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Barb Craig

January 25, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Barb Craig, 69, of Trent, SD, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Quarry Rock Church. Visitation will be two hours prior to the start of the service. www.kahlerfh.com

Barbara “Barb” Craig, loving wife and mother, was born December 12, 1952 in San Diego, CA to Delvin and Margaret Jakabosky. The family moved to Fairbury, NE when Barb was 17. While attending High School, she met the love of her life and best friend, Randy Craig. On June 24th, 1972 Barb and Randy were married at the hospital in Beatrice, NE in front of a small crowd and Barb’s mother. The happy couple moved to Norfolk, NE where they made their home. They had three children, Rick, Brian and Tracy.

Barb was always devoted to her family. She attended wresting tournaments, helped with school work, and made sure meals were on the table for the kids. Barb always waited to have her meals with Randy if the family couldn’t sit down together. She made sure she was there for her husband, through caring, honoring, and loving her best friend.

After Randy retired, in 2011, Randy and Barb moved to Trent, SD. Soon after, they started attending Quarry Rock Church in Dell Rapids, SD. Barb, in her outgoing way, was always quick to give hugs and clap at the end of every song. Barb was always the “mom” to most everyone she met.

Barb enjoyed painting, glass etching, wood burning and carving, crocheting, knitting with her knitting machine, making jewelry, and her latest hobby – diamond painting.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, sister Ginger, and son Rick.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Randy Craig, son Brian (Kathy) Craig, Daughter Tracy (Jim) Jensen, grandchildren Chad, Delaney, Hannah, and Addysen, as well as countless friends and family, most of whom she considered her children.

James Norby

January 25, 2022 by Submitted

James “Jim” Norby, 76, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. His Memorial Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. www.kahlerfh.com

James “Jim” Norby was born on March 20, 1945 in Watford City, ND, the son of Lyle and Verna (Priester) Norby. He grew up and attended school in Watford City. He graduated from Watford City High School in 1964. He then enlisted in the US Army until being honorably discharged in 1968. On February 21, 1969 he married Joyce Merry in Dell Rapids, SD. The couple made their home in Dell Rapids where their first son, Bryon was born. He operated Jim’s Highway Service until 1973 when they moved to North Dakota. While in North Dakota, Jim went to work in the oil fields. The couple’s second son, Ken was born in 1977. In 1999, Jim semi-retired and the couple moved to Dell Rapids, SD.

Jim was a member of Ignite Church and the Dell Rapids American Legion.

He enjoyed working on small engines, doing carpentry work, doing jig saw puzzles and he learned to upholster.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, and his sister, Linda.

Jim is survived by his wife, Joyce of Dell Rapids, sons, Bryon (Jana) Norby of Sioux Falls and Ken Norby of Lennox; his granddaughter, Kiah; his sister, Barbara Frye of Minot, ND and his half brothers, Arnold (Dana) Swenson of Watford City, ND and Vernon (Timi) Swenson of Williston, ND.

Edward Klein

January 16, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Edward P. Klein, 75, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. His Memorial Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Visitation will be two hours prior to the start of the service. Inurnment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. www.kahlerfh.com

Edward “Ed” Klein was born on April 26, 1946 in Dell Rapids, SD, the son of Peter and Mary (Ginsbach) Klein. He grew up on the family farm northwest of Dell Rapids. He attended St. Mary Catholic School graduating in 1964. After high school, he attended Springfield College in Springfield, SD where he played basketball. After college he returned to Dell Rapids. He married Janice Colling in 1972. To this union three daughters were born. Ed will mostly be remembered for being a fantastic mechanic at the Ford garage in Dell Rapids where he worked until 1996. He also worked at T&R Electric in Colman and various jobs until his retirement.

He was a member of the Dell Rapids Fire Department for many years and a member at River Community Church in Dell Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ed is survived by his daughters, Kim (Troy) Swift of Sioux Falls, Jackie Klein of Sioux Falls and Jessica (Mark) List of Sioux Falls; his six grandchildren; his siblings, Margaret (Gene) Finnegan of Chicago, IL, Jeanne (Tom) Reiff of Chester, Ken (Linda) Klein of Sioux Falls, Mike (Grace) Klein of Dell Rapids, Lois (Dennis) Ries of Pierre and Rosie (Paul) Nielsen of Dell Rapids; and his many nieces and nephews.

Marietta Nelson

December 21, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Marietta Nelson, 93, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 surrounded by her family at Riverview Health Care Center in Flandreau. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. The Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. www.kahlerfh.com

Marietta Maxine Schreier was born December 17, 1928 on a farm near Dell Rapids, South Dakota to Adam and Mary (Phelps) Schreier. Marietta attended country school and St. Mary’s Academy.

At a young age, Marietta moved to Sioux Falls to waitress. On November 7, 1949 she married the love of her life Stanley J Nelson in Dell Rapids. They farmed near Baltic and Dell Rapids until 1994 when they moved to town and retired. While on the farm she worked hard side by side with her husband and waitressed for different establishments. This union was blessed with one daughter Sherry, whom they cherished greatly.

Marietta’s Catholic faith was the foundation in her life, which carried onto her family. She was a member of the Altar Society. She was an excellent cook and homemaker, feeding anyone and everyone who came to her door. The Veterinarian would always seem to want work Stanley’s cattle around dinner time. Marietta made the best cakes; her specialty was homemade German Chocolate cake.

In retirement, Marietta’s favorite pastime was going on drives with Stanley, playing cards with friends and neighbors, traveling, shopping, getting her hair done, volunteering at Padres, and spending time with her two grandchildren.

Grateful for having shared her life is her daughter, Sherry (Dale) Sovell, grandchildren Ashley and Dereck Sovell of Ivanhoe Minnesota. Three nephews; Michael (Vicky) Schreier of Lexington, Kentucky; Lance Schreier of Charles City, Iowa; Tim Schreier of Hoboken, New Jersey. Two Nieces; Teresa (David) Bennett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Janet (Jim) May of Maple Grove, Minnesota. Other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Adam and Mary, her husband Stanley; sister Margretta; brothers Michael and Gene; sister in-law Elaine Schreier; brother in-law, Irvin Nelson; sister in-law, Edna Nelson; and Nephew Glen Nelson.

Blessed be her memory.

Leland Triebwasser

December 20, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Leland Triebwasser, 89, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Avera Dells Area Hospital. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021 at The Reformed Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 26, 2021 with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. www.kahlerhfh.com

Leland Triebwasser was born on May 22, 1932 on the family farm near Emery, SD, the son of Edward and Lydia (Koth) Triebwasser. He grew up near Emery and attended country school and helped on the family farm. He served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. After discharge he returned to the family farm. He married Wilma Gerlach on December 18, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Hillside. The couple made their home on a farm near Fulton from 1957-1972. In 1972, the couple moved to a farm north of Dell Rapids. On January 5, 2000, they moved to Dell Rapids. Leland continued to farm.

He was a member of The Reformed Church and was on the church consistory.

Leland enjoyed farming and family gatherings, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with the love of his life Wilma. Their journey began December 18, 1957 and ended exactly 64 years later on December 18, 2021.

Leland is survived by his wife of 64 years, Wilma of Dell Rapids; his children, Twila (Bruce) Kruger of Sioux Falls, Tamara (George) Birmingham of Sioux Falls, Terry of Dell Rapids, Teresa (Daniel) Ernesti of Dell Rapids, Trudy (Kevin) Alberts of Dell Rapids and Thelma (Gary) Haak of Dell Rapids; his 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lovella (Milton) Schrader, Mabel Triebwasser and Geraldine Rickmeyer; one sister-in-law, Irene Gerlach and one brother-in-law, Vernon (Charlene) Gerlach and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his four sisters, Leona Frey, Bernitha Triebwasser, Lucille Klock and Irene Triebwasser; two brothers, Kenneth Triebwasser and Eldon (in infancy); 5 brothers-in-law, Harm Frey, Fred Klock, Earl Rickmeyer, Alfred Hohn and Norman Beiswanger; three sisters-in-law, Kathy Triebwasser, Esther Hohn and Anita Beiswanger.

Lee Anderson

December 8, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Lee Andrew Anderson, age 85, of Trent, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 10, 2021 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Colman, SD with Fr. Melvin Kuhn Celebrating. Burial will follow at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Dell Rapids, SD.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 9^th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a 7:00 Vigil service at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids, SD.

Lee Andrew Anderson was born at Huntimer, SD on December 6, 1936 to Fred and Verena (Heinemann) Anderson. He grew up around Dell Rapids and attended St. Mary’s Catholic school.

He started painting at age 14 with Art Fredrickson’s Painting. He later took over the business in 1970 and named it Lee Anderson and Sons Painting. He kept painting until his retirement. Lee married Marlys Nelson of Trent, SD on January 26, 1955. They moved near Trent and started farming in 1960 and farmed for 38 years.

Lee belonged to St. Mary Catholic church in Dell Rapids and St. Peters Catholic Church in Colman, SD. He belonged to the Catholic Foresters of Dell Rapids since he was a boy. In later years he enjoyed wood working, making lawn ornaments, yardwork, fishing, and summertime down to the river with Life Scape / Dakota Ability. He loved dancing with his wife at R-Kota Ball Room, and the Moose Lodge. He and Marlys also enjoyed wintering in Texas since 1997 where they made many new friends. Another fine enjoyment at his table, was the door was always open for advice, comradery, and squirrel pie with coffee.

Lee is survived by his wife of nearly 67 years, Marlys Anderson of Trent, SD; son, Lee (Lisa) Anderson Jr. of Chugwater, WY; daughter, Pam (Bob) Dickey of Trent, SD; sons, Terry (Denise) Anderson of Trent, SD and Kevin (Shellie) Anderson of Trent, SD; daughter, Julie (Dan) Kirlin of Avoca, MN; 23 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Bunkers of Dell Rapids, SD, Alice Doherty of Iowa, Judy Jordan of New York, Karen Overson of AZ , and Jeanie Carder of CO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Verena Anderson; stepfather, Alvin Schettler; brother, Curt; sisters, Alverda and Mary Ellen.

Delvon Ammon

December 6, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Delvon Ammon of Mitchell, SD passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at First Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Will Funeral Chapel. Burial with Military Rites will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Jean, children, Gregory (Jeannie) Ammon, Debra (Brian) Oftedahl, Trudy (Keith) Youngren, ten grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, brothers in-law, Kermit Black, and Glen (Helen) Ewing, and sister in-law, Gladys Ewing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Daniel, grandson, Wyatt Ammon, sister, Delores Black, and brother in-law James L. Ewing SR.

For full notice see www.willfuneralchapel.com

Kai Theel

December 5, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Kai Riley Theel was born on June 20th, 2021, to the joy of his parents Riley and Paige. He spent his last days surrounded by the love of family and friends. On December 3rd, Kai passed away in his parents arms, and went peacefully in to the arms of Jesus.

During Baby Kai’s time here, he loved laughing at his mom and dad, bath time, and going for walks or golf cart rides. Kai enjoyed laying on his play mat and being pestered by his puppies. He spent many nights being spoiled by his grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins. Nothing brought him more peace than listening to Luke Combs. He was the sweetest blue-eyed boy with the biggest smile and the light of his parent’s life.

Kai was preceded in death by his great-grandpas, Mick Krantz, Don Bunkers, Don Nelson, and Marvin Theel.

He is survived by his parents Riley and Paige Theel; gandparents Jerry and Michelle Bunkers, and Denny and Donette Theel; great-grandmas Mary Krantz, Betty Bunkers, Jeanette Nelson, and Mary Weber; great-grandpa Jerry Weber; uncles and aunts Tate and Emily Bunkers, and Sam and Kelsey Collins; cousins Henry, Eloise, and Rocky Bunkers, and Harrison and Hudson Collins; and many dear family and friends.

Kai changed the lives of all who have met him and will be forever missed.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 7th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home in Dell Rapids. His funeral service will be Wednesday, December 8th at 1:00 pm at Embrace Church 57th Campus in Sioux Falls. www.kahlerfh.com

Denny Beekman

December 2, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Denny Beekman, 62, of Dell Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home under hospice care. His Memorial Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Quarry Rock Church in Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. www.kahlerfh.com

Denny was born on December 13, 1958 in Estelline, to Marwin and Roberta (Martin) Beekman. He grew up and attended school in Huron, graduating in 1977. While growing up, he worked with his father at Car Quest where he sold auto parts. He married Teresa Rounds, and to this union three sons were born. Denny married Sandy Oestreich on May 8, 1995. The couple started their life together in Huron. In 1998, they moved to Brookings where Denny started working for 3M. In 2004, they made their home in Dell Rapids. He retired from 3M after 20 years this past March.

Denny most loved spending time with family and friends. Always quick to make everyone laugh with his famous one-liners. He filled his free time with unforgettable PRPP time, grilling his famous ribs, golfing (where he hit a hole in one), camping, and his pastime of owning and admiring hot rod cars.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Doug.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy of Dell Rapids; their children, Andy (Jenny) Beekman of Shepherdsville, KY, Scott (Sovanna) Beekman of Woonsocket and Troy (Abby) Beekman of Bennington, NE, Nicole (Trent) Bruce of Sioux Falls, Amanda (Chad) Klosterbuer of Little Rock, IA and Brian (Kristin) Nedved of Baltic. He earned the name Papa from his 15 grandchildren: Treyton, Americus, Addison, Kennedy, Hannah, Emma, Summer, Cael, Lincoln, Oscar, Oliver, Eleanor, Sullivan, Eliza, Rylee, and Benton. He also has his special Aunt Sheryl of Pueblo, CO, and several cousins and close friends.

Kaaren Randel

November 30, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Kaaren Randel, 54, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Her Memorial Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at River Community Church in Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at River Community Church on Friday, December 10, 2021. www.kahlerfh.com

Kaaren was born on August 31, 1967 in Sioux Falls, SD. She grew up and attended school at O’Gorman in Sioux Falls. She raised her children and then worked as a server at Olive Garden in California. This is where she met her husband, James “Cricket” Randel. The couple moved to Dell Rapids in 2001. Kaaren worked for Wells Fargo in Sioux Falls for over 20 years and her and James owned and operated Cricket’s Catering in Dell Rapids.

Kaaren was a true giver. She always put everyone else first. She truly enjoyed giving back to the community and donating her time and talents for various charities. She always remembered anniversaries and birthdays for her family, extended family, her co-workers and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Brad.

She is survived by her husband, James “Cricket” Randel; her kids, Jonny (Amanda) Schwarz, Christina (Tyler) Jorgensen, Andrew (Jamie) Schwarz, Michelle Miller, Trey Randel, Lealand (Ayriona) Randel; grandkids, Jayda, Corbin, Chase, Adelyne, Ava, Abel, and Anaya; two great-grandkids; her sisters, Neoma, Maggie, Ingred and Hallie.

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