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Jimmy Bender

April 6, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Jimmy L. Bender, 63, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Dell Rapids passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. His funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Kahler Funeral Home. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016 at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be left at Kahler Funeral Home.

Jimmy Lee Bender was born August 22, 1952 in Sioux Falls to Leo and Violet (Dyce) Bender, the third of eight children. After completing school, he joined the Army and moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, serving three years of active duty. He had returned to Sioux Falls, working at Johnson Auto Body as a painter, when he met Connie Rickeman. They were married November 19, 1976 and moved to Dell Rapids. After they married, he worked as a prison guard at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, while serving part time in the Army National Guard. In 1985 he joined the National Guard full time, and worked there until he retired in 2003.

Jimmy was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids for 25 years. His greatest joy in life was spending time and sharing laughs with his family. Jimmy loved watching sports, whether it was going to his sons’ games or watching a game on TV with his boys. He was grateful to share those moments with them. He both loved and hated the damn Vikings, often turning against them mid-game by rooting for the opposing team out of frustration.

He is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tiffany; his parents, Leo and Violet; and his in-laws, Roger and Florine Rickeman.

Jimmy is survived by his three sons, Ben of Dell Rapids, Brady (Creta) of Denver, CO, and Ryan (Lindsey) of Sioux Falls; his granddaughter, Natalie; his siblings, Betty Bender of Clearwater, FL, John (Vicki) Bender of Westminster, CO, Bob (Deb) Bender of Hartford, Leo Bender of Sioux Falls, Diane (Gary) Kinsley of Sioux Falls, Carol (Jeff) McCarty of Sioux Falls and Ed Bender of Sioux Falls; his many nieces and nephews and Connie Bender of Glendale, AZ.

Kathryn Kriens

March 25, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Kathryn Louise Kriens, 87, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Sanford Hospital after a sudden illness. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation on Monday, March 28, 2016 will be from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home and will resume at the church at 5:00 p.m. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and the Christian Wake Service will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the church. On-Line Condolences may be left at Kahler Funeral Home.

Kathryn Louise Kriens was born March 23, 1929 to John and Margaret (Hemmer) Welbig in Dell Rapids, SD. She graduated from Dell Rapids St. Mary High School in 1947 and General Beadle State Teachers College, Madison, SD. She taught at several country schools in rural Dell Rapids. She was united in marriage to Mike Kriens on November 18, 1953 in Dell Rapids. They made their home and farmed northwest of Dell Rapids with their 6 children for 44 years, then moved into Dell Rapids in 1997. She was an active member in her church and volunteered at Padre’s Thrift Store. Louise enjoyed being a farm wife and mother, grandma/great-grandma, her garden and flower beds, playing cards and dominoes. She is very well known for her beautiful quilts and crocheting. She will always be remembered for her kindness and thoughtfulness to others.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 62 years, Mike, Dell Rapids, children David Kriens, Dell Rapids, SD; Sharon (Harold) Nicholas, Harrisburg, NC; Joan (Alan) Amundson, Colton, SD; Jean (Mike) Gilmore, Dell Rapids, SD, Karen (Wayne) Johnson, Sioux Falls, SD; Terry (Barb) Kriens, Dell Rapids, SD; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way; brother Bud (Colleen) Welbig, Dell Rapids, SD; sister Sister Lynn Marie Welbig, Sioux Falls, SD; and many relatives and friends.

Louise is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Leon and nephew, Dale Welbig.

Janet Hofeman

March 22, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Janet Hofeman, age 79, died at the Madison Regional Health System on March 21, 2016.

Funeral service will be 10 am on Friday, March 25th at St. John Lutheran Church, Madison. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 PM on Thursday at Weiland Funeral Chapel which is in charge of the arrangements. On-Line Condolences may be made via Wieland Funeral Home.

She is survived by one daughter, Pam (Carl) Eliason of Renner, SD and one son, Dallas (Amy) Hofeman of Dell Rapids, SD; five grandchildren, Logan & Lindsey Eliason and Trystan, Kendra & Trey Hofeman.

Eileen Donahue

March 15, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Eileen Donahue, 92, Wakonda, SD passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Wakonda Heritage Manor. On-Line Condolences may be left at Hansen Funeral Home.

Eileen Rose Fitzgerald was born October 2, 1923 at home in Mayfield Twp Yankton, South Dakota, the daughter of Nell Christopher and Mike Fitzgerald. She grew up in Mayfield and attended country school, Irene high school and graduated from Scotland in 1940. She studied two years at Mount Marty in Yankton and received a teaching certificate. She taught at country schools in the Mayfield area and one year at Wakonda. She married James W. Donahue of Wakonda June 25, 1947. James, who always called Eileen “Fitz” died April 10, 2011. They lived and farmed east of Wakonda and raised six children. She always had a large garden, many chickens and her children remember her delicious homemade bread.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers, Claire, Roy, Kenneth and infant Harold Fitzgerald, two sisters Veronica Freimuth and Colette Kehrwald and a grandson, Kevin Koenig. She is survived by two sons, Patrick (Teresa) Donahue of Wakonda, Jim Donahue, of San Francisco, CA, four daughters, Kathleen (Jim) Koenig, of Tyndall, Mary (Wayne) O’Connor, of Faribault, MN, JoEllen (Virgil) Klein of Dell Rapids and Brigetta (Steve) Klein of Sioux Falls, 16 grandchildren: Christine Schelske, John Donahue, Brian Donahue; Carolyn Gleason, Maureen McFarlane; Angela Cina, Mike O’Connor, Nicholas O’Connor, Maureen Hauge, James O’Connor; Sister Marie Estelle Klein O.C.D, Theresa Kutz, Erin Fernandez; Mary Wuestewald, Sister Laura Klein P.C. and Tony Klein; 17 greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Arlys Stanford

March 6, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Arlys Stanford, 92, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at Heritage Senior Living.

Arlys Jean Phelps was born Feb. 25, 1924, at Rutland, to Donald and Hazel (Anderson) Phelps. She graduated from Madison High School and received on-the-job training at Madison Community Hospital as a surgical technician. She then worked at Madison Community Hospital for over 37 years. Arlys married John “Jack” Stanford on June 12, 1943, at Pipestone, MN.

Arlys was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and ladies groups, and she enjoyed playing cards and walking.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1978; one sister, Mary Peterson; four brothers, Edward, Ronald, Dale and Harold Phelps; and two grandsons, Robert and Jesse Alfson.

Survivors include four sons, Roger (Bonnie) of Madison, Rodney (Sandy) of Dell Rapids, Terry of Winter Park, CO and Keith of Sheridan, WY; three daughters, Linda (Richard) Nighbert of Madison, Patsy Mikel of Sioux Falls and Karen (Rick) Alfson of Madison; 15 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; three brothers, Darrell (Linda) Phelps of Madison, Thomas (Joan) Phelps of Sioux Falls and Richard (Janney) Phelps of Madison; and two sisters, JoAnn (Duane) McNeil of Ramona, CA and Nancy (Larry) Chase of Sioux Falls.Funeral Services 11 AM Wed. at Trinity Lutheran Church with burial at Graceland Cemetery. Family present for visitation 5-7 PM Tuesday with a Prayer Service at 7 PM at Ellsworth Funeral Home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. On-Line Condolences may be left at Ellsworth Funeral Home.

Kimberly (Carlton) Ramse

March 5, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Kimberly (Carlton) Ramse, age 37, of Garretson, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will begin at 11:00 am Monday, March 7, 2016, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Garretson. Memorial visitation with the family present will be from 3-5:00 pm Sunday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson

Kim was born on February 13, 1979, in Tampa, Florida. She graduated from Garretson High School in 1997. She was employed at Lil Dreamers Learning Center, Palisade Manor, Steve’s Electric, and Gannon Bookkeeping. She was married to Jason Baldridge and Gary Ramse and was blessed with two daughters from these marriages.

Kim was an avid Oakland Raiders fan and enjoyed throwing darts and watching “The Voice” and “Big Brother.” She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and the Garretson American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include her daughters: Kelsey Baldridge and Aubrey Ramse; mother, Linda (Jim Hoefert) Johnson, Garretson; grandparents, Ardyce and Lyle Stensland, Sioux Falls; siblings: Chett (Molly) Carlton, Dell Rapids, Lynn Jackson, Vidalia, GA, Christy (Carl) King, Rome, GA, Al (Shannon) Carlton Jr., Sioux Falls, and Lloyd (Jenn) Carlton, Oklahoma City, OK; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her dad, Al Carlton, Sr., and an aunt, Barb Bussey.

Irene (Cluts) Wagner

March 4, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Irene Rose (Cluts) Wagner, 93 of Sioux Falls died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Trail Ridge Retirement Center. On-Line Condolences may be left at Heritage Funeral Home.

Irene Cluts was born August 27, 1922 in Willow Lake, SD the daughter of John and Mildred (Glines) Cluts. She lived in Vienna, SD until 1937 when she and her family moved to Dell Rapids, SD. She graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1940. She played and sang with the Doll Cluts Melody Girls until 1942. She was united in marriage to Russell Wagner on January 1, 1942 and they started their life together in Sioux Falls.

Irene and Russ were blessed with four children, Steven, Betty, Judy and Virginia. She worked for Montgomery Wards as a credit clerk for 15 years. She served as a Girl Scout leader and youth counselor at First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls, making work camp trips to California and North Carolina, Irene sang in the choir at First United Methodist Church from 1942 – 1979. Irene and Russ moved to Winter Haven, Florida when Russ retired in 1979 and lived there until 1999. While in Florida they attended St. Johns Church where she sang in the choir and she audited courses at Florida Southern University and the University of South Florida. She also participated in the CASA program as guardians of homeless children and in 17 Elder Hostels throughout the United States and Canada. She and Russ travelled extensively thought the United States and Europe.

In 2000 they returned to live in Dell Rapids for eight years and then moved to Sioux Falls where they have resided at Trail Ridge Retirement Center.

Grateful for having shared her life are: her husband, Russell and two daughters, Judy (Frank) Rebnord of Little Falls, MN and Virginia Hoeppner of Scotia, NY; and three grandchildren, Tim Rebnord, Tony Rebnord and Holly Hoeppner and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two children, Steven and Betty.

A memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at First United Methodist Church with a private family burial preceding the service. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:00 pm Monday at Heritage Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to Asera Care Hospice, 528 North Sycamore Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57110.

Evelyn Gerlach

March 2, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Evelyn Gerlach, 93, Corsica, died Thursday, February 25, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Society-Corsica. Funeral services were held March 1, 2016, 10:30AM, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Dimock. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Mitchell. On-Line Condolences may be left at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Evelyn Pauline Gerlach was born August 19, 1922, at Stickney, SD, to Albert and Gladys (Younie) Moller. She was baptized at the Mount Carmel Church rural Mount Vernon. She attended school in Aurora County, graduated from Stickney High in 1940 and then graduated from the Notre Dame Academy in Mitchell. Evelyn taught school in rural Stickney and lived with the Fred Bruinsma family during her teaching years. On May 12, 1943, she married Lorenz Gerlach at her parent’s home. She was confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Dimock. The couple lived and farmed east of Corsica until retiring in 1980 and moved to Mitchell. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Mitchell and the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Dimock.

Evelyn is survived by a son, Dwight (Sherry) Gerlach of Corsica, two daughters, Maryjane Buzay of Ramsey, MN, Marilyn (Lyle) Reimnitz of Mount Vernon, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two sisters, Marylouise Weiland of Mitchell, Phyllis Wieczorek of Corsica and two sisters-in-law, Lois Moller of Mitchell and Wilma (Ray) Bogenhagen of Dell Rapids.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lorenz, a daughter Ladonna, two grandsons, Brian and Patrick, one son-in-law, Paul Buzay, her parents and her brother, Gilbert Moller.

Margaret “Maggie” Schrader

March 2, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Margaret “Maggie” E. Schrader, age 78, of Huron, died Saturday, February 27, 2016, at her home. Her funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, March 1st at the First United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. On-Line Condolences may be left at Kuhler Funeral Home.

Margaret Elizabeth Luke was born July 19, 1937, to August and Mary (Neis) Luke at Marion. She attended rural school and then graduated from Parker High School in 1955. Maggie graduated in March 1956 from the South Dakota Beauty Academy at Sioux Falls. Maggie worked at Betty’s Beauty Shop in Huron from 1956 to 1958.

On August 2, 1958, Maggie married Warren “Keith” Schrader at Huron. After their marriage, she worked as a beautician for seventeen years in her home, then as a cook for Huron High School and later as a sales clerk at Pheasant Liquor. Maggie began work at the Beadle County Register of Deeds in June 1989 and retired in December 2000. She also volunteered at the Huron Regional Medical Center as a Pink Lady.

On November 3, 2015, Maggie was diagnosed with high grade myelodysplastic syndrome. With the MDS, many other unexplained complications arose that put her in and out of several hospitals and emergency rooms, and after numerous procedures were tried, it was deemed that nothing more could be done. We were then able to have her at home for eleven days on hospice where she was able to have some peaceful, comfortable days to say her good byes. She will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Travis Knouse; one brother, Donald (Berdell) Luke; one sister, Marlene (Tom) Weber; two brothers-in-law, John Kreis and Jack Sarnowski; and one sister-in-law, Marie Luke.

Blessed for having shared her life are her husband, Keith Schrader of Huron; four daughters and their husbands, Rose (Derek) Knouse of Huron, Cynthia (Stuart) Neuharth of Alpena, Kathy (Randy) Tounsley of Huron, and Nancy (Frank) Spiegel of Watertown; one son, Wayne (Teresa) Schrader of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Maggie is also survived by her seven brothers, John Luke of Marion, Jerome (Elaine) Luke of Mott, North Dakota, Joseph (Karen) Luke of Dell Rapids, William (Sandy) Luke of Clark, Ray (Connie) Luke of Sioux Falls, Michael (Joyce) Luke of Hartford, and Paul (Margie) Luke of Marion; four sisters, Donna Miller of Mott, North Dakota, Christine Sarnowski of Blair, Nebraska, Berniece Kreis of Ashland, Nebraska, and Veronica (Frank) Narsavage of Moscow, Pennsylvania; and many nieces and nephews.

Norman Telkamp

March 1, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Norman Telkamp, 89 of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, SD. Norman Albert Telkamp, son of Albert and Thelma (Tift) Telkamp, was born on September 1, 1926 in Brookings, SD. Following graduation from Brookings High School, Norman served with the US Army Signal Corps at Vint Hill Farms, Virginia. Following his honorable discharge, he attended and graduated from SDSU.

Norman was united in marriage to Mildred Oleson on September 12, 1948 in Arlington, SD. Norman worked with the Veterans Administration at Ft. Meade, SD, until moving to Armour, SD., where he was the Douglas County Extension Agent for 25 years. In 1979, they moved to Sioux Falls and he served as the Minnehaha County Extension Agent until retiring in 1984. Following retirement from the Extension Service, he worked as a crop insurance adjuster. Norman and Millie spent their winter months in La Feria, TX.

Norman was active in many groups, including the Masons, EAA, United Church of Christ, International and SD Flying Farmers, and the SD County Agents Association. Norman held a commercial pilot’s license, along with a flight instructor and an aerial applicator rating. In addition to flying, he loved spending time with family. Norman always had a quick smile and a story for new and old friends.

Grateful for having shared his life are his son Gary Telkamp, Rapid City, daughters Sharon Johnson and husband Luke of Dell Rapids, Janelle Hearnen and husband Robert, Mitchell, brother Doug Telkamp and wife Teresa, Rutland, step mother Betty Telkamp, Brookings, four grandchildren, Noah Johnson, Micah Johnson, Kelsey Hearnen, Cade Hearnen; and many other relatives and friends.

Norman was preceded in death by his wife Mildred and brothers Kenneth, Marvin, (Jack), Ray and Keith Telkamp.

The family will be present at 10 am. followed by a prayer service at 11 am., First Congregational Church on Saturday, March 5, 2016, with burial at 2 pm at Greenwood Cemetery, Brookings, SD. On-Line Condolences may be left at Miller Funeral Home.

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