Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media, Author at Big Sioux Media Sports Network

De Smet Pulls Away Late over Cardinal Boys

December 21, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The De Smet Bulldogs pulled away in the fourth quarter and earned a 59-46 win over the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals on Tuesday, December 20th, in De Smet.

The Bulldogs led 15-9 at the end of the first quarter, but the Cardinals took the lead in the second quarter and led 23-22 at halftime. De Smet regained their lead in third quarter and led 39-35 at the quarter break. The Cardinals couldn’t close the gap as De Smet outscored St Mary 20-11 in the final quarter.

St Mary shot 15-54 (28%) in the game, 6-24 (25%) from three-point area, and 7-10 (70%) from the free-throw line. The Cardinals had 29 total team rebounds, 10 assists, six steals and turned the ball over 16 times. De Smet finished the game shooting 24-43 (56%) from the field and only missed nine shots in the second half.

Two players scored in double figures for St Mary. Luke Brown finished with a team-high 16 points. Jason Cook had 10 points. Connor Libis added nine points. Logan Gaspar and Brown both had seven rebounds. Cook also had four assists.

The Cardinals (1-3) will host McCook Central/Montrose on Thursday, December 22nd. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Balanced Scoring Sends Quarrier Girls to Win

December 20, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarriers had nine different players score in a 70-35 win over the Baltic Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 20th, at Dell Rapids. The Quarriers led 23-13 at the end of the first quarter. Dell Rapids then held Baltic to just three second quarter points and took a 46-16 lead at halftime. The lead was 59-30 at the end of the third quarter.

Aspen Hansen led Dell Rapids with 14 points. Jayda Knuppe added 11 points. Emma Paul finished with nine points, Arial Hoffman had eight points, and Kali Graham had seven points. Kaylee Hennen, Graham, and Knuppe all unofficially had five rebounds in the game. Baltic was led by Maddie Polzin with 15 points.

Dell Rapids improves to 2-1 after their second win in a row. The Quarriers will play Hamlin in the Entringer Classic on Friday, December 23rd. The game time is 5:00 p.m.

Cardinal Girls Fall in De Smet

December 20, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The De Smet Bulldog defense held the Cardinal offense to just 12 points in the final three quarters on their way to a 62-24 win on Monday, December 19th, in De Smet.

The Bulldogs led by just three points at 15-12 at the end of the first quarter. However, De Smet outscored St Mary 18-3 in the second quarter to take a 33-15 lead. De Smet then extended the lead to 50-17 by the end of the third quarter.

St Mary shot 11-33 (33%) from the field, 0-3 from the three-point area, and 2-4 (50%) from the free throw line. The Cardinals had 26 total rebounds, 10 steals, but turned the ball over 25 times. The Bulldogs shot 23-53 (39%) from the field in the game.

Jackie Wolles led the team with seven points. Ella Heinitz added six points. Maddie Schwebach and Kennedi Mullaney both had four points. Wolles, Mullaney, and Schwebach all had three rebounds in the game.

St Mary (2-3) will play Colman-Egan at the Entringer Classic in Colman on Friday, December 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Dell Rapids Choir Goes Caroling around Town

December 20, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids High School Espresso Choir spent the day spreading Christmas cheer around Dell Rapids on Monday, December 19th. The choir hopped on the bus at 8:30 to go to the Dell Rapids Elementary School for the first performance of the day.

After performing for all the classes at the elementary school, the choir set out on foot and performed at Orchard Hills, Pizza Ranch, Subway, Great Western Bank, Dairy Queen, T&C’s, Landmark Realty, Next Generation Childcare, Casey’s, Family Dollar, Dells Auto, Wells Fargo, First National Bank, LaDelle and Fourth Coffeehouse, Blooms on Main, El Tapatio, Goldenwest, Roemen’s Automotive, and Schwebach Realty throughout the morning and afternoon.

Director Robert Michalscheck said, “My only regret is that we ran out of time as there were so many more places we wanted to stop at, but only had so much time in the seven hours we were out. Last year we started with just signing at the elementary school for all the classes, but this year I wanted to outreach to our community that supports our school as a small way of giving back. We hope to make this a yearly tradition!”

The Espresso Choir meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:45 a.m.

Kenneth “Kenny” Buthe

December 18, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Kenneth “Kenny” Gregor Buthe, age 82, died on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Sioux Falls with burial to follow at Hills of Rest Cemetery in Sioux Falls. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM on Tuesday at George Boom Funeral Home in Sioux Falls with a Liturgical Wake Service and Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM. On-line condolences may be left at the George Boom Funeral Home website.

Kenneth Gregor Buthe was born on May 13, 1934 in Roswell, SD to Henry J. and Mary E. (Harring) Buthe. Kenny was raised in rural Howard/Carthage area, graduating from Argonne High School in 1952. While in high school, Kenny was a gifted athlete and excelled at playing basketball and baseball. In 1954 Kenny enlisted into the United States Army where he served until his honorable discharge in 1956.

Kenny was united in marriage with Ula “Mae” Gile on May 27, 1957 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls, SD. Kenny and Mae first lived in Rockford, IL until making their home in Sioux Falls, SD in 1959. The couple were blessed with four children.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Ula “Mae” Buthe, Sioux Falls SD; children: Laura Geraets, Dell Rapids SD, Michael (Lori) Buthe, Brandon SD, Kenneth “Mark” (Gloria) Buthe, Augusta KS, and Lynn (Dan) Meints, Sioux Falls SD; 12 grandchildren: Autumn (Jim) Meier, Ryan (fiancé, Dr. Kathy Kotschegarow) Geraets, Christi (Kody) Harris; Jesse Johnson, Kayla (Dusty) Schumacher, Samantha (fiancé, Jared Hobart) Buthe, Heather Buthe, Elizabeth Buthe, Cory (Kellie) Buthe, Morgan Meints and Courtney (Zach) Auch; 17 great grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Buthe of Howard SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Bernice Ortman

December 17, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Bernice Ortman, 83, Pipestone, died on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at the Pipestone County Medical Center in Pipestone. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 9 at Hartquist Funeral Home, Pipestone Chapel, with Rev. Bill Ostermeier officiating. Interment was in New Woodlawn Cemetery, Pipestone. On-line condolences may be left at the Hartquist Funeral Home website.

Bernice Becker Ortman was born on July 3, 1933 to Joel and Wadia (Ratzloff) Becker in Marion, S.D. She grew up on the farm and attended country school. She married Edward Ortman on June 20, 1954. While living in Mitchell, S.D. she worked at the hospital. After the children arrived she stayed at home. When Edward died on July 26, 1979, she ran a home daycare for 15 years in Pipestone.

At a young age Bernice accepted her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. She was baptized by immersion and lived out her faith daily.

She is survived by her three children, Linda (Cal) Farmer, Pipestone, Mark (Ruth) Ortman, Ironwood, Mich. and Dale (Tonia) Ortman, Jasper, Ga., six grandchildren; one sister, Benita (Darrell) Weinacht, Dell Rapids, S.D. and one sister-in-law, Dorothy Bishop, Greenville, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, mother and father.

Jeffrey Dorman

December 17, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Jeffrey Charles Dorman, 54, of Sioux Falls passed away in his home on December 6, 2016 after a prolonged illness.

Jeff was born in Sioux Falls at Sioux Valley Hospital on January 20, 1962 to William Charles and Audrey Jean (Redman) Dorman. He graduated from Washington Senior High School in 1980 and worked primarily in the trucking industry until experiencing a stroke in 1995. Jeff is survived by his daughter, Amanda (Dorman) Roth, her husband, Ryan of Dell Rapids, SD; two grandchildren, Macie and Tyson Roth of Dell Rapids. He has one living brother, Richard of Wexford, PA and four nieces, Alaina (Dorman) Hilliard, Angela (Dorman) Durler, Marissa Dorman and Emily Dorman.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father, William C. Dorman; mother, Audrey J Beyer and brother, William C. Dorman.

A memorial service was held at the Minnehaha Funeral Home Chapel in Dell Rapids, SD on Monday, December 12, 2016. The family kindly requests that donations be made to the American Kidney Foundation. On-line condolences may be left at the Minnehaha Funeral Home website.

Mona Robinette

December 17, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Mona Marie (Ischen) Robinette, 62, died Friday, December 9th, 2016, at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center following a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Mona had a Living Funeral on her birthday, for her memorial service. She was born in Mitchell, SD to Fred and Esther (Gullickson) Ischen on November 3rd, 1954. Mona spent her childhood on her family’s farmstead in rural Fedora and attended school in Carthage, SD until her senior year of high school, at which time she attended Howard High School, graduating in 1972. Mona enlisted in the United States Army in 1978 and served her country as an active service member until January of 1993. During her service in the Army she earned numerous ribbons, badges and medals, including: Army Service Ribbon; National Defense Service Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; Meritorious Service Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Overseas Service Medal; Marksmanship Badge (M-16 & Hand Grenade); & Army Commendation Medal.

Following her military career she worked in the office of the Miner County Community Health Nurse in Howard. In 1996, she went on to work at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center as an Administrative Officer, retiring in 2008. Following her retirement, she moved to Carthage and there found a rewarding life as an active member of the community.

Mona enjoyed many hobbies, including coin collecting and gardening. Her favorite quote was “May I never miss a sunset or a rainbow because I am looking down.”

Grateful for having shared Mona’s life are her daughter, Chauntee (Ted) Hosselkus (Spearfish); granddaughter, Maggie Hosselkus (Spearfish); mother, Esther Ischen (Fedora); special friend, Mike Weaver (Carthage); cousin, Wayne Westerberg (Madison); cousin, Linda (Joe) Lidington (Allenton, WI); friend, Susie Stahl (Freeman); aunt, Mary Carol Der Hagopian (Dell Rapids); sister, Ruth Ischen (Fedora); & countless family and friends across the United States and around the world. Mona was preceded in death by her father, Fred K. Ischen in 1991 and her beloved aunt Mary Westerberg in 1996.

On-line condolences may be left at the Willoughby Funeral Home website.

Dianne Crisp

December 16, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dianne Crisp, 80, of Dell Rapids died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM Monday at the church with a Prayer service at 7:00 PM.

Dianne was born March 9, 1936 in Sioux Falls to parents John and Myrtle (Nelson) Moe. She lived in Sioux Falls and moved with her family to a farm near Baltic at the age of 15. She graduated from Baltic High School in 1954. She then attended Sioux Falls College and taught for one year in Renner.

Dianne married Max Crisp June 24, 1956. They farmed in the Trent-Dell Rapids area until they retired and moved into Dell Rapids in 2004.

She was a past member of Trent Baptist Church and was now a member of the First Baptist Church in Dell Rapids.

She enjoyed decorating cakes, quilting, her Bible study and spending time with her family.

Grateful for having shared her life are her children, David Crisp, Spearfish; Scott Crisp and his wife Karen, Dell Rapids, Mark Crisp and his wife Maria, Dell Rapids and Mary and her husband, Charlie Anderson, Baltic; seven grandchildren, J.D. (Miriah) Crisp, Amber (Scott) Becker, Cortney (Ray) DeHerrera, Josh Crisp, Nicole Anderson, Aaron Crisp and Greg Anderson; five great-grandchildren, Quinn, Kennedy, Eva, Jayden and Eli.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Max on January 24, 2007, parents; daughter- in-law, Charlotte; sisters, Mary Jean and Betty Nelson.

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St Mary Students Participate in Band Festival

December 16, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

On Monday, November 28, 2016, three St. Mary High School Senior Band members traveled to the campus of South Dakota State University to participate in the 20th Annual East Central Honor Band Festival. Lexi Klein, Senior Clarinet player, and Spencer Thompson, Senior Percussion player, were both in the East Central Honor Band conducted by James McKinney. Senior Baritone player, Zachary Geraets, was in the the East Central Festival Band conducted by Dr. Keven Kessler. Students practiced all day at SDSU, and then performed in a concert at the Performing Arts Center on the campus.

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