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Roulland Feekes
Died: Sep 12, 2003

Roulland Feekes was born July 23, 1928, at Davis, SD, to William and Ida (Wrage) Feekes. He attended school in Hooker, SD and assisted his father on the family farm. In 1946, he moved to Sioux Falls where he worked for John Morrell and Company. He then worked for Buchanen Lumber.
He was united in marriage to Lucille Holbrook on March 29, 1947, in Sioux Falls, SD. He worked for Sioux Falls Rendering Company for 28 years. In 1979, they moved to Utah where Roulland worked for American Commodities. He retired in 1990, and returned to Sioux Falls, SD.
Throughout his life he enjoyed the outdoors. He liked fishing and hunting with his family. Roulland loved camping with his family, particularly in the mountains of Utah. In his free time liked playing cards, doing carpentry work and researching genealogy.
Roulland was a good provider for his family and throughout his life, maintained a strong and guided work ethic. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and would always make himself available to anyone in need. Roulland’s trusting and forgiving spirit will be long remembered.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Lucille Feekes, Sioux Falls, SD; daughter, Virginia Feekes, Huron, SD; sons, Douglas Feekes and his wife, Luetta, Sioux Falls, SD, Dale Feekes and his wife, Sonya, Luverne, MN, Robert Feekes and his wife, Jene, Owensborough, KY, John Feekes and his wife, Sheila, Plattsburgh, MO, Timothy Feekes and his wife, Shari, Kaysville, UT, Theodore Feekes and his wife, Shannon, Sioux Falls, SD; 28 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren; brothers, William Feekes and his wife, Elvera, Chancellor, SD, and Edward Feekes, Kenosha, WI. His parents; brothers, Earl and Elmer; sisters, Ethel, Dorothy, Edith and Doris; and an infant son preceded him in death.

The family of Roulland Feekes thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the church for refreshments and fellowship following the funeral service.

Donald Fountain
Died: Sep 17, 2003

Donald Rex Fountain, son of Rex I. And Doris (Giehm) Fountain was born February 6, 1926 in Sioux City, IA. The family lived in Gregory, SD, Lemars and Sioux City, IA, before moving to Sloan, IA in 1942. Don graduated from Sloan High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Naval Air Corps. After his military discharge, he attended Vanderbilt University and then received a business degree from Morningside College.

On June 5, 1948 Don was united in marriage to Carol Corrie. They then made their home in Sloan where he was in the implement business with his father. In 1959, they moved to Beresford, SD, where he owned and operated Fountain’s International Harvester for over 25 years. The couple had lived in Brandon for the last 15 years. During this time he was employed at the Spader Company and then for Tom Monnin at Preferred Products.

Don had been active in the communities where he lived. In Beresford, he served as president of the school board, PTA, Lions Club, Toastmasters, Beresford Development Corporation, and the Roger Price Memorial Scholarship Fund. He was a 55-year member of the American Legion and a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Don was named a Beresford FFA Honorary Chapter Farmer. He also served on the MinnIaKota Girl Scout Council and served as United Fund Chairman. Don was elected to serve on the first National International Harvester Council and was honored as the outstanding implement dealer in Minnesota and South Dakota. He belonged to the Masonic Attica Lodge 502 in Sloan, Sioux City Consistory and the El Riad Shrine. He was past Commander of the Legion of Honor, president of the High Twelve, and captain of the Foot Patrol. Don’s hobbies included woodworking, gardening and bird watching. He not only constructed many projects in his workshop for his family and friends but he also volunteered at Family Connection, Habitat for Humanity and his church.

He was a master gardener and again volunteered in planting and caring for Sioux Falls area gardens. Don was recognized as the first person in Sioux Falls to contribute 12 gallons of blood to the Blood Bank.

He was an active church member having taught Sunday school for over 35 years, served as Sunday School Superintendent, Moderator, Mentor for Confirmation, choir member, Head of Trustees and deacons and served on the SD Stewardship Committee.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Carol, three daughters; Nancy (John) Sternquist, Yankton, SD, Dee (William) Waggoner, Renner, SD, Julie Fountain, Hampton, VA, a son, Rex (Ronna) Fountain, Lake St. Louis, MO, grandchildren, Jill and Corrie Sternquist, Nathan, Joel, David, and Jonmichael Waggoner, Ashleigh, Alyssa, Amber and Alexis Fountain, a brother, Gordon (Karen) Fountain, Hanesville, WA, a sister, Nancy (Bud) Huston, Douglas, AZ, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Donald’s family thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the church fellowship hall for refreshments and fellowship following the memorial service.

Virginia Shepherdson
Died: Sep 14, 2003

Virginia B. Shepherdson was born in Volin, SD on June 26, 1906 to Reinhardt F. and Clara (Hanson) Benser. She graduated from Volin High School in 1924 with high honors and then attended Nettleton College in Sioux Falls. Upon completion she was hired by Western Union, a career that lasted forty-five years.

Virginia married Lester B. Shepherdson, her High School sweetheart, in 1924; he preceded her in death November 1972.

Virginia was employed by Western Union in Sioux Falls. During World War II she established and supervised twelve “Housewife Agencies” in Sioux Falls for the Western Union in addition to her position as Delivery Supervisor at the Main office. During World War II she hired older men and boys and girls to deliver telegrams on feet and by bicycles. Many times she delivered death notices to parents and wives of boys in the service.

Virginia was active in community affairs and many organizations. She was chairman of the Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County Advisory Council of Civil Defense at the time the bomb shelters were set up in the city and holds a lifetime membership in the US Air force Air Defense. She is Past Treasurer and Past President of Soroptimist International of Sioux Falls and a Past Governor of the North Central Region of Soroptimist, which comprises five states and served on the Federation National Board and Federation Committees. She attended International Soroptimist Conventions in New York, Toronto, Rome Italy, Sheffield England and Melbourne Australia and sixteen national conventions. She served six years as secretary of the United Commercial Travelers Aux. #19 and has been an officer and Past Treasurer of the Past Counselors Club of that organization. For many years she was treasurer of Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle and later of Woodmen of the World. She served six years on the Board of Sioux Falls Woman’s Club, three as Treasurer and District Treasurer. Virginia served as Vice President of Sioux Falls Chapter of United Nations. She also for ten years was the coordinator for the sale of UNICEF cards sponsored by Soroptimist and Siouxland Ecumenical Assoc. and the Sioux Falls Ministerial Assoc. Virginia was a member of First United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Women’s Circle.

Virginian was preceded in death by her parents, husband, baby brother, baby sister, a sister, Evelyn M. E. Robinson in 1982 and a granddaughter, Eva Clara Barnhill.
Survivors include her daughter Virginia June (Gilbert) Barnhill of Minneapolis, MN, sister, Goldie Stillson of Antioch, Il, two grandchildren; David Barnhill and Lisa Barnhill-Peterson, great grandchildren; Nathan and Brett Peterson, nephew, Melfred Stillson and niece, Dee Stillson-Hauser.

Carroll M. Wixon
Died: Sep 19, 2003

Carroll Miles Wixon was born January 27, 1942 to Forrest and Bertha (Gilb) Wixon at Lynd, MN in Lyon County on the family farm. Carroll graduated from Walnut Grove High School in Walnut Grove, MN. He was retired from the South Dakota Air National Guard after 38 years of service.

Mourning his loss are his wife, Clarice of Hartford, four sons, Steven (Genevieve) of Anchorage, AK, Darin (Regina) of Brookings, SD, Daniel (Elizabeth) of Austin, TX and David (Lisa) of Centerville, SD. Seven grandchildren. His mother, Bertha Keil of Lake Wilson, MN. Three brothers, Forrest (Alice) of Pierre, SD, Ronald (Barb) of Milroy, MN and Terrance (Randi) of Brandon, SD. Three sisters, Diedre (Ronald) Garels of Huron, SD, Deanna (Douglas) Chapman of Hills, MN and Daryl (Michael) Johnson of Lake Wilson, MN.

Carroll was preceded in death by his father.

Robert Arthur MacNally
Died: Sep 20, 2003

Robert Arthur MacNally was born March 5, 1968 in Jacksonville, FL to David and Carol (Werth) MacNally. Robert grew up and attended school in Pierre, SD. In 1984 his family moved to Sioux Falls and Robert graduated from Lincoln High School. Robert graduated from the University of South Dakota and is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Robert worked at Dakota Abilities.

Robert married Shiloh Larsen in 1992 and they had a son Brock Andrew.

Robert devoted his life to helping those less fortunate and to raising his son. He enjoyed spending summers at Enemy Swim Lake.

Grateful for having shared his life are his son, Brock Andrew MacNally of Sioux Falls, parents, David and Carol of Sioux Falls, brother, Jason Alan and Patty his fiancée of Crystal Lake Il. and grandfather, Robert Earl MacNally of Sun City, AZ.

Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Florence and Arthur Werth and Beverly MacNally.

Iris Uneta Boyd
Died: Sep 20, 2003

Iris Uneta Preston was born to Henry and Lottie Brown Preston on January 17, 1917 on the family homestead six miles south of Oconto, Nebraska, and attended the country grade school. The she finished her schooling at Oconto and Callaway, NE.
She married Franklin S. Boyd on December 28, 1932 at Ogallala, NE. They moved from Oconto to Sioux Falls in August 1936. She went to night school taking 3 courses in Electronics, including Morse code, Radio and one course in typing. She was a member of the amateur “Ham” Radio Club in Sioux Falls and was their first woman member and the first woman president of the club.
She was a senior instructor at the Sioux Falls Army Air Base Radio technical Training School during World War II, teaching advanced Morse code, Joint Army-Navy Radio Operating tactical Procedure for the duration of the school.
She received her Real Estate Brokers License in 1962 and worked in the Real Estate market for 20 years.
She was a volunteer with the American Cancer Society for 20 years, serving on the Minnehaha County board of the American Cancer Society as chairman of Public Education. She was named Volunteer of the year, runner up in 1981.
She has been an active member of the First Christian Church since August 1941. She served as Deaconess for many years, was vice president of Christian Women’s Fellowship, 2 terms, vice president of the SD CWF for 2 years and president for 2 years; and then served for 10 years as a representative to the Upper Midwest Christian Board. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters and a long time member of the Women of the Moose, since June 1949. She recently was named Mother of the Year for the Women of the Moose.
Her husband preceded her in death on May 29, 1998. She is survived by a daughter, Naomi Fay Body Kuchta of Sioux Falls; son, Donald C. Boyd and his wife Shirley, Dallas, TX; sister, Edra Lee, Grand Island, NE; six grandchildren, Rodney Kuchta, North Platte, NE, Craig Boyd, Dallas, TX, Sheri Boyd, Tulsa, OK, Debra Carter, Nashville, TN, Tracey Long, Papillion, NE, Donelle Waagmeester, Sioux Falls; 16 great grandchildren, one great-great grandson, 5 nieces and 5 nephews, and special friend, Pearl Wetzbarger.

Ruth Griffith
Died: Sep 16, 2003

Ruth Dickerson was born on March 1, 1904 in Atchison, KS to Aurelius and Alice (Wagner) Dickerson. Ruth graduate from Highland College in Kansas in the 20’s and taught elementary grades and vocal music in Western Kansas.
After moving to Sioux Falls in 1938 she began working at Sioux Tire and Battery, which later became Iseman Corporation as a bookkeeper. She worked there until her retirement in the late 70’s.
Ruth was united in marriage with Leon Griffith on December 26, 1945 in Sioux Falls, SD. Leon preceded her in death 7 months later in 1946.
A member of First Christian Church since 1938, she served her church as Choir director and in many other capacities until her retirement. Church activities were curtailed as she devoted her time to caring for her sister Nellie until Nellie’s death.
The last 10 years she has lived at Dow Rummel Village.
She was a beloved Aunt to 3 generations of nieces and nephews.
Her family is grateful to the staff at Dow Rummel for the kind compassionate care they provided Aunt Ruth. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Dow Rummel Endowment Fund.

Raymond A. Bridge
Died: Sep 19, 2003

Raymond A. Bridge was born on January 9, 1918 in Eagan, SD to Ray and Olga (Larson) Bridge. He grew up and received his education in Eagan graduating from Eagan High School.
Raymond was united in marriage with Orva Janssen on July 27, 1941 in Parker, SD.
He worked at a meat cutter cutting meat at Ralph’s Fine Food Grocery for 20 years; he retired from the profession in 1982 at the age of 62.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Raymond was a fixer and had the ability to fix anything. He also enjoyed going to garage sales.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Orva, Sioux Falls; daughters, Candace (Ben) Montoya, Sonja Martin, all of Las Vegas, NV; son, Dennis Bridge, Sioux Falls; four grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, his sisters, Doretta Joneson, and Rose Kneebone preceded Raymond in death.
The family of Raymond thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the church for refreshments and fellowship following the committal service.

Karol Burke
Died: Sep 21, 2003

Karol Virginia Scott Burke, 79, was called home to be with our Lord on September 21, 2003, in Sioux Valley Hospital. She was born December 5, 1923, in Sioux Falls to Dayne K. and Abbie (Packard) Scott. On February 18, 1944, she married Walter C. Burke in Sioux Falls. Her entire life was spent in Sioux Falls as a homemaker except for 1946 to 1952, when she lived in the area of Carthage, NY.

She will lovingly be remembered by her four children, Cathy (Glenn) Walker, Mike Burke, Virginia (Jay) Rood and Jerry (Janean) Burke, all of Sioux Falls, SD; nine grandchildren, Valerie (Loren) Heesch, Dawn (Ken) Swaney, David Burke, Kim Burke, Kristie Rood, Jayme Rood, Jon Rood, Megan Burke, Stephanie Burke; three great-grandchildren, Steven Swaney and Tiffany and Brittany Heesch; and one brother, Clayton (Delores) Scott.

Karol was very active in the Free Methodist Church and was the oldest surviving member of that congregation. She was also a member of the Sioux Valley Genealogical Society.

Three brothers, Bob, Wayne and Jerry Scott, and one great-grandson, Justin Swaney, preceded her in death.

The family of Karol Burke thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the church for refreshments and fellowship following the committal service.

Dorothy Ann Pritchard
Died: Sep 24, 2003

Dorothy Ann Flynn was born on May 22, 1923, at Rodney, Iowa, to John and Mary Ann (McGinnis) Flynn. Following high school graduation, she moved to Washington D.C., where she worked as a secretary for the State Department.

Returning to Iowa after WWII, Dorothy was united in marriage to Wayne Pritchard on August 10, 1947, in Sioux City, Iowa. They moved to Sioux Falls and Dorothy became a homemaker. After raising the children, she worked for the City of Sioux Falls as an Executive Assistant for three city commissioners. She retired from the city in 1994. She then volunteered and worked for the Siouxland Heritage Museum until 1996. Wayne passed away on July 28, 2003.

Dorothy loved to travel and had taken extensive trips throughout the world to many countries. Some of her vacations included trips to Europe, Egypt, Switzerland, Poland, Yugoslavia, Russia, Hungary and Greece. She liked experiencing the differences in food and cultures. In her free time in Sioux Falls, she loved shopping trips to the mall with her family.

Grateful for having shared her life are her daughters, Jeri Baker and her husband, Terry, Sioux Falls, SD, Pamela Pritchard, St. Paul, MN, Patricia Bassing and her husband, Tim, Appleton, WI; sons, Michael Pritchard and his wife, Bobbie, Opelika, Alabama, Robert Pritchard, Sioux Falls, SD; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to Wayne, she was preceded in death by her parents and eight brothers and sisters.

The family of Dorothy Pritchard thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the church for refreshments and fellowship following the committal service. Memorials may be directed to the Sioux Falls Humane Society.

Thorvald O. Gulbrandson
Died: Sep 25, 2003

Thorvald O. Gulbrandson was born on March 2, 1918, in Canton, SD to Olaf and Marie (Johnson) Gulbrandson. On February 15, 1940, he was united in marriage to Loretta Snook at Rock Rapids, IA. The couple made their home in Sioux Falls, SD where he went to work for Norlin Construction / Dakota Contractors as a superintendent for 35 years, retiring in 1981. The workers knew him as “Orv”. Loretta passed away on December 13, 1988.

Thorvald served in the Army during WWII as a Private First Class in the Signal Core from 1944 to 1946. He served overseas for six months on the Philippine Islands. He adopted a pet monkey while on the islands that was always riding on his shoulder. He received four medals while in the army: Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal and the American Theater Medal.

Thorvald was a loving husband, father and grandfather filled with kindness and laughter for all who knew him. He loved traveling, camping and fishing with the family, his dog, Spot, woodworking and automobiles. No one can ever take his place and he will live on in our hearts forever.

Grateful for having shared his life are his four sons, Michael (Nancy) of Brandon, SD, Donald (Lynette) Harrisburg, SD, Jeff and Paul, both of Sioux Falls, two daughters, Carol (Douglas) Carnes of Omaha, NE and Pamela (Donald) Breen of Sioux Falls, SD; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth of Liberty, MO and Everett of Sioux Falls, SD. Thorvald was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta, in 1988; son, Stanley; two granddaughters, Cindy and Becky; two brothers, Richard and Gilbert, and sister, Olga.

The family of Thorvald Gulbrandson thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the church for refreshments and fellowship following the committal service.

Howard Larson
Died: Sep 25, 2003

Howard K. Larson was born August 7, 1928, at Beresford, SD, to Phillip and Amy (Kvalshaug) Larson. He attended school at Beresford and Sioux Falls Washington High School. He entered the US Navy in 1945, serving during WWII. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1949, he returned to South Dakota.

He was married to Betty Hogan in 1950. The family lived in Minneapolis, MN until moving to Sioux Falls in 1957.

Howard began his career with the Sioux Falls Police Department in 1960. He worked in various divisions including Traffic, Investigations, Identification, and worked as a detective. He retired in 1985, after 25 years on the police force. Following his retirement, Howard enjoyed spending time with his horses on his acreage. He was an avid fan of western movies and books.

Grateful for having shared his life are his daughters, Linda Larson, Prescott, AZ, Sherri Carrell and her husband, Butch, Sioux Falls, SD, Suzanne Hughes and her husband, Jon, Black Canyon City, AZ; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and a sister, Carol Shephard and her husband, Bill, Couer 'd Alene, ID. His parents, a brother, Don Larson, and a sister, Phyllis McFarlane, preceded him in death.

The family of Howard Larson thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the funeral home for refreshments and fellowship following the committal service.

Gwendolyn Dorman
Died: Sep 25, 2003

Gwendolen “Denny” Dorman, 95, of Sioux Falls, died Thursday, September 25th in Sioux Falls. She was stricken at her home and died shortly after in Sioux Valley Hospital with family members at her bedside.
She was born June 13, 1908 in Miner County, South Dakota. Her parents were Lula Eliza Baker and Ebenezer Cobb. She lived with her family at Elm Crest Farm in Kingsbury County until 1919, when they moved to Carthage, South Dakota. Gwen graduated from Carthage High School and went on to attend college at Northern Normal in Aberdeen, South Dakota, State College in Brookings, and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. She taught in rural South Dakota schools and was teaching in Duel County when she met Frederick “Fred” W. Dorman. They were married at Alexandria, Minnesota on June 19, 1937. They farmed in the Stockholm, Grant County area until 1973 when they moved to their retirement home in Stockholm where she and Fred lived together until Fred’s death in 1997. Gwen continued to live in Stockholm with the assistance of her grandson, Stuart Rieke until 1999 when she moved to Sioux Falls to live with her daughter, Roberta Rabine. She remained there until her death.
A gentle and unassuming woman, Gwen was devoted to her family. She exemplified her pacifist convictions in her daily life and interpersonal relationships. She viewed herself as the “luckiest person on earth”. A self-proclaimed “Bookworm”, she explored the world of ideas, people, and places through her reading. She will be sorely missed by her two surviving daughters, Roberta Rabine, Sioux Falls, and Judith Rieke of Grand Forks, ND; son-in-law, Garl Rieke of Grand Forks; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie Cobb Held of Ironwood, Michigan; one sister-in-law, Nora (Mrs. Robert) Cobb of Breckenridge, MN; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Catherine, and one brother, Robert.

Lillian Bingham
Died: Sep 26, 2003

Lillian Claire Quigley was born January 29, 1919 to Clarence Robert and Lillian Esther (Bird) Quigley in Sioux Falls, SD. Lillian grew up and attended school in Sioux Falls graduating from Washington High School.

Lillian married Earl Clarence Bingham June 14, 1941 in Sioux Falls, SD. They made their home in Sioux Falls. They had six children, Sandra, Nancy, Daniel, John, Mary and Evangeline. Lillian worked at John Morrell and Company for 28 years retiring in 1980.

Lillian was a member of First Assembly of God Church since 1950 and was a member of Good Samaritan Auxiliary.

Lillian spent countless hours praying for missionaries, family and friends. Lillian enjoyed crocheting, watching her children and grandchildren grow up.

Grateful for having shared her life are her two sons, Daniel of Edgerton, WI and John (Mary) of Sioux Falls; three daughters, Sandra (Darwin) Aeilts of Sioux Falls, Nancy (Daniel) Jones of Dassel, MN and Mary (James) Guilford of Kenosha, WI; fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren; a sister, Eva Haak of West Mankato, MN; and a brother, David Quigley of Minneapolis, MN.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers, Robert, Clarence, Richard and Kenneth; three sisters, Lula Quigley, Phyllis Quigley and Ruthy Quigley; and one daughter, Evangeline Bingham.

The family of Lillian Bingham thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the church for refreshments and fellowship following the committal service.

Memorials are requested to First Assembly of God Church or the Make A Wish Foundation.09/26/2003

Violet Noller
Died: Sep 27, 2003

Violet Irene Noller died Satruday, September 27, 2003, from cancer at the Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois.

She was born 25 January 1919, to Chris and Vina (Foster) Miller in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Violet attended the Eastside kindergarten in Sioux Falls before moving with her family to Montrose, South Dakota, in 1925, She attended Montrose schools until her junior year when she returned to Hartford. She graduated from Hartford High School in 1936.

Violet married Cecil Byg 17 July 1937 in Crooks, South Dakota. They lived on a farm in Benton Township until 1964.

Violet was cited by “Who’s Who Among American Women” for her work and contribution to community. Those activities included establishing the Minnehaha County Bookmobile; serving on the 1947 State War Memorial Commission; a member of South Dakota State Fair Board beginning in 1953; member of the South Dakota Republican Central Committee; and member of the Sioux Empire Fair Board, 1962-1970. In October 1956, Violet was one of seven women chosen for President Dwight Eisenhower’s TV panel, “The Women Ask the President.” She represented farming interests in activities ranging from the 1949 Chicago TV show “RFD America” to representing Citizen’s for a Sound Agriculture and the Farm Bureau.

In 1964 she moved to Brookings, South Dakota. She served as a clerk for the South Dakota State Legislature from 1967 – 70. She also managed Nervig Travel and Courtney’s Books & Things.

She married Ken Hayter of Brookings 10 December 1972. They enjoyed spending winters in Texas and traveling to Alaska and Hawaii. Ken died 24 March 1983.

She married Ralph Noller in October 1983. They wintered in Texas returning to Stockton, Illinois for the summer. Ralph died 16 May 2000.

She is survived by children: Duane and Vinette (Byg) Skow, Des Moines, Iowa; Dennis and Joan (Byg) Heifner, LaCrosse, Wisconsin; LeRoy and Celia (Byg) Benson, Fergus Falls, Minnesota; Barton Byg and Jan Whitaker, Northampton, Massachusetts. Eleven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Also Rick and Barb (Bonzer) Hayter, Manhattan Kansas; 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; Also Wayne and Carol Noller, Stockton, IL; Dick and Donna (Noller) Curtiss, Stockton, IL; and Tom Noller. Seven grandchildren. Eleven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by daughter, Doris Byg; brother, Harold Miller, and one great grandchild.

Memorials are preferred to the South Dakota State 4-H Foundation, SDSU, Brookings, South Dakota or Siouxland Heritage Museums (Old Courthouse Museum and Pettigrew Museum), 8th Street and Duluth Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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