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June (Stickland) Wellnitz
Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of June (Stickland Wellnitz), age 57 of Watertown, a former Milbank resident, who died May 21, 2002 at her residence in Watertown. Funeral services were held on Friday, May 24, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Mark A. Erickson officiated and the burial was at One Road Bethel Cemetery, rural Sisseton. Visitation was Thursday from 6 p-8 p.m. at the Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Music was presented by Roon. Visitation was Thursday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Music was presented by Roger Goosen, organist and the Landmark Sisters, vocalists. Honorary pallbearers were June’s grandchildren: Joshua Stickland, Shawn Stickland, Cory Stickland, Tyler Stickland, Krista Stickland, Trever Stickland and Kasey Stickland. Casket bearers were Eric Dahl, Mark Zimmerman, Douglas Kadrmas, Joshua Stickland, Shawn Stickland, Cory Stickland and Tyler Stickland.
June Oriette Dahl Stickland Wellnitz was born June 25, 1944 at Webster, SD, the daughter of Orvin M. and Arlette J. (Landmark) Dahl. She attended school in One Road Township, Roberts County through the 8th grade. She attended high school at Sisseton High School. She was unitied in marriage on June 16, 1962 with Dean Stickland. June was a life long resident of northeastern South Dakota. She was a cook for several Beverly Care facilities. She later married Richard Wellnitz in November of 1991. She was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at One Road Bethel Church, rural Sisseton. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Milbank.
June passed away following a lengthy cancer illness at her residence in Watertown.
June is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick and Wendy Stickland of Sisseton, SD and James and Deanna Stickland of Milbank, SD; six grandsons and one granddaughter; her parents, Orvin and Arlette Dahl of Watertown, SD; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lynette and Douglas Kadrmas of Fargo, ND and LaDonna and Mark Zimmerman of Aberdeen, SD; one brother and sister-in-law, Bryan and Linda Dahl of Sisseton, SD and a special friend, Hewitt (Willy) Crow of Watertown, SD.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, one brother and one nephew.
The Mundwiler Funeral Home of Milbank was in charge of the arrangements for June (Stickland) Wellnitz.
Brenda Lynn Gunderson
Brenda Lynn Gunderson, loved by so many family and friends, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2002.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Foothills Community Baptist Church in Piedmont with Pastor Charles Hall officiating. Burial followed at the Piedmont Cemetery.
Brenda Gunderson was born June 19, 1964 in Rapid City, SD to R.W. and Ellen Stoll. She attended elementary school in Piedmont and junior and senior high in Sturgis, graduating from Brown High School in 1982. She married Darin Roger Gunderson on July 15, 1982 in New Orleans, LA. They lived in Honolulu, HI where they had their daughter, Vanessa Lorraine in 1984 and later moved to Washington state where their son, Darin Austin was born in 1988. In 1993, they moved to Piedmont where the family has resided since.
Brenda worked as a loan officer Blue Ribbon Finance Company in Rapid City. She was a member of Foothills Community Baptist Church.
She is survived by her childen, Vanessa Lorraine and D. Austin; Darin Gunderson; her parents, R.W. and Ellen Stoll, Piedmont, SD; her sisters, Katie and Bruce Martin of Lake Stevens, WA and their sons, Joey, Casey and Danny; and Tracey Stoll Miner of Rapid City, SD; her brothers, DDick Stoll, Winfield, KS and Alan and DeeDee Stoll, Winfield, KS and their son, Rigan.
Brenda will be remembered and missed by all who knew and loved her.
A memorial fund has been established for Brenda’s children, Vanessa and D. Austin.
Bruno Bombeck
Funeral services for Bruno Bombeck, 86 of Sisseton, SD, formerly of New Effington, SD area, were held on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington, SD with Rev. John Paulson officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, May 22 from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington and one hour prior to services on Thursday. Pallbeaers were Dale and Darrell Medenwald, Curtis Stowe and Tom Leverson. Organist was Debbie Bredvik and vocalist was Keith Bostrom. Interment was held at New Effington Community Cemetery, rural New Effington, SD.
Bruno was born September 3, 1915 to Fred and Martha Bombeck at Bellingham, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended country school in Minnesota. He moved with his family in 1930 to New Effington, SD where he helped on the farm. In 1941, he married Alice Weibeto and they moved to Portland, OR where he worked in the shipyards. He entered the U.S. Army in 1943 where he served with the II Airborne Division and the 925 Ordinance Division in England, France and Germany. He earned the American Theater Service Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal and was discharged in 1946. He returned to South Dakota and farmed until 1951 when Alice died. Bruno then worked road construction in Minnesota for 11 years and in South Dakota for 5 years. He married Monica Haase in 1969. Bruno worked for the Roberts County Highway Department for 11 years. He was a life member of the American Legion and the VFW. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Bruno is survived by his wife Monica of Sisseton; two sons, Kenneth and Lorna of Sioux Falls, SD and Donald and Jane of Inver Grove Heights, MN; one daughter, Shirley and Gary Wells of Adair, OK; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two step-sons, Robert Haase of Ellendale, ND and William and Mary Haase of Wahpeton, ND; two step-grandchildren and 5 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a wife, Alice.
Isabella M. Opitz
Isabella M. Opitz, 95, of Webster, SD died Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at Lake Area Hospital in Webster.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eden with the Fr. Jim Friedrich officiating. Burial was in the St. MichaelÕs Catholic Cemetery in Eden.
Visitation was from 1:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2002 at the Mohs Funeral Home in Webster. Visitation resumed from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Scared Heart Catholic Church in Eden with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation resumed again one hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday.
Isabella was born on April 2, 1907 in Marshall County, SD to Joseph and Cecelia (Thuringer) Janisch. She attended Sisseton Public School and in 1926 she graduated from Sisseton High School. Following school she worked at Ft. Sisseton. On October 4, 1928 she married Hubert Opitz in Eden. They farmed in the Eden area until 1974 when Hubert retired from farming and they moved into Eden. Hubert passed away in 1980. Isabella continued to live in Eden until one week ago.
Isabella was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altar Society, Widows Club and Card Club. Isabella enjoyed playing cards and reading.
She is survived by one son, Delmar (Sibylla) Opitz of Webster, SD; two daughters, Arlene (Don) Quarve of St. Cloud, MN and Pat (David) Waletich of Milbank, SD; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren and one brother, Walter Janisch of Washington.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and one sister.
Dr. Darl Bien
Memorial service for Dr. Darl Bien, formerly of rural Veblen, was held July 17 at Denver, CO.
Darl died July 6, 2004, at the age of 63, following a battle with cancer.
Darl was born July 12, 1940, at Britton, SD, to Clara and Emil Bien. He was baptized and confirmed at Trondhjem Lutheran Church, rural Veblen. He attended Nordland I County School and graduated from Veblen High School in 1958. He graduated in 1962 with a B.S. (Cum Laude) from Huron College. He received both an M.S. and Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University at Cleveland, OH.
He was an Aerospace Engineer at the NASA Lewis Research Center at Cleveland, OH, from 1962-1971. From there he became a professor of statistics at the University of Denver for the next 33 years. He served as Associate Dean, and was currently the Chairman of the Department of Statistics.
He was also a visiting professor of management in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a visiting professor at Southern Denmark Business School, Sonder-burg, Denmark, and a Fullbright lecturer in Statistics at Trent Polytechnic Institute in Nottingham, England.
In addition to being a dedicated professor he was well-known for his work in Thailand where he made seven trips studying HIV/Aids transmission treatment, and prevention.
He was also an expert witness for court cases involving discrimination, personal injury, and fraud.
Dr. Bien was an avid runner and participated in many marathons.
He is survived by his daughter, Christa Milby, and his son Erik Bien and wife Beverly of Denver, CO; his grandson, Ian Milby; two step-grandsons, Patrick and Justin Jackson, also of Denver, CO; a special friend, Christine Morganweck of Parker, CO; brothers and sister-in-laws, Neil and Muriel Bien, Veblen, SD, Admiral Lyle and Cathy Bien, Hillhead, SD, Gary and Vicki Bien, Masonville, CO, Dr. Boyd and Kathie Bien, San Antonio, TX; sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Tom Anderson; and sister, Rita Bien Hutchins. Also, 11 nieces and nephews and 7 great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clara and Emil Bien of rural Hillhead, SD.
Ronnie L. Renville
Funeral Service for Ronnie L. Renville, 63, of Sisseton, SD, was held on Monday, July 19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tribal Community Center, Agency Village, SD, with Senior Catechist John Cloud III, Catechist Clyde Kampeska, and Filmore Simon CLP officiating. Pallbearers were Terry Renville, Buddy Feather, Lavern DeMarrias Jr., Greg Crantz, Bruce DeMarrias, Floyd DeMarrias, Stacey LaBlanc, and Harlan DuMarce. Honorary Pallbearers were Clifford Quinn, Richard Nyman, Byron Renville, Curtis Bird, Waylon Horne, Leonard DuMarce Jr., John Hill, Tyrone Keeble, John Leith, and Curtis Redearth. Pianist was Billy Kohl. Inter-ment was in St. Mary's Episcopal Cemetery, Agency Village, SD. Wake Services were Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18 starting at 7:00 p.m. with Sunday's wake service being all night. The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD, was in charge of arrangements.
Ronald Lee Renville was born on June 30, 1941 in Sisseton, SD, to Francis and Rebecca (Flute) Renville. He attended school at the Wahpeton Indian School, Flandreau Indian School and the Sisseton Public Schools. After his school days he spent a lot of time traveling and working various jobs along the way. In the late 1960's he worked and lived in Chicago, IL, and in Los Angeles, CA. He then moved to Minneapolis, MN, where he lived and worked until he became disabled and then moved back to Sisseton. Ronnie spent his time with his friends and he liked to watch sports on TV.
He passed away on July 15, 2004 at Meritcare Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Ronnie is survived by two sisters, Joyce Crantz of Flandreau, SD, and Connie DeMarrias of Sisseton, SD; and two brothers, Melvin Renville of Flandreau, SD, and Darrell G. Renville of Sisseton, SD.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, and one infant son.
James R. Helwig
James R. Helwig, 66, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on June 23, 2004 at his home. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 28 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The visitation was held two hours prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the chapel. A graveside service was held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.
James was born on June 18, 1938 to James A. and Clara (Wika) Helwig in South Dakota, where he grew up working on the family farm. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and after serving his tour, he entered the U.S. Naval Reserves. James had owned his own Taco John’s restaurants in Des Moines, IA and Fort Walton Beach, FL for twenty years. He was known by friends and family as the “Polish Prince”. He was such a free spirit and was always full of laughter. James loved to tell stories, and was often compared to J.R. from “Dallas”.
James is survived by his wife of 33 years, Shirley Helwig; his children, Julie Klahn and son-in-law Michael, Jill Helwig, David Helwig, and Kimberly Lenox and son-in-law Mike; his siblings, Harriet Irany, Arlene Hein, Tom Helwig, Ron Helwig, and Cindy Helwig.
Orin A. Medenwald
Orin A. Medenwald, 85 of Lidgerwood, ND, died on Friday, July 16, 2004 at the Innovis Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Funeral services were on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 2:00 p.m., at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, with Rev. Joseph Crosswhite officiating, and burial was with Military Honors by the Lidgerwood American Legion Bullis Post #84 in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Lidgerwood. Visitation was on Monday, July 19 afternoon from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., at the Frank Family Funeral Home in Lidgerwood, and then there was visitation on Tuesday morning from 8:00 a.m. until noon at the Funeral Home, then one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers were nephews: Ruben Medenwald Jr., Gerald Medenwald, Kenneth Medenwald, Tom Schneider, Edward VanVlaenderen and Keith Mikesh. Honorary pallbearers were: “All his neighbors and friends”. Organist and soloist was Curt Brownlee.
Orin A. Medenwald was born on August 16, 1918 in Duerr Township, rural Lidgerwood, son of Richard and Elsie (Roeder) Medenwald. He attended rural schools in Elma Township, grew up on the farm in the Hankinson area, was confirmed in Roberts County, SD on July 17, 1932. Orin worked in California at McDonald Douglas Aircraft from 1940-1942, then returned to Lidgerwood, and entered the Army Air Force on April 26, 1942 at Fort Snelling, MN, served in the Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Naples-Foggia, Rome Arno, and China Battles and Campaigns, and was discharged on September 25, 1945 at Camp McCoy, WI, then returned to Lidgerwood, ND. He was united in marriage to Jeanette G. Jasmer on February 15, 1945 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Lidgerwood, and they farmed north of Lidgerwood. Mrs. Medenwald died on June 29, 1984, and he continued to farm until July 15, 2000, when he retired and then moved into Lidgerwood, where he has resided since. He enjoyed reading and fishing.
He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lidgerwood American Legion Bullis Post #84, and had been on the Dexter Township Board and Dexter Township School Board, and a WWII Veteran.
Survivors are, a daughter, Vickie (Paul) Swanson of Lidgerwood, a brother: Ruben (Delores) Medenwald, Sr., of Wahpeton, five sisters: Ethel (Lee) Rotsinger of Van Wert, OH, Lucille VanVlaenderen of Glenesceo, ND, Viola (John) Mikesh of Lidgerwood, ND, Lavine Stewart of Anchorage, AK and Bernice (Ben) Differding of Breckenridge, MN, two grandchildren: Heather (Sarge) Truesdell of Soldotna, AL, and Matthew (Heidi) Swanson of San Diego, CA, and one great grandson, Jersey Truesdell of Soldotna, AL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Jeanette, infant son, Kevin, and two brothers: Elvin and Richard Jr. Medenwald.
Louise Pratt
Funeral Mass for Louise Pratt, 98, of Sisseton, SD, was held on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Sisseton, SD, with Rev. Fr. Walter Butor, OMI, Celebrant. Pallbearers were Bob Nichols, Bobby Nichols, Joe West, Ron McGurk, Mark Marotz, and Norman Tchida. Honorary Pallbearers were "All of Louise's Family and Friends". Organist was Bill Nelson and song leader was Teresa Arbach. Interment was in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Sisseton, SD. Visitation was Tuesday, July 20, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Cahill Funeral Chapel, and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD, was in charge of arrangements.
Louise Pratt was born on February 6, 1906 in Britt, IA, to Eugene and Mary Ellen (Jordan) McGurk. She grew up and attended school in Estelline, SD.
She was united in marriage to Henry "Hank" Pratt on January 3, 1923 in Watertown, SD. The couple ran a café in Brookings, SD. In 1942, the couple moved to Sisseton, SD, where they ran Pratt's Café. Louise worked for Stavig Bros. Department Store and also worked at the Sisseton Public Schools in the lunchroom.
Louise was a longtime caretaker for St. Peter's Catholic Church, a longtime member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, and Altar Society.
Louise passed away on July 19, 2004 at the Tekakwitha Nursing Center in Sisseton, SD.
Louise is survived by one daughter-in-law, Amy Pratt of Sisseton, SD; two grandchildren, Kevin and wife, Jane, Pratt of Des Moines, IA, and Mark and wife, Ann, Pratt of St. Louis, MO; three great-grandchildren, Jessica, Adam and Maren Pratt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Don; five brothers; and one sister.
George Huff
Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of George Huff, age 84 of Wilmot, SD who died July 20 at his residence. Memorial services were Friday, July 23 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Rev. DeVern Schwenn officiated. There was no visitation. Music was presented by Neoma Ballhagen, organist and Rev. DeVern Schwenn, vocalist. Honorary pallbearers were George’s grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
George Donald Huff was born October 8, 1919, at Summit, SD, the son of David and Lydia Belle (Beck) Huff. He attended various country schools. He was united in marriage on October 3, 1940, with Dorothy Mae Blood.
George lived at Hoquiam, WA and in Wilmot, SD. He was a carpenter, owning Huff Construction and also owned and operated George and Dort’s Tavern in Wilmot from 1969-1974. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot.
George Huff is survived by wife, Dorothy of Wilmot; three sons: Jim and wife Sandra Huff of Detroit Lakes, MN; Lawren Huff of Wilmot and Roger and wife Elaine Huff of Aberdeen, SD; two daughters: Joanne and husband Jon Tchida of Sioux Falls, SD and Georgia and husband Dan Halloff of Bloomington, MN; 18 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Jack, four sisters, ten brothers and one granddaughter.
The Mundwiler Funeral Home of Milbank is in charge of the arrangements for George Huff.
Alvina M. Schlekewy
Alvina M. Schlekewy, 85 of Hankinson, ND, passed away Monday, July 19, 2004, at her home in Hankinson, ND after a long illness. Funeral Mass was on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Philips Catholic Church in Hankinson with Fr. Joseph Huebsch as celebrant, and burial was at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Grenville, SD. Following the burial, lunch will be served at the American Legion in Grenville. Visitation was Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. all at the Frank Family Funeral Home in Hankinson, and also Saturday morning, one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers were: Allen Navratil, Brian Rumpza, Frank Rumpza, James Hammer, Jon Meyer, and Ron Rumpza. Honorary pallbearers were: “All her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.” Organist will be Mary Ellen Krump with special music by Jim Hunt and Adeline Tracy.
Alvina (Herrick Rumpza) Schlekewy was born January 12, 1919 at Greenville, SD, the daughter of Peter and Theresa (Boik) Herrick. She attended St. John’s Catholic School Alvina was united in marriage to Benedict (Benny) Rumpza. After Ben’s death in 1956 she met and married Robert (Bob) Schlekewy at Eden, SD. After Bob’s death in 1992 she moved to Hankinson, ND.
Alvina was a member of St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Hankinson, ND, the Altar Society, a former member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Altar Society and Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Society in Eden, SD. She enjoyed spending time with her children, going out to fine restaurants, gardening, cooking , sewing and dancing.
Alvina is survived by two sons: Bob Rumpza of Mt. Vernon, MO and Gene (Melinda) Rumpza of Grenville, SD, two daughters: Darlene (John) Buchanan of Portland, OR and Sandy (Marshall) Meyer of Hankinson, ND, a step-daughter: Sandra Rumpza of Hastings, MN, and three step-sons: Lon Schlekewy of Norfolk, VA, Larry (Jean) Schlekewy of Americus, GA, and Bob (Judy) Schlekewy, Jr. of Cannon Falls, MN, 24 grandchildren, 28+ great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild, a brother: Peter Herrick of Grenville, SD and a sister: Ceceillia Rumpza of Grenville, SD.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Peter and Theresa (Boik) Herrick, a daughter: Janet Navratil, a son: Ronnie Rumpza, a grandson: Benjamin Meyer, four brothers: Eddie, Stanley, Ted and Hank, three sisters: Magdeline, Regina, and Modesta, two daughter-in-laws: Getta Rumpza and Allana Rumpza.
Frank Family Funeral Home of Hankinson, ND is in charge of the arrangements.
Lloyd P. Duerre
The funeral service for Lloyd P. Duerre was held 2:00 p.m. Wed-nesday, December 1, 2004 at the First Lutheran Church of Britton, SD, with Reverends Sara and Terrill Sorensen officiating. Burial of his cremains took place in the Webster City Cemetery, with military honors. Price Funeral Chapel of Britton was in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd Paul Duerre was born in Bristol, SD, on July 26, 1926 to Dewey and Stella (Barber) Duerre. He attended Troy Township Country School in Day County and graduated from Bristol High School in 1944.
He entered the U.S. Army in January 1945 and served in the European Theater with the Army of Occupation during WWII. After his discharge in November 1946, he attended South Dakota State College in Brookings, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture in 1950.
In 1951, Lloyd began work for the USDA Soil Conservation Service as a work unit conservationist, serving in Brookings, Woonsocket, and Aberdeen. In 1960 he was promoted to District Conservationist and eventually transferred to the Britton field office, serving both Marshall and Roberts counties. He was named outstanding District Conservation-ist for South Dakota in 1984 and retired in January 1987.
After retirement, he was employed as a field inspector for the SD Seed Certification Service, Brookings, and did soil testing for Cropfax Inc.
He was married to Marcella Whitmyre of Webster on August 13, 1960 and they made their home in Britton, SD.
Lloyd was a member of First Lutheran Church of Britton where he served as treasurer. He served on the Britton City Council, as a cub scout master, and as commander of both the VFW Post #3507 and Britton American Legion Post #80. He was a member of the Sons of Norway Odin Lodge of Webster. He belonged to the Yelduz Shriner’s of Aberdeen, Britton Benevolent Masonic Lodge, York Rite Masons of Huron, and Grand Chapter of Royal Masons of Woonsocket. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer, and ham radio operator. He loved spending time at Roy Lake.
Lloyd died Saturday, November 27, 2004, at the Marshall County Healthcare Center in Britton, SD, at the age of 78.
Survivors include his wife of Britton, SD; two sons, Kent Duerre of Lake City, SD, and Scott Duerre of Mitchell, SD; one daughter, Karen (Brett) Bodway of Fargo, ND; four grandchildren, Brent Duerre, Watertown, SD, Whitney and Mackenzie Duerre, Viborg, SD, and Grant Bodway, Fargo, ND; two brothers, Donald (Jackie) Duerre, Dickenson, ND, and John Duerre, Grand Forks, ND; two sisters, Gloria (Gib) Shope, San Antonio, TX, and Dee Ann Knebel, Converse, TX; one sister-in-law, Alice Duerre, Bristol, SD; and one aunt, Alice Duerre, Webster, SD.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Britton Legion and VFW Color Guard, of which he was a long time member.
Nathaniel Paul
Funeral service for Nathaniel Paul, 19, of Sioux Falls, SD, formally of Waubay, SD, was held on Saturday, December 4, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church at Waubay, SD with the Rev. Ronald Campbell and Rev. Les Campbell officiating. Pianist was Billy Kohl. Pallbearers were Robert White, Clement White, John Sargeant, Vern Rouillard Jr., Ray Rouillard, and Chris Rouillard. Honorary Pallbearers were "all of Nathaniel's relatives, all of the staff, and friends at the Children's School and Hospital in Sioux Falls." Interment was at the St. James Episcopal Cemetery in Waubay, SD. Wake Services were held on Thursday, December 2, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. James Guild Hall at Waubay, SD and on Friday, December 3, 2004 an all night wake started at 7:00 p.m. at the St. James Guild Hall.
The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD, was in charge of arrangements.
Nathaniel Eric Paul was born on September 1, 1985 to Joseph Vincent Paul and Gladys Irene (White) Paul in Watertown, SD. As a baby, Nathaniel was diagnosed with Spinal Meningitis and was sent to CCHS in Sioux Falls, SD. Nathaniel remained there throughout his life and grew up to become a wonderful and loveable person. He enjoyed working on puzzles, watching movies and loved going home for visits to his family in Waubay, SD.
Nathaniel became very ill after medical complications from brain surgery. Nathaniel passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at the St. Paul Children's Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
Nathaniel is survived by, his father, Joseph Paul Jr. of Waubay, SD; his brother, Joseph Paul III of Waubay, SD; his sister, Sara Paul of Waubay, SD; and numerous other relatives.
Nathaniel was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Irene Paul; his maternal grandparents; and his paternal grandparents.
Courtney Elizabeth Limpert
Courtney Elizabeth Limpert, 17, of Buffalo, SD, died Sunday, April 1, 2007 at the Presbyterian Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, CO, surrounded by her family.The funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007, at the Buffalo High School Auditorium in Buffalo, SD, with Rev. Jean Helmer officiating. Visitation was from held 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 at the Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche, SD, and one hour prior to the service. Casketbearers were Shawn and Rob Lyons, Sam Olson, Jeremy Limpert, Scott Peterson, and Jared Lei. Interment was held in the Limpert Ranch Family Cemetery, near Buffalo, SD. An online guestbook is available at www.funeralhomeofthenorthernhills.com. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Courtney Limpert Memorial.
Courtney Elizabeth Limpert was born May 13, 1989 in Rapid City, SD. She was the daughter of Sandy and Jacki (Johnson) Limpert. Courtney grew up on the family ranch near Buffalo, SD, and attended school at the Harding County High School in Buffalo. At a young age, Courtney was diagnosed with a very rare form of dwarfism called Primordial Dwarfism. Throughout her lifetime she faced over 60 surgeries, and many health obstacles. Since this past September she has been hospitalized in Boston, Denver, and Rapid City and for the past six weeks at the Presbyterian Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, CO. Words to describe Courtney would include special, funny, strong, confident, joyful, optimistic, giving, loving, cheerful, and big. Even though she wasn’t the biggest person God made, you couldn’t tell Courtney that. She looked at herself as a “big person” and expected everyone to treat her that way as well. She didn’t feel sorry for herself either, and she never wanted anybody else’s sympathy. She loved animals, especially her dog, Toto. She liked to garden, enjoyed motorcycle rides, arm wrestling, and climbing apple trees and throwing apples down on her friends. She loved life and she loved people. Music was a big part of her life and she made memories at a wedding dance, dancing with her new friend Bob Morris, who enjoyed flirting with her back and forth. God gave Courtney a special heart that really affected people. Her heart touched people’s lives in a special way, that can’t really be described. She will be always remembered for it, and she will be greatly missed by her many friends, and her family.
Courtney is survived by her parents, Sandy and Jacki Limpert and her brother, Brodie, all of Buffalo, SD; grandparents, Jerry and Judy Johnson of Belle Fourche, SD; aunts, Audrey (Tyler) Bickerdyke of Belle Fourche, SD, Linnea (George) Burnham of Spearfish, SD, Cindy (Harley) Holman of Miles City, MT; uncles, Dave (Jenni) Johnson of Custer, SD, Albert (Margaret) Limpert of Belle Fourche, SD, Mark (Rebecca) Limpert of Monticello MN; and cousins.She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Bill Limpert and Kay Limpert-Scherr; and her paternal great-grandparents, Lawrence and Evelyn Johnson of Sisseton, SD.
