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

Marie Visser

September 7, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Marie Visser, 95, of Dell Rapids passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Carole. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at United Methodist Church in Dell Rapids. Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM with the family present from 5:00 to 7:30 PM Tuesday at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids. Condolences may be left at http://www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Marie was born February 8, 1919 to Henry and Julia (Delaney) Bertram at Bowman County, North Dakota. She lived the first year of her life in a sod house. The family moved to the Lyons/Colton area in 1920. She attended Grand Meadow country school and graduated from Lyons High School in 1938.

On March 17, 1945 Marie married Walt Visser in Mankato, Minnesota. They moved to a farm in rural Dell Rapids that they rented and later purchased. Since Marie was an only child, she was especially grateful for the warm welcome into the Visser family by all of Walt’s brothers and sisters.

Marie was well known for her expertise with plants and flowers. She ran a plant business from the farm for many years. She loved to raise ducks, guinea hens, exotic chickens and a large flock of turkeys. Marie was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dell Rapids where she enjoyed helping with the many functions and activities there.

Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter, Carole Quiram, Sioux Falls; son, Marlin (Jeanine) Visser, Harrisburg; grandchildren, Ron Quiram, Sioux Falls, Jessica (Alan) Schneider, Otley, IA, Christopher Visser, Glenwood, IA and Lyndsey (Ryan) Hanson, Garretson.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Walt in 1986; parents; as well as many cousins and friends.

Thomas Wickert

September 6, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Thomas R. Wickert, 80, of Baltic died Friday, September 5, 2014 at Sanford USD Medical Center.

Memorial services will begin at 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Southeastern Church of Christ, Sioux Falls. Memorial visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M. Monday with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. Condolences may be left at http://www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Thomas R. Wickert was born on September 8, 1933 to Leona and Harry Wickert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended elementary and high school in Milwaukee. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served for two years. After his honorable discharge, he attended college to become a Master Machinist. After graduating from college, he worked for Allis Chalmers as a machinist until they closed. He then traveled the world setting up ink press machines for various companies.

In 2000, he moved to an acreage outside of Baltic, South Dakota where he resided until his death. On November 13, 2004 he married Carolyn Bailey at Southeastern Church of Christ in Sioux Falls surrounded by family and friends. They spent their years together traveling, raising animals, and enjoying time with family and friends. They loved and enjoyed every day that they had together. Tom enjoyed going to auctions, spending time with his best buddy “Jim” working on cars and farm equipment, spending time with his church “family”, hunting, fishing, and building and flying model airplanes with the Sod Busters model airplane group.

Tom fought a courageous battle against cancer and never complained. In the last hours of his life, he was surrounded by his wife, step-children, and step-grandchildren. He will be remembered for his kindness, gentle soul, his love of life and animals, and his wonderful stories.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Carolyn (Bailey) Wickert of Baltic. His children: Bryan (Melissa) Bailey, of Dell Rapids; Paul Bailey of Dell Rapids; Kathy (Randy) Reiners of Baltic; and Desiree (Kyle) Dammer of Dell Rapids. His grandchildren: Maggie Richter, Lance Richter, Jennifer Bailey, Kirsten Bailey, Kylee Bailey, Shelby Bailey, Michael Bailey, Jakob Bailey, Lizzie Bailey, Paislee Dammer, Anistyn Dammer, and one great grandchild, Madison Bailey. He is also survived by a son, John (Karen) Wickert and two grandchildren, Dustin and Miranda Wickert.

Cardinal Volleyball Loses “Battle of Cardinal” to Arlington

September 3, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal volleyball team dropped a match to the Arlington Cardinals on Tuesday, September 2nd, in Arlington. Arlington, ranked third in Class B volleyball, won the match in straight sets of 25-11, 25-20, 25-18.

Ally Mullaney had one ace, two kills, and a block in the match. Jackie Wolles finished with three kills on the night, and Claudia Schwebach added two. Lindsey Wolles had nine set assists for Dell Rapids St Mary. Defensively Riley Wolles added a block, and Kaitlyn Vortherms ended the match with two digs.

St Mary drops to 1-5 on the year. The Cardinals will host Castlewood on Thursday, September 4th, in their first home match of the season. The match will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.

Logan Klebsch

September 3, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Logan Charles Klebsch, 11, of Redfield died Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, in Redfield.

His funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, at the Ken Greeno Physical Education Building at Redfield Public Schools. The Rev. Tim Fugman will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield. Logan’s family wants you to remember Logan as a happy, smiling young man, so there will only be closed-casket visitation.

Logan was born Nov. 24, 2002, in Aberdeen to Jim and Pam (Rye) Klebsch. Logan was raised on the family farm with his big brother Collin. Logan was a sixth grader at Redfield Public School and enjoyed his many friends at school and playing basketball and football. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his family anytime they could get away. He enjoyed helping on the farm any way he could, including driving tractors and herding cattle.

Logan loved animals and raised pheasants, geese, chickens and anything else he could find. He was an avid basketball and football player and always asked his mother if he could just run one more play.

A star that burns twice as bright only burns half as long.

Logan is survived by his parents, Jim and Pam Klebsch; his brother, Collin of Redfield; his maternal grandparents: Wendell and Charla Rye of Claremont; his paternal grandparents: William and Zelda Klebsch; his maternal great-grandmother, Patricia Nietert of Aberdeen; he is also survived by his aunts and uncles: Michele (Steve) Cogley of Claremont, Gretchan (Justin) Cleveland of Groton, Heather (Chad) Ronshaugen of Dell Rapids, Jeff Klebsch of Frankfort and Karen (Rob) Stephenson of Redfield; and many cousins; great-uncles; and aunts and his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, David Rye; and his maternal great-grandfather, Charles “Duke” Nietert.

Condolences may be left at thelenfuneralhome.com

Quarrier Golf Team Wins Again

September 3, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys golf team won again for the fourth time in a row on Tuesday, September 2nd. The Quarriers finished first with a team score of 313 at the 12-team Sioux Falls Christian Invitational at Bakker’s Crossing. Canton finished second with a team score of 324.

Adam Karst finished in first place at the tournament with a round of 74. Ty Hoglund finished second just one shot behind with a round of 75. Devon Weber placed seventh for the Quarriers with a 79. Mason Schmidt finished the day with an 85, Josh Parrott shot an 88, and Jordan Kerns ended the day with a 94.

Dell Rapids will travel to Mitchell on Monday, September 8th, for the Parkston Invitational.

Quarrier Volleyball Team Loses Home-Opener

September 3, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team lost their first home match of the year to the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies 14-25, 19-25, 23-25 on Tuesday, September 2nd.

The first game was back and forth through the first part of the game. With the score tied 10-10, Elk Point-Jefferson went on a 7-3 run, and then closed out the first game on an 8-1 run for the 25-14 win. The Huskies held an early 10-6 lead in the second game, but the Quarriers fought back and scored eight points in a row to take a 14-10 lead. Dell Rapids held a 16-13 lead after both teams traded the next few points. The Huskies tied the game at 16-16, and then again at 18-18. From there Elk Point-Jefferson went on a 7-1 run to win the second game. The Quarries had control of the third game for most of the first half. They held a steady two-to-three point lead. Already leading 13-10, Dell Rapids scored the next four points to extend their lead to 17-10. The Quarriers were able to push the lead even higher to 22-14, looking to win the third game and extend the match, but the Huskies pulled to within a point at 22-21 after scoring seven points in a row. Dell Rapids gained the next point to go ahead by two at 23-21, but it was the Huskies that would score the final four points for the match win.

Sarah Haak finished the match with eight service points and 10 assists. Mara Adams had six kills for the Quarriers, while Tiffany Finkral added five. Bailey Munk led the team defensively with 12 digs on the night. Brittany Kludt finished with two blocks.

The Quarriers fall to 3-2 on the year, and will travel to Hartford to take on the West Central Trojans on Tuesday, September 9th.

JV Results:
The JV team lost to Elk Point-Jefferson two sets to one. The offensive leaders for the Quarriers were Chloe Solberg, Trinity Gordon, Megan Miles, and Tiffanie Dorale. The defensive leaders were Hannah Welbig and Sami Reider.

C-Team Results:
The C-Team won their match against the Huskies two sets to one. The offensive leaders were Kenedy Mergen, Sara Van Regenmorter, and Tiffanie Dorale. Arial Hoffman and Autumn Schumaker led the defense of the Quarriers.

Quarrier Cross Country Results in Salem

September 3, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier Cross Country girls and boys teams traveled to Salem to run in the McCook Central/Montrose Invitational on Tuesday, September 2nd. The girls team finished seventh with a total of 89 points. Garretson won the meet with 15 points. Mt. Vernon/Plankinton finished second with 18 points, and Ethan/Parkston was third with 33 points. The boys team finished fifth with 44 points. West Central won the event with 10 points. Garretson placed second with 12 points. Flandreau was third with 38 points, and Ethan/Parkston was fourth with 40 points.

Individual Girls Results:

Shaylee Hoff – 18:08.94
Averi Pankonen – 18:50.45
Kaylee Hennen – 20:06.57
Jessica Tisher – 20:36.70
Mikayla DeNoon – 20:47.66
Aspen Hansen (JV) – 14:16.68 (10th)
Shaina Visser (JV) – 14:18.16 (11th)
Katie Jaycox (JV) – 15:12.02
Lindsey Morris (JV) – 15:34.22
Amanda Tomes (JV) – 15:47.97
Ella Lueders (JV) – 17:21.41
Emily Dorn (JV) – 17:27.21

Individual Boys Results:

Trent Knuppe – 18:07.13 (15th)
Zane Schumaker – 18:23.07 (20th)
Caleb Kirschenmann – 18:35.38
Brett Mogen – 18:52.50
Dominic Holmes – 19:57.84
Ted DeLange – 20:17.72
James Lueders (JV) – 12:58.16
Derek Ahlers (JV) – 13:03.06
Hunter Garry (JV) – 13:21.00
Sheldon Siemonsma (JV) – 13:45.50
Carter Wynja (JV) – 13:59.35
Gabe Skonseng (JV) – 14:41.94
Karsen Welbig (JV) – 14:55.39
Logan Millman (JV) – 15:49.76
Brady Ginsbach (JV) – 15:52.80
Avery Welbig (JV) – 15:53.66
Micah Gleason (JV) – 16:33.48
Mitchell Heinemann (JV) – 19:39.54
Logan Visser (JV) – 20:12.85
Thomas Petrik (JV) – 20:21.36
Ryan Keener (JV) – 21:08.63

City Council Meeting: 9-2-14

September 1, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers. Some of the items on the agenda include Ordinance 807 second reading, Resolution 2014-09: Zoning Ordinance Violation, Ordinance 806 first reading, Ordinance 808 first reading, Ordinance 809 first reading, Ordinance 810 first reading, and the administrative report. The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

The city council meeting will be webcast on Big Sioux Media until the council enters into Executive Session.

Bulldogs Spoil Home-Opener

September 1, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Madison Bulldogs erased an 18-6 deficit to beat the Dell Rapids Quarriers 36-33 on Friday, August 29th, in the first football game of the year. Dell Rapids scored on their very first drive of the ball game as Jase Nelson threw at 20-yeard touchdown pass to Beau Carpenter with 8:35 to go in the first quarter. The Quarriers extended their lead to 12-0 after a 13-yard touchdown pass from Nelson to Tanner Ljunggren with 1:24 left in the quarter. Madison cut the lead to 12-6 after a 40-yard touchdown run by Mitch Hansen with :55 left in the first. Dell Rapids would add one more score in the first quarter as Nelson connected with Ljunggren for a 75-yard touchdown pass as time expired in the first quarter for an 18-6 lead.

The Bulldogs scored the only two touchdowns in the second quarter. With 8:16 left in the first half, Brodie Frederiksen scored on a 1-yard touchdown run to cut the lead down to 18-13. Isaac Shubert gave Madison their first lead of the game with 4:46 left in the half on a 2-yard touchdown run. Madison held a 19-18 halftime lead.

Dell Rapids regained the lead early in the third quarter. Casey Gleason blocked a Madison punt with 9:10 left in third quarter, and on the very next play, Keegan Hemenway put the Quarriers back in front with a 7-yard touchdown run at 26-19. Madison would tie the game up at 26-26 after a 43-yard touchdown pass from Hansen to Carter Kasuske with 6:27 left to play in the third quarter. After a Dell Rapids turnover, Mason Leighton scored on an 11-yard touchdown run to give Madison the lead back at 33-26. The Bulldogs added to their lead with 7:09 left in the game on a 27-yard field goal by Brayden Gilbert. Dell Rapids was able to cut the lead to 36-33 after a 5-yard touchdown pass from Nelson to Riley Schmidt, but the Quarriers were unable to recover the onside kick, and Madison hung on for the win.

Dell Rapids (0-1) will travel to Tea for their next game on Friday, September 12th.

Rosemary “Babe”Richardson

September 1, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Rosemary “Babe” Richardson, age 84, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Chester, died Saturday, August 30, 2014.

Rosemary Nelson was born May 16, 1930, at Goodwin, SD, to Nels and Sylvia (Miller) Nelson. She grew up in the Franklin and Chester area. Babe graduated from Chester High School with the class of 1948. She was united in marriage to Kenneth “Red” Richardson on July 20, 1950, at the Chester United Methodist Church.

Babe worked on the farm until the late 1960’s when she went to work for New York Life in Madison and later KJAM radio until she retired. She was a member of the Chester United Methodist Church. Babe enjoyed gardening, baking (sharing with others) and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ken in 2011, and a sister, Ava Entringer.

Survivors include two sons, Dan (Cathy) Richardson of Dell Rapids and Dave Richardson of Ft. Pierre; one daughter, Lori Justice of Indianapolis, IN; two grandsons; six great grandchildren; three step-grandsons; one step-great granddaughter; and one sister, Betty Peterson of McAllen, TX. Condolences may be left atwww.ellsworthfh.com

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