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David A. Artko

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David ArtkoDavid A. Artko, age 82, died a Doughtery Hospice House in Sioux Falls on November 10, 2014.

He was born on December 25, 1931 at Chicago, IL to Felix and Joanne (Zelinsky) Artko. He married Sue Anne Douglas at Glendale, CA on September 2, 1973.  He is survived by his wife – Sue Anne of Chester. Two daughters -Athena Garner and Phaedra Snow both of Gridley, CA four grandchildren Jasmine, Cassandra, Adrianna, Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a son – Joshua in 2003.

He was on the board of directors of the Dell Rapids Hospital, Sioux Valley Electric and DSU Foundation.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at St Joseph the Workman Church, Huntimer Township. Burial with military honors will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Chester.

There will be a parish scripture service at 7:00 PM on Wednesday at St Joseph The Workman church. Weiland Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a message of sympathy visit: www.weilandfuneralchapel.com.

L. Donald Docken

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Donald DockenL. Donald Docken, retired ELCA pastor, passed away November 5, 2014, at the age of 91, at Stonecrest Presbyterian Homes of Woodbury.

Donald was born September 6, 1923, to Minnie and Ben Docken, grew up in Minneapolis, and was confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Mpls. He graduated from Central High School, Mpls, the Class of 1941. On December of 1942, during WWII, he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve, and studied in the Army Engineering Program ASTP, 1943, at Montana State University, Bozeman, MT. Donald served as a Browning Automatic Rifleman in Co. C, 275th Regt, 70th Infantry Divison. He was wounded in action on February of 1945, and awarded Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a proud member of the Hudson VFW.

He attended University of Edinburgh, Scotland, 1945 – 1946. In 1948, he graduated with a B.A. from Luther College; Luther Theo. Seminary, B.Th, 1951; Princeton Theo. Sem, M, Th., 1956. In 1948, in Willmar, MN, Donald was united in marriage to Dolores Hanson. She was an active partner in the ministry for 39 years. They celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Donald served four parishes: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, PA, 1951 – 1957, Emmons and Lime Creek Lutheran Church, 1957 – 1962, St. John Lutheran Church, Janesville, WI, 1962 – 1974, and Bethel Lutheran Church, Hudson, WI, 1974 – 1989. He was involved in a successful building program in all four parishes. Donald also served many years as Chaplain to the 70th Infantry Division Association. Donald wrote four books, “Sermon Selections and Other Articles, I and II,” “Combat History of Co. C, 275th Regt.,” and “Thanks Be to God,” and autobiography, all privately published. He was tour host for 23 overseas tours, including 26 countries. His most important work was to bring the gracious unmerited good news of salvation, forgiveness and eternal life of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, which in thankfulness, leads to service and good works.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores; three sons, James (Cindy) of Woodbury, MN, Mark (Lois) of Chatfield, MN, John (Cathy) of Moorhead, Mn; six grandchildren: Kirstin (Daron), Cara, Steffen, Kyle, Kevin and Soren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Adrian; and sister, Lorna.

Funeral Services will take place 10:30 AM Monday, November 10, 2014 at Bethel Lutheran Church – Downtown Campus, 920 Third St., Hudson, WI. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.  Condolences may be left at http://www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com.

Darlene Bauer

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Darlene BauerDarlene M. Bauer, age 73 of Elkton, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Brookings Health System, Brookings, SD.

She was born November 7, 1940 at Flandreau, SD to Walt and Mathilda (Hinrichs) Otto. She went to school in Ward, SD. Darlene married Roger Bauer on January 2, 1961 at Flandreau. She worked as a housekeeper at Brookview Manor in Brookings for 29 years. Darlene loved baking, especially Christmas goodies and caramels, collecting salt and pepper shakers and cookbooks, and making crafts. She loved spending time with her family and dogs. Darlene was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Guild and the Thimble Club.

She is survived by her five children: Peg Houselog, Lake Benton, MN, Jim (Tammie) Bauer, Tim (Toni) Bauer, Kathy (Steve) Kopecky and David (Kristina) Bauer, all of Elkton; 11 grandchildren: Kim (Mike) Bloom, Heath (Brittany) Houselog, Marcus and Jonathon Kopecky, Dan Bauer, Amber (Mike) Kallemeyn, Trevor and Ashley Bauer, Mark, Jr., Joshua and Curtis Gould; seven great grandchildren: Merrick and Malahna Bloom, Khloe and Haylee Kallemeyn, Jacob, Adam and Benjamin Houselog; her sister: LaVonne Isreal, Redwing, MN; her brother: Bill (Shirley) Otto, Flandreau; two sisters-in-law: Betty Otto, Shakopee, MN and Mary (Bob) Tomes, Dell Rapids, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Darlene was preceded by her husband Roger on August 1, 1993, her infant daughter Joan on August 2, 1965, two brothers, Ron and Bob Otto and her parents and in-laws.

Mass of Christian Burial was held November 1, 2014 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Elkton, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.skrochfc.com.

Fern (Hansen) Nemmers

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Fern NemmersFern Marie Nemmers, 87, of Dell Rapids passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Dells Nursing & Rehab Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Tuesday with a Wake Service at 7:00 PM followed by the Rosary at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.  Condolences may be left at http://www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Fern Marie (Hansen) Nemmers was born May 6, 1927 to Leo and Ida (Bricher) Hansen in Dell Rapids. She was the seventh child in a family of 16 children and was caregiver for all her younger siblings. She attended St. Mary School and graduated in 1945. Following graduation she continued helping her parents on the farm.

She was united in marriage to John R. Nemmers at St. Mary Catholic Church on October 14, 1947. They continued farming near Dell Rapids until their retirement.

Throughout her life Fern was very active in community and church activities. She served many years on the Dell Rapids Township Election Board. She was designated a VIP Blood Donor by the community blood bank for her many years of blood donations. She served in the Altar Society of St. Mary Church and held many offices in this organization, Fern and her husband John were founding members of the Terrace Manor Nursing Home. She served several years as a Grandmother for the Presentation Sisters Youth leadership camps. She made several trips to the Presentation Sisters missions in Mexico and with the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids to Rosebud Reservation to deliver food and bicycles for the Native Americans.

For all of her life, Fern was an avid hunter. She enjoyed sharing her expertise with kids in the hunter’s safety courses at the Sportsman’s Club. She was also an avid bowler and sports fan, supporting local teams in all sports. Fern enjoyed gardening and always had beautiful flower gardens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her son, Donald; five brothers and a sister. Fern’s deep religious convictions and devotion and her love of the land have been an inspiration for her family and all that knew her. Those remaining to continue the celebration of life that Fern so encouraged are her children, Theresa, Tom and his wife, Kristi, Marty and his fiancé, Angel and Jeremy; her grandchildren, John and his wife, Jacqueline, Kim and Aaron, Brad, Beth and her husband, Garrett, Leigh and Erin; her great grandchildren, Isabella, Ava, John

Marie Coomes Johnson

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Marie JohnsonMarie Coomes Johnson passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 28, 2014, in Huntsville, Texas.

She was born August 27, 1925 to Felix and Margaret Coomes in Chester, South Dakota. She attended Chester High School, General Beadle and obtained her Masters Degree from Augustana College. Marie was an elementary school teacher in Sioux Falls for 32 years. In 1975, she married Leonard Johnson and soon relocated to Mesa, Arizona. Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years Leonard Johnson.

She is survived by her sisters Theresa Coomes of Dell Rapids, SD, Helen Coomes Mancuso and husband Geno of Huntsville, Texas, brothers: Frank Coomes and Eddie Coomes and wife Lois of Colton SD. Nieces: Patty Coomes Mechtenberg, Julia Coomes Vansco, Lori Coomes Brunick, BJ Coomes Wylie, Cindy Coomes Reesman, Gina Mancuso Lawson, Margo Mancuso English. Nephews: Terry Coomes and Tim Coomes. And numerous great nieces and nephews.

Svend Jensen

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Svend Erik Jensen died on October 7, 2014 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in 1922 to Marius and Thora Jensen on a farm near Trent, attended grade school in Trent and then attended and graduated from Egan High School.

He joined the U.S. Army and served for three years. He married Jean Erickson and lived in Sioux Falls for several years where he worked for the Post Office as mail carrier. They moved to Scottsdale, AZ where he continued his job as a mail carrier.

He is survived by his two children: Ginger Fissell and Tony Jensen; seven grandchildren and his sister: Alice Chamley of Dell Rapids. Svend was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, and parents, Marius and Thora.  Family graveside military service was held on October 17 in the Veteran’s cemetery, Phoenix.

Leona Vogel

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Leona VogelLeona E. Vogel, 90, passed away Saturday, October 18, at the Good Samaritan Village, Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 24, 2014, at St. Patrick’s Church, Montrose with Rev. Robert Krantz officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Thursday at Kinzley Funeral Home, Salem, and will resume at St. Patrick’s with family present at 5:00 p.m. and prayer service at 7:00 Thursday evening.

Leona Vogel was born on February 8, 1924, to Stephen R. and Frances Weber at Bridgewater. The family moved to a farm north of Salem. Leona attended grade and high school at St. Mary’s, Salem. She attended Mount Marty College, Yankton, before teaching for three years in country schools in the Salem area. Leona married Dennis J. Vogel on September 10, 1946.In addition to being a housewife and mother, Leona worked as financial officer for the city of Montrose. Leona held offices in St. Patrick’s Altar Society, Catholic Order of Foresters, American Legion Auxiliary, and Rural Letter Carriers Association Auxiliary.

Leona is survived by eight children, 23 great- grandchildren, her sisters — Loretta (Mildon dec.) Engesser, Blue Earth, MN; Bernette (Gene dec.) Westhoff, Salem; Sister Stephanie Weber and Sister Rosemary Weber of Yankton; Theresa Weber, Scottsdale, AZ; Joyce (Duane) Kappenman, Montrose; Phyllis (Ben dec.) Zwart, Dell Rapids; and a brother — Stephen (Connie) Weber, Salem.

To leave condolences, please visit www.kinzleyfh.com.

Dale Kroger

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Dale KrogerThe Funeral Service for Dale Kroger will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation on Tuesday will begin at 1:00 p.m. and the family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Dale Kroger was born on May 21, 1947 in Sioux Falls, SD, the son of Darrell Kroger and Dolores (Geraets) Kroger. He grew up and attended school in Dell Rapids and graduated from St. Mary High School in 1965. Dale entered the U.S. Navy in 1965. He served 20 years of ship and shore assignments, including Viet Nam, Germany, the Philippines, Hawaii, and several bases in the United States. Dale earned the rank of Chief Petty Officer. After his discharge in 1985, Dale worked at St. Michael Cemetery and Cummins Engines, both in Sioux Falls. He retired in 2009.

After a heroic four year battle with lung cancer, Dale quietly passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. He was 67 and was preceded in death by his father; his step-father, Nick Salviola; his grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.

Dale served on the Board of Directors of the U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship Memorial; was an active member of the Tri-State Navy Chief Petty Officers Association in Sioux Falls; was a member of the American Legion Post and VFW Post in Sioux Falls; and was a fan of NASCAR racing.

He is survived by his mother, Dolores Salviola of Dell Rapids; his four sisters, Sandy (Dean) Helton of Polo, IL, Linda (Glenn) Bryson of Payson, AZ, Dianne (Ross Goetz) Kroger of Dell Rapids, SD, and Deb (Mark) Duby of Peoria, AZ; three nieces and one nephew; two great-nieces and two great-nephews; two aunts; and many cousins and friends.

Allen Talley

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Allen TalleyAllen R. Talley, 80, formerly of Opal and Faith, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, surrounded by his loving family, at the Country Place Senior Living Center in Belle Fourche.

Allen Raymond Talley was born Jan. 20, 1934, to Harvey and Ida Mae (Scheeler) Talley at their ranch near Avance, Meade County, SD. He grew up on the Talley ranch with 13 brothers and sisters and at an early age began his love for ranch life and livestock. He attended the Howell rural school and later earned his G.E.D.

He married the love of his life, Ellen Palmer on August 8, 1953 in Sturgis and they began their life together on the “Cow Camp” of the Talley Ranch. In 1958, they moved three miles south to be closer to school. They raised their family of one son, Rolis, and three daughters, Sharon, Reena and Nancy, there and were active in the Opal Community. Al loved neighboring and helping his ranch friends with brandings, working the cattle and sheep and any social event taking place. He will be remembered as an easy going, loving man.

Grateful for sharing his life are his wife of 61 years, Ellen of Belle Fourche; daughters, Sharon Priest of Dell Rapids, Reena (Dave) Veit of Buffalo, WY, and Nancy (Lynn) Miller of Mud Butte; daughter-in-law, Jan Talley of Pierre; sister, Thelma Healey of Rapid City; sisters-in-law, Edie Talley of Rapid City, and Arlene Beebe, Diamondville, WY; eight grandchildren, Regan (Levi) Kling, Danielle Priest, David A. (Brianne) Veit, Grant (Trish) Veit, Chancy (Jordan) Miller, Taylor, Shayna and Katy Miller; as well as six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche, and one hour before services at the church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at the First Wesleyan Church in Sturgis, with Pastors Harold Delbridge and Sam Cowles officiating. Interment will be at Bear Butte Cemetery, Sturgis, under the direction of Faith Area Memorial Chapel, Evanson Jensen Funeral Home, Faith.

A memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent through our website at www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com.

Helen Ray

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Helen RayHelen Ray, 76, of Dell Rapids passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014 in her home. Her Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014 at the United Methodist Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation on Sunday, October 12, 2014 will begin at 1:00 p.m at Kahler Funeral Home. The family will be present from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a time of sharing at 3:00 p.m. Condolences may be left at http://www.kahlerfh.com.

Helen, born and raised in Webster, South Dakota, would begin a legacy of such kindness and compassion that could only be paid forward from the many lives she touched. Her ability to warm the hearts of others through her infectious laughter and quick, easy smile helped people feel welcomed and loved.

Helen married Gerald Ray on April 1, 1962 and began the role of wife and mother over the span of five decades. Her ability to raise and instill values into her three daughters was what allowed her to open her heart and home to countless children in over 20 years as a daycare provider. She spent countless hours offering warm hugs, smiles and encouragement as she raised many children into successful adults. Even when her daycare duties ended, she stayed a strong supportive influence as she followed them through various events in their lives.

Her door was always open throughout the years for anyone if they needed to talk, ask for advice, needed a shoulder to cry on, learn to bake or can pickles, or have a homemade spaghetti meal.

For many years Helen was active in the community. She worked with the youth bowling leagues, was one of the founding members of the Haven after school program, was on the founding committee for the Relay for Life, and supported every fundraiser she could that encouraged youth development.

Left behind to cherish her memory is her husband Gerald Ray; brother, Jack Jacobs and wife Mary; daughters, Kerri Kirschenmann, Toni Ray-Christensen and husband Tony, and Paula Ray; and her four Grandchildren Aleza Kirschenmann, Tanner Christensen, Caleb Kirschenmann, and Taryn Christensen.

Helen’s family encourages you to wear the cancer awareness color of your choice to Helen’s funeral.

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