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Dorothy (Nebben) Plummer

February 13, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dorothy Elaine Plummer, 84, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls.

Funeral services are at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Flandreau. Burial is in Union Cemetery in Flandreau. Visitation is from 5 – 8 p.m. Friday at the church.

Dorothy was born to John and Anna (Haugen) Nebben on June 11, 1929, at the Nebben homestead near Colman, the youngest of nine children. Her father died when she was 1 month old.

Dorothy went to Gale Ridge Country School and graduated from Colman High School. She was baptized and confirmed at Hegre Lutheran Church in rural Colman.

She believed in Jesus Christ as her savior. Dorothy worked as a waitress at the Lone Tree Station and Colman Cafe until her marriage to Virtus Plummer on Feb. 13, 1949, at Colman. They farmed for 45 years in Lone Rock Township, Moody County.

She was a member of Lone Rock Lutheran Church for 40 years, where she held various WELCA offices and taught Sunday school for 35 years.

She served on election boards several times and was a teacher’s aide for a short time at Dailey School, worked at Eaton Dakota in Flandreau, and as a biscuit baker at Hardees in Pipestone.

They moved to Flandreau in 1994, where she became a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Her husband died Aug. 6, 1995. Dorothy worked as a receptionist at Social Services and as a porter at Royal River Casino in Flandreau until ill health caused her to retire.

She enjoyed her family most of all and liked music, dancing, cards, quilting, painting, gardening and dogs.

Dorothy is survived by one son, Randy (Rhonda) of Egan; three daughters, Becki (Larry) Landgren of Flandreau, Pam (Craig) Thies of Pipestone, Minn., and Amy (Jason) Ellsworth of Brandon; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five siblings, Swede Nebben of Colman, Art (Dee) Nebben of Dell Rapids, Laura Knutson of Colman, Hilda Johnson of Dell Rapids and Rosie Croon of Colman and a brother-in-law, Don Knutson of Dell Rapids.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Virtus; two sisters, Luella Knutson and Annette Steinborn; brother Olaf Nebben; two nieces Kim Steinborn and Lori McAthie and her uncle Rudolf Haugen who helped raise her.

For online condolences, visit www.skrochfc.com.

Larry Prokop

February 11, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Larry Prokop, 61 of Tea, South Dakota died unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack, on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at his home. Larry Eugene Prokop was born on August 1, 1952 at Hot Springs, South Dakota, the son of Bobby and Betty Rose (Ward) Prokop. He grew up in several places and attended school in Sioux City, Iowa. He had been married to Dianna Martin and two children: Larry Jr and Amy, were born to this union. On September 1, 1996 he was united in marriage to Kathleen “Kathy” Kautz. The couple lived in Sioux Falls before making their home in Tea. Larry worked at John Morrell & Co. for 15 years and then worked at Carlisle Plastics for 10 years. He went on to work at RMS Roller-Grinder, Highway Improvements and was currently employed at Sioux Steel in Lennox, SD. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was an avid NASCAR fan and liked to watch the television program NCIS. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and will be remembered for his story telling. Larry was preceded in death by his parents. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Kathy of Tea; children: Larry Prokop, Jr. and Amy Prokop both of Sioux Falls, Chad MacRunnels, Tea, Michele Murray, Dell Rapids, Jennifer MacRunnels, Sioux Falls and Brandi (Randall) Yates, Tea; 15 grandchildren; one great grandchild; siblings: Bobby Prokop and Billy Prokop, both of Sioux City, Gary Prokop, Council Bluffs, Debbie Bird and Karen Krissel, both of Canton as well as other relatives and friends. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 13 at the Dindot-Klusmann Funeral Home, Lennox. Visitation will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday with the family present, also at the funeral home. Online go to www.dindotklusmann.com

Bessie Bendt

February 11, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Bessie Bendt, 92, Pipestone, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 at Pipestone County Hospice House.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Feb. 10 at St. Leo Catholic Church, Pipestone, with Msgr. Gerald Kosse officiating.

Honorary casket bearers were her granddaughters, Carrie Quist, Jennifer McKee, Julie McLaughlin, Danielle Honermann-Frazeur, Deb Hollaren, Aryn Hollaren, Denise Hollaren and Terry Lopez.

Casket bearers were her grandsons, John Honermann, Kelly Schaap, Jade Honermann, Zeke Hollaren, Wade Hollaren and Phillip McKee.

Interment was in St. Leo Catholic Cemetery.

Bessie Adelia Bendt was born on Feb. 11, 1921 to Earl and Alma (Quam) Walker in Kenneth. She grew up and attended school in Luverne through the eighth grade. She later completed her high school education, earning her GED in 1979.

On May 18, 1942 she married Fabian Hollaren in Luverne. Following their marriage they lived in Rock Rapids, Iowa and Luverne for several years.

On June 6, 1965 she married Charles “Ole” Bendt in Sioux Falls, S.D. The two settled in Pipestone where they stayed the remainder of their lives. In 2008, Bessie moved to Falls Landing in Pipestone where she lived for six years. In late January of this year, Bessie entered the Pipestone County Hospice House.

She is survived by her children, Marilyn (Danny) Honermann, Adrian, James Hollaren, Dell Rapids, S.D., Douglas (Becky) Hollaren, Garretson, S.D., Dawn (Reed) McKee, Huron, S.D. and Diane (Chuck) Schaap, Pipestone; her daughter-in-law, Mary McGuire, Dell Rapids, S.D.; two sisters, Addie Wiese, Adrian and Grace Wolf, Blair, Neb.; her sister-in-law, Mary Bendt, Luverne; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Fabian Hollaren and Charles “Ole” Bendt; her son, Michael Hollaren; her great-granddaughter, Montana Honermann; three brothers, Warren, Billy and Myron and two sisters, Alice and May.

Marcie Ellingson

February 3, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Marcella (Marcie) Angeline Ellingson passed through the gateway to heaven on February 2, 2014 at the Avera Dell Rapids Hospital after a short battle with cancer surrounded by her family at the age of 85.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 4:00 PM with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel.

Marcie was born in Dell Rapids, SD on February 20, 1928 to George and Johanna Dieken. She grew up in the Dell Rapids area and graduated from Dell Rapids High School. She married the love of her life, Howard O. Ellingson, on December 17, 1949 at New Brighton, MN. During this unity of marriage, they had four sons. This marriage lasted 62 years when her husband died in 2012.

Marcie was a past member of St. John Lutheran Church in Madison, SD; a 28 year member of the Women’s American Legion and present member of the Lutheran Church in Dell Rapids, SD. Marcie was a member of the South Dakota Women’s Bowling Association for many years. Marcie and Howard bowled in many tournaments – City, State and National together with their bowling friends. They also golfed together many years and were members of a square dance club. She enjoyed camping, playing cards, puzzles and board game and was an avid fan at her grandchildren’s ballgames.

Marcie’s career started as a receptionist at the Milbank Mutual Insurance office in Milbank, SD. Marcie most importantly, after the move to Madison, SD was a homemaker raising her four energetic sons while they were younger. She assisted her husband in managing the Cherry Lanes Bowling Alley in Madison until her husband began working at Domestic Seed. Howard retired from Domestic Seed and she once again assisted her husband when they purchased the Dells Bowling Alley in Dell Rapids. Howard retired from the Dells Bowling Alley when it was sold to their son Dan. Marcie continued assisting her son, Dan with the restaurant at Dells Bowls for many years.

Marcie’s work ethic showed in all she did. Her passion for flowers and gardening were enjoyed each summer. Her baking talents were famous all over the state of South Dakota. People looked forward to stopping at Dells Bowl for her lemon meringue pie and coconut crème pie, chocolate chip cookies, caramel rolls and soups. Marcie’s big and generous heart has carried over to her sons, daughter-in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends as well as Punchy and Amy her four legged family members.

The family of Marcie would like to thank Dr. Prasek and the Avera Dell Rapids Hospital Medical Facility for the awesome care and concern shown to her and her family during this time.

She is survived by her sons, Ted, Madison, SD, Ron (Terry), Madison, SD, Mike (Julie), Dell Rapids, and daughter-in-law, Shelley ,Dell Rapids, SD; sister, Vi, Lake Havusu City, AZ; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband; son, Dan; grandson, Braeden; parents; 3 brothers and 1 sister.

www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

Dorothy “Dot” Butcher

January 28, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Former Dell Rapids resident Dorothy “Dot” Butcher, 80, died January 19 in Mesa, Arizona.

Mrs. Butcher was born February 27, 1933 in Dell Rapids, SD to Hollis and Dagny Goodale. She graduated from Chester Consolidated School in 1951. Dot worked as a teacher, nurse’s aide and occasionally at a mink ranch. Dot married Hal Butcher on December 15, 1968 in Colton, SD. They then moved to Arizona where they enjoyed being foster parents for many years.

She is survived by her sister Darlene Lodmell, son Robert (Alice) Koob, daughter Hollie (Charlie) Cox, and daughter Heather (Henry) George; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Hal, and her brother, Lauren Goodale.

Special thanks to Pilar Shephard and the Americare hospice nurses and caregivers for their assistance in her time of need. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 25 at Superior Funeral Home, Superior, AZ. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Superior. Condolences may be left through http://superiorazfuneralhome.com.

Jackie (Munk) Hummel

January 27, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Jacqueline “Jackie” K. (Munk) Hummel, 62, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014. Her memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2014 at the First Baptist Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the start of the memorial service. Inurnment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery.

Jacqueline “Jackie” Kay Munk was born on August 25, 1951 at Dell Rapids, SD, the daughter of John “Jack” and Ardis (Nyhus) Munk. She grew up and attended school in Dell Rapids. She graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1969. She married Lloyd Hummel on June 12, 1971 at the First Baptist Church in Dell Rapids. The couple made their home in Dell Rapids before moving to Marion, IA. The couple divorced in 1986. Jackie then moved back to Dell Rapids with her children and started working for T & C’s Other Place. In 1992, she started working for ESI and moved to Sioux Falls. She worked for ESI for 17 years.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Dell Rapids.

Jackie enjoyed M&M’s, nascar with Jeff Gordon being her favorite driver, and the Denver Broncos. She loved her dog, Dakota and painting.

Jackie passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Avera Mckennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. She was 62 and preceded in death by her father and two infant nephews. She is survived by her mother, Ardis Munk of Dell Rapids; her son, Chad Hummel of Sioux Falls; her daughter, Teri (Brian) Ruth of Renner; her granddaughters, Alexis Ruth, Brianna Ruth and Natasha Hummel; her brothers, Roger (Linda) Munk of Dell Rapids and David (Lori) Munk of Sioux Falls; her sister, Lisa Munk (Cari Conine) of Atlanta, GA and her many nieces and nephews and her best four legged friend, Dakota “Survivor.”

Lorena (Halvorson) Berg

January 25, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Lorena P. Berg, 79, of Garretson passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at her home. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church, Garretson with the Rev. Steve Moberg officiating. Interment will be in the St. Paul Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home, Dell Rapids, on Sunday, January 26, 2014. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Lorena Patrica Halvorson was born on January 1, 1935 in Vienna, SD to Bjarne and Edna Halvorson. She moved with her family to Dell Rapids when she was about 5 years old. She attended Dell Rapids School where she graduated in 1953.

Before she was married, she worked in the bakery in Dell Rapids, as a secretary at the Ford dealership, and the Cottage in Sioux Falls. After getting married and having kids, she became a dedicated stay at home mom for years. In 1985, she started working at Children’s Care Hospital and School as a child care worker for 17 years, which she took great pride in.

Lorena met Palmer Berg right out of high school and they married June 4th, 1955. Together they had a very strong loving relationship and raised six children. They endured a great deal of hardships and also had lots of happiness. The two of them showed the true meaning of “Till death do us part” as mom held dad’s hand while he took his last breaths. They spent nearly 50 years together when he passed on April 10, 2004.
Lorena was a dear, loving, selfless person who did not let anyone get away without a hug. After dad died she wasn’t sure she would be able to go on but she found purpose in worrying about everyone else. With the love and support of her family she was able to find joy and peace in life again.

Her son, Paul, was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, she made it her mission to take care of him. She became an even stronger woman at this time. Her faith grew stronger though it was always extremely strong as she always showered us with prayers. Now she would use all her power to keep Paul strong. He passed away August 31, 2012.

She so dearly loved calls and visits from her kids, and if you put the grandkids on the phone…even the ones not talking….Grandma could talk to them for hours. Grandkids and great-grandkids were her pride and joy. One of her favorite songs was “Jesus Loves Me” and she loved it when her grandchildren sang it to her.

After Paul died she was frightened as this was the first time in her life she was alone. She learned to adjust with the support of her loved ones. For anyone who knows her there are pictures plastered everywhere in her house. She needed Dad and Paul there watching out for her all the time. Mom was a tough person and she always kept busy.

She had been coerced into joining the Garretson Red Hatters after dad passed away, which she enjoyed and talked about all the time. She was also a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson, SD. She took swim therapy at Sanford Wellness Center three days per week. She took great joy in having her grandkids spend the night with her, when possible. Every time you came to visit her she had a big smile on her face. She was always up for a trip to town when offered. Mother was a very warm hearted, loving lady who loved every one. She loved company and people!

She was preceeded by her husband, Palmer; son, Paul; her parents, brother, Gerald; sisters, Alvera Ferris, Bernice Bokker, and Arlene Schildhauer.

She is survived by her children, Amy (Tracy) Kirk, and their children, Ruby, Vivian and Clarice; David (Laura) Berg and their child, Trinity; Patti (Dan) Stensland, and their children, NeVaeh, Andres and Aaliyah; Laura (friend, Tom) Boese, and children, Joel and Jay; Danny (Ellie) and their children, Dustin and Halie; her brother-in-law, Arnold Schildhauer, and many great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Kenneth “Ken” Mellema

January 24, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Kenneth “Ken” Mellema, age 77 of Rock Rapids, IA died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at his residence in Rock Rapids, IA.

Funeral service will be 2:30PM Saturday, January 25th at First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, IA, with Rev. Dan Haggar officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery at Rock Rapids, IA.

Visitation will be Friday, January 24th from 2-8:00PM with family present from 6-8PM at First Reformed Church of Rock Rapids.

Ken Mellema, son of Peter and Johanna (Schenk) Mellema was born on February 11, 1936, at their family home, 4 miles northeast of Rock Rapids, Iowa, during the 1936 blizzard. He attended country school and high school in Rock Rapids. His military service was a (6) year obligation from 1958 to 1964. He attained the rank of Sergeant, finishing as an SP5 Communication Specialist. He graduated from Nettleton Business College. He later graduated from real estate, appraising, auctioneering, and insurance schools. On November 22, 1962, he was united in marriage to Marlene Star in Corsica, SD. They were blessed with 3 daughters: Cindy, Carrie, and Julie. Ken and Marlene farmed from 1963 – 1986. In 1986 they sold the farm and moved to Rock Rapids. Ken was elected Lyon County Auditor and served the county for 12 years before deciding to retire. During his lifetime he served on many boards at the city, county, and state level, including the Auctioneer’s Board and the State Auditor’s Board. His life interest was serving others through church, family, and community. As a member of the First Reformed Church, he served as Deacon, Elder, and Vice President of Consistory; taught Sunday School and Catechism, was an RCYF sponsor, was a member of the choir, and sang in “The Reformer’s Quartet” for 52 years. He loved his family with his entire being. A wonderful blessing was for Ken and Marlene to be able to celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house in 2012. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife as her “soul mate” and “best friend”, by each of his daughters as a “loving Dad”, and by his grandchildren as their “beloved Papa.” It has always been Ken’s prayer to meet his family in Heaven someday. Grateful for having shared his life is his wife, Marlene; three daughters: Cindy (Dave) Madden, Borger, TX; Carrie (Mike) Austin, Dell Rapids, SD; Julie (Rich) Grosz, Dell Rapids, SD; 14 grandchildren; and 2 sisters-in-law: Joyce Mellema and Lois Beckstrand. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and only brother, Dewey.

For a complete obituary and online registry please visit: jurrensfuneralhome.com

Mary Ann Schultz

January 22, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Fri., Jan. 24, for Mary Ann Schultz, 82, Madison, who died on Jan. 21, 2014, at Madison Community Hospital. The Rev. DeWayne Kayser will officiate in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at Madison, and burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery at Colman.

A Catholic Daughters rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Thursday, followed by a parish scripture service, at the Weiland Funeral Chapel in Madison.

Mary Ann Weber was born on Dec. 30, 1931, at Bridgewater to Leo and Mary (Jennings) Weber. She graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1949 and from Presentation School of Nursing, McKennan Unit, and worked as an RN at McKennan Hospital. She married Lloyd Schultz on Oct. 21, 1954, at Bridgewater. She worked at the Veteran Hospital in Chicago before moving to Dell Rapids, where she worked at the hospital for 10 years. They moved to a farm near Colman and she worked as an RN at the Flandreau Hospital and Riverview Manor. They moved to Madison in 1996.

She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Daughters and Colman American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband, Lloyd of Madison; three sons, Paul (Marilyn) of Madison, Mark (Cathy) of Colman, and Joseph (Susan) of Pickstown; three daughters, Mary Lahn of Sioux Falls, Catherine (Chris) Larsen of Rapid City, and Christina (Ben) Corbid of East Grand Forks, Minn.; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, James (Kay) Weber of Natick, Mass.; a brother-in-law, Bob Huls of Salem; and a sister-in-law, Arlene Weber of Sioux Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Michael in 1978; four brothers; three sisters; and a grandson in infancy.

To send a message of sympathy, visit http://www.weilandfuneralchapel.com/.

Lawrence Moran

January 22, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Lawrence E. Moran, 73, of Dell Rapids, died Friday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Basham Funeral Home in Woonsocket with a viewing starting at 10 a.m. A lunch will immediately follow the service at the Community Center. To leave condolences, go to http://www.bashamfuneralservice.com.

Lawrence E. Moran was born on Aug. 14, 1940, in Woonsocket to Francis and Bertha (Ritter) Moran. He graduated from Woonsocket High School in 1958. He then attended Northern College in Aberdeen.

He married Beverly Kraft on Aug. 11, 1962. They both taught and coached for a couple of years. He then began his insurance career at the Dakota Farmer where he advanced to Vice President. In 1983, he and his wife started their own insurance brokerage company, Moran Industries. In 1989 his wife developed a brain aneurysm and fell into a coma. He cared for her for eight years. After her death he moved to Dell Rapids and opened Chateau de Moran, a woodworking and antique store.

He is survived by his three children, Shannon Moran of Dell Rapids; Lance Moran of Sioux Falls; and Tohni (Dean) Hendrickson, Ballwin, Mo.; three grandchildren, Alexis, Kory and Gabe.; seven sisters, Cecelia (Leon) Williams, Columbus, Neb., Rose Moran, Woonsocket, Pat (Larry) Borgerding, Rolla, Mo., Mary Carol (Denny) Gere, Pierre, Lynn Moran, Lea Moran and Geraldine Moran, all of Mitchell; two brothers, Jim (Donna) Moran, Woonsocket, and Dan (Trudy) Moran, Madison; sister-in-law, Nathlee of Huron and brother-in-law, Carney of Mitchell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one sister, Maggie; two brothers, Matt and Tommy; and his precious niece, Karen.

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