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Betty Rasmusson

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Betty Mae Rasmusson passed away in Tillamook, OR on February 28, 2013 at the age of 88.

Betty was born December 2, 1924 in Ainsworth, NE to S.G. and Ruth (Lindblad) Rasmusson. Her father was a Methodist minister, and the family lived in several small Nebraska towns when Betty was young. She attended Dewitt, Nebraska High School, obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University, and was a graduate of Bryan Memorial School of Nursing in Lincoln, NE. She was employed as a registered nurse at Bryan Memorial Hospital, and as a surgical nurse for a physician in Lincoln. She worked briefly in Michigan and Salt Lake City before returning to Lincoln.

Betty moved to Tillamook from Lincoln with her wonderful friend, Edna Karvonen, shortly after they both retired. In her “retirement,” Betty stayed busy volunteering at Tillamook Hospital, and helped with Meals on Wheels. She was an avid quilter, and enjoyed cooking and antiques. After she sold her home on Cedar St. in 2008 she took up residence at Five Rivers Retirement and Assisted Living until she died.

Betty was preceded in death by her friend Edna Karvonen, both of her parents, brothers Gordon and Robert Rasmusson, sister Grace (Rasmusson) Barnett, sister-in-law Jeanne (Parks) Rasmusson, and brother-in-law Peter Bernays.

She is survived by her sister, Marie (Rasmusson) Bernays of Cleveland, OH, and brother, John Rasmusson and wife Joan of Dell Rapids, SD; nieces and nephews Lynda Bernays and husband Stan Smith of Cleveland, OH, Sally (Bernays) Burgess and husband Ken of Wolcott, NY, Michael Bernays and wife Teresa of Phoenix, AZ, David Barnett and wife Nancy of Valley Grove, WV, Gary Barnett and wife Louise of Santa Cruz, CA, Betzie (Barnett) Modar and husband Lou of Wheeling, WV, Janet (Rasmusson) Zovickian and husband Steve of Piedmont, CA, Dr. Mark Rasmusson and wife Beth of Corpus Christi, TX, Kathy (Rasmusson) Moran and husband Bill of Superior, CO, Peter Rasmusson and wife Joan of Sioux Falls, SD, Pamela (Rasmusson) Carroll of Chicago, IL, and Laurie (Rasmusson) Wolfert and husband Oliver of Washington, D.C.

Memorials may be directed to Tillamook United Methodist Church, 3808 12th St., Tillamook, OR 97141.

A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Tillamook United Methodist Church. Arrangements are in care of Waud’s Funeral Home.

Donald Van Dam

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Donald Joseph Van Dam, 80, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013. He was born February 24, 1933 in Dell Rapids, SD to William and Martha Van Dam. He attended St. Mary High School. On May 29, 1956 he was united in marriage to Lila Jean Fossum in Sioux Falls, where the couple lived their entire married life.

Don worked as a painter in Dell Rapids before he joined the Army, serving in the Korean War from 1953-1955. He was a boiler operator at John Morrell and Co from 1955 to 1987 and then worked at Walling Water Management as a sales and service representative. He retired in 2007.

Don volunteered for the Democratic Party and was an avid Nebraska football fan. In addition to playing cards and telling stories, he loved visiting with friends and spending time outdoors. Don was a charter member, usher and greeter at St. Lambert Catholic Church, and he was a member of the VFW and UFCW Local 304A.

Grateful for having shared his life are his children and their families Lt Col (Ret) Blaine Van Dam and Joan of Wichita, KS, Beth and Tim Nelson of Centennial, CO, and Brad and Cindy Van Dam of Washington, DC. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tyler Nelson, Jack Van Dam and Brett Van Dam, and his sisters, Julie Abrahamson of Sioux Falls, Doris Singer of St. Paul, MN and Rosalie Gannon of Dell Rapids. Don was preceded in death by his wife, parents, four brothers, and seven sisters.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 at St. Lambert Catholic Church in Sioux Falls. Burial with full military honors will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Dell Rapids. Visitation will be from noon to 5:00 pm Thursday at Heritage Funeral Home and resume at 6:00 pm at the church with a Rosary at 6:45 pm and a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. www.heritagesfsd.com.

Darlene “Dolly” Goode

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Darlene “Dolly” Fern Goode, age 86 passed away March 6, 2013 in Milwaukie Oregon. Dolly was born March 7, 1926 in Chester, South Dakota to Edward and Mary Michel. Dolly grew up in South Dakota graduating from Chester High School in 1944 and graduated from the nursing program at McKenna Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD in 1947. On October 25, 1949 she married George Goode Jr. in Vancouver, Washington. In 1950, Barbara Jo Goode was born and in 1951, Marilyn Kay Goode was born. The family lived in South Dakota, California and Oregon and finally settled in Milwaukie, Oregon in 1962.

In 1966 Kelley Ann Goode was born. Dolly worked at Milwaukie Convalescent Center as a Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing until her retirement. Dolly was a member of St. John the Catholic Church in Milwaukie and enjoyed watching Blazer games and gardening in her yard.

Dolly was preceded in death by her husband George in 1998, daughter Barbara Dietz in 2009 and daughter Marilyn Goode in 2011. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Wayne and Glenn Michel and her sister, Ruth Nebben.

Dolly is survived by a daughter: Kelley (Stu) Stickler, Milwaukie, OR; sister: Shirley “Mick” (Paul “Pete”) Scholten, Sioux Falls, SD; sisters-in-law: Carol Michel, Harbor City, CA, and Connie Michel, Dell Rapids, SD; brother-in-law: Palmer Nebben, Colman, SD; four grandchildren Shawna Dietz of Milwaukie, Jason Dietz and wife Sarah of Canby, Tyler Stickler of Whittier, CA and Nicole Stickler of Milwaukie, two great grandchildren Darian Crawford-Dietz and Moria Dietz of Canby and sister Shirley Scholten of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A Funeral Service will be Thursday, March 14, 11:00 AM at Peake Funeral Home in Milwaukie, OR with burial to follow at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR. Condolences may be sent to www.barnett-lewisfuneralhome.com.

Cheryl Dale

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Cheryl A. Dale, 57, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at the Sanford Foundation Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD of cancer.

A visitation will begin at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Miller Funeral Home, 507 S. Main Ave., with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Miller Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband, David, Salem, SD; daughters, Katie (Jon) Cade, Sioux Falls, Angel (Matt) Ziegler, Springboro, OH; son, Sean (Amber) Dale, Chancellor, SD; grandchildren, Jade Cade, Sarah Ziegler, Hannah Ziegler, Alex Dale, Caden Dale; mother, Ardys Olson, Scotland, SD; sisters, Janet (Glen) Jorgensen, Scotland, SD, Irene Strong, Dell Rapids, SD; brother, Wayne (Anne) Olson, Bloomington, MN; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Harlon; son, Jacob; and brother-in-law, Denny Strong.

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Norman Wuebben

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Norman F. Wuebben, 77, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 of an apparent heart attack. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 14 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Sioux Falls. Visitation begins at 12:00 PM Wednesday, March 13 at George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, where the family will greet friends starting at 5:00 PM and a Liturgical Wake Service and Holy Rosary begins at 6:00 PM.

Norman Fredrick Wuebben, son of Fred and Evelyn (Becker) Wuebben, was born November 25, 1935 in Wynot, NE. After graduating from Wynot High School, he moved to South Dakota and farmed in the Humboldt and Montrose area.

Norm was united in marriage with Pat Myers on May 13, 1972 in Sioux Falls, SD. The couple made their home in Sioux Falls. Norm began work as a brick tender and later became a union bricklayer. He retired in 1997.

Norm enjoyed turkey hunting, fishing, Western movies, feeding his birds and helping others with various projects. He also enjoyed gardening and sharing his produce with many friends and charities.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Pat; seven siblings, Maurice Wuebben and his wife, Diane, Wynot, NE, Claude Wuebben and his wife, Carolyn, Hubbard, TX, Donalda Kolbeck and her husband, Gene, Dell Rapids, SD, Chuck Wuebben and his wife, Phyllis, Danville, IL, Audrey Cleveland and her husband, Bob, Montrose, SD, Ron Wuebben and his wife, Mary, Sioux Falls, SD, Clair Wuebben and his wife, Diann, Sioux Falls, SD; a brother-in-law, Dewey Becker of Wynot, NE; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Norm was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Delores Becker; and an infant brother, Richard.  Condolences may be left at www.georgeboom.com.

Richard “Dick” Schmidt

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Richard “Dick” Schmidt, 67, of Trent, SD, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 11, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 with the family present at 6:00 p.m. and the Christian Wake Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Richard Lawrence Schmidt was born on March 6, 1946 at Dell Rapids, SD, the son of Lawrence and Irene (Schreier) Schmidt. He grew up on a farm north of Dell Rapids and attended school at St. Mary Schools. He graduated from St. Mary High School in 1964. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965 and served in Vietnam. He was discharged in 1969. He returned home to Dell Rapids and started working at Kayser Implement and was a dairy farmer. He married Mildred Siemonsma on November 25, 1972 in Sioux Falls, SD. The couple made their home on a farm east of Trent. Richard remained there until the time of his death.

Richard was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Trent American Legion Post. He loved his grandkids, playing cards and going to polka and waltz dances.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Carter Larson, a brother, Henry and two brothers-in-law.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred of Trent; his children and grandchildren, Katherine (Jason) Jaeger, Megan, Anthony, Jessica, Adam, Julie, Andrew of Bridgewater, Richard (Nicole) Schmidt, Madison, Austin, Cole and Chloe of Egan, Emily (Jim) Muller, Lucas and Sally of Renner, Alan (Susie) Schmidt, Nolan and Blake of Crooks, Brenda (Josh) Berthelsen, Connor and Rebecca, of Parker, Laura (Dan) Larson, Dawson and Dominick of Crooks and Paul (Tanya) Schmidt, Hannah, Riley, Brandon and Micah of Dell Rapids; his brother, Duaine (Gail) Schmidt, his mother-in-law, Emma Siemonsma of Sioux Falls, his sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Miles of Dell Rapids, Joann Siemonsma of Renner and Eva Siemonsma (Kevin Atwater) of Lakewood, CO; his brothers-in-law, Ralph (Debbie) Siemonsma of Spearfish, and Joe (Anne) Ruscher of Sioux Falls and many other relatives and friends.

Sister Gertrude Nemmers

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Sister Gertrude Nemmers, 97, a Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died March 7, 2013, at Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Gertrude will be Monday, March 11 at

11:00 a.m., in Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD. Reverend Joseph Sheehan, will be celebrant and homilist. A wake service will be Sunday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery with Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, in charge of arrangements.

Clara Agnes was born March 15, 1915 in Granville, IA to Magdelena (Roeder) and Joseph Nemmers. She began her grade school education in Granville, IA and then in 1924 her family moved to Dell Rapids, SD where she completed her education through grade ten at St. Mary’s Grade and High School. She entered Presentation Convent on August 25, 1932 and made her first profession of vows on July 9, 1935. She became a registered X-Ray & EKG Technician in 1940. Sister Gertrude ministered at Queen of Peace (St. Joseph Hospital), Mitchell, McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, and St. Luke’s in Aberdeen, SD (1945- 1960). She also ministered at Presentation Children’s Home in Sioux Falls from 1965-1966. She managed the altar bread department at the convent in Aberdeen from 1966-1989. Sister Gertrude was caregiver for family members, Arnold in Tucson, AZ and Florence Ginsbach, Dell Rapids, SD, from 1989 until 2007.

Sister Gertrude resided at Presentation Convent from 2007 until her death. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor and when asked what her position or profession was she would reply, “Keeping my eye on the eternal goal.” She enjoyed making birthday and feast day cards, delighting the recipients and then eagerly awaiting their responses.

Sister Gertrude is survived by her community of Presentation Sisters; 2 sisters, Sister Helen, PBVM, Aberdeen, SD; Charlotte Hinricher, Dell Rapids, SD; and 1 brother, Quintin, Dell Rapids, SD. She is preceded in death by her parents, Magdelena and Joseph, 2 sisters, Florence Ginsbach, Dell Rapids, SD, Mary Page, Sioux Falls and 7 brothers: Roman, Aloys, Father Charles, John, Father Leonard, Arnold and Urban Nemmers.

Nephews: Tom, Steve, Joe, Robert, David Nemmers, Joe Hinricher, Paul Ginsbach and David Weibel will serve as casket bearers.  www.spitzerfuneralhome.com

Marvin Meyer

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Marvin A. Meyer, age 76, a retired 34 year member of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard, died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. His funeral will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 11 at Faith Temple Church, Sioux Falls, with burial at Humboldt Cemetery. Visitation begins at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 10 at George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, where the family will greet friends from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Marvin Arthur Meyer, the third of four children born to Arthur and Gertrude Meyer, was born April 5, 1936 on the family farm near Humboldt, SD. He grew up there and graduated from Humboldt High School. Marvin earned a bachelor’s degree in agronomy from South Dakota State University, where he was also active in ROTC. He was a 34 year member of the Army National Guard and the International Guard before retiring.

Marvin farmed near Humboldt for most of his life. He married Ledesma and the couple had three children. Marvin later moved to Sioux Falls where he worked at Hy-Vee, Builder’s Square and the Sioux Falls Airport.

Marvin married Agnes Hepner on April 17, 1997 in Rock Rapids, IA, combining their children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Agnes (Hepner) Meyer; two children, Lori Meyer, Lincoln City, OR, Roy Meyer, Sioux Falls, SD; five step-children, Daniel Hepner and his wife, Carrie, Sioux Falls, SD, Steve Hepner, Sioux Falls, SD, Lisa Lynn and her husband, Stan, Elizabeth, CO, Nancy DeWald and her husband, Paul, Boca Raton, FL, Susan Thies and her husband, Tim, Elizabeth, CO; three siblings, Agnes Cook, Dell Rapids, SD, Lila Mae Kirkvold, Winona, MN, Virgil Meyer and his wife, Carolyn, Humboldt, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Marvin was preceded in death by a son, Glen Meyer, and his parents.  www.georgeboom.com

 

John “Jack” Munk

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John “Jack” Munk, 89, of Dell Rapids passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. His memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the First Baptist Church, Dell Rapids. Inurnment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery with military rites provided by the Dell Rapids American Legion Post at 2:45 p.m. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

John “Jack” William Munk was born on February 4, 1924, the son of William and Lennie Munk. He grew up and attended school in Dell Rapids. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1943 during WWII where he served in the South Pacific. After his discharge in 1946 he returned to Dell Rapids. Jack married Ardis Nyhus on May 10, 1949 in Luverne, MN. They made their home in Dell Rapids their entire life. Jack worked for Cocran Chevrolet for four years, Dells Motor Company for 20 years and then Dakota Welding Supply Company for 25 years. He retired in 1994. Jack worked as the custodian at the Dell Rapids High School from 1995 until 2004.

He was member of the First Baptist Church, the Dell Rapids American Legion Post, and was a volunteer fireman from 1949 to 1971.

Jack is preceded in death by a sister and two grandsons.

He is survived by his wife, Ardis of Dell Rapids; his sons, Roger (Linda) Munk of Dell Rapids and David (Lori) Munk of Sioux Falls; his daughters, Jackie Hummel of Sioux Falls and Lisa Munk of Omaha, NE; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren and his sister, Beryl Masters of Flowertown, PA.

Allen Anderson

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Allen O. Anderson, 79, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

He was born February 13, 1934 at Dell Rapids, SD to Orlando and Frances (Anderson) Anderson. He received his education in Moody County country schools and then started farming with his father. Allen married Carol Crisp on April 4, 1954 at Bethania Lutheran Church. When they were first married Allen did a lot of trapping and hunting and has continued to farm.

His wife preceded him in death on September 17, 2010. Allen enjoyed farming, raising cattle and his dogs. Allen is survived by two sons, Jeff (Sandy) Anderson and Brian (Betty) Anderson, both of Flandreau, four grandchildren, Abby, Jesse (Kari), Jeremy, Mitchell (Chelsey), one great-granddaughter Kaylie and one brother Virgil (Lorene), Dell Rapids. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau, with burial in Stordahl Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery, Dell Rapids. Visitation is 5-7 pm Tuesday at the funeral chapel. www.skrochfc.com

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