from a Highmore, SD newspaper
30 May 1948
Funeral services for Mrs. Jacob Goldsmith, who passed away
Sunday morning were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 P. M.
at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and
conducted by Rev.James A. Odgen, assisted by W. E.
Ellsworth. Mrs. Jacob Goldsmith quietly passed away in the
arms of her daughter Mrs. Joe ( Anna ) Sleger about 3:20
a.m. Sunday morning ,following a heart attack at 2:45 a. m.
Her son Wilbert and his wife were also by her side when she
passed on to be with her Lord and Savior. She had been
suffering from a heart ailment since 6 March, 1945. Her
condition had improved until she was seriously stricken on 8
Feb.,1948.
Since then she had been tenderly cared for at the home of
her daughter. All that human hands could do was done for her
during that time.
Carolina Gerber, daughter of Christian and Anna Gerber was
born at Pekin, IL. 24 February, 1868. She was 80 years, 3 ,
and 6 days old at the time of her death. She was a resident
of Hyde County, SD the past forty one years. 21 July, 1898
at Pekin, IL. she was united in marriage to Jacob Goldsmith.
To this union four children were born;
Walter and Victor of Harlem, MT: Wilbert and Anna( Mrs. Joe
Sleger) of Highmore SD. Her husband preceded her in death on
September, 1948. Though the days without him by her side
were lonely, she possessed the " peace which passeth all
understanding," Her life and influence as a Christian wife
and mother will never be forgotten. She leaves to mourn her
loss her four devoted children; seven grandchildren; and a
host of relatives and friends. Those from out of town who
were here for the funeral were Mr. William Birkey of Morton,
IL; Misses Cecilia and Alvina Ropp; Mr.Raymond Ropp and
Mr.Theodore Udfers; all of Gibson City, IL. Music for the
funeral services was furnished by Mrs. James A. Odgen, Mrs.
Fred Erlandson, Dick Lauing and Leroy Ratzlaff with Mrs.
Dick Kauing as pianist. Pallbearers were Sam Stephenson,
John Konrad, Fred Erlandson, Chris Schnieder, Furley Fife
and Dick Lauing.
* CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our appreciation for the many kindness of
our friends following Mother's death. The music; the floral
tributes;the words of the pastor; the services of the
ushers; the pall bearers; the Hurd Funeral Home; and the
ladies who served such lovely meals meant much to us.
Mr.and Mrs. Walter Goldsmith and family
Mr.and Mrs. Wilbert Goldsmith and family
Mr.and Mrs. Joe Sleger and family
Mr.and Mrs. Victor Goldsmith and family
Wilbert Goldsmith
Obit printed in
Highmore, SD newspaper April, 30, 1989
Submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss
Funeral services were held Saturday , April 29, 1989 ,at
Highmore, for Wilbert C. Goldsmith. Pastor Mark Holland
officated and burial was at the Highmore City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Les Ashdown,Glen Dippert, Don Matre,
Charlie Kleinsasser, Neil Fieldsend, and Roger Kutz.
Wilbert C. Goldsmith was born 12 Jan., 1905 in Pekin, IL to
Jacob and Carrie ( Gerber) Goldsmith, and died on April, 26,
1989, at his home in Highmore, at the age of 84 years, three
months,and 14 days. He and his family came by immigrant
train to a 480 acre farm near Highmore in 1907. He received
his education at Highmore High School graduating in 1928.He
was united in marriage to Helen Oxwang on Sept. 5, 1930.
They made their home in Highmore. He worked one year for WPA,
and then bought his own truck and started hauling gravel in
the summer, and ice in the winter. He added other trucks and
did livestock, grain hauling, and general trucking for the
people of the community.
In 1952 he sold his sem-trucks and bought a set of timers
and went into the housemoving business. In 1970 he sold his
business. He served on the Highmore City Council and was a
50 year member of the United Methodist Church. Hunting and
fishing were constant pastimes of his, as well as enjoying
his family and friends. Retirement saw him and his wife
active making agate jewelry, clocks, lights and coffee
tables.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
Name: Wilbert GOLDSMITH
Sex: M
Birth: 12 JAN 1905 in Perkin, IL
Death: 26 APR 1989 in Highmore, Hyde Co., SD
Father: Jacob GOLDSMITH b: 11 JUN 1873 in Alschwil Canton
Basle,
Switzerland
Mother: Carolina (Carrie) GERBER b: 24 FEB 1868 in Pekin,
Tazewell Co., IL
Marriage 1 Helen OXWANG b: 21 JUL 1903 in Denison, IA
Married: 5 SEP 1930 in Hyde Co., SD
Children
Living GOLDSMITH
Living GOLDSMITH
Helen Goldsmith
Printed in Highmore, SD Newspaper 24 Nov, 1985
Submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss
SERVICES FOR HELEN GOLDSMITH
Funeral services were held for Helen Goldsmith at the United
Methodist Church in Highmore for Helen Goldsmith who died
Saturday, Nov., 23 at her home at the age of 82. The Rev.
Mark Holland officiated and burial was in the Highmore City
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Orris Day,Don Matre, John Sleger,
Neil Fieldsend, Jim Neilson and Les Ashdown. Honorary
pallbearers were Floyd Campbell, Lawerence Stephenson,
Nobert Faulstich, Lee Straight, Millard Kiel and Art Rehrer.
Helen Oxwang was born July 21, 1903 in Denison, Iowa to Carl
and Sophie Schwiesow Owang. She and her family moved to
Chamberlain in 1905. They relocated on a farm two miles
southwest of Highmore. She attended school in Highmore,
graduating from Highmore High School. Following graduation
she attended Madison College and the" New Madison Hospital"
, where in 1927 she graduated as a Registered Nurse. She
worked for Drs. Madison, Langsdale and Burnside and did
private nursing in the county.
She was united in marriage to Wilbert C. Goldsmith on Sept.
4, 1930 at the United Methodist Church in Highmore. To this
union two children were born; James W. of Salem Ore.;and Mrs
Kenneth (Shirley A.) Klebsch of Highmore. She had a lifetime
membership in the American Red Cross and taught nursing and
first aid to high school juniors and seniors and to 17
extension clubs in Hyde County. For 30 years she was the
Hyde County chairman of the American Cancer Society and
attended many state conventions. The most memorable was when
Lawerence Welk presented her a pin for 25 years of
outstanding dedication. She was a member of Highmore's
Federated Women's Club and held many offices, including
first vice president of District 6. Besides organizing the
Girl Scouts and working in the PTA; working in her church
where she was a 50 year member; and helping her husband move
buildings;her family was always important to her.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
Name: Helen OXWANG
Birth: 21 JUL 1903 in Denison, IA
Death: 23 NOV 1985 in Highmore, Hyde Co., SD
Father: Carl (Charles) OXWANG b: AUG 1876 in Germany
Mother: Sophie Marie Dorothea SCHWIESOW b: 1879
Name: Margaret J. OXWANG
Birth: 1906
Death: 1944
Note:
* Note Sources : She died in the Military in service for her
country of the United States
Father: Carl (Charles) OXWANG b: AUG 1876 in Germany
Mother: Sophie Marie Dorothea SCHWIESOW b: 1879
Harold F. Oxwang
The Goldendale Sentinel
Submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss
Harold F. Oxwang Oct-01-1910 Mar-30-2002 - a former teacher
in Glendale WA
Harold Oxwang '37 died March 30, 2002, in Hood River, Ore
Name: Harold F. OXWANG
Birth: 1 OCT 1910 in SD
Death: 30 MAR 2002 in Goldendale, Klickitat Co., WA
Father: Carl (Charles) OXWANG b: AUG 1876 in Germany
Mother: Sophie Marie Dorothea SCHWIESOW b: 1879
Marriage 1 - Marie UNKNOWN b: 4 MAY 1907
Victor Amos Goldsmith
Obit from newspaper Oregonian, The (Portland, OR) - February
6, 1996, Page: B08
Submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss
A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 8, 1996, in the Beaverton First United Methodist Church
for Victor Amos Goldsmith. He died on Feb. 2 at age 87. Mr.
Goldsmith was born Jan. 27, 1909, in Highmore, S.D, where he
graduated from high school. He worked on dairy farms in
South Dakota and Montana and retired in 1969. He was a
member of the church. In 1970, he moved to Portland and to
Beaverton in 1985.
He married Alma Keith in 1970. [Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
Disposition is by cremation with interment in Sunset Hills
Memorial Gardens. The family suggests remembrances be to the
First United Methodist Church in Beaverton or Pioneer United
Methodist Church in Portland, or the Alzheimer's Research
Alliance of Oregon. Arrangements are by Wilhelm Funeral
Home.
Name: Victor Amos GOLDSMITH
Birth: 27 JAN 1909 in Highmore, S.D.
Death: 2 FEB 1996 in Beaverton Co., OR
Burial: Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens Beaverton, OR
1st marriage Unkown
Living GOLDSMITH
Living GOLDSMITH
Living GOLDSMITH
Living GOLDSMITH
Alma Delores SAYLES LEITH
Born: 9 FEB 1912 at: East Jordan,Huron County,Michigan
Death: Unknown
Father: Eugene Maurice SAYLES
Mother: Emma Francis Anne SMITH
1st married Robert KEITH
Their Children
1. Living Keith
2. Living Keith
2nd married in 1970 in Oregon to Victor GOLDSMITH
Anna Goldsmith Sleger
Newspaper in Highmore, Hyde Co., SD Dec. 10, 1988
Submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss
Funeral Services were held Thursday Dec 8, 1988 at Hosanna
Assembly of God Church for Anna Sleger with the Reb. Roger
Day officiating. Pallbearers were Dorn Barnes, Jerry
Vlcek,Orville Ratzlaff, Harlan Smith, Leroy Ratzlaff, and
Jerry Koeck. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Parkinson, Curtis
Parkinson, Duane Johnson,Faye Weber, Art Reher Emmett Weber
Frank Ray, Jake Dewitt, Howard Konrad, Arnold Ratzlaff, Bob
Lang, Gilbert Ratzlaff , and all her doctors , nurses ,
neighbors, and many friends.
Mrs Anna Sleger quietly and peacefully passed away in her
sleep about 8:00p.m. Saturday evening at the Highmore
Nursing Home. Anna had been operated on for a broken hip and
had been recuperating in the Highmore Nursing Home since
Nov, 23, 1988. She celebrated her 82nd birthday and she went
to be in the presence of the Lord Dec.3, 1988.
Anna Goldsmith was born in Pekin. IL., Nov. 24, 1906. She
moved with her parents to Hyde Co., SD in 1907. After
graduating from Highmore High School, she taught for three
years in Bramshall Township School. Anna entered Dakota
Wesleyan College in 1928 graduating with a Bachelor's Degree
in 1931. That fall she entered the University of Iowa and
graduated in 1932 with a Master's of Arts Degree. She was
Hyde County Superintendent of Schools from 1932 to 1936 and
from 1938 to 1964. Anna taught the Illinois Soldiers and
Sailors Chilren's School; from 1938 to 1940. She also taught
in Ree Heights in the 1940's and ended her educator career
as a teacher in Hosmer in 1966-1967 and Gettysburg,
1967-1968. Anna was united in marriage to Joe Sleger 8 Aug.,
1940. To this union was born one son and a daughter. Their
infant daughter was stillborn after Anna helped fight the
large prairie fire that threatened their farm.
[Survivor information omitted for privacy] She was preceded
in death by her parents, and infant daughter, her husband
Joe, and brother Walter Goldsmith.
Name: Anna GOLDSMITH
Birth: 24 NOV 1906 in Pekin, Tazewell, IL
Death: DEC 1988 in Highmore, Hyde Co., SD
Burial: Highmore Hyde Co., SD
Father: Jacob GOLDSMITH b: 11 JUN 1873 in Alschwil Canton
Basle, Switzerland
Mother: Carolina (Carrie) GERBER b: 24 FEB 1868 in Pekin,
Tazewell Co., IL
Marriage 1 Joseph Martin SLEGER b: 7 JUN 1897 in
Stangelville, WI
Married: 8 AUG 1940
Children
Living SLEGER
Infant SLEGER b: 1947 in Highmore Hyde Co., SD
Joe Sleger
Obit printed in an unnamed Highmore News , Hyde Co.,
Newspaper April, 1971
Submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss
Funeral Services were held Monday at the Christian
Missionary and Alliance Church, Highmore , SD for Joseph
Sleger who died at a Huron Hospital 21 April 1971 at the age
of 73 yeas , 10 months and four days. The Rev. Patrick Dugan
had charge of the services and burial was in Highmore City
Cemetery. Pall Bearers were Dennis Ruzicks,Duane Kennedy,
Everett Moore, Julian Mc Donald, Robert Nielsen, and Jerry
Vieck. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Hirsch, Norbert
Faulstich, Henry Namanny, Martin Moore, Henry Foreman, and
Frank Ray.
Joseph Martin Sleger , son of John and Margaret Sleger was
born at Stangelville, WI, 17 June, 1897. He came to
Highmore, Ree Heights, and Miller vicinities in the early
1900's and has made his home here ever since. In August of
1940 he married Anna Goldsmith and to this union one son
John was born. Sleger worked at many different endeavors.
His early work was mostly as a hired hand on area farms. As
he grew older he went into farming for himself. He also did
custom threshing for many people in the Hyde and Hand
Counties area. In the early 1930's he started a flour mill
and feed store which was kept open until the late 1930's.
After closing due to health reasons, he retired to a ranch
north of Highmore, which was sold in the late 1940's. In
1950 he bought the John Boltman farm, one mile north of
Highmore,which occupied him until his death. [Survivor
information omitted for privacy]
Name: Joseph Martin SLEGER
Birth: 7 JUN 1897 in Stangelville, WI
Death: 21 APR 1971 in Highmore Hyde Co., SD
Burial: Highmore Hyde Co., SD
Father: John SLEGER
Mother: MARGARET
Marriage 1 Anna GOLDSMITH b: 24 NOV 1906 in Pekin, Tazewell,
IL
Carl Sunding
FUNERAL IS HELD FOR HYDE COUNTY PIONEER
Highmore, Dec. 31 - (Special) - Funeral services were
held last Sunday afternoon for Carl Sunding, pioneer
resident of Hyde County. The Rev. W. P. Slocum conducted the
rites at the Methodist Church here.
Carl A. Sunding was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1872
and came with his parents to America in 1881. The family
first lived at Rochelle, Ill., and four years later moved to
South Dakota. In 1894 Mr. Sunding filed a homestead claim in
Hyde County and became the owner of a farm which had been
his home ever since.
He was married to Robertina MacDonald in 1897. They were
the parents of four children, one dying in infancy.
Survivors include his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Doris
Christensen; two sons, Donald of Highmore and Glen at home;
one sister, Mrs. Ed Knudtson of Pelican Falls, Minn., and
two brothers, Conrad and Gunther of Highmore. [The Evening
Huronite, Huron, S.D., Wednesday, December 31, 1941]
04 Oct 1983,
unknown newspaper
submitted by
Jacque McDonnell
MOSES AESOPH
Orient - Moses Aesoph, 69, of Orient died Sept. 30 at St.
Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen.
The funeral Mass will be said at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at St.
Joseph Catholic Church, Orient, by the Rev. Roger Geditz.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Orient.
A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at the church.
Moses Aesoph was born Sept. 14, 1914, at Highmore to Mr. and
Mrs. Joe (Anna) Aesoph. He lived and farmed in the
Orient area and moved into Orient to live. On July 13,
1937, he married Ruby Chambers in Orient.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Orient.
[Survivor information omitted for
privacy]
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one
granddaughter, and three brothers.
Pallbearers will be Joe Aesoph, David Aesoph, Bill Aesoph,
Dean Sangster, Lloyd Weiger and Marvin Deutenhoffer.
30
Jun 1980, unknown newspaper
submitted by Jacque McDonnell
Samuel McGaffee
Funeral services were held at the Hurd-Luze funeral home
this Wednesday for Samuel J. McGaffee with the Rev. Orland
Sloat officiating. Burial was in the Black Hills
National Cemetery.
Pallbearers were L. D. LaFortune, George Blasdell, Duane
Johnson, Martin Wortman, Bud LaFortune and Everett Moore.
Samuel J. McGaffee was born May 11, 1908, at Pierre to
Samuel and Sarah Kelley McGaffee and died June 30, 1980, at
his home in Highmore at the age of 72 years, one month and
19 days.
He spent his entire life in the Highmore area, except when
serving in World War II.
He married Dorothy Rathburn June 8, 1950, at Highmore.
[Survivor information omitted for
privacy]
He was preceded in death by his parents.
31 Oct 1979,
unknown newspaper
submitted by
Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
Mrs. Mary Hill
Miller - Mrs. Mary H. Hill, 91, of Miller, died Sunday at
Hand County Memorial Hospital here.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at First
Presbyterian Church, Miller, with the Rev. James Smucker
officiating. Burial will be in the GAR Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon and evening at Reck
Funeral Home, Miller.
Mary H. Hill was born Oct. 6, 1888, to William and Martha
Hooker in Dundy County, Neb. She received her education in
the rural schools there and as a young woman, homesteaded
land with her brothers in eastern Colorado near Wray, Colo.
She later moved to Lincoln, Neb. and on Oct. 13, 1913,
married George W. Hill at Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple
lived in Lincoln until 1915 when they moved to Highmore, and
later, to a ranch in Riverside Township, Hand County.
Returning to Highmore in 1966, she made her home there
until 1978 when she became a resident of Prairie Center Rest
Home.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
three brothers and three sisters.
Reck Funeral Home, Miller, announced funeral
arrangements.
01 Nov 1979,
unknown newspaper
submitted by
Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
Sarah L. Aasby
Highmore - Sarah L. Aasby died
Sunday at Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.
The funeral will be Thursday at 2
p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Highmore, with the Rev.
Ed Yungquist officiating. Burial will be in Highmore
City Cemetery.
Sarah L. Aasby was born Oct. 17,
1896, to Nils and Anna Johnson Sangland in Nobles County,
Minn. On June 17, 1925, she married Lewis Aasby in
Luverne, Minn.
She attended Augustana College at
Canton and taught school in rural Minnesota and South Dakota
schools for 7 1/2 years.
She was a member of Our Saviors
Luthern Church, Mary Circle, and Just Us Club.
[Survivor
information omitted for privacy]
She was preceded in death by her
parents, her step-mother, two sisters, three brothers and
two infant grandsons.
Friends may call Wednesday, 2-9
p.m., at Hurd-Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
10
Feb 1981, unknown newspaper
contributed by Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
Stanley A. Peterson
Highmore - Stanley Albert Peterson,
83, of Highmore died Tuesday in the Hand County Memorial
Hospital, Miller.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday
in the United Methodist Church, Highmore, with the Rev.
Orlan Sloat officiating. Burial will be in the
Highmore City Cemetery.
Friends may call 2-9 p.m. Thursday
at the Hurd-Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Stanley Albert Peterson was born
Sept. 16, 1897, in Albert Lea, Minn., to Carolus and Minnie
Lundberg Peterson.
He married Myrtle Dalton Oct. 21,
1934, in Holabird. In 1939 they moved to Lincoln
Township where he resided until his death.
He served on the township board,
the school board, was a member of ASCS, and the Highmore
United Methodist Church.
[Survivor
information omitted for privacy]
He was preceded in death by his
wife, his parents, one brother, and an infant son.
03
Jan 1981, unknown newspaper
submitted by Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
Gerald Myers
Highmore - Gerald Myers, 81,
formerly of Hyde County, died Tuesday in Canby Senior Haven
Nursing Home, Canby, Minn.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday
at the Sedgewick Lutheran Church, rural Hyde County, with
the Rev. Edmond Youngquist officiating.
He was born Oct. 8, 1899, to John
and Melissa Graff Myers in Hyde County. He was
baptized in the Lutheran faith and received his education in
Lebanon and Franklin Township, Hyde County.
On Aug. 13, 1935, he married Ruth
Odegaard. They lived on his parents' farm. He
was president of Grazing Association for several years and
served as a county commissioner.
In February 1961 he married Betty
Anderson of McAllen, Texas.
They lived in Gettysburg until 1976
when he returned to the farm.
[Survivor
information omitted for privacy]
He was preceded in death by his
parents, his first wife and two sisters.
Hurd-Luze Funeral Home, Highmore,
announced funeral arrangements.
12 Aug 1978, unknown newspaper
submitted by Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
Darrell Morford
Highmore - Darrell K. Morford, 46,
died Saturday of an apparent heart attack.
His funeral will be Tuesday at
10:30 a.m. in the Methodist Church with the Rev. Orland
Sloat officiating. Burial will be in the Highmore City
Cemetery. A prayer service will be said for family and
close friends at the Hurd Luze Funeral Home Monday (today)
at 8 p.m.
Darrell Keith Morford was born to
Leland and Ethel Morford on March 18, 1932. He was
reared on a farm north of Highmore, where he spent most of
his life. He was graduated from Washington Township
School and Highmore High School. Upon the death of his
father, he took over management of the family farm. He
married Eleanor Fawcett on April 16, 1954.(?) He was a
member of the South Dakota Division of Aeronautics and the
Methodist Church.
[Survivor
information omitted for privacy]
unknown newspaper and date
submitted by Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
GEORGE OLSEN
Private graveside committal
services for George O. Olsen, 88, of 2222 3rd Ave. S.E.,
were held Tuesday afternoon at Riverside Cemetery with the
Rev. Douglas Welser officiating.
The Huebl Funerla Chapel was in
charge of arrangements.
Mr. Olsen died Sunday, May 21, at
St. Luke's Hospital.
George of Olaf Olsen was born at
Aberdeen on Feb. 25, 1890. He attended school here and
graduated from Central High School. He was employed by
Tiffany Laundry and Dry Cleaners. He married Mathilda
Erickson April 26, 1924, at Sisseton. They lived in
Aberdeen until 1947 when they moved to the West Coast.
He later operated the Dayton Cleaners in Dayton, Ore., until
1958 when they returned to Aberdeen. Mrs. Olsen died in
March, 1978. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran
Church.
[Survivor
information omitted for privacy]
Unknown Hyde County, South Dakota newspaper
Undated
Handwritten, died 1-1-81; funeral 1-5-81
Contributed by Jacque McDonnell
Transcribed by Pamela Hamilton
BLANCHE ASHDOWN
Highmore-Blanche Ashdown, 91, died Thursday at Highmore
Nursing Home.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in United Methodist
Church, Highmore, with the Rev. Orland Sloat officiating.
Burial will be in Highmore City Cemetery.
Blanche Amanda Ashdown was born June 17, 1889 in
Mapleton, Iowa, to Alfred and Cora Martin Ashdown. She was
educated in Iowa rural schools and was graduated from
Mapleton High School class of 1906.
She attended National Business Training School, Sioux
City, Iowa, for two years and was then employed by National
Wood Works for three years. She was employed by John Deere
Plow Company for two years.
She and her two brothers, Ralph and Walter, came to Hyde
County, Eagle Township, in 1914. Their father shipped them a
carload of cattle from Sioux City to pasture for the summer.
This was the beginning of their farming and ranching.
Ralph and Blanche operated the Ashdown Hereford Ranch for
more than 60 years. She continued to operate the ranch after
his death in 1947. Three years ago she broke her hip and had
resided at Highmore Nursing Home since that time.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
She was preceded in death by her parents and two
brothers.
Friends may call at Hurd-Luze Funeral Home 2-9 pm Sunday.
Unknown Hyde County, South
Dakota newspaper
Undated
Handwritten, died 9-15-80; funeral 9-19-80
Contributed by Jacque McDonnell
Transcribed by Pamela Hamilton
CRAIG DESHAZER
The funeral for Craig Eugene DeShazer, 25, of Grand
Island, Nebraska., who died Monday in the St. Francis
Medical Center, Grand Island, will e Friday at 2 p.m. in
American Lutheran Church with the Rev. Merlyn Huke
officiating.
Burial will be in Restlawn Memory Garden. Friends may
call at Welter Funeral Home Thursday afternoon and evening.
The casket will be open at the church Friday prior to the
service.
Craig Eugene DeShazer was born June 13, 1955, at Huron to
Wayne and Donna DeShazer. He moved with his family to
Highmore in 1965 and was graduated from Highmore High School
in 1973. In February 1980 he moved to Grand Island where he
was employed by Quirk Land and Cattle Company.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and
paternal grandfather.
Active pallbearers will be his cousins, Jerry and Dan
Schilling, Reed and Bryon Woodruff, Kevin and Jeff Fritzsche.
The family prefers memorials.
Unknown Hyde County, South
Dakota newspaper
Undated
Handwritten, died 7-20-81; funeral 7-23-81
Contributed by Jacque McDonnell
Transcribed by Pamela Hamilton
RUTH DITTMAN
Highmore – Ruth Dittman, 70, of Highmore died Monday at
her home.
The funeral will be 10 am Thursday in Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church, Highmore, with the Rev. Edmund Youngquest
officiating. Burial will be in the Highmore City Cemetery.
Friends may call Wednesday afternoon and evening at the
Hurd-Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Ruth Louise Dittman was born August 16, 1910 in Melvin,
Illinois to Friedrich Dittman and Augusta Kempt. She was
baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.
She spent most of her life in South Dakota except for a
short time working in California for the Douglas Air Craft
Company during World War II.
She returned to Highmore in 1942 when her father died and
worked in various business places while care for her mother.
She was employed by the Highmore Nursing Home for seven
years.
She was a member of the Mary circle, Town and Country
Extension Club, VFW Auxiliary, and the senior citizens.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
She was preceded in death by her parents and three
brothers.
Unknown Hyde County, South
Dakota newspaper
Undated
Contributed by Jacque McDonnell
Transcribed by Pamela J. Hamilton
GEORGE OLSON
PRIVATE graveside committal services for George O. Olsen,
88 of 2222 3rd Avenue S.E., were held Tuesday afternoon at
Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. Douglas Weiser officiating.
The Hueble Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Olsen died Sunday, May 21, at St. Luke’s Hospital.
George (was the son) of Olaf Olsen was born at Aberdeen
on February 25, 1890. He attended school here and graduated
from Central High School. He was employed by Tiffany Laundry
and Dry Cleaners. He married Mathilde Erickson April 26,
1924, at Sisseton. They lived in Aberdeen until 1947 when
they moved to the West Coast. He later operated the Dayton
Cleaners in Dayton, Oregon until 1958 when they returned to
Aberdeen. Mrs. Olsen died in March, 1978. He was a member of
Trinity Lutheran Church.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
Unknown Newspaper
Unknown date
Handwritten 2-27-84
Contributed by Jacque McDonnell
HERBERT W. SHOOP
Miller – Herbert W. Shoop, 63, of Wichita, Kan. Died
Monday, Feb. 20, 1984, at the Veteran’s Hospital, Wichita,
Kan.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Reck Funeral
Home, Miller, with the Rev. Richard Ransom officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Herbert Wayne Shoop was born July 4, 1920, in St.
Lawrence to James Ray and Myrtle Shoop. He lived in Wichita,
San Isabel and Delnorte, Colo. He married Gwen Owsley Oct.
21, 1944, in Dodge City, Kan.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his mother of Miller.
He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers,
during World War II, Frank and James Shoop.
Unknown Hyde County, South
Dakota newspaper
Undated
Handwritten, died 7-23-81; funeral 7-27-81
Contributed by Jacque McDonnell
Transcribed by Pamela J. Hamilton
ADONNA TIPPENS
HIGHMORE – The funeral for Adonna Tippens, 87, of
Highmore, who died Thursday at Hand County memorial
Hospital, Miller, will be 10 a.m. Monday at United Methodist
Church, with the Rev. Orland Sloat officiating.
Burial will be in the Highmore City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Hurd-Luze Funeral Home, Highmore,
Sunday at 2-9 p.m.
Adonna Dicks was born March 28, 1894, to Mr. and Mrs.
John (Laura Brittan) Dicks, in Williamson, Adams County,
Iowa. She received her high school education in Corning,
Iowa and attended college in Des Moines, Iowa and Minnesota
before coming to South Dakota. She married David R. Tippens
June 27, 1923, in Worthington, Minnesota.
They lived in Pukwana and Kennebec until moving to Hyde
County in 1934. She taught school in Harrold and Highmore,
the latter for 16 years.
She was an active member of United Methodist Church,
United Methodist Women, the Women’s Club, Town and Country
Extension Club, Rebekah Lodge and Royal Neighbors.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
She was preceded in death by her husband, five half
brothers, three sisters and one brother.
FUNERAL CARD - HOWARD W. HAMLIN
submitted by Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
Born: October 20, 1921, Holabird, South Dakota
Passed Away: February 21, 2006, Gettysburg, South Dakota
Services: 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 25, 2006, United
Methodist Church, Gettysburg
Officiating: Rev. Gary Walters
Pallbearers: Craig Peters, Justin Blasius, Thomas Hamlin,
Curt Johannsen, Eric Johannsen, Chad Eltjes, Zachary Hamlin
Honorary Pallbearers: Bill Davis, Dorothy Pathmann, Dan
Beringer, Harold Bauer, Roger Donis, Al Allmendinger,
Earline Spicer, Oliver Olson, Darlene Hodgson
Interment: Gettysburg Cemetery with Military Honors
Arrangements by: Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg, SD
From Funeral card
Submitted by Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
DOROTHY MUREE NOONAN
Dorothy Muree (McDonald) Noonan was born on September 24,
1920, to Stella (Durkin) and Bill Gallagher at their ranch
near Stephan, S.D. She graduated from Mt. Marty High School
in Yankton, S.D. and attended nurses training in Omaha, NE.
In February. 1942, she married Julian McDonald and spent
many years of her life on the ranch north of Highmore.
Julian died on July 21, 1975.
Dorothy married James (Clem) Noonan on June 27, 1977. He
passed away on October 16, 1981.
Dorothy was an active member of the S.D. Republicans and
was appointed by six different Governors to committees from
1970 through the 1990s. She was involved in many volunteer
activities including Girls State (25 years as a counselor),
Catholic Daughters, March of Dimes, and since moving to
Pierre in 1993, she enjoyed her many hours as a docent at
the Cultural Heritage Center.
Dorothy, 84, of Pierre, died Sunday, February 6, 2005, at
St. Mary's Hospital, Pierre.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
Due to the beginning of the Lenten season, the family
request donation to your favorite charity in lieu of
flowers.
September 24, 1920 - February 6, 2005
Rosary: Wednesday, February 9, 2005, Ss. Peter & Paul
Catholic Church, Pierre, SD
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, February 10, 2005, Ss.
Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Pierre, SD
Interment - Thursday, February 10, 2005, St. Mary's Catholic
Cemetery, Highmore, SD
Feigum-VanLith Funeral Home
From Funeral card
Submitted by Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
FRANK PETER SCHMIDT
Funeral Mass: Friday, February 22, 1985, St. Mary’s
Catholic Church, Highmore, SD
Interment: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Highmore, SD
Frank Peter Schmidt was born April 26, 1902, in Hyde
County, South Dakota, to Leopold and Veronica (Glodt)
Schmidt and died February 19, 1985, at the Hand County
Memorial Hospital, Miller, South Dakota, at the age of 82
years, nine months and 23 days.
He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. He
grew to manhood on a farm in northern Hyde County.
He was united in marriage to Theresa Schmidt in June,
1962, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Seneca, South
Dakota. They lived on the family farm until 1965, when they
moved into Highmore.
In November, 1983, he became a resident at the Highmore
Nursing Home, where he resided until his death. He was an
active member of the Legion of Mary and the Knights of
Columbus.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa; his
parents; two brothers, Edward and Joseph; and one sister,
Mary Kits.
Funeral Card
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GEORGE SPORRER
George Sporrer
Born: Jan. 16, 1894, St. Mary’s, Iowa
Died Nov. 18, 1964, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Solemn Requiem Mass: St. Mary’s Church, Highmore, South
Dakota
Saturday, November 21, 1964
Interment: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota
He married Josephine Vondra in 1920. Born to this union
were seven children: Donald, Gerald and Richard; Helen and
Shirley. Two children preceded him in death.
From Funeral card
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DORIS CONSTANCE SUNDING CHRISTENSEN
Funeral service: Wednesday, April 17, 1985, Our Savior
Lutheran Church, Highmore, South Dakota
Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota
Doris Constance Sunding was born December 21, 1906, to
Carl and Robertina Sunding in Douglas Township and died
April 12, 1985, at the Sioux Falls Care Center, Sioux Falls,
South Dakota, at the age of 78 years, three months and 21
days.
She was baptized April 7, 1907, by Pastor Herman Carlson
at Sedgwick, South Dakota.
Her childhood and young womanhood were spent at the
parental home. Upon completion of her elementary education
in the Douglas School and graduation from Highmore High
School in 1925, she taught school for several years in Hyde
County and then attended Northern State College.
She returned again to teaching until September 1, 1935,
when she was united in marriage to Henry Christensen. To
this union, one daughter, Marilyn, was born.
She and her husband engaged in farming and ranching on
their own farm ten miles north of Highmore. In 1954, she
returned to the teaching profession for another five years.
Due to Henry’s failing eyesight, they sold the farm and
moved into Highmore in 1961.
She found employment by clerking in local stores and was
custodian at the First State Bank in Highmore for twelve
years. She was an active gardener and found delight in
raising many beautiful flowers.
She was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church,
Mary Circle and taught Sunday School. She was also a past
member of the Sunshine Garden Club, served on the Douglas
School Board and took part in many activities of the church
and the community.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother,
LeRoy; and her husband, Henry.
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McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
11 January 1979
Unknown newspaper
GERALD JENSEN
Funeral services were held in the Sedgwick Lutheran
Church Tuesday for Gerald Jensen who died suddenly in Hyde
County at the Oscar Jensen home. Pastor Ed Youngquist
officiated and burial was in the Pleasant View Cemetery,
Hyde County.
Pallbearers were Larry Jensen, Carl Ashdown, Larry
Weidenbach, Orville Haiwick, Ben Farnsworth and Harlan
Stoley.
Gerald Edwin Jensen, son of Bernhard and Augusta Jensen,
was born December 2, 1912, in Minneapolis. He was baptized
and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He spent most of his
life in Minneapolis.
In 1939 he was united in marriage to Lenore Nurenburger
and to this union two children were born. In 1943 he was
inducted into the infantry in World War II and served in the
Pacific Islands as a medic. He worked as a meat cutter by
trade and as a salesman and a cook.
In 1975 he came to Highmore to be with his aging mother
and continued living here after her death. He was a member
of the VFW Russel Gaylord Post of Minneapolis and of the
American Legion Frank Vopat Post of Highmore.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister,
Ber??e.
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MARILOU ANN DANCEY GREGG
Born: January 16, 1926 at Highmore, South Dakota
Parents: Sammy and Mary (McCarthy) Dancey
Died: May 18, 2003, at Maryhouse in Pierre, South Dakota.
Aged 76 years, 4 months, 2 days.
Marriage: Clyde (Scott) Gregg, on June 2, 1947, at St.
Mary's Catholic Church, Highmore, South Dakota
Interment: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Highmore, South
Dakota
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EDITH BERNICE TOMPKINS HAIWICK
Born: November 23, 1909, Hyde Co., South Dakota
Parents: Arthur and Iva (Myers) Tompkins
Died: April 15, 2003, Highmore Healthcare Center, Highmore,
SD. Age 93 years, 4 months, 22 days.
Marriage: Gaylord Haiwick in Highmore, February 14, 1937.
Notes: Lived on farm in Bramhall twp. Moved to Highmore in
1969. Husband passed away on Feb. 23, 1988. Moved to
healthcare center in 1998.
Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, SD
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MELVA JOSEPHINE LEAFGREEN HOUDEK
Parents: Ernest and Mayme Leafgreen
Born: August 23, 1910 at Orient, South Dakota
Died: June 5, 2003, St. Mary's Hospital, Pierre, South
Dakota
Married: Henry (Bud) Houdek on April 23, 1932 at Faulkton,
South Dakota. Lived on a farm west of Polo, South Dakota.
Notes: Started Houdek's Cafe in Highmore, 1946. After
selling cafe, she worked at Grace McDonald's Dime Store
until 1950. They owned several businesses. Husband passed
away in December 1978. She moved to Miller in 1982,
returning to Highmore in 1992.
Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota
Memorial Folder for
Katherine Davis Ardry
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KATHERINE DAVIS ARDRY
Katherine Davis was born November 9, 1909, in
Gainesville, Texas, to Joseph and Dora C. (Bugg) Davis and
died October 9, 2003, at the Highmore Healthcare Center,
Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 93 years and 11
months.
When she was nine years old, her family moved to
Floydada, Texas, where she received her education.
She married Ira Ardry on March 3, 1929, in Matador,
Texas. They farmed around the Floydada, TX, area until
April, 1952, when they moved to a farm they had bought in
Hyde County, South Dakota. They lived on the farm until
April, 1962, when they moved into Highmore.
She was a seamstress who sewed for the public until her
health declined in later years. Her husband died August
17,1980. She had been a resident of the Highmore Healthcare
Center since December, 1990. She was a member of the First
United Methodist Church. [Survivor
information omitted for privacy]
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
three sisters: Lorine Gray, Gertrude Davis and Beatrice
Bloodworth and one grandchild.
Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota
The Highmore (SD) Herald
Thursday, February 23, 2006
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KATHRYN BUECHLER AUCH
Birth: December 19, 1910 (Bon Homme County, SW of
Tripp, SD)
Parents: George & Christina (Frey) Buechler
Marriage: Herbert Auch, May 16, 1935 at the Lutheran
Parsonage in Miller.
Death: February 17, 2006 (Maryhouse Nursing Care
Center, Pierre)
Age: 95 yrs 1ms 29 ds
Funeral: February 20, 2006 (Faith Lutheran Church)
Burial: Riverside Cemetery
Education: South Gage School (SW of Highmore), after 7th
grade helped on the family farm.
Occupation: Cafes and private homes.
Locations lived: Lived in Tripp until age 10, then SW of
Highmore. After marriage, moved to Harrold for 56
years. Relocated with husband in 1991 to Pierre.
Kelly's Assisted Living (July 2000). Maryhouse Long Term
Care Facility (2003).
Other: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ladies Guild, Seniro
Citizens Center (Harrold). Faith Lutheran Church,
Forever Young, Dorcas Circle (Pierre). Loved flower and
vegetable gardening, cooked "wonderful German meals."
Preceded in death by: husband, son-in-law Chet,
great-grandson Gage, 8 brothers, 3 sisters.
[Survivor information omitted for privacy]
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REGINALD BALOUN
Mass of Christian Burial was held January 30, 2006 St.
Boniface Catholic Church in Seneca for Reg Baloun of Seneca.
Father Todd Reitmeyer officiated and burial was in St.
Boniface Cemetery at Seneca.
Reginald Baloun was born January 26, 1913 to Frank and
Antonie (Menhart) Baloun in rural Highmore and died January
25, 2006 at the Beverly Healthcare in Redfield, at the age
of 92 years, 11 months and 30 days. His parents were
Bohemian immigrants who homesteaded in northern Hyde County,
where Reg spent his childhood and received his education.
He was united in marriage to Elsie Martz on October
21,1935 at Gettysburg and they began their life together on
a farm north of Highmore. In 1944, they purchased a farm
south of Seneca, where they raised their seven children. In
1982, they semi-retired and moved to their new home near
Seneca.
After 66 years of marriage, Elsie died December 7, 2001.
Reg continued to live on the farm until failing health
caused him to enter Beverly Healthcare in Redfield on
January 31,2004.
In his younger years, he was a competitive baseball
player. Reg enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards. For
many years, he made yearly fishing trips to Canada with his
friends from Faulkton.
Reg spent countless hours caring for his shelterbelts and
acres of evergreen trees. He loved the outdoors and nature.
Farming and ranching were his life. Reg, with the help of
family members and neighbors, drove 500 head of yearlings on
a 30-mile trail drive to market at Faulkton in the 1960s.
He served as a Faulk County Commissioner and Ellisville
Township Board Member. [Survivor
information omitted for privacy]
He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, Daryl; two
sisters, Rosie Heinzen and Geneva Fieldsend; and three
brothers, Vern Baloun, Richard Baloun, and an infant brother
Leonard Baloun.
Memorial Folder for ZeEtta K.
Blaseg
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ZEETTA K. NATION BLASEG
ZeEtta K. Nation was born February 20,1913, on a farm
near Arroll in Texas County, Missouri, to John and Margaret
(Franks) Nation and died September 8, 2003, at the Highmore
Healthcare Center, Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 90
years, six months and 18 days.
The Nation family moved to Illinois Township in Hyde
County, South Dakota, in November, 1919 and moved to Ree
Heights in 1927. She attended high school at Ree Heights
until her junior year, when she contracted Scarlet and
Rheumatic fever, which nearly took her life.
She was united in marriage to Walter Frank Blaseg on June
28,1933, at the Presbyterian parsonage in Miller. To this
union, three children were born: Verlin Frank, Robert Walter
and Maria Jean.
She was a talented and very capable lady, whose job
history included setting type at the Ree Heights Review
newspaper; selling homes at Anderson Trailer Sales in Ft.
Pierre; running the Ree Heights Cafe; caretaker of the Ree
Heights Auditorium; and managing a laundromat in Mitchell,
but above all, she was a homemaker. She was an active member
of the Ree Heights Church and the Ree Heights Auxiliary,
helped with 4-H groups, Sunday School and Bible School and
was known for her crafts and always being willing to give a
hand with anything.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
Inurnment: Morningside Cemetery, Ree Heights, South
Dakota
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DOROTHY CAMPBELL HAYES
Dorothy Campbell was born October 23, 1924, in Miller,
South Dakota, to Miles and Dora Campbell and died April 23,
2003, at Sioux Valley Vermillion Hospital in Vermillion,
South Dakota, at the age of 78 years and six months.
She grew up among the rolling hills of her family's Ohio
Township farm in south Hand County, the youngest of nine
children, four of whom died in childhood. When her mother
died in the spring of 1936, she devoted herself to the care
and upkeep of home for her father, while a student at Miller
High School. She enjoyed the life of an active farm girl on
the prairie, and would return to the hills of her childhood
for spiritual strength throughout her life.
She graduated from Miller High School in 1942, attending
college in Aberdeen, before beginning a life-long dedication
to the profession of teaching. She accepted a position as
first grade teacher in Miller. During her two-year tenure
there, she met the young editor of the Wessington
Times-Enterprise, recently returned from active duty in
Europe, Irwin Hayes. They were united in marriage on
December 26, 1948, in Miller, South Dakota. To this union
three children were born. They made their home in
Wessington, South Dakota, from 1948 until 1962, when the
family of five moved to Miller. She resumed her teaching
career with the Miller School District, while continuing her
college education. She was awarded a Master of Science
Degree in Elementary Education.
They purchased the Highmore Herald in Highmore in 1967,
where Irwin served as publisher until his retirement in
1989. Dorothy's new location offered her the opportunity to
teach second grade in Ree Heights, a position she held until
the school was discontinued in the early 1980's. She then
taught second grade in Miller until her retirement in 1989.
Her life is a tribute to love of family, commitment to
learning and devotion to community. To her children, she
imparted a belief in personal responsibility, an expectation
to participate in the world and the good grace to find humor
in the moment. She was a member of the United Methodist
Church of Highmore and was active in PEO.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1999; her
parents; six brothers: Earl, Marion, Elden, Arthur, Marshall
and Walter; and one sister, Bessie.
(note: information on survivors was omitted for privacy
concerns.)
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VIOLET MAE CAMPBELL GUNDERSON
Violet Mae Campbell was born September 7, 1914, in Kulum,
North Dakota, to Robert and Sarah (Sempie) Campbell and died
April 13, 2003 at the Sweeney House in Rapid City, South
Dakota, at the age of 88 years, seven months and six days.
She was baptized in the Lutheran faith and was a member
of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
She was united in marriage to Robert Gunderson on March
13, 1932 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. To this union three sons
were born. She and her husband were life-long ranchers in
Douglas Township in Hyde County, until retiring and moving
into Highmore. She enjoyed traveling, going south for the
winters and visiting family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
four brothers: Lloyd, Wallace, Robert and Floyd; and one
sister, Grayce.
Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota
Memorial Folder for Ellen
Cherland Olson
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ELLEN CHERLAND OLSON
Ellen Cherland was born April 19, 1916, in rural Hyde
County, South Dakota, to Ole T. and Mary Ellen (Nellie
Chapman) Cherland and died July 24, 2003, at the Highmore
Healthcare Center, Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 87
years, three months and five days.
She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She
lived with her family in Illinois Township in Hyde County
and attended Illinois Township School.
She was united in marriage to Carl H. Olson on February
9, 1939, in Miller, South Dakota. To this union two children
were born.
She and her husband farmed in Spring Lake Township. After
her husband's death in 1967, she sold the farm and moved to
Miller. She worked as a cook in the Prairie Good Samaritan
Nursing Home for a number of years. She became a resident of
the Highmore Healthcare Center in 1997.
She was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church,
Ladies Aid and the Ruth Circle. She was also active in 4-H,
belonged to the Happy Hour Social Club and the Hyde
Highsteppers Square Dance Club.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
Interment: Spring Lake Cemetery, Hyde County, South
Dakota
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Kimberley Cowan Churchill
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KIMBERLEY ANN COWAN CHURCHILL
Kimberley Ann Cowan was born on June 18, 1962 in Pierre
to Paul (Willie) and Loretta (Metzinger) Cowan.
Kim attended school in Pierre for thirteen years
beginning at Peoria Country School and graduating from Riggs
High in 1980. She then attended SDSU where she was a Great
Plains collegiate rodeo secretary and graduated in 1984. She
married Don Churchill on October 6, 1986 in Alpine, Texas.
She worked for Onida Feeders, May, Adam, Gerdes and
Thompson, Sew What Embroidery and finally as a mom at home
with her children Libby Megan, Carly Ann and Murphy
Elizabeth. Kim was diagnosed with cancer on July 16, 1998
and moved lo Highmore Healthcare Center on September 12,
2002.
Above all else, Kim was a ranch wife and mother. Known
for her efficiency, organization and determination, she was
involved in all aspects of ranching from riding, roping and
doctoring in the pasture to cooking, and working with
college, 4-11 and youth rodeo. Though she only had three
children, she was a coach, mentor and role model to many,
many more.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents,
Art and Mary Cowan and maternal grandfather Art Metzinger.
Memorials may be directed to Highmore Nursing Home.
June 18, 1962 – October 10, 2003
Interment: Scotty Philip Cemetery, Fort Pierre, South Dakota
Unknown newspaper
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transcribed by Betty Hammer
MARIE L. TOBIN CRAWFORD
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003 at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gettysburg for Marie L.
Crawford of Highmore, formerly of Gettysburg and Pierre.
Father John Short officiated and burial was in the Catholic
Cemetery in Gettysburg.
Marie Lorraine Tobin was born October 13, 1923 in
Roswell, SD to Thomas and Mable (Clute) Tobin and died
September 24, 2003 at the Highmore Healthcare Center in
Highmore, SD, at the age of 79 years, 11 months and 11 days.
She was the oldest of nine children. She was united in
marriage to Richard S. Crawford on August 26, 1942, at the
age 19. To this union seven children were born.
She worked various trades until she began as a clerk
typist in May 1974, working for the Division of Highways in
Pierre, SD and for the Clint Roberts Campaign in 1980. Marie
became a housekeeper for a few years in Minnesota before
returning to SD and lived in Pierre for the last 30 years.
She was active in the Senior Citizen Kitchen band and
singing group; song leader at St. Peter & Paul Catholic
Church; Altar Society in both Gettysburg and Pierre. She was
a member of DAU, Catholic Daughters, Legion of Mary, and the
Community Choir of Pierre. Marie loved bingo, music, and all
of her children, and grandchildren.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and
two sons, Thomas and Patrick.
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LUCILLE DIPPERT
Funeral services were held February 9, 2006 at Miller
Funeral Home in Bowdle for Lucille Dippert of Bowdle. Rev.
Ronnie Vetch officiated and burial was in the Bowdle City
Cemetery.
Agnes Lucille Dippert, daughter of Chloe Sharp, was born
at Highmore on June 7, 1926 and died February 6, 2006 at the
Bowdle Nursing Home at the age of 79 years, seven months and
30 days.
She was raised and educated in Highmore. Following her
schooling, she worked at a café in Belle Fourche for eight
years. She then returned to Highmore, where she married Glen
E. Dippert on December 19, 1965. They lived in Highmore,
Bowdle, and then Bristol, eventually settling in Bowdle.
Wherever they lived, Lucy took employment at cafes.
Since August 2004, she lived at the Bowdle Nursing Home.
[Survivor information omitted for
privacy]
She was preceded in death by her mother and two sisters.
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CLYDE WILLIAM DOOLITTLE
Clyde William Doolittle was born January 6, 1924, at
Amelia, Nebraska to Thomas and Elizabeth (Smith) Doolittle
and died July 24, 2005, at the Highmore Healthcare Center,
Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 81 years, five months
and 18 days.
He attended school in Amelia until he joined the United
States Navy in January of 1944 and was honorably discharged
in January of 1946. On May 22, 1944, he married his hometown
sweetheart, Betty Jane Slaymaker. To this union three sons
were born.
They made their home on his father's ranch in Amelia
until May of 1963 when they moved to Maurine, SD, where they
lived on a ranch until moving to Highmore, SD in June of
1985. He worked for area ranchers and farmers around
Highmore until becoming Maintenance Supervisor at the
Highmore Healthcare Center, where he worked until his
retirement.
He was actively involved in the Methodist Church at
Highmore, Amelia, and Opal; the American Legion, and as a
Softball coach in Opal He loved to fish, hunt and play
cards, but his favorite pastimes were playing cribbage and
poker.
He was preceded in death by his wife two infant
daughters, his parents, six brothers three sisters, one
niece and two sisters-in-law.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson, Nebraska, with
Military Rites by Farley Tushla Legion Post No. 86
(note: information on survivors was omitted due to
privacy issues)
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E. JEANNE DUNSMORE
E. Jeanne Steiner was born December 23, 1921, in Pierre
to Fritz and Grace (DuBois) Steiner and died April 5, 2004,
at her home in Highmore at the age of 82 years, three months
and 12 days.
She was raised in rural Hughes County and graduated from
Canning High School in 1939. She married Ivan Dunsmore on
Nov. 30, 1942, while he was serving in the military. They
lived at many different military bases, including Japan.
They made their home in Amarillo, Texas, following his
retirement.
Following his death in February, 1975, she remained in
Texas until her retirement from St. Anthony's Hospital in
Amarillo, Texas. She moved to Highmore in the Fall of 1991
to be close to her mother, who resided in the Highmore
Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
(survivor information omitted due to privacy concerns)
Interment of Ashes: Amarillo, Texas
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FERREL ALVERNA BEAUCHAMP DURFEE
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 18, 2006 at
the United Methodist Church in Highmore for Ferrel A. Durfee
of Miller. Reverands Jenene Earl and David Andrews will
officiate and burial will be in the Highmore City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday,
March 17, at Luze Funeral Home in Highmore with a prayer
service at 7:00 p.m.
Ferrel Alverna Beauchamp was born to Edward and Elsie
(Florey) Beauchamp November 5, 1918, at home near Geddes in
Charles Mix County of South Dakota and died March 12,2006,
at Prairie Good Samaritan Center in Miller at the age of 87
years, four months and seven days.
She was united in marriage to Emmet Durfee on November
12, 1938 in Colome. They made their first home in rural Hyde
County near Stephan. Ferrel and Emmet lived and worked at
the Stephan Mission until 1945. In 1946, they moved to their
farm in southern Hyde County, where they lived and raised
their family. After Emmet's death on March 24, 1967, Ferrel
bought a home in Highmore and resided there for several
years. Since December 1999, the Courtyard Villa Assisted
Living Center in Miller was her home until two weeks before
her death. At that time, she was a resident of Prairie Good
Samaritan Center in Miller.
She was a member of the American Sunday School Union and
later became a member of the United Methodist Church of
Highmore. Her family was her source of happiness as she
devoted her entire life to being a wife, mother and
grandmother.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
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ROY DURFEY
Funeral services were held April 26 at the Church of
Christ in Highmore for Roy Durfey. Pastor Max Kelley
officiated and burial was at the Highmore City Cemetery with
military honors.
Roy Nelson Durfey was born February 25, 1923, to Royal
and Gladys (Starks) Durfey at Slapout, Oklahoma, and died
April 23, 2005, at the Hand County Memorial Hospital in
Miller, SD, at the age of 82 years, one month, and 29 days.
He attended country school near Logan, Oklahoma. At a
young age, he moved with his family to Arkansas and at the
age of 14, he left home to venture out on his own, returning
to Oklahoma. He worked for various farmers in the area and
that is where he met his future wife, Helen.
In January 1943, Roy was drafted into the Army and was
with one of the first GAP Assault Teams to land on Normandy
Beach on D-Day. After serving in World War II, he was
honorably discharged in October, 1945, and on November 4,
1945, he and Helen were married.
In 1949, they followed the wheat harvest to South Dakota
and liked the country so well that they decided to move
here. In 1950, they moved four miles west of Highmore and
later south of Highmore where he farmed and ranched. He
later worked for the Lambert Knippling family.
After moving into Highmore, he worked for the County
Highway Department, before receiving his job at the State
Highway Department, from which he retired in 1985 after 17
years. After retirement, he worked for Dennis Ruzicka for a
while doing various farming jobs.
Roy had a love for horses and mules. He would trim and
shoe horses after work for various people. He helped start
the Highmore High School Rodeo Club in 1971, building
bucking chutes and fixing up the arena.
Roy was a "jack of all trades." He built a covered wagon
and enjoyed going on wagon trains and trail rides. One
highlight of his life was backpacking up in the mountains in
Washington with his brother, Orval, to hunt for elk.
He was a member of the Ree Heights American Legion.
[Survivor information omitted for
privacy]
He is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather; two
brothers; one sister and one half-sister.
Unknown Newspaper, handwritten
April 26, 2005
Contributed by Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
ROY DURFEY
Roy Durfey, 82, of Highmore died Saturday April 23, 2005,
at Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.
His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at the Church of
Christ in Highmore with the Rev. Max Kelley officiating.
Burial will be in Highmore City Cemetery with military
honors under the direction of the Luze Funeral Home of
Highmore.
Roy Nelson Durfey was born Feb. 25, 1923, to Royal and
Gladys (Starks) Durfey at Slapout, Okla. He attended country
school near Logan, Okla. His family moved to Arkansas and at
the age of 14 he left home, returning to Oklahoma. He worked
for various farmers in the area. In January 1943 he was
drafted into the Army and was with one of the first GAP
Assault Teams to land on Normandy Beach on D-Day. He was
honorably discharged in October 1945 and on Nov. 4, 1945, he
married Helen.
In 1949 they followed the wheat harvest to South Dakota
and decided to move here. In 1950 they moved four miles west
of Highmore and later south of Highmore where he farmed and
ranched. He worked for the Lambert Knippling family and
after moving into Highmore he worked for the County Highway
Department. He then worked for the State Highway Department,
retiring in 1985 after 17 years.
After retiring he continued to do various farming jobs.
He loved horses and mules. He would trim and shoe horses
after work. He helped start the Highmore High School Rodeo
Club in 1971, building bucking chutes and fixing up the
arena.
He was a jack-of-all-trades. He built a covered wagon and
enjoyed going on wagon trains and trail rides. One highlight
of his life was backpacking in the mountains in Washington
with his brother to hunt for elk.
He was a member of the Ree Heights American Legion.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, two
broth:rs, a sister and a half sister.
Unknown newspaper
Submitted by Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
DENA STOLEY FAULSTICH
Funeral services were held November 1, 2003 at the
Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller, S. Dak. for Dena
Faulstich of Miller. Rev. Gary Anderson officiated and
burial was in the G.A.R. Cemetery at Miller.
Dena Stoley was born November 21, 1914 at home in
northern Hyde County to Alvold and Nellie (Hefty) Stoley and
died October 29, 2003 at the Hand County Memorial Hospital
in Miller, S. Dak., at the age of 88 years, 11 months and
eight days.
She graduated from Highmore High School in 1933. She was
united in marriage to Harvey Faulstich on October 17,1940.
They lived and farmed in northwest Hand County in Ontario
Township until 1998 when they moved to the Courtyard Villa
in Miller.
She was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church.
(Survivor information omitted for privacy concerns)
Unknown Newspaper, Unknown
date
Contributed by Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
HARVEY FAULSTICH
Funeral services were held February 5, 2005 at Trinity
Lutheran Church in Miller, S. Dak. for Harvey H. Faulstich
of Miller. Rev. George Wieland officiated and burial was in
the G.A.R. Cemetery in Miller.
Harvey Faulstich was born Hospital in Miller, at the age
of 91 years, three months and 23 days. He graduated from the
eighth grade at Ontario School. He was united in marriage to
Dena Stoley on Octoher 17, 1940. They lived and farmed in
Ontario Township in northwest Hand County until 1998 when
they moved to Courtyard Villa in Miller.
Harvey Faulstich was born October 10, 1913 at home in
northwest Hand County to Seibert and Ida (Weichel)
Faulstich and died February 3, 2005 at Hand County
Memorial Hospital in Miller, at the age of 91 years, three
months and 23 days. He graduated from the eighth grade at
Ontario School.
He was united in marriage to Dena Stoley on October 17,
1940. They lived and farmed in Ontario Township in northwest
Hand County until 1998 when they moved to Courtyard Villa in
Miller.
He was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church and
served on the St. Michaels and Orient Lutheran Church boards
and the Ontario and Hand County School boards. He also
served as local and District VII president of South Dakota
Farmers Union and was involved with the Farmers Union
Central Exchange and Cendak Rural Water.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dena; his parents;
three brothers; four sisters; two children; and one
grandson.
(Survivor information omitted for privacy concerns)
Memorial Folder for Donald
Griese
Submitted by Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
DONALD GRIESE
Donald Griese 62 of Sun City, Arizona died on Friday May
16, 2003 at Boswell Memorial Hospital, Sun City.
Don was born July 17, 1940 in Lebanon to George and
Margie Griese. He was raised on a farm near Gettysburg.
After graduating from Gettysburg High School he joined the
United States Air Force.
He married Karen Joachim of Agar, S.D. on March 21, 1964.
They lived in Rapid City, Pollock, and McLaughlin before
settling in Highmore, South Dakota where they raised their
four children. They moved to Prescott Valley, AZ in October
of 1988 where Don continued his Insurance business. He
retired from the Air National Guard as a Master Sergeant in
March 1989. Don remained an active member of the Elks,
Moose, American Legion, and the VFW.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
He was preceded in death by his father George Griese.
July 17, 1940 (Lebanon, South Dakota) – May 16, 2003 (Sun
City, Arizona)
Interment: Onida Cemetery, Onida, South Dakota
Memorial Folder for Esther
Campbell Gunderson
Submitted by Jacque McDonnell, transcribed by Karen Seeman
ESTHER VIVIAN CAMPBELL GUNDERSON
Esther Vivian Campbell was born November 25,1911, in Hand
County, South Dakota, to Robert and Sarah (Sadie Sempel)
Campbell and died September 26, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital
in Pierre, South Dakota, at the age of 91 years, 10 months
and one day.
She grew up on a farm in Campbell Township in Hand County
and attended high school in Ree Heights, South Dakota.
She was united in marriage to Charles Gunderson on March
19, 1930, at Pierre, South Dakota. They farmed and ranched
in Douglas Township in Hyde County, where they raised their
three sons.
They moved into Highmore in 1982. She was a homemaker,
who loved gardening, flowers, birdwatching, cooking and
country music. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends
and entertaining family and friends.
She was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
She loved reading her Bible and her faith was a great source
of comfort to her. She was a devoted wife, mother and
grandmother.
[Survivor information omitted
for privacy]
She was preceded in death by her husband in November,
1987; her parents; one son, Duane (Mick) in 1995; three
brothers: Wallace, Floyd and Lloyd and two sisters, Violet
and Grayce.
Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota
The Highmore (SD) Herald
Thursday, October 16, 2003, Pg. 4
Contributed by
Jacque McDonnell
Transcribed by
Karen Seeman
LEROY HOWARD HILL
Birth: Dec. 20, 1916 (Highmore)
Parents: George & Mary (Hooker) Hill
Marriage: Abbie Lingscheit, March 12, 1971 in Miller
Death: Oct. 13, 2003 (Prairie Good Samaritan
Center, Miller)
Age: 86yr 9ms 23ds
Funeral: Thursday, October 16, 2003
Burial: G.A.R. Cemetery (Miller, S.D.)
Education: graduated from Ree Heights High School, 1938
Occupation: partnership in the family farm with his
brothers.
Military: World War II, discharged Oct. 1945.
Other: 5 boys in the family, of which he was the middle.
Childhood home was a farm in Riverside twp. (north of Ree
Heights). VFW, American Legion, First Presbyterian Church
Preceded in death by: parents, brothers Lloyd, Orville,
Frank.
[Survivor information omitted for privacy]
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