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Charles Wilber

February 18, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Charlie Wilber, 93, of Miller, passed away, Thursday, February 14, 2013 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 22, 2013 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Chester Murtha, celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller with military honors. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2013 with a 5:00 p.m. rosary and 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller.

Blessed to have shared his life are his children, James (Dawn) Wilber, Dell Rapids, John (Deanna) Wilber, Sioux Falls, Susan (Rory) King, Aberdeen, Jeffrey (Rhonda) Wilber, Sioux Falls, Kathy (Dr. Larry) Nickelson, Miller, and Robert (Barbara) Wilber, Sioux Falls; 20 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 8 step-great grandchildren; his sister Grace Tangen, Brookings, and Florence Kirby, Los Angeles CA.

Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Charlie’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net

Ruth Nebben

February 18, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Ruth E. Nebben, 88, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Ruth was born August 30, 1924 at Chester, SD to Ed and Mary (Birnbaum) Michel. She attended Moody County country schools and graduated from Trent High School in 1942. Ruth married Palmer Nebben on September 23, 1944 at Huntimer Catholic Church near Colton, SD. She worked for Civil Service while Palmer was in the service in New Mexico. They returned to Colman and Ruth was a homemaker and then a bookkeeper for many years at the Colman Elevator. They moved into Colman in 2001. Ruth was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and Senior Citizens. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards.

Ruth is survived by her husband Palmer, Colman, a daughter Marlene (Daryl) Wussow, Sioux Falls, a son Larry (Lois) Nebben, Wentworth, SD, five grandchildren, Angie (Gary) Schlenker, Christy Nebben, Amy (Adam) Morrison, Stacey (Erik) Nelson, Zach (Katie) Nebben, a great-granddaughter Samantha Schlenker, two sisters, Darlene Goode, Milwaukee, OR, Shirley (Paul) Scholten, Sioux Falls and two sisters-in-law, Carol Michel, Harbor City, CA and Connie Michel, Dell Rapids, SD. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Wayne and Glenn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Colman with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Dell Rapids. Visitation is 5-7 pm Monday with a 7:00 pm prayer service at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Colman. http://www.skrochfc.com

S. Gabriella Baumberger OSB

February 18, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

S. Gabriella Baumberger OSB, 91, died on February 7, 2013. A wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 10, 2013, and the funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m., both in Bishop Marty Memorial Chapel in Yankton. Burial will be in the monastery cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton.

Rosella Ann was born October 10, 1921, the tenth of eleven children of Rudolph and Mary (Bowen) Baumberger of Colton, South Dakota. She went to Grinde Country School, Colton Public School, and graduated high school from St. Mary’s Academy, Dell Rapids, South Dakota.

Rosella Ann left the family farm and entered Sacred Heart Monastery on September 1, 1939. She was invested as a novice on June 23, 1940 and received the name Gabriella. She made her first profession on June 24, 1941 and her final profession on June 24, 1944. She attended Mount Marty College, Yankton, South Dakota and received her degree in elementary education in 1959.

S. Gabriella served as an elementary teacher for forty-one years. She taught primary grades in Epiphany, Tabor, Hoven, Salem, Yankton, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Richardton, North Dakota; Lincoln, York, St. Paul, and Omaha, Nebraska. In Salem, she was the principal as well as a primary teacher. She spent a year as a ward clerk at St. Thomas More Hospital, Canon City, Colorado, but returned to teaching. After retiring from teaching, she volunteered for the Development Office and College Relations at Mount Marty College, and in the Monastery Print Shop. She was an accomplished Calligrapher and graciously did projects for those who asked.

S. Gabriella remembered her students with great affection, and kept lists of names for every class she taught. She was known for her teaching children to read with great expression. Born with a physical disability, she never wavered in her enthusiasm to live an active life though her life was marked by surgeries. She was also very devoted to her family and her home parish, St. Joseph’s, Huntimer, South Dakota.

S. Gabriella is survived by her Benedictine community and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and all her ten siblings. http://www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com

Bernadean Carlson

February 18, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Bernadean G. (Kogel) Carlson, 88, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013 at Brookview Manor after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 7 PM Monday, February 4, 2013 at Rude’s Funeral Home in Brookings, SD. A private burial for family members only will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to either, the American Cancer Society or the Children’s Museum, Brookings, SD. At one time, the museum building was an elementary school where Bernadean taught, and there is an old photo on exhibit showing her and some of the other teachers of that time.

Bernadean Carlson was born March 10, 1924, in Woonsocket, SD, to William and Ethlyn (Shreve) Kogel. She married Melvin M. (Swede) Carlson on November 18, 1945 in Pipestone, Minnesota. He preceded her in death in 1990.

She is survived by daughters, Kiti Lyn (R.T.) Lawton, Colorado Springs, CO and Cheryl V. (James) Mergen, Sioux Falls, SD; sons, Timothy M. Carlson, Brookings, SD and Thomas M. (Lynn) Carlson, Brookings, SD; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister, Janice Guderian, Hamilton, GA and sister-in-law, Rosie Binger, Tulsa, OK.

Bernadean graduated from Woonsocket High School in 1942 and from Madison Teacher’s College in 1967. She taught school in Woonsocket, Dell Rapids and Brookings for over 40 years and received a Brookings Teacher of the Year Award. She was a member of First Methodist Church, the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority and the Retired Teachers Association. Some of her pleasures in life were reading, tending to her flowers, traveling, to include 9 trips to Maui with family, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Condolences may be sent to the family through www.rudesfuneralhome.com

Adrian Van Liere

February 11, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Adrian Van Liere, 88, of Dell Rapids passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 07, 2013 at his home.

Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Reformed Church in Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.

Adrian Van Liere was born on March 28, 1924, to Pete and Dena (Van Hunnik) Van Liere of Colton SD, where he grew up and attended school. Adrian was drafted into the Army and sworn in on April, 4, 1945. He and his brother, John were sent to Japan for a year with the Occupation Force and worked in the Ordinance Company. He was honorably discharged in December, 1946. Upon returning home, he married his first wife, Frances Reurink and started farming. He was widowed soon after. He later married Jeanette Bos, his wife of 60 years, on June 21, 1949. They bought a farm with a dairy operation northwest of Dell Rapids, which prospered under Adrian’s careful management. Together they raised their own eight children and two of Jeanette’s brothers. Upon retirement, they moved into Dell Rapids.

Adrian built many friendships over the years; bowling, playing softball, going to farm sales, playing pool and cards and socializing over a cup of coffee. He was a continuous member of the Dell Rapids Post of the American Legion. He loved to fish and roller skate with his kids, and enjoyed taking his grandchildren to Cootie Days and Quarry Days. Adrian kept his dry sense of humor and sharp wit to the end.

Adrian was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Reurink; wife, Jeannette; sons, Darrel and Jim and brother, Melvin. He is survived by his daughter, Marilyn (Richard) Scales of Spokane, Washington; daughter-in-law, Carla (Darrel) Van Liere of Maple Grove, MN; daughter, Ruth(Bill) Schurger of Wenatche, Washington; son, Jerry (Chiqui) Van Liere of Alamogordo, NM; daughter, Joyce Van Liere, Dell Rapids; sons, Paul and Wayne (Gina) Van Liere of Dell Rapids; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; brothers, John (Ester) Van Liere, of Colton, Roy (Elaine) Van Liere, of Colton and Lowell (June) Van Liere, of Sioux Falls; sister, Julie Swier, of Colton; sister-in-law, Helen Van Liere, of Sioux Falls and many other relatives and friends.

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Braeden Ellingson

February 5, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Braeden M. Ellingson, 18, of Worthing, SD passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 3, 2013. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.

Braeden Michael Ellingson was born April 12, 1994 in Sioux Falls to parents Mike and Lori (Dougherty) Ellingson. He was raised and attended school in Dell Rapids, graduating from Dell Rapids High School in 2012. While in school he participated in wrestling and football. He helped Dell Rapids High School win two State A Football Championships.

Braeden enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially if it included hunting, fishing, racing quads, snowboarding or skateboarding. He was always very dedicated to his projects and passions. He was employed at Wilson Trailers and had planned to become a journeyman electrician.

Grateful for having shared his life are is parents, Lori (Charles) Atkins, Worthing and Mike (Julie) Ellingson, Dell, Rapids; siblings, Tim, Lindsey, Steve, John, Meagan (Brandon), Ashley (Bryan), Breean, Sarah, Payton, Austin and Logan; grandparents, Marcie Ellingson, Francis and Betty Marso, Sharon Stordahl and Dwayne and Jerene Atkins; numerous aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends and his Black Lab, Oops.

Braeden was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Howard Ellingson, Arlen Stordahl and Roger Dougherty and uncle, Dan Ellingson.

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Harvey Pederson

February 5, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Harvey L Pederson, 91, of Dell Rapids passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Dells Area Health Center. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the United Methodist Church, Dell Rapids with Rev. Gwen Mader. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. The Dell Rapids American Legion Post will provide Military Rites. Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday and the family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Harvey Pederson was born on October 29, 1921 in Clark, SD, the son of Carl and Minnie (Thies) Pederson. He moved to Dell Rapids in 1929 with his family and graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1941. After graduation, he worked at his parents Pump and Windmill repair business until 1942. Harvey moved to Sioux Falls with his mother and worked at the Civil Service on the Army Base. He entered the Navy in 1943 during WW II and was discharged honorably in 1946. He was united in marriage on August 25, 1946 with Evelyn C. Olson in Dell Rapids. Harvey was self employed at his Pump and Windmill Repair business until 1960 when natural gas came to Dell Rapids and he was offered the service representative job. He retired from MinnegasCo in 1982. He was the handyman and parts runner at Dearduff Chevrolet for many years.

Harvey was a member of the Dell Rapids United Methodist Church, Dakota Conference Builders Club, and has served on the board of Laity. He was an active member of the Dakota Territories Model A Club and the Tri-State Camper Club. He was a volunteer fireman for 33 years and an active member of the Dell Rapids Lions Club. He was a life member of the I.O.O.F. and a Past Grand Master of the SD Grand Lodge. He was a member of the Dell Rapids American Legion Post and the Dell Rapids Museum.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Pederson of Dell Rapids; his sons, Gary (Kay) Pederson of Chester and Grant Pederson of Lake Madison; his grandchildren, Nathan (Katy) Pederson of Peters Creek, AK, Stacey (Scott) Kolstad of Palmer, AK, Libby Pederson of Anchorage, AK, Courtney (Chad) Lyle of Billings, MT, Collin (Alison) Pederson of Saginaw, TX and Austin (Sarah) Pederson of Tacoma, WA; his four great grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; his brother, Elwood Pederson of Gaylord, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

Allene Becker

January 30, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Allene Becker, 85, of Dell Rapids passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2013 at the United Methodist Church, Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Kahler Funeral Home.

Allene Isaacs was born on April 12, 1927 at Austins Ville, VA, the daughter of Clyde and Willie Isaacs. She grew up in Galax, VA and graduated from Galax High School in 1945. She attended college in Bluefield, WV for two years. She worked at different jobs until she enlisted in the Air Force in 1950. She served as a high level communications specialist during the Korean Conflict earing the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Service Medal. While in the Air Force, she met Gerald Becker of Egan, SD. They married on January 28, 1955 at Luverne, MN. They lived in Sioux Falls and later in 1955 they moved to Dell Rapids. She worked as a bookkeeper for L. G. Everist and Dr. Robert Merkley for many years. She married Albert Boeve on April 12, 1986 at Dell Rapids. They lived in Baltic. Mr. Boeve died in 1994. She then moved back to Dell Rapids.

She was a member of the Dell Rapids United Methodist Church, Dell Rapids American Legion, the Dell Rapids Golf Course and served on the Dell Rapids Ambulance service.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jack (Charlotte) Lawrence of Galax, VA, Steve (Ilene) Becker of Albuquerque, NM, Tony (Dianne) Becker of Brookings and Brian (Jackie) Becker of Walcott, ND; her 8 grandchildren; her 4 great granddaughters and her brothers, Grayson of Jacksonville, FL, Joe of Independence, VA and Ray of Galax, VA.

Memorials may be directed to the Dell Rapids Library or the VA. www.kahlerfh.com

Lauraine Hawks

January 30, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Lauraine G. Hawks, 90, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center.

Lauraine Gilmore Hawks (nee Wilson) was born August 24, 1922 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, the daughter of Wilhelmina (Minnie) and William Wilson. Following a thirteen year courtship, she married Lester Hawks in 1955. The couple settled in Dell Rapids, where she lived for fifty-eight years. They had two children, Bille Kay and Lester. A master craftswoman, she created beautiful embroidered works as gifts for family and friends, and occasionally sold her work. Her passion for reading, art, crossword puzzles, and animals was well-known to her friends and had a profound influence in her children’s lives. She had just two natural children, but many other young people found a warm welcome in her kitchen and a sympathetic ear in “Marm,” as she was known to them. She was a member of the Dell Rapids United Methodist Church for over forty years. She died quietly at the Dell Rapids Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center on January 28. Lauraine was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two sisters, Vana Grover and June Davis. She is survived by her children, Lester Hawks of Dell Rapids, and Bille Wickre of Albion, Michigan, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 1:00 at the Kahler Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.

Inurnment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery.

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Mary Evans

January 30, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

A Memorial visitation and Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel. The family will be present from 2 to 4 p.m. and the service will begin at 4:00 p.m.

Mary Louise Evans was born to Leon and Joyce (Rave) Evans of rural Garretson on February 12, 1958. Mary passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN on January 23, 2013. She graduated from Dell Rapids Public School in 1976, earned her BS Degree from USD and completed her Master’s Degree at St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis.

She was a well respected 30 year practitioner in her field of Psychotherapy who teamed up in later years with her therapy dog, Sadie, an English Bulldog. In 1973, Mary was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes, sometimes referred to as Type 1 Diabetes, which changed her life forever. In 1987 a wonderful life-change occurred when she and Mark Nuebel were married. Mark was her staunch helpmate and loyal champion. Together, they held the disease at bay for 25 years.

In addition to Mark of Newport, MN, she is survived by her parents of Dell Rapids; her brother, Bill and his wife, Gayla of Dell Rapids; her brother, Jim and his wife, Lynne of Wentworth, SD; Niece, Billie Rothenberger and her husband, Ryan of Sioux Falls ; Nephews, Justin Evans and his wife, Jessica of Dell Rapids, and Nick Evans of Blair, NE; her great-nieces, Rylie and Alexa Rothenberger and her great -nephews, Ryler, Kale, and Breck Evans. Mary enjoyed reading, traveling, and all kinds of fresh cut flowers. In lieu of flowers at this time, however, her wish was that undesignated memorials be directed to the: CFF Dakotas Office, P.O. Box 5258, Fargo, ND 58105

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