Jongewaard, Agnes Rose
Nov 16 1922 - Sep 05 2008
Agnes Rose (Walter) Jongewaard, age 85, of rural Wood, SD died at the Platte Health Care Center in Platte, SD on Friday, September 5, 2008. Agnes was born to Herbert M. Walter and Blanche (Whitford) Walter on November 16, 1922 near Kennebec, SD. Agnes lived in the Wood area since she was 14 years old. She married Peter Jongewaard, Jr. on June 22, 1942 in Valentine, NE and lived all of her married life on a ranch south of Wood. Six children were born to this union.
In 1999, two years after her husband’s death in 1997, Agnes entered the Rosebud Care Center in Gregory, SD and lived there until she moved to Platte Care Center in March 2007.
With her “you can do anything you set you mind to” attitude and her strong faith in her Lord, she was able to live a near-normal life for many years despite her crippling health problems. She worked hard with her husband on the ranch while raising their children and maintaining the home, planting a large garden, canning, and butchering.
In 1957, doctors didn’t expect Agnes to live through the night. She prayed that God would grant her years and strength to raise their children. Many times over the years, she survived countless, serious health issues that confounded the medical community. In December 2005, Agnes was diagnosed with colon cancer and told she had less than a year to live. The night before Agnes died, the family asked it there would be a song they could sing; she requested “Nearer My God to Thee.”
She enjoyed her life with her sister, Betty Chamberlain, Spearfish, SD; and her children: Karen (Steve) Christensen, Platte, SD; Kay (Dean) McCarthy, Yankton, SD; Mary Ann (Brad) Davidson, Supply, NC; Kathy (Jerry) Van Vactor, Spearfish, SD; and Richard (Julie) Jongewaard, rural Wood, SD; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, a special friend, Velma McCarthy, and many old friends in the Wood community and new friends that she acquired while living in care centers. She was anxiously awaiting the birth of another great-grandchild who will join the family in November.
Preceding Agnes in death were her husband, Peter Jongewaard, Jr., her parents Herbert and Blanche (Whitford) Walter; three brothers, Herbert (Gene), Harry (Buzz), and Robert Earl; two sisters, Florence Jacobsen and Ferne Emry; a son, Leonard, a granddaughter, LaDawn Christensen and special friend Marceen Golder.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the Wood Community Hall. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Wood. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, September 9th at 4:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Mason Funeral Home in Winner.
Nov 16 1922 - Sep 05 2008
Agnes Rose (Walter) Jongewaard, age 85, of rural Wood, SD died at the Platte Health Care Center in Platte, SD on Friday, September 5, 2008. Agnes was born to Herbert M. Walter and Blanche (Whitford) Walter on November 16, 1922 near Kennebec, SD. Agnes lived in the Wood area since she was 14 years old. She married Peter Jongewaard, Jr. on June 22, 1942 in Valentine, NE and lived all of her married life on a ranch south of Wood. Six children were born to this union.
In 1999, two years after her husband’s death in 1997, Agnes entered the Rosebud Care Center in Gregory, SD and lived there until she moved to Platte Care Center in March 2007.
With her “you can do anything you set you mind to” attitude and her strong faith in her Lord, she was able to live a near-normal life for many years despite her crippling health problems. She worked hard with her husband on the ranch while raising their children and maintaining the home, planting a large garden, canning, and butchering.
In 1957, doctors didn’t expect Agnes to live through the night. She prayed that God would grant her years and strength to raise their children. Many times over the years, she survived countless, serious health issues that confounded the medical community. In December 2005, Agnes was diagnosed with colon cancer and told she had less than a year to live. The night before Agnes died, the family asked it there would be a song they could sing; she requested “Nearer My God to Thee.”
She enjoyed her life with her sister, Betty Chamberlain, Spearfish, SD; and her children: Karen (Steve) Christensen, Platte, SD; Kay (Dean) McCarthy, Yankton, SD; Mary Ann (Brad) Davidson, Supply, NC; Kathy (Jerry) Van Vactor, Spearfish, SD; and Richard (Julie) Jongewaard, rural Wood, SD; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, a special friend, Velma McCarthy, and many old friends in the Wood community and new friends that she acquired while living in care centers. She was anxiously awaiting the birth of another great-grandchild who will join the family in November.
Preceding Agnes in death were her husband, Peter Jongewaard, Jr., her parents Herbert and Blanche (Whitford) Walter; three brothers, Herbert (Gene), Harry (Buzz), and Robert Earl; two sisters, Florence Jacobsen and Ferne Emry; a son, Leonard, a granddaughter, LaDawn Christensen and special friend Marceen Golder.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the Wood Community Hall. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Wood. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, September 9th at 4:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Mason Funeral Home in Winner.
Jans, John C.
Jan 14 1915 - Mar 01 2008
John C. Jans age 93 of Winner, SD and formely of White River, SD passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Winner Regional Healthcare Center Long Term Care Facility. John Calvin Jans was born to Harm and Martha (Groen) Jans on January 14, 1915 at Rudd, Iowa in Floyd County. In 1919 he moved with his family to Mellette County, SD where they lived for 5 years before moving to Missouri for 6 years. They returned to White River, SD, in 1930. John worked for various farms and ranches in the White River and Wood area. In 1943 he went to Vancouver, WA, where he worked in the ship yards for 2 ˝ years during World War II. He returned to Mellette County in 1946 and helped his brother Albert on the farm until fall, when he moved to White River. He worked at Samuelson’s Garage for 3 years as a filling station and parts man. In 1956 he was elected Mellette County Auditor. He continued to work in the Mellette County Courthouse for the next 22 years. He retired in 1979. After retirement, John made frequent visits to Texas and California to spend time with his sisters and their families. He moved to the Winner Regional Healthcare Center Long Term Care Facility in July of 2004. John was member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, White River Lions Club, Mellette County Senior Citizens, Mellette County Sportsman Club and the Mellette County Historical Society. He was a NRA gun safety instructor for 32 years. John enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed professional baseball and the local high school athletics. He also enjoyed time with family and friends. John is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Albert Jans of White River, SD, Maria Poore of Madera CA, Harold (Rita) Jans of Winner, SD and Alice Donley of Dallas, TX along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Evangeline Iwan and Lucille Jans. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the White River United Methodist Church in White River. Burial will be in the White River Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services at the church. A prayer service will be held on Tuesday, March 4th at 7:00 PM at the Winner Regional Nursing Home Chapel.
Jan 14 1915 - Mar 01 2008
John C. Jans age 93 of Winner, SD and formely of White River, SD passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Winner Regional Healthcare Center Long Term Care Facility. John Calvin Jans was born to Harm and Martha (Groen) Jans on January 14, 1915 at Rudd, Iowa in Floyd County. In 1919 he moved with his family to Mellette County, SD where they lived for 5 years before moving to Missouri for 6 years. They returned to White River, SD, in 1930. John worked for various farms and ranches in the White River and Wood area. In 1943 he went to Vancouver, WA, where he worked in the ship yards for 2 ˝ years during World War II. He returned to Mellette County in 1946 and helped his brother Albert on the farm until fall, when he moved to White River. He worked at Samuelson’s Garage for 3 years as a filling station and parts man. In 1956 he was elected Mellette County Auditor. He continued to work in the Mellette County Courthouse for the next 22 years. He retired in 1979. After retirement, John made frequent visits to Texas and California to spend time with his sisters and their families. He moved to the Winner Regional Healthcare Center Long Term Care Facility in July of 2004. John was member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, White River Lions Club, Mellette County Senior Citizens, Mellette County Sportsman Club and the Mellette County Historical Society. He was a NRA gun safety instructor for 32 years. John enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed professional baseball and the local high school athletics. He also enjoyed time with family and friends. John is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Albert Jans of White River, SD, Maria Poore of Madera CA, Harold (Rita) Jans of Winner, SD and Alice Donley of Dallas, TX along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Evangeline Iwan and Lucille Jans. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the White River United Methodist Church in White River. Burial will be in the White River Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services at the church. A prayer service will be held on Tuesday, March 4th at 7:00 PM at the Winner Regional Nursing Home Chapel.
Vital Records - Obituaries J's
Mellette County, South Dakota
Jensen, Clifford W. (Smokey)
February 19, 1932 - June 1, 2008
Clifford W. (Smokey) Jensen was born February 19, 1932 in Murdo, SD to William and Agnes Jensen. He passed away at his ranch home in White River, SD June 1, 2008.
Smokey attended all 12 years of school in White River, graduating in 1950.
Clifford lettered in basketball, football and track at White River High School and somewhere along the way picked up the nickname "Smokey".
After graduation in 1950 he attended college at South Dakota State in Brookings. As an undergraduate, he played halfback for the Jackrabbits for two years and was undefeated while wrestling on the JV wrestling team. He also play guard on the JV basketball team. He served in the U.S. Army and played football at Fort Bliss, TX, where he was stationed for a year, and was captain of the artillery football team while he was stationed in Europe for a year.
After returning home from the Army he pursued a career in ranching. At this time he became active in the South Dakota Rodeo Association. He won the SDRA state steer wrestling championship in 1961, 1962 & 1965, and team roping heeling champion in 1965 roping with Wayne Cornish. He was runner-up in the steer wrestling and calf roping in 1960 & 1965. In addition he was named all-around in 1965.
In 1966 Smokey went PRCA, winning the dogging at Deadwood, SD. Smokey and Glen Hollenbeck worked as pickup men for Jim Sutton for several years. Smokey enjoyed the western way of life and participated in several interesting events. In January, 1962 he was a cowboy in Don Hight's cattle drive. They drove 1800 head to the Winner Sale barn and encountered subzero temperatures and blizzards along the way. He also took Don Hight's buffalo "Bill" to Hollywood, CA and also to numerous parades and events.
After retiring form rodeo involvement, Smokey returned to full time ranching in Mellette County. Smokey later fell victim to emphysema and suffered failing health for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly; brother Barry (Katie) Jensen of White River; four children, Troy of Martin, SD, Bill of Sturgis, SD, Kip of White River, SD, Mike (Sylinda) Dimond of Rapid City, SD; stepchildren, Billy (Gina) Burnette, Shawn Burnette of White River, SD, LaTonne Burnette of White River, SD; Grandchildren, Julie Jo and Shadow Jensen of Martin, SD, Jake Dimond of Rapid City, SD; Step grandchildren, Megan and Cheyenne Burnette of White River, SD, Will Burnette of Colorado Springs, CO and Chayce Burnette of Bend, OR. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Janet Jensen Krogman; daughter, Julie Jensen and one son, Mark.
February 19, 1932 - June 1, 2008
Clifford W. (Smokey) Jensen was born February 19, 1932 in Murdo, SD to William and Agnes Jensen. He passed away at his ranch home in White River, SD June 1, 2008.
Smokey attended all 12 years of school in White River, graduating in 1950.
Clifford lettered in basketball, football and track at White River High School and somewhere along the way picked up the nickname "Smokey".
After graduation in 1950 he attended college at South Dakota State in Brookings. As an undergraduate, he played halfback for the Jackrabbits for two years and was undefeated while wrestling on the JV wrestling team. He also play guard on the JV basketball team. He served in the U.S. Army and played football at Fort Bliss, TX, where he was stationed for a year, and was captain of the artillery football team while he was stationed in Europe for a year.
After returning home from the Army he pursued a career in ranching. At this time he became active in the South Dakota Rodeo Association. He won the SDRA state steer wrestling championship in 1961, 1962 & 1965, and team roping heeling champion in 1965 roping with Wayne Cornish. He was runner-up in the steer wrestling and calf roping in 1960 & 1965. In addition he was named all-around in 1965.
In 1966 Smokey went PRCA, winning the dogging at Deadwood, SD. Smokey and Glen Hollenbeck worked as pickup men for Jim Sutton for several years. Smokey enjoyed the western way of life and participated in several interesting events. In January, 1962 he was a cowboy in Don Hight's cattle drive. They drove 1800 head to the Winner Sale barn and encountered subzero temperatures and blizzards along the way. He also took Don Hight's buffalo "Bill" to Hollywood, CA and also to numerous parades and events.
After retiring form rodeo involvement, Smokey returned to full time ranching in Mellette County. Smokey later fell victim to emphysema and suffered failing health for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly; brother Barry (Katie) Jensen of White River; four children, Troy of Martin, SD, Bill of Sturgis, SD, Kip of White River, SD, Mike (Sylinda) Dimond of Rapid City, SD; stepchildren, Billy (Gina) Burnette, Shawn Burnette of White River, SD, LaTonne Burnette of White River, SD; Grandchildren, Julie Jo and Shadow Jensen of Martin, SD, Jake Dimond of Rapid City, SD; Step grandchildren, Megan and Cheyenne Burnette of White River, SD, Will Burnette of Colorado Springs, CO and Chayce Burnette of Bend, OR. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Janet Jensen Krogman; daughter, Julie Jensen and one son, Mark.
Joseph, George
George Joseph, a young Indian man, who has been in poor health for the past year, died at his home seven miles south-east of White River on Wednesday afternoon October 17th, he was interred at at the local Catholic cemetery west of White River.
(Transcribed by RB - White River Courier Oct 25, 1928)
George Joseph, a young Indian man, who has been in poor health for the past year, died at his home seven miles south-east of White River on Wednesday afternoon October 17th, he was interred at at the local Catholic cemetery west of White River.
(Transcribed by RB - White River Courier Oct 25, 1928)