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Patrick W. Chamberlain
July 5, 1944 - December 3, 2008
Service was held:
Monday, December 8, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Patrick Woodbury Chamberlain, 64, Whitewood, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at his home in Whitewood.
Visitation will be 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Fr. Arnold Kari officiating. Burial follows at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard providing military honors.
Patrick was born July 5, 1944 at Alexandria, New Hampshire to Woodbury and Helen (Greer) Chamberlain. They moved to the Black Hills at an early age. Pat was educated in Lead and Central City. He graduated from Lead High School.
Pat worked in the timber for his father. He also worked at the local bowling alley and the movie theater. One of his favorite jobs was working at the Days of 76 grounds in Deadwood. He loved the sport of Rodeo.
Pat joined the Navy and served his country honorably. He was able to rodeo in Spain and Mexico while enlisted.
Upon his honorable discharge he lived in Rhode Island and worked for the Pinkerton Agency, and drove trucks.
He married Ann Louise McAteer in Providence, RI, on August 14, 1967. The family moved to the Black Hills in 1970 where Pat built Peterbuilt trucks in Whitewood. He started working for the South Dakota Army National Guard as a mechanic and retired from the 842nd Engineer Company after 23 years of employment.
While retired, Pat drove for Trimac and for Dakota Bus Service.
Survivors include daughter, Mellissa Spencer, Whitewood; daughter Susan (Robert) Osborne, Rapid City; one son Leonard (Robin) Chamberlain, Fayetteville, NC; three sisters, Ramona McFarland, Sturgis, Wanita Jones, Sioux Falls, Wanda Benda, Jackson, MN; 8 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ann on October 8, 2008, daughter, Patricia, and one son in law Jason Spencer.
Gene Paul Lucas
January 31, 1941 - December 4, 2008
Service was held:
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Gene Paul Lucas, 67, Sturgis, left this life, Thursday, December 4th, at his home with loved ones by his side. He now resides in our hearts and forever in precious memories.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday December 10, 2008 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis with Pastor Michael Fox officiating. Burial follows at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with military honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard.
A memorial has been established to the Grace Lutheran Church.
Gene was born January 31, 1941 at Dupree, SD, to Paul and Nelda (Herbst) Lucas. He was the second of three children.
As a young lad, his family moved to Sturgis where he received his education. After graduation he joined the Army National Guard for a brief time and decided he wanted more. He enlisted in the US Army where he was able to realize his dream of travel and continued service to his country.
Soon after his tour of duty, Gene was destined to meet and fall in love with Mavis Marcella Larson. They were married March 18, 1965. To this union two healthy, robust boys were born. Jeffrey Gene and Jason Eugene, were named in honor of their father.
Gene was a welder of expertise. He used his talent to establish Lucas Welding and served the community for many years.
After retiring in 1997, Gene realized there was another passion within him; woodworking. He spent days upon days creating beautiful carvings for special friends and those he loved. Just bring him a tree branch and the magic would begin.
During the summer of 2006, Gene was feeling a little restless. He was offered a position with the City of Sturgis, Parks Department and decided to pursue another venture. He enjoyed the camaraderie and working with everyone. It was a special time for him.
Gene was loved and respected by all who knew him. Farewell.
Survivors include his wife Mavis Lucas, Sturgis; sons Jeff and Jason (Vicki Dwinell) Lucas, all of Sturgis; one sister Marilyn Barnett, Sturgis; one brother Nick Lucas, Rapid City, SD; aunt Vivian Herbst, Sturgis; grandson, Tyler Lucas, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two nephews, Wayne and Mike Barnett, one great niece, Davina and several aunts and uncles.
Donald Roy Chord Sr.
March 2, 1920 - December 3, 2008
Service was held:
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
Donald Roy Chord Sr., 88, White Owl, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Monday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Central Meade County Community Center in Union Center with Pastors David Grotzke, Wes Labrier, and Wayne Williams officiating. Burial with military honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard follows at the White Owl Cemetery.
Memorials have been established to Sunshine Bible Academy and Liberty Baptist Tabernacle.
Don was born March 2, 1920 at White Owl, SD, to Roy and Edith (Clayton) Chord. He was the oldest of 12 children. He attended Metigoshe and Ridge Schools and graduated from the 8th grade.
He worked for a number of neighbors in the area including Ashton Shuck. He built dams before World War II.
Don served his country in the US Army Airforce as a corporal. He was a training crew chief and engineer on the B-17. He entered the service on May 4, 1942 and was honorable discharged on December 20, 1945 at Portland, OR. He worked different jobs in the state of Washington. He bought an Army DUKW (duck) Amphibious Truck and drove it back home to White Owl. He purchased the upper portion of his folks' place from his Mother in 1949, where Don ranched until his death.
Don raised cattle and horses. He hunted and trapped wild animals for furs to make income in the winter months.
Don accepted Christ as his personal Savior as a young man. He was a member of the White Owl Baptist Church for many years where he was a Deacon and Trustee. Later, in the 1980's he became a member of Liberty Baptist Tabernacle in Rapid City, SD.
He was on the Board of Deacons for the American Baptist Convention. He filled the pulpit for a number of churches until they could get a full time pastor. The churches included Union Center, White Owl, Dowling, Lakeside, Owanka, Folsom, Viewfield and Prairie Home. He helped organize the Meade County Sunday School Convention in 1953. Joyce first met Don at the Dowling Baptist Church.
Don married Joyce Lorraine Benson of Philip, SD, on August 16, 1953 at the White Owl Baptist Church. They celebrated their 55th anniversary in 2008.
Joyce raised 10 children on the ranch. All 10 attended Metigoshe School. All 10 graduated from Sunshine Bible Academy at Miller, SD.
Don was known for being a man of prayer. He often visited the sick and dying, leading a number of them to the Lord. He always rose early to read his Bible. He read through the Bible sometimes two and three times a year. He had a life practice of honoring the Lord's day. He did not want people to do work for him or hunt on his place on Sunday. He was very patriotic. He visited the legislature in Pierre, often. As a strong leader, his influence was felt by anyone who met him. He was often asked to lead in prayer. He would stand tall and lift up his voice to God.
Survivors include his wife Joyce L. Chord, White Owl; four sons, Clayton (Sally) Chord Edgemont, SD, Vernon Chord, Lewistown, MT, Donald (Ginger) Chord Jr., Sturgis, SD, Bryce (Ruth Ann) Chord, Destrehan, LA; five daughters, Pearl Brown, Ringgold, GA, Nancy (James McQuown, Rapid City, SD; Twyla (Mark) Walker, Cedar Rapids, IA, Marilyn (Mike) Huether, Wall, SD, Joyce "Joy" (Kevin) Buscho, Kilkenny, MN
Five Sisters, Zoe (Robert) Grotzke, Sheridan, MT, Doris Mickelson, Enning, SD, Iris Dau, Omaha, NE, Ruth (Randy Holden) Mayer, Dana Point, CA, Ilowee (Willis) Owens, Tucson, AZ; three brothers, Wayne (Bernice) Chord, Sturgis, Richard (Joan) Chord, Jamaica, Paul Chord, Prescott, AZ; also 34 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Edith Chord, one infant brother, two brothers, Vernon and Everett, and one son Robert Lawrence Chord.
Robert Eugene Sutherby, Sr.
June 6, 1934 - November 30, 2008
Service was held:
Friday, December 5, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
Robert Eugene Sutherby, Sr., 74, Newell, died Sunday, November 30, 2008, at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center.
Committal services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard.
Friends may gather at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis prior to leaving for the Cemetery.
Robert was born November 6, 1934, at Fenton, Michigan, to Lawrence and Thelma (Johnson) Sutherby. He attended country school and helped on the farm. He enlisted in the United State Marine Corps and after his discharge, he reenlisted in the US Navy. After serving his country, he returned to Michigan where he worked for a grain elevator.
Robert married Joanne Martens at Fenton, MI, in May of 1965.
Robert worked as a plumber and later found employment as a glazer installing glass on cars, houses, and commercial projects. He moved to Arizona in 1983 and was a groundskeeper and maintenance man for the Wickenburg Country Club.
He moved to Newell in June of 2008.
Robert enjoyed fishing, camping, and snowmachines.
Survivors include his wife, Joanne Sutherby, Newell; sons, Robert (Sherry) Sutherby, Jr., Atwood, TN, Michael (Terri) Slomkowski, Durand, MI, and Russell (Sherry) Sutherby, Mancelona, MI; daughters, Su-Ann Grambling, St. Charles, MI, Dawn (Tom) Dusek, Newell, and Robin (Jeff) Badinger, Mount Rose, MI; 18 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Daniel Slomkowski; one grandson, J. Slomkowski; and one sister, Thelma Mapes.
Preston L. "Buster" Hill
January 16, 1917 - November 22, 2008
Service was held:
Friday, December 5, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.
Rancher, farmer and businessman Preston L. Hill (everybody knew him as Buster) died November 22, 2008, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He was 91 years old.
Buster was born at Newell, SD, January 16, 1917, to Luther Henry and Kate (Kennedy) Hill who ranched near Newell. When Buster was three years old, the family moved to another ranch near Vale. He graduated from the Vale High School in 1935 and attended the School of Mines in Rapid City before going back to the farm to help his parents.
On September 30, 1936, he married Mable Darg of Chalk Butte, SD, at the Empire Friends Church near Vale. They moved to Yakima, WA, where Buster worked in construction, and then came back to Vale in 1937 where Buster and Mable farmed and ranched until 1945. They then bought their own operation near Vale which they expanded to include 720 acres of irrigated land and a large ranch east of Newell near Fairpoint.
Buster and Mable worked the Vale farm and ranch for 19 years, raised five children and were active in community affairs. Buster served for 14 years on the boards of the Vale School District, for 12 years on the Belle Fourche Irrigation District, and for 10 years on the board of the Butte County Conservation District. They were active in youth 4-H and supported all five of their children's efforts in that organization. For three years, from 1961 to 1964, they lived in Newell while continuing to operate the farm at Vale and the ranch east of Newell. Buster was noted throughout the region for the quality of his livestock, especially for his sheep. He insisted on never trucking, but trailing his sheep from his ranch to the summer ranch at Fairpoint, a venture that took 7 days across country.
In 1964, Buster and Mable moved to Belle Fourche where they operated Preston Hill Sales, selling John Deere and Hesston machinery and Studebaker automobiles. He was especially proud of having the first Studebaker Avanti in the state. In 1968, they traded the dealership for a farm and ranch six miles east of Newell, and additionally started another machinery business, selling Allis Chalmers and Brillion farm equipment. He was extremely proud of their ranch east of Newell and he worked continually in an effort to return it to its' original native condition. Buster was recognized by the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks for his efforts in conservation and game management and was featured in the South Dakota Conservation Digest. Buster and Mable lived and worked in Newell until 1978 when they built a home in the Boulder Park Subdivision in Boulder Canyon southwest of Sturgis. They lived there for 22 years until moving to a townhouse in Sturgis in March of 2000. He and Mable had recently moved into the Fountain Springs Nursing facility in Rapid City.
Buster was a 20-year member of the Dakota Chapter of the Studebaker Club. He loved Studebaker cars which he bought, fixed-up, sold and then bought more. If there was an antique car show anywhere in the area, Buster and Mable would likely be there showing off one of their latest acquisitions. Buster was also a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. In October 2007, Buster received his 60 year pin, of which he was extremely proud.
Buster's passion was fishing and hunting, and he shared many memorable visits to enjoy both with his sons in Alaska. He was an avid card player and, until his later years when it became difficult for him to get around, he loved to dance, water ski, and snowmobile, all at full throttle and with a fun-loving attitude that endeared him to his friends. The Buster Hill stories are many, all told with warm affection for a man who made his community and the people around him better by his presence.
He wants to be remembered for a having a very close family and many friends.
He is survived by three daughters, Lorelei (Dave) Andersen, Gilroy, CA, Karren (Gary) Kerr, Omaha, NE, and Sandee (Gary) Coe, Bozeman, MT; and two sons, Samuel (Diane) Hill, Hot Springs, SD, and Brent (Dawn) Hill, Buffalo Gap, SD.
Mable, his loving wife of 72 years, recently passed away on October 4th. A daughter, Marilyn, died at childbirth in 1937 and is buried in Washington State.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 4th from 3 until 7:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 5, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis with Pastor Joel Higgins officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Butte Cemetery.
Memorials should go to the Shriners Children's Hospital, an organization Buster held dear to his heart for their charity medical work on behalf of underprivileged children.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation and thanks for the loving care and compassion that the staff at Fountain Springs Nursing Home and the wonderful doctors and nurses of the Critical Care Unit at Rapid City Regional Hospital showed our father and mother in their final days.
Lloyd Dwight Kellogg
November 22, 1913 - November 26, 2008
Service was held:
Monday, December 1, 2008, at 10:30 a.m.
Lloyd D. Kellogg, 95, Sturgis, went to be with his Lord at the Sturgis Regional Hospital Hospice Unit on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be from Noon until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel with the family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 1, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Joel Higgins officiating. Burial will follow at the Bear Butte Cemetery.
Lloyd was born at Wessington Springs, SD, on November 22, 1913, to Dwight A. and Norma (Willett) Kellogg. He grew up and attended school in the Wessington Springs township. He graduated high school in 1931, where he was active in the church and played on his high school football team. After graduation, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp where he served at the Wind Cave camp for a year before he returned to the family farm to help his Dad.
He met his bride-to-be when she came to teach at the country school in the area. He and Mary Maxine Sleater exchanged wedding vows at the Salmen farm on June 18, 1939. They made their home on the family homestead where they welcomed all five of their children into the world. In 1952, due to Mary's health problems, they made the move to Sturgis. He worked at Homestake for a short time, then worked on various construction/carpentry jobs before joining the nursing staff at Ft. Meade Hospital. After Mary's death in 1969, he met and married Alma (Long) Rhoden on April 28, 1973. He continued working at the VA and ranching until his retirement.
After Alma's death in 2006, he continued living at his home.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis, the Olive Branch #47 AF and AM Masonic Lodge, and the Golden K. Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include four daughters, Dorothy and her husband, Jim Gillispie of Bolivar, Missouri, Linda and her husband, Herb Andrews of Sturgis, SD, Patricia and her husband, Walt Stutzman of Washington, Iowa, and Marcie and her husband, Danny Young of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by both wives; one son, William; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; and two sisters
A memorial has been established to United Methodist Church Memorial Garden.
Virginia Lucille Kienzle
June 18, 1938 - November 27, 2008
Service was held:
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Virginia Lucille Kienzle, 70, Sturgis, died Thursday, November 27, 2008 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be Monday, December 1, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Pastor Willard Olsen officiating. Burial follows at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Virginia was born June 18, 1938 at Clairmont, WY, to Henry and Louise (Daniels) Felde. She moved to Lolo, MT, as a child, and later to Missoula where she grew up.
Virginia married Wilbert Kienzle at Missoula, MT, on May 21, 1955. The couple moved to Mobridge, SD, for a short time before returning to Missoula. In 1961 they moved to Sturgis where Virginia worked as a cook in local cafes. She also worked at the Sturgis Community Hospital as an aide.
Virginia loved to bowl and instructed youth bowlers three days a week for several years. She also enjoyed crocheting.
Survivors include her husband Wilbert, Sturgis; two sons, Gene (Lillian) Kienzle, Rapid City, Duane (Cheryl) Kienzle, Rapid City; two daughters, Peg (Dennis) Uttecht, Whitewood, Joyce Myers, Rapid City; three brothers, Richard Felde, Greeley, CO, Roy Felde, San Diego, CA, Bill (Thelma) Felde, Missoula, MT; one sister, Margaret Dawson, Lolo, MT; 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Darrell "Smitty" Schmidt
August 25, 1919 - November 24, 2008
Service was held:
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Darrell "Smitty" Elmer, Schmidt, 89, Rapid City, died Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating.
A memorial has been established.
Smitty was born August 25, 1919 at Hutchinson, MN, to Edward and Martha (Poffol) Schmidt. After completing his education he joined the US Army and served his country honorably. After his discharge he returned to Minnesota and worked as a cattle buyer and auctioneer. He also trained horses in Iowa and Minnesota.
He married Marilyn Martens in Hutchinson, MN.
Smitty moved to Rapid City in October of 1972 where he worked in the construction trades. In 1987 he started working for the Central States Fair as a carpenter and groundsman. After retiring he moved to Fort Meade for a short time before moving to New Underwood.
Survivors include his son Kevin (Patty) Schmidt; Box Elder, SD; one grandson, Jade Schmidt, Box Elder; and numerous cousins.
