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Joan Heinemann

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Joan Irene Heinemann, 72, of Dell Rapids passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at her home after a long battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, June 7, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM followed by a Wake Service at 7:00 PM Thursday at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.

Joan Irene was born December 5, 1940 in Sioux Falls, the daughter of Nettie Elena (Inman) and James W. Jarman. She was raised and attended school in Garretson, graduating from Garretson High School. She met Jerry Heinemann at the Arkota Dance Hall and they married August 22, 1959. She had fond memories of spending weekends with her husband and friends dancing at the Arkota and Pavilion.

Joan and Jerry moved out to the Heinemann farm shortly after being married. They had four sons and two daughters. She had a catering business and went back to school to become a nurse. She worked for Terrace Manor Nursing Home in Dell Rapids until her retirement.

Joan was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed a house full of family and good friends. Joan was an incredible wife, mother and grandmother.

Joan is survived by her husband, Jerry Heinemann, Dell Rapids; children, Mike (DeAnn) Heinemann, Flandreau, Craig Heinemann, Dell Rapids, Larry (Shelley) Heinemann, Dell Rapids, Steve (Kris) Heinemann, Dell Rapids and Kristi (Brad) Nieman, Sioux Falls; sixteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, James (Vangie) Jarman, Sioux Falls, Dick (Neva) Jarman, Roy, Utah and Jerry Jarman, Fulton, Illinois; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Joan was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathleen Heinemann; parents, Nettie Elena and James W. Jarman; sisters, Margaret Arhendt and Kathleen Jarman and brothers, Dennis and John Jarman.

Larry Tommeraasen

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Larry Tommeraasen, 62, of Baltic died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at his home after a long illness.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Baltic Lutheran Church, Baltic. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will begin at 7:00 PM Tuesday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic.

Larry Dean Tommeraasen was born September 19, 1950 in Sioux Falls to parents Allan and Rose (Baker) Tommeraasen. He grew up in the Renner and Sioux Falls area until the family moved to Baltic in 1964. He graduated from Baltic High School in 1968. During his high school years he worked for Kenny Gunderson and Arne Selland, milking cows and doing farm work. In 1970 he enlisted in the US Army and served in Vietnam. After his basic training he married Carol Opoien on November 28, 1970. He was discharged in 1972. He was then a member of the National Guard at Flandreau and was call up to help with the flooding in Rapid City in 1972. They lived near Baltic and Garretson before moving to Dell Rapids in 1976. In 2005 they moved back to Baltic.

Larry also worked for Sioux Falls Kenworth, before he bought his own truck and owned LDT Trucking. In 1995 he sold the trucking company and went to work for Bill Skelly Construction in Dell Rapids. He and his son Marc started M & L Construction in 2003. He worked with Marc until his health forced him to retire in 2010.

Larry was a member of Baltic Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls VFW and served on the Dell Rapids and Baltic City Councils.

Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren and family on numerous camping and fishing trips. Carol and Larry also belonged to the Dakota Country Dance Club.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Carol, Baltic; two sons, David, Sioux Falls; Marc (Mindy). Baltic; a daughter, Amanda (Dustin) Harter, Baltic; two grandchildren, Andrew and Kaylynn; his siblings, Alana Tommeraasen, Baltic; Terry (Joan) Tommeraasen, Dell Rapids; James (Laura) Tommeraasen, Renner; Dale (Jerilyn) Tommeraasen, Brandon; Anita Tommeraasen, Baltic; Kenneth (Wanda) Tommeraasen, Baltic; Kevin (Tami) Tommeraasen, Lake Norden; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy, son, Douglas and his parents.

Larry requested that everyone dress in casual clothing for the service.

Memorial may be directed to the Baltic Lutheran Church.

The family would also like to thank the staff of Sanford Hospice for the care that they gave Larry during his illness. Condolences may be expressed via www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

Glenn Gunderson

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Glenn Leroy Gunderson, 84, of Crooks died Sunday, May 26, 2013 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM Friday, May 31, 2013 at the West Nidaros Lutheran Church, rural Crooks. Burial will be in the West Nidaros Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic.   Condolences may be sent via www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Glenn was born November 30, 1928 on the family farm near Crooks to parents Magnus and Martha (Hoplin) Gunderson. He grew up on the family farm and attended Trobak Country School and later graduated from Lyons High School in 1946. After high school he worked as a farm laborer and in construction. Glenn joined the United States Army in 1951 and served during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge he returned to the farm near Crooks. He then attended electrical school in Chicago. He returned and opened a TV Repair Shop in Crooks that he operated for many years. He then became the Substitute Rural Mail Carrier in Crooks and became the full time carrier in 1986. He retired in 1995. He lived on the farm until his health failed him and he moved to Orchard Hills in Dell Rapids. He became a resident of Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in 2012.

Glenn was baptized and confirmed at West Nidaros Lutheran Church, where he was a lifelong member and served as the West Nidaros Cemetery Sexton for 20 years. He was a member of the Crooks VFW and the Baltic American Legion. He enjoyed crossword puzzles even after losing his eye site with the help of Scott Swanson and the staff at Orchard Hills and Dells Nursing and Rehab Center.

Glenn is survived by numerous cousins, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Albert, Leonard, Palmer, Gerhard, Arthur, Sidney, and Selmer, and two sisters, Aagot and Alice.

Memorial maybe directed to the West Nidaros Building Fund.

Lonnie LaFave

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Lonnie LaFave, 73, of Onida, SD died unexpectedly Monday, May 20 at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. Visitation will be 6-7PM, Thursday, May 23 at the Onida Methodist Church with Prayer Service/Masonic Service at 7:00pm. Services will be at 11:00am, Friday, May 24 at the Onida Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Adel officiating, burial will be at Onida Cemetery

Lonnie Dean LaFave was born June 1, 1939 in Geddes, SD to Eugene and Olinda (Odenbach) LaFave. He lived in Fairfax until 1942, when the family moved to a ranch near Draper, SD. In 1945 they moved to a farm east of Onida. He attended Blaine School and then Onida High School until November 1954 when he moved with his family to a ranch east of Pierre. He graduated from Pierre High School in 1957. After high school, he received a technical degree from DeVry Institute. He also enlisted in the SD National Guard and received an Honorable Discharge as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army, 1st Lieutenant on December 6, 1965.

He was united in marriage with Irene (Soogie) McChristy on June 4, 1961 at Salem Lutheran Church in Irene, SD. To this union four children were born: Alan, Steven, Amy and Linda. They lived in Pierre, where he worked for Hull and Albertus for seven years. On February 1, 1965, Lonnie and Irene opened LaFave Electric, a TV and electrical shop in Onida. He retired in 2007.

Lonnie was active in the Onida Chamber of Commerce, serving as president in 1965. He joined the Onida Fire Department in 1966 and served for 15 years. He was a member of the Onida Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and Lay Leader over the years. He was a member of the Onida Masonic Lodge and served in most of the offices over the years, including Master.

Lonnie was a man of deep faith. He was devoted to his wife, Irene, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren’s activities. He also enjoyed going to coffee and playing cards with his many friends.

Grateful for having shared in his life are his wife, Irene (Oahe Manor, Gettysburg); son Alan (Kari) of Aberdeen and their children Ashley and Alexis, son Steven (Lori) of Mission Hill and their children Nicholas, Matthew and Thomas, and daughter Amy (Mark) McGee of Dell Rapids; brother Dennis (Lorna), sister Belva (Clovis) Wood and brother Eldon (Lilia); sister-in-law Myrtle Jackson; nieces and nephews, Janelle (Eddy) Coker, Lynne LaFave, Marty LaFave, Les LaFave, Dawn LaFave, Corey (Susan) LaFave, Joan Jackson, Kent Jackson and Dawn (Shane) Bonham.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Sandau, parents Eugene and Olinda LaFave, brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Diann LaFave, niece Michelle LaFave, brother-in-law Duane Jackson, and father and mother-in-law, Everett and Christine (Babe) McChristy.

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Jean Lemme

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Jean A. Lemme, 83, died Friday, May, 3, 2013, at Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison.

Funeral services are at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison with the Rev. Constanze Hagmaier officiating. Burial is in the Zion Cemetery in Colton. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Jean Aartun was born May 8, 1929, near Lyons to George and Theresa (Fronsdal) Aartun.

She graduated from Colton High School and married Tillman Lemme on July 1, 1947, at Pipestone, Minn. They lived on a farm near Colton until moving to Madison and later to Baltic. Tillman died in 1982.

Jean worked in activities and social services at Terrace Manor Nursing Home in Dell Rapids for 20 years. She retired and returned to Madison.

Jean was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity circles and quilting, Sprouts Garden Club and Senior Bowling League.

Survivors include six sons, Ralph (Vicky) of Holiday Island, Ark., Wayne (Kathy) of Sioux Falls, Steve (Maureen) of Seward, Alaska, Dan (Gayla) of Madison, Ron (Virginia) of Wentworth and the Rev. Tim (Rev. JoAnn) of Sioux Falls; two daughters, Connie Behrens of Madison and Rose Lemme of Decatur, Texas; 22 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and three brothers, Norman (Trudy) Aartun of Madison, Terry (Marlys) Aartun of Colton and Orlin (Jeanette) Aartun of Sioux Falls.

She was preceded in death by her husband, four grandchildren and one son-in-law.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ellsworthfh.com.

Barbara Hymans

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Barbara Hymans, 64, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at her home in Dell Rapids after a year long battle with cancer. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Gwen Mader officiating. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2013 with the family present from 1:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Barbara Ann was born on September 15, 1948 at Dell Rapids, SD, the daughter of Verlin and Maxine (Orcutt) Johnson. She attended school at Egan and graduated from Egan High School in 1966. She met Harold Hymans and they married July 5, 1968. He was in the Marines and they moved to Yuma, AZ for three years. After his discharge, they moved to a farm west of Colton. They had two daughters. The couple later divorced. Barb moved to Dell Rapids and started working for Terrace Manor in Dell Rapids. She worked there until poor health forced her retirement.

Barb was a member of the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crafting and making craft projects for the many residence at Terrace Manor. She loved her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her daughters, Robin (Raul) Figueroa of Forney, TX and Tanya Hymans of Dell Rapids; her five grandchildren, Nicole (Caleb) Dabney, Courtney Gores, Austin VanEngen, Bella Hymans and Taylor Figueroa; her two granddaughters, Cayla and Chloe; her brother, Harvey (Brenda) Johnson of Egan, SD and her three sisters, Verla (Roy) Schut of Brookings, Ellen (Jim) Hymans of Dell Rapids and Jeri (Scott) Daniels of Madison and her many nieces and nephews.

Myron Joneson

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Myron A. Joneson, 81, of Dell Rapids passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Royal C. Johnson Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls. His funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Quarry Rock Church (the old Acoustic Hall), Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013. The family will be present at 6:00 p.m. and there will be a time of sharing at 7:00 p.m. in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel.

Myron A. Joneson was born on August 29, 1931 on a farm near Valley Springs, SD, the son of Gust and Johanna (Nielsen) Joneson. He attended grade school at the district #46 country school and then attended and graduated from Valley Springs High School in 1949. After high school, Myron worked for his brother on the family farm. He married Margaret Olson on January 19, 1951 at the First Baptist Church in Dell Rapids. The couple continued to farm on the family farm in Valley Springs. He was drafted into the U.S. Marines on January 22, 1952. The couple spent 17 months in Hawaii where their oldest son was born. After Myron’s discharge, the family moved to Dell Rapids and started farming northeast of Dell Rapids. They made their home there for 53 years. The couple moved into Dell Rapids in November of 2007.

Myron was a member of the Dell Rapids American Legion where he served as the commander of the firing squad for over 25 years. He served on the township board and many other organizations. He was very active in the draft horse business, attending many sales. He enjoyed pulling his horse drawn sleigh during Christmas for many of the local kids. In the summer he enjoyed giving horse drawn hay rides to the residence of Achieve and the School for the Deaf. He took great pride in having had many young men work for him throughout the years and providing a place for them to stay and have many good meals.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his son, Mike, his brother, Harold, and his four sisters, Helen, Norma,Alice, Jane and Marjorie.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Dell Rapids; his son, Mark (Linda) of Rapid City; his daughter, Mary (Bud Purvis) Joneson of Dell Rapids; his grandchildren, Ali, Michael and Brooks; a special nephew, Ray Riley of Clairmont, FL; his sister, Lois (Ralph) Hansen of Brandon; and his nieces, nephews and many friends.

Agnes Gengler

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Agnes M. Gengler, 88, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Agnes was born March 22, 1925 to Nicholas and Mary (Bormann) Gengler at Dell Rapids, SD. She received her education at DeVaney Country School. Agnes lived with her parents and cared for them until they passed away. Then she worked at the Dells Area Hospital in housekeeping for twenty years, retiring December 31, 2001. Agnes became a resident at Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Community in Sioux Falls in February 2010. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman, Catholic Daughters, Altar Society, American Legion Auxiliary and was a leader for Jr. Catholic Daughters. Agnes enjoyed gardening, baking, needlework and spending time with her nieces and nephew and their families.

Agnes is survived by five nieces, one nephew, and several great and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Raymond, sister-in-law Odelia and two nieces, Joyce Parlet and Jeanne Van Holland.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Colman, with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Dell Rapids. A change of visitation is now 5:00 – 7:00 pm Tuesday at St. Peter Catholic Church, Colman with a 7:00 pm prayer service.

For online condolences, visit www.skrochfc.com

Violet Arionus

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Violet J. Arionus, 79, of Dell Rapids, formerly of Trent, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Dells Area Health Center. Her funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2013 in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel. Inurment will be held at a later date. Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Kahler Funeral Home with the family present at 6:00 p.m.

Violet J. Westerman was born on October 3, 1933 on a farm in rural Dell Rapids, the daughter of Fred and Kate (Fischer) Westerman. She grew up and attend country school east of Dell Rapids. She moved with her family into Dell Rapids and graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1951. She worked at Stogies Cafe in Dell Rapids. She married Leland Arionus on February 17, 1953 in Pipestone, MN. The couple made their home on a farm in rural Trent before moving into Trent and then Sioux Falls. In 1966, they moved to Wausau, WI where Vi worked at Kraft Foods until her and Leland bought and ran LeeVi’s Evergreen Club. In 1981, they moved back to Trent. Vi started working at the Odd Fellows Home as a nursing assistant and then baked pies for her cousin Marcie Ellingson at the Dells Bowl. She then went to work as a cook for the Dell Rapids School District retiring in 1999. Leland passed away in 2002.

Vi was a member of the Trent Study Club and loved her Green Bay Packers.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her grandson, Christopher, two sisters, Shirley Westerman and Mildred Perschey and her brother, James Westerman.

She is survived by her son, Robert J. Arionus of Pollock, LA; her daughters, Angyla (Robert) Lewis and Tonya Grimes both of Trent; her grandchildren, Nathan Lewis, Amanda Grimes, Adam Grimes, Harold Grimes III, Samantha (Gridley) Hoover and Andrew Gridley and her six great grandchildren.

Jim Gerlach

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Jim L. Gerlach, 65, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Sanford Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD. Jim was born September 11, 1947 at Parkston, SD to Emil and Helen (Dahlke) Gerlach. He started school at Baker Country School #39 and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1965. Jim attended Stewarts School of Hairstyling and worked in Sioux Falls until he was drafted into the United States Army. After his discharge, Jim married Diane Palmer on November 12, 1967 at Dell Rapids, SD. They moved to Flandreau, SD in 1969 and he worked at the Lady Bug and then Personal Touch where he was currently working. Jim was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, served on the church council, was Past Grand Patron of the Order of Eastern Star and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge. He was the Moody County Selective Service Officer for twenty years. Jim was a member of El Riad Shrine and enjoyed getting circus tickets to children. He was also an avid Twins and Vikings fan.

Jim is survived by his wife Diane, two children, Shane (Donelle), Yankton, Nicolle (Randy) Geuke, Deadwood, four grandchildren, Brittany, Andrew (Brianna), and Cierra Morris and Derek Gerlach, two great-grandchildren, Avery Morris and Easton Morris, three sisters, Sharon (Harold) Guericke, Mitchell, Marlene (Dale) Wintemute, Madrid, Spain, Cheryl (Kenny) Schuman, Mitchell, three brothers, Gerald (Dianne), Fargo, Bob, Minneapolis, Steve (Jenny), Mt. Vernon, SD, three sisters-in-law, Bette Gerlach, Alliance, NE, Lois Gerlach, Stickney, Barb Palmer, Sioux Falls, many nieces and nephews, Jim’s beauty shop family, Dave and Deb Feske, Janel Kneebone and special friends, Mike and Kathi Wede and Gail Mooney. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law, Walter and Evelyn Palmer and two brothers, Gary and Ron.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with burial in Union Cemetery. Visitation is from 5:00-7:00 pm Friday at Skroch Funeral Chapel with a 7:00 pm prayer service.

For online condolences, visit www.skrochfc.com

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