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Mary A. Gruber
Died: Nov 13, 2002
MARY A. GRUBER
401 W. 2nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Wednesday, November 13, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 85 years, 10 months, 18 days
LITURGICAL WAKE SERVICE
7:00 PM Friday, November 15, 2002
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend DeWayne Kiser and Chaplain Char Donaldson, Officiating
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
11:00 AM Saturday, November 16, 2002
St. Joseph Cathedral, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend David Desmond, Celebrant
INTERMENT
St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem, SD
PALLBEARERS
Bob Oien Jim Oien
Dan Eclov Roy Stough
Ron Kerner Bobby Barrett
Mary Adell Heagy, daughter of Andrew T. and Clara (Breitenfeldt) Heagy, was born December 25, 1916 at Bryant, SD. She grew up there and graduated from Bryant High School in 1935. She then attended Nettleton Business College.
Mary was united in marriage with Carl R. Gruber on January 3, 1942 at Beatrice, NE. The couple moved to Sioux Falls, SD in 1945. In the early 1970’s, she became a co-owner of the Tip-Top Cafe for five years. Her husband, Carl, died May 2, 1974. Mary worked as a cook at Good Samaritan Center for six years and then worked as an office and crafts helper at Dow Rummel Village for eight years.
She was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral and Dow Rummel Village Auxiliary.
Mary enjoyed cooking, playing the organ and spending time with her grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared her life are her two daughters, Karla Van Ningen, Sioux Falls, SD, Deborah Dede and Roland Horstman, Hartford, SD, and many children of the heart; seven grandchildren, Candy, Heather and her husband, Curtis, Diana, Jessica, Jay, Clinton, and Eric; four great-grandchildren, Rachael, Zachary, Emilee, and Shea; a sister, Ruth Oien, Sioux Falls, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband, Carl, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Kenneth; and two sisters, Geraldine and Lorena.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at St. Joseph Cathedral immediately following the Mass of Christian Burial and prior to the interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
William VanVelzen
Died: Feb 02, 2003
WILLIAM “BILL” VANVELZEN
4308 Dakota Place, Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Sunday, February 2, 2003
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 79 years, 9 months, 7 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 PM Wednesday, February 5, 2003
First Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Falls, SD
Rev. Carl Bruxvoort, Officiating
Lexie DeWitt, Organist
Jon Salberg, Vocalist
“How Great Thou Art”
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Congregational Hymns
“One Day At A Time”
“He Touched Me”
“Beams of Heaven”
PRIVATE COMMITTAL SERVICE
Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, SD
MILITARY RITES GIVEN BY
American Legion Post 15, Sioux Falls, SD
PALLBEARERS
Beau Devlin ~ Tim Devlin
Bruce Olson ~ Duane Hopkins
Don Silseth ~ Rich Hubbling
Scott Knochenmus ~ Ron Feikema
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
John VanVelzen ~ Ben Devlin
William “Bill” VanVelzen, son of Peter and Jennie (Bos) VanVelzen, was born April 26, 1923 in Magnolia, MN. Bill moved with his family to Sioux Falls, SD when he was six months old. Bill grew up in Sioux Falls where he received his education at Washington High School. Following graduation, he worked a number of odd jobs in Sioux Falls.
Bill was united in marriage with Roma “Ferne” Besew on November 30, 1942 in South Sioux City, NE. He served in the United States Army in 1943. Following his honorable discharge later that year, Bill worked for John Morrell & Company for several years. He then owned and operated Roof Service for 45 years.
Bill was united in marriage with Beatrice Steensma on April 25, 1987 in Nashua, IA.
He was a charter member of First Christian Reformed Church. He enjoyed antique cars, traveling and his work. He especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Beatrice VanVelzen, Sioux Falls, SD; two sons, William R. VanVelzen and his wife, Karen, Bloomingdale, TN, Pete VanVelzen and his wife, Maria, Sheldon, IA; two daughters, Lynn Devlin and her husband, Tim, Madison, SD, Edie VanVelzen Hopkins and her husband, Duane, Richfield, MN; two stepdaughters, Marilyn Olson and her husband, Bruce, Sioux Falls, SD, A.J. Silseth and her husband, Don, Grant, MI; three sisters, Jennie Getting and her husband, Art, Sioux Falls, Alberta Hubbling and her husband, John, Laverne, MN, Ann Feikema, Laverne, MN; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ferne, in 1984; a son, Michael, in infancy; his parents; a brother, Cornelius; and his twin sister, Jennie, in infancy.
Relatives and friends are invited to remain at First Christian Reformed Church for lunch and fellowship with the family following their return from Hills of Rest Memorial Park.
John M. "Jack" Ulin
Died: Jan 30, 2003
JOHN “JACK” ULIN
26978 Cody Road, Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Thursday, January 30, 2003
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 82 years, 11 months, 26 days
LITURGICAL WAKE SERVICE
AND HOLY ROSARY
7:00 PM Friday, January 31, 2003
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend David Krogman, Officiating
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
10:00 AM Saturday, February 1, 2003
St. Mary Catholic Church, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend David Krogman, Celebrant
INTERMENT
St. Michael Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD
PALLBEARERS
Joe Ulin ~ Scott Margeson ~ Brian Beck
Pat Fletcher ~ Donny Watters ~ Steve Viereck
Chris Viereck ~ James Beck
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Dan Fletcher ~ Tommy Ulin
John M. “Jack” Ulin, son of Otto and Elizabeth (Wrenn) Ulin, was born February 4, 1920 in Sioux Falls, SD. He grew up and received his education there.
Jack was united in marriage with Luella A. Flom on May 26, 1940 in Willmar, MN. The couple made their home in Sioux Falls. Jack was employed at John Morrell and Company for 42 years before retiring.
Jack was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He was an avid gardener. He loved and cared for all animals.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Luella; his children, Thomas Ulin and his wife, Patricia, Sioux Falls, SD, Mary Jo Everhart and her husband, Neil, Moville, IA, Betty Klemme and her husband, Darwyn, Sioux City, IA, Nancy Jensen and her husband, Cameron, Tea, SD; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a brother, William Ulin and his wife, Agnes, Northridge, CA; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a son, John Michael Ulin, in 1989; and his parents.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at St. Mary Catholic Church following the committal service.
Wayne F. McHone
Died: Jan 30, 2003
WAYNE F. McHONE
2412 W. 46th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Thursday, January 30, 2003
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 90 years, 10 months, 19 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
1:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2003
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD
Pastor Randolph McHone, Officiating
Sandra TenCate, Organist
INTERMENT
Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, SD
Military Rites Given By
John M. Bliss VFW Post #628, Sioux Falls, SD
PALLBEARERS
Todd Knochenmus ~ Scott Knochenmus
Erich McHone ~ Paul McHone
Joel Griffin ~ Brady Griffin
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Stephanie East ~ Dale Terwee
Gretchen McHone ~ Rachel McHone
Sarah Graves ~ Ashley Graves
Wayne F. McHone, son of James F. and Josephine (Randolph) McHone, was born March 11, 1912, in Burdett, SD. He grew up in Garretson, SD. At age 12, Wayne moved with his family to Sioux Falls, SD where he received his education at Washington High School.
Wayne was united in marriage with Loretta Preuss on February 22, 1932, in Sioux Falls. He worked for the Council Oak Grocery Store in Sioux Falls for 15 years. Wayne then worked at John Morrell and Company for three years before entering the U.S. Army in 1943. He was honorably discharged in 1945 after receiving a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Wayne returned to Sioux Falls where he owned and operated McHone Garbage Service. He later worked for Hills of Rest Memorial Park as the head groundskeeper, while owning the Spur Tavern in Valley Springs, SD. Wayne then worked at Dow-Rummel Village as a maintenance man and at Sunshine Foods until retiring in 1998 at the age of 85.
Wayne was united in marriage with Phyllis Cummings on December 20, 1980, in Mitchell, SD. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling, but his passion in life was horses.
Grateful for having shared his life are his daughters, Sandra TenCate and her husband, Robert, Sioux Falls, SD, Kathy Graves, Hartley, IA; one son, Pastor Randolph McHone and his wife, Nancy, Waterloo, IA; 11 grandchildren, Todd Knochenmus, Sioux Falls, SD, Scott Knochenmus, Sioux Falls, SD, Erich McHone, Waterloo, IA, Stephanie East, Story City, IA, Paul McHone, Dunkerton, IA, Gretchen McHone, Story City, IA, Rachel McHone, Story City, IA, Joel Griffin, Hartley, IA, Brady Griffin, Sandborn, IA, Ashley Graves, Iowa City, IA, Sarah Graves, Hartley, IA; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Wayne was preceded in death by his wives, Loretta and Phyllis; one great-granddaughter, Kaylee Knochenmus; his parents; and a sister, Erma Range.
Wayne now rests from his labors, awaiting the resurrection to eternal life through his faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Joe D. Marbus
Died: Jan 29, 2003
JOE D. MARBUS
1201 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD
Died: Wednesday, January 29, 2003
Brandon, SD
Age: 81 years, 18 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
10:00 AM Saturday, February 1, 2003
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend Dennis Bossman, Officiating
Marvin Gardner, Organist
Congregational Hymn
“Sometime We’ll Understand”
INTERMENT
Brandon Cemetery, Brandon, SD
PALLBEARERS
Jeff Haper ~ John Haper
Chris Marbus ~ Louis Halbersma
Hank Dykstra ~ Nathan Hofflander
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Bill Kendall ~ Jerrod Harris
Joe D. Marbus, son of John D. and Lena (Uithoven) Marbus, was born January 11, 1922, on a farm near Valley Springs, SD. He attended country school there.
Joe was united in marriage with Gertrude Pap on March 4, 1943 in Valley Springs. They farmed in the area for five years before moving to Sioux Falls, SD in 1950. He was employed as a truck driver for Gamble Robertson until 1951. Joe was then employed at John Morrell and Company until retiring in 1982. In 1960, the couple moved to Brandon, SD where they became members of Brandon Lutheran Church. Joe was also a member of the Brandon Volunteer Fire Department. He was an extremely social person who enjoyed camping and loved spending time with family and friends.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Gertrude Marbus, Brandon, SD; a son, John R. Marbus and his wife, Sharon, Sioux Falls, SD; a daughter, Judy Kendall and her husband Bill, Spicer, MN; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jake Marbus.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at George Boom Funeral Home following the committal service.
Illa L. Romslo
Died: Jan 28, 2003
ILLA L. ROMSLO
1000 N. Lake Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 91 years, 2 months, 24 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
1:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2003
East Side Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend Olaf Roynesdal, Officiating
Paul Griffith, Organist
Jon Salberg, Vocalist
“One Day at a Time” ~ “In the Garden”
Congregational Hymns
“How Great Thou Art”, LBW 532
“Amazing Grace”, LBW 448
INTERMENT
Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, SD
PALLBEARERS
Jim Mergen ~ Jerry Weber ~ Rodney Knutson Roger Knutson ~ Todd Schrick ~ Ryan Knutson
Greg Treibel ~ Todd Clementson
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Orin Volden ~ Gordie Volden
Greg Treibel ~ Todd Clementson
Illa L. Ausen, daughter of Ludwig and Julia (Olson) Ausen, was born November 4, 1911 in Jasper, MN. She grew up there and attended country school. After attending high school in Jasper, she moved to Sioux Falls, SD.
Illa was united in marriage with Allan Romslo in Jasper on June 6, 1933. The couple made their home in Sioux Falls. Illa was employed in sales at Fashion City, G & G Fashions and for ten years at Edwards Dress Shop.
Illa was a member of East Side Lutheran Church, where she was active in Circle.
Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter, Connie Berg and her husband, Vern, Sioux Falls, SD; two nieces, Jerilyn Weber and family, Minneapolis, MN, Lynn Schrick and family, Sioux Falls, SD; two nephews, Rodney Knutson and family, Elk Point, SD, Roger Knutson and family, Canton, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Allan, on April 13, 1984; her parents; and two sisters, Eva Knutson and Norma Reichert.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at East Side Lutheran Church following the committal service.
Illa’s family requests that memorials be directed to the East Side Lutheran Building Fund.
