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Dorothy Wiebenga

February 21, 2022 by Submitted

Dorothy Marie Wiebenga (79) passed away peacefully at Avera Hospital with complications from pneumonia on February 17, 2022. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 20, 2022 in the Reformed Church, Dell Rapids. There will be a prayer service starting at 3:00 p.m. A family inurnment will take place at a later date. www.kahlerfh.com

Dorothy was born January 15, 1943, to Sylvia (Buchholz) and Andrew Wiebenga in Avon, SD. She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1961. Dorothy was a baptized and a professed member of the Springfield Emmanuel Reformed Church.

Dorothy was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in her 20’s and unable to work a full-time job as a nurses aid by her early 30’s. She lived her life enduring the pain of arthritis

Dorothy assisted her father in his business, Andy’s Service, until his death in 1991. She also cared for her mother in her aging years. Dorothy resided in the Bon Homme County area until 2000 when she moved to Dell Rapids, SD to be near her only child, Todd Wiebenga and her grandchildren.

While living in Dell Rapids, she worked part-time as a patient feeding assistant at the Dell Rapids Nursing Home. She enjoyed serving the elderly and was passionate about their care and respect.

Dorothy loved going for a drive, since she was a young child. During the pandemic she longed to go for a drive and have her car back.

Dorothy was a member of the Dell Rapids Reformed Church and resided in Meadows on Sycamore Assisted living.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her son Todd (Robin) Wiebenga, grandchildren – Morgan Wiebenga, Andrew (Kaitlyn) Wiebenga, and Ross Wiebenga; sister Barb Burke and nephew Brian Burke.

Jean Pederson

February 15, 2022 by Submitted

Jean M. Pederson, 77, of Dell Rapids, passed away on February 12, 2022. Her Mass of Christian Burial will being at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in St. Mary Catholic Church. The Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. www.kahlerfh.com

Jean Marie Bunkers was born on August 31, 1944 to Andrew and Agnes (Dresch) Bunkers. She grew up on the family farm in Dell Rapids. She attended St. Mary Academy through the 12th grade, graduating in 1962. After graduation, she attended Presentation College in Aberdeen where she obtained her associate degree in education. She married Ray Pederson on August 14, 1965 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. She taught one year at St. Mary before the couple made their home in Arlington where Jean taught school while Ray attended his final year of Pharmacy at SDSU. After Ray finished school, they moved to Scottsdale, AZ. They returned to Dell Rapids and purchased Voy’s Drug in 1968. Jean joined Ray at the drug store while raising their five children. They worked together at Ray’s Family Drug Store until they sold the store and Jean retired in 2001.

Words simply cannot encompass the grandness of Jean’s life. She embraced literally every aspect of life and poured her endless energy in to all that she did. Her family and friends were her treasures. Her laughter was contagious and her spirit was unmatched.

Jean is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Earl and Jerry; sisters-in-laws, Ellen Bunkers, Ann Pederson, Glenda Erickson-Bunkers, and Esther Pederson; her brothers-in-laws, Jack Donovan, Glen Fields, and Pat Pederson and her niece, Julie Fields Bortnem.

She is survived by her husband of 56 1/2 years, Ray of Dell Rapids; her children, Amy Pederson (Dell Rapids), Wendy (Jon) Brown (Baltic), Andy (Tanja) Pederson (Sioux Falls), Tricia (Noel) Heinricy (Dell Rapids), Sheri Dearduff (Dell Rapids); her grandchildren, Deitrich (Mary) Thompson, Abby (Brian) Skrovig, Andra (fiance Sean) Thompson, Riley Brown, Wes Heinricy, Meg (fiance Nic) Dearduff, Spencer (Jennifer) Thompson, Adyn Heinricy, Will Dearduff, Trey Pederson, Tessa Pederson, and Jake Dearduff; her siblings, Jen Donovan, Bob (Sis) Bunkers, Ken Bunkers, Mary Sue Bunkers, Diane (Bob) Reiff, George (Gwen) Bunkers; in-laws, Mary Anne Bunkers and Donna Bunkers; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Jesse Godsk

February 14, 2022 by Submitted

Jesse Donald Godsk, 98, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Riverview Healthcare Center in Flandreau. His funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Visitation will be two hours prior to the start of the service. www.kahlerfh.com

Jesse Donald Godsk was born on November 13, 1923 at Hurley, SD, the son of John and Dana (Larson) Godsk. He attended country school through the 8th grade and then Centerville High School, graduating in 1941. In 1944, Jesse and his family moved to a farm near Dell Rapids. Jesse entered the Army in 1946 and served during World War II in the 384th AAA Gun Battalion.

He married Margaret Elaine Haverberg on January 17, 1948 in Centerville, SD at the Scandia Lutheran Church. The couple made their home on the family farm near Dell Rapids. Jesse truly believed in family, the farm life, and the value of working hard. He and Margaret raised three children: David Donald, Susan Margaret, and Joe Jon. There was absolutely nothing that Jesse would not do for his children. Jesse continued to farm until 1996 when he and Margaret retired and moved into Dell Rapids.

During Jesse’s busy family farm life, he still found time to participate and contribute to his community. Jesse served on the DeVaney Country School Board for many years. He was an active member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids serving on the Church Council, numerous committees, ushering, and anything else that was needed. Jesse especially loved the LCDR Chapel, and it was very unusual if a Sunday Service was missed.

In 1987, after Jesse was lucky enough to become a Cancer Survivor, he decided to serve as the Ostomy Chapter Coordinator for 24 years in Sioux Falls, visiting and counseling others at local hospitals and at home. He was very proud of this work and stayed very active by attending various meetings in SD, ND, Montana, Wyoming, and Canada.

Jesse was a lifetime member of Legion Post 122 in Trent, SD and was proud to have served on their Honor Guard for a short time.

Jesse is preceded in death by his parents (John and Dana Godsk) and his brother (James Godsk). He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his son, David (Louisa) Godsk of San Francisco, CA; daughter, Susan (David) Bredlow of Dell Rapids, SD; son, Joe (Margarita) Godsk of Miami, FL; his five grandchildren, Nancy Godsk, Kimberlie (Chet) Pascoe, Amie (Brian) Prue, Caramie (Justin) Faini, and Christopher (Stephanie) Berger; and his 10 great grandchildren.

Jesse was blessed with a long life filled with many meaningful family and friend memories. He will truly be remembered for his kind heart, his joking nature, and his positive attitude towards life.

Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids for the purchase of a new funeral palls.

Mary Dickerson

February 9, 2022 by Submitted

Mary Louise Dickerson, age 93, of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at the Dell Rapids Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids with Fr. Brian Eckrich Celebrating.

Burial will follow at the Colton Cemetery in Colton, SD.

A time of visitation with the family present will be from 11:30 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM at the church.

Mary L. Dickerson was born July 6, 1928 in Mankato, MN to Henry Claude Stammer and Ida Viola Scherer. She graduated from Truman, MN high school. Mary married Fred Olson in 1948. The were divorced in 1972. She married Lyle Dickerson on November 13, 1972, and the couple moved to Langdon, ND. She worked for Fred Tholke and Gary Duchene as a clerk and cashier for 20 years. She and Lyle lived in Langdon for 24 years. Upon retirement they moved to Dell Rapids.

Over the years, Mary enjoyed being a part of the Senior Citizens, American Legion Auxiliary, and her church circle. She loved playing Bingo and was very good at it. She had a knack for sorting through and picking out the winning cards that she would play. She would often play 15 cards at a time. She was also very proud of being recognized as senior citizen off the year by the Governor of South Dakota in recognition of her contribution of thousands of knitted socks that would be sent to our military troops. Mary loved to knit, and her family and friends have many items she made for them. But mostly she was proud of her family.

She is survived by her sons, Mark (Deb Montilino) Olson of Isle, MN, Mike Olson of Colorado Springs, CO, Charles Olson of Truman, MN, and James Olson of Fairmont, MN; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (wife’s name) Stammer of Sioux Falls, SD; nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; son, Tom Olson, and infant daughter, Kathleen.

Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids

Desirae Lovik

February 9, 2022 by Submitted

Desirae Nichole (Hoffmann) Lovik, age 37, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at her home of natural causes. A celebration of life will be held from 5-7:00 PM Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids, with a time of sharing beginning at 7:00 PM.

Dez was born on November 28, 1984, in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, to Reed and Janine “Nena” (McDonnell) Hoffmann. She moved with her family to Utah, Washington, Madison, South Dakota, before finally returning to Dell Rapids. She graduated from Baltic High School in 2004. She attended Globe University and later worked for Walmart, McDonald’s, and finally Burger King for the past year and a half.

The cornerstone of Dez’s life was her children. She shared her time with her daughter’s girl scout troop and she volunteered at the library. Dez loved to learn and try new things. She enjoyed doing crafts such as knitting and crocheting. She was well known for her infectious laugh and determined spirit.

Survivors include her husband, Stephen Lovik, Sioux Falls; daughters: Michelle Lovik and Quinn Buttemeier-Lovik; stepson, Lucas Castle; parents: Reed and Janine “Nena” Hoffmann, Dell Rapids; siblings: Jeremy Hoffman, Concrete, WA, Shannon DenOuden, Hollywood, FL, Erich Hoffmann, Whidbey Island, WA, and Elias Hoffman, Dell Rapids; grandmother, Janet Hoffmann, Utah; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jerry and Dolores McDonnell; Joe and Pat Hoffmann; and uncles, Mike “Rat” McDonnell, Randy Tiesen, and Rodney Park.

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Barb Craig

January 25, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Barb Craig, 69, of Trent, SD, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Quarry Rock Church. Visitation will be two hours prior to the start of the service. www.kahlerfh.com

Barbara “Barb” Craig, loving wife and mother, was born December 12, 1952 in San Diego, CA to Delvin and Margaret Jakabosky. The family moved to Fairbury, NE when Barb was 17. While attending High School, she met the love of her life and best friend, Randy Craig. On June 24th, 1972 Barb and Randy were married at the hospital in Beatrice, NE in front of a small crowd and Barb’s mother. The happy couple moved to Norfolk, NE where they made their home. They had three children, Rick, Brian and Tracy.

Barb was always devoted to her family. She attended wresting tournaments, helped with school work, and made sure meals were on the table for the kids. Barb always waited to have her meals with Randy if the family couldn’t sit down together. She made sure she was there for her husband, through caring, honoring, and loving her best friend.

After Randy retired, in 2011, Randy and Barb moved to Trent, SD. Soon after, they started attending Quarry Rock Church in Dell Rapids, SD. Barb, in her outgoing way, was always quick to give hugs and clap at the end of every song. Barb was always the “mom” to most everyone she met.

Barb enjoyed painting, glass etching, wood burning and carving, crocheting, knitting with her knitting machine, making jewelry, and her latest hobby – diamond painting.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, sister Ginger, and son Rick.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Randy Craig, son Brian (Kathy) Craig, Daughter Tracy (Jim) Jensen, grandchildren Chad, Delaney, Hannah, and Addysen, as well as countless friends and family, most of whom she considered her children.

James Norby

January 25, 2022 by Submitted

James “Jim” Norby, 76, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. His Memorial Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. www.kahlerfh.com

James “Jim” Norby was born on March 20, 1945 in Watford City, ND, the son of Lyle and Verna (Priester) Norby. He grew up and attended school in Watford City. He graduated from Watford City High School in 1964. He then enlisted in the US Army until being honorably discharged in 1968. On February 21, 1969 he married Joyce Merry in Dell Rapids, SD. The couple made their home in Dell Rapids where their first son, Bryon was born. He operated Jim’s Highway Service until 1973 when they moved to North Dakota. While in North Dakota, Jim went to work in the oil fields. The couple’s second son, Ken was born in 1977. In 1999, Jim semi-retired and the couple moved to Dell Rapids, SD.

Jim was a member of Ignite Church and the Dell Rapids American Legion.

He enjoyed working on small engines, doing carpentry work, doing jig saw puzzles and he learned to upholster.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, and his sister, Linda.

Jim is survived by his wife, Joyce of Dell Rapids, sons, Bryon (Jana) Norby of Sioux Falls and Ken Norby of Lennox; his granddaughter, Kiah; his sister, Barbara Frye of Minot, ND and his half brothers, Arnold (Dana) Swenson of Watford City, ND and Vernon (Timi) Swenson of Williston, ND.

Edward Klein

January 16, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Edward P. Klein, 75, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. His Memorial Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Visitation will be two hours prior to the start of the service. Inurnment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. www.kahlerfh.com

Edward “Ed” Klein was born on April 26, 1946 in Dell Rapids, SD, the son of Peter and Mary (Ginsbach) Klein. He grew up on the family farm northwest of Dell Rapids. He attended St. Mary Catholic School graduating in 1964. After high school, he attended Springfield College in Springfield, SD where he played basketball. After college he returned to Dell Rapids. He married Janice Colling in 1972. To this union three daughters were born. Ed will mostly be remembered for being a fantastic mechanic at the Ford garage in Dell Rapids where he worked until 1996. He also worked at T&R Electric in Colman and various jobs until his retirement.

He was a member of the Dell Rapids Fire Department for many years and a member at River Community Church in Dell Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ed is survived by his daughters, Kim (Troy) Swift of Sioux Falls, Jackie Klein of Sioux Falls and Jessica (Mark) List of Sioux Falls; his six grandchildren; his siblings, Margaret (Gene) Finnegan of Chicago, IL, Jeanne (Tom) Reiff of Chester, Ken (Linda) Klein of Sioux Falls, Mike (Grace) Klein of Dell Rapids, Lois (Dennis) Ries of Pierre and Rosie (Paul) Nielsen of Dell Rapids; and his many nieces and nephews.

Marietta Nelson

December 21, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Marietta Nelson, 93, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 surrounded by her family at Riverview Health Care Center in Flandreau. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. The Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. www.kahlerfh.com

Marietta Maxine Schreier was born December 17, 1928 on a farm near Dell Rapids, South Dakota to Adam and Mary (Phelps) Schreier. Marietta attended country school and St. Mary’s Academy.

At a young age, Marietta moved to Sioux Falls to waitress. On November 7, 1949 she married the love of her life Stanley J Nelson in Dell Rapids. They farmed near Baltic and Dell Rapids until 1994 when they moved to town and retired. While on the farm she worked hard side by side with her husband and waitressed for different establishments. This union was blessed with one daughter Sherry, whom they cherished greatly.

Marietta’s Catholic faith was the foundation in her life, which carried onto her family. She was a member of the Altar Society. She was an excellent cook and homemaker, feeding anyone and everyone who came to her door. The Veterinarian would always seem to want work Stanley’s cattle around dinner time. Marietta made the best cakes; her specialty was homemade German Chocolate cake.

In retirement, Marietta’s favorite pastime was going on drives with Stanley, playing cards with friends and neighbors, traveling, shopping, getting her hair done, volunteering at Padres, and spending time with her two grandchildren.

Grateful for having shared her life is her daughter, Sherry (Dale) Sovell, grandchildren Ashley and Dereck Sovell of Ivanhoe Minnesota. Three nephews; Michael (Vicky) Schreier of Lexington, Kentucky; Lance Schreier of Charles City, Iowa; Tim Schreier of Hoboken, New Jersey. Two Nieces; Teresa (David) Bennett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Janet (Jim) May of Maple Grove, Minnesota. Other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Adam and Mary, her husband Stanley; sister Margretta; brothers Michael and Gene; sister in-law Elaine Schreier; brother in-law, Irvin Nelson; sister in-law, Edna Nelson; and Nephew Glen Nelson.

Blessed be her memory.

Leland Triebwasser

December 20, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Leland Triebwasser, 89, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Avera Dells Area Hospital. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021 at The Reformed Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 26, 2021 with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. www.kahlerhfh.com

Leland Triebwasser was born on May 22, 1932 on the family farm near Emery, SD, the son of Edward and Lydia (Koth) Triebwasser. He grew up near Emery and attended country school and helped on the family farm. He served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. After discharge he returned to the family farm. He married Wilma Gerlach on December 18, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Hillside. The couple made their home on a farm near Fulton from 1957-1972. In 1972, the couple moved to a farm north of Dell Rapids. On January 5, 2000, they moved to Dell Rapids. Leland continued to farm.

He was a member of The Reformed Church and was on the church consistory.

Leland enjoyed farming and family gatherings, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with the love of his life Wilma. Their journey began December 18, 1957 and ended exactly 64 years later on December 18, 2021.

Leland is survived by his wife of 64 years, Wilma of Dell Rapids; his children, Twila (Bruce) Kruger of Sioux Falls, Tamara (George) Birmingham of Sioux Falls, Terry of Dell Rapids, Teresa (Daniel) Ernesti of Dell Rapids, Trudy (Kevin) Alberts of Dell Rapids and Thelma (Gary) Haak of Dell Rapids; his 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lovella (Milton) Schrader, Mabel Triebwasser and Geraldine Rickmeyer; one sister-in-law, Irene Gerlach and one brother-in-law, Vernon (Charlene) Gerlach and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his four sisters, Leona Frey, Bernitha Triebwasser, Lucille Klock and Irene Triebwasser; two brothers, Kenneth Triebwasser and Eldon (in infancy); 5 brothers-in-law, Harm Frey, Fred Klock, Earl Rickmeyer, Alfred Hohn and Norman Beiswanger; three sisters-in-law, Kathy Triebwasser, Esther Hohn and Anita Beiswanger.

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