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Bonnie Kathryn Morrison, age 74, of Philip, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Bonnie Lindgren was born November 25, 1932, in Philip, South Dakota, the daughter of Carl and Grace C. (Jensen) Lindgren. She grew up and attended school in Philip.
Bonnie was united in marriage to Clark Morrison on February 25, 1950, in Sturgis, South Dakota. After their marriage they lived in Rapid City for a year and a half while Clark worked at Fairmont's Creamery. They then moved back to the Philip area and took over the Morrison Ranch in the fall of 1954. The Morrison's did custom haying and hay grinding along with farming and ranching. In 1991, Bonnie and Clark moved into Philip, where they have since resided.
Bonnie was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Philip, the Get-Together Club for many years, and several bridge clubs. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling to Las Vegas, Laughlin, and Deadwood, and hosting numerous holiday gatherings for family and friends.
Bonnie devoted her life to her family. She was always there for each of us. She was a beloved wife, mom, and grandma, and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her husband Clark of Philip; six children Glenda Bilbrey of Sidney, Montana, Joan Kirchhevel and her husband Dennis of Rapid City, Ed Morrison of Philip, Dale Morrison and his wife Tami of Philip, Shar Moses and her husband Mike of Philip, and Cindy Kerns and Rowdy Schuler of Philip; twenty grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; one brother Richard Lindgren of Moorhead, Minnesota; a cousin Carrol Foland and her husband Vern of Philip, a cousin and aunt, Dorothy "Dottie" Rice of Philip; and and a host of other relatives and friends.
Bonnie was preceded in death by a granddaughter Shanda Kay Moses; a grandson Daylyn Morrison; her parents; and a son-in-law Steve Kerns.
Visitation was held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the hall on Monday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Monday, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Pastor Ray Greenseth officiating.
Interment was in the Masonic cemetery.
A memorial is established. to the Diabetes Foundation.
Irvin S. Severson, age 95, of Kadoka, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, at the Kadoka Nursing Home.
Irvin Severson was born to Andrew Severson and Celia (Mitchell) Severson on September 13, 1911 in Van Metre, South Dakota. He went to school in Van Metre and attended the Agriculture School in Brookings, SD for 1 year. He returned from school to farm at Van Metre. On October 24, 1939, he married
Lucille Livermore of Van Metre and they moved to a farm north of Midland where Irvin engaged in farming and ranching. He raised registered Limousin cattle and won many livestock show awards until he retired in 1984. During this time, he also had a residence in Rapid City, SD. There he was engaged in various enterprises, including an auto dealership and three bowling alleys until 1965. After retiring from farming, he raised racing quarter horses on his horse ranch in Hot Springs, SD. In 1988 he moved the horses to a ranch at Stevensville, Montana and, in 1997, to Benson, Arizona. He won many stake races and, in 1999, he ran the Southwest Challenge Champion and was invited to run in the Breeders Cup. He returned to South Dakota in 2002.
Irvin is survived by his daughter Lana Bruno of Asuncion, Paraguay; son Melvin Severson; a grandson Jeffrey Bruno and a great-grandson Robert Durazo, all of Tucson, Arizona; a cousin Leonard Anker and his wife Mary Ann of Rapid City; and a host of other relatives and friends..
He joins in peace his great-granddaughter Thalia Aimee Bruno who passed away at the age of 11 on October 3, 2004.
Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Visitation was held one hour preceding the services at the church on Thursday.
Interment will be at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church cemetery north of Murdo.
A memorial is established.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka.
Thomas Adley "Tom" Fitzgerald, age 80, of Philip, died Friday, February 16, 2007, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Thomas Adley Fitzgerald was born on May 21, 1926, at Bonilla, South Dakota, the son of William James and Clara Ellen (Adley) Fitzgerald. In 1929 the family moved to the Milesville Community where he attended grade school and later attended Philip High School.
On September 12, 1948, Tom was united in marriage to Eileen Nelson and to this union four children were born. Together they continued to live in Milesville where they farmed and ranched until 1989. Since that time, they have lived in Philip and Pierre.
Tom served on the King School Board, Milesville Hall Board, Hardingrove Church Board, and from 1974 to 1995 he served on the West Central Electric Board. He was a member of the United Church of Philip, the Pierre Senior Citizens and the Bad River Senior Citizens of Philip. Tom enjoyed farming and ranching, visiting with his many neighbors and friends, and mostly being with his family. His favorite past times were playing baseball as a young man and playing cards as he got older.
Grateful for having shared his life include his wife of 58 years, Eileen Fitzgerald of Philip; twin sons David Fitzgerald and his wife Maralynn of Philip, and Dean Fitzgerald and his wife Janice of Philip; a daughter Carla DeLeon and her husband Michael of Rapid City; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Fitzgerald of Memphis, Tennessee, twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother George Fitzgerald of Milesville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Tom was preceded in death by a son Greg Fitzgerald; his parents William J. and Clara (Adley) Fitzgerald; and a brother James Fitzgerald.
Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Tuesday.
A prayer service was held 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the United Church in Philip.
Funeral services were held 10:00 am. Tuesday, February 20, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Mark Ford officiating.
Private family interment was at the Milesville cemetery in Milesville, South Dakota.
A memorial is established.
Clara W. Solon, 95, formerly of Kadoka, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, at the Philip Hospital.
Clara Wilhelmina Bocena Schulz was born October 5, 1911, in Interior to Heinrich C. and Anna Gulzow Schulz, in a house built by her father and grandfather. The family moved back and forth between that home and the Schulz homestead dugout above the Badland wall. When Clara started to school, she could speak only German. She attended the Interior School for eleven years, then spent her senior year working for the Joe Patton family in Rapid City and attending Rapid City High School where she graduated in 1929. She attended Black Hills Teachers' College and taught at the Potato Creek, Butte and Rock Springs Schools in Washabaugh County. During her girlhood years in Interior, she worked at the drugstore for George and Emily Palmer and also helped care for the Palmer children. When drought and the Depression caused many rural schools to close and fewer teachers were needed, Clara moved to Kadoka and worked at the Dakota Hotel. Later she was employed as housekeeper by Charlie and Ann Hunt.
On August 22, 1934, Clara married
Francis P. Solon. They made their home on the ranch south of Weta where they reared their family. Francis died in 1963 and Clara continued to live in the country until 1982 when she moved to Kadoka. She was an active member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church and Altar Society, Legion Auxiliary and Kadoka Hospital Auxiliary.
Clara was known for her cooking, especially homemade bread, cinnamon rolls and cookies. She liked to quilt and crochet until her eyesight failed. She was "Grandma Clara" to many children besides her own.
In August 1999 she moved to Silverleaf Assisted Living in Philip, and in November 2005 to the Philip Nursing Home.
Survivors include one son, John (Carol) Solon, Kadoka; five daughters, Eleanor Solon, O.S.B., Rapid City, Mary (Dale) Lewis, Wasta, Helen (Larry) Pfeifer, Philip, Gen O'Callaghan, David City, NE, and Winnie (Doug) Bell, Fountain Valley, CA; 16 grandchildren; 15 step grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous step-great-grandchildren; two nieces, Cherie (Don) Brown, Rapid City, and Trish Kiely, Corte Madera, CA; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Francis; a sister and brother-in-law, Gretchen and Lyn Gladstone; and son-in-law, Blaine O'Callaghan.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Ron Garry officiating.
Interment followed at the Kadoka cemetery.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip.
Dolores B. Sharp, age 84, of Long Valley, South Dakota, died Friday, March 03, 2006, at her residence in Long Valley.
Dolores Gropper was born August 12, 1921, in Platte, South Dakota, the daughter of William and Rose (Glanzman) Gropper. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Washabaugh County, east of Long Valley. She attended grade school at the Harding School in Long Valley, and graduated from Wanblee High School.
Dolores was united in marriage to Dwight Sharp on December 28, 1939. They farmed and ranched in the Long Valley area all their married
life. First they made their home on the Holcomb ranch east of Long Valley. In June 1951, they purchased the Wieske Brothers ranch north of Long Valley, where they continued to reside.
Her husband Dwight preceded her in death on May 4, 1997. She continued to reside on the farm-ranch until her death.
Dolores was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, the Long Valley Community Club, the Extension Club, the Birthday Club, Ladies Aide, and Circle, all of Long Valley. In her younger years, she was assistant 4-H leader. She enjoyed growing large gardens, canning, milking cows, and raising chickens. Her greatest joy was being in the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons Rodney Sharp and his wife Sandee of Belvidere, and Jerry Sharp and his wife Stephanie of Long Valley; a daughter Barbara Davis and her husband Bud of New Caney, Texas; six grandchildren Marty Sharp, Jessica Green, TylerSharp, Jim Davis, Jeri Sue Pursifull, and Bobbie Jo Wimberly; six great-grandchildren; a sister Wanda Guptill of Interior; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Dwight, Dolores was preceded in death by a granddaughter Mitzi Sharp; her parents; and two brothers Clayton and Lawrence Gropper.
Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Ann Schlossnagle officiating.
Interment followed at the Long Valley cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Beulah M. Albin was born August 2, 1920, on a farm northwest of Wall, the daughter of Walter Lee and Ruth M. (Kitterman) Albin. She grew up on the farm and attended Cedar Butte Rural School for eight years.
As a young lady she worked at various jobs including telephone operator as well as a waitress in Wall.
A quote from an article Beulah wrote for the Albin-Sketo Family Genealogy Book.
"I married
Bruce Jones in May of 1955 and did a lot of traveling. I didn’t like being away from home so far. Bruce worked for an oil company. It was a happy day in December of 1975 when he retired and we headed for good old South Dakota. We enjoyed our retirement up until 1981 when Bruce got sick and passed away in December. I live alone in our home and plan to stay here until I can’t take care of myself anymore. We never had no children."
Beulah and her husband were charter members of the Evangelical Free Bible Church in Wall. Beulah enjoyed doing genealogy and especially the Albin-Sketo Family Genealogy Book that was published in 1996. She wrote the Kitterman-Albin Family Genealogy, and the history of the Cedar Butte School with photos of the teachers and students down through the years, which she displayed at the all school reunion held in 2000. She and her husband were Godparents to Rachel Eisenbraun Waltner.
Grateful for having shared her life include one brother Robert Albin and his wife Arlene of Wall; one sister Iva Eisenbraun of Creighton; three nephews David Eisenbraun and his wife Marie of Creighton, Norman Eisenbraun and his wife Marsha of Wall, and Rodney Hinman and his wife Cheryl of Rawlins, Wyoming; two nieces Barbara Crawford of Wasta, and Ruth Beckwith and her husband Gary of Rapid City; fifteen great-nieces and nephews; sixteen great-great nieces and nephews; a brother in-law Lerrill Hinman of Wall; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Beulah was preceded in death by her husband Bruce Jones on December 27, 1981; her parents; one brother Dale Albin; one sister Gladys Hinman; and one brother in-law Reinhold Eisenbraun.
A memorial is established.
Beulah M. Jones, age 83, of Wall, died Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall and one hour preceding the services at the church on Saturday.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 6, at the Evangelical Free Bible Church in Wall, with Pastor Ron Lewis officiating.
Interment was in the Wall cemetery.
A memorial is established.
CLERGY: Rev. Ron Lewis
MUSIC:
Rhonda Mettler – Pianist
Andrea Barber – Vocalist
USHERS: Quentin Beckwith – John Eisenbraun
PALLBEARERS:
David Eisenbraun – Norman Eisenbraun
Rodney Hinman – Gary Beckwith
Nathan Eisenbraun – Jeffery Eisenbraun
Kevin Beckwith – Timothy Eisenbraun
Michael Eisenbraun – Joseph Hinman
Benjamin Hinman – Justin Crawford
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT: Wall cemetery, Wall, South Dakota
Elsie V. Grimes, age 81, of Kadoka, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Elsie Viola Peterson was born on a ranch in the Weta area, the daughter of Jacob and Alma Peterson, Swedish immigrants who homesteaded in the Weta area.
She grew up on the ranch and attended Weta High School until the closing of the high school after her sophomore year. She then graduated from Kadoka High School as valedictorian of the class of 1942. As a young lady, she ranched with her mother and brother, Ted.
After Louie's discharge from WWII, they were united in marriage in November 1945, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They made their home on a ranch in the Weta area, where they raised their three children, and ranched all their married
life. Because of poor health in later years, Elsie spent time in the nursing home and hospital.
Elsie was an active member and officer of the Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed the fellowship of her Naomi Circle and organized and led junior high fellowship. She was a strong and active supporter of Rodeo Bible Camp, where she served as head cook for many years.
Survivors include her husband Louie Grimes of Kadoka; two sons: Tom Grimes of Kadoka, and Jerry Grimes and his wife Merilee of Kadoka; a daughter: Jeanie Kingsbury and her husband John of Pine Island, Minnesota; five grandchildren: Stacy Green and her husband Tucker, Levi Grimes and his wife Elissa, Austin Grimes and his wife Jessica Jean, Jessica Grimes, and Megan Kingsbury; three great-grandchildren: Lane Green, Jackson Grimes and Jordan Grimes; two sisters-in-law: Maribelle Peterson of Philip, and Winifred Peterson of Palmyra, Missouri; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers: Halvor, Elmer, David, Albin "Pete", and Ted Peterson; and one sister Helen Urban.
Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at the Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka and one hour before the services at the church on Monday.
Funeral service were held 9:00 a.m. Monday June 13, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment was in the Kadoka cemetery.
A memorial is established to the Rodeo Bible Camp.
Marjorie Kodet
age 92 of Belvidere, South Dakota, died March 8, 2009, at the Philip Nursing Home.
Marjorie J. Kodet (nee: Barton, Lueck) was born on January 3, 1917 in Schoharie, New York. She grew up in Aberdeen, South Dakota and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1934. She attended Northern Normal College in Aberdeen and received her Bachelor's Degree in 1938 with majors in English and Business as well as two minors. After graduation, she accepted a teaching position in Belvidere, SD at Belvidere High School. Marjorie taught for five years at Belvidere High School and the last year she was also the superintendent. Marjorie took great pride in the number of students that went on to their own successful carriers. She often would meet students around the state who remembered her setting high standards and how Marjorie encouraged them to excel in their studies.
During the summer months, Marjorie attended the University of Minnesota to study for a master’s degree. She valued her studies and time at the University of Minnesota. She reflected on this experience in here classes at the Belvidere High School. Her time at the University of Minnesota was one she talked about often as an enriching and rewarding experience.
Marjorie met Eddie Kodet while teaching in Belvidere. Marjorie was united in marriage to Edward (Eddie) Kodet Sr. in Belvidere on June 2, 1942 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church and they lived in town across from the school. In the fall of 1942, Eddie was drafted and sent to basic training and Marjorie finished her career as a teacher in the spring of 1943 to be with her husband in Savannah, Georgia. Among Eddie’s flight crew they felt they had an extra member because where ever the flight crew was stationed there was Marjorie. She found jobs at the various locations. The real first time Marjorie and Eddie were separated was when Eddie was sent overseas.
During the time when Eddie went overseas Marjorie went to Minneapolis to live with her mother and sister where she worked at Honeywell in the payroll department. On April 15th, Eddie’s plane went down and Marjorie was sent a telegram at work notifying her that he was missing in action. Following several weeks of worry, the War Department sent a letter telling her that Eddie was a prisoner of war in Romania. After five months in a prison camp Eddie returned to the United States and was given a furlough to visit his family in Minneapolis.
After discharge from the service, Marjorie and Eddie moved back to Belvidere. They lived in town until August 1946 when they moved to the family farm and Eddie's parents moved to the house in Belvidere. Marjorie mastered all the tasks it takes to run a cattle and ranch operation. One of her hobbies was maintaining a large garden.
She continued to teach at Belvidere High School as a substitute and she also played on the town volleyball and basketball team. She also enjoyed playing cards at the Bohemian hall and in later years, still a master of the game Wist, she played cards as often as she could. Marjorie spent many nights cooking and making sandwiches for the musicians for their road trips. Her musical talent was with the piano which she enjoyed whenever time would permit.
For 62 years, Marjorie managed and kept the books for the Kodet farm. She had a real interest for detail. Marjorie's passion was reading and writing and she could quote Shakespeare by heart. For her there was never enough time to read. Often she would check out books of which she had many favorites. She enjoyed traveling but what she enjoyed most were the annual trips to Minneapolis to see here Mother and Sister .
She was a president and member of the American Legion Auxiliary. As a former English teacher, she was frequently asked to judge local essay competitions and speech contests sponsored by local organizations. She also was a member of Canyon Lake Senior Citizens Center, Association of Former Prisoners of War, life member of American Ex-Prisoners of War and member of Sacred Heart Church Catholic Church, Belvidere SD and Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Kadoka, SD. Marjorie was also a member of the Kadoka Cookers Extension Club and served as a reporter for the newspaper.
Marjorie was a caring and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. We will miss her thoughtfulness and eagerness to laugh.
Grateful for having shared her life include her husband of 67 years, Edward Kodet Sr.; two children, Edward Kodet Jr. (Janice) of Minneapolis, MN, and Janet Leitheiser(Melvin) of Stillwater, MN; two sisters, Martha Johnson of Elk River, MN and Estella Mae Kleeman of Las Vegas NV; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces, and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
“When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars and he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun." William Shakespeare
Visitation was held 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 13, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with Father Bryan Sorensen as celebrant, and Father Ron Garry as con-celebrant.
Interment will be at the Belvidere cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Florin John Hynes
age 76 of Rapid City, South Dakota, died April 7, 2010, at his home in Rapid City, from complications of COPD lung disease.
Florin John Hynes was born July 5th, 1933, in Rapid City to Clarence "Hap" Hynes and Estel (Sala) Hynes. John spent the first four years of his life on Sheep Mountain table south of Scenic, SD. The land was homesteaded by his Grandmother and his father in 1907. In 1937 the National Park Department purchased their ranch on Sheep Mountain and Hap bought a ranch on the west side of Hart Table near Indian Creek. The family ranched there until 1948 when Hap sold the ranch and bought the Scenic Cafe and Pool Hall and John worked in both businesses. John went to school in Scenic thru 9th grade at which time the High School was closed and he finished his schooling and graduated from Quinn High School in 1951. During the summer months John drove a grain truck for Custom Combiners Bill Taylor and Ed Deutscher.
At Quinn, John met the love of his life, Jo Ann Johnson and they were married
in 1951. John and Jo Ann were blessed with three daughters, Rebecca, Victoria, and Brenda, and one granddaughter Christy. John went to work for the Pennington County Highway Department for three years and then drove the Standard Oil truck for Glenn Lynch out of Wall for three years. In 1956, John went to work for the Southern Pacific Railroad in Arizona as a depot agent and worked in several different towns. John and Jo Ann lived in Tucson, Wilcox and Dragoon while in Arizona.. In 1959 John went to work for Frontier Airlines in Casper, Wyoming and when Frontier began service to Rapid City he transferred there in August of 1959. He worked for Frontier for 28 1/2 years, 12 of those years as a senior agent. Frontier filed for bankruptcy in August of 1986 and John went to work for Continental Airlines for six years at which time they discontinued service to Rapid City. John then went to work for Brekkus Buick as a salesman at their Discount Auto lot until retiring in July 1998.
John liked to hunt and fish and made many trips to Canada, Pierre and all the lakes in the Black Hills. He was also interested in Aviation and held a private pilot’s license. He was also a World War II history buff and had an extensive collection of World War II books, magazines and VHS tapes and CD's. John enjoyed playing cribbage and having coffee at Hardees with his buddies and monthly lunches with a couple of his old Frontier Airline friends. John and Jo Ann enjoyed spending several winters in Arizona and Texas in their motor home until John's health prevented him from traveling anymore.
John leaves behind to mourn his passing, his wife of over 58 years, Jo Ann of Rapid City; three daughters, Rebecca Langdeau of Rapid City, Victoria Hynes of The Colony Texas, and Brenda (Paul) Ortman of Mesa, AZ; one granddaughter Christy Langdeau of Gilbert, AZ; two sisters Beverly (David) Page of Rapid City, and Mary Avenell of Scotland, SD; several cousins, nieces, nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents Clarence “Hap” Hynes and Estel Hynes; his mother and father in-law Le Roy and Violet Johnson; and one brother-in-law Myron L. Johnson
Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, at the Crossroads Wesleyan Church (1823 Sheridan Lake Rd.) in Rapid City, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Thursday.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at the Crossroads Wesleyan Church, with Pastor Dan Meneffe officiating.
Interment was at Pine Lawn cemetery in Rapid City.
A memorial is established.
Kenard Daniel Fisher, Jr.
age 84 of Kadoka, South Dakota, died February 7, 2008, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Kenard Daniel Fisher, Jr. was born November 3, 1923, in Washabaugh County, South Dakota, the son of Kenard D. Fisher, Sr. and Elsie Marie (Enders) Fisher. He grew up on his parents’ ranch eight miles south of Kadoka, attending the Wells Rural School. As a young man he worked as a ranch hand in the Kadoka area.
He served in the United States Army during WWII. He was honorably discharged on December 22, 1945, in California. He worked as a mechanic in a Ford garage in Elk Point, South Dakota.
Kenard was united in marriage to Thelma Asmus on November 18, 1975. They made their home in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. While in Nebraska, he worked at a sugar beet factory. In 1996, he moved back to the family ranch south of Kadoka. Later he moved into the Gateway Apartments and due to health reasons moved into the VA Medical Center in Sturgis. In 2003, he was transferred to the State Veteran’s Home in Hot Springs, where he has since resided.
Kenard was a member of the American Legion Post #27 of Kadoka.
Survivors include one brother Fred Fisher of Kadoka; three sisters Dora Brown of Seattle, Washington, Eileen Heinsohn of Kadoka, and Viola Olson and her husband Lloyd of Kadoka; two nieces; four nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Kenard was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation was held one hour preceding the services.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment with military honors by the Sturgis Honor Guard was held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, at the Black Hills National cemetery.
A memorial is established.
