Category Archives: Obituaries

Erma Tuttle, 93, of Winner, SD passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 at the Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory, SD.       

Private family funeral service was held on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Witten Baptist Church in Witten, SD.   

Burial    followed in the Winner City Cemetery.   

Erma June Tuttle was born June 14, 1927 on the family farm near Lucas, South Dakota to George and Lora (Swift) Nelson.  She passed away quietly, surrounded by all her children and her oldest grandchild, Chandra, at Avera Rosebud Country Care on Oct. 11.   

Erma attended Bunell country school through 8th grade. She attended her freshman year of high school at Lucas High School before it closed, at which time she went to Burke High school, graduating in 1945. The summer after graduation she attended the University of SD at Springfield, and began teaching that fall. She taught at 3 different country schools near Lucas over the next 5 years. She spent her summers during that time traveling around South Dakota, teaching Bible School in various churches.       

In 1950, she attended Sioux Falls College (now the University of Sioux Falls) where she completed her associate teaching degree.    She then moved to Winner, SD where she taught 5th grade for another 5 years.   

It was while she was in Winner that she met Clyde Tuttle and they were married on Dec. 28, 1954 in Lucas, SD.  After finishing out the school year, they moved to a ranch near Wood, SD where they lived for 6 years.   

Erma became a housewife and excelled at the job, providing a wonderful home for Clyde and their 5 children, Janet, Randy, Brenda, Bradley and Lynne. They then bought a ranch by Mosher, SD close to where Clyde grew up.    They lived there until 2010, at which time they moved to Winner, SD.     

Erma accepted the Lord as her Savior at a young age and faithfully served him the rest of her life. Faith and family were most important to her. She was a member of Witten Baptist Church where she was involved in a number of capacities, locally and in the Baptist association.   

She was an excellent cook able to whip up a delicious meal from random items on the spur of the moment, when Clyde came home telling her he had just invited friends to stop by.    Her children enjoyed the baked bread and cookies they would find after coming home from school.   

She was also a superb seamstress, sewing beautiful clothes for the girls, as well as curtains and home décor to rival those in the stores. She helped her children with school assignments and projects, and entertained their many friends. In fact, the kid’s high school and college friends were such frequent visitors that she would check the number of shoes at the top of the basement steps to see how much breakfast to make on Saturday mornings. During the summer, she cooked, baked and cleaned non-stop as “city” cousins came to visit and stay to enjoy ranch life.   

In later years, grandchildren spent large chunks of time in the summer and at holidays with Grandma Erma. Her ginger snap cookies were their favorites, and she baked them by the dozens in anticipation of their visits. She enjoyed riding along with Clyde to check the cattle in the pasture, or go to town to pick up an implement part.   

She was a patient woman, waiting in the pick-up for hours while Clyde “stopped in quickly” to conduct business at the bank or implement shop.   

She learned to take a magazine or her Bible lesson along to keep her occupied. It was her quiet time.   

When grandchildren left half-finished pop cans around the house, she picked them up and then gently reminded them again to be more responsible. There is no way to adequately state what an incredible, loving and Godly woman she was.   You would be hard pressed to find a soul who could say a bad word about her. She was kind and extremely humble. Her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews loved her.   

Erma was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Tuttle, her parents, George and Lora Nelson, one sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and John Greer, and one brother and sister-in-law, Wesley and Lena Nelson; and her brother-in-law, Harold Johnson.

Erma is survived by her five children; Janet Thrush of Orlando, FL, Randy (Charlene) Tuttle, Brenda (Terry) Ernst and Brad (Shawn) Tuttle of Winner, and Lynne (Kevin) Rath of Brookings, SD;  her sister, Mildred Johnson of Burke, SD; her 12 grandchildren, Matthew and Treva Thrush, Jesse Tuttle, Angie (Brunmeier) LaFave, Blake Brunmeier, Brooke (Tuttle) Leader Charge, Tanea Tuttle, Ashlee (Tuttle) Dillon and Branden Tuttle, Chandra (Hall) Malsam, Sheena (Hall) Geffre and Alexis (Rath) Nivaud,    and 12    great grandchildren.

Lois Evonne (Taylor) Devish was reunited with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 29, 2020 at the age of 80.     

Lois was born in May of 1940 to Floyd and Lillian (Reinoehl) Taylor near Wood, South Dakota. They preceded her in death.     

She graduated from Winner High School in 1958. After high school, Lois had the privilege of going to Toronto, Canada as a South Dakota delegate for the Baptist Youth Fellowship. This was one of the many highlights in her life and she spoke of it often.     

Lois then attended one year of college at Sioux Falls College. In October of 1959, Lois married the love of her life, Dale Devish at Rosebud Valley Baptist Church near Wood, South Dakota.

Lois was an attentive and devoted wife and mother. In 1977, she started working at Midland National Life Insurance. She worked there until her retirement in 2003.     

Lois enjoyed embroidery and playing the piano, but one of her greatest joys in her life was serving the Lord. Lois accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior as a very young girl. Lois never waivered in her faith. She was involved in various positions with the church over the years. She was very active with the Awana Program from 1987-1998.     

She is survived by her loving, caring and dedicated husband, Dale Devish of 61 years.

She is also lovingly remembered by her family: children, Rita and Jerry Lawver, Karen Leehane and Arlin Devish; her grand and great grandchildren, Rory, Sarah and Tristen McBride, Rachel, Vincent and Gabriel Taylor, Austin, Ashley, Blake and Jordyn Jo Leehane; her step-grandchildren, Jeremy and Rhonda Anderson, Sunshine and David McDonnel; her sister Louise Rohlf and brother Freeman (Connie) Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held    Wednesday, Nov. 4,    at First Evangelical Free church, 2601 E. 69th Street, Sioux Falls.    Interment will be in Hills of Rest Cemetery in Sioux Falls.      

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Awana Program through First Evangelical Free Church.

Charlotte Iron Shooter 71, of Winner, SD passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24th, 2020 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.       

Funeral service was held on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Winner Middle School Gym.    Burial  followed in the Winner City Cemetery.    A wake service began on Thursday, Oct. 29    at the Winner Middle School Gym.   

Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband Carl “Chick” Iron Shooter.

Survivors include children: Lenora “Hub” Iron Shooter, Carla Laray Iron Shooter, Michelle Lynn Iron Shooter, Carl “Toots” Iron Shooter III, Grandchildren: Blake Wike, Caydence Night Pipe, Christopher Night Pipe, Carla Iron Shooter, Duane Iron Shooter, Alison Iron Heart, Julian Moreu, Josiah Old Lodge, James, Heather Iron Heart and many other grandchildren, Great- Grandchildren; Tywin Iron Shooter, Daxton Amaryllis, Arrius Amaryllis, Daisy Wike, Siblings; Esther Antoine, Richard “Sonny” Thin Elk, William “Jack” Brandis, Beverly Brandis, Marvin Brandis, Melvin Brandis Jr., George Brandis, Parents; Alice High Rock and Melvin Brandis Sr.

Chester Jorgensen, 100, of Winner, SD passed away at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020.       

Funeral service were held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at he First Baptist Church in Winner, SD.    Burial   followed in the Winner City Cemetery.         

Chester Howard Jorgensen was born on April 21, 1920 to Martin and Edith Jorgensen at the farm near Clearfield, SD.   Martin and his brother Nels emigrated from Denmark and homesteaded in Tripp County.  Edith Martin was a neighbor renting land with her brother. Edith and Martin were married on April 29, 1919 in Winner, SD.   

Chester was the oldest of eight children, and    he attended Clearview grade school all 8 years.    He, his siblings, and neighboring children often walked to school and life-long friendships were formed.   

Chester enrolled in Colome High School but only completed a partial year, he and his father both contracted pneumonia and were hospitalized.    His father did not survive so at 15 years old Chester stepped into the father figure role to help his mother run the farm, to help provide for his siblings and extended family through many years of hardship, poverty and the depression.   

The Jorgensen family attended Star Prairie Church near Clearfield, and there Chester met Merle Meyer, daughter of Grover and Anna May Meyer.  They got acquainted, courted and were married there June 30, 1951.    They purchased a farm nearby where they lived and raised their 3 children Paul, Terry and Janice.    Merle taught elementary schools in Tripp and Todd counties before marriage and after her children were school age for much of her married life. Chester, a life-long Tripp County resident, respected and loved the land; farming and family were his focus and joy.  Although he never finished his formal education Chester never stopped learning.   He read and researched anything and everything from repair and how-to manuals, encyclopedias and current magazines and newspapers.

Chester never formally retired, but due to Merle’s and his own health issues he reluctantly moved into Winner from the farm and shortly after that into Paul and Rhonda’s home in Winner.   

Their home became the gathering spot for birthdays, holidays and vacations for the growing family circle.   

Chester’s face lit up with every greeting, hug and conversation.    He cherished each time together from cuddling each new grand and great-grand baby to big reunions with nephews, nieces, in-laws and extended families on all sides.

Chester was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Edith Jorgensen; his siblings Marvin, Russell, Eugene, Doris, Dwain, Opal (Pederson) and Peter, his spouse Merle, four brothers-in-law Otis, Lloyd and Norman Meyer and Stuart Pederson, 3 sisters-in-law: Virginia, Margaret and Dorothy Meyer, his son-in-lawBernard Born and nephew Keith Meyer.   

Chester is survived by his children Paul (Rhonda) and Terry (Mary Carroll) Jorgensen, and Janice Born; his grandchildren Lonnie Jorgensen, Kendra (Kris) Jorgenson, Heather (Doran) Hamburger, Hannah (Paul) Degner and Justin (Kelsey) Jorgensen; his great-grandchildren Jadyn Jorgensen, Erika, Ethan, Cadence, Sierra, Elijah and Nataya Hamburger; Ava, Ariel, Asher and Amos Jorgensen, Kyren and Natalie Jorgensen, and Phineas and Silas Degner.    He is also survived, by 1 sister -in-law Delores (Dwain) Jorgensen, and 17 nieces and nephews and their families

Robert L. Hladky, 80, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, at his home.         

His wishes were to be cremated and his memorial service was 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor D.T. Rawerts officiating.         

Burial, with military honors, took    place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.         

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.                   

Family and friends may sign Robert’s online guestbook and also view his service via the live stream service link at www.schriversmemorial.com.          Robert Louis Hladky was born on June 4, 1940, to Louis and Emily (Pokorny) Hladky in Yankton, SD.    He attended various schools and earned his GED while he was in the military.          

Robert enlisted in the United States Army on June 6, 1957, at age 17.    From June to December 1965, he served in Vietnam. Robert was with Battery C, 2nd Battalion (aerial artillery) 20th Artillery, 1st Cav Division.   

While in Vietnam, he was a helicopter mechanic and line chief. Robert was responsible for maintenance of six Huey helicopter gunships and was the crew chief and door gunner for one of them. Robert’s Army career included tours in Korea, Vietnam, and Germany. He also served in the SD National Guard from July 1972 to July 1983 as Forward Observer, Fire Direction Officer and Executive Officer of an Artillery Unit at Yankton SD.    In addition, Robert also served as the Company Commander of the 730th Medical Company in Vermillion and Winner, SD.   

He was in the Army Reserve from July 1983to October 1990, where he worked in Army hospitals in various administrative positions. Robert received numerous awards and medals during his prestigious military career and retired as a Major.          

Robert met his wife, Christa Blaser, while he was stationed in Nuremberg, Germany.    They were married on Nov. 13, 1962, and to this union three daughters were born.    After their first daughter was born, they moved back to the United States, to Yankton, SD.    Robert worked for the United States Postal Service from 1966 through 1992. He was Postmaster in Colome, SD from 1974-1992, when he retired.    Robert was a hard worker, often working for local farmers in the field after his day at the post office was finished and during his retirement years.             

Throughout his life, Robert loved to read.    He had bookcases full of books of allgenres.    Robert was influential in starting the Colome branch library, to which he had donated a large number of books. He was never without his kindle and was proud of the hundreds of books he had read.   

His other hobbies included rebuilding old cars, pickups, and even a tractor.    Robert also enjoyed building things, woodworking, and collecting old coins and stamps. He liked doing large puzzles, and playing cards and games, especially with his grandchildren. Robert loved having all the kids and grandkids home over the holidays. He could be quite a prankster and instigator and loved to stir the pot.    He was often at the kitchen table reading, drinking coffee, and visiting with family.

Robert is survived by his wife, Christa Hladky of Aberdeen; three daughters, Donna (John) Hofeldt of Colome, SD and Jo Sheffield and Bobby Goeman, both of Aberdeen; one brother, Lawrence (Barbara)Hladky of Yankton, SD; and the apples of his eye, his grandchildren:    Nathan Hofeldt,Cassidy Hofeldt, Alex Hofeldt, Nick Goeman, Alexandra Goeman, Grace “Jing Jing” Sheffield and great-granddaughter, Jules Hofeldt; as well as many other relatives and friends.          

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Emily Hladky; and his brothers, Donald “Tiny” Hladky and Lyle Hladky.

Greg Norman Womeldorf, 59, of Winner, SD passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at the Winner Regional Hospital.    

Private family and friend’s funeral services was held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Winner, SD. Burial    followed in the Colome City Cemetery.   

Greg was born Nov. 5, 1960 to Wallace (Doc) and Leota Womeldorf. The third child of 4. Greg went to school in Gregory. He went and joined the Army on April 11, 1979 to Aug. 8, 1984. He saw many different places while in the service. He had been in Germany for a year or so. He really liked it there.   

While in the service he was married and had a son Scott in August of 1983. They then moved back to the states where he stayed in the service for another 8 months.

Greg moved back to the Gregory and Winner area. Greg then worked for the City of Winner for several years.   

This is when Greg met Sharon Evans, and Ryan. It wasn’t long and they married March 6, 1993. Greg then went on to drive truck which he always wanted to try. Then on to Tripp County Weed and Pest Supervisor for 20 years.       

Greg, Sharon, and Ryan did a lot of camping, which they all enjoyed. Especially after while out camping watching the movie twister. But camping and fishing were on the line for them most of the time.   

Greg always enjoyed the family pheasant hunts. He loved to have his grandchildren around him. The grandkids always made him light up when they came and gave him hugs. They wanted to have grandpa watch them do different things as they grow.   

Greg is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Carol and her husband Delbert and father-in-law Dale Evans.

Greg is survived by his wife Sharon of 27 years, sons Scott of Washington, and Ryan Audiss of Tea, SD. Sister, Vickie (Tom) Smith of Oregon, brother, Doug (Deb) of Fremont, NE. Mother-in-law Ethel Evans of Winner, SD. Sister-in-law Linda (Danny) Ayers of Winner, SD. Brother-in-laws Roger(Deb) Evans of Hamill, SD, Daniel (Kay) Evans of Storm Lake, IA. Grandchildren: Chris, Ariana, and Noah Womeldorf, Trevin,Kyler, and Brexlyn Audiss and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Joan Zimbelmann, 84, Hamill, were held on Oct. 20 at the IOOF Cemetery, Gregory.

Joan Arlene Fischer Zimbelmann of Hamill, South Dakota, passed away Oct. 14, 2020 at Avera Gregory Hospital.   

Joan was born Aug. 14, 1936, in Colome, South Dakota, to Ben and Sarah (Iler) Fischer. She grew up west of Dallas, South Dakota, and graduated from Gregory High School. She attended USDS in Springfield, South Dakota, and received her teaching certificate.   

Joan met the love of her life Art Zimbelmann at a dance and they were married June 28, 1958. To this union three boys were born: Arvis, Arden and Gary. She remained at the ranch that she loved up to three weeks prior to her passing.

Ranch life and work was important to Joan but so was time spent with family.    Joan taught at the Hamill country school and worked in the office of the Winner Sale Barn for 38 years on sale days. She was a 4-H leader for many years and was a member of the Colome American Legion Auxiliary, the Winner VFW Auxiliary, and the Hamill Horseman Club.   

Joan continued her interest in all the kids, watching them grow into adults.    Cooking was one of her passions. She loved to see that everyone was satisfied and the more the better. You never got away without having a piece of pie, cookie, cake or coffee.     

She loved all the farm animals and wildlife. When they added onto the original ranch house, she made sure they put a window above the kitchen sink so she could watch them while she was doing the dishes or whatever was going on outside.   

Joan is survived by her two sons Arvis (Tammera) Zimblemann of Tea, South Dakota and Gary (Della Boyd) Zimbelmann of Hamill, South Dakota; grandchildren Arthur “Aazie” (Neala) Zimbelmann and Travis (Nicole) Zimbelmann; step grandchildren Bobbi (Randy Faaborg) and Martin (Jennifer) Kenaston; great granddaughters Elizabeth and Emma Zimbelmann and Davina Aazie Zimbelmann; step great granddaughters Shelbi Allison, Lindsay Kaitlin Brianna; great grandsons Shelden (Emily) and Stetsen; great great grandson Kaesin; and many nieces and nephews.

Special friends Jed and Lori Sealey and all the children that she raised and considered her own.   

She was preceded in death by husband Art Zimbelmann, her parents, son Arden, sister Zelda Dummer (Marlin), and brother Marvin (Norma) Fischer.

Joan will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Neil Schroeder, 69, of Winner, SD passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at the Sanford USD Med Center in Sioux Falls, SD.    

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Winner, SD. Burial    followed in the Winner City Cemetery.

Neil Eugene Schroeder entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 from Sanford USD Medical Center after a hard fought battle with Covid.    

Neil was born on March 5, 1951 in Winner, SD.    He was the second of nine children born to Ralph and Betty (Pederson) Schroeder.  He was a wonderful big brother who helped take care of his siblings.  Since his mother didn’t drive, he often drove his siblings where they needed to go. Neil lived in or near Winner his entire life. He attended Winner High School where he enjoyed playing football, basketball, and baseball in the summer.    He graduated from Winner High School in 1969.   

After graduation, he attended Northern State College for two years.     On April 22, 1972, he married his high school sweetheart, Linda (Burtz) Schroeder .Together they built a strong Christian family raising four children; Bradley, Kimberly, Jeremy, and Bruce.    

When Neil and Linda were first married, Neil worked for Sioux Dairy Supply.    They also purchased a ranch 30 miles from Winner and began ranching.    Neil loved the hard work and open spaces.   

In 1985 Neil started working at the South Dakota Department of Transportation in Winner which prompted him to move his family into Winner.    He continued to drive to the ranch to work every evening.   

When he started at the DOT, it was an entry-level job, but because of his intelligence and work ethic, Neil worked his way up to Survey Crew Chief.    He enjoyed his time at the DOT and made many lifelong friends.   His work inspired his youngest son to become an engineer. He retired in 2010 to enjoy his family, especially his grandchildren.

After Neil retired, he worked part time for Schramm Furniture and then Kucera Electric. He continued his passion for ranching by helping his sons and son-in-law.    He enjoyed fishing, yard work, riding his bike, and driving his 4 wheeler to work.   His favorite pastime was watching his grandchildren in their various activities.   

He drove hundreds of miles to cheer, encourage, and congratulate them.    Throughout his lifetime, Neil was active in the community.    He served on the Winner Baptist Hospital Board and coached Witten basketball and Clearfield baseball.   

He was a member of the Winner Baptist Church where he was a trustee for many years and was instrumental in building the Winner Baptist Church. He dedicated many hours to helping young lives at AWANA on Wednesday nights. Neil loved people.   

Anywhere he went, he met friends and always stopped to visit.    He was very active his entire life and always wanted to be busy.     Above all, Neil was a man of God, grateful for his Savior Jesus Christ.    He set

a strong example to the very end, even witnessing to hospital staff.    He appreciated everything God gave him. We were blessed to have 69 years with Neil.   

Survivors include his wife of 48 ½ years, Linda. His children: Bradley (Susie) Schroeder of Canistota, SD, Kimberly (Ross) DeMers of Winner, SD, Jeremy (Rhonda) Schroeder of Winner, SD, and Bruce (Kira) Schroeder of Aberdeen, SD. His 12 precious grandchildren: Anna, Josiah, Levi, Caleb, and Sam Schroeder; Maggie, Lena, and Bianca DeMers; Rylee and Rustin Schroeder; Ruth and Eve Schroeder. Step-grandchildren: Jessica Jensen and Josh Jensen. Step Great-granchildren: Payton, Kingsley, and Maxton.Siblings: Leo Schroeder, Beverly Parezo, Gayle Hamilton, Diane Neyens, and Curt Schroeder. As well as a host of relatives and friends.     

Neil was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Betty; Father and Mother-in-Law, Earl and Marian Burtz; 3 brothers, Gary, Kenny, and Jim; and sister-in-law, Pam Burtz. Neil was a Godly man who will be missed here on earth.    We are thankful for the Christian heritage he gave us.

William “Willie” Moeller, 98, of Winner, SD passed away on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at the Winner Regional Health Care Center in Winner, SD.     Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Winner United Methodist Church in Winner, SD.

Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery. A visitation was held one hour prior to the services.   

Willie Moeller was born to Frank and Elsie (Maier) on May 30 1922 at their home in Carter, SD. Willie had 2 sisters and 4 brothers.   

Babe with her 2 sons Patrick and Bill moved to Winner, SD. This was where she would meet the love of her life Willie. They met on Main Street in Winner and were married in 1956 in Pierre after two short weeks.

After marrying, Willie and Babe purchased the Five Spot in 1960 on Main Street in Winner, owning it for three years before moving to Newport, Neb. They bought the Bar 20, which was along Highway 20, and owned and operated it for another three years. Willie had always wanted to move to a large city and work for a big company. A friend referred them to a big plant in Grand Island where they made bombs.

Willie phoned the company that very next day, and both got jobs at the bomb plant. Babe worked making trinkets and mini mites, which was very fitting considering her small stature and powerful personality, while Willie was in charge of measuring the powder. They both worked together until the plant closed four years later. After the closing of the plant, Willie and Babe wanted to settle down and move from the city. They purchased an 80-acre farm near St. Libory, Neb., where he still resided till January 2020 when he fell and broke his hip. He was hospitalized in Grand Island and Winner till he was well enough to live with Tim and Deb. Willie’s quaint farm house is nestled amongst many fields of corn and trees, alongside his barns and guest house cottage.

They always had a big garden, and took great pride in riding their lawn mowers to make their yard look special. They always had many cats to welcome their guests. Willie enjoyed a good game of cards in which Willie was proud of the fact he never lost a game of cards (he didn’t very often) but when he did, he would say, have to loss sometimes or nobody will play anymore.

Willie enjoyed playing checkers with Roy each winning a game, then quit so neither one would be mad.   

Willie went to be with Babe on Oct. 12, 2020. He was very well liked in the hospital, never complaining and always having something to say or talk to the nurses and doctors about. Willie and Babe were always together wherever they went and now together again.   

Willie is preceded in death by his parents, wife Babe, infant daughter, and sons, Bill and Patrick. 2 sisters and brother-in-law’s: Betty (Jerome) Flisram and Amelia (Johnny) Combs. 4 brothers and sister-in-law’s: Ray (June), Frantz (Esther, son Bobby and infant daughter), Roy (Estella, daughter Marcella), and Dick. And 1 sister-in-law, Linda Bicek.   

Willie is survived by nieces and nephews: Elizabeth (Alvin) Focken, children, Justin and Tyler; Joyce Flisram; Dennis Flisram; Louise Flisram; Connie Rae (Doug) Frantz; LaVonne (Brett) Brickman, children, Carter and Coy; Kenneth (Twila) Combs, children: Brent, Dawn, Heather, and Joshua; Linda Moeller; Brenda Moeller; Dough (Allison) Moeller, child, Lacey; Sharon Harbolt, child, Stefanie; Bobby, children, Russ, Sherrie, Tim, Renee, and Meridie; Kyle, children, Trent, Paul, and Sierra; Kathy (Steve) Mach, children, Roy and Lexy; Tim (Deb) Moeller, children, Tanner and Loren; Todd (Amy) Moeller, child, Morgan. Daughter-in-law’s: Joyce McHenry and Connie McHenry. Grandson Martin (Becky), great grandchildren, Abbie, Heaton, Thomas, andLillie. Brother-in-law Marlo Bicek, children, Kay (Dan), children, Kelly and Samantha; Amy (Dwayne), children, Emily, Jesse, and Ethan; Todd (Angie), children, Brandon and Austin; Carol (Justin), children, Hanna and Elijah.

Dr. Imogene Lorraine Marie DeSmet 92 of Sioux City, IA passed away on Oct. 11, 2020 at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, IA.     Funeral services were held 10:30 am Monday, Oct. 19, at the St. Isidore Catholic Church in Colome, South Dakota with Father Kevin Achbach officiating. Burial will be in Dallas Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.   

Imogene was born Aug. 24, 1928 to Charles and Ida (VanOverschelde) DeSmet in Colome, South Dakota.    She graduated from Colome High School and earned her BA degree from St. Mary’s of the Vasatch, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Imogene went on to earn her MA from Creighton University in Omaha, NE and her doctoral degree from the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada.   

Imogene taught English for many years at several places including Armour High School in Armour, SD, the College of Saint Catherine, in St. Paul, MN, and the University of Wisconsin in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She also taught abroad for a semester in Denmark and in Malaysia. After retiring from teaching she moved to Sioux City, IA. to be closer to her family.   

She loved to travel and spend time with her family and collecting dolls.    She volunteered at each of the Catholic churches that she was a member at in many ways including being a lector, Eucharistic minister and helping educate others about the faith.  She was also very active in several academic organizations.    

Imogene is survived by her brother, Claire and his wife Modeanna of California, sisters-in-law, Valda DeSmet of South Dakota and Margo DeSmet of Massachusetts, and numerous nieces and nephews and their families who will always remember the stories she would tell them of her travels.   

She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers; Julius (Alona) DeSmet, Charles DeSmet Jr., Louie DeSmet Joe (Marilyn) DeSmet, her three sisters; Madeline (Charles) Watzel, Sadie (Miles) Krizan, Leona (Rex) Barcus, infant sister, Marie DeSmet, and a nephew, Jerry Barcus.