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Edwin M. Schjodt
Died: Mar 29, 2003
IN MEMORY
EDWIN M. SCHJODT
419 N. Grange Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Saturday, March 29, 2003
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 90 years, 3 months, 13 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
2:30 PM Tuesday, April 1, 2003
Renner Lutheran Church, Renner, SD
Reverend David Bacon and
Student Pastor Mary Fast, Officiating
Onalee Emery, Organist ~ Dean Banek, Vocalist
“In The Garden” ~ “How Great Thou Art”
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace”, LBW #448
“America, The Beautiful”, Burgundy Book #799
INTERMENT
Berg Cemetery, rural Renner, SD
Military Rites given by
Thompson-Schjodt American Legion Post #307, Renner, SD
American Legion Post #15, Sioux Falls, SD
PALLBEARERS
Brandon Schjodt ~ Kevin Grave ~ Travis Grave
Tom Collins ~ Eric Collins ~ Albert Dahncke
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Lawrence Schjodt ~ Bob Finch
David Sours ~ Sean Collins
Edwin Morris Schjodt, son of Peter B. and Emily Schjodt, was born December 16, 1912 on the family farm near Renner, SD. Following his mother’s death when he was still a young child, he was raised by his aunt, Borghild Schjodt. He received his education at Berg School near Renner.
As a young man Edwin worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930’s. In 1939, he volunteered in the United States Army Air Corps where he served in several different capacities. He specialized in airplane mechanics during World War II. Following his honorable discharge in 1945, Edwin owned and operated a garage in Renner with his brother, Lawrence. In 1957, Edwin re-enlisted into the United States Air Force. He retired as a Master Sergeant in 1972.
Edwin was united in marriage with Han Sun Kong on June 10, 1969 at Seoul, Korea. Following his retirement and discharge from the Air Force, the couple made their home in Sioux Falls, SD, where Edwin was able to be at home to raise his four youngest daughters. He had a passion for playing golf, enjoyed bowling, watching boxing and NASCAR racing, playing cribbage with his friend, Bob Finch, playing cards and working crossword puzzles.
Edwin was a member of the Thompson-Schjodt American Legion of Renner, SD, and a longtime member of the Parker Golf Course and Elmwood Golf Course.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Han Schjodt, Sioux Falls, SD; two daughters from a previous marriage, Emilie Collins and her husband, Tom, Knoxville, TN, Glenda Sours and her husband, David, Olathe, KS; and his and Han’s four daughters, Jonnie Schjodt, Sioux Falls, SD, Sonja Grave and her husband, Kevin, Sioux Falls, SD, Susan Schjodt, Cheyenne, WY, Deborah Schjodt, Orlando, FL; six grandchildren, Eric Collins and his wife, Vicki, Sean Collins, Jennifer Reasoner and her husband, Jeff, Brandon Schjodt, Travis Grave, Olivia Grave; two great-granddaughters, Sarah Grace Collins and Amelia Lynn Collins; one brother, Lawrence Schjodt, Sioux Falls, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Glynn; and his special aunt, Borghild Schjodt.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at Renner Lutheran Church following the committal service.
Dorothy M. Severson
Died: Mar 29, 2003
IN LOVING MEMORY
DOROTHY M. SEVERSON
5909 Parakeet Place, Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Saturday, March 29, 2003
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 74 years, 24 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 PM Tuesday, April 1, 2003
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend Mark Schulz, Officiating
Marvin L. Gardner, Organist
Jon Salberg, Vocalist
“Amazing Grace”
Special Music
“Go Rest High On That Mountain”, by Vince Gill
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Dorothy’s Grandchildren
Heather Johnson ~ Jamie Severson ~ Jessica Severson
Shauna Severson ~ Melissa Severson ~ Joshua Severson
Jason Volman ~ Stacey Volman
Dorothy M. Prestin, daughter of Clarence and Angeline (Bruns) Prestin, was born March 5, 1929 in Sac County, IA. She went to school and became a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Dorothy was united in marriage with Norman Severson in Luverne, MN on July 2, 1954. The couple made their home in Sioux Falls, SD. She worked as a nurse at McKennan Hospital, Good Samaritan Center, Good Samaritan Village and later at Sioux Valley Hospital. She retired in 1991.
Dorothy was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls. She was also a member of the Brandon VFW Auxiliary and a very active member of the Sioux Falls Women of the Moose.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Norman Severson, Sioux Falls, SD; one son, Larry Severson and his wife, Peggy, Anchorage, AK; two daughters, Diane Johnson and her husband, Ron, Minneapolis, MN, Angela Volman and her husband, Brian, Palm Bay, FL; eight grandchildren; four brothers, Dwayne Prestin and his wife, Marcie, Tucson, AZ, Clarence Prestin and his wife, Shirley, Killeen, TX, Kenneth Sieve and his wife, Mary, Worthington, MN, Darwin Sieve and his wife, Mary, Worthington, MN; one sister, Iva Dell Barber and her husband, Gene, Worthington, MN; her special friends, Jerry and Sue Smith, Sioux Falls, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Laura Ann, Darlene Kay; her parents; and a sister, Connie Wagner.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at George Boom Funeral Home following the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to Sioux Valley Hospital’s Pulmonary Unit.
John B. Bailey
Died: Mar 28, 2003
IN MEMORY
JOHN B. BAILEY
22 27th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN
Died: Friday, March 28, 2003
Minneapolis, MN
Age: 47 years, 6 months, 20 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 PM Monday, March 31, 2003
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend Jesse Moore, Officiating
Phyllis Hofstad, Organist
Jon Salberg, Vocalist
“Amazing Grace”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
INTERMENT
Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, SD
PALLBEARERS
Bill Zaugg ~ John Lutgens
Charles Gann ~ David Bailey
John B. Bailey, son of Dale Eugene Bailey and Margaret Mary (Mead) Bailey, was born September 8, 1955 in Mitchell, SD. As a child he moved to Presho, SD where he grew up and received his education.
John worked for several years with the Burlington Northern Railroad before poor health forced his retirement in 1987.
Grateful for having shared his life are two sons, Benjamin and Doug; his grandchildren; three brothers, Dale Bailey, Minneapolis, MN, David Bailey, Knoxville, IA, Scott Bailey, Sioux Falls, SD; four sisters, Patricia Zaugg, Sioux Falls, SD, Susan Smith and her husband, John, Sioux Falls, SD, Nancy Bailey, Minneapolis, MN, Jane Bailey, Sioux Falls, SD; his nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Margaret.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at George Boom Funeral Home following the committal service.
Evelyn E. Dybing
Died: Mar 26, 2003
IN MEMORY
EVELYN E. DYBING
4000 S. Westport Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 81 years, 5 months, 17 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
10:00 AM Saturday, March 29, 2003
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend Don Lehmann, Officiating
Velma Johnshoy, Organist
Don Levsen, Vocalist
“My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”
Don Levsen and Jeanne Carter, Vocal Duet
“We Were Baptized in Christ Jesus”
Jeanne Carter, Vocalist
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Congregational Hymn
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus”, LBW #107
INTERMENT
Presho City Cemetery, Presho, SD
Randy M. Dybing, Son, Officiating
PALLBEARERS
Larry Grey ~ Gary Grey ~ Kelvin Grey
Frank Fischer ~ Liam McNerney ~ Jr. Van Dussel Dorp
Evelyn Ellen Grey, daughter of Charles E. and Tabitha E. (Robison) Grey, was born October 9, 1921 in Miller, SD. She attended Sunbeam School in Hand County and graduated from St. Lawrence (SD) High School in 1938. Evelyn helped her parents on their farm for three years before entering nurse’s training at St. Mary’s Hospital, Pierre, SD. After graduating with an RN diploma in 1944, she returned to Miller and worked at the hospital there for one year.
Evelyn was united in marriage with John H. Dybing at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller on June 24, 1945. The couple made their home in Presho, SD for 12 years before moving to Sioux Falls, SD in 1957. She worked for a time at Sioux Valley Hospital. Evelyn then transferred to Royal C. Johnson Veterans Memorial Hospital where she worked for 26 years. She had also worked at Worrall Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital, both in Rochester, MN. While working, she was a member of the South Dakota Nursing Association.
Evelyn had been a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church since 1959. After retiring, she served on the Senior Board and represented the church for six years as a member of the TELL organization. She was also a member of the WELCA. In addition, Evelyn was a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the National Volunteer Health Agency and the Friendship Club. She was a long-time member of the Sioux Falls Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, faithfully serving in education and support of people with diabetes, their family and friends. In 1996 she was honored for many hours of dedicated volunteerism by receiving the Golden Rule Award sponsored by JC Penney Company and the Volunteer Information Center.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Johna Lee “Jody” Thornton, Sioux Falls, SD, Randy M. Dybing, Sioux Falls, SD; her granddaughter, Jessica Anne Dybing, Sioux Falls, SD; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on July 24, 1981; a son, Lester; and four brothers, Ralph, Lyle, Robert and Lee.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church following the funeral service and prior to leaving for the committal service.
Evelyn’s family requests that memorials be directed to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Forrest "Hap" (Gloria J.) Larsen
Died: Mar 26, 2003
IN MEMORY
MRS. FORREST “HAP" (GLORIA J.) LARSEN
911 S. Dunham Street, Valley Springs, SD
Died: Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 78 years, 2 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 PM Sunday, March 30, 2003
First Lutheran Church, Valley Springs, SD
Rev. Ray Heidenson, Officiating
Doreen Rollag, Organist
Jon Salberg, Vocalist
"Beyond the Sunset"
"Through the Years"
Congregational Hymns
"How Great Thou Art"
"God Bless America"
INTERMENT
Pleasant View Cemetery, Valley Springs, SD
PALLBEARERS
Grandchildren and Spouses
Aaron Larsen ~ Amber Larsen ~ Jenny and Aaron Jorgenden
Bridget and Kevin Boese ~ Zach Nelson
Hailey Nelson ~ Chris Snyder
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Bill Martens ~ Mary Dybsand
Richard and Jean Bonander ~ Phyllis and Raymond Erickson
Leland and Joyce Anderson ~ Richard and Helen Jacobson
Gerald and Vivian Bosch
Gloria Jean Thulin, daughter of Porter and Emma (Thorvaldson) Thulin, was born March 24, 1925 in Valley Springs, SD. She attended grade school and high school in Valley Springs. Gloria later worked for Manchester Biscuit in Sioux Falls and Ronning Drug in Valley Springs.
Gloria was united in marriage with Forrest “Hap” Larsen on February 23, 1946 in Valley Springs. The couple lived their entire married life on their farm at Valley Springs. Gloria was the oldest living person baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Valley Springs. She continued to be very active in her church and ladies WELCA group. Gloria mostly enjoyed time spent with her loving family and friends. She was well known for her wonderful cooking, baking, and making her secret “hot mustard.” Gloria also enjoyed bowling.
Hap and Gloria retired from farming in 1984 and enjoyed wintering in Texas where they made many new friends.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Forrest "Hap" Larsen, Valley Springs, SD; two sons, Roger (Kathy) Larsen, Valley Springs, SD, Dan (Cindy) Larsen, Valley Springs, SD; one daughter, Deb (Jay) Snyder, Sioux Falls, SD; six grandchildren, Aaron Larsen, Valley Springs, SD, Amber Larsen, Sioux Falls, SD, Jenny (Aaron) Jorgensen, Valley Springs, SD, Bridget (Kevin) Boese, Sioux Falls, SD, Zach Nelson, Sioux Falls, SD, Hailey Nelson, Sioux Falls, SD; one step grandson, Chris Snyder, New Prague, MN; one great granddaughter, Kennedi Jorgensen, Valley Springs, SD; brother and sisters-in-law, James "Bud" and Dorothy Larsen, Sioux Falls, SD, June Thulin, Garretson, SD; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and of host of other relatives and friends.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Claude Thulin.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at the Valley Springs American Legion following the committal service.
