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Alberta Left Hand-Rough Surface
Winya Wa-ste Win
“Good Woman”
Mass of Christian Burial
for Alberta Rough Surface, age 85, of Kenel will be at 11 AM CT, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 at the Catholic Church of Assumption in Kenel. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. An all night wake will start at 5 PM at the church on Tuesday. Alberta passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Mobridge.
Mass of Christian Burial for Alberta Rough Surface, age 85, of Kenel will be at 11 AM CT, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 at the Catholic Church of Assumption in Kenel. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. An all night wake will start at 5 PM at the church on Tuesday. Alberta passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Mobridge.
Alberta Marie was born April 19, 1924 to George and Mary Jane Poitra Left Hand in Fort Yates, ND. She was their first child that was born a US citizen. She spent most of her life in Kenel. She was married to Ted Martin at 18 years old, and one son, Homer, was born to them. Both her son and husband passed away. While they were married, Alberta rode broncs, she broke horses with him and considered herself an “Old Cowgirl.”
She then married Sam Rough Surface Jr. and to them they had Harley Rough Surface, Elaine, Henry, Clara, Margaret and Sam III. Sam left this world at the age of 28 after several heart attacks.
She then met Alex White Bull and to them, they had twin girls Mary Jane and Mary May, Mary May died at birth and then Alex Jr. “Smokey” was born. She then married Daniel Rough Surface, and Candace and Robin were born to them. Alberta was a good homemaker and mother to her children. She taught them many good values about life. She was an avid reader. She often times read a book a day until the last month of her life. Jeff from Jerry’s Pawn Shop loaned her books off his shelf. She read them and returned them to him. Many thanks to Jeff for his kindness to our Mother. Alberta was a soft spoken kind of woman. She would help anyone who needed help. She would have given them her last dollar. On Halloween she would fix up bags of candy for little trick or treaters.
She is survived by eight children: Henry Rough Surface, Elaine (Pius) Silbernagel, Clara (Ron) Oxford, Margaret (Morris) Yellow, Samuel (Twila) Rough Surface III, Robin (Janice) Rough Surface, Mary Jane Rough Surface-White Bull, Alex White Bull Jr. (Mobridge); Grandchildren: Joey (Stacey) Fischer of Sidney, MT, Jayde Fischer of Sidney, MT, Shawn (Darci) Silbernagel of Billings, MT, C.J. Silbernagel of Billings, MT, Staci (Andrew) Shelton of Billings, MT, Royce Rough Surface of Mobridge, Jesse-Clayton Anderburg of Mobridge, Rodd Rough Surface, Cindy, Marlo (Ron Jr.) Free of Wakpala, Mary Ouellette of McLaughlin, Tina Yellow of Rapid City, Morey (Jasmine) Yellow of Wakpala, Morgan (Nadine) Yellow of Mobridge, Alerta (Chris) Rough Surface II of Sioux Falls, SD, Rosanna (Barrett Zephier) Rough Surface of Kenel, Theodore (Ted) Rough Surface of Kenel, Samuel (Lil Son) Rough Surface IV of Kenel, Lacey (Dean Demarrias) Rough Surface of Mobridge, Chance Rough Surface of Kenel, Lyndsey (Dale) Rough Surface of Kenel, Shawn White Bull, Kyle White Bull and Raughn White Bull all of McLaughlin, Twyla (Julie) White Bull of Rapid City, Haley Rough Surface, Venus Rough Surface, Lauren Rough Surface all of Wakpala, Marcus Rough Surface, Capri Rough Surface both of Bismarck, ND, and Homer Rough Surface of Kenel, Elliotte Blue Arm, Don Rough Surface and Marilyn Miner; great grandchildren: Cortnee Fischer, Bree Fischer, Trey Fischer, of Sidney, MT, Quinn and Zach Fischer of Billings, MT, Shantel Fischer of Texas, Crysta and Tayler Fischer of Sidney, MT, Andrew Pius Shelton of Billings, MT, Angelique and Destiny of Mobridge, Rodd Rough Surface, Jr., Rebecca, Devin, and Fawn of Mobridge, Matthew, Charlie, and Katie Oulette of McLaughlin, Tell, Orrin, Paige, and Harli Cadotte of Rapid City, Skye, McKenzie, Meagan, and Brett Yellow, Jason, Memphis, Cameron, and Caige Yellow, Moer Jr., Alannah, and Coy Yellow of Rapid City, Candace, Sazue of Chamberlain, SD, and Adam Rough Surface of Kenel, Nathaniel and Natalie Defender of Sioux Falls, Cody, Kenyen, Kayeuna Zephier of Kenel, Janice, Jace, Talen, and Danika of Mobridge, Alexius Rough Surface of Rapid City, Mercedes and Aiden Rough Surface of Timber Lake, Max Walking Elk of Bismarck, ND, Ambiel Rough Surface of Kenel, Roddy High Elk of Green Grass, and Latesha Rough Surface of Wakpala, Jared Cavanaugh, sisters, Germaine Demery, Esther Silk, Elaine St. John, Rosen Boyde, brother, Clayton Left Hand, Hunka sisters, Leona Ryan and Isabel Crow Feather.
Casketbearers will be Henry Rough Surface, Morgan Yellow, Alton Summers, Joe Two Bears, Delyle Left Hand, Leonard Brown, Jr. Morie Yellow, Ted Rough Surface, Shawn Silbernagel, Jayde Fischer, Joey Fischer, Craig Walking Elk, Tom Baker, Sr., Scotty Martin, Todd Walking Elk.
Honorary Casketbearers will be Esther Silk Family, Clayton Left Hand Family, Shannon Left Hand Family, Tom Wayne Fischer Family, Delyle Left Hand Family, Tom Baker & Jody Freeman Family, Houston Lewis Family, Denny Johnson Family, Bud (R.) Colombe Family and Sina Shaw & Family, Georgia Levering & Family, Denver Baker & Family, Tom “Sioux” Baker, Mertis Baker, Ace Baker & Family, Shot Baker & Family, Jeremy and Jessie Lester & Family, Elaine St. John & Family, Eunice & Family, Lance St. John & Family, Sterling Donna St. John & Family, Kerby St. John & Family, Todd Walking Elk & Family, Verle Walking Elk, Lavonne St. John & Family, Dean St. John & Family, Maynard St. John & Family, Jason St. John & Family, Brett St. John, Arrow St. John, Shirley Poitra & Family, Todd and Irma Walking Elk & Family, Claudette and Dusty Marshall & Family, Claudia Rodney Steele & Family, Brenda Molash & Family, Craig and Taylor Walking Elk & Family, Laurel and Duane Vermillion & Family, Keaton Vermillion, Cordell and Judy Yellow Fat & Family, Jim and Paula Gayton & Family, Scott Martin & Family, Kass Gayton & Family, Lauren Gayton & Family, Dale Demery & Family, Francine Demery & Family, Deanne Bear Catches & Family, Penny and Jeff Sr. & Family, Nedda Demery & Family, Delray Demery, Brittany Demery & Family, Cain Demery & Family, Tucker Demery, Roseanne and Greg Hawk & Family, Tony LaFramboise & Family, Dana LaFramboise & Family, Produs LaFramboise & Family, Sissy LaFramboise & Family, Lyle LaFramboise & Family, Bill Left Hand, Sr. & Family, Lucas and Liza Stickney Left Hand & Family, Katie Left Hand & Family, Layton Left Hand, Royce Rough Surface, Jesse and Clayton Anderburg, Rodd Rough Surface & Family, Allison Martin, Cordell (CJ) Yellow Fat, Katlin Yellow Fat, and Bobbi Ray Yellow Fat.
Alberta was Preceded in death by her husband, Ted Martin, husband, Sam Rough Surface, husband, Daniel, Finance, Alex White Bull, Son, Homer, son, Harley, daughter, Candice, daughter, Mary May, Great grandson Keenan Thompson, Grandson Morris Yellow Jr., Granddaughter Polly Fontenelle and great grand daughter Harli Fontenelle, sisters, Minnie LaFramboise, Elsie Martin, Brothers, Ambrose, Benny and Teddy Left Hand.
Officiating is Fr. Tony Grossenburg, Fr. Jim Hoerter, Pastor Neyland American Horse.
Special Music is Ted Eagle, Antoine Jr. and Verdelia American Horse, Evans and Ione Elk, Richard Vondel, and Twila Rough Surface. Shawn Silbernagel will be singing “Tears In Heaven” and also will be reading the eulogy.
Drum Groups will be Lakota Thunder and Lakeside Singers.
Earl Sandstrom
Funeral services for Earl Sandstrom, age 92, of Mobridge will be 12:00 PM, Monday, November 30, 2009 at the Norway Lutheran Church north of Glenham. Burial will be at the Norway Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of the Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Earl passed away November 23, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Mobridge.
Earl Sandstrom lived 92 wonderful years. Even though he was old in years he was young at heart. He brought joy to everyone he met by making them laugh with his quick wit and contagious smile. He had a genuine spirit and a way with people that made them feel comfortable and loved.
Earl was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 27, 1917. He moved to Brooklyn, New York with his parents and sisters where he attended high school and met his wife, Aase. He started playing on a semi-pro football team at age 17. During one game, he “leveled” a boy on the opposing team who he knew was Aase’s sweetheart. That boy was carried from the field, and Earl won over Aase! Although an unusual way for spouses to meet, they married and this past Sept 28th celebrated 69 years of marriage.
After high school, Earl worked for E. W. Bliss Company and the New York Stock Exchange before finally joining the Missouri Pacific Railroad. There was a break in his career when he served in the US Army as an officer during WW II and the Korean War. After serving in the Army until 1952, Earl returned to work for the Missouri Pacific to become a very successful businessman. Earl retired in 1982 at age 65 in Chicago, Illinois.
He was able to send each of his children to college: Paul and Kurt graduated from Luther College in Iowa and Cris graduated from Augustana College in South Dakota. This fulfilled a long term goal that was one of his top priorities in life.
After retirement Earl and Aase lived near each of their children and families, Kurt in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Cris in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Paul in Seattle, Washington. During his time living near each of his children, his life and those around him was greatly enriched. His family is left with so many wonderful memories of times shared together. Earl and Aase were very active in the Lutheran Church, participating in the congregations while actively helping to build churches in New Jersey, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming.
Earl is survived by his wife Aase; children Paul (Mary), Kurt (Dorothy), and Christine (Tom Owens); grandchildren Josh, Noah, Suzy, Freya, Per, and Elizabeth; and great grandchildren Kylin, Jaydn, Elora, and Colton. Nephews Ken and John and niece Jeannette. Preceded in death by sisters Mabel and Elaine.
Organist is Marilynn Brockel
Congregational Hymns are “In The Garden”, “How Great Thou Art” and “Borning Cry”
Casketbearers will be Paul Sandstrom, Tom Owens, Kurt Sandstrom, Ken Emigholz, Josh Sandstrom, and Cris Owens.
Harriet "Hatty" Schweitzer
Mass of Christian Burial for Harriet “Hatty” Schweitzer, age 63, of Mitchell and formerly of Timber Lake will be at 10 AM MT, Friday, November 27, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Timber Lake. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Glencross under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. A Rosary service will be at 9 AM MT on Friday at the church. Hatty passed away Monday, November 23, 2009 at the Avera Lady of Peace Hospital in Mitchell.
Hatty was born July 19, 1946 in Mobridge, SD to John S. and Magdelene (Keller) Schweitzer. She grew up the ninth of 10 children on the family farm near Glencross, SD. Hatty was a special child.
In 1966, Hatty moved to Timber Lake with her parents where she enjoyed cleaning house and watching her soap operas. She continued to live with her parents until they both passed away.
Hatty moved to Mitchell, SD in 1994. She shared an apartment with some of her new friends. Hatty’s greatest love was listening to music, (especially her uncle Matt Schweitzer’s piano playing), dancing with her roommate, eating cheeseburgers and French fries, and having a diet coke.
Hatty lived at the Brady Nursing home in Mitchell for the past few years. She passed away November 23, 2009 at the Avera Queen of Peace Health Hospital in Mitchell, SD.
Hatty is survived by Cecelia and Roy Linderman, Mary Anne and Emil Biegler, Val and Sheila Schweitzer all of Timber Lake, SD. Martha Schweitzer, Dwight and Shawna Schweitzer of Rapid City, SD. Kathleen and Wally Wortman and Marjorie and Ed Volden all of Forest Grove, OR. Phyllis and Ed Cook of Plainview, TX.
She also had many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Very Special Thanks to her very special niece and nephew, Susan and Kelly Dahl for all the care they gave Hatty.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John S. and Magdelene Schweitzer and one brother, Dean Schweitzer in 2004.
Casketbearers will be Scott Schweitzer, LeRoy Linderman, Faron Schweitzer, Boyd Schweitzer, Alan Biegler, and Jiggs Biegler.
Honorary bearers will be her Mitchell friends, Nursing home and Hospital Staff, and Susan and Kelly Dahl.
Ushers will be Jan Linderman and Brent Schweitzer
Soloist will be Janal Biegler singing “Amazing Grace”
Organist is Marlene Bielger.
Boyd A. Lake
Funeral services for Boyd A. Lake will be Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Gettysburg. Burial will be in the Gettysburg Cemetery under the direction of Ripley Memorial Chapel in Gettysburg. A prayer service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Gettysburg. Visitation will be Tuesday beginning at 5:00 PM at the Church. Mr. Lake passed away November 21, 2009 at the Gettysburg Memorial Hospital in Gettysburg.
Boyd Allen Lake was born on March 28, 1925 to Jay and Alpha (Knickerbocker) Lake in Gettysburg, SD. He attended grade school and high school at Gettysburg.
Boyd married Lillian Schackel of Lebanon, SD on June 2, 1952 at the Gettysburg United Methodist Church. Boyd and Lillian started their married life living on the ranch at the river. They lived there until the time which the Oahe Dam was built and their land was flooded. In 1959 they built their ranch home atop a hill over looking Lake Hurley where they lived and raised their family.
The love of Boyd’s life was his family and his work on the ranch raising commercial Hereford cattle. Boyd enjoyed reminiscing about the old days like the time in 1935 because of the drought they drove their cattle herd to Nebraska along with the Herron’s and Roy and Nellie Houck and the experiences he had along the way.
In 2006 due to health reasons Boyd moved to Gettysburg to live with his daughter Pam and son-in-law Barry Eikamp and their family. In September 2007, Lillian came to live with her daughter Pam, who cared for her. Lillian entered the Oahe Manor on June 2009 and Boyd recently moved to the Oahe Manor on September 2, 2009.
Boyd is survived by his wife, Lillian of the Oahe Manor of Gettysburg and 1 son Jim Lake, 2 daughters, LaRene (Delvin) Worth and Pam (Barry) Eikamp all of Gettysburg. Eight grandchildren; Ryan (Margot) Lake, Carolee Lake of Gettysburg. Robby Lake of Agar, SD. Elissa (Mitch) Stevens of Roseau, MN, Jay Worth of Gettysburg, John Eikamp of Sioux Falls, SD. Jaclyn Eikamp of Aberdeen, SD and Jennie Eikamp of Gettysburg. Six Great Grandchildren; Nayden Eckstrom, Bailey Lake, Madelynn, Max, and Marlee Matson all of Gettysburg and Rose Stevens of Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister; Dellene Schelling, and brother James Lake.
Lorraine Oster
Funeral services for Lorraine Oster 77, of Mobridge will be Friday, Nov. 20 at 10:00 AM, Trinity Lutheran Church, Rev. Doug Westerlund officiating. Visitation will be 1:00-5:00 at the funeral home on Thursday. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home. Lorraine passed away November 15, 2009 at her home in Mobridge
Lorraine (Quenzer) Oster was born on November 8, 1931 to Benjamin & Emelia (Dietterle) Quenzer in McLaughlin, South Dakota. She grew up and attended school there graduating in 1949.
On June 5, 1949 she married Herman Oster at Redeemer Lutheran Church in McLaughlin, SD. They lived in Selfridge, ND for about a year and then in 1950 moved to Okanagan, WA in 1951 they returned to Selfridge where she worked at the Post Office and was active in her home. In 1971 they moved to Mobridge and in 1990 after her husband retired they spent the summers taking trips and visiting their children and other relatives.
Lorraine was a devoted mother and enjoyed bowling. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge.
Lorraine is survived by three daughters Sherrlyn (Rick) Morris of Mobridge, Janice (John) Niedringhaus of Enderlin, ND; Kelley (Randy) Bentley of Fremont, Neb and three sons Dale of Lakewood, CO, Darrel and Dean (Michele) both of Antioch, CA, seven grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. One sister Dorothy Logue of McAllen, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Herman, 1 grandson Jaden, and one sister Helen.
Organist Elaine Pringle.
Congregational Hymn “How Great Thou Art”
Casketbearers are Jason Morris, Steve Peck, Jack Niedringhaus, Steve Espeland, Rick Morris and John Niedringhaus.
Honorary Bearers are all Lorraine’s many friends.
James "Jim" Daniels
Mass of Christian Burial for James “Jim” Daniels 61 of Mobridge will be Tuesday at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mobridge. Fr. John Short will be officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. A scriptural Wake will be held Monday evening at 7:30 PM at the Church in Mobridge. Visitation will be Monday from 1-5 PM at the Funeral Home and beginning at 6:30 PM at the Church. Jim passed away on November 18, 2009 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND.
James Donald Daniels was born May 30, 1945 to Nicholas and Gertrude (Scheidt) Daniels at Mobridge, SD. Jim grew up in Mobridge and attended school in Mobridge. Jim worked for Denny Moser doing construction for many years and also worked at the Mac Theatre for 37 years and at the Drive In Theatre for 33 years. He also helped out at G&R Body Shop and did some independent carpenter work.
Jim enjoyed being out doors and helping his friend Gigg’s work on the ranch and work with cattle. He loved to garden and grow tomatoes and hot peppers. He loved to socialize and be around people and attend local ball games.
Jim was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Jim is survived by his sister; Bertha Hahne of Mobridge, SD and one brother; Roland (Marge) Kuneff of Billings, MT and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Charles and ½ brother Walter.
Marjorie Dolphus
Funeral services for Marjorie Dolphus, 74 of Eagle Butte, SD will be 10:00 AM, MT Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Old Agency Building in Eagle Butte, SD. Burial will be at the Dupris Family Cemetery at On The Tree, SD under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday. Marjorie was called home to her lord and Savior on November 17, 2009 at her home at Rousseau Creek.
Marjorie “Marge” Dolphus was called home by her Lord and Savior, November 17, 2009 at her home in Rousseau Creek.
Marge was born December 9, 134 to Andrew and Helen (Larrabee) Dupris. She was raised on the Moreau River at On the Tree. She attended school at St. Elizabeth’s Mission in Wakpala, S.D and St. Mary’s in Springfield, S.D. She attended high school in Eagle Butte, S.D.
She lived and worked in Eagle Butte before moving to Rousseau Creek, were she lived for the remainder of her life.
She was a strong woman with even stronger values. Her home was always open to her extended family and friends. You could always find the coffee on and would not leave without a good meal.
She was known as Auntie Margie to all her nieces and nephews and many others who needed one. She loved you all dearly. In her later years she became grams and grandma great.
She took pride in watching her grandchildren in all their activities. You knew when she was in the stands, because you could hear her “WooHoo!!!”
Marge was a servant of the Lord. She loved going to all of the church doings. She was always off to a meetings, services, retreats, and conventions. The highlight of the year was attending the general assembly of the Church of God in Tennessee.
Marge loved the simple pleasures in life; church, family, gospel, music, and a mean game of scrabble. She will be loved and missed dearly by all who knew her.
Marge is survived by her brother; Edward Dupris of On the Tree, SD, her loving children; Marlene (Clair) Ducheneaux of Eagle Butte, Daniel Lessert of Eagle Butte, Sharon (Chuck) LeCompte of Ridgeview, SD, Elaine (Bronco) LeBeau of Mankato, MN, Albert (Roland) Fielder of Rapid City, SD, Helen Arpan of Mobridge, SD, DeAnne Dolphus of Rapid City, SD, Jr. (Jennine) Dolphus of Eagle Butte, step children; Stuart Dolphus of Ridgeview, SD, Sandi Haskell of Rosebud, SD, and Keith Haskell of Eagle Butte, adopted son; Tony Martin of Eagle Butte, grandchildren; Gerald Booth of Timber Lake, Jason Dolphus of Eagle Butte, Deb Thompson of Eagle Butte, Katie Ducheneaux of Rapid City, Jeramie LeBeau of Swift Bird, Jay Paul LeBeau of Casper, WY, Cameron Arpan of Rapid City, Raymond LeCompte of Sherwood, AR, LaRae Lind of Ridgeview, Alissa Benoist of Pendleton, OR, Kayla Kingfisher of Rapid City, Stephan LeCompte of Kankandahar, Afghan, Colten Dolphus of Bismarck, ND, Kimmen LeBeau of Mankato, MN, Beau Kingfisher of Eagle Butte, Kelli Lind of Rapid City, Malcolm Guest of Eagle Butte, Tristan Dolphus of Eagle Butte, Lawrence Lind III of Mobridge, and JW Dolphus of Eagle Butte, and all her great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew & Helen Dupris, brothers Richard (infant), Slyvester (Marvin), Ansel (Lyle), sisters Alvena, Margaret (her twin), and Richenda, husbands, Cyril Lessert, D.D. Dolphus, and Richard Haskell, one step son Vaugh Dolphus and one great granddaughter Ashlyn Booth.
Casketbearers are Gerald Booth, Jason Dolphus, Cameron Arpan, Colten Dolphus, Tristan Dolphus, Beau Kingfisher, Malcolm Guest, Jeramie LeBeau, Jay Paul LeBeau, Raymond LeCompte, Stephan LeCompte, Lawrence Lind III, and Deb Thompson
Honorary Bearers are Arliss & Bob Keckler, Lyle Ducheneaux, Pat Schrempp, Jackie Thompson, Church of God Members & Families, Rose Bad Hand Hawk Eagle, JoAnn Webb, Karen & Rusty Pearman, Cordelia Dupris, Mary Kaye & Kenny Gesinger, Rhea Smith, West Winds Health Care, Dr. Gray, Cancer Care Center, Delphine Red Fox, Arbana Thompson, Lillie Mae Brown, Red & Audrey Traversie, Joe Blue Coat, Susie & Steve Payne, Paul & Mandi Sands, Jim Davidson, Duane Varney, Mike Ducheneaux, Sissy Pearman, Velma Lee, Rikki & Terri Haskell, Joel Bowman and Family, Phil Birdhorse, Jess Keckler, Dawn Red Bear, Darla Bacon, Marc Benoist, Dale Leismeister, and All Nephew and Nieces.
Eulogy will be Bronco LeBeau and Mark Benoist.
Special Music by Susie Payne “Precious Memories”
