Obituaries Archives - Page 36 of 103 - Big Sioux Media Sports Network

Esther Gruneich

November 6, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Esther S. Gruneich 99, of Sioux Falls, SD, died peacefully November 3, 2016 at Sanford Hospice Foundation Cottage. A Service of Celebration and Witness to the Resurrection will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, Sioux Falls, SD with a private family committal at Hills of Rest Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at the Miller Funeral Home website.

Esther was born December 19, 1916 to Jacob and Susanna (Schmidt) Schindler on the family farm near McClusky, ND. She graduated from McClusky High School in 1934 and earned an elementary education certificate from Ellendale Teachers College. She was united in marriage to Rev. Solomon G. Gruneich of Kulm, ND, on May 26, 1940 in McClusky, ND. They were married for 69 years. In 1942, Esther and Solomon both entered Evangelical (Garrett) Theological Seminary in Naperville, IL where Esther earned a Christian Education Certificate, at a time when it was unusual for women to attend seminary. During WWII Esther worked in the Buick defense plant testing airplane engines.

Grateful for having shared the gift of Esther’s life are her daughter Marilyn (Tom) Gannon of Sioux Falls, son Rev. Stanley (Lonnie) Gruneich of Dell Rapids, daughter Margaret (Jim) Erick of Sioux Falls; grandchildren Jason (Mae) Gruneich, Sioux Falls, Joel (Pheonix) Gruneich, Gardnerville, NV, Nick (Kelley) Gruneich, Dell Rapids, Dan Erick and Jorina (Jason) Kruse, all of Sioux Falls; great-grandchildren Alison Rolof, Richmond, TX , Dominick Gruneich, Gardnerville, NV, Olivia, Emma, and Evan Gruneich, Dell Rapids; Owen and Jake Kruse, Sioux Falls, and many other relatives and a host of dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, Esther’s family would appreciate memorials to “Living Waters for the World” ministry, www.livingwatersfortheworld.org, or a local ministry of your choice.

Joanne Cole

November 3, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Joanne Cole, 77 of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 1, 2016.

Grateful for having shared her life are her son Tim Cole and his wife Kelley, St. Paul, MN; sisters Helen Raker, Sioux Falls, SD, Margaret Godsk and her husband Don, Dell Rapids, SD; grandchildren Sam and Ben; and many other relatives and friends.

The family will be present to greet friends beginning at 1 pm with a memorial service at 2 pm on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Miller Funeral Home Chapel, 507 South Main Avenue. On-line condolences may be left at the Miller Funeral Home website.

Norma Smith

October 30, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Norma Mae Smith, 97, passed away peacefully October 27, 2016 at her home in Dell Rapids. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Monday, October 31 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids. On-line condolences may be left at the Minnehaha Funeral Home website.

Norma was born December 17, 1918 to Joe and Josie (Erickson) Lewis in Brookings, SD. She graduated from Brookings High School and earned a degree in printing and journalism from South Dakota State College. She married Virgil Miles Smith June 13, 1941 at Redwood Falls, MN. Norma worked as an editor on newspapers in Brookings, Leola, SD and Santa Monica, CA. While Virgil served in the U.S. Army during World War II, Norma cared for their two young sons in Brookings. After the war, they moved to Sioux Falls where Norma was a homemaker for their growing family.

In 1958 the family moved to Dell Rapids when the couple purchased the Dell Rapids Tribune. Norma served as editor and writer for it and four other weekly newspapers as they were added to the family business, Smith Publishing Company, Inc. They later expanded with the purchase of Moberly’s Print Shop in Sioux Falls. Norma earned numerous awards from the National Federation of Press Women and the South Dakota Press Association. She retired in 1978 when the couple sold the newspapers.

Norma enjoyed golf, travel, music and painting. She was an accomplished artist and sang in a variety of musical groups over the years. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids, PEO Chapter AD, Dell Rapids Lions Club and American Legion Auxiliary. An avid reader, Norma was pleased to serve on the local library board. She was a National Republican Committee Chairwoman and a delegate to the 1968 National Republican Convention in Miami, FL.

Norma was an eye and tissue donor through Dakota Lions Sight & Health.

Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter-in-law, Ginger Smith; Ginger’s son, Matthew and daughter, Jennifer; son, Gary (Alberta) Smith and their son, Christopher; daughter, Susan (Marlowe) Hovey and their daughter, Kate; son, Jeffrey (Kate Moe) Smith and their sons, Joshua and Noah; daughter, Robin Bechtold and her daughter, Kimberly and sons, Dustin and Taylor; daughter, Kimberly (Dallis) Poppen and their sons, George, Dietrich, Charlie and Sam; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Darwin Lewis; sister, Ruth Davenport; niece, Christie Davenport; nephew, David Divine; husband, Virgil in 1996; son, Greg in 2009 and special friend, Bob Lower in 2009.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Vicki Kennedy and Brooke Bunkers, Norma’s loving caregivers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the South Dakota Children’s Home Society.

Dorothy Kuxhaus

October 28, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dorothy Ann Kuxhaus, 82, of Martin, SD, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin. Her Memorial Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Martin. Visitation with the family present will be one hour prior to the start of the service in the church. Inurnment will be in the Martin Community Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at the Kahler Funeral Home website.

Dorothy “Dort” Ann Nelson was born on July 20, 1934 in Eli, NE. She was the daughter of Harry and Gladys (Johnson) Nelson. Dorothy attended school in Gordon, NE. She married Willard Kuxhaus on June 16, 1950. The couple made their home on a farm west of Martin, SD until 1973 when they purchased Swett Tavern. The couple ran Swett Tavern for 25 years. After Willard’s passing, Dorothy continued to reside in Swett until she retired and moved to Martin in 1998. She spent her last five years in Vetal, SD near her daughter and son-in-law, where she embraced the country scene once again.

Dort was definitely ‘one of a kind’. She had countless friends and card partners. There was rarely a moment in time when she didn’t have cards shuffling or dice rolling in the presence of company. She was never afraid to ‘shoot the moon’ in a good game of Pitch or to tell you what she was thinking. Dort was always up for having good time and making sure everyone was well fed. Most of all, she embraced life, loved God, and her family. She will be missed by so many.

She is survived by her sons, Monty (Cathy) Kuxhaus of Beloit, IL, William (Barbara) Kuxhaus of Martin, David (Roxanna) of Rapid City; her daughters, Konnie (Kenny) Boomer and Sherri (Larry) Livermont both of Martin; her 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren; and one brother, Alvie Nelson and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Willard, daughter, Lorri; four brothers, Vic, Don, George, and Bob; and an infant great-grandson, Austin.

Memorials may be directed to Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Martin, SD.

Scott Eichenauer

October 24, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Scott J. Eichenauer, 59, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016. A private family viewing will be at Kahler Funeral Home in Dell Rapids, SD., followed by cremation. On-line condolences may be left at the Kahler Funeral Home website.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Billings, Montana. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Billings, next to his wife, who passed away on October 11, 2016.

Marlo Eugene Opland

October 23, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Marlo Eugene Opland was born in Dell Rapids,SD on October 24, 1928. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 19, 2016. He was 87 years old. Funeral service will be held 10:00 am Monday, October, 24, 2016 at St. John American Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Sunday, October 23, 2016 6:00-8:00pm at the church with a prayer service at 7:00pm. On-line condolences may be left at the Heritage Funeral Home website.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife Neva of 56 years and by his 5 children and 14 grandchildren. Monica (Kurt) Konold, Emma (Jake) Tupa, Claire and Benjamin Konold; Marcia (Tim), Katie, Rachel and Austin Odland; Wade (Suzanne), Aden, Tage, and Avery Opland: Mark (Gina), Ella, Andrew, and Ava Opland; Craig, Olivia and Sam Opland. His children and grandchildren were very precious to him and they each had a special place in his heart.

He is also survived by his sister Norma Stenberg, brothers Raymond Orlin (Linda) Opland and Rollin Dale (Amy) Opland along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Pearl (Sundal) Opland.

Marlo lived on several farms while growing up in Colton, Flandreau, Dell Rapids, and Brookings, SD. He attended country schools Rosehill School, Shady Lawn, Williamson, and Bell School. After graduating from Eagan High School in 1948, Marlo helped his dad on the farm until joining the Air Force in 1951. Marlo served from 1951-1955 at Lockland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, Shephard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, KS, Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, and ended his military career at Travis Air Force Base in California. During these years he was a B-29 specialist and worked on C-97 cargo planes.

After leaving the Air Force, Marlo worked as a hired hand for his uncle Alec Sundal. He then began his career in auto mechanics in Brookings, SD. He also bought a gravel truck and began a gravel hauling business for 2 years. Marlo then moved to Sioux Falls, SD to work on the construction of the spillway and the Atomic Plant. He returned to auto mechanics and worked at 4th and Main and Phillips 66 Stations, Locke Auto Electric and International Harvester Truck as an electrical diesel mechanic. After retirement, Marlo worked at Hy-Vee where he loved talking to any customers that brought their little children with them. He could always make them smile, and that brought him great joy.

Marlo was a long time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and enjoyed years of singing in the choir. Music, singing, and dancing were an important part of him and his family’s lives. Marlo will be remembered for his ability to fix almost anything and his willingness to help his family and friends whenever they needed him. He was always ready with a joke and a laugh and even strangers felt like friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to St. John American Lutheran Church.

Florence (Klein) Van Vooren

October 14, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Florence Van Vooren, 101, of Dell Rapids passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a Wake service at 7:00 PM Monday, October 17, 2016 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids. On-line condolences may be left at the Minnehaha Funeral Home website.

Florence Klein was born June 9, 1915 to Will and Gabrielle (Fisher) Klein in Dell Rapids, SD. She married Clyde Van Vooren on February 14, 1939. They moved to a farm near Garretson and farmed there until Clyde’s death July 26, 1976. Florence moved to Dell Rapids in 1977. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Society.

Survivors include her son, Darryl Van Vooren, Sioux Falls and numerous nieces and nephews as well as many friends.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; brothers, Joe Klein and Walter Klein and daughter-in-law, Ardis Van Vooren.

Cristine Eichenauer

October 12, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Cristine Adeline (Sayler) Eichenauer of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away peacefully at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the age of 66, after courageously battling cancer since 2012. A private family viewing will be at Kahler Funeral Home in Dell Rapids, SD., followed by cremation. A memorial service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Grace United Methodist Church in Billings, Montana followed by her inurnment at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Billings, MT. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Cristine’s life. On-line condolences may be left at the Kahler Funeral Home website.

Cristine is survived by her husband Scott of Dell Rapids SD; daughter, Penny Baker of Dell Rapids SD; son, Keith (Shannon) Frickel of Piedmont SD; sister, Judith (Dennis) Redden of Hardin MT; four grandchildren, Ashleigh, Alyssa, Zachary, and Amber Baker; mother, Mildred Sayler of Dell Rapids and brother, Mack Sayler, Billings MT. Cristine is also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews from California to New York. She is preceded in death by her father, James Sayler, brother-in-law, Larry Flinn, Sr, father-in-law, George Eichenauer and nephews, Larry Flinn and Peter Gamby.

Cristine was born on February 5th, 1950 in Billings, Montana to James and Mildred (Timmons) Sayler. Cris graduated from Billings West High School in 1968. She married Dennis Frickel and to that union was born a beautiful daughter, Penny and a handsome son, Keith. In 1987 Cristine married her husband Scott and they had 29 wonderful years of happiness. They complimented each other well and shared many special times over the years.

Cristine worked many jobs during her lifetime. She was employed in different positions at various restaurants, housekeeping at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana, receiving clerk at a sporting goods store and a postal clerk for the USPS.

Cristine was a woman of deep solid faith and was grateful for every day the Lord gave her. Cris found immeasurable joy from helping her family, whether it was the making of Penny’s wedding dress, laying sod with Keith and Shannon, or creating family heirloom quilts. Cristine’s heart would burst with joy at the sounds or sight of the grandchildren. Some of Cristine’s fondest memories were time spent with Ashleigh, Alyssa, Zachary and Amber. She also always enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins play, reading, taking walks, crocheting and working on home improvement projects. Cristine had a wonderful green thumb and found great pleasure in gardening. She had very beautiful flower gardens and enjoyed watching the birds, squirrels and the occasional hummingbird make a visit to the sweet blooms and blossoms. She also had a special love for animals, especially dogs. When her beloved Dalmatians, Happy and Bingo, crossed the Rainbow Bridge they took a piece of her heart with them.

While Cristine’s passing has left us deeply saddened, we are comforted in knowing she is at home with our Lord and we all look forward to the day we are each reunited with her.

The family would like to thank the entire Avera Home Hospice staff in Flandreau, South Dakota as well the wonderful staff at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House for their unwavering care and support throughout this journey.

Any donations can be made to the Sioux Falls Humane Society of Sioux Falls, South Dakota in Cristine’s name.

Milton Eide

October 11, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday, October 15th, at West Nidaros Lutheran Church, 25403 471st Ave, Crooks, SD. Visitation hours will be Friday, October 14th, from 5 to 7 PM, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home at 104 East 4th St., Dell Rapids SD. On-line condolences may be left at the Minnehaha Funeral Home website.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Willow Creek Lutheran Church, 24795 470th Street, Dell Rapids, SD 57022, note “Building Fund” in memo.

Milton Eide was born April 17th, 1930 in Lyons, SD to Ingvald and Pearl (Hanson) Eide, baptized at West Nidaros Lutheran Church in Crooks, SD and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview, SD. After spending several years in Lyons, the family moved to Canton, SD where they lived for several years, followed by a short time living on an acreage in Fairview, SD, before finally settling on a farm northeast of Colton, SD. On March 7th, 1964 Milton married Maureen Smart of Sioux Falls and continued farming on the family farm in Colton until they retired in 2001. Milton and Maureen moved off the Colton farm in 2007 and settled in Dell Rapids, SD.

Milton held various positions on the Willow Creek Lutheran Church council, served as Sunday School Superintendent, sang in the choir and enjoyed spending time with his extend church family.

Milton was a kind, generous and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. His patience and generosity was given to all those who stayed on the farm to “experience” country life. He loved sharing his passion and knew from an early age that he wanted to be a farmer. After graduating from high school in 1949 from the Augustana Academy in Canton, SD, he returned home to help on the farm until being drafted into the Korean War in 1951. The morning he was set to deploy for Korea, his orders were changed to hold a post in Austria where he would serve two years of active duty before returning home. Milton was Honorably Discharged from the United States Army in 1959 after serving six years in the reserves. Milton enrolled at SDSU after his active duty tour, and graduated with a BS in Agriculture with honors in 1957.

It was his love of learning and curiosity that kept him busy on the farm. Milton loved designing and building “things” that could aid in farming and he truly loved tending to the many animals on the farm. He was a great mechanic, could fix and maintain any piece of equipment to insure its longevity, and had a lifelong appetite for reading and learning. Milton was a man of few words but impacted so many by instilling into his entire family his work ethic, his spiritual life, and his ability to influence and bring out the good in people. Milton was well known for his dry sense of humor and wit; when his eyes twinkled, you knew he was about to share something interesting with you. Milton will be truly missed by many, but his legacy will live on with all who knew and met him.

Milton is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maureen; daughter Laurel Mader (Chris) Medina, OH; son Paul (Angie) Stratham, NH; grandchildren Cameron, Lauren, Samantha, Alyson; sister Eunice Hovland (Howard) Sioux Falls, SD; brothers Earl (Margie) Lake Arrowhead, CA, Joel (Dianne) Clarksdale, AZ; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Milton was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Allen.

Gerald Kock

October 9, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Gerald Harry Kock, 73, of Cowiche, died at Cottage in the Meadow with his family at his side, Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He had complications of Aplastic Anemia. On-line condolences may be left at the Brookside Funeral Home.

Gerald was born June 10, 1943 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Harry William and Dena Fern (Nielsen) Kock. He graduated from Chester High School in 1961. He was Honorably Discharged after serving in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam Era. He married Jean Ann Eilertson on May 15, 1970 in Madison, SD. They moved to Washington and spent their married life in the Yakima Valley. Gerald was a ranch foreman in the Yakima Valley for 27 years and also worked at Yakima Elks Golf Course for ten years in grounds keeping and maintenance.

Gerald was an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for thirty years, the Wenas Valley Muzzleloader Club, American Legion and Christ Lutheran Church. Gerald was a unique man in many ways, including his alien hand as a result from his strokes six years ago and a special eye surgery to correct his bottom eye lashes that turned inward. Gerald had a special bond with animals and especially his rescue dog Mocha and their three cats, Kelly, Sparky and Susie. He enjoyed his home and did an awesome job designing their rock gardens and other landscaping. Gerald had a special love for Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jean Kock of Cowiche, brothers and sisters, Joanne Limmer Gagnon & husband Virgil of Madison, SD, Lyvonne Yeigh of Sioux Falls, SD, Judy & Don Finnell of Lennox, SD, Gloria & Warren Bidwell of New Ulm, MN, Richard Kock of Madison, SD, Merlin & Judy Kock of Sioux Falls, SD, step brothers, Irvin & Connie Merry and Keith & Susie Merry of Dell Rapids, SD and step sisters, Lou Ann Johnson of Phillip, SD and Phyllis & Tim Bettles of Herrington, KS and numerous nieces and nephews.. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers-in-law, Darwin Limmer and Harry Yeigh, sister-in-law Janet Kock, and step brother-in-law, Ron Johnson.

Memorial Service celebrating Gerald’s Life will be held Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 5606 W. Lincoln., Yakima, WA.

Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or the Yakima Humane Society, c/o Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936.

« Previous Page