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Norman Wuebben

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Norman F. Wuebben, 77, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 of an apparent heart attack. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 14 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Sioux Falls. Visitation begins at 12:00 PM Wednesday, March 13 at George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, where the family will greet friends starting at 5:00 PM and a Liturgical Wake Service and Holy Rosary begins at 6:00 PM.

Norman Fredrick Wuebben, son of Fred and Evelyn (Becker) Wuebben, was born November 25, 1935 in Wynot, NE. After graduating from Wynot High School, he moved to South Dakota and farmed in the Humboldt and Montrose area.

Norm was united in marriage with Pat Myers on May 13, 1972 in Sioux Falls, SD. The couple made their home in Sioux Falls. Norm began work as a brick tender and later became a union bricklayer. He retired in 1997.

Norm enjoyed turkey hunting, fishing, Western movies, feeding his birds and helping others with various projects. He also enjoyed gardening and sharing his produce with many friends and charities.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Pat; seven siblings, Maurice Wuebben and his wife, Diane, Wynot, NE, Claude Wuebben and his wife, Carolyn, Hubbard, TX, Donalda Kolbeck and her husband, Gene, Dell Rapids, SD, Chuck Wuebben and his wife, Phyllis, Danville, IL, Audrey Cleveland and her husband, Bob, Montrose, SD, Ron Wuebben and his wife, Mary, Sioux Falls, SD, Clair Wuebben and his wife, Diann, Sioux Falls, SD; a brother-in-law, Dewey Becker of Wynot, NE; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Norm was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Delores Becker; and an infant brother, Richard.  Condolences may be left at www.georgeboom.com.

Richard “Dick” Schmidt

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Richard “Dick” Schmidt, 67, of Trent, SD, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 11, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 with the family present at 6:00 p.m. and the Christian Wake Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Richard Lawrence Schmidt was born on March 6, 1946 at Dell Rapids, SD, the son of Lawrence and Irene (Schreier) Schmidt. He grew up on a farm north of Dell Rapids and attended school at St. Mary Schools. He graduated from St. Mary High School in 1964. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965 and served in Vietnam. He was discharged in 1969. He returned home to Dell Rapids and started working at Kayser Implement and was a dairy farmer. He married Mildred Siemonsma on November 25, 1972 in Sioux Falls, SD. The couple made their home on a farm east of Trent. Richard remained there until the time of his death.

Richard was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Trent American Legion Post. He loved his grandkids, playing cards and going to polka and waltz dances.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Carter Larson, a brother, Henry and two brothers-in-law.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred of Trent; his children and grandchildren, Katherine (Jason) Jaeger, Megan, Anthony, Jessica, Adam, Julie, Andrew of Bridgewater, Richard (Nicole) Schmidt, Madison, Austin, Cole and Chloe of Egan, Emily (Jim) Muller, Lucas and Sally of Renner, Alan (Susie) Schmidt, Nolan and Blake of Crooks, Brenda (Josh) Berthelsen, Connor and Rebecca, of Parker, Laura (Dan) Larson, Dawson and Dominick of Crooks and Paul (Tanya) Schmidt, Hannah, Riley, Brandon and Micah of Dell Rapids; his brother, Duaine (Gail) Schmidt, his mother-in-law, Emma Siemonsma of Sioux Falls, his sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Miles of Dell Rapids, Joann Siemonsma of Renner and Eva Siemonsma (Kevin Atwater) of Lakewood, CO; his brothers-in-law, Ralph (Debbie) Siemonsma of Spearfish, and Joe (Anne) Ruscher of Sioux Falls and many other relatives and friends.

Sister Gertrude Nemmers

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Sister Gertrude Nemmers, 97, a Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died March 7, 2013, at Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Gertrude will be Monday, March 11 at

11:00 a.m., in Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD. Reverend Joseph Sheehan, will be celebrant and homilist. A wake service will be Sunday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery with Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, in charge of arrangements.

Clara Agnes was born March 15, 1915 in Granville, IA to Magdelena (Roeder) and Joseph Nemmers. She began her grade school education in Granville, IA and then in 1924 her family moved to Dell Rapids, SD where she completed her education through grade ten at St. Mary’s Grade and High School. She entered Presentation Convent on August 25, 1932 and made her first profession of vows on July 9, 1935. She became a registered X-Ray & EKG Technician in 1940. Sister Gertrude ministered at Queen of Peace (St. Joseph Hospital), Mitchell, McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, and St. Luke’s in Aberdeen, SD (1945- 1960). She also ministered at Presentation Children’s Home in Sioux Falls from 1965-1966. She managed the altar bread department at the convent in Aberdeen from 1966-1989. Sister Gertrude was caregiver for family members, Arnold in Tucson, AZ and Florence Ginsbach, Dell Rapids, SD, from 1989 until 2007.

Sister Gertrude resided at Presentation Convent from 2007 until her death. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor and when asked what her position or profession was she would reply, “Keeping my eye on the eternal goal.” She enjoyed making birthday and feast day cards, delighting the recipients and then eagerly awaiting their responses.

Sister Gertrude is survived by her community of Presentation Sisters; 2 sisters, Sister Helen, PBVM, Aberdeen, SD; Charlotte Hinricher, Dell Rapids, SD; and 1 brother, Quintin, Dell Rapids, SD. She is preceded in death by her parents, Magdelena and Joseph, 2 sisters, Florence Ginsbach, Dell Rapids, SD, Mary Page, Sioux Falls and 7 brothers: Roman, Aloys, Father Charles, John, Father Leonard, Arnold and Urban Nemmers.

Nephews: Tom, Steve, Joe, Robert, David Nemmers, Joe Hinricher, Paul Ginsbach and David Weibel will serve as casket bearers.  www.spitzerfuneralhome.com

Marvin Meyer

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Marvin A. Meyer, age 76, a retired 34 year member of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard, died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. His funeral will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 11 at Faith Temple Church, Sioux Falls, with burial at Humboldt Cemetery. Visitation begins at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 10 at George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, where the family will greet friends from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Marvin Arthur Meyer, the third of four children born to Arthur and Gertrude Meyer, was born April 5, 1936 on the family farm near Humboldt, SD. He grew up there and graduated from Humboldt High School. Marvin earned a bachelor’s degree in agronomy from South Dakota State University, where he was also active in ROTC. He was a 34 year member of the Army National Guard and the International Guard before retiring.

Marvin farmed near Humboldt for most of his life. He married Ledesma and the couple had three children. Marvin later moved to Sioux Falls where he worked at Hy-Vee, Builder’s Square and the Sioux Falls Airport.

Marvin married Agnes Hepner on April 17, 1997 in Rock Rapids, IA, combining their children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Agnes (Hepner) Meyer; two children, Lori Meyer, Lincoln City, OR, Roy Meyer, Sioux Falls, SD; five step-children, Daniel Hepner and his wife, Carrie, Sioux Falls, SD, Steve Hepner, Sioux Falls, SD, Lisa Lynn and her husband, Stan, Elizabeth, CO, Nancy DeWald and her husband, Paul, Boca Raton, FL, Susan Thies and her husband, Tim, Elizabeth, CO; three siblings, Agnes Cook, Dell Rapids, SD, Lila Mae Kirkvold, Winona, MN, Virgil Meyer and his wife, Carolyn, Humboldt, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Marvin was preceded in death by a son, Glen Meyer, and his parents.  www.georgeboom.com

 

John “Jack” Munk

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John “Jack” Munk, 89, of Dell Rapids passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. His memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the First Baptist Church, Dell Rapids. Inurnment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery with military rites provided by the Dell Rapids American Legion Post at 2:45 p.m. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

John “Jack” William Munk was born on February 4, 1924, the son of William and Lennie Munk. He grew up and attended school in Dell Rapids. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1943 during WWII where he served in the South Pacific. After his discharge in 1946 he returned to Dell Rapids. Jack married Ardis Nyhus on May 10, 1949 in Luverne, MN. They made their home in Dell Rapids their entire life. Jack worked for Cocran Chevrolet for four years, Dells Motor Company for 20 years and then Dakota Welding Supply Company for 25 years. He retired in 1994. Jack worked as the custodian at the Dell Rapids High School from 1995 until 2004.

He was member of the First Baptist Church, the Dell Rapids American Legion Post, and was a volunteer fireman from 1949 to 1971.

Jack is preceded in death by a sister and two grandsons.

He is survived by his wife, Ardis of Dell Rapids; his sons, Roger (Linda) Munk of Dell Rapids and David (Lori) Munk of Sioux Falls; his daughters, Jackie Hummel of Sioux Falls and Lisa Munk of Omaha, NE; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren and his sister, Beryl Masters of Flowertown, PA.

Allen Anderson

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Allen O. Anderson, 79, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

He was born February 13, 1934 at Dell Rapids, SD to Orlando and Frances (Anderson) Anderson. He received his education in Moody County country schools and then started farming with his father. Allen married Carol Crisp on April 4, 1954 at Bethania Lutheran Church. When they were first married Allen did a lot of trapping and hunting and has continued to farm.

His wife preceded him in death on September 17, 2010. Allen enjoyed farming, raising cattle and his dogs. Allen is survived by two sons, Jeff (Sandy) Anderson and Brian (Betty) Anderson, both of Flandreau, four grandchildren, Abby, Jesse (Kari), Jeremy, Mitchell (Chelsey), one great-granddaughter Kaylie and one brother Virgil (Lorene), Dell Rapids. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau, with burial in Stordahl Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery, Dell Rapids. Visitation is 5-7 pm Tuesday at the funeral chapel. www.skrochfc.com

Larry Wade

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Larry Wade, 63, of Sioux Falls, died Friday, March 1, 2013 at the VA Regional Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

Larry was born August 10, 1949 at Detroit, MI. He grew up in Detroit where he received his education, graduating from high school in 1968. Following high school, he attended college for a short time, then entered military service and served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 years.

On August 16, 1986, he was united in marriage with René Martinson-Lee at Sioux Falls, SD.

He moved to Sioux Falls and was employed with the EROS Data Center as a photo technician for 24 years. In 2012 he retired from Wells Fargo after 9 years.

Larry was active as an umpire for women’s slowpitch softball for 16 years. He loved the outdoors and particularly enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. He also cherished time he spent with family and friends.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, René, of Sioux Falls, SD; his sons, Jim (Lisa) Lee of Aberdeen, SD, Robert (Lizz) Lee of San Antonio, TX, and Shaun (fiancé, Dyonne) Lee, of Dell Rapids, SD; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; his brother, Richard Wade, of Detroit, MI; a sister-in-law, Karen Wade, of Champagne, IL; 2 nieces; one nephew; and his hunting buddy, Kevin Hakeman, of Watertown, SD. Larry was predeceased by his parents; and one brother, Charles Wade.

Funeral services will begin 10:30 am Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Monday at Miller West Funeral Chapel, 6200 W. 41st Street.  www.millerfh.com

Blaine D. “Bud” Sagmoe

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Blaine D. “Bud” Sagmoe, age 71 of Yankton, SD passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.  He battled with brain cancer for 21 1/2 months.  Funeral services will be 1:30 pm, Monday, February 25, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Dave Wildermuth officiating.  Burial will be in the Garden of Memories.  Visitations will begin at 5:00 PM, Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service.  Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.  Pallbearers are John Sagmoe, Benjamin Sagmoe, Brett Marlette, Mark Clayton, Jim Zoeller, and Brian Fedde.  Honorary Pallbearers are Clarence Hauger, Cy Groetken, Charles Bender, and Boyd Jones, his nieces and nephews, Terri Lynn LaFargue, Terri Lee Licktieg, Paul Berg, Kristin Meyer, Steven Meyer, and Molly Scherff.

Blaine was born September 22, 1941, in Dell Rapids, SD, to Phillip and Anna (Sward) Sagmoe.  He was baptized and confirmed at Dell Rapids Lutheran Church and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church since 1964.   He graduated at Dell Rapids High School and took one semester at SDSU.  He married Judy Leuning on April 13, 1963 at Dell Rapids Lutheran Church.  Blaine was a member of Sportsman Club in Dell Rapids and Sertoma Club in earlier years in Yankton.  He worked at the Lumber Yard in Dell Rapids, then at Hanson Glass and Paint in Sioux Falls, SD.  He then moved to Yankton in July of 1964 after purchasing the Fejfar Paint Store, which became Yankton Glass & Paint and then the name changed to Yankton Paint and Decorating, which he owned and operated for 42 years, until his retirement on January 1, 2007.  He made the most of these years enjoying his hobbies:  Hunting, fishing, traveling, boating on Lewis and Clark Lake, and golfing with his family and friends.  He took a special joy when his daughters and their families would visit and enjoyed using “grandpa’s toys”. 

He is survived by his wife, Judy Kay; daughters, Sonya (Chris) Nielson from Grand Forks, ND and Linda (Carey) Sagmoe-Peterson; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brothers, John (Verna) Sagmoe of Dixon, IL, and Don (Marsha) Sagmoe of Dell Rapids, SD.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Bernt & Dorothea Sagmoe, and John & Amelia Sward. 

Memorials can be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, 403 Broadway, Yankton, SD  57078.  www.kostelfuneralhome.com

Terrie Wolles McCoss

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Terrie McCoss, age 35, of Marshall, formerly of Dell Rapids, SD. passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 as a result of a motor vehicle accident near Granite Falls.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 P.M. Friday, February 22nd at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with a 7:00 P.M. prayer service at Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the Mass.

Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dell Rapids, SD. Condolences may be given at www.hamiltonfh.com.  Terrie Lynn was born on May 13, 1977 in Dell Rapids, SD to James and Shirley (Bunkers) Wolles. She was baptized, received First Communion and was confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. Terrie grew up in Dell Rapids and graduated from St. Mary High School. Following high school, she attended college at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD and the University of Minnesota, graduating with music therapy degree. Upon graduation, Terrie worked for Augustana Care Corporation in Minnetonka as the assistant activities director.

On June 25, 2005, Terrie was united in marriage to David James McCoss in Marshall, MN. To this union a daughter was born, namely Josie. Terrie began employment as the music therapist and activities director at the Granite Falls Manor in May 2006. She was a board certified music therapist, an accomplished pianist, and an outstanding vocal performer.

Terrie passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She had reached the age of 35 years, 9 months and 5 days. Terrie is survived by her loving husband Dave and daughter, Josie of Marshall; two stepchildren Megan (Mike) Weber and Garrett McCoss; stepgrandchildren, Maddie and Tanner Weber; parents, Jim and Shirley Wolles of Dell Rapids; seven siblings, Lisa (Lance) Buechler of Tualatin, OR, Diane (John) Thomas of Sioux Falls, Karen (Jerry) Steffen of Cresco, IA, Peggy (Chad) McGuire of Sioux Falls, Nancy (Paul) Shellum of Garretson, SD. Robert (Sherri) and Tony (Brenda) Wolles of Dell Rapids, SD; father and mother in law, Douglas and Karen McCoss of Granite Falls; also many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Terrie was preceded in death by her stepson, Clint McCoss and Grandparents.

Terrie will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother, her love for people and her continual smiling face.

Blessed be the memory of Terrie Lynn McCoss.

Hamilton Funeral Home – (507) 532-2933

 

Marcie Mailey Ljunggren

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Marcie A. Mailey was born on March 7, 1955 with her twin brother, Mark to her parents, Jack and June Mailey in Dell Rapids, SD. She grew up and attended school in Dell Rapids. She graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1973. She married her high school sweetheart, Gale Ljunggren on July 7, 1973. The couple made their home in Dell Rapids and have continued to live there since that time. Marcie worked for Smith Publishing Inc. from 1973-1979. She then worked for the Dell Rapids Medical Clinic until transferring down to Avera Health in 1992 working in the ITC. She worked there until the time of her death.

Marcie was a member of the United Methodist Church, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and family who were the joy of her life. She loved to crochet and cross stitch which she made many gifts for family, friends and co-workers.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Gale of Dell Rapids; her two sons, Jason (Tiffany) Ljunggren of Tea and Joshua (Bobbie) Ljunggren of Battlefield, MO; her parents, Jack and June Mailey of Dell Rapids; her parents-in-law, Don and Shirley Ljunggren of Dell Rapids; her brother, Marshall (Denise) Mailey of Dell Rapids, her two brothers-in-law, Alan (Linda) Ljunggren of Dell Rapids and Gary (Chris) Ljunggren of Billings, MT; her two sisters-in-law, Sherri (Jay) Linnemann and Shirlette Ljunggren of Dell Rapids; her five grandchildren, Koby, Xaviera and Jack of Battlefield, MO and Troy and Kiarra of Sioux Falls; special friends, Bob and Sheila Gunderson along with a hosts of nieces, nephews, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Marjorie (Dawn) Muhs; her twin brother, Mark Mailey, paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Eula Mailey, maternal grandparents, David and Agnes Vaselaar and nephews, Jeremiah Mailey and infant, Tucker James Muhs. 

The family request that memorials be directed to the Avera McKennan Cancer Institute or Avera Dougherty Hospice House.  www.kahlerfh.com

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