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Audrey Munk

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Audrey M Munk, 85 of Dell Rapids died Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center.

Memorial services will begin at 2:00 PM Monday, October 22, 2012 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel. Visitation with the family present will be from 3-5:00 PM Sunday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.

Audrey was born on September 29, 1927 at Rock Rapids, Iowa to parents George and Anna Van Briesen. She moved to South Dakota at the age of seven and attended rural grade school near Chester. She moved with her family to Dell Rapids in 1943 and graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1945.

She married Milton Munk on November 17, 1945 at Camp Robinson, Little Rock, Arkansas. While Milton was in the service she worked for K. T. Faris Jewelry Store. When Milton was discharged from the Army they lived in Dell Rapids. In 1948 they moved to a farm northeast of Dell Rapids. In 1969, Milton purchased his trucking firm and they moved back to Dell Rapids. Audrey and Milton would have celebrated their 67th anniversary on November 17th.

Audrey was an active member of the Dell Rapids Lutheran Church, ALCW, circle, the quilters, and the Dell Rapids American Legion Auxiliary. She co-chaired the Banquet with Elaine Jorgenson, ejoyed sewing, quilting at church, Tuesday cards, and coffee with friends, and spending time with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She and Milton enjoyed their winters in San Benito, Texas.

Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Milton Munk, Dell Rapids; children, Randy (Karen) Munk, Hermosa; Bobby Munk; Candy Munk, California; Sherry Munk, Omaha, Nebraska; and Peggy Munk, Flandreau; thirteen grandchildren; eight, great grandchildren; two sisters in law, Vera Munk and Gail Munk Bares, both of Dell Rapids and a special friend, Ardith Forbes, Dell Rapids.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Rick, four brothers, and four sisters.

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Ruby Beto

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Ruby Beto, age 97, of Madison, died Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at her daughter’s home in Eagan, MN.

Ruby Violet Volby was born July 24, 1915 near Rutland, to Theodore and Bertina (Brorby) Volby.  She graduated from Rutland High School in 1932 and graduated from SDSU at Brookings in 1936, majoring in Home Economics Education.  She taught at Gregory, SD and married Arthur Beto on September 27, 1942, at Lake Madison Lutheran Church, Rutland.  Ruby then taught at Volga, Dell Rapids, Colton, Chester, General Beadle High School and Flandreau Indian School.

Ruby was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and WELCA, Delta Kappa Gamma, Church Women United, Red Cross, Sons of Norway, Jane Austin Society and Entre Nous Study Club. She enjoyed traveling, including England, Norway, Mexico, Disneyland and Washington, DC.

Survivors include one daughter, Betty (Mickiel) Fedde of Eagan, MN four grandchildren, Melissa Fedde, Meghann Fedde, Brian Fedde, and Katy Beto; and one great grandson, Odin Mickiel Fedde. Rub was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1983; one son, Ronald in 1994; and one sister, Margaret Walker.

Funeral Services will be 11 AM Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church with burial at Lake Madison Lutheran Cemetery, Rutland. The family will be present for visitation 3-5 PM Sunday at Ellsworth Funeral Home. Condolences at www.ellsworthfh.com.

Cliff Bastemeyer and Linda Cottingham

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A Memorial Service for Cliff Bastemeyer and Linda Cottingham will begin at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 13, 2012 in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel.  Linda Cottingham, the daughter of Cliff and Evelyn Bastemeyer, passed away in January of 2012 in Minnesota. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Clifton “Cliff” F. Bastemeyer, 89, of Dell Rapids passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Salem, SD.  Cliff was born on February 17, 1923 in Avon, SD, the son of John and Florence Bastemyer. He moved to Dell Rapids and played Football for Dell Rapids High School. He enlisted in the Navy and worked as a Naval Fireman in CA for four years. There he met Evelyn Hill in 1940. They married and five years later moved to Dell Rapids. Cliff worked for the railroad here in Dell Rapids and other towns in the area. While in Dells, Cliff managed the roller rink in the Dell Rapids Park. He started the saddle club for young people in the area.

He loved horses, gardening and his family. He was a member of the Dell Rapids American Legion. Cliff and Evelyn had two children, Stanley who passed away at the age of 7 weeks and Linda who passed away on January 16, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Linda and her dad were very close and will be greatly missed by, Evelyn.

Cliff is survived by his wife Evelyn of Dell Rapids; his son-in-law, Mike of Litchfield, MN, grandchildren, Michelle Berhorst of Virginia Beach, VA, Travis (and Jennifer) Kiral of Warrensburg, MO, John Kiral of Eldon, MO, Heather (and Dennis) Nelson of Iroquois, SD, Heidi Cottingham (and Fiancé Keith Stroud) of Huron, SD, 12 great grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren.

Linda R. Cottingham, age 54, of Litchfield, Minnesota died on Monday, Janaury16, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 20, 2012, at the Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Linda Rae Cottingham, the daughter of Clifford and Evelyn (Hill) Bastemeyer, was born on October 16, 1957, in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. She grew up in Geddes, SD and received her education there. She moved to Missouri and lived there for a few years before returning to South Dakota. She was living in Yankton when she met Mike Cottingham. They were married in Clear Lake, SD on July 30, 1988. They lived in various places in Minnesota before settling in Litchfield. Linda worked at various jobs before starting to work at HTI. Linda was a member of the Hog Group and enjoyed any Harley-Davidson outing. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and flowers. She especially enjoyed motor cycling. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and friends. She is survived by her husband Mike of Litchfield, children, Michelle Berhorst of Virginia Beach, VA, Travis (and Jennifer) Kiral of Warrensburg, MO, John Kiral of Eldon, MO, Heather (and Dennis) Nelson of Iroquois, SD, Heidi Cottingham (and Fiancé Keith Stroud) of Huron, SD, 12 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, parents Clifford and Evelyn Bastemeyer of Dell Rapids, SD, sister-in-law Connie (and Fran) Nuytten of St. Cloud and her favorite dog “Maggie”. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Christopher Brandon Kiral, infant brother and sister-in-law, Linda Cottingham.

Kathy Healy Bunkers

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Sunday evening, October 7, Kathaleen Louise Healy went to heaven to be with God. Kathy enjoyed life as a best friend, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend until the very end. She was surrounded by family on the farm she loved.

Kathy’s Celebration of Life Service will begin at 10:30 a.m on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Methodist Church in Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday with the family present from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. A time of sharing will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com

She was diagnosed with breast cancer in May of 2011. The cancer progressed very quickly. She actively lived the last year and a half of her life and continued to support, love, and encourage others in her life, especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Kathy was born April 2, 1947 to Robert and Bernadine Healy in Sioux Falls, SD. She spent her childhood in Dell Rapids, SD. She attended school and graduated from St. Mary High School in 1965. She worked for JC Penny. She was married and raised three children in Sioux Falls. She later established an in home daycare.

On July 4, 1989, Kathy married Bill Bunkers and moved to “the farm.” Kathy attended SDSU with her daughter, Shannon and both graduated in 1997.  She enjoyed living in the country, helping Bill run the farm, her flower garden and “mowing the lawn.” She just loved being in God’s great outdoors.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sibling, a nephew, Michael John Jr., and a granddaughter, Emily Nicole.  She is survived by her husband, Bill Bunkers of Dell Rapids; her children, James Steffensmeier II of Colton, SD, Shannon (Craig) Stubbe of Sioux Falls and Erin Steffensmeier of Sioux Falls; her step-son, Brad (Mary) Bunkers of Livingston, MT; her step-daughter, Debra (Doug) Trefz of Onaka, SD; her 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; her sisters, Mary Ellen Ostherr of Camden, ME and Trisha (Ralph) Healy-Smith of Corona Del Mar, CA; her brothers, Bernie (Millie) Healy of Tigard, OR, Mike (Alison) Healy of Manchester, TN and Jim (Mary) Healy of Cape Cod, MA.

Fern Park

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Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. with the family present at 5:00 p.m. and the Christian Wake Service beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Kahler Funeral Home. There will be a Rosary to follow the wake service. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com

Fern Annabelle Sorensen was born to Nels and Mrytle Sorensen on July 16th, 1928 in Flandreau, South Dakota.  She attended Trent High School and was named Valedictorian of her class. She worked as a flower designer for Ruth Graham. She then worked for Michaels and JC Penny and Dr. Bollinger, where she was dental assistant.

On July 20th, 1946 Mom married Verdus Ace Park in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.  Mom and Dad lived in several area communities until settling in Dell Rapids where since 1952 they owned and operated Parks Meat Market and Locker along with Ace’s brothers Ken and Tim. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Society and the Red Hat Ladies. She enjoyed going to movies, plays and her grandchildren.

Fern passed away on Monday, October 8, 2012 at her home. She was 84 preceded in death by her parents, Nels and Myrtle Sorenson, her husband, Verdus “Ace” Park, and her sisters, Lila Garscia and Joyce Kemp.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Angela Gibson and her husband Gary of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Lance Park and his  wife Ann of Brookings, South Dakota, Tony Park and his wife Patti of Bentonville, Arkansas, Penne Lane and her husband Steve of Omaha, Nebraska, and Babs Newman and her husband Glen of Austin, Minnesota; her 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; her two sisters, Viola Wangberg of Tucson, Arizona, Polly Uilk of Longmont, Colorado, and her brother Richard Sorenson of Corzet, Virgina.

Harold Joneson

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Harold A. Joneson, 92, died on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at his home in rural Valley Springs.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at George Boom Funeral Chapel in Brandon, with burial to follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Valley Springs. Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM on Tuesday at George Boom Funeral Chapel in Brandon with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Harold A. Joneson was born on March 3, 1920 the fourth born of eight children to Gus and Johanna (Nielson) Joneson on the family farm in rural Valley Springs, SD. He was baptized and confirmed at Beaver Valley Lutheran Church in rural Valley Springs. Harold received his education at Sunny Wood district school # 46 until the eighth grade when he was needed to work the family farm due to his father’s failing health. As a child he refused to own a bicycle, insisting the only method of reliable transportation was riding on a horse.

On June 26, 1949, Harold was united in marriage with DeLores “Dee” K. Semmen in Flandreau, SD. The couple lived on a farm north of Valley Springs where they raised their two children. In 1966 they moved into Brandon, SD and lived there until making their home on an acreage south of Valley Springs in 1972. For 46 years, Harold made his career as a cattle buyer at the Sioux Falls Stockyards. Harold retired at the age of 65 and then began a second career with the Valley Springs Township; grading roads, plowing snow, and spraying until the age of 90. While working for the township, he also enjoyed hauling livestock all over the county.

Harold had a great love for his community and a tremendous pride in his family. He especially loved sharing stories of the history of Valley Springs with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend who will be dearly missed.

Grateful for having shared his life are his two children, Richard Joneson and his wife, Lisa, Shawnee, OK, and Julie Padgett and her husband, Steve, Sioux Falls, SD; granddaughter, Sheri Padgett, Brandon, SD; grandson, Chad Pagdett and his wife, Alisha, Brandon, SD; four great-grandchildren, Colton, Mason, Alyvia and Avalynn Padgett all of Brandon, SD; two siblings, Lois Hansen and her husband, Ralph, Brandon, SD and Myron Joneson and his wife, Margaret, Dell Rapids, SD.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Johanna Joneson; wife, Dee in 2010; five sisters, Helen Mathison, Norma Alink, Alice Lee, Jane Olson and Marjorie Jacobson.

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Mercedes Sward

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Mercedes E. Sward, 85, of Dell Rapids passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls. Her Memorial Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel on Monday, October 8, 2012. A private family interment service will be at the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Kahler Funeral Home. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Mercedes Eylene Hagg was born on September 2, 1927 in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Hilding and Esther (Swanson) Hagg. At the age of one she moved with her family to Dell Rapids, SD. She grew up and attended school in Dell Rapids graduating as valedictorian in 1945. She attended Dakota State College and earned a first grade teaching certificate. She taught schools in Minnehaha, Brookings and Lake Counties. On June 12, 1948, Mercedes married Rudy Sward at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. The couple raised six children. Rudy passed away in 1978. Mercedes spent ten years caring for her mother and in 1992, she started doing respite care working as a caregiver.

Mercedes was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids and loved to give Bible studies. She enjoyed sewing and making quilts for her children and grandchildren and many friends. She loved to fish.

Mercedes is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and two sisters.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Roanne Sward of Waukesha, WI, Rochelle (David) Stout of DeSmet, Joy (Dennis) Hood of Dell Rapids, Jacalyn (Donald) Bunkers of Baltic, Trixy (Scott) Burgess of Sioux Falls and Ron Sward of Trent; her 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and her sister, Gwen Hansen of Forest Lake, MN.

Audree Nelsen

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Audree Nelsen, 84, of Dell Rapids passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 in the First Baptist Church, Dell Rapids at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Kahler Funeral Home. The family will be present at 6:00 p.m. and a Prayer Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com

AuDree was born April 12, 1928 in Dell Rapids, SD, the daughter of Lester and Myrtle Reiff. The family lived and farmed in the Dell Rapids and Chester areas. AuDree graduated from Dell Rapids High School and Nettleton Business College. She worked at Northwest Security Bank until her marriage to Robert M. Nelsen. Robert and AuDree were married May 22, 1948 in AuDree’s rural Chester family home. They farmed in the Colman area their entire life. Robert died in 2007.

She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Dell Rapids serving as treasurer and many other committees, bible studies, ABW, Homebuilders, ABW sewing and Quilting and Morning Glories. She enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, playing cards, puzzles and dominoes. She especially enjoyed playing board games and making cookies with her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Marvin (Beth) of Sioux Falls, Ronald (Shari) of Dell Rapids and Scott (Cheryl) of Colman; her 14 grandchildren, Christina (David) Miler, Kellie (Neil) Groon, Katey (Daniel) Geraets, Cayla (Brian) Rush, Michael (Autumn) Nelsen, Amy (Dan) Huwe, Christopher, Brendon, Dereck (Alainna) Nelsen, Brooke Kaiser, Andrew (Jill) Ahlers, Ashley (John) Reiser, Dylan Nelsen and Victoria Nelsen; her 15 great grandchildren, Nicholle, Hayden, Kaden, Hailee, Connor, Shikago, Austin, Mallory, Danielle, Christopher, Lucas, Bella, Landyn, Breckyn and Laikyn; her brother, Roger (Marilyn) Reiff of Wentworth; her brothers-in-law, Russell (Shirley) Nelsen and Roger (Joyce) Nelsen; her sister-in-law, Nellie Dissing; her special friends, Dianne Crisp and Alice Scott and many other friends, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her son, Steven in 2009, her parents and three grandchildren.

Rev. Dr. Richard Ward

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The Rev. Dr. Richard A. Ward, age 80, of Aberdeen, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012, in Aberdeen.  His memorial service will be at 2 PM Monday, October 1, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen with the Rev. Eldon Reich officiating.  Burial will be in the Mountain Meadow Cemetery near Deadwood.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials may be directed to Habitat for Humanity or First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen. 

Richard Allen Ward was born June 26, 1932 at Dell Rapids, South Dakota to Guy and Ethel Ward.  He graduated from Dell Rapids High School, Dakota Wesleyan University and Iliff School of Theology.  He earned a doctorate from North American Seminary and received an honorary doctorate from Dakota Wesleyan University.

Dr. Ward served as a pastor for 31 years in Draper-Vivian, Tripp-Delmont, Deadwood, Aberdeen, Rapid City and Huron.  He served on the YWCA boards in Aberdeen and Rapid City.  Dr. Ward was a member of Toastmasters, serving twice as the District Governor for South Dakota, and as an International Director.  He was a member of the South Dakota branch of the American Cancer Society, the South Dakota Mental Health Association and had served as president of that organization for two years.  He served on the President’s Committee on Aging, the White House Fellows Selection Committee, and was the executive director for Aberdeen Habitat for Humanity.

Dr. Ward preached in many churches across the United States, England, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga.  He was an adjunct professor at Black Hills State University, National College, USD, Huron University and Presentation College. 

He married Lois Ruth Davis in Lemmon, South Dakota on July 29, 1956.  They lived in California, Virginia, Guam, Colorado and South Dakota.  He spent ten years as a medic in the Navy, including serving in Korea.   Dr. Ward was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gary and his son Jim.

Survivors include his wife, Lois of Aberdeen; one son, Al (Joye) Ward of Aberdeen; four grandchildren, Rich (Amber) Ward, and Aleya, Alexis and Bowdrie Ward; and three sisters, Kathleen (Charles) Sorenson of Plankinton, Karen Pooley of Bemidji, Minnesota and Nancy Pieretti of Reno, Nevada.

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Dale Geraets

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Dale V. Geraets, 53, of Dell Rapids passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Avera McKennan Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Dell Rapids. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home and will resume at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with a Christian Wake service beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2012. The family will be present to greet friends and family at both the funeral home and the church on Friday.

Dale Vincent Geraets was born on November 3, 1958 in Dell Rapids, the son of George and Joyce (Nyhus) Geraets. He graduated from Sioux Falls Washington High School in 1977. Dale married Laura Buthe on July 10, 1982 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids, SD. They made their home in Dell Rapids, where they raised their two children, Autumn and Ryan.

While Dale had a variety of interests, his passion was being a Restaurateur, which he achieved by owning The Huddle with his father from 1982 to 1989. Due to his desires of spending more time with his family, he sold The Huddle and worked for Carlisle Plastic.

When renal failure occurred in 1992, Dale began his courageous battle of weekly dialysis for 21 years. During part of this time Dale was employed with the Dell Rapids School District. If Dale could have, he would have continued in the restaurant business but illness prevented this from happening. Only through his strength did he endure this journey without complaint. Nothing was more important to Dale than family. His wife Laura and two children, Autumn and Ryan were his rock. Dale was extremely fond of his family and could be found entertaining them with his humor, his antics, and his unforgettable whistle. Dale loved to hunt, play pool, play cards, and anything that involved spending time with family. If he could have, Dale would have traveled.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Laura of Dell Rapids; his daughter Autumn (James) Meier of Dell Rapids; his son Ryan Geraets; his mother Joyce Geraets of Dell Rapids; his brothers, James (Constance) of Dell Rapids, Ronald (Kathleen) of Ft. Collins, CO, George Jr. (Linda) of Sioux Falls, Richard (Jean) of Sioux Falls; his sisters, Marie Kelm of Dell Rapids and Lori Clark of Sioux Falls; his in-laws Kenneth and Mae Buthe; his brother-in-laws, Mike (Lori) Buthe and Mark (Gloria) Buthe; his sister-in-law, Lynn (Dan) Meints; and numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, two nephews, and two great-nephews.

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