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Alice Petersen

May 21, 2017 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Alice J. Petersen, 82, of Dell Rapids passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls. Her funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Kahler Funeral Home with the family present from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. On-line condolences may be left at the Kahler Funeral Home website.

Alice Buss, an avid horseback rider, grew up on the family dairy farm near Magnolia, MN. She attended Magnolia High School and was an active participant in 4H, choir and was crowned Miss Rock County. After graduation, she began work at a law firm in Luverne as a Paralegal and there, she met her husband of 48 years, Richard C. Petersen.

They had three children, Elizabeth (Morgan) Mendelson of Sioux Falls, SD; Bryce (Echo) Petersen of Plankinton, SD and Tracy (Marc) Edmondson of Lake Oswego, OR. Dick and Alice moved their young family to Dell Rapids, SD in 1961. Together, they were long-time business owners of Petersen Pharmacy and Gifts. Alice was very active in the Dell Rapids community. She was a core member of the group that launched the community theater, OOPS; member of the PEO sisterhood; benefactor of the Carnegie Library restoration project; founding member of the Dell Rapids golf course; and was an active volunteer in the elementary school reading program and high school band, choir, and theatre productions. She was a prominent member of the Dell Rapids Lutheran Church and sang soprano in the church choir. Alice considered herself fortunate to winter in Mesa, AZ for the last 10 years and enjoyed her time in the warm sun with friends, bible study and water aerobics.

Alice was naturally gifted in vocal music. At a young age, she sang in competitions, on Minnesota Public Radio, in various choirs, on stage, and always to her grandchildren. Her love and interest carried beyond music to include oil palette knife painting. Alice was a voracious reader and conversant on a wide range of topics from politics to the financial markets. She had a unique ability to impart simple wisdom and compassion to young and old. She loved animals, and one of her greatest joys was raising Siamese cats and was known to her family and friends as the “crazy cat lady”. On her 75th birthday, her granddaughters surprised her with a trip to Las Vegas and presented her with a new feline companion Joey, who was at her bedside until last breath.

Alice fought a courageous battle against multiple cancers over the last several years. With grit, determination and strong will, she was able to enjoy many special family moments including the marriages of three grandchildren: Kelly (Petersen) and Chad Nielson, Tyndall, SD; Courtney (Mendelson) and Graham Van Horn, Sioux Falls, SD, Trenton Mendelson and Jesse Zhang, Wuxi, China and celebrated the college graduations of Kelsey and Sara Edmondson, Lake Oswego, OR. Most recently she welcomed her first great grandchild Rhett Van Horn.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, parents, Ruth (DeGroot) and Herman Buss, and siblings, Marion Binford and Donald Buss.

Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids or the Dell Rapids Carnegie Library.

Ryan Frost

May 14, 2017 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

We lost our beloved Ryan Frost on Saturday, May 13^th, 2017 in his hometown of Dell Rapids, South Dakota.

Ryan was born to Bill and Kay Frost on February 1^st, 1971 in Minot, North Dakota. He joined Loran, Mary and Becky as the youngest of four. He attended Watertown High School where he met and later married the love of his life, Mindy Jo Unger. Ryan and Mindy both graduated from the University of North Dakota where he received his B.S. in Nursing.

After college, Ryan and Mindy relocated to Texas for a short period of time where they welcomed Jacob Ryan and Garret William into their lives. After moving back to Dell Rapids, their youngest, Cooper Joseph was born. All three boys attended St. Mary Catholic School in Dell Rapids where Ryan loved watching his boys grow both on and off the field.

Ryan loved nothing more than spending the day fishing with his sons, enjoyed weekends at Lake Pelican with the whole family and cooking for a crowd while claiming himself as “Frosty Lagassi”. He knew how to keep a room entertained for hours and was known by all as a one of a kind person that would make you laugh until you cried. The life and love he had for his entire family and friends shined through him and his greatest accomplishments were the three boys and the family he and Mindy built together.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Mindy Frost, Dell Rapids; children, Jacob, Garret and Cooper Frost, Dell Rapids; parents, William and Kay Frost, Watertown; brother, Loran (April) Frost, Dell Rapids; sisters, Mary Frost, Austin, TX and Tina Frost, Georgetown, TX; father and mother-in-law, Randy (Joyce) Unger, Sioux Falls; brothers-in-law, Carl (Rebecca) Unger, Shakopee, MN and Eric (Candace) Unger, Mora, MN; nieces, Sarah, Emma, Katie, Dixie, Daisy, Shelby, Calley, Carina, Joanna and Mercy; great-niece, Carly and great-nephew, Oliver as well as many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Ryan in death were his grandparents, William and Cecilia Frost and Fred and Dorothy Andrews and sister, Becky Frost.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary Catholic Schools for the “Frost Scholarship Fund”.

Ryan W. Frost, 46, of Dell Rapids passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a Wake Service at 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the church. On-line condolences may be left at the Minnehaha Funeral Home website.

Joe Van Dam

May 14, 2017 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Joseph Anthony Van Dam, 80, of Dell Rapids passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017.A Celebration of life will be Monday, May 15, 2017 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. On-line condolences may be left at the Minnehaha Funeral Home website.

Joe was born October 2, 1936 to parents Nick and Catherine (Herwath) Van Dam. He had two sisters, Ethel and Helena and a brother, Nick Jr.

Joe loved the outdoors and sharing it with his friends and family. Camping, fishing and hunting were among his favorites. His favorite time of year to celebrate was the Fourth of July, making it a huge celebration for family and friends. He was a member of the Air Force and a long-time employee of John Morrell and Company in Sioux Falls.

Grateful for having shared his life are his children, Lori (Brian) Amundson of Madison, Lisa (Herbert) Christion of Sioux Falls, Lynda (Bill) Rave of Brookings, Jeffrey (Brenda) Van Dam of Sioux Falls and John Van Dam of Glenrock, WY. He had 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends.

Alma Shumaker

May 6, 2017 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Alma Shumaker, 79 of Humboldt, SD, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Sanford USD Medical Center with family at her side.

Alma Mae Shumaker was born on December 6, 1937, in Sparta, Virginia to Ethel Young. Alma was the oldest of six sisters and two brothers. Throughout her life, she lived in various areas of the country including Virginia, South Dakota, Arkansas, Texas, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Guam. After graduating from Dell Rapids High School in 1956, she worked at Farmers Market, SL Clothing, Litton Microwave in Sioux Falls, and Mentele’s Steakhouse in Salem, SD.

On May 17, 1961, Alma married Harvey LeRoy Shumaker in Little Rock, Arkansas. After marrying her husband, she never forgot the family she had. Through stories we heard growing up, she would purchase holiday and birthday gifts for her brothers and sisters, purchase a special item of clothing or give a dress for a special occasion.

Alma loved spending time with her grandchildren, and with Harvey would regularly visit them in Nebraska, Texas, Minnesota, and Brookings, SD. She was a fantastic cook and would regularly prepare meals for visiting family and friends. During her children’s birthdays, she would prepare their favorite meal and cake. During holidays, she would prepare several batches of cookies, bars, and candies to share with her extended family. She enjoyed time spent playing cards with friends and family.

Grateful for having shared her life are her husband Harvey Shumaker, Humboldt, SD; sons Michael Shumaker and his wife Susan, Humboldt, SD, Harvey II and his wife Laurie, Rochester, MN; six grandchildren Megan, Nick, Connor, Lindsey, Lexi, and Lily. She is also survived by her siblings, Jane Hogan and her husband Jerry, Dell Rapids, SD, Oliver Heesch, Dell Rapids, SD, Mary Gannon and her husband Denny, Dell Rapids, SD, Tom Heesch and his wife Jackie, Pipestone, MN, Grace Wellman and her husband Larry, Sioux Falls, SD, Susan Rae, Loretto, MN; and several in laws, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother Ethel, her sister Frances, and her son David.

Visitation with the family present will be from 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at the Miller Hartford Chapel, 600 South Western Avenue, Hartford, SD. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at the First Baptist Church in Dell Rapids, SD, 512 East 5th Street, Dell Rapids, SD, with burial at the Humboldt Cemetery.

Elaine Schroedermeier

May 6, 2017 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Elaine Schroedermeier age 93 formerly of Chancellor, SD, passed away Tuesday May 2, 2017 in Sioux Falls. Family will greet friends from 5:00- 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm Wednesday at Miller South Funeral Chapel, 7400 S. Minnesota Avenue in Sioux Falls. Funeral services begin at 2:00 pm Thursday at Chancellor Reformed Church, with burial at the Church Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at the Miller Funeral Home website.

Elaine Ruth Vietor, daughter of Jakob and Genevieve (Lowery) Vietor, was born February 16, 1924 on the Vietor homestead in rural Turner County, SD. She was very proud of her Turner County heritage and enjoyed reminiscing about the old days and growing up there.

Elaine attended country school District #20, 3 miles south of Chancellor, SD. She graduated from Chancellor High School and received her teaching degree from Eastern Normal College in Madison, SD. She then taught in several Turner County Schools before and after her marriage. Her first teaching assignment was at Finley #5, located 1 ½ miles east of Parker, SD. She also taught for many years at the elementary school in Chancellor.

Elaine was united in marriage to Donald Schroedermeier on June 28, 1945 in Chancellor. In addition to teaching she was an ambitious farm wife. The couple settled on their farm and lived for many years 2 miles north of Davis, SD; until retiring and moving into Chancellor in 2000.

She was a faithful member of the Chancellor Reformed Church and was very active in women’s groups and was a Sunday School teacher.

Elaine resided in Chancellor until 2013 at which time she moved to Primrose Retirement Center for several years and most recently at Southridge Health Care.

Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Jane (Mark) Hansen, and Dan (Myra), all of Sioux Falls, Loren (Glenda), of Harrisburg, SD; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; her brother George (Audrey) Vietor, Chancellor; two sister’s in-law, Arda Hoffman, Yankton, SD, and Karen Vietor, Dell Rapids, SD; special friends, Ken and Jo Plucker; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jakob and Genevieve Vietor, her husband Donald, sister Mavis, brother Rodney and daughter in-law, Linda.

Gia Boyum

May 4, 2017 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Gia Boyum, 47, of Sioux Falls, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Her Memorial Mass will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart at The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls. On-line condolences may be left at the Kahler Funeral Home website.

Gia was born on December 8th of 1969 to her mother Margherita J, (Marotta) Boyum and father James M Boyum (deceased) in Sioux Falls South Dakota.

She was always known for her kindness and loving heart. Gia could light up the room with her most wonderful laugh and bright beautiful smile. She loved to spend time with her many friends and family as well as her dog, Molly. Gia loved her many craft hobbies and gardening.

Gia is survived by: her mother, Margherita J. D’amato and stepfather, Dr. James A. D’amato of Newark, DE; her children, Joshua S. Boyum of Newark, DE, Brandon M. Barcus of Aberdeen, MD, Dakota L. Barcus of Quarryville, PA and Joshua R. Barcus of Virginia ; her two grandchildren, Haven Kelly and Brantley Schilling, her grandparents, James and Teresa Boyum of Dell Rapids; her aunts, Kathy and Susan Boyum and families; her uncles, Daniel, Mark and Tom Boyum and families and her extended family and many friends.

“No one could ever describe our mother in perfect words, it’s practically impossible. You really can’t put her into words to read about, but the only words to help you understand is that you truly just had to know her.”

Alice Hansen

May 2, 2017 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Alice Hansen, 91, of Dell Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2017 in her home. Her Memorial Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation will be held from 5 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Kahler Funeral Home. The Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by a family rosary. On-line condolences may be left at the Kahler Funeral Home website.

Alice was born on August 2, 1925 in rural Jasper, MN, the daughter of Mabel and Halvar Ellefson. She attended Trent High School and graduated in 1943. Alice married Odilo “Dee” Hansen on November 13, 1945. They made their home in rural Dell Rapids where they raised their six children.

Alice was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church and St. Anthony Altar Society. She volunteered at Padre’s for ten years. She was a talented refurbisher of antique furniture and was known for her upholstery, creative craft projects and patchwork blankets. Alice loved sports, whether listening to it on the radio or watching whoever was playing, especially her family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were always treated to her delicious cookies and cakes.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dee, and her brother, Harvey Ellefson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her six children, Dennis (Kathleen), Barb (Jerry) Murphy, Greg, Karen (Scott) Crisp all of Dell Rapids; Paul (Peg) of Madison and Ann (Steve) Krier of Sioux Falls; her sister-in-law, Mabel Ellefson of Dell Rapids; her sixteen grandchildren and thirty-five great grandchildren and her many relatives and friends.

Anna (DeJong) Rentschler

April 30, 2017 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Anna Rentschler, 81, of Egan, SD, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at her home. Anna was born March 23, 1936 at Humboldt, SD, to George and Anna (Bethlem) DeJong. She graduated from Colton High School, Colton, SD. Anna married Verlyn Rentschler on March 9, 1955. She worked as a cleaning maid, home health caregiver, and at the Flandreau Bakery. She drove school bus for 36 years, driving for Egan, Colman-Egan, and Flandreau. Anna was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, WELCA, ELCA, EMT for the Egan Fire Department, Quilting Ladies, and Egan PTA.

Anna is survived by her husband, Verlyn; five children, Cynthia Menning, Flandreau, SD; Charles (Sharon), Colman, SD; Clayton (Vicki), Flandreau, SD; Crystal (Kevin) Page, Artesian, SD; and Cathy Jo Loehr, Egan, SD; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sister, Frieda Bos, Beresford, SD; brother, Ray (Joan) DeJong, Dell Rapids, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends. Anna was preceded in death by her son, Craig; parents; siblings, Jake DeJong, Charlie DeJong, George DeJong, Thres Burgers, Dorothy Swier, and Susan Bassett; son-in-law, Tim Menning; mother and father-in-law, Ruby and Charles Rentschler; and other in-laws.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2017 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Flandreau, with burial in Hillside Cemetery, Egan. Visitation will be 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau, with a prayer service beginning at 3:00 p.m. On-line condolences may be left at the Skroch Funeral Chapel website.

Memorials may be given to the family to be used at their discretion.

Lena Hauser

April 23, 2017 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Lena L. Hauser, 95, went to her heavenly home Monday, April 17 at Avera Bormann Manor in Parkston. Funeral was held on April 21 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parkston. On-line condolences may be left at the Koehn Bros. Funeral Home website.

Lena was born June 9, 1921 to Joseph G. and Anna C. (Kleinsasser) Kleinsasser in Chasley, ND. At the age of 5, her family moved to Freeman, SD where she attended school. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Hauser on October 16, 1940 in Parkston, SD. They owned and operated an ice business which was prior to the advent of the refrigerator. Lena worked had a thirst for knowledge which led her to obtain her GED in 1960. She worked for Farmers State Ins. and later owned and operated Hauser Ins. Eventually, she started her own real estate business in Parkston. Lena enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted Christian who believed in the power of prayer. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Society, Women’s Relief Corp. and was a Cub Scout, Brownie Scout and 4-H leader. She enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing and crocheting, camping, fishing and playing cards.

Grateful for having shared her life are her 3 Children: Joyce Weber of Dimock, SD; Louis (Judy E.) Hauser of Parkston and Mary Pfeiffer of Yankton, SD; a daughter-in-law, Kaye Hauser of Mitchell, SD; 13 grandchildren: Shelly Hauser of Sioux Falls, SD; Mark Hauser of Chicago, IL; Kristi (Ben) Wagner of Hutchinson, MN; Douglas (Gaylynn) Weber of Mitchell; Debra (Mark) Lillie of Sioux Falls; Jolyn (Dave) Doering of Parkston; Jody (Mike) Scott of Parkston; Jennifer (Travis) Leischner of Parkston; Tammara (Shannon) Tjaden of Dell Rapids, SD; Jason (Joni) Pfeiffer of Anoka, MN; Justine (Senta) Pfeiffer of Sioux Falls; Tara (Chad) Stadem of Sioux Falls; and Ashley Pfeiffer of Dakota Dunes, SD; and 28 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence; a son, Larry Hauser; daughter-in-law, Judy K. Hauser; son-in-law, Vince Weber; and 7 siblings: Benny Kleinsasser, Harry Kleinsasser, Gilbert Kleinsasser, Elmer Hofer, Gene Hofer, Lillian (Hofer) Kryger and Jimmy Hofer.

Nadine Mikel

April 23, 2017 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Nadine A. Mikel, age 82, of Madison, died Monday, April 10, 2017, at the Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery with Military Honors by the Madison American Legion and VFW. The family will be present for visitation 4-6 pm Friday at Ellsworth Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at the Ellsworth Funeral Home website.

Nadine A. Robson was born on November 15, 1934 to Glen and Pearl (Bryan) Robson. She attended Madison High School where she graduated in 1953. Following graduation, she enlisted in the US Army and served as a Corporal and received Medical Technician Training from 1954-1956 during the Korean War. Nadine then attended the Methodist School of Nursing in Mitchell, SD, where she graduated in 1963. She married Joyce Mikel on March 6, 1965, at Madison. Nadine’s career consisted of many duties involving nursing. Her longest nursing position was as a staff nurse at the Madison Community Hospital where she worked for 30 years. Nadine was an avid doll collector. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Doll Lovers Club, Retired Nurses Assn. and Writers, INC, even having a poem published in “Great Poems of Today” entitled “Caring”. She received many awards including; Gene Haug Award for best bedside nurse from the Methodist School of Nursing, District Nurse of the Year from the SD Nurses Association, WAC of the Month from Ft. Benning, GA, and Employee of the Month from Madison Community Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, on January 23, 2000, one sister, Evelyn Edwards, and two brothers-in-law Vernon Lebahn and Dawson Priestman, one niece and one nephew.

Survivors include her brother, Ronald (Janet) Robson of Madison; four sisters, Arlea Lebahn of Fremont, NE, Marie Priestman of Flagstaff, AZ, Nina (Dick) Dressen of Dell Rapids, and Bonnie (Lowell) Miller of Raleigh, NC; sister-in-law, Bulah Steinberg of Madison; brother-in-law, Harold Edwards of Vermillion; special niece, Cindy (David) Lias of Vermillion; and several other nieces and nephews.

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