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Henrietta Lind
Wakpa Sica Win
"Bad River Woman"
Mass of Christian Burial
for Henrietta M. Lind, age 71, of Eagle Butte, SD will be at 10:00 AM MST , Friday, March 5, 2010 at the All Saints Catholic Church in Eagle Butte, SD. Father Matthew Fallgren will be officiating. Burial will be in the Timber Lake Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge, SD and Steve Vance, Howes, SD. A Rosary will be at 7:00 PM MST Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the All Saints Catholic church in Eagle Butte. Visitation will start at 11:00 AM until 2:00 MST at the Kesling Funeral Home and at 5 PM MST at the church Thursday. Family and friends will meet at the Four-Mile junction east of Eagle Butte, SD at 4 PM MST. Henrietta passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Med Center One in Bismarck, ND.
Henrietta M. Lind was born on July 31, 1938 in Fort Yates, ND to Henry and Jane (Eagle) McLain of Wakpala, SD. She grew up and attended school in Wakpala, SD on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. She married Lawrence "Swede" Lind on May 10, 1956 in Mobridge, SD. They made their home on a ranch south of Timber Lake, SD. Henrietta was a rancher’s wife helping Swede with all ranching and household chores, while also raising her family. Swede passed away on February 23, 1983. Following his passing, Henrietta moved into Timber Lake, SD. In 1985. She moved to Eagle Butte where she went to school to be an EMT. She also worked at Lynn’s Super Value as the Deli head cook; and she also worked at the Tasty Freeze until it closed. Henrietta then attended school in Minneapolis, MN to be a dialysis aid. After finishing school, she returned to Eagle Butte and worked as a Dialysis Aid until her retirement.
Henrietta enjoyed cooking, baking and loved to dance. She also had a garden every year and she was known for her beautiful flowers and lawn. While her children were growing up, she took her turn as a 4-H leader for her and neighbors’ children . Swede and Henrietta were big believers in education, which is why Henrietta got her GED in Eagle Butte. She was everyone's grandma in the No Heart Community, providing food who needed it, especially the children. Henrietta found humor in everyday in spite of life’s many challenges and trials; and, she was grateful and felt blessed and wealthly because of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, close friends and relatives and large extended family. She was an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and an honorary member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
Grateful for sharing in Henrietta's life are her children, Monica J. Lind (Don Annis) of Eagle Butte, Lawrence "Lamby" Lind Jr. (Alva "Sweet Pea" Scares The Hawk) of White Horse, Gilbert (Juanita) Lind of Eagle Butte, Lars Lind (Jerilynn Pretty Weasel) of Eagle Butte, Madonna Lind (Kelly LaPlante) of Eagle Butte, Andrew Lind of Eagle Butte and Russell Lind of Eagle Butte; brother William McLain of Wakpala; very special friend since 1985, Duane Varney; grandchildren, LaRae Lind, Kelli Lind, Lawrence Lind III, Megan Eagle Staff, Lonny LaPlante, Michael Lind, Jacinda Lind, Lania Lind, Larsten Lind, Lars "Swede" Lind II, James Veaux, Naylon Marshall, Leilani Chasing Hawk; great grandchildren, Keyvauntae Veaux, JayAndre Veaux, Madden Gunville, Stanley Marsden, Genon Marsden, Taryn Chasing Hawk, Mei Vinni Chasing Hawk, Adrian LaPlante; Nephews & Nieces, Dr. Aubrey (Monica) Schock of Hasting, MN, James (Gayle) Schock of Albuquerque, NM and Brenda Schock of Boston, MA; Hunka & other relatives, Paulette Rowley, Ione Lee & family of Eagle Butte, Sandra Frazier of Eagle Butte, Malinda Means of Phoenix, AZ, Rosalita Roach of Howes, SD, Gloria Goggles of Ethety, WY, Beth Morgan of New Mexico, Darlene & Steve Vance of Howes, SD, Ben Rhodd of Hill City, SD, Russell Eagle Bear of Norris, SD, Jerry Rousseau, Helen Arpan, Blue Coat Girls & Ira, Rafael Serrvano, John "Moon" Guerrero, Delilah Tiger, Kermit Miner, Frank Mound, Richard Miner, Janell Mound, Donna Weishaar, Nell Tiger, Curtis Thompson, Emerson & Manuel Chase Families, Wakinyan Peta.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Swede" Lind, Sr., parents, Henry and Jane McLain, sister, Angeline (Tom) Schock, and daughter, Barbara Cameron.
Casket Bearers are Lonny LaPlante, Lawrence Lind III, Michael Lind, James Veaux, Jeff Bowker, Bill Knight, James Davidson, and Michael Ducheneaux.
Honorary Bearers are: Fellow Dialysis Patients, Tom Three Legs, Carrie Iron Wing, Todd & Janell Ward, Pete Longbrake, Carol Traversie, Edwina & Orlando Morales & Family, Dawson Gunville, Bill & Margaret Gunville, Brady Ward, Dennis Hanson, Kim Lawrence, Janice "Big Sioux" Eberhard, Steve & Susie Payne, Dr. Raymond, Dr. Rommel Brandt, Bob & Marie Berndt, , Eddie Knight, Cora Mae & the late Chuck Haskell Family, Eugene & Phyllis Miller, Leonard & Estelle Cook, Lenny & Ardys Cook, Ken & Kathleen Meyers, Diane & Donavon Pretty Weasel & Family, Robert Caroline, Galen & Sharon Means & Family, Bevin Circle Eagle & Family, Mary Walters, Eva Gilbert, Georgie Gunville & Family , Eddie Dupris & Family, Terry & Jim Pearman & Family, Tommy & Hilda Ducheneaux, Sharon & John Holloway & Family, Shane Hager, Marie Long, Shirley Marvin Family, Joyce Hill, Joe Brings Plenty, Theresa Short Bull, Jimmie Jewett, Ramona Williams, Gary Traversie, Dorothy Opp, Jerry& Rita Farlee & Family, Roger & Betty Dupris, John & Wanda Lind, Ivan & Georgia Family, Babe Garreau Family, June & Jule Lamb, Gery & Jellena Allen, Marcella Allen Family, Cecilia Circle Eagle Family, Steve & Jackie Allen, Thelma & Richard Goldsberry, George & Glad Varney, Dick & Irene Varney, Ben LaPointe, Cynthia Cook, Lynn LeCompte, Benita Clark, Mike & Patti Kennedy, Lyle Kensler Family, Jamie Two Crow & Family, The Legion Rats, Pastor Phil Lawrence, Don "Pug" White, Frankie "Lou" Johnson, Troy Clausen, Kenny & Susie Traversie, Brenda Chasing Hawk, Marne Lamb, Doug & Tasha Kraft, Monte & Faye Kraft, Terence & Wynona Traversie, Elaine LeCompte, Frank & Brenda Viet, Bernie LaPlante, Kenton Dean Thompson, JD Williams, Frankie & Bunny Thompson, Arlene & Tommy Thompson, Judy Thompson, Brenda Blue Arm, Leatrice Penny, Calvin & Audrey Traversie, Andrew & Hazel Traversie, John Fill, Darshan & Geritol Long, Harold Frazier & Family, Eleanor Runs After, Sheldon & Eleanor Miner, Emma Lou Reeves & Family, Pete & Marlene Knight, Ronnie & Nita Pearman, Denver & Andel Enright, Doug Dupris, Tom & Carol Knight, Carl & Lyndell High Bear, Mrs. Tyrus Cadotte, Carol Dupree Family, Jerry Rousseau, Krista White, Paul Thomas & Family, Lyle Kensler Family, Ivan & Georgia Lind, Leonard & Estelle Cook, John & Wanda Lind, Jenny & Justin Lawrence, Larry LaPlante, Janine & Steve Bartlett, James & Jackie Traversie, Larry Fiddler Family, Marge Dupris Family, Jim & Sylvia, Leon Farlee, Bonnie LeBeau, Willie & Kristie Circle Eagle, Tiokasin Veaux, Joy & Shawn Red Bear, Joe Brings Plenty, Kara Four Bear, Gary & Percy Fredricks, Milo & Pat Cadotte, Sandy Ward, Carlin Clown Sr., Kenny Traversie Jr., Blaine Traversie, Gilbert Red Dog, Craig Thorstenson Family, Pat & Candace Rivers, Harry & Stella Eagle Horse family, Bernie Tibbs Family, Dane LeBeau, & Bonnie LeBeau. The family apologizes if we have inadvertently missed or left anyone out.
Organizations: D & R Boys, Black Hills Dialysis Staff; CRHA Staff, IHS Staff, CRST, SRST.
The Drum Group will be Screaming Eagles. The Blue Coat Sisters & Frankie Thompson will sing Henrietta’s favorite hymns and songs. Long time friend and confidant, Shirley Marvin, will be doing the Eulogy for Henrietta. Steve Vance will carry out the traditional Lakota burial ceremony for Henrietta’s next spiritual journey.
Walfred "Wally" Walz
Funeral services for Walfred "Wally" Walz age 82 of Mobridge will be Saturday at 1:30 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge. Pastor Doug Westerlund officiating, Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen, SD under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Military honors were provided by the Parker-Browder American Legion Post of Mobridge. Mr. Walz passed away on February 22, 2010 at the Mobridge Regional Hospital.
Wally was born October 13, 1927 to Edward and Alletha (Haar) Walz at Bowdle, South Dakota. He attended Bowdle Grade School and High School. In the early years Wally worked at various farms around Bowdle and worked at K.O.LEES in Aberdeen before entering the US Army in April of 1946 and was honorably discharged in September 1947. After returning from service he worked in Mobridge as a taxi cab driver and service station for Mobil Oil.
In 1951 he married Gerline St. Rommer and worked for the CMSP Railroad for a year before moving to Seattle, Washington. While in Seattle, Wally worked for Seattle Retreading, Corp for nine years.
In 1955 he married Florence Krystad and to this union one daughter; Starr A. Walz was born in 1959 and adopted Barney & Judy from a previous marriage.
He then worked for Sundstrand Corp. & Electronic Corp for 26 years as a machinist, supervisor and Mfg. Engineer.
In 1977 he married Irene Sieler and they returned to Mobridge in 1985. After retiring Wally continued to work for Jay's Realty part time maintaining the apartment service, and did repair work on the rentals.
Wally is survived by his wife Irene of Mobridge, children; Starr Annette Walz of Monroe, Washington, Judy Frost of Seattle, Washington, step children; Carol (Bill) Vandenberg, Duane (Okcha) Sieler, Sheila (Doug) Roettle, Becky (Kevin) Dallmann and Ricky Sieler. 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and 2 sisters Eloise Dobeck of Las Vegas, Nevada and Dianna Aman of Mobridge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, on son; Barney, one brother; Jerry and one sister Luella.
The organist will be Elaine Pringle the congregation will sing Rock of Ages, In The Garden and the Old Rugged Cross.
The casketbearers will Jeff, John and Jay Ruth, Rickey Aman, Wayne, Brandon and Brianna Stangl.
Honorary casketbearers will be His Coffee Buddies at the Legion, His Fishing Buddies and Bill Klucas.
Glen Joens
Funeral services for Glen P. Joens, age 89, of Faith will be 2:00 PM. CT, Friday, Feb. 26 at Kesling Funeral Chapel of Mobridge. Burial will be at the Eagle Butte Cemetery in Eagle Butte. Mr. Joens passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Mobridge Regional Hospital.
Glen P. Joens was born February 18, 1921 to Hans and Alvena (Schlie) Joens at the Naeve farm 7 miles northeast of Eagle Butte. Glen attended school in Eagle Butte. On March 10, 1943 he married Alvera (Blattner) in Eagle Butte and from this union they had 10 children. Alvera passed away on August 29, 1981 and Glen continued to live on the ranch until 2002, when he moved to Mobridge. In 2008 he moved to Faith until the time of his death. Glen loved to play cards.
Glen is survived by 7 sons; Boyd (Carol) Joens of Henry, SD, Nick (Jenni) Joens of Eagle Butte, Les (Ethel) Joens of Eagle Butte, Ben (Hank) Joens of Black Hawk, SD, Ronnie (Judy) Joens of Eagle Butte, Kenney (Deb) Joens of Eagle Butte, Larry (Rene) Joens of Eagle Butte, 3 daughters; Babe Joens of Eagle Butte, Golda Galyon of Rapid City, and Gwen (Dale) Vogt of Black Hawk, SD, grandchildren and great grandchildren, two sisters; Edna Strong of Spearfish, SD, and Dorothy Brewer of Eagle Butte.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, 4 sisters, 5 brothers, and two son-in-law.
Casketbearers will be Grandsons: Kent Joens, Eric Joens, Ed Joens, Loren Vogt, R.J. Joens, Mickey Joens, Gilbert Diaz
Honorary casketbearers will be Bob Berndt, Perry Detoy, Butch Webb, Gene Webb, Dale Brewer, and Joe Vorz.
Clergy will be Ken Ripley.
Rinel "Riney" Schneider
Funeral services for Rinel Schneider, age 89, of Mobridge will be Friday at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery Mobridge under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. A prayer service will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 PM at the Kesling Funeral Home in Mobridge. Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 1:00 PM. Military Honors with be provided by the Parker-Browder American Legion Post of Mobridge. Mr. Schneider passed away February 22, 2010 at Mobridge Regional Hospital.
Rinel "Riney" Schneider was born on September 29, 1920 on the family farm eight miles north of Java in Campbell County, South Dakota to Henry and Katherine (Hauck) Schneider. He, and his three brothers and three sisters attended the Kundert Rural School near the Schneider farm.
Rinel was inducted into the United States Army on September 4, 1942 and trained as an Infantry machine gunner. He served his country in England and the WWII battle fields of France. He received a shrapnel wound and was awarded a Purple Heart. Since he could speak German he became an interpreter for the German soldiers imprisoned in a POW camp. Rinel received his honorable discharge from the service on January 13, 1946 as an Army Corporal.
Rinel returned to the Java area to farm with his father and brothers. On August 21, 1949 he married DeLila Stiegelmeier in Java. They moved to a farm one mile northwest of where he was born and continued to raise cattle and grain for 35 years. Rinel and DeLila retired in 1984 and moved into a new home in Mobridge, a home that Rinel lived in until the time of his death.
His retirement was spent traveling and fishing on the Oahe with his wife, helping on his son-in-laws farms, visiting friends, playing cards, gardening and maintaining one of the most beautiful yards in Mobridge. His love of cattle, farming, and of the land remained with him until his passing. Riny was part of a regular coffee bunch in which he could share his wit and humor and pass on stories. His family was very special to Riny, and he was so very special to them.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a past member of St. Paul Lutheran in Java; which he served on the Church Boards in both churches and served on the Kundert School Board. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Mobridge Moose Club.
Rinel is survived by his wife of 60 years DeLila; two daughters, Rebecca (Allen) Walth of Glenham and Pamela (Robert) Seyer of Selby; four grandchildren, Steven (Jennifer) Walth of West Bend, Wisconsin; Kristi (Ben) Dwire, Arco, MN; Kelly (Brian) Vander Weyst of Aberdeen; and Heidi Seyer of Rochester, MN; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Himrich of the Selby Good Samaritan Society and Irene Fiedler of Mandan, ND; and a brother-in-law, Ervin Haux of Selby.
He was preceded in death by his father on Nov. 13, 1966 and mother on June 2, 1979; three brothers, Albert, John and Ted; and one sister, Emma; and his beloved grandson Cody Dean Seyer on October 12, 1998.
Casketbearers are Steven Walth, Ben Dwire, Brian Vander Weyst, Terry Schneider, Doug Schneider, Dan Schneider, Scott Schneider.
Honorary Bearers are Dr. Marciano, MRH Staff, Schneider nieces, Rinel's Coffee Buddies, Neighbors and Friends.
Organist is Elaine Pringle
Duet Harold & Ramona LaBrensz.
Congregational Hymns "Asleep In Jesus" and "I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry."
Mary Long
Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Long, age 87, of Timber Lake will be at 10:30 AM MT, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Timber Lake. Burial will be Wednesday at 1 PM MT at Black Hills National Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be at 5 PM Monday with a prayer service at 7 PM at the church. Mary suffered a stroke on Sunday, February 14, 2010 and passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 at the Mobridge Regional Hospital.
Mary Elizabeth (Coyle) Long was born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1922 on a farm six and one half miles northeast of Timber Lake in Corson County to Justus "Jay" and Iva (McGuire) Coyle. She lived in the country on the farm until she was fourteen and then moved into Timber Lake. Mary attended rural schools in Dewey and Corson Counties and graduated from Timber Lake High School in 1940. Mary also attended Notre Dame Jr. College in Mitchell where she received her teaching certificate. She taught in the rural South Glencross School until Thanksgiving 1943, when she started work in the ASC Office as a secretary-treasurer.
Vern "Pete" Long and Mary were married on Feb. 5, 1947 in Timber Lake. They made their home on Pete's ranch that he had bought from his grandfather, Barney Long. Their nine children were raised on the ranch. Pete passed away in May of 1993 and Mary continued to ranch. In 1999 she moved into the Timber Lake Manor where she has since resided. She was very family oriented and kept everyone informed on what the rest of the family was doing.
Mary was an active member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Timber Lake and a member of the Altar Society. She was also involved in the Nutrition Site Senior Citizens meals on wheels, the Timber Lake and Area Museum and Historical Society, the Jet Set Secretary and the American Legion Auxiliary Secretary. Mary enjoyed reading, traveling and contributing news for "Breezes from The Lake" in the Timber Lake Topic.
Mary was a thoughtful and caring person. She had many friends and was loved, not only by her family, but by all ages. She had concern for the children who were making their first Holy Communion to being a prayer sponsor for Confirmation and a Renew group leader. She was devoted to remembering them all in her daily prayers as was the same for her own Godchildren. Anyone could rely on her to pray with them during their time of need. Her hope and dream was to receive her crown in the glory of God and plant just one seed of faith to bring as many souls as she could with her to heaven.
Mary didn't seek acknowledgement for her accomplishments. She only hoped she would be remembered by her family as being unselfish and for her love of Jesus Christ.
Grateful for sharing in Mary's life are her children, Larry "Nub" Long of Whitehorse, (Marie Long of Eagle Butte), Helen "Gritz" (L.V.) Hubbard of Leakey, TX, Wanda "Jim" (Mick) Austin of Roosevelt, UT, Norma "Charlie" (Doc) Pesicka of Timber Lake, Miles "Bud" (Carol) Long of Timber Lake, Mavis "Babe" (Carl) Remmers of Cass Lake MN, Ethel "Hooley" (Bruce) Maher of Timber Lake, Arlis "Sweenie" (Gregg) Mowrer of Promise, and Roger "Chip" (Rita) Long of Timber Lake; 34 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; brother, David Coyle of Fairfield, CA (Linda Coyle of Marrieta, CA); sisters, Monica (Al) Welk of Sioux Falls, Lois Holzer of Timber Lake, Geraldine Holzer of Timber Lake, Rita (Richard) Christie of Escondido, CA, Lavonne Daniels of Fairfield, CA, and Kathleen Keller of Sioux Falls; two sister-in-laws, Florence Coyle and Methal Majorowicz, one brother in law Burdette Thompson and 23 first cousins.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Vern "Pete", her parents, one sister, Teresa Moser, two brothers, Donald and Joe Coyle,
Casketbearers will be Kade Hubbard, Cory Long, Zach Remmers, Tate Mowrer, Derek Long, J.D. Long. Pat Austin, John Maher
Honorary Bearers will be all Mary's Neighbors, family, Godchildren and friends.
READERS: Jae White ~ Reagan Remmers ~ Danielle Long
MASS SERVERS: Troy Long ~ Kamy Maher
EULOGY: Lakota Mowrer ~ Kari Leibel
OFFERTORY: Mandy Austin ~ Becky Maher
PLACING OF PALL: Kaylyn Long ~ Renee Biegler
Mary Lawrence ~ Carmen Maher
USHERS: Levi Long ~ Kent Long ~ Zane Long ~ Cody Maher
Alvin Arpan
Funeral services for Alvin Arpan, age 67, of Selby and formerly of Eagle Butte will be at 10 AM MT, Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Whitehorse. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Alvin passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Selby Good Samaritan Center.
Alvin D. Arpan was born on May 20, 1942 to Antone "Swap" and Amy (LeBeau) Arpan at the Old Cheyenne Agency, South Dakota. He attended grade school at the Old Agency and graduated in 1962 from Eagle Butte. In March of 1965 he enlisted in the US Army. He was discharged in July of 1968.
Alvin married Michal Means in Dallas, TX on August 3, 1965.
Alvin is survived by his special niece, Helen Arpan of Mobridge, wife, Michal Arpan of Lame Deer, MT, three daughters, Audrey Arpan of Lame Deer, MT, Adrienne McCarthy of San Diego, CA, and Lollie Hyland of Moorhead, MN, eight grandchildren, Tavia, Teyvian, Logan, Capri, Jaymen, Brea, Adrien and Shenoa, one sister, Lenora (Melvin) Jackson of Rapid City, SD, two brothers, Albert "Swap" (Roslynn) Arpan of Gettysburg, SD, and Wesley Arpan of Denver, Colorado, nieces and nephews, Sharon (Chuck) LeCompte, Elaine (Sebastian II) LeBeau, Alberta (Roland) Fiedler, Ramona Arpan, Lenny Yellow Bird, Cheryl Arpan, Sioux Allen Arpan, Chris Arpan, Terry Arpan, Albert Arpan Jr., Delbert Arpan, Darin Arpan and Violet Aragon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, nephew, Christopher Arpan, uncles, Steve Arpan and Allen Arpan.
Casketbearers will be Albert Arpan Jr., Delbert Arpan, Terry Arpan, Chris Arpan, Lawrence Lind III, Cameron Arpan, Daniel Lessert, Richard Walters, Robert Walters, and Teyvian Arpan.
Honorary casketbearers will be Ione Lee, Velma Lee, Clayton Arpan, Selby Good Samaritan Staff, Denise Donovan, Class of 1962 EBHS and all Alvin's relatives and friends.
Leo Roshau
Mass of Christian Burial for Leo Roshau, 84 of Mobridge will be at 10 AM, Saturday February 20, 2010 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mobridge. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will start at 3 PM on Friday with a Rosary and Scriptural service at 6:30 PM at the funeral home. Leo on passed away February 17, 2010 at the Highmore HealthCare Center in Highmore, SD.
Leo Roshau was born on September 7, 1925 on the family farm west of Trail City to Adolph and Mary (Malsom) Roshau. Leo married Elizabeth Kuhn on October 28, 1952 and together they ran the family farm near Trail City until he retired in 1990. After retirement they moved into Mobridge where he remained an active member at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. His faith was very important to him shown by his devotion to the daily Rosary. Leo remained in Mobridge until moving into the Highmore Healthcare Center in July of 2009.
Leo enjoyed fishing, playing cards, softball, playing the accordion, and pitching horseshoes. He was also an avid Minnesota Twins fan.
Leo is survived by his children, Mike (Susie) Roshau of Mobridge, Rose (Ron) Espeland of Bismarck, ND, David (Susan) Roshau of Holabird, SD, Theresa (Ed) Westcott of Holabird, SD, and Joe (Heidi) Roshau of Mobridge; grandchildren, Christin (Ryan), Brandi, Eric, Megan, Kayla, Chris (Katie), Jill, Cameron, Reed, Bailey, and Jesse; great-grandchildren, Kealie, Myah, Logan, Teagyn, Nash, Geremi, Lexus, Hannah, Kennedy, Aidyn and Asher; sisters, Katie Baker of Rapid City, Eleanor Jenkins of Parish, NY and Virginia (Ray) Frigon of Syracuse, NY.
Leo is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Elizabeth, and brother, Linus.
Casketbearers will be Mike Roshau, David Roshau, Joe Roshau, Eric Roshau, Chris Westcott, and Cameron Westcott.
Ushers are Leo & Elizabeth's godchildren, Wade Keller and Annie Hintz.
Lector will be Reed Westcott. Gift Bearers will be Bailey and Jesse Roshau.
Maxine Harrison
Mass of Christian Burial for Maxine Harrison, age 75, of Ft. Yates, ND will be at 1 PM CT, on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ft. Yates. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be for one hour prior to services. Maxine passed away Friday, February 12, 2010 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck.
Maxine L. Lachapelle was born on March 12, 1934 to Phillip and Mabel (Bebeau) Lachapelle in White Earth, MN. She grew up in White Earth, MN before moving to Ft. Yates, ND to live with her sister, Alice. While living in Ft. Yates she met James Harrison Sr. They were married on May 22, 1950 in Miles City, MT. They made their home and raised there family in Ft. Yates where she has since resided.
Maxine worked at the St. Bernard Mission School in Ft. Yates for 37 years as a cook. She was also a farm wife helping James with many different things that needed to be done on the farm.
She enjoyed croqueting, baking, embroidery, canning and knitting. James and her had a garden every year that she took pride in taking care of.
Maxine is survived by four sons, Roger Harrison of Fairview, MT, Ronald Harrison of Selfridge, James "Porky" Harrison Jr. of Ft. Yates, and Keith Harrison of Ft. Yates, two daughters, Karen Harrison of Bismarck and Kaye (Rory) VanWyk of Mandan, ND, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, one brother, Buzzy Lachapelle of Minnesota, three sisters, Alice Silk of Billings, MT, Joyce Lachapelle of Arizona, and Dede Lachapelle of Minnesota, four brothers-in-law, David Sr. "Dee" (Arlene), Joe (Della) and Henry G. (Annie) Harrison all of Ft. Yates and Ben (Luella) Harrison of Porcupine, ND, four sisters-in-law, Mary A. Poitra of Ft. Yates, ND, Henrietta Marvin of Ft. Yates, Beata (Dennis) Crotty of Pembina, ND and Emma Harrison of Spartanburg, SC.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, James E. in 2008, one son, Gerald in 1989, one grandson, Daniel Harrison, one sister, 1 brother, four brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.
Casketbearers will be James Harrison Jr., Ronald Harrison, Roger Harrison, Rory VanWyk, Jeremiah Harrison, and Robin Claymore.
Honorary Bearers will be Dee Harrison, Joe Harrison, Henry Harrison, Ben Harrison, Denny Crotty, Keith Harrison, Kenny McLaughlin, James McLaughlin, Charles McLaughlin.
