Hyde County, South Dakota

The Highmore (SD) Herald
Thursday, February 2, 2006
Submitted by Jacque McDonnell

MARY JO HIRSCH

Marriage: Joe Hirsch, Jr., June 22, 1954. Seven children.
Death: January 29, 2006 (St. Mary's Hospital, Pierre, SD)
Age: 70yr 1 mo 7 ds
Funeral: Thursday, February 2, St. Mary's Catholic Church (Highjore)
Burial: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery (Highmore)
Education: Hyde county schools
Occupation: Highmore Nursing Home (13 years)
Organizations: St. Mary's Catholic Church
Locations lived: Highmore area, Highmore after marriage
Other: hobbies were cross stitch, gardening, word puzzles, family reunions, time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents, husband, infant son William, sister Carol Lettau.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

Memorial Folder of Olive A. Holmes
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OLIVE LUSK HOLMES

Olive Arlene Holmes departed this earthly life on November 8, 2003, at 7:00 a.m. at her daughter's home in Covington, LA. She celebrated her 87th birthday on October 25, 2003 with family and friends. She touched the lives of all she met.

She was the daughter of John, Sr. and Mary (Zemlicka) Lusk and was born October 25, 1916, in rural South Dakota, where she was raised and lived until moving to Louisiana in 1999, at the age of 83, to be near her children.

She married Frank P. "Runt" Holmes on September 30, 1945. They lived on a farm north of Highmore until 1961, when they moved into town. She was an active gardener, homemaker and mother. She knew hard work and never missed a shot of using her quick wit and sense of humor. Those who knew her and loved her will sadly miss her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings: Mina O'Brien, Mary Stephens and Elmer, Earl, Johnny and Leslie "Bud" Lusk; her husband in 1972 and several nieces and nephews.

(Survivor information omitted for privacy concerns)

The Highmore (SD) Herald
Thursday, February 23, 2006
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SALLY C. SLAUGHTER HOUSER

Birth: May 9, 1940, Gregory, SD
Parents: Neal & Donna (Fulwider) Slaughter
Marriage: 1) Allen Whiting. Three sons. 2) Dick (Slim) Houser, 1990.
Death: December 24, 2005 (cancer)
Age: 65yrs 6ms 15ds
Funeral: December 29, 2005 (Osheim-Catron Funeral Home Chapel, Rapid City, SD)
Burial:
Education: graduated from Gregory High school, Wayne State College (Wayne, NE)
Occupation: Teacher (high school math), girls' track coach, boys' and girls' golf coach.
Military:
Locations lived: Moved to Highmore (1969). To Rapid City (1987)
Other: bowling, golf, pool player, establish and managed Highmore Junior Bowling League, card playing, crochet, cross stitch, beading. Loved her cats Bo and Moonshine.
Preceded in death by: parents, cousins Harry Slaughter and Billy Fulwider.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

The Highmore (SD) Herald
Thursday, March 30, 2006
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ALVINA CARROLL KATHNER

Birth: December 4, 1920 (Parkston, SD)
Parents: Herman & Bertha (Ensminger) Hoffman
Marriage: 1) Dan B. Carroll, October 28, 1937 at Pierre.   2) Roy Kathner, November 24, 1989 in Miller.
Death: March 24, 2006 (Prairie Good Samaritan Center, Miller)
Age: 85yr 3ms 20ds
Funeral: March 27 (United Methodist Church, Harrold)
Burial: Medicine Hill Cemetery (Harrold)
Education: South Holabird grade school
Occupation: farmed with husband s. of Harrold, dairy cattle (50 yrs)
Organizations/Civic: Harrold United Methodist Church; Useful Hour Extension Club
Other: gardening, sewing, homemaking, family, fishing, playing cards
Preceded in death by: parents, husband Dan, sister Regina Borchardt, son-in-law Dalmer Buechler, great-great-granddaughter Azlyne Graves.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

The Huron (South Dakota) Daily Plainsman
Thursday, June 22, 1967

ALBERT A. KAYE

Birth: June 27, 1887 (Ft. Scott, KS)
Marriage: Bennie Bee Foote, June 6, 1917 at Highmore.
Death: Wednesday (St. John's Hospital, Huron), home accident
Funeral: Friday, First Methodist Church, Highmore. Hurd Funeral Home in charge.
Burial: Highmore Cemetery
Occupation: Superintendent of Schools (Alpena, Iroquois); abstract, insurance, rental business (Highmore)
Organizations/Civic: First Methodist Church music director (50+ years); school board clerk (20 years); Ree Valley Lodge 70 AF & AM; Kiwanis, WWI Veterans Barracks
Locations lived: Highmore after marriage

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

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MARION J. HENDERSON KIEL

Marion Jane Henderson was born December 31, 1908, at Wessington. SD, to Burt J. and Mary Jane (Patton) Henderson and died June 13, 2004, at the Highmore Healthcare Center, Highmore, SD. at the age of 95 years, three months and 12 days.

She received her education in the Wessington schools and attended Northern State College for two years. She taught school for several years in Ree Heights and then worked six years in Hyde and Sully counties as director of public welfare.

She was united in marriage to Millard Kiel on Dec. 29, 1949, at Madison, Nebr., and she worked with him in their businesses in Highmore until they were sold. She became a resident of the Highmore Healthcare Center in November, 1996.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1986. two sisters, Ruth McDonald and Esther Peddicord; and one brother, Willard Henderson.

Interment: Highmore City Cemetery

Huron (SD) Daily Plainsman
Thursday, Feb. 7, 1974

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MARVIN KNUTSON

Birth: Dec. 29, 1933 (Sergeant, NE)
Parents: Simon & Mildred Knutson
Marriage: Carolyn DeGeest, July 14, 1957 at Highmore
Death: January 31 (Pullman, WA; boating accident)
Age:
Funeral: Feb. 7, 1974, Highmore. Hurd Funeral Home in charge.
Burial: Morningside Cemetery, Ree Heights.
Education: Highmore High School (1953)
Occupation: farmer, South Dakota Highway Department, carpenter
Military: "armed forces"
Locations lived: Highmore; Pierre; Pullman, WA
Other:
Preceded in death by:

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

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HOWARD LEE KONRAD

Howard Lee Konrad was born August 13, 1928, at Highmore, South Dakota, to John and Ida (Mayer) Konrad and died November 21, 2005, at Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller, South Dakota, at the age of 77 years, three months and eight days.

He attended school in rural Hyde County and graduated from Highmore High School in 1946. He was united in marriage to Darlene Fieldsend on June 12, 1949, in Highmore. To this union four children were born.

He farmed in Hyde County his entire life and was a collector of everything, but especially enjoyed toy tractors and antique tractors to refurbish.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harvey; and a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Cleo Brooks.

Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota

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WINNIE KOPECKY

Funeral services were held February 18 at the Church of Christ in Highmore for Winnie Kopecky. Pastor Max Kelley officiated and burial was at the Bohemian National Cemetery in rural Hyde County.

Winnie Fae Kopecky was born July 28, 1928, in Highmore, South Dakota, to Ivan and Ann (Olive) Morford and died February 14,2006, at the Highmore Healthcare Center in Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 77 years, six months and 16 days. She attended school in Illinois Township through the eighth grade. After graduation, she remained on the farm working various jobs for different neighbors.

On December 9, 1944, she married Gordon Kopecky. When Gordon was drafted into the Marine Corps in 1945, she continued to live on the farm with Gordon's parents. She resided on the family farm until October, 1996. She lived in Aberdeen for one year and then moved to the Highmore Manor in September, 1997, where she resided until the time of her death.

She will always be remembered for her awesome cooking and baking and for always having the coffeepot on for her neighbors. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be missed. She was a member of the Eden Homemakers Extension Club, the Highmore Auxiliary, the Senior Center and the Church of Christ.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; step-mother, LaVerna Kutz; two brothers, Dale and Dean Morford; one sister, Lois Hammill; one sister-in-law, Maxine Morford and one granddaughter, Jodi Johannsen.

The Daily Plainsman, Huron, South Dakota
Monday, July 20, 1964
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NEVA GARMEN KOWALSKI

Birth: Dec. 27, 1903, Plano, IL
Parents: Charles & Edna Garmen
Marriage: Anton Kowalski, Jan. 6, 1922
Death: Sunday night, St. John's Hospital (Huron)
Funeral: Thursday, St. Martin's Catholic Church (Huron)
Burial: Church cemetery
Education: Scotland High School
Organizations: St. Martin's Catholic Church
Locations lived: Scotland (as a child), moved to Highmore after marriage, to Huron in 1942.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

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WANDA ENGELHAUPT KUSSER

Wanda Marie Engelhaupt was born March 2, 1960, at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Martin and Gail (Sims) Engelhaupt and died June 30, 2004, at her home in Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 44 years, three months and 28 days.

She received her education in Pierre, South Dakota, and graduated from Faulkton High School in 1978. She attended Northern State University in Aberdeen for two years, where she studied business.

She was united in marriage to Raymond Kusser on August 1, 1981, in Highmore, South Dakota. To this union two children were born, Kelly Rae and Kyle Martin.

She spent her entire married life in Highmore. She did office work in Pierre and at the Highmore Herald, administered home health care and worked as a cashier and clerk, before obtaining a position with the U.S. Postal Service on June 7, 1997. She was co-owner of Ray's Bar & Grill in Highmore and recently became the Postmaster at Ft. Thompson.

She was active in the Highmore Firemen's Auxiliary, as well as participating with her children in the youth wrestling club and Highmore's Junior Shooters program. She enjoyed jet skiing, boating, camping, watching sports (especially Kyle's track meets), spending time with her children and her friends and family and being a grandma.

She was preceded in death by her afther; her step-father, Leonard Vogeler; her mother; her grandparents and an infant brother, Raymond.

(information on survivors was omitted due to privacy concerns)

The Daily Plainsman, Huron, South Dakota
Monday, October 19, 1964
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PHILIP LAFORTUNE

Birth: West Corcord, MN, Jan. 14, 1876
Marriage: Josephine Dorsey, 1906, Mitchell, SD
Death: Saturday (rest home in Sturgis)
Funeral: Tuesday (St. Mary's Catholic Church, Highmore)
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery
Locations lived: Moved to Highmore in 1907.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

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ALICE CLARA FULLER LAFURGE

Alice Clara Fuller was born February 6, 1913, in Hyde County, South Dakota, to Elmer and Mae (Quinn) Fuller and died September 30, 2004, at her home in Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 91 years, seven months and 24 days.

She received her education in rural schools and graduated for Highmore High School. She attended beauty school in Great Falls, Montana, and worked in Ft. Benton, Montana, for four years, before returning to the Holabird area.

She was united in marriage to Claude LaFurge on June 26, 1939, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Highmore, South Dakota. To this union two children where born. They lived and farmed on the family farm south of Holabird. Following Claude's death on their 37th anniversary, she remained on the farm for two years and then moved their home into Highmore, where she has resided since. She enjoyed gardening, attending basketball games and the Young at Heart.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers and three sisters

Interment: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota

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RICHARD E. LARSON

A memorial service will be held Friday, January 20, 2006 at the United Methodist Church in Highmore, South Dakota for Richard E. Larson of Yucaipa, California. Pastor Jenene Earl will officiate.

A memorial service was held January 13, 2006 at Oak Valley Family Church in Calimesa, CA with interment at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in California.

Richard Elmer Larson was born February 17, 1939 to Elmer and Lillian Larson in Highmore, South Dakota and died January 5,2006 at Redlands, California, at the age of 66 years, ten months and 19 days.

He was a self-employed truck driver in Huron, S. Dak. He loved to tinker and do repairs.

He moved from South Dakota to California in 1985 with his family but always kept in touch with his hometown of Highmore by receiving the Highmore Herald once a week. He knew South Dakota was where his heart was.

He was a member of the Oak Valley Family Church and served as an usher.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Neil Larson.

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JOHNETTA EVENSON LEE

Johnetta Evenson was born September 2, 1904, in Southern Hyde County, South Dakota, to John and Elsie Evenson and died May 23, 2003, at the Highmore Healthcare Center, Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 98 years, eight months and 21 days.

She moved with her family to Highmore when she was five years old. She received her education in Highmore schools and at Aberdeen Normal. She taught in rural schools for three years and then served as a cashier and bookkeeper in the McLaughlin Co. Store for 18 years.

She was united in marriage to Henry Ben Lee in 1941. They bought the grocery and hardware departments of the McLaughlin Co. Store and operated them for 15 years.

Following her husband's death in 1974, she made her home with her half-brother, Arthur J. Lee, until his death in 1997. She became a resident of the Highmore Healthcare Center in 2000. She was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mary Circle and Chapter T P.E.O.

Survivors include: several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

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STANISLAUS MAUDLIN

The Rev. Stanislaus Maudlin, OSB, 89, a monk of Blue Cloud Abbey, Marvin, died at St. William's Nursing Home in Milbank Sunday, Jan. 22. Funeral Mass will be held at Blue Cloud Abbey Thursday, Jan. 26 at 11:00 a.m. Mundwiler Funeral Home of Milbank is in charge of arrangements.

Father Stanislaus was born in Greensburg, IN, on Dec. 16, 1916. He entered the Order of St. Benedict at St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, in 1934 and professed final vows in 1938. In 1942, he was ordained to the priesthood. He was assigned to St. Ann's Mission, Belcourt, North Dakota, the following year. Named superior of St. Michael's Mission, St. Michael, North Dakota, he remained there for six years, followed by assignment to Immaculate Conception at Stephan, South Dakota, where he served the parishioners of Stephan, Fort Thompson, Big Bend and Pierre. He returned to Belcourt, North Dakota, for a brief time in 1966.

He was a founding member of Blue Cloud Abbey in 1950. In 1967, he was named the Executive Director of the American Indian Culture Research Center at Blue Cloud, a position he held until his death. Bishop Paul V. Dudley of the Sioux Falls Diocese named him Vicar for Indian Ministry and this past December, he received an honorary doctorate from Mt. Marty College in Yankton. Soon after this, he suffered a stroke.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

Note: died Jan. 22, 2006

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SHERWOOD MELBOURN

In Memory of Sherwood Melbourn
(Editor's Note: The Following information was received from John T. Melbourn of California in loving memory of Sherwood Melbourn of Highmore)

Sherwood Alfred Melbourn was delivered by Dr. Jordon on March 1, 1930, to Barbara Adeline (Heckenlaible) and Myron Edward Melbourn at the family farmstead in Van Order Township about nine miles southeast of Highmore. He died on December 9, 2004 at the Highmore Healthcare Center at the age of 74 years, nine months and three days old.

Sherwood attended the West Van Order School near his home. This school was also known as the "Melbourn" school since his father and five Melbourn uncles and two aunts went to the same school. The scratched initials on the slate blackboards identified many of the Melbourn students. Sherwood rode his beloved and beautiful Shetland Pony, Ginger, to school but occasionally had to walk home when the ramshackle barn failed to confine Ginger. The West Van Order schoolhouse was moved to the East Van Order school site when that schoolhouse burned. Ultimately, the schoolhouse was moved to the John Hague Farm to be used as a workshop.

The family lived in a one-room house for many years but Myron and Adeline moved a modern house onto the property about 1944. Electricity was generated with a wind charger until REA provided electricity. Sherwood enjoyed fishing and was a good archer. On one occasion he shot into the air and the arrow came down between a goose's body
and wing, nearly assuring an early Thanksgiving. He was a very good swimmer and taught other Melbourn cousins how to swim in the farm pond.

After attending grade school, Sherwood worked with his father and mother on the family farm. His mother always had a great garden and could grow even the most sensitive of plants. Later, the farmland was leased out but Sherwood continued to live on the property. A serious fire almost consumed the house a few years ago but Sherwood was able to escape, having been awakened by a cat. Thankfully the Highmore Fire Department arrived in time to save the structure. The interior was repaired and Sherwood lived there up to the time when he became seriously ill.

Sherwood appreciated the good care provided by Mary Alger. Sherwood is survived by his mother Barbara Adeline, who lives at the Highmore Healthcare Center, she is 100 years old. Sherwood was preceded in death by his father, Myron, who died February 14, 1981.

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LILLIE MILLER ALFSON

Lillie Anna Fredericka Miller was born March 22, 1906, to Bill and Emma (Flee) Miller on a farm at Tulare, South Dakota, and died December 24, 2003, at the Highmore Healthcare Center, Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 97 years, nine months and two days.

She grew up on the family farm and was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Tulare. She was united in marriage to Clarence Dean Alfson on October 13, 1927, at Delmar, North Dakota. To this union two children were born.

They farmed at Tulare most of their lives, moving to Huron in 1949, where they resided until moving back to Tulare. Following his death in February, 1979, she moved to the Plaza in Miller, South Dakota, where she lived for 10 years, before moving into the Highmore Healthcare Center in 1989.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents and her daughter, Lila Champlin.

Interment: St. John's Ceemtery, Tulare, South Dakota

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ROSE NEWTON

A Mass of Christian Burial was held February 1 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Highmore for Rose Newton. Father Bernard Berger, Father Ray Kosmicki and Father Paul Nereparampil officiated. Burial was at Highmore City Cemetery.

Rose Celeste Mitchell was born in Highmore on July 28, 1912, to Lulu and Bartley Mitchell and died January 29, 2006, at the Highmore Healthcare Center at the
age of 93 years, six months and one day.

She received her education and graduated from Highmore High School. She had the honor of becoming the first Homecoming Queen of Highmore High School and was the 2005 Old Settlers' Day Queen.

She married Edward LeRoy Newton in Glendale, CA, on August 26, 1939. The couple moved to Lake Forest and Rockford, IL, before returning to Highmore in 1943. For three years, she worked at the McLaughlin Department Store and later in Lee's Hardware and Grocery. The year 1959 brought her back to the Hyde County Treasurer's office as Deputy Treasurer, until her retirement in 1974.

She and LeRoy raised five children: Joan (Ron) Woods of Rapid City, Betty (Bob) Timm of Huron, Mike (Donna Jean) Newton of Highmore, Mary (David) Parlin of Wood River, NE and Jim (Lois) Newton of Spearfish.

She was a member of St. Mary 8 Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Remembered by her family for her faith and prayers, she was an eternal optimist, always relying on "miracles".

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

She was preceded in death by her husband; one granddaughter, Lori Newton; three brothers: Floyd, Ward and Bert Mitchell; one sister, Ruth Green and her parents.

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AUSTIN L. ODEGAARD

Highmore – Austin L. (Bug) Odegaard, 56, of Highmore, died Tuesday at Bethany Nursing Home, Sioux Falls.

The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Highmore, with the Rev. Orland Sloat officiating. Burial will be in the Highmore City Cemetery. Friends may call at Hurd-Luze Funeral Home, Highmore, from 2-9 p.m. Friday.

Austin (Bud) Odegaard was born Oct. 13, 1923, in Hyde County, to Chris and Edith Hooker Odegaard. He married Francis Mae Coates Aug. 11, 1949.

He was in the cattle buying and selling business with his father and was a wool buyer until this past year.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and one sister.

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VERA M. RASKE SAMPSON

Vera Mable Millar was born August 28,1913, to John and Elizabeth (Klein) Millar at the family homestead at Stone Lake in Sully County, South Dakota, and died October 18, 2003, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the age of 90 years, one month and 20 days.

She was united in marriage to Amos Sampson in 1931. To this union one daughter was born.

She spent her entire adult life in Hyde County. She was united in marriage to Dick Raske in 1954. They made their home on a ranch in northern Hyde County until they retired and moved into Highmore.

She was a member of Sedgwick Lutheran Church and Our Savior Lutheran Church and was a dedicated wife. She always showed her joy of friendship by cooking and being a hostess. She loved flowers, sewing, playing cards, knitting and playing pool. She was famous throughout the community for her homemade donuts.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

Services were Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore, SD
Pastor Wendy Popp officiating.
Casket Bearers: Neil Nickelson, Dennis Nickelson, Eric Lundeen, Jeff Lundeen, Lynn Bailey, Larry Nickelson, Marty Lundeen, Bruce Lundeen, Bill Kunstle
Honorary Bearers: All friends and family
Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota
Arrangements: Luze Funeral Home, Highmore, South Dakota

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NINA EVELYN PRATT RASKE

Nina Evelyn Pratt was born November 3,1904, to George W. and Abbie L. (Cross) Pratt in their claim shanty in Pratt Township of Hyde County, South Dakota, and died December 28,2003, at the Highmore Healthcare Center at the age of 99 years, one month and 25 days.

She was the youngest of five children and the last member of her generation. She received her education in Pratt Township and attended the ninth grade at Highmore High School.

She was united in marriage to Hagen Raske on March 3, 1931. They established their home in Washington Township, northeast of Highmore, where they lived until June, 1965, when they purchased a home on the west side of Highmore.

She was a homemaker doing things like gardening, canning, sewing her own clothes and doing some craft work. She never had any children so the nieces and nephews who blessed her life were important to her.

She had been a resident of the Highmore Healthcare Center since July, 1997. She enjoyed the many activities provided by the center, including the sing-a-longs, bingo, crafts and Bible study to name a few.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in October, 1979; two sisters, Alta Tobin and Grace Searles; and two brothers. Avery and Elmer Pratt.

Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota

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(handwritten March 8, 1980)

HARRY S. ROBINSON

Funeral services were held in the United Methodist Church, Highmore, for Harry Robinson who died March 8 at the Hand County Memorial Hospital at the age of 89 years and six months. The Rev. Orland Sloat officiated and burial was in the Highmore City Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Norbert Faulstich, Floyd Campbell, Gerald McGirr, Fred Dittman, Gordon Gadd and Elden Tompkins. Honorary pallbearers were Xavier Ziltener, John Hardesty, Millard Kiel, Howard Marso, Lisle Swanson, Carl Koch, Lyman Hanson, Ben Banner, Fred Winans, LeRoy Hamlin, Mark Durfee, Dan Sunding, Roy Weidenbach and Gaylord Haiwick.

Harry S. Robinson was born in Hyde County, South Dakota, September 8, 1890 to Alex and Anna Sarvis Robinson. He grew to manhood on the family homestead in Bramhall Township, living there until his retirement in 1955 when he moved to Highmore.

He married Mary Niswander at Highmore on February 7, 1909. To this union two sons were born. Harry and Mary celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary February 7, 1980.

He served on a Township Board for several terms, served two terms as a state legislator in 1931 and 1933, was active in community affairs and was a member of the AF & AM.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

He was preceded in death by a son, Dale, in 1965, his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

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GERTRUDE L. SCHLENKER

Gertrude Lillian Goehring was born April 11, 1912, in Valley Township, Hyde County, South Dakota, to Charles and Mary (Baumgart) Goehring and died May 10, 2004, at the Highmore Healthcare Center in Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 92 years and 29 days.

She joined two sisters and later two brothers joined the family. She graduated from eighth grade in 1925. She was united in marriage to Emil Aasby on September 26, 1932, in Edgemont, South Dakota. To this union three children were born. They made their home on a farm in Loomis Township in Hyde County.

He died in April, 1952, when their home burned. She married Richard Schlenker on June 29, 1953, and they had one daughter, Lucille. They farmed in Loomis Township until 1959, when they moved into Highmore, where she continued to live following his death on July 1, 1973.

She babysat for a number of Highmore youngsters and was also a friend to every hunter, as she cleaned their pheasants and geese. She was well-known for her crocheted fancy work.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands; one brother, Wilbur Goehring; two sisters, Elaine Borcherding and Ruby Strohmenger; and one great- grandson, Nicholas Aasby.

(information on survivors omitted due to privacy concerns)

Interment in Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota

The Highmore (SD) Herald
Thursday, September 4, 2003, Pg. 8

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DON SHARP

Birth: April 4, 1941 (Highmore)
Parents: Donald & Elizabeth (Wemmering) Sharp
Marriage: Lois Gust, May 29, 1971 in Yankton.
Death: August 29, 2003 (Ft. Pierre)
Age: 62yr 4ms 25ds
Funeral: Thursday, Sept. 4 (First Assembly of God Church, Pierre)
Burial: Scotty Philip Cemetery (Ft. Pierre)
Education: Highmore High School, Northern (Aberdeen) 1 year
Occupation: meat cutter, co-owner Sutley's Market in Pierre and Ft. Pierre
Military: Army Airborne 101st (several years)
Other: played trumpet and piano, great cook

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

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HELENA HARRISON SPIDER

Helena Harrison was born January 6, 1935, to Andrew and Ida (Turner) Harrison at home in Bad Nation. It has been said that when she was born, it was so cold out that she was placed in the oven for warmth.

She attended school in Old Fort Thompson and Immaculate Conception in Stephan, SD. She was united in marriage to Donald Howe in 1957. To this union eight children were born: Velda, Deanna, Donna, George, Darla, Gina, Julianna and Royce.

She worked as a nurse's aide at the Community Bailey Hospital in Chamberlain and also the Old Sanitarium Hospital. She was one of the first Community Health Representatives and at the time of retiring from the CHR program, she was the director.

She attended Cook Christian Theological School in Tempe, Arizona from 1985- 86. She then married Ralph Spider. She was a lay reader at the Conkicakse Presbyterian Church and also an active member of the Dakota Cowboys for Christ.

She was known to everyone as Auntie. She was an expert when it came to the Bible. She delivered children when she was called upon and was just a special person. Anyone that knew Auntie, knew the love she had for roses. She passed on to her children, nieces and nephews the power of praying and the tradition of celebrating all holidays, especially decorating for Christmas and the gift of giving to others.

(Information on survivors omitted due to privacy concerns)

Interment: Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Stephan, South Dakota

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ALICE GALLOGLY SUNDING

Alice May Gallogly was bom March 12, 1914. in Hyde County, South Dakota, to Joe and Mary (Sherman) Gallogly and died December 18, 2003, at the Centennial Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the age of 89 years, nine months and six days.

She was baptized into the Lutheran faith at Edwin Church and confirmed on December 7, 1952 by Rev. Richard Schlack. She attended school in Lincoln Township and Highmore, South Dakota. She also attended school at Harrold, South Dakota, where her sister, Lottie Jeffers, was her teacher.

She was united in marriage to Glenn (Bud) Sunding, son of Carl and Roberta Sunding, on November 30, 1934, at Cadott, Wisconsin. To this union one daughter was born. They farmed and ranched until April 24, 1984, when they retired and moved to Highmore. Her husband passed away in 1988 and she continued to maintain her residence in Highmore, until the fall of 2002 when she began residence in Sioux Falls due to ill health.

She was a member of the Edwin Ladies Aid and taught Sunday School. After moving into Highmore. she helped whenever she was needed at Our Savior Lutheran Church and was also active in the Golden Age Club and the Senior Center.

She was a homemaker who loved gardening, cooking, country music and dancing. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and entertaining family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters: Lottie Jeffers and Minnie Forman; and three brothers: Glen, Ernest and Paul Gallogly.

Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota

(note: information on survivors was omitted due to privacy concerns)

Memorial Folder
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OSCAR THINGELSTAD

Oscar Thingelstad was born April 21, 1912, in rural Hyde County, South Dakota, to Peter Nelson and Enga (Nygaard) Thingelstad and died December 16, 2003, at the Vets Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota, at the age of 91 years, seven months and 25 days.

He received his education in rural Hyde County schools. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He served in the military during World War II, stationed in the Aleutin Islands, Marshall Islands, Phillipines and Okinowa. He received the Purple Heart with an oak leaf cluster and a Phillipine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars

He was united in marriage to Esther Thorstad on October 4, 1946, in Highmore, South Dakota. He farmed and did carpenter work for many years. He served as Hyde County Director of Equalization for many years. He moved to the Vet's Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota, following his wife's death in 1998. In 2002, he was recognized by the Frank Vopat American Legion with a Freedom Fighter Award. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Frank Vopat American Legion Post, Royal Neighbors of America and the Golden Age Club. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.

Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota

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ANN SPRINGER THORESON

Ann Thoreson died on April 3, 2003.

A memorial service to celebrate her life is being planned for a later date.

Annie Marie Springer was born in Chamberlain on Jan. 29, 1917, to Herman and Maria (Nitz) Springer. As a young adult, she moved to the Highmore area where she married Albert Mehrer. They raised a family together until her husband's death. At that time she and her two children moved to Pierre where she later married Theodore Thoreson and had two daughters. While living in Pierre, she worked for J.C. Penney Company and later for the South Dakota Division of Motor Vehicles. In 1992 Ann moved to Keizer Ore., where she lived until her death. Her family and friends share wonderful memories of her creative talents as a seamstress and her love of gardening and sharing its bounty with others. To many she is fondly remembered as "Catfish Annie" with a passion for fishing.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, two husbands, and eight brothers and sisters.

Memorial Folder for Dolores Trammell Crane
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DOLORES TRAMMEL CRANE

Dolores Trammell was born September 13, 1924, at Highmore, South Dakota, to John and Loena (Melbourn) Trammell and died September 29, 2003 at her home in Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 79 years and nine days.

She grew up in the surrounding area of Highmore and graduated from Highmore High School. She received her elementary education degree from Northern State Teachers College and taught in country schools in Hyde County, Buffalo County and in Huron. She taught for several years in the Highmore School System.

She was united in marriage to Raymond Crane on June 12, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 26, 1988.

They owned and operated Crane's Welding in Highmore for many years, where they worked side-by-side after she retired from teaching. Both were very active in promoting community improvement projects.

She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America, the Hyde County Scholarship Foundation and the Hyde County Senior Citizens Center, where she devoted many hours. She loved doing crafts and bowling. She was a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews and will be remembered … (incomplete)

Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota

The Highmore (SD) Herald
Thursday, June 2, 2005, Page Four
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RAMONA FISCHER KAUTZ VeLURE

Birth: July 20, 1929 (Eureka, SD)
Parents: Matthew & Katie (Hagel) Fischer
Marriage: 1) Arthur Kautz, May 15, 1949 at Eureka. He d. Dec. 12, 1979. 2) Kenneth L. VeLure, Nov. 2, 1990.
Death: May 26, 2005
Age: 75ys 10ms 6ds
Funeral: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 (Miller West Funeral Chapel, Sioux Falls, SD)
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens (Aberdeen, SD)
Education: Eureka High School (1947). Teaching certificate.
Occupation: School teacher at Ashley, ND; Good Samaritan Village.
Organizations: Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary (Highmore)
Locations lived: Eureka, Columbia, Highmore, Sioux Falls.
Preceded in death by: parents, husband Arthur, brothers Harry and Marvin Fischer, sister Irma Lokken.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

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DONALD MCGOUGH

Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Highmore for Donald McGough. Fr. Jerome Holtzman officiated and burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery at Highmore.

Donald John McGough was born May 25, 1919 in Union Township, Hyde County, SD, to John Edward McGough and Catherine Elizabeth Vopat and died June 3, 2006 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, WI, at the age of 87 years and nine days.

He graduated from Seneca High School in 1937 and Huron College in 1947. He was a pilot, teacher, bank employee and, his favorite occupation, a farmer. He managed the Roadside Farm in northern Hyde County until his retirement. He cared for his aging parents with love and tenderness. After the death of his father, he and his mother moved into Highmore, where he resided until his death.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Kathleen Sweetland and Loretta Fliss.

He will be remembered as a man of honesty and integrity with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, especially his family, neighbors and his close friends at the Senior Citizen's Center.

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B. ARLEEN WARNER

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 7, 2006 at the Church of Christ in Highmore for B. Arleen Warner of Highmore. Rev. Max Kelley will officiate and burial will be in the Highmore City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, January 6, from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Luze Funeral Home in Highmore.

Benita Arleen Burrows was born May 30, 1928 in Highmore to James and Myrtle Belle (Elyea) Burrows and died January 1, 2006 at the Highmore Healthcare Center at the age of 77 years, seven months and 11 days.

Arleen, as she was known by, was born and raised in Highmore. She attended Highmore schools until she was a freshman, when she had to quit school and go to work as a Waitress.

She was united in marriage to Willis M. "Mac" Warner on September 22, 1946. To this union, two daughters were born, Patricia Arleen and Sandra Lynn.

She was a life-long resident of Highmore except for a short time she and Mac lived in Onawa, Iowa, where they operated a cafe until January of 1948. She was a dedicated wife and mother to her family. She did babysitting part-time for her grandchildren, Angie and Heidi Blair, from 1971 to 1980, until they were both in school full time.

Her activities included a coffee group that met many mornings at a local cafe and playing cards with a group of women. She also enjoyed going to movies, reading and doing some embroidery work and spending time visiting with family and friends.

After many illnesses and surgeries, Arleen entered the Highmore Healthcare Center in March 1994. She made her home there until the time of her death.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Chuck; and one granddaughter, Heidi Blair.

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CORRINE WHARTON

Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Highmore for Corrine Wharton. Burial will be in the Highmore City Cemetery.

Corrine Wharton was born November 23, 1914 in Hazen, North Dakota, to Arthur and Iona Padmore and died January 16, 2003. [Survivor information omitted for privacy]

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ADELINE WHIPPLE

Funeral services were held March 25 at Grace Bible Church in Highmore for Adeline Hazel Whipple. Pastor Sheena Thomson officiated and burial was at the Highmore City Cemetery.

Adeline Hazel McWeeny was born July 23, 1936, to Owen and Gladys (Hamblin) McWeeny in Hubbard County, Minnesota, and died March 22, 2006, at her daughter's home in Huron, South Dakota, at the age of 69 years, seven months and 29 days. Although she was born in Minnesota, Highmore was always home.

She was one of seven of those McWeeny kids that were around town. Following eighth grade graduation, she boarded the Chicago Northwestern train, right here in Highmore, by herself, to join her sister, Agnes, in Tacoma, Washington, to babysit. She returned to Highmore in 1957 and waitressed at both the Korn Krib and Lillian's Cafe.

She was united in marriage to James Madison Whipple on January 18, 1959. To this union four children were born.

Although she never had a full-time job outside the home, there was never a time that she didn't have plenty of things to keep her occupied. Between her family and the family farm, it's a wonder that she was so well-grounded and never lost her sense of humor.

Family was very important to her. She was always the one to get the ball rolling on the McWeeny family reunions. Trust us, she knew how to throw a party. But, one of her favorite parties was one she didn't throw ... It was the one that her family threw for her when she went back to school in 1999 and earned her GED. Head held high, she walked across the stage to receive her certificate. It was something that she had always wanted to accomplish.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents and two grandchildren, John and Ashley.

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FLORENCE B. WILLIAMS

Florence B. Williams, 89, of Spearfish, died Sunday, January 22, 2006 at the Dorsett Health Care Center in Spearfish.

Florence Williams was born November 6, 1916, in Hand County near Miller, SD to Al and Carrie (McLoud) Johnson. On April 18, 1942 she married Alfred Syring in Omaha, NE. They lived on a farm near Vayland, SD, for the next twelve years during which time two daughters we born.

After Mr. Syring's death in March, 1954, Florence and her daughters relocated to St. Lawrence, SD. On December 22, 1956, she married John Williams of Highmore, SD. They moved to Highmore in May 1957, and moved to Spearfish, SD in May, 1967.

Florence was a long-time member of the American Legion and DAV Auxiliaries. [Survivor information omitted for privacy]

Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be in the Highmore City Cemetery at Highmore, SD The Aldinger Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Spearfish, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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ROSSWELL F. WRIGHT

Rosswell F. Wright, "Ross", as he was more commonly known, was born January 17, 1921, in Jerauld County. Wessington Springs, South Dakota, to Dr. and Mrs. Rosswell Febrey Wright and died October 30, 2003. at St.
Mary's Hospital, Pierre, South Dakota, at the age of 82 years, nine months and 23 days.

He moved with his parents to Hyde County, Highmore, South Dakota, in 1923, where they settled on ranch in Dewey Township. It was there he grew to young manhood. He received his elementary education in a small one-room schoolhouse and then attended Highmore High School, a member of the Class of 1940.

He was united in marriage to Marian Tomter of Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin. They established their first home on the ranch and raised two children.

He was offered a partnership in the R.J. Drew Agency in 1956 and moved his family to Highmore to begin his career in the insurance, tax and real estate fields. He enjoyed self-teaching tapes and books. He loved Thunderbird cars
and traveling with his wife. While enjoying the winters in Arizona, they also enjoyed Dillard's and flea markets, as he was an avid shopper.

He was a 50-year Mason, Elks Club member, Ducks Unlimited member, Highmore Booster Club member, Past President of the Central Board of Realtors, Past President of the Independent Insurance Agents and supporter of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

Funeral Service was Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003 at 11:00 a.m., United Methodist Church, Highmore, SD
Honorary bearers: Ron Grable, Florin Hemminger, John Zilverberg, Mike Volek, Everett Ellerton, Martin Bonnischsen, Jerry Boller, Highmore Booster Club and Ree Valley Lodge No. 70
Inurnment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota at a later date
Arrangements: Luze Funeral Home, Highmore, South Dakota

Memorial Folder of Marian Elaine Tomter Wright
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MARIAN TOMTER WRIGHT

Marian Elaine Tomter was born July 9, 1920, in Whitehall, Wisconsin, to Edwin and Theoline Tomter and died November 8, 2003, at Maryhouse in Pierre, South Dakota, at the age of 83 years, three months and 29 days.

She moved with her parents from the family farm into Pigeon Falls, Wisc., where she attended school and worked in a hotel after graduating from high school. She came to South Dakota to visit her Uncle Ted Tomter, who owned the theater in Highmore, and met her future husband. Six weeks after meeting, she was united in marriage to Rosswell F. "Ross" Wright in Wisconsin and she joined her husband on a ranch south of Highmore, where they raised two children.

The family moved into Highmore in 1956, where she built a home using her sewing and cooking talents. She enjoyed sewing for her children and herself and was a very creative baker, using tin cans to make brown bread and experimenting with recipes, only to find herself featured in a magazine.

She enjoyed playing bridge, planning dinner parties, participating as an Eastern Star member and traveling with her husband. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. She always had a kind word.

She was preceded in death by her husband on October 30, 2003, and her parents.

(information on survivors omitted due to privacy concerns)

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REGINA LILLEMOE VOLLUM

HIGHMORE — The funeral for Mrs. Regina Vollum, who died Tuesday in St. John's Hospital. Huron, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Highmore.

The Rev. Jalmer Eldal will officiate. Burial will be in the Highmore Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jim Myers, Leonard Haiwick, Dan Sunding, Ben Lee, Cecil Freeburg and Lyman Hanson.

Honorary pallbearers include Robert Ray, Clarence Finger, Chris Schnidcr, Clay Webb, Wilber Goldsmith. Eldon Tompkins, Carl Chrislenscn and Clarence
Gislason.

Friends may call it the Hurd Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today, Wednesday.

Regina Lillemoe Vollum was born Nov. 8, 1882, at Vikedal, Norway, the daughter of Osmond and Gerrie Lillemoe. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She was a charter member of Edwin Lutheran Church north of Highmore. Mrs. Vollum had been a member of Rebekah Lodge of Highmore since Nov. 2, 1924.

Mrs. Vollum came to the United States in February, 1911, and settled at Redfield where she was employed. She married John Larson Volum at Redfield and the couple then moved to Highmore where she resided until the fall of 1962 when she became a resident of the Violet Tschetter Memorial Home, Huron. She had been a patient in St. John's since Feb. 2.

[Survivor information omitted for privacy]

Her husband died Sept. 12, 1938. She also was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and two sisters.