McDonnell, Clara Fern
August 15, 1923 - December 09, 2008
Clara Fern McDonnell
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from the Mellette County News Dec. 17,2008)
Clara McDonnell age 85 of White River, SD passed away Tuesday,
December 09, 2008 at the White River Healthcare Center in White River.
Clara Fern Novey was born August 15, 1923 in White River, SD to Joseph and Anna (Sindelar) Novey.
She married Paul McDonnell on December 14, 1950 in White River. The couple lived in White River until the late 1970’s and then moved to Murdo which is where her husband Paul worked. Paul passed away a few years later and then Clara moved to the country at the Novey Ranch where she lived with her sister, Ann and brother Joe. In her later years she moved into the White River Healthcare Center and resided there until her death.
Clara was a homemaker and loved animals, gardening and thoroughly enjoyed doing the dishes.
Clara is survived by one daughter, Cindy Christenson of Box Elder, SD; four sisters, Alice Sykora of Dixon, CA, Mary Burnette of White River, SD, Ruth Winters of Spearfish, SD and Emma Brandis of White River, SD; four grandchildren, Michael Gray, Michelle Gray, Amber Christenson, Crystal Christenson and five great grandchildren a long with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul, one daughter, Tracy McDonnell; three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Hall in White River. Burial will be in the White River Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services at the hall.
August 15, 1923 - December 09, 2008
Clara Fern McDonnell
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from the Mellette County News Dec. 17,2008)
Clara McDonnell age 85 of White River, SD passed away Tuesday,
December 09, 2008 at the White River Healthcare Center in White River.
Clara Fern Novey was born August 15, 1923 in White River, SD to Joseph and Anna (Sindelar) Novey.
She married Paul McDonnell on December 14, 1950 in White River. The couple lived in White River until the late 1970’s and then moved to Murdo which is where her husband Paul worked. Paul passed away a few years later and then Clara moved to the country at the Novey Ranch where she lived with her sister, Ann and brother Joe. In her later years she moved into the White River Healthcare Center and resided there until her death.
Clara was a homemaker and loved animals, gardening and thoroughly enjoyed doing the dishes.
Clara is survived by one daughter, Cindy Christenson of Box Elder, SD; four sisters, Alice Sykora of Dixon, CA, Mary Burnette of White River, SD, Ruth Winters of Spearfish, SD and Emma Brandis of White River, SD; four grandchildren, Michael Gray, Michelle Gray, Amber Christenson, Crystal Christenson and five great grandchildren a long with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul, one daughter, Tracy McDonnell; three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Hall in White River. Burial will be in the White River Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services at the hall.
Miller, Lucy
January 11, 1915 - October 30, 2007
Lucy Miller, 92, of Rapid City and formerly of Winner, SD passed away on Tuesday, October 30 in Rapid City. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2 at the First Christian Church in Winner. Burial will be in the Winner Cemetery. Visitaion will be on Thursday, November 1 from 5-8 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the Mason Funeral Home in Winner, SD. Lucy Maurine Miller, 92, went to be with her Lord on October 30, 2007; at the Golden Living Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD. Lucy was born in a prairie homestead northwest of White River, SD on January 11, 1915 to Ira Henry and Buena Jeanette (Howlett) Barclay. She was raised in Winner, SD going to grade and high school. June 3, 1933 Lucy married Alfred Russell Miller. She was a loving mother and homemaker for her family. In 1962, she and Russell built and moved into their new home in Winner. Lucy was a housekeeper for several people in Winner. Lucy was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church and member of the Christian Woman’s Fellowship, the Country Crossroads Homemaker, a 50 year plus member of the order of Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary in Winner. Lucy is survived by her son Alfred LeRoy (Janet) Miller, Rapid City, SD and daughter Lila Ann (Don) Kellogg, Spearfish, SD, nine grandchildren; Lee (Jane) Miller, Rapid City, SD, Rusty (Connie) Miller, Lincoln, NE, Corey (Julie) Miller, Carroll, IA, Barbara (Lynn) Tilton, Winner, SD, Diane Heying, Gillette, WY, Brenda (Jim) Hofeldt, Winner, SD, Doyle (Kathy) Heying, Piedmont, SD, Bruce (Tammy) Heying, Spearfish, SD, Darwin (Laurie) Heying, Rapid City, SD, 24 great grandchildren; Alyssa (Drew) Meyer, Tyler Miller, Jaycee Miller, Kayle Miller, Jayme Miller, Austin Miller, Micaela Miller, Ian Miller, Charles (Amy) Tilton, Leigh Ann (Jorge) Tilton Tello, Steven Tilton, Brandy Heying, Lacey Dormen, Staff Sgt. Jamie (Deniz) Hofeldt, Bradie Joe Hofeldt, Amber (Joshua) Tyeerdsama, Josh Heying, Brock Heying, Bryce Heying, Sgt. Bo Drey Heying, Kirsten Heying, Cassondra Heying, six great-great grandchildren: Jorge Tello, Zoe Tello, James Hofeldt, Jade Hofeldt, Sebastian Tyeerdsma, Adrianne Tilton and many nieces and nephews and so many close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brothers Vernon Edgar and Harold Wayne Barclay.
January 11, 1915 - October 30, 2007
Lucy Miller, 92, of Rapid City and formerly of Winner, SD passed away on Tuesday, October 30 in Rapid City. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2 at the First Christian Church in Winner. Burial will be in the Winner Cemetery. Visitaion will be on Thursday, November 1 from 5-8 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the Mason Funeral Home in Winner, SD. Lucy Maurine Miller, 92, went to be with her Lord on October 30, 2007; at the Golden Living Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD. Lucy was born in a prairie homestead northwest of White River, SD on January 11, 1915 to Ira Henry and Buena Jeanette (Howlett) Barclay. She was raised in Winner, SD going to grade and high school. June 3, 1933 Lucy married Alfred Russell Miller. She was a loving mother and homemaker for her family. In 1962, she and Russell built and moved into their new home in Winner. Lucy was a housekeeper for several people in Winner. Lucy was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church and member of the Christian Woman’s Fellowship, the Country Crossroads Homemaker, a 50 year plus member of the order of Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary in Winner. Lucy is survived by her son Alfred LeRoy (Janet) Miller, Rapid City, SD and daughter Lila Ann (Don) Kellogg, Spearfish, SD, nine grandchildren; Lee (Jane) Miller, Rapid City, SD, Rusty (Connie) Miller, Lincoln, NE, Corey (Julie) Miller, Carroll, IA, Barbara (Lynn) Tilton, Winner, SD, Diane Heying, Gillette, WY, Brenda (Jim) Hofeldt, Winner, SD, Doyle (Kathy) Heying, Piedmont, SD, Bruce (Tammy) Heying, Spearfish, SD, Darwin (Laurie) Heying, Rapid City, SD, 24 great grandchildren; Alyssa (Drew) Meyer, Tyler Miller, Jaycee Miller, Kayle Miller, Jayme Miller, Austin Miller, Micaela Miller, Ian Miller, Charles (Amy) Tilton, Leigh Ann (Jorge) Tilton Tello, Steven Tilton, Brandy Heying, Lacey Dormen, Staff Sgt. Jamie (Deniz) Hofeldt, Bradie Joe Hofeldt, Amber (Joshua) Tyeerdsama, Josh Heying, Brock Heying, Bryce Heying, Sgt. Bo Drey Heying, Kirsten Heying, Cassondra Heying, six great-great grandchildren: Jorge Tello, Zoe Tello, James Hofeldt, Jade Hofeldt, Sebastian Tyeerdsma, Adrianne Tilton and many nieces and nephews and so many close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brothers Vernon Edgar and Harold Wayne Barclay.
McDonnell, Tracy Joseph
December 31, 1961 - February 19, 1992
McDonnell is drowning victim
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from the Mellette County News March 1992)
WHITE RIVER - Tracy McDonnell, son of Clara McDonnell of White River and the late Paul McDonnell, died in a drowning accident Wednesday afternoon, February 19. The accident occurred while the young man was swimming on the Roland Iwan property northeast of White River.
The accident was investigated by the Mellette County Sheriff.
Tracy had been working at the ranch of his uncle, Joe Novoy, helping with the winter work.
He is survived by his mother; a sister, Cindy Christensen of Box Elder; a nephew and three nieces; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
Tracy Joseph McDonnell
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from the Mellette County News March 1992)
Tracy Joseph McDonnell, 30, of White River, passed away Wednesday, February 19 as the result of a drowning accident northeast or White River.
Tracy was born December 31, 1961, at Valentine, NE to Paul and Clara McDonnell. He attended grade school in White River and graduated from Murdo High School in 1980. After high school he worked at the Sinclair Station in Murdo.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting and spent many hours in the outdoors.
Survivors include his mother, Clara McDonnell of White River; a sister, Cindy Christensen of Box Elder; a nephew; three nieces; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 23 at the United Methodist Church in Murdo.
Burial was in the White River Cemetery.
Hofmeister Funeral Chapel of Murdo was in charge of arrangements.
Tracy Joseph McDonnell
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from the Murdo Newspaper March 1992)
Tracy Joseph McDonnell, 30, of White River died February 19, 1992 in White River, the victim of an accidental drowning.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 23, 1992 in the United Methodist Church of Murdo. With Reverend John Price officiating. Burial was in the White River Cemetary under the direction of the Hofmeister Funeral Chaple of Murdo.
Tracy Joseph McDonnell was born on December 31, 1961 in Valentine, Nebraska, to Paul and Clara McDonnell. He attended grade school in White River, SD and graduated from Murdo
High School in 1980. After high school he worked at the Sinclair Station in Murdo for Howard Peters for many years. He was a good mechanic and helped many people in the area.
Tracy liked to fish and hunt and spent many hours in the outdoors. He was an ambitious person with a pleasing personality and had many friends.
Tracy died February 19, 1992. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul James McDonnell. Tracy leaves to mourn his mother, Clara McDonnell of White River and one sister, Cindy Christensen of Box Elder, SD; one nephew Mike and three nieces, Shelly, Amber and Crystal; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
December 31, 1961 - February 19, 1992
McDonnell is drowning victim
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from the Mellette County News March 1992)
WHITE RIVER - Tracy McDonnell, son of Clara McDonnell of White River and the late Paul McDonnell, died in a drowning accident Wednesday afternoon, February 19. The accident occurred while the young man was swimming on the Roland Iwan property northeast of White River.
The accident was investigated by the Mellette County Sheriff.
Tracy had been working at the ranch of his uncle, Joe Novoy, helping with the winter work.
He is survived by his mother; a sister, Cindy Christensen of Box Elder; a nephew and three nieces; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
Tracy Joseph McDonnell
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from the Mellette County News March 1992)
Tracy Joseph McDonnell, 30, of White River, passed away Wednesday, February 19 as the result of a drowning accident northeast or White River.
Tracy was born December 31, 1961, at Valentine, NE to Paul and Clara McDonnell. He attended grade school in White River and graduated from Murdo High School in 1980. After high school he worked at the Sinclair Station in Murdo.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting and spent many hours in the outdoors.
Survivors include his mother, Clara McDonnell of White River; a sister, Cindy Christensen of Box Elder; a nephew; three nieces; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 23 at the United Methodist Church in Murdo.
Burial was in the White River Cemetery.
Hofmeister Funeral Chapel of Murdo was in charge of arrangements.
Tracy Joseph McDonnell
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from the Murdo Newspaper March 1992)
Tracy Joseph McDonnell, 30, of White River died February 19, 1992 in White River, the victim of an accidental drowning.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 23, 1992 in the United Methodist Church of Murdo. With Reverend John Price officiating. Burial was in the White River Cemetary under the direction of the Hofmeister Funeral Chaple of Murdo.
Tracy Joseph McDonnell was born on December 31, 1961 in Valentine, Nebraska, to Paul and Clara McDonnell. He attended grade school in White River, SD and graduated from Murdo
High School in 1980. After high school he worked at the Sinclair Station in Murdo for Howard Peters for many years. He was a good mechanic and helped many people in the area.
Tracy liked to fish and hunt and spent many hours in the outdoors. He was an ambitious person with a pleasing personality and had many friends.
Tracy died February 19, 1992. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul James McDonnell. Tracy leaves to mourn his mother, Clara McDonnell of White River and one sister, Cindy Christensen of Box Elder, SD; one nephew Mike and three nieces, Shelly, Amber and Crystal; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
McDonnell, Helen Catherine
December 31, 1919 - May 27, 1983
Helen McDonnell
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from the Mellette County News dated May 25, 1983)
WHITE RIVER - Helen K. McDonnell, Tucson, AZ passed away Saturday, May 21 in Tucson at the age of 64. Rosary will be held on Thursday, May 26, at Murdo Mortuary in Murdo, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the White River Sacred Heart Parish on Friday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m. Father Terry Brennan will officiate. Interment will be in the White River Cemetery.
HELEN CATHERINE McDONNELL
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from a newspaper dated June 2, 1983)
The funeral Mass for Miss Helen McDonnell of Tucson, Arizona, last Friday morning, May 27, in the Catholic church at White River, and the Rosary in Murdo brought together her seven brothers and sisters. Helen was one of eight sons and daughters of the late John and Mary (Stoltenbery) McDonnell of White River. This was their first funeral in the family in their generation. Helen was the fourth child.
The funeral Mass and Rosary were celebrated by Father Terry Brennan, Jesuit priest, of Sacred Heart Catholic church at White River. Natalie Burke was organist for community singing during the service. Casket bearers were seven nephews of Helen McDonnell, Russell and Don and Keith Nash, Michael, Chalie and Kirk McDonnell and Tracy McDonnell. Noon lunch was served by the Catholic Ladies members in the church hall.
Helen Catherine McDonnell was born December 31, 1919, in Carter, South Dakota, and died in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday, May 21, 1983.
Helen lived on a farm southeast of White River during her childhood and attended North Happy Hollow School. She attended White River High School and graduated salutatorian in the class of 1939.
She worked in Mission, South Dakota during the war in the rationing board. In 1946 she had to go to Tucson, Arizona for her health. She worked in the telephone company for 34 years, and retired in 1980.
She was very active in the St. Francis Cabrini Church in Tucson, and was an active member of the Legion of Mary. A Rosary and a Mass of Resurrection was offered for her there.
She had many friends in the White River vacinity and in Tucson. She especially loved children, and was the favorite Aunt of all the McDonnell family nieces and nephews and their children.
She studied Art in Tucson, and enjoyed painting.
Survivors include Marie Nash of Murdo; Roy McDonnell of White River; Leonard McDonnell of Highmore: Edna Rice of Elmont, New York; Darlene Gorman from Seattle, WA; Arlene Edwards, Pasadena, CA; Paul McDonnell of Murdo, sisters and brothers and a host of friends and relatives.
December 31, 1919 - May 27, 1983
Helen McDonnell
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from the Mellette County News dated May 25, 1983)
WHITE RIVER - Helen K. McDonnell, Tucson, AZ passed away Saturday, May 21 in Tucson at the age of 64. Rosary will be held on Thursday, May 26, at Murdo Mortuary in Murdo, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the White River Sacred Heart Parish on Friday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m. Father Terry Brennan will officiate. Interment will be in the White River Cemetery.
HELEN CATHERINE McDONNELL
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from a newspaper dated June 2, 1983)
The funeral Mass for Miss Helen McDonnell of Tucson, Arizona, last Friday morning, May 27, in the Catholic church at White River, and the Rosary in Murdo brought together her seven brothers and sisters. Helen was one of eight sons and daughters of the late John and Mary (Stoltenbery) McDonnell of White River. This was their first funeral in the family in their generation. Helen was the fourth child.
The funeral Mass and Rosary were celebrated by Father Terry Brennan, Jesuit priest, of Sacred Heart Catholic church at White River. Natalie Burke was organist for community singing during the service. Casket bearers were seven nephews of Helen McDonnell, Russell and Don and Keith Nash, Michael, Chalie and Kirk McDonnell and Tracy McDonnell. Noon lunch was served by the Catholic Ladies members in the church hall.
Helen Catherine McDonnell was born December 31, 1919, in Carter, South Dakota, and died in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday, May 21, 1983.
Helen lived on a farm southeast of White River during her childhood and attended North Happy Hollow School. She attended White River High School and graduated salutatorian in the class of 1939.
She worked in Mission, South Dakota during the war in the rationing board. In 1946 she had to go to Tucson, Arizona for her health. She worked in the telephone company for 34 years, and retired in 1980.
She was very active in the St. Francis Cabrini Church in Tucson, and was an active member of the Legion of Mary. A Rosary and a Mass of Resurrection was offered for her there.
She had many friends in the White River vacinity and in Tucson. She especially loved children, and was the favorite Aunt of all the McDonnell family nieces and nephews and their children.
She studied Art in Tucson, and enjoyed painting.
Survivors include Marie Nash of Murdo; Roy McDonnell of White River; Leonard McDonnell of Highmore: Edna Rice of Elmont, New York; Darlene Gorman from Seattle, WA; Arlene Edwards, Pasadena, CA; Paul McDonnell of Murdo, sisters and brothers and a host of friends and relatives.
McDonnell, Paul
February 24, 1925 - July 6, 1988
PAUL MCDONNELL
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from a newspaper dated July 8, 1988)
Paul McDonnell, 63, of Murdo, passed away July 6 in his home in Murdo. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 9 at 4:30 in the Hofmeister Funeral Home of Murdo. Rev. Jack Erickson officiated. Burial was in the White River Cemetery with full Military Rites under the direction of the Hofmeister Funeral Chapel of Murdo.
Paul McDonnell was born February 24, 1925 in Tripp County, son of John and Mary (Stoltenberg) McDonnell. He grew up in Mellette County, attending school in the White River area. In February 1945 he entered the United States Navy, serving until June 13, 1946. In 1950 he married Clara Novey in Pierre. They made their home in White River where Paul worked as a Mechanic. In 1970 he moved to Murdo, where he worked for the State Maintenance shop.
Paul was a member of the Otterman American Legion Post #94. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Music was one of his favorite pastimes playing the fiddle and guitar.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Novey McDonnell of White River; son Tracy of Murdo; daughter Cindy Christensen of Draper; one brother Leonard of Highmore and four sisters, Marie Nash of Murdo, Arlene Edwards of Pasadena, CA, Darlene Gorman or Seattle, WA and Edna Rice or Elmont, NY; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Helen, and one brother, Roy.
February 24, 1925 - July 6, 1988
PAUL MCDONNELL
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from a newspaper dated July 8, 1988)
Paul McDonnell, 63, of Murdo, passed away July 6 in his home in Murdo. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 9 at 4:30 in the Hofmeister Funeral Home of Murdo. Rev. Jack Erickson officiated. Burial was in the White River Cemetery with full Military Rites under the direction of the Hofmeister Funeral Chapel of Murdo.
Paul McDonnell was born February 24, 1925 in Tripp County, son of John and Mary (Stoltenberg) McDonnell. He grew up in Mellette County, attending school in the White River area. In February 1945 he entered the United States Navy, serving until June 13, 1946. In 1950 he married Clara Novey in Pierre. They made their home in White River where Paul worked as a Mechanic. In 1970 he moved to Murdo, where he worked for the State Maintenance shop.
Paul was a member of the Otterman American Legion Post #94. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Music was one of his favorite pastimes playing the fiddle and guitar.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Novey McDonnell of White River; son Tracy of Murdo; daughter Cindy Christensen of Draper; one brother Leonard of Highmore and four sisters, Marie Nash of Murdo, Arlene Edwards of Pasadena, CA, Darlene Gorman or Seattle, WA and Edna Rice or Elmont, NY; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Helen, and one brother, Roy.
McDonnell, Joseph LeRoy
March 21, 1915 - December 15, 1986
JOSEPH LEROY McDONNELL
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from Mellette County News Dec. 24, 1986)
Joseph LeRoy McDonnell second in a family of eight, was born March 21, 1915 to John and Mary (Stoltenberg) McDonnell on a farm near Witten, SD.
After moving to Mellette County, Roy farmed for several years before World War II, during which he served his country in the Army Airforce as Crew Chief on a trainer plane at Moore Field, Mission, TX.
Upon return to civilian life, he again farmed near White River and spent many years as an automobile mechanic.
After retiring he moved to Murdo, spending most of the winters in Tucson, AZ and Los Angeles, CA.
In September, 1986 Roy moved to the Veterans' Home in Hot Springs, SD because of poor health. While he
was home for Thanksgiving, his condition worsened and he entered the VA Hospital November 28 where he passed away December 15, 1986.
Survivors include brothers Leonard of Highmore and Paul of Murdo; sisters Darlene Gorman of Seattle, WA, Arlene Edwards of Pasadena, CA, Edna Rice of Elmont, NY and Marie Nash of Murdo; as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Helen McDonnell.
Burial was in the family plot in the White River Cemetery, with Hofmeisters in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were nephews Mike McDonnell, Charles McDonnell, Tracy McDonnell, Russell Nash, Don Nash and Keith Nash.
Father Terry Brennan officiated at the Mass. Graveside military services were conducted.
March 21, 1915 - December 15, 1986
JOSEPH LEROY McDONNELL
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from Mellette County News Dec. 24, 1986)
Joseph LeRoy McDonnell second in a family of eight, was born March 21, 1915 to John and Mary (Stoltenberg) McDonnell on a farm near Witten, SD.
After moving to Mellette County, Roy farmed for several years before World War II, during which he served his country in the Army Airforce as Crew Chief on a trainer plane at Moore Field, Mission, TX.
Upon return to civilian life, he again farmed near White River and spent many years as an automobile mechanic.
After retiring he moved to Murdo, spending most of the winters in Tucson, AZ and Los Angeles, CA.
In September, 1986 Roy moved to the Veterans' Home in Hot Springs, SD because of poor health. While he
was home for Thanksgiving, his condition worsened and he entered the VA Hospital November 28 where he passed away December 15, 1986.
Survivors include brothers Leonard of Highmore and Paul of Murdo; sisters Darlene Gorman of Seattle, WA, Arlene Edwards of Pasadena, CA, Edna Rice of Elmont, NY and Marie Nash of Murdo; as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Helen McDonnell.
Burial was in the family plot in the White River Cemetery, with Hofmeisters in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were nephews Mike McDonnell, Charles McDonnell, Tracy McDonnell, Russell Nash, Don Nash and Keith Nash.
Father Terry Brennan officiated at the Mass. Graveside military services were conducted.
McDonnell, John
February 8, 1864 - December 13, 1940
John McDonnell Succumbs After Short Illness
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from the Advocate December 19, 1940)
This town and community was shadowed with sorrow last Friday afternoon, when it became generally known that John McDonnell, prominent citizen has passed away at Murdo, S. D., that afternoon. His death was somewhat of a shock to relatives and friends that he had previously been in quite good health for a man in advance years, however Mr. McDonnell had become slightly ill Tuesday night of last week and Friday decided to go to Murdo and consult a physician. He and Mrs. McDonnell took the mail transport that afternoon for that place intending to see the doctor that afternoon and return home the next morning. Arriving at Murdo they found the doctor gone from his office, so went into the Elmo Hotel to await his arrival. It was at the Hotel that Mr. McDonnell suddenly became ill with heart attack and passed away.
Mr. McDonnell was one of our early settlers in Mellette county. He was known by all as an ambitious, honest farmer, a devoted husband and loving father. During his time on farms between here and Wood he acquired a large number of friends who highly respected him.
John McDonnell was born February 8, 1864 at Toronto, Iowa and passed away at Murdo, S. D., at the age of 76 years 10 months and 5 days. He went from Toronto, Iowa to Vale, Iowa at the age of 17 years. From there he came to Tripp county and lived on a homestead in 1909, from there he moved to Mellette County in the year 1926 and has lived south east of White River since 1929.
He was united in marriage with Maire Stoltenberg of Naper, Nebr., on Sept. 25, 1912. To this union eight children were born; Mrs. Frank Nash, Murdo, S. D.; Leonard McDonnell, Agar, S. D.; Miss Edna McDonnell, Pierre, S. D.; LeRoy, Helen, Arlene, Darlene and Paul all at home.
Other out-of-town relatives present at the funeral service were: Mrs. Albert Blomstrom, a niece, her husband, and children from Winner, S. D.; Mrs. Mart Puzl a niece, of Winner, S. D.; Mrs. Ray Ballenger, cousin, Wood, S. D.; Pat McDonnell, cousin, Wood, S. D.
Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church here Monday and enterment was made in the White River cemetery.
Mrs. McDonnell and children have the heartfelt sympathy of everyone in this community.
Card of Thanks
We take this means to thank all our kind friends who assisted us in any way at the time of the death of our devoted husband and father. Also for the beautiful floral offerings and comforting words of sympathy. We also wish to thank a number of folks at Murdo who assisted us.
--Mrs. John McDonnell and children.
February 8, 1864 - December 13, 1940
John McDonnell Succumbs After Short Illness
(Contributed by Jacque McDonnell from the Advocate December 19, 1940)
This town and community was shadowed with sorrow last Friday afternoon, when it became generally known that John McDonnell, prominent citizen has passed away at Murdo, S. D., that afternoon. His death was somewhat of a shock to relatives and friends that he had previously been in quite good health for a man in advance years, however Mr. McDonnell had become slightly ill Tuesday night of last week and Friday decided to go to Murdo and consult a physician. He and Mrs. McDonnell took the mail transport that afternoon for that place intending to see the doctor that afternoon and return home the next morning. Arriving at Murdo they found the doctor gone from his office, so went into the Elmo Hotel to await his arrival. It was at the Hotel that Mr. McDonnell suddenly became ill with heart attack and passed away.
Mr. McDonnell was one of our early settlers in Mellette county. He was known by all as an ambitious, honest farmer, a devoted husband and loving father. During his time on farms between here and Wood he acquired a large number of friends who highly respected him.
John McDonnell was born February 8, 1864 at Toronto, Iowa and passed away at Murdo, S. D., at the age of 76 years 10 months and 5 days. He went from Toronto, Iowa to Vale, Iowa at the age of 17 years. From there he came to Tripp county and lived on a homestead in 1909, from there he moved to Mellette County in the year 1926 and has lived south east of White River since 1929.
He was united in marriage with Maire Stoltenberg of Naper, Nebr., on Sept. 25, 1912. To this union eight children were born; Mrs. Frank Nash, Murdo, S. D.; Leonard McDonnell, Agar, S. D.; Miss Edna McDonnell, Pierre, S. D.; LeRoy, Helen, Arlene, Darlene and Paul all at home.
Other out-of-town relatives present at the funeral service were: Mrs. Albert Blomstrom, a niece, her husband, and children from Winner, S. D.; Mrs. Mart Puzl a niece, of Winner, S. D.; Mrs. Ray Ballenger, cousin, Wood, S. D.; Pat McDonnell, cousin, Wood, S. D.
Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church here Monday and enterment was made in the White River cemetery.
Mrs. McDonnell and children have the heartfelt sympathy of everyone in this community.
Card of Thanks
We take this means to thank all our kind friends who assisted us in any way at the time of the death of our devoted husband and father. Also for the beautiful floral offerings and comforting words of sympathy. We also wish to thank a number of folks at Murdo who assisted us.
--Mrs. John McDonnell and children.
McKee, Stanley James "Dutch"
August 26, 1958 - December 1, 2009
BOX ELDER - Stanley James "Dutch" McKee, 51, Box Elder, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Stanley was born Aug. 26, 1958, at Valentine, Neb., to Dale and Raymalee (Krogman) McKee. He graduated from White River High School in 1976. Stan is survived by his wife, Kathy Minney-McKee; his daughter, Cassa Grant, California; and his son, Mitch McKee, Rapid City; his parents, Dale and Raymalee McKee, Box Elder; his brother, Randy McKee, and his wife, Carol, Black Hawk; three sisters, Vicki McKee, and her husband Ranj, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Marcy Farrar, and her husband Jon, Black Hawk, and Marilyn McKee, Rapid City; maternal grandmother, Emma McKee and paternal grandfather, Clarence Krogman, both of White River; as well as many aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Stanley was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Harry McKee; his maternal grandmother, Helene Krogman; and an aunt, Shirley Lolley. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Edstrom & Rooks Funeral Services at Serenity Springs, 3808 Sheridan Lake Road. The Stanley J. McKee Memorial fund has been established at Wells Fargo Bank. Friends may sign his online guest register and offer condolences at www.serenityspringsfuneralchapel.com
August 26, 1958 - December 1, 2009
BOX ELDER - Stanley James "Dutch" McKee, 51, Box Elder, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Stanley was born Aug. 26, 1958, at Valentine, Neb., to Dale and Raymalee (Krogman) McKee. He graduated from White River High School in 1976. Stan is survived by his wife, Kathy Minney-McKee; his daughter, Cassa Grant, California; and his son, Mitch McKee, Rapid City; his parents, Dale and Raymalee McKee, Box Elder; his brother, Randy McKee, and his wife, Carol, Black Hawk; three sisters, Vicki McKee, and her husband Ranj, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Marcy Farrar, and her husband Jon, Black Hawk, and Marilyn McKee, Rapid City; maternal grandmother, Emma McKee and paternal grandfather, Clarence Krogman, both of White River; as well as many aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Stanley was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Harry McKee; his maternal grandmother, Helene Krogman; and an aunt, Shirley Lolley. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Edstrom & Rooks Funeral Services at Serenity Springs, 3808 Sheridan Lake Road. The Stanley J. McKee Memorial fund has been established at Wells Fargo Bank. Friends may sign his online guest register and offer condolences at www.serenityspringsfuneralchapel.com
Mellette County, South Dakota
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