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Irene Soldatke

July 20, 2012 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Irene A. Soldatke, age 80, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30AM on Saturday, July 21 at St. Lambert Catholic Church in Sioux Falls with interment to follow at St. Michael Cemetery. The family will be present to greet friends for visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday at St. Lambert Catholic Church with Liturgical Wake Service beginning at 7:00 PM.

Irene Agnes Scholten was born on August 22, 1931 in Alvord, Iowa to John and Alieda (Lens) Scholten. She grew up on the family farm near Larchwood, Iowa where she graduated from St. Mary’s School. After graduation, Irene moved to Sioux Falls where she met Joseph Soldatke. The two were married on May 20, 1961 and together made their home in Sioux Falls where Irene worked for Sheehan Equipment and Sales for over 30 years.

Irene was a long-time member of St. Lambert Catholic Church and the Independent Order of Foresters. During retirement, Irene volunteered at Avera McKennan Hospital. She enjoyed bowling (competing in many tournaments), dancing, and playing cards. She loved to bake and was known for her delicious angel food cake and cinnamon rolls with a fruit surprise in the center. Irene’s most important treasure, however, was her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She always stayed busy with her grandchildren’s activities.

Grateful for having shared her life are her sons, Scott (Kim) Soldatke of Sioux Falls, Chad (Dawn) Soldatke of Oregon, WI, and Troy Soldatke of Sioux Falls; three grandchildren, Tyler, Alexis, and Katelyn; four sisters, Ann (Ray) Burkard of Larchwood, IA, Mary Kearney of Sioux City, IA, Veronica (Dick) Tuschen of Salem, SD, and Rose (Dale) Carmen of Sioux Falls; three brothers, George (Donna) Scholten of Luverne, MN, John (Dorothy) Scholten of Dell Rapids, SD, and Cletus (Shirley) Scholten of Sioux Falls; many dear relatives and friends.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband Joe, on June 21, 2011; four infant sons, James, Jeffrey, Todd, and Cory; parents, John and Alieda Scholten; three sisters, Betty Wall, Theresa Schettler, and Dorothy Schettler; four brothers, Raymond Scholten, Joe Scholten, Paul Scholten ,and Larry Scholten.

Jerry Hammer

July 18, 2012 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Jerry Hammer, age 75, of Baltic, died on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 21, 2012, at East Nidaros Lutheran Church, rural Baltic, South Dakota. Visitation will begin at 4:00 P.M. Friday, with the family present from 5-7:00 P.M., at East Nidaros Lutheran Church.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Jean, Baltic; children: Greg (Julie) Hammer, Garretson, Paul (Darlene) Hammer, Lakewood, Colorado, Cindi (Dan) Schmidt, Dell Rapids, and Brad Hammer, Baltic; grandchildren: Kyle Hammer, Samantha, Jayme, and Taylor Schmidt, and Izabel Hammer; sister, Lou (Bill) Hall, Moose Lake, Minnesota; brothers: Jim (Peg) Hammer, Des Moines, Iowa, and Don (Gaila) Hammer, Irving, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Terri; parents, Oscar and Mabel; and brothers: Roger and Merlin.Full obituary at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Manville “Pete” Pederson

June 12, 2012 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Manville “Pete” Pederson, 77, of Chester passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012.

Memorial services will begin at 2:00 PM Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Minnehaha Funeral Home Chapel in Dell Rapids. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Chester.

Visitation will begin 2 hours prior to services with the family present at 1:00 PM.

Manville “Pete” Pederson was born November 2, 1934 on the family farm in Moody County to parents Herman and Inga (Nelson) Pederson. He was raised on the farm and attended Rudd Country School and Chester High School.

Pete married Norma Johnson July 25, 1951 at Pipestone, MN. He worked for L.G. Everist and Weiland Construction for several years. In 1980 Pete bought Shorty Weiland’s backhoe business which he ran until selling in 2000. He operated a road maintainer for several townships for over 35 years.

Pete was baptized in and attended the Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Elks Club, Prairie Village Threshing Association and Granite Iowa Threshing Association. He enjoyed working in his shop and restoring old cars and trucks.

Grateful for sharing his life are his wife, Norma; children, Randy (Wendy) Pederson, Dawn (Alvin) Meyer, Kevin (Donna) Pederson, Kim Nelson and special friend, Russ Pierce and Dallas Pederson and special friend, Laurie Bitner; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister, Mavis (Kenny) Vanderloo; mother-in-law, Jenny Johnson and many other relatives and friends.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Cody and father-in-law, Clarence Johnson.

Memorials may be directed to the Kidney Foundation, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Madison, SD.