Obituaries

Geneva Waltemath

Geneva Waltemath

May 15, 2019

Geneva was born on October 5, 1936 in Chamberlain, South Dakota, the daughter of Verna and William Schmitt. She spent most of her life in Colorado.

Geneva was a card shark when she played with her family and friends. She loved to cook for her family.

Geneva was 82 years old when she passed away on May 15, 2019 at...

Darrell Autio

Darrell Autio

May 15, 2019

Darrell Barber Autio was born October 12, 1933 in Lead, South Dakota. His parents were Andrew and Arline Autio and he was raised in Lead, SD.  Darrell attended grade and high school in Lead, graduating in 1951. He was a graduate of Black Hills State University with a BS Degree in Business Administration & Economics. Darrell married Doris Halvorson on...

Darleen Homandberg

Darleen Homandberg

Apr 17, 2019

Darleen (Keith) Homandberg passed away April 17th 2019 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls.

She was born January 13, 1923 on the Minor homestead 2 1/2 miles west of Canton S.D. as was her mother. Her parents were Everett Keith and Mable(Minor) Keith. Both sides of Darleen's family were Pioneer Homesteaders. After graduating from school, she worked as a telephone...

Donald Roy Warwick

Donald Roy Warwick

Apr 8, 2019

Don was born on June 10, 1963 in Sioux Falls, Sd., the son of James and Betty Warwick. He grew up in Sioux Falls and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He attended art school for a year and then returned to Sioux Falls.

Don worked as a cabdriver for man years. He was currently working for the Boys...

Dalia Johnson

Dalia Johnson

Apr 5, 2019

Psalm 147:11 says ‘The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.’ The day God created Dalia Johnson, how His heart must have swelled with delight. From that first moment, the creator of the universe knew what a joy Dalia would be to Him. He already knew of Her steadfast faith and...

Gloria Hardy

Gloria Hardy

Apr 1, 2019

Gloria was born on April 7, 1950 in Watertown, South Dakota, the daughter of Alvin and Leona (Dickmann) Hegge. She grew up at Henry, South Dakota where she graduated from high school.

She married Ralph Cordell on September 28, 1968 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gloria worked at Honeywell Corporation during the Vietnam War. Gloria worked as a truck driver, cook, dietary...

Janice Willoughby

Janice Willoughby

Mar 9, 2019

Janice Marilyn Willoughby (nee Gibis) died peacefully at home in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by her loving family on March 9, 2019. Born on May 14, 1940, Janice was the youngest daughter of Arthur and Hazel Gibis of Saint Paul, MN. Janice graduated from Mechanic Arts High School. As a young woman, Janice worked for Northwestern Airlines, and after her...

Betty Groth

Betty Groth

Mar 9, 2019

Betty passed away March 9, 2019 at Sanford USD Medical Center surrounded by her family. A private service for family members will be held.

She is survived by her mother, Florence Javers; three children, Doug Groth, Deb (Mike) Andrews and Darla (Paul) Clark; 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and two siblings, Richard Javers and Joan Schavee.

Laurel Mutschelknaus

Laurel Mutschelknaus

Feb 24, 2019

Laurel Joy (Klebsch) Mutschelknaus, age 89, passed away on February 24, 2019. Joy was born in Redfield, SD, on March 31, 1929, to Edward and Sylvia Klebsch.  She grew up on a farm during the Depression and learned very quickly the value of hard work and how to go without; sometimes, even the necessities.  She was the oldest of five...

Janice Hickey

Janice Hickey

Feb 23, 2019

Janice was born on November 18, 1941 at Chamberlain, South Dakota, the daughter of Vernon and Lorraine (Toupal) Zeman. As a young girl, she grew up with her family on a farm in Bijou Hills near Chamberlain.

In 1951, the family moved into Chamberlain where Janice attended school. After she graduated from high school, Janice worked at Fuller Drug Store....

Harold Weins

Harold Weins

Feb 22, 2019

Harold Lewis Weins,93 our beloved father and grandfather passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Ava’s Hospice House. Harold had previously lived at Hearthstones Good Samaritan Assisted Living for several years.

On August 13, 1925 Harold was born in Sioux Falls SD to parents Clara and George Weins. On July 10, 1947 Harold married Margaret Eileen Kramer. Harold went...

Montie Stearns

Montie Stearns

Feb 9, 2019

Montie was born on June 26, 1932 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the son of Roy and Mary (Curr) Stearns. He grew up in Sioux Falls and attended Washington High School. After he left school, Montie began working at Metz Bakery.

He served with the Army National Guard for a few years and later enlisted in the US Air Force...

Vicki Tietz

Vicki Tietz

Jan 25, 2019

Vicki was born December 29, 1957 at Adrian, Minnesota, the daughter of Milford and Delores Elsing. She grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School. She lived in the states of Kansas, Colorado and Alaska for a short time before returning to Sioux Falls. Vicki attended Colorado Tech in the criminal justice program.

Vicki worked at McDonalds,...

Hilda Johnson

Hilda Johnson

Jan 15, 2019

Graveside services will be held in mid March of 2019. Please call or check back for details. Times will be posted when known. 

Delmar Beckett

Delmar Beckett

Jan 11, 2019

Delmar LeRoy Beckett, 83, was born July 17, 1935 at home on the farm in Harrold, SD to Roy and Ann Beckett.  He one of six with three sisters, Hazel (Paul) Mueller, Charlotte (Nick) Meyer, Vi (Cobbie) Magness and two brothers, Ron (Jr), and Doug (Charlene).

   He died at the hospital in Thermopolis, WY on January 11, 2019.  He...

Jaime Mendoza

Jaime Mendoza

Dec 30, 2018

Family will greet friends from 10 am until 10 pm on Saturday, January 5 2018 at the funeral home.

Mary Lucetta Arneson

Mary Lucetta Arneson

Dec 24, 2018

Mary Lucetta Arneson, age 94, passed away at 11:00 p.m. on 12/24/18 made her one-way trip to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She is now where she wanted to be for a number of years.

Mary was born in Avance, Meade County, SD.  She was the 14th of 15 children. All brothers, sisters and spouses...

Bonnie Wohlwend

Bonnie Wohlwend

Dec 15, 2018

Bonnie Rose Wohlwend went to her heavenly home on December 15, 2018 at the age of 73.

Bonnie was born October 17, 1945 in Westhope, North Dakota to Sophie & Sigfred Hegdahl. Growing up, her time was spent in Westhope, North Dakota with her siblings, Jim, Ron, and little sister Debra

Bonnie then moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota to...

Helen Warwick

Helen Warwick

Dec 9, 2018

Helen was born in North Dakota to Raymond and Agnes (Norton) Westra. She grew up in Forman, North Dakota and graduated from Forman High School.

Helen married William Slaight in 1949 and they had four children together and were later divorced. In the mid 1950’s, Helen moved to Sioux Falls, attended nursing school, and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Helen...

Dan Iseminger

Dan Iseminger

Nov 21, 2018

Daniel Keith Iseminger, 56, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 21, at Sanford Hospital. His loving daughter, Veronica, was at his side.Dan was born on April 29, 1962, to Leroy and Orpha (Hushagen) Iseminger. He graduated from Tri-Valley High School in Lyons, SD, and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Communication from Augustana College. Dan traveled the world and...