J. Marilyn Gronlund, 92, of Rapid City
passed away Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Services were held on Thursday, Oct. 21, at
South Canyon Lutheran Church in Rapid City. Interment was at the Black Hills
National Cemetery.
Marilyn was born March 26, 1929, in Huron,
SD to Jonas and Olga (Andersen) Jonason.
She graduated from Huron High School and South Dakota State College with
a Bachelor of Science in chemistry. This background led her to a career as a
Registered Laboratory Technologist.
On Aug. 26, 1951, she married Arden
Gronlund and they were married for over 56 years. Her hobbies included counted
cross stitch, crossword puzzles, and knitting baby sweaters. Many family members and friends possess one
of her works of love. She was most proud
of the fact that all of her children had college degrees and successful
careers. Her love of sports extended to cheering for Rapid City Stevens High
School Raiders and the Denver Broncos. Marilyn was a faithful member of South
Canyon Lutheran Church and had been a member of Altar Guild and Piecemaker’s
Quilting Group.
Marilyn is survived by her children; Mark
(Victoria) Gronlund of Winner, Eric (Laurie) Gronlund of Pierre, Joan Ehrismann
of Colstrip, MT, Karen Overholt of Gillette, WY, Diane Gronlund of Rapid City,
Nancy (David) Bassett of Macedon, NY, and 8 grandchildren; Aislinn, Cade,
Garrett, Natalie, Halle, Kenzie, Steven, and Mark.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her
husband, parents, sisters; Velma Billington, Verna Schramm, sons-in-law; Rex
Overholt and Mark Ehrismann.
Margaret Meyer, 78, of Winner, SD passed
away on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at the St. Gabriel’s Hospice Facility in
Arlington, Texas.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday,
Nov. 6, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Winner, SD. Burial will follow in the Winner City
Cemetery. A visitation will be held one
hour prior to funeral service.
Margaret Ann Meyer went to be with her
Savior on Oct. 27, 2021
Margaret was born on May 19, 1943 in Winner
to Oliver and Mildred (Hedlund) Larsh. She was tiny but feisty. She spent the
first few years of life growing up on her parents’ farm, where she loved to
play with the chickens. Her brother Ivan was born when she was 3, and at age 6
the family moved to town so that she could attend school.
Margaret grew up attending First Baptist
Church of Winner, where she played piano from a young age. She dreamed of
becoming a missionary.
She started dating the love of her life,
Keith Meyer, during their senior year at Winner High, and they graduated
together in 1961. Margaret received her Teaching Certificate from Southern
State Teacher’s College in May 1963.
Keith and Margaret were married on Aug. 17,
1963. They moved to Pierre, where Margaret taught elementary school and where
their first daughter Keatha was born in 1966. Keith’s career took them to
Cheyenne and then Green River, Wyo., where their daughter Megan was born to
them in 1980. They then moved to Edwards, Colo. where their daughter Cathy
joined the family.
In 2003, Keith and Margaret moved back to
Winner to care for her mother Millie. Together they remodeled Margaret’s
childhood home. They again became active members of First Baptist church, where
she played piano and taught children’s and adult Sunday School.
Margaret was a very talented teacher,
artist, homemaker and musician. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She loved to plan fun activities with her granddaughters
during summer visits. She leaves behind for us all a legacy of love and faith.
Margaret was preceded in death by her
husband and parents.
She is survived by her brother Ivan;
daughters Keatha, Megan and Cathy; grandchildren Jake, Ben, Luke, Seth, Sierra,
Nykyta, Kaylee and Kara; and great grandchildren Kassidy, Eleanor, Kinley and
Landon.
She will be so greatly missed by her family
and many friends.
Carla Lebert, 58, of Winner, SD passed away
on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at the Winner Regional Health Care Facility in Winner,
SD.
A private family graveside service was held
on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at the IOOF Cemetery in Gregory, SD. A
celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Carla Jo Lebert was born on Oct 17, 1963 in
Gregory SD. The third daughter of Bill Lebert and Helen (Frank) Bateman of
Winner SD. She passed away on Oct. 22,
2021, at the Winner Regional Health Care Facility in Winner, SD.
Carla grew up on the family farm southwest of
Dallas, SD where she helped with all the usual farm work. She attended 1st and
2nd grade at the New Valley School in rural Tripp County, SD, then went on to
Colome grade school and high school and graduated in 1981. Carla went on to
Mitchell Vo-tech where she graduated with a diploma from the secretarial
program.
She returned to Winner working at the
Winner Advocate, Cendant Ramada Reservation Center, Sargent’s Café (where many
friendships were made), Joie’s Café, the Holiday Inn (where she loved hunting
season and made many friends throughout the years), Country Pride Convenience
store, and a caretaker. Carla never met a stranger. She talked to anyone that
would listen, and then left as friends. Her conversations where always full of
pride and joy of her family.
Carla loved her family. She didn’t have
children of her own but her nephews, Roy, Craig, and Will were definitely her
children. She was a 2nd mother figure to Craig and Will and helped raise them
as her own. Her love and caring heart continued to help raise Craig and Will’s
children also. She was the best babysitter around and if any of the kids needed
anything she was the first to offer to help.
In the recent years Carla had some health
problems which made her have to stay in the Winner Regional Nursing Home for an
extended period of time where she also made “many” new friends. Carla was no
longer able to work outside of the house. She moved in with her mother Helen
and companion dog Angel a few years ago and was a great caretaker of her. She
was always willing to babysit any of the grandkids anytime, any day.
Carla is survived by her loving mother,
Helen (Frank) Bateman; Carla’s siblings Joan (Larry) Sargent, Tammy Turner;
Carla’s nephews Roy Turner and his 3 children Isabella, Jazmyne, Alyxzandria.
Craig (Heather) Sargent and their children Jude, Oren and Elsie. The children
of Will Sargent (Therese) Wakely and Wynn.
She was preceded in death by her father
Bill Lebert, younger brother Oren Lebert, nephew William (Will) Sargent.
Erika Michele Kaupp, age 41, of Flandreau,
SD, passed away on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux
Falls, SD.
Erika was born on Jan. 6, 1980, to John Kaupp and Julene Lupkes in Omaha, NE. She spent her early years in Gregory, SD and then moved to Colome, SD, graduating in 1998. Erika joined the Air Force and was stationed in Texas. After the Air Force, Erika moved to the Flandreau area and started working at the Royal River Casino. Erika attended school at Southeast Technical Institute, graduating in 2012 with her associate degree in marketing. She became the marketing director for the Royal River Casino. She also worked in marketing for the Chewelah Casino near Spokane, WA and the Ft. Randall Casino in Lake Andes, SD.
Erika enjoyed playing softball and
volleyball in her younger years, was a music enthusiast, loved to go on
adventures, and had a huge heart for all animals. She spent her free time
hanging out with her friends and family and will be remembered for her
spontaneous, outgoing energy, and her motivated spirit. Those who knew her will
miss her great sense of humor and companionship.
Erika is survived by her mother, Julene
Lupkes, Colome; sisters: Stacia (Jason) Paulson, Colome; Dana Ellwanger,
Flandreau; Shana Kaupp, Flandreau; and Chelsea Lupkes, Huron, SD; 10 nieces and
nephews; 3 great-nieces and nephews; and many other extended relatives and
friends.
Erika was preceded in death by her father,
John Kaupp; her grandparents, Oswald and Ellen Kaupp, Stanley Pitsenberger, and
Blanche Hiller-Taylor; and her dog & fur baby, McGhoo.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on
Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at the Wicoicaga Otipi Community Center, Flandreau, with
burial in the First Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday from 5 – 7 pm with an all-night wake
service beginning 7 pm at the community
center. Arrangements by Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau. www.skrochfc.com
Norma Jean Storms, 92, passed away on
Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society–Valley Vista, in Wamego,
Kansas.
Norma was born to Fred and Lillian Daughters on April 11, 1929 at the Bull Creek Township homestead of her paternal grandparents, Frank and Katherine Daughters. Norma was the first of eight children.
Norma attended grade school with her siblings at Sunnyside School. She attended Winner High School, graduating in 1946. After graduation she worked at JC Penney for five years as a cashier/bookkeeper then as a bookkeeper at the Winner Livestock Auction Company.
As a career girl, Norma enjoying spending time with her many friends and family, traveling and even hiking the buttes west of Winner! Her vast wardrobe was the envy of her younger sisters who often ‘borrowed’ favorite outfits.
On Aug. 28, 1953, Norma married James Storms from Keyapaha, SD after his return to the U.S. from his Korean War deployment. They were married in Clearfield, SD then lived in Tampa, FL during the remainder of Jim’s enlistment in the US Air Force.
Throughout their marriage, Norma was always a partner in the true sense of the word. Through Jim’s law enforcement career, she was an active member of the Tripp County Republicans, working for his re-election every two years. From the mid-1970’s on, she was a partner in businesses she and Jim owned. In addition to this, community involvement played a large part of her life. She was a life-time member of the VFW Auxiliary holding several post positions including the South Dakota District President. She was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Parish for over 60 years. She was a charter member of the local chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, a member of the Catholic Daughters, Avenue of Flags, a volunteer at the Tripp County Historical Society and in the Winner Public Schools.
In her retirement Norma continued her community involvement while playing bridge with her friends, entertaining, baking and being a Grandma.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James, her son, William, brothers Donald, Roger and Russell Daughters, and sisters Avis Bilyeu and Marilyn Laycock.
She is survived by her children Gail Dunford (Lynn) of Wamego, KS and Susan Storms (Bob) of Eden Prairie, MN; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Storms of Winner, SD; grandchildren Dr. Gretchen Dunford of Colby, KS, Claire Shaver (Daniel) of Kansas City, MO, Kaelob Storms and Jacob Storms of Flandreau, SD; a great-grandson, James Shaver; a sister, Kathryn Wanek of Green Valley, AZ; a brother, David Daughters (Deborah) of Rapid City, SD; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, Kansas.
Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday morning Nov. 9, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Winner, South Dakota. Inurnment will be in the Black Hills National Cemetery.
A vigil service will be Monday evening Nov. 8, 2021 at 7 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista; Immaculate Conception Church; Tripp County Historical Society or the Winner V.F.W. Auxiliary #4674 and can be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Road, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547
Robert “Bob” Anderson, 61, of Winner, SD
passed away on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 at his home in Winner.
Memorial service was held on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner, SD. Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery. A visitation was held on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church from 6-7:00PM with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Bob was born July 25, 1960 in Pierre, SD to
Carl and Doreine (Johnson) Anderson. He
was the youngest of five siblings. He
attended school in Lyman County and spent much of his time on the family farm
north of Kennebec, SD. As a youngster,
Bob enjoyed rodeoing and life on the farm.
In the “Red Hot Summer of 1983”, Bob met
Laurie Bertram at a wedding dance in Witten, SD. She thought he was “so handsome” in his white
sweatpants and cowboy hat. This chance
encounter led to marriage just 5 months later.
During a blizzard, on Nov. 26, 1983, the two exchanged vows at the
Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Church in Winner, SD.
Laurie often recalls the ‘wedding chase’ was so slow, they got passed by
a farmer in a tractor on the highway. To
this union, two boys were born. Zachary
Emanuel was born on Bob’s birthday, July 25, 1985, in Rapid City, SD. Initially living in Rapid City, the family
decided to move to Winner, SD in 1986 to be closer to family. Joshua Robert arrived 2 years later on Aug.
22, 1988, in Winner, SD.
By this time, Bob had started driving for
United Van Lines, moving household goods from coast to coast. As the boys grew, summer trips in the truck
with Bob ensued. These trips were
enjoyed by all and would be remembered for years to come. Although the trips are fond memories now, one
can only imagine the challenges of housing two rowdy boys in a truck sleeper
for days on end. This is probably the
time Bob’s hair started to turn white.
During the times not spent on the road, Bob
loved rodeoing, camping, hunting, and fishing with family and friends. His quick wit, abundant jokes, and funny
stories (often told so much that most listeners knew them by heart) were always
a sure bet during these get-togethers.
Years later, once the boys had grown older
and the “trips with Dad” were over, Bob and Laurie were blessed with two
grandsons, Jace Robert and Ty David.
These three were a match made at a pond.
Fishing trips, muddy shoes, and endless giggles were always guaranteed
during their time together. Trading
jokes and having adventures “out North” will not be soon forgotten. Bob loved his grandsons, and they loved their
Papa Bob more than anything.
Bob is survived by his wife Laurie, sons;
Zach (Taylor) Anderson, and Josh Anderson; his sister Linda Vavra, and
grandsons Jace Anderson and Ty Anderson.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents,
sisters Darlene Cudmore and Carla Cudmore and brother Richard Anderson.
Charlotte Mortenson, 77, of Presho, SD,
died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at her home.
Visitation was held 6 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2 with a vigil service at 7 p.m. and a rosary followed.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, Nov. 3. All services will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church
in Presho. Interment will follow at Holy Angel Catholic Cemetery in Presho.
Charlotte Mortenson (Leichtnam) was born on
Nov. 9, 1943, in Presho to Martha and Emanuel Leichtnam. She grew up 7 miles
north of Presho and attended Annin Country School until 8th grade. Charlotte
then became a Presho Wolf and graduated from Presho High School in 1961.
After high school, Charlotte was united in
marriage with Robert Mortenson on June 17, 1961, in Presho. To this union three
children were born: Lorie, Lorna, and Martin. Robert and Charlotte were married
for 47 years until his death in 2009.
For 40 plus years you could find Charlotte
as a waitress at Hutch’s Cafe, where she coined her trademark comment,
“make a happy plate”. Charlotte enjoyed making crafts from pheasant
feathers and did a variety of sewing projects. She was very competitive by
nature and enjoyed winning at cards and all games. She regularly attended two
different card clubs. She looked forward
to family functions and community events.
Charlotte loved her word-search circle books – she always said that they
kept her mind working and helped to pass the time! She also loved to travel and wasn’t afraid to
play the slot machines or Keno.
Those who knew her well, called her
“Chuck” or “Chucky”. Charlotte was very observant and would
wait to give her “jab” or “poke” when the moment was right.
Charlotte and her identical twin sister Charlene were always in sync and
lifetime partners in crime. Her
grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she loved spending time with them.
Charlotte shared her 77 years with her
children: Lorie (Tim) Mulhair of Yankton and stepchildren: Eric, John and
Timothy; Lorna (Mike) Arnoldy of Kennebec and children: Raegan and Andee;
Martin (Wendy) Mortenson of Winner and children: Hunter, Ryder and Piper; her
three sisters Charlene Nies of Martin, Tootie (Earl) Bailey of Presho, and
Deanna (Herb) Sundall of Sioux Falls as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband
Robert, parents Emanuel and Martha, brother Jack, sister Mary, infant sister
MaDonna, and nieces Crystal Lyn Mortenson and Connie Rae Whipple.
Bertha “Cricket” (Davis) Zweifel,
age 69, of Wall, South Dakota, died on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at her home near
Wall.
Bertha “Cricket” Mae (Davis) Zweifel was born Oct. 2, 1952 in Valentine, Neb., to Hanson and Grace (Hayford) Davis.
Cricket grew up in Millboro, SD. She
attended New Huggins school in Millboro, SD. She left school in her early years
to help her family after her mother passed away at a young age. Cricket lived
various places throughout her life and later considered her home to be Rapid City,
SD. She raised three children on her own as a single parent. Cricket worked at
various jobs but primarily waitressed, worked for herself as a security guard,
and later medically retired from her position at SCI Systems. Cricket worked
hard all her life and she showed her children and everyone around her what hard
work looks like.
Cricket received a special gift that
provided her with second chance at life receiving a lung transplant in 2017.
She was the toughest woman we knew – also beating Covid in 2020. You could
never count her out as she always bounced back regardless of what was thrown
her way. She loved drinking coffee with her Morningside Café friends, playing
cards with family, western dancing, and singing karaoke. Cricket was incredibly
fond of her pets, to include her beloved dog Matonka. The most special people
in Cricket’s life were her grandkids and great-grandkids – probably more than
her own children!
Survivors include a son Darrel (Rochelle)
Davis; two daughters Jacqueline (Bill) Davis and Savannah (Jeff) Williamson;
bonus daughter Donna Brave Boy; grandchildren: Nathan (Jen) Swallow, Stephon
“Brian” Grimm, Tyann (Nathan) Sturdevant, Justin (Bri) MIller,
Melissa Delker, Trevin Williamson, Kayja Murphy, Dante Murphy-Davis, Kaleb
Murphy, William Housman, Kayla (Ryan) Fischer, Deanna Brave, Kira Left Hand
Bull, Braidon Brave Boy, and Briana White Buffalo; great-grandchildren:
Annastasia Delker, Hannah, Talan, and Trenton Sturdevant, Kai Murphy, Elizabeth
Fischer, Kiyann and AJ Miller, Sidney and Evelyn Garcia, and Georgina
McWhorter; sister Lue (Stan) Hanson; three brothers: Cecil (Carol) Davis,
Charles (Susan) Davis, and James (Linda) Davis; and a host of well-loved
nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents
Hanson and Grace Davis; sisters Helen (Norbert) Schutz and Berniece Gallatin;
brother Duane Davis; granddaughter TishaMarie Sandberg and great-granddaughter
Shelby Sturdevant.
Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box
201 Wall, SD 57790.
Celebration of Life services were held at
3:30 pm Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home in Rapid City. A
light meal was served following the service at the VFW 420 Main Street.
Arrangements are with Rush Funeral Home of
Philip.
Josephine Alice Klein died Sept. 20,2021 in the Avera Rosebud Country Care Center. Jo, or gramma Jo as she was called by many, was from the Hidden Timber Area, SD, but with a Valentine, NE address.
Jo was born to Florence (MacDonald) and Herbert Gregg on February 18, 1932 in room C of the Carter Hotel being run by her grandparents. She grew up on a farm north of Carter and attended country school in Carter. There she learned to care for her younger brothers and elk wit chores and gardening. Jo attend and graduated high school in Winner.
After high school she worked as a telephone operator. Jo’s high school friend Gladys introduced Jo to her brother Lawrence Klein. Jo and Lawrence were married on May 25, 1951. Lawrence finished his term in the army in 1952 and they moved home to work with his family in the Hidden Timber area. They had four sons: Randolph, Rory, Roderick, and Rockwell.
She was always up for an adventure and when Lawrence said “Let’s go” she could pack up four kids and be ready to go at the drop of a hat. It might be deer hunting in the Hills or rock hunting in western SD.
In the mid 60s she started a career as secretary/receptionist in the Todd County School District. Duties included starting a library at the South Elementary. She worked with many who became long time friends.
She was a typical school mom and helped with many school functions, grade school parties and proms.
She was an active member of the United Methodist Church teaching Sunday School and vacation bible school.
She was always helping others and took in the neighbor kid while his mother finished her teaching degree. Later on she took in a high school gal who had a baby when her family chose to ignore her. Set up a bed in the corner of the living room for mother and baby.
She always had a listening ear, and withholding judgement, would condole the heaviest heart.
She loved things with dinosaurs and windmills.
As her sons got married, she got the daughters she never had. She said she didn’t know what to do with girls. She soon learned. She also got grandchildren who she had special bonds with them all.
Jo was preceded to heaven by her husband Lawrence, her parents, Lawrence’s parents George and Coral Klein, her brother Jim and his wife Marion; brother-in-laws Raymond Anderson and Francis Kramer; sister-in-law Loyce Gregg; sisters-in-law and husbands; Eleanor and Bill Chauncey, Clarice and LeRoy Chauncey.
Jo is survive by her hour sons Randy (Vicki), Rory (Kathy), Roderick (Peggy), and Rocky (Yvonne); her brothers John (Jeanne) Gregg and Dennis (Kay) Gregg; sister-in-law Gladys Kramer, 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and numerous nephews, nieces and their families.
Jo wanted it said: She lived, she laughed, she loved, she died!
Stan Roubideaux, 26, of Winner, SD passed
away on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 at the Winner Regional Healthcare Facility.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Winner/Ideal Community Hall in Winner, SD. Burial will follow in the Winner City Cemetery.
Wake service was held on Tuesday and
Wednesday Oct. 19, and 20 at 7 p.m. at
the Winner/Ideal Community Hall.
Stan Robert Roubideaux started his journey
to the Spirit World on Oct. 11, 2021.
Stan was born on Oct. 28, 1994 to Cathy
Small and Eric Roubideaux. The oldest of
all his siblings and Cathy’s only son.
He was his mom’s and sister’s protector, he would go to war with anyone
who came their way.
You could always find Stan at the city park
basketball courts, playing ball with his cousins and friends until dark. Sometimes the would even play with only the
street lights on. Stan often worked at a
bee farm or odd jobs here and there.
In 2013 Stan became a father to a baby girl
Ava Jane, whom he got to name. Ava was
his everything. In 2018 Stan was blessed
with twin boys Issac and Elliot, he was so happy to have boys of his own! Lastly he had one more baby girl in 2020
Kamryn, he loved all his children.
Stan is preceded in death by his very close
aunt Crystal Peneaux and his grandparents Veryl and Elsie (Fast Horse) Peneaux.
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