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Kathleen Larson

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LarsonKathleen V. Larson went home to her God and Savior on Monday, January 21, 2019. Her  Funeral service will be held in the Chester United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m.  on Saturday, January 26, 2019. There is visitation for two hours prior to the service. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Kahler Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.

Kathy was born February 6, 1948 to Duane A. and Vivian M. (Jensen) Larson in Chester, SD. She graduated from Chester High School in 1966. She attended Augustana College, Sioux Falls College, and then, Nettleton,graduating in 1970 as a stenographer. After school, Kathy lived and worked in Sioux Falls and was a long-time volunteer at First United Methodist Church. She served in the Delker Memorial Library in Chester during its Saturday hours for a number of years, sharing her love of reading with children and adults alike.

Kathy was well versed in scripture and history. She found great joy in gospel music and often sang for church services. Kathy loved her family and looked forward to the reunion with her parents and loved ones who had gone on before. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls and the Chester United Methodist Church, the Jubilant Singers, and the Chester American Legion Auxiliary.

Kathy leaves behind extended family and many friends across the country.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Chester United Methodist Church or a charity near to your heart.

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Norma Stenberg

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Norma StenbergNorma’s funeral service is at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel with the Rev. Eldon Thurow officiating. Interment is in the Colman Cemetery. Visitation with the family present is from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Kahler Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.

Norma Alvina Stenberg was born to Carl and Pearl (Sundal) Opland on January 30, 1927 in Madison, SD. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at United Living Community in Brookings, SD. She was 91 years old.

Norma lived on several farms while growing up in the Colton, Flandreau, and Dell Rapids communities. She graduated from Egan High School and married her husband of 68 years, Virgil Stenberg on December 24, 1945. They lived on a farm near Colman, SD, moved to Everett, WA for a few years and returned to settle on a farm near Lake Campbell (Volga, SD). In retirement they lived on a farm near Flandreau and then moved to Dell Rapids. They were members of Lake Campbell Lutheran Church, Flandreau Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids.

Norma worked at the Sears Roebuck store in Brookings, SD for many years as well as running a household full of active children. Her home was always warm and welcoming to anyone who stopped in and there always seemed to be good company, cake and coffee at hand.

Norma will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother, who was always loving, kind and supportive to her children and family. She was a wonderfully attentive listener, advisor and a source of encouragement to the family. Her days were full of cooking, baking, cleaning, church activities, 4-H projects, farming duties, sewing ad many happy extended family dinners and card games.

She will be dearly missed by friends and family, but we find peace in the good memories, speak of her often, and try to honor her in how we live our lives and love one another.

Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Thomas (Germaine) Stenberg, Volga; Nancy (Ed) Morrison, Auburn, AL; Scott (Tawni) Stenberg, DeForest, WI; Kent (Kathy) Stenberg, Warrenton, MO, and her grandchildren, Colin Morrison (Joie Cannon), Goleta, CA; Elise Morrison (Broc Harzinski), San Francisco, CA; Anne Stenberg and Clark Stenberg, Volga, SD; brothers, Raymond Orlin (Linda) Opland and Rollin Dale (Amy) Opland along with many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil, daughter,Cheralyn Ann and brother, Marlo Opland.

The family would like to thank the staff at United Living Community Nursing Home and the Brookings Hospice team for their compassionate care during Norma’s final days.

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Roger L. Nelson

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nelson picMass of Christian Burial for Roger Nelson is at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids with Fr. John Lantsberger as the celebrant. Interment is in the St. Mary Cemetery, Dell Rapids. Roger and Darlene’s eight children will serve as Roger’s casketbearers. Visitation with the family present is on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Kahler Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Christian Wake Service is at 4:00 p.m. and the Catholic Daughters Rosary will follow.

Roger was born on the family farm in Dell Rapids, on October 8, 1928. The fourth of six children, he was the second son of David and Emma (Christensen) Nelson. He attended the Nelson Country School through eighth grade and graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1946. He married Darlene Hansen on June 16, 1955 and they have eight children.

Family, Farm and Stories were the anchors of his life. Nothing was as important as his family. He farmed for almost his entire life, and he had a story for everyone. He loved to tell “Ole and Lena” jokes, every event had a story, and every story led to another.

Roger also pitched for the Dell Rapids Rox, the local amateur baseball team. He threw for the team that played in the 1951 state tournament, and he taught every one of his kids to play catch early.

He passed away on January 16, at home, with his family around him.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Darlene (Hansen) Nelson, children Jeff (Crawfordsville, IN), Dean (Mary – Apple Valley, MN), children Colin, Christian, Katelyn; Scott (Wendy – Dell Rapids, SD), children Emma, Gabe; Brad (Jonie – Omaha, NE), children David (Kayla), Chris, Ashleigh; Bette Paulsen (Marc – Sioux Falls, SD), children Danny Gustafson, Chelsea Gustafson (Matt) Sorenson; John (Annette – Littleton, CO), child Zach; Phyllis (Carl Jackson – Valparaiso, IN); Matt (Crooks SD), children, Mikayla, Meghan, Dylan. Sister: Loraine Ollis (Hull, GA); brother-in-law Tom Van Duzee (Gum Springs, VA); many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother David, sisters Dorothy Eriksen, Lucille Smith and Rosella Van Duzee.

 

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Janet Bortnem

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bortnem, janet obit photoJanet Marie (Buus) Bortnem, 75, of Dell Rapids passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at Dell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Janet was born on April 28th 1943 to Henry and Audrey (Ecker) Buus in Bradley, SD. She moved to Watertown, SD with her family and graduated from Watertown High School in 1962. Janet was successful as a legal secretary and later owned a business in the legal and medical transcription services.

Janet married John (Jack) Stone in 1968 and they were blessed with two sons, Jeff and Jason. They made their home in rural Watertown where she was a legal secretary for Osheim, Fox and Bartron Law Firm and Austin, Hinderacker, Hacket and Hopper Law Firm over the years. She later became a medical transcriptionist for Prairie Lakes (St Ann’s) Hospital. Several years later Janet was re-married to Raymond (Joe) Bortnem. They were married at the Renner Lutheran Church in 1998 and made their home in Sioux Falls and Dell Rapids. Janet was a resident at the Dell Rapids Nursing and Rehab Center for several years.

In her earlier years, she enjoyed taking pictures, going dancing and planting beautiful flower arrangements. She loved spending time with her family and her beloved cats.

Janet is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey (Tess) Stone of rural Hartford and Jason (Juanita) Stone of Brooking; six grandchildren and several step children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Audrey Buus; first husband, John (Jack) Stone and second husband, Raymond (Joe) Bortnem.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jesse James Shafer

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shafer picJesse James Shafer, 42, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his home of natural causes. His funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present is from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Kahler Funeral Home. Interment is in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Valley Springs.

Jesse James Shafer was born on September 14, 1976 in Sioux Falls, SD, the son of James and Jody (DenHerder) Shafer. He grew up in Valley Springs until moving to Dell Rapids in 1991. He attended school at Dell Rapids and graduated from DRHS in 1995. After high school, Jesse moved to Omaha, NE to attend art school. He lived in Omaha for four years before moving to Brandon, SD. He moved to Sioux Falls and started working at the Sioux Falls airport for the TSA.

It is true what they say, “Time is short”. A person really does not think about it until a loss of someone close happens and it hits the heart. We have all heard that people are either wolves or sheep. I put to you that there are in fact three types of people. Jesse loved super heroes and what they represented. The comics, shows, books and movies stood for more than just entertainment for Jesse. It is the creed, the message and a way of life to help others. To be there in the time of need.  See, Jesse was not the wolf or the sheep, he was the guard dog. He was the one in the background quietly watching and making sure everyone was safe. Yes he had his bark to keep the wolves in check. Jesse also had the compassion and patience to make sure no sheep were forgotten. It is no wonder that he had the job that he had. Always at the ready, calm, vigilant for anyone that might need a hand. You knew you could count on him to be there for you when ever needed. Jesse could always sense when you were having a bad day, stressed out or just needed someone to talk to. He would take it upon himself to seek out what the problem was, would listen wholeheartedly, and offer advice. Somehow he always would get you to laugh. You would always walk away feeling better, with a smile on your face. Jesse was a friend to all but a fierce son, brother, uncle for his co-workers and family. He will forever live on in our thoughts, stories and hearts. He will be dearly missed, but truly he will never be forgotten.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wendell and Eva Shafer and Jack and Rosalie DenHerder; his step-dad, Mike Morrow and his cousin, Trevor DenHerder.

Jesse is survived by his father, Jim (Sandra) Shafer of Valley Springs; his mother, Jody Morrow of Dell Rapids; his brothers, Joel (Gena) Shafer and John (Blanca) Shafer both of Sioux Falls; his step-brothers, Jay (Sharon) Christensen of Sheboygan, WI and Jon Christensen of Monroe, MI; his nephews, Evan and Ethan; his nieces Jade and Jessa, his girlfriend, Barbara Osenga of Sioux Falls and his many friends and extended family.

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Marianne Nicoli

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Nicoli picMarianne R. Nicoli, 64, of Chicopee, MA, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Ava’s House Hospice in Sioux Falls. In honoring Marianne’s wishes, there will be no service held. Marianne is survived by her children, Kara (Chirs) Merkwan of Dell Rapids and Kevin (Christa) Nicoli of New York. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Kahler Funeral Home. www.kahlerfh.com.

John Scheafer

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Scheafer, John obit photoJohn C. Scheafer, 81, of Sioux Falls, formerly of the Chester/Colton area, began eternal rest Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Huntimer-St. Joseph The Workman Catholic Church, rural Colton. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM followed by a Christian Wake Service and praying of the Rosary Friday, December 21, 2018 at the church.

John was born in Montrose, SD on December 8, 1937 to John and Maxine (Singer) Scheafer. John attended and played basketball at Franklin High School, graduating in 1956. He joined the US Navy, traveling as far as Japan, and was honorably discharged in 1958. Afterward he obtained a BS in political science from USD and was a member of the fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha. He attended a year of law school at the University of Wyoming in 1965.

John and Mary Alyce McAreavey were joined in marriage in 1962, and while living and working in several places, raised five children. In 1976, they moved to the family farm near Colton, SD. Mary passed in 1983. John continued to farm and drive truck until 1991, when he bought the Chester Pool Hall and then sold it in 1996, returning to driving truck.

In 2000, John married Bernardine Schwans and they remained living in Sioux Falls after both were retired by 2011. They are members of the St. Mary’s Parish. John had developed his artistic skill of wood burning and kept busy with family events.

John is survived by his wife, Bernie; five children and their families, Curt (Shannen) in Sioux Falls and children, Quaid, Noah and Taite, Joli (Todd) Lofstedt in Louisville, CO and children, Addison, Ben and Sawyer, Angela (Kris) Aldrich of Dakota Dunes and children, Kelsey, Morgan (Cody) Potts, Carter and Jaycee, Ted of Sioux Falls and children TJ and Jake and John of Sioux Falls; siblings, Bill (Barb), Ken, Corinne (Roger) Bartlett, Irene Carmody and Tony (Gaye). He is also survived by step children, Troy (Laurie) Schwans and daughter, Rachel, Jay (Tesa) Schwans and children, Brittany Schwans, Mikayla (Mark) Johnson and Alex McDermott and Roxanne Schwans and children Jacob and Joshua Eichacker. He also has two step great-grandchildren.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents and siblings, Mary, Daniel, Jerome,Vern, Barb, Elaine and two infants.

He will be greatly missed for his sense of humor, love of sports and faith in the Lord.

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Llary Mangold

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Llary MangoldLlary Mangold passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Dougherty Hospice. His Funeral Service is at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel with Rev. Dr. Jeff Sorenson officiating. Casketbearers are Dean Klein, Matt Klein, Bob Norton, Dennis Matthews, Tom Hamann and Dan Britt. Interment is in the Stordahl Cemetery. Visitation was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at Kahler Funeral Home and the family was present to greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Llary “Double L” Mangold was born on August 13, 1940 in Ventura, CA, the son of Lloyd and Stella Mangold.  He moved to Dell Rapids with his family in 1941.  Llary grew up and attended school in Dell Rapids and graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1958.  He married Sharon Johnson in 1959. He attended Augustana College and graduated in 1963. Llary married Candace Begeman in 1981.

Llary held various sales positions throughout his career and retired from Johnson – Evinrude in 1998.  He received many sales awards during his career.

Llary enjoyed hunting and trap shooting. His kids and grandkids were his pride and joy and he loved to tease them. He loved collecting anything John Deere and guns.

Those left to share Llary’s memory are his two children, Shary (Randy) John and Rodney (Jodi) Mangold, both of Sioux Falls; his grandchildren, Ryan, Cody, Meaghan, and Ben; his sister, Llora Maertins of Lake Brant; and many special friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Hal.

Memorials may be directed to the Crooks Gun Club.

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John Dunlap

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Dunlap picClo. John L. Dunlap Sr. (Ret), 77, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Dow Rummel. His Memorial Service will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018 in the Halladay-Peterson Chapel at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Kahler Funeral Home. www.kahlerfh.com

Col. John L. Dunlap Sr (Ret) was born on October 23, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI to John A. and Lorraine (LaBoule) Dunlap. Growing up, John enjoyed sailing on Cedar Lake, muscle cars, sports, and the outdoors. He grew up in a military family; graduating from Northwestern Military Academy. He married the love of his life Nancy L. Buchmann on August 22, 1964 and the family originally made their home in Brown Deer, WI.

John was a hard-working man managing two careers; serving over 24 years with US Army National Guard as well as an executive with First Wisconsin National Bank (Milwaukee, WI). He later relocated with his wife and youngest daughter to Dell Rapids, South Dakota and worked as a Vice President of a division of Citibank in Sioux Falls, SD. He retired from Citibank in 2003 and settled into a slower pace of life, enabling him to enjoy several hobbies of wood working, coin collecting and watching his favorite football team, the Green Bay Packers.

John and Nancy moved to Dow Rummel Village of Sioux Falls in 2013, where he remained until the time of his death.

He was preceded in death by both his parents.

He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Nancy of Sioux Falls; his children, Kristine (Steve) Tamblingson of Rock Hill, SC, John Jr. (Olivia) Dunlap of Sioux Falls and Diana Dunlap of Mint Hill, NC; his five grandchildren and one great-grandson.

 

Richard Dressen

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Dressen, obit photoRichard “Dick” Dressen passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 under the care of home hospice. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, December 7, 2018 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.

Dick was born February 26, 1942 to parents John, Sr. and Gertrude (Dubbelde) Dressen. He was married to Nina Robson on June 28, 1968.

Dick was proud of his service in the National Guard from 1964 to 1970. He worked for Hale Mfg. before being employed by the City of Dell Rapids for many years. After he retired he drove pilot truck for his nephew, Bob hauling wind towers.

Dick loved to hunt and fish with his brother, John, Jr. He traveled to all of the states but Delaware. He was an avid bowler and went to many bowling tournaments. After retirement he took up golfing with his brothers and loved watching his grandsons play sports.

Dick is survived by his wife, Nina, Dell Rapids; daughter, Valerie (Steve) Wolford, Rushmore, MN; sons, Rick and Ryan (Heather Froke), Dell Rapids; grandsons, Jordan, Tyler, and Carson Wolford; bonus grandchildren, Lily and Logan; sister, Armella George, Sioux Falls; brothers, Leonard, Dale (Dona), John (Jane), Dell Rapids, and Lyle (Carol), Sioux Falls as well as many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gene; brother-in law, Cyril George; sister-in-law, Mary Dressen; nephew, Bob and nieces, Deb and Rosemary.

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