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Sybil Archambault
Mass of Christian Burial
for Sybil Archambault, age 68, of Bullhead will be at 10 AM CT on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at the Bullhead Gym. Burial will be in the St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. An all night wake on Tuesday will start at 6 PM with a Rosary at 7 PM CT at the gym. Sybil passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.
Sybil Archambault (Waunsilakutiwin) was born on December 31, 1939 to Cyril Sr. and Lucy (Brown) Archambault in Bullhead. She grew up in the Bullhead and Ft. Yates area. She attended vocational school in Colorado Springs, CO for a time before returning back to the Standing Rock Reservation. Upon returning she worked at the Horn plant. Following working at the Horn plant she stayed at home and raised her children. In 1975 Sybil and Harold Takes the Gun Sr. moved to Little Oak Creek. She remained there until Harold’s passing in 1992 at which time Sybil moved back to Bullhead and started taking care of her mother, Lucy.
Sybil enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and being with friends at the casino. She was also well known for her fry bread making.
She is survived by four sons, Paul Archambault of Bullhead, Loren Archambault of Bullhead, Lawrence (Brooke) Archambault of Aberdeen and Harold “Tiny” (Sabrina) Takes the Gun Jr. of Spokane, WA; two daughters, Pauletta Archambault of San Antonio, TX and Lorna Archambault of Bullhead; grandchildren, Tropoldo Martinez Jr., Nicole Martinez, Ericka Elliot, Diane Archambault, Wyman Archambault, Leah Archambault, Eric Archambault, Paul Archambault Jr., Tauna Iron Shield, Tyler Archambault, Christina Archambault, Chance and Cole Archambault, Dakota Archambault, Xavier Archambault, Teja Archambault, Isabella Archambault, Alisha White Eagle, Ariana White Eagle, Tayshaun White Eagle; 7 Great Grandchildren, one brother, Wyman (Charlotte) Archambault of Ft. Yates; one sister, Cheryl (Oscar) Dominguez of Aurora, CO; special nieces and nephews, Colleen Hairy Chin, Lincoln “Sonny” Hairy Chin Jr., Joe (Karen) Montana and Coleman Hairy Chin.
She is preceded in death by, her parents, sister, Diane, infant brother, Cyril Jr., daughter-in-law, Harriet and a nephew, Freeman.
Casketbearers will be Wyman Archambault, Eric Archambault, Paul Archambault Jr., Joey Montana, Felisha Montana, Joshua Spotted Horse, Xavier Archambault, Tyler Archambault, James Spotted Horse, Adam Montana, Garrett Montana and Lawrence Carry Moccasin, Leah Archambault.
Honorary Casketbearers will be Fern Lutz, Marge Archambault, Carol Gipp, Janell Iron Thunder Family, Kathy Morrison Family, Joyce Hollow, Anna May Steele, Sabina High Elk/Steele, Elizabeth Running Hawk Steele, Linda Village Center, Mary Lou Zephier, Patty Brown, Helen Pipe, Jewel Bull Bear, Germaine Eagle, Blanche Makes Him First, Victoria Desosa, Ida Brown, Alvina Log Chase, Ione Bear Ribs, Ilene Shoestring, Cecila Brown Otter, Helen Kills Pretty Enemy, Jolene Cadotte, Georgia Andre, Geneviene Brewer, Josephine Madison, Beatrice Skinner, Dr. Conklin & Staff at Avera St. Luke’s, Doreen Lebren, Colleen Hairy Chin, Juan White Eagle, J.C. White Eagle, all her friends at Grand River Casino and all friends and relatives we may have missed.
Lois Marshall
Funeral services for Lois Marshall, age 83, of rural Timber Lake will be at 10 AM MT on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the United Parish in Timber Lake. Maribeth Anderson will be officiating. Burial will be beside her husband in the Timber Lake Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be on Monday at the church starting at 5 PM MT with a prayer service at 7 PM. Mrs. Marshal passed away Wednesday August 6, 2008 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck due to complications from a heart attack.
Lois Arleen Flanagan was born July 2, 1925 at home to Leta (Davis) and George Thomas Flanagan one mile west of Dog Butte, which is located four miles east of Timber Lake. She was the youngest of five children.
Her parents arrived in South Dakota from Ambia, IN in 1916 to live and work near family in the Mount Vernon area until 1917. Her sister Eleanor was born there.
The family returned to Ambia for the next year. On the move again, the Flanagans packed up and moved to Montana where they lived and worked for a rancher for about nine months before moving to a farm near Onaka, SD. Their children Elizabeth and John were born here. George, Leta and family arrived in the Timber Lake area in 1923, George by freight train with the animals and farm equipment, Leta and the children by car with another family. They settled west of Dog Butte. They moved from this place when Lois was very young because the owner didn’t want to lease out the farm anymore. She spent her early childhood helping with the various farming chores. They moved southeast of Trail City to the Drake place, where they took care of horses and did a little farming. When the owner sold the horses in the fall of 1929, George, Leta and another couple, Sonny and Edith Anderson, rented a place west of Timber Lake, where they did some farming. In 1930 the family moved southwest of that location so the Andersons could have that place. The Flanagans had more farm land in their new location. They lived there four years, and then moved southwest of Timber Lake to the Minton place. They lived and farmed there for six years. In the fall of 1940 the family moved to the Ted Cope place southeast of Trail City. In the fall of 1941 George, Leta and Lois moved to a ranch east of Red Top Hill, near Needle Butte. Lois attended the Timber Lake Public School and graduated from the eighth grade in 1940 but as the family moved farther out in the country she was unable to attend high school. She spent the next several years helping her folks with the milking, farming and haying. She enjoyed working with horses and covered a lot of eastern Dewey County on horseback, keeping the livestock from grazing too far from their home ground. There were no fences in the area during this time.
In 1947 Lois and a friend, Dorothy Plummer (Opp) traveled to Mill City, OR to stay near Lois’ sister Elizabeth. They both worked in a café. They then went to Miles City, MT where Lois worked in the Ten Spot, Tip Top, Bison Café and the Met.
She was called home to help out her parents on the place early in 1948. She met Alfred (Swede) Marshall, who was a friend of her brother, John.
Lois and Swede Marshall were married on February 8, 1952 in Pierre by Rev. James Torbert in the Methodist parsonage. They began their married life on the ranch Swede had started in 1948 located 19 miles southeast of Timber Lake. Their first home consisted of three shacks put together. In 1960 before their fourth child was born they purchased a house and moved it “down home.” There they raised their eight children — Clee, Johnny (Del), Mattie Lou, Kitty, Kip, Melody, Tipton and Cindy. They shared 40 years of hard work, family and the simple life of cattle ranching, which they enjoyed.
Although Lois only completed eighth grade she did not let that stop her from furthering her education. She completed a course in Practical Nursing, receiving her Post Graduate School of Nursing Diploma from Chicago, IL along with her nurse’s cap on October 22, 1959. She was an avid reader of books on many subjects and interests. She loved reading about history. She subscribed to a variety of magazines and kept abreast of world and national happenings. She collected books by her husband’s favorite western author, Louis L’Amour, and cookbooks and clippings for recipes and tidbits of history. She was a great cook, always welcoming family and friends to share coffee or a meal; her homemade bread was a favorite. She believed in reflexology and helped ease our pains over the years.
Besides raising a family of eight children she was a very active partner in the operation of their ranch from doing the daily milking, planting to caring for large gardens, baking and cooking, helping with livestock, haying, passing along her knowledge on a variety of subjects, and battling impossible roads to make sure her children received more education than she did.
Lois loved to play cards, either solitaire or a game with family or friends. Her mother and siblings shared the same interest growing up. She said it kept a person’s fingers, eyes and brain nimble! Many a morning a person could hear the scuff and slap of the cards on the table as she shuffled her deck of cards and smell the coffee brewing as she started her day. Playing dice with family members was another enjoyable pastime for her. She was a formidable opponent at cards, dice and games. She loved to teach and play games with the grandkids as they came along. It was also funny watching Lois and Swede play cards; Swede would try to pull a fast one over on her! Lois loved listening and dancing to traditional country music especially waltzes and polkas. Gene Autry was one of her favorites.
She made each member of her family feel loved by offering encouragement and advice when needed. She willingly gave of her time, knowledge and love and asked nothing in return. She was a member of the Republican Party and the Timber Lake & Area Historical Society. She knew a lot of the local history and people.
After Swede’s death in 1992 Lois continued to live on the home ranch with two of her daughters until 1993 when Kitty married. Lois and Melody continued ranching with help during various times of the year. She enjoyed her independence and the country life. Until the summer of 2006 Lois actively helped with the ranch chores, enjoying being outdoors.
Proud to have shared her life include children — Johnny ‘Del’ A. (Andree) Marshall of Mobridge; Mattie Lou (Dave) Doan of Isabel; Kitty V. (Dave) Lutz of Faith; Kip V. (Chris) Marshall of Belle Fourche,; Melody L. Marshall of Timber Lake; Tipton M. (Connie) Marshall of Timber Lake; and Cindy R. Marshall (Lester Vig) of Dupree.
Also surviving are 17 grandchildren— Cheryl Marshall; Trey Marshall; Clint and Shanna Doan; Wyatt, Shane, Bonnie and Will Lutz; Lance, Chelsea and Buck Marshall; Dakota, Jade and Cody Marshall; and J.C., Kayleen and Owen Garreaux; five great-grandchildren— Stephen Marshall, Anthony Cooper, Aliona and Ariona Garreaux and Kai Marshall; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Swede in 1992; one son, Clee Verdell in 1973; a granddaughter, Christy Victoria in 2000; her brother, John Flanagan in 2000; and two sisters, Elizabeth Wickham in 2002 and Eleanor Robinson in 2008.
Special music at the service included “Keeper of the Stars” sung by granddaughter Kayleen Garreaux; “Amazing Grace” by Janal Biegler; and “Great Speckled Bird” by Lloyd Thompson. The congregation sang “In the Garden” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Pat Kjellsen was the accompanist. A favorite poem, “The Deck of Cards,” was read by nephew Gene Shepherd.
Pallbearers were Gene Shepherd, Rex Flanagan, George Flanagan, Tim Leibel, Jay Jones, Buck Ward, Jim Nelson, and Russell Opp.
Ushers were Sidney LaPlante, Clayton Rice, Gib Marshall and Bill Gilbert. Honorary bearers included all family and friends.
Blanche Meeks
Memorial services for Blanche Meeks 97 of Gettysburg will be Friday at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Gettysburg. Inurnment will be in the Gettysburg Cemetery under the direction of Ripley Memorial Chapel in Gettysburg. Mrs. Meeks passed away August 3, 2008 at her home in Gettysburg.
Blanche M. Meeks was born September 17, 1910 to Elmer and Jennie (Kothe) Lee at her grandparent’s home in Irene, Ill. In April of 1916 she came to South Dakota with her mother and aunt to join other family that had setteled in the Gettysburg area. Blanche grew up in Gettysburg and attended school there graduating from Gettysburg High School in 1929. Following high school she attended Huron College for one year where she received her teaching certificate. She then returned to the Gettysburg area where she taught rural school. In 1932 she married Ray Meeks. Blanche then took time away from teaching to raise her family. In 1948 she returned to teaching in rural schools in the Gettysburg area and in 1956 she began teaching 4th grade in the Gettysburg Public School. She taught until the spring of 1976 when she retired. Following her retirement Blanche remained active as a substitute teacher for schools in the surrounding area. She was always in great demand as a sub.
Teaching was her passion. When she returned to teaching in 1948 she saw the need for good qualified teachers and foresaw the need to get her bachelors degree. Through much hard work, time and effort and by taking summer courses she achieved that goal knowing it would make her a better teacher.
Blanche had a knack of remembering all of her former students and enjoyed seeing how their lives turned out.
Blanche was always clipping news articles from the paper to give to family and friends that she thought might be interested in seeing them. She also loved working in her yard and her home and traveling.
She is survived by her son Ken (Marilyn) Meeks of Ames, Iowa, daughter Grace Hart of Redlands, California, daughter in law Shirley Meeks of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Vern in 2004 and son-in-law Jim Hart.
Honorary casketbearers will be Sean Hart, Chris Hart, Brit Hart, Brad Meeks, Belinda Martinmaas, Mark Meeks, and Dawn Kniss.
The Organist will be Gail Larson. The soloist will be Mona Beringer and she will sing “Just As I Am and “Amazing Grace. The congregation will sing How Great Thou Art.
Autumn Fast Eagle
Funeral services for Autumn Fast Eagle, age 23, of Pine Ridge will be at 11 AM CT on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Elk Horn Congregational Church in Little Eagle. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Lay Pastor LeRoy Bobtail Bear will be officiating. An all night wake will be starting at 7 PM CT on Friday at the church. Autumn passed away August 2, 2008 at her home in Pine Ridge.
Autumn Camille Fast Eagle was born on August 29, 1984 to Carl Fast Eagle Sr. and Delores Taken Alive. She was raised in Manderson and spent a few years attending Wounded Knee school district. She then moved to Little Eagle attending school there up to her 8th grade graduation. She then decided to try Stephan and later on got her GED.
Autumn had a talent in poetry and wrote many poems. She often wrote about herself and her struggles in life. She was a very loving aunt who had a part in raising her only nephew, Khalid Garreau. She also loved her only niece, Precious Cook immensely.
Autumn made many friends wherever she went. She had a lot of respect for the elderly, working a short time at the nutrition center in Eagle Butte. Autumn was very proud of herself for passing her fire fighting step test. She got to test her skills in 2007 going to the state of Nevada and Montana. We were all proud of her.
She never hesitated to lending a helping hand and worked hard.
She is survived by her mother, Delores Taken Alive, two sisters, Heather Garreau and Susan Fast Eagle, two brothers, Carl Fast Eagle Jr. and Lyndell Pleets, one great grandfather, Ralph Taken Alive Sr. and one great great grandmother, Evelyn Agard. She is also survived by her niece, Precious Cook and nephew, Khalid Garreau.
Autumn was proceeded in death by her grandparents, Roy and Martha White Plume and her father, Carl Fast Eagle Sr. and a younger sister, Martha Fast Eagle.
She will be greatly missed by her family and many many friends. Rest peacefully Autumn. Your “mother bear”.
Casketbearers will be William Little Bear, Maurice Little Bear, Nelson Little Bear, Mason Has Horns, Sonny Garreau & Carl Fast Eagle Jr.
Honorary casketbeaers will be Ralph Taken Alive Sr., Alyce Morrison, Precious A. Cook, Ashley Morrison, Khalid R. Garreau, Wilma Returns from Scout, Howard Roberta White, Fat’a Fehi, Barb Neiss Family, Chenoa Steele, Victoria Fire Thunder, Lorenzo Bobtail Bear, Marrisa Two Lance, Tessie White Pipe, George Afraid of Bear Juron Widow, Earl Grindstone Jr., Crieghton Howe, Amanda One Feather, Jo Beth Heminger, Albert Swain, Kills Crow Sisters, Clayton Fire Thunder, Brooke Takes the Gun, Victor Afraid of Hawk, Amy Thunder Shield, Lyndell Pleets, Aljoe Uses Arrow, Antoinette Pearman Family, Julie Garreau & all those we haven’t mentioned.
John "Bud" Silk III
Funeral service for John Silk III 85 of Ft. Yates, ND will be Thursday at 10:00 AM CDT at St. Peters Catholic Church in Ft. Yates. Brother George will be officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kesling funeral Home of Mobridge. A rosary service will be held Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM CDT at the Church in Ft. Yates. Mr. Silk passed away August 3, 2008 at the Golden Living Center in Mobridge
John “Bud” Silk III was born July 19, 1923 to Jack Silk and Christina Essert near Ft. Yates, ND. As a young boy Bud was on his own working as a day laborer for area ranchers and farmers in the area. In the early 1950’s he started ranching and farming on his own and as time went on he became very successful and well known in the area. He lived in Minnesota where he operated a hog farm. He returned to Ft. Yates and farm and ranch work for different tribal programs. John loved children, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by three daughters, Clarice “Tuddy” (Ray) Huber of Elizabeth, CO, Edie (Elliot) Rhoades of Ft. Yates, ND, and Christina St. John of Little Eagle; one son, Steven (Angie) Essert of Ft. Yates, ND, one daughter-in-law, Brenda Essert of Hayes, MT; Grandchildren, Doug and Deena Huber, Kim Rhoades, Jessica Ramirez, Tyler, Sierrajen, Kendra and baby James Essert, and Clintonya Essert; Great Grandchildren, Kaylynn, Shelby & Gauge Essert, Brianna Bradley, Kenzie & Justin Rhoades, Alex & Guadalupe Ramirez.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Christina Essert & Jack Silk, son, James R. Essert, granddaughter, Michelle Essert, and many brothers and sisters to numerous to mention.
Casketbearers will be Robert Silk, Lenhart Silk, Gary Sandland, Earl Silk, Larry Fast Horse, Christopher Silk & Roland Silk.
Honorary casketbearers will be Lawrence Cheauma Family, Harry Dubray Family, All the Silk Families, Leonard “Jiggs” Alkire Family, Standing Rock Farm Workers, John Harrison, Henry Harrison, Jim Kraft, David Harrison Jr., Mary Poitra, Tom & Gloria Fischer, Thelma Luger, Clinton & Vicki Putnam, Gerald & Arleta Iron Shield, Marcella Yellow Hammer Family, Frank Landeis Family, Sandy Luger, Bruz Luger, Golden Living Center Staff & All his friends, we apologize if we missed anyone.
Mary Schreier
Funeral services for Mary Schreier, age 90, of Eagle Butte will be Tuesday at 1:00 PM MDT at the United Church of Christ in Eagle Butte. Rev. Wayne Olson Officiating. Burial will be in the Eagle Butte Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Mrs. Schreier passed away Thursday, July 31, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre.
Mary Elizabeth Schreier was born June 29, 1918 at Redig, South Dakota to Earl Isaac and Ella ( Ferguson ) Kumley. She grew up and attended grade school in Redig, where her family ran the post office and the community store. Mary attended high school in Rapid City and Belle Fourche. Following high school Mary attended Black Hills State Teachers College in Spearfish where she received her two year Teaching Certificate. While teaching and raising her family, Mary continued to pursue her bachelor’s degree and was awarded her degree in the early 70ʼs,
Mary devoted her entire life to learning and sharing knowledge. At age 19, Mary began teaching in a small school in western South Dakota. Mary loved her teaching career which spanned fifty years. Even after her retirement, she did substitute teaching until her 80th birthday. During her career, Mary taught in several different rural South Dakota schools, as well as in Dupree, and at Cheyenne-Eagle Butte.
While teaching in a rural school near Eagle Butte, Mary met Arthur and they married on June 30, 1944 . Following their marriage, they made their home with Arthur’s parents on the homestead west of Eagle Butte for a short time before establishing their own farm just a short distance away.
Mary enjoyed quilting, reading and computers. Mary loved sending and receiving e-mail, especially from her children, grandchildren, former students and friends. She was a voracious reader, often finishing a book in one day. Mary started quilting about 40 years ago. She made handquilted quilts for all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The last year of her life she was busy doing quilts for the Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake City. These quilts will be given to children in need because of natural disasters worldwide.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Arthur of Eagle Butte, SD; Son: John Schreier of Mobridge, SD; Daughters: Florence (Larry) Hill of Eagle Butte, SD and Bettie (Roger) Robinson of Midvale, UT; Brothers: John (Mary) Kumley of Everett, WA, Robert (Evelyn) Kumley of Apple Valley, CA and Edgar (Betty) Kumley of Redig, SD. Mary had 21 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by infant daughter, Eva Ruth Schreier, son Fred E. Schreier, sister Clara Kumley, and brother Ira Kumley.
Mary and Arthur were members of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Eagle Butte.
Casketbearers will be grandsons, John Daniel Schreier, Michael Hill, Randy Hill, Brett Hill, Kevin Robinson, Ken Robinson, Bill Schreier, and Tim Schreier.
Joseph Comeau
Funeral services for Joseph R. Comeau one month old infant son of Kenny Comeau and Connie Iron Cloud of McLaughlin SD, will be Friday at 8:00 AM MDT at the LDS Church in McLaughlin. Burial will in the McLaughlin City Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home in Mobridge. A prayer service will be held Thursday evening at 8:00 Pm CDT at the Kesling Funeral Home in Mobridge. Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 6:00 PM at the funeral home in Mobridge. Joseph passed away July 24, 2008 at the Mobridge Regional Hospital.
Dorothy Geist
Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy Geist, age 65, of Gettysburg will be at 11 AM on Thursday, July 28, 2008 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gettysburg. A Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Ripley Memorial Chapel of Gettysburg is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be on Wednesday starting at 5 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM at the church. Mrs. Geist passed away Sunday, July 28, 2008 at her home in Gettysburg after being diagnosed with cancer in February of 2007.
Dorothy Geist was born on May 9, 1943 in Sundance, Wyoming to Harvey & Eleanor (Lincoln) Ward. Dorothy attended schools in Sundance, Newcastle, Rapid City and Sheridan due to her father working in the oil industry. She married Glenn Geist in 1963 in Rapid City, SD they made their home in Seneca. Dorothy was baptized in 1968 in the Seneca Methodist Church where she taught Bible School. In 1991 joined the St. Bonifide Catholic Church in Seneca. In the mid 1990’s they moved to Gettysburg where she has since resided.
Dorothy worked in the Seneca Café, Oahe Manor as a CNA and also worked in the laundry department. She also worked in the bakery, courthouse, D&D grocery and babysat. Most recently she worked at the The Burg until the end of May.
Dorothy enjoyed crafts, especially making afghans for loved ones, she also
enjoyed working in her yard, baking for others, and having daily coffee with her friends.
She is survived by her father: Harvey Ward of Ft. Meade, two daughters; Teresa (Stan) Liechti of Clear Lake, SD, and Diane Geist of Gettysburg. One grandson; Brent Liechti of Clear Lake, and one granddaughter; Saundra Liechti of Clear Lake. Two brothers; Russell (Kathie) Ward of Tuttle, OK, and Allen (Irene) Ward of New Castle, Wyoming. Sister-in-laws; Mary (Dale) Eriksen of Lebanon, Ruby (Jerry) Peters of Gettysburg, Phyllis Weber of Aberdeen, SD, and Annabelle (Larry) Conrad of Jasper, Florida, brothers-in-law; Raymond (Ruth) Duncan of Arizona, Phillip (Carol) Geist of Dallas and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Glenn; mother Eleanor, step-mother Norma Ward, nephews David Weber & David Conrad, mother-in-law Inger Duncan, brother-in-laws, William Geist and Marvin Weber, and great-nephew Alan Conrad.
Jacob White Bull
Mass of Christian Burial for Jacob White Bull, Sr., age 80, of McLaughlin will be at 10:00 AM CT Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in McLaughlin. Burial will be in the Standing Rock Veterans Cemetery at the Stateline under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. An all night wake will start at 6 PM CT Monday at the McLaughlin Blue Gym with a rosary at 7 PM CT. Mr. White Bull passed away on July 23 at Mobridge Regional Hospital in Mobridge.
Jake Whitebull was born September 4, 1927 to Jacob and Julia (Red Fish) Whitebull. He spent his early years as a young boy growing up eight miles south of Kenel SD. He attended Catholic boarding schools at Marty and Stephan but enjoyed his summers at home on the Missouri River breaks hunting, fishing, swimming, and practicing his horsemanship skills.
After his junior year in high school, Jake enlisted in the US Army on December 6, 1945. After basic training he chose to become a paratrooper and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. He was extremely proud of his service to the USA during World War II. He received an honorable discharge in 1947. Upon returning from the military he completed high school at Poplar MT.
In 1948, Jake met and married Lois Ann Ricker and moved to Poplar MT where he became employed as a truck driver in the oil fields. When he moved back to South Dakota, he worked for Ray Wells Construction building railway near and around Mobridge SD. After the railway construction was completed, he worked as a semi truck driver hauling hay. Later he worked as a steel worker for Scherle Sales out of Mobridge. When Jake was semi-retired he worked as a ranch hand for his brother-in-law Louis DuBray. After his retirement, he worked part-time at the Veterans Industries in McLaughlin SD until he became ill in June 2007. He enjoyed the camaraderie of the fellow veterans.
Jake had 10 children; three from Lois Ricker, four from Mildred Mound, and three from Gloria Left Hand. He had numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren
Jake is survived by his children; Sandy (Vince) Catudio of Minot ND, Jake (Beth) Whitebull III of Poplar MT, Carlene (Raymond) Cloke of McLaughlin SD, Anthony and Justin of Denver CO, Anne of Mobridge SD, Judd and Lawrence of Salem SD, and Patty of Spearfish SD; and two brothers; Reuben Whitebull and Doug Whitebull Sr., numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Julia Whitebull, his son Melvin Jr., two grandchildren, six brothers; Albert, Cecil, Alex, Pat, Wilbur and Albert, and three sisters; Cynthia, Veronica and Rita.
Casketbearers will be Randy White Bull, Frank White Bull, Reuben White Bull Jr., Wilbert White Bull, Shawn White Bull, Kyle White Bull, Marcus White Bull, Von White Bull.
Honorary Casketbearers will be Richard Dickie Archambault, Jerry Running Hawk, Tommy Pheasant, Kenny Loves War, Fish Little Bear, Lucy Jane Iron Thunder, Mary Eisenbraun, Everett Poor Thunder, Douglas Archambault, Stanly Rough Surface, Veterans Industries, Val & Ruth Kraft, Mary Village Center, Oleana Soft, Sheila & Wayne Buechler, Joe & Rosemary Verbaneck, Joan Netterville, Dan & Janice Kraft, LeRoy “Jughead” Iron Wing, Sheila & Amanda Ulmer, Golden Living Center Staff, Dr. Kenric Malmberg, Sidney Eagle Shield Sr., Linda Comeau, Stella Guccolz, Fred DuBray, LeRoy DuBray, Elroy DuBray, Lee Dawson, Richard Charging Eagle, Cheyenne River Akicita, LeRoy Iron Wing, Ron Marshall, Salomon & Erma White Eagle, Thelma Luger, Mary Jane Tiokasin, John Red Bear, Ray Meyer, Lynn Red Fox, Dallas Agard, Luellen Uses Arrow & Clayton Left Hand.
Orville Ekrem
Funeral services for Orville Ekrem, age 91, of Selby will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Bethany Lutheran Church. Dale Hamre will be officiating. Burial will be in the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be start at 5:00 PM on Thursday with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Mr. Ekrem passed away Monday, July 21, 2008 at the Selby Good Samaritan Center.
Orville K. Ekrem was born January 13, 1917 at Selby, SD to Olaf and Marthe (Hafnor) Ekrem. Orville went to school in Selby and graduated from high school in 1937. He lived on the family farm northwest of Selby the majority of his life. It was necessary for Orville to take over the responsibilities of farming when his father died in 1937. His dream had been to be in the aviation field or a surveyor.
Orville married Minnie Bender on December 31, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN. Following their marriage they made their home on the Ekrem farm northwest of Selby. To this union three children were born; Laurel, Orville Jr. and Ben. Orville and Minnie both loved animals and were active in 4-H work with their children as they grew up. Orville served as a state brand inspector for a few years and in 1947 started grazing cattle in west river country. Riding horse West River was one of Orville’s passions. He enjoyed the peaceful quiet time checking his cattle. Being a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in rural Selby, Orville was very involved in all the activities holding various offices in the Church.
In 1995 Orville moved into an apartment in Selby. He enjoyed farming and kept doing little jobs around the farm after he retired until approximately a year ago. He loved his family and kept up on all birthdays and anniversaries.
Orville is survived by his daughter Laurel (Greg) Tangen of Bruce, SD, two sons; Orville (Susan) Ekrem, JR. of Selby and Ben (Tami) Ekrem of Sioux Falls, SD. one sister Hazel McMurlyn of Selby, eleven grandchildren Wade (Julie) Tangen of Bruce, SD, Josh Tangen of Bruce, SD, Mindy Jo Tangen of Flagstaff, AZ, Theanne Tangen of Bruce, SD, Erica (James Farraris) Ekrem of Orcas Island, WA, Brian Ekrem of Selby, Alison Ekrem of Chester, SD, Sarah Ekrem of Sioux Falls, SD, Kristen Ekrem of Sioux Falls, SD, Matthew (Melissa) Davis of Moorhead, MN and Paul Davis of Selby. Also three great grandchildren; Delanie Tangen, Ashlyn Tangen and Eden Ferraris, and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Minnie in 1996, two sisters; Pauline Ekrem and Palma Slater.
Casketbearers will be Brian Ekrem, Paul Davis, Wade Tangen, Josh Tangen, Dean Roebuck and Loren Kulm.
