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Betty Begansky

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Betty BeganskyBetty Begansky, 92, of Rapid City, formerly of Dell Rapids, has passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was in hospice care in Rapid City. Funeral arrangements are pending for Saturday.

Betty Jean Goranson was born on April 2, 1923 in Dell Rapids, the daughter of John and Marie (Christensen) Goranson. She grew up in Dell Rapids and graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1941. Betty worked at Dieson’s Department Store for two years and then moved to Sioux Falls to work as a buyer for Fantles Department Store. Betty married Nicholas Begansky on October 15, 1948 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. They made their home in Dell Rapids and raised their two daughters. Nick passed away in 1981.

Betty was an active member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids and Women of ELCA. She was also a member of the Dell Rapids Hospital Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Dell Rapids Senior Citizens Center, the Dell Rapids Golf Course, and Chapter A.D. P.E.O. Betty enjoyed rolling bandages to be sent to Africa and helped plan several all school reunions. She was very involved in mission trips to the reservations, providing quilts, blankets and support for Native American families. She loved to play cards, watch football and talk to her grandsons and grand nephews. We will miss this classy, sassy, sweet woman. Love you, Mom!

Those left to cherish her life are her two daughters, Kristine (Rolf) Norlin of Rapid City, SD and Nichola Begansky Abeyta, Littleton, CO; and her two grandsons, Alex Norlin and Stephen Abeyta; her niece, Lori (Jacobson) Ostrem (Doug) of Story City, IA and her three sons, Jeremiah, Joshua and Jacob.

Nicolette Reecy

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Nicolette ReecyNicolette Reecy, 35, of Dell Rapids passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 11, 2015 near Dell Rapids. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015 in Kahler Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be two hours prior to the start of the service on Friday. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Nicolette Anna Reecy was born on September 5th, 1980 in Sioux Falls SD, the daughter of Margaret (Peg) Reecy. Nicolette attended grade school and high school in Milaca, MN. She later enrolled at National Institute of Art in Minneapolis, MN where she was able to express her creativity and enhance her artistic talent. She later moved to South Dakota to raise her family and be near her grandparents and uncle.

Nicolette had an amazing free spirit, one that could not be tied down. She was a spontaneous, crafty, straight-forward, honest woman who loved her family very much. Nicolette would always spend time with her grandpa in his workshop making wood projects for the whole family to enjoy. She loved the outdoors where she would camp, fish, and hunt. Nicolette was the family event planner and also the family cook. Whatever it was that Nicolette set her mind to, she excelled at it.

Nicolette Anna Reecy passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Dell Rapids, SD. She was 35 and is preceded in death by her grandfather, Delphin Reecy and her grandmother, Anna May Reecy.

Those left to cherish her memory are her three beautiful children, Aubrey (16), Cameron (12), and Teresa (11); her sisters, Rebecca Reecy and AnaLeigh Glammeier; her mother, Peg Reecy; her niece, Reis Raney, and her uncle, Nick Reecy.

Quarrier Volleyball Snaps Skid

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NewDRLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team ended their 10-match losing streak with a win over the Deubrook Area Dolphins on Tuesday, October 13th, in Dell Rapids.  The Quarriers won by game scores of 19-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-23.

“This win was a result of a total team effort.  We have been struggling, but the team is continuing to work through our struggles.  Attitude determines altitude.  I appreciate the team’s efforts in practice and matches.  We will continue to get better and ready ourselves for the post-season play,” said head coach Dale Solberg.

Chloe Solberg finished with 37 set assists, 11 points and 12 digs on the night.  Emma Paul added 19 kills and 22 digs.  Trinity Gordon had 11 kills and 21 digs.  Mikaela Stofferahn had seven kills, while Hannah Welbig finished the match with 16 digs.  Jayda Knuppe added 11 points and five kills for Dell Rapids.

The Quarriers improve to 6-15 on the year.  Dell Rapids will travel to Sioux Falls Christian to face the Chargers on Thursday, October 15th.

JV Results:

The JV team earned a win to improve to 11-5 on the year by scores of 25-20, 25-23.  Tiffanie Dorale had nine digs, three kills, and 13 points in the match.  Kenzie Gullickson finished with nine digs, and Knuppe had five kills, four digs, and nine points.

C Team Results:

The C team earned a 27-25, 22-25, 15-9 victory over Deubrook to improve to 16-3.

Cardinal Volleyball Beat by Estelline

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DRSM LogoThe Estelline Redmen defeated the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal volleyball team in straight sets by scores of 25-21, 25-13, 25-22.

Kayla Scherff led the Cardinals from the service line with two aces on the night.  Kennedi Mullaney had five kills, while Sherff added three.  Cassy Geraets had six set assits.  Haley Michel and Jackie Wolles both had five digs on the night.

Estelline was led by Makensie Saathoff with 10 ace serves, Jamie Begalka with 10 kills, and Brinn Begalka with 11 set assists.  Shanie Hollenbeck finished with seven digs for Estelline.

The Cardinals fall to 2-17 on the year.  St Mary will play in the Dakota Valley Conference tournament held at Deubrook High School in White on Saturday, October 17th.

Baltic Hands Quarrier Volleyball Setback

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NewDRLogoThe Baltic Bulldogs defeated the Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team on Monday, October 12th, by scores of 25-13, 25-23, 25-13.  The loss was the Quarriers’ 10th loss in a row.

Head coach Dale Solberg said, “We have to continue to battle harder if we are to get out of our funk.  We are struggling in too many facets of the game and our play shows it.  During these times of struggle, we have to pull together and not become divided.  Winning will take care of itself.”

Mikaela Stofferahn finished the match with eight kills and one block.  Emma Paul added six kills for Dell Rapids.  Trinity Gordon ended with 21 digs, while Chloe Solberg dished out 17 assists.

Dell Rapids falls to 5-15 on the year.

JV Results:

The Quarrier JV team earned a win over Baltic by scores of 23-25, 25-16, 15-8.  Leaders of the match included Ravyn Hoffman with 16 points, Kenzie Gullickson with 14 digs, Jayda Knuppe with seven kills, and Tiffanie Dorale with 13 digs, seven kills, and one block.

C Team Results:

The Quarrier C team earned their 15th win of the season by defeating Baltic 25-19, 25-18.  Regan Stone had four kills and 11 digs in the match.  Hoffman had five points, nine digs, and six assists.  Knuppe finished with seven points, seven digs, and two kills.

Walt Klein

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Walt KleinWalter Klein, 93, of Hartford passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, October 15, 2015 at St. George Catholic Church, Hartford. Burial be in the St. George Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. Condolences may be left at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Walter William Klein was born September 25, 1922 at Dell Rapids to parents William and Gabrielle (Fisher) Klein. He grew up west of Dell Rapids, where he farmed with his parents and attended country school.

Walt married Marian Broyles February 11, 1947 at Hartford. They celebrated 67 years together. They farmed west of Dell Rapids for 2 years before moving to a farm near Hartford, where he farmed until moving into Hartford in 1993. He had Klein Trucking, hauling hogs and cattle with his pickup and trailer. He also worked for Hartford Elevator in the spring after his retirement. He was honored as a Pioneer Livestock Shipper of the year in 1986.

He rode and raised horses all his life and enjoyed horses show, trail rides and wagon train rides with his family. In 2013 Walt and Marian were honored as the Cowboy Ranch Family for the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Center.

He was a member of St. George Catholic Church, Community Saddle Club Riders, Sioux Empire Saddle Club and the Dakota Harness Club.

Grateful for having shared his life are his children, David (Linda) Klein, Fort Scott, KS, Dennis (Cheryl) Klein, Crooks, Steven (Debra) Klein, Sioux Falls, Walter (Lisa) Klein, Magnolia, TX, Terry (Cindy) Klein, Hartford and Pamela Klein Teuber, Rapid City; sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren, a sister Florence Van Vooren, Dell Rapids.

Walt was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marian on January 10, 2015; daughter, Julie Klein; grandson, Shawn Klein; great-grandson, Bryson Wilking, and a brother, Joe.

Arnie Schildhauer

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Arnie SchildhauerArnold “Arnie” Schildhauer, 87, of Dell Rapids passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Dell Rapids. His funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 will begin at noon with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m at Kahler Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Arnold Schildhauer was born on December 8, 1927 at Plankinton, SD, the son of Chris and Cora (Drenth) Schildhauer. As Arnie was growing up, his family moved to Montrose and then, Dell Rapids. He graduated from DRHS in 1945. Arnie farmed with his family until he entered the trucking business. Arnie married Arlene Halvorson on September 24, 1949 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. The couple made their home in Dell Rapids. In 1979, Arnold quit trucking to become the Superintendent of the street department for the City of Dell Rapids. He retired in 1997. Arlene passed away in 2009.

Arnie enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family, friends, and his grandchildren. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. He was preceded in death by three infant grandchildren, one infant great-grandson and three brothers.

Those left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Larry (Rhonda) and Terry (Chris), both of Dell Rapids; his three daughters, Carol (Allen) Heesch of Fairview, SD, Lynn Anderson of Sioux Falls, and Joni (Mark) Hauglid of Colman; his fifteen grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; his two brothers, Bill (Lavonne) and Ray (Joann), both of Sioux Falls; and his sister, Florence Berg of Dell Rapids.

Milbank Area Comes from Behind Against Quarriers

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DellRapidsFootballLogoThe Milbank Area Bulldogs scored three touchdowns in a row in the second and third quarters to come from behind and beat the Dell Rapids Quarriers 26-21 on Friday, October 9th, in Milbank.

The Bulldogs got on the board first on a 61-yard run by Tanner Gauer in the first quarter to lead 6-0.  Dell Rapids scored two times in the second quarter.  The first touchdown came on a 90-yard run by Hunter Hansen.  Jacob Faux scored on a four-yard run to give Dell Rapids a 14-6 lead.  Milbank Area pulled within two points on a two-yard touchdown run by Kyle Montag.  Dell Rapids held a 14-12 lead at halftime.

The Bulldogs scored twice in the third quarter to regain the lead for good.  Nolan Foss connected with Isaac Snaza on a 16-yard touchdown pass, and Gauer scored again on a 26-yard run to put the Bulldogs ahead 26-14.  Dell Rapids got one more score on an Adam Nagelhout 13-yard run towards the end of the third quarter.

The Quarriers finished with 300 yards of total offense, 31 passing yards and 269 rushing yards.  They were 2-9 on third down and 1-2 on fourth down.  Dell Rapids also turned the ball over three times in the game.

Hansen finished 2-10 passing for 37 yards and two interceptions.  Hansen also carried the ball six times for 142 yards and a touchdown.  Faux had 12 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown.  Nagelhout had four carries for 29 yards and a touchdown.  Sam White had 10 carries for 26 yards.

Dell Rapids falls to 2-5 on the year.  The Quarriers will host Dakota Valley on Friday, October 16th, in their final home game of the year.  The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Highlights

Cardinal Football Offense Erupts in Win

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DellRapidsStMaryFootballThe Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals and Deubrook Area Dolphins combined for a total of 120 points and 918 yards of offense on Friday, October 9th, in Dell Rapids.  The Cardinals defeated the Dolphins 78-42.

St Mary had a total of 618 yards of offense.  Josh Brown finished the game with 26 carries for 319 yards and seven touchdowns.  Christian Schnieders had 20 carries for 254 yards and four touchdowns.

Schnieders also led the defense for the Cardinals with 9.5 tackles and one sack.  Dalton Houska finished with nine tackles.  Jacob Frost added 6.5 tackles and two sacks, while Jacob Glazier returned to action with 8.5 tackles.

The Cardinals improve to 5-2 on the year.  St Mary will end it’s regular season schedule in Colman against the Colman-Egan Hawks on Friday, October 16th.

Highlights

Dak-12 Conference Cross Country Results

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NewDRLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarrier boys and girls cross country teams participated in the Dak-12 Conference Cross Country Meet held at The Bridges in Beresford on Thursday, October 8th.

The girls team finished fifth with a total of 96 points.  Beresford won the title with 27 points.  Sioux Falls Christian was second with 55.  Madison placed third with 63 points, and Lennox was fourth with 89 points.

The varsity boys team finished seventh with 126 points.  West Central won the team title with 14 points.  Sioux Falls Christian placed second with 30 points.  Madison was third with 80 points, and Lennox was fourth with 82 points.

The girls JV team placed seventh as a team with 114 points.  Beresford won the girls JV event with 15 points.  The boys JV team placed tenth with 157 points.  West Central won the boys JV event with 10 points.

Individual Varsity Girls Results:

  • Aspen Hansen (21st) – 21:36.35
  • Kathryn Fletcher (23rd) – 21:43.30
  • Shaylee Hoff (25th) – 21:51.50
  • Katie Jaycox (39th) – 22:36.95
  • Shaina Visser (47th) – 23:26.92

Individual Varsity Boys Results:

  • Caleb Kirschenmann (21st) – 18:21.54
  • Carter Wynja (31st) – 18:37.78
  • Brett Mogen (37th) – 19:18.44
  • Ted DeLange (42nd) – 19:29.95
  • James Lueders (54th) – 20:58.91
  • Dominic Holmes (55th) – 21:10.61

Individual JV Girls Results:

  • Raigan Schmidt (26th) – 19:25.40
  • Amanda Tomes (29th) – 19:38.07
  • Emily Dorn (43th) – 20:53.81
  • Sydney Eichinger (54th) – 21:27.90
  • Ella Lueders (66th) – 23:13.33

Individual JV Boys Results:

  • Derek Ahlers (27th) – 16:06.41
  • Gabe Skonseng (49th) – 16:40.71
  • Evan Schmidt (51st) – 16:41.16
  • Micah Gleason – 19:29.73

Individual JH Girls Results:

  • Olivia Downs (6th) – 13:21.17
  • Olivia Stelzer (13th) – 13:57.41
  • Rebecca Dorn (14th) – 13:58.51
  • Ceara Shellum (22nd) – 16:18.39

Individual JH Boys Results:

  • Mitchell Heinemann (12th) – 11:50.37
  • Logan Millman (14th) – 12:00.22
  • Logan Anderson (18th) – 12:27.58
  • Ryan Keener (24th) – 12:59.53
  • Seth Clement  – 15:04.71
  • Logan Visser – 16:57.60
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