Ruth Adrian, 79, of Columbus, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 in Columbus, Ind. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 23 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner, SD. Burial will follow in the Winner Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Born on Aug. 10, 1943, in Highland Park, MI, Ruth was the loving daughter of John and Addie (Cunningham) Knox. She was united in marriage to Richard L. Adrian on Feb. 13, 1982. He preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 2021. Ruth had worked fifteen years for the Jennings County Community Foundation as a secretary. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She had served on the board of directors at the Jennings County Public Library and was an ASPCA Supporter. Ruth enjoyed her quiet life on the farm and cooking. She loved dogs and was an avid reader. She cherished spending time with her family and friends. Ruth will be missed by her children, Kirsten Adrian of North Vernon, Daniel L. (Alison) Adrian of Mason, OH, Richard L. (Amanda) Adrian of Greer, SC, and Jonathan P. (Angela) Adrian of Scipio; grandchildren, Alexander, and Samantha Adrian, Mia, Dylan, and Ava Adrian, Quinn, Duncan, Conner, and Brandon Adrian. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Addie Knox; husband, Richard Adrian; children, Michael, and Megan Adrian; grandson, Rondal Lee Adrian. Memorials can be made through the funeral home to the Rondal Lee Adrian Scholarship Fund through the Jennings County Foundation. Friends and family are invited to light a candle or leave a message of condolence in Ruth’s memory at www.sawyerfuneralservice.com.
Shirley Daughters, 78,
of Winner, SD passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the Winner Regional
Nursing Home in Winner, SD.
Memorial service
was held on Monday, June 19, 2023 at 10
a.m. at the Ideal Presbyterian Church in Ideal, SD. Burial
followed in the Winner City Cemetery.
With heavy hearts, we
announce the passing of Shirley Marlene (Habeger) Daughters, a cherished soul
who graced our lives with her immense love for her family, zest for life, and
passion for the outdoors and art. Shirley peacefully departed this world on
June 13, 2023, leaving a legacy of cherished memories.
Born on July 29, 1944,
to Milton and Margaret Habeger in
Denver, Color., Shirley embarked on a remarkable journey embracing life with
unwavering enthusiasm and kindness. She lived a life that exemplified love,
compassion, and dedication to family. She moved to Ideal, South Dakota, in 1950
and on Aug. 19, 1962, Shirley joined in matrimony with Robert Daughters,
creating a bond that would withstand the test of time. Together, they raised
their two sons, Wade and Bruce, on their farm in Hamill, SD. As a family, they
enjoyed farming, hunting, and camping together. Shirley especially loved
herding and caring for the sheep on the farm and spending her free time as a
family fishing.
In her later years,
Shirley discovered a rare gift for capturing the essence of her experiences on
canvas. Art was the language Shirley used to express her vibrant spirit. Her
brushstrokes danced with vivid colors, breathing life into breathtaking scenes
around her. Her artwork not only adorned the walls of her home and the homes of
her family, but they also served as a testament to her ability to convey the
awe and wonder she felt from the landscapes around her and her deep love for
her family.
The family was the
cornerstone of Shirley’s life and her love and devotion knew no bounds. As a
wife, mother, and grandmother, she stood as a pillar of strength and support,
her unwavering love providing a safe harbor in times of joy and sorrow. Shirley
was a constant source of love, support, and guidance throughout the lives of
her children and grandchildren. Her family was her greatest source of pride and
joy, and she cherished every moment spent with them.
As we bid farewell to
this extraordinary woman, we find solace in knowing that her legacy lives on in
the hearts of all who were fortunate to know her. Though her physical presence
may be gone, her love for the outdoors, camping, art, family, and farm life
will forever inspire us to embrace the wonders around us. Shirley will be
greatly missed by her loving spouse Bob, her children Wade (Linda) Daughters
and Bruce (Amanda) Daughters, grandchildren Seth (Danielle) Daughters, Dalton
(Taylor) Daughters, Jordan (Amber) Daughters, Ashley (Matt) Weisser, Haley
(Hunter) Wood, and seven great-grandchildren Braylee, Jones, Lincoln, Piper,
Carson, Hazel, and Heston. Sister Beulah
Dewes, Rapid City SD.
Shirley was preceded
in death by her parents, Milton and Margaret Habeger, brothers, Larry Habeger,
Royce Habeger, Nephew Bradley Dewes.
Shirley’s legacy will
forever be etched in our minds, and your love will continue to guide us through
life’s journey. May you find eternal peace beneath the starlit sky you adored
and in the fertile soil of everlasting tranquility.
Memorial Service for
Ralph L. Mefferd, Jr. age 90 of Scottsbluff, Neb., will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 2
p.m. at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth.
A Military Flag Presentation will be performed by Ainsworth American
Legion Post #79. Inurnment will take
place at a late date in the Ainsworth Cemetery.
Ralph Mefferd, Jr.
died April 11, 2023, at Western Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Scottsbluff.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife: Betty Mefferd of Scottsbluff NE
2 Children: Sandra Mefferd of Chadron, NE
& Michael (Carmen) Mefferd of Rapid City,
SD
5 Grandchildren – 5 Great-Grandchildren
Brother: Charlie Mefferd of Kearney, NE
Along with nieces,
nephews and other family members
In lieu of flowers,
memorials have been suggested to the family for future designation. To leave an online condolence, please visit
www.hochfuneralhome.com.
Lucille “Lucy” Darlene
(Klein) Smith, 93, of Winner, SD passed away on June 6, 2023 in the comfort of
her own home.
Funeral services were
held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Mason Funeral Home in Winner,
SD. Burial will followed in the Winner City Cemetery.
Lucy was born the
seventh of twelve children on March 19, 1930 to August and Frances Klein.
On Feb. 21, 1963 she
was united in marriage to Ivan Smith. To this union Deb and Pam were born. Ivan
passed away in May of 2012.
Lucy was a loving
wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Lucy
loved to read, play bingo, listen to polka music, and spending time with her
family. She had a special place in her heart for her grandkids, and would make
them special treats like goulash, homemade noodles, and chocolate cake.
Lucy will be lovingly
remembered by her children Robert Klein, of Gregory SD, Debra Smith (Neil), of
Rapid City SD, and Pam (Joe) Ferber, of Rapid City SD. 3 grandchildren; Liz
Smith (Bob), of Belle Fourche SD, Corey (Carol) Ferber, of Sidney NE, and Kyle
(Andrea) Ferber, of Rapid City SD. 7
great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Lucy was preceded in
death by her husband Ivan, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
Donald Bolton, 93, of
Winner, SD passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Winner Regional
Healthcare Facility in Winner, SD.
A memorial service
will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Winner United
Methodist Church in Winner, SD. Burial
will follow in the Winner City Cemetery.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to memorial service.
Donald Wayne Bolton was
born on June 5, 1929, in Racine, Wis., to Louis and Clover (Milton) Bolton.
They resided in Wisconsin till moving to the Hamill area in 1932. In 1935 they
moved to Winner where he attended and graduated from Winner in 1949.
He worked for Paul
Peer from 1947 thru 1949 and proceded to work for Summit Construction in
Presho, SD for a year and a half at which time he enlisted in the US Coast
Guard. He was discharged in 1951. After 6 months of working at a Tree Farm in
Boston he returned to Presho to work for Summit Construction until he moved to
Lincoln, NE to attend the University of Nebraska to study in the biology field
for one year where they did research on a variety of wheat that would have less
rust.
He enjoyed working for
the Lantz, Calhoon and Frantz farms before returning to construction work in
the Presho area. There he met the love of his life, Phyllis M. Stulken. They
married on April 10, 1960 in Wessington Springs, SD, to this union three
children were born, Wayne Douglas, Deanne Jean and Kamala Kay.
They moved to
Reliance, SD where he started work for Shanard Elevator as the Feed Mill
Operator until 1966. He moved his family to Winner, SD to begin work at
Deaver-Meyer Elevator, that was eventually purchased by Farmers Co-op until his
retirement in 2001. With his love for the outdoors, he started Bolton Lawn Care
and enjoyed mowing yards until 2021 when his health began to decline.
He was a lifetime
member of the BPOE Lodge #2084 in Winner, SD and a lifetime member of the
American Legion Post #169 of Winner, SD. Many memories were made on trips with
fellow lodge members across the United States, all whom he considered family.
Enjoying any outdoor
activities, spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren, Sunday
boating trips on the river and wood working were his favorite past times.
Love and Blessed for
having shared his life are his children, Wayne (Ann) Bolton, Deanne Bolton,
Kamala (Randy) Kittle.
Grandchildren, Michael (April) Bolton, Christopher Bolton, Makayla (David)
Poole, Kelli (Craig) Hoffer and Rylee (Destiny) Kittle. Great Grandchildren:
Lorelai, Abbygail and Joshua, Scarlett, Liliana (Lily) and Travis. Also, a
special daughter, Cathy Mayes.
In-Laws: Bertha Hines,
Douglas Stulken, Karen (John) Maciejewski, Kevin (Alice) Stulken, Kenneth
(Vickie) Stulken, Catherine (Earl) Siefken, Brian Stulken and John Stulken.
Many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by
his parents Louis and Clover, in-laws Fred and Fannie Stullken, His loving
Wife-Phyllis M. His brother James Bolton and twin sisters Ruby and Rachel
Bolton, Sister-In-Law Della Bolton. Brother-in Laws, Dean and Fred Stulken,
Archerie Millard, Wesley Hines, and Lester Semmler, Sisters-In-Laws, Janeen,
Donna, Cora Jean, Donna and Nephews, Steve Maciejewski, Perry Stulken, and Travis
Millard.
Ivan Ray Reagle was
born Feb 13,1947, in Valentine, NE to Arthur and Blanche (Howe) Reagle of rural
Todd County and passed away peacefully in his home on May 27,2023.
Ivan graduated from
Todd Co. High School in 1965 and took 1 year of college in North Platte, NE.
After college he came back to the family farm/ranch and worked with his parents
and brothers raising crops and cattle. There he spent the rest of his life
doing what he loved. He was also willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that
needed help with chores, working cattle or anything they needed done in time of
need.
In 2007 he met his
best friend Sheila and together they worked on the place. On July 18 ,2016 Ivan and Sheila were married
in Winner, SD. Ivan had no children of
his own and gained a wonderful family. Ivan cherished his new family and
enjoyed spending time with them whether it was holidays, birthday parties,
brandings, working cattle and many other activities. Ivan was also a great uncle to his nieces and
nephews. He was especially fond of his nephew Emerson who came out and spent a
lot of time with Ivan and Sheila.
Ivan didn’t have a lot
of hobbies but loved Oliver tractors and he loved to visit! He could always
find something to talk about with anyone. He didn’t know a stranger.
He is survived by his
wife Sheila, her children Amber Kruger, Chuck (Kadie) Kruger, Robert (Megan
Schlinz), step-grandchildren Aaron and Jayden Rahn, Lane and Makayla Shelbourn,
Sadie Cadwallader, Cooper, Brynna and Easton Kruger, Brother Leonard (Bernadette)
Reagle, sister-in-law Marie Reagle and sister-in-law Vicky Reagle. Nieces,
nephews and many other family and friends.
He is preceded in
death by his parents Arthur and Blanche Reagle, his brothers, JR and Everrett
Reagle, and his nephews, Jason, Craig and Zachary Reagle
Funeral service for
Ivan Reagle were held on Monday, June 5 at 2 p.m. at the Cherry County Fair Grounds in
Valentine. The burial followed at Mount
Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Sandoz
Chapel of the Pines in Valentine was entrusted with the service arrangements.
Marlo Bicek, 83, of
Winner, SD passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May
25, 2023 at the Winner Regional Health Care Center in Winner, SD.
Funeral services were
held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Winner,
SD. Burial followed in the Winner City
Cemetery.
Marlo was born on
March 3, 1940 to Raymond and Dorothy (Keogh) Bicek where his parents lived
south of Colome. Marlo has always called
himself a simple man which started early on in his life; being raised with no
electricity using kerosene lamps for any lighting needs and a wood stove to
heat the house. He attended the Kansas Flats country school and developed many
lifelong friends during his attendance there.
Marlo made the
decision to serve his country by enlisting in the National Guard. He was a
member of the 730th medical company, based in Winner. Shortly after enlisting
he met the love of his life, Linda Lee Sweetland, at the Little Diner located
on Main Street Winner. After much
persuasion he finally convinced her to go on a date with him. On their third date as they were dancing,
Marlo told Linda that he could dance with her forever and the decision was
made; they were engaged.
A wedding was soon
planned for December of 1961 but plans soon were changed when Marlo was called
up for active duty to Fort Riley, Kan. Marlo and Linda were then married on
Sept. 3, 1961 creating a union, which Marlo had always said was meant to be.
Through this union, four children were born:
Kay Evans (Daniel) of Storm Lake, Iowa, Amy Engel (DeWayne) of Winner,
SD, Todd Bicek (Angie) of Winner, SD and Carol Peterson (Justin) of Winner SD.
Early on in Marlo and
Linda’s marriage, Marlo discovered the second love of his life; being a truck
driver. Lil Smokey (dad’s CB handle) and a lifelong career of logging over 3
million miles began. During his trucking career, Marlo developed the reputation
of being a man who never met anyone who was a stranger. His children and wife
would tell you that they spent many, many long-suffering hours in the back of
the family’s station wagon waiting for their dad/ husband as he visited with
his newfound friends at gas stations and truck stops.
Dad lived a simple
life. He modeled generosity and paying it forward before it was even popular.
Always seeing needs of others and helping in any way that he could, even if he
was struggling to financially meets the needs of his family. He gave of his
resources, money and time whenever he could.
Even though dad worked
countless hours, he always found the time to get into a little bit of mischief,
tell jokes and share many stories that entertained others. He also found
partners to participate in his crazy antics; teaching his grandkids that having
fun was an essential to living a happy life.
Since the passing of
his Dolly (Dad’s name for his beloved Linda), he did his very best to help fill
the void of our missing mom and grandma. Grateful and blessed for the time that
we got to share with him are his children, Kay, Amy, Todd and Carol. Grandchildren
Samantha Bausch (Eric), Kelly Evans (Joni), Ethan Engel, Jesse Engel, Emilee
Engel (Reese), Brandon Bicek (Emily), Austin Bicek, Hannah Peterson (Ian), and
Elijah Peterson (Kayleona). Great grandchildren Hastings and Elodie Bausch,
Jade Evans, Oaklyn Bicek, and Gavin Fury. Sisters Rhea Nye, Donna Daley
(Vinnie), and Doreen Kaiser (Kevin). Preceded in death by his wife Linda,
parents Raymond and Dorothy, siblings Thomas and Lynette and brother-in-law,
LaVerne Nye.
Gerald “Red” Hartford,
96, of Winner, SD passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Monument Health
Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, SD.
Funeral service were
held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Winner United Methodist Church
in Winner, SD. Burial followed in the
Rosebud Cemetery in Bonesteel, SD.
Gerald D. (“Red”)
Hartford, loving and caring husband, dedicated father, entrepreneur, builder,
businessman, Marine, and racer ascended to heaven May 17, 2023 at the age of
96. His was a life lived full pursuing
his various interests and realizing his vision through hard work and
perseverance.
He was born April 6, 1927 into a humble
depression-era environment in Ewing, NE to Otto and Addie (Wilson) Hartford,
the third of three children, his older brother Floyd and sister Norma, both
deceased. The family moved to a site
near Bonesteel, SD during his early high school years where he would board in
town during the week. This meant, of
course, that he had access to an automobile at a time when most students did
not. Although thin as a rail, he
excelled at running track while at Bonesteel HS.
Although they knew of each other, he didn’t
get close to the love of his life, Alice Ruth Jons until she had graduated high
school a year before he did. Alice was
attending the State Normal School in Springfield, SD pursuing her teaching
degree, and they met through mutual friends.
Their romance was put on hold for thirteen months while Gerald fulfilled his voluntary enlistment in the Marine Corps at the end of WWII. Once honorably discharged at age 19, they continued their courtship to the eventual decision to get married. However, he had promised his mother that he would not marry as a teenager. Thus, they were wed the day after he turned twenty years old April 6, 1947 at Alice’s parent’s farmhouse (Emil and Lydia Jons) south of Bonesteel.
Gerald was a gifted mechanical wizard, and his
first steady job was with Rozum Ford in Mitchell, SD where they set up
residence. He did side auto/mechanical
work for a number of people from around the Mitchell area, plus built a number
of items for his own enjoyment, one being a V8 powered hydroplane racing
boat. This exposure led to his becoming
involved in the local auto racing scene, first as a co-promoter of the Mitchell
Speedway, then a race car/engine builder, and then a driver. Although there were a couple short periods
where he didn’t race during the summers, his very successful race career in
eastern SD and western MN spanned from the mid-1950’s through 1972, earning
several track championships along the way.
He is also a member of the Huset’s Speedway Hall Of Fame, in Brandon,
SD.
A move in 1966 brought the family to Winner,
SD where he worked as sales manager for Miller Bros. Chevrolet/Oldsmobile for
the next 18 years. In 1976, he and Alice
purchased the rough lumber yard (Hiway Lumber) and set out building it up to a
full-service lumber/hardware/appliance business. He was elected President of the SD
Lumberman’s Association. Also during
this time, he built/started Hiway Hardware in Hill City, SD along with a mini-strip
mall on the same lot. He then built the
building that currently houses Krull’s grocery.
Throughout this period, he built over 30 homes
in the Winner area and served as a city commissioner.
These businesses and buildings were sold over
time, and at age 65 he and Alice started their last enterprise, Hartford
Cabinet Shop, which manufactured commercial and residential cabinets until he
turned 85, when he finally “retired”.
But he kept both a small wood shop and metal shop to keep him busy.
Gerald is survived by his wife of 76 years, Alice, as well as his children Barbara Tracy (Rapid City, SD), Jerry and wife Leslie (San Diego, CA), Lynn Jacobs and husband Pete (Rochester, MN), and Rick and wife Twila (Hickory, NC). Also, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
We’ll dearly miss this man of many talents, but just as much, we’ll miss his witty sense of humor, his understated but always present caring, and his strength of character. There were still many projects he would have liked to initiate and complete. He just ran out of time.
Agnes Volmer, 98, of
Winner, SD passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Winner Regional
Healthcare Facility in Winner, SD.
Mass of Christian
Burial will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Isidore
Catholic Church in Colome, SD. Burial
will follow in the Colome City Cemetery.
A rosary will be held one hour prior to the funeral service.
Agnes Julia Volmer was
born on June 27, 1924, at the family farm north of Norden, Neb.. She was the youngest of five children born to
John and Catherine (Simons) Keogh. She
attended country school, then continued her education at St. Martins, in
Sturgis SD, and graduated from St. Johns Catholic High School in Omaha, Neb.
When World War II started in 1939, Agnes returned to the family farm to help
her ailing father with the farm because her brothers were drafted into the
army.
On Oct. 30, 1946, she
married Henry F. Volmer to this union one daughter was born. They lived on the Volmer ranch northwest of
Keya Paha and were members of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Agnes was a member of the Altar Society, the
local extension club, and the VFW Auxiliary.
She always had a big garden, was a fantastic seamstress, crocheted and
knitted. In the early 1970s, she worked
at the Outlaw Trading Post. Then in 1977
they sold the ranch and headed west to Rapid City. She did various jobs and
then took a position at the Rapid City Medical Center as a transcriptionist and
receptionist working there until she retired.
Not long after she retired, Henry was diagnosed with cancer and passed
away in 1993. Instead of sitting at
home, Agnes began volunteering her time at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Taking care of her house, mowing the yard,
and tending to her flowers and garden.
In 2014, she moved back to Winner to be closer to her family.
Agnes was always very
independent, insisting on doing her own housekeeping, cooking meals, and baking
cookies. She loved to share her food
with others; if you stopped, she would have a cookie for you, and she loved to
take her neighbors’ food. When a new
tenant moved into the building she would welcome them, and make sure if they
needed anything to knock. She was also
an avid reader, reading everything from history to cooking and non-fiction
books. She had read so many books that
her daughter had trouble finding books that she had not read.
One of Agnes’ greatest
joys was her grandchildren. When they would come to visit her eyes would
twinkle and her contagious smile would appear, and you just knew something
mischievous was about to happen.
Survived by her
daughter Rosemary King, of Winner SD, 2 granddaughters Phyllis (Tim) Meiners,
of Winner, and Susan (CJ) Munkvold, of Irene SD. As well as five great-grandchildren, Ashley
Meiners, Sioux Falls, Alex Meiners and Aryn Meiners of Winner, James Munkvold
and Jayden Munkvold of Irene, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in
death by her husband Henry, parents John and Catherine Keogh, brothers John and
Robert Keogh, sisters Mary Hughes and Sister Margaret Mary Keogh, sister-in-law
Mary Keogh, Dorothy Keogh, Margaret Williams, brother-in-law Charles Williams
and Joseph Volmer. Nephews Joseph Keogh, Larry Keogh, Ronald Keogh, and Raymond
Keogh
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