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Paul Hanneman

October 20, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Fri., Oct. 16, for Paul Joseph Hanneman, 47, Sioux Falls, who died on Oct. 10, 2015, at his residence. The services will be held in the Randall Funeral Home at Madison, and burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.randallfuneral.com.

Hanneman was born on Dec. 30, 1967, at Madison to Don “Doug” and Shirley (Voeltz) Hanneman. He grew up in Humboldt, Elk Point and Lennox and graduated from Lennox High School. He attended South Dakota State University and the College of the Air Force. He served for 13 years in the Air National Guard and was also a full-time Air Guardsman.

Survivors include a daughter, Brooke Hanneman of Sioux Falls; his parents, Don “Doug” (Carrie) Hanneman of Dell Rapids, and Shirley (Fred) Steffen of Lennox; two brothers, John (Tammy) Hanneman of Junius, and Chris Steffen of Lennox; two sisters, Mary Coppel of Tea, and Sally (Bruce) Rawenhorst of Marion, Iowa; three stepbrothers, Jerry Kerns of Dell Rapids, Todd (Julie) Steffen of Tea, and Mark (Wendy) Steffen of Madison; and many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Martin and Kate Hanneman and John and Gladys Voeltz; and an uncle.

Nelson “Nels” LeVan

October 20, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Nelson “Nels” LeVan, 86, of Dell Rapids passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, October 23, 2015 at East Nidaros Lutheran Church, rural Baltic, SD. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids. Condolences may be left at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Nelson was born December 7, 1928 to Nelson, Sr. and Helen (Wertman) LeVan in Montgomery, PA. Nels graduated from Muncy High School in 1946. Nels’ work history include working for a farm co-op, bulk plant manager and territory salesman in the Pennsylvania and New York area. In 1957 he moved to Ohio where he went into the insurance industry. In 1959 he moved to Minneapolis, MN where he continued in the insurance business and eventually opened his own agency, A&L Associated, Inc. in 1964. Nels sold his business in 1969 and moved to Scottsdale, AZ where he continued in sales. In 1971 he moved to Sioux Falls where he and his wife, Lee ran Baltic Corner. In 1975 he went into the liquor industry, retiring as a liquor representative in 1994. Nels and Lee took Baltic Corner over again until their retirement in 2004.

Nels enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating in his earlier years. In his later years he liked golfing, bowling, playing pool and his pets. Nels loved spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers and Minnesota Twins fan.

Nels is survived by his wife, Lee, Dell Rapids, SD; children, Brian (Leslie) LeVan, Litchfield Park, AZ, Cheryl (Jim) Lakes, Williamsport, PA and Gail (Gary) Barto, Hughesville, PA. Children, Randy (Laura) LeVan, Erie, PA, Michelle (Joe) Daughterty, Newcastle, PA and Ric (Cheyenne) LeVan Mozingo, Cortland, OH. Sons, Kevin LeVan, Sioux Falls, SD and Tim (Patti) LeVan, Bradenton, FL. Daughter, Elizabeth (Mark) Rogers, Dell Rapids, SD. Nels is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren but those closest to him due to locale include grandchildren, Alyssa (Aaron) Johnson, Humboldt, SD, Hayley, Andrew, Riiker and Castynn Rogers, Dell Rapids, SD. Granddaughters, Lisa LeVan, Sioux Falls, SD and Alexis (Will) Kolb, Sioux Falls, SD. Granddaughter, Kaitlin Gnadt, Sioux Falls, SD.

Nels was preceded in death by his parents; son, Sheldon LeVan and other in-laws.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to East Nidaros Lutheran Church or the Human Society.

Betty Begansky

October 14, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Betty Begansky, 92, of Rapid City, formerly of Dell Rapids, has passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was in hospice care in Rapid City. Funeral arrangements are pending for Saturday.

Betty Jean Goranson was born on April 2, 1923 in Dell Rapids, the daughter of John and Marie (Christensen) Goranson. She grew up in Dell Rapids and graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1941. Betty worked at Dieson’s Department Store for two years and then moved to Sioux Falls to work as a buyer for Fantles Department Store. Betty married Nicholas Begansky on October 15, 1948 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. They made their home in Dell Rapids and raised their two daughters. Nick passed away in 1981.

Betty was an active member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids and Women of ELCA. She was also a member of the Dell Rapids Hospital Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Dell Rapids Senior Citizens Center, the Dell Rapids Golf Course, and Chapter A.D. P.E.O. Betty enjoyed rolling bandages to be sent to Africa and helped plan several all school reunions. She was very involved in mission trips to the reservations, providing quilts, blankets and support for Native American families. She loved to play cards, watch football and talk to her grandsons and grand nephews. We will miss this classy, sassy, sweet woman. Love you, Mom!

Those left to cherish her life are her two daughters, Kristine (Rolf) Norlin of Rapid City, SD and Nichola Begansky Abeyta, Littleton, CO; and her two grandsons, Alex Norlin and Stephen Abeyta; her niece, Lori (Jacobson) Ostrem (Doug) of Story City, IA and her three sons, Jeremiah, Joshua and Jacob.

Nicolette Reecy

October 14, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Nicolette Reecy, 35, of Dell Rapids passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 11, 2015 near Dell Rapids. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015 in Kahler Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be two hours prior to the start of the service on Friday. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Nicolette Anna Reecy was born on September 5th, 1980 in Sioux Falls SD, the daughter of Margaret (Peg) Reecy. Nicolette attended grade school and high school in Milaca, MN. She later enrolled at National Institute of Art in Minneapolis, MN where she was able to express her creativity and enhance her artistic talent. She later moved to South Dakota to raise her family and be near her grandparents and uncle.

Nicolette had an amazing free spirit, one that could not be tied down. She was a spontaneous, crafty, straight-forward, honest woman who loved her family very much. Nicolette would always spend time with her grandpa in his workshop making wood projects for the whole family to enjoy. She loved the outdoors where she would camp, fish, and hunt. Nicolette was the family event planner and also the family cook. Whatever it was that Nicolette set her mind to, she excelled at it.

Nicolette Anna Reecy passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Dell Rapids, SD. She was 35 and is preceded in death by her grandfather, Delphin Reecy and her grandmother, Anna May Reecy.

Those left to cherish her memory are her three beautiful children, Aubrey (16), Cameron (12), and Teresa (11); her sisters, Rebecca Reecy and AnaLeigh Glammeier; her mother, Peg Reecy; her niece, Reis Raney, and her uncle, Nick Reecy.

Walt Klein

October 13, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Walter Klein, 93, of Hartford passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, October 15, 2015 at St. George Catholic Church, Hartford. Burial be in the St. George Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. Condolences may be left at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Walter William Klein was born September 25, 1922 at Dell Rapids to parents William and Gabrielle (Fisher) Klein. He grew up west of Dell Rapids, where he farmed with his parents and attended country school.

Walt married Marian Broyles February 11, 1947 at Hartford. They celebrated 67 years together. They farmed west of Dell Rapids for 2 years before moving to a farm near Hartford, where he farmed until moving into Hartford in 1993. He had Klein Trucking, hauling hogs and cattle with his pickup and trailer. He also worked for Hartford Elevator in the spring after his retirement. He was honored as a Pioneer Livestock Shipper of the year in 1986.

He rode and raised horses all his life and enjoyed horses show, trail rides and wagon train rides with his family. In 2013 Walt and Marian were honored as the Cowboy Ranch Family for the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Center.

He was a member of St. George Catholic Church, Community Saddle Club Riders, Sioux Empire Saddle Club and the Dakota Harness Club.

Grateful for having shared his life are his children, David (Linda) Klein, Fort Scott, KS, Dennis (Cheryl) Klein, Crooks, Steven (Debra) Klein, Sioux Falls, Walter (Lisa) Klein, Magnolia, TX, Terry (Cindy) Klein, Hartford and Pamela Klein Teuber, Rapid City; sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren, a sister Florence Van Vooren, Dell Rapids.

Walt was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marian on January 10, 2015; daughter, Julie Klein; grandson, Shawn Klein; great-grandson, Bryson Wilking, and a brother, Joe.

Arnie Schildhauer

October 12, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Arnold “Arnie” Schildhauer, 87, of Dell Rapids passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Dell Rapids. His funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 will begin at noon with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m at Kahler Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Arnold Schildhauer was born on December 8, 1927 at Plankinton, SD, the son of Chris and Cora (Drenth) Schildhauer. As Arnie was growing up, his family moved to Montrose and then, Dell Rapids. He graduated from DRHS in 1945. Arnie farmed with his family until he entered the trucking business. Arnie married Arlene Halvorson on September 24, 1949 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. The couple made their home in Dell Rapids. In 1979, Arnold quit trucking to become the Superintendent of the street department for the City of Dell Rapids. He retired in 1997. Arlene passed away in 2009.

Arnie enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family, friends, and his grandchildren. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. He was preceded in death by three infant grandchildren, one infant great-grandson and three brothers.

Those left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Larry (Rhonda) and Terry (Chris), both of Dell Rapids; his three daughters, Carol (Allen) Heesch of Fairview, SD, Lynn Anderson of Sioux Falls, and Joni (Mark) Hauglid of Colman; his fifteen grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; his two brothers, Bill (Lavonne) and Ray (Joann), both of Sioux Falls; and his sister, Florence Berg of Dell Rapids.

Phyllis Karpinske

October 3, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Phyllis A. Karpinske, age 87, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at a care center in Watertown. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Pastor Scott Dempster will officiate. The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Thursday by 1:30 p.m. for a prayer service.

Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and prior to services at the chapel on Thursday. Condolences may be left at

Phyllis was born on February 03, 1928, in Wallace, SD, to Herman and Hustra (Brovold) Johnson. She attended country schools near Wallace. After her mother passed away, Phyllis helped in raising her two younger siblings. In 1947, Phyllis moved from Wallace to Watertown.

On September 18, 1948, Phyllis married Leo Karpinske in Willmar, MN. She raised four children. Phyllis worked various jobs in Watertown and made her career working at Minnesota Rubber for more than 20 years.

She was a member of St. Pauli Lutheran Church and the Machinist Union. Phyllis enjoyed knitting, sewing, baking, cooking, gardening, taking vacations and spending time with family, especially her children and grandchildren.

Phyllis is survived by three sons: Ralph Karpinske of Watertown, Floyd Karpinske of Albee, SD, and Curtis (Cathy) Karpinske of Watertown; one daughter, Janet (Bernie Pence) Lee, of Aberdeen, SD; 11 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; one brother, Howard (Mila) Johnson, of Sioux Falls, SD; one sister, Betty Tiesen, of Dell Rapids, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; her twin grandsons; one great-granddaughter; her parents; two brothers; and two sisters.

Charlene Adams

September 28, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Charlene J. Adams, 55, of Dell Rapids passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 after an automobile accident. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Charlene was born on August 28, 1960 in Dell Rapids, SD, the daughter of Clarence and De Elda (Bidne) Shjegstad. She grew up on the family farm until moving with her family into Dell Rapids in 1976. She graduated from DRHS in 1978. She attended USD for one year before graduating from Nettelton College. She married Mitch Adams on July 21, 1984 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. She worked for Midcontinent Radio, Titan Machinery, and Sioux Falls Truck and Trailer.

Char was very talented with a sewing machine. She combined her talent with her generosity, making countless quilts which she donated to benefit local organizations. Her blankets were special gifts which keep many Dell Rapids children warm at night. She adored her cats, loved reading, golfing, and hosting get-togethers for neighbors and friends. Most of all, she loved her family and cherished her time with them. Anyone who knew Char would agree she put others before herself. She was defined by her kindness and willingness to support those in need. She always had the right words for any situation and her simple presence was a calming virtue. Charlene was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids and was an avid booster of athletics. She was a well-known face in the crowd supporting DRHS and SMHS. Char will be remembered as an amazingly compassionate friend, loving wife and mother. She will undoubtedly be missed by many.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 31 years, Mitch; her son, Austin of Omaha, NE; her daughter, Brooke (Preston) Munk of Dell Rapids; her brothers, Wayne (Diane) Shjegstad of Sioux Falls and Dale (Diane) Shjegstad of Guam; her sisters, Cheryl (Paul) Wildermuth and Diane (Tim) Wilke both of Dell Rapids; her many nieces, nephews and numerous extended family and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the Avera Race Against Breast Cancer.

Donald Johnson

September 24, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Donald Jerome Johnson, 78, Garretson, passed away on September, 21, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family. Services will be at 1:30 pm Friday, September 25, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church, Garretson. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Thursday at the church. Condolences may be left at

Donald was born December 8th, 1936 to Agny (Sagness) and Leroy Johnson. He graduated from Dell Rapids High School, class of 1955, a class he was very proud of and where many lifelong friends were made. He married his high school sweetheart Janice Bowles on September 8, 1955 and just recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. This marriage was blessed with 6 children. Don and Jan moved to Garretson when the kids were little, where he owned the barber shop on Main Street. Later on, he would go on to work at John Morrell’s before finally buying and owning the Silver Bullet in Sherman, SD where he spent many years doing what he loved most, meeting new people and making new friends.

Don had many hobbies that he loved including hunting, fishing, playing pool with the “Old Farts”, golfing, playing cards, and telling a good story like only he could. But more than anything, he enjoyed time spent with family, he was always very proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His grandkids have wonderful memories of “whisker rubs”, singing “Jimmy Crack Corn”, stove top popcorn, Grandpa’s specha murr, and fishing trips in his boat. One thing his family will always treasure is his inspiring life lessons which began with a push of his glasses, a point of his finger and “Let me tell you something…”.

He continued to cut hair in his home barber shop for many years after his retirement, never passing up the chance for a good conversation with great customers! Proud of his Norwegian heritage, he struggled with his family’s inability to acquire the taste for lutefisk. Uffda!

He is survived by his wife Janice, his children, Rick (Cindy) Johnson, Valley Springs SD, Darcia (Dan) Hansen, Jasper MN, Laurie (Glenn) Johnson-Newell, Lincoln NE, Jodie (Mark Dorn) Ahlers, Wentworth SD, Jennifer (Ron) Rouse, Lincoln NE, Amie (Randy) Hemmer, Dell Rapids SD, two sisters, Shirley Gannon, Sioux Falls SD, and Arlene (Pete) Grav, Huntington Beach CA., two sisters-in-law, Jean Berge, Baltic SD, and Joann Park, Sioux Falls SD, 23 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many more family and friends

He is preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Cody Johnson, and one great grandson, Tayden Grohs.

Don will be deeply missed by his family and friends but they will continue to carry his love, his stories, and his memories with them wherever they go. They are grateful for the time they had with him and they are thankful for all those who shared his life with him.

Duane Burke

September 22, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Duane Burke, 61, Pipestone, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 12 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pipestone, with Rev. Clifford Adair officiating. Interment was in New Woodlawn Cemetery, Pipestone. Condolences may be left at www.hartquistfuneral.com

Duane Dean Burke was born on June 3, 1954 to Orval and Lillie Nora (Gelderman) Burke in Pipestone. While growing up, he spent a lot of his childhood staying with his Grandma Ruby, and eventually living on her farm near Ward, S.D. He was baptized in Elkton, S.D. and confirmed in Pipestone. He attended school in Pipestone and graduated in 1972 from Pipestone High School. Upon completion of his education, he pursued a degree in meat cutting from Minnesota West in Pipestone. His meat cutting skill took him to Arlington, S.D. for his job. Embedded in his blood and filling his life’s dream of farming, it called him back home.

He met and married Jeanne (Jenean) Nissen from Elkton on June 27, 1981. He continued farming until the agriculture business was in a crisis in the 1980s. He then went to work at Bayliner Marine in Pipestone. Working there and with farming still in his blood, seven years later he then began farming and milking cows. After getting out of milking, he had stock cows and ran a farrow-to-finish hog operation. On March 12, 2004, Duane was feeding cattle that morning and was caught in the feed wagon. He survived but the accident left him disabled. Two years later, he was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Doctors removed his right kidney, only to find out a year later it had metastasized to his bone. He received chemo and radiation for bone cancer. In the fall of 2013 he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. Refusing to give up he proceeded with chemo again. In March of 2015 he made the decision to quit his chemo regimen as chemo was no longer responding to the tumor in his bladder. On April 5 he went into home hospice.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pipestone.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne (Jenean) Burke, Pipestone; two daughters, Amy (Shane) Hammer, Dell Rapids, S.D. and Ashley (Mike) Jasper, Pipestone; one step-grandson; two granddaughters and one brother, Gary. He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal and paternal grandparents and his father-in-law, Vernon Nissen.

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