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Frank D. Jordan
August 18, 1939 - April 5, 2011
Franklyn D. Jordan, 71, Whitewood, died
Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be Sunday from noon until 9:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis with Rev. Michael Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard.
Frank was born August 18, 1939, at Armour, SD, to Clifford and Minnie (McKee) Jordan. He grew up and attended school at Armour. He served in the US Army from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1963.
Frank married Iona Rilling at Deadwood, SD, on July 10, 1961. Frank began working at McDonnel Douglas Aircraft in 1965 and retired in 1995.
Frank was always there for his grandchildren. They were his pride and joy and made him very happy, especially singing with his granddaughter, Sarah, while they drove in the car. He also loved riding his motorcycle with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Iona Jordan, Whitewood; three sons, Bradley Alan Jordan and David Franklyn Jordan, both of Rapid City, and Robert Anthony (Karen) Jordan, Whitewood; one daughter, Sherry Lynn (James) Worden, Rozett, WY; seven grandchildren, John (Kaila) Fleming and Nicholas Fleming, all of Gillette, WY, Tanner, Cole, Sarah, and Gabriel Jordan, all of Whitewood, and Krystal Jordan, Springfield, OR; one great-grandchild, Zailey Rae Fleming, Gillette; one brother, John Jordan, Sturgis; two sisters, Bonnie Wang, Sturgis, and Beverly Rada, Meridian, ID; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Clifford and Merle, and one sister, Betty Scull.
Stanley H. Wilkinson
September 1, 1931 - April 2, 2011
Stanley Harvey Wilkinson was born on September 1, 1931 to Harvey and Lydia (Smith) Wilkinson at their homestead along the Big Nasty Creek. Harvey passed away when Stan was five, leaving Lydia a widow to raise her eight young children. They had lost their home place at Glendo during the "Dirty Thirties" due to taxes and inability to pay off a loan. The older children worked away from home to help pay off the debt. In 1939 they moved back to Glendo. Stan remembered walking behind the cows as they were moving back.
As the older children left home, Stan and Harold had to be the "men" of the family even though they were in their early teens. They worked hard, but also knew how to enjoy life. Stan enjoyed playing his guitar and singing with family and friends. In later years he enjoyed getting together with neighbors and holding music parties, and also playing cards.
Stan always worked hard and loved being with is kids and grandkids. Working with animals was a joy to him, and he liked his "John Deere's". Since Stan's health started failing, Jim and his family have pretty much been running the ranch. A trip to Rochester did not give the results Stan had hoped for.
Stan's heart just played out, and he passed away on April 2, 2011.
When he was in his early twenties, Stan bought a truck and hauled gravel for Perkins County until he entered the US Army in 1954. He spent 18 months in Hawaii as a cook, and spent many hours on the beach during time off. Upon returning home in 1956 he went back to hauling gravel. On June 18, 1960 he married Patsy Papka. They lived in an 8x30 trailer home and moved it around to many different graveling jobs. In 1964 they bought the Sam and Alice Steuer place. Stan continued to haul gravel while Patsy and the kids stayed home to tend to the ranch, and Harold helped with the farming. In 1969 they bought the Cliff Stolt place, and that ended the graveling. Cattle and sheep kept them busy at home. Stan enjoyed auction sales and pitching horseshoes.
Survivors include his wife Patsy Wilkinson, Prairie City; son James (Vicki) Wilkinson, Reva; daughters, Tammy (Larry) Eberhard, Belle Fourche; Marilyn (Bill) Steinmeyer, Merriman, NE; grandsons, Kent and Kyle Wilkinson and Chance Steinmeyer; one brother, Harold (Esther) Wilkinson, Frazee, MN; sisters, Violet Krambeer, Buffalo, SD, Bessie Campbell, Mesa, AZ; sister in law, Alice Wilkinson, Buffalo, SD; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Lydia Wilkinson, one brother, Glen Wilkinson, and three sisters, Dorthy Spangler, Lila White and Daisy Wilkinson.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday April 9, 2011 at the Reva Hall with Pastor Henry Mohagen officiating.
Memorials have been established to the Slim Buttes Lutheran Church Radio Broadcast Fund and the American Heart Association.
David John Allison
July 30, 1957 - March 29, 2011
Mass of a Christian burial for David John Allison, 53, will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Church with Father Arnold Karri officiating, a rosary wake will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday evening at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Inurnment will be in the St. Aloysius Cemetery in Sturgis under the direction of Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
David John Allison, known by most as Dave, was born on July 30, 1957 in Deadwood, SD to Vernon and Dorothy (Soldat) Allison. Dave passed away of a heart attack on March 29, 2011 in Waynesville, NC.
Dave graduated from Sturgis High School in 1975 and attended college at Northern State College and Black Hills State University. He married Sharon Hanzlik, Oct. 8, 1977 and to this union three children were born.
Dave was a perfectionist, workaholic and a master of his trade. He was passionate about every intricacy that went into media publications. As a child when he wasn’t golfing he helped his dad in the pressroom. Dave spent 37 years in that field and headed the demanding operation at Allison Publishing, a multi-newspaper company and web printing central plant for the majority of his life. He later headed the printing department at the Rapid City Journal.
Ironically, he was interviewed last month about his career and changes in that industry by the staff of The Mountaineer (Waynesville, NC) where he headed its printing operations. “I still love them (newspapers). I always have, ever since I first set foot in a pressroom,” he was quoted as saying, “There is nothing like the smell of a press room.”
“I’ve never been afraid to get ink on my hands,” he said. Allison admitted that he doesn’t know what his future will hold. In his opinion, local papers will keep going because they “must.” Newspapers tell the stories that often television and internet news sites won’t. Newspapers tell the stories that matter most to those who live them but will never make national news. In his words, “People need the local news. I believe the local paper will withstand any change in the economy,” he said, with a sad smile on his face and conviction in his voice.
He was passionate about his favorite hobbies: golf and music. In high school he participated in debate and many sports. But, he was a master on the golf course. He was a member of at least one Sturgis State Championship Team and was a state medalist. His love for golf was life-long and he won many first flight tournaments. He loved the fact he could play golf year-round in North Carolina and enjoyed teaching his children the sport.
Dave was one of Pink Floyd’s most loyal fans. He took his family to concerts across the United States; collected a plethora of memorabilia, and was most comfortable in his Pink Floyd shirt and cap. Dave has now gone to the Greatest Gig in the Sky.
Dave was very active in the Deadwood Elks Lodge #508, held many offices and served as its Exalted Ruler. He also won several Elks state and national competitions.
But his crown jewels were his children. He was an exceptional father and we will miss his guidance. He is survived by his son, Christopher (Tracy) Allison of Broadlands, VA; and daughter, Amie Allison, and her husband Shawn Hise of Brooklyn Park, MN; his son, Joshua died when he was born in 1987. He is also survived by his brother, Jim (Jackie) Allison, and sister, Doreen Allison Creed, both of Sturgis; several nieces and nephews; and his former wife of 30 years, Sharon Allison of Sturgis, although divorced, remained very close.
A memorial has been established to St. Aloysius Cemetery.
Gordon Joseph Gisi
May 12, 1932 - March 27, 2011
Gordon J. Gisi, 78, Sturgis, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center.
Visitation will be Tuesday from noon to 9:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Kyle Reinhiller officiating. Inurnment will be Friday, April 1st at 2:00 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard.
Gordon was born May 12, 1932, on the Gisi farm 4 miles West of Hosmer, SD, to Joe and Rose (Aman) Gisi. He grew up in Hosmer, Selby, and Aberdeen, SD. During his high school years, he worked as a bell-hop at the Sherman Hotel. Following graduation, Gordon started working with the US Government Geological Survey Crew in South Dakota and Florida.
Gordon joined the US Air Force in 1952 and served 4 years. He was stationed at Ellsworth AFB and in Tripoli. He was a mechanic on F-84, F-85, and F-89 fighter planes. Following his honorable discharge, he worked for the VA at Fort Meade, Eddy Rypkema in Deadwood, and Brekhus in Rapid City, servicing trucks.
In 1962, he bought a gravel truck and hauled to missile sites being built here in South Dakota and worked in Montana and Iowa. Gordon then bought an over-the-road truck and leased to Mayflower, Sammons Trucking International Transport, and Schneider Trucking. He retired in 1987 due to his health. Gordon then did pilot car work with family members. He then got some buffalo to raise for fun, and ended up with a herd.
Gordon married Delores Remington on May 15, 1954, in Rapid City. They lived in Sturgis, Deadwood, and Rapid City.
Survivors include his wife, Delores, Rapid City; four children, Randy (Shelby) Gisi, Hill City, Kirk Gisi, Rapid City, Missie (Brett) Stenson, Hill City, and Jon Gisi, Pringle, SD; six grandchildren, Joe Gisi, Wright, WY, Sarah Gisi, Sheridan, WY, Sean Stenson, Elko, NV, Samantha and Seth Stenson, Hill City, and Ashlee Stenson, Sioux Falls; one step-grandchild, Jeffery Newell, Rapid City; and one great-granddaughter, Shia Gisi.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and his only sibling, a sister, Anne Kunick.
A memorial has been established to Cystic Fibrosis.
Douglas C. Anderson
July 20, 1942 - March 23, 2011
Douglas C. "Doug" Anderson, 68, of Rapid City, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Fort Meade VA Medical Center in Sturgis.
A memorial service will be held Monday, March 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, with Pastor Kyle Reinhiller officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with military honors.
Doug was born on July 20th, 1942 in Pierre SD to Helge C. and Opal E. Anderson. He grew up near Murdo, SD where he and his brother Clifford L. "Cliff" Anderson both helped out on the ranch. He graduated High School in Murdo in '59.
He was an active member of 4-H while growing up on the ranch, until joining the Navy, first from July of 1960 to 1963, then again from November 1965 to 1967. He married Wanda J. Styles on June 5th, 1965 in Draper SD, and lived in Murdo where they began their family of two sons and daughter; Jerrett, Jodie, and Shane. Doug worked for The County, maintaining rural roads and equipment for Jones County, then for the Ford Motor Company until joining his brother to form Cliff and Doug's Auto Repair where he worked until moving the family to Sturgis, SD going to work for the FT. Meade VA Hospital, beginning in the Nursing Department and devoting time to the South Dakota National Guard, then transferring to the Engineering Department as a Motor Vehicle Operator/Mechanic, taking care of Veterans, where he retired in 2006. He also found time to keep his family and friends' engines running, both large and small.
Doug loved the outdoors, spending time scuba diving, hunting, collecting guns, camping and motorcycling, all the while making lifelong friends whom he considered all to be his family.
Survived by and mourning his loss are his wife Wanda J. Anderson; and brother Clifford L. Anderson; his son Jerrett D. Anderson, daughter Jodie E. Anderson Taylor, and son Shane C. Anderson; grandsons Erik MDL Anderson, Kyle MW Anderson, Nathan Taylor, Magnus C. Anderson, Haakon P. Anderson and Archer H. Anderson
Proceeded in death by his parents Helge C. and Opal E. Anderson and infant sister Marion Effie Anderson.
Peggy McGinnis
March 18, 1928 - March 22, 2011
Priscilla "Peggy" (Escott) McGinnis, 83, Sturgis, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at her residence.
Peggy was born March 18, 1928, at Faith, SD, to Bert and Tena (Schradle) Escott. She attended school in Faith and graduated from high school in 1947. On September 6, 1947, she married Robert "Dugan" McGinnis. To this union five children were born. They lived in Faith, Riverdale, ND, Sturgis, and Port Orchard, WA. She moved back to Sturgis in 1971.
She is survived by her five children, Karen McGinnis of Texas, Barbara Ross of Port Orchard, WA, Bert (Kristin) McGinnis of Sturgis, Sheila McGinnis of Lander, WY and Sean McGinnis of Sturgis; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Dorothy Short of Sturgis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Mike, and his wife, Rose; a brother-in-law, Robert Short.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Walter Lee Long
September 11, 1922 - March 18, 2011
Walter Lee Long, 88, Lead, died Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Committal services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors.
Family and friends are asked to gather at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis prior to leaving for the cemetery.
Survivors include his sons Robert Long, Gillette, WY, Richard Long, Summerset, SD, Ralph Long, Lead, William Long Lead; daughters, Janet Pearson, Lead, Karen Medeiros, Fall River, MA, JoAnn Koch, Lead; one half brother, Louis Ondrosic, Sacremento, CA; also 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Donald J. Lindstrom
February 18, 1926 - March 17, 2011
Donald J. Lindstrom, 85, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on March 17, 2011, after a brief struggle with colon cancer. Mourning his loss is his immediate family: Jackie Lindstrom, the love of his life, to whom he was married for 60 years; his son, John (affectionately called "Q"), captain with Delta Airlines and cherished bingo-caller at the Whitewood Senior Center; his daughter-in-law and buddy, Brenda, keeper of the Q's homestead in Whitewood; his other son, David, who lives and ministers in Chicago's African American and Latino neighborhoods; and granddaughter, Vanessa, who lives in Milwaukee and teaches in economically deprived, African American school districts.
Don proudly served in the Navy in the South Pacific, in WWII. His family was his pride and joy. And being Swedish, coffee flowed in his veins. Of those folks we know who make their family, friends, and guests comfortable and happy, no matter the personal sacrifice, Don set the standard.
Jackie and Don supported one another in their creativity as artists, their love of country dance, Don's interests in antiques, Jackie's passion for horses and writing. Creativity has defined Don and Jackie's lives, whether building a ranch in Minnesota, training and showing horses, or planning and hosting the wonderful yearly "Easter Bash" for family and friends.
Nine years ago, Don and Jackie, along with Q and Brenda, pulled-up roots and moved from Minneapolis to the Black Hills. This provided a magnificent experience for them all. To hear Don describe it, one might wonder whether the Bible had it right – maybe the Garden of Eden was in South Dakota. They joined the First Presbyterian Church of Whitewood, SD, and have experienced the meaning of "family" in ways never imagined. Pastor Steve Agan, his wife, Janell, and the folks in the church continue to be a source of love and strength. While the countless folks who have cared deeply for the Lindstroms can't be named here, Don would at least want to call out a special mention for their good friends, Stan and Sharon Holsclaw.
How do we remember Don? Through the expressions of children who watched him in parades as an Aqua Jesters clown, or for Halloween, as Uncle Fester; or as he made their scribbles on paper come alive; or as they examined Don's bowed legs and cowboy hat, asking, "Are you a real cowboy?" We saw his face glow as he country-danced with Jackie, or told you the stories of his antique toys that he had restored, or as he panned for gold, or as he worked at his lottery scratch-and-play, exclaiming, "I won a dollar!" We see him searching for relics with metal-detectors, with Stan; or coming up from the valley, sweating, full of mosquito bites, after cutting eternally growing weeds that shorted the electric fences for the horses. We remember him teaching his kids to fish on Forest Lake and stopping for cinnamon toast at his favorite restaurant; or painting clouds on the ceiling and walls of his niece, Alison's baby's room – his perfection rivaling that of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Mention, "Deadwood," and he had his boots on, waiting to take on those slot machines – at 4 a.m., he and Brenda were just warming up. We have images of him caked with snow while plowing the drive during blizzards, or lost in piles of artifacts at the High Plains Western Heritage Center, researching and cataloging, displaying his paintings, contributing art exhibits – if you haven't yet seen the "Lindstrom Mine Shaft," you need to. We remember how he played with the family dog, Pickett, and how he cried at the deaths of so many dogs. We hear him saying, "I love you," to his granddaughter, or yelling, "Jackie! Where did you put the jelly?! …David's phone number?! … my glasses?!..." – whatever it was, it was always in arm's reach. We feel his excitement for breakfasts with friends from the Whitewood church after the service. We look through his sketch books and envision him scribbling ink drawings, and from them, creating works of art that expressed his burning desire to tell the world to slow down and to enjoy the simple wonder that is all around.
Husband, dad, grandpa, uncle, friend. You'll never leave our hearts.
A memorial service will be held Friday, March 25, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Whitewood with Pastor Steve Agan and Rev. Howard "Skip" Smith officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the First Presbyterian Church of Whitewood and to Hospice of the Northern Hills.
Ivan Dale Richards
April 5, 1931 - March 15, 2011
Ivan "Dale" Richards, 79, Newell, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Friday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the First Lutheran Church in Newell with Pastors Brad Scott and Doug Clark officiating. Burial will be at the Richards Ranch Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials have been established to the Newell Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance.
Dale was born April 5, 1931 at Belle Fourche to Burnie and Thelma (Johnson) Richards.
He grew up on the family ranch on Willow Creek. After a Christmas fire the family traveled for a short time before resettling three miles north on what is now the family ranch. Dale graduated from Newell High School and went home to ranch.
Dale married Noreen Kosola at Belle Fourche on June 15, 1952. Together, the couple operated the ranch on Willow Creek, where they enjoyed neighborhood card parties and country dances.
Dale was a horseman. As a young man he helped round up wild horses on the prairie. He started raising Palaminos and later he raised Appaloosas. In the 1970's, Dale acquired Kingfisher, a foundation Paint Horse stud. He raised Paint Horses since that time.
Dale was a member of the American Paint Horse Association.
Survivors include his wife Noreen Richards, Newell; sons, Monte Richards, Vale, Rick (Deb) Richards, Newell; daughter, Rhonda (Randy) Vallery, Nisland; grandchildren, LaRae (Chad) Hanson, Belle Fourche, Lonnie Richards, Newell, Codi (Brian) Mills, Philip; great grandchildren, Aspen and Hunter Hanson, Justin, Daycie and Brodie Richards.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents.
Arlene M. Munroe
May 16, 1929 - March 14, 2011
Arlene Mae Munroe, 81, Gillette (formerly of Sturgis, S.D), passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, Wy.
Arlene was born in Cedar Canyon, S.D., rural Perkins County on May 16, 1929 to Robert and Blanche (McGillivary) Packer.
She attended grade school thru the 8th grade in Perkins County. For 9th and 10th grade she stayed with her grandpa Packer in Belle Fourche, S.D. She finished high school in Sturgis S.D. She then went on for her teaching degree at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D.
On May 30, 1951, she married Walter “Babe” Munroe in Sturgis, S.D. From this union three children were born, Walter Bruce Munroe, Dean Charles Munroe and Gayle Lynn Munroe Grimsbo.
She taught 4 years in country schools in N.D. and S.D. She worked at the sale barn in Sturgis for 6 years. In 1970 she started at the court house as a deputy in the Meade County Register of Deeds, where she stayed until retirement.
Survivors include two sons, Bruce Munroe (Virgie), Bridge City, Texas and Dean Munroe (Cindy), Sturgis, S.D.; one daughter, Gayle Grimsbo, Gillette, Wyoming; two sisters, Gladys (Toots) Pullins, Hot Springs, S.D., Norma Deibert, Laramie, Wyoming; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Dale Packer; one infant daughter and one great grandson, Coby Clausen.
A memorial has been established to Sturgis Hospice
Visitation will be from 12:00- 9:00 PM Sunday March 20 at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be on Monday, March 21, at 10:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis with Pastor Denzel Nonhof and Pastor Bob Rudichar of Gillette, Wy. Burial will follow at Bear Butte Cemetary.
David Brown, Jr.
September 23, 1924 - February 27, 2011
David Brown, Jr. passed away in February 2011 while in Yuma, AZ.
Dave was born to Marie and David Brown, Sr., in September 1924. The family moved from Fort Collins, CO, to Fruitdale, SD, when he was a toddler and eventually settled in Vale, SD, where he spent his high school years.
In the late 1940’s, Dave started working in Sturgis, SD, for Tri-State Milling Company. He courted Dorothea Wildberger and they were married in June 1950. After their marriage, Dave and Dorothea relocated to Oelrichs, SD, where he worked as the manager of the Tri-State Milling Company/Hubbard Milling Company grain elevator until a job transfer in 1971 moved the family to Chadron, NE.
Dave made a career change to become a sales representative selling agricultural products and chemicals. His territory included several states and he enjoyed being ‘on the road’ and meeting people.
Dave and Dorothea moved ‘home’ to Sturgis, SD, to be near family during Dorothea’s illness and subsequent death in 1989. Dave drove school buses for Sturgis Bus Company until his retirement in 2010. He especially enjoyed the tour groups he met while driving charter buses.
Dave and Lois Putnam were united as ‘partners for life’ in Sturgis, SD, in November 2007. Winters were spent in their RV at Sundance RV Park in Yuma, AZ. There they enjoyed card games, potluck dinners, and happy hours with friends in the Foot Hills. In Arizona, Dave was known only as ‘Captain’ or ‘Cappie’ because of his signature white sailor hat.
Throughout his life, Dave enjoyed hunting in the Black Hills and his favorite hobby was fishing. There weren’t many fish that got away but Dave always had a great fish story.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothea; and two brothers, Harold (wife, Fern) and Jake.
He leaves behind children, Peggy Brown and her partner, Raymond Michaud, of Solon, OH, and Steven Brown and his wife, Charmaine Brown, of Monmouth, ME; grandchildren, Caleb Brown of Fort Collins, CO, and Tyler Brown of Monmouth, ME; and life partner, Lois Putnam of Oelrichs, SD. He leaves behind siblings, John (wife, Betty) of Belle Fouche, SD, Eleanora Miller (husband, Ernie) of Sturgis, SD, Richard (wife, Marge) of Eagle Grove, IA, Martha McGuire (husband, Don, deceased) of Anaheim, CA, Betty Yeoman (husband, John) of Lakewood, CA, Dorothy McGuire (husband Jim, deceased) of Reno, NV, and George (wife, Mary) of Sparks, NV; and sister-in-law, Fern Brown of Lincoln, NE.
A remembrance of Dave’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 18th at the School Gymnasium in Oelrichs, SD. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at First United Methodist Church, Sturgis, SD, with Pastor Gordon Higgins officiating. Inurnment follows at the Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis.
The family requests memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Rose Marie Ekeren
February 18, 1937 - April 26, 2011
Rose Marie (Bogner) Ekeren, 74, of Deadwood, SD, passed away on April 26, 2011, at Deadwood Regional Hospital. Following her wishes, her body will be cremated.
A memorial service will be held Monday, May 2, 2011, at 12:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Rev. Howard Smith officiating. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the VFW in Deadwood hosted by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Rose was born February 18, 1937, to Anthony and Justina (Schueth) Bogner. She graduated from Yankton (S.D.) High School in 1955. She married Robert Ekeren on March 17, 1957, in Yankton.
Rose worked at Human Services Center in Yankton for many years before managing the Terry Peak Lodge and other various motels in the northern Black Hills after which she retired to spend time with family.
Rose loved cooking/canning, gardening, asparagus hunting, crossword puzzle books, science fiction books, and Eddie Arnold music. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially with her grandchildren.
Rose is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert; their children, Russ (Janelle) of Yankton, Terry of Sheridan, WY, Tom of Deadwood, Daniel (Jana) of Yankton, Pam of Sturgis, Lonnie (Lynett) of Garretson, SD, and Barbara of Rapid City, as well as 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Rita Kollars of Atlanta, GA, Julitta Bogner of Ankeny, IA, and Eileen Gust of W. Des Moines, IA.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Raymond and family, and Victor; sister, Martina; and brothers-in-law, Harvey Gust, Kenny Kollars, and Ivo Kollars.
Condolences may be sent to the Ekeren family at PO Box 547, Lead, SD 57754-0547.
