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Gloria Mae Thornhill
April 19, 1937 - June 24, 2009
Service was held:
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Gloria Mae Thornhill died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the age of 72.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with inurnment at Black Hills National Cemetery following.
Gloria was born April 19, 1937 at Rapid City, SD to Vernon and Hazel Gilman. On March 8, 1957 she married Phillip "Shorty" Thornhill. Gloria lived the last 43 years in Nisland. She had a love of collecting cookbooks, the older the better. She also had a love of corresponding with everyone, if she knew your address and your birthday and/or anniversary; you would be remembered with a card in addition to her annual Christmas newsletter. She also had an overflowing love of animals. Her elephant collection was outstanding.
She is survived by her sister Glenda (Lee) Iverson, Spearfish; her children: Deb Thornhill, Custer, SD ; Jim Thornhill, NC ; Shanda (Butch) Schunot, Ft. Pierre, SD ; Starla (Alan) Jenson, Brookings, SD; Skyla (Bob)Magnus, Racine, WI; Phillip Thornhill, Newell, SD; Tela (Blain) Keener, Spring, TX; Kentt (Jodi) Thornhill, Hill City, SD; a special niece Kecia Gennarelli, Walden NY, whom she helped raise; 21 grandchildren and 12 great- grand children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister and one brother.
A memorial has been established to the Spearfish Humane Society in lieu of flowers.
Dale Imsland
September 20, 1929 - June 24, 2009
Service was held:
11:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2009
Dale Hubert Imsland is safe in the everlasting arms of our Lord God after a lengthy illness. Dale passed away at the SD Veteran's Home in Hot Springs on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.
Visitation and services will be at 11:00 a.m., June 26, 2009, at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Vicar Greg Lehr officiating. Burial with military honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard follows at the Black Hills National Cemetery.
Dale was born September 20, 1929, in Faith, SD, in the bunk house at the JP Jensen farm. He graduated from Faith High School in 1949. Skip day for the senior class was a trip to the Black Hills. On that historic day, Dale came home with his first car, an old coupe, named "Lizzie".
During the Korean Conflict, Dale served in the Air Force. Upon discharge, Dale attended diesel school in Los Angeles and returned to Faith to manage the Mobil Service Station. Dale received an opportunity to attend VW mechanic school. This training served him well in his lifelong vocation of working in the auto mechanic industry in Rapid City and California. After retirement, he enjoyed his jobs delivering flowers and seeing the smiles; and driving ambulance part-time. Dale was a wonderful storyteller and had a phenomenal memory.
In 2004, Dale moved to Pierre, SD, to be near family. He moved to the SD Veteran's home in 2006.
Survivors include his sisters, Carol Kamppi, Meridian, ID, and Gloria (Vernon) Bump, Pierre, SD. He is also survived by six nieces and nephews, seven great nieces and nephews, and four great great nieces and nephews; and his special friend, Helen Gardetto, San Mateo, CA.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Torjus and Eva (Mehlberg) Imsland; great nephew, Tyler Hepper; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Kamppi.
The family would like to thank the SD Veteran's Home staff for their special care and excellent treatment given to Dale.
A memorial has been established to the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veteran's Home in Hot Springs.
Charlotte H. Orr
March 14, 1903 - June 24, 2009
Service was held:
Monday, June 29, 2009, at 2:00 p.m.
Charlotte H. Orr, age 106, Sturgis, entered into Heaven Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Sturgis Regional Senior Care.
Charlotte was born March 14, 1903, in Dresden, Germany, to Max and Marie (Kaubisch) Lehmann. At the age of 4, Charlotte, her mother, sister, and brother set sail for America to join her father. They entered through Ellis Island and then came to South Dakota by train. Charlotte grew up on a farm near Spring Creek.
Charlotte married Amos Lester Orr September 14, 1926, in a double wedding ceremony with Charlotte's sister and fiance', Irmgard and Arthur Hardy. Charlotte and Amos homesteaded on a farm on Alkali Divide where they lived for 20 years. While living there, they farmed, ran a small dairy, raised poultry, and Charlotte always had a large garden.
Charlotte and Amos had two daughters, Audrey and June. In 1945, Amos took a job at Fort Meade, built a house in Sturgis, and moved the family.
Charlotte was the oldest charter member of Grace Lutheran Church. She was very active at Grace Lutheran, helping in the kitchen, belonged to Rachel Circle, and enjoyed attending Bible studies.
The most important things to Charlotte were her love for God, her family, her beautiful flowers, her big gardens, and cooking. She was always active with her grandchildren building snowmen, sledding, and making homemade donuts. She loved to play checkers with her great-grandchildren or anyone else that wanted to get beat. She was a member of the Idle Hour Club and the Senior Citizen's Center and Chorus. She decorated the tables at the Senior Center with her flowers for 15 years. She won numerous ribbons for her beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables at the county fair.
Survivors include one daughter, June and her husband, Philip Galvin, Salem, OR; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Melvin Meisner, Rapid City; sister-in-law, Florence Lehmann; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother and sister, one daughter, Audrey Meisner, and many other loved ones.
A memorial has been established to Grace Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be Sunday from noon until 9:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 29, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Butte Cemetery.
Marilyn Hisgen
November 8, 1944 - June 21, 2009
Service was held:
5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009
Marilyn E. Hisgen, 64, Rapid City, passed away Sunday June 21, 2009 at her residence in Rapid City.
Memorial services will be 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rapid City with Pastor Skip Smith officiating.
A memorial has been established to the Westminster Bell Choir.
Marilyn was born November 8, 1944 at Carbondale, IL, to Homer and Ruby (Ablett) Cutler. She grew up in Carbondale and graduated from University High School of SIU and studied at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
She married and moved with her husband to Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City. Marilyn worked for the Guide and the Tri State Livestock News for many years. She also worked for Science Linkages in the Community based out of the SD School of Mines and Technology. She worked as a Transportation safety coordinator until her health forced her into retirement.
Marilyn was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and served as both Elder and Deacon.
Survivors include her daughters, J.J. Renli and her husband Anthony, Sioux Falls, Kendra Smith and her husband Bill, Rapid City, Lynell Hisgen and Corey, Omaha, NE; one brother Darrel Cutler and his wife Mary, Herrin, IL.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and sister.
Westminster Bell Choir Memorials may be sent to Westminster Church.
Bill Schlosser
March 18, 1940 - June 20, 2009
Service was held:
10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009
William A. "Bill" Schlosser, 69, Sturgis, died Saturday 20, 2009, at the Sturgis Regional Health Care Center.
Visitation will Tuesday, June 23rd from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. A rosary service begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Fr. Arnold Kari officiating. Burial follows at the St. Aloysius Cemetery in Sturgis.
A memorial has been established to the Hospice of the Northern Hills.
Bill was born March 18, 1940 at Ridgeview, SD, to Adam and Margaret (Werlinger) Schlosser. He attended school in Timberlake. Bill worked on a ranch prior to attending Barber College in Fargo, ND.
Bill married Alice "Raylene" Brown at Sturgis on January 26, 1962.
They moved to Hot Springs and later to Faulkton where Bill worked in Barber Shops. They lived a short time in Sturgis and Spearfish before moving to Wagner where Bill owned and operated his own shop. In 1979 they returned to Sturgis and Bill bought the Davis Barber Shop. He continued to cut hair until his health forced him to retire. The Barber Shop continues to be owned and operated by his son, Billy.
Bill was a member of the Knight's of Columbus, The Elks Lodge and Kiwanis. He was the state barber inspector for many years. Bill was a former member of the JayCees and Young Republicans.
Survivors include his wife Raylene Schlosser, Sturgis; sons Rich and Billy Schlosser, both of Sturgis; brothers, Larry (Nancy) Schlosser, Billings, MT, Joe (Waynita) Schlosser, Moorcroft, WY; sisters, Bernice Kari, Meadow, Dorothy (Mike) Fisher, Faith; three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one son.
Norman Carl Lee
June 23, 1927 - June 20, 2009
Service was held:
Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at 1:30 p.m.
Norman Carl Lee, 81, Sturgis, died in Spearfish on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Herbert Cleveland officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Hope Cemetery in Newell.
Norman was born at Sturgis, SD, on June 23, 1927, to Carl and Agnes E. (Johnson) Lee. He grew up near Stoneville where he attended school. Norman worked several years at the Fort Meade Veterans Hospital in occupational therapy, for the fire department, and in the Fort Meade greenhouse. He was also active as a Little League coach. After he retired from Fort Meade, he owned and operated a care home for Veterans at Newell, SD.
He is survived by his son, Greg (Jacque) Lee of Lincoln, NE; two daughters, Pam (Alan) Williams of Sturgis and Deb Johnston of Justin, TX; one sister, Evelyn Philipsen of Sturgis; and seven grandchildren, Megan, Kelli, Adeson, Sarah, Chris, Greg and Chris.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joan; one, son, Dan; three brothers; and two sisters.
Robin George Dahlstrom
September 20, 1959 - June 19, 2009
Service was held:
2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Robin George Dahlstrom, 49, Rapid City, died Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Ft. Meade VA Hospital.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday, June 23, 2009.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Chaplain Bill Zandri officiating. Military honors follows at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard.
A memorial has been established to Mooseheart Child City and School Inc.
Robin was born September 20, 1959, at Rice Lake, WI, to Gary and Florence Mae (Dahlstrom) Gabriel. He was raised in Wisconsin and graduated from High School at LaCrosse, WI. Robin joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany. Following his honorable discharge he returned to LaCrosse and later moved to Gillette, WY, where he worked as a welder. He moved to Redding, CA, where he managed a ranch before moving to South Dakota. Robin earned his Associates degree in Architectual Drafting and Design at Black Hills State Univ. He lived in Lead and owned a contracting business.
Robin met Kathy Paulson and they moved to Las Vegas where Robin obtained his B.S. degree in Public Administration. They moved back to South Dakota in 2007.
Robin enjoyed the outdoors where he hunted, fished and camped. He was involved in youth sports and coached T-Ball and softball. He also enjoyed making stained glass.
Survivors include his father Gary Gabriel, Moorcroft, WY; step father, Darcy Greenwood, LaCrosse, WI; best friend and partner, Kathy Paulson, RC; sons John L. Dahlstrom, San Diego, CA, George B. Dahlstrom, Rapid City; one brother Gary Greenwood, Milwaukee, WI; two sisters, Christie Sullivan, Highlands Ranch, CO, Elizabeth Henderson, Seattle; one half brother, Andy Gabriel, Gillette, WY; two half sisters, Anita and Georgia Gabriel, Gillette, WY; four step grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and his dog Mishka.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Laura S. Luckman
September 29, 1951 - June 19, 2009
Service was held:
4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009
Laura Shelley Luckman, 57, Sturgis, died Friday, June 19, 2009, at the Sturgis Regional Long Term Care Center.
Services will be 4:30 p.m. at the Messiah Episcopal Cemetery at Lower Brule with Mr. Kim Fonder Sr. officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery.
Laura was born September 29, 1951 at Los Angeles, CA, to Ralph and Betty Lou (Hadden) Haddock.
She enjoyed working in her rock garden, planting, gardening and the music of Brule. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. Reading was a passion of her. She also made jewelry.
Survivors include her sons; Jake Luckman, Auburn, CA, Michel Hatfield, Los Angeles, CA, Iven Luckman, Auburn, CA, Seth Luckman, San Diego, CA, and Charles Luckman, Sacramento, CA; daughters, Cora Luckman, Lead, SD, Dawn Grooms, Rapid City; one brother, Chuck Flanagan, Los Angeles, CA; nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Margaret Meis
January 24, 1920 - June 18, 2009
Service was held:
10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Margaret Meis, 89, Sturgis, died Thursday, June 18, 2009 at the Sturgis Regional Senior Care Center.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Monday with Rosary services beginning at 7 p.m. at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Fr. Arnold Kari officiating. Burial follows at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Margaret was born January 24, 1920 at Levy, Arkansas, to George and Aretta (McDaniel) Winkler.
She married Carl Meis, January 31, 1941 and the couple farmed and ranched in the Bear Butte Valley for many years.
Margaret was a member of the DAV Auxiliary, the Black Hills Hillbillies and the Good Sam Club. She enjoyed camping and the outdoors.
Survivors include son, John Moore, Sioux Falls; grandson, Daniel Carl Moore, Sioux Falls; granddaughter, Erika Lyn Moore, Sioux Falls; also numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial has been established to the Shriner's Hospital Transportation Fund.
