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Jeanette and Henry De Lange

August 2, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

After nearly 63 years of marriage, Jeanette Katherine De Lange, 87, and Henry De Lange, Jr., 86, of Platte, SD, passed away peacefully within an hour of each other on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Platte Care Center Avera. Funeral Services are 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 8, 2016 at the Platte Christian Reformed Church. A Committal Service with Military Honors will follow at Platte City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Mount Funeral Home in Platte with a 4:00 P.M. Prayer Service.

Jeanette Katherine (Mast) De Lange was born on January 17, 1929 to Nick and Mary (Meyer) Mast in Volga, SD. She graduated from Volga High School in 1947 and was united in marriage to Henry De Lange, Jr. on October 23, 1953 at the Christian Reformed Church in Volga. After their marriage, Henry and Jeanette lived one year in Sioux Falls, SD and their remaining years in Platte. In addition to caring for her home and family, Jeanette worked for 15 years at the Platte Hospital. Jeanette was a member of the Platte Christian Reformed Church where she served as organist/pianist and was active in Ladies Aid. She loved attending her children’s and grandchildren’s events.

Henry De Lange, Jr. was born on April 9, 1930 to Henry and Alyce (Vis) De Lange in Harrison, SD. He graduated from Corsica High School in 1948 and went on to earn an AS degree from Nettleton Business College. Henry served his country in the US Army during the Korean War from November 1951 to September 1953. On October 23, 1953 Henry was united in marriage to Jeanette Mast at the Christian Reformed Church in Volga, SD. Henry was employed as a Hog Buyer for John Morrell for over 40 years and also was a Golden Sun Feed Salesman. Henry was a member of the Platte Christian Reformed Church where he served as an Elder and Deacon. He was also a member of the Platte Volunteer Fire Department. Henry enjoyed bowling and being outdoors while hunting, fishing and golfing. He loved to attend his children’s and grandchildren’s events.

Grateful for having shared in Henry and Jeanette’s lives are their five children and nine grandchildren: James (Ellen) De Lange of Taipei, Taiwan and their daughter, Katherine De Lange; Jan Hanks of Denver, CO and her daughter, Sara Hanks; Keith (Pam) De Lange of Dell Rapids, SD and their sons, Josiah and Theodore De Lange; Kevin (Sara) De Lange of Montvale, NJ and their daughters, Emma and Meg De Lange; Lee (Karen) De Lange of Sioux Falls, SD and their sons, Alex, Adam and Spencer De Lange; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Henry and Jeanette were preceded in death by their parents; siblings; and a grandson, Henry James De Lange.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Henry and Jeanette’s honor may be directed to: Platte Care Center Avera, PO Box 200, Platte, SD 57369 or Dakota Christian School, 37614 SD Hwy 44, Corsica, SD 57328.

Edith (Raines) Forsch

August 1, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Edith Mary Ann Raines was born on April 25, 1927 to Homer and Margaret (Grav) Raines. She grew up on the family farm east of Dell Rapids an only child, until her brother, Tom, was born when she was almost eleven. Despite their age difference, they remained close for life.

Edith attended country school in Logan Township to eighth grade, and high school in Dell Rapids. She maintained friendships with the class of 1945, and hosted many informal reunions, even past their 50 year reunion. After high school, Edith completed the cadet RN program at Anchor Hospital, Saint Paul, MN. She and best friend, classmate Layne Peterson, had many adventures as young nurses, working at summer camp, blood bank, polio units, among other assignments.

On June 21, 1952, Edith married William (Bill) Forsch in Selma, AL, where Bill was stationed in the U.S. Air Force. When his tour of duty ended, they returned to Dell Rapids to raise their family. Edith worked at home as a wife and mother, and part-time at the Dell Rapids Hospital and clinic. After providing end-of –life care for Bill, she was widowed in 1971.

Edith’s nursing career took her to McKennan Hospital, and later to the Veterans Administration Hospital, both in Sioux Falls. She retired as evening house supervisor. Edith was a well-liked co-worker, a life-long learner and a quiet, capable nurse. For several years in addition to her work, she coordinated care and support for her parents allowing them to age in place as long as possible.

Edith enjoyed a happy, full retirement including involvement in library board at First United Methodist church, Doll center, sewing, gardening, and playing mah jong and bridge.

She always made sure her children and grandchildren knew they were the most important and fun part of her life. She especially enjoyed granddaughter Kate’s college years at Augustana, when she also became “grandma” to many of Kate’s friends.

Leaving a piece of her heart in South Dakota, Edith relocated to Kansas City to live near her daughter and family.

Edith died on July 29, 2016 in Kansas City from Lymphoma. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, an infant granddaughter, several brothers and sisters in law and many close friends,. Survivors include son, Bill Forsch (Noel DeSota), Lake Forest, CA, daughter, Ann Timmons (Bob), grandchildren Laynie Timmons, Kate Meyer (Jared), Jenny Witt (Ben), Nick Timmons (Megan), great grandchildren Harper, Bobby and Erin Timmons, all of the Kansas City area. Brother Tom Raines (Lee), Sioux Falls; sister-in-law Celia (Forsch) Orth, Ontario, Canada, several cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends, including Verla Sturdevant.

Edith’s wishes were for a family memorial service and cremation. Graveside service at the time of burial for friends and family at a later date to be announced. Memorials may be sent to the Children’s Home Society or McCrossan Boys Ranch, Sioux Falls, SD, the Danish Museum of America, Elkhorn, IA or a charity of your choice.

On-line condolences may be left at the Kahler Funeral Home website.

Fred Lauer

July 28, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Fred Allan Lauer, 93, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. On-line condolences may be let at the Miller Funeral Home website.

Fred was born on April 19, 1923, in Hartford, SD to Nicklaus and Elsie (Lueth) Lauer. He graduated from Dell Rapids High School in Dell Rapids, SD in May of 1942. While in school, he excelled in athletics. He also attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD for a short time. He was in the U.S. Navy during WWII, serving in the South Pacific for many months.

Fred worked in sales and also had his own business. In his free time, he enjoyed working in his yard.

Fred is survived by three sons; Craig of Salt Lake City, UT; Kent of Reno, NV; and Jay of Parker, CO. He is also survived by one brother, Jack Lauer of Brandon, SD and one sister, Elaine Church of Sioux Falls, SD and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edith Fritz and Betty Gallagher.

A private service will be held at Hills of Rest Cemetery in Sioux Falls, SD.

Michael Munk

July 22, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Michael Dean Munk, 61, of Sioux Falls passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 21, 2016. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM Monday, July 25, 2016 at Minnehaha Funeral Home Chapel in Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday at Minnehaha Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at the Minnehaha Funeral Home website.

Grateful for having shared his life are his brother, David (Karen) Munk, Dell Rapids and their children, Brian (Katie) Munk, Ft. Worth, TX and Melissa (Darren) Dressen, Colman, SD; sister, Kris (Dale) Machmiller, Garretson, SD and their children, Amanda (Jason) Kiner, Minnetonka, MN and Travis (Katie) Machmiller, Garretson, SD as well as many other relatives and friends.

Joyce (Satter) Lauer

July 19, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Longtime Sioux Falls teacher Joyce Elaine (Satter) Lauer, a member of the Lincoln High School Hall of Fame and daughter of Clarence A. Satter and Cecelia (Moore) Satter of Artesian, S.D., died peacefully Sunday, July 17, after visiting with family and friends. She was 91.

Joyce was born on Sept. 19, 1924, at the Satter family farm home. While attending grade and high school in Artesian, Joyce participated in declamation, especially oratory and poetry competitions, earning top awards in Sanborn County. She was active in music, playing the trombone in the Artesian High School band and singing in the girls’ chorus and mixed chorus. She was the high school reporter for the Artesian Commonwealth.

She taught for more than 50 years in South Dakota schools: Dell Rapids, Hartford, Brandon, Edison Junior High, Washington High and Lincoln High. She also taught summer school for many years as well as English adult education classes. She even taught composition skills to Northwestern Bell Telephone engineers.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Halladay – Peterson Chapel at Dow Rummel Village with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. A 12:30 pm Celebration of Life Reception will follow at Minnehaha Country Club. On-line condolences may be left at the Miller Funeral Home website.

Lyman Brown, Jr.

July 16, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Lyman Brown, Jr., 46, Jasper, died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Pipestone County Medical Center in Pipestone of a heart attack. A gathering of family and friends was held Saturday, July 9 from 4-7 p.m. at Jasper Memorial Hall in Jasper. On-line condolences may be left at the Hartquist Funeral Home, Pipestone, website.

Lyman Earl Lewis Brown, Jr., was born to Lyman (Lee) and Helen (Van Den Hul) Brown on Sept. 17, 1969 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Later, he moved with his family to Hatton, N.D. where he was raised and attended school.

In 1987, he joined the U.S. National Guards. In 1988, he graduated from Hatton High School. He was married to Vicky Sneft in 1992.

He is survived by his son, Jacob Brown (Kelsey Cossentine), Anoka; step-children, Christine and Joshua Sneft, Anoka; two grandchildren; his parents, Lee and Joy (Shepherd) Brown, Jasper; sister, Dana Anderson (Scott Miller), Dell Rapids, S.D.; step-sisters, Satin (David) Ewing, Jasper and Candi Pittser, Buckley, Wash.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen; brother, Ricky; sister, Dawn; grandparents, Earl Brown and Garret and Hermina Van Den Hul.

Joseph Heim

July 16, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Joseph Heim, of Redfield, SD went to his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 8, 2016. He was 86 years, 2 months and 8 days old. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman, SD. Reverend Doug Binsfeld will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery in Colman. On-line condolences may be left at the Thelen-Hyke Funeral Home website.

Joe was born on May 1, 1930 in Faulkton, SD to Anton and Margaret (Lenhoff) Heim. When Joe was born he joined a family of five sisters and three brothers. When his mother passed away the day he was born, he was taken by relatives to live in Dell Rapids where he attended school through the 6th grade. At that time he left Dell Rapids and moved to the farm with more relatives where he grew up. Colman then became his home town. Joe served his country proudly for two years. During his time in the Army, he was proud to be a Military Policeman and was stationed on Eniwetok Atoll Island in the South Pacific, standing guard while the first hydrogen bomb was built.

Joe returned home to the farm and married Lois Groos. To this union, George, Bob, and Alice completed their family.

In 1975 a tragic car accident took his wife and the woman he called “Mom”, Agnes Johnson. Joe continued on the farm raising his family and taking care of the farm. He met Geri Benning on a bus trip to the East coast. They became fast friends and were married in 1998. In 2009, they moved into the Eastern Star apartments. In 2010, he was diagnosed with dementia so their traveling times, which they both enjoyed, came to a stop.

Joe was preceded in death by his siblings, Lawrence, Vernon, Naish, Donna, Margaret, Betty, Sally and Rita; his parents Anton and Margaret Heim; his foster parents Arleigh and Agnes Johnson; his first wife Lois and a granddaughter, Chelse.

He is survived by his wife, Geri Heim; son George (Marybeth) and their children, Adam and Jacob Heim; son Bob (Kim) and their children, Tanner and Logan Heim; daughter Alice (Mark) Berg and their children, Douglas, Greg, Paul, Jess, Lane, Monty Berg and Samantha (Ryan) Brace and great grandson Calvin; step daughter Cyndi (Jerry) Bachman; step grandchildren Amy (Jayme) Akin, Brian McFadden and eight step great grandchildren.

Cora “Corky” Loken

July 16, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Cora “Corky” M. Loken, 94, of Sioux Falls passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center in Sioux Falls. Her Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016 in Grace Lutheran Church, Watertown. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service in the church. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown. On-line condolences may be left at the Kahler Funeral Home website.

Cora Mae Wigdahl was born on May 15, 1922, the daughter of George and Alma Wigdahl. She had two older brothers, Art and Melvin and two older sisters, Othelia and Esther. When Cora was a toddler, her mother passed away and her father remarried. Cora graduated from Watertown High School.

She married Robert “Bob” Loken on November 1, 1943. While Bob was overseas during WWII, Cora worked at Park Grant, placing tax stamps on packaged cigarettes. Once Bob returned home, they started a family and she became a homemaker. The couple was blessed with two children, John and Mary. Once the children started school she took a job as the school secretary, where she worked for Roosevelt School for 22 years.

Cora was a member of Grace Lutheran Church her entire life, and was very involved in church choir, Elizabeth Circle, and could be found in the kitchen assisting with many of the church’s needs. She enjoyed music, knitting, reading, cards and having coffee with her friends. She was a great baker and cook. She loved animals, particularly cats.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Scott) Gibson; her daughter-in-law, Sandie (John) Loken; her four grandchildren, Anthony (Kelli) Gibson, Maria (Jason) Clarke, Michael (Lisa) Gibson, and Abby (Stan) Ward, and her seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother, Hilda, her husband, her brothers, her sisters and her son.

Margaret Bisson

July 13, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Margaret E. Bisson, age 98, of Jasper, MN, died Monday, July 11, 2016 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Interment in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Jasper. Visitation will be Friday, July 15, 2016 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the church with a rosary at 7:00 PM and a prayer service to follow. On-line condolences may be left at the Hartquist Funeral Home website.

Margaret Emma Bisson was born on August 6, 1917 to Peter and Elizabeth (Carton) DeSplinter in Jasper, MN. She attended country school in District 36, Rosedell Township, Rock County, Minnesota through the eighth grade and then high school in Jasper. She grew up on the farm with one brother and two sisters. She also attended Schyler Beauty School in Sioux Falls, SD, to be a beautician. She was united in marriage on November 23, 1939, to Arthur J. Bisson at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. They farmed northwest of Jasper for 45 years and after their retirement they built a home in Jasper. Margaret devoted so much time throughout her life to being a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Following Arthur’s death in 2001, Margaret continued to live and thrive at her home in Jasper.

Margaret was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper where she was a part of their altar society, CCW, and many other church activities. She was a project leader in 4H, enjoyed serving at the Senior Citizens Center, and delivering Meals on Wheels. She loved baking and cooking, bowling, golfing, playing cards, and attending gatherings of the Red Hat Society. She was a prayer warrior and also enjoyed sending cards out to family and friends. For many years, Margaret and Art enjoyed spending their winters in Mesa, AZ. Margaret was always a very positive, sweet, kind, loving person and always thankful for everything. Most of all her passion was caring for her family; her love, prayers, and generosity will never be forgotten. Margaret was survived by her 13 children, Ron Bisson, Sr. of Minnetonka, MN, Carl (Tracy) Bisson of Savage, MN, Joan (Steve) Larson of Green Valley, AZ, Elizabeth Dockstader of Mesa, AZ, Mary (Gary) Knewtson of Brooklyn Park, MN, Pete (Maurine) Bisson of Sioux Falls, SD, Roberta Bisson of Sioux Falls, Petrine Bisson of Dell Rapids, SD, Tom (Beth) Bisson of Jasper, Veronica (Brad) Wille of Northfield, MN, Paul (Mary) Bisson of Sturgis, SD, Ann (Kevin) Miller of Brandon, SD, and Teresa (Kevin) Davis of Sioux Falls; 36 grandchildren, Ron Bisson, Jr., Stephanie Belseth, Mary Bisson, John Bisson, Katie Bisson, Ryan Bellmont, Reed Bisson, Jackie Dietzler, Melissa Savage, Brent Larson, Kelly Knewtson, Katie Deibele, Emily Neubauer, Chad Bisson, Sara Taubert, Jill Pedersen, Tara Miller, Andrew Bisson, Michael Bisson, Matthew Bisson, Laura Wilkison, Rachel Wille, David Wille, John Bisson, Bill Pike, Angela Ellingson, Daniel Pike, Benjamin Pike, Jordan Pike, Jenna Pike, Jacob Miller, Zachary Miller, Trevor Davis, Tyler Davis, Tanner Davis, Tessa Davis; and 55 great-grandchildren; one sister, Roberta (Jim) Moran of Sun City, AZ; and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Arthur; her parents; one brother and sister-in-law LeRoy and Adeline DeSplinter; a sister, Sister Petrine DeSplinter; and one daughter-in-law, Anne Hunter Bisson.

Sister Mary Ancilla Russell

July 8, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Mass of Resurrection for Sister Mary Ancilla Russell will be Monday, July 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD. Reverend David Janes will be celebrant and homilist. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation begins at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, with a Scriptural Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. in Blessed Sacrament Chapel. On-line condolences may be left at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home’s website.

Sister Ancilla Russell, 93, a Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died July 6, 2016, at Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD. Marian Jean Russell was born April 16, 1923 in Britton, SD to Charles Edmund and Sarah Cordella “Cora” (Malloy) Russell.

On January 6, 1947, she entered Presentation Convent and made her first profession of vows on August 10, 1949. Sister Ancilla received a Teaching Certificate from Notre Dame Jr. College, Mitchell, SD in 1950, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Northern State University in 1963, a Master’s in Communication Arts from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN in 1969 and did graduate studies in Theology at St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO in 1976.

Sister Ancilla spent 35 years as an educator, teaching students of all ages from second grade through post-secondary in Anoka and Willmar, MN, and Sioux Falls, Madison, Aberdeen, Mitchell, and Dell Rapids, SD as well as serving as an English Instructor, Coordinator of Interdisciplinary Education and Chair of the Humanities Division, Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD.

Sister Ancilla is survived by her Presentation Community of Sisters, Aberdeen, SD, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents; Cora and Charles E. Russell; two brothers, Charles F. “Kelly” and Richard; three sisters, Muriel McHugh, Elizabeth and Regena Russell.

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