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Shirley Osterday

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Shirley Jorgenson Osterday, 90, of Rapid City, died on Sat., June 23, 2012 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Shirley Irene Jorgenson was born on her family farm ten miles outside of Dell Rapids, SD on March 25, 1922 to Conrad and Nellie Marie (Norgaard) Jorgenson; she was the youngest of four children – Viola, Raymond, Norman and Shirley; she traveled back to the farm every August for a family reunion.

Shirley married Herbert “Herb” Osterday on January 3, 1945 at Dell Rapids after his service in World War II and they celebrated 59 glorious years of marriage; the couple moved to Rapid City in 1960 and opened Herb’s Bike Shop on the corner of 5th and St. Patrick Streets.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and her sister. She was the wonderful and dedicated mother to three daughters: Shirleen (Mike) Fugitt of Pierre, SD, Jane (Bryan) Schulte of Burlington, Iowa and Pat (Mike Roberts) Peterson of Fort Collins, Colo.; the doting grandmother to Scott (Dawn) Kennedy, Ryan Kennedy, and Brooke (Kasey) VandeBerg and the great grandmother to Alison Kennedy and Thomas VandeBerg; she was anticipating the arrival of her third great grandchild soon. Her children and grandchildren knew her best for her infamous banana bread, which she dutifully baked for every family occasion.

Shirley was a dedicated employee of the Rapid City School District and worked as a matron at Central High School until her retirement. In retirement, Shirley enjoyed traveling with her husband to nearly all 50 states including Alaska and Hawaii, many by motor home; the couple also visited Germany, Holland, Austria and Switzerland.

Shirley was known to strike up a conversation with anyone and always enjoyed meeting new people; in her free time during retirement, she devoted nearly twenty years working at the Tilford Rest Area and Welcome Center along with Herb where they both loved greeting travelers and visitors to the state.

Shirley was an avid collector and looked all over the country for new additions to her shoe collection; after her husband, Herb passed away in 2004, she moved to Echo Ridge where she enjoyed playing cards every night and meeting many new friends.

Sam Kooiker, Mayor of Rapid City proclaimed Sunday, March 25, 2012 to be Shirley Osterday Day throughout the City of Rapid City in honor of her 90th birthday.

Visitation will be on Mon., June 25 from 5pm to 7pm at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City.

Private interment will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.

Memorial services are set for 11:00am Tues., June 26 at Parkview Ev. Free Church in Rapid City with the Rev. Mark Crossman officiating. A reception and luncheon will follow at the church.

A memorial has been established to the Rainbow Bible Ranch. Friends may sign Shirley’s online guestbook at www.kirkfuneralhome.com.

Dennis Hegg

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Dennis Hegg, 66, of Lake Madison died on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Dougherty Hospice in Sioux Falls. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the St. John Lutheran Church in Madison. Interment will precede the service at 10:00 a.m. in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Kahler Funeral Home in Dell Rapids. The family will be present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and there will be a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

Dennis James Hegg was born on January 12, 1946 in Dell Rapids, the son of Agnes and Leonard Hegg. He graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1964, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Augustana College in 1968, and his Master of Music Degree from the University of South Dakota in 1976.

Dennis married Barbara Johnson on August 19, 1967 at Waverly Lutheran Church of rural Trimont, MN. He was the director of bands at Dakota State University from 2001 until his retirement in 2009. Prior to that, he taught for 33 years in public schools at Baltic, Beresford, Dell Rapids, and Madison. His bands won numerous awards and his direction helped many students win awards and recognition. He instilled the love of music in thousands of high school students throughout his career.

Dennis was a former president and secretary-treasurer of the South Dakota Band Masters Association. In 2003, he was awarded the National Citation for Music by the National Federation of High Schools. In March of this year, he was inducted into the South Dakota Band Masters Hall of Fame.

Dennis was very active in the community, serving on the Madison School Board and president of the St. John Lutheran Church congregation in Madison. In 1995, he served as Master of Ceremonies for the Sioux Falls Municipal Band and became the director in 1996 and 1997. He directed church choirs, dozens of plays and musicals, and organized a gospel group in Beresford for which he sang, wrote songs, and played guitar. He was a charter member of the Optimist Club in Dell Rapids and held the office of District Lieutenant Gevernor.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Barbara of Lake Madison; his three sons, Jeremy, Jason (Shanna Apland), and Jonathon (Katie Ellwein), all of Sioux Falls; and one granddaughter, Allison of Sioux Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents.

To leave condolences, please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Rhoda Peterson

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Rhoda K. Peterson, 66, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2012 at her residence. Her funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Trent Baptist Church in Trent, SD. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the start of the funeral service in the church. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery.

Rhoda Kay Peterson was born on November 25, 1945, the daughter of Lloyd and Virginia Peterson at the Chester Clinic, Chester, SD. She grew up and lived with her family in the Trent area until she was 17. She moved to Redfield, SD and enrolled in the Development Center. In September of 1982 Rhoda moved to Sioux Falls, SD and became a resident of Sioux Vocational (Achieve). She was a resident at Churchill for the past 18 years. She enjoyed her many friends both resident and staff while she lived there.

She will be remembered for her good sense of humor and quick wit. She was a member of Trent Baptist Church. Rhoda enjoyed embroidering, baton twirling and music. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Andrea Cressman.

She is survived by her sisters, Ramona (Jim) Huppert of Amery, WI, Gwen Amen of Sioux Falls and Virginia “Ginger” Hill of Baltic; her many nieces and nephews and friends at Achieve.

Alfred Hauglid Sr.

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Alfred Lawrence Hauglid Sr., age 100 of Jasper, MN died Monday at Pipestone County Medical Center of Pipestone, MN. Funeral service is Thursday at 10:30 AM at the Jasper Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jasper. Interment in Jasper City Cemetery, Jasper. Visitation was 4-7 PM, Wednesday at the Hartquist Funeral Home ~ Foster Chapel, Jasper.

Alfred was born on September 29, 1911 to Albert and Alice (Lodahl) Hauglid in Jasper, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in Jasper. On September 29, 1934, he was united in marriage to Iola Hoime in Jasper. Following their marriage, they resided in Jasper where Alfred was employed at Jasper Farmers Elevator and became manager in 1942. Iola preceded him in death on December 20, 1971. Alfred was united in marriage to Carita (Kay) Hoagland in 1974. After he retired in 1976, they spent the next 20 winters in Arizona. In 1997, they moved into Sunrise Assisted Living in Jasper. On October 8, 2000, Kay preceded him in death. Following her death, Alfred continued living at Sunrise. He died at the Pipestone County Medical Center on Monday, June 18, 2012 at the age of 100 years, eight months and 20 days.

He is lovingly remembered by his son, Alfred Hauglid, Jr. and his wife Darlene of Fairmont, MN; four grandchildren, Jay (Georgia) Hauglid of Tempe, AZ, Kathy (Duffy) Post of Fairmont, MN, Kris (Gary) Walters of Fairmont, MN, and Jeff Hauglid of Windom, MN; six great-grandchildren; one stepson, Dick (Janet) Hoagland of Williams Bay, WI; four step grandchildren; several step-great- grandchildren and step great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Norman (Rose) Hauglid of Dell Rapids, SD; and one brother-in-law, Harold (Alice) Winter of Pipestone, MN. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Iola; his second wife, Kay; his parents, Albert and Alice Hauglid; three brothers, Merle Hauglid, Virgil Hauglid and an infant brother; four sisters, Gladys Schultz, Lorraine Winter, Lucille Dueth, and Leona Stephenson; and one step-daughter, Virginia Hoagland.

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Jack Klein

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John “Jack” Klein passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial for John “Jack” Klein will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012 at Kahler Funeral Home and will resume at 6:00 p.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church. A Christian Wake Service followed by a Catholic Order of Forester’s Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the church.

John was born July 31, 1943 to Clarence and Mildred (Gebhart) Klein in Dell Rapids, SD. He graduated from Dell Rapids St. Mary’s Catholic School in 1961. He then attended South Dakota State University and graduated with an economics degree in 1965.

After graduation, he met Agnes Roeder. They married October 7, 1967 at St. Killian’s Catholic Church in St. Killian, MN. They farmed until 1981, after which he worked for Reecy’s Farm Supply for many years. He then held sales positions until 1999, when due to health reasons, he began a part time position valet parking at Avera Doctor’s Plaza 2. He retired in 2008.

John enjoyed traveling to see his family, playing with his grandchildren, playing cards with his children and card club, and participating in St. Mary’s functions. He was also active with youth group. He was a member of the booster club, parish finance council, and an active member of the Catholic Order of Foresters.

He was preceeded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Agnes, his children and grandchildren, Cynthia (Wilbur), Luke and John Griswold of Littleton, CO; Pamela (Scott), Connor and Cooper Bauer of Webster, SD; Diane (Carlos) and Jessica Perez of Tallahassee, FL; Denise and Amellia Klein of Sioux Falls, SD; Kathy (Paul), Kaitlyn, Morgan, April, Abigail, and Sean Cihoski of Fairmont, MN; Timothy Klein of San Francisco, CA; Rosemary (Bill), Tyler and Jack Dively of Taylorville, IL; and Jonathan (Melissa), Kaleb, Mya and Eliana Klein of Rochester, MN. He is also survived by his siblings, JoAnn (James) Dawe, Sister Janice Klein PBVM, Jane (David Fisch) Klein, Joyce (Robert) Hericks, and Jerome (Jean) Klein.

Anna Frevik

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Anna Frevik, age 92, formerly of Garretson, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 18, 2012, at Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson, with interment at the Sunset Rest Cemetery at Rushmore, Minnesota. Visitation with the family present will be from 3-5:00 P.M. Sunday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson.

Ann was born on October 4, 1919, at Little Rock, Iowa, to Cornelius and Anna (Modder) Schol. After receiving her education in Elgin Township, she stayed at home to help with raising her six brothers and sisters. She married Harry Renken in 1939. After their marriage they lived in Ocheydan, Iowa, for two years until moving to a farm north of Little Rock.

Following Harry’s death in 1964, Ann worked in Worthington until going to work for Justin Frevik as a housekeeper. She took care of Justin’s children, and after a year, Justin and Ann were married by Rev. Haygeman on August 7, 1965. Justin and Ann lived and farmed north of Sherman. During this time, Ann was an active housewife, having a large garden, canning, keeping house, embroidering, and helping Justin with hauling loads of corn at harvest. Through the years, she and Justin enjoyed dancing, playing cards, bowling, and attending their grandchildren’s activities. Ann was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson where she was active in circle and ladies aid. Ann and Justin moved in to Garretson in 1985. They lived in Garretson until February 2008, when they moved to Orchard Hills in Dell Rapids.

Grateful for having shared her life are her children: Arlene (LeRoy) Groenewold, Rushmore, MN, Alan (Brenda) Frevik, Garretson, Sharon (Mike) Przeslawski, Bloomington, MN, and Jeanine (Kevin) Schnieders, Dell Rapids; grandchildren: David (Teresa) Groenewold, Atlanta, GA; Daryl (Danna) Groenewold, Brookings; Ann Groenewold, Worthington, MN and Tim (Sheila) Groenewold, Hartford; Amanda (Ryan) Roth, Dell Rapids and Brian and Alexis Frevik, Garretson; Justin and Krista Schnieders, Dell Rapids; ten great-grandchildren, twelve great great-grandchildren; and a brother, Clarence (Karen) Schol.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Harry, second husband, Justin, and a grandson, Tucker Alan; and five siblings, Henry, Trena, Dena, Lammert, and Bernice. www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

Rob Roy Williams

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Rob Roy Williams of Yankton, SD died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at his residence in Dell Rapids, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, June 8, 2012, at United Church of Christ Congregational with Rev. Dr. Rick Jensen officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery, Yankton, SD with Military Graveside Rites by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post #791 and the SDARNG Honor Guard. Visitations will begin at 5 PM, Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, SD and then one hour prior to the service at the church.

Rob Roy was born August 7, 1930 in Berwyn, NE to Glenn Charles and Vivian Vallie (Welch) Williams. He received his public school education in Hastings, NE and was a graduate of Hastings College and the Mayo Clinic School of Physical Therapy.

Rob Roy is survived by 2 daughters, Doe Anderson & Beth Prasek, both of Dell Rapids, SD; son, Ladd Williams of Truckee, CA; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Beverly Adair of Visalia, CA and Muriel Burge of Norfolk, NE.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Chelsea.

Memorials can be directed to Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Dell Rapids Trailway Fund, 300 N. Phillips Avenue, Suite 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6035.

Delight Pederson

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Delight Marie Pederson was born June 16, 1909, at Dubuque, IA, to Nick and Emma (Dunne) Bechen. She moved with her family to South Dakota in her early childhood. She enjoyed her life on the farm, going to the neighborhood dances where her dad taught her to dance and she later taught her husband and children. She attended country school and high school in Rutland. On June 16, 1927, she married Elwyn Pederson at Pipestone, MN. To this union six children were born. Delight lived in several towns in South Dakota including Egan, Colman, Lake Campbell and Medary. When World War II began they moved to Douglas and Wichita, KS where Elwyn worked building the B-29 Bomber. After World War II, they returned to South Dakota, living in Colman and later Egan. They moved to Dubuque, IA and in 1999, Delight moved to Mitchell to be close to her children.

Delight did many interesting things during her life from running a cream station, working at the rest home in Flandreau, the Elks Lodge in Dubuque, IA and being a care giver to family members. Delight enjoyed sewing, crafts and baking angel food cakes, spending time with family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and traveling from the Holy Land to Alaska and points in between.

Delight is survived by her children: Clifford Pederson and wife Esther and Dianna Kummer and husband Duane of Mitchell; Donald Pederson and wife Jean, Raymond Pederson and wife Jean, and Joann Fields of Dell Rapids; one brother, Darrell Bechen and wife Jean of Melbourne, FL, two sisters, Doris Donovan of Dubuque, IA, Dorthea McWhorter of Alexandria, LA, 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Delight was preceded in death by her parents, one son Patrick, three brothers: Delbert, Dorrance, and DeSalles Bechan, one sister, Darlene Sanderson, one grandson, Darwin Pederson, daughter-in-law, Ann Pederson, son-in-law, Glen Fields, and brothers-in-law: Everett Sanderson, Robert McWhorter and Gerald Donovan.

Delight belonged to the Nativity Catholic Church and Guild in Dubuque, Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Altar Society in Mitchell and the DAV Auxiliary.

Susie Donaldson

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Susie Donaldson, 89, of Dell Rapids passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 28, 2012 at Kahler Funeral Home and the family will be present to greet friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  To leave condolences please vist www.kahlerfh.com.

Susie was born on September 22, 1922 in rural Lyon County, IA.  She grew up in Worthington, MN.  In 1940, she married Melvin G. Uecker and they moved to San Diego, CA, where Susie got a job at the Douglas Aircraft. In 1943, they bought a farm at Sherman, SD.  They had two sons, Douglas W. and LeRoy J.  Susie spent most of her young married life as a homemaker for her family.  After the boys had grown, Susie went back to work at Campbell’s Soup and Raven’s Industry as a seamstress.  In 1974, they sold the farm and retired to Dell Rapids, SD.    Shortly thereafter, Melvin passed away in 1976.

Susie was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids.  She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, played ball with them, took them swimming, played cards and, of course, the Dairy Queen was always a treat.  She loved bowling and took many bus tours with her friend Fern LeBrun.
In 1995, Susie married Everett Donaldson and they made their home in Dell Rapids, SD.  This expanded her family to include two step-daughters and three step-sons.   To occupy their time, she became the president of the Dell Rapids Senior Center for many years. 

Susie is survived by second husband, Everett Donaldson, Dell Rapids, SD, her two sons, Douglas W. (Kathy) Uecker, Council Bluffs, IA, LeRoy J. (Marsha) Uecker, Parachute, CO, five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, step-children, Ken (Sue) Donaldson, Sioux Falls, SD, Rita (Doug) Van Daalen, Manden, ND, Bill Donaldson, Dell Rapids, SD, and Tammy (Dave) Christensen, Sioux Falls, SD, with 10 step-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren.   Her siblings, sisters, Jane Gunn, Sioux Falls, SD, Grace Bruns, Worthington, MN and brother, Jim Meyeraan, Worthington, MN.  She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Melvin G. Uecker, five brothers, two sisters, special friend Fern L LeBrun, and step-son, Darrell Donaldson.  

BLESSED BE HER MEMORY

Benjamin Abraham

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Benjamin Abraham, age 94, of Ramona, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Madison Community Hospital.  Benjamin George Abraham was born September 17, 1917, on the farm near Ramona, to Otto and Bertha (Brinkman) Abraham.  He attended Abraham Country School and served in the US Army during World War II as Private First Class.  Ben married Olga Janke on April 10, 1947, at Madison.  They farmed in the Ramona area.  Ben was a life-long member of St. John Lutheran Church where he had served as deacon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Ada Abraham and two brothers, Myron and Arthur Abraham.  Survivors include his wife Olga of Ramona; one son, Allen (Beth) Abraham of Ramona; two daughters, Barbara (Dave) Klein of Dell Rapids and Jolene (Randy) Williams of Sioux Falls; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one sister Betty Barnum of Inyokern, CA.

PALLBEARERS:  Shawn Klein, Aaron Williams, Mitch Klein, Craig VandenBrink, Tyler Steuck, Mike Golio, Doug Jensen, Justin Petty.  HONORARY PALLBEARERS:  Wendy VandenBrink, Tammie Golio, Christina Petty, Krista Steuck, Allison Jensen, Katelyn Abraham, Meagan Abraham, Karly Williams, Heather Klein, Brooke Ponto, Carrie Klein

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to St. John Lutheran Cemetery.  http://www.ellsworthfh.com

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