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Bernice L. Compton
June 13, 1923 - May 26, 2011
Bernice L. Compton, 87, Sturgis, died
Thursday, May 26, 2011, at the Sturgis Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Monday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis with Pastor Denzel Nonhof and Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating. Burial follows at the Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis.
A memorial has been established to the American Heart Association for research.
Bernice was born June 13, 1923 at Highmore, SD, to Benjamin and Edith (Morford) Sutfin. The first ten years of her life were spent in Hyde County, SD, near Highmore, where the family lived.
When she was five years old, the untimely death of her mother left her and her four sisters and one younger brother, motherless. Two years later her father married Daphne Boomer, a spinster school teacher, whose goal in life was to be of help where help was needed.
In the spring of 1933, Bernice moved with her father, stepmother, and brother, near Opal, SD, in Meade County, to reside on her step mother’s homestead. It was at this point the family became divided, although remaining in contact with one another, because her four sisters remained in Hyde County with relatives and friends.
Bernice’s elementary education was in rural schools in Hyde and Meade Counties. She received her high school education at Rapid City. She then attended Black Hills Teacher’s College at Spearfish for one year where she received a First Grade Teacher’s certificate. She taught in rural Meade County schools for four terms, near Rapid City and Plainview.
On June 16, 1946, she was married to Glen Compton at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. The couple made their home on a ranch near Plainview. Three children came to bless this union, Evelyn Marie, Kenneth Harlan, and Robert Lyle. As the children grew, she became more active in community events; the school house cleaning in the fall, helping with 4H activities and other social events, and providing lunches for the Bible School teachers.
She loved to visit with family, friends, and neighbors.
Bernice moved to Sturgis in January 2000. She returned to the farm in May of 2000 and once again moved to Sturgis in February 2001. She moved into the Sturgis Regional Senior Care in June of 2007.
Survivors include her three children, Evelyn (Wayne) Sheely, Sturgis, SD; Kenneth Compton, Duluth, MN, and Robert (Jennifer) Compton, Howes, SD; grandchildren Lance Sheely, Denver, CO, and Leanne Sheely, Sturgis, SD; two sisters in law, Laura Compton, Spearfish, Edith “Edie” Sutfin, Tucson, AZ; also numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Bernice was preceded in death by her mother, father, stepmother, husband Glen of 53 years, four sisters, one brother, five brothers in law, two sisters in law, two nieces and three nephews.
Alyce Rude
January 19, 1943 - May 26, 2011
Alyce Rude, 68, Sturgis, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, at her home with her family present.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until time of services at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery with Pastor Paul Lupkes officiating.
Alyce was born January 19, 1943, to George and Viola (Wright) Veitl in Deadwood, SD. She was raised and attended school in Deadwood graduating in 1961.
She married Maynard Lee Rude in Rapid City on October 1, 1966. They were self-employed mechanics and started Lee's Tuneup in 1974. In 1983, Alyce became a motor carrier inspector at the Tilford Port of Entry and was the current manager at the time of her death.
In 1985, they bought a ranch near Nisland where she enjoyed working with horses. Alyce also enjoyed many years of bowling.
Survivors include her husband, Maynard, Sturgis; one son, Lee (Michele) Rude, Sturgis; one sister, Judy (Roger) Larson, Spearfish; and two grandchildren, Miranda and Morgan.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Florence C. Mathews
September 27, 1920 - May 26, 2011
Florence C. Mathews, 90, Sturgis, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Sturgis Regional Senior Care.
Visitation will be Sunday from noon to 9:00 p.m. with a vigil beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, May 30, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Arnold Kari officiating. Burial will follow at St. Aloysius Cemetery.
Florence was born September 27, 1920, in Sturgis to Mederic and Pearl (Woodson) Ricard. She attended rural Benoit School through the 8th grade. She attended and graduated from Cathedral High School in Rapid City in 1938. Florence graduated from St. John's McNamara School of Nursing in Rapid City in 1941. After obtaining her RN degree, Florence moved to California and was employed by Douglas Aircraft as an industrial nurse for five years.
Florence married Robert E. Mathews on August 20, 1949, in Reno, NV, to which a son, Michael, was born. In 1950, she was employed by the county of Los Angeles at the John Wesley Hospital, where research was done for cancer and liver diseases. She remained in that position for 15 years.
She returned to South Dakota in 1963 where Florence worked at St. John's McNamara Hospital for two years. She began her tour at Fort Meade VA Medical Center in 1965. Florence retired after 25 years in 1988.
Florence was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, AARP, and NARFE. She enjoyed travel, playing cards, and had a love for nature and animals, birds, gardening, lawn work, and flowers. She especially enjoyed reading, embroidering, and crocheting.
Florence is survived by six nephews and five nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael; her husband, Robert; three brothers, Elmer, Gerald, and Maurice Ricard; and one sister, Marjorie Beal.
A memorial has been established to St. Aloysius Cemetery.
Herbert "Shorty" Albrecht
June 21, 1921 - May 22, 2011
Herbert "Shorty" Albrecht, 89, Sturgis, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the Sturgis Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis with Pastor Denzel Nonhof officiating. Burial follows at the Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis.
A memorial has been established.
Shorty was born June 21, 1921 to Edward and Anna (Job) Albrecht at Leola, SD. He grew up in the area and worked on area farms for several years. In 1944 he married Delphy Becker and that union a daughter, Sharon and son Howard, were born. They later moved to Aberdeen where he worked for H.V. Johnston Culvert Company for 11 years. In 1960 the family moved to the Black Hills where he worked for Homestake Mining Company for 24 years before retiring in 1983. He and Delphy were later divorced.
After his retirement, he went to work for F.O. Jolley Funeral Home part time for the next 11 years. Then, he worked for Lookout Memorial Hospital in Spearfish until September 26, 1997.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis.
Survivors include his son Howard (Laurie) Albrecht, Sturgis; brothers, Paul (Helen) Albrecht, Green Valley, CA, Tommy (Mindy) Albrecht, Bismarck, ND, Melvin (Vangie) Albrecht, Lead, SD; sisters, Annie (Harold) Bauer, Gettysburg, SD, Martha Jerke, Aberdeen, SD, Marcella Bonnet, Tempe, AZ; son in law, Scott Moses, Sturgis; grandchildren, Kelli (Deron) Moses Dalfi, Murrels Inlet, South Carolina, Cory (Julie) Albrecht, Gillette, WY, Jami Albrecht, Belle Fourche; step granddaughter, Kristina Young, Spearfish; great grandchildren, Tia Marak, Myrtle Beach, SC, Jayden and Jordyn Albrecht, Spearfish, Lauren Collins, Belle Fourche; very special friend, Anita Williamson, Spearfish; also numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step father Chris; daughter, Sharon Moses, brothers, Milbert, Albert, Allen; sisters, Alice and Gertrude.
Gary P. Schmit
February 7, 1961 - May 16, 2011
After battling cancer for sometime and using all his energy living his life in his own way, Gary P. Schmit died at age 50 on the 16th of May, 2011.
Gary was born February 7, 1961 at Deadwood, SD, to Peter and Shirley (Butler) Schmit.
Gary lived all of his days doing exactly what he wanted, from the banks of Kodiak, Alaska to the ice flats of Canada. He was a man of all trades. Being educated in Lead-Deadwood, he became a true craftsman of carpentry and enjoyed a passion for the wild side with a kick of dry humor daily.
Father, Grandpa, Brother and friend to many. He is survived by daughter, LaRessa Luze, 29, and her 3 daughters, Heidi, 8, Leah, 6, Lillie, 3; daughter, KaSondra Luze, 21, and her son Trajun, 2; son, Michael Luze, 20; brother Jim Schmit of Maud, OK; brother Mark Schmit of Sturgis; sister Annette Gantz, Hulett, WY and sister Patty McCormick of Spearfish, SD.
Gary was preceded in death by his mom, dad, two brothers, a niece and life long love and mother of his children Linda Luze.
"To thine ownself be true"
Private family services will be at a later date.
Wilma G. "Mike" vanBeckhoven
August 27, 1922 - May 20, 2011
Wilma G. "Mike" vanBeckhoven, 88, Sturgis, died Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Inurnment with military honors will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial contributions may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.
Mike was born August 27, 1922 at Oldham, SD, to William and Alta (Borah) Mikel. She graduated with honors from Oldham High School in 1940. She moved to the Black Hills and worked in and around Lead when not attending Black Hills Teachers College. She was in her second year of college when World War II began.
She joined the US Navy WAVES in the spring of 1943 and attended Navy Training School in Stillwater, OK. She was stationed in the Navy Department in Washington, DC and New York City. After her honorable discharge in 1945 she was employed by B. Altman and Company on Fifth Avenue where she met and later married Joseph vanBeckhoven on December 28, 1947. The couple spent two years working at beach resorts in Springlake, New Jersey and Delray Beach, Florida.
After returning to Whitewood where her family lived, they moved to Rapid City in 1950. In 1959 Mike began what became a 35 year career associated with the liquor industry. She was the hostess in the Carousel Lounge of the Sheraton Johnson Hotel, manager of the Esquire Dinner Club and the East Boulevard Liquor Store. In 1985 she moved to Newell and managed the Bar and Liquor Store from which she retired in 1995.
She moved to Sturgis in the fall of 1998.
Survivors include her son Joseph Mikel vanBeckhoven, Rapid City; daughter, Lori Svoboda, Sioux Falls, SD; three grandchildren, L.J. Svoboda, Rapid City, Lindsey Svoboda and Carly Svoboda, both of Sioux Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
Trevour Joe Gritts
October 12, 1983 - May 19, 2011
Trevour Joe Gritts, 27, Polson, MT, died unexpectedly on May 19, 2011 in Polson where he was attending Salish Kootenai College.
Visitation will be from noon until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2011 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Spearfish with Pastor David Baer officiating. Burial to follow at the Whitewood Cemetery.
Trevour was born October 12, 1983, in Rapid City, SD, to Carol Ann (Lee) and John Clifford Gritts.
Trevour grew up in Spearfish and graduated from Spearfish High School in 2002. He lived every minute to the fullest. He enjoyed participating in all sports and was an avid sports fan, especially of the Oklahoma Sooners. He loved to laugh and spend time with his friends and family. Trevour always had a positive attitude. He was willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help and never said no to his niece and cousins when they needed a "horseback" ride or one more trip down the sledding hill.
Survivors include his mother, Carol Gritts, Spearfish, SD; father, John Gritts, Denver, CO; brothers, Brian Randall Winner, Sioux Falls, SD; Jeromie John Gritts, Seattle, WA; Carleton Lee (Jess) Gritts, Polson, MT; sister, Kristen Jacks, Washington, DC; maternal grandmother, Mary Rucastle, Spearfish, SD; paternal grandmother, Billie Gritts, Hominy, OK; aunts, Barb Lee-Bachand, Sturgis, SD; uncles, Don (Donna) Lee, Rapid City, SD; Tom (Gail) Gritts, Woverhampton, England; Joe (Sharon) Gritts, Tulsa, OK; Bill Gritts, Joplin, MO; David Gritts, Hominy, OK; George (Judy) Gritts, Glendale, AZ; great aunt, Joanna Christian, Hominy, OK; niece, Abby Winner, Sioux Falls, SD; Trevour's special friend Samantha Ness, Polson, MT; and numerous other cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Rucastle and Clifford Gritts; aunt Rose Lee and great uncle Chester Christian.
In memory of Trevour, a scholarship fund has been established at Salish Kootenai College, Pablo, MT.
May the memory of his tender, carefree spirit and his passion for life continue to guide his family and friends who are left to grieve his passing.
We love you, TrevHead ~
Donna Mae Nelson
September 21, 1937 - May 20, 2011
Donna Mae Nelson, 73, of Greeley, CO died Friday, May 20, 2011 at Centennial Health Care Center in Greeley, CO.
Graveside funeral service will be Monday, May 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD with Pastor Skip Smith officiating.
Donna was born September 21, 1937 to Vern and Agnes Heberling Price at Fort Meade, SD.
On July 6, 1956 she married Richard Nelson at Tahlequah, OK. Richard's work took them to Oklahoma, Colorado and Arkansas before settling in Sturgis. Donna worked as a police dispatcher in Sturgis for 25 years. In 2003 she relocated to Greeley.
Donna is survived by a son Bud Nelson of Greeley, CO; a daughter Kim Nelson of Rapid City, SD; a brother Jerry D. Price of Whitewood, SD; and 5 grandkids, Amy, Jesse, Jon, Bobby, and Dana.
She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband and three brothers Billy, Buddy, and Bobby Price.
Mary Elizabeth Regan
February 21, 1925 - May 19, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Regan, 86, Sturgis, passed away peacefully at Rapid City Regional Hospital on May 19, 2011, surrounded by her family whom she loved so dearly.
Visitation will be Monday from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. A Christian wake service will be offered at 7:00 p.m. at St. Martin's Chapel in Sturgis.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Arnold Kari officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Mary was born in Edgemont, SD, on February 21, 1925, to Robert and Viola May (Trompeter) Blackney. She spent her childhood in Edgemont until coming to Sturgis to attend high school at St. Martin's Academy. The nuns at St. Martin's were like a second family to Mary. She lived and worked with them throughout high school; spending summers working at the sisters' hospital in Hot Springs.
While a student at St. Martin's, Mary met the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Regan. They were married at St. Martin's Chapel on November 3, 1944, by Fr. Columban.
Bob and Mary have lived in Sturgis for their entire married life and have always been active in the community. Mary was a member of the Jayceettes, Zonta, Beta Sigma Phi, and has been a member of the Golden Girls Bridge Club since it started in 1955.
Mary and Bob were a hardworking team. They owned and operated Mary's Apparel and the motel and lounge at Phil Town Inn. They also managed the Boulder Canyon Country Club for several years and the Bodega in Deadwood when gambling began in Deadwood in 1989.
Above all, Mary loved and took pride in her family. She delighted in decorating every room of her home for Christmas. We all looked forward to going to Grandma's house on Christmas Eve to open gifts and partake in her special cranberry steamed pudding. Mary was a great cook and made the world's best barbequed ribs. In the spring and summer, Mary's green thumb was reflected in the many beautiful flowers she planted in her yard.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 66 ½ years, Bob; her four children, Kathryn (Gary) Lamberton, Pompano Beach, FL, Dan (Mary) Regan, Sturgis, Kelley (Gale) Schipke, Rapid City, and Quinn (Sue) Regan, Sturgis; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert; her sister, Catherine; her great-granddaughter, Gwyn Regan; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dan and Agnes Regan; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Glenn and Tiny Burgess.
We love you and miss you, Mom. Rest in peace. No more pain. No more worries.
A memorial has been established to the St. Martin's Chapel Restoration Fund.
Albert Philip Weiss
November 3, 1918 - May 19, 2011
Albert Philip Weiss, 92 of Maurine, SD passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Golden Living Center, Ipswich, SD.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. May 25, 2011 at the First Wesleyan Church in Sturgis, SD with Pastor Sam Cowles officiating. Following the luncheon at the Wesleyan Church fellowship hall, interment will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Monument Hill Cemetery west of Maurine, SD. Following interment, there will be a time of visiting with the family at the Prairie Home Church with the Community Ladies serving coffee and desserts.
Albert was born November 3, 1918, to William and May Weiss at their home in South Eastern Iowa in Lee County. When Albert was 9 months old the family moved to Meade County and the Maass Ranch on Pine Creek was purchased. Albert attended West Pine School and graduated the 8th grade. Albert stayed on the ranch and herded sheep and raised Black Angus cattle. On November 2, 1946 Albert married Mazy Miller of Maurine, SD. They lived on the Weiss home ranch for the next 60 years. They celebrated their 63rd anniversary in 2009. Because of failing health Albert & Mazy lived with their daughter Rosa Jean and Jim Hendricks in Littleton, CO for 3-1/2 years, the last 6 months he lived near daughter Coretta and Rod Anderson as a resident of the Golden Living Center, Ipswich, SD.
Survivors include his children, Rosa Jean (Jim) Hendricks, Littleton, CO, Lyle (Miriam) Weiss, Maurine, SD, Linda (Jim) Shada, Bellevue, NE, and Coretta (Rod) Anderson, Roscoe, SD; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Fern and husband, Don Patz, Albuquerque, NM; sister, Doris Rudesill, Fargo ND; and sister-in- law, Joyce Weiss, Sturgis, SD.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mazy; infant sister, Rosa Louise; parents, William and May Weiss; brother, Donald Weiss; and brother-in- law, James Rudesill.
A memorial has been established to the Cedar Canyon Bible Camp, Maurine, SD. Albert and Mazy were instrumental in helping establish the camp 52 years ago.
Joyce Kay Sneesby
August 18, 1945 - July 21, 2011
Joyce Kay Sneesby, 65, Sturgis, died Thursday, July 21, 2011, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2011, at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Rev. Michael Fox officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Ridge Cemetery near Deadwood.
Joyce was born at home to Stephen and Irene (Bushman) Sneesby near Carthage, SD, on August 18, 1945. The family moved to Lead where Joyce graduated from Lead High School. She went to work for Western Drug in Lead where she was a cook. She moved to Denver where she was employed as a cook for the Greek Village restaurant for 10 years. She heard they were hiring "girl" miners so she returned to Lead and worked underground for Homestake.
Joyce moved to Oklahoma for a short time and returned to the Black Hills where she took care of her parents.
Joyce was a compulsive collector of memorabilia. She was known around the Deadwood area as the "James Dean Lady".
Survivors include her mother, Irene Sneesby, Sturgis; one brother, Doug Sneesby, Deadwood; four sisters, Sheila Hughes, Spearfish, Edna (Terry) Allerdings, Lead, Lenora (Les) Rieger, Eugene, OR, and Beverly (Howard) Fisher, Rapid City; also numerous nieces, nephews, and very special neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her father and sister-in-law, Shirley.
A memorial has been established for the benefit of children.
