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Shirley Fiegen

June 13, 2022 by Submitted

Shirley A. Fiegen, 85, of Dell Rapids, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 with the Christian Wake Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. www.kahlerfh.com

Shirley Ann Fiegen (Goodale) was born on October 3, 1936 in Baltic, South Dakota, the youngest child of Frank and Bethel Goodale. Shirley graduated from Chester High School in 1954. In March of 1954, while on a two week leave from the army, a handsome young man asked Shirley Goodale to marry him. She said yes and they started a lifelong journey together. Shirley married Virgil Fiegen on May 1, 1956 in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. Virgil and Shirley continued to live and farm in the Dell Rapids area until 1966. During that time, they had five children, three boys and two girls. One boy passed shortly after birth. They moved to California in 1966 and they had their 6th child, a son. There was nothing more important to Shirley than family, and she made it her number one priority. She spent her time at home in the early years taking care of her 5 children. As the kids got older, she started her career working for the Downey School District. She started as a teacher’s aide at Ed C Lewis Grade School, and eventually took a job at Downey High School in the attendance office, where she worked until retirement. During her time in California, she made frequent trips to South Dakota with her family to visit friends and relatives. The time spent in California was memorable, but South Dakota was always home. Shirley retired in 1997 and moved back to Dell Rapids. Shirley was married to Virgil for 61 years prior to his death in July of 2017. They were a model of marriage and never left each other’s sides.

Shirley was a loving, caring and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a great cook whose real joy was baking. She made everyone feel like they were part of the family, and she was like a second mother to many. When her kids brought friends to the house, there was always an offer of dinner, lunch or the many baked goods she made. Kids would come to the house just to get some of her homemade cookies. Chocolate chip was probably the favorite, but pies, cakes and other cookies were gladly eaten. Shirley enjoyed the holidays and especially Christmas, when the family would gather which always brought a special joy to her heart. The one thing Shirley absolutely loved was dancing with the love or her life. She never turned down a chance to dance with Virgil, which brought joy to both of their faces. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 65 and the St Mary Church Alter Society.

During the last five years Shirley struggled with Dementia. She spent time at Touchmark at All Saints in Sioux Falls, Orchard Hills Assisted Living in Dell Rapids, and Edgewood Assisted Living in Brookings. On June 11, 2022 she passed away at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. She was surrounded family during her last week and is now at peace.

Those lucky to have shared her life are her three sons, Jeffrey (Kathy) Dell Rapids, SD; Steven (Stacy) Brandon, SD; Scott (Teri), Sioux Falls, SD; two daughters; Kristi Cabral, Ontario, Ca, Lisa (Jerry) Rush, Montgomery, TX; Her 12 grandchildren; Brian Compton, Kristin Compton, Jerrice Taplett, Jessalee Beilke, Jeremiah Fiegen, Patrick Fiegen, Kirra Fiegen, Jerry Rush, Kylie Rush, Julia Rush, Todd Fiegen and Katherine Johnson; 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil; parents, Frank and Bethel Goodale; son, Scott Francis Fiegen; sister, Jean Thompson; brothers; Gerald Goodale and Francis Goodale.

MIchael Holmes

May 23, 2022 by Submitted

Michael “Mike” Holmes, 76, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. His Memorial Mass will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home with the wake beginning at 7:00 p.m. www.kahlerfh.com

Michael “Mike” Eugene Holmes was born on September 13, 1945 at Aberdeen, SD, the son of Orville and Mary Ellen Holmes. He grew up in Brookings before moving to Dell Rapids. After school he started working road construction and built bridges. He married Bernie Hey on September 7, 1968 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. The couple made their home in Dell Rapids. Mike continued to work construction until working in law enforcement. He then returned to construction until he started working for Pheasant Land Industries at the South Dakota Penitentiary as a supervisor. He retired in June of 2012.

He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Sons of the American Legion and St. Mary Catholic Church.

Mike enjoyed wood working and tinkering. He loved working in his wood shop making various things for his children and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and an infant grandson, Chance Robinson.

Mike is survived by his wife of over 52 years, Bernie of Dell Rapids; his sons, Jim (Kary) Holmes and Steve (Linda) Holmes both of Sioux Falls; his daughter, Katie (Andy) Robinson of Dell Rapids; his grandchildren, Shelby, Owen, Ben, Logan and Makinlee; his brother, Randy (Lucy) Hausvik of Turton, SD and his sister, Peggy (John) Tisdel of Mitchell; his extended family and many close friends.

Bonnie Schnieders

May 15, 2022 by Submitted

Bonnie Schnieders, 70, of Dell Rapids, passed away at her home under hospice care. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with her Memorial Service starting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. A private family inurnment will follow the service at the Dell Rapids Cemetery. www.kahlerfh.com

Bonnie Jean Dockstader was born on December 10, 1951 at Chamberlain, South Dakota, the daughter of Bill and Bredene (Laun) Dockstader. She attended school in Colman, SD. After high school, she married Randy Schnieders on November 14, 1969 in Colman. The couple moved to Dell Rapids. Randy and Bonnie moved to various places over the next forty years while following Randy’s career. They moved back to Dell Rapids in 2018.

Bonnie enjoyed her pets, always having English Springers, her time spent with her family and her granddaughters.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jerome and Darrell.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Randy of Dell Rapids; her sons, Derrick (Shawnel) Schnieders of Las Vegas, NV and Jesse (Amanda) Schnieders of Zumbrota, MN; her two granddaughters, Emma and Carlie; her sister, Mary Ann Costello of Sioux Falls and her many nieces, nephews and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Donna Anderson

May 3, 2022 by Submitted

Donna M. Anderson, 89, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. In accordance with Donna’s wishes, a family graveside service will be held. www.kahlerfh.com

Donna Marie Madison was born on February 25, 1933 in LuVerne, MN. She grew up in Hills, MN where she attended school. She graduated from Hills High School in 1950. She then attended Sioux Valley Nursing School in Sioux Falls. She worked at the Veterans Hospital for four years until she married Donald Anderson in 1958. The couple later divorced. Donna moved to Watertown where she raised her children. Once her children were grown she went to work as a nurse at the Watertown Hospital. She retired from nursing in 1998. She moved to Dell Rapids in September of 2011 to be closer to her family.

She was a member of Fatih Christian Women’s Group. She enjoyed Sudoku, her plants and sewing.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents Vera and Joseph Madison; sisters, Marilyn Rommereim and Joan Helmberger; infant son, Danny Anderson; daughters, Darla Anderson and Dawn Burns; son, Donnie Anderson; and son-in-law, John Matthews.

She is survived by her daughter, Denise Matthews of Ward, CO; her son-in-law, Doug Burns of Baltic SD; her grandchildren; Jason Burns of Crooks, SD; Jenni (Ryan) Nuttall of Watertown, SD; Joe Matthews of Ward, CO and Luke Matthews of Vancouver, WA; and her great-granddaughters Lydia and Lainey Nuttall.

Charles Schaefer

March 31, 2022 by Submitted

Charles Eugene Schaefer, infant son of John and Amanda (Taggart) Schaefer was born on March 24, 2022 and peacefully passed away in his mother and father’s arms March 27, 2022. His funeral service will begin at 2:00pm on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. www.kahlerfh.com

Charles came into the world at a fighting weight of 4lbs 14 oz and 15.5 inches long. John, Amanda, Philip, Grandpa and Grandma Taggart, and Grandpa and Grandma Schaefer, Uncle Heath, and Aunt Erin Taggart, got to meet Charles. Charles knew his mom and dad were with him because the first time he heard their voices, he opened his eyes. He gripped his mom’s finger and responded to his dad’s touch. They were able to witness his Baptism into the kingdom of God before he was called home to receive his angel wings.

We are certain he was greeted in heaven by the best of the best, his Great Aunt Deb (Taggart) Gaikowski, and his Great Grandpa Philip Anderson and many others. Our hearts are broken for the loss of our sweet baby boy. We can’t wait to see you again.

Charles Eugene Schaefer is survived by his parents, John, and Amanda Schaefer; brother Philip and pet dog Molly; Great Grandma Colleen (Taggart) Abernathy, Grandparents, Ron & Kathy Taggart; Great Grandma Helen Rackerby; Grandparents Vince & Phyllis Schaefer; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Dawn Burns

March 28, 2022 by Submitted

Dawn Marie Burns, 63, of Baltic, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. A Memorial Visitation with family present will be from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. The family request that you dress casual. www.kahlerfh.com

Dawn was born on March 30, 1958 in Sioux Falls, SD. She grew up in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School in 1976. She attended USD and then moved back to Watertown where she met Doug Burns. The couple married on March 7, 1981 and made their home in Watertown until moving to Pierre for three years. In June of 1987, the family moved to Baltic where she remained until the time of her death. Dawn worked for Sioux Vocational Services, now known as Lifescapes for 32 years before retiring in February of 2019.

Dawn or “Grandma New” was known for her passion and love of many things, including family, friends, gardening, decorating the porch and house for the holidays, watching Judge Judy, murder mysteries, collecting Native American art, shopping for the best bargains, and sitting in her hot tub. Dawn loved to travel especially to New Orleans, Gulf Breeze FL, Mexico, Jamaica and any place that was new and exciting. She enjoyed listening to music, attending Saturday in the Park and Jazzfest where she would bring her Parrot on a stick “Fernado” so everyone knew where to meet. She never passed up an opportunity to have a good time. She enjoyed crewing along with her daughter for the Hot Air Balloon Association. Dawn always had a heating blanket on and a Diet Mt Dew and a dessert close by. She loved all animals especially horses and cats, press on nails, Mardi Gras masks, jewelry, having backyard fires. Dawn loved her granddaughters with all her heart and enjoyed rolling down the hill, spending time and teaching them new things.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Darla, brothers, Donnie and Daniel; her in-laws, Harold and Grace Burns, her sister-in-law, Barb Weller; nephew, Joseph Hagele; brother-in-law, John Matthews and her best friend, Gigi Naggatz.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Doug Burns of Baltic; her son, Jason Burns of Crooks; her daughter, Jenni (Ryan) Nuttall of Watertown; her granddaughters, Lydia and Lainey Nuttall; her mother, Donna Anderson of Dell Rapids; her sister, Denise Matthews of Ward, CO; her sister-in-law, Carol (Larry) Hagele of Aurora, CO; her nephews, Joe and Luke Matthews and her nieces, Jessica Mobeck and Rosalee Hagele.

Dell Rapids Pickleball Success

March 21, 2022 by Submitted

By Mark Dennis

Photo submittd by Mark Dennis.
Picture Left to Right: Tony Hansen, Chris Mason (2nd), Zach Dishman, Jody Schumaker (1st), Brandon Carda, Skyler Versteeg (3rd)

The Avera Pickleball Classic was held the weekend of March 18th through 20th in Sioux Falls at the Avera Human Performance Center with participants traveling from all over South Dakota and neighboring states. It just so happens a few folks from Dell Rapids made the trip to Sioux Falls to compete in this year’s classic. The classic was made up several divisions including singles, doubles (both men and women), and finally mixed doubles with a different skill level at each division ranging from 3.0 to 4.5 depending on where tournaments officials believe a participant should be playing.

Dell Rapids was represented in almost each division. The duo of Zach Dishman and Jody Schumaker entered the Men’s Doubles (under 60) 3.0 division with a lot of success. The tournament format had the duo playing five games of pool play, which they finished with a 5-0 record, earning convincing wins of 15-, 15-1, 15-8, 15-4, and 15-5 against their foes. The duo entered as the number one seed in bracket play and finished bracket play with a 3-0 record winning the gold medal, defeating a team from Fargo, ND, with scores of 11-1 and 11-3.

Other participants from Dell Rapids included Jeff Fiegen who entered the Men’s Doubles (over 60) 3.0 division. Jeff and his partner Dan Dellman finished the tournament with a 1-3 record and missed out of the medal rounds. Fiegen also participated in Mixed Doubles 3.0 division with Dianna Donkerscot and finished with a record of 4-4 before being eliminated in bracket play, just missing the medal stand. Finally, Dishman entered the Men’s Singles 3.0 and finished with a 0-4 record and also competed in Mixed Doubles 3.0, with his partner Sanne Edmonson. They finished with a 3-4 record, missing out of the medal rounds.

The final participant from Dell Rapids was Jeremiah Fiegen, who participated in Men’s Doubles (under 60) 3.5, with his partner Tyler Bowen. They finished with a record of 2-4, missing out of the medal rounds.

The Dell Rapids Pickleball group is currently playing at the Dell Rapids Elementary School gym on Saturday mornings from 8 am until noon, and again on Sunday evenings from 6 pm until 8 pm. Games are also played at River Community Church on Monday evenings from 6 pm until 8 pm and at the same time on Thursdays. With spring just around the corner, look for the group down at the City Park tennis courts. Come on down and play or learn to play. They have several people who are more than willing to teach new folks the game of pickleball. Equipment is provided and there is no age limit. The group has had kids as young as 11 and some other kids over the age of 70. Come on down and join the fun!

Hoglund Selected for South Dakota High School Golf Hall of Fame

March 20, 2022 by Submitted

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Mick Hoglund graduated from Hamlin High School in 1980 and then attended Sioux Falls College, where he graduated in 1984 with a degree in English. He received his master’s degree in 1989 from South Dakota State University, went to Miller, South Dakota for two years and then returned to Dell Rapids in 1991. Along the way he coached football, basketball, and track.

Hoglund began his golf coaching career in 1991 with Dell Rapids, coaching his boy’s teams to two State Class B Championships, 2000 and 2001, and a runner-up in 2003, then three State A Championships in 2011, 2013, and 2014, and numerous top six finishes in both classes. His teams also won numerous region championships, several conference championships, multitudes of duels, triangulars, and quadrangulars. They also won too many invitationals to even count.

Over the years he had two players win state championships, Lawrence Larson (2004) and Adam Karst (2014), along with dozens of players receiving medals at state. Hoglund was also a three-time South Dakota High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year (2001, 2002, 2014) and was selected as a finalist for National Golf Coach of the Year. Hoglund decided to retire from both teaching and coaching in 2017 giving him 26 years of coaching golf.

Hoglund was also a life-long member and friend of the South Dakota High School Coaches Association, the South Dakota High School Golf Coaches Association, and had previously been selected to coach the South Dakota High School Activities Association’s All Star games in Aberdeen. He also worked many summers at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls and Rocky Run Golf Club in Dell Rapids.

Hoglund is also an extremely rare member of both the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame and the South Dakota Amateur Basketball Hall of Fame.

He and his wonderful wife, Shauna, live in Dell Rapids. They have two grown children, Morgan and Ty.

Congratulations to Mick Hoglund!

Golf Coaching Experience: Dell Rapids Public High School, Head Boy’s Golf Coach 1991-2017.
Coaching Service: South Dakota High School Coaches Association, South Dakota High School Golf Coaches Association, South Dakota High School Activities All Star Selection
Golf Contributions: Worked at Minnehaha Country Club and Rocky Run Golf Course
Accolades: Two-time South Dakota High School Class B Champions (2000, 2001); three-time South Dakota High School Class A Champions (2011, 2013, 2014); South Dakota High School Class B Runner-Up (2003); three-time South Dakota High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year (2001, 2012, 2014); National Golf Coach of the Year Finalist; Region Golf Coach of the Year several times.

Mick Hoglund’s Award Presentation will be just before the players award ceremony concluding the SDHSAA’s Girls State A Golf Tournament, which is approximately 4:40 p.m., June 7th, 2022, at Bakker Crossing’s Golf Course in Sioux Falls, SD.

Robert Donahue

March 14, 2022 by Submitted

Robert “Bob” Paul Donahue, 63, of Dell Rapids, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 11, 2022. His Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home with the Christian Wake Service starting at 7:00 p.m. www.kahlerfh.com

Bob was born in Dell Rapids to Francis and Mary Ann Donahue. He grew up on his family’s farm outside of Baltic. He married Michele (Donahue) Weldy on November 4, 1978. Together they raised three daughters: Jamie, Samantha, and Sarah.

Bob was known for his passion and love of many things, including his family, friends, fishing, gardening, and the Denver Broncos, to which he instilled in his children. Bob was an incredibly hard worker and loved ‘tinkering’ in his shop. He loved his grandchildren wholeheartedly and enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, Francis, and his siblings, Patty, Jimmy, Joan, David, and Jerry. He is survived by his children, Jamie Hawthorne (Dell Rapids, SD), Samantha Kroeze (Sioux Center, IA), and Sarah Jungers (Maxwell, IA); his eight grandchildren, Brooke-Lynn, Logan, Sawyer, Laken, Parker, Kate, Jolee, and Halle; one great grandchild, Leighton; his mother, Mary Ann, and his siblings Mary, Judy, Richard, Betty, Kathy, Dorothy, Theresa, Mike, and John.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to St. Mary Catholic Church in support of the Capital Campaign for their new Catholic School.

Alice Dibbern

March 11, 2022 by Submitted

Alice Aletha Dibbern was a caring wife, mother and grandmother. She passed away on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 at Bethany Home in Brandon SD at the age of 96 years. Her Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Visitation will be two hours prior to the start of the service. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Riverview Cemetery, Trent. www.kahlerfh.com

Alice worked as a telephone operator at Northwestern Bell from 1942 until 1956. It was there that she met her husband, Dick. They were married on October 5th, 1952. She spoke often other career there and was quite proud that she was able to support herself and live independently.

Farm life proved to be a terrific training ground for her life as a wife and mother. She was an avid vegetable and flower gardener and was able to feed her family of five from the huge vegetable garden she and her husband tended in Trent SD. Canning all the vegetables needed to feed her loved ones was a chore she thoroughly enjoyed.

She will be remembered for her sense of humor and her great home-style cooking! She made the best fried chicken and it was always a favorite at family gatherings. The cooks in her family have all tried to recreate her potato salad but it is never quite the same as when she made it.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband Richard (Dick) and son Michael (Mike). She is survived by her daughters Kathleen Kennedy and Kimberlee Olson (Mark). Alice was the grandmother of eight, the great-grandmother of thirteen and a half, as well as the great great-grandmother of two.

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