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Alvin Gieszler
Arrangements are pending for Alvin Gieszler, 79, Rapid City, with Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Mr. Gieszler died
Saturday, April 10, 2004 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife Ruth Gieszler, Rapid City; 3 daughters, Jane Rovere, Rapid City, Judy Stewart, Rapid City, Nancy Sorenson, Muscatine, IA, 2 sons, Robert Gieszler, Peoria, AZ, Stanley, Gieszler, Rocklin, CA.
David W. Hanson
Arrangements are pending for David William Hanson, 47, Rapid City, with Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Mr. Hanson died Friday, April 9, 2004 at his home in Rapid City. He is survived by his mother, Margaret M. Hanson, Rapid City; 2 brothers, James R. Hanson, Rapid City, Thomas L. Hanson, Santa Clara, CA; 2 sisters, Caroline Scovel and Marilyn Durante both of Rapid City.
Jodi Davis
Jodi R. Davis, 40, Rapid City, died Monday October 11, 2004 at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, following a brief illness.
Jodi was born March 7, 1964 in Kimball, NE to Oswald E. and Doris (Kalmbach) Stotz. She grew up and attended school in Ft. Pierre, graduating from Stanley County High School in 1982.
Jodi married Mark G. Davis, August 15, 1982 in Pierre. They moved to Spearfish and Jodi attended Black Hills State University, graduating in 1984. They moved to Sacramento, CA, where their son Andy was born. In 1986, they returned to Rapid City, where Joey was born. She worked as a computer programmer.
Jodi was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She enjoyed her home, cooking, gardening, camping, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Jodi was an avid Denver Bronco fan.
She is survived by her husband Mark G. Davis; 2 sons, Andy Davis; Joey Davis, her mother Doris Tilber; 1 brother, Randy Stotz; 2 sisters, Kathy (Gene) Batley; all of Rapid City; and Sherri Reitz, Ft. Pierre; parents-in-law, Marilyn and Jerry Davis; brothers-in-law, Mike (Mary Liz) Davis; Marty (Amy) Davis; sister-in-law Mary (Mark) Ascherin and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father O.E. Stotz, August 25, 1965 and her step-father, Jim Tilber, March 25, 2003.
A memorial has been established.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00p.m., Friday October 15, 2004 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev. Bill Paepke officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00p.m., Thursday, October 14, 2004 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
Art A. Glade
Funeral services for longtime New Underwood resident, Art A. Glade, 84, will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 4, 2004 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home, Rapid City. Interment will follow at Elm Springs Cemetery, Elm Springs. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
He died Friday, October 1, 2004 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Arthur A. Glade was born January 18, 1920 at Palatine, IL to John and Amanda (Bucholz) Glade. He was raised on a farm and was educated in that area.
From 1942 until 1943, Mr. Glade worked at the Government Remount Equestrian Unit, Fort El Reno, OK breaking horses to be used in WW II.
He married Lavina Alvina Means on June 24, 1944 in Martin, SD. They moved to Meade County for a short time and later to the ranch near New Underwood where he ranched for over 50 years. He was also a security officer for Pinkerton.
Art was on the local school board for many years. He enjoyed rodeos, riding and breaking horses, raising good cattle as well as hunting and gardening. He loved and enjoyed his family very much.
He is survived by his wife, Alvina Glade, New Underwood; 2 daughters, Shirley (Joey) Garnette, Pine Ridge, Betsy(Bob) Mackey, Belle Fourche; 3 sons, Jim(Monna) Glade, Cliff(Lila) Glade all of Pine Ridge, Jerry(Linda) Glade, New Underwood; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; a brother Pete Glade, Sebastopol, CA; a sister-in-law, Darla Glade, Phoenix, AZ and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, John, Al and Elmer Glade and a sister, Ella Thorson.
A memorial is being established in Art’s name.
Dana D. Gould
Dana D. Gould, 63, Rapid City, died Thursday, October 7, 2004 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Dana is survived by her husband, Leland R. Gould; 4 daughters, Cynthis Long; Lonni Barlow; Debra Barley; Michele Doering; 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; all of Rapid City; 3 sisters, Bonnie Callanan, South Gate, CA; Sandy Schwartz, Phoenix, AZ; Carla Hopkins, Rimrock, AZ; and step-father, Eddie Rassmusen, Rimrock, AZ. Memorial services will be 2:00p.m., Thursday, October 14, 2004 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, 1111 Oriole Dr, Rapid City; with Rich Daniels officiating.
Dorothy Mears
Dorothy A. Mears, 101, Rapid City, died Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at Westhills Village Health Care. Arrangements are pending in the care of Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
Jean Gray
Jean Gray, 82, Rapid City, died Monday October 4, 2004 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Jean was born July 22, 1922 in Pierre and adopted by her parents Gunerius and Helen Margaret (Young) Gulbrandson. Jean and her family lived at Kirley, SD until she was 4 years and then the family moved to Sanford, FL. They lived in Florida until Jean was 8 years old, then they moved to a ranch north west of Midland, until Jean went to Mitchell, to Business College.
Jean moved to Rapid City and worked at Fish and Hunter Lumber Co. for several years. Jean returned to Hollywood, Florida with her parents where she worked as a bookkeeper at the Hollywood Bank until her father died, Dec. 27, 1945.
Jean and her mother returned to SD and Jean worked at Knecht Lumber Co. She married Donald Gray, June 30, 1951 in Rapid City. They lived on the Gray Ranch 30 miles north of New Underwood until Donald Clayton Gray died October 19, 1979. Jean moved to Rapid City in the fall of 1980. She enjoyed her lawn and flowers and spending time with her family.
Jean is survived by 1 daughter, Dawn Ann (Bob) Heenan; Lynn Charles (Cynthia) Gray; and 6 grandchildren, Katie Heavlin, Clayton Heavlin, Teri Heavlin, Matthew Gray and Megan Gray, all of Rapid City; Tiffany (Jerod) Swanson, Valentine, NE. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and 1 brother, James Gulbrandson.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30a.m., Friday October 8, 2004 at the Open Bible Christian Center with Pastor Les Potts officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7p.m., Thursday October 7, 2004 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.
Charles R. Wells
Charles R. Wells, 72, Rapid City, died October 5, 2004 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
He was born on March 25, 1932 in Boonescamp, KY, to Angie (Franklin) and Russell Wells.
Charles proudly served our country in peace and war and retired as a Master Sergeant from US Air Force. He then pursued a second retirement from the Civil Service. During his retirement years he occupied his time by supporting and defending veterans’ rights. He also accepted Jesus Christ into his life and tremendously enjoyed sharing the word of the Lord with others.
Charles leaves behind his 2 daughters, Christy Pounds, Bakersfield, CA; Wendy and husband Clent Miller, Crooks; 2 grandchildren, Cammeron and Abbie Pounds, Bakersfield, CA; 1 sister, Lil and husband Noah Mollett; 1 brother, Earl Wells all of Indiana and many, many friends.
His daughters would like to extend a very special thanks to the friends and family who have shown and given an extreme amount of support during our trying time.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30p.m., Friday October 8, 2004 at Black Hills National Cemetery with Pastor Layne Nelson officiating.
Helen Churchill
Helen Margaret Winslow Churchill, 91, died Friday, December 3, 2004 at Beverly Healthcare Black Hills Retirement.
She was born May 7, 1913 in Arvilla, ND to George H. and Elizabeth Anne (Wilson) Winslow.
She married Stuart B. Churchill on September 7, 1935 in Grand Forks, ND and 4 children were born of this union.
Helen was a devoted wife and mother. She was happiest in her kitchen preparing delicious meals for her family and friends. Her gravy was second to none. Helen will be greatly missed.
She is survived by 3 children, Ann and husband Jack Price, Mesa, AZ, Judy and husband Paul Burdick, Rapid City, Stuart Churchill, Laughlin, NV; 12 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter Donna Knight.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 6, 2004 with Pastor Bruce Baum as officiant. Interment will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 2-4 P.M. Sunday, December 5, 2004 at the funeral home.
Bernice Forkner
Bernice “Bunny” Eilts Forkner passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at Bella Vista Nursing Home in Rapid City at the age of 94. She was born October 17, 1910 in Hooper, NE to Tony G. and Jennie C. (Kroehnke) Eilts. She married Virl Oakes in November 1935; he died in May 1936. Bunny married Chadron D. Forkner on July 20, 1940 in Osage WY; Chad died January 14, 1990. Chad and Bunny purchased Greene’s School of Beauty Culture from LJ and Ethel Greene in 1947 and operated it for 29 years, selling it in 1976. Their generosity helped many young men and women obtain a career in hairdressing.
She is survived by special friends who she always referred to as her daughters, Cathy Robeson, Rapid City; Carol Mettler, Rochford; 1 sister-in-law, Virginia Fugere, Black Hawk; several cousins and many dear friends.
Visitation will be 10 to 12p.m., Saturday November 27, 2004 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 1:00p.m., Saturday, November 27, 2004 at Mt. View Cemetery with Pastor Robert Savot officiating. Friends may meet at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home at 12:30p.m., to process to the cemetery.
May Louise Goodsell (Pending Notice)
May Louise Goodsell, 87, Rapid City, died Monday December 06, 2004, at Sturgis Community Health Care Center. She is survived by her son, Verne Goodsell, Rapid City; 3 daughters, Janice Stanifer, Adrian, MI; Marilyn Goodsell, Eugene, OR; Carol Sue Cavins, Chelmsford, MA; 8 grandchild; 11 great grandchildren; 1 sister and 1 sister-in-law.
Arrangements are pending in the care of Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
Grace Mae Hammerquist
Grace Mae Lobdell Hammerquist, 98, passed away November 19, 2004 at her Westhills Village South residence in Rapid City.
Grace was born July 13, 1906 in White Lake, South Dakota to Jay Clyde Lobdell and Augusta Marie (Gardner) Lobdell. Grace attended Spearfish Normal School in the teacher’s program and taught in many one room school houses including the Dawkin’s School. She went on to graduate from Black Hills Teacher’s College in 1929. She taught at Caputa and Farmingdale Schools for several years. In 1958, she took continuing education classes at the University of Arizona. She also taught first grade at Douglas Elementary School for fifteen years before retiring in 1971.
Grace was always one step ahead of her peers. In 1926, she flew with Clyde Ice, the first pilot in the Black Hills. Before she married Charles Leslie Hammerquist in 1931, she filed on her own homestead. She moved to the Hammerquist Ranch near Caputa and raised turkeys, gardens and eight children and boasted about how well behaved those turkeys were. Grace was often told that she had a green thumb because of her beautiful roses and other plants, but she said they were due to a lot of hard work. She lived through the Great Depression and always appreciated a good bargain. The community rallied behind the family when the Hammerquist home burned down in 1953, displacing the family of eleven.
Charles Hammerquist died in 1960, leaving Grace with four minor children and a ranch. She moved into Rapid City in 1963 when her son Jerry officially took over the ranch. After retiring from teaching she took many trips overseas, including Spain, Portugal, Germany, Yugoslavia, and Central America. She particularly liked speaking Spanish and became fluent in that language while spending a summer with an exchange program in Guadalajara, Mexico. She was a long time member of AAUW, Delta Kappa Gamma and AARP.
In 1987 Grace moved to Westhills Village where her sister Lois Jones was already residing. The two were very proud of the fact that they had made their own decision to move into the residence. Grace was an avid reader and kept up on current events. She loved a good Scrabble game and enjoyed listening to music, especially the Three Tenors. Grace valued education and frequently wrote to famous broadcasters and politicians correcting their grammar – sometimes, getting a reply. She contributed many historical photographs depicting life in the early days of Pennington County to the Rapid City Journal.
Grace is survived by her eight children: Kathleen & Allen Holst of Tucson, Arizona: Carroll (Kayo) Hammerquist of Rapid City: Laura Mae & Joe DiSanto of Calgary, Alberta: Janet & Robert MacKrell of Klamath Falls, Oregon: Jerry & Janice Hammerquist of Caputa: Charles (Buz) & Loretta Hammerquist of Rapid City: Allen (Bobo) & Billie Hammerquist of Caputa and Karen & Lance Eddy of Anaheim, California. She also leaves behind twenty grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by an infant son, her parents, Jay and Augusta Lobdell, husband Charles Hammerquist, brother Wray Lobdell and sister Lois Jones.
In Lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Caputa Community Center.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Haggar of South Maple United Methodist Church as officiant. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Family will be present at the funeral home to greet friends from 5-7 P.M Monday, November 22, 2004.
JoDeen McNeal
JoDeen Marie McNeal, 55, Rapid City, died Saturday November 27, 2004 at her residence.
JoDeen was born in Salem, OR to Fred and Helen (Jelinek) Woerth on Feb. 23, 1949. The family settled in the Rapid City area, where JoDeen attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Cathedral High School and Central High School. More recently, JoDeen attended National American University, where she received her Associates Degree in General Studies.
JoDeen had received many awards for the beautiful poetry that she loved to write and share with family and friends. She was a remarkable singer and animal lover, spending much of her time training her much-loved cockatiels.
JoDeen was attending Destiny Foursquare Church, where her love and faith in God were expressed. Always a believer in our Lord and Savior, JoDeen lived her life sharing the word of God and helping those in need.
Grateful to have shared her life is her beloved son and daughter-in-law, David and Angela McNeal, Vermillion; 2 grandchildren, Dylan and Erin McNeal, Vermillion; her mother, Helen Woerth, Rapid City; 3 sisters, Susan McNeal, San Antonio, TX; Vickie Syverson, Rapid City, and Karen Carroll, Rapid City; 1 brother, Gary Woerth, Custer; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank and Marie Jelinek; 1 aunt, Jennifer Wells and a brother, George Woerth.
Visitation will be from 3-5 PM on Thursday, December 2, 2004 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home on Friday, December 3, 2004 at 10:00a.m., with Pastor Brent Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Lawn Cemetery.
Ember Erin Smith (Pending Notice)
Ember Erin Smith, 6 months, Rapid City, died Monday December 6, 2004 at the Children’s Hospital, Omaha, NE. She is survived by her parents, Daren C. and Kristina M. (Tlustos) Smith; brother, Nico Smith; all of Rapid City; grandparents, Vickie and Tony Berendse, Rapid City; Carl and Loretta Jefferson, Hill City; and Patty and Jim Tlustos, Rapid City.
Arrangements are pending in the care of Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
Genevieve Walz
Genevieve Ann ‘Genny’ Walz, 81, Rapid City, formerly of Onaka and Ipswich area, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Genny was born Dec. 19, 1922 at Onaka, SD to Joseph and Cecilia (Werlinger) Kraft, where she was raised on their farm near Onaka.
On July 4, 1960 Genny was married to Lawrence Walz in Ipswich, SD. They lived in various places, moving to Rapid City in 1969, and she has lived here since. Genny was a devoted and loving mother and wife.
Genny was a member of Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Knights of Columbus Ladies, Catholic Daughters and VFW Auxiliary.
Genny enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family, baking, potlucks, playing cards and bingo.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann and husband Mel Pitsor, Black Hawk; 3 grandchildren, Andy, Marissa and Trevor; 3 sisters, Sally and husband Milbert Jung, Aberdeen; Elsie and husband Barney Herman, Rapid City and Arlene and husband Bob Kindelspire, Lakeville, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence, Sept. 1988; parents and her brother Leo.
A memorial has been established.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00a.m., Monday December 6, 2004 at Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 7p.m., Sunday December 5, 2004 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Wake services will follow at 7:00p.m.
Bernice M. Shirley
Bernice M. Shirley, 86, Hill City, died Thursday June 15, 2006 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
She was born July 4, 1919 in Akron, IA to Hollister and Lillian (Hitzman) Vanderbeek.
Bernice is survived by 2 sons, Richard Curnow, Ft. Collins, CO; Randy Curnow, Chapel Hill, NC; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Leonard Curnow and second husband William Shirley.
Kay C. Jewett
Kay C. Jewett, 67, New Underwood, died Tuesday, July 13, 2006 at her home.
She was born January 9, 1939 in Cheyenne Agency, SD to Antoine E. and Catherine (Koenig) Claymore.
No services are planned.
Nadine Elaine Patterson
Nadine Elaine Patterson, 67, Rapid City, died Thursday Dec. 7, 2006 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Nadine is survived by 3 daughters, Shirley Whiting, Rapid City; Sheryl Bauman, Black Hawk; Sharon Wagner, Lovell, WY; 1 son, Scott Bauman, Rapid City; her mother, Elva Patterson, Rapid City; 1 sister, Marlys Shull, OR and 1 brother Lewis Patterson, Howard, SD.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday Dec. 11, 2006 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Bruce Baum officiating.
Shirley Jeanne Herron
Shirley Jeanne Herron, 80, Custer, died Thursday Dec. 7, 2006 at her home. She was born May 12, 1926 in Davenport, IA to Ray and Grace (Cecil) Shirlaw, where she grew up and attended school. Shirley married Charles C. Herron on Sept. 24, 1945 in North Platte, NE. They traveled with the military, stationed throughout the US and Puerto Rico. They moved to Montana in 1965 and returned to the area in 1982 to be closer to their family. Shirley is survived by her son Ray and wife Connie Herron; 2 granddaughters, Kari (Dan) Simonson; Lori (Mark) Morgan, all of Rapid City; 4 great grandchildren, Emily and Noah Simonson; Alexandria and Courtnie Morgan; 2 brothers, Ray Shirlaw, Phoenix, AZ; Denver Shirlaw, North Platte, NE; 5 nieces and 3 nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Herron, one son, Dennis, in infancy; parents and 2 brothers
Funeral services will be 9:00 a.m., Monday Dec. 11, 2006 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home with Chaplain Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Nadine E Patterson
Nadine E Patterson, 67, Hermosa, died unexpectedly Thursday Dec 7 2006 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. She was born May 8, 1939 to John & Elva Patterson at Carthage SD. She graduated from DeSmet SD High Schoo1 in 1957. She married Martin Bauman the same year and moved to Rapid City in 1958. Nadine worked at Custer State Hospital in Custer SD as a nurse’s aide and decided to pursue a nursing career. She graduated from LPN school in 1977 and went on to become a Registered Nurse while working at Custer State Hospital and raising her children. She was a nurse at Rapid City Regional Hospital on the Oncology Ward for 8 years and then went to the Same Day Surgery Center for 5 years. Nadine was also a traveling nurse for 3 years. She retired from Nursing in 2004. Presently she was employed at Sams club as a food demonstrator and enjoyed all the people she would see. Nadine was an avid reader and passed her love on to her grandchildren by giving them a variety of books. She loved to experiment with cooking and was an exceptional cook and baker and blessed many of us with decorated cakes. She was a master gardener and loved to garden and landscape. She shared her enthusiasm for beading and making jewelry with her sister, daughters and grandchildren. She also blessed her children with pictures she painted. She is survived by her mother Elva Patterson, Rapid City; Sister, Marlys Shull, Oregon; Brother Lewis Patterson, Howard SD; Children, Shirley (Rick) Whiting, Rapid City, Scott Bauman, Rapid City, Sharon (David) Wagner, Lovell, WY, Sheryl Bauman, Black Hawk. Her sisters children were like her own children, Jake Puckett, Mt Angel, OR, David (Dawn) Puckett, Hermosa, Karen Puckett, Black Hawk. Her brothers children were all very special to her, Curt (Linda) Patterson, Omaha, NE, Jennifer (Darrel) Seurer, Huron, SD, Tom (Joan) Patterson, Madison, Greg (Deb) Patterson, Colome. She had 7 grandchildren who were the world to her, Michael (Chanda) Whiting, Brandy (Mike) Janey, Christina Steele, Sarah Bauman, Shannon Wagner, David Wagner, Derricka Bauman. Great Nieces, Ashley Puckett, Sarah (Phillip) Myers; Great great Niece Genevieve Myers. She was preceded in death by her father John J Patterson and her daughter Sharlene Bauman.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday Dec. 11, 2006 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Bruce Baum officiating
Richard B. Freeman
Richard B. Freeman, 63, Rapid City, died Sunday June 3, 2007 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He served in the US Navy from Aug. 28, 1964 until being honorably discharged Aug. 5, 1968. He is survived by his sister Floy Keane, Webster, TX.
Burial will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery.
Ralph A. Rhoads
MCPHERSON, Kan. -- Ralph A. Rhoads, 79, McPherson, died Sunday, July 22, 2007, in Cedars Health Care Center in McPherson, Kan. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Survivors include one son, David Arthur Rhoads, Loveland, Colo.; two daughters, Jeanne Pectol, Edmond, Okla. and Elaine Lovercamp, Lockwood, Miss.; two brothers, Vernon Rhoads, Olathe, Kan. and Vincent Rhoads, Huron; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. His wife, Alice LouNelle (Withee) Rhoads preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 30, at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 30, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Charities: Family request donations to Free Methodist Church Choir Central Christian College sent care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 West Euclid St. McPherson, KS 67460.
Raymond Williams
d. July 27, 2007
Raymond Charles “Slick” Williams, Rapid City passed away Friday July 27, 2007 at his home. He was 69. Ray was born July 18, 1938 in Ashton, IL to Harry and Mary (Wietzel) Williams where he was raised. He married Marcella Marie Wattier in Rapid City on November 12, 1978. He was a loving husband; his children loved and respected him, as did their children. He valued his friends and their friendship, and was left with the pleasant memories they had created together. Ray was a roofer for over 25 years, working in Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota and Colorado. He enjoyed watching old Western movies, spending time in the Black Hills of SD and being with his family and friends. Ray is survived by 2 daughters, Didi Larson and husband Jeff, Lakeville, MN; Diane Marie Davis, Leggett, TX; 2 sons, Mark Williams and wife Rebecca, Longmont, CO; Nathan Williams, Rapid City; 5 grandchildren, Kelly Larson, St. Paul, MN; Krystal Davis, Leggett, TX; Adam Davis, Conroe, TX; David Williams, Port Arthur, TX and Dawn Williams, Apopka, FL; 2 great grandchildren, Heather and Nicholas Davis, Conroe, TX and 1 brother, Bobby Williams, Rochelle, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marcella, Feb. 8, 1995; 5 brothers, 4 sisters and 3 stillborn siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2007 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home, Rapid City. Interment will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the funeral home.
Nellie A. Roth
Nellie A. Roth, 97 of Rapid City, SD went home to the Lord, Friday July20, 2007 , while living at a Rapid City nursing home. Nellie was born April 2, 1910, in St. Helena, Nebraska to Joseph Edward & Ida Mae Liston. In 1913 her family moved to Clough, SD where she stayed until she married George Gottlieb Roth. George and Nellie were married on November 13, 1928 in New Underwood, SD. They lived and farmed in Haydraw, SD, until 1934 when they moved to Whitewood, SD. In 1943 George and Nellie moved to Rapid City. Nellie devoted her life to her family as she spent most of her years nurturing, and mentoring her children and grandchildren. Nellie enjoyed working in her beautiful vegetable garden, and baking wonderful breads and cookies. She loved playing cards and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. Nellie is survived by sons, Cole & Roebetta Roth of Rapid City, SD; Jacob & Judy Roth of Rapid City, SD; Alfred & Rosemary Roth of Sturgis, SD; daughters, Nora May Roth, Rapid City, SD; and Norma & Nick Simon of Atkinson, IL, twelve grandchildren, twenty-four great- grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren, one sister, Cedelia Anderson of Wellborn, FL, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband George, her parents Ed and Mae Liston, sisters, Goldie Oliver and Pearl Williamson, and brothers, Melvin, Sylvester, and Wilbur Liston, and one granddaughter, Coleen Roth.
Visitation will be at Behrens Wilson Funeral Home on Monday, July 23, 2007 from 4pm to 7pm, and at the church one hour before the service. Services will be held at l0:00 am, Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Peace Lutheran Church in Rapid City, SD , with Pastor Boettcher officiating. Interment will follow at the New Underwood Cemetery.
