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Dennis Lurz
age 63 of Kadoka, South Dakota, died May 11, 2010, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Dennis D. Lurz was born December 8, 1946, in Quinn, South Dakota, the son of Harold J. and Mildred I (Trople) Lurz. He spent his early childhood days in Wasta and later the family moved to Philip, where he graduated from Philip High School in 1964. As a young man he entered the US Army where he served in Germany. After his honorable discharge in 1967, he made his home with his parents in Kadoka.
He worked at the H&H Gas Station for several years. While he was working at the H&H, he met the love of his life, Diane Steckelberg, who was working at the H&H Cafe. They were united in marriage on February 22, 1969, in Chamberlain. They made their home in Kadoka all their married
life. Dennis continued to work for H&H as a bulk fuel truck driver until 1978, when it was sold to Equity Union. He then worked for Equity Union which later became known as Midwest Coop. He worked there as the grain grinder overseer, until the time of his death. While in Kadoka, Dennis was a boxing coach and a Boy Scout Leader.
Dennis was a member of the Presbyterian Church; the American Legion Post #27, where he was past-commander. Dennis was also a member of the Kadoka Lions Club, the Jaycees, and the Kadoka Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife Diane Lurz of Kadoka; two daughters Shawn Marie Nosbush and her husband Greg of Sioux Falls, and Kimberly Ann Djodjic and her husband Micheal of Draper; one son Cory Lurz and his fiance Tamaria Wilcox of Kadoka; a former son-in-law Stuart Letellier; ten grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; six brothers George Lurz and his wife Carol of Norfolk, Nebraska, Dick Lurz and his wife Judy of Littleton, Colorado, Herb Lurz and his wife Becky of Springfield, Missouri, Larry Lurz of Rapid City, Jerry Lurz and his wife Sherry of Rapid City, and Victor Lurz and his wife Loren of Salinas, California; four sisters Rosalie Riggert and her husband Dick of Rapid City, Muril Berger of Galt, California, Ricki Peterson and her husband Dave of Vanzant, Missouri, and Kandi Hatch and her husband John of Rapid City; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Harold Jr. “Buster” Lurz, Dale Lurz, and Veryle Lurz; and two sisters Sandi Lurz and Lexie Yanske.
Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the auditorium on Friday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 14, at the Kadoka City Auditorium, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, at Black Hills National cemetery, with military honors provided by the Sturgis Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Young Life Youth Center of Kadoka. Memorials may be sent to Diane Lurz, P.O. Box 391, Kadoka, SD 57543.
Margarite Katherine (Pitz) Root was born at Hoven, SD, July 28th, 1909 to Nicholas and Elizabeth (Matz) Pitz.
Margarite’s mother passed away when she was a child so she and her two sisters and a brother were raised by relatives, but in separate homes and sometimes Margarite was placed in the boarding school.
She received her education in Hoven, and after that she was sent to Midland, SD, to live with her father and stepmother.
She was united in marriage to Clarence Root on January 9th, 1926 in Ft. Pierre, SD. She made a vow that no matter how many children she may have she would give them all her love and care, something she didn’t get while she was a child. She also asked the Lord to let her live to see her children grow up and on their own, a wish the Lord granted her. She was a loving wife and mother.
To this union, five children were born; Merlene, Donald, James, Phyllis, and Karen. Phyllis passed away in 1945, at the age of nine.
Margarite was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland. She was a fifty year member of the Eastern Star, a charter member of the Home Extension Club, which she was a member for fifty-five years. She was a member of the Cancer Unit and still attends the Cancer Support Group. While living in Midland she was active in the Senior Citizens. She enjoyed doing crafts, crocheting, and playing cards. She worked at the Midland Coop Store, the U.S. Post Office, and was the first business manager for the Midland School, from which she retired after about fourteen years.
Margarite and her late husband lived in Midland for 67 years and in the same house for 65 years. They had 68 years together.
Due to failing health they moved to Rapid City in September 1990. Clarence passed away in 1994 and Margarite moved to Philip in 1999.
She is survived by two sons, Donald Root of Cheyenne, WY and James Root and his wife Jessica of Midland; two daughters, Merlene Rank of Rapid City, SD, and Karen Helmer and her husband Eldon, of Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one niece; three nephews on her side; several nieces and nephews of her late husband’s side; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence; her daughter Phyllis; a grandson, Larry Rank; three sisters, Helen Menuey, Susan Potter, and Anna Pitz; one brother, Mark Pitz; a son in-law Therman Rank; and a daughter in-law, Marilyn Root.
Margarite died Thursday afternoon at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
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.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 24, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland, with Pastor Paul Bly officiating.
Interment was at the Midland cemetery, Midland.
A memorial is established.
MINISTER: Pastor Paul Bly
MUSIC:
Marilyn Millage - Pianist
Haakon County Crooners
USHERS: Shorty Woitte - Ivan Schilling
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Gary Phillips - Randy Nemec
Richard Doud - Kory Bierle
Roger Dale- Russell Spinsby
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT: Midland cemetery, Midland, South Dakota
Tillila Denke
age 91 of Wall, South Dakota, died February 13, 2009, at the Philip Nursing Home.
Tillila Rufina Eisenbraun was born October 24, 1917, in Tripp, South Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Fredericka (Schaefer) Eisenbraun. She was baptized on March 3, 1918, at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp. In the spring of 1918, she moved with her parents and three brothers to the Creighton, South Dakota area. She was confirmed April 19, 1931, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Creighton. Her Bible verse was “Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life.” Revelations 2:10
Tillila was united in marriage on January 7, 1937, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Creighton, to Robert Denke of Creighton. The text was Psalm 128: 1-4. They lived in Creighton until September 1949 when they moved to Wall.
Her husband Robert preceded her in death on May 19, 1982. Tillila continued to live in Wall until moving into the Philip Nursing Home in October 2007, where she has since resided.
Grateful for having shared her life include three daughters Darlene Baye of Philip, Joyce Hart of Philip, and Eileen Torkelson and her husband Orrin of Wall; three sons Bill Denke and his wife Muriel of San Diego, California, Glenn Denke of Norris, and Paul Denke and his wife Lurene of Pierre; nine grandchildren Steve and Scott Baye, Douglas Hart, Sandra Staples, Billy Denke, Kebra Krol, Isaac and Luke Denke, and Katrina Torkelson; eleven great-grandchildren Crystal Baye, Joseph and Matthew Baye, Johnathon and David Hart, MacKenzie and Marshall Staples, William Denke III, Garrett Denke, and MacKenzie and Sydney Krol; one sister Hulda Haney of Rapid City; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Robert, Tillila was preceded in death by her one year old daughter Luella on May 17, 1948; her parents; four brothers Rudy, Gotthold, Edwin, and Ferdinand Eisenbraun, and two son-in-laws Kenneth “Kenny” Baye and David "Dave" Hart.
Visitation was held on 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday. February 18, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall, and one hour preceding the service at the church.
Funeral services were held 10:30 am Thursday, February 19, at the First Lutheran Church in Wall, with Pastor Duane Duley officiating.
Interment was at the Wall cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Conrad "Connie" Seidler
age 86 of Kadoka, South Dakota, died March 1, 2010, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Conrad Seidler, better known to his family and friends as “Connie” was born on his granddad’s ranch at Nowlin, South Dakota on October 30, 1923, the son of Edward and Ella (Koehler) Seidler. He moved with his parents to a ranch southeast of Kadoka where he grew up, and received his education in Washabaugh County.
Connie worked on a ranch in Nebraska before he was called into the service. He served in World War II in the European Theater of Operations and was in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Bronze Star before being honorably discharged in 1946.
Connie was united in marriage to Geraldine Johnston on October 15, 1949. They lived all their married
life on their ranch ten miles southwest of Kadoka. . In addition to ranching and farming, Connie owned and operated a trucking business for 32 years.
Connie and Geraldine spent their winters in El Centro, California to be near their children. Connie’s wife Geraldine preceded him in death on May 17, 2002. He continued to make his home in Kadoka, where he has since resided.
Connie was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #27 of Kadoka, and a lifetime member of the VFW Post in Philip. He served as director on the Soil Conservation Board in Kadoka for 14 years and served on the Washabaugh County Road Board for 18 years.
Grateful for having shared his life are his two daughters Joyce Thompson and her husband Ron of Chula Vista, California, and Patty Morris and her husband Chuck of Romoland, California; one granddaughter Stacey Dahlmer and her husband Jon of Langley AFB, Virginia; two great-grandchildren Cameron and Ashlee Dahlmer; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife Geraldine, Connie was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Russell.
Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the auditorium on Thursday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 4, at the Kadoka City Auditorium, with Rev. Gus Craven officiating.
Interment was held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, at Black Hills National cemetery near Sturgis.
A memorial is established to the Kadoka Nursing Home.
Graveside services for William "Willie" McGarry, age 93, of Kadoka, formerly of Belvidere, will be held 10:00 am Saturday Sept. 27, 2003 at the Belvidere cemetery with Father Bob Baden officiating.
Willie died Monday, March 24, 2003, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital..
William J. "Willie" McGarry was born to William and Ellen (Ellie) Sullivan McGarry on November 17, 1909, in Platte, SD. He was the eldest child, followed later by a sister, Margaret Mary McGarry, born March 6, 1912, and a brother, Edmund Michael "Fritz" McGarry born June 14, 1924.
Willie lived most of his life in Jackson County, South Dakota, and witnessed nine decades of change. His life spanned 17 U. S. Presidents, William Howard Taft to George W. Bush, and he lived through two World Wars and then some. During the Great Depression, he worked on the Works Progress Administration under Roosevelt’s New Deal Program, building roads and dams in order to feed his mother and siblings and keep the family farm. He never lived a life of riches and made countless personal sacrifices for his family.
He farmed for decades at Route 1, Box 3, Belvidere, SD, and kept his cattle until a year ago and his farm up through his final days. Due to complications with his health, he moved from the farm and spent the last five years living in Kadoka, SD, at the Gateway Apartments. Yet, Willie loved nothing better than the active, outdoor life on the prairie and looked forward to spending time with his cattle and other animals (except for the prairie dogs) that inhabited his farmland. It was common sight to see him walking around the farm, always in bib overalls and a flannel shirt, work boots and a cap.
Surviving are his two nieces, Ms. Cheryl McGarry of Seabeck, Washington, and Ms. Paula Rebar of Washington, D.C. As young kids, they spent summers with their grandmother and Willie on the farm, and have many fond memories of him. One summer, he surprised them with ponies, and in many respects, they were the children he never had.
Mr. McGarry was preceded in death by his parents; numerous aunts and uncles; his sister, Margaret, who passed away in 1989; and brother, "Fritz," who passed away in 1997.
William "Willie" McGarry, age 93, of Kadoka, formerly of Belvidere, died Monday, March 24, 2003, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial was be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 4, at the church, with Father Bob Baden as celebrant, and Deacon Gene Heckathorne assisting.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Victory Church, Kadoka, SD, 57543.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
10:00 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2003
Our Lady Of Victory Catholic Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
CELEBRANT: Father Bob Baden
ASSISTED BY: Deacon Gene Heckathorne
MUSIC:
Jo Anne Stilwell – Organist
Jill Eckert – Vocalist
"Wind Beneath My Wings"
Congregational Hymns
"How Great Thou Art"
"Amazing Grace"
USHERS: Bob Eckert - Curtis Anderson
PALLBEARERS:
Roy Brown - Lyle Klundt
Clair Bitting - Steve Jeffords
Paula Rebar - Cheryl McGarry
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT: Belvidere cemetery, Belvidere, South Dakota
Marjorie Gloria Stevens was born March 11, 1933 in Whitney, Nebraska, the daughter of Howard Lewis and Hazel Amelia (Walker) Stevens.
She grew up in the Crawford, Nebraska, and graduated from Crawford High School
Marjorie was united in marriage to Miles Nickelson in Sturgis, South Dakota, and to this union was born a son, Jim.
Later she moved to Custer, South Dakota, where she was united in marriage to Kenneth Smith. Most of her adult life was spent in the healthcare industry.
In 1980, she moved to Hot Springs, where she has since resided. Due to health reasons, she retired in December 2003.
Grateful for having shared her life are her son Jim Nickelson and Terri Pelle of Philip; three grandchildren, Felicia, Jamie, and Colton Nickelson, all of Philip; one sister Ruby Ross of Quartsite, Arizona; a brother-in-law Rich Smith and his wife Gladys of Philip; a sister-in-law Mary Eide and her husband Kenneth of Philip; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her first husband Miles Nickelson; her second husband Kenneth Smith; her parents; a sister Goldie Davis; a brother Dale Stevens; and a special friend Benny Miller.
Marjorie Gloria Smith, age 71, of Hot Springs, died Saturday morning, May 29, 2004, at her residence in Hot Springs.
Memorial services were held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, at First Lutheran Church in Philip, with Pastor Paul Bly officiating.
Interment was 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, at Bear Butte cemetery, Sturgis, South Dakota.
A memorial is established.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Philip.
John D. "Johnny" Fosheim was born on May 30, 1945, the son of Peter T. and Viola M.(Hand) Fosheim, in Midland, South Dakota. He grew up on the family ranch north of Midland. He attended his grade school years at Little Eagle School in northeast Haakon County. His 6th grade year his family moved into Midland, where he attended high school.
In 1962, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served aboard the USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier for three years. After receiving his honorable discharge he moved back to the family ranch where he worked with his brothers.
Johnny was united in marriage to Judith D. Nemec on February 21, 1966 in Midland.
They made their home on the Linder’s place west of Midland until moving into town in 1971, at this time, he went to work for Erv’s Gas as a truck driver. In 1973, they purchased the gas business and renamed it Fosheim Oil Company. He was an Amoco Jobber and they owned and operated the business for twenty-four years.
In 1995, they purchased part of the Nemec Ranch where he worked until 1997. At this time he went to work on the Ralph D. Jones Ranch.
In 2001, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Triton Coal Company. He worked at the North Rochelle Mine near Wright, Wyoming until the time of his death. Johnny loved his job and talked freely about the big equipment he operated.
During his life, he was a member of the American Legion Post #143 of Midland, the Midland Volunteer Fire Department, and the Midland Commercial Club. Johnny served on the Town Board and served on the St. Williams Catholic Church Board. Johnny enjoyed camping, hunting, horseback riding, and four-wheeler riding. He was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and friends.
Over the years, they opened their home to their nephew Larry McLaughlin, who lived with them for a time, and many foreign exchange students; Lorena Rust of Brazil, Pascale Roy Lafontaine of Quebec, Canada, Ida Lindholm of Norway, and Stephanie Van Oorschot of Germany.
Grateful for having shared his life include his wife of thirty-seven years, Judy Fosheim of Midland; three sons Jacob Fosheim and his wife Wendy of Sundance, Wyoming; Patrick Fosheim of Midland, and Jared Fosheim and his wife Tracy of Midland; three daughters Tena Slovek and her husband Paul of Philip, Angela Doolittle and her husband Aaron of Midland; and Crystal Fosheim of Midland; eleven grandchildren, Casey, Heather and Sierra Slovek; Dakota, Shasta, Jesse, and Sheyanne "Shorty" Fosheim; Carissa and Thomas Doolittle; and Clayton and Kaitlyn Fosheim; four brothers Peter Fosheim and his wife Sylvia of Pierre, George Fosheim and his wife Jackie of Murdo, Joe Fosheim of Midland, and Vic Fosheim and his wife Carol of Midland; six sisters, Thelma Jean Schofield of Philip, Pauline Schofield and her husband Hank of Midland, Edith Schofield and her husband Martin of Evansville, Wyoming, Judy Gerig and her husband George of Sturgis, Tina Haug and her husband Orlyn of Aurora, Colorado, and Ruth Gassner and her husband Lou of Berthoud, Colorado; and a host of other relatives and friends, including his nephew Larry McLaughlin who lived with them for a time.
Johnny was preceded in death by one grandson, Jonathan Fosheim; his parents; two brothers Richard and Roger Fosheim; one brother-in-law Matthew V. Schofield; and one sister in-law Shirley Fosheim.
John D. "Johnny" Fosheim, age 57, of Midland, died Tuesday, March 18, in Sundance, Wyoming, as a result of an automobile accident.
Visitation was held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m., all at the St. William’s Catholic Church in Midland.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at Midland High School Gym, with Father Tony Grossenburg as celebrant.
Interment was at the Midland cemetery.
CELEBRANT: Father Tony Grossenburg
MUSIC:
Robert Sheeley - Pianist
Louis & Brianna Gassner - Vocalists
"Here I Am Lord"
"The Dance"
"If Tomorrow Never Comes"
"Tears In Heaven"
ALTAR SERVERS: Chelsee Nemec - Paula Jones
USHERS:
Scott Jones - Tory Fosheim
Wylie Schwalm - Kirby Schofield
PALLBEARERS:
Casey Slovek - Tim Anderson
Matt Schofield - Chris Fosheim
Larry McLaughlin - Georgie Schofield
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS: Midland cemetery, Midland, South Dakota, American Legion Post #143 of Midland
Larry Archie Byrd was born August 10, 1936, in Murdo, South Dakota, the son of Archie and Thelma (Palander) Byrd.
He grew up and received his education in Murdo, graduating from Murdo High School in 1953. He went to college at USD in Vermillion, and later returned to Murdo where he worked various jobs until he was employed by the State Engineering Department in 1957.
Larry was united in marriage to Deanna Louder on October 25, 1958 in Ft. Pierre, South Dakota.
After three years in the Martin office, Larry was transferred from Martin to Kadoka. He worked in Kadoka from 1961 until quitting in 1980 to start his own trucking and cement business.
Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting, and rock collecting.
Survivors include his wife Deanna Byrd of Kadoka; one son Harvey Byrd and his wife Karen of Kadoka and their children Keena, Brook, Christian, and Tessara; two daughters Tammy Baye and her husband Pat of Box Elder and their children Courtny, Trevor, and Haley, and Kristie Stone and her husband Brad of Kadoka and their children Emma and Anna; one brother Terry Byrd and his wife Sue of Belle Fourche; two sisters Dorothy Anker of Murdo and Mary Anne Houska and her husband Charles of Oacoma, South Dakota; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Harvey Byrd.
Larry Archie Byrd, age 67, of Kadoka died Sunday morning, November 30, 2003, at his home in Kadoka.
Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2003 at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Ann Schlossnagle officiating.
Private family interment will be in the Kadoka cemetery.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2003, Presbyterian Church, Kadoka, South Dakota
OFFICIATING: Pastor Ann Schlossnagle
MUSIC:
Randi Oyan – Pianist
"I Pray"
Congregational Hymn
"Amazing Grace" #202
USHERS:
Paul Briggs – Ted Hicks
Brad Jorgensen – Larry Miller
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT: Kadoka cemetery, Kadoka, South Dakota
ARRANGEMENTS BY: Rush Funeral Chapel, Kadoka, South Dakota
