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Charlotte M. Nolz
Charlotte M. Nolz, 89, of Miller, died Wednesday, March 3 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 8 at the First United Methodist Church in Miller with Pastor Mary Ann Sheldon officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, March 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. Burial will be at G.A.R. cemetery. Rembold Funeral Home of St. Lawrence has been entrusted with Charlotte’s arrangements.
Charlotte Mae Manning was born May 1, 1920 in Hand County to Dewey and Idessa (Yerdon) Manning. Charlotte grew up on a farm southeast of Miller and attended grade school in rural Hand County. She and her family moved to Miller when she was 14 years old. She graduated from Miller High School in 1937.
After high school, she worked at the Hand County Treasurer’s office and was eventually appointed Deputy County Treasurer by Clyde Collins. While feeling that she was too young to assume such a responsibility, she reluctantly accepted and then proved to be very worthy of the position. When it came time for the next election in 1944, she ran for the position of County Treasurer, won the election and began her first term in 1945. She served as County Treasurer until 1948.
It was during these years that she accompanied her family on several memorable trips. Destinations included Philadelphia & Washington DC, Colorado, Wisconsin, upper New York State & New England, the southeastern US, the great Northwest, and Canada.
After the completion of her terms as Treasurer, she stayed on to help the new incoming Treasurer. It was at that time, while working in the Treasurer’s Office, that a handsome young man from northwest Hand County caught her eye. She married
Paul Nolz on November 21, 1951 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Miller and she, too, became a resident of northwest Hand County. They lived, for their entire married
life, in Campbell Township.
A son, Lee, was born in 1952, followed by daughter, Alison, in 1955, and a second daughter, Candy, in 1961. Daughter, Candy, was born just after Charlotte had had major heart surgery in Rochester, MN. When asked how she managed to bear a child after having such serious surgery, she quipped “well, the doctor told me I could do anything I wanted to do…”
In addition to being a devoted mother, Charlotte was a doting grandmother who loved and adored her 7 grandchildren. She always had some sort of “grandma treat” at her house. Favorites listed by her grandchildren include angle food birthday cakes, molasses cookies, chocolate pudding, pumpkin bread, custard, pistachio pudding, bear claws, “anything she had in her house when we got off the school bus”, and special stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving made especially for Teresa because she didn’t like some of the peculiar foods that the other Nolz’s ate.
Charlotte moved to the Courtyard Villa in August 2003 where she resided at the time of her death.
Charlotte was a member of the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed the beauty of the earth especially the beautiful sunsets outside her picture window on the farm. She also enjoyed watching the cow and horses “across the road” and going for walks on summer evenings after the heat of the day had receded. She admired the beauty of the Ree Hills in the distance. She enjoyed getting together with her Class of ’37 classmates during several high school reunions over the years. She was usually the winner of the “Smallest Waistline” award.
Survivors include son, Lee (Anna), of Miller; one daughter, Alison (Kim), of Yakima, WA; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; brother Connie; daughter Candy; and grandson Greg.
Edith Rogers
Edith Rogers, 91, of Miller, formerly of Wessington, died Saturday, March 27th at the Good Samaritan Center in Miller. Visitation will be Friday, April 2nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Rembold Funeral Home in St. Lawrence. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 3rd at the First Presbyterian Church in Wessington with Pastor Allen Sager officiating. Burial will be at the Wessington cemetery.
Edith Marie Mortensen was born in Bates Township, Hand County to Chris and Helen (Johnson) Mortensen on July 18, 1918. She attended Domsch School and High School in Wessington, working for her room and board.
On August 29, 1935, Edith married
Irving Rogers. They spent most of their lives in Wessington Township, six miles from Wessington.
Edith was a 4-H leader and served on the school board. She was a member of the Jolly Quilters Club, and served on the Wessington cemetery Board for many years. Edith was an active member of the Wessington Presbyterian Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, president of the UPW, Trustee and Deacon.
She loved being a Grandma. People were never surprised to see her with one or more grandkids on any occasion.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Rogers of Wessington, Dick (Judy) Rogers of Wessington; one daughter, Norma (Jim) Waring of Ree Heights; one sister Anna Buck of Seattle, WA; one sister-in-law Beth Potter of Miller; 14 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; many close relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Irving in 1996, daughter Margaret “Jody”, son-in-law Neil Shockman, daughter-in-law Madeleine Rogers, grandson Evan Rogers, sister Clarabell Wishard as well as many close relatives and friends.
Carol Roy
Carol Roy, 53, of Huron, died Sunday, March 28 at her home in Huron. Carol's memorial service will be Wednesday, March 31st at the First Presbyterian Church in Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating.
Carol DeHaven Roy was born December 31, 1956 in Huron to Jean and Norma (Krauter) DeHaven. She attended kindergarten through twelfth grade in Wessington, S.D.
Carol later attended Northwest College of Commerce in Huron. She married
Dennis Roy on August 27, 1980 in Huron. To that union two sons were born, Mathew Roy and Michael Roy. They divorced in 1999 and Carol never remarried
.
Carol was a jack-of-all trades which included construction work, managing and owning a dollar store, factory work, packing plant, and most of all, waitressing. Her latest waitressing position was at Vertos in Huron.
She loved to tease and visit with people. Most people got a kick out of her honest, but blunt attitude. Everyone always knew where they stood with her. Her interests included spending time with her boys, watching movies, softball, crafts and decorating, and listening to music.
Carol is survived by her sons, Mathew Roy of Brookings, and Michael Roy of Miller; her mother, Norma DeHaven of Wessington; four siblings, Forrest (Janis) DeHaven of Columbus, Neb., Dwan (Peter) DeGeest of Miller, Gayle (Robin) Vrooman of Miller, and Susan (Kent) Kouf of Huron; two aunts; and many cousins, nephews, and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jean DeHaven.
Kenneth Steptoe
Kenneth W. Steptoe, 77, of Miller, died Tuesday, April 6 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be at Rembold Funeral Home on Friday, April 9 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. Kenneth’s funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 10 at the First Presbyterian Church in Miller with Rev. Beth Kelsey and Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial will be at the Morningside cemetery in Ree Heights.
Kenneth Wayne Steptoe was born November 20, 1932 in Hand County, South Dakota to William R.L. and Velma (Wyant) Steptoe. He lived his entire life in Greenleaf Township, except for two years while he served a tour of duty in the U.S. Army. He married
Delores Steele on April 17, 1955 in the Ree Heights Community Church.
He was an honest man who enjoyed farming and ranching. His favorite past times were fishing, hunting, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and his great grandchild. He was a soft spoken man with a wonderful sense of humor.
Kenneth was an active member of the Masons. He was a member of the Speirs Lodge number 186, and the Maxwell Chapter number 133 of Ree Heights for over 50 years. He was also a member of the Hilltop Grange. Kenneth served on the Ree Heights Elevator Board and the Greenleaf Township Board.
He is survived by his wife, Delores, of Miller; his children Beverly (Mike) Rogers of Redfield, Charles (Michele) Steptoe of Miller, Jeanette (Richard) Busch of Sioux Falls, and Jerry Steptoe of Miller; six grandchildren, Michelle (Jason) Binger of Redfield, Brett, Kara, and Troy Busch of Sioux Falls, Trent and Kristi Steptoe of Miller; one great grandchild, Hunter Binger of Redfield. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Brad Fernholz
Brad Fernholz, 32, of Portage, Wisconsin, formerly of Wessington, died Sunday, April 25th at his home in Wisconsin. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wessington with Fr. Chester Murtha officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 30 from 5-7 p.m. at Rembold Funeral Home in St. Lawrence with a 7 p.m. scripture service. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic cemetery, Wessington.
Brad Anthony Fernholz was born September 14, 1977 to Larry A. and Marilyn D. (Parmely) Fernholz in Huron, S.D. He attended all 12 years of school in Wessington graduating from Wessington High School in 1996. Brad attended Mitchell Vo Tech and graduated with a degree in electrical construction.
He worked as an electrician in Sioux Falls and Portage with a lot of his work being done in Madison, Wis.
Brad was a natural athlete who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He liked watching sports on T.V. and would root for the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Bears.
Survivors include his father, Larry A. (Cindy Jo) Fernholz of Wessington; mother, Niece (Dennis) Koss of Portage, Wisc.; brothers, Kelly (Shawn) Fernholz of Miller, Chad (Jenny) Fernholz of Harrisburg, Daniel Fernholz of Portage; daughter, Kylee of Pardeeville, Wis.; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Anthony H. and Mildred Fernholz, and Leo and Velma Parmely.
Michael Scholten
Michael Joseph David Paul Scholten was born to Robert and Cheri Scholten on April 28 2010. Michael was hugged, kissed & loved for the brief but wonderful 1 and ½ hours he was with us before joining his heavenly Father. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 8 at the St. Placidus Catholic Church near Duncan. Family visitation will be Friday, May 7 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. with a 7:30 rosary service at Rembold Funeral Home of St. Lawrence. Interment will be at St. Placidus Catholic cemetery near Duncan.
Michael is survived by his parents Robert and Cheri Scholten of rural Miller: 6 siblings, Sara Hartung of Dickenson N D. Kara Hartung of Hartford SD, Dale, Katrina, Julia, & Patrick Scholten of rural Miller; paternal grandmother Veronica Scholten of Dell Rapids, SD, maternal grandparents Bob and Sharon Weber of Strandburg SD, great grandfather John Weber of Strandburg, SD; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Michael was preceded in death by his grandfather Joseph Scholten, aunt Joanne Geraets and uncle Dale Weber.
Harold Pevestorf
Harold Lloyd Pevestorf, 84, of Wessington, died Thursday, May 27 at his home. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 1 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Wessington with Rev. Michael Bagnall officiating. Visitation will be Monday, May 31 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Rembold Funeral Home in St. Lawrence. Burial will be at Rose Hill cemetery near Wessington. Friends and Family may sign Harold’s online register at www.remboldfuneralhome.com.
Harold was born May 6, 1926 to William and Dora (Bassler) Pevestorf at Princeton, Minnesota. He enlisted in the Navy during World War II and after returning home graduated from high school. He moved with his parents to a farm in the Rose Hill area and there met his wife Betty. After they married
on June 23, 1957, they lived at a farm in the Highmore area for a couple of years and then moved to their present farm just north of Wessington. They operated a dairy farm for many years.
He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and the Watson-Krauter Legion Post 110 of Wessington. In his spare time he enjoyed going to auction sales.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty (Robertson); three children, Doreen (Dave) Biedermann of St. Paul, MN, Gail (Wayne) Christensen of Laramie, WY, Jean (Paul) Holtzen of Omaha, NE; four grandchildren, Matt and Jason Christensen, Andrea and Cameron Holzen; one brother Leonard (Joyce) Pevestorf of Huron, SD; sister-in-law Carol Pevestorf of Huron, SD; brothers and sisters-in-law Don (Shirley) Robertson, Nancy (Ron) Gedenberg, Jerry (Sharyl) Robertson, Denny (Sandy) Robertson, Barbara Robertson and George Oldham all of Oregon, Kay (Willie) McDonough of Wisconsin; and a number of nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Howard, Ronald, Earl and Floyd, nephew Duane Pevestorf, two sisters-in-law Annie Pevestorf and Ginger Oldham.
Memorials may be directed to the Cardiac Rehab Center at the Huron Hospital, Concordia Lutheran Church in Wessington or the Watson-Krauter Legion Post 110 in Wessington.
Al Donlin
Al Donlin, 99, of Miller, died Monday, June 14 at the Courtyard Villa Assisted Living Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 18 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Miller with Fr. Chester Murtha officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, June 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. wake service all at St. Ann Catholic Church. Rembold Funeral Home of St. Lawrence has been entrusted with Al’s arrangements.
The second of thirteen children, Al was born June 1, 1911 to Eugene and Matilda (Schaefer) in Spring Township, Hand County South Dakota. He attended school through the 8th grade in the Polo area. In 1926 the family moved to the Wilson place, which is near present day Lake Louise. At that time he worked for Herman Steinlighter and James Egan farming and ranching.
On December 12, 1942 Al was inducted into the Army as a truck driver. He served in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy where he earned three service medals, a Good Conduct Medal, and his Driver and Mechanic Badge. He was Honorably Discharged on the 15th of December, 1945.
After the war Al returned to the family farm in Hand County where he continued to farm with his brothers until his retirement. Al raised cattle, did contract trucking, and had a long time interest in horses and rodeo. In his later years, Al enjoyed working with a team of horses, fixing up wagons, and getting them ready for the next parade.
Family was important to Al and he enjoyed spending time with all of his nieces and nephews. Al had a wonderful memory along with a quick wit and could always be counted on to tell a good story or fill you in on the history of his younger days working or moonshining around Hand County. In his later years, Al enjoyed driving around to check on the crops, visit with the different implement dealers, and to just keep tabs on what was happening in the county.
Survivors include one brother Louis Donlin of Miller; three sisters, Claire Sweeney of Arizona, Betty Queen of Maryland, Mary Hafner of Michigan; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.
Al was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Edie Schroeder, Vera Donlin, and Irene Esper, and five brothers, Bert, Joe, Mike, Chuck, and Paul.
Al’s quick wit will be missed by his nieces and nephews, all of his many friends, and anyone who has come to know “Uncle Al”.
Kenneth "Bud" Heasley
Kenneth “Bud” Heasley, 75, of Miller, died Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 5 at the First Presbyterian Church in Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Visitation will be at Rembold Funeral Home Sunday, July 4 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. Interment will be at G.A.R. cemetery in Miller.
Kenneth “Bud” G. Heasley was born on February 22, 1935 to Darrah and Bessie (Sneberg) Heasley at Miller, SD. He attended grade school and high-school at Ree Heights, SD.
On November 14, 1954 he married
Donna McNeil at Wessington, SD. They lived in several towns in Minnesota and South Dakota before returning to South Dakota in 2001. Bud made his home in Miller from 2005 until his passing.
Bud loved following the Minnesota Twins, boating on the river, visiting with family and friends, and coffee breaks at the Ranch Café. He loved to play jokes and make the best of tough situations. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. At Grandpa Bud’s house, the candy dish was always full.
He is survived by his children, Pat (Mark) Yusten of Ankeny, Iowa, Kenny Heasley of Wessington, SD, Gail (Kerwin) Haeder of Huron, SD, Dan (JoAnn) Heasley of Elk River, MN, Tammy (Dale) Lichty of Miller, SD, Dave (Keri) Heasley of Reinbeck, Iowa. He is also survived by grandchildren Shawn (Tammy) Sass, Amy Sass, Andrea Eilertson, Jason Heasley, Sarah (John) Steffensen, Tiffany and Dillon Walker, Chad (Michele) Haeder, Josh Haeder, Kameryn Haeder, Joe (Stacie) Heasley, Ryan (Jill) Heasley, Cory (Jennifer) Lichty, Brandi (Eric) Kranzler, Jennifer (Derek) Klawitter, Chris (Michelle) Heasley, Cody and Amanda Heasley, Heather Peterson; great-grandchildren Anna Sass, Austin Rauk, Bailee, Morgan and Caden Steffensen, Jordyn and Dawson Haeder, Kaylei and Joey Schneider, Tate and Finn Heasley, Nolan and Oliver Heasley, Hallie Lichty, Gracelynn, Kaelynn and Maxwell Kranzler; sister-in-law Bonnie Heasley of Miller; brothers-in-law Larry Butch (Penny) McNeil of Atkins, AK, and Jerry (Deb) Mehling of Wessington, SD; a special cousin Myra Doyle and special friend Ardela Wylie.
He was preceded in death by his wife Donna; his parents; brother Don “Doc” Heasley; granddaughter Angela Lichty; sisters-in-law Deb Mehling and Shirley Diekhoff; and brother-in-law Cliff Diekhoff.
Bonnie Gardner
Bonnie Jean (Larson) Gardner, 83, formerly of Pierre, SD, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller, SD.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 30 at Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre with Pastor Don Block officiating. Interment will follow at Black Hills National cemetery near Sturgis, SD. Visitation will be two hours before the funeral service at the church.
Bonnie was born on July 11, 1927 in Huron, SD to Toma and Olga (Foshiem) Larson. She was the second of two children. Bonnie’s elementary years were on a farm near Howard, SD. She completed her education at Huron High School.
On March 3, 1948, Bonnie married
Gerald T. Gardner in Minneapolis, MN. For four years they made their home in Huron while Gerry attended Huron College. Then, they moved to Boulder, CO while Gerry attended law school. In 1953, they moved to Pierre, SD and lived and owned two homes, 628 N. Grand and 635 N. Euclid. In 2008, Bonnie move in with her daughter, Susan Gregory of Pierre. Then on Feb. 3, 2010, Bonnie moved into the Miller Manor in Miller, SD with the help of her daughter, Jan Deuter of Ree Heights, SD.
Bonnie was employed by the State of South Dakota for 23 years in the State Museum. Bonnie worked in the museum that now houses the “Soldiers and Sailors” Museum located across from the State Capital. Bonnie researched census records for genealogy, cataloged historical photographs for use by history authors, she also cataloged all the microfilmed newspapers published in SD. Bonnie has been acknowledged by various authors in many books and publications for her contributions of South Dakota historical research.
Bonnie was a life time member of the SD Historical Society, the American Legion Auxiliary, 40 & 8 LaSaiete de framme, and VFW Auxiliary. Bonnie was an active member of the Lutheran Memorial Church of Pierre. Bonnie became active at the inception of the Countryside Hospice program and St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary in Pierre. Bonnie enjoyed playing bridge in several different clubs in Pierre throughout the years.
Bonnie’s memory will be cherished by her seven children (Bonnie’s Bunnies): Don (Lynnda) Gardner of Arvada, CO; Judy (Monte) Farnsworth of Pierre, SD; Tom Gardner of Littleton, CO; Susan Gregory of Pierre, SD; Jan (Casey) Deuter of Ree Heights, SD; Bill (Jessie) Gardner of Littleton, CO; and Jacque (Paul) Williams of Gillette, WY. Treasured in her life were 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Two brothers-in-law Marvin Gardner of Sioux Falls, SD and George McNamara of Milwaukee, WI.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Toma and Olga Larson; her husband, Gerald Gardner; and her sister, Annabelle Wright.
Memorials can be directed to a Hospice program, Miller Manor Activities, SD Heritage Center, or an American Legion Auxiliary Unit.
