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Rose A. Reynolds
Died: Nov 7, 2003
Rose Reynolds, 71, of 2704 S. Garfield Avenue, entered eternal life on Friday, November 7, 2003.
She died
peacefully at home after a long struggle to recover from surgery this past summer.
Rose Angela Caliendo was born on December 14, 1931, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Carmine and Concetta (Narzisi) Caliendo.
She was educated in Omaha and graduated from Central High School there.
On February 20, 1954, she was united in holy matrimony with W.J. "Bill" Reynolds in Omaha, where the couple made their home until 1966, when they moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Rose in her younger years enjoyed bowling and needlework; in later years she played bridge and mah-jongg; she was always an avid reader.
In Omaha she was employed at Ringwalt Insurance; in Sioux Falls she worked at Larsen Designs and the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service.
She was for many years a Eucharistic Minister at Christ the King Catholic Church.
Preceding Rose in death were her parents; three brothers: Anthony Caliendo, Tom Bosco, and Sam Bosco; and one sister, Tina Perretta.
She is survived by her loving family: her husband, Bill; sons and daughters-in-law Bill and Peggy, Sioux Falls, and Michael and Kim, Rapid City; grandchildren Meredith, Allison, Alex, and Will; brother and sister-in-law Martin and Josephine Caliendo, Omaha; sister Joan Caliendo, San Francisco; and several nieces and nephews.
"For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come." (Hebrews 13:14)
Libby Rogers
Died: Nov 7, 2003
Mary Elizabeth Stephenson Rogers was born in Salem, Ohio on July 10, 1918 to James Byers and Edna Bush Stephenson.
Libby grew up in Pittsburgh, the second of three girls.
While a coed at the University of Wisconsin, a certain Dude Rogers spotted and pursued Libby.
They were married in 1939.
Back to Madison for Dude to finish school, then Army duty in California and Arizona.
They settled in Sioux Falls after the war where they shared a wonderful life.
Dude went about the business of dairy with his parents Ester and Ralph Rogers Sr. Libby also flourished.
Her tender love and fierce devotion to Dude and daughter Jan was the focus of her generous spirit.
Her talents and interests were legion.
She had a wonderful artist’s eye and hand.
Every challenge was met with grit and grace, from biking against the wind up Minnesota Avenue hill to the most miles ever in the YWCA Pool.
Libby loved to serve and accomplish.
She had been a trustee and on the session of the First Presbyterian Church in Sioux Falls, was YWCA President, Red Cross Board Secretary, Children’s Home Society Board, President of her PEO Chapter, state tennis champion, South Dakota Tennis Hall of Fame member, Mrs. South Dakota in 1958, and national Singer sewing champion.
Libby cultivated and tended both her friendships and her garden with great care.
Her winter home on Sanibel was a warm and welcoming haven where she especially enjoyed being Gaby to her dear, darling grandsons, Trueheart and Stephenson. Libby’s sister, Florence, and her family also enjoyed those same warm beaches.
Throughout Libby’s life, the thread of her Christian faith was strong, but in her later years, her devotion and rededication to Christ gave her boundless comfort and purpose.
Libby was a gallant, lovely and sincere woman.
She fought to stay with us, but is grateful to be home.
A service of thanksgiving for Libby’s life will be Wednesday at 11:30 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2300 South West Avenue.
Miller Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please no flowers or black dresses, and only bright ties.
Memorials in Libby’s name may be directed to Hospice or the Humane Society.
Ann Wagner
Died: Nov 6, 2003
Ann Adell Wagner was born on April 21, 1935 in Dell Rapids, SD.
The first child of Joseph and Evelyn Jacobson, her childhood was also spent in Baltic and Sioux Falls along with her three brothers and two sisters.
In October 1955, she married Ronald Wagner and began raising a family of her own.
Her life in Sioux Falls was filled with the love of her five children, her three grandchildren, her family members, and her countless hometown friends and neighbors.
Ann was an integral and vital part of her family.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Ann’s vivacity and quick sense of humor made her the immediate center of attention.
A wonderful cook, a warm and inviting hostess, a consummate collector, a traveler, and a hard worker, Ann was an incredible force in this world.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all.
Blessed in having shared her life are her husband of 48 years, Ronald, of Sioux Falls; son, Terry, and wife Cyndee, of Sioux Falls; son, Jeff of Sioux Falls; daughter, Jodi Nord, and husband, Tom, of Sioux Falls; daughter, Julie, and partner, Al, of Sioux Falls; daughter, Tonya, and her children, Cierra, Keshaun, and Darrin, of Sioux Falls; two brothers, Ivan and David Jacobson of Sioux Falls; sister Janet (Merwyn) Crist, Sioux Falls, SD; sister-in-law, Valorie Jacobson (Ronald) of Sioux Falls; nephews Brad Jacobson of Saint Paul, MN; Matthew Jacobson (Amy) of Sioux Falls; Brett Crist (Mary) of Wichita, KS; and numerous friends.
Ann is preceded in death by her father, Joseph, her mother, Evelyn, her sister, Darlene, and her brother Ronald.
The family of Ann Wagner thanks you for your support and presence today.
An invitation is extended to join them at the church fellowship hall for refreshments and fellowship following the committal service.
O. Lee Moore
Died: Nov 9, 2003
O. Lee Moore was born to Mildred and Alex Moore in Camp Hill, AL on October 9, 1928.
A graduate of Camp Hill High School, he also graduated from Auburn University in 1955.
Lee entered the Air Force in 1948 and was discharged in 1952.
On November 26, 1955, Lee married Shirley LaFollette.
Lee worked for Weatherwax 34 years and then Hy-Vee since 1989 until his death.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; his children, David of Sumner, WA, Jeff of Sioux Falls and Melody of Scottsdale, AZ; three grandchildren, Morgan, Brittany and Nathan; twin brother, James O. Moore and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial may be made to First Christian Church.
The family of Lee thanks you for your support and presence today.
An invitation is extended to join them at the church for refreshments and fellowship following the memorial service.
Allen Tomnitz
Died: Nov 9, 2003
Allen Charles Tomnitz, Al was born on July 22, 1921 in Great Bend, Kansas where he graduated from High School in 1940.
In Feb. 1941, Al graduated from Hemphill Diesel Schools in Los Angeles, CA.
This was the beginning of a lifetime of being a meticulous craftsman.
Al served in the United States Army as an Instrument Repairman until Nov. of 1945, at which time he received an honorable discharge.
He moved to Sioux Falls, farming east of the city.
While farming, Al became interested in flying and eventually left the farm to fly for Foss Flying Service, Wilson Trucking, Raven Industries, All American Transport, and Lewis Industries.
Upon retiring, Al turned a part time hobby of trapshooting into a full time endeavor.
In 1988, Al was inducted into the S.D. Trapshooting Hall of Fame.
In 2002, he was inducted into the National ATA Hall of Fame.
Al is scheduled to be inducted into the SD Sportsman’s Hall of Fame in April 2004.
In addition to his flying and trapshooting achievements, Al was active in the Elks, the Shrine and the Masonic Lodge.
Preceding him in death where his parents, Charles and Elsie Tomnitz, and a sister, Lucille Tomnitz Bacon.
Grateful for having shared his life are a sister, Mable Page of Mesa AZ; two nephews, Perry (Sally Ann) Page of Marina Del Rey, CA, Peter (Sonya) Page of St. Charles, MO; great niece, Catlin; and a great nephew, Derek.
Honored to have shared his life are hundreds who are proud to call him their friend and mentor.
Allen's family wishes to thank your for your support and presence today.
An invitation is extended to join them at the funeral home for refreshments and fellowship following the memorial service.
Lena G. Van Steenwyk
Died: Nov 9, 2003
Lena Ten Cate was born in Leota, MN November 29, 1900 to Herman and Sarah (Maris) Ten Cate, Dutch immigrants. She grew up on farms near Edgerton, MN with her three sisters and two brothers. Her childhood was cut short when at eleven years of age she lost her mother. She assumed much responsibility for her siblings. As a pre-teen, she learned to sew and drive a car. Lena talked about ordering clothes for the whole family from the Sears catalog.
On June 1, 1923 Lena married William Van Steenwyk. They moved to Sioux Falls. Here their two children, Darwin and Joyce were born. Lena was active in the East Side Presbyterian Church. She was an expert seamstress and made clothes for her family and many other people as well. When her husband Bill died in 1986 she moved to Minneapolis where she lived with her sister, Betty. Her health deteriorated after injuring her hip, she had to use a wheel chair. This necessitated the move to the Nile Health Care Center in 1990 where she lived until her death November 9, 2003.
Lena leaves behind her daughter, Joyce (Dick) Johnson of Mpls, MN, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, Darwin’s wife,Elaine, sister, Betty, and many nieces and nephews.
Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, son, Darwin, two brothers, Peter and John, and two sisters, Carrie and Jo.
Lena is remembered fondly for arranging picnics for neighborhood kids to celebrate Darwin and Joyce’s September birthdays, for taking suppers to some elderly neighbors and for lending a helping hand to anyone needing a lift. Also for her hymn singing, she loved to sing in church, but always sang the melody an octave too low.
Lena lived a good life in spite of many bouts with depression. At one time, she felt this coming on and called a cab and checked herself in at McKennan Hospital.
We will miss our visits to her at Providence Place, but are happy she is now at peace with Darwin and Bill.
The family of Lena Van Steenwyk thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the funeral home for refreshments and fellowship following the funeral service.
Richard Getzin
Died: Nov 11, 2003
Richard Lynn Getzin was born in Humboldt, SD on November 8, 1932 to Frank and Grace (Stephens) Getzin. He received his education at Humboldt High School.
Richard served his Country during the Korean Conflict and received an honorable discharge. Following his service, Richard was united in marriage with Lila Perrett on April 12, 1953 in Hartford, SD. They lived in Baltic for 25 years, Hartford for four years and then in Sioux Falls. He started driving truck on July 10, 1958 for Wilson Truck and American Freight. He retired in August of 1988 and had 27 safe driving years logging over three million miles. In 1987, he won the South Dakota State Truck Rodeo Championship. Following his retirement from driving, he worked at Hander Plumbing and then at Haug Steel until 1994.
Richard was a member at Hartford United Methodist Church, the Teamsters, the American Legion in Hartford, and the American Rose Society. He enjoyed having a rose garden and would show his roses and shared them with many. He served on the Baltic Town Board, was Commander at the Hartford Legion Post, County Commander and District Adjacent for the American Legion.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of 50 years, Lila Getzin, Sioux Falls; three children, Richard Dean (Lois) Getzin, Vermillion, SD, Charlotte (Terry) Hasvold, Baltic, SD, Alan Getzin, Sioux Falls; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Arleen Reuter and Rachel (Don) Reents, of Sioux Falls; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents two brothers, Ward and Lanny, and a sister, Janice Swenson, preceded Richard in death.
The family of Richard Getzin thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the church for refreshments and fellowship following the committal service.
Paul Joseph Huls
Died: Nov 16, 2003
Paul Joseph Huls, 39, was born April 26, 1964, and died Sunday November 16, 2003, as the result of a motorcycle accident in South Carolina. He was the son of Lowell and LaWanda (Williams) Huls.
Paul grew up in Humboldt, SD and graduated from West Central High School in 1982. After graduation he entered the US Army and was in the Military Police for four years. After returning home he attended SDSU for five years. Using his degree he became a Conservation Officer with the Game Fish and Parks in both South Dakota and Wyoming for 10 years. He entered the Iowa Air National Guard and was stationed in Saudi Arabia. At the time of his death he was employed by the US Border Patrol in South Carolina.
Throughout his life he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dogs, especially his dog, Thor.
Grateful for having shared his life are his parents, Lowell and LaWanda Huls; brother and sisters, Gail Hoefert and her husband, Kerry, Thomas Huls and his wife, Julie, and Pat Beckman, all from the Hartford and Humboldt area; seven nieces and newphews, Adam, Aaron, and Andrew Hoefert, Ethan and Bailey Huls, Cody and Kylie Beckman; and his grandmother, Mabel Williams, of Hartford, SD.
The family of Paul Huls thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the Parish Center, 408 S. Western Avenue, Hartford, SD, for refreshments and fellowship following the committal service.
Kimberly Hottmann
Died: Nov 18, 2003
Kimberly Kay (LeBlanc) Hottmann, was born June 5, 1962, in Hot Springs, SD, to Jack and Nedranne LeBlanc. She died on November 17, 2003 at Sioux Valley Hospital of viral cardiomyopathy.
Kim graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1980 and earned a certificate of higher education as a court reporter specializing in medical technology. She worked at Sioux Valley Hospital for more than 15 years.
Kim married David Hottmann on March 23, 1990 in Hawaii. Daughter Jacqueline Monique was born February 25, 1995. Besides loving husband and daughter, Kim is survived by her parents of Hot Springs; brother Cory LeBlanc of North Platte, NE; and preceded in death by brother, Roger.
Kim was devoted to her husband; enjoyed and supported her daughter’s activities; loved pets and outdoor activities. She had many friends, coworkers, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Memorials directed to First Premier Bank, c/o Kim Hottmann Memorial, 601 Minnesota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 will be used to support local children’s programs.
The family of Kimberly Hottmann thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the church for refreshments and fellowship following the committal service.
