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Lois Baker

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Lois (Jill) Baker, 82, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center. Her graveside service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in the Trent Cemetery. www.kahlerfh.com

Lois (Jill) Baker was born December 26, 1937 to Jack and Pearl Wiles Parker in Mitchell, SD. She was actively involved in a variety of school activities: Biology Club, Debate, Spanish Club, B Honor Roll and played the piano at First Presbyterian Church. Jill graduated in 1955. Jill and her mom had a very close relationship. Jill briefly attended Huron College. She married Kenneth Geddes on May 19, 1962. Two children were born to this marriage- Lori and Mike. Both children were placed for adoption. After Kenneth died in 1970, Jill was married for a short time to William Baker. Jill lived in various nursing homes including Huron, Woonsocket and was most recently, the Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno, SD.

Jill was full of life and joy. She enjoyed playing the piano, telling jokes, and seeing family and friends. She shared her gifts of kindness and generosity with many. Jill had a big heart. She was “reunited” with her birth daughter and son in 2012 and enjoyed 8 great years of reacquainting.

Preceding Jill in death were her parents and husband.

Jill is survived by her birth daughter, Lori Brown (John) of Zimmerman, MN; birth son, Michael Nitz (Jody) of Brandon, SD; closest first cousin Janet Christensen (Merlyn) of Dell Rapids, SD; grandchildren- Justin Brown, Kaija Quitslund (River), Kjersti Selken (Mitch). Grateful for her life are the staff of Menno-Olivet Care Center.

Memorial gifts can be directed to Bethany Christian Services adoption agency (Sioux Falls), Grace Lutheran Church (Menno), Menno-Olivet Care Center or an adoption charity of the donor’s choice.

Elaine Bokker

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Elaine Bokker, 95, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Dow-Rummel in Sioux Falls. Her funeral service will be a private family funeral service with the interment in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. A public Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. www.kahlerfh.com

Eva Elaine Carlson was born to Charles and Eva (Baltazor) Carlson in Sturgis, SD on August 6, 1925.  Elaine’s father died in a farming accident when she was six years old and her mother died of scarlet fever when she was eleven years old.  Elaine and her two younger sisters moved to the Odd Fellows Home in Dell Rapids, SD which was an orphanage at the time.  She graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1944.  Elaine worked for the Coca-Cola Company following graduation.  She married Vernon Bokker on December 1, 1945 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids.

Vernon and Elaine spent the next 38 years on a farm southeast of Dell Rapids.  They moved to Dell Rapids in 1983 and Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls in 2013.

Elaine was involved in many activities including Rebekah Lodge, Extension Club, Ladies’ Aid and Church Circle.  Elaine and Vernon loved to have company at their home.  They also enjoyed traveling to see relatives and friends.  Elaine will be greatly missed for her witty humor.

Grateful for sharing her life are her son, Raymond (Marlys) Bokker of Gregory, SD, her daughters Roberta Geraets of Dell Rapids, SD, Sharon Chontos of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren Paula, Troy, Sara, John, Cheyenne, Mark, and Jack; five great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Dolores Shiveley of Crane, MO and many nieces and nephews.

Elaine is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, her parents and her sisters Margaret Larson and Charline Jenkins.

The family would like to extend their deepest thanks to the caring staff at Dow Rummel Village.

Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel Fund or the Dell Rapids Cemetery Association.

Lillian Krause

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Lillian May Krause (97 years old), died on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the Dells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. She was born in Elcho, Wisconsin on May 28, 1923 to Ernest and Merlinda Knoke. Lillian was united in marriage to Gilbert Albert Krause on February 10, 1945 in Wild Rose, WI. Gilbert and Lillian made their home in Hibbing, MN, where she worked as a Registered Nurse in the Hibbing General Hospital and the Adams Clinic. She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church. www.kahlerfh.com

She is survived by two daughters, Linda Krause of Frisco, TX and Kristine (Lance) Dusing of Dell Rapids, SD; two sons, Dan (Bete) Krause of Los Angeles, CA and Dr. Kevin (Tamara) Krause of Hibbing, MN; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a brother-in-law, Wallace Krause of Fond du Lac, WI and a brother, Calvin Knoke of Knoxville, TN; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Krause, a son, Major David Krause, USMC, and an infant son, Mark Krause; her parents, and three sisters, Ruth Sternberg, Arline Bolz and Evelyn Kullerstrand.

Memorial gifts in memory of Lillian may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church, 4010 9th Ave West, Hibbing, MN 55746.

Her Memorial Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home in Dell Rapids, SD. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Hibbing, MN at a later date.

Mildred Jorgenson

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Mildred L. Jorgenson, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Dells Nursing and Rehab in Dell Rapids. Visitation, with the family present, will be from 1-3:00 PM Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. Masks are strongly encouraged. Burial will follow visitation at the Dell Rapids Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Mildred was born on July 6, 1932 to Joseph and Agnes (Peterson) Tokheim and was raised on the Tokheim homestead. She attended the Hamre Country School near Colton and graduated from Lyons High School. She then attended General Beadle College in Madison and earned her teacher’s certificate. Mildred taught country school for a few years before marrying Norman Jorgenson on June 22, 1952 at First Lutheran Church in Colton. The couple farmed northwest of Dell Rapids until retiring in 1983. Mildred moved into Dell Rapids in 2018.

Mildred was a member of the Chester United Methodist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher and was active in the United Methodist Women. She served on the Chester School Board and enjoyed gardening, canning, reading, baking goodies, and refinishing furniture.

Mildred is survived by her children: Diana Jorgenson, Wentworth, Craig Jorgenson, Dell Rapids, and Brian Jorgenson, Dell Rapids; granddaughter, Hannah Jorgenson, Grand Junction, Colorado; step grandson, Hunter (Ashley) Weber, Hutchinson, Minnesota; sister, Verla (Ron) Thompson, Sioux Falls; brother, Alton (Delores) Tokheim, Dell Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Norman on May 31, 1993, infant daughter, Debra Ann; and sibling: Marilyn Graber and Ron Tokheim.

Donald Mairose

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Donald L. Mairose, 89, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. www.kahlerfh.com

Donald Lawrence Mairose was born on April 3, 1931 in Dell Rapids, SD. He grew up on a farm near Dell Rapids and attended St. Mary School. After school he started farming with his parents. He moved into Dell Rapids and started painting for Art Frederickson. He then went to work for Fritz Schwebach doing plumbing and heating until taking a job as the maintenance man at the Dell Rapids Hospital. He worked there until his retirement. In his retirement he helped Jeff Kuper where he painted and remolded homes until he lost his eye sight.

Don is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother.

He is survived by his many nieces and nephews.

Judi Klein

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Judi Klein, 74, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be private for immediate family only. A memorial mass for the public will be held on Saturday, DECEMBER 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church with fellowship to follow in the church hall. www.kahlerfh.com

Judi Goergen was born on June 11, 1946 at Granville, IA, the daughter of Joseph and Martha (Stoffel) Goergen. She grew up in Granville and attended school at Spalding Catholic graduating in 1964. She attended St. Joseph Nursing School in Mitchell, SD. She started working in Luverne, MN until she married Gerald Klein. The couple was married on December 29, 1966 in Granville, IA. They moved to a farm near Dell Rapids until moving into Dell Rapids in 1986.

Judi was a nurse, and then later worked as a custodian for St. Mary School for over 22 years. She then worked a couple years at Dells Nursing and Rehab until she retired. Her favorite job, however, was being a housewife, raising her children with Jerry, and now getting to watch their grandchildren grow up.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Catholic Order of Foresters, and was involved with foster care with the Children’s Home Society for many years. She enjoyed sewing, walking, camping and working with children. She had a passion for teaching children about God and how to be led by Him. Judi had the most kind, generous heart and was always putting others first and wanting to help anyone in need. She was well-known for keeping everyone in her prayers.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Dell Rapids and her children; Joe (Nici) Klein of White, SD; Jeff (Sara) Klein of Wichita Falls, TX; Jason (Paula) Klein of Marshall, MN; Josh (Pam) Klein of Highlands Ranch, CO; Julie (Paul) Neisius of Hanley Falls, MN; Jake (Amber) Klein of Plymouth, MN and Jeremy (Clarisa) Klein of Puyallup, WA; grandchildren Evelyn, Jeanette (Jonathan), Catherine, Raymond, Savannah, Lillian, Natalie, Rebecca (Kooper), Nick, Emma, Kolby, Jaden, Tanner, Mitchell, Jack, Maddie, Aaron, Hailey and Mateo; five brothers and four sisters. She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter in-law, Leann.

Betty Brown

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Betty Brown, 86, of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by her family. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church. The Christian Wake Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by a Catholic Order of Foresters Rosary. www.kahlerfh.com

Betty Ann Eich was born on January 7, 1934 at Dell Rapids, SD, the daughter of Michael and Veronica (Hockhausen) Eich. She grew up on a farm near Colman and attended country school. She graduated from Colman High School in 1952. After high school, she attended nurses training through McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls and Aberdeen.  Betty married James Brown at St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman on August 5, 1954. After Jim’s discharge from the Army in 1956 the couple moved to their farm west of Dell Rapids. They lived there for nearly 40 years where Betty raised over 1400 chickens annually and helped with the farm work. Betty started working for the Dell Rapids Hospital in 1972 and worked there for 40 years.  Jim and Betty moved to their home in Dell Rapids in 1993. Betty became a resident of the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in September of 2018. James passed away on June 17, 2019.

Grandma Betty’s house was always open. She was one of a kind, a true gem of a human. Her jokes, her smile her cooking(the potato salad that was loved by all), and her selflessness. She was eager to clear the table for a quick card game that could last for hours.  Her compassionate care as a nurse will be remembered by many.

She was famous for her quirky one liners, “God bless America”, “I just give up”, and “pretty good for an old woman”.

Betty is a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Society, the Adult Choir, St. Mary Booster Club, the Dell Rapids Legion Auxiliary and the Catholic Order of Foresters.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband “Big Jim” and two brothers, Jack and David.

She is survived by her children, Veronica Madetzke of Sioux Falls, Kenneth Brown of Dell Rapids, Denise (Mark) Merrigan of Watertown, Kevin (Renee) Brown of Dell Rapids,   Diane (Mike) Bunkers of Dell Rapids and Mike (Angie) Brown of Dell Rapids; her 18 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; her brothers, Ronald Eich of Lake Madison and Arnold (Beverly) Eich of Flandreau and her sister, Patty (Gary) Duncan of Flandreau and her many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

She’s a nurse of God now.

Denis Krempges

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Denis “Daltz” Krempges, 60, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Sanford USD Medical Center. Public visitation with family present will be from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. A graveside service will begin at 11:00 a.m. following the visitation on Saturday in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. A funeral mass is pending for this spring. www.kahlerfh.com

Denis “Daltz” J. Krempges was born on February 22, 1960 in Dell Rapids, SD, the son of Edward and Phillis (Arionus) Krempges. He grew up in and attended school in Dell Rapids. He graduated from DRHS in 1979. After high school he went to work for RGIS in Sioux Falls. The company transferred him to Manhattan, KS where he was a manager. He returned to Sioux Falls and started working for Citibank. He was working there at the time of his death.

He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes and darts. He co-hosted the annual South Dakota Style Dog Roast. He liked playing fantasy football.

Denis is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, John and Kelly; his sister, Kristie Theesfeld; foster sister, Angie Metli; nephew, Josh Krempges, great-niece, Mariana Krempges; his sisters-in-law, Penny Krempges and Sherry Dailey and his brothers-in-laws, Danny Davis and Joe Theesfeld.

He is survived by his siblings, Jean Ann (Doug) Feuerhelm, Kathy Davis, Dan (Moe) Krempges, Craig Krempges and Bernie (Julie) Krempges; his numerous nieces and nephews and he helped raise Emily Foster and her three children.

Delores Nebben

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Delores Ilene Nebben, age 95, of Dell Rapids, passed away on November 7, 2020, with her children by her side. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. The service will be livestreamed at the Minnehaha Funeral Home & Cremation Services Facebook Page. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Dell Rapids American Legion. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, with the family present from 5-7:00 PM, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. As per the family’s wishes, masks will be required, and social distancing will be practiced at the visitation, funeral, and luncheon.

Delores Ilene (Maseman) Nebben, was born July 29, 1925 to Joe and Pearl (Derdall) Maseman in Dell Rapids, SD, the first of 2 children. She came into this world at a whopping 13 lbs plus, one of the largest babies to be born at the Dell Rapids Hospital.   She attended school in Dell Rapids, graduating in 1944. “Dee” met Art Nebben at the Arkota Ballroom, and they enjoyed going to many barn dances, area dance halls, and the Dells Pavilion. They were married June 19, 1950 in Luverne. MN. They made their home north of Dell Rapids on the Maseman family farm where they raised three children. They were married for 64 years. Art passed away in 2014, and Dee continued to reside on the farm, in the same house for 95 years.

Dee worked as a telephone operator and many times spoke of how much she enjoyed that job. She worked as a waitress at the Dells Cafe, and then at Ben Franklin dime store, Coast to Coast Hardware and the Dells Bakery. She was a member of the Dell Rapids Lutheran Church, and the American Legion Auxiliary. The highlight of her life was her grandchildren and great grandchildren, following their adventures and watching them grow. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, mowing the acreage, bird watching, her flower gardens, and going for car rides in the afternoon with daughter Jan. She did word puzzles, played checkers, and attended Thursday night legion bingo. Her favorite treat was chocolate ice cream before bed. She enjoyed watching “The Price is Right “, and for her 94th birthday, her daughter Jan and grandson Peter with wife Sydney took her to the “Price is Right” show at the Washington Pavilion. Her name was called to “come on down” as a contestant, which was great fun for her.   She traveled with her daughter Jan to Hawaii, Branson, New Orleans, fall foliage trip to New England, and a rail tour across the Canadian Rockies. Yellowstone, Mississippi River cruise and northern Minnesota fishing trips were especially enjoyed with daughter Melanie and grandchildren Cody, Colt and Paige. She valued the friendship of her senior care giver Theresa. Dee was a generous, kind and giving person, and was always thinking of others.

Dee passed away Nov 7, 2020 with her children by her side. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jay Nebben; and daughters: Jan Dybvig and Melanie Burggraff all of Dell Rapids. Five grandchildren: Cody, Colt (Tarah) of Dell Rapids, and Paige Burggraff of Miller, SD. Peter (Sydney) Nebben and Jenny Nebben of Dell Rapids. Six great grandchildren Kain, Kasch, Teagyn and Paislee Dee Burggraff, Jason and Jayda Lobdell. Nephew, Kevin Park; brothers-in-law: Palmer Nebben and Don Knutson; sisters-in-law: Hilda Johnson and Rosie Croon; along with many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Pearl Maseman; husband, Art Nebben; infant son, Lynn; sister, Darlene Park; and a daughter-in-law, Sally Nebben.

www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

James Peters

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James “Jim” Peters,  83, of Dell Rapids, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 7, 2020. His Memorial Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. www.kahlerfh.com

James “Jim” Peters was born on July 13, 1937 at White Lake, SD, the son of Matt and Ella (Davis) Peters. He grew up on a farm near White Lake and attended country school. When he was finished with school, he enlisted in the US Army. He married Judy Morris on April 25, 1962 in Vermillion. Jim was discharged from the Army in 1963 and the couple moved to Platte where Jim did carpentry work. In 1969, the family moved to Dell Rapids where Jim started working road construction until his retirement in 2005.

Jim loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his four brothers, Arlo, Keith, Don and Phil.

He is survived by his wife, Judy of Dell Rapids; his daughter, Shelli Ybarra of Dell Rapids; his sons, Jamie (Liz) Peters of KS and Joey (Cari) Peters of Dell Rapids; his 8 grandchildren, Robbie, Nichole, Thomas, Kelsi, Sara, Zac, Madison and McKenzie; his five great-grandchildren, McKenna, Olivia, Ayden, Sam and Chase; his two sisters, Karen Miller of IL and Mary (Dudley) Haarsager of Yankton and his many nieces and nephews.

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