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Lois Skaar

December 1, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Lois M. Skaar, 93, formerly of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Custer Regional Senior Care in Custer, SD. Her memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. The interment service will be on Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014 at the First Lutheran Church Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com

Lois M. Stangeland was born to Jonas and Carrie Stangeland on December 6, 1920 at Primghar, Iowa. She graduated from Gaza High School, Gaza, Iowa in 1939 and Waldorf College, Forest City, Iowa in 1941. She worked for the O’Brien County Abstract Company in Primghar, Iowa from 1941-1945. On May 27, 1945 she married E. S. Skaar at Paulina, Iowa. She was an active church member and Pastor’s wife in Cameron and Glenwood City, Wisconsin; Hudson, Dell Rapids, Sioux Falls, Britton, and Renner South Dakota. In 1987 she and E. S. retired in Sioux Falls. They moved to Prairie Creek Senior Living, Sioux Falls, SD in 2007. E. S. passed away in May of 2009. In June of 2013 she became a resident of the Custer Senior Care facility, Custer, SD.

She is survived by her brother, Elmer (June) Stangeland of Primghar, Iowa; her son, Jon (Jane) Skaar of Custer, SD; her daughter, Joy (Randy) Bisping of Spring Creek, Michigan; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Margaret Crisp

November 30, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Margaret Crisp, 83, of Dell Rapids passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at her home. Her funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the United Methodist Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 will begin at 1:00 p.m. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com

Margaret was born in Colton, SD, on August 30, 1931 to Andrew and Ida (Burgers) DeJong. She grew up and attended school in Colton. She graduated from Colton High School in 1950. She worked in Sioux Falls until she was married. She married Raymond Crisp on November 28, 1953. They couple made their home on a farm east of Dell Rapids.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women in Dell Rapids. Margaret loved to visit with people. She enjoyed the farm and going out to eat with Raymond.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Raymond of Dell Rapids; her son, Gary (Linda) Crisp of Brandon; her daughters, Nancy (Curt) Andersen of Norfolk, NE and Cindy Crisp of Dell Rapids; her grandchildren, Timothy (Kimberley) Bares of Acton, CA and Jessica (Josh) Willprecht of Dell Rapids; her great grandson, Jacob; her brother, John DeJong of Sioux Falls; her sisters, Julia (Dean) Amdahl and Carol (Doug) Biegger both of Loveland, CO and her many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Marilee Casanova

November 29, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Marilee Casanova, age 60, died at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls on November 25, 2014.

Marilee Ann Goodale was born on September 21, 1954 at Dell Rapids to Gerald and Geraldine (Wolles) Goodale. She married Robert Casanova on June 19, 1976 at Huntimer, SD.

She is survived by her husband – Robert. One son – Brett (Connie) of Yankton and one daughter – Holly Casanova of Dell Rapids and a grandson – Kellen. Her father – Gerald Goodale of Chester, SD. Three brothers – Terry (Michelle) Goodale and Ken (Kathy) Goodale, both of Chester and Doug (Stacey) Goodale of Sioux Falls. Four sisters – Sheila (Steve) Ingram of Ft Pierre, SD, Cinda (Steve) Pankratz, Angie (Mark) Quissell and Jan (John) Smallcomb, all of Sioux Falls. She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother in infancy.

Funeral Mass will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at St William Catholic Church in Ramona, SD with Rev Paul Josten officiating. Burial will be in St Mary Cemetery in Dell Rapids.

She grew up in Chester, graduating from Chester Area High School. She received a B.S. in Nursing from SDSU in 1976. She worked at the Madison Community for three years before working at the Madison Clinic for 38 years. She also worked at Ramona Assisted Living for 10 years. She was active in St William Parish where she was pianist for the choir.

There will be a parish scripture service at 7:00 PM on Friday at St William Church in Ramona. Condolences may be left at www.weilandfuneralchapel.com

Bernette Waltner

November 29, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Bernette P. Waltner was born on Feb. 5, 1927 to Paul Stahl and Susie (Pullman) Stahl in Sully County. She married Leo Waltner and they celebrated 68 years of marriage. To this union was born two daughters Nadine and Connie.

Bernette died peacefully in her sleep Nov 23 at Dell Rapids Nursing home. Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, five grandchildren Brigette, Jeremy, Kasey Pirrung, Nadia, Nicole Maslowski and five great grandchildren.

There will be no services.

Anderson-Jones-Corcoran Funeral Chapel, Harrisburg.

Bonnie Hardy

November 20, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Bonnie M. Hardy, age 82, died peacefully at her home in Largo, Florida on Monday, November 17, 2014. Funeral services are 11:30 AM, on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton with Reverend David Wildermuth officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the funeral service. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton. Condolences may be left at www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Duane; three beloved children: Barbara (Steven “Mac”) McInerney of Largo, FL, Crystal (Robin) Bailey of Dell Rapids, SD, and Mark (Lisa) Hardy of Yankton; nine precious grandchildren: Amy (Dave) Schmidt of Tampa, FL, Chad McInerney of Safety Harbor, FL, Brian (Suzanne) McInerney of Lithia, FL, Josh (Caroline) McInerney of Greenville, SC, Eric (Linda) Hardy of Sioux Falls, SD, Adam (Joni) Hardy of Sioux Falls, Stephanie Hardy of Sioux Falls, Shena (Justin) Shoemaker of Sioux Falls and Jonathan (Sheila) Hanson of Dell Rapids; 16 great grandchildren: Andrew, Lauren, Hannah, Matthew, Daniel and Michael Schmidt; Chase and Luke McInerney; William, Thomas and Noah McInerney, Ian Shoemaker, William and Garrett Hanson, Zander Hardy and Sloane Hardy; two sisters, Mary (LaVerne) Olson of Washburn, WI and Sharon Nelson of Minnetonka, MN; three beloved sisters-in-law: Margie Reinhold of St. Louis Park, MN, Joan Benson of Dassel, MN and Betty Freeman of Annandale, MN; and many nieces and nephews. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; her step-mother, Flora Reinhold; and her brother and friend, Curt Reinhold.

Richard Austin

November 20, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Richard Lyle Austin, age 72, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Garretson, died on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM Monday, November 24, 2014, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. Visitation with the family present will be from 2-4:00 PM Sunday, at the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

Richard was born on August 24, 1942, at Garretson, South Dakota, to Melvin and Vivian (Myre) Austin. He grew up in Garretson and attended school there. He served in the United State Army and was stationed at Ft. Carson in Colorado as well as in Germany. Richard did automotive body work for 48 years. He owned and operated Dick’s Body Shop and Garretson Body Shop in Garretson, and later Dick’s West Side Motors in Sioux Falls.

Richard was a member of the Henry G. Fix Post No. 23 of the American Legion in Garretson. He enjoyed bowling, shooting pool, playing cards, and drag racing.

Grateful for having shared his life are his son, Ryan (Kristi) Austin, Dell Rapids; grandson, Jacob, Dell Rapids; step-son, Mike (Gretchen) Austin, Fargo, ND; step-granddaughter, Hayden, Fargo; brother, Steve (Gail) Austin, Garretson; and a sister-in-law, Sharon Austin, Sioux Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Jerry.

LaNita “Jo” Arndt

November 17, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

LaNita “Jo” Arndt, age 73, of Brookings, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the Brookings Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday Nov 15th at 1pm at First Lutheran Church in Brookings, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitations will be Friday Nov 14th from 5-7pm at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings. Condolences may be left at www.eidsnessfuneralhome.com

LaNita “Jo” Faye (Sweany) Arndt was born April 30, 1941, in Brookings to Roy B. and Gladys L. (Baker) Sweany. She lived with her family in Brookings for four years, then lived in Onida for ten years. She graduated from Volga High School in 1959. She worked as a bookkeeper at Woolworth’s for a year then moved on to work for SDSU for 34 years.

Jo met Lyle Arndt at a singles dance and they proceeded to dance through life together by blending their families on August 20, 1977. They lived on their farm near Volga then later moved to Brookings. Besides loving her family deeply, Jo enjoyed sewing, camping, gardening, shopping, rubber stamping, and scrapbooking. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Brookings, and the Red Hat Society. Jo was a very giving person who was constantly looking for ways to bring joy to others.

Survivors include her husband, Lyle, of Brookings; five daughters: Vicki (Ardean) Albers, Patti (Craig) Tolley, both of Brookings; Jodi Stykel (Dennis Engbrecht) of Dell Rapids, Melissa (Kurt) Lundebrek and Sheila (Frederick) Feldhake both of Alexandria, MN; 18 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and three sisters: Jacqueline Braun of Sioux Falls, Janet Mehlhaff of Abilene, TX, and Royette Sweany of Brookings. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Lewis Benshoof

November 17, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Lewis M. Benshoof, age 81, of Watertown, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at a care center in Arlington. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. The Rev. Janet Miller will officiate. Burial will be at Goodwin Cemetery in Goodwin. The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Friday by 10:30 a.m. for a prayer service.

Lewis was born on Dec. 14, 1932, in Deuel County, to George and Alice (Schafer) Benshoof. He attended school in Watertown. After school, Lewis entered the U.S. Army and later was honorably discharged.

On March 5, 1966, Lewis married Diane Hintz at Sioux Falls. He lived in Sioux Falls, Colorado and later in Kansas City, where he worked for Jack Cooper Transport Company. In 1997, after retiring from Jack Cooper Transport Company, he moved to Watertown, where he has continued to make his home.

Lewis enjoyed playing bingo, cards and he also enjoyed attending auctions.

He is survived by his brother, Stewart (Mary) Benshoof of Dell Rapids; and five sisters, Lorretta Gascoigne of Brookings, Betty (Larry) Fiebelkorn of Watertown, Joan Vaughn of Blachley, Ore., Eva Regnier of Watertown and Delores (Leo) Rumpsca of Minneapolis. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Diane; one brother, Edward; and one nephew, Jim Fjerstad.

Condolences may be left at www.crawfordfuneralchapel.com.

James Skyberg

November 17, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

James O. Skyberg, age 66, of Dell Rapids, SD; formerly of Luverne, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. James was born June 23, 1948 in Luverne to parents Oliver and Julia (Jensen) Skyberg. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Luverne and graduated from Luverne High School in 1966. He was united in marriage to Gayle Aleck in Luverne, MN on December 6, 1969. To this union a daughter Tracy was born. They made their home in Luverne and later moved to South St. Paul, MN; and he worked at St. Paul Dressed Beef packing plant. James then moved back to Luverne and did construction work and later moved to Dell Rapids and worked for John Morrell Company for several years until his recent retirement.

James enjoyed classic cars, woodworking, working on cars, electronics, exploring new ideas on the internet, and very much enjoyed his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughter Tracy (Doug) Bondeson and his grandchildren Monica and Miranda Bondeson all of Rosemount, MN; his siblings, Eunice (Donald) Wynn, Blaine, MN; Edith (Clarence) Else, Alexandria, MN; David (Beverly) Skyberg, Fargo, ND; Steven (Deborah) Skyberg, Dilworth, MN; Dale Skyberg, Casper, WY; Donna (John) O’Donnell, Ellsworth, MN; Janis Otterson, Des Moines, IA; Greg (Debrah) Skyberg, Inver Grove Heights, MN; and Kent (Jennifer) Skyberg, Sioux Falls, SD; a sister-in-law, Patricia Skyberg and many nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Donald and Robert, a sister, Delores and brother-in-law, Paul Otterson.

Condolences may be left at www.dingmannandsons.com

Jean Feehan

November 16, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Jean P. Feehan, 90, of Gaylord, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at New Harmony Care Center in St. Paul, MN. Her memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2104 at Gaylord United Church of Christ. A family inurnment will be held in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.

Jean was was born on July 11, 1924. She married Chester Feehan on March 5, 1949 at Gaylord, MN.

She is survived by her children, Mark (Dolly) Feehan of Dell Rapids; Patricia Fredrickson of White Bear Lake, MN and Mike (Amy) Feehan of Germantown, TN; her seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a granddaughter. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

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