David “Dave” H. Scheele, age 85, formerly of Huron
Ardis Marie Price, 90,of DeSmet
Calvin Hinrichs, 68, of Wessington Springs
Willard D. Rogge, age 89, of Huron
Roxanne Y Brunsen 81 of Wessington Springs
M. Jean Hansen, age 80, of Huron
David “Dave” H. Scheele, age 85, formerly of Huron
Helen Hindman, age 101, of Wessington Springs
Dennis D. Glanzer, 88, of Miller
Dorothy M. Stevens, 103, of Miller
Lester E. Eschenbaum, 87, of Miller
Ronald R. Graves, 73, of Cresbard
Charles William “Chuck” Yost, 73, of rural Gann Valley
Beverly Frankenstein, age 76, of Huron
Jerry Micheel, age 79, of Huron, SD, formerly of Cavour
Dorothy L. Beck, 99, of Highmore
William P. “Bill” Gross, age 65, of Huron
Esther L. Kirton, age 87, formerly of Huron
Richard (Richie) E. Gates, age 42 of Lake Preston
Millie M. Hammer, age 74, of Huron
Patricia Kearney, age 87, of Huron
Doreen McGeorge Eisenbraun, 95, of Miller
Daniel B. Vetsch, age 83, of Huron
Inez Muilenburg, age 69, of Huron
Bernadine L. Hanley, age 91, of Huron
Marina T. Pappas, age 68, of Huron
Kenneth Gene Gunderson, age 84, of Bryant
Amanda T. Crow, age 34, of Huron
Lavon R. “Vonnie” Kozel, age 88, of Huron
Marlys Kay Gamber, age 76 of Huron
Linda Liedtke, age 69, of Huron
M. Jean Hansen, age 80, of Huron
Robert Ufen, 83, formerly of Miller
Eva P. Glanzer, age 62, of Hillside Colony
Lorraine Gebhard, 89, of Faulkton
Mary Ellen Burnison 60, of Wessington Springs
Elna P. Hewitt, age 77, of Huron
Shawn Hansen, 33, formerly of De Smet
Keith A. Drovdal, age 46, of Huron
Gary Marx, age 81, originally of Manchester
Delores Gilbert, age 86, of Redfield
Larry Hirschkorn, age 72, of Huron
James E. Mortimer, age 89, of Huron
Frances Langbehn, age 96 of Huron
Robert Fawcett, 84, of Ree Heights
Richard “Dick” Francis Halverson, Jr, 71, De Smet
Terry L. Struse, 67, of Miller
Alice S. Zell, age 102, of Huron
Lila L. Bawdon, age 87 of Huron
Jean Christensen, age 88, of Huron
Patrick Winegar, age 59, of Huron
Mary Dicarlo 94 of Wessington Springs
Harland Stanley, 81, of Cresbard
Lucille Pierson, age 91, of Huron
Ledoris Parker, 94, formerly of Woonsocket
Bonnie Jean Basham age 93 of Woonsocket
Margaret Anne Graham age 96 of Miller
Charles D. Price, age 81, of Huron
Veronica R. Reilly, age 89, of Huron
Heidi Jean Altman (Smith) of Bryant
Diane R. LeGrand, 58, of Woonsocket
Winifred A. Cooper, age 83 of Huron
Carroll A. Ray, age 96, of Huron
Russell Lee Mathis age 59 of Mt. Vernon
Harlan John Bushfield, 97, formerly of Miller
Althea M. Augspurger, 94, Miller
Ann Marie Bult, age 60, of Huron
Gertrude Pautsch, 100, of Miller
Kathryn J. “Katie” Stahl, age 88, of Huron
Harlan Tschetter, age 81, of Hitchcock
Betty (Bye) Christensen, 85, formerly of Arlington
Robert J. Keleher, age 82, of Huron
Gerald Peterson, age 85, formerly of Huron
Hazel P. Runge, age 93, of Huron
Richard H. Erdmann, age 73, of Huron
Wanda Gogolin, age 85, of Huron
Elizabeth Smith, 80, of Highmore
Betty (Hofer) Liedtke, age 86, formerly of Huron
Gladys D. Schilling, age 95, of Huron
Mark Allerdings, age 49, of Huron
Ellen Tschetter, age 90, of Carpenter
Charles W. Teply, age 95, formerly of Wolsey
Donna Mae Hall, age 84, of Huron
Stephen C. Merritt, age 73, of Wolsey
Deanna Kooyman, age 78, formerly of Huron
Clarence J. Wipf, age 53, of Collins Colony, Iroquois
Edna Hochhalter, 98, of Miller
Roy O. Clarke, 94, of Wessington
Doneta May Kirschenmann, 68, of Ree Heights
Brooke (Penney) Muhlenkort, 34, formerly of De Smet
Lowell Clark Dubro age 89, formerly of Iroquois
Virginia M. Kelsey, 76, of Wessington
Robert Henry Stange, 70 of rural Woonsocket
Althea M. Augspurger, 94, Miller
Abraham Ramos Ramirez, age 22, of Huron
Etta M. Pascoe, 77, of Highmore
Phyllis Wilcox, age 77, of Huron
Maxine Raabe, age 88, of Huron
Renee Meyers, age 65, of Huron
Kathleen (Kay) Wilson, age 90, of Huron
Ronnie L. Peckenpaugh, age 78, of Bryant
Esther L. Cooper, 87 of Faulkton
Douglas Kent Fenner, age 54, of Iroquois
Lila Jean Tiede age 88 of Wessington Springs
Harold R. Hasz, 99, of Wessington Springs
Dale Schneider, age 81, previously from Hitchcock and Huron
Patricia Kopfmann, age 72, of Alpena
Rosie M. Donner, age 69, of Huron
Mark Dwight Sargent,60, of Custer
Sheryl Jean Kremer, 73, of Miller
Bernice E. Parmely, 80 of Miller
Douglas R. Hageman, 79, formerly of Highmore
Mildred “Millie” Palmer age 78, of Wolsey
Gus Carlson, age 91, formerly of Huron
Wayne Lee Fenner, age 66 of Huron
Steven Siegling, age 45, of Sarasota, Florida formerly of Wessington
Betty M. Hoefert 90, of Wessington Springs
Charles B. Engelhart, age 82, of Huron
Lucille Toennies, 85, of Cresbard
Dorothy O’Riley 92, of Woonsocket
Gary Lee Gibson, 73, of Highmore
Rodney Holland, 47, Rapid City
Pearl Burg, 102, of Wessington Springs
Harvey Bauer, age 77, of Huron
Max E. Erwin, age 92, of Woonsocket
Sylvia Myers Scheele, age 90, of Huron
Warren K. Lotsberg, age 76, of Huron
Lola L Klinkel, 87, DeSmet, SD
Irene R. Murphy, age 107, of Huron
Elna P. Hewitt, age 77, of Huron
Julie Gutzmer, 62, of Highmore
Beverly Lynd, age 84, of Huron
Viola LaFortune, 91, of Highmore
Philip A. Maher, age 92, of Huron
Jeannine Grothe, age 90, of Gordon, NE and formerly of Huron
Zelma Mae Kneen, age 86 of Woonsocket
Roberta M. Unruh 100 of Wessington Springs
Floy Conkey, 95, of St. Lawrence
Trisha Kopriva, age 26, of Huron
Daniel E. Beckwith, age 83, of Huron
David P. Filholm, age 80, of Huron
Patricia Bonnichsen, 88, of Highmore
Ronald E. Christensen, age 89, of Huron
James Toews, age 86, of Iroquois
Alvin R. Arbeiter, age 83, of Huron
Goldie Tschetter, age 97, of Huron
Corrine M. Krueger, 90, of Miller
Margaret D. Cummins 86 of Woonsocket
Betty Pevestorf, 86, of Wessington
Martha Merkel, age 89, of Huron
Barbara A. Horsley, age 66, of Wessington Springs
Peter Vincent Wuestewald, age 93, of Wessington
Deanna Kooyman, age 78, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Huron, SD
Floyd M. Reinhardt, 97, of Miller
Marie Louise Jones, 94 of Faulkton
Georgia M. Soper, 89, of Miller
Justina Stahl 79, of Spring Valley Colony
Faye Sweet, age 101, of Iroquois, SD
Albert P. Schmidt age 81 of Woonsocket
Ormalyn Boetel, age 97, of Yale
Merrill Boller, 59, of Highmore
James “Jim” Melius, 73, of Faulkton
Orvel M. Schmit, age 97, of Huron
Lee Goergen age 57 of Woonsocket
Esther L. Kirton, age 87, formerly of Huron
Harriet Binger, age 86, of Huron
Genevieve “Sue” Hunter, age 62, of Huron
Frances Ann (Burke) Hendricks, 88, formerly of Huron
Ruby Preston, age 82, of Huron
Eleanor F. Salveson, age 90, of Huron
Harold Hotchkiss, 88, of Wessington Springs
Henrietta Doering 87, of Mitchell
LaVerne Stahl, age 85, of Huron
Beverly M. Straight
Beverly M. Straight, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Highmore Health in Highmore, S.D.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 14, 2019 at the United Methodist Church, Highmore with Pastor Kippy Udehn officiating. Burial will follow at the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2019 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Beverly’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Ronald N. Dubro, age 86, formerly of Esmond/Iroquois area
James Pownell, age 93, of Huron
Melonia “Babe” Giesel, age 57, of Huron
Goldie M. Boggs, age 89, of Wessington
Donna (Muffy) Starr Christen, Huron
Clifford W. “Red” Wietgrefe, age 76, of Huron
Kenneth C. (KO) Kauth, age 94 of Huron
Diane L. Larson, age 71, of Huron
Annie M. Peterson, age 94 of Huron
Margery Walsh, age 101, of Huron
Robert T. Budde of rural Woonsocket
Viorene McEldowneu 94, of Wessington Springs
Nila Jean Ondricek, age 83, of, Huron
Robert Stanfield 87, Wessington
Pearl E. Hofer, age 94, of Huron
Dixie Pieschke, age 80 of Huron
James L. Welsh
James L. Welsh, 85, of Miller, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Visitation with family present will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2019 followed by a 7:00 p.m. time of sharing, all at Reck Funeral Home in Miller. Burial with military honors will be at Beulah Cemetery, rural St. Lawrence, in the spring.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Jim’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Donna Widmayer
Donna Widmayer, 90, of Miller, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones and Roger Day officiating. Burial will be at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Donna’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Mary McCartney
Mary McCartney, 91, of St. Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 28, 2018 at the United Church of Canistota in Canistota, SD with Pastor John Price officiating.
Visitation will be at 2:30 p.m., Friday, December 28, at Reck Funeral Home, Miller followed by a 3:30 p.m. committal service at the Reck Funeral Home. Private burial will be at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Mary’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Roger Engelcke
Roger Engelcke, 83, of Miller, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Pierre Care and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his family.
Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 21, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Roger’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Mavis McGhee
Mavis McGhee, 63, of Fort Thompson, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 surrounded by her family at Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center in Chamberlain.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2018 at Diamond Willow Church in Fort Thompson. Two night wake services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 28 and Thursday, November 29, all at the church. Burial will be in the Harrison Family Cemetery at Bad Nation, SD.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Mavis’ arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Donna Droz
Donna Faye Droz, 83, of Miller, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 29, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones and Jesse Hammer officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 28, 208 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller. Burial will be at a later date at Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Donna’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Robert J. Haneke
Robert J. Haneke, 80, of Polo, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital of South Dakota in Sioux Falls.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 17, 2018 at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo with Father Christopher Hughes, celebrant. Burial with military honors will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo. A wake service will begin at 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2018 at St. Liborius Church in Polo.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Bob’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Marvin J. Kelley
Marvin J. Kelley, age 93, of Huron, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron. His funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, November 5, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Huron with burial at the Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 2-4 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Welter Funeral Home in Huron or one hour prior to the service at the church. Visit www.welterfuneralhome.com
Marvin Junior Kelley, the son of Alfred and Amanda (Schmidt) Kelley was born on September 22, 1925 in Huron, South Dakota. He attended school and graduated from Yale High School.
Marvin was very hardworking man. He was a lifelong farmer before retiring in 1992. He sold all types of insurance from 1963 until the day of his death. He served as the Township Assessor for 15 years and worked for the State Crop Reporting Service from 1963 until 1989. Marvin was also a carpenter, a landlord, sold seed corn, worked at the local grocery store during the holidays, and was a land manager for many years. Marvin was a devout Christian and family man who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Marvin married Lila Welch in 1944 and had one son Daniel. Marvin married Arlene Hein in 1951 and had three children, Gary, Deanna and Kathy Kelley. Marvin married Nancy Fanger in 1977. Marvin married Ruth Krohmer in 1991 and had two daughters, Nicole and Sonya and gained a stepdaughter, Linda.
Marvin was an avid camper and was a member of the Beadle Bums Camping Club and the Winnebago Camping Club. He also loved gardening, playing cards, hunting, and visiting with friends.
Grateful for having shared in Marvin’s life are his wife Ruth of Huron; sons, Daniel and Caroline Kelley of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Gary Kelley of Huron; daughters Nicole (Tim Fritz) Weber of Zimmerman, Minnesota and Linda (Bret) Spencer of Yankton, South Dakota; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Gloria Kelley and Darlene Ford both of Las Vegas, Nevada; and many nieces and nephews.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Deanna, Kathy, and Sonya Kelley; six brothers, Bert, Roy, Delmer, Alfred “Bud” Jr. and George Kelley and Harold Jaeger; six sisters: Frances Hornig, Belva Schley, Viola Pinkal, Sylvia Maas, Viola Glanzer, and Violet Jaeger.
William I. Beaner
William “Bill” Beaner, 82, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Miller.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2018 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Paul T. Josten, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2018, followed by a 7:00 p.m. rosary and prayer service, all at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the St. Ann’s Building Fund.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Bill’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Virginia Cermak
Virginia Cermak, 87, of Highmore, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Highmore Health in Highmore.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the United Methodist Church, Highmore with Roger Day officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Burial will be 1:00 p.m. MT, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Virginia’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Denise Elaine Yost
Denise Elaine Yost, 61, of Miller, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will begin at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2018 followed by a 5:30 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Denise’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Evangeline Seidschlaw
Evangeline Seidschlaw, 100, of Faulkton passed away Thursday, October 04, 2018 at Redfield Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services are currently pending.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Evangeline’s arrangements. (www.familyfuneralhome.net)
Gladys Zieger
Gladys Rene Zieger, 87, of Miller, South Dakota passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Center, Miller, surrounded by her family.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 28, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial will follow at GAR Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 27, 2018 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Gladys’ arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Dylan Fulton
Dylan Fulton, 20, of St. Lawrence, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Celebration of Dylan’s Life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Miller High School Armory. Burial will follow. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2018 followed by a 5:00 p.m. prayer service at the Miller Community Center in Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Dylan’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Esther Grace Weidenbach
Esther Grace Weidenbach, 85, of Highmore SD, entered heavenly rest on Tuesday morning, August 28, 2018, after a short illness, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls SD.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Rev. Sara Kayser presiding. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, rural Highmore. A prayer service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 3, 2018 at Sedgwick Lutheran Church, rural Highmore, with visitation one hour prior.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Esther’s arrangements. (www.familyfuneralhome.net
Mervin R. Mewes
Mervin Mewes, 78, of Miller, formerly of Highmore, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society. Miller.
Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Highmore, with Father Christopher Hughes presiding. Burial will follow at Highmore Cemetery. A wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 3, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Highmore, with visitation one hour prior.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Mervin’s arrangements.
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Donald Brewer
Donald Brewer, 83, of Faulkton, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the Faulkton Senior Living.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 16, 2018 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Faulkton, with Father Christopher Hughes presiding. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Faulkton. A prayer service will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the funeral home.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Donald’s arrangements. (www.familyfuneralhome.net)
Robert Meyer
Robert Meyer, 90, of Miller, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at his home.
Funeral Mass with military honors will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 3, 2018 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Placidus Cemetery, Duncan. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 2, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Robert’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Paul Engelmann
Paul Engelmann, 97, of Miller, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at his home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Paul’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
James Parmely
James Parmely, 82, of Rapid City and formerly of Miller, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller with military honors. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with James’ arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Ruth Sivertsen
Ruth Sivertsen, 94, of Miller, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Highmore Health.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 23, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Janice Palmer officiating. Burial will be at Morningside Cemetery, Ree Heights. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 22, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Ruth’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Clara Mae Hoffman
Clara Mae Hoffman, 89, of Highmore, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the Highmore Health.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Rev. Sara C. Kayser officiating. Burial will follow at Medicine Hill Cemetery, Harrold. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2018 at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Thomas Buddy Howell
Tom Howell, 86, of Stephan, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic, Stephan with Father Christianus Henricks officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be 2:00 p.m., MT, Friday, July 13, 2018 at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Tom’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Wilbur “Pete” Fremark
Wilbur “Pete” Fremark, 89, of St. Lawrence, passed away into glory on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller. Just two days short of celebrating his 90th birthday. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones; his wife of 62 years, Anita, holding his hand.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Community Church of St. Lawrence with Pastor Jim Hofman officiating. Private burial with military honors will be at the St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 8, 2018 with a 5:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Pete’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Carol Elaine Stephens
Carol E. Stephens, 98, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2018 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller with Pastor Roger Day officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Spring Hill Cemetery, rural Gann Valley. A lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m., before the service, at Willie’s in St. Lawrence.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Carol’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
William “Billy” Graham
William “Billy” Graham, 46, of Miller, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his home.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Glenn Stewart officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with William’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net.
Lydia Hall
Lydia Hall, 97, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Rev. Janice Palmer officiating. Burial will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Lydia’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
LeRoy E. Jager
LeRoy E. Jager, age 79, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his residence. His funeral service will be 2pm on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the United Parish of Alpena with burial following at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7 pm on Monday, June 11th followed by a prayer service and time of sharing at 7 pm at the Welter Funeral Home in Huron; or visitation one hour prior to the funeral service on Tuesday at the church.
Victor Fuhrman
Victor Fuhrman, age 94 of Woonsocket, formerly of Emery, passed away at the Prairie View Care Center in Woonsocket on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 10:30 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish with Military Honors by Huron Veteran’s Council in Huron. Burial in St. Mary of Mercy Calvary Cemetery in Alexandria, South Dakota. www.welterfuneralhome.com
Leore E. Nixon
Leore E. Nixon, age 68, of Huron, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her home. A Memorial Visitation, with the family present will be held from 5-7 PM on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Welter Funeral Home in Huron, SD, with burial at a later date. Visit www.welterfuneralhome.com.
Dennis Bloomenrader
Dennis Bloomenrader, 78, of Highmore, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Highmore Health in Highmore.
Dennis will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Dennis’ arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Marvin Augspurger
Marvin Augspurger, 90, of Miller, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller with military honors. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at St. Ann’s Church, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Marvin’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Harriet Lawler
Harriet Lawler, 93, of Miller, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Rev. Janice Palmer officiating. Burial will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Harriet’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Mary Darling
Mary Darling, 64, of Miller, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at her home.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Visitation will 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Mary’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Arnold Webb
Arnold Webb, 90, of Harrold, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Avera Maryhouse in Pierre.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 at the United Methodist Church, Harrold with Pastor Kippy Udehn officiating. Burial will follow at Medicine Hill Cemetery, Harrold. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Arnold’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Wesley J. Meyer
Wesley J. Meyer, 30, of Harrold, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at his home.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Harrold Auditorium in Harrold with Rev. Kippy Udehn and Rev. Kori Lehrkamp officiating. Private family burial will be at Medicine Hill Cemetery, Harrold. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Wesley’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Hazel M. Murphy
Hazel M. Murphy, age 103, of Huron, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Violet Tschetter Memorial Home. Cremation has taken place and private family service will be held later this summer.
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Hazel Mavis Murphy was born on October 29, 1914 in Carthage, South Dakota to George and Vera (Baker) Murphy. She attended school and graduated from Huron High School. She also attended business college.
Hazel worked as a bookkeeper at various businesses with many years at Huron Manufacturing.
Hazel was a gifted artist, handcrafting her own greeting and Christmas cards. She was also a talented seamstress, sewing most of her clothes. Her family will remember her for baking the best pies and other baked goods. Hazel was very close to her sister-in-law, Irene. They were more like sisters and had been neighbors for many years on the farm, Countryview Estates and Violet Tschetter Memorial Home, always just a few doors apart.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; Juanita (Lee) Eichinger, Melvin Murphy, and Imogene (Park) Oviatt.
She is survived by her special sister-in-law, Irene; Nieces and nephews; Joan (Herm) Schempp of Boulder, CO., Mike (Sammy) Eichinger of Wala Wala, WA., VeeAnn (Loren) Ambers of Reno, NV., Pat (Bonnie) Murphy of Liberty Lake, WA. and Kathy (Denny) Mead of Huron.
Edward “Sonny” W. K. Peskey, Jr.
Edward “Sonny” W. K. Peskey, Jr., age 81, of Huron, passed away on Monday, May 7 at the Violet Tschetter Memorial Home.
His funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, May, 11 at Welter Funeral Home with military honors by the Huron Veteran’s Council.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 10, with the family present from 5-7 pm at Welter Funeral Home. A burial of his cremains will be at a later date.
Randi Baloun
Randi Faye Baloun, 65, of Highmore, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Rev. Sara C. Kayer officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Joyce Glanzer
Joyce Glanzer, 78, of Aberdeen and formerly of Highmore, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2018 at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore with Rev. Sara C. Kayser officiating. Burial will be at the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the funeral service.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Joyce’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Donald Simpson
Donald R. Simpson, 80, of Miller, passed Thursday, April 5, 2017 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.
Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller. Private burial will be at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Don’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
John Runestad
John Runestad, 75, of Highmore, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Highmore Health in Highmore.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Rev. Sara Kayser officiating. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2018 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore. Following the funeral, John will be cremated and scattered at the farm with his son, Justin.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with John’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Richard E. Walton
Richard E. Walton, 81, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Highmore Health in Highmore.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Paul T. Josten, celebrant. Burial will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 2, 2018 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Richard’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Ruth Lusk
Ruth Lusk, 98, of Highmore, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Highmore Health in Highmore.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore with Pastor Roger Day officiating. Burial will follow at the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Hyde County Steps for Hope.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Ruth’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
RICHARD L. WIK
With family at his side, Richard L. Wik, age 81, of Faulkton, passed into his heavenly home, Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his winter home in Fort Myers, Florida, after a long stuggle with Parkinson’s Disease.
A memorial service celebrating Richard’s life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the United Church of Faulkton with Pastor Bill Hoffman presiding. Burial following at the Millard Cemetery.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Richard’s arrangements. (www.familyfuneralhome.net)
Donna L. Fischer
Donna Fischer, 86, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital of Miller.
Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Rose Hill Cemetery, rural Wessington. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Memorials can be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Donna’s arrangements.
GEORGE “BILL” SCHILDER
George W. “Bill” Schilder, 92, of Faulkton, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Faulkton Senior Living.
Funeral services are currently pending.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Bill’s arrangements. www.familyfuneralhome.net
Marie Taylor
Marie Taylor, 75, of St. Lawrence, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at her home after losing her battle with cancer.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 23, 2018 at St. Ann’s Church, Miller with Father Paul Josten officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m., MST, Friday, March 23, 2018 at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis.
Memorials can be directed to Heartland Greyhound Adoption, P.O. Box 342, Bondurant, IA, 50035 or visit www.heartlandgreyhoundadoption.org
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Marie’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Ida O. Weideman
Ida O. Weideman, 93, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 16, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller. Burial will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Ida’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Ethel Brown
Ethel Mae Brown, 99, of Miller, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.
Funeral service will 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 19, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating with visitation one hour prior. Burial follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Ethel’s arrangements. Visit familyfuneralhome.net
Shirley A. Letsche
Shirley A. Letsche, 82, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 18, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Reck Funeral Home in Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Shirley’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Roger John Venjohn
Roger John Venjohn, 75, of Vayland, SD, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at his home.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Paul T. Josten, celebrant. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo with military honors. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. rosary and prayer service, all at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Roger’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Marvin Hargens
Marvin Hargens, 84, of Miller, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Clarkson Health Care in Rapid City.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Lawrence Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the funeral home.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Marvin’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Yvonne Evans
Yvonne Evans, 79, of Miller passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Mitchell.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2018 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, St. Lawrence. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2018 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Yvonne’s arrangements. (www.familyfuneralhome.net)
Eugene W. Shaw
Gene Shaw, 90, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 26, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church on Monday. Burial will be at the Highmore Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Miller High School music program or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Gene’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Leona Hughes
Leona Hughes, 85, of Miller, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the First Baptist Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial will be at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2018 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Leona’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Marie Hargens
Marie Hargens, 100, of Miller, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. A prayer service will begin at 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2018 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Lawrence Kirschenmann
Lawrence Kirschenmann, 72, of Ree Heights, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the Ree Heights Auditorium with Pastor Sheena Thomson officiating. Burial will follow at Morningside Cemetery, Ree Heights. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, Tuesday, February 13, 2018, all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Lawrence’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Oliver Block
Oliver Block, 7 month old son of Jesse and Shawn Block, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN with his parents at his side.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Ollie’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Mary Bernadine Hill
Mary Bernadine Hill, 85, of Wessington, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2018 at home.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 26, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wessington with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Burial will follow at the Wessington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a 7:00 p.m., prayer service, Thursday, January 25, 2018, all at St. Joseph’s Church, Wessington.
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Howard Evans
Howard Evans, 82, of Miller, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Prairie View Care Center in Woonsocket, SD following a battle with cancer.
Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller with Father Paul Josten officiating. A light lunch will follow the service at the funeral home.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Howard’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Stanlee Lakner
Stanlee Lakner, 88, of Wessington, in the early morning hours of Friday, January 5, 2018, quietly slipped away to join his red haired, freckle faced girl for all eternity at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wessington with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Wessington. Rosary service will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a 7:00 p.m., prayer service, Monday, January 8, 2018, all at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wessington.
Arliss Hapney
Arliss Hapney, 78, of Harrold, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Avera Mary House Hospice in Pierre surrounded by her family.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 8, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harrold with Rev. Benjamin Theiss officiating. Burial will follow at Medicine Hill Cemetery in Harrold.
Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2018 with a 4:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Arliss’ arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Marilyn Rinehart
Marilyn Rinehart, 90, of Highmore, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Highmore Health in Highmore.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Pastor Sara Kayser officiating. Burial will be in Highmore Cemetery, Highmore. Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 1, 2018 with a 4:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luze Funeral Home in Highmore.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Marilyn’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Gary McDonald
Gary McDonald, 86, of Highmore, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.
Memorial service with military honors will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the United Methodist Church, Highmore with Pastor Kippy Udehn officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2017 with a 6:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Gary’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Helen Mecham
Helen A. Mecham, age 99, of Huron, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at her residence.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish with interment following at St. Martins Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be 5-7 pm on Tuesday, December 26th at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish followed by a scripture prayer service and rosary service at 7pm; or visitation one hour prior to the funeral mass on Wednesday at the church.
Helen was born on December 18, 1918 in St. Cloud, MN to Leonard and Amelia (Richter) Streitz. She graduated from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud in 1937. After graduation, she moved to California where she worked for the US Government during WWII. She then moved back to Minnesota where she worked as a telephone operator in Park Rapids, MN. She was united in marriage to Myron L. Mecham on September 10, 1946 in St. Cloud, MN and moved to Huron shortly after their wedding. Helen worked as a switchboard operator at St. John’s Hospital (now HRMC) and then as secretary at St. Martin’s Catholic Church from 1965 until her retirement in 1984.
After retirement, Helen enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and being active in their lives. She enjoyed watching the MN Twins, gardening along with seamstress work, sewing, and quilting.
She was an active member at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish and volunteered at the St. Francis Thrift Shop and Holy Trinity School.
Helen is survived by one son, John Mecham of Huron; two daughters, Kathy (Cliff) Hart of Chandler, AZ and Helen Gnuse of Omaha, NE; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bunny White of St. Paul, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Myron on July 19, 1982; one daughter Mary Ann Sorensen in 2013; two brothers, and two sisters.
Arrangements are with the Welter Funeral Home in Huron.
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Carol Zilverberg
Carol Zilverberg, 95, of Highmore, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the United Methodist Church, Highmore with Pastor Kippy Udehn officiating. Burial will follow at the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation with sharing of memories will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday at the church.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Carol arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Frank James Blair
Frank Blair, 61, of Miller, passed away peacefully Friday, December 15, 2017 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls with his daughter at his side.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Ree Heights Auditorium with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial will follow at the Morningside Cemetery in Ree Heights.
Helen M. Turner
Helen M. Turner, 93, of Highmore, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at Highmore Health in Highmore.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Church of Christ, Highmore with Pastor Jeffry McKean officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blunt.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Helen’s arrangements. www.familyfuneralhome.net
Marvin Nelson
Marvin Nelson, 70, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his home.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 14, 2017 followed by a 1:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Marvin’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Doris M. Kludt
Doris M. Kludt, age 91, of Huron, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Violet Tschetter Memorial Home. Her funeral service 
will be Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron, with private family burial preceding the service at the Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be on Friday, December 1, from 5-7:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Welter Funeral Home in Huron.
Memorials are preferred and may be directed to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron and HRMC Hospice.
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Ron Wieseler
Ronald George Wieseler, 69, of Polo, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 surrounded by his family at home.
Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo with Father Christopher Hughes, celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2017 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Maureen Gerdes
Maureen Gerdes, 87, of Miller, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 16, 2017 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 followed by a 7:00 p.m. rosary and prayer service, all at the church.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Maureen’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Norval “Norm” Goehring
Norval “Norm” Goehring, age 90, of Hitchcock, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Huron Regional Medical Center. His funeral service will be 10:30 am on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Welter Funeral Home in Huron. Burial with military honors by the Hitchcock American Legion will follow at Altoona Cemetery near Hitchcock. Visitation with the family present will be from 2-4 pm on Sunday, November 5th at the Welter Funeral Home; or visitation one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday.
Norm was born October 25, 1927 at the homestead north of Holabird, SD to Charles and Mary (Baumgart) Goehrin and graduated from Highmore High School in 1945. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1946 and married Judy Rasmussen. To this union 3 children were born; Sharon, Kathy, and Charles. In 1959 he was united in marriage to Vera Spilloway. To this union 3 children were born; Debra, Todd and Tadd. Norm was a rural mail carrier for over 20 years and retired in 1987. Many hobbies followed but his favorite was Ham Radio which he continued until his death.
He is survived by his wife Vera, of Hitchcock; six children, Sharon (Harvey) Tschetter of Hitchcock, Kathy Coppess of Shelly, MN, Charles (Connie) of West Hills, CA, Debra (Dan) Hepper and
Todd (Shelly) Goehring all of Aberdeen, and Tadd (Anissa) Goehring of Grand Forks, ND; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, three sisters and two granddaughters.
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Paul LeRoy Voss
Paul LeRoy Voss, age 72, of Huron, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Huron Regional Medical Center. An open house celebrating Paul’s life will be held from 1-4 pm on Saturday, October 21st at the Plains in Huron.
Paul was born on August 8, 1945 in Rockwell City, Iowa. In the mid 1950’s, Paul’s family relocated to Huron area where he later made his home and raised his family. Always loved by many as a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and treasured friend, Paul had many hobbies. He especially loved hunting, fishing, and decorating/manicuring his yard. Paul spent the last 20 years working at Tru North Steel where he enjoyed his job and loved his coworkers.
Paul is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Linda Ringheimer Voss; daughter, Lori Voss Gamber and her husband Stuart; and son Mark Voss his wife Jeanie; grandsons Travis Kopfmann his wife Samantha, Tyler Kopfmann, Jordan Gamber, and Matt Spain; four great grandchildren; brother Butch Voss; sisters Marlys Hein, Sharon Oestreich, and Judy Weber.
Arrangements are under the care of the Welter Funeral Home in Huron. Visit www.welterfuneralhome.com
Armand E.A. Peskey
Armand E.A. Peskey, age 99, of Huron, formerly of Iroquois, SD passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at the SunQuest Healthcare Center in Huron, SD. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 16, 2017 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Iroquois, with burial at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 15, followed by a prayer service to begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Welter Funeral Home in Huron, SD; or visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Visit www.welterfuneralhome.com.
Armand E. Peskey, the son of Oscar F. and Anna L. (Kopplin) Peskey, was born on October 23, 1917 in Beadle County, SD. He attended the Dubro School until the eighth grade. Armand married Lenora Zell on November 8, 1944 in rural Iroquois, SD. The couple made their home on the family farm near Iroquois where Armand lived for 93 years until moving to Huron in 2014. Armand was a farmer for most of his life and worked part time for Bales and Magness Cattle Auctions in the 1960’s and 70’s and as a custodian for the Iroquois School District from 1972-1983.
Armand was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. He enjoyed playing cards, antiques, fishing and spending time with family and friends.
Grateful for having shared in Armand’s life are his wife, Lenora of Huron; four children: Barb (Douglas) Canode of Galletin Gateway, MT, Judy (Dave) Crenshaw of Colorado Springs, CO, Alan Peskey of Brookshire, TX, and Todd Peskey of Iroquois, SD; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Velda Zeeck of Huron, SD; and many nieces and nephews.
Armand was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Walter and Alfred Peskey; and a sister, Erma.
Denise Fae Klicker
Denise Fae Klicker, age 75, of Huron and formerly of Wolsey, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Huron Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wolsey with burial in the St. John’s Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17 at Welter Funeral Home, or one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.
Denise Fae Balvin was born on September 9, 1942 in Huron to Frank J. and Ossie G. (Hamby) Balvin. Denise was united in marriage to Christian Klicker on December 13, 1959 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wolsey. They were the first couple to be married in the new church following its construction. They lived on the Klicker family farm where they actively farmed until Chris passed away on December 26, 2011, and shortly thereafter Denise moved to Huron.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wolsey and was active in LWML, choir and bible study in her earlier years. She enjoyed walking and spending time in the outdoors, gardening, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by one son, Leif Klicker of Virgil, SD; several relatives including cousins, Doug (Marlas) Balvin, Nancy Balvin, Virginia (Roger) Gravelle, Donald (Joann) Simons, Marcella Sunding, Beverly Calvert, Delbert (Judy) Klicker, Duane Struck, Margaret (Jay) Ruckdaschel, Marlys (Bob) Barker, Carol Fetheringill, Sam Nettinga, Paul Nettinga, and Jean Haneke; one sister-in-law, Mavis (Ron) Bensley of Seattle, WA; and several nieces and nephews.
Denise was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother Jessie Balvin; husband, Chris; infant son, Christian Frederick Klicker, Jr.; three sisters, Ethyl Boyle, Leola Hartley, and Mavis Martin; two brothers, Ira Brown and Stanley Brown; parents-in-law, Fred and Agnes Klicker and sister-in-law and husband, Marilyn and Lee Heller.
Robert M. Salisbury, Jr.
Robert M. Salisbury, Jr., age 68, of Wolsey, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Huron Regional Medical Center. Memorial visitation will be from noon-2 pm on Sunday, October 8th followed by a prayer service at 2pm at the Welter Funeral Home in Huron. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Bob was born on April 30, 1949 in Huron to Robert and Mary (Paulger) Salisbury, Sr. He graduated from Wolsey High School in 1967 and then attended Mitchell Tech’s culinary arts program where he graduated in 1969. He worked as a baker and later as a meat cutter until he became disabled. Bob enjoyed crocheting, reading, painting, gardening, and cooking. He also enjoyed animals especially his horse “Lady”and donkey “Donk”. Bob was proud of living on the family farm near Wolsey until moving into town (Wolsey) to take care of his mother. He was a member of the Wessington Masons and Wolsey Jaycees where he played “Santa Claus” during the Christmas season.
Bob is survived by his brother, Kevan (Kary) Salisbury of Watertown, SD; one sister-in-law, Julia Salisbury of Wolsey; one brother-in-law, Vernon Kuper of Ree Heights, SD; three nieces, Shellee (Victor) Finley, Jamie Salisbury, and Kiko Salisbury; seven nephews, Lonnie Kuper, Robb Kuper, Quinnten Kuper, Kevan Salisbury II, Kory Salisbury, Kully Salisbury, and Joe Salisbury; 15 great nieces and nephews; one great-great niece, and one great-great nephew. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Chuck Salisbury and Danny Salisbury, and one sister, Mary Louise Kuper.
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Lee Peterson
Lee Peterson, 90, of Holabird, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Highmore Health in Highmore.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Highmore. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Highmore. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a 7:00 p.m., wake service on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, all at the church.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Lee’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Jean Clarke
Jean Clarke, 81, of Wessington, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church, Wessington. Private burial will be at Wessington Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service Thursday, October 5, 2017, all at the church in Wessington.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Jean’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Francine (Fran) Gail Blair
Francine (Fran) Gail Blair, 63, of Miller, SD passed away on September 24, 2017 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
There will be a Remembrance Celebration for family and friends to come and share fellowship with each other and celebrate Fran’s life from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2017 September at the Friendship Center in Miller, SD. Food and refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon.
Elizabeth Gertrude “Betty” Dalton
Elizabeth Gertrude “Betty” Dalton, 93, of Pierre and formerly of Miller, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 21, 2017 at The Pierre Care and Rehab Facility in Pierre.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 25, 2017 with a 7:00 p.m., prayer service, all at the church.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Betty’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Arlene Templeton
Arlene Templeton, 86, of Rapid City and formerly of Miller, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at Regional Health Home and Hospice in Rapid City.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller with Rev. Dr. Brian Jones officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to fund research in finding a cure to help her great grandson Fischer. Donations may be sent to directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 100 North 6th Street, #604a, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Arlene’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Loren Newell
Loren Newell, 87, of Woodbine, Iowa and formerly of Miller, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Rose Vista Home in Woodbine, Iowa.
Funeral service will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2017 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Loren’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Virginia Jenner
Virginia Jenner, 86, of Miller, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Virginia’s arrangements. Visit www.familiyfuneralhome.net
Janet Fritzsche
Janet Fritzsche, 69, of Miller, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Dr. Brian Jones officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2017 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Janet’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Linda K. Wurts
Linda K. Wurts, 73, of Highmore passed away Saturday, September 09, 2017 at the Avera Hand County Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor Sara Kayser presiding. A prayer service will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the church with visitation two-hours prior.
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Walter Krueger
Walter Krueger, 89, of Miller, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral service with military honors will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 11, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2017 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller. Burial will be 11:00 a.m., MST, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to Good Samaritan Society of Miller, Avera Courtyard Villa of Miller, or Trinity Lutheran Church of Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Walter’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Patricia M. Heisel
Patricia M. Heisel, 53, of Huron, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the SunQuest Healthcare Center with her family by her side. Her funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Welter Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service.
Sue E. Ringheimer
Sue E. Ringheimer, 63, of Huron, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Huron Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be 10:30 am on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:30-7:30 pm with a time of sharing beginning at 7:00 pm on Friday, September 1st at the Welter Funeral Home; or visitation one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Saturday.
Sue was born September 18, 1953, to Donald Sr. and Betty (Dethlefs) Henson in Leesville, Louisiana. They moved to Huron in 1957. She graduated Huron High School in 1971 and Graduated Northwest College of Commerce with an Associate’s Degree in Business.
She worked in property management and health care, and for the Huron School District and Huron Mall where she retired in 2017.
She married the love of her life, Robert Ringheimer, in October 1986.
Sue enjoyed spending all her time outdoors. She loved her prized rose bushes and gardening, canning anything she could get her hands on, and making salads. She also loved spending time with her children and their families. Her greatest pleasure in life was spending time with her husband whom she cherished.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband Robert, her 4 children Dawn (William) Eining III of Huron, Shannon (Bonnie) Hofer Hendricks MN, Kimberly (Jeff) White of Ft Worth Tx, and Misti Hofer of Huron, 2 step children Shane (Rhonda) Ringheimer and Amy (Mike) Hofer both of Huron.
17 dearly loved grandchildren Kenny Jr (Ariel), Nikalus (Joce), Arizona (Wyatt) and Ashton Busch, Christian, Cora, Caleb, Kolton, Levi and Hawk Hofer, Caitlin (Chris) Houlihan, Tiffany, Tessa and Taylor Santistevan, Lexi White, Landen Eichstadt and Jaycee Hofer-Tschetter along with 13 great-grandchildren.
2 brothers Danny (Judy) Henson of Huron, Donny (Cheryl) Henson of Missoula Montana, and 2 sisters Terry White, Lona (Vince) Moser both of Huron. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
She will be greeted in Heaven by both of her parents Donald and Betty, Her grandparents Daniel and Ruth Dethlefs; Arno and Jenny Sinke, her Uncle Larry Dethlefs and her Aunt Lois Wiegele.
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Arth Holt
Arth Holt, 68, of Phoenix, AZ and formerly of Miller, SD, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Arth’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Victor Martinmaas
Victor Martinmaas, 93, of Polo, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 1, 2017 at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo with Father Christopher Hughes, celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo. A wake and rosary service will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the church with visitation one hour prior.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Victor’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
Robert Hanson
Robert Hanson, 59, of Highmore, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his home.
Celebration of Robert’s life will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore. Burial will follow at the Highmore Cemetery followed by a reception at the Highmore south park. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2017 at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
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