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Roy Wilson

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Roy Wilson was born April 14, 1918 to Ginus and Helena Wilson on a farm near Presho. He had two brothers, Harry and Leonard and a sister, Agnes Retzlaff.  Roy grew up as a farmer in Presho, Plano, Mitchell and then Plankinton, where he farmed until 1972. In Plankinton, he served on the elevator board, the city board and was a trustee.  After moving to Mitchell in 1972, he continued custom farming and worked as a foreman until his retirement years. Roy was a true cowboy, always dressed in western wear.  He enjoyed raising and training Palomino horses and riding them in local parades.  He was a fan of Roy Rogers and named his own horse, Trigger. Roy had the pleasure of meeting Roy Rogers. He was a great baseball player and was approached by minor league scouts, but farming was his priority.  He enjoyed fishing and had a sharp eye for pheasant hunting.  During pheasant hunting season, he hosted out of state hunters.  He also enjoyed league bowling.

Roy’s first marriage was to Gladys Krull at Corsica in November 1946. They had three children: Gene, Cheryl and Rodney.  They shared five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Roy’s second marriage was to Dolores Barnes Piatek at Alexandria in May 1957.  They had five children: John, Patty, Michael, Roy and Nancy.  They shared four grandchildren.

Roy and Dolores remained in their Mitchell home until March 2010, when due to Dolores’s health, they moved to Terrace Manor in Dell Rapids. Roy moved to Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls after Dolores died in December 2010.  www.bittnerfuneralchapel.net

 

Elaine (Leum) Ivers

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Elaine (Leum) Ivers 81, died in peace, Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Arlington Golden Living Care Center. Her parting celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at 10:30 am at her church, Trinity Lutheran, on south main street in Arlington. Burial will follow at the Arlington Cemetery, where her resting place awaits next to her husband, Dick, who passed away 10 years prior. Those who wish to observe visitation are welcome at the Johnson-Henry Funeral Home, Monday evening, June 17th 5:30-7:00 pm. All are welcome in presence or prayer. Condolences may be sent through www.johnsonhenryfh.com

Elaine was born on Feb 10, 1932, at a time where childhood seemed uncomplicated and yet everyone shared a common adversity in history in the “dirty 30’s”. The youngest of 5 children, Elaine grew up in Dell Rapids, SD, and lived accepting the lifestyle dealt to so many families in the 30’s. In spite all this, her acceptance of hardships built character and endearment.

She was confirmed and graduated high school in Dell Rapids and began her post high school years commuting to Sioux Falls where she worked for the Public Finance Company. Elaine met and married Dick Ivers soon after high school (1952) and the military carried them to California where they found an idyllic place to live in a vineyard residence outside Fallbrook, CA. Elaine and Dick started their family in California (Pam). Two more children (Terry and Brian) were born after moving back to Dell Rapids (1954-1959). They completed their family after moving to Arlington (Randy and Julie). From 1959 through the present, Elaine and her family lived in the same northwest Arlington home. Only in the last month did she reside at the Golden Living Care Center. Elaine’s husband, Dick, had passed away in December of 2003.

Survivors include her five children, Pam Lindell (Dan) of Rapid City, SD, Terry Ivers of Rapid City, Brian Ivers (Sue) of Minneapolis, MN, Randy Ivers of Washburn, ND, (has resided as caregiver for Elaine since Dick’s passing in 2003), Julie Monahan (Dave) of Wilmington, NC. Grandchildren include Jennifer, Josh, Michelle (Pam & Dan); Cassie (Terry); Sarah, Nick, Joey, Anna (Brian & Sue), Iris and Elsa (Julie & Dave). All of Elaine’s siblings and Dick’s siblings preceded her in her eternal journey.

Marwin Beekman

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Marwin Beekman, age 78, of Huron, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at the SunQuest Healthcare Center.  His funeral service was at 10 AM, Friday, June 14th at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church with Rev. Daniel Domke officiating.  Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery at Estelline, with military honors by the Estelline V.F.W. Post #750.  Condolences may be left at www.kuhlerfuneralhome.com

Marwin Gene Beekman was born September 8, 1934, to John and Lorraine (Peterson) Beekman at Estelline, South Dakota.   He graduated from Estelline High School and attended college at California. On September 2, 1952, Marwin entered the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on August 29, 1955.

On August 31, 1955, Marwin married Roberta “Betty” Martin at Santa Monica, California.  Marwin owned and managed CarQuest Auto Parts at Huron for 25 years.  He also worked at Mahowald Hardware and Grayson Auto Parts. After retiring, Marwin and Betty moved to Lake Poinsett.  They lived there for eight years and then returned to Huron.  Marwin enjoyed hunting and fishing, coffee time with friends, spending time with family and his special visits with great-granddaughter, Summer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty in 1999; one son, Doug Beekman in 1995; and his twin brother, Darwin.

Grateful for having shared in his life are his son, Denny (Sandy) Beekman of Dell Rapids; eight grandchildren, Andy Beekman, Scott (Sovanna) Beekman, Troy (Janelle) Beekman, Nicole (Trent) Bruce, Amanda (Chad) Klosterbaur, Brian (Kristin) Nedved, Chad Bogh and Shannon Beekman; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Sheryl (Bob) Wilson of Pueblo, Colorado; brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

Arthur “Art” Rave

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Arthur “Art” L. Rave, 99, of Dell Rapids passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Dells Area Health Center in Dell Rapids. His funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Reformed Church. Interment will be in the Logan Reformed Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the family present at 6:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Kahler Funeral Home.

Arthur “Art” Lewis Rave was born on March 2, 1914 on the family farm northeast of Dell Rapids. He moved to the Rave home place at age 2. He grew up and started farming with his dad. He married Ordia Uhden on June 7, 1942 on the Uhden family farm. The couple moved to an acreage in 1975 and then to Orchard Hills in Dell Rapids in 2011. Art remained active in farming until the time of his death.

Art was a life long member of the Reformed Church, serving as a church Deacon and Elder. He served on the first hospital board in 1959 to build the hospital. He was instrumental in starting Minnehaha County Rural Water Company and served on the Board of the SD Rural Water Association. He was the chairman of the Reformed Church Building Committee.

Art is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, an infant son, Timothy his son-in-law, John Narigon II, one brother and three sisters.

He is survived by his sons, David (Jean) Rave, Lloyd (Linda) Rave and John (LeeAnn) Rave all of Dell Rapids; his daughter, Magelle Narigon of Dell Rapids; his nine grandchildren, Tim Rave, Tracy Welbig, Shawnna Godwin, Heath Rave, John Narigon, Jessica Eckmann, Joslyn Nelson, Jesse Rave and Jasmine Buseman and his 16 great grandchildren and his sister, Dorothy Jurgens of Thorton, IA.

Raymond “Joe” Bortnem

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Raymond Jerome “Joe” Bortnem, 85, of Dell Rapids passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, June 5, 2013.  Memorial services will begin at 7:00 PM Friday, June 14, 2013 at Minnehaha Funeral Home Chapel in Dell Rapids.  Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, June 14, 2013 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.  Private family committal services with military honors will be held at the Dell Rapids Cemetery.

Raymond Jerome “Joe” Bortnem was born March 18, 1928 in Dell Rapids, the son of Anna (Leum) and Alfred Bortnem. Joe had two siblings, Alvina Rauhauser (deceased) and Elmer Bortnem, Great Falls, MT.

Joe was raised and attended school in the Lake Campbell, Rutland and Dell Rapids areas. He entered the U.S. Air Force in February of 1947. He served in Okinawa. While stationed at Kelly Air Force base in San Antonio, he met and married Lenora (Nora) Lozano in 1949. Upon discharge they returned to South Dakota, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator in Dell Rapids and throughout the state. In his early years he enjoyed riding broncos and his Harley. He was twice elected as an alderman for the City of Dell Rapids and bladed roads for the Dell Rapids Township. He was also proud to have obtained a private pilot’s license.

Joe is survived by his second wife, Jan (Stone) Bortnem, Dell’s Area Nursing and Rehab Center; children, John (Luke) Hullinger Bortnem, Seattle WA, David (Julie) Bortnem, Arvada Co, Roger (Gayle) Bortnem, Aberdeen SD, Marion Sprecher, Vermillion SD, Jerome Bortnem, Aberdeen SD and Sandra (Duane) Sakry, Dell Rapids SD; step-children, Jeff (Tess) Stone, Hartford SD, Jason (Nita) Stone, Brookings SD; twelve grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; twenty nine great-grandchildren; ten nephews; six nieces and his special caregiver, Penny Baker.

Joe was preceded in death by his first wife, Nora Bortnem; parents, Anna (Leum) and Alfred Bortnem and his sister, Alvina Rauhauser.

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Kirstine Lillian Egsgaard

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Kirstine Lillian Egsgaard, 82, of Dell Rapids passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Her funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013 with the family present at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home.  You may leave condolences at www.kahlerfh.com.

Kirstine Lillian Miller was born on May 9, 1931 to Ross and Dagmar (Skovan) Miller in Saskatchewan, Canada. She grew up and attended school in Canada. She enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force. After her discharge she attended nursing school and became a LPN. She worked at various hospitals in Canada and South Dakota. She married Aage Egsgaard in August of 1960. After their marriage, the couple lived in Denmark, Alaska, California and Canada before settling in Dell Rapids, SD. In the early 1970’s Lillian became a citizen of the United States of America. She worked at Sioux Valley Hospital, Terrace Manor Nursing Home and did home healthcare. She retired to help take care of her grandson and to travel. She became a resident of Dell Rapids Nursing and Rehab Center in 2003. She still continued to travel to Canada for as long as her health allowed.

Lillian was a member of the Lutheran Church in Dell Rapids. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family.

Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, her son, David, four brothers, a sister and a daughter-in-law.

She is survived by her son, Richard Egsgaard of El Paso, TX; her daughters, Linda (Joe) Hulscher of Colton, SD and Lisa (Rick) Sellman of Minneapolis, MN; her grandson, Victor Spadaro and her three brothers, Ross (Iona) Miller, Harold (Carol) Miller and Norman Miller all of Redvers, Canada.

Joan Heinemann

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Joan Irene Heinemann, 72, of Dell Rapids passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at her home after a long battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, June 7, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM followed by a Wake Service at 7:00 PM Thursday at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.

Joan Irene was born December 5, 1940 in Sioux Falls, the daughter of Nettie Elena (Inman) and James W. Jarman. She was raised and attended school in Garretson, graduating from Garretson High School. She met Jerry Heinemann at the Arkota Dance Hall and they married August 22, 1959. She had fond memories of spending weekends with her husband and friends dancing at the Arkota and Pavilion.

Joan and Jerry moved out to the Heinemann farm shortly after being married. They had four sons and two daughters. She had a catering business and went back to school to become a nurse. She worked for Terrace Manor Nursing Home in Dell Rapids until her retirement.

Joan was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed a house full of family and good friends. Joan was an incredible wife, mother and grandmother.

Joan is survived by her husband, Jerry Heinemann, Dell Rapids; children, Mike (DeAnn) Heinemann, Flandreau, Craig Heinemann, Dell Rapids, Larry (Shelley) Heinemann, Dell Rapids, Steve (Kris) Heinemann, Dell Rapids and Kristi (Brad) Nieman, Sioux Falls; sixteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, James (Vangie) Jarman, Sioux Falls, Dick (Neva) Jarman, Roy, Utah and Jerry Jarman, Fulton, Illinois; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Joan was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathleen Heinemann; parents, Nettie Elena and James W. Jarman; sisters, Margaret Arhendt and Kathleen Jarman and brothers, Dennis and John Jarman.

Larry Tommeraasen

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Larry Tommeraasen, 62, of Baltic died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at his home after a long illness.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Baltic Lutheran Church, Baltic. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will begin at 7:00 PM Tuesday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic.

Larry Dean Tommeraasen was born September 19, 1950 in Sioux Falls to parents Allan and Rose (Baker) Tommeraasen. He grew up in the Renner and Sioux Falls area until the family moved to Baltic in 1964. He graduated from Baltic High School in 1968. During his high school years he worked for Kenny Gunderson and Arne Selland, milking cows and doing farm work. In 1970 he enlisted in the US Army and served in Vietnam. After his basic training he married Carol Opoien on November 28, 1970. He was discharged in 1972. He was then a member of the National Guard at Flandreau and was call up to help with the flooding in Rapid City in 1972. They lived near Baltic and Garretson before moving to Dell Rapids in 1976. In 2005 they moved back to Baltic.

Larry also worked for Sioux Falls Kenworth, before he bought his own truck and owned LDT Trucking. In 1995 he sold the trucking company and went to work for Bill Skelly Construction in Dell Rapids. He and his son Marc started M & L Construction in 2003. He worked with Marc until his health forced him to retire in 2010.

Larry was a member of Baltic Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls VFW and served on the Dell Rapids and Baltic City Councils.

Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren and family on numerous camping and fishing trips. Carol and Larry also belonged to the Dakota Country Dance Club.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Carol, Baltic; two sons, David, Sioux Falls; Marc (Mindy). Baltic; a daughter, Amanda (Dustin) Harter, Baltic; two grandchildren, Andrew and Kaylynn; his siblings, Alana Tommeraasen, Baltic; Terry (Joan) Tommeraasen, Dell Rapids; James (Laura) Tommeraasen, Renner; Dale (Jerilyn) Tommeraasen, Brandon; Anita Tommeraasen, Baltic; Kenneth (Wanda) Tommeraasen, Baltic; Kevin (Tami) Tommeraasen, Lake Norden; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy, son, Douglas and his parents.

Larry requested that everyone dress in casual clothing for the service.

Memorial may be directed to the Baltic Lutheran Church.

The family would also like to thank the staff of Sanford Hospice for the care that they gave Larry during his illness. Condolences may be expressed via www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

Lonnie LaFave

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Lonnie LaFave, 73, of Onida, SD died unexpectedly Monday, May 20 at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. Visitation will be 6-7PM, Thursday, May 23 at the Onida Methodist Church with Prayer Service/Masonic Service at 7:00pm. Services will be at 11:00am, Friday, May 24 at the Onida Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Adel officiating, burial will be at Onida Cemetery

Lonnie Dean LaFave was born June 1, 1939 in Geddes, SD to Eugene and Olinda (Odenbach) LaFave. He lived in Fairfax until 1942, when the family moved to a ranch near Draper, SD. In 1945 they moved to a farm east of Onida. He attended Blaine School and then Onida High School until November 1954 when he moved with his family to a ranch east of Pierre. He graduated from Pierre High School in 1957. After high school, he received a technical degree from DeVry Institute. He also enlisted in the SD National Guard and received an Honorable Discharge as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army, 1st Lieutenant on December 6, 1965.

He was united in marriage with Irene (Soogie) McChristy on June 4, 1961 at Salem Lutheran Church in Irene, SD. To this union four children were born: Alan, Steven, Amy and Linda. They lived in Pierre, where he worked for Hull and Albertus for seven years. On February 1, 1965, Lonnie and Irene opened LaFave Electric, a TV and electrical shop in Onida. He retired in 2007.

Lonnie was active in the Onida Chamber of Commerce, serving as president in 1965. He joined the Onida Fire Department in 1966 and served for 15 years. He was a member of the Onida Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and Lay Leader over the years. He was a member of the Onida Masonic Lodge and served in most of the offices over the years, including Master.

Lonnie was a man of deep faith. He was devoted to his wife, Irene, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren’s activities. He also enjoyed going to coffee and playing cards with his many friends.

Grateful for having shared in his life are his wife, Irene (Oahe Manor, Gettysburg); son Alan (Kari) of Aberdeen and their children Ashley and Alexis, son Steven (Lori) of Mission Hill and their children Nicholas, Matthew and Thomas, and daughter Amy (Mark) McGee of Dell Rapids; brother Dennis (Lorna), sister Belva (Clovis) Wood and brother Eldon (Lilia); sister-in-law Myrtle Jackson; nieces and nephews, Janelle (Eddy) Coker, Lynne LaFave, Marty LaFave, Les LaFave, Dawn LaFave, Corey (Susan) LaFave, Joan Jackson, Kent Jackson and Dawn (Shane) Bonham.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Sandau, parents Eugene and Olinda LaFave, brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Diann LaFave, niece Michelle LaFave, brother-in-law Duane Jackson, and father and mother-in-law, Everett and Christine (Babe) McChristy.

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Jean Lemme

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Jean A. Lemme, 83, died Friday, May, 3, 2013, at Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison.

Funeral services are at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison with the Rev. Constanze Hagmaier officiating. Burial is in the Zion Cemetery in Colton. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Jean Aartun was born May 8, 1929, near Lyons to George and Theresa (Fronsdal) Aartun.

She graduated from Colton High School and married Tillman Lemme on July 1, 1947, at Pipestone, Minn. They lived on a farm near Colton until moving to Madison and later to Baltic. Tillman died in 1982.

Jean worked in activities and social services at Terrace Manor Nursing Home in Dell Rapids for 20 years. She retired and returned to Madison.

Jean was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity circles and quilting, Sprouts Garden Club and Senior Bowling League.

Survivors include six sons, Ralph (Vicky) of Holiday Island, Ark., Wayne (Kathy) of Sioux Falls, Steve (Maureen) of Seward, Alaska, Dan (Gayla) of Madison, Ron (Virginia) of Wentworth and the Rev. Tim (Rev. JoAnn) of Sioux Falls; two daughters, Connie Behrens of Madison and Rose Lemme of Decatur, Texas; 22 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and three brothers, Norman (Trudy) Aartun of Madison, Terry (Marlys) Aartun of Colton and Orlin (Jeanette) Aartun of Sioux Falls.

She was preceded in death by her husband, four grandchildren and one son-in-law.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ellsworthfh.com.

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