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Alan Cochran
October 12, 1970 - November 25, 2010
Alan E. Cochran, 40, died
Thursday, November 25, 2010 at his home in Sturgis.
Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis.
The service will be held Monday, November 29, 2010 at 2:00pm at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Fox officiating. Burial will follow at the Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis.
Alan Earl Cochran was born on October 12, 1970 to the late Earl (Bud) and Evelyn Cochran in Deadwood, SD.
He attended the Whitewood School in his elementary years and then graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 1988.
In 1992, he married his high school sweetheart and best friend Nikole (Brown) Cochran. They remained happily married for the next 18 years and resided in Sturgis. He had two wonderful children who thought the world of their dad. Katelind, 14, and Kameron, 11.
He was a great guy who enjoyed spending time with his wife and kids and making the most out of life. Among his many interests were watching Nascar, fishing, riding his Harley, coaching basketball for his son's team and the outdoors, whether it was going to the lake, a water park, or just hiking and enjoying the Black Hills. He also enjoyed loud rock music and relaxing with friends as well as being a bit of a prankster just to enjoy watching them smile. He thrived on proudly watching his children excel at sports, school, and life. The four of them were a team that never went unnoticed by friends and family. He loved easily and made many friends over the years.
He excelled at anything he did and lived life to the fullest, always with a smile and a big heart to lend to others. He was loved by so many people.
After high school he worked for Jacobsen Tire and Exhaust and then began his career as a well-known alignment technician at Rapid Tire and Alignment in Rapid City. He worked for a brief time for Pepsi and as a route salesman for Harkers Food Company which he thoroughly enjoyed. He then worked at Mr. Tire in Sturgis for many years, first as the alignment tech and later as the location manager. His coworkers and customers thought very highly of him and learned many things from someone with a work ethic that could not be surpassed by anyone. He was well-respected and loved by many people both in Sturgis and areas of the Black Hills.
He is survived by his wife and two children who will miss him greatly; his mother Evelyn; five sisters, Patsy (Mike) Storhoff, Nome, ND; Roxie (Loyd) Edwards, New Mexico; Belva (Cliff) Staley, Belle Fourche; Cheryl (Jim) Palo, Newell; Pam Cochran, Gillette, WY. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as countless friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Bud Cochran; and one brother, Leroy as well as his grandparents.
Alan was the kind of guy who could make you smile no matter what and loved his family with his whole being. He will be greatly missed by anyone who was fortunate to have known him.
An educational memorial has been established at First Interstate Bank to benefit his two children.
Lloyd Short
June 18, 1928 - November 23, 2010
Lloyd D. Short, 82, Piedmont, left for his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Rapid City Regional Hospice House of the Hills.
Visitation will be Sunday from noon until 9:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, November 29, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Black Hills Catholic Church in Piedmont with Father Mark McCormick officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard.
Lloyd was born June 18, 1928, at Mud Butte, SD, to Joseph and Novice (Titus) Short in his Grandmother's home, delivered by his Grandmother Titus. Lloyd was the third of six children. Lloyd lived in the Mud Butte area on the breaks, where he farmed and ranched with his family until 1946. Growing up, Lloyd broke and rode horses, fished and swam, and occasionally went roller skating. In 1946, the family moved to Piedmont where he raised registered Hereford bulls and cattle. Ranching was Lloyd's lifelong passion.
Lloyd was drafted into the US Army on February 5, 1951, and served during the Korean conflict. He received his honorable discharge on February 5, 1957.
Lloyd married Coleen Hickey Harmon on November 23, 1984 and with this union came five stepchildren and seven grandchildren. Like everything else in life, he took this in stride and loved his new family as his own.
Lloyd and Coleen continued in the ranching business, incorporating Saler cattle into the Herefords. He had a great love for his animals and nothing made him happier than being able to walk through a herd of cows with newborn calves.
The last few years, Lloyd's health required him to sell off the cows and slow down a bit but he kept back two cows and his horse "Bud Lite". He truly loved the ranch life and the great outdoors, and he instilled this love in his stepchildren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Grateful to have shared in Lloyd's life are his wife of 26 years, Coleen Short, Piedmont; five stepchildren, Richard (Sabrina) Harmon, Newell, Myra (Bruce) Fees, Rozet, WY, Lori (Tony) Koch, Gillette, WY, Tina Hayton and special friend Bryan Murphy, Paducah, KY, and Becky (Robert) Boylan, Newell; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Ann Boe, Sundance, WY; two brothers, Darrel (Marcia) Short, Pocatello, ID, and Sam Short, Lewistown, MT; numerous nieces and nephews; his two special pals, "Bingo" and "Squeak", and one "Natty" cat.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Leo and Denny, brother-in-law Bob Boe and nieces Serena and Sally.
A memorial has been established.
Darrell L. Kalina
June 7, 1939 - November 18, 2010
Darrell L. Kalina, 71, Austin, TX, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at a nursing home in Austin after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until time of services at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis on Wednesday.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Pastor Mike Fox officiating. Burial with military honor by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard follows at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Darrell was born June 7, 1939 in Bowman County, ND, to Adolph and Irene Kalina. He attended Bowman schools and graduated in 1957. He attended Wahpeton NDSSS and later enlisted in the US Army. He served in Korea. After his honorable discharge he worked for California Casualty Insurance Company for thirty plus years.
Darrell was married to Gaitha Buster and raised one son, Jeffrey.
After growing up on a North Dakota farm and ranch, Darrell developed a keen sense of real estate and love of the land.
Darrell was married to Karyl Ogden for 21 years. They enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. Darrell was always ready for a good game of golf, for fun, or a couple of bucks! His laugh was unique and contagious.
Survivors include his wife, Karyl Kalina, Austin, TX; mother, Irene Kalina, Bowman, ND; brothers, Delroy Kalina, Phoenix, AZ, Donald Kalina, Bowman, ND; sister, Darlene (Stan) Vik, Atlanta, GA.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Karyl as well as numerous family and friends.
LuAnn E. Johnston
February 8, 1943 - November 21, 2010
LuAnn E. Johnston, 67, Sturgis, died Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Foothills Assisted Living in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church with The Rev. Kay Jennings officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
LuAnn was born February 8, 1943, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Gustav and Rosamond (Stark) Anderson. She grew up near Salem and Brookings.
LuAnn was a homemaker and a wonderful mother to her four children. She had one granddaughter, Lyla.
She was married to Ray Johnston on February 23, 1980, in Spearfish.
Survivors include two sons, Brian A. Soule, Colorado Springs, CO, and William G. (Laura) Soule, Hollywood, MD; two daughters, Michele Soule, Spearfish, SD, and Dori Soule, Lakewood, CO; one brother, Marlowe (Margaret) Anderson, Victoria, BC, Canada; one sister, Nancy (Ted) Rose, Steamboat Springs, CO; and one granddaughter, Lyla.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray; and one brother, Emery Anderson.
A memorial has been established to St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Mick Muck
January 18, 1942 - November 18, 2010
Michael F. "Mick" Muck, 68, Spearfish, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the Mid Dakota Hospital in Chamberlain.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2010 at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid City with Pastor Dwight Stensgaard officiating. Burial with military honors by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard follows at 2 p.m. at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
A memorial has been established.
Mick was born January 18, 1942 at Sioux Falls, SD, to Merle and Mila (Wendt) Muck. He moved to Geddes as a young boy and graduated from Geddes High School.
Mick joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country honorably. Following his discharge he returned to Geddes where he married Shirley Rada on February 8, 1964.
Mick joined the South Dakota Department of Games Fish and Parks as a Conservation Officer. He was stationed at Chamberlain, Woonsocket and Philip for 19 years. The family moved to Spearfish in 1989 and Mick retired in 1997 after 33 years of service.
He started a habitat consulting business and commercial spraying business. Mick loved to hunt and enjoyed trips to Arizona, Kansas, Idaho, Canada and many other places to pursue game.
Survivors include his wife Shirley Muck, Spearfish; son, Dave and his wife Kelli Muck and their children, Paige and Porter, Rapid City; daughter, Nancy and her husband Jim Lei and their children, Carter and Collin, Chandler, AZ; one brother, Gary and his wife Eddy Michaels, and niece and nephew, Shannon and Greg, Los Angeles, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Verla Hughes
May 18, 1943 - November 17, 2010
Verla L. Hughes, 67, Box Elder, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis with Rev. Denzel Nonhof and Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating. Inurnment will be in the White Owl Cemetery.
Verla was born May 18, 1943, in Lead, SD, to Orville and Fleta (Longland) Pickerd. She was married to Fritz Hughes on July 11, 1960. She started out as a farm wife near Plainview, SD, and had seven children: 2 girls and 5 boys. They moved to Hot Springs in 1979 where Verla worked and did ceramics for Bulah Donell in her shop. In 1981, they moved to Sturgis and Verla worked in home health and as a nurses aide. They moved to Nisland in 1993 where Verla raised bum lambs and had a goat herd. They moved to Box Elder in 2006.
Verla enjoyed sewing, painting, decorating cakes, doing craft projects, and tending to her flower garden. She loved spending time with her grandkids. While in Nisland, she especially enjoyed tending to her goat herd.
She is survived by her husband, Fritz Hughes, Box Elder; two daughters, Melodie (Clyde) Petersen, Rochester, WA, and Doreen Hughes, Box Elder; four sons, Tim Hughes, Sturgis, Tom Hughes, St. Onge, John (Shauna) Hughes, Box Elder, and Marty Hughes, Sturgis; 12 grandchildren, Jeremi Hughes, Jerid Zila, Jake Hughes, Austin Hughes, Samantha Hughes, Tanner Hughes, Kyle Hughes, Brittany Gonzales, Mariah Gonzales, Dusty Hughes, Mariah Hughes, and Nicole Hughes; her mother, Fleta Hathaway of Wisconsin; two sisters, Patty Bousa, Belle Fourche, and Alice Hockett, Watertown, WI; one brother, Albert Pickerd, Sundance, WY; one half-sister, Ellen Ellsasser, Gillette, WY; and three half-brothers, Jim Hockett, Denver, CO, Tim Hockett, Watertown, WI, and Everett Hockett, Watertown, WI.
She was preceded in death by her father, Orville Pickerd; step-mother, Mary Pickerd; brother, Orville Lee Pickerd; and one son, Brian Hughes.
Sig Tveidt
June 11, 1918 - November 14, 2010
Sigvold "Sig" Tveidt, 92, Sturgis, died Sunday, November 14, 2010, at Sturgis Regional Senior Care.
Visitation will be Thursday from noon until 9:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 19, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Mr. Mike Henry and Mr. Jake Nelson officiating. Inurnment will be at Bear Butte Cemetery at a later date.
Sig was born June 11, 1918, at Arpan, SD, to Lauritz and Kristina (Olson) Tveidt. He was one of twelve children. Sig moved with his family to Pleasant Valley in December of 1930. Sig ranched and farmed on the home place in Pleasant Valley.
Sig married Mary Esther Gees on October 24, 1950, in Deadwood, SD. They had two sons, Roger and Bernie Tveidt. In 1963, he started a dairy and sold milk to the Sturgis Cheese Factory. Mary passed away in October of 1966. His sons, Roger and Bernie, took the dairy over in 1975.
He was a member of the South Dakota Stock Growers Association and supported the local 4-H clubs. He enjoyed winter sports such as skiing, hunting, and hockey. Sig skated on the hockey team at the Black Hills Hockey Rink in Tilford. Sig enjoyed watching the local baseball team, the Sturgis Titans. He also enjoyed watching his grandsons participate in sports.
He moved to sturgis in the fall of 2006. In September, 2010, Sig was moved to Sturgis Regional Senior Care where he lived until his death.
Survivors include one son, Bernard "Bernie" (Dixie) Tveidt, Sturgis; one sister, Thelma Wiessner, Spearfish; two grandchildren, Toby (Kasey) Tveidt and Sheldon Tveidt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; his son, Roger; four brothers, Lars, Ole, Lewis, and Carl; and six sisters, Josephine Helmer, Melina Tveidt, Theresa "Trix" Cobb, Hilda Wiessner, Ida Gillespie, and his twin sister, Clara Parsons.
A memorial has been established.
Marlys Y. Smith
August 22, 1938 - November 12, 2010
Marlys Yvonne Smith, 72, Minneapolis and formerly of Sturgis, died Friday, November 12, 2010, at the St. Therese nursing home in Minneapolis.
Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with a rosary service beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Fr. Michel Mulloy officiating. Burial will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Marlys was born August 22, 1938, at Sturgis, SD, to Louis F. and Gertrude A. (Bachand) Chaney. She went to grade school in Bear Butte Valley and graduated from St. Martin's Academy in 1956. Marlys was employed by the Department of the Navy in Washington, DC, from 1957 until 1964. She moved back to South Dakota and worked at Ellsworth Air Force Base.
She married John H. Smith at Sturgis, SD, on November 7, 1964.
Marlys was a homemaker and loved working in her garden and with her flowers, especially her roses. She made quilts, embroidered dish towels, and made clothes for her family. She managed her husband's Hay Grinding business and took care of her father for several years.
Marlys was active at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and the St. Theresa Circle while she lived in Sturgis.
She was active in her children's and grandchildren's lives and that was her enjoyment.
She moved to Rapid City in 1995 and then to Minneapolis in 2008. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her daughters, Dianne (Darin) Mansfield, Minneapolis, MN, and Darlene (Shawn) Veurink, Rapid City; sisters, Dolores Donahey, Sturgis, and Connie Evers, Sturgis; 4 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Wayne; two brothers, Louie and Paul Chaney; and sisters, Dorothy Hayes and Joan Pattison.
A memorial has been established to St. Aloysius Cemetery in Sturgis.
John Olson
May 25, 1951 - November 12, 2010
Almer "John" Olson, 59, Sturgis, died Friday, November 12, 2010, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at the Sturgis Christian Church with Pastor John Tesnow officiating.
John was born May 25, 1951, at Baudette, MN, to Howard and Audrey (Lanton) Olson. He grew up in Montana where he received his education. He worked several jobs in Montana until he moved to Sturgis and worked for the Homestake Gold Mine. He retired after 26 years of service. He drove trucks for East West Motor Express and retired due to health reasons.
He married Mary Oyler in Sturgis on September 15, 2001.
He was a member of the Sturgis Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Olson, Sturgis; two sons, Spencer Olson, California, and Edwin Olson, Lead; one daughter, Brandy Millard, Rapid City; one brother, Bert Olson, Bismarck, ND; three sisters, Pat, Minnesota, Phyllis, Bozeman, MT, and Mary, Montana; and 6 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
James A. Rotert
January 3, 1938 - November 12, 2010
James Allen Rotert, 72, Whitewood, died Friday, November 12, 2010, at the Sturgis Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be from noon until 9:00 p.m. on Monday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at the Black Hills Baptist Church in Whitewood with Pastor Richard Counts and Pastor John Tesnow officiating. Burial will follow at the Whitewood Cemetery.
James was born January 3, 1938, at Sioux City, IA, to Edward and Sylvia (Herting) Rotert. He grew up in Salem, SD, where he graduated from high school. He attended school in Minneapolis, MN, where he received his training for laboratory technician.
Jim worked as a hospital administrator in Lemmon, Hot Springs, Sturgis, Sioux Falls, Richardton, ND, Miles City, MT, and Tyler, MN.
He married Jean Waldron, at Pierre, SD, on August 6, 1976.
After he retired in 1998, they moved to Whitewood where Jim enjoyed being a grandfather, camping, and working in his church. He was active in prison ministry.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Rotert, Whitewood; sons, Richard (Velta) Grosch, Whitewood, Kenneth (Barb) Grosch, Sturgis, and Pat (Lynette) Rotert, Spearfish; daughters, Brenda (D.J.) Werlinger, Whitewood, Barb Bennett, Rockford, IL, Michelle Rotert, Rockford, IL, and Cathy (Kevin) Sylve, St. Louis, MO; one brother, Bill (Jean) Watson, Anchorage, AK; sisters, Bev (Greg) Ketterling, Leola, SD, and Barb (Dan) Kimball, Columbia, SD; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Jim enjoyed spending time with his family. His grandchildren always put a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. We will always miss him and love him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
A memorial has been established to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Victor "Vic" Greenwaldt
October 25, 1923 - November 8, 2010
Victor "Vic" Greenwaldt, 87, Sturgis, died Monday, November 8, 2010 at the Sturgis Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis with Pastor Mike Fox officiating. Burial follows at the Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis.
A memorial has been established to the Sturgis Lions Club Sight projects.
Vic was born October 25, 1923 at Minatare, NE, to Henry and Anna Elizabeth (Uhrig) Greenwaldt. At the age of 6 he moved to Vale, SD with his parents. He attended school in Nisland and Vale.
Vic married Donna Barden at Sturgis, SD on August 25, 1948.
They lived on the family farm before moving to Sturgis. Vic drove a bulk gas truck for Jack Bachand. He owned a service station on Lazelle and Junction Ave. for 13 years.
Vic retired in 1981. He enjoyed traveling with bus tours visiting family.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Greenwaldt, Sturgis; son Randall (Gail) Greenwaldt, Black Hawk; daughters, Cheryl Hinzman, Rapid City, Sandra (Walt) Gardner, Kent, WA; one sister Mildred Pickinpaugh, Vancouver, WA; also 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and five sisters.
Vicky Tuel
April 28, 1929 - November 6, 2010
Vernita M. "Vicky" Tuel, 81, Sturgis, died Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Dorsett Regional Care Center in Spearfish.
Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel with Chaplain Charley Conger officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
A memorial has been established.
Vicky was born April 28, 1929 at Highmore, SD, to Herbert and Blanche (Roberts) Hagemann. She grew in country and attended school at Wicksville, SD. She graduated from New Underwood High School. She taught for a couple of years at rural country schools before marrying Edgar A. Fenner at Rapid City, SD, on June 2, 1949. He was employed in construction and the family lived in many communities throughout South Dakota.
After Edgars death on November 6, of 1972, Vicky moved to Sturgis where she worked at the Nursing Home and the Sturgis Vet's Club.
She married Roy Tuel in Nevada on July 6, 1975. She travelled with Roy while he was employed with the Boeing Company. They lived in several states before returning to South Dakota in the early 1980's. Vicky resumed working at the Vet's Club and the Nursing home until her retirement.
Survivors include her sons, Tim Fenner, San Diego, CA, Jim (Tom Kazar) Fenner, Pasadena, CA, Todd Fenner, Buffalo, WY; daughter, Vonda (Mark) Smith, Hayesville, KS; step daughter, Peggy (Chuck) Paul, Seattle, WA; sister, Viola (Larry) Fenner, Spearfish; also 10 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and both husbands.
