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Myrtle (Schreier) Duffy

July 3, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Myrtle Laura Duffy (nee Schreier), age 92, passed away on June 28, 2016 at home, in the company of her children. Myrtle was born on May 14, 1924 in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.

Beginning life a shy farm girl, she met her life’s challenges with courage and tenacity and hard work. Her marriage was a love match that ended too soon with the death of her husband Charles after only 38 years.

Driven by faith and compassion, she dedicated herself to good works of all kinds. First out of necessity and then out of a need to create and to give, Myrtle made sweaters with complex designs, sewed garments of all kinds (including wedding dresses and tailored jackets), prepared entire banquets, baked dozens and dozens of Christmas cookies, pies and rolls, and of course, constructed the quilts. Her enthusiasm overtook her shyness as she led friends in traveling expeditions and organized the St. John’s quilting group. She took pride in being Irish, and derived great joy from holding babies and picking berries. Myrtle was fierce in the face of injustice and unbowed by adversity.

Preceded in death by infant son, husband Charles, grandson Christopher Mattis, and great-grandson Zayden Mattis. Survived by children and their spouses: Donna and Alan Mattis, Barbara (Duffy) and Robert Borchert and Kevin and Colleen Duffy; 11 grandchildren, Lori (Tom) Mattis Stevens, Mollie Mattis, Katie (Casey) Sarver, Scott (Anne) Mattis, Rebecca Mattis, Tim (Sabrina) Mattis, Mara (Chris) Meyer, John Borchert, Laura (Erik Peter) Walker, Charles (Cole) Borchert, and Willson (Stephanie) Borchert; 11 great-grandchildren, Benjamin Stevens, Christopher Adams, Adeline Mattis, Amelia Mattis, Ruby Mattis, Mila Sarver, Luca Sarver, Krystal Mattis, Viola Walker, Solen Walker, and Tycho Borchert; brother and spouse, Jerry and Clara Schreier and many beloved nieces and nephews.

On-line condolences may be left at Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home.

Curtis Stahl

July 3, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Curtis Ray Stahl, 62, of Mitchell, SD passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Avera McKennan Hospital after complications of a stroke. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Grace Free Lutheran Church in Bruce, SD. On-line condolences may be left at Rude’s Funeral Home.

Curtis Ray Stahl was born on August 21, 1953 in Clear Lake, SD, the son of Richard James and Viola Jean (Erickson) Stahl. Curtis and his family lived in the Bruce area. Curtis attended Bruce School and Volga High School.

Curtis was united in marriage to Vivien Claussen on March 16, 1973. They divorced in 1992, but continued to work together to raise four children. Curtis took pride in hard work. He worked for 28 years in the elevator business, working in the communities of Bruce, Highmore, Volga, Avon, Arlington and Badger. He was a manager or assistant manager at several locations. In later years, he worked for Buskerud Construction, now BXCC Construction of Dell Rapids, SD. At the time of his death he worked for EZ Clean of Mitchell, SD.

Curtis battled alcoholism for much of his life. In the past two years, he worked very hard and was able to maintain sobriety; affording him a time to connect with friends and family and to enjoy his pastimes. He had begun to lead AA meetings and enjoyed helping others with his story. Curtis loved to sing karaoke, garden, cook, play games and tell jokes. His sense of humor served him well.

Curtis is survived by his four children; Loren (Brenda) Stahl of Hartford, SD, Lenny Stahl of Dell Rapids, Christina Evans (Kris Linneman) of Yankton, SD and Jennifer (Kyle) Anderson of Baltic, SD; his siblings, Marvin (Sheila) Stahl of Battle Creek, NE, Gerald (Susan) Stahl of Bruce, SD, Barb (Craig) Shea of Flandreau, SD; Dean (Karen) Stahl of Bismark, ND, Keith (Robin) Stahl of Bruce, SD; Bradley (Stacia) Stahl of Brookings, SD and eight grandchildren, Caitlen Evans, Karissa Linneman, Kaden Linneman, Dominick Stahl, Trystan Stahl, Carter Stahl, Brianna Stahl, and Abigail Anderson. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

Floyd Callison

June 24, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Floyd A. Callison, 90, entered heaven’s gates on June 21, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Village. Funeral 2:00 PM June 27, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Sioux Falls, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church. On-line condolences may be left at Chapel Hill Funeral Home.

Floyd is survived by his wife of 28 years, Beverly; four children, Jeffrey and wife, Beth, of Cove, OR, Charles and wife, Cheri, of Spearfish, SD, Susan of Missoula, MT, and Stephan of Newcastle, WY; five grandchildren; four step-sons, Gary Moulton of Rapids City, Robert Moulton, Russ Moulton and Mark (Lisa) Moulton, all of Sioux Falls; step-grandchildren, Josh (Jen) Falk and Kala Falk; step-great granddaughter, Aubrey Ella Wilson of Dell Rapids; a niece, Faye (David) Westphal of Dubuque, IA.

Lois Mae (Bunkers) Schwebach

June 24, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Lois Mae Schwebach, 89, of Dell Rapids died Thursday, June 23, 2016 in Sioux Falls at the home of her daughter. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM Monday, June 27, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 3-5:00 PM Sunday with a Wake Service at 5:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. On-line condolences may be left at Minnehaha Funeral Home.

Lois Mae Bunkers was born March 9, 1927 in Dell Rapids to parents Emil and Leona (Full) Bunkers. She grew up near Dell Rapids and attended St. Mary Grade School, graduated from St. Mary High School and then attended SDSU.

Lois married George M. Schwebach August 19, 1952 in Dell Rapids. She along with George owned and operated George’s Mens Wear and The Fitting Stool. George died December 21, 2008.

She enjoyed playing cards, building puzzles, and was an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins. She was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Society.

Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Carol (Carl) Thomassen, Tea; Joan Schwebach, Sioux Falls; Emily (Tim) Murphy, Dell Rapids; Lee Ann Freshour, Coeur d’Alene, ID; Mark (Tami) Schwebach, Middleton, WI; Jim (Laurie) Schwebach, West Des Moines, IA; Grace (Rick) Hoil, Sioux Falls; her grandchildren, Liam, Brielle, Conner, Victoria, Evan, Justin, Nicole, Joseph, Chynna, Lindsey, Kyle, Eric, Brian, Rachael, Nathan, Brady, Maggie, Michael, Matt and Jennifer; her great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Nellie, Lucy, Riley, Braxton, Emma and Cedar; her brothers, Vince (Phyllis) Bunkers, Dell Rapids; Yvo (Stella) Bunkers, Dell Rapids; and Terry (Emily) Bunkers, Buckeye, AZ; and a sister in law, Monica (Eldyn) Streff, Overland Park, KS.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sons, Vince and twins John and Joseph, her brothers, Otto, Harold, and Melvin. Memorials maybe directed to Avera Hospice or the Dell Rapids Veterans Memorial Park.

Charlotte Jacobson

June 23, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Charlotte L. Jacobson, 93, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at her home. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Messiah Lutheran Church, rural Flandreau. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Kahler Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at Kahler Funeral Home.

Charlotte was born on January 12, 1923 in Flandreau to Walter and Rose Stover. She attended Hess rural grade school and graduated from Flandreau High School in 1940. She received a teaching certificate from Eastern State in Madison, SD and taught at Hess school for two years. Charlotte was married to Howard Jacobson on November 24, 1946 in Sioux Falls. They farmed in Blinsmon township until retiring in 1985 and continued to live on the farm. Howard died on September 14, 1990. She moved off the farm to Dell Rapids on October 1, 2011.

Charlotte was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, WELCA, Messiah quilters, WELCA Bible Study and treasurer of Bethania Oslo Cemetery Association. She also belong to the Trent Senior Citizens, Moody Rustlers Club, and several card clubs.

She is survived by her son, Robert Jacobson and his wife, Joy of rural Harrisburg; her two daughters, Charlene Miller and her husband, Doug of Deadwood and Linda Adams of Garden City, KS; her six grandchildren, Heather Ahrendt and her husband, Jason, Aaron Jacobson and his wife, Amber, Kenan Miller and his wife, Dawn, Leah Brink and her fiance’e, Justin Hyde, Anna Maruska and her husband, Joe, Daniel Bielfeldt and his wife, Megan; her eight great grandchildren Gabrielle and Lincoln Ahrendt, Lexi Job, Alysia Hunter, Madeline and David Brink, Clara and Elijah Maruska.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walt and Rose Stover; her husband, Howard; and her grandson, Kyle Miller.

Deb (Dressen) Bicknese

June 21, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Deborah Ann Dressen Bicknese of Dell Rapids passed away unexpectedly on June 17th, 2016 at the age of 63. A memorial visitation is scheduled for Thursday, June 23rd with the family present from 5-7:00pm at Minnehaha Funeral Home at 104 E. 4th St Dell Rapids, SD 57022. A memorial funeral service is scheduled for Friday, June 24th at 10:00am at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids at 701 Orleans Ave, Dell Rapids, SD 57022, with cake and coffee to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Deb’s life. On-line condolences may be left at Minnehaha Funeral Home.

Deb is survived by her parents, Leonard and Mary Dressen of Dell Rapids, SD; sister, Kim Shefte (Stuart) of Dell Rapids, SD; husband, Leo Bicknese of Dell Rapids; children, Tim Verhey (Jennifer) of Parker, SD, Tom Verhey (Jaimi) of Sioux Falls, SD, William “Zach” Langner (Abby) of Omaha, NE and Katherine Cox (Brian) of Omaha, NE; step-sons, Robert Bicknese (Amanda) of Mountain Home, ID and Larry Bicknese of Dell Rapids, SD; 8 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her brother, Robert “Bob” Dressen of Viborg, SD.

Deb was born on March 3rd, 1953 in Dell Rapids, SD to Leonard and Mary Dressen. She graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1971, the University of South Dakota in 1983 with an associate’s degree in Nursing, and Augustana University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She married the love of her life, Leo in 2009.

Deb worked as a Registered Nurse for 22 years and retired from the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD in 2010. She enjoyed camping with her family, karaoke, traveling to new places, four wheeling in the Black Hills, trucking with her husband Leo, attending Renaissance festivals and sewing. She was also very creative and crafty. In 2015, Deb opened her own business, Hobby Run Amuck, in Downtown Dell Rapids where she sold many of her handmade crafts.

Deb was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her children and the joys of her life, her grandchildren.

Urban Schwebach

June 20, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Urban August Schwebach left this life as he lived it, with ferocity to stay with family, friends and the farm. He lost his battle with renal failure and congestive heart failure the day before Father’s Day which somehow seems fitting as he was a great husband, father and grandfather. Urban or “Urb”, as he was known, was born on June 9, 1927 at Dell Rapids, SD to Joseph and Anna (Kottman) Schwebach.

He received his education at St. Mary’s School in Dell Rapids. After completing the eighth grade he was off to begin doing what he loved most, farming and hard work. He met the true love of his life, Rosemary Thielsen, and they were married on October 1, 1952 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau. They began farming southeast of Flandreau and in the spring of 1960 purchased a farm northeast of Flandreau where they have continued to live. Urb was a true entrepreneur and started several businesses to compliment the highs and lows of farming. He did custom corn shelling, combining, and he was most known for stack moving and hay grinding. He turned the hay grinding business over to one of his sons. The farming tradition continues to be carried on by his other son. Urb enjoyed working the ground, was happy when in a tractor and most happy when surrounded by family. Raising cattle – raising sheep – raising crops – raising his family: that was Urb, happy and hardworking. Urb was a member of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church.

Urb is survived by his wife Rosemary, 3 children; Joe (Mary) Schwebach, Flandreau; Linda Schwebach, Flandreau; Tom (Marilyn) Schwebach, Egan; 4 grandchildren, Nicole, Alyson and Jared Schwebach, and Elizabeth (Nikolay) Typhina, 1 great-grandchild, Felix; 4 sisters, Mary Ann Loiseau, Egan; Helen Hattervig, Dell Rapids; Joan Brown, Summersville, WV; and Clare Hubert, Long Island, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Isabella Schmidt and Cordula Williamson and a brother Joseph.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June, 23, 2016 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 – 7:00 pm with a 7:00 pm Rosary at Skroch Funeral Chapel. On-line condolences may be left at Skroch Funeral Chapel.

Verne Jorgenson

June 20, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Verne F. Jorgenson peacefully passed away at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center on Friday, June 17, 2016, the day of his 90th birthday. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. On-line condolences may be left at Kahler Funeral Home.

Verne was born to Fred and Louise Jorgenson on June 17, 1926, the youngest of six children. He attended Hunt Country School, District #10 for eight years and graduated from Trent High School in 1944. Verne served in World War II in the US Navy on board the USS Yellowstone, a Destroyer Tender from 1945-1946. After his honorable discharge, he returned to the family farm by Trent and farmed with his father. He retired in 1985 but continued to live on his farm until 2013 when he became a resident of Orchard Hills Assisted Living. He moved to Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in May of 2016.

Survivors included six nieces and nephews, Lauren (Alberta) Anderson, LeRoy (Joyce) Anderson and Charlotte (Jerry) Weiland of Dell Rapids, Larry (Ada) Jorgenson and Marlene (Bill) Husaboe of Trent, and Darrel (Christy) Jorgenson of Loveland, CO and his many great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lynn (Celia) Jorgenson, Donald (Martha) Jorgenson, and his sisters, Evelyn (Louis) Ross, Inez (Alvin) Anderson and Bernice (John) Tinsley and their son, David.

Donna (Story) Bendt

June 19, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Donna L. Bendt passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Riverview Healthcare Community, Flandreau. Donna was born January 18, 1931 in Lincoln, Co., Minnesota to B.A. and Margaret (Scofield) Story. She received her early education in country school and graduated from Flandreau High School in 1950.

Donna was married on August 27, 1950 at Flandreau, SD to Loren Bendt and they farmed at White, SD. In 1957 they returned to Moody County to farm until moving on to the Bendt home farm in 1973. She worked at Dakota Industries for many years, helped Ardyce Samp hang drapes and then worked in the laundry at Riverview Manor in Flandreau from 1987 until retiring in 2011. Loren preceded Donna in death on December 9, 2015. Donna was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, WELCA, Moonbeam Extension Club and enjoyed fishing and going to the casino.

She is survived by 2 children, Patricia Blackketter, Elkton, Doug Bendt, Flandreau, granddaughter, Krystal (Barry) Wingfield, Mankato, MN, 4 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Caden, Kayl and Khiley, 2 brothers, Roger (Carolyn) Story, Dell Rapids, Jerry (Walberga) Regensburg, Germany and numerous nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter-in-law B.J. Bendt, and son-in-law Robert Blackketter, 1 brother, Kenny, 1 sister, Dorothy and an infant sister.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Flandreau, with burial in Union Cemetery, Flandreau. On-line condolences may be left at Skroch Funeral Chapel.

Felix Murray

June 19, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Felix R. Murray, age 75, of Mitchell, SD died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD. Memorial services were held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Resurrection Lutheran Church. On-line condolences may be left at Will Funeral Chapel.

Felix R. Murray, son of Felix and Elva June (Berkey) Murray, was born October 25, 1940 in Redfield, SD. He grew up in Warner, SD and later graduated from Warner High School in 1958. While in high school, Felix was very athletic and participated in track and basketball. After his schooling, Felix began his career with Red Owl Grocery Stores in Aberdeen, SD.

Felix was united in marriage with Sandy Stevens on October 1, 1961 in Aberdeen, SD. Felix continued his career with Red Owl and the couple made their home in Aberdeen, Huron, Redfield and Mitchell. After Red Owl closed, Felix was employed at Statz Drug and later at the Medicine Shoppe. He later was employed at the custodian at Resurrection Lutheran Church.

He was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church and the Elks Club where has served as Exalted Ruler. He enjoyed football especially the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos.

Survivors include his wife, Sandy Murray, Mitchell, SD; three children, Gina (Keith) Steineke, Dell Rapids, SD, Steve Murray and his former wife, Yevette Murray, Denver, CO, Sonya (Kevin) Kayser, Marshall, MN; five grandchildren, Kassandra Steineke, Dell Rapids, SD, Dustin Spiegle, Denver, CO, Rachel Mills, Derby, KS, Nicholas Kayser, Marshall, MN, Lucas Kayser, Marshall, MN; one great grandchild, Luka Mills, Derby, KS; a brother, Arlan Murray, Jamestown, ND; two sisters, Karen (Iran) Johnson, Grand Forks, ND, Kathleen (Larry) Carr, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Blaine.

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