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Charles William Haigh
1950-2013
Charles William Haigh, 62, died March 2, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Hot Springs, S.D.
Charlie was born December 15, 1950 in Miller, S.D. to Lionel “Shorty” and Matilda Haigh. He graduated from Miller High School in 1969.
He volunteered for the US Navy, and served as a bomb handler on the aircraft carrier USS Bonhomme Richard during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, he attended Black Hills State University.
He was plant foreman for Delzer Constrution during Interstate 90 construction. He was a private pilot and skydiver, with over 250 jumps. Went to Southeast Alaska, where he was a commercial salmon/halibut fisherman.
After moving to Lake Tahoe, Calif., Charlie became assistant security chief for Caesar’s Palace Casino. Upon returning to the Black Hills, worked for Mike O’Connell at the Dakota Territory and the Gold Dust Casino in Deadwood.
Ill health sent him to the VA Hospital in Sturgis, and then on to Hot Springs.
Survivors include brothers, Duane and Robert, and sister, Katherine. Also, longtime friends: Ross, Bauer, Leland, Gary Keene, Albert, Mike “MW” White and Hoof.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother.
Funeral services will be at a later date in Miller.
Lila Jones
1944-2013
Lila Jones, 68, of Huron, S.D., died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at home. Her memorial service was held Monday, March 18 at First United Methodist Church, Huron. Visit www.kuhlerfuneralhome.com.
Lila was born May 23, 1944 at Miller, S.D. to Wilbur and Evelyn (Allgaier) Jones.
She graduated from Miller High School in 1962. She graduated from Mitchell Technical Institute with a LPN degree, and she later graduated from Aberdeen School of Commerce.
She worked at St. John’s Hospital, Huron, as an LPN. She worked at the Beadle County CHN Office for 23 years, retiring in 2008.
Lila was most proud of her family. She loved crocheting, reading, and being with and cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events.
Grateful for sharing Lila’s life are her two daughters, Robin (Tom) McCool-Deneke of Rapid City, and Tara (Jeff) McCormick of Mitchell; her grandchildren, Allyx, LexyJo and Hunter Deneke and Nathan, Carter and Allison McCormick; one sister, LaRita Monroe, of Hamilton, Mont.; and one brother, Larry (Paula) Jones of Yankton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, LeRoy.
Vince Lumby
1931-2013
Vince Lumby, 81, of Ree Heights, S.D., died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Avera Oahe Manor in Gettysburg
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller. Burial will follow at Morningside cemetery in Ree Heights with military honors. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 14, with a 7 p.m. prayer service, all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Vincent Edward Lumby was born December 8, 1931 at Sanburn, Iowa, to Henry and Lydia (Walton) Lumby. Upon graduation, he lived in California for a short while and then moved to Wessington, S.D. Vince joined the Army in 1953 and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After serving in the Korean War, he returned to the Miller/Ree Heights area.
Vince married
Loranda Melhoff of Miller on February 26, 1953. To this union three children were born. He worked for Tri-State Insulation for many years, as well as TCI. After retirement, he moved to Ree Heights, where he continued to help area farmers doing odd jobs, as he loved to be outdoors and keeping busy. It was there that Vince bought his little dog, “Duke, ” who went with him everywhere. His hobbies included horseback riding, playing the guitar and singing and hunting. His band, The Driftwood Buckaroos, was well known around the area and they played for many dances.
Vince had an outgoing personality and was well liked and a friend to everyone. He was ready to tell a joke all the time and could strike up a conversation with anyone. His grandchildren spent a lot of time with him growing up as well and he cherished those memories and loved to tell stories of when they were young. He also had three great-grandchildren who he enjoyed tremendously. When his health started failing, he entered Avera Oahe Manor in Gettysburg where he remained until death.
Vince is survived by wife Loranda; his children, Gloria (Ray) Heuer of Pierre, Linda (Ed) Welch of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Gene (Freda) Lumby of Pierre; grandchildren, Chris (Mandy) Koening, Nikki Koening, Cassi Heuer, Katie Heuer, Matt (Brittany) Welch, and Shon (April) LeBeau; three great-grandchildren, Ryder Koenig, Tyson Shangreaux, Eli LeBeau, and one baby Welch on the way; his beloved little dog, Duke; and many nieces and nephews.
Vince was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters and two brothers.
He will be greatly missed, loved dearly and kept in our hearts forever.
Clifford Lee Rediger
1923-2013
Clifford Lee Rediger, 89, died Monday, March 4, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Pierre, S.D.
Funeral services were held at Faith Lutheran Church, Pierre, on Tuesday, March 12. Interment was at the G.A.R. cemetery in Miller, S.D. on Tuesday afternoon.
Clif was born July 16, 1923 in Milford, Neb. to Christian and Magdalena Rediger, the eighth child of thirteen children. In September of that year the family moved to a farm in the Ree Hills, southwest of Miller, S.D. Clif attended school through the eighth grade, but because help was needed on the farm he was unable to continue. He always regretted being unable to get his high school diploma and one of his desires was for his children to finish high school and if possible attend college, which they did. For a short time he also went to Montana and worked as a ranch hand.
Clif joined the US Navy and served briefly in WW II. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946. On October 14, 1948 he married
Velda Kost and together they had four children. They raised their children while farming and ranching southwest of Miller.
Clif and Velda retired from ranching in 1984 and moved to a home overlooking the river in Ft. Pierre. When he was not fishing on the river himself, he was often watching the number of fishing boats and hoping the fishermen saved a few fish for him. Anyone who knew Clif, knew of his passion for fishing. In retirement in Ft. Pierre, he remained active, greatly enjoying working for the Beastrom’s cattle ranch.
In addition to his great passion for fishing, he enjoyed playing cards both in Miller, and for twenty some years after moving to Ft. Pierre, Clif and Velda continued to meet frequently with friends from Miller to play cards. He also enjoyed hunting, meeting his buddies for coffee, and dancing.
He was an active member of the VFW and volunteered often driving the VFW van to Sturgis. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller, serving on several boards. In Pierre, he was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church and served in various areas of ministry. One of the recent highlights of his life was going to Washington, D.C. with the Honor Flight three years ago to see the WWII memorial.
Clif is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Velda; their three children and spouses, Sonya and Duane Yager of Missoula, Mont.; Corliss and Ben Wyatt of Aurora, Colo.; and Russell and Donna of Germany. He is survived by grandchildren, Jason and Melinda Yager of Manhattan, Mont.; Kevin and Karina Yager of Bozeman, Mont.; Robbyn Yager of Bozeman, Mont.; Jared Wyatt and Michael Collier of Calgary, Canada; and Tech Sargent Jeffrey and Vanessa Wyatt of Nevada. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, Sofia, Rebekah, Clara, Laurel and Katherine Yager; mother-in-law, Annette Kost of Pierre; and his Elaine, Doris and Florence.
He was preceded in death by his son Jeffery Rediger, and Jeff’s children, Dustin and Shelby Rediger.
James L. Heezen
1937-2012
James Leslie Heezen, 75, of Renner, S.D., died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, as a result of a car accident in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A get together in honor of Jim was held Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Marlin’s on North Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls.
Jim was born January 28, 1937 in Miller, S.D. to Louis and Florence Heezen. He was later joined by two sisters, Jeanette and Nancy. He grew up in south Hand County.
Jim served in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division as a jump instructor and was honorably discharged. He made his career in the trucking business for 30-plus years.
Bernice Irene Holley
1923-2012
Bernice Holley, 89, of Miller, S.D., died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Society of Miller.
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 15, at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with the Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest cemetery, Miller.
Bernice was born September 19, 1923 to Kristian and Kristina (Olson) Johnson in Pukwana, S.D.
LaVonne M. Biegler
1938-2012
LaVonne M. Biegler, 74, of Rapid City, S.D., died Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Services were held Thursday, Oct. 4 at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor David Schwan and Pastor Paul Winckler officiating. Burial followed at Black Hills National cemetery near Sturgis.
LaVonne was born July 22, 1938 in Wolsey, S.D.
Ella Hanson
1922-2012
Ella Hanson, age 90, of Miller, formerly of Huron, S.D., died Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at Prairie Good Samaritan Center in Miller.
Her funeral was held Friday, Oct. 5, at First Presbyterian Church of Huron. Visit welterfuneralhome.com.
Ella Hanson was born February 13, 1922 in Leola, S.D. to Christian and Christina (Lechner) Gutjahr. She received her education in Leola.
On September 21, 1939, Ella married
Edwin L. Jones; to this union two children were born. In 1948, the couple moved to Huron and Ella went to work for O.P. Skaggs Market for 37 years.
Wayne Leland Hall, Lt Col, USMC (Ret.)
1927-2012
Wayne L. Hall of the Woodlands, Lebanon, N.H., died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 at the age of 85, a proud US Marine to the end.
Wayne was born on January 26, 1927 in Pierre, S.D., the son of Willis Archie Hall and Ruth Moriarty Hall. Wayne was the third of six children and the second of five boys.
Robert A. Fratzke
1918-2012
Robert A. Fratzke, 93, of Miller, S.D., died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Society, Miller.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with the Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest cemetery, Miller with military honors.
Robert was born December 17, 1918 at De Grey, S.D., to Charles and Myrtle (Jones) Fratzke. One of ten children, he schooled and worked his early years.
Thelma D. Neu
1932-2012
Thelma D. Neu, 79, of Redfield, S.D., died Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at Redfield Community Memorial Hospital.
The funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 5 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Redfield. Burial followed at Grace cemetery at Rockham. Rev. Peter Utecht led the service.
Thelma Darlene Neu was born October 11, 1932 in Hand County on her home place to Harley and Eva (Wilson) Peterman. Thelma attended Odessa Country School though the eighth grade.
