl Kelso (Ronald); brothers Virgil, David, and Bennett and sister Arlene Lellelid; eight grandchildren, 7 great granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews.

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Mattie Wood

April 18, 2013 By

Mattie E. Wood, 96, of Dell Rapids passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Mattie’s funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2013 in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel. The family will be present for visitation from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home.

Mattie Wood passed from this world on April 17, 2013 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center where she had been a resident since the summer of 2012. She was born in Ward Township to parents Thomas E. Dexter and Laura M. Anderson Dexter. She and her Three siblings were raised on the family farm, and attended school in Ward. Her three siblings, sister Valeda, and brothers Eldon and Lee preceded her in death.

At age 22 she married Russell Fox in Flandreau, and four children were born of this marriage – Mary Ann, Gerald, Kathie, and Jim. She was widowed at the age of 26. Her sister Valdeda and her parents all pitched in and helped her with the four children. Later she moved to Sioux Falls, and that was her home until moving to Dell Rapids. In 1947 she met and married Elon A. Wood from Ohio. He preceded her in death in 1999. During her years in Sioux Falls, she worked for Morrells for over 30 years. She made many lifelong friends during her years there. After retirement, she went to work for Hy-Vee Foods, and worked there until her 90th birthday! She loved her job, and all the people she met. No matter where she worked she always did her best.

Mattie is survived by daughters Kim of Dell Rapids and Mary Ann of Spokane, Wa., grand children Regan, and Erin of Sioux Falls, CP of Spokane, and April and Beau of Deer Park, NY, great grandchildren, Haley, Allie, Annie, Michael and Matt of Sioux Falls, Jaden Patrick of Spokane, and Diamond, Destiny, and Lenny of New York. She is preceded in death by three of her children, Gerald, Kathie, and Jim.

During her lifetime she endured many tragedies but she never lost her faith, and always did her best. She was well loved and will be missed by many.

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Ella Ree Doss

April 16, 2013 By

Ella Marie (aka) Ella Ree was born on September 10, 1915 to William and Carrie (McCarty) Breuer in Larchwood, IA. She attended rural public schools, and graduated from Rock Rapid high school. After a term at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, IA, she taught in a rural country school in Logan Township for six years.

On August 23, 1939, Ella Ree was united in marriage to Wayne Doss of Rock Rapids, IA. They raised four children and a special niece, Diane Breuer, who joined the family at age three after the death of her mother. They successively lived in Rock Rapids, Sioux Falls and Mitchell, SD before purchasing an International Harvester dealership in Salem, SD in 1950. Ella Ree was involved in the running of the business, and kept the books for the several years of its operation. After Wayne’s death in 1976 she and the family continued to operate the Implement Business for another 10 years.

Ella Ree was a member of St. Mary’s Altar Society, the National Catholic Society of Foresters, and part of a Kitchen Kadoodler Band for several years. She enjoyed playing cards and belonged to several different card clubs playing well into her 90’s. Ella Ree loved spending time with her grandchildren playing cards, board games and attending their various activities.

Ella Ree continued to live in Salem until 2003 when she moved to Sioux Falls to be closer to her children. Grateful for having shared her life are her four children and a special niece, Diane Breuer. Survivors include Allan Doss, Lakewood, WA, Dean (Donna) Doss, Brookings, SD, Carol Doss and Cindy (Bert) Olson, Sioux Falls, SD, and Diane (Mark) Jorgensen, Aberdeen, SD, ten grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Ella Ree was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wayne, brothers Robert and Donald Breuer, three sisters; Sister Mary Eldred (Mildred Breuer), Eileen Kerkvliet and Betty Schrers and a daughter-in-law Toni Doss.

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Robert “Bob” Richter

April 15, 2013 By

Robert H. Richter, 76, of Sioux Falls formerly of Madison passed away from leukemia on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sioux Falls. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM on Saturday until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery at Madison.

He farmed his entire life except for the years he served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1957. He married Pat Belfrage on June 12, 1965.

His passion for farming, love of nature and love of music served him well. He sang bass in the Madison Methodist Church Choir and the Emissaries Quartet for about 25 years. He was a 50 year member of the United Methodist Church where he served on the finance committee. Presently, he was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. He served on the Herman Township Board and Lake County Zoning Board for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Richter, Sioux Falls, son, Max Richter, Minneapolis, MN; a daughter, Holly (Brent) Richter, St. Paul, MN; sister, Marlene (Eugene) Boer, Madison; sister-in-law, Peg (Keith) Nelson, Dell Rapids; step mother, Vi Belfrage, Sioux Falls; three nephews and three nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Laura Richter, his in-laws, Lewis and Evelyn Belfrage, and a sister Joyce in 1950 at the age of 11.  www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

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