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Otha E. Snapp

RAPID CITY - Otha E. Snapp, 94, Rapid City, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

He was born Dec. 24, 1906, at St. Joseph, Mo., the son of Jesse and Minerva (Sisk) Snapp. Otha married Laura Overton on Aug. 14, 1926, at St. Joseph. The couple resided in St. Joseph until moving to Deadwood, S.D., in 1944, where they owned and operated Snappy Cleaners for a period of 27 years. In 1977, they moved to Las Vegas, Nev., and resided there until Laura's death in 1997. Following his wife's death, he returned to the Black Hills to be near his family.

Survivors include two daughters, Sherry "Jackie" Blair, and her husband, Kenneth, and Sondra "Sandy" Hennen, and her husband, Jim, all of Rapid City; a sister, Jessie Snodgrass, Hiawatha, Kan.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura; a brother, Edward Snapp of St. Joseph; a sister, Ombra Benson of Highland, Kan.; and a granddaughter, Cindy Miller of Rapid City.

Visitation will be one hour before services on Tuesday. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Osheim-Catron Funeral Home, with Richard Harbur and Dennis Hause officiating. Interment will be at the Mountain View cemetery.

Harry Simek

KADOKA — Harry Simek, 90, Kadoka, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, at Kadoka Care Center.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Simek, Kadoka; one daughter, Josephine "JoAnn" Lettelier, Norris; one sister, Annabelle Heiser, Belvidere; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one step-grandson.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. vigil service, Monday, Oct. 8, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the church, with the Rev. Bob Baden officiating.

Martha K. Palmer

RAPID CITY — Martha K. Palmer, 92, of Rapid City, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, at a local nursing home.

Martha was born Aug. 23, 1909, in Menno, S.D., to Emanuel and Anna (Zeller) Ulmer.

In 1925, she moved with her family to Mina, S.D., near Aberdeen. Martha married Reece Palmer in 1926. They farmed near Mina until 1950 when they moved to Rapid City.

Martha had three children: Gladys Jones, Inez Nelson and Darrell Palmer. She was a homemaker most of her adult life and an active member of First United Methodist Church.

She was living at the Wesleyan Health Care Center at the time of her death.

She is survived by her son, Darrell Palmer of Rapid City; daughter, Gladys Jones of Sturgis; sister, Viola Cunningham of Aberdeen; brother, Ray Ulmer of Puyallup, Wash.; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Reese; two sisters, Linda and Ella; and daughter Inez

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City, and for one hour before services at the church on Monday.

Services are set for 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at First United Methodist Church in Rapid City, with the Rev. Doug Diehl officiating

Interment will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park in Rapid City.

Charles Eugene Jones
April 7, 1929 - July 27, 2012

Charles Eugene Jones was born April 7, 1928 in Salt Lake City, UT to Charles Franklin Jones and Zillah Faye Ericson. Charles attended school in Elmo, UT., later receiving his GED. Charles was the oldest of 5 children.

Dad leaves behind his wife Barbara; one son, Roy (Kimberly), four daughters, Barbara Petty (Dale), Loa Faye Dickinson (Lonnie), Kathleen Moore, and Ellen Wendt (Kevin); 17 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren; one brother, Maurice Jones and three sisters; Kathryn Jones Mathie, Veda Merline Jones and LaRae Jones Majors.

As a young man, Charles helped his father farm, he rodeo’d and attended school. In 1947 he went to work in the coal mines in southern Utah and worked there until 1953. In 1949 he met and married his lifelong companion and best friend, Barbara Ellen McKee. They were married July 15, 1949 in Tooele, UT. From this love came 5 children, Barbara Jean, Loa Faye, Kathleen, Roy and Ellen. After leaving the coal mines, he engaged in a number of different areas, he was a salesman, and worked as a mechanic in Salt Lake City, and Tooele and later as co-owner operator of A&C; Service in Grantsville, UT.

In 1968 he moved his family to the Black Hills of South Dakota. The 1st summer was spent in Sturgis, SD, where Charles was employed as a fry cook, and thoroughly enjoyed this endeavor.

In 1969, he moved his family once again, this time to Newcastle, WY, where Charles and Barbara opened Weston Manor Nursing Home. In 1974, they moved back to Sturgis, SD. After working as a mechanic at Ellsworth, He and Barbara went back in the nursing home business, this time running B & C Rest Home. Charles retired from the nursing home business in 2000. Even though he was retired from fulltime work, he never stopped being busy with life.

Dad loved his family and friends and never new a stranger. His greatest joys were his bride, of 63 years, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and all the time he spent with them. He loved visiting with family and friends. Dad enjoyed attending church and serving in the temple and set that example for his family.

Dad served 2 missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The first he served with Mother in the Bismarck, ND Temple. The second, he served as Transportation Coordinator for the Rapid City Mission, in Rapid City, SD for 18 months.

Dad was a lifelong member of Boy Scouts and enjoyed the time he spent in scouts both as a scout and as a leader. From 1970 until 1997 he hiked the at Crazy Horse Monument pilgrimage with the scouts. His last hike being 16 months after heart surgery.

Dad was be preceded in death by his parents.

The following was written by his grandchildren and reflects the feelings of many:

My anguish and heartache today is directly tied to the fact that my Lovely, Loving, Sweet, Wonderful Grandpa Jones passed away this morning. He is the rock that the foundation of my family is built upon. My Mother’s father, he also did quite a job being a solid rock on my Dad’s side of the family too.

He changed the lives of everyone he ever came in contact with, of that I am certain! Gentle but strong, wise, kind, persistent, disciplined, and really just an amazing human being. He never asked anything of anyone that he hadn’t already done himself. Never sent anyone down a road that didn’t already have a beaten path worn from the soles of his own feet.

Our God called home one of his greatest masterpieces this morning! I have all these things to say about him, but nothing I say will ever come close to measuring up to the man he was. He is only stronger now and free from the bondage of his worn and weary earthly body, which bore little resemblance to the lively spirit that was encased within!! I love you Grandpa, I love you so much!!

My Grandpa Jones, you have achieved more in your life than anyone I know . You have meant so much

To so many people it is impossible to tell how many lives you touched but you sure helped my life and I love you Grandpa.

Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2012, with visitation one hour prior to service, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 2400 S. Baldwin St, Sturgis, SD. Burial will take place at a later date at Bear Butte cemetery in Sturgis.

Joseph Robert Vonsik Jr.
October 15, 1936 - August 8, 2012

Spearfish - Joseph (Joe) Robert David Vonsik, Jr, 75, Spearfish, SD died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 after a brief illness at the Dorsett Health Care Center in Spearfish.

He was born October 15, 1936 at Avella, PA to Joseph Sr. and Rose Vonsik. He married (Melva) Jean Hildebrand (Mitchell, SD) on June 15, 1960 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD. Joe retired honorably after 23 years of service in the Air Force. Upon military retirement Vonsik’s moved to Gillette, WY where he worked for Dowell Oil for one year and retired from Amax Coal Company (Belle Ayre Mine) after 23 years. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and NRA. Joe and Jean then moved to Spearfish, SD to enjoy retirement. He belonged to the Spearfish Senior Center where he was a volunteer for many years during the Sturgis Rally Breakfast, and for their rummage sales.

He is survived by his wife Jean of 52 years; children, Doug (Bonnie) Wudel, Mike Vonsik, Kelly (Bob) Grant and Brenda Vonsik; grandsons, Chris (Jennifer) Vonsik, John Wudel, Stephen Wudel, Kirk Grant, a granddaughter, Kelly (Tim) Bischof; great-grandsons, Cole Vonsik, Zachary Bischof, and Alexander Bischof; a brother, Mike Vonsik, Harrison City, PA; a sister, Dolores George, Bentleyville, PA.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Tom, Ed and Bill (Monongahela, PA); and in-laws Jim and Beaulah Hildebrand (Mitchell, SD).

Upon Joe’s request cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at Black Hills National cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for the Northern Hills Hospice and Spearfish Senior Center.

TYIA F. RANKIN
January 7, 1947 - August 7, 2012

Belle Fourche – Tyia F. Rankin, 65 of Belle Fourche, died on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Survivors include her son, Elvet Alexander Rankin, Portland, OR; one daughter, Theresa Sue Rankin, Brownwood, TX; one brother, John Brengle, Cedar Park, TX; and her father Elvet “Buck” R. Brengle of Spearfish.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 13, 2012 at the United Church of Christ in St. Onge, SD with Kim Bachman officiating.

Burial will take place at a later date.

JOHNNY JOE PATINO
October 20, 1933 - August 19, 2012

Deadwood - Johnny "JJ" Joseph Patino 78 of Deadwood, died Sunday, August 19, 2012 at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center - Ft. Meade.

He was born October 20, 1933 in Lead, SD to Frank and Josephine Patino. After graduation from Edgemont HS in Edgemont, SD in 1953, John enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper and Drill Sergeant. He was honorably discharged in 1956 and was a Korean War veteran. He returned home to South Dakota after his military service and met Charleen Olson. They were married and raised three children, Michael, Mark, and Rachelle. John was a successful businessman, owned Whitewood Custom Treater’s in Whitewood SD and Lenard's Place in Sturgis SD. John served as a policeman, fireman, and city councilman for Deadwood, SD. John was also a lifelong card player. He was a blackjack dealer in Las Vegas and had become a common presence at the poker tables in Deadwood through the years. Family was very important to John and he always made time to visit relatives both near and far. He dearly loved all his relatives. John passed away in the hospice wing of the Ft Meade VA hospital. He was not alone at his time death as his family took turns being with him for the seven weeks he was there.

John is survived by his three children, Michael (Lori) Patino, Mark (Chopper) Patino, Rachelle (Eric) Patino-Heinecke; his granddaughter, Frederica (Freddie) Frisco; step mother, Helen Patino-Duran; step sister, Oralia McKee-Duran; three step brothers, Eustolio, Manual and John Duran; one half-sister, Rosellia Blakeman-Patino and three half-brothers, Carlos, Froilan, and Efrian Patino. A very special thank you to Mark and Melodee (Antuna) Ulmer, Marvin and Meagan Ulmer, and Donna Antuna for their love and care they have given our father.

He was preceded in death by, his parents, Frank and Josephine (Garcia) Patino;six brothers, Richard, Jerry, Pete, Frank, Rudy, Joseph Patino; two sister, Mary Antuna, Francis Patino; one half sister Lucille Smith and one half brother Robert.

Graveside services will be held 12:30 Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Black Hills National cemetery near Sturgis with Rev. Bill Zandri officiating.

Military honors will be conducted by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard.

The family would like to invite Johnny's friends and family to join them for lunch and fellowship at 2:00 p.m. at the VFW, 10 Pine Street in Deadwood.

A memorial has been established.

Mildred A. Hessel

ABERDEEN — Mildred A. Hessel, 90, Aberdeen, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, at Crofton (Md.) Nursing Home.

Survivors include two daughters, Marlys Leiter, Baltimore, and Beth Hessel-Kirkman, Denver; two grandsons; and one great-grandson.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Miller-Huebl Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carol Iwerks officiating. Burial will be at Riverside cemetery in Aberdeen.

Jeanette Nielsen Johnson

HERMOSA — Jeanette Nielsen Johnson, 69, Hermosa, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, at her home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Huron, with the Rev. Kent Knight and the Rev. C. Melvin Walgren officiating. Interment will be at noon Friday, Sept. 14, at St. Martin's cemetery in Huron. Friends may call Thursday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until service time.

Jeanette Nielsen was born April 17, 1932, to Niels and Lillian Nielsen at Olivia, Minn. She graduated from Huron High School in 1950, where she was crowned Homecoming Queen. She then moved to Minneapolis, where she earned her nursing license and cared for newborn babies and the elderly.

In Minnesota, she met and married Terrance Haik, where they lived for 23 years and raised their daughters, Laurie and Lisa. She later returned to Huron to help care for her mother and aunt and to attend Huron College. There, at the age of 63, she earned her bachelor's degree in social work. During college, Jeanette traveled through Europe. She later moved to the Black Hills and settled in Hermosa.

She is survived by her two daughters, Lisa (Tab) Nesser, New Brighton, Minn., and Laurie (Bob) Schmidt, Ham Lake, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Charlie, Sophia, Frankie, Amanda, Danny, Kristina, and Brianna; two sisters, her twin, Jane Sanderson, Sioux Falls, and Mary Ann (Ralph) Weddle, Livonia, Mich.; one brother, Ed Nielsen, Shawnee, Kan.; her former husband, Richard Johnson, Huron; and many relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her baby brother, Douglas Nielsen; her older brother, Paul Nielsen, and his wife, Jeanette Nielsen; one sister-in-law, Mary Nielsen; several special friends and relatives; and her very special aunt, Adeline Schanil.

The family prefers memorials.

Jerald 'Dean' Schofield

PIERRE — Jerald "Dean" Schofield, 63, Pierre, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001, at Maryhouse Sub-Acute Center.

Survivors include his wife, Delcie; two sons, Daryl Schofield, Castlewood, and Davis Schofield, Spearfish; one daughter, Darla Blaseg, Pierre; five grandchildren; his mother, Lucile Schofield, Chamberlain; one brother, Allen Schofield, Chamberlain; and two sisters, Gloria Hansen, Chamberlain, and Linda Snook, Sioux Falls.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. prayer service, at Feigum Funeral Home.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Riverside cemetery.

Ralph Van Der Vorste

SPEARFISH — Funeral services for Ralph Van Der Vorste, 53, Spearfish, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Spearfish, with the Rev. Kent Stillson officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the Carlsen & Aldinger Funeral Home in Spearfish. He died last week at his home in Spearfish.

Ralph W. Van Der Vorste was born Jan. 3, 1948, in Mobridge, to Burnie and Kathryn "Bauer" Van Der Vorste. He moved with his family to Custer at the age of four. He grew up and attended school in Custer, graduating from high school in 1965. He then graduated from Northern State College in Aberdeen. He worked road construction in the summers and taught school. While teaching in Custer, he met Mary. He moved to Spearfish in the fall of 1976 and was a chimney sweep for a time. He married Mary Rogstad on the summit of Terry Peak on June 23, 1979. He worked 16 years for Western Wire Service as a sales representative and traveled throughout the United States.

Ralph loved the outdoors, especially the Black Hills. He also enjoyed the theatre, woodworking, collecting baseball cards and doing magic. He was involved with his children, their sporting activities and other interests. He made friends easily and will be dearly missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; one son, Ry Van Der Vorste, of Spearfish; two daughters, Amber and Michael Enderle of Minneapolis, Minn., and Kambria Van Der Vorste of Spearfish; his mother, Kathryn Van Der Vorste of Hill City; a sister, Linda Nowell of Denver; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Burnie, in May 1977, and a brother, Roger, in May 2001.

Carlsen & Aldinger Funeral Home of Spearfish is entrusted with the arrangements.

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