Kelsey Jo Atteberry, age 33, passed away on
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South
Dakota.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday Jan. 27, 2023 at
the United Methodist Church in Winner.
The family requests that memorials be made to South Dakota Right to Life
or the Orphan Grain Train in Kelsey’s honor in lieu of flowers.
Kelsey was born on Jan. 9, 1990 to Steve
and Sandy (Bich) Atteberry in Winner, South Dakota. She was baptized at Colome
United Methodist Church on the 11th day of February, 1990. She grew up on the
family farm near Colome. Kelsey enjoyed spending time with family, especially
time spent with her grandparents. She was her sisters’ biggest fan,
cheerleading from the bleachers at many sporting events. After Kelsey finished
school, she spent much of her time at Community Connections and their services
positively impacted her life. Her family is forever grateful for the acceptance
and care that was always shown to Kelsey throughout her life.
Routine and structure were very important
to Kelsey. Working with beads and telephone cords were her daily enjoyment and
brought a smile to her face. Kelsey also liked to spend time with water,
whether by playing with the hose in the yard or enjoying bath time. A sure way
to soothe Kelsey was with a back rub, but to bring her some excitement, taking
her for a ride on the four-wheeler was the way to go. Kelsey’s presence will be
greatly missed.
Grateful to have shared their life with her
are her parents, Steve and Sandy Atteberry, her sisters Andrea (Brock) Olson
and their children Isaac and Claire of Afton, MN; and Kara (Andy) Van Orden and
their children, Anabel and Flora of Ringwood, NJ; her maternal grandparents,
Lyman and Phyllis Bich of Cavour, SD and many extended family members. Kelsey
was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert and Mildred
Atteberry of Colome, SD; her aunt Jeannie Snyder of Ellendale, MN; and her
uncle, Bryan Atteberry of Sioux Falls, SD.
Kelli Marie (Urbanski) Schulte was born on
July 26, 1973, in Grand Island, NE, to Carol (Eastwood) and Jerry Urbanski. She
grew up in Grand Island and graduated from Northwest High School in 1991.
Kelli met some lifelong friends when she
worked at a grocery store in Grand Island. Kelli went to New York City for
photography training and then did photography for Walmart. After working in
photography, her caring heart led her to work for Mid Plains Center.
On Oct. 3, 2009, Kelli married the love of
her life, Henry Schulte, from Dallas, SD, where they lived.
Kelli always had a smile on her face and
had such a big heart. Her love of animals led them to rescue their three dogs:
Marley, Daisy, and Pup Pup and two cats: Oreo and Gibbs. Kelli was known for
her decorated sugar cookies and taking lots of pictures for all family events.
She had a room dedicated for scrapbooking, using pictures that she had taken.
Kelli enjoyed scrapbooking with the friends she made at the Hobby Shoppe in
Winner, SD. She took pictures of birds from her many bird and squirrel feeders,
of back road Jeep rides with Henry, of family and friends, and of wildlife and
sunsets.
Kelli’s brother John and his wife Monica,
and her nephew Alex and niece Jordyn, were a very important part of her life. She
loved planning for when they could get together and for weeklong summer visits
from Alex and Jordyn. Kelli also had many other nieces and nephews that she
loved spending time with. Kelli had just planned a trip to Estes Park over
Thanksgiving with Henry, her parents, and her brother and his family and they
are all so thankful to spend that time with her, the pictures taken, and
memories made.
Surrounded by her loving family, Kelli
passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2022, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux
Falls, SD, at the age of 49 years.
Those left to cherish her memory are her
husband Henry, parents Carol and Jerry Urbanski, brother John Urbanski and his
wife Monica, nephew Alex and niece Jordyn, mother-in-law Mary Schulte, aunts
and uncles Larry and Mary Eastwood, Bob and Char Eastwood, Pat and Ron Jensen,
Don and Lois Urbanski, cousins Heather and Corey Ludwig and family, Jared and
Jamie Jensen and family, Bart and Shannon Eastwood and family, Liz and Scott
Stotler and family, Jason and Shannon Urbanski and family, Stacie and Mark
Wiegert and family, and many more brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and nieces
and nephews.
Kelli is preceded in death by her
grandparents Bill and Irene Eastwood and Rose and John Urbanski, father-in-law
John Schulte, and nephew Isaac Schulte.
Memorial gifts for Kelli may be sent to
Rescues Unlimited.
Services for Kelli will be held at a later
date in the spring.
Submitted Photo Winner Middle School presented the one act play “Superheroes” Jan. 19-21. Seated in front from left are Allie Littau, Shannon Rank and Jackson Grossenburg. Second row from left are Riley Peppel, Lena DeMers, Suchi Chaudhari, Avery Manke, Evan Taggart, Avery Antelope, Evan Balsiger, Aiden Hespe, Rylan Assman, Jaxon Day, Peyton Jensen, Jocelyn Sole and Brayden Woods. In back from left are Allie Henderson, Chloe Taggart, Evan Littau, Wyatt Winfield, director Ross Patmore, Jed Blare and Dan Patmore, technical director.
Submitted Photo Members of the Winner Volunteer Fire Department were honored on their retirement on Jan. 14. Pictured from left are Craig Schaeffer, 28 years with 13 years as secretary; Jay Lovejoy, 22 years and Todd Moser, 31 years. Also honored was the late Cody McKenzie, 21 years, 6 years as assistant chief. They had a total of 102 years of combined service
Submitted Photo Mitchell Tech students recently unveiled a custom motorcycle. There are a couple of area students who worked on the bike. Pictured f rom left are Chris Degen, power sports technology program director, Michael Supik, Colome; Austin Munkvold, Jacob Johnson, Evan Juracek, Gregory, Marcus Laursen and Kash Weischedel.
Re-built motorcycle headed for elite
auction later this month
Students, faculty, staff and supporters of
Mitchell Technical
College gathered for the Power Sports
Technology students’ pit stop before with their custom-built motorcycle Friday
afternoon.
Since late September, the program’s six
second-year students, along with representatives of Helping with Horsepower, a
Mitchell-area nonprofit providing opportunities for purpose, wellbeing and
growth through projects such as bike rebuilds, worked tirelessly to tear down
and rebuild the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide for the City of Sturgis, who
purchased the bike.
The finished bike is scheduled to go up for
bids on an elite Mecum Auction in Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 24-28.
“We wanted to be 90 percent done when they
left (for Christmas break), so we were on a pretty tight deadline,” said Laura
Klock, President and Founder of Helping with Horsepower.
In just over three months, the students
“got to be involved all the way from tearing the bike
down, building some custom stuff and
putting it back together,” according to Power Sports Program Director Chris
Degen.
From the very beginning, it was a team
effort.
“Everyone kind of had their own … design
ideas,” Degen recalled. “We sat around and figured out color schemes and what
we wanted the bike to look like and what we were going for,” then transformed
the touring-style Road Glide into a “race-like bagger.”
The cosmetic transformation is apparent at
first glance and brought cheers from the approximately 100 people in attendance
last Friday.
Most obviously, the solid-colored pearl paint was replaced with a white base and racing strips of blue, bronze and black with barely-noticeable monochromatic Sturgis emblems. The solid black factory seat was replaced with a sporty black and white leather seat embroidered in a diamond pattern with the City of Sturgis emblem displayed prominently at the top. Just
below the gas cap, the official coin for
the 2023 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was inset into the modified gas tank, and
students fabricated a custom shift linkage bearing the Sturgis logo. A majority
of the chrome was replaced with metallic bronze or high-gloss black-painted
pieces.
In homage to the students who invested
their class periods into the build, the motor mount dons a black Mitchell Tech
logo set on a bronze base.
“There are a lot of (subtle) custom parts
that the students got to” add to the bike to commemorate the 83rd Sturgis
Motorcycle Rally, and to honor the involvement of Mitchell
Tech, Helping with Horsepower and the project’s many corporate sponsors, Degen said, adding that the students were able to use some of the skills they’re learning in their welding class on the project.
And the mechanics were overhauled, too.
Degen said the engine horsepower and torque were increased by 50 percent.
Various standard parts were replaced with performance parts to make the bike
race-ready, but it is enough like the original to still be used as a road
rider.
Although the turnaround on the project was
quick for such an expansive project, Klock said the process was “beautiful.”
“These guys were so fast and so responsive. The motor mount – they talked about it, and then one of them was out the door, making it. (They) did a great job. (They) should all be very proud of (themselves),” she said. “They have such a great base from the school and Chris’s instruction. They understand how it all works. … This is the future of power sports standing here.”
The experience was unique for everyone
involved. For students, it was a first custom build.
And, for Degen and Klock, it was the first
project they’ve had that will be sold to a national audience.
“It was awesome to be able to add the
design and marketing concept to the students’ mechanical coursework that
they’re already learning,” she said.
The bike departed Mitchell last Monday
afternoon, with another unveiling pit stop scheduled for Sturgis on Tuesday at
4 p.m. From there, the bike will be Vegas-bound.
The final day of the bike’s time at auction
will be televised Sat., Jan. 28 at mecum.com/tvtimes. The winner of the auction
will purchase the custom motorcycle, an autographed
concept drawing from designer Tex McDorman
and a VIP package to the 83rd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, to be held this August
in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
“We hope that whomever the purchaser is
really embraces the story” of the Rally and Helpingwith Horsepower.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit “the
Sturgis Rally Endowment Fund, a part of the Black Hills Community Foundation,
to ensure that the Rally tradition of charitable giving endures for the benefit
of future area residents,” according to Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen.
Some of the funds raised will be routed to
Helping with Horsepower, a Mitchell-area nonprofit providing opportunities for
purpose, well-being and growth for individuals born or diagnosed with
limitations. The organization’s Bike Rebuild Program is a therapeutic
opportunity for participants to rebuild a motorcycle as they acquire tools to
rebuild their lives.
“It’s a win-win-win,” according to Laura
Klock, creator of the Helping with Horsepower Biken Rebuild Program. “The
students got the project experience, which included extra training byn some of
the sponsors, … (while Helping with Horsepower and the Rally endowment) benefit
from the proceeds (allowing) HWH to
continue to provide opportunities and hands-on programs.”
Elva (Sis) Marie Klein, 86, of Gregory, SD
passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at the Winner Regional Hospital
surrounded by family.
A
funeral service was held on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 at the Clausen Funeral Chapel in Burke, SD. A burial followed in the Rosebud Cemetery in
Bonesteel, SD.
Elva was born to Henry Schroeder and Lillie
(Vetter) Schroeder, in Burke, SD on Feb. 1, 1936. Elva was a homemaker while working alongside
Darwin (Wesley) Klein on the family farm.
Elva was blessed with a loving family. She married the love of her life, Darwin, in
September 1958. To this union she was
blessed with 3 children, Kathy, Kerry, and Donna.
Some of the best times for Elva were “When
we worked together as a family farming, meals in the field, and gardening. Elva
said, “milking the cows-not so much!!!” Elva enjoyed spending time with her
kids, grandkids and great grandkids.
Elva’s hobbies included playing cards,
traveling on vacations, her flowers, sewing, baking and her Las Vegas and
Laughlin Nevada trips. She enjoyed spending time traveling to Carlock and going
to the Legion for supper with her friends.
Elva is survived by her daughters, Kathy
(Dave) Hausmann of Pierre and Donna (Mark) Leibrich of Winner; grandchildren DJ
(Liz) Hausmann and Darin (Molly) Hausmann of Pierre; Ashley (Brad) Montgomery
and Eric Leibrich of Sioux Falls; great-grandchildren Hailey Hausmann, Atticus
and Zoey Moore, Riley and Cailyn Hausmann, and Ainsley Montgomery; brother Erv
(Lorrayne) Schroeder and sister Janice (Rex) Balcom; sisters-in-law Norma
Inglett and Eleanor Klein, and several nieces and nephews.
Elva is preceded in death by her loving
husband Darwin, son Kerry, brother Melvin (Zuke) Schroeder, parents Henry and
Lillie Schroeder and in-laws Andrew and Edna Klein.
Pearl A. Lyons, age 92, of Yankton, South
Dakota, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Sanford Vermillion
Care Center in Vermillion, South Dakota surrounded by her family.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, South
Dakota, with Reverend Tom Anderson officiating.
Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton.
Pearl was born in Colome, South Dakota on
Sept. 24, 1930 to Mark and Magdeline “Peggy” (Zimmerman) Larson. She
grew up on the family farm west of Colome until age 14 when the family moved to
the city of Colome where she graduated from Colome High School. She graduated from Sacred Heart School of
Nursing in Yankton, South Dakota where she obtained her nursing degree.
It was in Yankton that she met the love of
her life, Patrick J. Lyons. She met him
on a blind date and the rest is history.
They were married for 65 years.
Pearl and Pat raised six daughters on the family farm east of Yankton.
Pearl was a phenomenal cook not only for
her family but for the many, many farm hands over the years. She was always the hostess for countless
family gatherings at the farm. She had a
real knack for gardening and the outside of the farm house was always adorned
with her beautiful flowers, not to mention the bountiful vegetables from her
garden. She was a great seamstress
making many, many outfits for all her six girls as well as herself while
keeping up a ship shape home. She was an
amazing farm wife helping out wherever needed.
Pearl gave up her full-time nursing profession to raise her family. She
remained active, at first, by doing private duty nursing. Later she was service
chairman and board member of the American Cancer Society for over 35
years. A community worker for Lewis and
Clark Mental Health Center for 10 years,
a volunteer for the Senior Companion Program and a member of the Nurses
Alumni Association.
Pearl and Pat were very active with the
Antique Auto Club. Pearl was a lifetime
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton and was involved with the
Altar Society. Pat and Pearl enjoyed
wintering in Mission, Texas for many years, making many wonderful
friendships. Pearl had a loving heart,
great sense of humor, quick wit and spunk amongst all the other lovely
qualities that we loved so much about her.
Pearl is survived by her six daughters:
Susan (Curt) Asleson, Linda (Greg) Slowey, Barb (Tom) McCarty, Kathy (Dave)
Johnston, Mary (Randy) Gross, and Carol (Grant) Reade. Grandchildren: Justin Lockwood, Jessica
Morgan, Becky (Dan) Blom, Ben Slowey (Anna Meredith), Paul (Kendra) Goeden,
Alysse (Tyler) Spease, Briana (Nick) Nelsen, Natalie Gross (Victor Cima),
Melanie Gross, Tara (Ryan) Burton, and Kayla (Alex) Toupal. Great-grandchildren: Jonah and Jada Morgan,
Charlize Lockwood, Titan and Saylor Blom, Paxtyn and Maddix Strong, Silas
Slowey, Taylor and Lexi Goeden, Mia and Haley Nelsen, Hayden Hogan, Liam Gross,
Vinny Cima, Max and Lincoln Toupal.
Pearl is also survived by her loving sister Donna McLaughlin and many
beloved nieces and nephews.
Brothers-in-law: Frank Lyons, Tom (Marcia) Lyons, Jack Lyons and Bob
(Nona) Lyons.
She was preceded in death by her husband
Pat; her parents; infant brother, Jack; parents-in law; brother-in-law, Gene
Lyons; sisters-in-law: Elizabeth Susan Winkler, Margaret Lyons, Rita Lyons,
Jean Lyons and son-in-law, Jim Streedbeck.
Memorials may be directed to: Heartland
Humane Society, 3400 East Hwy 50, Yankton, South Dakota 57078; Yankton Food for
Thought, PO Box 7038, Yankton, South Dakota
57078; The Alzheimer’s Association South Dakota Chapter, 5915 S
Remington Place, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57108 or Pathways Shelter for the
Homeless; 412 East 4th Street, Yankton, South Dakota 57078.
Joan A. Murphy, 70, Brandon, died Monday,
Dec. 26, 2022, at her home, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Funeral
services were held Friday, Dec. 30, at Brandon Baptist Church. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in
Sioux Falls.
Joan Allon Kerslake was born in Sioux Falls
on March 31, 1952, to John and Vivenne (Munson) Kerslake. She grew up in Sioux
Falls where she was involved in Central Baptist Church and attended Mark Twain
and Patrick Henry public schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1970.
She also attended and graduated from Augustana College, where she was involved
in the athletic department.
She began her career as a physical
education and health teacher at Axtell Park, and also worked at the YMCA, an
athletic trainer, and was a racquet ball pro at Woodlake Racquet Club. She then
moved on to the Sioux Falls Gymnastics Club where she was head coach and
business manager.
Joan married Dan Murphy in 1980. She worked
as head gymnastics coach at Brandon Valley High School and raised her son,
Matthew, retiring from coaching in 1994. She enjoyed racquet ball, swimming,
travel, reading, biking, going out with friends, working with kids, and being
part of various Bible studies. She loved Jesus, church, her family, and her
friends.
Joan loved to volunteer, especially with
kids and in church, and touched many lives while involved with Girls Club, VBS,
Sunday School, AWANA (serving as the Commander for many years at BV Baptist
Church), various church ministry teams. Joan was someone who people found easy
to talk to and was a good listener. She put those skills to work as a Dawson
McAllister Hopeline Counselor, Billy Graham Crusade Counselor, MOPS and Teen
MOPS Mentor, and she mentored several girls the Brandon Valley School District
over the years. She also worked as a Red Cross Health & Safety instructor,
chiropractic assistant, as well as tutoring several great kids. A few years
ago, Joan welcomed Maddie, one of the girls she had been tutoring, into her
home for several months. Joan also had a heart for those were serving or had
served in the military and enjoyed being involved with Warrior 180. She especially
enjoyed handing out stars and listening to the stories of the soldiers she met
both locally and while traveling.
Joan had a deep Christian faith. She was
deeply involved in church ministry. She was part of many Bible Studies, small
groups, and prayer ministries. Recently,
she was thrilled to be a part of Central Church’s frontline prayer ministry on
Saturday evenings. Many of her friends described her as the greatest prayer
warrior they knew. Her deepest desire would be that each and every one of you
would put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. After many years
of fighting cancer, Joan was taken into the arms of her Heavenly Father,
passing peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 26, 2022.
Joan is survived by her son, Matthew
Murphy; brother, Wayne Kerslake; sister-in-law, Patty Hollenbeck; nephews and
nieces, Shawn (Mardee) Hollenbeck, Jay (Jody) Hollenbeck, and Christopher
(Jessica) Kerslake, and Katie (Andy) Abernethy; grandnieces and grandnephews,
Brandi (Ethan) McDowell, Jaydn (JD) Kirwan, Blaire Hollenbeck, Aluxyn
Hollenbeck, Anna Abernethy, Elise Kerslake, Bethany Abernethy, Sammy Kerslake,
and Ollie Abernethy.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband,
Dan; her parents, John and Vivenne (Munson) Kerslake; grandparents, Ed and
Jenny Munson, and William and Rose Parent; mother-in-law Margaret Koos and
father-in-law Al Koos; sister-in-law, Gayle Kerslake; and nephew, Andrew
Kerslake.
Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Brad Farley, outgoing board member of the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce, is presented a plaque by Sarah Myers at the Chamber banquet.
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