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Melvin Erickson

May 18, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Melvin L. Erickson, 81, of Brandon, formerly of Trent, SD, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Royal C. Johnson Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015 in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be two hours prior to the start of the service. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Melvin Lewis Erickson was born on July 2, 1933, the son of Harry and Francis Erickson in Sioux Falls, SD. He grew up in Sioux Falls and attended Washington High School. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1956 and served in Vietnam. Melvin married Sharleen Jenson on March 2, 1956 at Willow Creek Lutheran Church. They made their home in North Carolina while Melvin served in the military. After his discharge in 1968, they moved back to Dell Rapids. He graduated from Nettleton College in 1972. The couple made their home on an acreage and he worked at Lakeside Dairy, Campbell Supply, and Bowman Distributing in Sioux Falls. In 1987, Sharleen passed away. He moved to Redfield and went to work for the state hospital. He retired in 1999. In 2000, he moved back to the Trent area. In 2010, he moved to Helping Hands in Brandon.

He was a member of the Dell Rapids American Legion Post, and a longtime member of Willow Creek Lutheran Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his infant daughter and an infant sister.

Melvin is survived by his son, Dwane (Lori) of Trent; his daughters, Denise (Terry) Anderson of Trent, Darla (Duane) Halvorson of Trent and Dawn Erickson of Santa Fe, NM; his brothers, Edward (Kay) Erickson of Sioux Falls and Louis Erickson of Andallisia, AL; his sister, Harriet Parmely of Chancellor; his eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Charles Gregg

May 17, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Charles M. Gregg, 80, of Dell Rapids passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Willow Creek Lutheran Church, rural Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the Hartford Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Baltic. Condolences may be left at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Charles Melvin Gregg was born October 27, 1934 on a farm near Hartford, SD to parents Clark and Bernadine (Maxvold) Gregg. At the age of three, Charles was injured by a workhorse, which affected his development. At the age of 11, the family moved to Baltic and lived on the banks of the Big Sioux River where Charles attended Baltic school through 8th grade.

Clark passed away in 1950, leaving the family to be raised alone by Bernadine. Charles worked on the Gregg farm until he and his mother and step-dad, Cliff Ottum moved to Sioux Falls in the mid 1960’s. When his mother passed away in 1983, he continued to live with Cliff. After Cliff’s passing, Charles moved to the Navis and Melva Dybedahl farm to live with them. After an injury in 2004, he went to live at Terrace Manor Nursing Home, later named Dells Nursing & Rehab Center. He remained there until his passing on May 15, 2015 at the age of 80.

Charles was preceded in death by his father, Clark; mother, Bernadine; step-father, Cliff Ottum; brother and sister-in-law, Donny and Marian Gregg and sister, Melva Dybedahl.

Grateful for having shared his life are two sisters, Audrey (Elden) Hilmoe, Dell Rapids and LaVonne Leitheiser, Sioux Falls; brother-in-law, Navis Dybedahl, Dell Rapids; nieces and nephews, Rock, Gary, Gregg, Rick, Penny, Chris, Terry, Kim, Michelle, Shane, Craig, Kevin, Todd and Sandy and several cousins in California.

Dale Huewe

May 17, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dale H. Huewe, 85, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 after a long illness. His Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the Kahler Funeral Home. The family will be present at 5:00 p.m. and the Christian Wake Service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Dale Huewe was born on September 15, 1929 at Dell Rapids, SD, the son of Jake and Leona (Thill) Huewe. He grew up in the Dell Rapids area and attended country school and St. Mary School. He farmed with his family and helped other farmers until he entered the U.S. Army in 1951 during the Korean War. He received a Purple Heart and a Combat Infantry Badge while he served. After his discharge in October of 1952, he happily returned to Dell Rapids. Dale married Kathleen Sittig on February 14, 1953 in Dell Rapids. They made their home on their farm east of Dell Rapids for 34 years. Dale retired in 1987 and moved to Sioux Falls in 1988.

Dale was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids for many years. He later became a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Sioux Falls. Dale was a member of the D.A.V. in Sioux Falls and the Dell Rapids American Legion Post.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathy of Sioux Falls; his two daughters, Pam (Marlon) Mollet of Sioux Falls and Stacy (Darin) DeBoer of Brandon; his three sons, Randy (June) Huewe of Creston, IA, Gregg (Laurie) Huewe of Dell Rapids, and Cory Huewe of Sioux Falls; his twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his brother Gerald “Buzz” (Pat) Huewe of Dell Rapids; and his sister, Virginia Smith of Hayden, ID.

Alice Blackburn

May 17, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Alice A. Blackburn, 90, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be two hours prior to the start of the service. Interment will be in the Bellview Lutheran Cemetery, rural Howard, SD. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Alice Siep was born on May 4, 1925 near Oldham, SD to Herman and Florence (Haskins) Siep. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school. After school she took care of her parents until she got married to Ludvig Bergseth on October 9, 1944 in Howard. The couple made their home in Howard. Ludvig died in 1980. Alice married Leonard Blackburn on May 29, 1981. They lived in Sioux Falls. Leonard died in 1994. She then moved to Dell Rapids in 1996 and lived there until moving to Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls in 2012.

She was a member of the Senior Citizens Center Dell Rapids and Sioux Falls. She is preceded in death by her two brothers. She is survived by her son, Marty Joe Bergseth of Springfield, SD; five step-daughters, one step-son; two grandchildren; twelve step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.

Leon Evans

May 14, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Leon Evans, 87, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Southridge Healthcare Center in Sioux Falls. His funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Visitation on Friday, May 15, 2015 will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A time of sharing will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Leon S. Evans was born in Dell Rapids, SD on September 7, 1927 to Henry and Lena (Lukkason) Evans of rural Dell Rapids. He was baptized at South Highland Lutheran Church near Sherman, SD and confirmed at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. He grew up and received his elementary education in Minnehaha County and graduated from Dell Rapids Public High School.

After attending Augustana College for a year, he farmed with his father until he was inducted into the Army. After basic training at Fort Riley, KS, he served at a peace-keeping post in Schwabish Gumund, Germany where the highlight of his duty was carrying the American flag in an honor guard for General Eisenhower. After serving in the active reserves for five years, he was honorably discharged in December of 1957.

On November 11, 1950, he married Joyce Rave at the Trent Baptist Church with Rev. Chester Ploeger of Logan Reformed officiating. Leon and Joyce lived in Edison Township, Minnehaha County, until moving into Dell Rapids in 2009. After selling out of farming in 1985, Leon worked for the Minnehaha County Farm Services Agency as a field man and aerial photographer. He also planted trees for the Soil Conservation District.

He enjoyed hunting everything from wild boar in Georgia to moose in Alaska, and was also involved in commercial salmon fishing with his brothers Ruben and Tony in Alaska.

Leon was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; his daughter, Mary; his eight siblings, Lloyd, Tony, Stanley, Harry, Maurice, Ruben, Clifford and Elsie.

He is survived by his sons, Bill Evans and his wife, Gayla of Dell Rapids and Jim and his wife, Lynne of Wentworth, SD; his son-in-law, Mark Nuebel of Newport, MN; his grandchildren, Nick Evans of Cedar Rapids, IA, Justin (Jessica) Evans of Dell Rapids, and Billie (Ryan) Rothenberger of Sioux Falls; and his great-grandchildren, Ryler, Kale, Breck, Myelle and Jett Evans and Rylie and Alexa Rothenberger.

Lowell Ronning

May 11, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Lowell (Orton) Ronning, 91, passed away on May 9th, 2015 at Elms Nursing Home, Ponca, NE. Lowell was born on June 10, 1923 to parents Olai and Frederica (Schwark) Ronning. He grew up on a farm in Sherman and attended Jasper High School. Lowell married Florence Lovlie on February 15, 1964 at First Lutheran Church in Sherman, SD. After their marriage, they lived on a farm south of Dell Rapids.

Lowell was an accomplished farmer. He was active in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids having served as an usher, church council member and growing acorn squash for the annual fall bazaar. He was a former clerk magistrate and served on the board of the Dell Rapids Lumber Company. He was involved with the Cattleman and Soybean Associations. Philanthropy was important to Lowell and Florence and they gave generously and quietly to many Dell Rapids entities and Lutheran educational and charitable organizations.

Lowell was a private man with a quick wit and a twinkle in his eye. He and Florence had an exemplary marriage and wonderful lifelong friends and neighbors. Lowell and Florence loved to dance and showed great pride in keeping their home and farm immaculate. Lowell was a man of great luck having hit two holes-in-ones in a single golf season. In his youth, he loved to bowl, hunt and boat and spent many hours on his four-wheeler. During the winter months, Lowell delved into WWII and South Dakota history books.

Lowell was survived by niece, Darnelle (Paul) Nelson, Whitewood, SK; a nephew, Dan Ronning, (fiancé Carol), Loveland, CO , great niece and nephews, Darin (Moree) Ronning, St. Louis, MO; Andrea (Jason) Johansen, Ponca, NE; Chad Ronning, Fort Collins, CO; Travis (Kathryn) Victoria, BC; Trent (Melanie) Field, Burstall, SK; and children of his deceased cousin, Opal Gunderson: Dwayne (Cherry) Ferrie, Le Mars, IA; Terrill (Denise) Ferrie, Robert (Lynn) Ferrie, Kevin Ferrie and Geoffry Gunderson, all of Sioux Falls, SD. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence, his parents, Olai and Frederica, his brother Carroll, and a niece, Vera Ronning.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids with the family present from 5-7 pm. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the East Nidaros Cemetery, rural Baltic. Condolences may be left at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

Erma Goodale

May 10, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Erma L. Goodale, 92, of Dell Rapids passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM Tuesday with the family present at 5:00 PM and a Wake Service at 7:00 PM at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids. Condolences may be left at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

Erma was born on January 4th, 1923 to Harry and Katherine Reppert in Pine City, MN. She married Francis (Bucky) Goodale on August 14th, 1939.

Grateful for having shared her life are a daughter, Sharon (Bert) Cain, Colman SD; son, Richard (Kris) Goodale, Pahrump, NV; daughter, Barbara (Richard) Roemen, Sioux Falls, SD; 14 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren and 6 great- great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; daughter, Connie Gednalsk and son, Ronald.

Dorothy “Pud” Gosmire

May 8, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dorothy “Pud” M. Gosmire, 84, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015, surrounded by family at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls. A graveside prayer service will be held for the family on Saturday, May 16th, at Riverview Cemetery north of Dell Rapids, SD. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com

Dorothy Marilyn (Oleson) Gosmire, the daughter of Calvin and Irene (Bishop) Oleson, was born on October 9, 1930, in Richmond Heights, MO. She graduated from Brookings (SD) High School in 1948, and in 1951 earned an Associate’s Degree (Home Ec Department) from South Dakota State University where she met her future husband, Edgar D. Gosmire. Pud and Ed were married in Brookings in 1951, where Ed began his long career with State Farm Insurance. This career eventually took them from Brookings to Hopkins, MN, then to Huron, SD, and finally to Algona, IA. Pud was first and foremost a wonderful homemaker for her husband and 6 children, but she also enjoyed gardening, reading, and baking, and was active in the Presbyterian Church. Her prolific crocheting eventually became her favorite hobby.

Following the death of her husband, Pud retired to Sun City West, AZ, in 1991, where she volunteered at the local library and took up a new hobby: leather-crafting. She became an active member (and officer) of the local Leather Carver’s Club, creating beautiful leather pictures, belts, wallets, and other items for family and friends.

In 2011 Pud returned to South Dakota to be closer to family as she battled COPD/Emphysema. During her stay at Dow Rummel Village, she volunteered weekly at Dow Rummel’s library and continued her crocheting hobby in the Hooks and Needles Club. Pud’s humor and sharp wit was infectious, and the caring and devoted staff at Dow Rummel (supplemented later by AseraCare Hospice) became like a second family for her, helping to brighten each and every day.

Pud’s friends and family will always remember her competitive spirit and love for games. They will also remember her love of all things sweet, whether it was a fresh Krispy Kreme Doughnut, a batch of brownies, a handful of Sour Patch Kids, or a chocolate cordial cherry.

Pud was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

She is survived by her sister Lois Nelson (Hills, MN), her brother Robert (Bonnie) Oleson (Waconia, MN); her children Terry Gosmire (Omaha, NE), Ron Gosmire (Faribault, MN), Nancy (Dan) Anderson (Dell Rapids, SD), Steve Gosmire (Algona, IA), David (Susan) Gosmire (Wood Lake, MN), and Michael Gosmire (Sioux Falls, SD); grandchildren Reid (Maeghen) Gosmire (Hanson, MA), Kelsie Gosmire (Excelsior, MN), Sara (Matthew) Brinkman (Tea, SD), Bethany (Gabe) Gassman (Yellowstone National Park, WY), Laura (Ronald) Analuisa-Estevez (Austin, TX), Amanda (Joel) Friedrich, Bobby (Jenna) Shipler, and Suzie (Steve) Pedersen (all of Algona, IA), and Adam, Bradley, Nicole, Kierra, and Lindsey Gosmire (Wood Lake, MN); great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great-nieces/nephews.

Winnifred “Winnie” Luschen

May 6, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Winnifred “Winnie” Luschen, 102, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Riverview Health Services, Flandreau. Winnifred was born June 22, 1912 at Manning, IA, to John and Anna (Lorenzen) Wiese. Winnie started her education in Manning and as a young girl the family moved to Brookings, SD where she attended country school. Winnie married Henry Luschen on June 28, 1933 at Flandreau, SD. They lived on a farm west of Flandreau and she enjoyed gardening. Her husband preceded her in death on May 30, 1977. Winnie became a resident at Riverview Manor in July 2007.

Winnie is survived by twin daughters, Sharen (Terry) Penning, Sioux Falls, Karen (Robert) Hemmer, Dell Rapids, seven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, one sister Maxine (Boots) Doyle, Flandreau, and two sisters-in-law, Ethel Wiese, Flandreau and Beverly Bradfield, Sioux Falls. She was preceded in death by her husband, one grandson James, parents, five brothers, Carl, Bernhardt, Elmer, Andrew and Robert, and five sisters, Adeline, Johannah, Marie, Edythe and Alice.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Second Presbyterian Church, Flandreau, with burial in Union Cemetery. Visitation is 5–7 pm Friday at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau. Condolences may be left at www. www.skrochfc.com

Robert “Bob” Berthelsen

May 3, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Robert “Bob” Berthelsen, 73 of Sioux Falls, died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

Bob was born August 31, 1941 in Viborg, SD, the son of Orval and Irene (Bovee) Berthelsen. He grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School. He owned and operated his own sanitation service in Sioux Falls, then was a semi-truck driver for Exhaust Pros and later worked for Novak Sanitary Service where he worked until his retirement.

Survivors are his son, Robbie (Amy) Berthelsen and their three children, Logan, Lucas and Lilly, Sioux Falls; his two sisters, Shirley (Wesley) Plucker, Sioux Falls and Karen (Joe) Luke, Dell Rapids; also grateful for having shared his life for over 30 years and his love is Kathy Buol and her children, Jason Barbee, Ashley Barbee and Christopher Buol and five grandchildren.

Bobs memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday May 5, 2015 at Heritage Funeral Home. The family will be present one hour prior to the service to greet friends. Condolences may be left at www.heritagesfsd.com

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