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Vernon Red Horse
Funeral services for Vernon Red Horse, age 75, of Bridger will be at 11 AM MT on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Bridger Community Building. Burial
will be in the UCC Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. An all night wake will start at 5 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM Wednesday at the community building. Vernon passed away Wednesday, December 09, 2009 in Spearfish, SD.
Funeral services for Vernon Red Horse, age 75, of Bridger will be at 11 AM MT on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Bridger Community Building. Burial will be in the UCC Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. An all night wake will start at 5 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM Wednesday at the community building. Vernon passed away Wednesday, December 09, 2009 in Spearfish, SD.
Vernon LeRoy Red Horse was born on April 9, 1934 to Henry and Sarah (Bald Eagle) Red Horse at Cherry Creek, SD. He was one of six children; His siblings were Melvin, Davina, Leonard, Samuel, and Marion. Vernon was raised on his father’s ranch along the Cheyenne River. He attended Bridger Day School, an active member of the UCC church, and He believed and respected the Lakota Traditional Ceremonies. He worked hard at various construction jobs, helped out area ranches, and enjoyed raising his children. He was often teased about being a weather man he would get calls in the evening about what the weather would be for the day or week he could tell you what the weather was going to be by looking at the sky, stars and the moon. He enjoyed traveling to pow wows setting up camp he had his famous coffee made in the morning for people who woke at sun rise. He loved hunting on horse back helping his wife with Preparing “Pa Pa” Dried meat for Sundance, Christmas or any special occasions. He always prepared early for winter by cutting wood not only for his family but all those who needed. He loved his Chevy truck, Christmas decorating the house and the church; He cared for many animals that came upon his home especially his cat named Zander who passed last winter.
Vernon took pride in sharing the Lakota language and his name through stories that he learned while growing up his Lakota name “Sung Hinsa Cikala” Little Red Horse came from the His Great Grandfather Chief Red Horse’s vision. With the respect for his name he shared his life with many not only as a father, but an uncle, brother, cousin, and foster grandparent “encourager”. He welcomed you in to the house with a cup of water or his famous coffee. He shared his love for horses, animals and the land even if they didn’t belong to him. His teachings were plain and simple to always be “Unsika” humble that you couldn’t go through life by just sitting there you must get up and work from sunrise to sundown. “Volunteer even if you don’t get paid help one another”. Vernon incorporated Red Horse, Inc and a summer youth camp along the Cheyenne River he wanted the youth to learn and carry on the Lakota Language and Traditional ways. Vernon was very proud of his children, all the youth “Takojas” His grandchildren that came by to visit or stayed at his home. He was an “ikcewicasa” Common Man he made mistakes but often said you are only human but “Ableza” Look at the situation carefully before you make a decision. At the end of the day he loved to watch the sunset. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him Vernon is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, extended family and friends Mitakuye Oyasin and many nieces and nephews.
Vernon is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Sarah Red Horse, Brothers: Melvin Red Horse, Leonard Red Horse, Samuel Red Horse, Sister: Davina Red Horse, Sons: Randy Red Horse, Lloyd Red Horse, Uncles: Wallace Blue Legs, Amiel Blue Legs, Niece Aurellia Dupris- Red Horse, Nephew: Leonard Danny Red Horse, Darrel Dupris, Granddaughter, Denise Lee Red Horse, Grandson Samuel Takes The Knife Frazier. Great grandson Cooper Red Horse.
CASKETBEARERS:
Lee Red Horse, Angelo Zah Red Horse, Lloyd Red Horse, Jr., Stacie Red Horse, Riley Red Horse, Roddy Red Horse, Danny Red Horse, Jr., Lenny Red Horse, Little Riley Red Horse, Bervin Littleton, JayDee Bearstops, Troy Sitting Crow, Gillis Bearstops, Shane Oakie, Wiyaka Chasing Hawk, Berry Oakie, Dean Dupris, Mark Hollow Horn, Chaske Little Sky, William Condon, D’Boy Condon, Collin White Wolf, Dexster White Wolf, Cole White Wolf, Tyler Parker, B.J. White Wolf, Jason White Wolf, Joel Running Bear, Ray Running Bear, Sheldon Good Eagle,James Bear Stops, Jamie Charging Eagle, William Collins, Wendel Nezzie, Eric Red Horse
HONORARY BEARERS:
Alauna Rae Parker, Lawrence Tyler Parker, Romanus Bear Stops, Wallace Little Moon, Dave and Mildred Semon, Craig Semon, Melvin Semon, Clemet Long, Zouie Lone Eagle, Debbie and Dusty Day, Floyd Running Hawk and Family, Bob and Lavonne Hanson, Burtis White Wolf and family, Kimberly White Wolf, George Smith, Floyd Hand and family, Neal and Annette Morgan, Maynard Dupris and Family, Edward and Delma Widow and family, Neal and Ginny Sawick, Spearfish Regional Dialysis Unit, Ted and Marcy Miner, Byron and Toni Buffalo and family, Ted "Buddy" and Dolly Jo Knife and Family, True Brings White and Family, Rooks Family, Bonnie Belt, Brent Belt, Cheyenne River Support Services, Ben Elk Eagle and family, Vernell and Gloria Sitting Crow, Angelina and Trevor Enos, Marlene Bear Stops, Geraldine Bear Stops, Oris Bear Stops, Blue Coat Family, Robert Eagle Chasing, Butch Eagle Hunter, Ian Lightfoot, Bradley Lightfoot, Devonna Bear Stops, Wilfred Antonio, September Waloke and family, James Bear Stops and Family, Jerome Lebeaux and family, Shirley Dupris and Family Mervin Lone Eagle and Family, Helene Circle Eagle and Family, Melvin and Milda Garreaux and family Beverly Clown and family, Harvey Hawk Eagle and Family, Sullivan & Vivian White Wolf, All UCC members, All of his relatives, and Friends who are not listed we apologize
Randon Lloyd Clown
Naca Zi – Yellow Chief
Funeral services for Randon Clown, age 24, of Eagle Butte will be at 10 AM MT, Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Agency Building in Eagle Butte. Burial will be in St. Luke’s Episcopal Cemetery in Iron Lightning under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. An all night wake will start at 1 PM on Tuesday with services at 7 PM at the Agency Building. Randon passed away Wednesday, December 09, 2009 in Eagle Butte.
Randon Lloyd Clown was born on March 3, 1985 in Sioux Falls, SD to Beverly (Circle Eagle) and Delmar Clown, Sr. Twenty minutes later his identical twin, Brandon Boyd, followed him into this world. When the “Twinie Boys” arrived home they were hard to tell apart but their Dad nicknamed Randon “Cobra” because of his two distinct cowlicks. The whole family instantly fell in love with the “Twinie Boys” and they began to add chaos and laughter to their family.
As lil’ guys Randon and Brandon were all boy. They were always outside throwin’ rocks (it even got to the point where people were scared to walk by the house!), playin’ in the mud, and keep all their cousins chasin’ after them as they’d try to escape from No Heart towards town. Randon attended Headstart-12th grade in Eagle Butte and graduated from C-EB in 2005. In his later school years, him and Brandon became known as Ruff and Buff and he enjoyed spending time with his friends, cruisin’ mains, and hangin’ out with his family.
Randon is a direct lineal descendant of the Crazy Horse and War Eagle Tiospayes and he was very proud that for two years he represented his family on the Great Sioux Victory Ride from the Clown Cemetery in Thunder Butte to the Battle Field at Little Big Horn. He loved the outdoors – in the summer he’d load up for fishing trips to Thunder Butte and in the winter Randon rarely missed a hunting trip to Iron Lightning where he loved walkin’ and laughin’ for hours while looking for the perfect muley buck. Randon also enjoyed spending time on the softball circuit and loved hangin’ out with the corner spot crew during summer league games in Eagle Butte. He could also be found on the dart trail cheering on his sister and cousins in all their matches and throwin’ out pounds after all the hat tricks.
Randon is survived by his children Kayliah, Leighton, and Saajen; parents Delmar, Sr. and Beverly; godparents Peggy and Ted Knife; sisters Dardi, Mary, Sharon, and Jill; brothers Delmar Jr., Brandon, Jarret, Dean D., Robert “Autch”, Lester, and Kirk; grandmas Cecelia Circle Eagle, Doris Hump, Delight Halfred, Della Brings Plenty, and Zouie Lone Eagle; aunties Marilyn, Helene, Joy, Lillian (Sullivan), Beverly, Edwina (Orson), Shirley (Chuck), and Velma (Tater); uncles Bevin Jr. (Inez), Willie (Kristy), Floyd Sr., Royce, and Darren Newbrough; nieces and nephews Bryanna, Lauryn, Payton, Tyree, Braxtyn, Sun, Robert, Noah, and Zarel; cousins Rolynn, Dezi, Conroy, Felicia, Fain, Krystal, Krystan, Katee, McKinzie, Kel’lyn, Kym, Huey (Michelle), Crissy, Gerald, Julie, Craig (Catherine), Sylvan, Ashley, Lisa, Whitney, Lisa B., Lee, Charlene, Blaine Jr., Doug, Donnie, Sheila, Kelly, Kyle, Kacie, P’tan, Floyd Jr., Mandi, Lynette, Delaine, Emily Ann, Doreen, Kracy, Mona, Cody, Efton, and Samantha.
Randon began his journey on December 9, 2009 and greeting him in the Spirit World are his maternal Lala Bevin Circle Eagle; his paternal grandparents Lala Ed and Grandma Amy (Talks) Clown; his Uncles Bobby Joe Circle Eagle and Blaine Clown, Sr; and his godfather Darrel Dean Dupris.
Honorary Pallbearers
Uncle Ron-Ron & Lisa Adams, Chad & Wade Bad Warrior, Gary & Doreen Bad Warrior, Leland Benoist, Marissa Benoist, Eldora Black Eagle Family, Carlyle “China” Brings Plenty, Karsten, Collins, and Clint, Danny Burgee Family, Charging Eagle Family, Jay Clark Family, Nolan Clown, Vance Crazy Horse, Danny & Valerie Curley Family, DeAnne Dolphus Family, Jaymie Ducheneaux, Katie Ducheneaux Family, Shari Ducheneaux, Braden Dupris, Craig Dupris, Douglas Dupree, Sr. Family, Michael Dupris, Kenny Eagle Chasing, Eagle Staff Family, Lance Eagle Staff Family, Lawrence Earring, Lynsi Gallipo, Chip Gunville, Jo Lavae Gunville, Bernie Halfred Family, Michael John Halfred, Jenny Halfred, Donovan Hart, Frankie Hawk Eagle, Tom Hawk Eagle, Carol Elk Nation, Moses & Delores High Elk, Inez Iron Hawk, Ardie Jewett, Nick, Nathan, & Nevin Joaquin, Naomi Kasto, Kayla Kingfisher, Buddy & Dolly Jo Knife Family, Mark & Connie Knight, Lyn’D Lawrence, Tracey & Kristi Lawrence Family, Ryman LeBeau Family, Derek LeClaire & Lacey Ducheneaux, Lanley LeClaire, Theresa Lofton, Les & Kathryn Logg, Jackie Longbrake, Kym Louis Family, Carol Mann, Ethan Moran, Shawn Moran, Stancee Moran, Tate Newbrough, R.J. “Abu” Noisy Hawk, Hazel Owl King, Lester & Jared Peneaux, Boss Red Dog, Gilbert Red Dog, Jr. Family, Alan & C.L. Red Fox, D.J. Straighthead, Glenda Thunder Hoop, Ty Traversie, Sonny Turning Heart, Wilma Waters Family, Drucilla Widow, Norris Widow, Nick Woods Family, All other friends and relatives
Claudy Nelson Garfield
Funeral services for Clardy Nelson “Sunshine” Garfield, age 82, of Eagle Butte will be at 10 AM MT on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Eagle Butte. Burial will be in St. John’s Episcopal Cemetery in LaPlant under the Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Family and friends will meet at the 4 mile junction at 5 PM. An all night wake will be at 7 PM MT Monday at the church. Nelson passed away Monday, December 07, 2009 at his home in Eagle Butte.
Clardy Nelson Garfield was born on May 19, 1928 the son of Charlotte Irene Marie Lunderman and Sydney Clardy Garfield at the Old Agency on the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation. Nelson as he was known to all whom knew him, went to school at Pierre Indian Learning until he was 18 years of age and then returned to Eagle Butte.
Nelson worked for various ranchers throughout the reservation as a ranch hand riding horses and taking care of cattle and buffalo. He rode horses for the Diamond A Cattle Co and Buffalo herd with Norman Blue Coat. He also worked as a Deputy with Walter Miner, Sr. at the old CRST Police Department and as a security guard at the Manor for CRHA and also worked at Swift Bird Day School.
Nelson enjoyed crossword puzzles, hunting, going to the casinos, spending time visiting with family and friends, playing cards and road trips smoking his cigarettes. Nelson was a man who was always willing to help others and he enjoyed being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren as he said “Its good to have kids around because they keep you busy and he loved the laughter.”
Nelson is survived by his nephew, Donald (Virginia Traversie) Metcalfe, nieces; Marlene Little Star and Laura High Bear. Also surviving him are his Hunka granddaughters; Paige (Edison Fast Horse) Bowker, Rhea (Jesse) Hall, Connie (Frank) Cavanaugh, Bonnie (Perry) LeClaire, Jonilynn (Leslie Shooter) Bowker. Great grandchildren; Devany, Deidra, Cougar and Ka’Bryni Hall, Norie, Jessie, Jacie, Jorie and Coquelle Cavanaugh, Je’Nae LeClaire, Jacob and Lanice Shooter.
He was preceded in death by his mother Charlotte, father Sydney, brother Dwight and sister Charlotte and Hunka brother John Malcolm Bowker and grandson John C. Bowker.
Honorary Bearers are Norman Blue Coat, Wayne Lovelett, Robert Iron Wing, Elmer Traversie, Beatrice Red Fox, Bernice Crow & Family, Delphine Marrowbone & Family, Francine Ducheneaux, Hattie Ducheneaux, Doyle & Mary Dennis & Family, Norma Holy Bear, Marlene Little Star & Family, Richard High Bear, Bernadine Oakie, Ronnie & Doretta Bowker, Dorothy Bowker & Family, Johanna High Bear, Janice Mandan, Bill Eagle Staff & Family, John Lind, Willard Miner, Quannah Walker, Dr. Upell, Kim Peterson, Laura High Bear, Celby Noisy Hawk & Family, Gary Stranger, Rilla Noisy Hawk & Family, Patricia Red Elk & Family, Marlene Bowker & Family, Georgianne Crow Eagle-Garreau, Cheryl LeCompte, Donna Clausen & Family, Eunice Hollow Horn & Family, Barbara Roach, Delima Butcher, Darlene Rosa, Myra Lee, Harry Charger, Everett Noisy Hawk, Merle & Ethelyn Sargent & Family, Robert & Mona Dunsmore, Winona Charger, Delilah Charger, Colette Shaving, Rick Laundreaux, Delphine Red Fox, Dean Little Dog and Eljean Noisy Hawk & Family, Dixie LeCompte & Family, Eagle Hunter, Rose & Duane Mandan & Family, IHS Doctors & Nurses, our apologies to any family or friends we did not mention.
Kaye Marie Reddog Clown
Funeral Service for Kaye Clown, age 36, of Eagle Butte will be Monday, November 7 at 10 AM, MT at the Old Agency Building in Eagle Butte. Burial will be at the Reddog Family Cemetery under the direction of the Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. There will be an all night wake Sunday evening, with services starting at 7 PM, MT at the Old Agency Building. Family and friends will be meeting at the 4 mile junction at 4 PM, MT. Kaye passed away November 30, 2009 at Eagle Butte from injuries received in a car accident.
Kaye Marie Reddog Clown was the 1st born child to Leo & Cecelia (Cook) Reddog as the I.H.S. hospital in Eagle Butte, SD on October 11, 1973. Kaye lived a busy life right from the beginning. She was always sweeping or mopping the floor so her grandfather Leo bought her a miniature broom, dustpan, & mop set. From then, he gave her the nickname “Hazel”. After that, she was known as “Hazel” by all. Just about every grandchild of Leo had a nickname.
Kaye enjoyed being with all her family members. Her cousins have many stories to tell of their experiences they had growing up together, many are funny! They spent a lot of time with their grandparents out in the country. She started her education at CR Headstart Program and finished by graduating at Takini in 1992.
Kay started going to church at a very young age. She and her cousins would attend services with her Grandpas Leo and Joe at the St. Thomas Church at On The Tree. Her Aunt Kathy remembers Grandpa Timothy telling her about Kaye, Taryn, Myrna & Doreen sitting in the front row, swinging their legs because they couldn’t reach the floor yet. Their hair was wild but they had clean faces and hands. Recently she enjoyed attending services with the Lighthouse ministry, studied the Bible and read Joyce Meyers; book. She also supported the prayers for the people by practicing our Lakol Wicohan. Her growing faith in God helped her through many hard times. If she couldn’t help the people by doing good deeds and helping out, she would pray for them. She also loved hearing and singing all the prayer songs.
Kaye met “Geno” during the year 1995 and married him in 1998. They have six children together: Forrest, Colton Jr, Kaelynn, Kristen, Brandi and Taylor. They made a home for their family in Eagle Butte. Their welfare was most important and wanted to make sure they were well taken care of. She loved them very much.
Kaye was always interested in Law Enforcement. She had the opportunity to learn how to dispatch, obtained Dispatch Training in Artesia, NM and proudly announced she was the best dispatcher Cheyenne River ever had. She wanted to become a police officer eventually and had the opportunity to be one for a short while. She said she wanted to learn how to drive a unit like her co-officer, Merle. During that short experience, the other officers said they missed her as a Dispatcher. She wanted to pursue becoming a cop but the time for training would have been six months away from her family. After that, she went back to dispatching and was currently employed in the position. Everyone will be expecting her famous response to everything: “Shut up.----Whatever!”
Kaye loved to keep in touch with all her family and friends through visiting, texting, talking on the phone or e-mail conversations. Many of us are still waiting for either one of them.
Kaye is greatly missed by her husband “Geno”, her children who she’s so proud of, Forrest, “Quadee”, “Cissy”, her father Leon (whose steps she hoped to fill in the Law Enforcement field), her step mom, Jeannie (who she had just gotten close to), her little sister Taryn, her baby brother Boss, step sister & brothers; Kim (Daryl) Three Irons, Sr. and James (Jim) Graywater, Sr. adopted brothers Justin Marrowbone, Floyd Annis, & Cory Annis, her cousins, her nieces, her nephews, her adopted mom, Denise Lightning Fire, her Grandmas and Grandpas, her Aunties and Uncles, and all her friends.
Kaye is a member of two very large tiospayes from CRST, OST and SRST, all of whom were important to her. Please accept apologies for not naming everyone but know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We give heartfelt thanks to God for the life experiences we all had with Kaye Marie. She is loved dearly.
Mitakuye Oyasin.
She was preceded in death by her mother Cecelia (Cook) Reddog, 2 brothers, 1 sister by miscarriage, Maternal Grandparents, Milton Cook, Caroline (Iron Lightning) Fiddler, Paternal Grandparents Leo Red Dog, Ruby (Blue Coat) Red Dog
Audrey Maier
Funeral services for Audrey Jean Maier, age 81, of McLaughlin will be at 2 PM MT on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the United Church of Christ in McLaughlin. Officiating Leola Allen. Burial will be in the Congregational Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Audrey passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009 while visiting her daughter in Clarksville, TN.
Audrey Jean Maier was born July 2, 1928 in Carrington, ND, the first born child of Herbert and Vera (Jones) Plunkett. She graduated high school from Heaton, ND and then completed the nursing program at Saint Mary’s in Bismarck, ND. She pursued her nursing career in McLaughlin, SD, where she met and married her husband, Albert Maier. They were wed on February 26, 1953. They made their home in McLaughlin where they raised their family of five children.
Audrey loved nursing and worked at the McLaughlin Hospital until it closed. She then nursed in Mobridge and Fort Yates, ND where she retired her long and fulfilling career in December 1992.
Audrey loved fishing with a passion. She loved gardening, sewing, knitting, making doll clothes, dresses and cooking for her family. She was devoted to her family, church and community. She enjoyed traveling abroad with her beloved sister Donna Mae and also spent time in Germany with daughter Lesley. She loved her grandchildren dearly and was exceedingly proud of them all.
Audrey was one of a kind and adventurous lady. She was involved in her community and church. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Center.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years Albert, children Lesley Szczepaniak of Clarksville, TN, Glenda (Craig) Redding of Sioux Falls, SD, Wayne (Mary) Maier of McLaughlin, SD, and Donna (Jack) Sine of Sioux Falls, SD. Grandchildren; Zachary, Alex, Max, Jacob, Eli, Nathan, Justin, Heather, Jordan, Daniel, Victoria, Isaac, Zoey, Owen, foster grandchildren; Christie, Renee, John, Autumn, and great grandson Dorian. Sister Donna Mae Poach of Pelican Rapids, MN, brothers; James Plunkett of Harvey, ND and Charles Plunkett of Fessenden, ND and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother; Denton and daughter Lynnette.
Casketbearers are Grandchildren: Christy Garreau, Heather Maier, Nathan Maier, Justin Maier, Renae Pheasant, Alex Szczepaniak and Jacob Redding.
Honorary Bearers are Audrey’s many friends & Relatives.
Organist is Carrie Walker
Walker Quartet singing The Old Rugged Cross and How Great Thou Art.
Congregational Hymns In The Garden and Wonderful Words of Life.
Kenneth "Ken" Ward
Funeral services for Kenneth “Ken” Ward, age 80, of Timber Lake will be 10:30 AM, MDT Friday, Dec. 4 At the United Parish Church of Timber Lake. Pastor Maribeth Anderson officiating. Burial will be at the Timber Lake Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday starting at 5 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM at the church. Mr. Ward passed away Monday, November 30, 2009 at the Mobridge Regional Hospital.
Kenneth V. Ward was born February 14, 1929 on a cowhide in a log cabin to William Riley & Florence Rose (LeCompte) Ward 13 miles north west of Timber Lake, SD. It was so cold when he was born that his mother wrapped him up and put him in the oven to keep him warm. He attended Pierre Boarding school also the Scherer School, and also Bullhead Day School. At the age of 14 he went to work as a ranch hand for Lee Robley near On The Tree. Following the death of his father in 1947 he came home to help his mother on the ranch and to help raise his younger brothers & sisters.
On November 20, 1948 he married Winnie Rasmussen at Baptist Parsonage in Timber Lake by Rev. Jeanie Sherman. They made their home with his mother north west of Timber Lake until 1949 when they moved to LaPLante, SD where Ken worked for the Chicago Cattle Co. about a year later he transferred to the Dupree area.
In 1951 they came back to Timber Lake Area and established their own ranch 12 miles north of Timber Lake where they made their home and raised their family. Along with ranching, Ken work for other ranchers, worked for the BIA roads, and also was a brand inspector.
Ken enjoyed being a 4-H leader, helped start the High School Rodeo in Timber Lake and enjoyed helping his kids get a start in Rodeo. Ken also enjoyed being a part of the Timber Lake Saddle Club and going on the trail rides. He enjoyed going to sale barns and watching the sales.
Ken was a member of the Timber Lake United Parish, SDRA and participated in Old Mens Breakaway Roping. He was also a member of the Timber Lake Masonic Lodge.
Ken is survived by his wife Winnie of Timber Lake, one son Buck (Lori) Ward of Timber Lake, three daughters; Peggy (Robert) Gilchrist of St. Johns AZ, Carol (Bill) Beem of Climax Springs, Missouri, and Deborah (Les) Holland of Ipswich, SD. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers; Dick, Jim, Bob, Bill and sister; Rita.
Organist is Pat Kjellsen
Soloist Janel Biegler singing “Daddys Hands”
Lloyd Thompson singing “God Must Be A Cowboy and Great Speckled Bird.
Congregational Hymns Amazing Grace and What A Friend We Have In Jesus.
Casketbearers are Riley Ward, Lyle Richter, Doug Maher, Kenny Gill, Larry Jacobs, Bruce Maher.
Honorary Bearers are Shilo Comeau, Sarah Comeau, Jessi Hughes, Jeane Henrichsen, Jodi Holland, Jennie Beem, Fred & Millie Richter, Henry Takes The Gun, Eloise Ducheneaux, Cling & Jeanette Parker, Ray & Eleanor Evenson, Dorothy Opp, Pink & Edwina Hollenbeck and all Ken’s Other Family & Friends.
Ernestine "Ernie" Renz
Funeral services for Ernestine “Ernie” Renz, 82, of Mobridge will be Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge. Rev Doug Westerlund Officiating. Burial will be Wednesday at 1:00 PM MDT at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis under the direction of Kesling Funeral home of Mobridge. A prayer service will be held Monday evening at 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home Visitation is Monday beginning at 2:00 PM. Ernestine passed away November 24, 2009 at the Mobridge Regional Hospital
She was born May 31, 1927, at Mobridge to Rudolf “Rudy” and Christine (Bauman) Landis. She attended Mobridge High School.
Her son Leslie was born in 1948 and her daughter Lois was born in 1950.
She was married to Ruben Renz in Mobridge on September 14, 1971. Following their marriage they made their home in Mobridge and while living in Mobridge Ernie worked as a waitress in many of the local restaurants and also for Jim Marin at the Bottle Shop and at the Mobridge Country Club. She was a member of the Women of the Moose for over 50 years, American Legion Auxiliary and Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed birthday and card club, bingo, putting together puzzles, and having lunch or supper with friends.
Ernie spent several winters in Montgomery, Ala., with her sister.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ruben Renz; two brothers, Robert and James Landis; and her parents Rudy and Christine Landis
She is survived by one son, Leslie (Lynne) Sunderland, Arlington, Va.; one daughter, Lois (Leo J.) Aberle, Pierre, S.D.; five grandchildren, Kristi (Mike) Sand, Rapid City, S.D., Jody (Norman) Siebrecht, Redfield, S.D., Suzanne (Max) Wetz, Rapid City, S.D., Matthew Sunderland, Alexandria, Va., Jeffrey Sunderland, San Francisco, Calif.; five great-grandchildren; Trevor Siebrecht, Meghyn Wishard, Mitchell Sand, Seth Siebrecht, and Jensyn Siebrecht; two sisters, Donna Landis, Montgomery, Ala., and Della (Paul) Mechling, Rapid City, S.D.; and two brothers, Donald (Dawn) Landis, Lexington, Neb., and Charles (Shirley) Landis, Black Hawk, S.D. and numerous nieces and nephews.
In Lieu of Flowers Memorial may be directed to the Mobridge Library Fund. Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge is in charge of the arrangements.
The soloist will be Bruce Redding and he will sing “Mansion Over The Hill Top” and “ON Wings of a Dove”.
The Congregation will sing “How Great Thou Art and “on Eagles Wings” The Organist is Elaine Pringle.
The Casketbearers will be Matthew and Jeffrey Sunderlund, Kristi and Mike Sand, Jody and Norman Siebrecht and Suzanne and Max Wetz.
Phyllis Shillingstad
Funeral services for Phyllis Shillingstad will be Monday at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral. A prayer service will be held Sunday at 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Sunday. Phyllis passed away Novmeber 25, 2009 at the Mobridge Regional Hospital.
Phyllis Mae (Walther) Shillingstad, 66, was born on September 9, 1943 to Alex and Olive (Frazier) Walther in Mobridge. Phyllis passed away following a year-long battle with lung cancer on November 25, 2009 at the Mobridge Regional Hospital with her family by her side.
She grew up in Mobridge and graduated from Mobridge High School in 1961. She married Ed Shillingstad on April 11, 1964. From this union, there were three children – Wendy, Kim and Jason.
In 1997, Phyllis met a very special friend, Ken Casey, who brightened her life for the past 12 years. They took several trips to the west coast together during this time and thoroughly enjoyed each other’s companionship.
Phyllis started working in the Mobridge Regional Hospital kitchen in 1976 and continued to work there until her health failed. She also worked part-time as a cook at the Mobridge Moose lodge while her children were growing up.
She was an avid reader and shopper. She could sniff out a bargain at JC Penneys and Herbergers, and rarely carried the same purse for longer than a few weeks. Phyllis & Kenny enjoyed cruising around town in Kenny’s convertible, and they also spent many quiet evenings sitting outside watching people pass by and visiting with family and friends.
Phyllis loved spending time with her grandchildren (Joshua, Jordan, Trace, Callie, Tyler, Jayce and Quinn) and they all loved going to Grandma’s house. She loved to tease them and sing songs to make them laugh. While taking treatments the past year in Bismarck, she took the opportunity to spend a lot of time reading to and playing with her youngest grandson Quinn.
She also loved family get-togethers, whether it was to celebrate a holiday, birthday, anniversary or just to get together on a weekend.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Alex and Olive Walther, two sisters Faye Krein and Linda Thoresen, one niece Gayle Reeves, one nephew Richard Walther.
She was survived by special friend Ken Casey (Mobridge); three children Wendy (Deb) Lawrence, White Horse, SD, Kim (John) Villbrandt (Mobridge), Jason (Meagan) Shillingstad - Bismarck, ND; six grandchildren Joshua (Beth) Villbrandt – Mandan, ND, Trace & Tyler Villbrandt, Jordan (Just Fiddler) and Callie Lawrence, Quinn Shillingstad; one great-grandson Jayce Lawrence; three brothers Gordon Walther - Olympia, WA, Gerald (Sherrie) Walther - Mobridge, Dale (Carol) Walther -Puyallup, WA; one sister Shirley (Leonard) Rieger - Puyallup, WA
The soloist is Brian Walter and he will sing “Amazing Grace” The congregation will sing “I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry” The Organist is Elaine Pringle.
Casketbearers will be Joshua, Trace and Tyler Villbrandt, Jordan, Callie and Jayce Lawrence, Quinn Shillingstad, Just Fiddler, Brian Walter, Corey Walter and Clint Perman.
Honorary Casketbearers will be Judy Merkel, Mobridge Regional Hospital Kitchen Staff, Dr. Travis Henderson, Dr. Collette Ducheneaux and the Nursing Staff and family and friends.
