Submitted Photo Matthew Calhoon recently completed his Eagle Scout project. Calhoon’s project was two custom built oak bookcases for the Tripp County Library. Pictured in front of the bookcases are librarian Misti Burns and Calhoon of Winner Troop 100.
Funeral services for Michael L. “Mike” Reuman, 63, of Kennebec,
SD will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in
Kennebec with burial in the Kennebec Cemetery at Kennebec, SD. Visitation will begin Friday at 5 p.m. with a
6 p.m. scripture service at St. Michael’s Church in Kennebec, SD.
In lieu of flowers, memorials will be established in the Lyman County
area.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Michael Lon Reuman;
our beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and dedicated farmer, who died
peacefully at the age of 63 on Nov. 23, 2024 at the Sanford Chamberlain
Hospital/Care Center.
Born on March 27, 1961, in Mitchell, SD, Mike entered into the world to
his proud parents, Nola and Paul (Cork) Reuman.
From a young age, Mike showed a deep love for farming. He told his mom that he was going to follow
in his dad’s footsteps if he could find them!
Mike spent hours and hours learning the rhythms of farming from his
parents, grandparents and neighbors, and later built his own legacy as a
hard-working, hands-on farmer. Farming
was more than just a livelihood; it was his passion and he poured his heart and
soul into his land for many years.
Mike married his high school sweetheart, Marlene Volmer, on Feb. 15,
1985. Together they shared just shy of
40 years of love and adventure together.
To this union, two sons were born; Drew Michael and Reed Todd. Mike adored his sons and took great pride in
teaching them about the importance of hard work. Although tough on them at times, he always
found a way to make sure they were taken care of in any way that he could.
He also enjoyed sharing his hobbies with his boys. Riding motorcycle, riding snow mobile,
dirt-biking, and hunting were his favorite past-times with his family and
friends. Doing these activities was
living for Mike. He spent many years riding out in the Black Hills with his
loved ones, and found great joy in attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally every
year. He was also an avid Dallas Cowboys
fan and spread his love for his team to his family. Sundays were some of his favorite days to
have family over to bet on the games and see how the season would turn out for
not only his team, but the teams that his closest family members enjoyed, too.
Unfortunately, on May 31, 2016, Mike’s life was turned upside down when he
found himself completely paralyzed after he ran into a sink hole on his
dirt-bike checking his fields. He spent
the first five months after his accident in Sioux Falls, SD, and Lincoln, NE,
at the best rehabilitation facilities in America trying to get his feet back
under him from his injury, Central Cord Syndrome. His main goal when he was discharged was to
be able to walk and drive tractor and combine again. With hard work and determination, he did just
that; in fact, Mike continued to farm alongside his son Drew as his condition
would allow up until the end of fall harvest of 2023.
Following his accident, Mike also became a grandpa to five beautiful
grandchildren; Dutch, Brooks, Kirbi, Kinsley and Clyde. These five blessings were the apples of his
eye; he loved spending time with them. They brought him so much happiness and
made the tough days better.
Alongside Mike’s love for his family and the outdoors, Mike was a friend
to many. He would lend a hand to a
neighbor in a heartbeat and would share a word of advice to those that needed
it the most. His sense of humor, hearty
storytelling, and ability to make others laugh while playing a game of pitch or
watching a favorite sitcom made him a joy to be around. Mike’s easygoing nature and grin will be
greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Marlene; children Drew (Brittany)
Reuman and Reed (Courtney) Reuman; grandchildren Dutch, Brooks, Kirbi, Kinsley,
and Clyde; Brother, Craig (Jody) Reuman, as well as numerous uncles, aunts,
nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul
and Nola Reuman, and in-laws, Delmer and Delores Volmer.
Special thanks to the medical teams at Sanford and Avera in Sioux Falls,
Madonna Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, NE, and Omaha, NE, Sanford
Chamberlain Clinic, Hospital, Care Center and Therapies. We are forever grateful to your commitment to
Mike’s journey the past 8 years.
Funeral services for Vera Hauf, 87, Colome, were held Nov. 22 at the
Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home in Gregory. Burial will be in the Colome Cemetery at
a later date.
Vera Mae (Condon) Hauf was born in Winner, SD on Jan. 10, 1937, to Harold
and Emma (Goodman) Condon. She was joined by two brothers, Donald and Monte.
Vera went to country school through the 8th grade and was a graduate of Colome
High School Class of 1955.
A woman of immense strength and character, Vera was known for her hard
work, her love of family, and her exceptional cooking. She worked for many
years as the cook for the Colome School District, where her homemade meals —
especially her famous soup and the largest, most delicious cinnamon rolls —
became a local legend. Students and faculty alike looked forward to the comfort
of Vera’s kitchen, knowing they were in for a treat every time they saw
“soup” on the menu.
Vera’s culinary talents extended far beyond the school cafeteria. For
years she cooked on Thursday nights where she took charge of the kitchen at the
Colome American Legion, cooking her steaks with precision and care. Vera’s
cooking was more than just a skill — it was a gift, and she shared it freely
with all who crossed her path.
Vera and LaMoine spent many winters in Texas, where they made lasting
friendships with people they met along the way. Despite the challenges of
aging, Vera continued to crochet beautiful handmade items, and though her
eyesight eventually made this difficult, her creations will be treasured by
those who received them.
Vera passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 11, 2024, at the age of 87
years.
Vera is survived by her devoted husband, LaMoine of 35 years; her daughter
Christina Luebke of Inver Grove Heights, MN; daughters-in-law Teresa Duley,
Marina Duley, and Kristi Bender along with many cherished nieces, nephews,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four of her children: Darrell Duley, Thomas
Duley, Kathy Hutton, and Andrew Bender; her beloved mother Emma and father
Harold; and both of her brothers, Monte and Donald (Butch).
Vera’s presence will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who
knew her. She was a woman who lived her life with love, laughter, and a deep
commitment to others.
We are grateful to all who have joined us in this moment of remembrance,
and we invite you to share your stories and memories of Vera.
As Vera always reminded us, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a
mystery and today is a gift.” Take this to heart — hug your loved ones,
forgive any grievances, and cherish every moment, for none of us know what
tomorrow may bring. May Vera’s memory live on in all the lives she touched.
Ruth Benedict, age 81, passed away peacefully the 18th of November in 2024
at the Winner Regional Nursing Home. She was a loving wife, devoted mother,
cherished grandmother, and dear friend to many.
Funeral services were held Nov. 23 at the First Christian Church in
Winner. Burial was in the Black Hills National Cemetery at a later date.
Ruth Marie (Sund) Benedict was born on Jan. 21, 1943 in Winner, South
Dakota, the third child to Eldon and Ruth (Burdick) Sund. Ruth spent her
childhood in Winner, filled with love, laughter and kindness alongside her 14
siblings. She later graduated from Winner High School.
Ruth met the love of her life, Bob Benedict, in 1966, then marrying Jan.
21, 1967 at the Catholic Church in Winner. Soon thereafter, they were blessed
with Bill Benedict, born in 1969, and Judy (Benedict) Davis, born in 1971, she
found solace and joy in the simple moments with her family. She was loved by
four grandchildren: Blake Benedict, Brandon Benedict, Skyler Metzger, and
Spencer Davis; six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She worked tirelessly through various occupations, where she was respected
with her dedication and hard work. In her free time, Ruth enjoyed cross stitch
and sewing blankets from various fabrics but always had a stash of denim
patches to incorporate.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers: Larry, Pat, and
Ben; her sister Janet; and in-laws and other family members.
Ruth Marie (Sund) Benedict may have left this world, but her love will
continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the blessing of knowing her.
Funeral services for
Joyce Lloydell Horgen were held Nov. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian
Church in Winner. Burial was in Winner Cemetery.
Joyce was born in the
Winner Hospital in Winner, South Dakota, on Oct. 21, 1938, to Velma (Nelsen)
and Lloyd Anderson. Her parents always
said that her first name came from the joy of having a healthy baby. Her middle name was coined by her mother as
she was the first born in the family and needed a middle name to honor her
father’s first name.
Joyce grew up on the
family farm in Ideal. She attended
elementary school all eight years at the Ideal School and did farm chores after
school. During the summers, she painted most
of the outlying buildings on the farm.
When high school days came, Joyce stayed in town during the week. Her folks brought her into town on Sunday
evening and picked her up on Friday after school. She enjoyed math and English and liked sewing
clothes in home economics. “Tough
as Bricks,” Joyce was a proud member of the WHS Class of 1956.
Wanting to be a
teacher, Joyce attended Southern State Teacher’s College for two years on a
tuition scholarship. She was in choir
and band at college. After graduation,
she was hired to teach elementary education in Winner. In June of 1958 Joyce was in a horrific
automobile accident which, due to a broken leg, caused her to teach using
crutches during the first year and a quarter of her career. She taught for four years, then went back to
college to earn her degree. After
earning her BS Degree she was hired again to teach in Winner. Here she met her future husband, Gordon, who
taught at the high school. Gordon and
Joyce were married Aug. 14, 1966. The
school newspaper’s headline read, “Winner High School Teacher Marries
Ideal Woman.” She always thought
that headline was funny. She started to
attend summer schools at Black Hills State College in 1969 and received her MS
Degree in 1972. She and Gordon had a
son, Bret, in 1974.
Joyce continued to
teach in elementary and junior high grades in Winner for a total of 42 years
and served as a substitute teacher after retirement. Joyce was a lifelong member of the Ideal
Presbyterian Church. She was also a life
member of the VFW Auxiliary. As a
30-year breast cancer survivor, Joyce had many friends through Sisters and
Survivors and Relay for Life.
Survivors include her
son, Bret; brother, Larry (Dodie) Anderson; brother-in-law, Larry Horgen;
nieces and nephews, Leslie (Jeff) Alvarez, Bobbi Jo (Martin) Price, Toby
(Camille) Anderson, Sara (Jerome) Cox, Ryan Horgen; and many cousins, great
nieces and nephews, and friends.
Preceding Joyce in
death were her husband Gordon and her parents Lloyd and Velma Anderson.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial gifts may be directed to Sisters and Survivors, the Caregiver Support
Network, or the Relay for Life groups in the Winner area.
This fall a 10 person committee met to make selections to the 2024-2025
class of the Winner Hall of Fame.
The committee made the selection of the 1981 Winner Warrior football team.
The honor will take place in the fall of 2025. The school will find a home
football game to try and get as many of the football members to a game to be
recognized. Brian Naasz will spearhead the event.
In 1981, Winner won the first South Dakota state football championship
with a 31-21 victory over Vermillion.
The Warriors were coached by Harvey Naasz and that year ended the season
12-0.
Submitted photo Chosen for all-state cheer are three Winner High School girls. Pictured from left are Cora Moss, Lilly Barfuss and Gracie Root. State competitive cheer was Oct. 25 in Rapid City. The Winner team placed fourth overall.
This year will mark the 20th anniversary of the Parade of Lights in
Winner. The event will be held on Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street.
The parade marshals will be John and Barb Meyer.
The parade will lineup at the fire hall and proceed south on Main Street.
It will be broadcast on KWYR again this year.
Persons or organizations interested in having a float in the parade are to
contact the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-842-1533.
Mike Scott, executive director of the Chamber, says so far there are 20
floats signed up and he expects more.
The Parade of Lights was started 20 years ago by Kaye Eckerman and
Donnette Hansen. They wanted to bring a wonderful holiday tradition to Winner.
In the peak years of the parade there have been 80 floats and the low end
has seen 14-15 floats. In recent years the number of floats has stayed
consistent in the high 20’s.
An addition to the parade was the naming of a parade marshal.
“This has become such a Winner holiday tradition that we hope people will
continue to support it,” said Scott.
There have been 20 years of Christmas magic with the parade sponsored by
the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce.
The parade of lights is the culmination of
full afternoon of holiday fun.
Santa Day will be from 1-4 p.m. on Nov. 30 in front of the American
Legion. There will be reindeer, wagon rides, face painting and hot chocolate.
The Winner Volunteer Fire Department will be helping with S’mores.
Santa will be visiting inside the Legion from 1-3 p.m. Kids are encouraged
to come and visit with Santa and last year Santa had a record number of
visitors.
There will a free movie at the Pix Theater at 4 p.m. on Nov. 30. “How the
Grinch Stole Christmas” will be the free movie.
Scott says the Chamber appreciates all sponsors for the various Santa Day
events.
Nov. 30 is also Small Business Saturday this is a good time to get out and
support our business community.
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