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Paula Fauske, homemaker, and long time resident of western Jackson County, died at her home on January 6, 2003, at the age of 87 years.
Paula was born December 20, 1915 to Albert and Emilie (Hirsch) Kraft at Yale, South Dakota. She graduated from Wall High School and completed one year at Black Hills Teacher’s College. She taught country school southeast of Quinn, South Dakota prior to marrying Ingebert Fauske in June, 1937. After their marriage the couple lived in New Mexico and Bison, South Dakota prior to establishing a farming and ranching operation on the Fauske homestead in western Jackson County.
Paula was an inspiration to her family and others through her kindness, nurturing guidance and strong faith. She was an active member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Wall where she served as choir director for nearly thirty years, including director of the choir for regional Reformation rallies. Throughout her life she was active in various farm, community, political, and educational organizations.
Grateful for having shared her life are her seven children, Norman Fauske and his wife, Lorraine of Wall, Esther Schrunk and her husband Robert of Marshall, Minnesota, David Fauske and his wife Donna of Wall, Barbara Fauske of Castle Rock, Colorado, Mary Tweden and her husband Dale of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Karen Lamback and her husband James of Schenectady, New York, and Paul Fauske of Castle Rock, Colorado; sixteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one brother Alton Kraft of Grand Island, Nebraska; five sisters Frieda Goldhammer of Wagner, Ann Sieler of Winner, Goldie Eisenbraun of Creighton, Gertrude Ring of Parker, and Margaret Bousfield of Parker; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Paula was preceded in death by her husband, Ingebert Fauske on July 24, 1998; her parents; three brothers, Emil, Walter and Albert Kraft; and one sister, Esther Wilkerson.
Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 10, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wall, with Vicar Monty Dell officiating.
Interment was in the Wall cemetery.
CLERGY: Vicar Monty Dell
MUSIC:
Lisa Fauske - Prelude Organist
Kathy Clark - Postlude Organist
Mary Kay Wilson - Organist
First Lutheran Church Choir
USHERS: Dan Dartt - Lyle Jarvis
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS:
Robert Schrunk - Timothy Fauske - Jonathan Hurd
Mark Fauske - Anthony Hurd - James Lamback
Eric Chambers - Daniel Nelson - Andrew Muser
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT: Wall cemetery, Wall, South Dakota
Vern Wilsey was born August 30, 1920 on a ranch in the Pedro area, the fourth child of nine children born to Frank and Nellie (Huss) Wilsey. He grew up in the Pedro area where he attended rural school and later attended Wall High School. As a young man he worked for various ranchers in the Pedro area.
He was united in marriage to Adabelle Davis on October 2, 1942 in Kadoka, South Dakota.
After their marriage he entered the United States Army serving from October 29, 1942 until his honorable discharge on September 27, 1945. He was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge, and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
After his honorable discharge, he returned to the Pedro area where the family ranched until moving to their present ranch near Allen, South Dakota in 1958. He continued to ranch near Allen until his retirement. After his wife’s death on June 22, 1988 he continued to reside on the ranch until September 28, 2002 when he moved to Gordon, Nebraska due to health reasons.
Vern was known by his family and friends as a cattleman, not a cowboy and will be missed at coffee around the neighborhood.
Vern was a member of the Green Valley Volunteer Fire Department, which he was instrumental in getting started. He was a 50+ year member of the American Legion, and last years being a member of the American Legion Post #0022 of Rapid City, the V.F.W. Post #1273, the Moose Lodge of Rapid City, and the South Dakota Stock Growers.
Grateful for having shared his life include one daughter Lucy Simmons and her husband Walter of Gordon, Nebraska; one granddaughter, Laura Williams and her husband Trevor of Black Hawk, South Dakota, one great-granddaughter Morgan Williams of Black Hawk; four brothers Charles Wilsey and his wife Thelma of Rapid City, Wes Wilsey and his wife JoAnn of Rushville, Nebraska, Howard Wilsey of Hot Springs, South Dakota, and James Wilsey and his wife Caroline of Elm Springs, South Dakota; two sisters, Carol Price of Philip, and Marjorie Fenner of Wall, South Dakota; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife Adabelle, Vern was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Harry and George Wilsey.
Vern died Thursday morning, January 2, at the Country Side Care Nursing Home in Gordon, Nebraska.
Visitation was 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Saturday.
Funeral services for Vern Wilsey, age 82, of Allen, were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2003 at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Jeff Tippner officiating.
Interment with military honors was at the Rose cemetery in the Pedro area, north of Creighton, South Dakota.
CLERGY: Pastor Jeff Tippner
MUSIC:
Pat Krogan - Organist
Roger Porch & Marlis Doud - Vocal Duet
"Amazing Grace"
USHERS: Perry Guptill - Frank Page
PALLBEARERS:
Scott Boomer - Paul Thomas
Jim Risse - Todd Porch
Troy Peterson - Dale Guptill
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
Beulah Gertie Dunham was born September 9, 1908 on a farm north of Yankton, SD, to Hiram E. and Gertie (Kendall) Dunham. She grew up and received her education in the Yankton area. When she was 16 years old, she moved with her parents, brothers and sisters to a farm in Haakon County, northwest of Philip. She completed her education in Haakon County Schools.
She was united in marriage to Gerhardt William Hespe on October 4, 1927 in Kadoka, SD. They farmed and ranched in the Milesville area until 1968 when they retired and moved into Philip. Her husband preceded her in death on December 19, 1970.
Beulah continued to make her home in Philip and in July 1989 she moved into the Senechal Apartments and in 1998 she moved into the Philip Nursing Home. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and the Bad River Senior Citizens Center, both of Philip.
Grateful for having shared her life are her four sons, Kenneth Hespe and his wife Marjorie of Midwest City, OK, Robert Hespe of Rothsay, MN, Wayne Hespe and his wife Karen of Yankton, SD, Locket Hespe and his wife Pearlene of Weatherford, OK; a daughter, Beulah Neville and her husband Richard of Philip, SD; thirty grandchildren; sixty great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; one sister, Sylvia Ryken of Yankton; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband, Gerhardt, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Irene Fairbanks; a grandson Steward Hespe; her parents; six brothers, Richard, Jason, Raymond, Donald, Leo, and Lester Dunham; and two sisters, Ethel Huber and Evelyn Schmelzel.
Funeral Services for Beulah G. Hespe, age 94, of Philip, were 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 31,2002, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Philip, with Pastor Robert Oettel officiating.
Beulah died Friday, December 27 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Visitation was from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 30 and one hour preceding the services at the church on Tuesday.
Interment was at the Masonic cemetery in Philip.
MINISTER: Pastor Robert Oettel
MUSIC:
Marilyn Millage – Organist
Debbie Hansen & Pat Krogan - Vocalists
"Old Rugged Cross"
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
"Rock Of Ages"
"Beulah Land"
USHERS: Tyrone Moos - Joe Gittings
PALLBEARERS:
Rex Radway - Bob Neville
Jerald Neville - Lee Ike Neville
Gene Deuchar - George Gittings
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT: Masonic cemetery, Philip, South Dakota
Barbara L. Pinney was born December 27, 1941 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the daughter of James P. and Mildred H. (Morsett) Pinney.
As an infant she moved with her parents to a ranch in Washabaugh County near Wanblee. She grew up on a farm east of Wanblee. She received her education in the Sand Hill Rural School and later in Wanblee. In 1954 the family moved into Kadoka where she completed her education.
She was united in marriage to Robert F. "Bob" Eisenbraun on August 16, 1958 in Kadoka, South Dakota.
They lived in various places in western South Dakota and Wyoming before moving back to Wanblee in the fall of 1960. In the fall of 1962 they moved into Kadoka where they have since resided.
While in Kadoka she worked at the Kadoka Care Center until 1990 and then worked with Home Health until retiring in 1995. She also worked with foster children from 1989 to 1999 helping over one hundred children.
Barbara is a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church of Kadoka and the Kadoka Care Center Auxiliary.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband Robert L. "Bob" Eisenbraun of Kadoka; four sons, Robert M. Eisenbraun and his wife Kim of Sturgis, South Dakota and their children Daphne, Brittney and Alex; Wayland Eisenbraun and his wife Billie Jo of Kadoka, and their children JoBeth and Ty; Colin Eisenbraun and his wife Cheryl of Quinn, South Dakota and their daughter Felicia; and Neal Eisenbraun and his wife Jenny of Pilger, Nebraska and their daughter, Katrina; one daughter, Athena Eisenbraun of Kadoka; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Hudson Johnson; two brothers, Terrance "Terry" Pinney and his wife Karen "Kay" of Kadoka, and Richard "Dick" Pinney of Kadoka; two sisters, Verda Anderson of Kadoka and May Like of Thermopolis, Wyoming; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Jill Eileen Eckert, age 50, of Kadoka, died Monday, May 29, 2006, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Jill Eileen Petoske was born November 12, 1955 in Pierre, South Dakota, the daughter of Clarence and Arline (Nelson) Petoske of Midland. She grew to adulthood in the Midland area, attending grade school and graduating from Midland High School in 1974. She married
Bob Eckert on June 22, 1974 in Midland. They made their home in Belvidere, South Dakota for several years. While living in Belvidere, Jill gave birth to their son, Rob Eckert, in 1977.
Jill began working at the Belvidere State Bank in Belvidere on June 1, 1979. She later transferred to the Belvidere State Bank in Kadoka, where she remained employed as it became the Badlands State Bank and then Bank West. She continued to work there for almost twenty-seven years, serving the needs of customers.
The family moved to Kadoka in 1988, where Bob and Jill continued to reside.
Jill’s life was all about love. She loved her family and friends in words and in deeds. God gifted her with a beautiful voice that she used to bring comfort and joy to many people, singing at weddings, funerals, and other special events. She cherished her family and friends and was loved by many who gave her comfort and support in her valiant fight against cancer.
Jill was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka.
Jill is survived by her husband, Bob Eckert of Kadoka; her son Rob Eckert and Ayla Miller of Black Hawk; her parents Clarence and Arline Petoske of Midland; three sisters Barbara Jones and her husband Morris of Midland, Carol Snook and her husband Leland of Alton, Illinois, and Jody Block and Gary of Midland; one brother James Petoske and his wife Barbara of Midland; her mother-in-law Ann Eckert of Kadoka; and a brother-in-law John Eckert of Kadoka. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and close friends who loved her dearly.
Jill was preceded in death by her grandparents, Peter and Addie Petoske and Oliver and Edrie Nelson; and her father-in-law Harold Eckert.
Closed-casket visitation was held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 2, at the Kadoka City Auditorium, with Father Brian Sorenson and Father Ron Garry as celebrants.
Interment was in the Kadoka cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Barbara was preceded in death by three sons in infancy, Cory, Kyle and Chad; her parents; and two sisters, Joan Carpenter and Fern Tuttle.
Barbara died Wednesday afternoon, December 25, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. all at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka.
Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara L. Eisenbraun, age 60, of Kadoka was held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2002 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with Father Bob Baden as celebrant, and Deacon Gene Heckathorne assisting.
Interment was in the Kadoka cemetery.
CELEBRANT: Father Bob Baden
ASSISTED BY: Deacon Gene Heckathorne
MUSIC:
Jo Anne Stilwell – Organist
Maureen Palecek – Vocalist
USHERS: Kyle Eisenbraun - Brady Pinney
PALLBEARERS:
Scott Pinney - Kevin Pinney
Curt Anderson - John Eisenbraun
Ty Eisenbraun - Kim Ray Eisenbraun
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT: Kadoka cemetery, Kadoka, South Dakota
Dorothy Violet Whisler was born January 6, 1918, in Midland, South Dakota, the tenth child of Eugene and Irene (Powell) Whisler.
She attended school at the Phoeba Rural School near her home and graduated with honors from Midland High School in 1935.
She attended the State Normal School at Aberdeen, South Dakota and she taught at the Deadman Rural School west of Philip.
Dorothy became ill and returned to the family home where she remained until her death.
Her sense of humor, her cheerful disposition, and her courageous smile will be missed by all that knew her.
Graveside services for Dorothy V. Whisler, age 84, of Midland was held 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, at the Midland cemetery, with Pastor Dan Carlson officiating.
Dorothy died Saturday morning at her home north of Midland.
Survivors include her beloved sister and caregiver Mary Whisler of Midland; a brother Lisle Whisler of Mason City, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Glen, Lee, and Oren Whisler; and four sisters, Grace Doud, Hazel Gorseth, Essie McKean, and Goldie Whisler.
The Bluebells
When the soft mild days are returning.
And the birds begin to cheer
For the sunny warm spring wealth
And the cloudless days so dear,
Then my blood begins to boil,
And I long to bend my tracks,
For dear old South Dakota
When the bluebells are coming back.
You can have your hothouse flowers,
In their artificial rows;
And the long shadowy green house,
Where those hothouse darlings grow,
But let me have the sunshine, and
Just let me bend my tracks
Toward the state of South Dakota,
When the bluebells all come back.
O, There’s something about that flower,
Raises a lump up in my breast;
They’re so tender, sweet and fragrant,
It makes me think of the last long rest;
When I have received the summons
And know that I must die,
I want no hothouse flowers,
Put bluebells where I lie.
- Dorothy Whisler
Marie Elizabeth Smith, age 89, of Rapid City, died Friday February 17, 2006 at her residence in Rapid City.
Marie Elizabeth Barrett was born November 19, 1916, at Platte, South Dakota, the daughter of William J. and Mary (Travis) Barrett. At the age of one, she moved with her family to a ranch west of Belvidere, South Dakota. She grew up there and attended schools in Jackson County.
Marie was united in marriage to Allen L. Smith on October 4th 1937, in Kadoka, South Dakota. After their marriage, they established a ranch southeast of Kadoka on the White River. Marie was a homemaker and kept books for the ranch and gravel business that they operated. In 1949, Marie had heart surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, being one of the first to have heart surgery there.
In 1968, Marie and Allen sold the river ranch and built a home west of Kadoka, where they farmed and ran cattle, until 1987 when they sold the place and moved to Rapid City. Allen and Marie spent many winters in Arizona. Her husband Allen preceded her in death on February 2, 1998. After her husband's death, Marie continued to live in Rapid City, where she has since resided.
Marie was a member of St. Therese the Little Flower Church in Rapid City.
Grateful for having shared her life were twenty nieces and nephews; two special nieces Lennie Pettit of Martin, and Carolyn McGrath of Rapid City; three nephews Dennes Barrett of Deadwood, Tim Barrett of Spearfish, and Joe Barrett of Lead; and fifteen other nieces and nephews living farther away.
In addition to her husband Allen L. Smith, Marie was preceded in death by her parents; one sister Mildred Ducey; and five brothers James, Bill, Bernard, Leo, and John Barrett.
Visitation was held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m., all at St. Therese, the Little Flower Church in Rapid City.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, at St. Therese, the Little Flowers, with Father William Zandri as celebrant.
Interment was in the Mt. Calvary cemetery, Rapid City.
A memorial is established.
Rush Funeral Chapel of Philip is in charge of arrangements.
