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Harold Schultz

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Harold SchultzHarold J. Schultz, 91, of Watertown, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013. at the Estelline Care Center.  

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23 at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Watertown with the Rev. Steven Bailey officiating. Music will be by Bruce Reinhardt. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Wight, Comes & Sogn Funeral Chapel.  Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Robert Thompson, Rob Thompson, Monty McCuen, M.J. McCuen, Ryan Schultz and Adam Burtis.

Harold Joseph Schultz was born to George and Angeline (Majeres) Schultz on May 16, 1922, on a farm in Moody County. He attended country school and graduated from high school in Dell Rapids. Harold served in the U.S. Navy from July 1942 to December 1945. He was with the Amphibious Landing Force in the Pacific.  

He married Bernadine G. Roeber of Tulare on Aug. 26, 1947, in Denver. He attended college at Augustana, Denver University and S.D. State University, graduating in 1954 with a bachelor of science in dairy science. He held several sales positions in the dairy field in South Dakota and Wisconsin. Harold managed a dairy plant in Webster and then also served as business manager of the Webster Clinic and the Day County Hospital from 1960 to 1975. In 1975, he returned to the dairy field as state director of dairy inspection in Pierre, retiring in 1984. He volunteered at the Hospice Thrift Store in Pierre for eight years. In 2006, Harold and Bernadine moved to Watertown.

Harold was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, VFW, DAV and the American Legion.  He enjoyed visiting his children and camping.   

Harold is survived by his wife, Bernadine of Watertown; his children, Steven Schultz of Minneapolis, James (Jan) Schultz of Woodland Park, Colo., Peggy (Rob) Thompson of Decatur, Ga., and Nancy (Monty) McCuen of Castlewood; one brother, Lloyd (MaryAnn) Schultz; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.

Arrangements are by Wight, Comes & Sogn Funeral Chapel. www.wcsfc.com.

 

Guertis L. Leischner

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Guertis LeischnerGuertis L. Leischner, 90, died Wednesday, September 18 at Avera St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston. Funeral service will be Saturday, September 21 at 10:30 AM at Salem United Church of Christ in Parkston. Visitation will be Friday, September 20 from 5 to 7 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service at Salem United Church of Christ in Parkston. Arrangements by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Parkston.

Guertis L. Leischner was born September 1, 1923 to Alfred and Ida (Herr) Leischner on the family farm, south west of Parkston, SD. He attended country school and Parkston High School, graduating in 1942. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Goehring on August 15, 1948 in Delmont, SD. To this union, 3 children were born: Timothy, Ronald and June. They lived and farmed on the home place until moving into Parkston in 1981. Guert devoted his entire life to farming and especially enjoyed harvest. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ in Parkston, where he served on the church board and sang in the Men’s Choir for many years. He was also a member of the township board and Parkston Country Club board. In his early years, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, and then took up golf, which he and Phyllis enjoyed together. His real pride and joy was attending his grandchildren’s activities and watching his great-grandchildren grow. Guert went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Avera St. Benedict Hospital in Parkton at the age of 90.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Parkston; 2 sons: Tim (Pat) Leischner of Parkston and Ron (Elaine) Leischner of Tripp, SD; a daughter, June (Tom) Unangst of Colorado Springs, CO; 8 grandchildren: Matt (Jessica) Leischner of Parkston; Ben (Mishel) Reilly of Denver, CO; Lindsay (Rob) Flannery of Dell Rapids, SD; Ryan (Jennifer) Leischner of Parkston; Sarah (James) Hoff of Colorado Springs, CO; Max (Denise) Leischner of Parkston; Lauren Leischner of Brookings, SD; and Luke Leischner of Tripp; and 6 great-grandchildren: Reid, Elliott, Isabel, Sutton and Culley Leischner and Ayden Hoff.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Erwin Leischner.

Dr. Max Beck, DVM

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Dr. Max A. Beck, DVM, Colton, SD, passed away September 16, 2013, at his home. He was 89.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 22, at 1:00 pm at the Colton United Methodist Church. Visitation with family present will be September 21, 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Colton.

Max was born in rural Gregory, SD, on June 30, 1924, to Dave and Agnes (Graesser) Beck. He attended country school in Gregory County, graduated from Burke High School in 1942, and started classes at South Dakota State College that fall. He was drafted into the US Navy during World War II and served in the Pacific Theater as radar man on the fleet oiler USS Cahaba from 1943 to1946. Max returned to South Dakota State and completed his pre-veterinary requirements in 1949. On July 20 of that year, he married Faye Lebert, and in the fall began his studies in veterinary medicine at the University of Minnesota. After graduating in 1953, Max and Faye moved to Dell Rapids to begin his practice and then to Colton where they raised seven children. “Doc” truly loved his work and treated animals large and small well into his 80s as his health allowed.

Max was a member of the United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Colton Lions Club and a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge. He was a fan of Junior Legion baseball and served as the American Legion post athletic officer for decades. He was also a lifetime member of the Studebaker Drivers Club and spent much of his veterinary career driving a Studebaker from farm to farm. Max valued the relationships he developed with his clients and their families and was grateful to have practiced at a time when so many small family farms filled the countryside.

Those left to cherish Max’s memory include his 7 children: Bruce (Deborah) Beck, Belvidere, IL; Barbara Beck, Dunwoody, GA; Brian (Donna) Beck, Dallas; Dr. Brent (Tara) Beck, Cashton, WI; Blaine (JoAnn) Beck, Dell Rapids; Blair (Susan) Beck, Bondurant, IA; Beth Beck, Lauderdale, MN, 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters-in-law: Ruth Beck, Lawrence, KS; Shirley Beck, Winner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye, his parents and 5 siblings: Helga Pennington, Lola Whitley, Donald Beck, Jean Aakhus and Emmett Beck.

Stuart “Stu” Swanson

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Stuart SwansonStuart “Stu” Swanson, 55, passed away at his residence in Rapid City on Sunday, September 15, 2013.  Stu was born on October 29, 1957 in Dell Rapids, SD. He grew up on the family farm east of Dell Rapids. When his father, Warren, died in 1978, Stu took over the family garbage business in Sioux Falls. He then married Donna (Hofer) on May 19, 1984, and had two sons whom he dearly loved; Mike, 27, of Rapid City and Josh, 25, of Seattle, WA.

Stu was a chemical salesman for Mid-American Research Chemical for most of his working life. He was an Elder and Relocation Director at First Evangelical Free Church (now Parkview Evangelical Free Church) of Rapid City. He loved visiting with people and had a great quality of loving people unconditionally. He brought an upbeat and humorous attitude almost everywhere he went.

Stu battled arrhythmias and heart failure for the past 12 years. He received a heart pump in Rochester, MN in 2010, and a heart transplant in Oct. of 2012. His experiences with his heart pump prompted him to write a book called, “Living Without a Pulse.” Our family is also sincerely thankful to the donor, who gave so selflessly the gift of his heart so we could enjoy Stu for another year.

In his last years, Stu developed an even deeper empathy for others’ suffering and understanding of the transience of life. His experiences caused him to be clearly aware that this is not our final home and what we do in this life is small compared to what we do for eternity in our final home in heaven. He was thankful for our times together and looked forward to meeting his heavenly father.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Swanson of Rapid City; two sons, Michael and Josh; parents, Paul and Fern Tolly of Sioux Falls; siblings, Gordy (Lesli) Swanson of Mitchell, SD; Maggie Rezac and Cate Whitley of Sioux Falls, SD; Jon (Janell) Tolly of Jordan, MN; Steve (Tamee) Tolly of Sioux Falls; Becky (Kyle) Reinhiller of Harrisburg, SD; and a wealth of other family members and dear friends.

Stu was preceded in death by his father, Warren Swanson, and his brother-in-law, Paul Rezac.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday, September 20 at Kirk Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 21 at Parkview Evangelical Free Church with Rev. David Greenhood officiating, with a light lunch to follow the service. A small committal service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, September 23 at Logan Reformed Cemetery, five miles east of Dell Rapids on the Jasper Road; Kyle Reinhiller will officiate the service.

Memorials can be directed to the Swanson family.  http://kirkfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/KirkFu1/obit.cgi?user=1098369Swanson

Ann (Knewel) Schmidt

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Ann SchmidtAnn M. Schmidt, 87, of Dell Rapids died on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Dells Area Health Center in Dell Rapids following a brief illness. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. with a Catholic Daughters Rosary at 3:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. Visitation will resume at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with a Christian Wake Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com

Ann was born on November 9, 1925 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Maurice and Grace (Geelen) Knewel. She attended Cathedral grade school and high school and graduated in 1943. After graduation, Ann worked at Northern States Power Company in Sioux Falls, SD. She married James H. Schmidt on May 28, 1949 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls. The couple made their home in Dell Rapids where they began raising their family of 12 children. Ann worked in the business office of the family fertilizer business in Dell Rapids. Jim died on July 18, 2010.

Ann was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the St. Joseph Altar Society, the PEO Chapter AD, Dell Rapids, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the Dell Rapids Golf Course.

Grateful for having shared Ann’s life are her eight daughters, Nancy Schmidt of Dell Rapids, Janet (Randy) Pownell of Spokane, WA, Linda (Dennis) Daugaard of Pierre, Jean Holle of Garretson, Mary Schmidt of Sioux Falls, Margaret Amundson of Sioux Falls, Carol (Dave) Jacobson of Dakota Dunes and Barb (Darwin) Larson of Fargo, ND; her four sons, Pete Schmidt of Dell Rapids, Gary (Brittany) Schmidt of Renner, Dan (Cindi) Schmidt of Dell Rapids and Pat (Angie) Schmidt of Dell Rapids; her 24 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and many wonderful friends and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her loving sister, Jane Corkery, her two brothers, Jack and Bob Knewel, an infant grandson, Andrew Schmidt and a son-in-law, Dave Holle.

Memorials may be directed to the PEO Chapter AD of Dell Rapids, St. Mary, Dell Rapids or the O’Gorman Fine Arts Center.

Margie Johnson

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Margie JohnsonMargie Elaine Johnson, age 76, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at the Christ the Victor Chapel, First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7:00 PM Monday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.

Margie was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on March 21, 1937 to Clyde and Madeline (Christenson) Johnson. She spent her early years in and around the Baltic area. She graduated in 1955 from Baltic High School.

Margie was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1956-1957. From 1960-1971, she lived in Dell Rapids and worked at the Dells Bakery. She then worked at Sioux Valley Hospital in food service from 1971-1996.

Margie was a member of First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, where she was a member of the Hannah Circle. She was also member of South Dakota Bread for the World and the Salvation Army Auxiliary. Margie was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed following Augustana College and the Minnesota Vikings & Twins. She loved to read and had a very disciplined devotion to reading her bible and praying.

Grateful for having shared her life are her siblings: Lorraine (L.W.) Mitchell of Lowell, Arkansas and Wayne (Karen) Johnson of Sioux Falls.

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Melvin Alberts

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Melvin AlbertsThe memorial service for Melvin Alberts will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Britton. Rev. Lloyd Redhage will officiate. The Price Funeral Chapel of Britton has been entrusted with Melvin’s arrangements. Private family inurnment of his cremains will take place at a later date in the Britton Cemetery.

Melvin went to his heavenly home on Sept. 4, 2013, in the Marshall County Healthcare Center of Britton, surrounded by his family. He was 95 years of age.

Melvin Arnold Alberts was born on a farm near Amherst on March 5, 1918. He graduated from Amherst High School in 1936, where he was active in sports and band.

Melvin was drafted into the Army in 1942. He successfully completed the training for Airplane Mechanics at the Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Okla., in 1943 and began his military duties maintaining and delivering bombers to the allies overseas. He served out his tour of duty in Cairo, Egypt and received an honorable discharge in 1946. His love of farming then brought him back to the farm in Amherst.

He met his wife, Doris Wenck, while she was teaching at Weston Consolidated School in Amherst. They were married on Oct. 4, 1947, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Andover, S.D. They made their home on the farm west of Amherst. They were blessed with three children, Leland, Marla and Leonard, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Melvin is survived by his wife of 65 years, Doris Alberts of Britton;  a son, Leland Alberts of Maple Grove, Minn. and his children: Ryan (Melissa) and Richard; a daughter, Marla (Richard) Muscio of Cody, Wyo. and their children: Justin and Jennifer Knopp (Tim); great-grandchildren: Madigan and Cashtin; a son, Leonard (Sheri) Alberts of Britton and their children: Brandon (Kellie), Michael and Nicholas; a  brother,  Ellis  Alberts of Britton; a sister-in-law, Violet Alberts of Dell Rapids; and many nieces, nephews and their families.

Preceding him in death were his parents, H. F. and Johanne Alberts; three sisters: Clara Eberle, Martha Wieker, Helen Bush; six brothers: Henry, Herman, Arthur, Lee, Joe and Robert Alberts; and an infant sister.

An online obituary and guestbook is available at www.pricefuneralchapel.net

Marian (Vandersnick) Anderson

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Marian AndersonMarian Lucille Anderson 84 died on Sunday, September 8th at the Dougherty Hospice House after a brief illness.Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2:00 PM Thursday, September 12, 2013, at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Garretson. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 PM Wednesday, with a Rosary at 7:00 PM, and a Wake Service at 7:30 PM at Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson.

Marian was born February 12, 1929 at the DeVal Hospital in Garretson to Charles and Lucy (Floming) Vandersnick.  Marian and her only sister, Betty, lived and worked on the family farm west of Garretson.  Marian attended North Central Dist #34 School through the 8th grade.  She then attended Garretson High School and graduated in 1947.

Marian married Byron U. Anderson on August 12, 1947 at the St. Rose of Lima Rectory in Garretson.  Byron and Marian then moved to Sioux Falls until 1952 when they moved back to the Vandersnick family farm where they helped Charlie and Lucy farm.  On May 6, 1958, their only son Dennis was born.

Marian was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. Rose Altar Society, Garretson Senior Citizens, Garretson Historical Society, Extension and the Tuesday Ladies Bowling League.  She loved to bowl until she was unable due to her health.

Marian is lovingly remembered by her son Dennis (Gail) of Garretson;three grandsons: Zachary of Starbuck, MN, Jacob of Rapid City, and Alex of Garretson; one sister, Betty Holzapfel of Garretson; three sisters-in-law: Helen Woodhouse of Sioux Falls, DorcasYouel of Dell Rapids, and Rhoda (John) Otten of Sioux Falls; two brothers-in-law: Donald (Dorothy) Anderson of Yankton and Gordon (Verlynn) Anderson of Dell Rapids, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, a special cousin, Marjorie Sakry; her loving companions, Scruff and Cat; and many other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron; a daughter, Linda; her parents, Charlie and Lucy Vandersnick; her parents-in-law, Ole and Emma Anderson; and brothers-in-law: Dennis Holzapfel, Merle Anderson and Warren Anderson.

Marian loved all her pets throughout the years and requested that her memorials be given to the Sioux Falls Humane Society.

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Edie (Lyng) Kroger-Seele

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Edie SeeleEdith “Edie” Kroger-Seele, 89, of Greeley, passed away at Grace Pointe of Greeley. She was born May 9, 1924 in Dell Rapids, SD. She was the only child of Felix and Clara (Otterness) Lyng. She was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Dell Rapids, SD.

She finished 8th grade in a one room country school and graduated from Dell Rapids High School. She attended Business College in Sioux Falls before working for the US Government at the Army Air Base in Sioux Falls.

Edith was married on July 16, 1944 to Staff Sgt. Reinhold Kroger. After he left the service they came to Colorado and lived in Denver until 1956 when they bought the Northern Colorado Industrial Laundry in Greeley. Ron died on December 3, 1974. Edith then worked at the Carriage House Boutique for 15 years and retired in 1993. She remarried on November 27, 1982 to Walter Seele and their combined families grew and became very close through the years. Walt farmed in the Johnstown/Milliken area with his brothers. He passed on December 14, 2003.

She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and held several offices in the Women’s Circle and also was the first woman elected to serve on the Church Council. She was a volunteer with the Hospital Auxiliary for 30 years, a member of PEO Chapter EZ, a former member of the Greeley Country Club and the Knife and Fork club. She was also active in several golf and bowling associations.

The family would like to send out a special thank you to Accent Hospice for their special care during Edith’s last few days.

She is survived by her daughters Patricia “Pat” (Steve) Goodrich, Litchfield Park, AZ and Pamela “Pam” (Mike) Reynolds, Greeley, CO; stepchildren, Ron (Michelle) Seele, Chevy Chase, MD, Linda (Larry) Daly, Milliken, CO, and JoAnn “Jody” (Brad) Seele, Grand Junction, CO; Grandchildren Mike Squires (Kim Stovall), Matt (Nicole) Squires, Chris (Rochelle) Reynolds, Darcie (Chris) Forbes, Adrienne (Mike) Ridley, Erica (Jeremy) Herrera, Kathryn (Juan) Garcia and Nicole (Seth) Dummett; as well as 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husbands.

Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 30, 2013 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with a reception to follow in the church fellowship hall. Private interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Association or Our Savior’s Lutheran in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.

Lawrence “Larry” Spencer

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Larry SpencerLawrence H. Spencer, age 75, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, from a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis and COPD, surrounded by his family. The family will greet friends from 3:00 -5:00 pm Sunday, August 25th at Miller Funeral Home, 13th & Main Avenue. Funeral services begin at 3:00 pm Monday at First Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First Christian Church. To leave condolences, visit www.millerfh.com.

Lawrence Harold Spencer, son of Harold and Tressa (Farr) Spencer, was born December 21, 1937 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He grew up in Sioux Falls and after graduating from Washington High, he attended Augustana College. Larry served in the Air National Guard from 1950 through 1969.

On January 10, 1959, he was united in marriage to Karen Doggett in Sioux Falls. The couple made their home there, where they owned and operated Spencer Furniture. He loved his work and believed in offering quality merchandise at a fair price, and service to the customer. He valued knowing and serving 3 to 4 generations of families.

He was member of First Christian Church, being Elder Emeritus, as well as serving in many areas of the church for many years. Larry enjoyed family time at the cabin at Lake Madison, hunting, fishing, and water skiing. He loved animals and particularly his dogs. Above all, he loved his family and continued to guide them through his illness.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Karen, his children, Susan (Dennis) Mantz, Sioux Falls,

Shelly (Ronald) Tibke, Dell Rapids, SD, Harold (Laura) Spencer, Brandon, SD, and Stephanie (Michael) Jones, Sioux Falls, his grandchildren, Anne and Paul Mantz, Kelsey (Tyler) Fischer, Kyle Tibke, Peyton, Sydney and Mia Jones, Danielle and Rachael Spencer, and his great granddaughter, Marley Mantz. Survivors also include, nephews, Randy and Rodney Jonason, and niece Sylvia Jonason, and many cousins in the area and Indiana, and finally yet importantly his faithful companion, Josie.

His parents and sister Norma Jonason, preceded him in death.

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