Thomas Oli Strand was born on Feb. 1, 1961, to Shep and Elizabeth
(Slattery) Strand in Ainsworth, Neb. and passed away on March 24, 2024, at the
Winner Regional Hospital in Winner, South Dakota.
Tom grew up in Ainsworth and in 1983, he married Patsy Denny of Newport, Neb. To this union three daughters were born: Jessica, Ashly and Sheena. In 2007 they divorced and Tom began his new life with fiancé, Vicki Condon. The last ten years were spent in Winner sharing their life with his daughters and Vicki’s son, Lane Hall.
His grandchildren, Darion Dye, Olivia Strand, DaShawn Sellers-Strand, Chloe Strand, Lily Dye and Bo Dye, were his pride and joy. Tom loved them all and was happiest when they were around. His family, friends and cats were also an important part of his life.
Tom loved the outdoors, spending a lot of time working in his yard and his garden. He had a love for fishing, (especially when he caught that “BIG” one), hunting and driving in demolition derbys with his skeleton on the passenger side.
Tom worked for his father at Shep’s Wrecker Service and Body Repair and spent his life working in various body shops. He was known for being one of the best autobody men around. Everything Tom did he would say, “I did it my way.”
Tom was preceded in death by his father Shep Strand; sister, Angela (Philbrick) Hansen; grandson, Marcus Sellers; nephews, LeRoy and Amos Assarsson.
He is survived by his fiancé Vicki of Winner and her son Lane Hall of Sutherland, Nebraska; three daughters, Jessica Dye and husband Jason of Chadron, Nebraska, Ashly O’Keefe of North Platte, Nebraska and Sheena Strand of Rapid City, South Dakota; six grandchildren; mother, Liz Strand of Ainsworth; brothers, Rick Philbrick and wife Jana of Gillette, Wyoming, Rob Strand and wife Lori of Ainsworth, and Shane Philbrick of Springview, Nebraska; sister, Deb Assarsson and husband Bill of Bassett; mother of his children, Patsy Strand of North Platte; along with many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Hoch Funeral
Home in Ainsworth with Tammi Painter officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials were
suggested to the family in Tom’s name.
Interment was in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction
of the Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hochfuneralhome.com.
Wilbur “Bill” Boerner, of Winner, SD, passed away on Friday, March 29,
2024, in Pierre, S.D.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 2 p.m. at the
Winner Methodist Church in Winner, SD. Burial followed in the Winner City
Cemetery.
Bill was born on Dec. 13, 1938, in Winner, S.D. to Harold and Alice
Boerner. In Bill’s early years, he lived on the family farm north of Winner.
Later, his family moved to Lamar, AR., where he grew up with his four sisters,
Lynn, Pat, Shirley and Diane and graduated high school in 1957.
After high school, Bill eventually moved back to Winner, S.D., where he
met Carol Ann Olson, and married on Feb. 24, 1968. They had two children,
Michael and Sylvia.
Bill worked various farming jobs in the Winner area, which was something
he always loved. He left farming in 1989 to work for the City of Winner. Bill
worked for the city 14 years and retired in 2003.
Bill loved the Lord, family,
friends, being on the farm and country music. He was musically gifted and could
play almost any instrument he picked up or song he heard. He could also build
or weld almost anything he could think of. Bill was a member of the Winner
Methodist Church.
Bill is survived by his son, Michael (Georgette) of Winner, S.D.,
daughter, Sylvia (Ron) Nelson of Pierre, S.D. Grandchildren; Melissa Boerner of
Pierre, S.D., Lance Boerner of Sioux Falls, S.D., Dani DeVries (Darian) of
Sioux Falls, S.D., Gennefier Schuppan of Sioux Falls, S.D., Amanda Nelson of
Pierre, S.D, and Matthew Boerner of Winner, S.D. Great grandchildren; Serenity
and Ryan Lopez of Pierre, S.D. Sisters; Lynn Elsasser of Dessert Hot Springs,
CA, Patricia Gage of Jacksonville, AR, Shirley Shain of Jacksonville, AR and
Diane Yates of Cabot, AR. And numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Alice Boerner, wife
Carol Boerner, and brother-in- laws, Joby Shain, George Gage and Paul Elsasser.
Belva Delaine Liggett,
76, of Winner, SD, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Winner
Regional Long Term Care Center in Winner, SD.
She was born in Winner
on April 7, 1947, to Elmer Clifford “Slim” Colson and Theo Maude
Houston.
Belva is survived by
her two daughters, Melanie Peterson and Danielle Bredenberg of Casper, WY, her
granddaughter, Danielle Peterson in Aurora, CO, and her siblings, Dale (Bea)
Colson of Eufaula, AL, Jeanean Jaros of Winner, SD, Connie Moffit of Rapid City,
SD, and Rick Colson of Rapid City, SD. She is preceded in death by her brother,
Marvin (Linda) Colson.
She retired from the
Department of Labor, Job Service Division, after 16 years of service.
We are respecting her
wishes to be cremated with no wake, funeral or burial.
Funeral services for Velma Louise Chasing Hawk will be held April 6 at the Bonesteel City Hall at 1 p.m. Burial will be at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in St. Charles.
Velma Louise Chasing Hawk was born Oct. 25, 1943 to Charles and Virginia
(Williams) Roubideaux and began her spiritual journey on March 26, 2024.
She grew up in Winner, South Dakota with her siblings Virgil, Ardith,
Joyce, Sandra, Becky, Tim, Keith, Lester and Clara. She met Clifford Chasing Hawk, Sr. in 1970
and they were blessed with seven children: Brenda, Russell, Cliff “Speedy”,
Glen, Dean, Todd and Bev.
Velma and Clifford decided to make their home in Bonesteel, South Dakota
where she was a homemaker. Her greatest
joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She looked forward to her out of town trips
with her daughters Brenda and Bev and loved reading books.
Velma enjoyed family gatherings and attending all sporting events and
social events for her kids and grandkids.
She was a proud mother of her children and was considered the mother of
the Mad Dog softball team.
Velma is survived by her children: Brenda (Byron) Andrews, Russell –
Loretta Roubideaux, Todd (Sandra) Chasing Hawk and Beverly Chasing Hawk; her
sister Becky Sitting Bear; sisters-in-law Veronica Valandra, Pauline and Ernest
Pourier; special friends Elsie and Linda Red Hill; brothers-in-law Melvin,
Richard, Jr and Steven Chasing Hawk; grandchildren: Brandon, Barron, Byron Jr,
Brandi Andrews, Jade, Jonah, Trevor, Isaac, Arianna, Dean III, Shandi, Payton,
Jaiden, Caden, Wade, Xavier, Spencer, Alexis, Tino, JaWanda, Keith, Royal;
great-grandchildren: Brayden, Bryson, Tehya, Trinity, Jaxson, Sienna, LaVeya,
Rexton, Zander, Zayden, Zariah, Kynzer, Alice, Jackson, Ava, Xavion, Cavazos
and many nieces and nephews.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clifford; one daughter
Melissa; three sons: Cliff “Speedy”, Glen and Dean; two grandsons: Clifford
Dale and Dean II.
Mom will be missed by all of those who knew her and thank you so much to
the Haisch Haus for the loving care, you are greatly appreciated. Rest Easy Mom !
Memorial services for Lucy Forgey age 86 of Douglas, WY, formerly of
Colome, SD, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 10:30 am at the Winner
Methodist Church Winner, South Dakota. Visitation is one hour prior to the
service.
Funeral Services for Robert “Bob” Sperl JR age 70 of Burke, SD
will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 10:30 am at the Congregational Church of
Gregory, South Dakota. Burial will follow at the Czech National Cemetery in
Gregory, SD. There is a prayer service Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at the church.
Visitation is one hour prior to each service.
Ronald Alvin (Ron) Parker died Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the Winner
Regional Hospital in Winner, South Dakota.
Ron was a resident of Elder Inn in Winner.
Ron was born to Harlan L. Parker and Elinor E. Emley Parker on April 24,
1960, at Atkinson, NE. He spent his early childhood in Butte, NE moving to the
Millboro/Colome, SD area with his family when he was about 11 years old.
He married Diana Peabody of Dallas, SD.
They had one daughter.
Ron worked many different jobs throughout his lifetime. He was a hard worker and well respected by
his employers. All who knew Ron were
aware that he was an avid football fan.
He watched as many games as possible but was passionate about the Kansas
City Chiefs and the Nebraska Huskers (Every year he would say, “Next year will
be the year for the Huskers.”). His sister, Jane, will miss the many phone
conversations about football, being an avid fan herself.
He is survived by four brothers, three sisters and his very caring friend,
Debbie Storms of Winner, SD. He was preceded in death by his parents, one
sister and his twin brother.
Burial with be in the Butte Cemetery at a later date.
Lee Calhoon, 80, of
Ideal, South Dakota passed away on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 at his home near
Ideal, SD. Funeral service was held on
Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the
Winner Methodist Church in Winner, SD.
Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery. A visitation was held one hour prior to
funeral service.
Lee Archie Calhoon was
born on Jan. 27, 1944, to Leon and Wilma (Frantz) Calhoon in Winner, South
Dakota. Lee lived his entire life in
Ideal. He attended Star Valley school
through the 8th grade and graduated from Winner High School in 1963. He also attended SDSU. His goal in life was to improve the ranch
making it a better place for his family.
Lee was a member of
the Winner Quarterback Club and spent many hours helping to build the football
stadium. He coached country conference
basketball at Ideal for many years. Lee
coached little league baseball in Witten, and also coached Clearfield baseball
taking the team to the State Teener Tournament in 1992.
He was one of the
founders of the Golden Prairie Retirement Home and served on the board of
directors for many years. Lee was a
member of the Masonic Lodge 166 and active in the Rosebud Shrine Club and a
member of the Winner Methodist Church.
Lee’s pride and joy
was his family and watching the grandkids in their many activities.
He was diagnosed with
Parkinson’s in 2009 and began to curtail his busy life.
He is preceded in
death by his parents, brothers; James and Clyde and granddaughter Emily.
Lee is survived by his
wife Keatha of 58 years, three sons; John (Jodi) Calhoon, Michael (Susan)
Calhoon and Curtis (Molly) Calhoon, 14 grandchildren; Jessica Calhoon (fiancé
Charlie Johnson), Austin Calhoon, Lindsey Calhoon, Riley (Samantha) Calhoon, Megan
Calhoon, Sarah (Ryan) Stuhlmiller), Meredith (Amine) Radoui, Shannon Calhoon,
Spencer Calhoon, Matthew Calhoon, Landon Calhoon, Brody Calhoon, Logan Calhoon
and Kaylee Argo. Three great-grandchildren; Cora Moss, Camdyn Anderson and
Waylon Stuhlmiller.
Funeral services for Jan Determan, age 69, of Burke, South Dakota will be
held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Burke. Burial will be in the
Graceland Cemetery, Burke. Visitation
will be Friday from 6 pm until 7 pm, with a 7 pm rosary, at the church.
Janet “Jan” Marie Determan, daughter of Romus and Helen (Jaeger) Mushitz,
was born on July 21, 1954, in Pierre, South Dakota. She was adopted by Romus
and Helen Mushitz and was the oldest of three adopted children.
Jan passed away on Feb. 14, 2024, at the age of 69 in her home in Burke,
South Dakota after a short, courageous battle with cancer.
Jan attended Geddes Public School
and graduated from Geddes High School in 1972. After high school, she attended
Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota where she studied home economics.
On July 7, 1973, Jan married Ronald
Lee Determan at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Geddes, SD. To this marriage, five
children were born: Chris, Jeff, Brian, Michelle, and Jay. Ron and Jan resided
in Brookings, Wagner, and Geddes before establishing their home in Burke in
1981. Jan worked at Missouri Valley Mutual Insurance Company for many years
before working as an insurance agent for Southern Dakota Insurance. Jan and Ron
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this past summer.
From a young age, Jan always had a
love for playing piano and shared her passion for music by playing the piano
and organ for St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Geddes. Jan became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Burke and was the organist for more than 40 years. She played for more weddings and funerals
than can be counted. Jan also taught piano lessons to numerous students in her
home for many years.
Jan spent her life supporting her
husband, children, and grandchildren with their sporting and school
events. She enjoyed gardening, cross
stitch, and spending time with her family.
Thankful for having shared her life
are her husband Ron Determan; her children: Chris (Michelle) Determan, Jeff
(Amanda) Determan, Brian (Hillary) Determan, Michelle (Brett) Person, and Jay
(Bekah) Determan; grandchildren: Britni Determan, Tommy Determan, Coy Determan,
Brok (special friend Jennice) Determan, Mya Determan, Gracie Person, Carter
Person, Chloe Determan, Clare Determan and great-grandchild Kinzley Determan;
two brothers: Bill (Patrice) Mushitz and Bob (special friend Jodi Dub) Mushitz;
and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Jan was preceded in death by her
parents Romus and Helen Mushitz.
Melvin James Orel, age
90, from Winner, South Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.
Services will be held
on his 91st birthday, Friday, May 31, 2024,at 10:30 a.m. at Mason Funeral Home
in Winner.
Melvin James Orel was born on May 31, 1933, to
Joseph Orel and Anna (Dvorak) Orel at the family farm near Hamill, SD. Melvin
loved farm life from an early age proven by the pictures of him feeding the
chickens, playing with cats, and surrounded by puppies. Melvin was joined by
twin brothers, Darrel and Donald, a few years later, and then the fun began.
Melvin attended country school a short
distance from his home. He told stories of having to carry coal to keep the
stove going for warmth, which was essential as many students walked or road
horses to school. It was here that Melvin met one of his life-long friends, Leo
Beranek. Melvin only completed the eighth grade as he was needed on the farm,
but he never stopped learning. He liked to read about world happenings,
politics, and local news. And if you asked him anything about making purchases
– whether it was a car, a house, or what not – his famous phrase was, “Well,
I’ll have to pencil that out.” He liked to “tinker” a lot too: fixing old
televisions would pass the cold winter evenings, as well as building a
motorcycle in the basement (and then wondering how on Earth it was going to get
upstairs), and later in life he loved creating things in his garage with
various shapes and sizes of wood.
As he, his brothers, and friends became older,
shenanigans were always involved. He told stories about his friends and the
tricks they would play on each other and on their girlfriends. On one such
occasion, Melvin met his future wife, Agnes Klima.
In 1954, Melvin joined the United States Army. After basic training, he loaded up on a ship that carried him and soon-to-be many Army friends to Japan. He was stationed there for two years, where he met his life-long best friend, LeRoy Oleson. One memory that Melvin shared was when they returned to the US, he and two of his friends scrounged every pocket they had to scrape up enough change to try something they had never heard of before: a hot fudge sundae. How could you put hot fudge on ice cream and not have a melted mess? They eventually found enough money to buy one sundae (5 cents!) and three spoons, and it was the most delicious thing they had ever tasted!!
Melvin and his brother, Darrell, lived and loved the farm life. Hours and hours were spent tending cattle, hauling them to and from Sioux City in the Orel semi, planting corn and winter wheat, harvesting the crops, and one of Melvin’s most favorite farm scents – mowing the alfalfa, and more. Some of the best memories were made taking lunches out to the field so they could continue on with the farming. On days they were not in the field, coffee breaks at Grandpa and Grandmas were a ritual that nobody wanted to miss.
Melvin loved to tell stories of flying his
airplane with his brother, Donald, by his side. Together they would chase those
pesky coyotes out of their hiding places and shoot them from the air. He also
told of one of the airplanes landing in a dam near Hamill, although he never
said how that came about.
Although summers were a busy time around the
farm, Melvin also found time for vacationing. Some of the most memorable were:
a trip to Pennsylvania, annual trips to Colorado to visit his aunt, Tina, and
bring back a motorhome full of fresh Colorado peaches, a trip to the Royal
Gorge Bridge where he walked across the bridge without a fear in the world,
several trips to the Black Hills, and the annual Labor Day trip to Fremont, NE
to spend time with his friends Leo and Bob. On a vacation in Mexico, he even went
parasailing over the Pacific Ocean.
Fall was another important time for Melvin.
Not only did it mean harvest time, but it also meant he would be able to spend
time with the Minnesota pheasant hunters who had become a part of the Orel
family.
Melvin and Agnes made their home on the farm
where they raised their three daughters, Elaine, Eileen, and Lori. In 1993,
they moved to Winner. Agnes passed away in June of 2020, and Melvin continued
to live at their home until March of 2022 when he moved to Golden Prairie
Manor. Here, he made many new friends and was reacquainted with special friends
from his past. Lori will especially miss his morning, noon, and evening hugs
that were a part of their routine since moving into the Manor.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents,
Joe & Anna, his in-laws, Joe & Anna Klima, his brothers, Darrell &
Donald, his brother-in-law, Frankie, his wife, Agnes, and several aunts,
uncles, and cousins, as well as his best friend, LeRoy.
Melvin is survived by his three daughters,
Elaine Boes (Brad) of Rapid City, South Dakota, Eileen Larson (Russ Oesterling)
of Pima, Arizona, and Lori McCarty (Keith) of Colome, South Dakota; his
grandchildren, Teresa Jones (Mike), Kim Selle (Dustan), Brock Songer (Tinley),
Angie Frichten (Aaron), Casey Larson (Brooke), Mallori Winter (Scott), Cole
McCarty, Maggie McCarty (Mason Schuyler), 15 great grandchildren, and 5 great,
great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
We love you forever, Dad. We’ll miss you until
we meet again!
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