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Alice I. Linton
Died: Oct 06, 2002
ALICE I. LINTON
228 N. Sycamore Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Sunday, October 6, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 79 years, 10 months, 15 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
1:00 PM Wednesday, October 9, 2002
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend Eric Norgard, Officiating
Gea Eckhoff, Organist
Dean Banek, Vocalist
“Amazing Grace”
“On Eagle’s Wings”
INTERMENT
Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, SD
PALLBEARERS
Dave Linton Mike Linton
Craig Houg Scott Getting
Doug Sullenger Curtis Linton
Alice Irene Lock, daughter of Henry and Olga (Koepp) Lock, was born November 21, 1922 at Sioux Falls, SD. She grew up and received her education in Sioux Falls.
Alice was united in marriage with Lowell Linton on March 19, 1941 at Sioux Falls. She worked as the lead girl seamstress at Raven Industries for 21 years.
She was a longtime active member of the Women of the Moose and AARP.
She enjoyed gardening and flowers, playing cards with her friends, and was very skilled at sewing, crocheting and handiwork.
Grateful for having shared her life are her son, Robert Linton and his wife, Susan, Rowena, SD; two daughters, Sharon Slater and her husband, Jim, Sioux Falls, SD, Linda Matthies and her husband, Henry, Hartford, SD; three grandchildren, Angela Kroeger and her husband, Darwin, Kim Martin, and Robert Michael Linton; four sisters, Minnie Houg and her husband, Charles, Sioux Falls, SD, Fern Getting and her husband, Norm, Sioux Falls, SD, Erma Linton, Sioux Falls, SD, Betty Mettler, Sioux Falls, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Linton, on January 19, 1988; her parents; and two brothers, Clifford Lock and Bob Lock.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at the Moose Lodge, 1926 W. Burnside Street, following the committal service.
Leone Harken Devitt
Died: Oct 05, 2002
LEONE HARKIN DEVITT
Harrisburg/Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Saturday, October 5, 2002
Age: 101 years, 6 months, 26 days
LITURGICAL WAKE SERVICE
7:00 PM Friday, October 11, 2002
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend Donald Molumby, Officiating
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
10:00 AM Saturday, October 12, 2002
Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Sioux Falls, SD
Msgr. James Andraschko, Celebrant
Reverend Pius Mardian, Concelebrant
Sandra Tiefenthaler, Pianist
Susie and Andrea Rallis, Vocalists
INTERMENT
St. Michael Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD
PALLBEARERS
Peggy Kelly ~ Tim Burns ~ Pauline Zima ~ Tom Burns
Bill Burns ~ Joe Burns ~ Suzie Anderson ~ Mark and Kathy Thomas
Leone Harkin Devitt lived an active life of 101 years from March 9, 1901 to October 5, 2002. She was born at the family farm in Archer, Iowa to Dixon and Margaret (Ollinger)
Harkin and was the sixth of twelve children. At this time electricity and automobiles were new luxuries and her family had both.
She taught in country schools in the Archer area during the time of World War I, the flu epidemic, and when women were gaining the right to vote. She developed an early love of travel and adventure when she and her uncle drove across the country in an open car to California in 1921. Later, during the Great Depression, she moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to live with her sister, Berniece Watson and work for J. C. Penney. She met Phil Devitt and they were married at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, on June 15, 1937. They lived and farmed near Harrisburg, close to Phil’s family. They raised four children, Derene, Jeanene, Jim and Jerry, who were born during the years of World War II and the rationing and shortages experienced at that time.
Following a lifetime of farming, Phil died in June of 1960. Leone continued to live on the farm until 1967 when she moved to Sioux Falls. For the next 30 years she continued to be an active member of St. Mary’s Parish, which was a very important part of her life. She was active in the Harrisburg Women’s Extension Club, the McKennan Hospital Auxiliary and the Prince of Peace Retirement Center Auxiliary. She received special recognition for her volunteerism. She loved knitting, baking, canning and bridge, and often said that she wished that she had learned to play golf. She loved her friends and there were many. She traveled with them to Europe and to other U.S. cities.
At the age of 99 years she moved to assisted living at Prince of Peace Retirement Center in Sioux Falls. She celebrated her 100th birthday there at a grand gala where her four children and spouses, 15 grandchildren and spouses, seven great-grandchildren, and more than 100 other relatives and friends were in attendance on March 9, 2001. Later Leone moved to assisted living in St. Louis, Missouri to live near Jeanene’s family and celebrated her 101st birthday there.
After leaving the nest, Leone’s children lived long distances from her. As a result, she traveled many miles across the U.S. to visit. In their absence and the absence of her grandchildren, she received support from the Devitt and Harkin relatives who lived in the area, especially from the Tom and Joan Burns family, the Grace Devitt family, and Peggy and Warren Kemp. Derene and Bob Meuriss live in Tigard OR; Jeanene and Joe Dugan live in St. Louis, MO; Jim and Wendy Devitt live in Bozeman, MT; and Jerry and Shelley Devitt live in Golden, CO.
Leone has one surviving sister-in-law, Grace Devitt, of Sioux Falls. Phil and her grandson, Luke Devitt, preceded her in death, as well as all of her siblings and their spouses and all of Phil’s siblings and their spouses, except Grace.
Leone’s family is grateful for the support that has been given to her during the years of her life. Memorials may be directed to Prince of Peace Retirement Center or any of their choice.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at Holy Spirit Catholic Church Parish Hall following the committal service.
George M. Strang
Died: Oct 03, 2002
George Martin Strang, son of Andrew and Margaret (Hoff) Strang, was born July 17, 1928 in Clear Lake, SD. His family moved to Madison, SD when he was young and received his education there. After graduation he began working at John Morrell & Co.
in the hog kill division.
George was united in marriage with Deloris Nelson on July 12, 1952 in Madison, SD. They moved to Sioux Falls in 1969 to work at the Sioux Falls location of John Morrell & Co. following the closing of the Madison Plant. He retired in 1987 after 47 years of service to John Morrell & Co.
Following his retirement, George and Deloris worked part-time in the maintenance department at the Tyler Ins. Buildings. They both fully retired in 1997.
George enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, and yard care especially spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Deloris, Sioux Falls, one son, Gary and his wife, Cheryl Strang, Hartford; one daughter Jeri Janzen, Luverne, MN; five brothers, Lawrence Strang, Sturgis, SD, Sylvester Strang, Madison, SD, Melvin Strang, Boise, ID, Milton Strang and his wife, JoAnn, Alliance, NE, Lyle Strang, Gillette, WY; three sisters, Rose Schoenrock, Colman, SD, Dorothy Beyer and her husband, Donald, Madison, SD, Renelda Hunt and her husband, Dale, Aztec, NM; four grandchildren, Krisiti Atwood and her husband, Chad, Sioux Falls, SD, Jason, Chad, and Troy Janzen, Canistona, SD and a host of other relatives and friends.
His parents; and a sister, Alice Kern preceded him in death.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at East Side Lutheran Church immediately following the memorial service.
Alexis "Lexie" Lovaas
Died: Sep 23, 2002
ALEXIS “LEXIE” LOVAAS
4540 E. Brennan Drive
Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Monday, September 23, 2002
Mitchell, SD
Age: 11 years, 11 months, 28 days
MEMORIAL SERVICE
2:00 PM Friday, September 27, 2002
First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend Nathaniel Lizarazo, Officiating
Marcia Kittelson, Organist
Jon Salberg, Vocalist
“On Eagle’s Wings”
Congregational Hymn
“Amazing Grace”, LBW #448
Musical Selections
“Wind Beneath My Wings”, by Bette Midler
“Yesterday”, by Boyz 2 Men
“I’ll Be Missing You”, by Puff Daddy
Alexis Rae Lovaas, daughter of Shelley Lovaas and James Johnson, was born September 25, 1990 in Sioux Falls, SD. She attended Anne Sullivan Elementary School and was currently a sixth-grader at Whittier Junior High School. Lexie earned all A’s on her report cards with the exception of one B throughout her school years.
A very talented singer, Lexie was in her third year with the Girl’s Chorale and sang in several talent contests. She played piano and composed a beautiful song titled “Have You Ever Wondered What the Wind Was Saying to You” for a music contest. Lexie loved sports and could throw a football better than most boys. She appeared in the film “The Class President”. She also enjoyed dancing. As a rule, she excelled in everything she did.
The name Alexis means helper, and she lived up to her name by helping anyone in any way she could. This helping spirit was exemplified by her wish to donate her organs upon her death, which she did.
Above all, Lexie cherished her family and the time she was able to spend with them. She will be greatly missed.
Grateful for having shared her life are her mother, Shelley Lovaas and her friend, David Ayotte, Sioux Falls, SD; her father, James Johnson and his friend, Tammy Totton, Letcher, SD; her siblings, Zachary Lovaas, Sioux Falls, SD, Jade Lovaas-King, Sioux Falls, SD, Jeremy Johnson, Letcher, SD, Jackson Mahrt, Letcher, SD; her grandparents, Jan Lovaas, Sioux Falls, SD, Gayle Johnson, Sioux Falls, SD, David Lovaas and his wife, Marge, Faribault, MN, John Johnson and his wife, Pam, Brandon, SD; two great-grandmothers, Anna Lovaas, Canton, SD; Lorraine Clemensen, Sioux Falls, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at the First Lutheran Church Downstairs Fellowship Hall immediately following the memorial service.
Darwyn C. Thompson
Died: Sep 18, 2002
Darwyn C. Thompson, son of Peter and Florence (Sotka) Thompson, was born July 5, 1928 in Estelline, SD. He grew up and received his education in Estelline. He attended Estelline High School.
Darwyn was drafted into the United States Army on July 18, 1951. Following his honorable discharge on April 18, 1953, Darwyn worked for the Nash Finch Company in Watertown, SD. He then moved to Seattle, WA to work for West Coast Wholesale Drug Company.
Darwyn was united in marriage with Virginia “Ginny” Chappell on August 1, 1970 in Seattle. The couple made their home in Seattle for a short time. In 1977 they moved to Sioux Falls, SD where Darwyn worked for Kolman Manufacturing. He retired in 1990.
He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his wife, Ginny.
Grateful for having shared his life are one brother, Kenneth Thompson and his wife, Leone, Omaha, NE; three sisters, Dorothy Jensen, Sioux Falls, SD, Mert Borstad and her husband, Chester, Sioux Falls, SD, Genelle Illian and her husband, Gene, Seattle, WA; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ginny, on January 10, 2001; his parents; four brothers, Marvin, LaVerne, Dewayne, and Delwyn Thompson; and three sisters, Gladys Moen, Lorraine Jensen, and Delores Cleveland.
Marlyn U. Anderson
Died: Nov 21, 2002
MARLYN U. ANDERSON
500 N. Van Demark, #206, Hartford, SD
Died: Thursday, November 21, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 78 years, 10 months, 20 days
MEMORIAL SERVICE
2:00 PM Sunday, November 24, 2002
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD
Rev. Ray Peterson, Officiating
Murial Eliason, Organist
Ray Peterson, Vocalist
"His Eye Is On The Sparrow"
"How Great Thou Art"
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
John Anderson ~ Penny Mateer
Austin Anderson ~ Erin Henderlite
Megan Foral ~ Chris Foral
Clayton Casey ~ Connor Mateer
Jenna Henderlite ~ Johanna Anderson
Kristina Anderson ~ Liam Mateer
Marlyn Urquhart Anderson, son of Melvin C. and Marjorie (Urquhart) Anderson, was born January 1, 1924 at Valley Springs, SD. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was honorably discharged with the rank of corporal on December 9, 1946.
Marlyn was united in marriage with Lorraine Schmiesing on January 1, 1948 in Garretson, SD. After their marriage the couple farmed in the Sherman and Colton, SD area before moving to Sioux Falls. Marlyn then worked as a driver for Dan Dugan Transport for 33 years. In retirement he worked at the Elmwood Golf Course and for the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department. The couple moved to Hartford in 1990. Marlyn was a member of First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls; the American Legion in Garretson; and was an avid golfer.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Lorraine Anderson, Hartford, SD; two sons, Jim (Linda) Anderson, Sioux Falls, SD, Roger (Colleen) Anderson, Smithfield, RI; two daughters, Jane (Bill) Foral, Omaha, NE, Jacque (Randy) Henderlite, Glendale, AZ; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his brother, Leland (Joyce) Anderson, Valley Springs, SD; brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Agnes Schmiesing, Garretson, SD; nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family thanks you for your presence and support and extends an invitation to join them for refreshments and fellowship at the funeral home following the memorial service.
Memorials may be directed to the Union Gospel Mission or First Lutheran Church Media Ministry, both in Sioux Falls.
Jim W. Edwards
Died: Nov 20, 2002
Jim William Edwards, son of Roy and Joann (Plucker) Edwards, was born February 12, 1962 in Sacromento, CA. Jim grew up and attended School in Sioux Falls. He recieved his GED in 1978.
Jim was employed at Engineer Truss Systems in Sioux Falls.
Jim met his partner in life, Michelle Johnson in April of 1993. They enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinckering with automobiles. Jim also enjoyed spending time with his family. Jim will greatly be missed.
Grateful for having shared his life are, his companion, Michelle Johnson; daughter, Leia Edwards, Sioux Falls, SD; mother, Joann , and her husband, Ralph Redenius, Sioux Falls; two sisters, Roxy Wullstein and her husband, Ron, Sioux Falls, Robin Vensand and her husband Lanny; Sioux falls; two brothers, Roy Edwards and his wife, Sue,Sioux Falls, John Edwards, Sioux Falls; two step-daughters, Nicole Harris, Sioux Falls, Misti Harris, Sioux Falls; Max the dog; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at George Boom Funeral Home following the memorial service.
Delmar Leelan Muller
Died: Nov 19, 2002
Sioux Falls - Delmar L. Muller, 88, 2900 S. Lake Avenue, died Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at Good Samaritan Luther Manor.
Delmar Leelan Muller, son of George and Jennie (Temple) Muller, was born on May 2, 1914 in Chancellor, SD. He was raised on the family farm. As a young man, he was a cattle showman at the Bones Hereford Ranch in rural South Dakota and the Brady Ranch in Texas.
He married Necia Nyhuis on July 17, 1942 in Riverside, CA. He served in World War II with the 5th Army Division in Africa, Sicily and Italy. After the war, they settled in Sioux Falls. Necia passed away in 1965 after a long illness.
On February 16, 1966 he married Lillie V. Fischer (Breitkreutz) in Sioux Falls. In 1979 Delmar retired from Curing Department of John Morrell and Company. After retirement, he worked part-time for Augustana College for over 7 years. He was a life-long member of the VFW, a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, and a past member of the American Legion.
Grateful for having shared his life are two daughters, Margie (Dick) Trostheim, Cedar Falls, IA, Mary (Larry) Ellis, Summerville, SC; two sons, Rick (Carol ) Muller, Sioux Falls, Lee (Kathy) Muller, Indianapolis, IN; three step-daughters, Barbara Rehfeldt, Sioux Falls, Sandy Carroll, Norman, OK, Linda (Pat) Proctor, Chesapeake, VA; one sister-in-law, Inez Muller, Worthing, SD; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Delmar was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie; a son, Ladell Muller; a daughter, Susan Muller; his parents; two brothers, Donald Muller and Merlyn Muller; and a sister, Margaret Fennern.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, November 22, 2002 at George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, with burial at Germantown Cemetery, rural Chancellor, SD. Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM Thursday, November 21, 2002 at the funeral home.
