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Leland Elwood Monroe Nelson
(January 18, 1924 - April 22, 2012)
Leland Nelson, 88, of Sioux Falls passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Sanford Foundation Hospice Cottage.
Funeral service has been planned for 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 909 W. 33rd St. Sioux Falls. Visitation with the family present will be from 6-8:00 PM Tuesday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic.
Leland Elwood Monroe Nelson was born January 18, 1924 to Iver and Annie (Brekke) Nelson at Renner. He graduated from Baltic High School and received an Agriculture Education degree from South Dakota State University in 1951.
He was united in marriage to Bernice Hoiness in 1952. They lived in Clear Lake, South Dakota until 1957 when they moved to Sioux Falls. He was a sales representative for an agricultural business until 1977 when he started their business, Grain Dryers Inc.; which he operated until 2000. He also was actively involved in farming until 2010.
He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and was a big fan of his grandchildren’s sporting events.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Adrian and an infant nephew, James.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bernice, Sioux Falls; two daughters, Nancy (Tom) McGraw, West Des Moines, Iowa and Dawn (Rick) Backer, Sioux Falls; two grandsons, Corey and Austin Backer; two sisters, Frances Rogers, Los Alamos, New Mexico and Mary Lee, Bismarck, North Dakota and several nieces and nephews.
William C. Lydic
(October 9, 1920 - April 24, 2012)
William (Bill) Christen Lydic, 91, of Chester passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012.
Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, April 28, 2012 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Wentworth, SD. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Chester.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM with the family present at 5:00 PM and a Prayer service at 7:00 PM Friday at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.
Bill was born on a farm near Egan, SD on October 9, 1920, to parents George and Hannah (Thouland) Lydic. He passed away on April 24, 2012, at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, SD. He was baptized on August 16, 1951.
The family later moved to Sisseton, SD. Bill worked as a farmhand until entering the Army during World War II. He served in the Aleutian Islands and Japan as a Radar Technician. He was a member of the Chester American Legion for over 50 years.
Bill married Louise Granum on September 7, 1951, in Sioux Falls, SD. They farmed near Crooks and later moved to a farm near Chester, SD. When he retired from farming, they moved into Chester, later moving to Orchard Hills in Dell Rapids, and then Dells Nursing and Rehab Center.
Bill had been a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chester until its closing, holding several offices during that time and was currently a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Wentworth. Bill had also been a member of the Chester Senior Citizens while living in Chester.
Bill is survived by his wife Louise, children Luanna (Llyn) Shuck, Colton, Nancy (Darrel) Presuhn, Madison, Ken (Dawn) Chester, 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers George (Violet) Lydic, Denver, CO, and LeRoy (Tammy) Lydic, Sioux Falls; sisters Mary (Randy) Newcomer, Mitchell and Patricia (George) Skelton, Casa Grande, AZ, and sisters-in-law Lavonne Dafoe and Marilyn Granum, Sioux Falls, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Louanna and Dorothy.
Family was very important to him and he was very important to his family. Although he will be greatly missed, he is in a better place.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Peters handicapped accessible building fund or Parkinson disease research.
Barbara Rae Bussey
(August 26, 1952 - May 1, 2012)
Barbara Johnson Bussey, age 59, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Garretson and Tampa, peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2012, at her home in Sioux Falls. A memorial service will begin at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Church at the Gate, 6820 W 26th St, Sioux Falls, with a time to greet the family beginning at 2:30 P.M.
Barb was born on August 26, 1952, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Henry and Ardyce (Miller) Johnson. After the death of her father in 1959, she was lovingly raised by her mother, Ardyce and step-father, Lyle Stensland. Barb went to school in Garretson through 5th grade, and then moved to Tampa, Florida in 1963.
In 1970, she graduated from Leto High School with a degree in cosmetology. Barb moved back to South Dakota in 1970 and worked at RosaLee’s Salon in Garretson. Soon after, she moved back to Tampa and worked at USave Grocery Store where she met her husband, William “Red” Bussey. They married in Garretson in 1980. In 2006, Barb and Red moved back to South Dakota to be closer to family.
Barb enjoyed spending time with family and neighbors, playing cards, and attending her nieces and nephews’ activities.
She continued giving in death by being a donor.
She is survived by her husband, William “Red”; step-daughters: Janet-Marie (Bobby) Palmer, Debbie (Peter) Abood, Norma (Charlie) Newgent; 5 grandchildren: Jay Newgent, Meaghan (Jeremy) Koci, Brice Abood, Max Abood, and Nathan Palmer; 1 great-grandchild: Jacob Koci; parents, Lyle & Ardyce Stensland; sister: Linda (friend, Jim) Johnson; brothers: Gary (Carol) Johnson, Terry (Connie) Johnson, Brad (Lisa) Stensland, and Jeff (Annie) Stensland; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Barb was preceded in death by her father, Henry Johnson, and a brother, Ronald.
Kryn Van Kekerix
(June 21, 1911 - May 6, 2012)
Kryn Van Kekerix, 100, of Colton passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Faith Community Church in Colton. Burial will be in Colton Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Colton.
Kryn Van Kekerix was born June 21, 1911 to Tony and Jennie (Kamerman) Van Kekerix in Blokland, Holland. The family came to New York City from Rotterdam, Holland in 1912 aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam. They traveled to Iowa by train where they lived before settling in the rural Colton area where Kryn grew up and attended country school.
Kryn was united in marriage to Tillie Vander Woude February 23, 1938 in Sioux Falls. After their marriage Kryn worked for several farmers in the Sioux Falls area, Keeler Brass in Michigan and John Morrell and Company in Sioux Falls before farming for himself. Upon retiring from farming in 1986, they moved into Colton. Tillie moved to Terrace Manor Nursing Home in 2002 and Kryn in 2004. Tillie passed away March 6, 2008.
Kryn was a long time active member of the Colton Christian Reformed Church.
Grateful for having shared his life are two sons, Kenneth (Sandra) Van Kekerix, Witten, SD and Marvin Van Kekerix, Colton and his special friend, Judy Bosma, Sioux Falls; sister, Nellie Zacharias, Hartford; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Van Kekerix, Sioux Falls and Florence Van Kekerix, Colton; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Kryn was preceded in death by his wife Tillie; parents; brothers, Bert, Marinus and Harry and sisters, Jeanette and Cora.
Adam Lee Thompson
(March 19, 1996 - May 23, 2012)
Adam Lee Thompson, 16, of Baltic died suddenly Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at his home due to natural causes.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Baltic Lutheran Church, Baltic. Visitation will be from 3-7:00 PM Saturday with the family present from 5-7:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic.
Adam Lee was born March 19, 1996 in Sioux Falls to parents Troy and Ann (Lunde) Thompson. He grew up in Baltic and was a freshman this last year at Baltic High School. Adam loved music, riding his dirt bike and scooter, going camping, eating tacos and being with his family and friends.
Adam was a member of Baltic Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed.
Grateful for having shared his life are his parents, Troy and Ann Thompson, Baltic, his sister, Abby, at home, his grandparents, Larry and Betty Thompson, Baltic; and Don and Bev Lunde, Wilmot, SD, numerous aunts and uncles and his two cousins.
Robert Lee Soma
(September 9, 1935 - May 27, 2012)
Robert Lee Soma, 76, of Sioux Falls, died on Sunday, May 27, 2012, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. A Celebration of Life will begin at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls. Interment will be in the West Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery, rural Crooks. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. at the church.
Robert Lee Soma was born on September 9, 1935, at Mt. Vernon, South Dakota, to Ole and Grace (Hommersand) Soma. He grew up in Mt. Vernon, Winnifred, and Oldham. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954 and was discharged in 1957 at the rank of Sergeant. Following his discharge, he lived in Sioux Falls until moving to Baltic in 1965. Bob was a craftsman all his life. He farmed in the Baltic area for 20 years, and worked at John Morrell’s for 38 years until his retirement in 1997. He moved to Sioux Fall in 1985.
Bob married Dorene Baker on June 3, 1988, at Hope Lutheran Church, in Sioux Falls. He was an avid birdwatcher and took pride in his home, yard, and all endeavors. Bob was a member of the American Legion and Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. He loved to read and would especially enjoy books on South Dakota and World War II history. He loved his country and was blessed with three children and three step-children. Bob was well loved by all who knew him. A stranger, to Bob, was someone he had not yet met.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Dorene, Sioux Falls; children: Gary (Sarah) Soma, Rosemount, MN, David (Lisa) Soma, Tea, and Kathleen (Karl) Person, Omaha; step-children: Kari (Don) Jennings, Hartford, Steve “Chico” Baker, Yankton, and Jeff (Leah) Baker, Barnesville, MN; 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; siblings: Elaine Espedal, Mitchell, Marilyn Jerde, Sioux Falls, Arvin Soma, Fairmont, and Betty Jorgensen, Spearfish; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: Ardis, Myrna, Norma Jean, Richard, Howard, and Merrill.
Shirley I. Brekke
(October 7, 1926 - July 28, 2012)
Shirley I. Brekke, 85, of Dell Rapids formerly of Renner died Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Dells Area Health Center.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic.
Shirley was born October 7, 1926 in Sioux Falls to parents Halvor and Alma (Nustad) Brekke. She grew up in the Renner area. She graduated from Washington High School. After graduation she went to visit her sister, Muriel in New York and spent the next 50 years there. While in New York she worked as the executive secretary for Special Metals Company in Utica, New York. She returned to South Dakota in 2000. She has been a resident of the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids.
Shirley loved spending time at the ocean and her Norwegian heritage.
Grateful for having shared her life are her sister, Marvel (Herman) Brende, Sioux Falls; nieces and nephews, Vance Valerio, Stuart Brende, Amber McKenney, April Endahl, Toni Valerio and Ryne Brende.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant sisters, a sister, Muriel Valerio and a brother in law, Tony Valerio.
Melva Dybedahl
(April 30, 1939 - August 3, 2012)
Melva Dybedahl, 73, of rural Dell Rapids died unexpectedly Friday, August 3, 2012 in Dell Rapids.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Willow Creek Lutheran Church, rural Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present from 4-8:00 PM Monday, August 6, 2012 at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the Willow Creek Lutheran Cemetery.
Melva was born on the farm southwest of Hartford, SD on April 30, 1939 to Clark & Bernadine Gregg. At the age of 6 her family moved to a farm on the west edge of Baltic along the Big Sioux River. Melva graduated from Baltic High School in 1957 where she was the Homecoming Queen.
Melva married Navis Dybedahl in Baltic on March 22, 1958 and have resided on their farm all 54 years of their marriage. Melva was a member of Willow Creek Lutheran Church & WELCA. Melva served the residents of the Odd Fellows Home and later Terrace Manor in the activities area for many years until God called her home.
Melva was well known for her compassionate care and loving heart and had a reputation for putting others first. Melva’s kitchen table was frequently a meeting place for friends and family where great conversations happened, and they had the opportunity to enjoy her home-cooked meals. Some of her favorites were homemade pizza, carrot cake, Swedish meatballs, and ice cream jello.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Navis Dybedahl, Dell Rapids; children, Craig (Bonnie) Dybedahl, Colton, Kevin (Pam) Dybedahl, Dell Rapids, Todd (Kim) Dybedahl, Sioux Falls and Sandy (Rick) Zwart, Dell Rapids; thirteen grandchildren; Matt, Paul & Mary Dybedahl; Jessica Evans, Jake Dybedahl, Tarah Burggraff, & Tye Dybedahl; Zach & Seth Dybedahl, Chelsie Huska, & Dylan Dybedahl; Gregg & Brad Zwart; five great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Gregg, Dell Rapids; sisters, Audrey (Elden) Hilmoe, Dell Rapids and LaVonne Leitheiser, Sioux Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Don Gregg, and her step father, Cliff Ottum.
Memorials maybe directed to the Willow Creek Cemetery.
Margaret L. Horak
(March 13, 1921 - August 4, 2012)
Margaret L. Horak, 91, of Dell Rapids passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center from complications of pneumonia.
Memorial services will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the Minnehaha Funeral Home Chapel in Dell Rapids.
Margaret was born March 13, 1921 at Sibley, Iowa to parents Andrew and Johanna (Bouwer) Luxen. She graduated from Worthington High School.
Margaret married James Horak, Jr. August 9, 1941 at Worthington, MN. She moved with him to various Air Force bases while he served as an Army Air Corps pilot in World War II After his discharge they lived in Austin, MN, Rapid City, SD and Brookings, SD where she worked as a bookkeeper for Northwestern Public Service Company. Margaret and James traveled extensively with their Winnebago motorhomes. She served as president of the state Ringneck Winnies Travel Club.
After their retirement they moved to Mims, FL where they followed the NASA Space Program, witnessing over 70 launches and landings. Fishing was always a big part of her life and they enjoyed almost 30 years of surf fishing on the shores near Kennedy Space Center. Margaret loved to bake and there was never a day in their house without cookies, cakes or her special apple pies. Her husband and son where avid hunters and fisherman so she learned how to cook all they brought home. She taught her family to appreciate nature with her extensive flower and vegetable gardens. Her kind nature, great sense of humor and positive attitude was a powerful influence in her family’s lives. Margaret woke smiling every morning and sang or hummed her favorite songs.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Ronda (Dave) Reimers, Gilford, NH, James (Claudia) Horak III, Ellijay, GA and Carol (Mick Boyles) Horak, Dell Rapids; three grandchildren, Kimberly (Richard) Sola, Kristel (Michael) Acre and Thomas (Kirsten) Horak; five great-grandchildren, Kelly Sola, Christopher Sola, Ryan Sola, Gillian Horak and Sonia Horak; Mick’s daughter, Brooklyn Boyles; three sisters, Anne Roskam, Titusville, FL, Edna Lowery, Pacific Grove, CA and Sharlene Hohensee, Worthington, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James in 2007.
Alberta M. Pearse
(August 11, 1920 - August 8, 2012)
Alberta M. Pearse, 91, of Sioux Falls formerly of Colton died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the Sanford USD Medical Center.
Alberta was born in Sioux Falls August 11, 1920 to parents Albert and Clara (Shaffer) Miller. She graduated from Colton High School in 1938 and later attended Business College in Omaha. After employment in Omaha and Sioux Falls, she went to Washington, DC where she worked as a secretary in the Navy and Treasury Departments, U. S. House of Representatives and the Veterans Administration.
Alberta married Gordon Pearse in 1969 and they resided in Alexandria, VA. Gordon passed away in 1979. In 1988 Alberta moved to the Richmond, VA area where she lived until 2000, when she returned to Sioux Falls.
Grateful for having shared her life are her brothers, Vince (Betty) Miller, Duane (Loretta) Miller, all of Sioux Falls and Donald (Kathy) Miller, Alze, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Forrest.
Memorial services will begin at 3:00 PM Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Trail Ridge Retirement Community Chapel, 3408 W. Ralph Rogers Rd, Sioux Falls.
