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Marguerite “Tootie” Chamley

January 6, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Marguerite “Tootie” E. Chamley, 97, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 at Riverview Healthcare Community, Flandreau. She was born June 19, 1918 in rural Flandreau, SD to Oswald and Grace (Davis) Headrick. Marguerite went to Egan High School. She married Russell “Bud” Chamley on September 4, 1936 at Howard, SD. They lived in Egan and Bud preceded her in death December 16, 1972.

Tootie worked at the Egan School in the lunchroom and then worked for Green Thumb for 18 years. She continued to live in Egan until she became a resident at Greenleaf Assisted Living in Flandreau and then Riverview Manor in 2012. Tootie was a member of Egan United Methodist Church, UMW, LCA, and Egan Senior Citizens. She volunteered at Riverview and enjoyed Twins baseball, playing cards, and coffee day at Senior Citizens.

Tootie is survived by four sons, Don (Joy), Egan, Bob, Dell Rapids, Wayne, Onaga, KS, Larry (Denise), Onaga, KS, four daughters, Joyce (Butch) Britton, Flandreau, Diane (Jerome) Olson, Egan, Carol (David) Smith, Flandreau, Debbie Behrens and Steve, Holiday Island, AR, 25 grandchildren, many great and great-great-grandchildren, and best friend Dorothy Reed. Tootie was preceded in death by her husband, son Richard, grandson Lincoln, parents and two brothers, Bud and Dean.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2016 at Egan United Methodist Church with burial at Hillside Cemetery, Egan. Visitation is from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau, with a 7 p.m. prayer service. On-Line Condolences may be left at Skroch Funeral Home.

Quarrier Wrestling Results from Dak-12 Meet #2 in Madison

January 5, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team went to Madison on Tuesday, January 5th, to take part in the Dak-12 Meet #2. Madison, Beresford and Canton were the other three teams a part of this meet. Dell Rapids ended up losing both team matches. Beresford defeated Dell Rapids 54-24, and Canton beat Dell Rapids 73-6. Below are the individual results. The Quarriers will travel to Brandon for the Garretson Tournament on Saturday, January 9th.

Beresford 54 Dell Rapids 24
106: Zach McKee over Conner Thaler (Fall 0:30)
113: Peyton Borah over Trevon Cross (Fall 2:32)
120: Max Lamer over (BERE) (For.)
126: Hunter Borah over (DR) (For.)
132: Kolton Krilbell over (DR) (For.)
138: Dakota Galt over (DR) (For.)
145: James Lueders over Wyatt Knudson (Fall 1:06)
152: Jared Lyle over (DR) (For.)
160: Kaleb Peterson over (DR) (For.)
170: Nick Casperson over (DR) (For.)
182: Matt Gillogly over Lathan Norling (Fall 3:32)
195: Carter Kennedy over Ben Cavigielli (Dec 3-1)
220: Tristan Lutter over Lathon Gorospe (Dec 4-0)
285: Conor Hoy over Nick Schmidt (Fall 4:30)

Canton 73 Dell Rapids 6
106: Braxton Trowbridgeover Zach McKee (Fall 3:29)
113: Scott Peterson over Trevon Cross (Fall 1:10)
120: Jaden Dominesse over Max Lamer (MD 13-2)
126: Dylan Hanisch over (DR) (For.)
132: Stas Suteraover (DR) (For.)
138: Shaeden Scheidt over (DR) (For.)
145: John Lemer over (DR) (For.)
152: Kyle Laubach over James Lueders (Dec 6-5)
160: Kyle Seibel over (DR) (For.)
170: Colton Laubach over (DR) (For.)
182: Devin Stork over Matt Gillogly (Fall 3:47)
195: Jaydn Broughton over Ben Cavigielli (Fall 3:56)
220: Lathon Gorospe over Ryley Ostbye (Fall 0:58)
285: Adam Miller over Nick Schmidt (Fall 1:14)

Cardinal Girls Fall to Chester

January 5, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls couldn’t get past the Chester Area Flyers on Tuesday, January 5th, in Chester. The Flyers defeated the Cardinals 56-30.

St Mary held a one-point lead with with 1:56 to go in the first quarter, but the Flyers would go on a run and end the quarter ahead 16-9. Chester Area pushed the lead to 35-16 at halftime. The Flyers continued to extend their lead in the second half by out-scoring St Mary 21-14 in the final two quarters.

The Cardinals finished the game shooting just 19% (8-42) from the field and 65% (15-23) from the free-throw line. St Mary also had 31 team rebounds and turned the ball over 16 times.

Jackie Wolles ended the night with 12 points. Lexi Klein added six points, and Abby Burkhart finished with five. Cassy Geraets, Wolles, and Burkhart all finished with four rebounds apiece. Klein had two assists, while Wolles had four steals.

St Mary (1-6) will host Lake Preston on Friday, January 8th, as part of a girls-boys double-header. The games can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Gary Ellefson

January 5, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Gary Ellefson, 64, of Dell Rapids passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. His funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Visitation on Friday, January 8, 2016 will begin at noon at Kahler Funeral Home with the family present from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. On-Line Condolences may be left at Kahler Funeral Home.

Gary Leroy Ellefson was born on July 26, 1951 to Harvey and Mabel Ellefson. Gary attended Dell Rapids Public High School and was active in baseball, basketball, track and football. He earned several ribbons, medals, trophies, and varsity letters during his high school career. He graduated in 1970.

Gary loved the game of baseball. He was a pitcher for the Dell Rapids American Legion baseball team. It was common for him to be picked up by area baseball clubs during tournament time, which led to state championship titles. In 1970, the Cincinnati Reds drafted Gary as a right handed pitcher in the second phase of the winter draft. Gary refused to sign the contract and continued playing baseball locally. He attended his first and only major league baseball game at the Kansas City Royals in 2014.

Gary was drafted into the United States Army in 1971. He completed basic training at Fort Lewis, WA and received an Honorable Discharge in 1973.

Gary was employed by Buskerud Construction and Dells Materials for the last 36 years. Even at the time of his death, he was still employed part time. Gary enjoyed hunting, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was easy going and well liked, always willing to visit and help anyone.

Gary died January 3, 2016 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls after a short battle with cancer. He was 64 years old at the time of his death. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Ellefson. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids.

Those left to cherish his memory are his fiancé and love of his life for the last 15 years, Cathy Frantzen; his mother, Mabel Ellefson of Dell Rapids; his sister, Cherlyn (Duane) Overvaag of Watertown; his daughter, Kelli (Mike) Baumberger of Colman; his sons, Matt Ellefson of Dell Rapids, Seth Ellefson of Sioux Falls and Eric (Louise) Halbleib of Kansas City; his grandchildren Olivia, Levi, Avery, Lucy, and Harvey; and many nieces and nephews.

Quarrier Boys Back in Win Column

January 5, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarriers got back into the win column on Monday, January 4th, by beating the Pipestone Area Arrows 79-54. The Quarriers took a 22-point lead into halftime at 48-26 on the way to the win.

Four Quarrier players scored double-figures led by Ty Hoglund with 28 points. Carson Rentz finished with 13 points, Jeffrey Schuch added 11 points, and Mason Peter had 10 points. Schuch led the team with six rebounds on the night. Mason Schmidt and Sheldon Siemonsma both had five rebounds. Rentz dished out four assists as well.

Dell Rapids shot 53% (28-53) from the field in the game, 50% (8-16) from three-point area, and 75% (15-20) from the free-throw line. The team finished with 29 rebounds, 16 assists, and 10 steals.

The Quarriers (4-1) will host Beresford on Thursday, January 7th. The game can be seen as part of a girls-boys double-header on Big Sioux Media.

JV Results:

The Quarriers JV team won the “border battle” against the Pipestone Area Arrows. Dell Rapids defeated the Arrows 57-47. Leading the way for the Quarriers was Elijah Story with 20 points. Other top scorers were Mason Schmidt with 11 and Josh Roemen and Caleb Kirschenmann with six points each. Dell Rapids had seven three-pointers on the night and shot 12-15 from the free-throw line.

Garretson Rides Second Quarter to Win over Cardinal Boys

January 4, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Garretson Blue Dragons out-scored the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals 21-7 in the second quarter, which proved to be the difference in a 64-48 win on Monday, January 4th, in Garretson.

The Cardinals led by as many as six points in the first quarter, but Garretson rallied to take a 19-18 lead at the end of the quarter. The Blue Dragons then used the big second quarter and pushed their lead to 40-25 at halftime. Garretson led 56-35 at the end of the third quarter.

St Mary finished the game shooting 27% (16-59) from the field, 25% (5-20) from the three-point area, and 52% (12-23) from the free-throw line. Garretson out-rebounded the Cardinals 46-29 and forced 14 St Mary turnovers.

Noah Fiegen led the team with 14 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Luke Brown had 12 points and five rebounds. Connor Libis added 11 points and three assists.

The Cardinals (1-5) travel to Canistota on Thursday, January 7th.

Laura Garness

January 4, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Laura Elaine Garness, 54, of Baltic, died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Covington Heights in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services will begin at 4:00 PM Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at River Community Church, Dell Rapids, SD. Memorials may be directed to Christ Fellowship Church, Baltic or a fund established in Dustin’s name. On-Line Condolences may be left at Minnehaha Funeral Home.

Laura Elaine (Myers) Garness was born in Ortonville, MN on December 16, 1961; the second child of William and Virginia (Thronson) Myers. Laura lived in Milbank, SD and graduated from Milbank HS in 1980. She studied at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN from 1980-1982. She then lived in Sioux Falls, SD and attended Stenotype Institute. She moved to Baltic, SD in 1987. Her son Dustin Kirby Garness was born in 1988.

Laura was employed as a manager at First Premier Bank in Dell Rapids, and then worked at home as a medical transcriptionist. She loved her job for the Baltic School District as a para-professional and a bus driver for special needs children. While in Baltic she opened her home to many foster children.

Laura was an active member of Christ Fellowship Church and founded the Baltic Community Garden.

Laura was preceded in death by her father William Francis Myers.

She is survived by son, Dustin Garness and wife Hezel, Hartford, SD; mother, Virginia Myers, Custer, SD, brother, William A. Myers and wife Suzanne Keithley-Myers, Duluth, MN; sister, Carla Brown and husband Joseph, Gretna, NE; sister, Deborah Vigants and husband Peter, Brandon, SD; 4 nieces, 9 nephews, 2 grand-nieces, and 1 grand-nephew.

Robert (Bob) Stoltenburg

January 4, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Robert (Bob) John Stoltenburg, Sr., 74, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Dell Rapids, SD, surrounded by his family. His memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. On-Line Condolences may be left at Kahler Funeral Home.

Bob was born in Watertown, SD on Aug. 5, 1941, to Julius and Margaret Stoltenburg. He spent his youth in Watertown and quickly developed his love for hunting and fishing with his father.

He enlisted in the Army in 1958, attending basic training in Fort Carson, CO, and served his first tour in Germany until 1963. While on leave, Bob met his wife of 52 years, Kathryn May Hakes. They were married on Dec. 16, 1963 in Lawton, OK, where Bob was stationed until April, 1965. In April, 1965, Bob was deployed to Germany. In June, 1966, he was sent to GA, for Jungle Training and in Nov. 1966, was deployed to Vietnam.

Bob returned to the States in 1967, stationed in Fort Hood, TX. In April, 1968, he returned to Vietnam for one more year. He was stationed at Dugway Proving Rounds, UT, upon his return. There, he injured his back and in July 1973, was medically discharged from the Army. Bob and his family then moved back to Watertown, SD, where Bob did various jobs. A Vietnam War Veteran, Bob was awarded the following medals: two Bronze Stars, two Army Commendation Medals, an Army Good Conduct Medal, a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and an Army Rifle Medal.

In Spring of 1979, Bob and his family moved to Pierre, SD, where they bought Sunset Lodge, a hunting and fishing lodge and restaurant north of town on the Missouri River. They spent many years as a family at the lodge before Bob and Kathy sold it in 1990. They then retired near Pierre. Bob spent a majority of his retirement hunting and fishing, babysitting grandkids and doing woodworking projects, including making birdhouses.

In Spring of 2004, Bob and Kathy moved to Colman, SD where he enjoyed playing cards and watching his favorite football team, the Chicago Bears. Bob loved hosting his kids and grandkids, beating them at Rummy and telling stories.

Bob is survived by his wife, Kathryn Stoltenburg, children Deborah (Ed) Venard and children, Courtney, Paige, Connor, Austin and Reed, of Murdo; Julie (Dennis) Moore and children Karlee and Carson, of Murdo; Robert Stoltenburg, Jr. and children Kaitlyn, Kayla, Justin and Allison, and friend Lea and son EJ; and Mark (Jill) Stoltenburg and son Hunter, and Mark’s son Logan Smith; Sister Judy (Gary) Hopp; Aunt Dorothy Rukstad; Great-Grandson, Alyster Scheel (son of Kaitlyn); and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother Ruth; one brother James and one sister Barbara Gonzalez.

Elizabeth Sieps

January 3, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Elizabeth Bertina Sieps “Betty”, age 101, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2016, at Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Community in Sioux Falls, SD. Her Funeral Service will be held at the Dell Rapids Reformed Church on Thursday, January 7th, 2016, at 10:30am. Visitation will be held at Kahler Funeral Home in Dell Rapids on Wednesday, January 6th, from 3-7pm with family present from 5-7pm. On-Line Condolences may be left at Kahler Funeral Home.

Betty was born in Bridgewater, SD on April 26th, 1914 to Joseph D. and Katherine Tschetter. She attended country school near Bridgewater, SD, Bridgewater High School, and graduated high school from Freeman Academy in 1933. She went on to attend Freeman Junior College and then earned a degree in nursing from Sioux Valley School of Nursing in 1937. Betty worked as a Registered Nurse for Sioux Valley Hospital and various VA hospitals in Hot Springs, SD, Cheyenne, WY, and Chicago, IL, and Dell Rapids Community Hospital until 1982. During her tenure as a nurse, she met Henry Sieps and they married on November 3rd, 1940. Betty was a passionate gardener and received a title of “Master Gardener” from classes she attended. She was also an avid member of the Dell Rapids Garden Club, Reformed Church Women of Dell Rapids, Dell Rapids Senior Citizens, and Sioux Valley Hospital Alumni. She and Henry traveled to Annville, Kentucky as volunteers for mission work.

Betty is survived by her son, Roger of Dell Rapids, daughter, Mary (Todd) Madson of Sioux Falls, brother, Delore (Anita) Tschetter of Sioux Falls, daughter- in-law, Jennifer Anderson of Coppell, TX, grandchildren, Nancy (Paul) Mergen of Brookings, SD, Bob (Barb) Sieps of Lincoln, NE, Lori Sieps (Ante Kutlesa) of San Jose, CA, Kelsey Madson of Denver, CO, Matt Madson (fiancé Sandy) of Minneapolis, MN, Kirsten and Jessica Madson of Sioux Falls, numerous nieces and nephews, five great grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry, parents, Joseph and Katherine Tschetter, son, William “Bill”, and siblings, Anna Gross, David H., Jacob, Marie, Walter, David, John, Joe, and Theodore.

Joyce (Fiegen) Richter

January 3, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Joyce Richter, age 88, died peacefully on December 30, 2015 in Omaha, NE on her 88th birthday surrounded by her children and some of their families. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2016 at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Canton. Visitation with family present will be Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the church. A scripture service will be held at 5:00 p.m. On-Line Condolences may be left at Anderson Funeral Home.

Joyce Maxine (Fiegen) Richter was born December 30, 1927 in Dell Rapids, SD the eldest daughter of Jennie (Anderson) Fiegen and John Fiegen. Joyce attended school and grew up in the Dell Rapids area on various farms. After high school, Joyce joined the cadet nursing corp and graduated from McKennan School of Nursing.

Joyce was united in marriage to Earl Richter of Madison, SD on June 13, 1950. Joyce was a practicing nurse for a few years before dedicating her time to raising their six children. During their marriage, Earl’s career took them throughout South Dakota, eventually settling in Canton, SD for 40 years. Joyce was an active member of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church and a past Altar Society president. Joyce enjoyed volunteering in the community.

Joyce’s special hobbies were her love for playing bridge and mahjong with her many friends.

Eight years ago Joyce moved to the Prince of Peace retirement community where she continued to play bridge with many new friends. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, her parents, brother, Melvin Fiegen of Dell Rapids, and sister, Helen Liester of Garretson.

Joyce is survived by her six children: Diane Houser, Munster, IN, Janice (Randy) Bennett, Jacksonville, FL, Eileen (Ron) Wiebelhaus, Austin, MN, Mary (Bob) Davis, Peoria, IL, Dr. Dan (Sheila) Richter, Omaha, NE, and Joe (Sue Griffith) Richter, Dakota Dunes, SD; sister, Dorothy Baumberger, Colton, SD; brother Virgil (Shirley) Fiegen, Dell Rapids, SD, 20 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

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