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Murlene B. Collins
(December 31, 1929 - January 15, 2013)
Murlene B. Collins, 83, of Dell Rapids died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Avera Dells Area Health Center.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, January 18, 2013 at Willow Creek Lutheran Church, rural Dell Rapids.
Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.
Burial will be at a later date at the Willow Creek Cemetery.
Murlene was born December 31, 1929 in Scotland, South Dakota, the daughter of Melvin and Carrie Jeanette (Gran) Berg. On November 12, 1954 she was married to Kenneth L. Collins in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Murlene earned her nursing degree from The Sioux Valley School of Nursing in Sioux Falls. Upon graduation she moved to Alaska to work as a nurse. It was there she met her future husband, Kenneth, while he was serving in the Air Force. Murlene and Ken lived in many locations during their marriage, including years in West Africa during the 1960’s. Murlene loved and was very proud of her grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared her life are her son, Kenneth Brian Collins and wife Stephanie of Artesia, New Mexico; daughter, Kerri Haugland and husband Arild of Bergen, Norway; sister, Maxine Mannion, Sioux Falls; brothers, Irwin Berg and wife Marge, Brandon and Navis Dybedahl, Dell Rapids; six grandchildren, Gabriel (Erika) Collins, Christopher Haugland, David Collins, Aleksander Haugland, Hannah (Tanner) Dean and Richard Haugland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth on January 26, 2000; sisters in law, Melva Dybedahl and Grace Burns and brothers in law, William Mannion and Ray Burns.
Memorials maybe directed to the Willow Creek Cemetery Fund.
Leno L. Martell
(October 21, 1951 - January 16, 2013)
Leno LeMoyne Martell, 61, of Sioux Falls passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Avera McKennan Hospital.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 19, 2013 with visitation one hour prior to services at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel in Sioux Falls.
Leno was born October 21, 1951 in Parker, SD to parents LeMoyne and Marcene (Vietor) Martell. They moved to Sioux Falls where he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1969. He then entered the US Army, serving for two years in Thailand. Leno married Debbie Leitheiser in Las Vegas on February 14, 1977. The couple resided in Sioux Falls where they raised their two daughters, Jill and Becky. Leno’s 40 years of service at John Morrell and Company instilled a good sense of responsibility and accountability in the girls. When he retired in 2010, he loved not having to report to work at 5:00 AM six days a week.
Leno’s favorite past time was playing the part of “Norm” most afternoons with friends at the Upper Cut. He also enjoyed watching football, hunting and fishing. Leno and Debbie loved to travel with family and friends. They enjoyed many winter vacations to the tropical climates in Mexico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
Leno is survived by his wife, Debbie; daughters, Jill and Becky; grandchildren, Marquis Vaughn (12) and Gianna Jackson (1 ½); father, LeMoyne (Judy) Martell; sister, Jeannie (Greg) Ammon; brother, Monte (Shirley) Martell; nieces; nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Leno was preceded in death by his mother, Marcene Martell and nephew, Wyatt Ammon.
Lewis Evan Belfrage
(December 7, 1914 - January 19, 2013)
Lewis Evan Belfrage, age 98, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Dell Rapids, and Colton, died on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will begin at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at First Lutheran Church, Colton. Burial will precede the service at the Minnehaha Lutheran Cemetery, rural Colton. Visitation with the family present will be from 4-6:00 P.M. Monday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.
Lewis was born on a farm near Canton, South Dakota, on December 7, 1914, to Evan and Nellie (Snyder) Belfrage. He was the youngest of 10 children. He grew up in the Shindler, Humboldt, Buffalo Trading Post, and Montrose areas. Lewis married Evelyn Nelson on February 22, 1939. They resided in Sioux Falls until they started farming at Garretson, later moving to Beaver Creek, Minnesota, and then to Colton.
On October 14, 1971, Lewis married Violet Saalborn Gusarson. They retired and moved to Dell Rapids and finally to Sioux Falls in 2004. Lewis was active in the South Dakota Shorthorn Association, fast pitch softball, horseshoes, bowling, and golfing.
Lewis is survived by his wife, Vi, Sioux Falls; daughters: Pat (Robert) Richter, Sioux Falls, and Peg (Keith) Nelson, Dell Rapids; step-son, Doug (Linda) Gusarson, Stillwater, Minnesota; a step daughter-in-law, Claudia Gusarson, Los Gatos, California; five grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; nine brothers and sisters; a step-son, Don Gusarson; and his wife, Evelyn.
Agnes Lamp
(June 11, 1924 - January 20, 2013)
Agnes Lamp, 88, of Sherman, died Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM Thursday, January 24, 2013, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Garretson. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 PM Wednesday, with a Rosary at 6:30 PM, and a Wake Service at 7:00 PM at Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Agnes was born on June 11, 1924, to Emil and Gertrude Brakke on their family farm between Flandreau and Elkton. She grew up there and received her education at the Lathrop Country School. During World War II, she moved to California and worked in manufacturing plants. On October 1, 1946, she married Merle Lamp at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Elkton. The couple lived and farmed near Elkton for five years until moving to a different farm near Sherman. In 1956, they moved to their current farm near Sherman.
Agnes was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Garretson, where she was active in the Altar Society. She greatly enjoyed being on the farm where she would take care of her flowers, cook, and tend to the animals. Agnes was a caring and giving person. She worked for 25 years in housekeeping at Palisade Manor in Garretson, where she would also fix hair for the residents and others around town.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Merle, Sherman; daughter: Linda (Joe) Huntimer, Beulah, ND; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Ann Brakke, and Helen Brakke; and special family friend, Sarah Johnson, Sioux Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael in 1996; two sisters; two brothers; and a brother-in-law.
Rodney Vietor
(March 14, 1941 - January 21, 2013)
Rodney G. Vietor, 71, of Dell Rapids passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 in Weslaco, Texas.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Reformed Church, Dell Rapids. Public visitation will begin at 6:00 PM Thursday at the Reformed Church with a Time of Sharing at 7:30 PM. A private burial will be in the Chancellor Reformed Cemetery, Chancellor.
Rodney Gene Vietor was born March 14, 1941 to Jakob and Genevieve Vietor. He graduated from Chancellor High School where he excelled in basketball earning him a scholarship at Sioux Falls College. USF was a positive influence and friendships were formed that lasted a lifetime.
Rod married Karen Rippentrop July 3, 1963 and together they raised four children: Grant, Genell, Julie, and Greg. They loved to travel with their children, taking them to a different state every summer, being sure not to miss any major baseball fields.
He taught at the Dell Rapids Public School for 37 years, coached for 31 years, and served as Athletic Director for 25 years. Rod always enjoyed working with the youth. In the summers he enjoyed slow pitch softball and painting houses with Jim Holbeck.
Rod’s greatest joy was watching his children and grandchildren grow and become involved in many different activities; his grandchildren are: Moriah, Isaac, Christian Vietor; Nicholas, Jordan, Gabrielle, Hannah Schuh; Jenna, Ryan Fuglsang; Madeline, Jacob, Rachael Vietor.
A few other accomplishments in Rod’s life were: 23 years on the Dell Rapids Reformed Church Board. 6 years as Board Member for Inspiration Hills. 3 years as a Board Member of Center of Hope Mission. 11 years he was with the M2 program at the SD State Penitentiary, visiting inmates and a member of the University of Sioux Falls Foundation Board. Rod and Karen organized clinics to get others to volunteer to be stem cell donors to battle cancer. He loved his garden and giving away the produce of God’s Garden.
Rod was one of God’s most faithful servants. His favorite verse comes from Philippians 4:13…I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Blessed be the memory of Rod Vietor.
Family requests that memorials contributions be made to the University of Sioux Falls Scholarship Fund in Rod’s name.
Frances Sundermann
(January 15, 1919 - February 1, 2013)
Frances Sundermann, 94, of Sioux Falls died Friday, February 1, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls. Burial will be in the Hills of Rest Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Monday with a Wake Service at 7:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.
Frances was born January 15, 1919 in Dane County, Wisconsin to parents John and Justina (Langer) Stransky. She attended Deansville Elementary and then graduated from Marshall High School in Wisconsin. She then attended the Edgewood College for one year.
She met Henry Sundermann in May of 1942 after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. She then took the train to Oakland, California to marry Henry in San Leandro, California on October 21, 1944. They moved to Scotland, South Dakota and lived there for four months, then moved to Sioux Falls in February of 1945. In 1967 they moved to a farm near Sioux Falls. She also kept books for her husband at Sundermann Manufacturing. Henry died January 1, 2005. She had been at resident of the Good Samaritan Assisted Living in Sioux Falls. She provided a loving home for her 10 children and their families. She was also a great neighbor and friend to many.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Carol (Robert) Saalborn, Longville, Minnesota; Betty (Mike) Reid, Sioux Falls; Rita (Steve) Dwight, Avon North Carolina; Lois (Mike) Lacey, Trent; Muriel Sink, Efland, North Carolina; Marion (Tor) Sorlien, Viborg; Teresa (Doug) Telkamp, Colman; Wanda Sundermann (Marc Marcoplos) Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Paul (Ann) Sundermann, Baltic; a son in law, Larry Weber, Montrose; 39 grandchildren; 66 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sister in law, Lavern McDaniel, Watertown.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry on January 1, 2005, her parents, a daughter, Ann Weber, great grandson, Wade Lacey, and son in law, Richard Sink.
Pete Jay Van Hofwegen
(August 5, 1953 - February 2, 2013)
Pete Van Hofwegen , age 59, of Humboldt, died on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the Faith Community Church, Colton. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 PM Wednesday, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Sanford Hospice Cottage, or Hope Haven.
Pete Van Hofwegen was born on August 5, 1953, in Sioux Center, Iowa, to Adrian and Ellen (Cuperus) Van Hofwegen. He grew up in Colton and attended the Colton Christian School. He spent a short time living in Iowa, but spent most of his life in the Colton/Humboldt area. On April 30, 1974, he married Sharleen Reurink in Colton.
Besides farming all of his life, Pete also drove school bus for 18 years for Montrose and Tri-Valley, as well as driving truck for various businesses since the summer of 1999. He served on the church council and was an active member of the Faith Community Church in Colton. He was also a board member of Clear Lake Township for many years. Pete enjoyed talking with friends over a cup of coffee, but the most important thing in his life was his family.
Survivors include his wife, Sharleen, of Humboldt; children: Jill (Bruce) Pearson of Crooks, Kellie (Jared) Wicks of Colton, Derry (Megan) Van Hofwegen of Colton, and Tara Van Hofwegen of Mitchell; seven grandchildren: Ellie, Ava, Emery, and Reagan Pearson, and Braden, Corie, and Devin Wicks; father, Adrian Van Hofwegen, Sioux Center, IA; step-father, Anthony Smit, Hull, IA; siblings: Noella (Edwin) Haveman, Hull, IA, Bonnie (Philip) De Stigter, Sioux Center, IA, and LuAnn (Eldon) De Wild, Hull, IA; and eight step-siblings. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stacey Marie in 1980, and mother, Ellen Smit in 2012.
Braeden M. Ellingson
(April 12, 1994 - February 3, 2013)
Braeden M. Ellingson, 18, of Worthing, SD passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 3, 2013.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery.
Visitation with family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.
Braeden Michael Ellingson was born April 12, 1994 in Sioux Falls to parents Mike and Lori (Dougherty) Ellingson. He was raised and attended school in Dell Rapids, graduating from Dell Rapids High School in 2012. While in school he participated in wrestling and football. He helped Dell Rapids High School win two State A Football Championships.
Braeden enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially if it included hunting, fishing, racing quads, snowboarding or skateboarding. He was always very dedicated to his projects and passions. He was employed at Wilson Trailers and had planned to become a journeyman electrician.
Grateful for having shared his life are his parents, Lori (Charles) Atkins, Worthing and Mike (Julie) Ellingson, Dell Rapids; siblings, Tim, Lindsey, Steve, John, Meagan (Brandon), Ashley (Bryan), Breean, Sarah, Payton, Austin and Logan; grandparents, Marcie Ellingson, Francis and Betty Marso, Sharon Stordahl and Dwayne and Jerene Atkins; numerous aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends and his Black Lab, Oops.
Braeden was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Howard Ellingson, Arlen Stordahl and Roger Dougherty and uncle, Dan Ellingson.
Roger Mouw
(Died February 5, 2013)
Roger Lee Mouw, 74 of Colton passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Sanford USD Medical Center.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 9, 2013 at First Reformed Church, Colton. Burial will be in the Colton Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7:00 pm Friday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Colton.
Roger was born December 14, 1938 at Orange City, Iowa to parents Morris and Wilma (Swets) Mouw. He grew up in the Boyden Hull area and graduated from Northwestern Academy in 1957. He then worked for his uncle at Don Mouw Construction. He later served in the United States Army. After his discharge he married Lois DeWaard July 1, 1966 in Woden, Iowa. They moved to Washington State and then moved to Colton in 1968.
Roger worked for Cornie Van Helden Construction, John Weber Construction and then for Masterson Construction until his illness forced him to retire.
Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and also spending time and going to all his sons and grandchildren’s activities.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Lois, Colton, sons, Scott Mouw, Tea; Todd Mouw, Burnsville, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Joshua, Thomas, and Sydney; three brothers, Allen (Lorene) Mouw, Lake Shetek, Minnesota; Leon (Fran) Mouw, Boyden, Iowa; Glen (Lois) Mouw, Sioux Center, Iowa; five sisters, Dorothy (Frank) DeBoer, Holland, Michigan; Marilyn (Glen) Westra, Rock Valley, Iowa; Judy Hoogendorn, Milford, Iowa; Karen (Dave) Postema, Grapevine, Texas; and Cheryl Mouw, Panama City, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Warren Mouw.
Harlan O. "Red" Forseth
(January 28, 1922 - April 9, 2012)
Harlan O. “Red” Forseth, 90 of Sioux Falls, formerly of Baltic, died Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Baltic Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic. Burial will be in the St. Olaf Cemetery, Baltic, SD.
Harlan was born January 28, 1922 to parents Hans and Hannah (Kirkvold) Forseth at Hendricks, Minnesota. He grew up in the Hendricks area and attended school there. He moved to Sioux Falls where he owned and operated a Forseth Gas Station with his brother. He married Elaine Voss May 26, 1950 in Sioux Falls. They lived in Sioux Falls until moving to Baltic in 1968. There Red was the maintenance engineer at the Baltic School until his retirement in 1985. Red also worked as a painter for all of his life.
Red enjoyed playing his accordion over the years in his band the Red’s Rhythms and the Baltic Accordion Band. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin at Lake Madison, playing cards and spending time with his family.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Elaine, Sioux Falls; his sons and their spouses, Garry & Brenda Forseth and Dave & Cheri Forseth, all of Sioux Falls; his grandchildren, Madi, Ryan, and Cory Forseth and a great granddaughter, Allie Forseth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Irvin and Justin and two sisters, Mary and Marie.
William "Bill" Alan Haagenson
(April 19, 1944 - April 11, 2012)
Bill Haagenson, 67, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Garretson, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Dougherty House Hospice in Sioux Falls following a courageous nine month battle with ALS. Memorial services will begin at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Palisade Lutheran Church, rural Rock County, Minnesota. Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7:00 P.M. Friday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. Memorials may be directed to the ALS Association.
William Alan Haagenson was born April 19, 1944, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Hobert and Erna (Rossman) Haagenson. He was baptized at Norway Lutheran Church and confirmed at Palisades Lutheran Church. He graduated from Beaver Creek High School and attended college at SDSU in Brookings.
Bill married his high school sweetheart, Joan Waagmeester, on August 2, 1963. They lived in Sioux Falls until moving to their acreage near Garretson in 1976.
Bill worked in sales for many years before starting his own commercial roofing company. In addition, Bill spent his life raising registered paint and quarter horses. The horses brought Bill and his family great joy throughout the years. He also enjoyed raising alpacas. Upon his diagnosis, Bill and Joan relocated to Sioux Falls.
Bill was especially proud of his grandchildren and took great pride in attending every activity he could.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of 48 years Joan, daughters Lynette (Leland) Vlastuin of Lennox, and Erin (Tyler) Hill of Sioux Falls, son Bill (Michele) of Cheyenne, WY, and his grandchildren Jordan, Jared, Melissa, Madysen, Bailey, Nathan and Ben. He is also survived by his sisters Carol Jonason and Cindi (Dave) Biever, both of Sioux Falls, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.
Cheryl L. Barnes
(October 9, 1957 - April 17, 2012)
Cheryl Barnes, age 54, of Garretson, formerly of Sioux Falls, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Dougherty House Hospice in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at approximately 2:00 P.M. at the Calvary Cemetery, Mitchell. Memorials may be directed to Make-A-Wish Foundation and the New Animal Adoption Center.
Cheryl Lynn was born on October 9, 1957, at Mitchell, South Dakota, to James and Nealene (Rogan) Barnes. She attended Notre Dame Academy and graduated from Mitchell High School in 1975. She spent 23 years working in the banking industry with various banks including, Mitchell National, First National Bank in Sioux Falls, and First Premier Bank in Sioux Falls.
Cheryl traveled extensively with her mother and especially enjoyed the American Southwest. She was thankful for truly great friends and family, her cats, good books, Red Lobster, and traveling.
Grateful for having shared her life are her aunt, Marlene Mayer of California; cousin, Nancy Wilson of Sioux Falls; and many other friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents.
