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Helen Carrico
age 79 of Belvidere, South Dakota, died November 16, 2009, at her residence in Belvidere.
Helen Marie (Deiter) Carrico was born on May 21, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Viola (Frankenhauser) Deiter. Helen and her three sisters, Josephine (Deiter) Patnou, her twin Rosemary (Deiter) Wankel-Peek, and Barbara (Deiter) Hartman, grew up and attended school in Chicago.
Helen married
Robert E. Jewett in August, 1949 and together they had three children, Christine M. (Jewett) Childers, Robert J. Jewett (deceased) and David J. Jewett. Helen and Robert were divorced around 1970. She met Thomas W. Carrico several years later and they were married
in January, 1977.
Helen worked hard all her life at a variety of jobs, including waiting tables, accounting clerk and secretary. After she and Tom married
, they moved to Gillette, Wyoming. They left Wyoming to operate a motel they purchased in WaKeeney, Kansas. After several years, they sold that business and moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where they owned and operated another motel. When they sold the motel in Anchorage, they had planned to travel the country in their motor home, but Tom was reading the Rapid City Journal and found another motel for sale, The Plaza Sands. They purchased it and operated it for several years under that name. When they decided to retire, they sold the business and the new owners changed the name to the South Dakota Rose Inn.
Helen was a talented amateur artist who, even as a young girl, drew beautiful pictures. As an adult in Chicago, she took art lessons from a local artist and learned the techniques of pencil, charcoal, oils and acrylics. Helen was also an avid card player and enjoyed playing many card games, including poker, pinochle and canasta. Helen and Tom loved to travel; and together, they were able to travel the world and see many different countries. They continued to travel even while dealing with their various health issues.
Helen and Tom retired to Belvidere, South Dakota, where Tom was born. She loved her house and the friends she made in Belvidere and Kadoka. In 1998, Helen survived a severe stroke which left her with some permanent disabilities including double-vision which required her to wear a patch over one eye.
Survivors include Helen’s daughter Christine Childers and her husband Michael of Arlington Heights, Illinois; son David Jewett of Dwight, Illinois; three grandchildren Brenda Obil and her husband Felipe of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Michael Childers of Arlington Heights, Illinois; and Robert Childers and his wife Janet of Round Lake, Illinois; one great-grandchild Lexi Childers of Round Lake, Illinois; one sister Barbara Hartman of Chicago, Illinois; and many more relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Tom, Helen was preceded in death by her son Robert, her parents, her sisters Josephine and Rosemary and their dog Shadow.
A vigil service was held 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, at the Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 23, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with Father Bryan Sorensen officiating.
Interment was in the Belvidere cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials directed to the American Stroke Association (a division of the American Heart Association).
John "Jack" Quinn
age 88 of of Milesville, South Dakota, died December 13, 2007, at his home in Milesville.
John Edward “Jack” Quinn was born May 31, 1919, in Manila, South Dakota, the son of Peter and Charlotte (Phalen) Quinn. Jack lived his entire life on Hudson Flat, was baptized in the Catholic Church and was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Church of Milesville. Jack was married
to Donna Nelson on June 22, 1955, in Philip.
Survivors include his wife Donna and their children: Pat and his wife Carla of Centennial, CO, and their children Chris, Lindsay, and Deena; Janelle Smith of Bellevue, NE, and her daughter Missy; Kathy Borkovec and her husband Rick of Rapid City and their children Adam and Amber; Lori Bierwagen and her husband Kevin of Sioux Falls, and their children Elliot and Alyssa; Tim and his wife Lori of Milesville, and their children Josh and Kelton; and Brady Quinn of Newburgh, NY. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth Berry of Mora, MN; two brothers Leo and his wife Joyce of Rapid City, and Anthony Quinn of Rapid City; and many nieces and nephews. Also many cousins still in his father’s native land of Ireland, especially cousin Emmet and family, who visited often and is a part of our close family.
Jack was preceded in death by one son Joseph Quinn in 1978; his parents; and one sister Margaret Quinn.
Jack trucked locally for over fifty years and also had a mechanic shop known as Jack’s Shop. He was a strong community member, being involved in: Knights of Columbus, Plum Creek School Board, Farmer’s Union Board, and the Milesville Volunteer Fire Department.
Jack passed away December 13, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Nobody was a stranger to him, he liked to visit (no matter who it was with). Anyone who knew Jack, knew he could sit down and talk with anyone at any time or place. He was always a reader, a whiz at numbers and curious on how things worked. Dad was a spry Irishman who amazed us with his climbing up on the combine, granary, and the horse until the last year of his life. We know he is now in heaven having a cup of coffee with God talking about trucking and farming.
Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m., all at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 17, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Ron Garry as celebrant.
Interment was in the Masonic cemetery, Philip.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip.
Memorials may be directed to Donna Quinn, 19975 Quinn Rd., Milesville, SD 57553.
C.E. "Bud" Woodard, died March 23, 2003 at Walla Walla General Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington.
Mr. Woodard was born August 6, 1918 in Kadoka, South Dakota, the son of Hiram J. and Iona (Kelling) Woodard. He attended school in Long Valley and Wanblee. He later attended Seattle University and Anchorage Community College.
On April 22, 1940, he married
Catherine V. Arnold in North Bend, Oregon. Prior to automation, he was a lighthouse keeper at Umpqua Oregon River Light House with the U.S. Coast Guard. During World War II, he continued with the Coast Guard in the Seattle area as a warrant officer in charge of field construction for the 13th Naval District.
He resigned from the Coast Guard in 1946 and was a general contractor in Seattle and in Alaska where the Woodards moved in 1968. He completed a number of construction projects of military installations, post offices, schools, churches, commercial buildings, office complexes, banks and warehouses.
The Woodards moved to Scottsburg, Oregon in 1995 and to Walla Walla in 2002.
Bud was a member of St. Benedict Church, Seattle Associated General Contractors of America, American Arbitration Association, Wallingford Boys Club Board, Seattle VFW #240, National Rifle Association, Ballard Elks Club #827, the American Legion, and Owners and Pilots Association of Alaska.
Bud, as most people knew him, was an avid hunter and fisherman. A private pilot who enjoyed flying his friends sight seeing on his special tour. He was proud of his yard on the banks of the Umpqua River, and was always ready to help those in need. He was an excellent cook, his cinnamon rolls were a delicious treat. He was an avid correspondent, very good at writing and keeping in touch, and looked forward to entertaining and visiting with family and friends. Bud was very proud of his home state and never failed to tell people that he was from South Dakota.
Survivors include his wife Catherine V. "Kay" Woodard of Walla Walla, a daughter Catherine Escobar and her husband Clifford of Salinas, California; two sons Arnold J. Woodard and his wife Kayla of Anchorage, and Frederick H. "Rick" Woodard and his wife Saryn of Walla Walla; a sister Janice Woodard Ruyle of Montrose, Colorado; a brother Stanley D. Barber and his wife Helen of Rapid City; a sister in-law Gertrude Woodard of Kadoka; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many loved nieces and nephews; and several cousins.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father Stanley D. Barber, Sr.; and a brother Hiram J. Woodard.
A memorial mass was held April 16, 2003 at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Walla Walla, with Father Patrick Kerst officiating.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the Kadoka cemetery, with Father Brian Sorenson officiating.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka is in charge of arrangements.
Dona Jean Compton
age 77 of Vancouver, Washington, died September 4, 2008, Salmon Creek Legacy Hospital in Vancouver.
Dona Jean Perault and her twin brother, Donald Dean “Bud” Perault were born August 30, 1931, in New Underwood, SD, to Bert and Clarice (DeWeert) Perault.
She grew up four miles southeast of Conata, South Dakota, on a ranch and attended school there until fifth grade. The family moved to the Stamford area after the Badlands Bombing Range relocated them. She attended Stamford School through eighth grade and graduated from Kadoka High School.
Dona attended SDSU at Brookings for two years to obtain a degree in secretary and business management. Dona then moved to Pierre and worked at the capital.
On December 30, 1952, she married
Oscar Compton at Blunt. Shortly after they moved to Pasco, Washington. To this union, one son, Mitchell Corey Compton was born in Kennewick, Washington on June 15, 1963.
They lived in Fountain Valley, CA, and in the Denver, CO, area prior making their final home at Vancouver, WA. She worked as a secretary for various companies during her career.
Survivors include one son Mitchell Compton of Scottsdale, AZ; her twin brother, Donald “Bud” Perault and his wife Valene of Belvidere, SD; one niece, Dawn (Perault) Amstutz and her husband, Tim, of St Paul, MN; one nephew, Michael D. Perault and his wife Marlene of Belvidere, SD; and their children, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Dona was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar on April 14, 2007; her parents Bert and Clarice Perault; and one brother, Charles Perault.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment will be in the Kadoka cemetery.
Leona Estelle Cook, age 86, of Philip, died Wednesday evening, March 30, 2005 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Leona Estelle Shook was born April 4, 1918, at Belvidere, South Dakota, the daughter of Tilden and Estella (Miles) Shook.
As a baby, she moved with her parents and sisters to the South Creek area, northeast of Kadoka, South Dakota. The family eventually moved to a homestead about five moles southwest of Kadoka, where she grew up near the Badlands. She received her elementary education in rural schools in that area prior to graduating from Kadoka High School in 1935. After graduation, Leona did typing for N.Y.A. and waited tables in several hotels and restaurants in Kadoka and Murdo.
Leona was united in marriage to Ohmer D. Cook on August 5, 1938, at Buffalo, South Dakota. They moved to a farm-ranch two miles west of Cottonwood, South Dakota, where they lived together for fifty-seven years, raising two sons, Rodney O. and Jerald L. Cook.
Leona attended teacher’s training classes at Spearfish and took many extension classes until graduating from Black Hills State College in 1972 with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. She taught rural school in Jackson, Haakon, Pennington, and Stanley counties and grade school at Cottonwood and Interior. Her teaching career spanned twenty-one years.
Her husband Ohmer preceded her in death on March 31, 1995.
Leona continued to live on the farm-ranch west of Cottonwood until moving into Philip in 1998.
Leona was a member of the United Church of Philip, a member of the South Dakota Retired Teachers Association, a 4-H leader and a member of the Interior Current Events Club.
Grateful for having shared her life include two sons Rodney Cook and his wife Mary of Quinn, and Jerald Cook and his wife Andrea of Cottonwood; four grandchildren Wendy Madsen and her husband Jeff of Kadoka, Jeremy Cook and his wife Charity of Rapid City, Janice Chataignier and her husband Tom of Paris, France, and Robert Cook of Rapid City; four step-grandchildren, Alice, Mary, Pete and Bill; seven step-great-grandchildren; one sister Doris Herring of Sturgis, South Dakota; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Ohmer, Leona was preceded in death by her parents, and two half-sisters Elizabeth Shook and Harriette Cooney Osborn.
Closed-casket visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.
Funeral services was held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Mark Ford officiating.
Interment was in the Masonic cemetery, Philip, South Dakota.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is established.
Earl "Weenie" Crawford
age 80 of Wall, South Dakota, died November 18, 2009, at his home in Wall.
Earl “Weenie” Crawford was born July 25, 1929, in Wakonda, South Dakota, the son of Burton and Nora (Hoffert) Crawford. As a young boy, he lived with William and Annie Carr, where he milked cows and helped with the chores. He attended school in Wakonda, graduating from Wakonda High School in 1947. After graduation, he moved out to Wall, where he joined the rest of his family.
Earl was united in marriage to Dorothy M. Kitterman on December 10, 1950, and, to this union, a son, Tony, was born. Earl entered the United States Air Force on August 31, 1951, where he worked on a refueler. After his honorable discharge on August 30, 1955, he returned to Wall, where he operated the Pool Hall, which he purchased from his father.
Earl’s wife, Dorothy, preceded him in death in 1962.
In 1963, Earl was united in marriage to Barbara Eisenbraun and to this union were born two children, Justin and Rhonda. Earl owned and operated the Cheyenne River Lodge near Wasta, until 1965, when he built and continued to operate the Wasta Bar until 1987, when he semi-retired. He continued to reside in the area, where he was a hay farmer and horse trader.
Earl was a 54 year member of the American Legion Post in Wall. Earl enjoyed working with a variety of animals, especially horses. He is remembered as being kind hearted to both people and animals, and for his sense of humor.
Grateful for having shared his life are two sons Tony Crawford and his wife Mary of Rapid City, and Justin Crawford and his wife Tracie of Wasta; one daughter Rhonda Mettler and her husband Stewart of Wall; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; four brothers Gene Crawford, Robert Crawford and his wife Bobbi Ann, Richard Crawford and his wife Carmen, and Joe Crawford and his wife Ardie Ann, all of Rapid City; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife Dorothy, Earl was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Melbourne and Chuck Crawford; and one sister Barbara Kitterman.
Visitation was held 3-7 p.m. on Monday, November 23, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall.
Military graveside services by the Sturgis Honor Guard, were held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, at the Black Hills National cemetery, near Sturgis, with Pastor Curtis Garland officiating.
A memorial is established.
Etta Mae Crouch, age 96, of Rapid City, formerly of Wall, died Thursday, April 13, 2006, in Rapid City.
Etta Mae Newkirk was born February 13, 1910 in Wagner, South Dakota, the daughter of Henry Clifton and Nora Elizabeth (Holstein) Newkirk.
She grew up on a farm in Ravinia, South Dakota and received her education in that area. After graduation she attended Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota and later attended the Rapid City School of Business. After her schooling, she remained in Rapid City and worked as a secretary stenographer for Black Hills Power and Light for sixteen years.
Etta was united in marriage to George O’Brien Crouch on May 31, 1950 in Sturgis, South Dakota. They made their home on George’s farm-ranch located twenty-six miles north of Wall. In 1960, they moved into Wall but they continued to operate the homestead until 1967. While in Wall, Etta was the city auditor from 1962-1972.
Etta and George moved to the Westhills Village in Rapid City on February 29, 1988. George preceded her in death on December 10, 1998. Etta continued to live at Westhills Village until moving to Westhills South Assisted Living in 2001, and later into the Westhills Village Healthcare Center.
Etta was a charter member of the Evangelical Free Bible Church of Wall. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, music, and played the accordion in which she was self-taught.
Grateful for having shared her life are three sons, John Crouch and his wife Marie of Clarinda, Iowa, Barth Crouch and his wife Susan of Salina, Kansas, and Keith Crouch and his wife Judy of Pittsfield, Massachusetts; seven grandchildren, Tim, Eric, Jeana, Bindy, Ken, Casey and Jessica; seven great-grandchildren, Candus, Brandi, Tara, Kelsey, Collin, Kaitlyn, and Seth; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband George, Etta was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Cliff and Wray Newkirk.
Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Evangelical Free Church in Wall.
Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday at the church.
Interment was in the Wall cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Byron "B" Crown
age 37 of Rapid City, formerly of Wall, South Dakota, died March 29, 2010, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital under Hospice Care after courageously battling brain cancer for three years.
Byron was never one to complain, and always had a smile for everyone.
He was born June 27, 1972 in Rapid City, SD, to Merlin and Betty (Good) Crown. He grew up in Wall, SD, receiving his K-12 education there and graduated from Wall High School in 1991. After graduating he attended Lake Area VoTech in Watertown and Western Dakota Technical Institute in Rapid City for Auto Body Repair.
Raised on the family farm south of Wall, he started farming and driving tractor at an early age. He worked alongside his grandpa Merle, his father Merlin, Uncle Alvin, and cousin BJ. Many nights you could find Byron at the Crown shop working alongside many friends and family members on different projects. They would finish work early on Fridays to attend the races at Black Hills Speedway.
Racing was always a family event and the deep love of racing became his passion. He enjoyed off-road Baja racing and racing go-carts with Uncle Doug. He started racing mini-sprints in 2004 at Black Hills Speedway and had support from his wife, family, and many friends.
He loved to watch NASCAR races. Jeff Gordon was his #1 Driver, and cheering for Gordon caused lots of rivalry discussions with family and friends. Byron had the pleasure of attending several NASCAR races. He was an avid bowler learning the skills from his dad, his Grandpa Crown, and Uncles Alvin, Doug, and Gale. Hunting also became a passion for Byron as a youngster sharing those moments especially with dad, BJ and Daryl. Byron lived life to its fullest and would want us ALL to do the same.
Byron was united in marriage to Lisa Baker on October, 23, 1998 in Spearfish, SD. The wedding was an event that most will never forget. Lisa was his best friend, soul mate and the love of his life. They made their home in Rapid City, SD in 1999 where Byron worked for Black Hills Fibercom for 6 years. In 2005, Byron accepted a position with
DM&E Railroad as their signal maintainer. He worked there for 2 ½ years until he became ill and was no longer able to work.
Byron loved his jobs and the people for whom he worked.
He was a long time member of Wall Methodist Church and later transferred to the Canyon Lake United Methodist Church in Rapid City.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Lisa Crown of Rapid City; his special pet, Winston (who was always by his side), his parents Merlin and Betty Crown of Wall, SD; a sister Deanna and her husband Mikel Hauge and their children, Breanna and Bailey of Aberdeen, SD; in-laws Kim and Patti Coe and Don Baker all from Sturgis, SD; Jason and Aimee (Baker) Paulson and their daughter Macee of Wall, SD; grandparents Lee and Eleanor Wright, Mary Baker, Vernon Coe and Janet Coe all of Sturgis, SD and a host of other special relatives and friends.
Byron was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Alfred and Peggy Good; paternal grandparents, Merle and Verle Crown; uncles Richard “Dick” Kjerstad and Paul Nohrenberg, Trent Coe, Al Kopp and Leo Baker.
Visitation was held Thursday evening, April 1, from 5-7 pm with a short prayer service held at 7:00 p.m., all at the Wall United Methodist Church. This will be a time of sharing memories with family and friends.
Funeral services were held 10:00 am on Friday, April 2, at Canyon Lake United Methodist Church in Rapid City, with Pastor Eric Grinager and Pastor Rebecca Trefz officiating.
Burial followed at Wall cemetery, in Wall, SD with lunch at the Wall Methodist Church afterward.
Memorial donations can be made to "Byron Crown Memorial Fund" at any Black Hills Federal Credit Union location.
Merle Crown, age 89, of Wall, died Monday, June 20, 2005 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Merle Lynal Crown was born January 17, 1916, north of Wall, the son of Orrin and Maggie (Wetzel) Crown. He attended school at the Huron Rural School. He then enlisted in CCC Camp #790. He worked in the harvest fields in Washington for one year. Then, in 1937, he went to work for the Highway Department for three years.
Merle was united in marriage to Verle Amy Lynch on September 14, 1940. They moved to Rapid City and worked for Johnson Machine for three years. They then moved to Wall and worked in his father’s dairy business. He bought the Puritan Oil Business in 1946 in Wall. In 1961, they built the Wall Bowling Alley with Howard Johnson, Dayton Sebade, and Lysle Dartt. In 1964, he started Red Arrow Campground with Reynold and Edith Paulsen. He later bought the Emil Muller place south of town, where he resided until his death.
Merle was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wall, the Crescent Lodge #210, the Shriners, and Elks Lodge #1187. He was also a director of First Western Bank for twenty-two years, a Wall School Board member, a Farm Bureau member, and coached American Legion Baseball.
Grateful for having shared his life include his wife Verle Crown of Wall; seven children Patty Kjerstad of Wall, Merlin Crown and his wife Betty of Wall, Donna Fauske and her husband David of Wall, Alvin Crown and his wife Donna of Wall, Doug Crown and his wife Darla of Rapid City, Bonnie Ramirez and her husband Tom of Douglas, Wyoming, and Gale Crown and his wife Tammie of Wall; twenty one grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; three sisters Elsie Mortensen of Wall, Doris Sebade and her husband Norman of Tacoma, Washington, and Deloris Foster of Wall; a sister-in-law Mary Crown of California; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Merle was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Wayne and Ivan Crown; a son-in-law Richard "Dick" Kjerstad; and a granddaughter-in-law Rose Mary Kjerstad.
Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at the United Methodist Church in Wall.
Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at the United Methodist Church, with Pastor Gary Geiman and Brother Bill Myers officiating.
Interment with Masonic Rites was held at the Wall cemetery.
A memorial is established to the United Methodist Church in Wall.
Dale David Dale was born on February 17, 1943 at Gregory, SD to Claude K. and Juanita (Strain) Dale, the fourth of their five children. In 1946, Dale moved with his family from Gregory to the Philip area.
Dale was handicapped by Down Syndrome but, despite that, had a full and happy life until just a few years ago when his cognitive abilities began to further decline with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Dale was refused attendance at public schools since, at that time, they were not required to provide special education. At about age12, however, his parents were able to place him for a couple of years in a private Catholic school in Chadron, NB where Sister Victoria, a very dedicated nun, succeeded in teaching him to read and write at a basic level. By age 15 it was apparent that Dale needed to be in a sheltered environment and he was a resident of the Redfield State Hospital and School from 1958 to 1978. He made frequent long visits home to his parents in Philip throughout this period and often traveled with them to visit family and friends.
When the Redfield facility closed, he returned to Philip again to live with his mother until her sudden death in 1979. He then took up residence in Spearfish at the loving home of Jan and Ron Walker and became a client of the Northern Hills Training Center – a marvelous place that provided him occupation, recreation, professional oversight of his special needs, and a multitude of friends. During this time too, until his declining health prevented it, he was able to visit his family occasionally in Texas, California, Washington and Colorado and to take vacations with them when they made return visits to SD.
Survivors include his brother, C. K. “Ike” Dale, of Amarillo, TX; sister, Merry Dale Miller, of Enumclaw, WA; five nephews; four nieces; two aunts; literally dozens of cousins; and friends throughout the country.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dennis and John.
Dale David Dale, age 61, of Spearfish, formerly of Philip, died Thursday, November 11, 2004, at the Belle Fourche Health Care Center.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 19, at Sacred Heart Church in Philip, with Father Ron Garry as celebrant.
Interment will be 2:00 p.m.CST Saturday, November 20,at the IOOF cemetery in Gregory, where he will lay at rest with his parents.
The family suggests that any memorial contributions be made to Northern Hills Training Center, 625 Harvard St., Spearfish, SD 57783.
