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Delores (Penning) Burggraff

April 19, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dolores M. Burggraff, 91, of Egan, SD, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Riverview Healthcare Community, Flandreau, SD. Dolores Marie Penning was born January 4, 1925 at Dell Rapids, SD to Nicholas and Elizabeth (Kirpes) Penning. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Dell Rapids and attended General Beadle State Teachers College (DSU), earning a degree in education. After securing her first teaching job at Monroe, she later taught at the South Dakota School for the Deaf, inspired by her brother, Nick, who was a student there.

Entertaining a love for old time music and polka dancing, Dolores met Henry Burggraff at the Arkota Ballroom in Sioux Falls, later marrying him June 2, 1954 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. This was a double ring ceremony which included her sister, Alice, and Henry’s brother, Joseph. The couple made their home near Egan after initially residing briefly at Hartford and at Ward.

Eight children were raised from this union of 61 years. Being an active leader in the community, Dolores was president of the Egan PTA and a member of the Egan School Board, serving as president many years. Besides education being important to Dolores, equally so was her dedication to her Catholic faith. She was a member of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church of Flandreau where she was Director of Religious Education of the CCD program and indulged in her passion of presenting the Christmas Tableau programs. As a member of Court Our Lady of Peace Catholic Daughters, she again shared her leadership skills by serving several terms as Regent. Catholic Daughter members across the state were kept abreast of the happenings through her Catholic Daughter Newsletter which won several state awards. She loved decorating for holidays and did so annually at the Catholic Daughter Bazaar where she was well-known for her contributions of home canned dill pickles. She also volunteered at Riverview Manor, decorating the bulletin boards monthly for the residents to enjoy. Another activity bringing joy to the residents was the development of a rhythm band. Dolores, of course, wrote the arrangements, and on a regular basis, conducted the “orchestra” of resident “musicians”. Even though she did not know how to swim, she felt everyone else should. For a time, she was the Moody County Red Cross Water Safety Chairman. Dolores delighted in attending the performances, games, and events of her children and grandchildren. The influence of her support for involvement and her generous spirit continues on into a third generation. However, without a doubt, baking bread was her specialty as all involved can attest to!

Dolores is survived by her husband Henry, eight children, Marilyn (Kalvin) Mead, Shelton, NE, Frank (Lynda) Egan, SD, Lonnelle (Keith) Rasmussen, Newman Grove, NE, Wayne (Sandy), Volga, SD, Lloyd (Lori), Union, NE, Karon (John) Tassava, West Fargo, ND, Gordon and Glenn (Jackie) both of Egan, SD, 21 grandchildren, 9 spouses of grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, five siblings, Melvin (Jeanette) Penning, Dell Rapids, Alice Burggraff, Colton, Terry (Sharen) Penning, Sioux Falls, Vera (Bernard) Burggraff, Hartford, Karon Penning, Eagleville, TN. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings, Vern, Bernice, Elmer, Gary, Loren, Nick, Connie and Maxine.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday at Skroch Funeral Chapel with a 7 p.m. scripture service followed by a Catholic Daughter Rosary. On-line condolences may be left at Skroch Funeral Home.

Douglas Carlson

April 10, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Douglas Carlson, 50, died at Brookings Health Center on Thursday, April 7, 2016.

Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St Thomas Aquinas Church in Madison with the Rev DeWayne Kayser officiating. Burial is in the church cemetery. There will be a parish scripture service at 5 p.m. on Sunday at Weiland Funeral Chapel in Madison. On-line condolences may be left at Weiland Funeral Chapel.

He was born on Nov. 6, 1965 at Madison to Dale and Helena (Klinkhammer) Carlson. In 1971, he moved to Custer State Hospital and in 1996 he moved to Advance in Brookings where he lived until his death.

He is survived by two brothers, Greg of Dell Rapids, Keith (Patti) of Okeene, Okla., and one sister, Susan Carlson of Sioux Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Chris Gandee

April 10, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Chris M. Gandee passed away suddenly April 7, 2016 at his home after a lengthy illness. Chris was born October 17, 1984 at Oberlin, OH. In 1986 his family moved to Sioux Falls, SD and to Dell Rapids, SD in 1991. He received his early education in Dell Rapids and then was home schooled when his family moved to Ward, SD in 2001 and graduated from high school in 2003. Chris married Rebecca Townsend in July 2010. He did factory work and general construction up to the time of his death.

Chris is survived by his children: Lynzie Townsend, and Skyler Glenn, granddaughter, Amara Mae Ham, special friend, Rachel Nies, parents, Tom and Cyndi Jorgensen, Ward, siblings, Bryan Jorgensen, Dalton, GA, Brandon (Jenny) Jorgensen, Eldon, MO, Rachael Jorgensen, Ward, Mike Smith, Russell Smith, Emily Pitts, all of Ohio, and his grandmother, Mary Jorgensen, Ward. Chris was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Herman and Irene Gandee and his paternal grandparents, Ron Jorgensen and Chuck and Carol Smith.

Services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Elkton with burial in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm Monday, April 11, 2016 with a 7:00 pm prayer service at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau. On-line condolences may be left at Skroch Funeral Chapel.

Delores “Dee” Culhane

April 8, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Funeral Service for Delores “Dee” Culhane will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday in Kahler Funeral Home and the family will be present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A time of sharing will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Delores Evans was born on February 20, 1932 at Brookings, SD, the daughter of Lewis and Blanche (Swedlund) Evans. She grew up in Flandreau and graduated from Flandreau High School in 1950. Dee married Doug Culhane on March 24, 1952 in Flandreau. They made their home in Flandreau, Elk Point, and Wall before moving to Dell Rapids in 1970. She worked at George’s Menswear before she went to Kahler Furniture Store. After the furniture store closed, she worked at Fashion Corner, Trustworthy Hardware, and True Value. She retired to take care of her great-grandchildren in 2005.

Dee passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Dougherty Hospice in Sioux Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Doug in October of 1987.

Dee has had a special friendship with Don Knutson for the last 25 years. She has also attended church at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids with him during that time.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Terrence of Sioux Falls; her two daughters, Karen (Steve) Heinemann of Dell Rapids, and Colleen (Ronald) Feistner of Brandon; her five grandchildren, Krista, Derek, Kari, Melissa, and Paul; her four great-grandchildren, Aiden, Keaton, Keira, and Graham; her sister, Marlys Burns of Duluth, MN; and her special friend, Don Knutson of Dell Rapids.

Anna Horst

April 8, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Anna Horst, Sioux Falls, SD, died April 7, 2016, at Sanford USD Medical Center. She was 70. Funeral Services will be held 11:00am Monday April 11, 2016, at Peace Lutheran Church. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church. On-line condolences may be left at Miller Funeral Home.

Anna Marie Horst was born at home in Corsica, SD on March 11th, 1946 to Samuel and Ellen (Beck) Schryvers. Anna graduated from Corsica High School in 1964.

On April 27th, 1968 Anna married the love of her life, Steven Leroy Horst. The couple began their married life with service to our country. Steve began his US Navy career and Anna began her Navy wife career. In 1985 they retired from the Navy and began the 2nd chapter in life. For many years Anna taught at the Corsica and Dell Rapids public school systems as a Special Education Teachers’ Assistant.

After their 2nd retirement, Steve and Anna enjoyed traveling to warm places with friends, bowling, golfing and their trips to casinos or “The Office” as the family liked to say. But above all, Anna loved spending time with her grandchildren. Whether it was saying the humorous “get up you got a job” or telling them “get your homework done” the love and joy she shared with them will forever remain in their hearts. Anna passed April 7th, 2016 after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. She was determined to stay around as long as she could for her grandchildren and they benefited from that determination.

Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Steve; sons, Jeff Horst (Stacie), Jason Horst (Dawn); daughter, Jennifer Bartelt (Chris); 7 grandchildren, Cassity, Trever, Sydnie, Josie, Zachery, Tanner, Dawson; and 9 brothers and sisters. Anna was preceded in death by her parents.

Jimmy Bender

April 6, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Jimmy L. Bender, 63, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Dell Rapids passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. His funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Kahler Funeral Home. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016 at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be left at Kahler Funeral Home.

Jimmy Lee Bender was born August 22, 1952 in Sioux Falls to Leo and Violet (Dyce) Bender, the third of eight children. After completing school, he joined the Army and moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, serving three years of active duty. He had returned to Sioux Falls, working at Johnson Auto Body as a painter, when he met Connie Rickeman. They were married November 19, 1976 and moved to Dell Rapids. After they married, he worked as a prison guard at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, while serving part time in the Army National Guard. In 1985 he joined the National Guard full time, and worked there until he retired in 2003.

Jimmy was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids for 25 years. His greatest joy in life was spending time and sharing laughs with his family. Jimmy loved watching sports, whether it was going to his sons’ games or watching a game on TV with his boys. He was grateful to share those moments with them. He both loved and hated the damn Vikings, often turning against them mid-game by rooting for the opposing team out of frustration.

He is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tiffany; his parents, Leo and Violet; and his in-laws, Roger and Florine Rickeman.

Jimmy is survived by his three sons, Ben of Dell Rapids, Brady (Creta) of Denver, CO, and Ryan (Lindsey) of Sioux Falls; his granddaughter, Natalie; his siblings, Betty Bender of Clearwater, FL, John (Vicki) Bender of Westminster, CO, Bob (Deb) Bender of Hartford, Leo Bender of Sioux Falls, Diane (Gary) Kinsley of Sioux Falls, Carol (Jeff) McCarty of Sioux Falls and Ed Bender of Sioux Falls; his many nieces and nephews and Connie Bender of Glendale, AZ.

Kathryn Kriens

March 25, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Kathryn Louise Kriens, 87, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Sanford Hospital after a sudden illness. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation on Monday, March 28, 2016 will be from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home and will resume at the church at 5:00 p.m. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and the Christian Wake Service will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the church. On-Line Condolences may be left at Kahler Funeral Home.

Kathryn Louise Kriens was born March 23, 1929 to John and Margaret (Hemmer) Welbig in Dell Rapids, SD. She graduated from Dell Rapids St. Mary High School in 1947 and General Beadle State Teachers College, Madison, SD. She taught at several country schools in rural Dell Rapids. She was united in marriage to Mike Kriens on November 18, 1953 in Dell Rapids. They made their home and farmed northwest of Dell Rapids with their 6 children for 44 years, then moved into Dell Rapids in 1997. She was an active member in her church and volunteered at Padre’s Thrift Store. Louise enjoyed being a farm wife and mother, grandma/great-grandma, her garden and flower beds, playing cards and dominoes. She is very well known for her beautiful quilts and crocheting. She will always be remembered for her kindness and thoughtfulness to others.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 62 years, Mike, Dell Rapids, children David Kriens, Dell Rapids, SD; Sharon (Harold) Nicholas, Harrisburg, NC; Joan (Alan) Amundson, Colton, SD; Jean (Mike) Gilmore, Dell Rapids, SD, Karen (Wayne) Johnson, Sioux Falls, SD; Terry (Barb) Kriens, Dell Rapids, SD; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way; brother Bud (Colleen) Welbig, Dell Rapids, SD; sister Sister Lynn Marie Welbig, Sioux Falls, SD; and many relatives and friends.

Louise is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Leon and nephew, Dale Welbig.

Beverly J. Riedel

March 25, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Beverly J. Riedel, 86, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Sherman passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center in Sioux Falls. Her funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 will begin at 2:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 6: 30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Beverly Riedel was born on May 16, 1929 at Hartford, South Dakota to William and Amanda (Jastram) Horeis. She grew up was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Humboldt. She attended high school and was the organist for the church. In 1947 she graduated from Humboldt High School. Following her graduation she worked at Hutton Tufty until 1950.

On February 19, 1950 Beverly married Herman Riedel at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. The couple lived on a farm west of Sherman. After the death of Herman she continued to live on the farm.

Beverly was an active member of her church, First Lutheran of Sherman as a WELCA member and church organist. Her family was important to her.
Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter, Barbara of Sioux Falls; her sons, Dennis (Carolyn) of Muscatine, IA; Brian (Marianne) of Sioux Falls and Roger of Santa Clara, CA; her seven grandchildren, Amanda, Robert, Sarah, Matthew, Steven, Leah, Dustin; her sister, Betty Hammer of Garretson and her three nieces and four nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Ronald and her brother, William.

www.kahlerfh.com

Janith “Jan” V. Morrison

March 25, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Janith “Jan” V. Morrison, 76, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids. Jan requested no funeral service.

Jan was born in Miller, SD to Floyd and Una McKinney. In 1957 she married Walter G. Fanger Jr. and to this marriage were born four children. She married Ronald W. Morrison in 1980. They lived for a time in Sioux Falls, Custer and most recently Dell Rapids. She loved all flowers, roses were her favorite. She enjoyed painting and collecting items with flowers decorating them.

God saw you were getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered, “Come to me.”

Grateful to have shared her life: her husband of 36 years Ron, daughter Sally Staufer (Pierre), son Keith Fanger (Rapid City) son-in-law Alan Hale (Tripp) and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and step-children and grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents Floyd and Una McKinney and two daughters Billie Hale and Mary.

Condolences may be sent to Ron Morrison, 606 E 10th Street Apt 4, Dell Rapids SD 57022

www.kahlerfh.com

Janet Hofeman

March 22, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Janet Hofeman, age 79, died at the Madison Regional Health System on March 21, 2016.

Funeral service will be 10 am on Friday, March 25th at St. John Lutheran Church, Madison. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 PM on Thursday at Weiland Funeral Chapel which is in charge of the arrangements. On-Line Condolences may be made via Wieland Funeral Home.

She is survived by one daughter, Pam (Carl) Eliason of Renner, SD and one son, Dallas (Amy) Hofeman of Dell Rapids, SD; five grandchildren, Logan & Lindsey Eliason and Trystan, Kendra & Trey Hofeman.

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