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Carl Grevlos
Died: Sep 19, 2001
Carl M. Grevlos was born
on February 19, 1919, at Rake, Iowa, to Christian and Mary (Espland) Grevlos. He moved with his family to Sioux Falls at age 4. Carl graduated from Washington High School in 1937. He entered the US Army in October, 1940. A World War II veteran, he served in the South Pacific and New Guinea. Following his discharge in 1945, he returned to Sioux Falls and attended Augustana College. Carl worked at Donahue Furniture and as an investment representative with IDS. He began his career with Augustana College in 1968, working in the Development Office as a fundraiser. Carl retired in 1986, after nearly 20 years.
He was a member of First Lutheran Church, American Legion, Sons of Norway, Augustana Fellows, and Lutheran Men in Mission. He was also a member of the YMCA and for many years, was active as a Gray-Y coach. Carl was a past member of the Lions Club.
Carl and Dorothy enjoyed traveling throughout the United States visiting their children and grandchildren. He was very supportive of his family, and cherished attending their sports and school activities. In years past, he enjoyed golfing and refinishing furniture. Blessed with an outgoing and friendly personality, Carl always had time to share a cup a coffee with friends. He will be remembered as a gentle man; humble and respectful. He was a fair and compassionate man who saw only the good in people. Carl’s personal loyalty and integrity will forever shine in the hearts of Dorothy, his friends, his children and grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Dorothy Grevlos, Sioux Falls, SD; son, Tom Grevlos and his wife, Jeanne, The Woodlands, TX; daughters, Sandra Fink and her husband, Jim, Sioux Falls, SD, Janet Noer and her husband, Roger, Aberdeen, SD, Kristi Murtaugh and her husband, Tom, Gunnison, CO; grandchildren, Jeremy, Justin, Lisa, and Kirstin Fink, Jennifer, Amy, and Kari Noer, Katy and Scott Murtaugh, and Tommy Grevlos; and his sister, Mavis Pedersen, of Milwaukie, OR.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Barbara Sue; a granddaughter, Libby Ann Noer; two brothers, Orval and Norm; and his sister, Stella Taylor
Pat Soyer
Died: Sep 20, 2001
Mary Patricia Corbett, daughter of Margaret (Stewart) and Lloyd Corbett, was born September 26, 1923 in Fargo, ND. She grew up in Luverne, MN, graduating from high school in 1941. After high school, Pat began working for Northwestern Bell.
On July 23, 1946 she was united in marriage to Johnny Soyer in Luverne. For several years, Pat traveled with Johnny and his band throughout the country and in 1961, they made their home in Sioux Falls. Pat then went to work for Westward Ho Country Club and later at Erv’s and the Elks Club before returning to Westward Ho, retiring in 1988.
Pat was a longtime member of Christ The King Catholic Church, St. Joseph Church Guild, Catholic Daughters, Ladies of the Moose and the Elks.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Johnny; her children, Jim Soyer and his wife Yolonda, Pierre, SD, Sandi Ragels, Sioux Falls, Tim Soyer and his wife Kim, Sioux Falls; five grandchildren, Gina Ragels Penisten and her husband Jim, Nicole Cholik, Jordan, Tyler, and Heidi Soyer; a sister, Audrey Walgrave and her husband Ardean, Luverne; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Stewart and Lloyd Corbett.
John McDowell
Died: Sep 20, 2001
John R. McDowell, son of Olive (Pierce) and John H. McDowell, was born January 29, 1913 in Sioux Falls, SD. He grew up in Sioux Falls graduating form Washington High. While in high school, John excelled in sports and earned All-State honors in football, basketball and track. He then attended the University Of South Dakota where he received his law degree.
John was also an outstanding football player during his days at the “U”, where he was a member of SAE fraternity. He then returned to Sioux Falls and began his law career with Boyce, Warren and Fairbanks Law Firm.
On December 28, 1936 he was united in marriage to Jeanne Gibson in Sioux Falls. John continued practicing law and in 1940 formed a partnership with John Murphy establishing Boyce, Murphy, & McDowell, and was later joined by Mr. Greenfield. In 1939, he was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives. He then worked as a lobbyist for over 40 years and after 60 years of practicing law, retired in 1996. He was a dedicated lawyer to many people, but his family was always the center of his life.
John was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church, a charter member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, past president of Downtown Rotary, a board member of Minnehaha Country Club, past Exalted Ruler of the Elks, and a member of the SD Bar Association. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and also enjoyed golf.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; children, Karen Sunderman and her husband Dennis, San Pedro, Belize, Mary Gayle Rogers and her husband Emmet, Sioux Falls, Robert McDowell and his wife Jan, Walnut Creek, CA; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
His parents, five brothers and sisters and a grandson, Dennis Sunderman, preceded John in death.
Ward A. Trenerry
Died: Sep 19, 2001
Ward A. Trenerry, son of Joyce Arnold and Ward Campbell Trenerry, was born February 1, 1949 in Sioux Falls, SD. He grew up in Sioux Falls, graduating from Lincoln High and attended Sioux Falls College.
In April of 1969, he was united in marriage to Loretta Johnke in Lennox, SD. Ward served in the U.S. Seabees during the Viet Nam War, and was honorably discharged. Upon his return to civilian life, he worked for 15 years at John Morrell & Company. He married Rose Palin in August of 1984 in Sioux Falls. Ward moved to Texas in 1983 and worked as a heavy equipment operator until his death.
Grateful for having shared his life are his daughters, Sharon (Chad) Nelson, Sioux Falls, Beth (John) Hofer, Bonner Springs, KS, Amanda Trenerry, Brookings; a grandchild, Caden Nelson; his mother, Joyce Trenerry, Sioux Falls; a sister, Mary (Leno) Pederson, Louisville, KY; a brother, Max (Julie) Trenerry, Rochester, MN; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Matthew Thomas Tanner
Died: Sep 22, 2001
Matthew Thomas Tanner was born on March 18, 1998. The only thing I can say about that is that it was one experience that I don’t think I was prepared for but you all know he liked to make an entrance. There were so many things I could think to say about our son. I know he never held a job or moved out on his own but we know that he has made his mark by loving everyone. If I had to say what I thought Matty’s biggest accomplishment was it would have to be that he was and is the strongest person anyone could have ever come into contact with.
Matthew is survived by his parents, Audra Tanner and Jace Arndt, Mark VandenBos, all of Sioux Falls, SD; a brother, Joseph Arndt, Sioux Falls, SD; aunts and uncles, Erika and Troy Hansen, Brian and Joyce Tanner, Jeannelle Arndt, Jeffery Tanner, Melisa and Ken Pearson, and Patrick VandenBos; grandparents, Patti and Leon VandenBos, Jean and Trevor Munce, all of Sioux Falls, SD, Mike and Christine Tanner, Worthing, SD, Tony and Angie Arndt, Valley Springs, SD; great-grandparents, Deloris and Tex Sowell, Hartford, SD, Orville and Adeline VandenBos, Stickney, SD, Harry and Jeanette Huskies, Luverne, MN, Chuck and Betty Tanner, Thelma and John McCorgary, all of Ark City, KS.
Everyone will remember Matthew for his generous smile, his unexpected warmth and caring, and his also famous “Hi”. Matthew has surpassed the goals that any parent would set for their child, and that is for them to be loving, gentle and happy. Matty has all of those qualities and more! He wouldn’t want this to be a time of sadness but more a celebration for he has arrived, and I hope that God is ready because He is gonna have his hands full.
Harriett H. Stoneall
Died: Sep 23, 2001
Harriet H. Surface was born in Vermillion, SD, on October 11, 1922, to Paul and Hettie (Hendricks) Surface. She was raised in Sioux Falls, SD, where she graduated from Washington High School in 1940. She then began working at N.W. Bell Telephone Company as an operator.
She was united in marriage to Donald Stoneall in Junction City, KS, on October 8, 1942. After living at the military base in Texas for a brief time, Harriet moved to Santa Barbara, CA, with her parents. Harriet worked as a riveter in an airplane manufacturing plant during World War II. Following the war, the couple reunited in Sioux Falls where they raised their family. After a period of working for N.W. Bell, Harriet began her employment as a telephone room supervisor working with Sears and Roebuck. She retired in 1978.
Donald and Harriet enjoyed traveling together, and for many years, liked spending time outdoors tending to her vegetable and flower gardens. In their free time, the couple enjoyed metal detecting and coin collecting. Don preceded her in death on August 16, 1999.
A loyal and committed friend and mother, Harriet was always eager to help others in time of need.
Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter, Maggie Eastman and her husband, David, Sioux Falls, SD; son, Michael Stoneall, Sioux Falls, SD; four grandchildren, Jennifer Prochniak, Jessica Schmeichel, Brian Eastman and Kellie Eastman; two great-grandchildren, Adam and Michael, her sister, Elva "Babe" Brown and her husband, Harry, Dallas, OR; and her nieces and nephew. In addition to her husband, Hariett was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Jon T. Elkjer
Died: Oct 01, 2001
Jon Thomas Elkjer, son of Elizabeth (Browne) and Erwin Elkjer, was born October 29, 1939 at Bertha, MN. As a young child, he moved with his family to Sioux Falls, SD. Jon attended Cathedral Elementary School and graduated from Cathedral High. He then began studies at the University of South Dakota.
On September 14, 1959 he was united in marriage to Patricia Madel in Sioux Falls. Jon graduated from the University and then worked in sales for many years. Jon was an entrepreneur, eloquent motivational speaker and author. His favorite pastimes included reading, fishing, golfing and time with his family.
Jon’s gift was that of the heart. In whatever he was doing, his underlying thought was always his family and how it would serve them. His family was not limited to his wife, children, grandchildren and siblings. He also welcomed whomever his family loved and treated them as his own with unconditional love.
Jon was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1994. His passion for the knowledge of cancer became a major focus for him. After his mother’s death, he devoted most of his energies to the Avera McKennan Foundation Hospice. “Without Hospice, I wouldn’t have lived long enough to tell my story and get my message out”. His family looks forward to sharing his message through his book that is in the process of being published.
His fight for life and reaching out never faltered and his spirit shines down upon us all.
We love you Papa Jon and we will see you again!
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Patricia; three daughters, Kris Treiber and her husband Chris, Sioux City, IA, Kelley Knight and her husband Gary, Minnetonka, MN, Kathy Bjork and her husband Rick, Brainerd, MN; a son, Jon “Jack” Thomas Elkjer II, San Diego, CA; 12 grandchildren, Elisabeth, Ashli, Alissa, Christopher, Ali, Attie, Erin, Kelsey, Krista, Richelle Skyler, Tommy, and Andrew; five brothers, Neil and his wife Karen, Okoboji, IA, Steve and his wife Barbara, Sioux Falls, Bill and his wife Edie, Austin, TX, David and his wife Cindi, Rapid City, SD, Joe and his wife Jenny, Delano, MN; three sisters, Mary Steele and her husband Steve, The Woodlands, TX, Therese Goraj and her husband Rich, Sioux Falls, Ann Doyle and her husband Mike, Clearwater, FL; and a host of other relatives and friends.
His parents preceded him in death.
Tom Anderst
Died: Nov 21, 2001
Tom was born on May 15, 1937 in Parkston and raised in Plankinton. He received his law degree in 1961 from USD and started a private practice in Kimball. At age 30, Thomas was appointed as a judge in the Fourth Circuit in Madison where for 20 years he reveled in the details and minutiae of dispensing justice. Tom and his wife Sherri spent five years away from South Dakota, working in the lodges in Yellowstone National Park and the Peace Corps in Jamaica. In 1991, Tom returned to pursue his love for the law and to do meaningful legal work as the Assistant City Attorney for the City of Sioux Falls.
He enjoyed horseback riding with his wife and camping throughout the Upper Midwest. Tom and Sherri volunteered at the zoo and with Handi-Riders. He was involved with the United Way, Ducks Unlimited and the Municipal League.
Tom is survived by his wife, Sherri, Sioux Falls, SD; a son, Shawn, Woodbury, MN; two daughters: Rebecca, of Redondo Beach, Calif.; and Alison, of Woodbury, MN; one grandson, Alec and his mother Annie; and two brothers, Bob and his wife Helen, St. Louis Park, MN, and Jim and his wife, Lee, Whidbey Island, WA.
Katherine Patzlaff
Died: Nov 22, 2001
Katherine Drake was born September 6, 1915, in Humboldt, SD, to Bert and Lucille (Kleeman) Drake. She was raised in Humboldt, SD, where she graduated from high school in 1934.
Katherine married Claude Patzlaff on February 18, 1951, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Humboldt, SD. The couple made their home there, where she became a homemaker and loving mother. In 1959, the couple started C & K Hardware store in the old theatre building in Humboldt. Following their retirement in 1990, Claude and Katherine enjoyed traveling with bus tours throughout the east coast, Branson, MO, and into Canada. They loved making friends along the way. Claude preceded her in death on April 1, 1998.
Katherine was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, a member of Eastern Star for over 50 years where she also served as a Worthy Matron, a member of the American Legion, and the ELCW. She was an avid bridge player and had hosted many bridge clubs at her home throughout the years. She was also talented at crocheting and knitting, and loved to grow flowers, particularly African Violets. Those who remember her best will recall her delicious award winning lemon meringue pie. Katherine always made herself available to those in need. She was always mindful of feeding the birds and squirrels. Her sweet and kind spirit will be long remembered.
Grateful for having shared her life are her son, David Patzlaff and his wife, Deborah, Sioux Falls, SD, daughters, Dorothy Hansen and her husband, Veryl, Colton, SD, Carol Tulenko and her husband, Paul, Albuquerque, NM, 7 grandchildren, Donya Patzlaff, Davin Patzlaff, Kurtis Hansen, Travis Hansen, Andrew Hansen, Kayleen Hansen, Cherlynn Hansen, and 3 great grandchildren, Jozlynn Pitts, Kylar Hansen, and Damon Hayen.
Dorothy Bortnem
Died: Nov 22, 2001
Dorothy Ann Rosenwald was born January 7, 1919 near Colman, SD. Dorothy was united in marriage with Loyd Bortnem on June 15, 1939 in Brookings. She lived in various places, including Brookings, Detroit, WI, Flandreau, Dell Rapids, Sioux Falls, Huntington Park, CA, and Denver, before returning to Sioux Falls. Her husband died in 1944.
Dorothy was a member of the Free Methodist Church. She enjoyed visiting the less fortunate, the sick, and the elderly, whether it be in a nursing home, hospital, or just in their own home. She would read scripture and have prayer with them. Dorothy liked to write poetry and was also pretty good at it. She loved to go on picnics and rides, especially by the water so she could see the wildlife and the leaves changing. She liked to play the harmonica on family occasions, and whenever someone had a birthday, she would call them and play “Happy Birthday” for them. She appreciated the little things in life and her family.
Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter, Carolyn Meyer and her husband, Gerald, of Sioux Falls; 3 grandchildren Dawn Kolbeck and her husband, William, of Canton, SD, Byron Whaler and his wife, Dawn, and Kevin Whaler and his wife, Denise, both of Sioux Falls; and 11 great grandchildren, Nick, Christina, Vincent, Angela, Theresa, Racheal, Emily, Joseph, Ann Marie, Wade and Andrew.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Rozenwald; and fourteen brothers and sisters.
Clifford Peters
Died: Nov 24, 2001
Clifford Peters was born August 11, 1907 to Ben and Edna (Orsborn) Peters. On September 14, 1931, he was united in marriage with Mildred Scheusner. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Watertown, SD where Clifford worked in a creamery for nine years. In 1942, they moved to Sioux Falls. Clifford worked in the pasteurizing department of Lakeside Dairy for many years, retiring in 1972.
Following retirement, Clifford worked in maintenance at Lutheran Social Services, and later at Zion Lutheran Church. He was also a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Mildred preceded him in death on September 10, 1994.
Survivors include his son, Keith, of Sioux Falls, and a brother, Russell, of Odebolt, IA; and a sister, Hazel Petersen, of Palm Bay, FL.
Luella Campbell
Died: Nov 27, 2001
Luella C. Wickre, daughter of Henry and Emelia (Sater) Wickre was born at Lyons, SD on January 14, 1909.
Luella grew up in Lyons and graduated from Lyons High School in 1926. She then attended Sioux Falls Business College. Following her education, she worked for the Bureau of Reclamation. She was united in marriage with Clarence Campbell on June 16, 1937 in Deadwood, SD. They lived in Rosholt, SD for three years before moving to Sioux Falls in 1941. Luella worked at the Air Base during World War I. She then raised her family.
She was a member of First Lutheran Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Janet Line and her husband, Mark, Orlando, FL; three grandchildren, Tim Line, Minneapolis, MN, Kimberly Line and Leslie Ann Line, both of Orlando, FL; four great-grandchildren and one sister, Ida Langloss, Colton, SD.
In addition to her parents, her husband, five brothers, and five sisters preceded her in death.
Robert Blaine Jensen
Died: Nov 28, 2001
Robert Blaine Jensen was born April 22, 1936 to Doris (Fulton) and Robert W. Jensen in Larchwood, Iowa. He grew up in the Sioux Falls area and received his education and graduated from Hartford High School.
Bob moved to Chamberlain in 1961. On June 16, 1962, he married Joann Fairley in Gayville, SD. He ranched with his brother for eleven years. Bob went to work for Hubbard Milling Company in 1972 and worked as the Territory Manager. In 1977, he went to work as an Irrigation-Equipment dealer. In April of 1990, they moved to Sioux Falls where he worked for Volunteers of America, Dakota—TURNING POINT as the Maintenance Supervisor. He worked there until his retirement this year.
Bob was a member of the United Church of Christ in Chamberlain and the Elks. He served in the Air National Guard. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Joann; two daughters, Pam Ellis and her husband Darwin, Sioux Falls, SD, Brenda Oligmueller and her husband Scott, Miller, SD; five grandchildren, Dakota and Devann Ellis and Heather, Paige and Rachel Oligmueller; his mother, Doris Jensen, Chamberlain, SD; his brother, Maynard Jensen and his wife Marcella, Chamberlain, SD; and many nieces and nephews.
His father, Robert W. Jensen, preceded him in death. Robert Blaine Jensen was born April 22, 1936 to Doris (Fulton) and Robert W. Jensen in Larchwood, Iowa. He grew up in the Sioux Falls area and received his education and graduated from Hartford High School.
Bob moved to Chamberlain in 1961. On June 16, 1962, he married Joann Fairley in Gayville, SD. He ranched with his brother for eleven years. Bob went to work for Hubbard Milling Company in 1972 and worked as the Territory Manager. In 1977, he went to work as an Irrigation-Equipment dealer. In April of 1990, they moved to Sioux Falls where he worked for Volunteers of America, Dakota—TURNING POINT as the Maintenance Supervisor. He worked there until his retirement this year.
Bob was a member of the United Church of Christ in Chamberlain and the Elks. He served in the Air National Guard. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Joann; two daughters, Pam Ellis and her husband Darwin, Sioux Falls, SD, Brenda Oligmueller and her husband Scott, Sioux Falls, SD; five grandchildren, Dakota and Devann Ellis and Heather, Paige and Rachel Oligmueller; his mother, Doris Jensen, Chamberlain, SD; his brother, Maynard Jensen, Chamberlain, SD; and many nieces and nephews.
His father, Robert W. Jensen, preceded him in death.
Eugene LaCome
Died: Nov 28, 2001
Eugene J. “Bud” LaCome, son of Margaret (Loewen) and John H. LaCome, was born May 29, 1926 in Sioux Falls, SD. He grew up and received his education there. At the age of 17, Bud enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Philippines as a Sea-Bee with a construction battalion.
After the war, Bud returned to Sioux Falls where he worked in auto body repair. On October 28, 1949, he was united in marriage to Lois Westendorf at St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls. The couple later moved to Sisseton, SD where Bud continued with auto body repair. In the early 1950’s, they returned to Sioux Falls where Bud worked as plant operator for the Veterans Hospital. Then for a period of time, he worked for the Air National Guard. Bud later returned to the Veterans Hospital working there until retiring in 1988.
He was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral, the Moose Lodge, the Campers Club, VFW and the Studebaker Club. He also enjoyed gardening and was certified by the State of South Dakota as a Master Gardener.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Lois; son, Michael Lacome and his wife Rebecca, Harpers Ferry, WV; a daughter, Robin Mourer and her husband Richard, Austin, TX; three grandchildren; his mother, Margaret LaCome, Sioux Falls; two sisters, Lois Johnsrud and her husband Selmer, Sioux Falls, Arlys "Bette" Brown, Scottsdale, AZ; and a host of other relatives and friends.
