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Kenneth Shefte

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Kenneth C. Shefte, 89, of Dell Rapids passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at his home. His funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. with the family present at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home.

Kenneth Clair Shefte was born on December 10, 1923, the son of Knute and Clara (Quissel) Shefte in Dell Rapids, SD. He grew up near Jasper, MN and attended country school. He attended Egan High School and graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1940. He farmed with his family. On December 28, 1947, he married Delores Quam. The couple made their home east of Dell Rapids on their farm. Kenneth retired from farming in 1973 and moved into Dell Rapids. They purchased Kroger’s Cafe in 1972 and operated the cafe for 4 1/2 years. Kenneth went to work for the Minnehaha County Highway Department for 14 years. He retired in 1988.

He was a past member of the Odd Fellows, a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids and the Dell Rapids Museum. He taught Sunday school for many years and enjoyed woodworking.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Doris Matz and Bernice Gubbe, and his son-in-law, Frank Ahlers.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years, Delores of Dell Rapids; his sons, Kevin (Laura) Shefte of Heron Lake, MN and Stuart (Kim) Shefte of Dell Rapids; his daughters, Karen (Dean) Skatvold of Baltic, Bonnie Ahlers of Dell Rapids, Gail (Mark) Gannon of Bozeman, MT, Jean (Mike) Bauman of Sioux Falls and Judy (Floyd) Van Dam of Montrose; his 21 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; his brother, Howard Shefte of Raleigh, NC and his sister, Ruth Megard of Lincoln, NE.

The family request that memorials be directed to the charity of your choice.

Roy Wilson

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Roy Wilson was born April 14, 1918 to Ginus and Helena Wilson on a farm near Presho. He had two brothers, Harry and Leonard and a sister, Agnes Retzlaff.  Roy grew up as a farmer in Presho, Plano, Mitchell and then Plankinton, where he farmed until 1972. In Plankinton, he served on the elevator board, the city board and was a trustee.  After moving to Mitchell in 1972, he continued custom farming and worked as a foreman until his retirement years. Roy was a true cowboy, always dressed in western wear.  He enjoyed raising and training Palomino horses and riding them in local parades.  He was a fan of Roy Rogers and named his own horse, Trigger. Roy had the pleasure of meeting Roy Rogers. He was a great baseball player and was approached by minor league scouts, but farming was his priority.  He enjoyed fishing and had a sharp eye for pheasant hunting.  During pheasant hunting season, he hosted out of state hunters.  He also enjoyed league bowling.

Roy’s first marriage was to Gladys Krull at Corsica in November 1946. They had three children: Gene, Cheryl and Rodney.  They shared five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Roy’s second marriage was to Dolores Barnes Piatek at Alexandria in May 1957.  They had five children: John, Patty, Michael, Roy and Nancy.  They shared four grandchildren.

Roy and Dolores remained in their Mitchell home until March 2010, when due to Dolores’s health, they moved to Terrace Manor in Dell Rapids. Roy moved to Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls after Dolores died in December 2010.  www.bittnerfuneralchapel.net

 

Inez Ileen Henriksen

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Inez Ileen Henriksen, 90, Lincoln, formerly Hampton, born Wolsey, S.D., passed away June 19, 2013. Member of United Lutheran Church, Lincoln; active in local, regional, and national church activities; volunteer 4-H leader; Lutheran Food Pantry; Carol Joy Holling Bible Camp, and the Friendship House. Enjoyed reading, crafting, quilting, visiting with friends, and spending time with family.

Survivors: daughter, Kay Henriksen, Lincoln; sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Penny Henriksen, Norfolk, Mike and Deb Henriksen, Dell Rapids, S.D. Grandchildren: Joel and Hayley Henriksen, Norfolk, Maren (Michael) Fischer, Ramona, S.D., J.D. Henriksen (Megan Hartman), Tempe, Ariz. Great grandchildren: Caleb, Nolan, Harper Fischer, Ramona, S.D. Sister, Hazel Raskey, Lincoln; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Gail; sister, Mavis.

Memorial service will be 11 am Monday, June 24, at United Lutheran Church, 5945 Fremont St, Lincoln, with Pastor Neal Anthony officiating. Graveside service at 3 p.m. Monday, June 24, at the church cemetery, 3 miles no. of Hampton. Cremation, no viewing. Memorials to the family for future designation. Aspen Cremation Service, aspenaftercare.com.

Ruth (Holien) Strader

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Ruth Elaine (Holien) Strader, 86, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday June 15, 2013, while a patient at Abbott North Western Hospital, of Minneapolis.

The daughter of Oscar Alfred & Ida Dorothea (Holter) Holien, Ruth was born on July 7, 1926, in Moody County, South Dakota. She attended grade school at Hermanson Grade School #40, and graduated from High School in Jasper, MN in 1943. After high school, she attended Secretarial School in Dickinson ND and completed a two year Medical Secretary course from Sioux Falls, SD.

On April 6, 1947 she married Delbert “Jim” Strader in Jasper. The couple made their home in Fergus Falls, where she worked as a secretary for Ottertail Co-Op Oils, then Skogmo Motors. In 1951 she began working at what is now known as the Regional Treatment Center in the medical records department, retiring in 1986.

Ruthie was involved in many activities around the area. She was a member of the Fergus Falls Eagles Auxiliary and a charter member of the VFW Post 612 Auxiliary. In addition, she belonged to several VFW groups and enjoyed being a part of the Drill Team and the Heritage Group.

She was known for many things including her love of dancing, the Minnesota Twins and music. Ruth enjoyed being part of numerous musicals and singing for community events and for her church, Our Lady of Victory.

Preceding her in death were her husband Jim in 1990, a daughter Susan Tomhave in 2001, three brothers, Orvin, Roy, and Arthur, and two sisters, Idella and Dorothy.

Survivors include a daughter, Charlotte “Tinker” (Johnny Crawford) McKenna, of Burbank, CA; three grandchildren, Brenda & Ronnie Westenhaver of Dennison,Texas, Jamie & Woody Pierce of California, and Jake & Ruth Zwilling of Orono; and two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Shelby. Also surviving is a brother, Arnold “Buddy” (Lois) Holien of Jasper, MN and a sister Lorraine (Jerome) Posey of Dell Rapids, SD, along with numerous nieces and nephews, and very special angels Virginia Robertson and Cyndy Nystrom.

Memorials are preferred to Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, or the Minnesota Veterans Home, Fergus Falls.  Visitation: 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and resumes one hour prior to the service at the church.  Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 207 N. Vine Street, Fergus Falls MN.  Clergy: Father Tim Wenzel and Father Bill Gamber.  Interment: St. Otto’s Catholic Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN. Arrangements: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls, MN; www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Elaine (Leum) Ivers

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Elaine (Leum) Ivers 81, died in peace, Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Arlington Golden Living Care Center. Her parting celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at 10:30 am at her church, Trinity Lutheran, on south main street in Arlington. Burial will follow at the Arlington Cemetery, where her resting place awaits next to her husband, Dick, who passed away 10 years prior. Those who wish to observe visitation are welcome at the Johnson-Henry Funeral Home, Monday evening, June 17th 5:30-7:00 pm. All are welcome in presence or prayer. Condolences may be sent through www.johnsonhenryfh.com

Elaine was born on Feb 10, 1932, at a time where childhood seemed uncomplicated and yet everyone shared a common adversity in history in the “dirty 30’s”. The youngest of 5 children, Elaine grew up in Dell Rapids, SD, and lived accepting the lifestyle dealt to so many families in the 30’s. In spite all this, her acceptance of hardships built character and endearment.

She was confirmed and graduated high school in Dell Rapids and began her post high school years commuting to Sioux Falls where she worked for the Public Finance Company. Elaine met and married Dick Ivers soon after high school (1952) and the military carried them to California where they found an idyllic place to live in a vineyard residence outside Fallbrook, CA. Elaine and Dick started their family in California (Pam). Two more children (Terry and Brian) were born after moving back to Dell Rapids (1954-1959). They completed their family after moving to Arlington (Randy and Julie). From 1959 through the present, Elaine and her family lived in the same northwest Arlington home. Only in the last month did she reside at the Golden Living Care Center. Elaine’s husband, Dick, had passed away in December of 2003.

Survivors include her five children, Pam Lindell (Dan) of Rapid City, SD, Terry Ivers of Rapid City, Brian Ivers (Sue) of Minneapolis, MN, Randy Ivers of Washburn, ND, (has resided as caregiver for Elaine since Dick’s passing in 2003), Julie Monahan (Dave) of Wilmington, NC. Grandchildren include Jennifer, Josh, Michelle (Pam & Dan); Cassie (Terry); Sarah, Nick, Joey, Anna (Brian & Sue), Iris and Elsa (Julie & Dave). All of Elaine’s siblings and Dick’s siblings preceded her in her eternal journey.

Marwin Beekman

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Marwin Beekman, age 78, of Huron, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at the SunQuest Healthcare Center.  His funeral service was at 10 AM, Friday, June 14th at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church with Rev. Daniel Domke officiating.  Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery at Estelline, with military honors by the Estelline V.F.W. Post #750.  Condolences may be left at www.kuhlerfuneralhome.com

Marwin Gene Beekman was born September 8, 1934, to John and Lorraine (Peterson) Beekman at Estelline, South Dakota.   He graduated from Estelline High School and attended college at California. On September 2, 1952, Marwin entered the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on August 29, 1955.

On August 31, 1955, Marwin married Roberta “Betty” Martin at Santa Monica, California.  Marwin owned and managed CarQuest Auto Parts at Huron for 25 years.  He also worked at Mahowald Hardware and Grayson Auto Parts. After retiring, Marwin and Betty moved to Lake Poinsett.  They lived there for eight years and then returned to Huron.  Marwin enjoyed hunting and fishing, coffee time with friends, spending time with family and his special visits with great-granddaughter, Summer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty in 1999; one son, Doug Beekman in 1995; and his twin brother, Darwin.

Grateful for having shared in his life are his son, Denny (Sandy) Beekman of Dell Rapids; eight grandchildren, Andy Beekman, Scott (Sovanna) Beekman, Troy (Janelle) Beekman, Nicole (Trent) Bruce, Amanda (Chad) Klosterbaur, Brian (Kristin) Nedved, Chad Bogh and Shannon Beekman; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Sheryl (Bob) Wilson of Pueblo, Colorado; brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

Janice Frantzen

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Janice Frantzen, 66, of Colman, passed away at her home following a long battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at St. Joseph the Workman Catholic Church, Huntimer. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Dell Rapids. Visitation will be from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home and resume at 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph the Workman Catholic Church. The Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Janice Ann Johanson was born on July 31, 1946 at Chester, SD, the daughter of Ferdinand and Marie Johanson. She grew up in Chester and attend a country school through the 8th grade and then went to Chester High School. She graduated from Chester High School in 1964. After high school, she attended nursing school in Mitchell, SD. She worked as a LPN at the Madison Hospital and then at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls. She married Alfred Frantzen on December 27, 1969 at St. Joseph the Workman Catholic Church, Huntimer. The couple made their home on Alfred’s farm east of Chester. Janice worked for Dan and Jerry’s Greenhouse in Madison for almost 20 years until poor health forced her retirement. Alfred passed away on November 7, 2008. Janice remained on the farm until the time of her death.

She was a member of St. Joseph the Workman Catholic Church and altar society, and the Chester American Legion Auxiliary.

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

Janice is survived by her three sons, Nicholas of Chester, Gregory of Colman, and Jeffrey (Jodie) of Madison; her daughter, Ann (Chris) Frankenhoff of Colman; her grandchildren, Bryce, Callie and Katie Frantzen and Alfred and Angus Frankenhoff; her brother, Jerry (Linda) Johanson of Colman and her sister, Judy Hoskins of Des Moines, IA.

Arthur “Art” Rave

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Arthur “Art” L. Rave, 99, of Dell Rapids passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Dells Area Health Center in Dell Rapids. His funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Reformed Church. Interment will be in the Logan Reformed Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the family present at 6:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Kahler Funeral Home.

Arthur “Art” Lewis Rave was born on March 2, 1914 on the family farm northeast of Dell Rapids. He moved to the Rave home place at age 2. He grew up and started farming with his dad. He married Ordia Uhden on June 7, 1942 on the Uhden family farm. The couple moved to an acreage in 1975 and then to Orchard Hills in Dell Rapids in 2011. Art remained active in farming until the time of his death.

Art was a life long member of the Reformed Church, serving as a church Deacon and Elder. He served on the first hospital board in 1959 to build the hospital. He was instrumental in starting Minnehaha County Rural Water Company and served on the Board of the SD Rural Water Association. He was the chairman of the Reformed Church Building Committee.

Art is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, an infant son, Timothy his son-in-law, John Narigon II, one brother and three sisters.

He is survived by his sons, David (Jean) Rave, Lloyd (Linda) Rave and John (LeeAnn) Rave all of Dell Rapids; his daughter, Magelle Narigon of Dell Rapids; his nine grandchildren, Tim Rave, Tracy Welbig, Shawnna Godwin, Heath Rave, John Narigon, Jessica Eckmann, Joslyn Nelson, Jesse Rave and Jasmine Buseman and his 16 great grandchildren and his sister, Dorothy Jurgens of Thorton, IA.

Raymond “Joe” Bortnem

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Raymond Jerome “Joe” Bortnem, 85, of Dell Rapids passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, June 5, 2013.  Memorial services will begin at 7:00 PM Friday, June 14, 2013 at Minnehaha Funeral Home Chapel in Dell Rapids.  Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, June 14, 2013 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.  Private family committal services with military honors will be held at the Dell Rapids Cemetery.

Raymond Jerome “Joe” Bortnem was born March 18, 1928 in Dell Rapids, the son of Anna (Leum) and Alfred Bortnem. Joe had two siblings, Alvina Rauhauser (deceased) and Elmer Bortnem, Great Falls, MT.

Joe was raised and attended school in the Lake Campbell, Rutland and Dell Rapids areas. He entered the U.S. Air Force in February of 1947. He served in Okinawa. While stationed at Kelly Air Force base in San Antonio, he met and married Lenora (Nora) Lozano in 1949. Upon discharge they returned to South Dakota, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator in Dell Rapids and throughout the state. In his early years he enjoyed riding broncos and his Harley. He was twice elected as an alderman for the City of Dell Rapids and bladed roads for the Dell Rapids Township. He was also proud to have obtained a private pilot’s license.

Joe is survived by his second wife, Jan (Stone) Bortnem, Dell’s Area Nursing and Rehab Center; children, John (Luke) Hullinger Bortnem, Seattle WA, David (Julie) Bortnem, Arvada Co, Roger (Gayle) Bortnem, Aberdeen SD, Marion Sprecher, Vermillion SD, Jerome Bortnem, Aberdeen SD and Sandra (Duane) Sakry, Dell Rapids SD; step-children, Jeff (Tess) Stone, Hartford SD, Jason (Nita) Stone, Brookings SD; twelve grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; twenty nine great-grandchildren; ten nephews; six nieces and his special caregiver, Penny Baker.

Joe was preceded in death by his first wife, Nora Bortnem; parents, Anna (Leum) and Alfred Bortnem and his sister, Alvina Rauhauser.

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Kirstine Lillian Egsgaard

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Kirstine Lillian Egsgaard, 82, of Dell Rapids passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Her funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013 with the family present at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home.  You may leave condolences at www.kahlerfh.com.

Kirstine Lillian Miller was born on May 9, 1931 to Ross and Dagmar (Skovan) Miller in Saskatchewan, Canada. She grew up and attended school in Canada. She enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force. After her discharge she attended nursing school and became a LPN. She worked at various hospitals in Canada and South Dakota. She married Aage Egsgaard in August of 1960. After their marriage, the couple lived in Denmark, Alaska, California and Canada before settling in Dell Rapids, SD. In the early 1970’s Lillian became a citizen of the United States of America. She worked at Sioux Valley Hospital, Terrace Manor Nursing Home and did home healthcare. She retired to help take care of her grandson and to travel. She became a resident of Dell Rapids Nursing and Rehab Center in 2003. She still continued to travel to Canada for as long as her health allowed.

Lillian was a member of the Lutheran Church in Dell Rapids. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family.

Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, her son, David, four brothers, a sister and a daughter-in-law.

She is survived by her son, Richard Egsgaard of El Paso, TX; her daughters, Linda (Joe) Hulscher of Colton, SD and Lisa (Rick) Sellman of Minneapolis, MN; her grandson, Victor Spadaro and her three brothers, Ross (Iona) Miller, Harold (Carol) Miller and Norman Miller all of Redvers, Canada.

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