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James M. Christensen
RAPID CITY — James M. Christensen, 66, of Rapid City, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at his home after a two-year battle with cancer.
Jim was born on June 2, 1934, in Deadwood, to Milton Joseph and Florence Ann (Perkovich) Christensen. He grew up in the area and graduated from Lead High School. He attended and graduated from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in 1957. Jim was married to Nancy Lervaag on July 25, 1955, at Immaculate Conception Church in Rapid City.
After graduating from SDSM&T, Jim began working for the Veterans Administration Engineering Division in Sturgis. He moved to Fargo, N.D., in 1960 after being promoted to Chief Engineer at the VA facility there. He continued to rise rapidly through the VA system, serving as Chief Engineer at successively larger facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Portland, Ore. Jim loved the engineering profession and turned down an administrative promotion with the VA to accept a job with Lennox Industries in Portland. A year later, he became Executive Vice President at Dunham Associates, a consulting engineering firm in Rapid City. It was a chance to join college classmates George and Nancy Dunham in their private venture and to return to his beloved Black Hills and family still there. Jim was a key part of the firm's growth to a multi-office engineering company. A national trade magazine later recognized Dunham Associates as one of the top 20 consulting firms in the United States. He retired in 1993 as one of three senior partners. In 1994, Jim joined Lund Associates as general manager of the architectural firm, retiring again in 1997. During his professional career, Jim obtained licensed professional engineer status in four states.
Jim was an active member of the Consulting Engineering Council of South Dakota, South Dakota Engineering Society, ASHRAE, Elks Lodge 1187 and was on the board at Arrowhead Country Club. He was a strong supporter of SDSM&T, its Alumni Association and Foundation. At the time of his death, he was serving as Chairman of the Foundation's investment committee. He had previously served six years as the Alumni Association's Executive Vice President and co-chaired the Foundation's Vision 2000 Capital Campaign. Jim was a founding member of the "Old Jocks Club," a group pledged to endow athletic scholarships at Tech. His efforts were honored in 1999, when Jim was named one of the first four recipients of the SDSM&T "Distinguished Alumnus Award." Jim strongly believed in the school's ability to educate and motivate students to professional excellence. As a result, he created and funded the "Christensen Endowment" to benefit the entrepreneurial efforts of Tech students.
Jim was happiest when surrounded by friends and family. In the days before his death, he said he considered his greatest reward to be that he was able to know all his grandchildren and "what fine people they are." He was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling and wine making.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Christensen, Rapid City; a daughter, Marci Burdick, her husband, John, and their daughter, Kristen Burdick, of Augusta, Ga.; James' step-grandchildren, Leah McKemy, Stephen Burdick and Jason Burdick; a daughter, Vicki Franzen, her husband, Mike, and their daughter, Kim, of Rapid City; a son, James Christensen Jr., his wife, Dawn, and their children, Jamie and Tyler Christensen, of Rapid City; his mother, Florence Christensen of Lead; two sisters, Darlene Holland and her husband, Carl, of Spring Valley, Calif., and Cindy Faassen and her husband, Marty, of St. Charles, Ill. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton, in February of 1990, and a brother, Gene, in February of 2000.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Osheim-Catron Funeral Home, with a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan 23, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Rapid City, with the Rev. Michel Mulloy as the presider. Inurnment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to: The Christensen Endowment, SDSM&T Foundation, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 or Hospice of the Hills, Rapid City Regional Hospital, 1011 11th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701.
Rodney L. Klosterman
SIOUX FALLS — Rodney L. Klosterman, 45, Sioux Falls, and formerly of Rapid City, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Rodney Leroy Klosterman, son of Lyle Dean and Pauline Mardell (DeGeest) Klosterman, was born Feb. 12, 1955, in Rapid City. He grew up in New Underwood and graduated from high school there in 1973.
Rod was united in marriage with LuAnn Gustafson in Wyoming, Minn., on Aug. 6, 1977. They were blessed with two children, Nicholas and Brianne.
The family made their home in Rapid City, for many years. In 1995, they moved to Grand Island, Neb., where they lived until their recent move to Sioux Falls.
Rod gave his complete dedication to his family, and he had a true passion for old cars, drag racing and motorcycles.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, LuAnn, and his children, Nicholas and Brianne Klosterman, all of Sioux Falls; his parents, Lyle "Buzzy" and Pauline Klosterman, Rapid City; one brother, Ronald Klosterman, and his wife, Debbie, Butte, Mont.; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001, at George Boom Funeral Home in Sioux Falls.
William 'Bill' Schmidt
EDGEMONT — William "Bill" Schmidt, 83, Edgemont, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Clara Schmidt, of Edgemont.
Arrangements are pending with Isburg-VandeBossche Chapel in Edgemont.
Everett W. Delbridge
TUCSON, Ariz. — Everett W. Delbridge, 84, passed away Jan. 9, 2001, of colon cancer. He was born May 7, 1916, in Meade County, S.D., to David and Susan Delbridge. Preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Clara and Gladys; he is survived by his loving wife, Thelma, and their six children: Darlene Rogers, Dorothy Adams, Donna Cullins, Deanna Dayhuff, Everett Jr., and David. Sisters: Mary and Lucille; brothers: Ernest and Albert; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren also survive him. He was totally devoted to the happiness of his family. Even though he suffered from pain the last years of his life, he demonstrated his kindness, generosity and sense of humor to the final hours.
"We all love you very much and will miss you greatly. We know that you now know the ‘purpose of it all,' and that is of great comfort to us."
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the South Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 5401 South Park Avenue, Tucson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arizona Cancer Center. P.O. Box 245013, Tucson, AZ 85724-5013.
Ray Kolb
LEMMON — Ray Kolb, 81, Lemmon, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Kolb, Lemmon; two sons, Norman Kolb, Albuquerque, N.M., and Lowell Kolb, Loveland, Colo.; one daughter, Judy Boman, Richland, Wash.; five brothers, Ernest Kolb, Bison, Arnold Kolb, Alamogordo, N.M., Vernon Kolb, Lemmon, Eldred Kolb, Bison, and Delbert Kolb, Sturgis; two sisters, Deanna Kensrud, Fargo, N.D., and Lillian Simon, Newell; and seven grandchildren.
Arrangements are pending with Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon.
George H. Bryan
WASTA — George H. Bryan, 86, Wasta, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood.
Survivors include his wife, Faye Bryan, Wasta; and two sisters, Alegra Dawson, St. Louis, Mo., and Aletha Wood, Lexington, Neb.
Memorial services are pending with Rush Funeral Home of Wall.
Jacob Roghair
OKATON — Jacob Roghair, 85, Okaton, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, in Garretson.
Survivors include his wife, Grace; seven children, Melvin Roghair and Jerry Roghair, both of Okaton, Lorraine Stoel, Luverne, Minn., Lawrence Roghair, Murdo, Richard Roghair, Virginia Beach, Va., Alice Jakeway, Rock Springs, Wyo., and Lois Ferris, Waterloo, Neb.; four brothers, Edward Roghair, McMinnville, Ore., Albert Roghair, Pierre, Theodore Roghair, Crestwood, Ky., and Robert Roghair, Okaton; three sisters, Harriet Noteboom, Okaton, Alice Oostwouder, Lantana, Fla., and Gertrude Vander Schaaf, Orange, City, Iowa; 19 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. prayer service at United Methodist Church in Murdo. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at the church. Burial will follow at Murdo Cemetery in Murdo.
Feigum Funeral Home in Pierre is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Jane Eatherton
BELLE FOURCHE — Mary Jane Eatherton, 75, Belle Fourche, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, at the Belle Fourche Long Term Health Care Center.
Mary Jane was born Feb. 10, 1925, in Nisland, S.D., to Charles A. Gibson and Clara A. (Morvee) Gibson. She graduated from Belle Fourche High School. Mary Jane worked in Fundingers Ice Cream Shop in her early years and also worked for Coast to Coast for approximately 13 years.
In 1947, she married Woodford Presley Miller in Belle Fourche, and in 1970 she married Albert Eatherton in Spearfish.
She was a member of the Belle Fourche Rebecca Lodge and for 17 years was a member of the CATS Organization.
Mary Jane was a kind of person who enjoyed all outdoor activities, fishing, camping and gardening. She loved all people and always enjoyed the community activities. She had a smile for everyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Woodford and Albert, and a half brother.
She is survived by two daughters, Penny Peters and her husband, Arland, Belle Fourche, and Caroline Kay Flanagan, Belle Fourche; three grandsons, Delbert Miller, Maitland, Fla., and James Dean Hayworth and Gary Lee Hayworth, both of Belle Fourche; two granddaughters, Janet Kay Goolsby, Belleville, Ill., and Dustie Gibson, Belle Fourche; a step-granddaughter, Jennifer Fortin, Rushville, Neb.; a sister, Lucille Schiffner, Belle Fourche; four nephews, Tim Schiffner, Mike Schiffner, Roger Schiffner and George Wayne Schiffner, all of Belle Fourche; and six great-grandchildren.
Public viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Monday, Jan. 22, at Kline-Frost Funeral Chapel in Belle Fourche.
The family invites friends to visit the home of Arland and Penny Peters, 1423 Mill St., Belle Fourche, on Monday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for fellowship and refreshments.
There will be private family services held on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rapid City Cancer Care Institute in memory of Mary Jane.
Lela B. Papke
WINNER — Lela B. Papke, 89, Winner, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, at Winner Regional Healthcare Center.
Survivors include six children, Avis Hansen and Bill Papke, both of Winner, Peggy Betcher, Stockton, Calif., Merva Cobb, Choctaw, Okla., Larry "Jim" Papke, Sleepy Hollow, Ill., and Judy Miklos, Sioux Falls; one sister, Ardath Ewing, Colombe; two brothers, Marvin Hopkins, Winner, and Donald Hopkins, Hialeah, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, with a 4 p.m. prayer service, at Mason Funeral Home in Winner. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at United Methodist Church in Winner.
Burial will be at Winner Cemetery in Winner.
Rodney L. Klosterman
SIOUX FALLS — Rodney L. Klosterman, 45, Sioux Falls and formerly of Rapid City, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Arrangements are pending with George Boom Funeral Home in Sioux Falls.
Doris Edith (Marquardt) Franks
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Doris Edith (Marquardt) Franks was born Feb. 19, 1927, and passed away on Jan. 15, 2001.
Doris was born in Norwood, Minn., as the third of six children born to William J. and Edith Marquardt. In 1951, she married Clifford Dale Franks and, after several years of following his job to the East Coast and back, settled in Sturgis, S.D. After her husband's death in 1958, she decided to remain in Sturgis to raise her four sons. While in Sturgis, she was the organist with Grace Lutheran Church and the chapel at Fort Meade VA Hospital. She played violin in the Rapid City Symphony Orchestra and taught violin and piano students, who were her delight. Doris graduated from Black Hills State College in 1973 and eventually became the librarian at Newell (S.D.) High School. In 1979, she moved to Sioux Falls, S.D., where she worked as the Librarian at Chester High School and also at the Sioux Falls Public Library. In Sioux Falls, she was a member of First Lutheran Church and participated in the choir, musical events and various Bible studies. She played violin with the Sioux Falls Symphony, the Sioux City (Iowa) Symphony, various quartets and area college orchestras. She also was a private violin instructor. In 1994, Doris "retired" to Colorado Springs, Colo. She was soon involved with symphonies in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, playing in string quartets and other groups for weddings and special events. She especially enjoyed entertaining residents at various retirement centers and nursing homes around Colorado Springs. One of her most rewarding occupations came through her volunteer work with area charities. In recent years, Doris volunteered at Manna Food Ministries and also as a counselor at the Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center, where she often expressed joy that she could connect with these girls and affect their lives.
On the evening of Jan. 15, 2001, Doris passed away suddenly at her home, attributed to a coronary event. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clifford, and stepdaughters Rita (Peggy) Burgmeier and Ruth Arth.
She is survived by her sons, William, Jeffrey, Andrew and Jack; daughters-in-law, Colleen, Gayle and Debra; stepchildren Wilma (Franks) Draley, James Franks, son-in-law William Burgmeier; brothers and sisters, Martha (Mook) Nowak, William (Bud) and Tommie Marquardt, Kenneth Marquardt, Florence (Marquardt) Francis and Gene and Rita Marquardt; her grandchildren, Sarah, Melissa and Leah Franks; numerous nieces and nephews and many, many others who were touched by her life. We miss you, Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt Doris and dear friend.
Memorial service Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, 12 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4125 Constitution Ave., Colorado Springs. Private burial at Riverview Cemetery, St. Paul, Minn.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center, 3700 Galley Road #100, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.
Katherine Miller
LITTLETON, Colo. — Katherine Miller , 82, Littleton, and formerly of Vale, S.D., died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, at Adventist Hospital in Littleton.
She is survived by her husband, Alex Miller.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church in Spearfish. Burial will follow at Pine Slope Cemetery in Belle Fourche.
Carlsen & Aldinger Funeral Home in Spearfish is in charge of arrangements.
James M. Christensen
RAPID CITY — James M. Christensen, 66, Rapid City, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Christensen, Rapid City; two daughters, Marcia Burdick, Augusta, Ga., and Vicki Franzen, Rapid City; one son, James Christensen Jr., Rapid City; his mother, Florence Christensen, Lead; two sisters, Darlene Holland, Spring Valley, Calif., and Cindy Faassen, St. Charles, Ill.; and four grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at Osheim-Catron Funeral Home, Rapid City, with a Christian wake service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Rapid City, with the Rev. Michel Mulloy officiating.
