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Conrad Vogelgesang
age 70 of Wanblee, South Dakota, died June 11, 2009, at his ranch home west of Wanblee surrounded by his wife, children, and many friends.
Conrad Vogelgesang was born October 18, 1938 in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He was the only son of Conrad H. Vogelgesang and Lois (Williams) Vogelgesang and brother to Kay (Vogelgesang) Barrieau. The family homestead was established west of Wanblee in 1926 where Conrad was raised. Conrad attended grade school at Garner School above Bear Creek. While attending high school in Kadoka, Conrad boarded with Dr. Sundet, and during the summer months, they traveled together across the United States. He graduated from Kadoka High School in 1958. After graduation, Conrad worked with fellow neighbors for Leslie Handcock near Long Valley, where he helped with harvest, as well as working with his father on the family farm and ranch.
Conrad was united in marriage to Paula Rock on December 30, 1963. They made their home on the family ranch in Washabaugh County and raised three children. Throughout the years Conrad and his family raised a variety of livestock and crops. Conrad served the community on the Jackson/Washabaugh ASCS Board, the Washabaugh County Road Board, and spent over 25 years working with 4-H kids.
His land was his chapel, knowing the hand of his Lord was present in every baby calf and harvested crop. His motto was – “there’s always next year” when hail took the crops and blizzards the calves.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Paula; two sons, Jay Vogelgesang and girlfriend Jessica Dux, Michael Vogelgesang and fiancé Brittany Pinneo all of Wanblee; one daughter Jill Wolfe and her husband Richard of West Monroe, Louisiana; one sister Kay Barrieau and her husband Bernard of Litchfield, New Hampshire; and a host of other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by his daily companion and chore dog, Scooter.
Conrad is preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Lois Vogelgesang and one nephew, Aaron Barrieau.
Visitation was held 3-6 p.m. on Tuesday, June16, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the auditorium on Wednesday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the Kadoka City Auditorium, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment was in the Vogelgesang Family cemetery west of Wanblee.
A memorial is established.
On April 25th, 1922, Ted LaVerne Knutson was born to Anton and Olga Marie Knutson on a farm near Grindstone, South Dakota. During his childhood, he spent time helping his father on the farm and attending a one-room country school for his education. For recreation, Ted loved to gather up his dogs and go coon hunting. (Later in life he enjoyed telling stories of his hunting adventures to his children). He also enjoyed working with horses and became known as a skilled horseman in the surrounding area.
During his early twenties, he purchased the neighboring farm owned by his uncle. His farming was interrupted when he was inducted into the Navy for support of the efforts of W.W.II. He was stationed on the island of Guam, in the Philippines. At the end of the war, on April 5, 1946, he was Honorably Discharged as a Water Tender Third Class.
While back on the farm, Ted used his GI Bill to receive flying lessons. He completed requirements for a Private Pilot Certificate through the Hoyt Flying Service of Philip, South Dakota.
During this time, he met the new school teacher, Esther Ferguson. They married
a year later, and raised eight children together.
Although Ted’s primary occupation was in agriculture, he became skilled throughout the years in carpet laying, brick laying, and carpentry. He was also involved in the construction of the Minute Man missile sites during the Sixties.
One of Ted’s greatest pleasures was spending time with his friends; he was best known for his "quick wit" and "gift of gab."
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Esther Knutson of Quinn; 5 sons, Rod Knutson and his wife, Lee Ann of Philip; Steve Knutson of Milesville; Barry Knutson and his wife, Edna of Philip; Brandy Knutson and his wife, Dayle of Wanblee, SD; Cody Knutson of Lincoln, Nebraska; three daughters, Paula Knutson of Silver City, SD; Teddi Reckling and her husband, Steve of Lincoln, Nebraska; Lynn Buchholz and her husband, Mark of Philip; nineteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three sisters, Sylvia Schultz of Pierre; Alice Carr of Philip; Lillian Perry of Bellevue, Washington and a host of other relatives and friends.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Luther Knutson and a sister, Helen Colbreth.
Funeral services for Teddy "Ted" LaVerne Knutson age 79 of rural Quinn will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday Sept. 24, 2001 at the First Lutheran Church in Philip with Pastor Paul Bly officiating.
Ted died Thursday evening Sept. 20, 2001 at the V.A. Medical Center in Fort Meade, S.D.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Philip.
Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post 173 of Philip will be in the Masonic cemetery, Philip.
A memorial is established.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Esther Knutson of Quinn; 5 sons, Rod Knutson and his wife, Lee Ann of Philip; Steve Knutson of Milesville; Barry Knutson and his wife, Edna of Philip; Brandy Knutson and his wife, Dayle of Wanblee, SD; Cody Knutson of Lincoln, Nebraska; 3 daughters, Paula Knutson of Silver City, SD; Teddi Reckling and her husband, Steve of Lincoln, Nebraska; Lynn Buchholz and her husband, Mark of Philip; 19 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Sylvia Schultz of Pierre; Alice Carr of Philip; Lillian Perry of Bellevue, Washington and a host of other relatives and friends.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Luther Knutson and a sister, Helen Colbreth.
MUSIC:
Marilyn Millage – Pianist
Vocal Selections – Ted’s Family
USHERS: Mark Buchholz – Steve Reckling
PALLBEARERS:
Rod Knutson Steve Knutson
Barry Knutson Brandy Knutson
Cody Knutson Derrel Terkildsen
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Tom Radway
Helen Obr, age 88, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Belvidere, died Monday, November 5, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls.
Helen Obr was born March 23, 1919, in Belvidere, South Dakota, the daughter of Frank and Antonie (Pesicka) Obr. She grew up in the Belvidere area where she graduated from Belvidere High School in 1937. She attended college in Springfield and then taught in rural schools near Tyndall and Belvidere. Later she attended Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell and taught in Hot Springs. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree she taught in the Sioux Falls Public School System until retiring in 1984. She continued to make her home in Sioux Falls.
Helen was a 50 year-plus member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sioux Falls, and a former member of the Belvidere Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the South Dakota Retired Teacher's Association, the Delta Kappa Gamma Teachers' Society, and the United Presbyterian Women.
Grateful for having shared her life include two sister-in-laws Dolores Obr of Belvidere, and Darlene Obr of Mobridge; nine nieces and nephews Keitha Neuharth and her husband Larry, Marjorie Street and her husband Marv, Elaine Fuhrmann and her husband Jim, Crystal Paulson, Carla Vaivoda and her husband Jack, Bill Obr and his wife Debbie, Gary Obr and his wife April, Warren Obr and his wife Robin, and Clark Obr and his wife Judy; twenty great-nieces and nephews; and several great-great- nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers Joseph, William, and Adolph Obr.
Visitation will be held two hours preceding the services at the church.
Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 8, at the Belvidere Community Church in Belvidere, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment was in the Belvidere cemetery.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip.
Loretta Elaine Smith, age 65, of Milesville, died Monday, July 23, 2007, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Loretta Elaine Sorum was born October 11, 1941, to Asaf and Hazel (Nelson) Sorum in Canton, SD. She grew up in the Fairview area and attended Canton grade and high school, graduating in 1959. Loretta went on to attend the University of South Dakota and Black Hills State College, where she earned her degree in elementary education and art.
She was united in marriage to the "cowboy" of her dreams, George E. Smith on January 11, 1964 in Philip, South Dakota. They had one daughter, Kristine Smith and made their home and ranched on the Cheyenne River in northern Haakon County. Loretta had an eye for good Black Angus cows and there never was a calf that couldn't be saved or raised up on a bottle.
Loretta was a teacher for 17 years, teaching at Indian Springs, Plainview, and United Schools in Meade County. She also taught school on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation at Eagle Butte, Cherry Creek, and Bridger. She was especially fond of teaching art to her many students over the years.
The outdoors was Loretta's calling. She was an avid sportswoman and truly enjoyed showing others the wildlife that lived on the Smith Ranch.
After retirement from teaching, Loretta was never with out a craft project or an art project in the works. She truly enjoyed making gifts for her family and friends. Quilting was another one of Loretta's passions. She enjoyed going to quilting shows and making quilts for those in need of some comfort.
Keeping her memory most near are her husband, George and daughter, Kristine of Milesville: brother, John (Louise) Sorum, of Fairview, sister-in-law Vespersia Pennington of Gardner, KS, sister-in-law Clazena Sorum of Fairview, and many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her father, Asaf Sorum, her mother Hazel Sorum, her sister as a child, Helen Sorum and her brother Robert Sorum.
Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 27, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Brad Kattelmann officiating.
A memorial is established.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip.
Clar Marie Hughes was born April 7, 1915 on a ranch near Kadoka, SD the daughter of J.A. (Jack) and Rose (Post) Hughes. She grew up on the ranch west of Kadoka and attended grade and high school in Kadoka. After graduation she attended college at Madison, SD for one year.
Clar Marie was united in marriage to Max Husband on May 10, 1937 in Kadoka.
Together they owned and operated bakeries in DeSmet, SD, Sydney, NE, and Philip, SD until 1953. They then opened Husband’s Variety Store which they owned and operated until selling it to their son, Tom, in 1976.
She was a member of Sacred Heart CatholicChurch and the Altar Society, and was active in the church choir for many years. She was a member of many of Philip’s clubs and organizations and enjoyed writing, oil painting and needlework.
Grateful for having shared her life are her son,Tom Husband and his wife, Karen of Philip; two daughters, Joel Marie Peterson and her husband,Gary of Faith, SD; Kathleen Ann Emerson and her
husband, Greg of Cody, WY; a daughter-in-law, Connie Husband of Belle Fourche, SD; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one
nephew, three nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
Clar Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Max on Oct. 19, 1977; her son, William (Bill) Husband on January 29, 2001; a great grandson, Mason Peterson; her parents; a brother, Harold Hughes and a sister, Faye Moore.
Funeral services for Clar Marie Husband, age 86, of Philip, were held Monday, September 10, 2001 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Fr. Tony Grossenburg, officiating. Clar Marie died Friday, September 7, 2001 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City.
Visitation was held from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at the church.
Interment was in the Masonic cemetery in Philip.
ALTAR SERVER: Corbin Peterson
MUSIC:
Maureen Palecek – Organist
Anita Peterson – Vocalist
LECTORS: Keith Emerson and Art Kroetch
USHERS: Dennis Kennedy and Steve Ferley
PALLBEARERS:
Brian Emerson
Scott Husband
Mike Husband
Paul Peterson
Matt Peterson
Jim Sheridan
Jeff Brown
Harold Oberg
Damon Larson
Wilber O'Neill, age 97, of Caputa, died Friday, June 24, 2005, at his home in Caputa.
Wilber C. O'Neill was born November 5, 1907, in Dennison, Iowa, the son of Albert and Bessie (Jones) O'Neill. In 1910, he moved with his parents and brother Herbert to their homestead on Plum Creek, northeast of Philip. He grew up on the homestead and attended Plum Creek Rural School prior to graduating from Philip High School.
As a young man he ranched with his parents and brother on the homestead. During WWII, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served until his honorable discharge. While serving in the Army, he met Dorothy Wipf, who was a registered nurse serving in the Army. They were united in marriage on September 19, 1943, at Atlantic Beach Army Camp in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
After their honorable discharge, they purchased a ranch on Plum Creek which they operated all their married
life.
After his wife's death on July 9, 1968, he continued to operate the ranch until 1990. In 1990, he moved to Caputa where he has since resided with his nephew and niece, Harold and Rosie O'Neill.
Wilber was a member of the V.F.W. Post #3069 of Philip.
Wilber is survived by a his nephew Harold O'Neill and his wife Rosie of Caputa; several other nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Wilber was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy on July 9, 1968; his parents; two brothers Herbert O'Neill and Ervin O'Neill; and one sister Frances Neville.
Visitation was held 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, at Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Monday.
Funeral services were held10:00 a.m. Monday, June 27, at the First Lutheran Church in Philip, with Pastor Ann Schlossnagle and Pastor H. Wayne Williams officiating.
Interment was in the Masonic cemetery, Philip, with a flag presentation by the American Legion Post #173 of Philip.
A memorial is established.
Alfred "Bugs" Oien was born July 8th, 1925 the son of Bernard and Marith (Langorgan) Oien, on the South Creek family homestead.
He attended school at the South Creek School. He held a variety of jobs in his lifetime and developed many friendships. He worked for H&H ElCentro for 27 years, and was a ranch hand for many years. He had a genuine love for children and horses. After retiring, due to ill health, he held the job of brand inspector and Jackson County weeds supervisor. He also never passed up the opportunity for a good game of cribbage.
Though never having leaded a life of riches, his wealth was measured on his many friendships.
Grateful for having shared his life are his five sister, Alvina Brown of Kadoka; a sister-in-law, Edna Oien of Kadoka; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Judith Wagley, Magna Oien as a child, Lillian Matthews, Marien Heltzel and Odelfa Newberry; and two brothers, Einar Oien and Perry Oien.
Funeral services for Alfred "Bugs" Oien, age 76 of Kadoka, will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2001 at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Jill Jackson officiating.
Bugs died Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday September 6, 2001 at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka.
Interment will be in the South Creek cemetery near Kadoka.
MUSIC:
Randi Oyan – Organist
Susan Davidson – Vocalist
PALLBEARERS:
Merle Stilwell Clair Bitting
Charlie Carlson Lonnie Carlson
James CarlsonMark Carlson
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
Vernon Eugene Schone, better known as "Kraut", to his family and friends was born April 23, 1925 at Wall, South Dakota, the son of Herman and Louise (Sebade) Schone.
He grew up in the Wall area and received his education in the Wall Public School.
As a young man, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. After his discharge in 1946, he returned to Wall where he and his brother Bob operated the Miller Cafe. He then moved to Eatonville, Washington where he worked in a sawmill. Later, he moved to Rapid City where he worked for the Brown-Swiss Milk Company for two years. He then became employed with the bridge building crew for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, working in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska before retiring in 1977.
He has since made his home in Wall where he enjoyed wood working and riding his scooter.
Kraut was a member of the Wall Methodist Church, the Carroll McDonald American Legion Post #246 for over fifty-seven years, a member of the F.J. Willuweit V.F.W. Post #9120 of Quinn, and the Brotherhood of Maintenance Ways of the Railroad.
Grateful for having shared his life are two brothers, Alvin Schone and his wife Ruth, of Boulder, CO, and Robert "Bob" Schone and his wife Helen of Quinn, SD; one sister, Delores Culver of Rapid City, several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Kraut was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Donald Schone and one brother in infancy,and two sisters, Mary Jane Kelly and Margret Klingbile.
Funeral services for Vernon Eugene "Kraut" Schone will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 24, 2001, at the United Methodist Church in Wall, South Dakota with Pastor Jim Cissell officiating. Vernon died Monday, August 20, 2001 at the V.A. Medical Center, Ft. Meade.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2001 at the Rush Funeral Home in Wall.
Interment with military honors by the Sturgis Honor Guard will be at Black Hills National cemetery in Sturgis.
A memorial is established.
USHERS: Bill Leonard- Delbert Sebade
PALLBEARERS:
Rodney Schone - Gary Schone - Donald Schone
Lynn Culver - Duane Culver
Dennis Schone - Donald Schone
Kent Schone - Douglas D. Schone
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
Wayne Leo Fairchild was born November 1, 1911 in the log house on the homestead, twenty-seven miles northwest of Philip. He was one of nine children born to Mabel Grace (Wayne) and Shiloh B. Fairchild. It was a very dry year so Shy was in the Nebraska Sand Hills with their cattle at the time of the birth.
Wayne attended school in the country and graduated from the eighth grade. Money was hard to come by and Wayne didn’t much care about school so after a few months of high school, he returned to the country and helped with the work.
In the fall of 1936, Wayne met Ruth Sherwood. He was united in marriage to Ruth on September 4, 1938 in Aberdeen at the home of her sister, Edna Buswell. They headed out on their honeymoon to Maywood, Illinois in a borrowed car only to discover on their arrival that they weren’t really married
, the license was from Haakon County and wedding in Brown County – it wasn’t legit. After that start, they shared sixty-four exciting and eventful years together. Three children were born, Kent, Bruce and Marsha, and all have been blessed to have shared in his life.
Wayne’s education was ongoing with hands on lessons in farming, ranching, and making a living off the land. Many a young man worked for Wayne over the years. Wayne had a great sense of adventure and he and Ruth traveled on many Agriculture tours over seas, as well as in the United States, with the Airstream Wally Byam Caravan.
Wayne is survived by his wife Ruth of Philip; two sons, Kent Fairchild and his wife Nina of Philip, South Dakota, and Bruce Fairchild and his wife Lois of Bothell, Washington; a daughter Marsha (Fairchild) Sumpter and her husband Bill of Philip; eight grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and one brother Clinton Fairchild of Chico, California.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Leah Fairchild, Mildred Vesaas, and Emma Patterson; and four brothers Jasper, Joe, Byron, and Russell.
Funeral services for Wayne Leo Fairchild, age 90, of Philip were held 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2002, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Pastor Don Lagge officiating.
Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church.
Private family interment will take place on the Fairchild Ranch.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials directed to the Haakon County Prairie Transportation.
Jiggs O'Connell
age 85 of Dickinson, North Dakota, died September 3, 2008, at St. Luke's Home in Dickinson.
Jiggs O'Connell was born October 1, 1922 on a ranch at Pedro, SD. He attended country school through the ninth grade and graduated from Rapid City High School. Jiggs returned to the family ranch when his brothers were drafted in WW II, as an ear defect kept him from the service. Upon his brother’s return, Jiggs purchased the Badlands Bar in Wall, SD. He sold the bar and moved to Miles City, MT where he purchased the Rendezvous Club. He closed the club, bought cattle and ranched with his brother Jim in Ismay, MT. He bought the Alvin Tescher (Tom Porter) ranch in the North Dakota Badlands in 1958. He and Ardene Wheeler were married
on November 15, 1958 at Deadwood, SD. To this union two children were born, Kathy and Scotty.
Jiggs was very civic minded and worked to get the telephone service in the community, served on the Medora Grazing Board and the Billings County School Board. He was a member of the Belfield Lutheran Church and later St. John’s Lutheran, the Elk’s Club and the North Dakota Stockgrowers. His great love other than family was his Black Angus Cattle.
Jiggs is survived by: wife, Ardene, Dickinson, ND; daughter Kathy, Fort Myers, FL; son Scott, Los Angeles, CA; his brother in-law, George Wheeler and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Jim and Doris (Daly) O’Connell; three brothers and five sisters.
Visitation was held from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, ND with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Belfield Lutheran Church, Belfield, ND with Pastor Roger Dieterle officiating.
A service was then held at 10 a.m., Monday, September 8, 2008 at the First Lutheran Church in Philip, SD with burial following at the Masonic cemetery, Philip, SD.
Family suggests memorials to your favorite charity.
