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Mary Lou (Hill) Berry
age 72 of Gordon, Nebraska, formerly of Scenic, South Dakota, died May 26, 2009, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.
Mary Lou Hill was born in New Underwood, South Dakota, on August 12, 1936, to Cliff and Fern Hill. She received her education at Scenic Grade School and Rapid City High School. When Mary Lou was 10 years old she was enrolled in the Lois Martin School of Dance where she was a star pupil. She also played the piano. For several years she tap danced all over the Black Hills and at several civic events.
While attending Rapid City High School, Mary Lou, Loretta McFarland, Lila Lee, and Valerie Anderson sang in a chorus and performed at civic events throughout the Black Hills, including the USO Club, the Air Base hangars opening, etc.
Mary Lou married
Buster Berry on June 24, 1953, at Scenic. They lived at Scenic until Buster’s induction into the U.S. Army 10th Division in January of 1954. After completion of basic training, Mary Lou moved to Fort Riley, Kansas, where she and Buster lived for one year. In 1955, when Buster was sent to Germany, she returned home and lived with her parents at Scenic. Upon Buster’s discharge in 1956, they lived at Scenic where they entered a partnership with Mary Lou’s folks in a farming and ranching operation. In the fall of 1958, they moved to Farmingdale, South Dakota, with Buster’s grandfather, August Bollmann, where they continued farming and ranching. In 1964, they moved back to Scenic until 1970. After a short stay in Martin, South Dakota, it was back to Scenic where Buster was employed by the Costello Ranch until the ranch was sold and they moved to Gordon, Nebraska in 1975.
Mary Lou was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 240 in Martin, South Dakota. She was a member of the Scenic Congregational Church where she played the piano for many years. Always a faithful follower of the Lord, she came to deepen her relationship with God through her involvement with the Victory Bible Church and Pastor Dave Morrison in Merriman, Nebraska.
Mary Lou was devoted to her six children. She said shortly before her passing, “I have six kids you could only dream of”. She was a joyful grandmother and great-grandmother. She known as one of the best cooks in the country and fed many a cowboy going down the road. Mary Lou also worked 31 years as a grocery clerk and produce manager.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Hill.
She is survived by her husband, Buster Berry of 55 years, 11 months, and two days, of Gordon, Nebraska; three daughters, Deb (Kip Krull) of Harrold, South Dakota, Roxanne Hauk (Ron Ward), of Caputa, South Dakota, Tracy (Rick Burdyshaw) of Perry, Ohio and three sons, Wade (Corina) of Miles City, Montana, Bruce (Jeanne) of Interior, South Dakota, and Ote (Jamie) of Checotah, Oklahoma. Also are 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mary Lou is also survived by her mother, Fern Hill, age 104, of the Golden living Center in Rapid City; two sisters, Margie Habinck, Miles City, Montana, and Betty Black, Tea, South Dakota; and one brother, Art Hill of Casper, Wyoming.
Visitation was held 6:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, June 1, at the Mother Butler Center.
Services were Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at 10:30 A.M. at the Mother Butler Center of Rapid City followed by a luncheon.
Interment was at the Scenic cemetery following the luncheon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Victory Bible Church or the American Legion Auxiliary Post 240 of Martin.
Joseph H. "Joe" Bielmaier
age 86 of Wall, South Dakota, died June 15, 2003, at the Black Hills Rehabilitation Hospital in Rapid City.
Joseph H. Bielmaier better known as "Joe" to his family and friends was born July 25, 1916, on his father’s homestead seven and a half miles northeast of Wall, the son of Michael and Rosa (Kurtzhals) Bielmaier.
Joe attended grade school in Lake Hill Township and high school in Wall.
As a young man he operated the family farm until he was drafted into the Army on August 27, 1942. While in the Army he served in the European Theatre of Operation taking part in the Battles of Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He received the American Theatre Service Medal with three battle stars attached, a Distinguished Unit Badge, and a Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged from the Army on January 11, 1946.
Joe returned to the family homestead where he continued to farm and ranch northeast of Wall.
Joe was united in marriage to Zetta F. Burley Gleason on June 3, 1962 at New Underwood, South Dakota.
They made their home in Wall all their married
life. They continued to operate the farm – ranch until the present time.
Joe was a charter member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wall where he continued as a member. He was a life long member of the V.F. W. Post #1273 of Rapid City, and a life member and past commander of the Carroll McDonald American Legion Post #246 of Wall.
Grateful for having shared his life is a sister Agnes K. Pivny of Rapid City; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife Zetta on October 13, 2001; three brothers William, Frank, and John Bielmaier; and two sisters Lucy C. Rinehart and Sister Romaine (Anna Bielmaier).
Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17 with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. all at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wall.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Bob Baden as celebrant.
Interment with military honors will be 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Black Hills National cemetery near Sturgis.
A memorial is established.
Oliver "Allen" Towne, age 80, of Hemingford, Nebraska, formerly of Pierre, South Dakota, died Thursday, October 12, 2006, at the Box Butte Hospital in Alliance, Nebraska.
Oliver Allen Towne was born June 1, 1926, on the family ranch in Haakon County, South Dakota, the oldest of three children born to Everett and Alma (Myers) Towne. He attended school at Maupin Flats. He was born into a ranching family where he and his father ranched. Upon his father'' death, he took over the management of the ranch where he worked for several years.
Allen was united in marriage to Aldene Ellis on September 7, 1947. He was the proud father of a son Mike Towne, and two daughters Kaye Martino and Nancy Towne. Allen loved airplanes and received his license when he was sixteen years old. His love of flying helped his neighbors over the years. When severe blizzards made driving impossible, he was known to fly medicine and food out to the country to help his many appreciative neighbors that were stuck in their homes. He owned two planes and loved to use the planes to check on the cattle as well as flying his family to visit relatives in Montana and California. His children were flying before they learned to walk.
The family moved to Tucson, Arizona, in 1961 to live so Allen flew back and forth between South Dakota and Arizona. While living in Arizona, Allen and Aldene became competitive dancers for the Arthur Murray dance studio. He enjoyed dancing as his face would light up as he glided across the floor. He also served on the Search and Rescue team out of Mt. Lemmon, Arizona. He used a motorcycle as the mode of transportation for working in the deserts of Tucson.
Allen was a member of the Deep Creek Lutheran Church for several years, until moving from the ranch to Ft. Pierre, South Dakota, where they resided for thirty years. Allen and Aldene moved to Lincoln Apartments in Pierre in 2003. He and Aldene became members of the Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre, where they attended for thirty years.
Allen was known for his willingness to always help a friend or neighbor. He enjoyed helping people and would do so with a laugh and smile.
Allen leaves his wife of fifty-nine years, Aldene of Hemingford, Nebraska; daughters Kaye Martino and her husband David of Salinas, California, Nancy Towne of Pacific Grove, California; a son Mike Towne and his wife Marge of Heminford, Nebraska; granddaughters Becky Feil and her husband Kenneth, both serving in the United States Army, Maria Towne of Alliance, Nebraska, Tori and Kelsey Towne of Hemingford, Nebraska; grandsons Everett Thiebault, Seth Towne, Jacobi Towne all of Pacific Grove, California; a great-granddaughter Teagan Towne of Alliance, Nebraska; one brother Floyd Towne and his wife Sandy of Grand Island, Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews.
Allen was preceded in death by his mother Alma and father Everett; one sister Dorothy Dean of Pierre; two half-brothers Robert Ugland of Pierre, and Dee Towne of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Visitation was held 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. MDT on Monday, October 17, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. CDT Tuesday, October 17, at the Deep Creek Lutheran Church, rural Midland, with Pastor Ruth Ann Loughry and Pastor Ann Schlossnagle officiating.
Interment will be in the Deep Creek cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Mary Elsie Porch was born on the North Place five miles from Kadoka, South Dakota on August 3, 1916 to George Tate and Maude Mable (Pettyjohn) Porch. She had two brothers, Harry Scott and Parley Porch, and three sisters, Hazel Scott Fowler, Lorie Dupree Hoskins, and Faye Briggs Sherburn.
She was married
August 20, 1932 on the Jackson and Haakon County line to Mike Borbely. They took over the family ranch and made it through the depression with a growing family. On June 7, 1933, their first daughter, Elsie Roanna was born. Following soon was Richard "Dick" Parley on September 12, 1935. Twelve years later the baby, Linda Kay, of the family came along on August 11, 1947. Mary Elsie not only raised her own three children, but was always willing to help family and friends.
After many happy years of marriage she lost her husband, Mike, on February 8, 1975. Ten years later she lost her son, Dick, on May 3, 1985.
Her family and friends knew Mary Elsie not only for her kind heart, but her great cooking. Her children and grandchildren always talked about her cinnamon rolls and pies. She could bake "like no other" according to them.
Her seven grandchildren were dear to her heart. Elsie and Don Johnson’s children and spouses are Debi (Johnson) and Thom Richards, Mike and Sandy Johnson, and Becky Johnson and Ron Southworth. Dick and Margie Borbely’s children and spouses are Jodie (Borbely) and Mike Lehrkamp, Dixie (Borbely) and Tom Opheim, and Robert and Kim Borbely. Linda (Borbely) Miller and Bill Gropper have Lesa (Gropper) and her husband Greg Krajewski. Linda is now married
to Jerry Miller. Mary Elsie also has twelve great-grand children: Cassidy and Tyler Johnson; Tosha, Lexi and Cade Opheim; and Michael and his wife Kori, Sig, and Carl Lehrkamp;
Michael James, Cheyanne and Mason Borbely. She also has a precious two-year old great, great-granddaughter, Paige, who loved to hug and kiss her.
Mary Elsie had a great life and left a lasting legacy in her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-grandchild who will miss her dearly.
Mary Elsie Borbely, age 88, passed away on Friday November 19, 2004, at Lookout Memorial Hospital in Spearfish.
Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment will be in the Kadoka cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Gordon "Doc" Bork, age 86, of Okaton, longtime dentist in the Murdo area, died Thursday, October 25, 2007, at the Kadoka Nursing Home.
Gordon Herman Henry Bork was born June 23, 1921, on his parents' ranch in rural Jones County, the son of Herman and Anna (Niedan) Bork. He attended country school for eight years and graduated from Murdo High School in 1939. Gordon went on to attend Creighton University to study dentistry. Gordon enlisted in the United States Navy in May of 1942, and after graduation from Creighton, he became a lieutenant in the Navy. While in the Navy, he met Marjorie Martin, a Navy nurse, while stationed at Camp Shoemaker, California.
Gordon and Marge were united in marriage on March 24, 1946 in Waterloo, Iowa. They moved back to Jones County in 1947, and "Doc" built his first dental office at the north end of Main Street in Murdo. Patients were waiting at the door when Doc turned the key. In 1965, Doc opened a new clinic, now the Murdo Health Center, in which he worked until retirement from dentistry in 1972.
Doc had always enjoyed breaking horses and ranching, so after retirement he moved back to his ranch in Jones and Jackson County.
Doc was a member of the Pederson-Stoddard American Legion Post #144 of Belvidere. Doc was a gracious host and truly enjoyed entertaining friends.
Survivors include three sons Robert "Bob" Bork and his wife Dianne of Midland, Herman Bork and his wife Jewell of Okaton, and Brad Bork and his wife Sylvia of Mediapolis, Iowa; two daughters Suzanne Brost and her husband Bob of Murdo, and Cynthia Edwards and Alan Ham of Piedmont; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one sister Irma Sanderson of Murdo.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation was held one hour preceding the services at the church on Thursday.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. CDT, on Thursday, November 1, at St. Peter Lutheran Church south of Midland, with Pastor Glenn Denke officiating.
Interment with military honors by the Taylor-McCloughan American Legion Post #75 of Murdo, and the Barrett-Dowling American Legion Post #301 of Draper, was held 2:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, at the Murdo cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip.
William H. "Bill" Bosanco, age 59, of Philip, died Thursday, December 7, 2006, in Kadoka, South Dakota.
William H. Bosanco, better known as Bill to his family and friends, was born May 12, 1947, in Philip, South Dakota, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Haerer) Bosanco. The family lived on the William and Ruby Haerer Ranch in the Plum Creek area. He received his education at the Plum Creek Rural School. As a young man he worked for Gene Armstrong for about ten years.
Bill was united in marriage to Dawn Johnson and to this union were born two children, Jessie and Tiffany. Bill later worked on a combine crew from North Dakota. Due to health reasons he moved back to the Philip-Kadoka area, where he worked as a ranch hand for the Buster Peterson Ranch.
Bill was a member of the Open Bible Church in Midland.
Survivors include his mother Dorothy Bosanco of Philip; a son Jessie Bosanco of Rapid City, a daughter Tiffany Bosanco of Rapid City, a sister Judy Millage and her husband Joe of Philip; three brothers Joe Bosanco of Madison, South Dakota, Frank Bosanco and his wife Tonia of Lehigh Acres, Florida, and Tom Bosanco of Philip; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his father Robert Bosanco; and one brother Gary Bosanco.
Memorial services were held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, at the Open Bible Church in Midland, with Pastor Randy Ellendorf officiating.
Interment was in the Masonic cemetery, Philip.
A memorial is established.
George H. Bouman, age 82, of White River, died Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls.
George Bouman was born March 9, 1925, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In July, 1925, he was adopted by Herman and Anna Bouman. He grew up and received his education in White River. After his schooling, he moved to Washington where he worked in a shipyard.
George was united in marriage to Marjorie "Jackie" Wang on May 28, 1949 at Christ's Church in Winner. At that time Jackie and George resided at the Oswald Jarl's Ranch for approximately a year and a half. George then went to work for Harold Krogman, where Jackie and George resided at the Boucher Place and later moving to the Topinka Place.
Due to Jackie's health, Jackie and George relocated to White River, and in 1964, George was elected Mellette County Sheriff, a position he held for fourteen years.
George later retired and spent his time fishing, gardening, and frequenting the local coffee shop. After his wife's death on January 28, 2006, George remained in White River, where he has since resided.
George was a member of the South Dakota Sheriff's Association and the White River Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include two daughters Bonnie Madsen and her husband Bruce of Kadoka and Connie Hill and her husband Arnie of White River; four sons Bob Bouman and his wife Colleen of White River, Ronnie Bouman and his wife Donna of White River, Bill Bouman and his wife Sheryl of Kadoka, and Jim Bouman and his wife Kim of Philip; twenty-one grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; three half-brothers Kenter "Ken" Hudson of Creston, Iowa, David Hudson of Sioux City, Iowa, and Francis Tams of Boise, Idaho; three half-sisters Mardell Kemp and her husband Ben of Le Roy, Minnesota, Marlys Jensen of Ruthven, Iowa, and Marilyn Hultquist and her husband Keith of Muscatine, Iowa; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife Jackie, George was preceded in death by his parents, and a half-brother Cecil Tams.
Visitation was held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the Community Center in White River.
Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. CDT, Monday, September, 24, at the Community Events Center in White River, with Pastor Harold Ambrose officiating.
Interment was in the White River cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka.
Marvin T. Bowen, age 82, of Philip, died Thursday evening, December 15, 2005, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Marvin Thompson Bowen was born February 13, 1923, at Henry, South Dakota, the son of Charles Henry and Minnie (Thompson) Bowen. As a young boy he moved with his parents to the Wall area and later to the Cottonwood area. He received his education in the Cedar Butte area north of Wall. When he was eleven years of age, his father froze to death, so Marvin left home to work and support the family. He worked as a farm and ranch hand in the Philip and Wall communities.
Marvin served in the United States Army during WWII, serving in the Asiatic Pacific. After his honorable discharge on December 2, 1946, he moved to the Ottumwa area where he made his home with his sister, Wanda and Dave Heeb. Marvin did various jobs in the Ottumwa area.
Marvin was united in marriage to Lois Jean Harry on September 21, 1949, at a Lutheran parsonage in Rapid City. They made their home on a farm-ranch in the Pedro area and later to the Hilland area before moving to the Deep Creek area where they farmed and ranched. In 1956, they moved onto the Harry farm-ranch at Ottumwa where they resided until March 1968, when they purchased the Gee place on the north fork of the Bad River in the Grindstone community.
His wife Lois Jean preceded him in death on March 3, 1980. Marvin continued to make his home on the farm-ranch until September 2001 when he moved into the Senechal apartments. In January 2003, due to health reasons, he moved into the Philip Nursing Home.
Marvin was baptized and confirmed in the Norwegian Lutheran Church. He was a member of the United Church of Philip, and the Wheeler-Brooks American Legion Post #173 of Philip.
Grateful for having shared his life include his two daughters Karen Bowen-Raymond and her husband Thomas of Batesland, South Dakota, and Karla Whiting and her husband Steve of Aberdeen, South Dakota; one son Kyron Bowen and his wife Barb of Philip; five grandchildren; Carrie, Callie and Kenneth Raymond, and Marshall and Austin Bowen; two great-granddaughter Mayson and Tommy Jo; two sisters Wanda Heeb of Philip, and Irene Triolo of Springfield, Oregon; one sister-in-law Juanita Bowen of Philip; special nieces Barb Kroetch of Philip and Barb Esser of Coeur d'Alene Idaho; numerous other nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife Lois Jean, Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Odie Dale Bowen.
Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m . on Monday, December 19, at the the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Tuesday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Mark Ford officiating.
Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post #173 of Philip, was in the Masonic cemetery, Philip.
A memorial is established.
Rodney Gene Gartner
age 49 of Long Beach, California, formerly of Kadoka, died January 3, 2008, at his home in Long Beach.
Rodney Gene Gartner was born January 10, 1958, in Kadoka, South Dakota, the son of Clifford and Marie (Anderson) Gartner. He grew up in Kadoka and graduated from high school in 1977. That same year he enlisted in the United States Navy. He received an honorable discharge in June 1979. He went to Gillette, Wyoming where he was in building construction at Wright, Wyoming.
In September 1979, he was injured in a swimming accident. As a result of that injury he was paralyzed and spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair.
In 1982 he went to college in Aberdeen and graduated in 1985, with a degree in Psychology. He worked as a counselor in Rapid City for a year before moving to Long Beach, California in 1987, where he worked as a counselor for the disabled and homeless.
Rodney touched many lives, and helped them see that life can be good no matter their circumstances. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.
Rodney is survived by his mother Marie M. Gartner of Philip; and three brothers Ronnie Gartner and his wife Marilyn of Interior, Raymond Gartner and his wife Wilma of Philip, and Randy Gartner of Rapid City. He is also survived by a special person, Nora, of Los Alamitos, California, his caregiver and friend for many years; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Rodney was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Gartner on July 16, 2003.
Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, with Pastor Frezil Westerlund officiating.
Interment will be in the Kadoka cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials directed to the Concodia Lutheran Church Memorial Scholarship Fund, in his name.
Memorials may be directed to Marie Gartner, P.O. Box 854, Philip, SD 57567.
Helen Boyd, age 87, of Kadoka, died Friday, June 15, 2007, as a result of a car accident north of Faith.
Helen Mednansky was born October 8, 1919, on a farm-ranch near Cottonwood, South Dakota, the daughter of Michael and Emma (Mickaletz) Mednansky. As a child she moved with her family to a farm-ranch north of Kadoka, attending school in Kadoka.
Helen was united in marriage to Otto Roy Bork on November 21, 1937 in Kadoka. They made their home near Midland prior to moving to a farm north of Stamford, South Dakota. They owned and operated the farm and ranch until his death on December 21, 1952. In the mid 1950’s Helen and her children moved to Pierre, where she worked various jobs.
Helen was united in marriage to Clifford B. Boyd on February 17, 1956 at Pierre. They continued to make their home in Pierre until the early 1960’s when they moved to Belvidere. In the early 1970’s, she and her children moved to Kadoka, so her children could attend high school. She has since made her home in Kadoka, moving into the Gateway Apartments in 1983.
Survivors include five sons P. Bruce Boyd and his wife Mitzi of Philip; Merle L. Bork and his wife April of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Lee A. Bork of New Underwood, Randy Lee Boyd and his wife Marla of Philip, and Jay Clifford Boyd of Rapid City; four daughters Alyce June Rice and her husband Frank of Belle Fourche, Jill Elaine Peterson and her husband Robert of Rapid City, Jeanne F. Smith and her husband Guy of Wall, and Tammey Rae Zelfer of Rapid City; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; four brothers Ervin "Bud" Mednansky of Bandera, Texas, Ed Mednansky and his wife Pat of Iowa Park, Texas, Clarence Mednansky and his wife May of White River, and Art Mednansky and his wife Edna of Kadoka; one sister Gladys Lien of Volin, South Dakota, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her first husband Otto Bork on December 21, 1952, her second husband Clifford Burnett Boyd on January 2, 1994; one granddaughter Lonnie LaCroix; one great-grandson Colton LaCroix; her parents, three brothers, Frank, John, and Michael Mednansky as an infant; five sisters Clara Pearson, Albina Mowery, Alice Mednansky as a child, and Evelyn and Elizabeth Mednansky as infants.
Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 18, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the church.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment will immediately follow the services at the Belvidere cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Hazel Schwalm
age 76 of Midland, South Dakota, died March 2, 2010, at St. Mary's Healthcare Center in Pierre.
Hazel E. Hanson was born December 23, 1933, in Midland, South Dakota, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Dhaenen) Hanson. She grew up on a farm-ranch near Ottumwa, and received her education at a rural school in that area. Then she worked on her parents’ farm-ranch for two years prior to attending high school in Midland, graduating in 1954. As a young lady she worked on the farm-ranch and helped raise her younger siblings.
Hazel was united in marriage to Calvin Schwalm on June 16, 1956, in Philip, South Dakota. They made their home on a farm-ranch north of Midland all their married
life. She enjoyed the outdoors, working on the ranch, putting up hay, feeding, and anything associated with raising cattle. Hazel cherished the time she spent with her only grandchild, Sami Schwalm.
Due to health reasons, she moved into the Highmore Healthcare Center in June 2008, where she has since resided.
Survivors include her husband, Calvin Schwalm, of Midland; a son, Joe Schwalm, and his wife Julie, of Midland; one grandchild, Sami Schwalm, of Midland; three brothers, Bob Hanson and his wife, Joanne, of Snohomish, Washington, Don Hanson of Billings, Montana, and Floyd Hanson of Pierre; one sister, Rose Marrington and her husband Glen, of Pierre; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Percy Hanson; and one sister, Shirley Hanson.
Visitation was held one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday.
Funeral services were held 2:00 pm MST Monday, March 8, at the Open Bible Standard Church in Midland, with Pastor Randy Ellendorf officiating.
Interment was in the Midland cemetery.
A memorial is established.
