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Earl Lawrence Farr
(March 27, 1923 - October 25, 2011)
Earl Lawrence Farr, age 88, of Colton, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at Covington Heights in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services will begin at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the First Reformed Church in Colton.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M. Friday, with the family present from 6-8:00 P.M. at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Colton.
Earl was born March 27, 1923 to Laurence and Laura (Bell) Farr at Humboldt, SD. He received his education at the country school in the area. Earl worked on the farm and for the Ellis brothers before entering the service. Earl served in the US Army from 1945 to 1946. He was stationed in the Philippines during his tour.
Earl married Carrie Immeker on July 24, 1947. She passed away March 26, 1972. He then married Jeanette Reurink September 10, 1976.
Earl farmed in the Colton area until 1973. He then worked for T & R Electric for 17 years before retiring.
Earl loved his family, especially spending time with them and the grandchildren. He was active in the community, serving on the Colton Cemetery Board, American Legion, Deacon of the church and taught Sunday School for many years. He also enjoyed baseball, bowling, hunting, fishing, golf and woodworking.
Earl is survived by his wife, Jeanette Reurink Farr, Colton, four children: Nancy Coy, Sioux Falls; Lynn (Jim) Barenklau, Montrose; Mary (Craig) Clark, Ocala, FL and Larry Farr, Sioux Falls; a step-son, Brian (Linda) Reurink, Sioux Falls; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Arline Mustar, Easley, SC; a brother, Alvin (Grace) Farr, Hartford; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Farr, Colton.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carrie March 26, 1972;and two brothers, Willis and Cecil.
Bernard Alvin DeBulten
(October 15, 1936 - November 7, 2011)
Bernard A. DeBulten, 75, of Sioux Falls formerly of Colton died Monday, November 7, 2011 at Covington Heights in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic. Burial will be in the Colton Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 7-8:00 PM Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the funeral home.
Bernard was born October 15, 1936 on the family farm near Colton to parents Henry and Gertrude (Reurink) DeBulten. He started his education in the Berdahl Country School and finished grade School at Franklin Grade High. He married Shirlene Brush in 1967. She died May 4, 1985.
Bernard worked in construction and also as a truck driver. He lived in Sioux Falls, Sioux City and in Oregon before returning to Sioux Falls, after the death by his wife. Bernard became a resident of the Helping Hands Assisted Living Center in Brandon in 2006, before moving to Covington Heights.
Bernard also served in the Air National Guard and was a member of the First Reformed Church in Sioux Falls.
He was an avid reader and enjoyed puzzles and doing crafts.
Grateful for having shared his life are his sister, Jane Dannen, Sioux Falls; brothers, Fred (Patty)DeBulten, Sedalia, Missouri; Harold (Lorna) DeBulten, Sioux Falls; eight nieces and nephews; and a foster son, Mike Mackey.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirlene and his parents.
Edmund "Ed" Stefani
(January 13, 1952 - November 18, 2011)
Edmund G. Stefani, 59, of Sioux Falls died Friday, November 18, 2011 at his home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be in the Benton Lutheran Cemetery, rural Crooks.
Edmund Gustav Stefani was born January 13, 1952 in De Smet, South Dakota to parents Gustav and Frieda (Mordas) Stefani. As an infant he moved with his family to Sioux Falls. He received his education in Sioux Falls and married Bonnie Benson February 8, 1974 at Benton Lutheran Church, Crooks. They lived in Sioux Falls after their marriage.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Bonnie Stefani, Sioux Falls; children, Robert (Becky Skinner) Stefani, and Emily (Ryan) VanMeekeren, both of Sioux Falls; four grandchildren, Chicago, Micah, Bailey, and Mercedes; a brother Robin, Baltic, three sisters, Marianne Wing, Phoenix, Sabina Stefani, Sioux Falls and Roswitha Heldenbrand, Dell Rapids.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two bothers, Dietmar and Gerald.
Fannie Deelstra
(June 18, 1921 - November 20, 2011)
Fannie Deelstra, 90, of Colton passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at First Reformed Church in Colton. Burial will be in Colton Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday at the church.
Fannie (Reurink) Deelstra was born June 18, 1921 at the family home in Colton, SD to Gerrit and Jennie (Hein) Reurink. She was the oldest of eight children. Fannie was baptized and made profession of faith at First Reformed Church in Colton, of which her father was one of the founders. In her early years Fannie spent much of her time with her younger sisters and caring for children.
Fannie and John Deelstra were married October 2, 1941. They enjoyed forty-nine years together and were blessed with four children: Carol Jean, Daryl Duane, Stanley Gerald and Kathleen Joy. While John was serving his country during WWII, Fannie worked as a housekeeper, bookkeeper and cared for children. Upon John’s return from the service, they moved to a farm near Hartford and eventually purchased and settled on a farm near Franklin, SD where they raised their family and farmed until retirement in 1979.
Fannie was a devoted farm wife, homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a fantastic cook and a meticulous housekeeper. She helped with all of the family chores including tending a large garden and canning a variety of produce. She also enjoyed meeting and making friends with her many Avon clients. While living on the farm and after retirement in Colton, Fannie was always a gracious hostess and a good friend to many. She especially enjoyed baking for people and inviting family and friends over to enjoy her hospitality and good food. Doing handiwork, playing games and visiting friends were among Fannie’s favorite activities. She also found being actively involved in her church rewarding. Fannie taught Sunday school, played the church organ, was a kitchen helper and Bible study leader. She spent her life living what Jesus taught in His word.
God escorted Fannie home on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the age of 90. In heaven she will be united with her infant son, Daryl Duane, daughter, Kathleen Joy, husband, John as well as a host of relatives and friends
Fannie’s memory will be cherished by her daughter, Carol (Virgil) VanStelton, Sibley, IA; son, Stanley (Elaine) Deelstra, Renner, SD; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; brother Frank Reurink; three sisters, Dorothy Vander Weerd; Jeanette Farr and Carrie Hanneman; numerous nieces; nephews; relatives and friends.
Fannie was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents; infant son, Daryl; daughter, Kathleen Bramstedt; a brother and two sisters.
Ella Leila Person
(July 8, 1924 - November 20, 2011)
Ella Person, 87, rural Sioux Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning November 20, 2011 at Sanford USD Medical Center following a stroke on Friday.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Benton Lutheran Church, rural Crooks. Burial will be in the Benton Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5-8:00 PM Tuesday at the church.
Ella Leila Johnson was born July 8, 1924 to Adolph and Ida (Jensen) Johnson of rural Crooks. She attended Crooks Grade School, Crooks High School and graduated from Lyons High School in 1941.
Ella married Larkin Benjamin Person of Crooks on October 18, 1945. Having met in confirmation class, Ella and Larkin were lifelong members of Benton Lutheran Church. Ella and Larkin were a team working together on their farm and operating a family wedding photography business for over 60 years. Ella shared Larkin’s interest in photography, as some of their first dates were going to Camera Clubs. As a professional photographer, Ella enjoyed getting the best photos possible for her customers, who she considered friends.
Ella enjoyed working outdoors. Growing up, she helped her father pick corn by hand and milk cows. As a young farm wife, she shared the chicken chores with her mother in law, Amy. When Larkin and Ella moved to their own farm, they purchased a few sheep to keep the lawn trimmed. This began a lifelong love affair with the white woolies. She enjoyed the many people who came to their farm to buy lambs.
Ella enjoyed her neighbors, the Benton Lutheran Couples Club, extension club and Wayne Township Volunteer Fireman Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband, Larkin, rural Sioux Falls; a son, Larry Duane Person, Ellis; two younger brothers, Glenn Johnson and Clifford (Darlene) Johnson, Sioux Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her father and mother in law, Harry and Amy Person; two sisters, Lois (Ernest) Satter and Evelyn (Harold) Person and an older brother Alton Johnson.
Dewey Van Zanten
(May 20, 1917 - November 21, 2011)
Dewey Van Zanten, 94, of Dell Rapids, formerly of Colton, died Monday, November 21, 2011 at Terrace Manor in Dell Rapids where he has been a resident since 2007.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Faith Community Church, Colton. Burial will be in the Colton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 PM Friday at the church.
Dewey was born May 20, 1917 to parents Cornelius and Kate (Paauw) Van Zanten near Aurora Center, South Dakota. As a small child he moved with his parents to Grand Rapids, Michigan. At the age of 12, he moved with his family to the Colton area where he attended country school. Dewey then served in the United States Army during World War II from 1942 until his discharge in 1946.
Dewey married Gladys Feikema April 18, 1946 in Sioux Falls. After their marriage, he worked for Josten’s Concrete and John Morrell and Company, before moving to a farm southwest of Colton. In 1951 they moved to their present farm and farmed until 1981 when they retired into Colton. In October 2005 they moved to Orchard Hills in Dell Rapids. He was a member of the Faith Community Church in Colton.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Gladys, Dell Rapids; his children, Gordon (Carol) Van Zanten, Golden, Colorado; Greg (Bev) Van Zanten, Colton; twins, Marlys (Jeff) Hickox, Escondido, California and Marilyn Van Zanten, Sioux Falls; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brothers, J.W. (Barb) Van Zanten, Colton; Melvin (Jan) Van Zanten, Garden Grove, California; sisters, Alice Burgers and Nellie Burgers, both of Colton and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Roger, a sister, Jeanette and a brother,Pierre.
Marvin Hanson
(April 11, 1919 - December 25, 2012)
Marvin D. Hanson, 93, of rural Dell Rapids passed away December 25, 2012 at Sanford USD Medical Center.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Willow Creek Lutheran Church, rural Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the Willow Creek Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7:00 PM Friday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.
Marvin was born April 11, 1919 to parents Thomas and Tilda (Sundal) Hanson in Sioux Falls. He grew up near Dell Rapids and attended the Hanson Country School, which he later bought and moved to his farm for a garage. He then joined the United States Army in 1945 and spent time in France. He was on his way to Japan when the Atomic Bombs were dropped and then spent time in the Philippines. After returning to the states, he spent time as a Military Police Officer on passenger trains on the Atlantic coast. Returning home, he farmed and later worked at John Morrell.
Marvin married Ruby Klanderud April 4, 1948 at Willow Creek Lutheran Church.
Marvin was an active member of the Willow Creek Lutheran Church, where he was custodian for many years and served on the cemetery board. He was on the board of directors of the Baltic Lumber and Elevator Board. He also was an active member of the Baltic American Legion. He enjoyed local conversations with relatives, neighbors and friends.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Ruby, Dell Rapids, sons, Mervin (Mary) Hanson, Sioux Falls; Perry Hanson, Bakersfield, CA; daughters, Kathy Rindels, Chamberlain; Linda Hanson, Sioux Falls; six grandchildren, Candice Hanson, Courtney Hanson, Caitlyn Hanson, Nathan Hanson, Dustin Hanson and Mitchell Hanson; two great grandchildren, Caleb & Cameron Hanson; a brother, Richard Hanson, Harrisburg; two sisters, Delores (Harold) Simkins and Esther (Charles) Nelson, both of Sioux Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Tilda Hanson,and grandson, Seth; two brothers, Robert and Arnold and a sister, Gladys Mesch and a sister in law, Sally Hanson.
Harold "Howie" Siemonsma
(Died December 27, 2012)
Harold “Howie” Siemonsma, age 88, of Chester, died on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 A.M. Monday, December 31, 2012, at Huntimer St. Joseph the Workman Catholic Church, rural Colton, South Dakota. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 P.M. Sunday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Colton, and will resume at the church with the family present at 5:30 P.M., with a Rosary at 6:30 P.M., and a Wake Service at 7:00 P.M.
Howie was born on December 2, 1924, at Rock Valley, Iowa, to Barney and Dora (Van Whye) Siemonsma. He grew up in the Rock Valley area until moving with his family to Colton during high school. He graduated from Colton High School in 1942. After high school, he worked at John Morrell and as a farm hand around Colton. On October 24, 1945, Howie married Magdalen “Matt” Gaspar at St. Joseph the Workman Catholic Church. In 1948, the couple moved to a farm near Colton where they would farm all their lives. In 1973, Howie and Matt moved to Chester, but Howie continued to help on the farm until just last year.
Howie was a dedicated member of St. Joseph the Workman Catholic Church at Huntimer. He served on the church council, sang in the choir, and assisted during the construction of the new church. He always enjoyed helping other people.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Magdalen “Matt”, Chester; children: Daniel (Sharon) Siemonsma, Chester, Dorothy (Loren) Hass, Chester, Diane (Hod) Braskamp, Wentworth, Michael (Emily) Siemonsma, Colton, and Mark (Judy) Siemonsma, Candia, New Hampshire; 12 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and siblings: James (Mary Jo) Siemonsma, Lake Madison, and Bernieth Baumberger, Round Top, New York.
Howie was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Mary Alice Eichler, and Robert “Bob” Siemonsma; and a special nephew, Michael John.
Milton "Pin" Merry
(March 27, 1920 - January 7, 2013)
Milton “Pin” Merry, 92, of Dell Rapids passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at The Avera Dells Area Health Center.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 10, 2013 at United Methodist Church in Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM Wednesday with the family present from 5-7:00 PM at Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.
Milton was born March 27, 1920 in Logan Township east of Dell Rapids to parents Grey and Emma (Norgaard) Merry. The family moved to Dell Rapids in December of 1920. He grew up and received his education in Dell Rapids, graduating from Dell Rapids High School in 1940. After graduation he was employed at Merry Brothers Garage.
Pin married Adelia "Dee Dee" Erickson on February 22, 1944 at the bride’s parent’s home in Blinsmon Township in Moody County. The couple moved to a farm in Logan Township at that time, residing there for 49 years. They retired from farming and had their farm sale September 18, 1993. They moved to a house on Wyland Dr. in Dell Rapids September 21, 1993. In 2007 they moved to Orchard Hills in Dell Rapids. Dee Dee passed away July 25, 2011.
Pin was an active member of United Methodist Church, a board member of Hart School #27, Logan Township and Dell Rapids Cemetery. He also was a member of the Farm Bureau and IOOF Lodge #8 where he held local and district offices and was the Goodwill Ambassador for Dell Rapids. Pin especially enjoyed playing horseshoes and was very good at it. He belonged to many leagues and played tournaments around the state. He was a director for the State Horseshoe League for six years. Pin was honored September 2, 2000 when he was inducted into the South Dakota State Horseshoe Hall of Fame at a banquet in Madison, SD.
Grateful for having shared his life are his son, Stuart (Janice) Merry, Garrison, ND; daughter, Toni Lynne Poor Bear, Seattle, WA; fourteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Irma Etcheverry, San Jose, CA and Georgia (Gordon) Lease, Rapid City, SD and many other relatives and friends.
Pin was preceded in death by his wife, Adelia; parents, Grey and Emma; son, Gordon Arthur; daughter, Bonita Louise and sister, Ora Jane Brooks.
Vera Munk
(January 26, 1921 - January 6, 2013)
Vera Munk, 91, of Dell Rapids passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at the Dougherty Hospice House.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.
Vera was born January 26, 1921 at Rock Valley, Iowa to parents William and Louise Pfefferle. She moved with her family to Lyons, South Dakota. She graduated from Lyons High School. After her graduation she moved to Dell Rapids. She married Eldon Munk June 20, 1946 at Pipestone, Minnesota. After their marriage they lived and farmed east of Dell Rapids. Eldon died November 13, 2007. She then moved to Orchard Hills and later moved to Dells Nursing and Rehab Center.
Vera was a member of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids and the Dell Rapids American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed helping Eldon on the farm, gardening, baking, playing cards, and going dancing.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Dale Munk, Dell Rapids; Dianne Hoyt, Sioux Falls; Daryl Munk and his special friend Lisa Bruns and her son, Riley, Dell Rapids; Darwin Munk, Garretson; Dennis Munk and his wife Michelle, Luverne, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, DeAnna and her husband, David Berke; Stacy and special friend, Mat Chitwood; Kari and her husband, Jesse Anderson; Cory, Ashley, Tanner, Bailey and Jackson Munk; two step grandsons, Brandon and Evan; three great grandchildren, Kaylie, Hunter and Haily; a sister, Ruth Hanson, Mountain Lake, Minnesota and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son in law, Dennis Hoyt and a brother, Nathan.
