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James Hartman

September 22, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

James L. Hartman 87, of Brookings, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Brookings. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday at Rude’s Funeral Home in Brookings with a Liturgical Wake Service beginning at 6:30 pm.

James Leo Hartman was born on September 11, 1928 in Madison, SD the son of Julius and Lydia (Vreyens) Hartman. James received his education in St. Thomas School in Madison, SD. He was united in marriage to Dolores D. “Dolly” Gomes on September 24, 1949 in Providence, Rhode Island. He served in the United States Navy from 1947 until 1950. Following his military, he was employed in Omaha, NE for three years until moving to South Dakota. James was then employed at 3M Company in Brookings as a maintenance mechanic from 1971 until his retirement in 1991.

He was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, the Elks and a past member of the Knights Of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

James is survived by his wife Dolores “Dolly” of Brookings; three daughters Janet (Judd) Ball Pierre, SD, Carol Zillgitt of Watertown, SD, Anita (Kevin) Ailts of Brookings, SD; five sons James (Bonnie) Hartman, Jr. of Grand Island, NE, John (Sherri) Hartman of Brookings, SD, Jeffrey (Trudi) Hartman of Brookings, SD, Michael Hartman of Dell Rapids, SD, Thomas (Sharon) Hartman of Jacksonville, NC; 21 Grandchildren; 32 Great Grandchildren; one Brother Jerry (Cathy) Hartman of Salt Lake City, UT; three sisters, Rozanne Broomhead, Patricia (Jeff) Delstra and Judy (Richard) Nelson all of Salt Lake City, UT and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Cecelia; two brothers, Roger and John; two sisters, Beatrice Larson and Colletta Galbreath and one son-in-law, Kelly Zillgitt.

Sharon Schroeder

September 22, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Sharon Kaye Schroeder, age 70 of Dell Rapids, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Sharon Kaye Schroeder was born to Abel and Matilda Klinghagen of Lennox, South Dakota on April 16, 1945. The youngest of four girls, Sharon graduated from Lennox High School in 1963. She married John Schroeder on August 29, 1964 and had two children, Scott and Darcy. John and Sharon made their home in Dell Rapids, South Dakota for the past thirty two years.

For more than four decades, Sharon’s career was in the financial industry, most recently retiring from Human Resources at US Bank in December 2013 after 26 years. Throughout her seventy years of life, Sharon’s passion and delight were her grandchildren. While working full time, Sharon found time to travel and attend her grandchildren’s many academic and athletic activities. Through wins and losses, she was always their biggest supporter.

Sharon passed away on September 20, 2015 at Sanford Acute Care Hospice after battling cancer. Left to mourn her loss are husband, John; children, Scott (Jane) Schroder of Sioux Falls, SD and Darcy (Mark) Scholl of Prior Lake, MN; five grandchildren, Taylor and Madison Scholl and Nathan, Jared, and Ryan Schroeder; sisters Harriet (Harlan) Pietz and LaVonne (Jerome) Gereats; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Those preceeding her in death were her parents, Abel and Matilda Klinghagen, her sister and brother in law, Leona and Donald Haan, her niece, Krystal Beuckens and nephew, Loren Haan.

The family wishes to thank all those who cared for her during her illness. Memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church Hospitality Fund. Celebration of Life arrangements were provided by Heritage Funeral Home and Central Baptist Church.

Sharons Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Central Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Condolences may be left at

Priscilla Klein

September 21, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Priscilla Klein, 94, of Dell Rapids passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Kahler Funeral Home and the Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the Foresters Rosary prayed after the wake in the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Priscilla M. Klein was born on March 6, 1921 at Dell Rapids, SD, the daughter of John and Francis (Hansen) Klein. She grew up on the family farm and attended school. She graduated from St. Mary High School in 1938. She attended college at Notre Dame College in Mitchell, SD and received her teachers certificate. She taught in rural schools around Dell Rapids for many years. She taught at Dokstader School for eight years and DeVaney School for five years. She went to Sioux Falls College and received her Bachelors Degree. She then taught second grade at the Dell Rapids Elementary School until her retirement in 1986.

Priscilla was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Catholic Order of Foresters. She enjoyed gardening and doing volunteer work. She volunteered at Padres for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her four brothers, Clarence, Pete, Art and Bob and her sister, Matilda Gebhart.

She is survived by her two sisters, Mary Ann Klein and Frances Klein both of Dell Rapids and her numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Memorials may be directed to the DREA, Dell Rapids Education Association Scholarship Fund.

Genevieve “Gen” Bunkers

September 21, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Genevieve “Gen” A. Bunkers, 98, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2015 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015. The Catholic Daughters Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. Family will be present at 4:00 p.m. and the Christian Wake Service begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Kahler Funeral Home chapel. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Genevieve Bunkers was born to A.W. and Libby Mansheim on Dec. 13, 1916 at Colome, SD. After graduating from Colome High School in 1934, she attended Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls. She worked in the insurance business for 7 years. Gen married Joe Bunkers on June 29, 1942. As she would say, “God blessed us with 7 wonderful children.” They lived on a farm west of Dell Rapids and were active members of St.. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Huntimer. Gen taught religious education for 9 years and also served as a member of the St. Joseph’s Altar Society. In 1971, Joe passed away. Gen moved from the farm to Dell Rapids in 1979 and became an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In 2001, she moved to Orchard Hills.

Gen was a member of the Catholic Daughers and the Presentation Cojourners for over 25 years. She was active in Friendship Bible Coffee since 1977, serving as a Guide and a Coordinator for many years. She also joined the Cursillo in 1977.

Fondly known as Granny B, she was the mother of 7, grandmother of 20 and great-grandmother of 42. She was a friend to all, devout, humble, energetic, inspiring, prayerful and lovingly persistant in her desire to share her faith. Grateful for having shared her life are her children: Mary Jane (Bill) Winter, Cottage Grove, MN; Roger (Bernice) Bunkers, Westbrook, MN; Bill Bunkers (fiance’ Nancy Dineson), Dell Rapids, SD; Dale (Rita) Bunkers, Chester, SD; Joann (Gary) LaCompte, Tyndal, SD; Tom (Linda) Bunkers, Dell Rapids, SD; Theresa Bunkers (Chris) Lawson, Faribault, MN; her grand-children; her great-grandchildren; many other relatives and special friends.

Gen died peacefully on September 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; grandsons, Joel and Gus; daugher-in-law, Barb; Kathy Healy; brothers Elmer Mansheim and Bob Mansheim; and sister Mildred Brychta.

Grateful for having shared her life are her children: Mary Jane (Bill) Winter, Cottage Grove, MN; Roger (Bernice) Bunkers, Westbrook, MN; Bill Bunkers (fiance’ Nancy Dineson), Dell Rapids, SD; Dale (Rita) Bunkers, Chester, SD; Joann (Gary) LaCompte, Tyndal, SD; Tom (Linda) Bunkers, Dell Rapids, SD; Theresa Bunkers (Chris) Lawson, Faribault, MN; her grand-children; her great-grandchildren; many other relatives and special friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to St. Mary’s Catholic School, Dell Rapids.

Viola “Ole” Schneider Buhler

September 15, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Viola “Ole” Marie Engberg Schneider Buhler passed on to Heaven on September 14, 2015. Her memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Inurnment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Born November 5, 1926 on a farm (but not in the barn) near Butler, SD to Oscar and Rosa Engberg. She attended school in Bristol, SD and was married to Percy Schneider in 1943. She lived in Downey, CA during WWII while Percy served in Germany. Her son, Richard, was born while in CA in 1945. They then moved to Dell Rapids after the war, where their second son, Douglas, was born in 1951.

Ole worked at several places during those years including; the creamery, JI Case and Peterson Drug. The implement dealership was always her favorite. Percy was killed in an industrial accident in 1965. Ole reconnected with Lyle Buhler, a high school friend, and moved to Sioux Falls in 1968 when they married. While living in Sioux Falls, Ole worked for Kindler Auto, then for AAA Travel, where she retired in 1989. Lyle passed away in 1991. Ole enjoyed visiting with anyone she met and played cards and cribbage with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ole is survived by her two sons and their spouses: Richard and Shari Schneider of Wichita, KS; Douglas and Evelyn Schneider of Sioux Falls, SD. She is survived by five step children: Larry and Pam Buhler of Sturgis, SD; Bruce and Susan Buhler of Watertown, SD; Dawn Bedard of Lindell Beach, BC; Carol Buhler of Belle Fouche, SD; Jim and Mary Buhler of Watertown, SD. Ole is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Todd and Michelle Schneider of Sioux Falls, SD; Sonja and Michael Kellen of Kirkland, WA; Ken Schneider, Scott and Crystal Schneider, Troy and Cheri Schneider, Tammy Schneider, all of Wichita, KS; Tim and Michelle Buhler of Denver, CO; Matt Buhler of Sturgis, SD; Rebecca and Derek Gouldin of Hibbing, MN; Meagan Buhler of Phoenix, AZ; Molly Buhler of Watertown, SD; Justin and Ashley Buhler of Brandon, SD; Tyler and Myriah Buhler of Watertown, SD. Thirteen great grandchildren survive her as well. She was preceded in death by Percy Schneider, Lyle Buhler, one grandson, and two great grandsons.

Donald Brown

September 15, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Donald Raymond Brown, 88, of Dell Rapids passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Dells Area Health Center Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM Saturday, September 19, 2015 at St. Joseph The Workman Catholic Church, Huntimer, SD. Visitation with the family present will begin 2 hours prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be left at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Donald was the only child of Elmer and Catherine (Cole) Brown. He was born February 16, 1927 in Garretson, SD, then moved at the age of 3 with his family to their farm west of Dell Rapids where he lived and farmed until moving to town in 2013. Donald married Maxine Greenen September 11, 1948 in Vancouver, WA. They were married 67 years and have 2 children.

His small family was all important to Don as well as the land he farmed so well. Don enjoyed hunting and was a superb marksman, fishing, traveling with his family and sharing his bountiful vegetable garden.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine; daughter, Nancy Glammeier; son, Lloyd (Shannon); granddaughters, Kylene (Damon) Rudd, Alainna and Shaughnessy Brown and great-grandchildren, William and Samantha Rudd and Austin Kiggins.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Giesella Glammeier and great-grandson, Jeremiah Kiggins.

Shannon Geraets

September 14, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Shannon Elizabeth Geraets, 22, Sioux Falls, died Saturday, September 12, 2015, at her home in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be 1:30 pm, Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon, South Dakota. Visitation begins at 5 pm, Wednesday, September 16th, also at Heartland Funeral Home, with family present to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Condolences may be left at www.heartlandfunerals.com.

Shannon enjoyed her time at the family business Happy Dog Boarding Kennels playing with the family dogs plus she was a great help to Jerry in the kennel. Another love of Shannon’s was racing. Her Saturdays at I-90 Speedway in Hartford were among her happiest times.

Survivors include Shannon’s parents, Jerry Geraets and Dianne Elizabeth (Anney) Yearous-Geraets, Sioux Falls; three brothers and two sisters; Matt Roan Eagle, Medford Oregon, Danny (Becky) Geraets, Dell Rapids, Amanda (Mark) Lieble, Dell Rapids, Jeremy (Maranda) Geraets, Colman, and Angie Geraets, Sioux Falls. Shannon is also survived by eight nieces and nephews that she was just starting to know. And she is survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Shannon is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Gary and Irene Geraets; her maternal grandmother, Betty Jane Hinkley; and her paternal grandmother, Zona Bender.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Shannon’s memory to the Sioux Falls Humane Society or in an effort to effect change, a donation to NAMI; the National Association for Mental Illness.

Thomas Bartling

September 11, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Thomas Bartling, 62, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Dougherty Hospice in Sioux Falls after a long and courageous battle with end stage liver disease and liver cancer. Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 am on Monday, September 14, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem. Visitation will begin at 2 pm on Sunday with a 3 pm rosary and a 7 pm rosary and prayer service all at Kinzley Funeral Home in Salem. Condolences may be left at www.kinzleyfh.com.

Tom is survived by: his mother, Ethel Bartling of Sioux Falls; two daughters, Tammy (Matt) Konz of Dell Rapids, Joni (Cam) Scheier of Salem; grandchildren, Jordan, Parker and Kaden; siblings, Carol (Richard) Steinmetz of Spencer, Richard Bartling of Sioux Falls, Marsha (Leon) Anderson of Wentworth, and Dave (Karen) Bartling of Black Hawk; special friend, Sandy Morrison; and several nieces and nephews.

Don Quincey

September 9, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Donald “Don” Ralph Quincey was born on November 16, 1930 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He grew up near White, South Dakota with his parents Ralph and Esther (Filholm) Quincey. He attended grade school in White and graduated from Brookings High School with the class of 1949. Following high school he enlisted into the United States Navy, spending time in Hawaii, the Philippines, Japan, and was on the USS Frontier during the Korean War. On April 24, 1955 he was united in marriage to LaVon Olson in Brookings, South Dakota and to this union two children were born, Rick and Kathy. In 1967, Don was united in marriage to Karen Sutherland and to this union one son was born, Scott. On September 15, 1994, Don was united in marriage to Blanche Watson at Christ the King Free Lutheran Church in Pipestone.

Throughout his life Don held several jobs including at Morrell’s Meat Packing in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as a welder for a construction company out of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, and as the Postmaster in Trosky, Minnesota. From 1972 to 2008 he resided in Trosky, then moved to Pipestone for two years, and finally to Dell Rapids, where he was currently living. On Sunday, September 6, 2015, Don died at the Avera Dells Area Hospital in Dell Rapids at the age of 84 years, nine months, and 20 days.

Don was a member of Christ the King Free Lutheran Church in Pipestone. He loved playing the accordion and was the South Dakota State Champion. He enjoyed playing with his band, The Crazy Mountaineers, and with the South Dakota Old Time Fiddlers. In 2013, he was inducted into the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame. Don donated a large portion of his time driving around to many nursing homes to play accordion for the residents. His joyful playing will surely be missed!

Don is lovingly remembered by his wife, Blanche of Dell Rapids; two children, Kathy (Mike) Essem of Sioux Falls, and Scott (Lorie) Quincey of Pipestone; one daughter-in-law, Carla Quincey of Branson, Missouri; Blanche’s children, JoAnn (David) Stockland of Vermillion, South Dakota, Barb (Tom) Zorr of Dell Rapids, Richard (Barb) Chancellor of Hermosa, South Dakota, Jerry (Lori) Chancellor of Ralston, Nebraska, and Janell (Loren) Smith of Rochester, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Sherri (Del) Sailer of Roseville, Minnesota. Don was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Rick; a sister, Betty; and a brother, Danny.

Visitation will be Friday, September 11, from 10:00am-11:00am at Christ the King Free Lutheran Church, 804 8th Ave NE, Pipestone, MN. Don’s funeral service will be held at 11:00am. Condolences maybe left at www.hartquistfuneral.com.

Janice Ann Leuning

September 8, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Janice Ann Leuning of Mitchell SD entered her heavenly home on Sept 5, 2015 at the age of 76. Visitation will be at Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 10 at 11:00am at The Reformed Church in Dell Rapids. Condolences may be left at www.bittnerfuneralchapel.net.

Jan was born in Dell Rapids, SD on November 30, 1938 to Edwin and Ethel (Holmvik Jacobson) Leuning. She received her elementary education in Juve Country School and graduated from Flandreau High School in 1957. She went to Nettleton College in Sioux Falls and IBM school in Omaha. Jan married Dean Bollinger in 1964. She worked in Sioux Falls at various jobs. Jan married Roger Olivier in Mitchell in 1990. She worked in construction as a carpenter, painter, wallpaper hanger and installed ceramic tile for 35 years, retiring at the age of 75. Her work can be seen in a 100 mile radius of Mitchell and also in Texas, Alabama and California.

Jan lived on farms near Dell Rapids and Flandreau, Madison WI, Omaha, NE, Sioux Falls, SD, Texas and Mitchell, SD. Jan has been a member of Logan Reformed Church, Dell Rapids, St. Joseph Cathedral, Sioux Falls, Nazarene Church, Mitchell and United Church of Christ – Congregational, Mitchell.

Jan is remembered by friends as a very giving person. She was always there with a helping hand to anyone who needed help.

Left to fondly remember Jan are her son, Scott (Candy) Bollinger, Frisco TX; grandchildren: John Miller, Bryant, Amanda, Hannah, Noah and Rebekah Bollinger; great-grandchildren: Kharter and Hazel Faith; stepsons: Greg (Carolyn) Olivier and Stewart (Julie) Olivier; step-grandchildren: Ben, Wendy, Clinton, Josh and Stacy Olivier, Steven (Margaret) and Brenden Elbaz and step-great-grandchild, Victoria. She is also survived by her sisters, Brenda May, Tucson, AZ and Jeanne (Stuart) Benson, Flandreau and numerous nieces and nephews and her first husband, Dean Bollinger.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Roger Olivier, her brother, Ken Leuning and stepson and daughter-in-law, Randy and Sara Olivier.

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