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Richard Albers

January 7, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Richard E. Albers, 67, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 4, 2015. His funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 9 at East Nidaros Lutheran Church, rural Baltic, SD with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 5:00 PM Thursday, January 8 at George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Condolences may be left at www.georgeboom.com.

Richard E. Albers, son of Earl and Alice (Gregersen) Albers, was born August 20, 1947 at Sioux Valley Hospital. At this time, he lived briefly in Rural Tea, SD with his parents, and later moved to Staples, MN where he began his elementary education. They then moved to rural Garretson, SD where he continued his education at Bothun #13 and graduated from Garretson High School in 1966. After continuing his education in Omaha, NE, he moved back to rural Garretson. He then began his trucking career with Gamble Robinson (SnoBoy). He also farmed with his parents and brother while continuing his trucking career. After nearly 40 years of trucking, he continued to enjoy his farming career in rural Garretson.

He was a member of East Nidaros Lutheran Church and the Henry G. Fix American Legion Post at Garretson.

Grateful for having shared his life are Jane Westegaard, Sioux Falls, her son, Eric (Jen), Micah & Ryker, her daughter, Jamie (Tim), Mykayla & Morgan; 2 sisters, Karen (James) Nielsen, Angela, Laurie, Ryan, Rebecca & Jared, Dell Rapids, Barbara (Gene) Hamann, Michael & Matthew, Hardwick, MN; his brother, Wayne (JoAnn) Albers, Jennifer, Jamie, Nicole & Naomi, Garretson; 18 great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Jonathon Nielsen.

Jerry “Joe” Krause

January 5, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Jerry “Joe” Krause, age 73, of Clear Lake, passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, in the Golden Living Center in Watertown.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1 in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.

Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Clear Lake.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the Houseman Funeral Home in Clear Lake. Condolences may be left at: www.birkfuneralhome.com.

Jerry Joe Krause was born on Jan. 27, 1941, in Deuel County to Marvin and Henrietta (Koenders) Krause. He grew up in the Havana and Hidewood Townships where he attended rural school. He then attended Clear Lake High School, graduating in 1959.

On July 20, 1961, Joe was united in marriage to Joyce Goens at Dempster. They made their home in Dell Rapids, where Joe worked as a farm hand. While there, a son Jeff was born. In 1963, they moved back to the Clear Lake area and began farming on their own and at this time a daughter Jan and a son Jim were born. In 1995, he began working for several area farmers. Joe passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, in the Golden Living Center in Watertown at the age of 73 years, 10 months and 30 days.

He was a life-long member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Joe loved horses, playing cards, playing tricks on his children and grandchildren and especially loved to dance.

Left to share his memory are his wife of 53 years, Joyce Krause; three children, seven grandchildren, one stepgrandchild and three great-grandchildren, Jeff of Clear Lake, Amy (fiancée Pat), Amanda and Dustin, all of Sioux Falls, Jan (John) Hall, Jayson (Kelsey) Jayslin and Kash, Jena (fiancee Steven), all of Clear Lake; Jim (Vicki), Roxy, Ariyanna, Kelsey and Bradley, all of Minnesota; brothers, Ron (Esther) Krause, Clear Lake and Doug (Deb) Krause, Colorado; and sisters, Marj (Loren) Schleuter, Estelline and Kathleen Haskamp of Minnesota.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Larry Krause.

Kieron Murphy

December 29, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Kieron James Murphy, 40, died suddenly on Saturday, December 27, 2014 due to complications of Influenza A.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00pm Friday at West Central High School, 705 E. 2nd Street, Hartford, SD. Visitation begins at 3:00pm Thursday, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00pm and a 6:00pm prayer service at Christ Lutheran Church, 613 N. Main Avenue, Hartford, SD. Condolences may be left at www.millerfh.com.

Kier was born July 31, 1974 in Vermillion, SD and grew up in Pierre, SD graduating from Riggs High School in 1992. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in guidance and counseling from SDSU.

The most important part of Kier’s life was his family and 15 years ago he was truly blessed to meet the love of his life Robin Bell. They married in 2001, moved to Hartford, SD and had three wonderful children He was the best dad ever to Alaina, Lauren and Liam.

Kier was a big guy, 6′ 4 with a heart that was equal to or bigger than his size. His caring and compassion for others was evident each and every day in the West Central School District where he was a guidance counselor at the high school for 13 years and for the past year and a half at Hartford Elementary School. He loved his job and helping kids of all ages solve their problems was his life’s passion. This past year and a half he especially enjoyed the hugs he got from the little children.

Kier’s love for the community of Hartford was evident when he joined the volunteer fire department. Every moment as a part of this special group of people was important and meaningful to him. Kier was proud of his English and Irish heritage and he had great memories of the time he spent with his mother’s family in Banbury and at college in Manchester, England. His Irish heritage was put to good use as he often helped out at his Mom and Dad’s Irish gift store in Sioux Falls and helped the rest of the family organize the Murphy float in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

His hobbies included golf, hunting, kickball and watching his much loved but, as of late, oh so hopeless Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was also very involved with the kids sports and activities and helped coach their softball teams. Kier was a kind and beautiful man and his family and friends will forever miss his wit and humor. His life’s journey was far too short but he lived it to the fullest.

Grieving his loss are his wife, Robin; his children, Alaina,11, Lauren,8, and Liam, 6, of Hartford; parents, Dick & Sandy Murphy, Sioux Falls; brothers, Rich and wife Lori, Sioux Falls, and Ryan and wife Trisha, Dell Rapids; mother-in-law, Paula and her husband Tom; brother-in-law, Brad and wife Jaime; brother-in-law, Travis and wife Carrie; grandmother, Eileen Murphy; grandparents-in-law, Les and Evelyn Schuer; ten nephews and nieces; aunts, uncles and cousins; and so many wonderful friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to fund the children’s education accounts, or to the Hartford Volunteer Fire Department.

Phyllis Bowen

December 29, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

On December 28, 2014, Phyllis Bowen joined her husband, Bill, her parents, Nettie and Albert Larson, and her siblings Lorraine Sheley, Lois Swenson and Everett Larson in the loving hands of God. Phyllis passed away at the Good Samaritan Center in Sioux Falls

Phyllis’ funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel. Interment will be in the Norway Cemetery near Garretson. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Kahler Funeral Home and the family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com

Phyllis was born on the family farm northwest of Sherman on May 25, 1927. She attended school in Sherman and Garretson, graduating from GHS. On January 29, 1948, she married Bill Bowen.

Phyllis loved music and was an accomplished musician. While she had some formal lessons, many of her musical talents were self-taught. She excelled at the piano and organ, and family and friends found themselves tapping their feet when she played the accordion. She amazed her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews by playing song requests, by ear. If she heard a tune, she could play it.

Phyllis also loved dancing, and during the past 18 years, she joined friends at dances around the Sioux Falls area and in Phoenix, AZ. Phyllis enjoyed wintering in Phoenix, AZ with her daughter Stephanie and her family. Wherever she was, Phyllis dearly loved visiting friends. Phyllis was a full-time housewife and mom, with no business experience, but with Bill’s encouragement, and her mother-in-law Ann’s experience and exuberance, she opened Fashion Corner in Dell Rapids. Phyllis and Ann, together with Phyllis’ friends, made Fashion Corner a successful womens clothing store from 1975 to 1990.

Phyllis is greatly missed by her son Bill (Kathy), Aberdeen, grandson Will (Audrey), San Diego, CA, granddaughter Jennifer (Frank), New York City, her daughter Gwen (George) Bunkers, Sioux Falls, granddaughter Whitney (Lee) Bumgarner, great-grandchildren Ben and Libby, Lincoln, NE, grandson Trevor Bunkers, Laughlin Air Force Base, TX, daughter Stephanie Barkey, granddaughters Kelsey and Alicia Barkey, Scottsdale, AZ, sister-in-law Teresa (Jim) Boyum, Dell Rapids, and 13 nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, Phyllis’ wishes were that memorials be made to FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA, 3511 N. 1st Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

Gerald “Jerry” Hallem

December 26, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Gerald “Jerry” Hallem, 75, of Dell Rapids died Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the Dougherty Hospice House.

Memorial services will begin at 10:30 Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. Condolences may be left at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

Gerald Gene Hallem was born January 27, 1939 in Dell Rapids to parents Raymond and Clara (Opien) Hallem. He grew up in Dell Rapids and attended school there. After his education he worked for Park’s Meat Locker for many years. He then started Jerry’s Handy Man Service in Dell Rapids until his retirement.

Jerry Enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a life time member of the Dell Rapids Sportsman Club, where he volunteered many hours of labor for the club.

Grateful for having shared his life are his siblings, James Hallem, Dell Rapids; Donald (Janis) Hallem, Las Cruces, NM; Carol Tommeraasen, Baltic; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brothers, Clarence and Stanley and brothers, Marvin, Roy, his twin Derald and a brother in law, Larry Tommeraasen.

Carl Koepp

December 23, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Carl Lawrence Koepp Jr, 78, of Sioux Falls, died Sunday, December 21, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial service will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Miller Funeral Home, 507 S. Main Ave. Condolences may be left at www.millerfh.com

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Pat, his sons Wade Koepp, Sheridan, WY, Marty Koepp, of TX, Jonathon Koepp, Hendricks, MN, Collin (Hanna Yi) Koepp, Las Vegas, NV; His daughter, Candy (Brad) Davis, Sundance, WY; His grandchildren: Jennifer and Jesse Koepp, Erik and Amanda Koepp, Sean Stouffer, Brandon and Gracie Jo Davis, Collin Koepp Jr and one great grandson, Adrian; his best friend and brother Butch (Val) Koepp, Keystone, SD; Mother-in-law, Dorothy (Delmar) Beckett, Sioux Falls, SD; Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Stan (Jane) Olson, Canton, SD, Sue (Jim) Clark, Spirit Lake, IA, Leland (Margey) Olson Jr, Sioux Falls, SD, Paul (Joanne) Olson, Highland, IN, Ole (Betty) Olson, Sioux Falls, SD, Jean (Jim Pusl) Trusty, Sioux Falls, SD, Joan (Ron) Hegge, Dell Rapids, SD and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents (Carl and Mildred); an infant sister; his niece, Jennifer; and his son, Wayne.

Jerry Hartman

December 23, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Jerry Milo Hartman, age 76, passed on Sunday, November 23, 2014. He was born September 21, 1938 to Milo and Ida Mae Hartman in Alcester, SD. Jerry served in the US Army from 1959 to 1962. He married Joan Jefferies in February of 1963. They spent their winters in Arizona enjoying their retirement. Jerry will always be remembered for his humor and great laugh.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Joni, his children: Deanna (Mike) Watts of Glendale, AZ, Julie Hartman of Schofield, Wisconsin and David (Kris) Hartman of Yukon, OK, seven grandchildren; and his siblings, Gary (Jeanne) Stoner of Phoenix, AZ, Patricia (Jerry) Birgen of Gilbert, AZ, Nancy (Gaylon) Trygstad of Dell Rapids, SD, Mary (Michael) Van Camp of Edgewater, MD.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Milo Hartman and Ida Mae Hartman-Stoner, brother-in-law Russell K Johnson, and a special dad, James Stoner. God bless the memory of Jerry Hartman. Condolences may be left at www.meaningfulfunerals.net.

Arlene Hardy

December 23, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Arlene K. Hardy, 83, of Colton died December 22, 2014 at Sanford USD Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 4, 2014 at the Faith Community Church, Colton. Burial will be in the East Dalton Oakhill Cemetery in Muskegon, Michigan at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

Arlene was born on a farm Southeast of Colton to Wiebern “Weep” and Alice (Burgers) Visser. She graduated from Colton High School in 1949 and later that year she moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan where she worked for Lears Manufacturing.

In November 1952 she married Charles Hardy, he passed away in 2000. After his death she moved to Luverne, Minnesota to be closer to family. After twelve years there she moved to Colton and then to the Colton Assisted Living for past four months.

Grateful for having shared her life are siblings, Lucille Miedema, Sheldon, Iowa; Bernice Wrage, Dell Rapids; Ethel (Gerald) Van Der Vliet, Colton; a sister in law, Shirley Visser, Wolf Point, Montana and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by five sisters, Nellie Waswick, Henrietta Roetman, Winnie Visser, Wilhelmina Wickre, Audrey Wold and two brothers, Anton “Tony” Visser and Walter Visser.

Agnes Tastad

December 20, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Agnes Tastad, of Rapid City and formerly of Plankinton, God’s good and faithful servant, went home to be with her Lord on December 11, 2014 at the age of 92. Her final days were spent at the Hospice House of the Black Hills.

Agnes was born on November 15, 1922 on her family’s farm near Corsica, SD. Her parents were William G. and Otillia (Wreczorek) Gerlach. She was raised in a Christian home and maintained a lifelong walk with Christ. She shared her home with three brothers and two sisters and she remained on the farm in Corsica until young adulthood.

On November 12, 1941 Agnes was joined in marriage to her beloved husband Wayne Tastad. Shortly after their marriage, Wayne was drafted into the Air Force and served his country during WWII. Upon being discharged from the service, Agnes and Wayne moved to a farm near Storla, SD and remained there for 30 years. Their marriage was blessed with three daughters. Agnes worked side by side with her husband on the farm, was a devoted mother, and was actively involved in her church and community. She also maintained a part time job at the Storla Store.

In 1972, Agnes and Wayne purchased the I-90 Motel and relocated to Plankinton, SD. They operated the business for 19 years. The couple remained in Plankinton upon retirement. During Agnes’ retirement years, she continued to be active and involved. She volunteered at Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD and at the Plankinton School. Agnes also enjoyed lending a helping hand at her church, St. Paul’s Lutheran, and spending time with friends at the Senior Center. Agnes moved to Rapid City, SD in 2007 and remained there until her death. She became an Honorary Member of Zion Lutheran Church of Rapid City and was blessed to be involved in the Bible Study group and the quilting group. She made her home at Somerset Court, an assisted-living facility in Rapid City and enjoyed the friendship of both residents and staff.

Agnes is survived by her daughters, Carol Rost (Lowell) of Deadwood, SD; Barbara Schetnan (Doug) of Northfield, MN; and Shirley Andrews (Russell) of Rapid City, SD and by seven grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Wilma Bogenhagen (Ray) of Dell Rapids, SD. Preceding her in death are her husband, parents, four brothers, (infant brother, Lawrence, Leonard, and Ludwig Gerlach) and a sister, Gladys Jorgensen (Delbert). Agnes will be remembered for being a woman who loved and served her Lord. Her favorite saying was, “I don’t know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.”

Agnes will be commended into the arms of Christ in a memorial service at Zion Lutheran Church of Rapid City on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 11 AM. There will be a memorial service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Plankinton at a later date in January. Memorials may be sent to Shirley Andrews, 2601 Merlot Dr., Rapid City, SD 57701. Family and friends may sign Agnes guestbook at www.kirkfuneralhome.com

Donna Seiler

December 19, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Donna Jean Seiler, age 85, of Marshall, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall. Memorial services are Thursday, December 18, 2014, 1:00 PM, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, Minnesota. Private family interment will be in the Marshall City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from Noon – 1:00 PM, 1 hour prior to the service at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.hamiltonfh.com.

Donna Jean Burckhardt was born on June 12, 1929, in Watertown, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Joe and Edna (Ristow) Burckhardt. She moved to Russell at an early age to help her mother care for her grandmother, Emilia. Donna graduated from the Russell High School, class of 1947. She went on to further her education at the Minneapolis Business School and then after raising her children attended the Pipestone Vo-Tec to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

On May 26, 1951, Donna was united in marriage to Alvin Carl Seiler in Marshall. The couple made their home Camp Rucker in Alabama while Alvin was stationed there during the Korean Conflict. When Alvin was discharged, the couple settled on a farm near Arco and then in 1959 moved to a farm near Russell. Then in 1995, after retiring from farming they moved to Marshall. In 2013 Donna moved to Morningside Heights were she enjoyed the company and care of the staff. In addition to being a homemaker and farmer’s wife, Donna was a loving mother to four children: Colleen, Leland, Lorna, and Connie. After retiring, Donna worked as a home health aide and served in Hospice care programs.

Donna was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Russell and Albright United Methodist Church in Marshall. She was an active member of the Rachel’s circle in Russell and enjoyed Bible study at Morningside Heights. Her other enjoyments in life included music, playing the piano, bingo, sewing and crafting. Donna enjoyed interacting and helping with others in need.

Donna died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 2 days. Donna is survived by her children, Colleen Wohlman of Sioux Falls, SD, Leland Seiler of Tyler, MN, Lorna Seiler of Oakdale, MN, Connie Seiler of Burnsville, MN; 3 grandchildren, Rebecca Fritz and her husband, Patrick, of Dell Rapids, SD, Bobbie Hager and her husband, Daniel, of Medford, MN, Bradley Wohlman of Sioux Falls, SD; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Monna Buesing of Russell; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Donna is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Seiler; parents, Joe and Edna Burckhardt; nephew, Paul Buesing; brother-in-law, Arnold Buesing, sister-in-law and brother-in law Helen and Marvin Maronde.

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