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June Rose Good, age 83, of Norris, died Monday, October 1, 2007, at the Wagner Community Hospital in Wagner, South Dakota.
June Rose Allard was born June 17, 1924, in a sod house near Longvalley, the oldest of six children born to Carl and Della (Weisenberger) Allard. Rose attended the Pleasant Hill grade school, then high school in Wanblee and Interior. She graduated from Interior in 1944.
June Rose took her basics in Aberdeen, and joined a government program as a nurse cadet traveling by train to Milesville, Montana, where she took her training as a registered nurse from Catholic nuns. She graduated in May 1947, and started working at the Valentine, Nebraska, hospital.
June met and married
Glen Calvin Good on December 20, 1947 and to this union were born two children Adelia Mae on July 22, 1956, and a son Kevin Glen on November 5, 1961. They lived on a farm-ranch in the vicinity of the Norris-Blackpipe community, but Rose continued working at Valentine.
June Rose stayed at home to raise her family until school age, then moved into Martin so their children could attend school, going to the country on weekends.
June worked at numerous hospitals including Bennett County Hospital in Martin. The last five years of her career were spent on the Rosebud Reservation at the Indian Health Hospital in the emergency room until her retirement at the age of 70. Her husband Glen preceded her in death on September 25, 1996.
Glen and June traveled to many parts of the United States. June loved horses and had a special dachshund named Heide. She was a very talented artist, painting and drawing many unique items.
Family that mourns her death are her children Adelia "Dede" Cuka and her husband Doug of Wagner, and Kevin Good of Black Hawk; two granddaughters Vicky Cuka who is attending college in Texas, and Alisha (Good) Salinas and her husband Adam, who is attending college in Utah; one great-grandson Daxton Dean Salinas; two brothers Allen John Allard of Longvalley, and Carl William Allard of Norris; one sister Ardis Ladely and her husband Floyd of Longvalley; sisters-in-law, Anne Allard of Rapid City, Alberta Allard of Yankton; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband Glen, June Rose was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Ernest and Gene Allard; sister-in-law Norma Allard; a nephew Lon Allard; and a niece Victoria Ladely.
Visitation was held from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. MDT Friday, October 5, at the American Legion Hall in Martin, with Father Bryan Sorensen officiating.
Interment was held 3:00 p.m. CDT, Friday, October 5, at Mt. Hope cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska.
A memorial is established.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip.
George Gunn, Jr. was born October 11, 1922 in Sturgis, South Dakota, the son of George J. and Vesta Cora (Curtis) Gunn. George grew up on a ranch south of Wall, and attended school at Lincoln Grade School. He then attended Wall High School, graduating in 1940. After graduation he moved to Washington, where he worked in a shipyard.
In 1941, George entered the United States Army, serving in the European Theatre during World War II, and took part in the Battle of the Bulge and Normandy Beach. George was honorably discharged in October 1945. After his discharge, he moved back to Wall. George was united in marriage to Laura Jean Welsh on June 1, 1947 in Wall. They made their home on their ranch south of Wall until moving to Wall, where George delivered gas for Standard Oil. In 1952 they moved to Wasta, where George served as Postmaster, a position he held for thirty-six years. They moved to a ranch near Wasta in 1964, where he began ranching and continuing his postmaster duties. They continue to reside on the ranch.
George was a member of the Wasta Methodist Church, the Wasta Volunteer Fire Department, the Shrine of Democracy Barbershop Chorus, the Quinn VFW, and the Carroll McDonald American Legion Post #246 of Wall. During his life George was a Scout Master of the Wasta Boy Scout Troop, coached grade school basketball in Wasta, and served as clerk for the town of Wasta.
George was an avid supporter of rodeo, and raised a lot of great horses.
Grateful for having shared his life include his wife Laura Jean Gunn of Wasta; three sons Rodney Gunn and his wife Gloria of Rapid City, Terry Gunn and his wife Karen of Wasta, and Scott Gunn and his wife Linda of Owanka; three daughters Barbara Williamson and her husband Glen of Owanka, Jacqueline Johnson and her husband Paul of Pratt, Kansas, and Denise Nelson and her husband Tim of Midland; twenty grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
George was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Esther Felt and Idella Ford; and one brother Lester Gunn.
George Gunn, Jr. age 81, of Wasta, died Tuesday morning, June 22, 2004 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, at the Wasta Methodist Church, and one hour preceding the services at the church in Wall on Friday. There was a prayer service Thursday night at the Wasta Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services were held 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 25, at the United Methodist Church in Wall, with Pastor Jim Cissell officiating.
Interment with military honors was 1:00 p.m. Friday, at the Black Hills National cemetery in Sturgis.
The family request memorials directed to the Wasta Methodist Church and the Wasta Fire Department.
Elsie Marie Madsen was born on April 14, 1908 on the Madsen Ranch near Midland, South Dakota, the daughter of Christian Kruse and Carrie (Fuglesang) Madsen.
Elsie attended various rural schools before graduating from Midland High School. She received her bachelor's and master degrees from Black Hills State College.
Elsie was united in marriage to Robert Duane Haddock on June 11, 1935 in Rapid City. They ranched in the Midland area along Bad River until Duane's death in 1948.
After obtaining her associate degree in education, Elsie served as a teacher in the Pine Ridge Public School and subsequently served as county superintendent of Shannon County. Later in her teaching career, she spent many years serving the Midland School District . After leaving Midland, other teaching locations included Brookings and Spearfish, where she later retired.
Honors received by Elsie during her career include a special award from the South Dakota High School Press Association and induction into the Who's Who of American Educators. The local International Quill and Scroll Chapter at Midland High was named in her honor in 1971.
Grateful for having shared her life include two sons Jim Haddock of Rapid City, and Pat Haddock and his wife Sheila of Omaha, Nebraska; two grandchildren Molly Haddock of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Alex Haddock of Omaha; a niece Janice Bierle and her husband Jim of Midland and their children Kim Bierle of Pierre, and Kory Bierle and his wife Robin of Midland and their children Kruse, Sage, and Bailey Bierle; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Elsie was preceded in death by her husband Robert Duane Haddock on February 26, 1948; her parents; two sisters, Florence and a sister Mabel in infancy; and a brother Harvey Madsen on April 2, 2004.
Elsie M. Haddock, age 96, of Rapid City, formerly of Midland, died Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at her residence in Rapid City.
Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Saturday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 28, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland, with Pastor Paul Bly officiating.
Interment was in the Midland cemetery.
A memorial is established to the American Cancer Society.
Kenneth J. "Catfish" Harvey was born January 29, 1914 in Amidon, North Dakota, the son of Ernest James and Addie Irene (Miller) Harvey.
At a young age he moved with his parents to South Dakota. They then moved to Wanblee, South Dakota where "Catfish" grew up and received his education. After his schooling, he worked various jobs in the Wanblee and Kadoka area. He then moved to Rapid City where he worked as a carpenter.
On March 22, 1942, Kenneth entered the United States Army serving in WWII. After his honorable discharge on March 21, 1946, he returned to Rapid City.
Catfish was united in marriage to Wilma B. Baldwin on April 11, 1947. They made their home in Rapid City, until retiring, when they moved to Interior.
His wife Wilma preceded him in death on November 18, 1987.
He was united in marriage to Alice M. Fetter on July 2, 1988 in Kadoka. They made their home in Interior until moving to Philip in September of 2001, where he has continued to reside.
Catfish was a member of the Interior Presbyterian Church, the Philip Lions Club and the Wheeler-Brooks American Legion Post #173 of Philip. He was also a past member of the Kadoka Lions Club and the American Legion Post #240 of Martin.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Alice Harvey of Philip; two step-daughters Mary Kehrer of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Patty Squyres and her husband Rex of Yankton, South Dakota; seven step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one brother Roy Harvey of Ogden, Utah; three sisters Dorothy Littrell of Edmore, Michigan, Rita Brendoe of Rolla, Missouri, and Ruth Kukal of Jerome, Idaho; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his first wife Wilma, Kenneth was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law; on sister-in-law; a step-son Larry Frink; and a step-son-in-law Bob Kehrer.
Kenneth J. "Catfish" Harvey, age 90, of Philip, died Saturday, May 15, 2004 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital.
Memorial services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 21, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Mark Ford officiating.
Interment was 12:30 p.m. in the Interior Fairview cemetery, Interior, South Dakota.
Rush Funeral Home of Philip is in charge of arrangements.
Chadwick "Chad" Hatheway
age 88 of Murdo, South Dakota, died March 27, 2010, at the Kadoka Nursing Home.
Chadwick Dean Hatheway was born August 16, 1921, at South Sioux City, Nebraska, the son of Gaylen and Lorriane (Knepper) Hatheway. At the age of 6, Chad moved with his family to Jackson County, and later moved to a ranch in Mellette County.
As a young man he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC), entering duty at Navyyard, Mare Island, California. He worked as a welder and mechanic with the Company 2750 CCC Orman Dam, Fruitdale, South Dakota. A short time later he was shipped to Pearl Harbor to help with wartime cleanup.
Upon his return, Chad went to Broadus, Montana, where he drove truck. He later moved back to Okaton, South Dakota.
On August 14, 1947, Chad was united in marriage to Betty Jean Schilling at Murdo, South Dakota. He trucked for Barber Transportation for many years. He owned and operated the Mobil Station in Murdo, and worked for the South Dakota Highway Department for 21 years, retiring in 1983.
His wife Betty Jean preceded him in death in 1984. Chad continued to make his home in Murdo, until moving into the Kadoka Nursing Home in 2009, where he has since resided.
Survivors include five children Sharilyn Bader and her husband Kenny of Valentine, Nebraska, Richard Hatheway of Murdo, Roger Hatheway and his wife Patti of Spearfish, Judy Iversen and her husband Roy of Murdo, and Ross Hatheway of Pierre; ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife Betty Jean, Chad was preceded in death by his longtime friend Marge Bork, two sisters Cleone and Marion, and two brothers Ned and Monte.
Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, March 30, at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. CDT Wednesday, March 31, at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, with Pastor Ray Greenseth officiating.
Interment was in the Murdo cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Dolores M. Orelup was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, September 10, 1931, the daughter of Charles and Olga (Printz) Orelup. She grew up in Rapid City and attended Cleghorn School and graduated from Rapid City High School in 1949.
In 1950 she married
Lowell P. Thomas, and to this union were born three sons, Michael, Timothy and Gregory.
In 1965 the family moved to Kadoka where she resided until her death. She owned and operated a grocery store, the People's Market, for many years, and later co-owned and operated the Kadoka Sundries until her retirement.
Her interests in life were many. She loved to read, especially mystery novels, and was an avid crossword puzzle worker. She played the violin in high school, which lead to a lifetime love of music of all kinds. She had a " green thumb" with houseplants and her flower garden.
She kept her wonderful sense of humor until the end. She fought her battle with cancer the way she approached life - quietly and with a steady and unassuming dignity and determination, never complaining, grateful for the help and many kindnesses shown her, and with a disarming wit.
She will be missed by many, especially her sons, to whom she was an everyday mother-heroine figure, her grandchildren and her special friend of the last thirty years, C.D. "Wib" Osborn.
Grateful for having shared her life are her three sons, Mike Thomas and his wife, Elizabeth of Aiken, South Carolina, Tim Thomas and his wife Linda of Rapid City, Greg Thomas of Colora, Maryland; nine grandchildren, Michelle, Kim, Andrew, Daniel, Phillip, Becky, Melanie, Gregory II and Briana; two great-grandchildren Aaron and Ella; three brothers, Jim Orelup and his wife Billee of Newport Beach, California, Chet Orelup of Tucson, Arizona, and Robert "Bob" Orelup of Rapid City; a sister Jo Anne Dahl and her husband Jerry of Green Valley, Arizona; a very special friend, Wib Osborn of Kadoka; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents.
Dolores M. Thomas, age 72, of Kadoka died Saturday morning July 17, 2004 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation was held Tuesday, July 20, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Rush Funeral Home in Kadoka and one hour before the services at the church on Wednesday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday July 21, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment was in the Kadoka cemetery, Kadoka, South Dakota.
A memorial is established.
William (Bill) Veryl Haynes, 86, of Meadow, South Dakota, died on October 3, 2005, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip, South Dakota.
William Haynes was born on August 19, 1919, in O’Neill, Nebraska, to Cecil and Esther Haynes. His family moved to Parmalee, SD when he was nine years old. He attended the He Dog School for his elementary schooling and graduated high school at Curtis, Nebraska.
While attending the Nebraska Agricultural School he met Lucille Williams; they were married
December 28, 1941. To this union was born eleven children, six sons and five daughters. Bill lived in the Long Valley community for many years where he farmed and ranched.
On August 3, 1983, William married
Bonnie Seim of Meadow, South Dakota. They made their home in Hot Springs, SD and at the ranch on Thunder Butte Creek near Meadow, SD.
Bill loved rodeos and horses. He enjoyed driving his team of horses and wagon and wanted to share that joy with everyone. He was a real people-person and loved visiting with family and friends. Bill served on the Bennett County School Board for several years; he was a long-time member of the Lions Club. He had many vocations in his lifetime, rancher, farmer, construction worker, insurance salesman and park’s maintenance.
Bill found his greatest enjoyment watching sports activities in which his grandchildren were participating.
Bill is survived by his wife Bonnie, of Meadow, SD; his sons and daughters, Veryl (Sharlyn) Haynes, Bridgewater; Lynette (Darrel) Batie, Hermosa; Audrey Brooks, Rapid City; Kathleen (Merlon) Bochman, Union Center; Doug Haynes, Hot Springs; Don (Jolene) Haynes, Philip; Sarah (Bob) Hopkins, Pahrump, NV; Loren (Anna) Haynes, Martin; Doreen (Randy) Harter, Rapid City; his step-children Rod (Cheryl) Seim, Lemmon; Tim (Joanne) Seim, Bison; Scott (Pam) Seim, Shade Hill; and Gregg Seim, Belle Fourche. Bill is also survived by a daughter-in-law Janelle Haynes; his sister-in-law, Iva Haynes, Casper, WY; thirteen grandsons, twelve granddaughters, sixteen great-grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives.
Bill was preceded in death by two sons, Larry Steven Haynes and Lyle Dean Haynes; grandchildren Michael and Michelle Haynes; great-grandson Andrew Briscoe, and step-son Todd Seim; his parents Cecil and Esther Haynes; his brother, Robert Haynes; and his sister and brother-in-law, Richard and Darlene Gunnare.
Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the legion on Thursday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 6, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating.
Interment was held 4:00 p.m. CDT, Thursday, at the Mt. Hope cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska.
A memorial is established.
Rush Funeral Home of Philip is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Tennyson
age 58 of Irene, South Dakota, formerly of Quinn, died November 24, 2008, at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Irene.
Michael Thomas Tennyson, the son of Gail and Frances (Gates) Tennyson, was born March 5, 1950, in Rapid City, South Dakota. He attended eight years of grade school in Quinn, and graduated from Wall High School in 1968. After graduation, he attended vocational school in Rapid City for one year.
Due to health reasons, Michael moved to Yankton. While in Yankton he worked numerous jobs, including Dale’s Electronics.
In 2000, Michael moved into the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Irene, South Dakota, where he has since resided. Michael enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar, and writing songs.
Grateful for having shared his life include his mother Frances Tennyson of Rapid City; two sisters Marilyn Stor of Denver, Colorado, and Debra Johnson and her husband Douglas of Omaha; four nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his father Gail Tennyson on January 21, 2002.
Michael's kindness and gentle spirit will be missed.
Memorial services were held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, at the United Methodist Church in Wall, with Pastor Sheri Fadley officiating.
Interment will take place at a later date at Black Hills National cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Anna A. Heck, age 105, of Lombard, Illinois and formerly of Pierre and Kimball, South Dakota, died Friday April 21, 2006 at the Beacon Hill Healthcare Center in Lombard, Illinois.
Anna A. Skinrood was born July 1, 1900 on her parents’ homestead near Kimball, South Dakota, the daughter of Adolph and Bertha (Gullickson) Skinrood. She grew up in the Kimball area where she received her education. She then graduated from Dakota Wesleyan College in Mitchell, as a Latin teacher.
Anna was united in marriage to Leo D. Heck of Pierre, South Dakota, and to this union were born three children.
Anna’s husband Leo preceded her in death in 1964.
Anna was a member of the P.E.O., the Eastern Star and the United Methodist Church of Downers Grove.
Grateful for having shared her life are her three children and their spouses, Dr. Robert S. (Julie) Heck of Oak Lawn, Illinois, Honorable Donald L. (Freddie) Heck of Kadoka, South Dakota, and Leanne (Rev. Curtis) Rolfe of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; ten grandchildren, Vicki Heck, Jackie (Glen) Depke, Dr. Robert W. Heck, Melissa (Douglas) Edwards, Rev. Douglas (Debbie) Heck, Lyndee (Brent) Orr, Susan (Tim) Thune, Deanie (Tom) Neidenbach, David (Irma) Rolfe, Linda Rolfe; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. CDT, Friday, April 28, at the Kimball cemetery in Kimball, South Dakota, with Pastor Douglas Heck officiating.
Memorial services for Anna will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Beacon Hill Healthcare Center in Lombard, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to the Southwest Symphony at 5164 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka, SD.
Annabelle F. Heiser, age 88, of Belvidere, died Monday evening, November 21, 2005 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Annabelle F. Simek was born July 5, 1917, at Belvidere, South Dakota, the daughter of James V. and Anna C. (Trantina) Simek. She grew up in the Belvidere area and graduated from Belvidere High School in 1935. She then attended Notre Dame College in Mitchell, South Dakota where she received her teaching certificate.
Annabelle taught in the Belvidere area, first in the Valley Rural School for two years and then the Stamford Rural School for three years.
Annabelle was united in marriage to Ernest A. Heiser on June 22, 1939, in Kadoka, South Dakota. They made their home in Belvidere all their married
life. After her husband became the Standard Oil Bulk Agent in Belvidere, she helped with the office work until their retirement on September 1, 1967. From their retirement until 1993, they have spent six months in the summer time in Belvidere and the other six months in their winter home in Mesa, Arizona. From 1993 on, they remained in Belvidere year-round. Her husband Ernest Heiser preceded her in death on December 31, 2000. She continued to make her home in Belvidere, where she has since resided.
Annabelle was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, and a former member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Belvidere, where she was the church organist for many, many years. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors where she served as a recorder as well as served on the Bohemian Lodge as Financial Secretary for many years.
Grateful for having shared her life include a niece Josephine Letellier and her husband Gale of Norris; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Ernest, Annabelle was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers Harry Simek, and two brothers in infancy, Harold James and Francis Joseph Simek.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 25, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with Father Bryan Sorensen as celebrant.
Closed-casket visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be 2:30 p.m. on Friday at Black Hills National cemetery near Sturgis, with Father Arnold Kari officiating.
Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka is in charge of arrangements.
Kaya Lynn Huling was born November 14, 2002 in Rapid City, South Dakota, the daughter of Heather Nelson and Robby Huling. She and her mother made their home in Rapid City . She was dedicated to Christ at Bethel Assembly of God Church in Rapid City.
In December 2003, they moved to Phoenix, Arizona. While in Phoenix, they made their home with Tyler Watson.
Kaya and her mother were very close, spending every waking moment together, and lived each day as it came their way. Kaya was energetic, fun loving, and so full of life. She talked all the time in her own little language. In her short time, she touched many many lives. She loved being outside, swimming, and playing with her babies and toys. She loved playing with other little kids, running, and laughing with them. Her favorite games were peek-a-boo and patty-cake, and just recently she learned how to blow kisses.
She will be truly missed by all.
Grateful for having shared her life include her mother Heather Nelson of Phoenix, Arizona; her father Robby Huling of Box Elder; her maternal grandparents Diana Williams and Dennis Nelson of Philip; paternal grandfather Rick Huling of Box Elder; maternal great-grandparents Lavern and Dianne Terkildsen of Wall, and Lester and Frances Nelson of Lemmon, South Dakota; paternal great-grandmother Eloise Huling of Rapid City; paternal great-grandparents Maria and Robert Houser of Sioux Falls; several aunts and uncles, Heath and Kim Kennedy of Aurora, Colorado, Zane Nelson and Dane Nelson, both of Philip, Rick Huling of Miami, Florida, Reed, Randy and Rachel Huling, all of Box Elder; a special friend Tyler Watson of Phoenix, Arizona; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Kaya was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother Mary Huling, and her paternal great-grandfather Lewis Huling.
Kaya Lynn Huling, 18 month old daughter of Heather Nelson and Robby Huling died Monday, May 24, 2004 at her home in Phoenix, Arizona.
Visitation was held one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 28, at the Bethel Assembly of God Church in Rapid City, with Pastor Jim Sorum and Pastor Peter Dahlberg officiating.
Interment was 3:00 p.m. Friday, at the Masonic cemetery in Philip, with Pastor Paul Bly officiating.
A memorial is established in Kaya’s memory.
