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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Pastor Eldon Thurow

March 2, 2022 by Submitted

Eldon Thurow, age 85 died unexpectedly on Feb 28th at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  He was born in Ramona, SD on Dec 23rd, 1936. He graduated from Augustana College in 1966 and went on to Lutheran Seminary to graduate with a degree in Divinity. He married Lillian Hansen in 1956. Lillian passed away in 2004. Eldon married Donna Hamer in 2005.

Eldon was a called servant of God, proclaiming God’s Grace in the world.  He shared his skilled hands, strength, and heart with anyone in need.  He loved people —  Especially his family and members of the rural congregations he served in SD, MN, and WI over 50 years of ordained ministry. He enjoyed spending time with family, watching sports (especially Augustana University), and his beloved dog, Stetson.

Pastor Eldon was given a special gift from God, He was called to many congregations who were experiencing problems. When he left they were united and ready to heal. He was dearly loved wherever he served.

Let all who encountered Eldon celebrate the impact of his life this day!

Family celebrating his life include: wife Donna Thurow (Hamer) of Brandon; four sons, Randy (Miriam) Thurow, Rodney Thurow, Herbert (Kathy) Hamer and Jeffrey (Darla) Hamer; nine grandchildren, Kai (Lauren) Thurow, Kyra (Alan) Thurow Barton, Zeffen Thurow, Zetta Thurow,  Elizabeth (Jake) Sheffield, Bradley (Stephanie) Hamer, Hope (Dusty) Stultz, Ashley Hamer (Lance Richter) and Alexander Hamer (Taylor Freeman);  and nine great-grandchildren, Kaden Thurow, Cameron Thurow, Carson Sheffield, Morgan Sheffield, Rayleigh Stultz, Emma Stultz, Bristol Stultz, Talya Stultz and Ryder Richter.

He’s preceded in death by his first wife Lillian Thurow, brother Dennis Thurow, sons Timothy Hamer and Joel Hamer.

Eldon’s funeral service will begin at 11:00 on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids(LCDR). Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 and resume one hour prior to the start of the funeral service at the LCDR Chapel. Interment is set for 9:30 am on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at a family plot located in Zur Ruhr Cemetery, Cedarburg, WI.

Memorials may be directed to: Agape’ + Kure Beach Ministries, 1369 Tyler Dewar Lane, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526; or the ELCA World Hunger %Eldon Thurow Memorial Fund; or the memorial of your choice. www.kahlerfh.com.

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Ronald Miller

February 21, 2022 by Submitted

Ronald Jerome “Ron” Miller, 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Dell Rapids, SD on February 15,  2022. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022 with the Christian Wake beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. www.kahlerfh.com

Ron grew up in Dell Rapids and went to school at St. Mary’s where he graduated in 1965. He went on to pursue an Electronics degree at DeVry University in Chicago. Ron proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War. After his time in the service and for many years thereafter, Ron worked as a sales representative and educator for Prudential Life Insurance. Ron was a great cook and gardener and loved to share these passions with his family and friends.

In his retirement years, Ron took on jobs at a small truck stop near Madison and then later at the grocery store in Dell Rapids. Ron started out working at his dad’s grocery store, Ken’s Super Saver as a young man and ended his working days full circle in the grocery business where he found joy in serving others.

Ron was a kind, generous and loving man and will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Ron leaves behind three special young people he called his own; Cody, Cameron and Jasmine, his mother LaVonne Miller, his siblings JoAnn Dickinson, Wayne (Barb) Miller, Patti (Tom) O’Connor, DeeDee (Brad) Iwen, Mary Lou (Brian) Johnson, Tom (Marcy) Miller, Kathy (Carl) Mousel, Donna (Daryl) Springman, Doug (Pam) Miller, and Teresa (Pete) Gatto and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ken Miller; two infant brothers, John and Joseph; and the love of his life Shannon.

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