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Clifford G. Heath
Died: Jul 25, 2002
Clifford G. Heath, son of Clarence and Gertrude (Messerschmidt) Heath, was born January 9, 1916 in Brookings, SD. He grew up and received his education there. He then moved to Sioux Falls, SD and drove trucks for Willer’s and John Morrell and Company.
Clifford was united in marriage with Adeline Vitek in Yankton, SD on March 11, 1946. The couple lived in Sioux Falls. They later owned and operated a business in Lesterville, SD before returning to Sioux Falls. Clifford then drove truck for Terrace Park and Russ Edinger before retiring.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of over 56 years, Adeline; three daughters, Joann Morgan and her husband, Kenneth, Issaquah, WA, Dorothy Phillips, Renton, WA, Jean Bosley and her husband, Thurston, Marysville, WA; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Heath, Huron, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Donald, Duane, Kenneth; and four sisters, Fern Granum, Mildred Clark, Vivian De Lasierra and Eunice.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at George Boom Funeral Home following the committal service.
CLIFFORD G. HEATH
Died: Thursday, July 25, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 86 years, 6 months, 16 days
INTERMENT: Mt. Pleasant cemetery
Hazel M. Clauson
Died: Jul 22, 2002
Hazel M. Johnson, daughter of Johannes and Johanna (Cleven) Johnson, was born November 22, 1912 in Inwood, IA. She grew up on a farm near Rowena, SD and received her education in country school. She then worked for a time at the South Dakota School for the Deaf.
Hazel was united in marriage with Caroll Clauson in Sioux Falls, SD on December 27, 1939. The couple farmed near Larchwood, IA for a short time before moving to a farm near Flandreau, SD. They returned to Rowena in 1951.
Hazel was a member of East Side Lutheran Church and enjoyed participating in activities with her Circle. She cherished the time spent with her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Don Clauson, Fairfax, MN, Jon Clauson and his wife, Linda, Renner, SD, Mary Garner and her husband, Jerry, Sioux Falls, SD; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Caroll, on September 28, 1994; an infant daughter, Jean Mae Clauson; a grandson, Timothy Clauson; her parents; two brothers, Ivan, Anders; and two sisters, Gladys Kjergaard and Elma Anderson.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at East Side Lutheran Church following the funeral service and prior to leaving for the committal service.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the East Side Lutheran Radio Broadcast.
HAZEL M. CLAUSON
Died: Monday, July 22, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 89 years, 8 months
INTERMENT: Union cemetery, Flandreau, SD
Reneé Smith
Died: Jul 21, 2002
Reneé Wobbema, daughter of Preston and Aleene (Rowenhorst) Wobbema, was born April 28, 1957 in Denver, CO. As a child she moved with her family to Sioux Falls, SD and grew up there. She graduated from Washington High School in 1975. She then worked many years at Mr. Nifty Dry Cleaners.
Reneé was united in marriage with Adrian Smith in Sioux Falls on June 27, 1986. She operated Tan –n- Tone for several years before expanding and re-naming the business Fitness First. She was presently the owner of Spa 2000. Reneé had a radiant, bubbly personality that will be missed by all who knew her.
She was a member of First Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Falls, and active in Coffee Break Ministries there.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Adrian; her children, Erik Smith, Sioux Falls, SD, David Smith, Sioux Falls, SD, Kacie Smith, Sioux Falls, SD; her parents, Preston and Aleene Wobbema, Sioux Falls, SD; three brothers, Douglas Wobbema and his wife, Teresa, Burnsville, MN, Gregory Wobbema and his wife, Rhonda, Lakewood, CO, David Wobbema, Sioux Falls, SD; three sisters, Brenda Atwood and her husband, Mike, Sioux Falls, SD, Lori Carstensen and her husband, Doug, Pipestone, MN, Kayla Jarchow and her husband, Tim, Luverne, MN; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at First Christian Reformed Church following the committal service.
Reneé’s family requests that memorials be directed to Coffee Break Ministries at First Christian Reformed Church.
RENEÉ SMITH
Died: Sunday, July 21, 2002
Minneapolis, MN
Age: 45 years, 2 months, 23 days
INTERMENT: Woodlawn cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD
PALLBEARERS:
Mike Atwood ~ Doug Carstensen
Tim Jarchow ~ Jason Atwood
Alex Wobbema ~ Nicholas Wobbema
Joseph S. Barth
Died: Jul 21, 2002
Joseph Scott Barth, son of Robert and Mary (Schauff) Barth, was born September 10, 1962 in Breckenridge, MN. He grew up on a farm near Campbell, MN and moved to Doran, MN in 1972. He graduated from Breckenridge (MN) High School in 1981. Joseph attended Crookston Community College in Crookston, MN for one year and graduated from North Dakota State College of Science at Wahpeton, ND in 1983.
His summers were spent custom harvesting and working on the family farm.
In 1984 he moved to Brookings, SD and worked for B & B Concrete. In 1985 he moved to Sioux Falls, SD where he began working with Hawkins Water Treatment Group where he worked until 1997.
Joseph was united in marriage with Cynthia R. Dahm on November 22, 1986 at the O’Gorman Chapel in Sioux Falls, SD.
He was a member of St. Lambert’s Catholic Church, Sioux Falls, and also volunteered at the Office of Education at St. Joseph Cathedral, and at St. Lambert’s School. Joe enjoyed his work, especially his customers. Joe was a talented athlete who excelled in all sports. He was a devoted, caring father and loving husband. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing, and time at the lake. He always enjoyed a good practical joke.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Cindy Barth, Sioux Falls, SD; three stepdaughters, Sadie Jordahl and her husband, Brent, Oakdale, MN, Kristen Barth, St. Cloud, MN, Kayla Barth, Mankato, MN; his mother, Mary Barth, Doran, MN; one sister, Bobbi Ann Shelstad and her husband, Robert, West Fargo, ND; five brothers, Bruce Barth and his wife, Barb, Park Rapids, MN, Mark Barth, Bath, ME, Steve Barth and his wife, Lorelie, Canton, SD, Tom Barth and his wife, Debbie, Morristown, MN, Jeff Barth and his wife, Karin, Swanville, MN; close friends, Dawn (Al) Walker and Alie, Naperville, IL; many nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his father; an infant brother, Harvey; a nephew, Joshua Barth; three nieces, Shannon Barth, Jesse Dahm, and Samantha Dahm; and his mother and father-in-law, Cliff and Jackie Dahm.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at St. Lambert’s Catholic Church immediately following the mass.
JOSEPH SCOTT BARTH
Died: Sunday, July 21, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 39 years, 10 months, 11 days
PALLBEARERS:
Boris Meidinger ~ Bruce Ferrie
Jim Torkelson ~ Scott Hanson
Arlyn Kruger ~ Dick Lone ~ Rory Leinen
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Nieces and Nephews
It was the summer of 1984
We lived with our mom in a big pink house
And who was the strange man
living nest door?
To our delight he wasn’t such a fright
He and mom went together just right.
In the fall of 1986
He officially became
our family’s permanent fix.
Through the years we have
many fond memories
Of spaghetti dinners, basketball games
and camping trips.
Westerns, boating, elbow slams
and many coaching tips.
As our family grows he remains
a constant source of strength in our lives.
He is what we strive to be.
He is the twinkle in our eyes
He is our hero, coach, friend and angel.
He is our father.
Sadie, Brent, Kristen and Kayla
June 16th, 2002
May G. Hite
Died: Jul 16, 2002
May G. Hovdestad, daughter of Gundval and Mary (Haavelson) Hovdestad, was born on February 22, 1907 in Sioux Falls, SD. She grew up in Brandon, SD and graduated from Brandon High School. She attended Sioux Falls College and enrolled in some business courses.
May was united in marriage with Russell J. Hite on June 6, 1929 in Sioux Falls. The couple farmed in Brown County, SD for several years before moving to Sioux Falls and the Corson, SD area. She was employed as a nurse’s aide at Mom and Dad’s Nursing Home and also as a cook at the Corson Grade School.
She enjoyed music and reading and her favorite program was the Lawrence Welk Show.
Grateful for having shared her life are one son, Ernest Hite, Sioux Falls, SD; two sisters, Elva Severson, Brandon, SD, Gwenda Gilbert, Moorhead, MN; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
May was preceded in death by her husband, Russell, on July 11, 1983; two daughters, Patricia Emma Hite Carr and Cecilia May Hite; her parents; six sisters; and four brothers.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church following the committal service.
MAY G. HITE
Died: Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 95 years, 4 months, 24 days
INTERMENT: Brandon cemetery, Brandon, SD
PALLBEARERS:
Ordell Swenson ~ Michael Severson
Floyd Hovdestad ~ Daralle Hovdestad
Gary Hovdestad ~ Larry Hovdestad
Francis L. "Frenchie" Gandrau
Died: Jul 15, 2002
Francis L. “Frenchie” Gandrau, son of Albert and Gladys (Jenkins) Gandrau, was born April 21, 1921 on a farm in Union County near Beresford, SD. He was raised by his grandparents, Dave and Fannie Jenkins. He graduated from Alcester (SD) High School in 1940.
Frenchie entered the United States Army Air Force on September 12, 1942 at Fort Crook, NE. He served in the European Theatre during World War II. Following his honorable discharge on October 20, 1945 at Camp McCoy, WI, he returned to Alcester.
Frenchie was united in marriage with Linnea Peterson on November 6, 1945 in Alcester. He then began work as a lineman with Lincoln-Union Electric. In 1954, they moved to Harrisburg, SD where he continued work with the electric company. He retired in 1981 after 34 years of service.
Frenchie was a charter member of Shalom Lutheran Church in Harrisburg. He was also a member of Canton (SD) VFW Post #3164.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Linnea; two daughters, Nancy Garry and her husband, Mike, Harrisburg, SD, Mary Coyne and her husband, Scott, Sioux Falls, SD; three grandchildren, Brad Garry and his wife, Stacey, Angie Klopstad and her husband, Brad, Mike Garry; one great-grandson, Logan Garry; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one son, Michael, and his parents.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at Shalom Lutheran Church following the committal service.
FRANCIS L. “FRENCHIE” GANDRAU
Died: Monday, July 15, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 81 years, 2 months, 24 days
INTERMENT:
Pleasant View cemetery, Harrisburg, SD
Military Rites by Canton VFW Post #3164
PALLBEARERS:
Craig Johnson ~ Tom Allen
Wm. VerMulm ~ Marshall Drexler
Tom Coyne ~ Steve Tebben
Everette E. Andersen
Died: Jul 13, 2002
Everette Edvin Andersen, son of Jens C. and Hilma C. (Swenson) Andersen, was born August 1, 1915 on the family farm near Valley Springs, SD. He grew up there and graduated from Valley Springs High School.
Everette was united in marriage with Dorice G. Peterson on June 19, 1946 at Augustana Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. They settled on the family farm where Everette spent his entire life. They retired from farming in 1979.
He was a lifetime member of Beaver Valley Lutheran Church where he served on several church boards and sang in the choir. He served on the Red Rock Township Board and the A.S.C.S. Committee.
Everette loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Dorice, Valley Springs, SD; three daughters, Janet (Merl) Breen, Westerville, OH, Karen (John) Wengert, Fontana, CA, Barbara (Gary) Nelson, Sioux Falls, SD; three sons, Jim (Jane) Andersen, Valley Springs, SD, Denis (Janet) Andersen, Valley Springs, SD, John (Linda) Andersen, De Soto, IA; 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Mervin (Helen) Andersen, Valley Springs, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Clarice Nielsen; and a brother, Clarence Andersen.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Beaver Valley Lutheran Church.
EVERETTE E. ANDERSEN
Died: Saturday, July 13, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 86 years, 11 months, 12 days
INTERMENT: Beaver Valley Lutheran Church cemetery, rural Valley Springs, SD
PALLBEARERS:
Todd Nelson ~ Michael Nelson
Tyler Andersen ~ Tim Andersen
Brian Andersen ~ Christopher Andersen
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Nick Andersen ~ Tom Andersen
Donald Wengert ~ David Wengert
Richard Breen ~ Matthew Breen
Daniel Breen ~ Brian Quick
Kyle Shubert ~ Jeremy Olesen
Dennis Harms
