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Gail Carrol Tennyson was born April 9, 1927 on a farm one mile east of Quinn, South Dakota, the son of Olaf and Kathryn (Overholt) Tennyson.
When Gail was six years old the family moved into Quinn. Gail grew up in Quinn and graduated from Quinn High School in 1945.
In October 1945 he was inducted into the United States Army and was discharged in February of 1947 after spending one year in Germany.
Gail was united in marriage to Frances O. Gates of Kirley, South Dakota on December 19, 1948 in Quinn.
They made their home in Quinn. Gail owned and operated a business for thirty years in Quinn before going to work for West River Electric Association in Wall. He retired from West River Electric as a work order clerk in 1993.
They continued to reside in Quinn until February 2000 when they moved to Rapid City. Gail was a former member of the United Church of Wall and a member of South Maple United Methodist Church of Rapid City. He was a member of the F.J. Willuweit VFW Post #9120 of Quinn and the Carroll McDonald American Legion Post #246 of Wall. He served on the Quinn City Council, the Quinn School Board, the Quinn cemetery Board, and the Quinn Volunteer Fire Department.
He had been active in amateur baseball and basketball and was an avid hunter.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Frances Tennyson of Rapid City; a son Michael Tennyson of Irene, South Dakota; two daughters, Marilyn Stor of Denver, Colorado, and Debra Johnson and her husband Douglas of Omaha, Nebraska; two grandsons, John Johnson and Ted Bakanec; two granddaughters, Jackie Johnson and Erica Bakanec; three brothers, Jack, Lyle, and George Tennyson, all of Rapid City; five sisters, Joan Paulsen of Rapid City, Twila Koopman of Ivanhoe, Minnesota, Norma Williams of Rapid City, Marlene King of Mesa, Arizona, and Ruby Flatt of Phoenix, Arizona; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Gail was preceded in death by a son in-law, Rod Stor and his parents.
Funeral service for Gail Carrol Tennyson, age 74, of Rapid City, formerly of Quinn, was held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2002 at the United Methodist Church in Wall, with Pastor Jim Cissell officiating.
Gail died Monday evening, January 21, 2002 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation was from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2002 at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall.
Interment with military honors by the Sturgis Honor Guard was 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2002 at the Black Hills National cemetery near Sturgis, South Dakota.
A memorial is established.
Vocalist – Lucille Holsether
Organist – Dorothy Shearer
Pallbearers:
Lyle Williams – Les Williams
Howard Krueger – LeRoy Denke
Amos Votroubek – Glenn Hamm
Honorary Pallbearers: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
Marvin Ray "Pete" Wells, age 89, of Kadoka, died Sunday morning, April 24, 2005 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital.
Marvin Ray Wells, better known as "Pete" to his family and friends was born February 8, 1916 in Vayland, Hand County, South Dakota, the son of Edward C. and Ella May (Coon) Wells. Pete grew up in the Vayland community and received his education in that area.
As a young man he served in the U.S. Navy as a signalman during World War II. After his discharge he returned to the Vayland-Wessington area.
Marvin was united in marriage to Theola Trotter on February 22, 1948 at Huron, SD. They made their home on a farm near Wessington. In 1958 he received full membership and baptism of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Wessington. Later, they moved to Tenino, Washington, where he worked in security at a correctional facility in Olympia, Washington, until his retirement. On July 15, 1976, he received a ten-year certificate from the Department of Social and Health Services. After retirement he worked as a commercial fisherman in the Pacific Ocean.
After his wife Theo's death, he continued to reside in Tenino until moving to Kadoka, South Dakota. Due to health reasons, he moved into the Kadoka Nursing Home in October 2000.
Pete was a former member of the Elks Lodge, the Eagles, Masonic Lodge, and the American Legion, in Wessington, Huron and Tenino, Washington.
Grateful for having shared his life are a special friend Irene C. King of Kadoka; several nieces and nephews; a sister in-law Joyce Wells of Tenino, Washington; a brother in-law Frelan Cox of Tenino, Washington; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife, Theola, a child preceded him in death in infancy; his parents, five brothers and three sisters.
Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka.
Funeral services will be held 9:00 a.m. MDT Wednesday, April 27, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Graveside services will be held 3:00 p.m CDT on Wednesday, at Wessington cemetery in Wessington, South Dakota, with Pastor Alan Sager officiating. Masonic services by Masonic Lodge #107 of Wessington, and military honors by Watson-Krauder American Legion Post #110 of Wessington, will be provided at the cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Funeral services for Max E. Wagoner, age 76, of Kadoka, South Dakota were held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka will Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating. Max died Monday at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation was held 2:00 p.m .to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka.
Interment with military honors was 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Black Hills National cemetery near Sturgis, South Dakota.
Max E. Wagoner was born June 10, 1925 in Presho, South Dakota, the son of Arthur Clifton and Dollie Edith (Washburn) Wagoner. He grew up and received his education in Rapid City.
He enlisted in the United States Navy on September 16, 1943. He spent nearly three years with the Sea Bees before being honorably discharged on February 17, 1946.
After his discharge, Max returned to Rapid City where he owned and operated Wagoner Auto Sales.
Later Max drove truck for Buckingham Transportation, Ringsby Transportation, and later for Pacific Intermountain Express where he retired in 1985.
After retirement he moved to Kadoka, South Dakota where he has since resided.
Max enjoyed bowling, skeet shooting, and especially flying, owning his own plane for many years. Max loved big expensive cars and loved the finest things in life. He was always known for buying the best of everything.
Max was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Max was a member of V.F.W. Post #1273 of Rapid City and a life long Teamsters member.
Grateful for having shared his life are his son Dan Wagoner and his wife Jo Ann of Oakland, Oregon; two grandchildren, Christine Dunn and her husband Matt of Billings, Montana, and Dan Wagoner, Jr. of Bowie, Texas; one step-grandson, Charles Clark of Granada Hills, California; four sisters, Iva Mae Hasty of North Carolina, Mary Arne of Mile City, Montana, Norma Jean House of Denver, Colorado, and Fern Pendergraft of Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews; a special friend, Frances Terkildsen of Kadoka; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Max was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister.
MINISTER: Pastor Gary McCubbin
MUSIC:
Jean Weller – Organist
Susan Davidson - Vocalist
USHER: Nick Wignall
PALLBEARERS:
Hallman Hasty - Darin Good
Bob Bouman - Justin Bouman
Joe Handrahan - Paul Christensen
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2002, Black Hills National cemetery, Sturgis, South Dakota
Ida "Pete" Weeks was born August 10, 1902 on her family's homestead south of Chamberlain, the daughter of John and Lena (Mahnke) Petersen.
She grew up on the homestead, attended rural school and graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1921. After graduation, she began working at Watson's Clothing Store in Chamberlain.
She was united in marriage to Miller Weeks at her parents home in Chamberlain on November 10, 1925.
They resided in Pukwana, South Dakota where they owned and operated the Standard Oil Bulk Dealership. Later, they moved south of Chamberlain where they farmed for several years and then moved to Oacoma where they managed the American Island Tourist Park. In 1951, they moved to Philip, South Dakota where they both worked for Arch and Lydia McKay in the McKay Clothing Store.
After her husband’s death on March 9, 1955, Pete continued to work at McKay’s until the late 1960’s when it was sold. She then worked for other clothing stores until her retirement.
Pete crocheted a countless number of afghans for family and friends. Pete also enjoyed the company of her stuffed teddy bears, which she collected for many years. She enjoyed the Christmas season, decorating her home with themes throughout her house, which many local people were able to enjoy.
Pete was a member of the United Church of Philip.
Grateful for having shared her life are one sister, Lydia McKay of Huron; one nephew, John McKay and his wife Marilyn of Huron; two nieces, Mary Lou Fellows and her husband Mark of Tacoma, Washington, and Susan Bandel and her husband Lee of Shakopee, Minnesota; and a host of additional family members and special friends.
In addition to her husband, Pete was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Herman and Fred Petersen.
Funeral services for Ida "Pete" Weeks, age 99, of Philip will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2002 at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Al Brucklacher officiating. Pete died Monday evening at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2002 at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.
Interment will be held 3:30 C.S.T. Saturday, at the Grandview cemetery in Chamberlain with Rev. Don Lagge officiating.
A memorial is established.
MUSIC:
Barb Bowen – Pianist
United Church Choir
"In The Garden"
"How Great Thou Art"
Congregational Hymn
"Amazing Grace"
USHERS: Bud Stickler - Jim Nelson
PALLBEARERS:
Gordon Flesner - Les Moore
John McKay - Marty Hansen
Steve Duncan - Herman Petersen
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT: 3:30 p.m. C.S.T.,
Saturday, January 19, 2002
Rev. Don Lagge officiating
Grandview cemetery, Chamberlain, South Dakota
Verle A. Crown, age 87, of Wall, died Saturday, March 17, 2007, at the Clarkson Mt. View Healthcare Facility in Rapid City.
Verle Amy (Lynch) Crown was born December 28, 1919 at the family homestead north of Quinn, the daughter of John and Etna (Flatt) Lynch. She attended school at Lake Creek School and started high school at Quinn, South Dakota.
Verle was united in marriage to Merle Lynal Crown on September 14, 1940. They moved to Rapid City and lived there for three years. They then moved to Wall and worked on Merle's family dairy. They purchased the Puritan Oil dealership in 1946. In 1961 they built the bowling alley where she worked for many years. In 1964 they started the Red Arrow Campground where she also worked. They later bought the Emil Muller place where she resided until November 2006 when she moved into Clarkson Mountain View Health Care Facility.
Verle was an inspiration to her family and others through her kindness, nurturing guidance and strong faith. One of her many pleasures was her children and grandchildren. She also had a great passion for animals especially cats. She was an active member of United Methodist Church.
Grateful for sharing her life included seven children, Patty Kjerstad of Wall, Merlin Crown and his wife, Betty of Wall, Donna Fauske and her husband, David of Wall, Alvin Crown and his wife, Donna of Wall, and Doug Crown and his wife Darla of Rapid City, Bonnie Ramirez and her husband Tom of Douglas, Wyoming and Gale Crown and his wife Tammie of Wall, twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, one sister, Ila Mae Norman of Rapid City, a sister-in-law, Wilma Lynch of Quinn.
Verle was preceded in death by her husband Merle Crown on June 20, 2005; her parents; two brothers Marlo and Verlyn Lynch; two sisters, Velma Dartt and Gladys Kitterman; a son-in-law Richard "Dick" Kjerstad; and a granddaughter-in-law Rose Mary Kjerstad.
Visitation was 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at the United Methodist Church in Wall.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the United Methodist Church, with Pastor Brad Kattelmann officiating
Interment will be at the Wall cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Chapel of Wall.
Funeral services for Anna L. Davenport, age 91, of Philip will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2002 at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Bishop Bill Buchholz and Floyd Iwan, High Priest officiating. Anna died Saturday evening, January 12, 2002 at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip, South Dakota.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m . until the time of the service on Thursday at the Legion Hall.
Interment will be in the Masonic cemetery in Philip.
Anna Louise Stalley was born August 8, 1910 on the family ranch in Manila, South Dakota, the daughter of Walter and Anna (Christopherson) Stalley. She grew up and received her education in the Manila area. As a young lady, Anna spent many hours working with horses.
After her father’s death in 1945 she moved with her mother into the Marge Neuman house in Philip. While in Philip, Anna cleaned houses and babysat for people in the community.
Later, Anna and her mother moved to Pierre where Anna worked at the St. Charles Hotel.
Anna was united in marriage to Clyde Davenport in Pierre, South Dakota. They continued to make their home in Pierre and Anna continued work at the St. Charles Hotel until retiring in 1975. Anna moved into St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Pierre in 1989. In 1991, she moved into the Philip Nursing Home where she resided until her death.
Anna loved animals, especially horses, birds, and cats.
Grateful for having shared her life are two sisters, Ethel Buchholz of Spearfish, South Dakota, and Emma Danielson of Spokane, Washington; one half-sister, Agnes Koogle of Maryland; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Anna was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Davenport; her parents; and two brothers, Walter "Bud" Stalley and Thomas J. Stalley.
OFFICIANTS:
Bishop Bill Buchholz
Floyd Iwan High Priest
MUSIC:
Marilyn Millage - Pianist
Elvera Moos - Vocalist
PALLBEARERS:
Will Fischer - Joe McNeese
Craig Anderson - Brad Buchholz
Bo Buchholz - Nevada Norton
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Employees and Staff of Philip Nursing Home and
Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital
Alma C. "Stena" Helgeson was born April 1, 1906 in Vermillion, South Dakota, the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Kjos) Helgeson. She grew up on a farm in the Hartley area and was in the last class that graduated from Marrietta High School in the Hartley community.
Alma was united in marriage to Lloyd C. Royer on March 12, 1925 in Rapid City. After their marriage they farmed and ranched in the Hartley area until Lloyd’s death on September 30, 1953.
She then moved into Philip where she worked at various places before retiring as a clerk at the Thompson Drug and later Zeeb Pharmacy.
She continued to live in Philip, until moving to Belle Fourche in 1990. In 1994 she moved to Black Hawk where she resided until moving into Sturgis in 1998.
She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, the Wheeler-Brooks American Legion Auxiliary #173, and the Bad River Senior Citizens, all of Philip.
Survivors include four sons, Richard Royer of Spokane, Washington, Merle Royer and his wife Viola of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, Lloyd Royer and his wife Rosetta of Waukee, Iowa, and Gary Royer and his wife Donna of Caldwell, Idaho; one daughter, Wanyce Hein and her husband Walter of Black Hawk, South Dakota; twenty-nine grandchildren; fifty-two great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; several step grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and step great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Lloyd, Alma was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Royer and Raymond Royer; one grandson, Robert Royer; one brother, Eugene Helgeson; and one sister, Thelma Loobey.
Funeral services for Alma C. "Stena" Royer, age 95, of Sturgis, formerly of Philip, will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2001 at the First Lutheran Church in Philip, with Pastor Paul Bly officiating. Alma died Tuesday morning, December 25, 2001 at the Sturgis Community Health Care Center.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2001 at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.
Interment will be in the Masonic cemetery, Philip.
MINISTER: Pastor Paul Bly
MUSIC:
Marilyn Millage – Organist
Elvera Moos – Soloist
"In the Garden"
"Beyond the Sunset"
Congregational Hymn
"How Great Thou Art"
USHERS:
Doug Royer - Devan Royer
Bryan Royer - Ronald Royer
PALLBEARERS:
Tim Royer - Ray Royer
Rick Royer - Bruce Royer
Wesley Hein - Clifford Royer
Chuck Royer - Jimmie Royer
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT: Masonic cemetery, Philip, South Dakota
Mabel A. Ainslie was born June 9, 1911 in Farnam, Nebraska, the daughter of P.J. and Mary M. (Hurshman) Ainslie. She was baptized. Mabel grew up in Cherry County, Nebraska where she attended rural school. As a young lady Mabel made her home with her sister, and did domestic work for various families in the community.
Mabel was united in marriage to Walter H. Prahl on January 1, 1935 in Valentine, Nebraska.
They made their home in White Clay, Nebraska where they resided until 1936 when they moved to a farm near Vivian, South Dakota. Later, they moved to a farm in Mellette County near Westover. In 1945 they moved into Murdo where they owned and operated a service station until 1956 when they purchased the Gem Hotel and also owned and operated a Laundromat.
After retiring in 1978 they continued to make their home in Murdo.
Mabel was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mabel also spent time quilting, rug- making and gardening.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Walter Prahl of Murdo; two sons, Fred Prahl and his wife, Kathleen of Lake Norden, SD; Carl Prahl and his wife, Eevi of Rapid City; three daughters, Katherine Patterson and her husband, Paul of Draper, SD; Carolyn Manke and her husband, Lawrence of Midland, SD; Evelyn Roghair and her husband, Lawrence of Murdo, SD; 18 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; a brother, Dan Ainslie of Alliance, Nebraska; a sister, Mary Laue of Chadron, Nebraska and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mabel was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Lydia Manke; her parents; six brothers; and four sisters.
Funeral services for Mabel Prahl, age 90 of Murdo, South Dakota were held 10:30 a.m. CST Thursday Dec. 27, 2001 at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, with Pastor David Otten officiating.
Mabel died Saturday evening at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center in Pierre.
Visitation was held on Wednesday Dec. 26, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. CST to 8:00 p.m. CST with a prayer service scheduled at 7:00 p.m. CST all at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo.
Interment was in the Murdo cemetery, Murdo, South Dakota
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka.
MINISTER: Pastor David Otten
MUSIC:
Karen Royer – Organist
Elizabeth Prahl - Vocalist
Congregational Hymns
"Amazing Grace"
"Nearer My God To Thee"
USHERS: Dr. C.K. Kinsley - Dean Faber
PALLBEARERS:
Bill Manke - Bud Manke
Justin Prahl - Kelly Kinsley
Dale Fredricksen - Matthew Fredricksen
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT: Murdo cemetery, Murdo, South Dakota
