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Ursula V. Garreau was born November 7, 1932 on a ranch west of Ridgeview, South Dakota, the same place where her father and grandfather were born, the daughter of Robert John and Harriet Josiphine Dupree (Codotte) Garreau.
She grew up in Ridgeview and attended school at St. Joseph Mission in Chamberlain and later at Cheyenne River Agency Boarding School where she graduated from high school. She then attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Pierre where she graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked at the Cheyenne River Agency Hospital until she entered the United States Navy. She spent eighteen months at San Diego and the next eleven months at Pearl Harbor.
While in Hawaii she was united in marriage to Larry V. Bendigo. They lived in Port Hueneme California for two years before moving back to her house in South Dakota. In 1961 they moved to the Milesville area and in 1966 they began operating the Bendigo Ranch where she has since resided.
Ursula was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cherry Creek.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband Larry of Howes; four sons Mark Bendigo and his wife Jaylene of Rapid City, Kim Bendigo and Sarah Holt of Missoula, Montana; Cody Bendigo of Howes, and Beau Bendigo and his wife Susanne of Rapid City; three daughters Holly Wolforth and her husband Kent of Java, South Dakota, Lynette Kurth and her husband Russ of Rapid City, and Kateri Nelson and her husband Mark of Mobridge; and several grandchildren.
Ursula was preceded in death by her parents; one brother Mervin Garreau; and one sister Janet Garreau.
Ursula V. Bendigo, age 70, of Howes, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Graveside services were held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 16, at the Bendigo cemetery near Howes, with Eugene Weaver and Beau Bendigo officiating.
According to her wishes, there will be no visitation.
Rush Funeral Home of Philip is in charge of arrangements.
Gloria E. Montgomery
age 78 of Kadoka, formerly of Quinn, SD, died November 25, 2007, at the Kadoka Nursing Home
Gloria Monaco was born January 31, 1929 at Anaconda, Montana the daughter of Angelo and Maria (Farrace) Monaco. She grew up in Anaconda where she graduated form high school in 1946. She then graduated from college at Havre, Montana. She taught elementary school for several years.
Gloria was united in marriage to Thomas Montgomery on June 10, 1950 in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. They made their home in Butte, Montana and Helena, Montana; in Chile, in New Mexico and Globe, Arizonia. While in Globe her husband, Thomas, preceded her in death in 1989. She continued to live in Globe until the early 1990's when she moved to western South Dakota. She lived in Belle Fourche, SD, Wall and Quinn, SD before moving into the Kadoka Nursing Home in Kadoka, SD in August 2007 because of health reasons.
Grateful for having shared her life are her four sons, Dan Montgomery and his wife Frances of DeForest, Wisconsin, Bob Montgomery and his wife Janet of Little Rock, Arkansas, Richard Montgomery of Alaska, and Tom Montgomery and his wife Melva Las Vegas, Nevada; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Angela Palin and her husband Dick of Missoula, Montana, Sazi Jordan of Littleton, Colorado, and Claudia Poage and her husband Dale of Yuma, Arizonia; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Thomas, Gloria was preceded in death by her parents.
Following the families wishes, cremation has taken place and a family memorial service will be at a later date in Anaconda, Montana.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka, South Dakota.
Frank John Pavlas was born August 6, 1932 in Philip, South Dakota, the son of Mike and Laura (Washecheck) Pavlas. He grew up on his parent’s ranch southeast of Cottonwood and attended school at Fairview Country School and later in Cottonwood. After he completed school he worked for various ranchers in the area.
At the age of eighteen, Frank enlisted in the United States Army, by riding a train from South Dakota to New York. While in the Army, Frank was a tanker on the M-60 battle tank. He served one tour overseas before being honorably discharged.
After his honorable discharge, Frank returned to the Cottonwood area where he broke horses and did field work for various ranchers, including Ohmer Cook, Harold Odom and Bernard Stout.
In 1965 Frank was united in marriage to Charlotte Peterson. The made their home on the Red River near Belle Fourche. Frank worked at the Homestake Gold Mine and later at Pope and Talbot Lumber. Later he returned to the ranch southeast of Cottonwood.
His wife Charlotte preceded him in death in 1983. Frank continued to reside and work on the ranch raising cattle.
On December 27, 1984, Frank was united in marriage to Vicki Watson and to this union were born two sons Joseph and Thomas. Frank continued to work on the ranch and during that time, taught his sons not only how to work on the ranch, but how to enjoy everything else that the area provided. Frank enjoyed fishing, collecting and polishing rocks, as well as all animals. This was proven numerous times in his life by raising animals that were unable to care for themselves such as a young deer and an owl, and also by having pet bulls. Frank took great pride in his family and enjoyed every day he spent with them.
Grateful for having shared his life include his wife Vicki of Philip; two sons Joseph and Thomas Pavlas of Philip; four sisters Mary Hemmingson of Tryon, Oklahoma, Jean Amiotte and her husband Norman of Interior, Anna Westfall of Colorado, and Grace Hess of Chicago, Illinois.
Frank was preceded in death by his first wife Charlotte, his parents, and an uncle John Pavlas.
Frank J. Pavlas, age 70, of Philip, died Tuesday, May 06, 2003, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the Legion.
Funeral services was held 10:00 a.m. Friday, at the American Legion Hall in Philip.
Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post #173 of Philip was at the Masonic cemetery in Philip.
A memorial is established.
MINISTER: Pastor Jeff Tippner
MUSIC:
Joyce Wheeler – Pianist
Lyndy Ireland - Vocalist
USHERS: Jim Wheeler - Jim Cantrell
PALLBEARERS:
Cliff Fees - Kenny Ireland
Vern Omdahl - Justin Wheeler
Todd O'Connor - Danny Oldenberg
Sylvan Baye - Brooke Varty
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS: American Legion Post #173 of Philip, Masonic cemetery, Philip, South Dakota
Wilhelm E. "Willie" Geigle, was born September 30, 1918, in his parent’s home eighteen miles north of Quinn, South Dakota, the son of Wilhelm G. and Beata (Denke) Geigle. He grew up working on the family farm and spent his grammar school at the Big White School.
In March 1942 he was drafted into the Army during WWII. He started his basic training in St Louis, Washington, then he went to Camp Hood, TX, and was in the 803rd Tank Destroyer Unit. He received more training in Pine Camp, New Jersey before spending three years in Europe, starting with "D Day" entering the war at Normandy Beach, continuing with the "Battle of the Bulge" fighting passionately for his country. During his tour, Willie served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. Willie was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he received during battle, the Good Conduct Medal, and the European Theatre Campaign Medal. Willie was honorably discharged on October 3, 1945 in Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.
After his honorable discharge, Willie returned to South Dakota.
Willie was united in marriage to Annette Eisenbraun in her parents' home on the Cheyenne River on December 11th, 1946. To this union were born four children; Wallace, Wade, Ned, and Nan. They settled on a farm-ranch north of Quinn, South Dakota where they lived for twenty-eight years. They then moved into Wall where Willie served as custodian of the Wall School District for ten years. After his retirement, they have continued to make their home in Wall.
In 1999 Willie proudly accepted a special French medal for his efforts in the landing on Utah Beach in Normandy.
On November 11, 2000, Governor Bill Janklow proclaimed that day as Wilhelm Geigle Day, for his completion of fifty years of membership in the American Legion Post #246 of Wall; for being one of the first WWII veterans to join the Legion and participate in the first Armistice Day, later called Veterans Day after WWII; and for his outstanding service provided to his post, the community of Wall, the state of South Dakota, and the United States of America.
In addition to being a fifty-year member of the American Legion, Willie and his family were members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Creighton, South Dakota, and a former member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Quinn, in which he was active in both churches. He also served on the Big White School Board, and was a member of the F.J. Willuweit V.F.W. Post #9120 in Quinn.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Annette Geigle of Wall; three sons, Wallace Geigle and his wife Marie of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Wade Geigle of Creighton, and Ned Geigle of Crescent City, California; a daughter Nan Miller and her husband Harvey of Wall; nine grandchildren, Sara and Jory Geigle, Fawna Geigle, Tanna, Monica, and twins Christopher and Creighton Geigle, and Danny and Jim Miller; a brother in-law Dale Randolph of Rapid City; a sister in-law Lucille Geigle Randolph of Rapid City; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Willie was preceded in death by his parents a step-mother Elizabeth "Lizzy" (Geigle) Denke; a step-mother Klara Geigle; a sister Bethina Randolph; a brother Edward Geigle; and an infant brother.
Wilhelm E. "Willie" Geigle, age 84, of Wall, died Thursday evening, April 17, 2003 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall, and one hour preceding the services at the church.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 21, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Creighton, with Vicar Monty Dell officiating.
Interment was at the Wall cemetery.
A memorial has been established.
CLERGY: Vicar Monty Dell
ORGANIST:
Nan Miller
Congregational Hymns
"Rock of Ages"
"God Bless Our Native Land"
"Onward Christian Soldiers"
USHERS: Norman Geigle - Alvin Eisenbraun
PALLBEARERS:
Henry Hansen - Eugene Helms
Jory Geigle - Darwin Geigle
David Randolph - Clayton Severson
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS BY THE CARROLL MCDONALD AMERICAN LEGION POST #246 OF WALL, Wall cemetery, Wall, South Dakota
Charlotte Roseth
age 92 of Philip, South Dakota, died May 30, 2008, at the Philip Nursing Home.
Charlotte Starkey was born December 16, 1915, at Hiteman, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Salley (Whitehead) Starkey. When she was four months old she moved to the Starkey Homestead located twenty-one miles north of Powell, South Dakota. She grew up on the homestead, attended rural grade school and graduated from Philip High School in 1933. Charlotte was united in marriage to Palmer “Paul” Roseth on August 22, 1934, on her parents homestead north of Powell. They made their home on his parents’ ranch in the Moenville Community near Deep Creek for two years before moving onto their own ranch on the Bad River near Powell.
After Paul’s death on November 2, 1965, Charlotte and her son Jerry, operated the ranch until 1981, when they sold the ranch and moved into Philip.
While in Philip, Charlotte owned and operated the Bottle and Vet until March 31, 1980. She then worked as a clerk for Hans Hanson in the grocery store and later as a nurses aide in the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital, a position she held until her retirement. Charlotte was a member of First Lutheran Church and the Bad River Senior Citizens, both of Philip.
Grateful for having shared her life include her son Jerry Roseth and his wife Lu of Philip; her daughter Marcia West and her husband Michael of Philip; six grandchildren Paulette Roseth, Carrie Lurz (Dustin), Mike West (Janis), Doug West (JoAnn), Pat West ( Cassandra), and Brad West ; fifteen great-grandchildren; Cylver Lurz, Copper Lurz, Dymond Lurz; Amber West, Austin West, Adler West, Branden (Tayta) West, Zach (Amber) West, Tessa West, Justice West, Gavin West, Gage West, Jacob West, Joshua West, Adam West four great-great-grandchildren; Cooper West, Cappie West, Jaycie West, Eastan West; a brother-in-law, Roy Roseth; a sister-in-law, Marie Anderson and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Paul, Charlotte was preceded in death by a son Wayne Roseth in 1958; and her parents Frank and Sally.
Visitation was held 3-6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the hall on Wednesday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Pastor Frezil Westerlund officiating.
Interment was in the Masonic cemetery, Philip.
A memorial is established.
Margaret Maxine (Griffin) Anderson was born June 8, 1921 to Fred and Ethel (Marrington) Griffin in Philip, SD. She joined an older brother Clifford.
Following the untimely death of her mother, at the age of two, Maxine was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marrington. She attended rural Haakon county schools and Pierre High School.
Maxine was united in marriage to Arthur Hutchinson in October, 1940. A daughter, Merle Ann, was born to this union in Ohio, where Maxine resided until 1948. In February 1950, Maxine married
Calvin Hoag, who adopted Merle Ann, and a son, Fred, was born to this family in 1959. They made their home in Philip, SD. While raising her children, Maxine worked as a telephone operator and a bookkeeper. She was also an accomplished seamstress and talented crafter for many years. Visible in her family by her nurturing, is her love of music, creativity and hospitality. Six years ago, due to failing health, Maxine moved to Wesleyen Health Care Center in Rapid City, SD. She soon became a favorite resident, grandma, and friend.
Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter, Merle Ann Elshere-Haveman and her husband Mel of Black Hawk, SD; her son, Fred Hoag and his wife Claudette of Philip; seven grandchildren, Steven Elshere of Bloomington, Illinois; Laura Sever and her husband Jeff of Rapid City, SD; Julie Furchner and her husband Scott of Ft. Pierre, SD; Jennifer Kennedy and her husband Doug of Las Vegas, Nevada; Josh Hoag and Jeremy Hoag of Aberdeen, SD; and Erick Hoag of Philip; nine great-grandchildren; Tyler, Trent, and Taryn Sever; Dustin and Jordan Cazier; Trina Elshere; Douglas Kennedy, Jr.; Morgan and Ethan Hoag; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Charles A. Anderson, Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; her brother; and the fathers of her two children.
Funeral services for M. Maxine Anderson age 81 of Rapid City and formerly of Philip were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 5, 2003 at the United Church in Philip with Pastor Al Brucklacher officiating.
Maxine died late Monday evening at the Wesleyan Health Care Center in Rapid City, SD.
Visitation was held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Philip and one hour before the services at the church on Saturday.
Interment will be in the Masonic cemetery of Philip.
A memorial is established.
SERVICES: 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 5, 2003, United Church Philip, South Dakota
MINISTER: Pastor Al Brucklacher
READER: Julie Furchner
MUSIC:
John Hester - Pianist
Special Music
Laurie Sever- "The Rose"
USHERS: Rusty Baye and Mike Miller
PALLBEARERS:
Josh Hoag
Jeremy Hoag
Erick Hoag
Jeff Sever
Tyler Sever
Steven Elshere
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
PFC Trent Sever
Dustin Cazier
Jordan Cazier
Douglas Kennedy Jr.
Morgan Hoag
Ethan Hoag
Trina Elshere
Taryn Sever
INTERMENT: Masonic cemetery, Philip, South Dakota
Elsie R. Mortensen
age 77 of Wall, South Dakota, died November 22, 2007, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Elsie Rae Crown was born February 20, 1930, north of Wall, the daughter of Orrin and Maggie (Wetzel) Crown. She attended school at Wall High School. After high school she was united in marriage to Harold Marvin Mortensen on May 3, 1950. She was employed at Golden West Telephone Company, USDA District Soil Conservation Office, Wall Lanes, and Wall and Philip Livestock Auction. She was the business manager of Wall High School for 16 years and the bookkeeper for Crown Oil for 55 years.
Elsie was a member of First Lutheran Church in Wall where she was a greeter and member of the altar guild, as well as a member of the Mended Hearts Association.
Elsie enjoyed spending time visiting with friends during coffee at Wall Drug. If you couldn’t find her at home or Wall Drug, she was either playing cards or dominos with friends. Elsie was very well known and always found a friend wherever she went. Her religion was very important to her. She was excited about spending eternity with God, Harold, Merle and the rest of her family in Heaven.
Survivors include two sons Clark Mortensen and his wife Audrey of Wall, and Roger Mortensen and his wife Shirley of Gillette, Wyoming; one daughter Gloria Whetstone and her husband Wade of Gillette; five grandchildren Sommerlyn Naescher and her husband Gary of Gillette, Sheila Mortensen of Spearfish, Randy Mortensen of Gillette, Holly Hofer and her husband Mike of Gillette, and Michael Whetstone of Gillette; two great-grandchildren Landon Hofer and Malaya Naescher, both of Gillette; two sisters Doris Sebade and her husband Norman of Tacoma, Washington, and Deloris "Dobbie" Foster of Wall; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Elsie was preceded in death by her husband Harold M. Mortensen on March 4, 1966; her parents; and three brothers Wayne, Ivan, and Merle Crown.
Visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at First Lutheran Church in Wall.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Monday, November 26, at First Lutheran Church, with Pastor Monty Dell officiating.
Interment was held at the Wall cemetery
A memorial is established to the First Lutheran Church in Wall.
Bonnie L. Schilling was born March 8, 1937 in Oakland, California, the daughter of Joseph and Carol (Joy) Schilling. She grew up and received her education in Midland.
In October 1954, Bonnie was united in marriage to Harold Hull in Midland, and to this union were born three daughters Peggy, Frieda and Nancy.
They made their home in Midland where they raised their children.
After Harold’s death on February 16, 1970, she continued to live in Midland where she finished raising her daughters.
She worked as a bookkeeper at Ivan’s Standard Station in Midland.
Bonnie was united in marriage to Robert Abel. They made their home in Midland.
Bonnie continued her bookkeeping occupation and also was a waitress at the café adjoining the station. When Bob’s health began failing, they spent the winter months in Apache Junction, Arizona and returning to Midland in the summer months.
Bob preceded her in death on May 19, 1986. She continued to make her home in Midland.
In 1995 Bonnie suffered a stroke but had been able to take care of herself until the time of her death.
Bonnie was a member of Open Bible Church of Midland, very active in the American Legion Auxiliary where she held various offices; and an active member of the Senior Citizens Center of Midland.
Grateful for having shared her life are two daughters Frieda Hull of Lemmon, South Dakota, and Nancy Nemitz and her husband Lee of Ismay, Montana; two grandsons, Devin Otto and Josh Nemitz; one son-in-law, Mark Otto of Lemmon; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her first husband Harold Hull and her second husband Robert Abel, Bonnie was preceded in death by her daughter Peggy Otto; one grandson Dustin Otto; and her parents.
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Saturday, March 29, 2003 2:00 p.m.
Open Bible Church
Midland, South Dakota
MINISTER: Pastor Dan Carlson
MUSIC:
Robert Sheeley – Organist
Lana Sanftner - Vocalist
USHERS: Josh Nemitz - Devin Otto
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT: Midland cemetery, Midland, South Dakota
Josephine M. "Josie" Stratton, age 98, of Kadoka, died Saturday, May 12, 2007, at the Kadoka Nursing Home.
Josie M. Overman was born February 4, 1909, at Crookston, Nebraska, the daughter of Reuben and Laura (Hoffman) Overman. She grew up north of Crookston on a farm and attended school at the Rock School north of Crookston. Josie came to Washabaugh county in 1926 to work for the Chester Searby family.
Josie was united in marriage to Bill Stratton on April 11, 1928, in Winner, South Dakota. They farmed and ranched in Washabaugh County until retiring and moving to Kadoka in 1974.
Her husband Bill preceded her in death on May 29, 1980. Josie continued to make her home in Kadoka, and in 1994, she moved into the Gateway Apartments. In February 2004, after breaking her leg, Josie moved into the Kadoka Care Center, where she has since resided.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Kadoka, the Wanblee Ladies Aid, and the Kadoka Lions Club for a few years.
Josie enjoyed crocheting, making quilt tops and hand quilting them, embroidery work and she never missed a chance to play Bingo. She was a good wife, mother, grandmother, and neighbor.
Survivors include five sons Jim Stratton of Hot Springs, Jay Stratton and his wife Jean of Loveland, Colorado, Joe Stratton and his wife Betty Lou of Kadoka, Stanley Stratton and his wife Mary of Edmund, Oklahoma, and Gary Stratton and his wife Janet of Hays, Kansas; one daughter Elaine Staben of Bozeman, Montana; twenty-two grandchildren; forty-six great-grandchildren; and fourteen great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Bill, Josie was preceded in death by a son John William "Jack" Stratton on September 25, 1983; two grandsons, one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law, her parents, six sisters, and five brothers.
Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Wednesday.
Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment was in the Kadoka cemetery.
A memorial is established.
