Category Archives: Obituaries

Stanley Alan Jacobsen was born November 2, 1951 in Burke, SD to Donald and Betty (Bouslaugh) Jacobsen, the third of seven children. Stan grew up on a farm south of Dallas and went to a one room country school. After starting high school, he went from one classmate to seventy and quickly made friends with many of them. In high school some of his achievements were student body president, playing football, and wrestling.

Stan was married to Lynn Wortman at a young age. From this union came his eldest son Adam and two grandchildren, Abby and Jake—so the Jacobsen family has a real Jake. He worked on the farm years while managing the Homesteader Bar in Gregory. He then moved to Winner where he was the proprietor of the Pheasant Bar and Dick’s Place.

Stan married Tami Beran in 1990 and from that union Tessa and Skyler were born. Tess is exceptionally talented in music and Skyler was an exceptional athlete and Valedictorian of his class. Stan was so very proud of his children.

After leaving The Pheasant and Dick’s Bar in Winner, Stan went to work for Sioux Steel Company for the remainder of his working years. He was recognized with many accomplishments as well as outstanding employee and salesperson of the year in 2008. He was forced to quit because of his illness. What many people probably do not know about Stan is that he was a faithful student of God’s Word, studying from one to three hours daily for the last 18 years.

On May 27, 2015 Stan passed away in his home in Yankton at the age of 63 years.

Benjamin Lee Brave, 30, of Aurora, Colorado, grandson of Betty Tuttle, of Witten, passed away May 13, 2015, as the result of an auto accident.

He was born Oct. 22, 1984, to Steve and Kristy (Weber) Brave.

Benjamin was a wonderful father to his two daughters.

He is survived by his parents, of Watkins, Colorado; two daughters, Angel and Haley; grandparents, Don and Harriet Weber, of North Platte, and Betty Tuttle, of Witten, South Dakota; siblings, Zack (Jamie) Brave and Amanda (Richard) Karbowski; nephews, Treytin Brave and Connor Brave; and aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and many, many friends.

The funeral service was held 11 a.m.  Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Olinger Hampden Mortuary, Denver, CO. Burial followed at Olinger Eastlawn Cemetery in Aurora, Colorado. Carpenter Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lou Peneaux, 73, made her journey to the spirit world on May 28, 2015. She was born in Bad Nation, SD on May 1, 1942 to Nora (McLean) Clairmont.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on June 3 at the Winner-Ideal Community Hall in Winner. A private burial will be held at a later date. Wake services began on June 1 at the Winner-Ideal Community Hall.

Mary Lou is known and loved by many.  She was a woman of strength and courage, who loved unconditionally.  She played a different role in all who knew her.  She was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend. She enjoyed spending time with family and adored all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Each and every one of them had a special place in her heart.  She will always be known for her fun loving, humorous and witty personality. She always lit up the room with her beautiful smile.

James Eugene Bolton was born March 31, 1924, at his grandmother’s

house on a farm near Hamill, SD to Clover (Milton) and Louis Bolton. Jim was the oldest son in the family and his brother, Donald, is the

youngest. They had older twin sisters who died shortly after birth.

Jim attended Winner High School where he graduated on May 20, 1943. On June 2 of that year, he entered active service in the United States Army. He served as a gunner at Fort Bliss, TX, and a finance clerk at Camp Bowie, TX, earned his liaison pilot wings at Camp Hood, TX, and finished out his service in Special Troops at Fort Sam Houston, TX.

During his three years in the service, Jim earned the rank of staff sergeant.

After returning from the service, Jim married Della Ann Frantz of Ideal,SD, in June of 1948. Together they have seven children: Scott, Barbara,

Bradley, Garnet, Guyla, Tammy, and Tony. In the early years of this marriage, Jim and Della lived in Winner where they owned and ran the Sweet Shop soda fountain. They then moved and farmed and ranched near

Ideal, Murdo, and Presho until moving to Colome in the early 60’s.

While living in Colome Jim owned and operated, with the help of his sons, Bolton Ditching and Trenching. The family also ran a bluegrass lawn sod business, bottle fed hundreds of Holstein calves, and ran a dairy farm. Later in Jim’s life he worked for the city of Colome as Utilities Manager.

Jim married Jan Petersen in 1985 and they have two children: Clayton and Lacey.

The happiest times for Jim were when he was hunting and fishing with his sons, taking road trips reminiscing about camping at Ghost Hawk Park along with other family outings, and spending so many meaningful times with his family and good friends.

Jim passed away on May 22, 2015 at Avera Rosebud Country Care Center at the age of 91.

Virgil E. Hill, Jr. was born in Kansas City, Kansas on Feb 26, 1926 to Virgil E. Hill and Gertrude Constella. He passed away May 17, 2015 at Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory, South Dakota at the age of 89 years.

Virgil’s mother passed away when he was just a few weeks old and was raised by his grandparents, George and Elizabeth Hill. He graduated high school in 1944. Virgil started driving for Standard Rending Co. in Kansas City from 1944 to 1950 until he enlisted into the army on Sept. 20, 1950. He received the Korean Service Medal, 3 bronze stars, and United Nations Service Medal.

Virgil was honorably discharged in Sept. 1952. He went to work for MeadWestVaco in Kansas City, making boxes, then working in the boiler room working 12 hour days. He met Mary Katherine McCarthy while working there. They dated for 4 years and were engaged for 2 years. They were married June 4, 1960. He continued to work there until he retired in 1989.

They sold their house in Kansas City and moved to Burke, SD in 1990. They built a new house just like the one in Kansas in 1991.

Virgil loved to drive. He would always be taking his friends somewhere. Going to Winner for rolls, taking them to Dr. appointments, road trips to Yankton or Platte.

Phyllis Margaret (Stulken) Bolton was born to Fred, Sr. and Fannie (Kreinbuhl) Stulken in Jeruald County  in South Dakota.

Phyllis attended grade school at Schaeffer School and graduated from Wessington Springs High School in 1958. Phyllis attained her LPN degree from St. Mary’s School of Practical Nursing in Pierre, SD in 1959. She went on to gain her RN degree from Sinte Gleska University/USD in 1981.

Phyllis married Donald Wayne Bolton on April 10, 1960 in Wessington Springs and they resided in Presho, SD until moving to Reliance, SD the summer of 1960. Phyllis worked at Chamberlain Hospital from 1961 to 1967 at which time they moved to Winner.  She started work at the Baptist Hospital of Winner (Winner Regional Healthcare Center) from August 1967 thru August, 2007 when she semi-retired. She also worked part-time at Community Connections from 1989 to 2009 at which time she retired from nursing to enjoy time with her family

Phyllis was a member of the Winner United Methodist Church where she enjoyed serving on the Cares Committee, was a member of BPOE Elks and Lifetime Charter member of Winner DOES and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, knitting/crocheting and spending time with family and friends. She was an avid collector of angels and snowmen. Phyllis had her greatest enjoyment spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Rebecca Ann Cooper Elsberry was born on July 22, 1958 at St. Mary’s Hospital to Myron Ralph and Mary Frances Anderson Cooper. She was raised on her grandfather’s ranch southwest of Fort Pierre. She learned her love of horses at an early age and was riding before she could walk. Becky attended Wentde Country School through the 8^th grade. She graduated from Stanley County high School in 1976.

On a dare from her father, she joined the United States Army and received letters of commendation from both Basic Training and Advanced Individualized Training. She served a total of 14 years with the United States Army and the South Dakota National Guard. Becky was a proud, Paid Up For Life member of the Pike-Wagner Post #2 of Tyndall, South Dakota.

In 1984, she graduated from the Pierre School of Practical Nursing with an LPN license after passing her nursing boards. Then in 1998, with encouragement from her family , she returned to the USD School of Nursing and earned her Registered Nurses License. Earlier in 1996, she completed the Basic EMT course and worked for the Winner Ambulance Service. She had worked for ambulance services in Winner, Hot Springs, Sanborn County (Woonsocket), Campbell County (Herreid), and Tyndall. She was serving as the city’s ambulance director at the time of her death.

She began her nursing career at St. Mary’s hospital as an LPN and worked on the surgical/peds floor before transferring to Central Supply. She has worked both as an LPN and an RN at the Winner Regional Healthcare Center, as an RN at the Redfield Community Hospital, as an RN at the Linton Hospital in North Dakota, and finished her nursing career at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall.

In 1989, she met Mike Elsberry and they were married in Fort Pierre on February 18, 1993. Together they have made their home in the South Dakota cities that mirror those of the various ambulance services she served. They have traveled to Korea, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Florida, and several other places of interest as well.

Becky’s hobbies included collecting Breyer horses (over 200 in all), reading, and being with family. Outside the home, she was known for her love of nursing and for working for the ambulance service. Taking care of people and serving the public were her real passions. She wanted to give a special shout out to her friends at the Tyndall Hospital and Tyndall Ambulance. She loved you all.

Becky passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in her home having attained the age of 56 years, 10 months, and 1 day.

Jim was born to William and Marie (Casey) Dohmen on April 29, 1925 in Colome Township.  He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Colome High School in 1943.  Following graduation, Jim farmed with his father until he entered the service as a member of the U.S. Army.

He was wounded in Korea in April of 1951 and spent several months in military hospitals until his discharge on November 10, 1952.   He received many military commendations including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

Jim took great pride in being a veteran; he was a member of the Colome American Legion, the Winner VFW, the Purple Heart Commanders, and the Disabled American Veterans.  He held various leadership positions in those local and state organizations.    He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Jim was a long-time business owner in Winner, first owning and operating Jim’s Liquor from 1955-1962, then starting a career in real estate in 1959.  He owned and operated Dohmen Realty, Inc. for nearly 40 years.  Jim served on the South Dakota Real Estate Commission for eight years.

Jim was united in marriage to Lorraine Earll Ruhkamp on March 4, 1970. There is a saying, “Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.”   Jim became an instant and very special Dad to three daughters on that day.

Jim enjoyed gardening, rooting for the Cardinals, and special times with his family- especially the Thanksgiving “Annual Meetings” when all the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren got together for several days of family fun.   In the early days, he enjoyed local, state and national politics; he was a delegate to the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago.

Joyce was born to Robert and Lillian (Redding) Biggins in Wheeler, SD on March 29, 1940.  In 1949 the family moved to Winner. Joyce graduated from Winner High School in 1959.

Joyce met and married Robert Herman on October 5th 1959.  Four children were born to this union:  Danny, Tony, Marty, and Penny.  “Family is family” was her motto with faith and forgiveness as her core.  Joyce was a natural caregiver her entire life.  Never putting herself before the needs of others.  To say she was a sports fan would be an understatement.  She followed her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews all over the state.  A true lover of NASCAR and her son’s Dan and Marty racing against each other with much anxiety and pride.

Cathy was born March 25, 1960 in Winner SD to LeRoy and Clarice (Klein) Chauncey.  She grew up on a farm near Hidden Timber and attended country school.  She later attended school in Mission and Winner.

She was united in marriage to Bill Lyons on Dec.2, 1976. They lived in various locations, including Texas, Nebraska, and Lakeview, South Dakota before moving to Pierre in 1989.

Cathy passed away in the care of her family at her home overlooking the Missouri River in Pierre after a three year long courageous battle with cancer.