Category Archives: Obituaries

Robert D. Moses of Loveland, Colo., went to be with the Lord at the age of 87 on Jan. 20, 2018 after a brief illness.
Born May 15, 1930 in Winner, SD to Carl and Emelia (Jares) Moses, he graduated in 1949 from Winner High School. Bob proudly served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Jacqueline L. Chapman on Jan. 5, 1957 in Winchester, MA. Bob was a successful insurance agent with Farmers Insurance Group from 1971 until his retirement in 1999.

Bob is survived by his devoted children Rebecca Moses-Suarez (Elliott), Rustin (Valerie), John, Jares, Julia Selders (Scott Williams) and Joseph (Tracy), as well as his brother William (Evelynne) and sisters Bernice Weickum, Shirley (D.L.) Hart, Jeanetta Moses and Kathryn DiPaola; and sisters-in-laws Mary Moses and Beverly Moses, as well as his beloved grand and great grand children along with a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Jacqueline, brothers Alfred, Elmer, Donald, Earl; sister Dorothy Cowan, brothers-in-laws Clare Cowan and Ralph Weickum and grandson Evan Moses.

Bob’s life was celebrated on Jan. 27 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1445 W. 28th Street in Loveland. Interment was Jan. 29 at 12:30 pm at Fort Logan Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Salvation Army.

Larry Grim was born Jan. 13, 1952 in Gregory, SD. His parents were Leonard Raymond and Irene (Stahlecker) Grim. He grew up on the family farm that he lived six miles south of Gregory.

Larry was the oldest child of eight followed by Pat, Rich, Rod, Nola, Randy, Danny and Jan. Joining the family later were half-siblings Darwin and Tina. He attended Gordon School District #46 through eighth grade. Larry’s was 14 when his mother died and it affected the family greatly. Larry graduated from Gregory High School in 1970. Many lasting friendships were made at GHS.

At the age of 14, he started working at Soper’s Hatchery, where they became his second family. He also worked for Pat Feyereisen, Walt Whiting, and Kehn Ranch before returning to Soper’s to begin his career hauling milk. He then hauled for AMPI, Tote Inc., D & T Transport, and Olberding Trucking. He was a jack-of-all trades and became a master craftsman of duct tape and baling wire. Larry loved farming and milking cows as his second full-time job. In his later years he started a fencing business and also helped Byron Grim with farm and machinery repair. Larry loved going to the dairy farms and made many lifelong friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to any one in need.

In 1981, Larry met Nancy, who soon became the love of his life. They married and he quickly became a very loved member of Turnquist family. They were blessed with daughters, Rena in 1982 and Annalisa in 1986. In May of 2012, his life changed when he began a valiant battle against cancer. Ultimately he survived the cancer but was unable to return to work. To the surprise of his doctors, he beat the odds, and lived another 4 ½ years post bone marrow transplant. During this time, he enjoyed his grandkids, Emily Grim and Knox and Briggs Hamilton, whom he loved to help babysit and spoil.

Larry entered the Corsica Nursing Home in January 2017 quickly making friends with the staff. He enjoyed telling stories about hauling milk to Freeman and all the dairy producers he worked with over the years.

He passed away Jan. 23, 2018 at the Corsica Nursing Home with his family by his side.

Larry is survived by his wife Nancy, daughters Rena Grim and Annie (Andrew) Hamilton; grandchildren, Emily Grim, Knox and Briggs Hamilton. Other survivors include his siblings Pat (Delbert) Klein, Rich (Sara) Grim, Rod Grim, Nola Grim (Harland), Danny Grim, Randy Grim, Jan Schrader, Darwin (Kerri) Grim, and Tina (Scott) Schmaltz; special aunts Lila Schochenmaier and Helen Grim; sisters-in-law Helen Turnquist and Donna (Don) Steppat; and brother-in-law Ron Turnquist. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ray and Irene Grim, infant sister and brother, Cheryl and Dennis Grim, in-laws Donald and Imogene Turnquist and brothers-in-law Larry Turnquist and Roger Turnquist.

Peter Duffy, 88, of Clearfield, SD passed away on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Funeral service were held on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church in Winner. Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery. Peter was born on June 13, 1929 in Long Pine, NE and was the son of Gilbert (Gid) and Florence Mildred (Cleal) Duffy. He lived at Duff, NE until the age of 10. Pete, his brother Gilbert, Jr. and a family friend moved the family’s cattle herd to their new home in Clearfield, SD.

He graduated from Winner High School in 1948. In high school, he enjoyed playing football and Legion baseball. Pete was an avid pool player at the Peacock Café where he shared his pool earnings with his younger siblings. He joined the Air Force in 1949 and was stationed in Wichita Falls, TX, Rantoul, IL and Japan during the Korean War as a sheet metal man repairing planes until 1953. He was awarded the Korean Service Metal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. After his discharge, he returned to the family farm in South Dakota.

Pete met the love of his life Delores Marie Miller at the Colome Legion Hall. They were united in marriage on Aug. 25, 1957 and shared 60 years together. They resided southwest of Keya Paha until the spring of 1962 then moved to their current residence. To this union were born six children: two sons and four daughters.

Pete was an Elder at Redeemer Lutheran Church and a delegate to the Clearfield/Winner/Hamill Tri Point Parish; he was a member of the VFW, National Farmers Organization, Farmers Union, Star Prairie School Board and Star Prairie Township Supervisor. He enjoyed dancing with the Boots and Calico Square Dance Club and also at the Carlock Dance Hall.

Pete was passionate about family, baseball, the democratic process and his herd of cattle. He would like to consider himself an expert pitch player, square dancer and all around funny guy. He loved celebrating numerous birthday parties with his family along with the many milestones of anniversaries, births, graduations and weddings.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Bernadine; brothers Bill and Jr.; brothers-in-law; Dale Short and Kenneth White; nephews Rollie Duffy and Darwin Eihusen and niece Deanna Kent.

Peter is survived by his wife Delores Marie (Miller) of 60 years. Six children: Bradley (Judy) Duffy, Winner, SD; Deborah (David) Pazour, Kimball, SD; Daniel (Patricia) Duffy, Winner, SD; Deanna (Tom) Calligaro, Fairfax, VA; Barbara (Mike) Jonkers , Avon, SD; Brenda DeGraw, Sioux Falls, SD. 13 Grandchildren: Katlin Duffy (Josh), Sioux Falls, SD; Allison Duffy, Chamberlain, SD; Shannon Duffy, Vermillion, SD; Lindsey (Mike) Cottrell, Sioux Falls, SD; Haley Pazour, Brookings, SD; Samantha (Aaron) Cable, Rapid City, SD; Danee (Ryan) Bricker, Evergreen, CO; Larissa (Brady) Bertram, Watford City, ND; Skyler (Tanner) Best, Winner, SD; Pierce Jonkers, Avon, SD; Dacotah DeGraw, Watertown, SD; Wyatt DeGraw, Sioux Falls, SD; Preston DeGraw, Sioux Falls, SD. Six great-grandchildren: Aiden, Stiles, Dieter, Slade, Franki Grace and Porter. A brother Jack Duffy, Louisville, CO and a sister Mary Alice Short, Doniphan, NE and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Pearl Chambers was born on Dec. 28th, 1934 to William (Bill) and Dottie (McCloughan) Soles in their home, with the help of a midwife, near Millboro, SD. When Pearl was around 6 years old they moved to a different home just south of Millboro. Pearl would walk 3 miles every day to school. When she was in 6th grade she would walk 1 ½ miles through pastures to school. Then her 7th and 8th grades she attended a little old home school that was a 4 mile walk. Pearl worked for her room and board while attending Winner High School during her 9th and part of her 10th grades. After all the children had grown up, Sharon tutored Pearl so she could get her high school diploma. It was such a proud day in May 1987, when she passed the exam. She couldn’t wait to call Sharon with the news.

When Pearl met Clyde Chambers of Millboro, son of Bert and Alice (Dummer) Chambers, she was 15 years old. Clyde would ride his horse over to Pearl’s place and she would get on her horse and off they would go on their date. They joined in marriage on Sept. 17, 1953. Pearl was 19 and Clyde was 21 years old at the beginning of their life journey together. Immediately after the shower they left for a short honeymoon in the Black Hills and made their home in Central City. Pearl worked at the Lead VA Hospital. Then they moved to Emmett, ID.

Charlotte Arlene was born July 29, 1954. Pearl and Clyde stayed with Ellen and Marion Goslin where Pearl worked at Jim Canning Company. Pearl and Clyde also picked apples and in the spring picked strawberries.

April 11, 1957 Cathalene Ann was born. They moved back to Idaho for a brief time. Because of the altitude they moved back to SD. They rented a place south of Clearfield where they raised pigs and milked 38 cows.

May 19, 1961 Sharon Eileen was born. Around 1965 Pearl and Clyde moved the family to the John Chleboun place and eventually bought it. Pearl lived there until October 2015. It was a very hard decision to sell the place in March 2014, but Clyde was diagnosed with only 6 months to live so he made the decision to sell. He did not want Pearl to have to deal with selling the property after he was gone.

Pearl was a charter member and the 1st President of the Winner Does, 2 term President of the local Farmers Union, President of the America Legion Auxiliary and was a current member, life time member of the VFW, and was involved in many committees. Pearl and Clyde were always volunteering either at the VFW, Legion, or the Elks Lodge. She loved being active in the community.

The time came and she was ready to get a job in town. She was very excited to work at the South Central Adjustment Training Center; Pearl also worked at Beverly Enterprises and in 1987 was selected as Employee of the Month. In 1994 Pearl started working at Coast to Coast (True Value) she was only about 6 months from being there 20 years and really wanted to go back. Due to Clyde’s health and then her declining health, she was not able to.

From the end of 2013 through Oct 2015 Pearl, and Clyde until his passing, lived part-time with Sharon Novotny in Sioux Falls SD. Oct 2015 Pearl moved in permanently and in June 2016 moved with the Novotny’s to Anthony FL. Pearl loved to eat the grapefruits that were picked off the tree in the yard. She attended many plays that her Grandson was in and on her 82nd birthday, Cody and Toni Novotny surprised her by taking her back stage to meet the cast of one of his plays. She enjoyed sitting outside and watching the horses next door. Pearl loved the family’s 2 dogs and cat, and loved when the cat would lay on her lap.

Pearl was making all the decisions up to the day before she passed. She wanted to go to the Legacy Hospice House so the 2 little dogs could visit her one last time. Her wish was granted she loved them so much. Pearl passed away the next morning, at the Legacy House, with Sharon by her side.

Pearl is survived by her three children: Sharon (Dewey) Novotny, Cathalene (Jack) Russell, Charlotte Deaver, Grandchildren: Toni and Cody Novotny, Kevin and Kelly VanMatre, Cory (Melissa) VanMatre, Jaden Russell, Darcie (Chris) Ward, Christopher Deaver, Stephanie (Shawn) Ray, Michelle Deaver, and 11 Great Grandchildren. One Brother George Soles, Sisters: Nellie Warner, Helen Michel, Ellen Goslin, Mary Hayford

Preceding in death: Her husband, Clyde Chambers, Parents: William Soles and Dottie Jensen, one Son-In-Law Wayne Deaver, Brothers: Johnnie, Frank, Harold, Lewis, and Bud Soles, and Sisters: Velma Wilch, Ines Sharp, Anna Divine

Melinda Jean (Schlaht) Kruse, age 57, of Luverne, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage surrounded by family. Her diagnosis of metastatic pancreatic cancer was Dec. 6, 2017.

She was born April 1, 1960, in Burke, SD to Maurice and Sylvia (Iler) Schlaht. She attended Burke Elementary and High School, active in band and chorus, graduating in 1978. Melinda earned her Secretarial Degree from Mitchell Area Vo-Tech. Later continuing her education at Lake Area Vo-Tech, where she obtained her Dental Assistant Degree. Due to her health, Melinda recently resigned as general manager for TJ Enterprises.

Melinda treasured her time with family and adored her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed being around people and making them laugh. She found pleasure in playing the piano, Yahtzee, puzzles, crocheting, and reading. Melinda will be remembered for always thinking of others before herself. Her love, care and concern had no boundaries. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.

Melinda is survived by her two children, Whit Kruse (Alissa Schmitt), Magnolia; and Jennifer Kruse, Adrian; three grandchildren, Aliyah, Dominic and Olivia; mother, Sylvia Schlaht, Burke, SD; four siblings, Maurie (Cheryl Hoffart) Schlaht, Jr., Gregory, SD; Gregg (Joan) Schlaht, Lockhart, TX; Brenda (Arlyn) Klundt, Lead, SD; and Jody (Pat) O’Brien, Okoboji, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father; Maurice Schlaht Sr.; and a niece.

A memorial service was held on Jan., 19 at 10 am at the United Methodist Church, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Theodora K. Hall.

A memorial service was also held on Jan. 19 at 5 pm at the United in Faith Methodist Church in Burke, SD. A private family service will be at a later date at the Herrick Cemetery in Herrick, SD

RoseMary Powell the daughter of David J. and Hazel J. (Merchen) Powell was born on Dec. 7, 1941 in rural Winner, SD. She grew up and attended schools in the Winner area. RoseMary’s most rewarding job was that of taking care of her family as “Mom” and “Grandmother”. Rosemary also worked as a team member for Jack Links for 12 years.

RoseMary enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, and playing pool. Rosemary loved cooking and was considered to be the best at her job by her entire family. Her family was very important to her and she loved spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her dogs.

Grateful for having shared in Rose’s life are the love of her life, Keith Songer; her sons: David (Joni) Tracy of Norfolk, NE, Darrell (Kari) Songer of Huron, SD, Donald Songer of Dallas, SD, Douglas Songer of Huron, SD, Duane (Ruth) Songer of Huron, SD; Brian (Tonya Petersen) Songer of Huron, SD, and Timothy (Leslie) Songer of Huron, SD ; daughters: Charlotta Schieffer of Riverton, WY, Carolyn (Kurt) Wallace of Arlington, SD, and Vickie Songer of Huron, SD; 27 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard (Myra) Powell of Winner, SD and Don (Connie) Powell of Parkston, SD; sisters, Darlene (Bill) Determan of Pierce, NE and Betty (Harold) Lund of Sand Springs, OK; and several nieces and nephews.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sons, Daniel and Jimmy Songer; brothers, John and David Powell; granddaughter, Rebecca; and great-grandson, Ethan.

Donald was born on May 16, 1932 in Kennebec, South Dakota. He graduated from high school in Winner, SD and then he served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955. He graduated in 1959 from the School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, SD with a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering. He completed his master’s degree at the University of Southern California. He moved to Los Angeles in 1959 where he started working for the Hughes Aircraft Company as an electrical engineer. His first project was on one of the pioneering large-scale computer-controlled test systems for the US Air Force to test the Minuteman Missile Guidance Systems. He continued as a Systems Engineer on Hughes Satellite Systems and their ground control equipment. He retired from the Hughes Aircraft Company Space & Communications Group in 1991 as a senior scientist.

Donald never married.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clio Noy Vesely and Eliane Christine Neuhaus Vesely, both of Moser, S.D.; and by his sisters, Clione Vesely, of Glendale, CA and Marilynn Vesely, of Riverside, CA.

He is survived by two sisters, Bonnie Wann, of Riverside, CA and Mickey Steiger, of Sturgis, S.D.; niece Bernadette Merrill, of Riverside, CA; nephews, Don Fink of Baker, OR, Con Fink of Riverside, CA and Rock Steiger of Sturgis, S.D.

William Michael Reis was born Oct. 11, 1955 in Chamberlain, to Dennis and Arlene (Krech) Reis. He grew up on the White River bottom, where he learned to grow up tough after being bitten by a rattlesnake. He attended Bull Creek Country School through the eighth grade and Chamberlain High School, graduating in 1973. After high school, he attended the University of South Dakota at Springfield for one year. He then returned to the ranch and worked with his father, and continued working there until his death.

On Oct. 18, 1980, Will was united in marriage to Pamela Fisher at Winner, SD. They made their home on the ranch. To this union three children were born: Brian, Katie, and Andy.

Will was a supervisor of the American Creek Conservation District, a member of the Reliance Jaycees, an RACD charter member, and a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. He was a big fan of the lawn mower races, where he was Brian’s one and only pit man.

He took pride in his cattle herd, knowing each cow almost individually. He originally raised primarily Herefords. As markets changed over time, he transitioned to raising more Angus, which he sure cussed a lot more on cattle working days.

Will passed away on Jan. 14, 2018, at his home in Reliance after a short battle with cancer. Gratefully sharing his life are his wife, Pam, of 37 years; son, Brian and his wife Jenna Reis, grandson, Briggs Reis, of Plankinton; daughter, Katie and her husband Matt Wiederrich of Sioux Falls; son, Andy Reis, of Reliance.
Preceding Will in death were his parents Dennis and Arlene Reis and an infant brother Gerald Reis.

Daniel Arthur Shutt was born on May 14, 1960 in Yankton, SD to Arthur and Frances (Klimisch). He grew up on a farm near Utica, SD and went to Kietzman Country School from first through fourth grade. He then completed the rest of his education in Yankton and graduated in 1978 from Yankton High School. He loved to work on cars. He would buy cars and fix them up. He had some pretty sweet rides over the years. Dan could tinker on cars forever and never tire of it. He helped his dad with farming growing up and one of his first jobs was farming for a neighbor. He moved out to Arizona for something different and worked construction. He also lived in Las Vegas, NV and Albany (Latham), NY before finally returning home to Yankton to help his family with farming, drive cement truck, and finally settling on Kolberg Pioneer, Inc. He loved what he did and he worked hard at whatever he did.

Dan is survived by his significant other, Twila Stibral of Yankton,SD and her children, Jennifer (Ryan) Aldren of Whitewood, S.D. and Christopher Stibral of Yankton, SD; son, Heath of New York; stepsons, Erik Vernieu and Tyler Vernieu, both of New York; mother, Frances Shutt of Yankton, SD; sister, Nancy Shutt of Yankton, SD; brother, Mike Shutt of Yankton, SD and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Dan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvin and Florence Shutt and Bernard and Marcella Klimisch; son, Cody in 2009 and father, Art in 2011.

Doris Mae Recker was born on Dec. 29, 1933 at home in Miranda, SD to Henry and Elmina (Moul) Recker. She graduated from Faulkton High School in 1953 and attended business college in Rapid City, SD. Doris worked at the Faulk County Courthouse in the Auditors office following graduation. All though a majority of her life was spent as a homemaker she was employed outside of the home as her children grew, working in the dietary department of McKennan Hospital, the fabric department of Wal-Mart in Peru, Il, Hardees on East 10th Street in Sioux Falls and as a teacher’s aide at Cleveland Elementary School.

On March 29, 1959 she married George Harter in Faulkton, SD. They lived in Aberdeen, SD their first year of marriage. In 1960, they moved to Sioux Falls. They remained residents of Sioux Falls except for one year, in the late 1960’s when they lived in Faulkton, SD and in the early 90’s when they moved to Peru, Ill. for five and a half years. While living in Peru, Doris attended Illinois Valley Community College and worked at Walmart. They spent several winters in Chandler and Apache Junction, Arizona.

Doris was known for her homemade caramel rolls and loved making and sharing Christmas candy every year. She also was a fabulous seamstress and baked and decorated gorgeous cakes. Doris also enjoyed listening to music, coffee time with friends and dancing with George.

Doris will be deeply missed by her husband three children; Bob (Lynn) Harter, Beth (Mark) Honerman and Cindy (Cary) Crawford; two grandchildren, Seth (Sarah) Honerman and Jason Honerman; and one great-grandchild, Robyn Honerman.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Elmina Recker; two brothers, Robert (Emy) Recker, and Harold Recker.

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