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Harold Joneson

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Harold A. Joneson, 92, died on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at his home in rural Valley Springs.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at George Boom Funeral Chapel in Brandon, with burial to follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Valley Springs. Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM on Tuesday at George Boom Funeral Chapel in Brandon with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Harold A. Joneson was born on March 3, 1920 the fourth born of eight children to Gus and Johanna (Nielson) Joneson on the family farm in rural Valley Springs, SD. He was baptized and confirmed at Beaver Valley Lutheran Church in rural Valley Springs. Harold received his education at Sunny Wood district school # 46 until the eighth grade when he was needed to work the family farm due to his father’s failing health. As a child he refused to own a bicycle, insisting the only method of reliable transportation was riding on a horse.

On June 26, 1949, Harold was united in marriage with DeLores “Dee” K. Semmen in Flandreau, SD. The couple lived on a farm north of Valley Springs where they raised their two children. In 1966 they moved into Brandon, SD and lived there until making their home on an acreage south of Valley Springs in 1972. For 46 years, Harold made his career as a cattle buyer at the Sioux Falls Stockyards. Harold retired at the age of 65 and then began a second career with the Valley Springs Township; grading roads, plowing snow, and spraying until the age of 90. While working for the township, he also enjoyed hauling livestock all over the county.

Harold had a great love for his community and a tremendous pride in his family. He especially loved sharing stories of the history of Valley Springs with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend who will be dearly missed.

Grateful for having shared his life are his two children, Richard Joneson and his wife, Lisa, Shawnee, OK, and Julie Padgett and her husband, Steve, Sioux Falls, SD; granddaughter, Sheri Padgett, Brandon, SD; grandson, Chad Pagdett and his wife, Alisha, Brandon, SD; four great-grandchildren, Colton, Mason, Alyvia and Avalynn Padgett all of Brandon, SD; two siblings, Lois Hansen and her husband, Ralph, Brandon, SD and Myron Joneson and his wife, Margaret, Dell Rapids, SD.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Johanna Joneson; wife, Dee in 2010; five sisters, Helen Mathison, Norma Alink, Alice Lee, Jane Olson and Marjorie Jacobson.

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Mercedes Sward

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Mercedes E. Sward, 85, of Dell Rapids passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls. Her Memorial Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel on Monday, October 8, 2012. A private family interment service will be at the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Kahler Funeral Home. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com.

Mercedes Eylene Hagg was born on September 2, 1927 in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Hilding and Esther (Swanson) Hagg. At the age of one she moved with her family to Dell Rapids, SD. She grew up and attended school in Dell Rapids graduating as valedictorian in 1945. She attended Dakota State College and earned a first grade teaching certificate. She taught schools in Minnehaha, Brookings and Lake Counties. On June 12, 1948, Mercedes married Rudy Sward at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. The couple raised six children. Rudy passed away in 1978. Mercedes spent ten years caring for her mother and in 1992, she started doing respite care working as a caregiver.

Mercedes was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids and loved to give Bible studies. She enjoyed sewing and making quilts for her children and grandchildren and many friends. She loved to fish.

Mercedes is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and two sisters.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Roanne Sward of Waukesha, WI, Rochelle (David) Stout of DeSmet, Joy (Dennis) Hood of Dell Rapids, Jacalyn (Donald) Bunkers of Baltic, Trixy (Scott) Burgess of Sioux Falls and Ron Sward of Trent; her 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and her sister, Gwen Hansen of Forest Lake, MN.

Audree Nelsen

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Audree Nelsen, 84, of Dell Rapids passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 in the First Baptist Church, Dell Rapids at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Kahler Funeral Home. The family will be present at 6:00 p.m. and a Prayer Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. To leave condolences please visit www.kahlerfh.com

AuDree was born April 12, 1928 in Dell Rapids, SD, the daughter of Lester and Myrtle Reiff. The family lived and farmed in the Dell Rapids and Chester areas. AuDree graduated from Dell Rapids High School and Nettleton Business College. She worked at Northwest Security Bank until her marriage to Robert M. Nelsen. Robert and AuDree were married May 22, 1948 in AuDree’s rural Chester family home. They farmed in the Colman area their entire life. Robert died in 2007.

She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Dell Rapids serving as treasurer and many other committees, bible studies, ABW, Homebuilders, ABW sewing and Quilting and Morning Glories. She enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, playing cards, puzzles and dominoes. She especially enjoyed playing board games and making cookies with her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Marvin (Beth) of Sioux Falls, Ronald (Shari) of Dell Rapids and Scott (Cheryl) of Colman; her 14 grandchildren, Christina (David) Miler, Kellie (Neil) Groon, Katey (Daniel) Geraets, Cayla (Brian) Rush, Michael (Autumn) Nelsen, Amy (Dan) Huwe, Christopher, Brendon, Dereck (Alainna) Nelsen, Brooke Kaiser, Andrew (Jill) Ahlers, Ashley (John) Reiser, Dylan Nelsen and Victoria Nelsen; her 15 great grandchildren, Nicholle, Hayden, Kaden, Hailee, Connor, Shikago, Austin, Mallory, Danielle, Christopher, Lucas, Bella, Landyn, Breckyn and Laikyn; her brother, Roger (Marilyn) Reiff of Wentworth; her brothers-in-law, Russell (Shirley) Nelsen and Roger (Joyce) Nelsen; her sister-in-law, Nellie Dissing; her special friends, Dianne Crisp and Alice Scott and many other friends, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her son, Steven in 2009, her parents and three grandchildren.

Rev. Dr. Richard Ward

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The Rev. Dr. Richard A. Ward, age 80, of Aberdeen, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012, in Aberdeen.  His memorial service will be at 2 PM Monday, October 1, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen with the Rev. Eldon Reich officiating.  Burial will be in the Mountain Meadow Cemetery near Deadwood.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials may be directed to Habitat for Humanity or First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen. 

Richard Allen Ward was born June 26, 1932 at Dell Rapids, South Dakota to Guy and Ethel Ward.  He graduated from Dell Rapids High School, Dakota Wesleyan University and Iliff School of Theology.  He earned a doctorate from North American Seminary and received an honorary doctorate from Dakota Wesleyan University.

Dr. Ward served as a pastor for 31 years in Draper-Vivian, Tripp-Delmont, Deadwood, Aberdeen, Rapid City and Huron.  He served on the YWCA boards in Aberdeen and Rapid City.  Dr. Ward was a member of Toastmasters, serving twice as the District Governor for South Dakota, and as an International Director.  He was a member of the South Dakota branch of the American Cancer Society, the South Dakota Mental Health Association and had served as president of that organization for two years.  He served on the President’s Committee on Aging, the White House Fellows Selection Committee, and was the executive director for Aberdeen Habitat for Humanity.

Dr. Ward preached in many churches across the United States, England, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga.  He was an adjunct professor at Black Hills State University, National College, USD, Huron University and Presentation College. 

He married Lois Ruth Davis in Lemmon, South Dakota on July 29, 1956.  They lived in California, Virginia, Guam, Colorado and South Dakota.  He spent ten years as a medic in the Navy, including serving in Korea.   Dr. Ward was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gary and his son Jim.

Survivors include his wife, Lois of Aberdeen; one son, Al (Joye) Ward of Aberdeen; four grandchildren, Rich (Amber) Ward, and Aleya, Alexis and Bowdrie Ward; and three sisters, Kathleen (Charles) Sorenson of Plankinton, Karen Pooley of Bemidji, Minnesota and Nancy Pieretti of Reno, Nevada.

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Dale Geraets

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Dale V. Geraets, 53, of Dell Rapids passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Avera McKennan Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Dell Rapids. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home and will resume at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with a Christian Wake service beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2012. The family will be present to greet friends and family at both the funeral home and the church on Friday.

Dale Vincent Geraets was born on November 3, 1958 in Dell Rapids, the son of George and Joyce (Nyhus) Geraets. He graduated from Sioux Falls Washington High School in 1977. Dale married Laura Buthe on July 10, 1982 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids, SD. They made their home in Dell Rapids, where they raised their two children, Autumn and Ryan.

While Dale had a variety of interests, his passion was being a Restaurateur, which he achieved by owning The Huddle with his father from 1982 to 1989. Due to his desires of spending more time with his family, he sold The Huddle and worked for Carlisle Plastic.

When renal failure occurred in 1992, Dale began his courageous battle of weekly dialysis for 21 years. During part of this time Dale was employed with the Dell Rapids School District. If Dale could have, he would have continued in the restaurant business but illness prevented this from happening. Only through his strength did he endure this journey without complaint. Nothing was more important to Dale than family. His wife Laura and two children, Autumn and Ryan were his rock. Dale was extremely fond of his family and could be found entertaining them with his humor, his antics, and his unforgettable whistle. Dale loved to hunt, play pool, play cards, and anything that involved spending time with family. If he could have, Dale would have traveled.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Laura of Dell Rapids; his daughter Autumn (James) Meier of Dell Rapids; his son Ryan Geraets; his mother Joyce Geraets of Dell Rapids; his brothers, James (Constance) of Dell Rapids, Ronald (Kathleen) of Ft. Collins, CO, George Jr. (Linda) of Sioux Falls, Richard (Jean) of Sioux Falls; his sisters, Marie Kelm of Dell Rapids and Lori Clark of Sioux Falls; his in-laws Kenneth and Mae Buthe; his brother-in-laws, Mike (Lori) Buthe and Mark (Gloria) Buthe; his sister-in-law, Lynn (Dan) Meints; and numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, two nephews, and two great-nephews.

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Jeffrey Hogan

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Jeffrey Hogan, 51, of Sioux Falls passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012.  Memorial services will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, September 28, 2012 at Minnehaha Funeral Home Chapel in Dell Rapids. Inurnment will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Dell Rapids.  Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Jeffrey W. Hogan was born March 14, 1961 to Alfred (Hogie) Martha (Mickie) Hogan in Dell Rapids, SD. Jeff attended St. Mary School, graduating in 1979. That year he joined the Army National Guard and was stationed at Ft. Sill, OK.

Jeff was a concrete finisher for Beck and Hofer Construction. Due to failing health, he then worked for IRET Properties in the maintenance department.

Left to cherish his memory are his life partner, JoAnn Quigley, Sioux Falls; siblings, Gerald (Jane) Hogan, Mardelle (Jim) Berg, Marilyn Hogan (Curt Groen), all of Dell Rapids and Monica Zylstra, Phoenix, AZ; JoAnn’s sister, Glenda (Mike) Hernandez, St. Paul, MN and brother-in-law, Paul Wyatt, Sr., Sioux Falls; nieces and nephews, Chris Hogan, Byron Hogan, Darren Berg, Paul Wyatt, Nathan and Mario Hernandez, Suzanne Long, Jennifer Hogan, Sarah Skinner, Mariana Costa Dos Reis and Sara Svec; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Casey Zylstra.

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Howard Ellingson

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Howard  Ellingson, 87, of Dell Rapids passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012 surrounded by his family after a short illness. Funeral services will begin at 1:00pm Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00pm Tuesday at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.

Howard was born April 21, 1925 in Peever, SD to parents Theodore and Clara (Sanders Pemrick) Ellingson. Theodore passed away from complications of pneumonia when Howard was nine. Howard served during WW II in the Philippines. He was awarded a Purple Heart during this time. Upon his discharge in 1946, he went on to earn an accounting degree. Following graduation he began work as a bookkeeper for Cockran Chevrolet in Dell Rapids. They moved to Milbank where they owned their own accounting firm for several years. He later moved to Webster to be a co-owner of the Loyal Chevrolet dealership. Howard moved to Madison where he purchased Cherry Lanes bowling alley and later went to work for Domestic Seed as a salesman. He  moved to Dell Rapids where he and Marcie owned Dells Bowl retiring in 1991. He then worked part time as a camper salesman for Spader’s Campers in Dell Rapids. He served as Treasurer for St. John Lutheran Church in Madison and was also Treasurer and President of the South Dakota Seed Association.

On December 17, 1949 he was united in marriage to Marcie Angeline Dieken. They were blessed with four sons. Howard was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids, Dell Rapids American Legion, VFW of Madison,  a longtime member of the Madison Elks Club and belonged to the American Men’s Bowling Congress for many years. In 2009 he was honored to be one of the Vets who went on the Honor Flight to Washington DC. Howard loved square dancing, collecting  Corvairs, fishing, bowling, golf, camping, and playing cards and shooting pool. Watching his sons and grandsons race gave him much pleasure too. The last twelve years, Grandpa Howard was an avid sports fan of all his grandchildren’s games. He was especially proud to see grandson Braeden play football and intercept a pass in the dome last year when the Quarriers won the State Championship game.

Grateful for sharing his life are his wife, Marcie of sixty two years, Dell Rapids; sons, Ted and Ron (Terry), Madison and Mike (Julie), Dell Rapids; daughter-in-law, Shelley, Dell Rapids; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Eileen Burkhart; and his curly tailed friends, Punchy and Amy. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and son, Dan in March of 2009.

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Ordia Rave

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Ordia F. Rave, 93, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Orchard Hills in Dell Rapids. Her funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the Reformed Church, Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the Logan Reformed Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 with the family present at 6:30 p.m. and a time of sharing at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. http://www.kahlerfh.com/

Ordia was born on December 13, 1918, on a farm near Lennox, SD, the daughter of Henry and Vera (Martens) Uhden. At a young age, she moved with her family to a farm east of Dell Rapids. She attended Trent School and graduated from Trent High School in 1936. She attended Northern State University and graduated with a teaching degree. She taught country school until she was married. She married Arthur L. Rave on June 7, 1942 at the Uhden family farm. After their marriage, the couple farmed and was still active in farming at the time of Ordia’s death. They couple moved to an acreage in 1975 and then into Dell Rapids in 2011.

Ordia was a member of the Reformed Church in Dell Rapids, the Garden Club where she was a past state officer, and was active with the ladies aid and Sunday school. She was a poll sitter during elections for many years.  She enjoyed reading, wrote many letters, never forgetting her children or grandchildren’s birthdays. She remembered them all.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Arthur L. Rave of Dell Rapids; her sons, David (Jean) Rave of Dell Rapids, Lloyd (Linda) Rave of Dell Rapids and John (LeeAnn) Rave of Dell Rapids; her daughter, Magelle Narigon of Dell Rapids; her nine grandchildren, Tim Rave, Tracy Welbig, Shawnna Godwin, Heath Rave, John Narigon, Jessica Eckmann, Joslyn Nelson, Jesse Rave and Jasmine Buseman and her 16 great grandchildren and her brother, Clarence (Virginia) Uhden of OR.

 

Lloyd “Shorty” Thiele

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Lloyd “Shorty” Thiele, age 85, died at Golden Living Center in Madison on September 20, 2012.

He was born on April 20, 1928 at Colman to Fred and Anna (Kroger) Thiele. He married Gloria Carlson on December 26, 1953 and they were married until 1969. He married Helen Thorsheim Simons on October 20, 1973.

He is survived his wife – Helen of Madison. Three daughters – Lana (Myron Thomas) Brewer and Joy (John) Martin of Colorado Springs, CO and Elizabeth Bounds of Madison. 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Three sisters – Gladys Heinricy of Colman, Laura Croon of Dell Rapids and Wilma Beck of Madison.

He was preceded in death by his parents – 3 brothers – Leo, Mahlon and Frank.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 24, 2012, at St John Lutheran Church in Madison with Rev Daryl Schubert officiating. Burial will be in North Preston Cemetery, Lake Preston, SD.

He grew up in Colman where he graduated from high school. He served in the US Army Air Corps from 1947 until 1950 receiving the rank of Sergeant. After the service he worked for Brende Electric until 1957 when he began farming. In 1960 he had a wrecker service until 1967, worked for Bower Electric from 1967-1969, drove semi-truck for T & R Electric from 1969-1974 and from 1974 until 1990, worked as a electrician through Electrical Workers Local 426.

He was a member of St John Lutheran Church and the American Legion.

There will be a prayer service at 7:00 PM on Sunday at Weiland Funeral Chapel which is in charge of the arrangements.

To send a message of sympathy visit www.weilandfuneralchapel.com

Richard Visser

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Richard Emery Visser, 72, rural Ada, MN, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 17, 1940, to Gust and Esther (Merkins) Visser, in Ada. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada. Richard graduated from Ada High School in 1959. He moved to a farm east of Ada, in 1959, with his brothers. Richard stayed on the farm where he continued to milk cows. On November 2, 1968, Richard married Linda Lively at Trinity Lutheran Church, Beltrami, MN. They continued to dairy farm until 1999.

In the following years, Richard raised beef cattle, drove truck for Visser Trenching and pursued his lifelong hobby of raising fancy pigeons. Richard was a lifetime member of Grace Lutheran Church, a longtime member of Ada American Legion and a supervisor of the Lake Ida Township board for many years. Richard served in the Army National Guard from June 30, 1959 to June 29, 1965. He was also an active member of the Holstein Association for nearly 50 years and the National Pigeon Association for 15 years.

Integrity, loyalty and honor describe his character and way of life. His gracious smile and easy going spirit allowed Richard to meet people and develop lifelong friendships. Over the years, deer hunting and, more recently, ice fishing were great times with family and friends. Gatherings with family and neighbors were routine at the Visser home. Richard’s life revolved around family and farming. He was very proud of his sons, their wives and grandchildren. And, Richard adored his wife of 44 years, Linda.

Richard is survived by his wife, Linda, Ada; Ronald (Kari), Dell Rapids, SD; Barry (Shannon) Hutchinson, MN; Tom (Mandy), Braham, MN; six grandchildren: Shaina, Logan, Grant, Rachel, Kayla, and Hannah; brothers, Robert (Joan), Ada; James “Pete” (Phylis), Gary, MN; Earl (Lorayn), Ada; sisters-in-law, Shirley Visser, Ada, and Marlys Visser, Gary, MN; several nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Don and Gerald; and an infant sister, Margaret.

Funeral Service: 11:00am Monday, September 17, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada.  Visitation: Sunday, September 16, 2012, from 5-7pm with a 7pm prayer service at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada.  Burial: Ada City Cemetery, Ada, MN.  www.fredriksonfh.com

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