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Bernard F. Dale, 82
Bernard F. Dale, 82, of Howard died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at the Good Samaritan Center in Howard.
His funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Howard. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery at Howard.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m., all at the Willoughby Funeral Home in Howard.
He is survived by two sons: Bernard of Stanley, Wis.; and David of Rapid City; four daughters: Lillian (Dennis) Bethke of Sioux Falls; Helen (Wally) Teets of Elgin, Ill.; Elizabeth (William) Harris of Auburn, Ga.; and Sylvia Keenan of Madison; 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
LaDona B. Staley
(July 18, 1916 - November 25, 2008)
LaDona Staley, age 92, of Madison, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Good Samaritan Center, Howard.
LaDona Bernice Staley was born July 18, 1916 at Chester, to George and Emma (Johnson) Staley. She graduated from Chester High School and lived with her parents on the farm and in Madison until their deaths. She then lived alone until moving into the Howard Good Samaritan Center in 2002.
LaDona was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include several cousins.
Interment
Prospect cemetery
Chester, South Dakota
Jeanette Rude
August 31, 1921 - January 31, 2012
Jeanette Helen Rude, 90, of Menahga, MN, formerly of Madison, MN and Brookings, SD, died on January 31, 2012 at the Rose Haven assisted-living residence in Menahga, Minnesota. A funeral service will be held at Rude’s Funeral Home in Brookings, SD on Sat., Feb.4, 2012 at 2:00PM, with burial immediately following in the First Lutheran cemetery of Brookings. Visitation will start at 1:00pm until the time of the service.
Jeanette was born in Geddes, South Dakota on August 31, 1921, the daughter of George and Anna Shuck. She attended Geddes High School, graduating in 1939. Jeanette attended Northern State College in Aberdeen, South Dakota from 1939-1940. She also attended Southern Normal College in Springfield, South Dakota from 1941-1942, from which she received her two year teaching degree. For two years, Jeanette taught grades one through eight and Girls Glee Club in a one-room school near Gayville, South Dakota. When back home in Geddes, she met a handsome young teacher (Bert) who happened to room in her mothers home, and a loving relationship of 60+ years ensued. In the fall of 1942, she traveled by train to the Army- Air Force Base at Victoria, Texas to marry Captain Bert T. Rude, Jr. They were married
in the base chapel on November 1 of that year. To this union, four children were born: Bert Theron, III, Jeannine, Jill and Elizabeth. During the 1970’s, Jeanette was an aide in the special education department at Madison High School. She formed lasting friendships with several of the students she assisted. She also was involved in the formation and daily activities of the Lac qui Parle County Developmental Achievement Center, also mentoring students she supervised there. Jeanette was very active in all aspects of service at Faith Lutheran Church, which included participating in the women’s circle, teaching Sunday School and directing the children’s choir. Jeanette also held leadership positions in the Madison chapter of the Eastern Star and the Madison Study Club. She and Bert enjoyed playing bridge and attending dances with friends. They also loved the fine arts, attending concerts, plays and art shows when possible. Bert and Jeanette moved to Park Rapids, MN. in 1998 and became members of Calvary Lutheran Church. After Bert’s death in 2002, Jeanette lived in the Belkit Pines assisted-living residence for a year, moving to the Rose Haven residence in Menahga in 2003 where she resided until her death.
Jeanette was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed reading, growing plants and flowers, writing poetry and helping others of all ages, especially children. She loved listening to music of many styles and singing alto harmony, all of which provided great enjoyment and comfort to her up until her death. Even after she could no longer speak, she was able to accurately hum the melodies of songs she knew. We will greatly miss her clear alto voice, her brilliant smile, her contagious laughter, her wit and her little dance while enjoying family gatherings.
Jeanette is survived by her children: Bert T. Rude, III (Beverly) of Ellicott City, MD; Jeannine Rude of Apple Valley, MN.; Jill Cheek of Castle Rock, CO; and Elizabeth (Brad) Fossen of Park Rapids, MN.; four grandchildren: Heidi Cheek of Chicago, Illinois; Mackenzie Cheek of Castle Rock, Colorado; Anna Fossen of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Mitchell Fossen of Park Rapids, Minnesota and one step-granddaughter, Anne Boyd Rioux of New Orleans, LA. She is also survived by one step great-grandchild: Emma Rioux of New Orleans, LA.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, two sisters and one step-sister.
Our family greatly appreciates the wonderful care and concern shown by Jeanette’s Rose Haven family. We will never forget the beautiful and peaceful environment created for her at that facility, and we are all grateful for the many kindnesses shown to Jeanette.
John Patrick Merrick, 61
John Patrick Merrick, 61, of Arlington, died Sunday, August 1, 2004, at the Madison Community Hospital in Madison.
Funeral services will be today at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Cathel Gallagher officiating.
Burial will be in the Arlington City cemetery.
Visitation will be before the services at the church this morning.
The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society.
John Patrick Merrick was born on June 21, 1943, at Erwin, to John and Hilda (Trembl) Merrick. He graduated from Erwin High School in 1961. He served with the Army from 1961 to 1964, which included a tour of duty in Germany and received an honorable discharge.
He married
Janice Ashby on March 11, 1972, in Huron. He worked construction for Concrete Products for many years until changing careers to be a truck driver. He enjoyed working the last 16 years for B and G Trucking out of Madison. He also enjoyed spending time with his family especially his granddaughter and he will truly be missed.
He is survived by his wife, Janice of Arlington; one daughter, Stacey (Scott) Strenge of Lidgerwood, N.D.; a son, Daniel of Arlington; one granddaughter, Sierra Strenge; a brother, Bill (Sandy) Merrick of Sioux Falls; three sisters, Autumn (Herb) Thomas of Huron, Yvonne (Ed) Shell of Hill City, and Roxi (Keith) Hermson of Winner; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
John Wesley Colquitt Jr.
April 14, 1951 - January 28, 2012
John Wesley Colquitt Jr, 60, of Brookings, SD, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Avera Heart Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral Services have been set for 1:00pm Thursday, February 2, 2012 at First United Methodist Church, Brookings, SD. Visitation will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm Thursday, February 2, 2012 at First United Methodist Church. Rude’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
John Wesley Colquitt Jr was born April 14, 1951 in Beaver Falls, PA, the son of John Wesley and Ida Mae (Townes) Colquitt Sr. John served in the United State Air Force from May of 1970 to March of 1972 when he was honorably discharged.
John was united in marriage to Cindy Nisich in Watertown, SD on May 7, 2003.
John had several jobs while he lived in Watertown, SD and Brookings, SD one which included at the Brookings Register.
John is survived by his wife, Cindy Colquitt of Brookings, SD; his step-children, Colleen Moshier of Hayti, SD, Cody Waege and Corry (Nikki) Waege, both of Montrose, CO; his three step-grandsons and eight step granddaughters.
John was preceded in death by his “Mama Ida Mae”.
Elna Elizabeth Cook
March 24, 1913 - November 25, 2011
Elna E. Cook, 98, of Brookings, SD, formerly from Bruce, died Friday, November 25, 2011 at Brookview Manor, Brookings. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm Monday, November 28, 2011 at Grace Lutheran Church, Bruce, SD. Visitation will be 4pm to 7pm Sunday, at the Rude’s Funeral Home, Brookings.
Elna Elizabeth Cook was born on March, 24, 1913, in Bruce, SD, the daughter of Andrew and Lydia (Carlson) Eklund.
Elna received her education in the Bruce School. She was united in marriage to Gerald Alderman on June 20, 1931. To this union, two sons were born Everette Gerald and John Andrew. She was united in marriage to Clifford Reppe on June 27, 1939 in Salem, SD. To this union, two children were born, Betty Marie and Leland Dennis. After their marriage, she was employed at various places in the Bruce community throughout her lifetime. Clifford died on July 10, 1966 in Brookings, SD. She was united in marriage to Ernest Cook in 1975. Elna moved Greenleaf Assisted Living in Brookings in 2007 until she moved to the Brookview Manor in May of 2009.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bruce, the Bible Study Group and the Lutheran Ladies Quilting. She enjoyed collecting stamps, coins, bells and especially spending time with family and friends.
Elna is survived by her two sons, Everette (Mary) Alderman of Marion, IA and Leland (Adelpha) Reppe of Bruce, SD; 15 grandchildren, Mike, Doug, Rose, Peggy, Darwin, Dennis, Gregory, Colleen, Clifford and Paul Alderman, Janis and Michelle Rytych and Twila, Larry and John Reppe; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; two sisters Esther Martinson of Brookings, SD and Lorraine Eklund of Minneapolis, MN; a daughter-in-law Eleanor Alderman of Volga, SD and a son-in-law Eldon Rytych of Courtland, KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clifford; one son, John; one daughter, Betty; one grandchild, Warren; one great grandchild, Kelsey; one sister, Eunice and one brother, Elof.
Alice J. Campbell
(June 20, 1916 - November 26, 2008)
Alice J. Campbell, age 92; of Sioux Falls, formerly of Colton; died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at Prince of Peace Nursing Home, Sioux Falls.
Alice J. Campbell was born June 20, 1916, at Mankato, MN to John and Ruth (Fuller) Campbell. She was raised in the Mankato area and attended high school. She moved to California in 1937 and worked as an assembler in the aircraft and aerospace industry. Alice married
Jack Agee in 1947 at Los Angeles, CA. She moved to South Dakota in 1990 and resided in Colton until 1994 when she moved into Prince of Peace Nursing Facility in Sioux Falls and resided there until her death.
preceded in death BY: her parents; one sister Elizabeth Douglas and an infant brother.
SURVIVORS: one daughter, Jean (Ed) Ordal of Colton; three grandchildren, Sheila (Craig) Lukes of Humboldt, Alycia (Paul) Eich of Salem and Jeremy Ordal of Minnetonka, MN; and four great grandchildren, Renee Lukes, Brent Lukes, Jorden Voeltz and Presleigh Eich.
Helen F. Denman, 86
Helen F. Denman, 86, of De Smet, died Saturday, Oct. 9,2004, at De Smet Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in De Smet with the Rev. Howie Baird officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Osthus Funeral Home in De Smet.
Helen F. Bruley was born Oct. 19, 1917, to parents Frank and Mida (Brusse) Bruley in Carpenter. She grew up in the area and attended school at Iroquois. She graduated from Iroquois High School in 1936.
She married
Grover Denman on Oct. 16, 1937, in Sioux Falls. They farmed for two years. They lived in Huron for a short time before moving to De Smet in 1943. She worked for the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) from 1954 until her retirement in 1984. Her husband died in 1981 and she continued to live in De Smet. She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in De Smet.
She is survived by one son, James (Cay) Denman of San Marcos, Calif.; one daughter, Shari Hollar of De Smet; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Grover, one son Randy, one brother and one sister.
Lorraine M. Vanderwal
May 26, 1923 - November 23, 2011
Lorraine “Peg” Vanderwal, 88, of Brookings, SD, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the United Retirement Center, Brookings, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30am Monday, November 28, 2011 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Brookings, SD. Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Sunday, November 27, 2011 with a 6:30pm Liturgical Wake Service at Rude’s Funeral Home, Brookings, SD.
Lorraine M. Schmidt was born on May 26, 1923 in Moody County, South Dakota the daughter of Henry and Ella (Suhl) Schmidt.
Peg received her education in rural schools in Moody County, SD. In 1936, she moved with her family to a farm south of Elkton, SD.
She was united in marriage to Leland Vanderwal on September 30th, 1943 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Elkton. Following their marriage they farmed near Verdi, MN and Ward, SD until 1958, when they moved to Pipestone, MN. While living in Pipestone, Peg was employed at the Luksik Drug Store. In 1961, they purchased a farm north of Ward and farmed until retiring in 1981 and moved to Elkton. In 1996, they sold their home in Elkton and moved to Brookings, SD. Leland died on December 8, 1998 in Brookings.
While living in Elkton, Peg was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Altar Society and served on the Parish Council. She especially enjoyed crafts, gardening, playing cards and walking. She was also a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, St. Thomas More Catholic Church Guild, the Brookings Hospital Auxiliary and the Red Hatters.
Peg is survived by one daughter, Leanne Banken and her husband Kevin of Brookings, SD; along with several nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Melvin and two sisters, Mildred Steele and Helen Klosterman.
Agnes V. Peltier, 82
Agnes V. Peltier, 82, of Huron, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, at the Huron Nursing Home.
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Riverside/St. Louis cemetery in Dunseith, N.D., at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Kuhler Funeral Home and prior to the service at the church on Tuesday morning. There will be an Eastern Star service at 7 p.m. Monday at the Kuhler Funeral Home.
Agnes Viola Boardman was born Aug. 6, 1922, near Hanks, N.D., to Chase D. and Mabel Florence (Wheeler) Boardman. She spent the first 14 years of her life on the family farm near Grenora, N.D. She moved with her family to Overly, N.D.
She graduated from Omemee High School in Omemee, N.D., and attended Minot State College. She earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Madison Teachers College in Madison. She taught at schools in North Dakota and South Dakota for many years.
She married
Julian Peltier on April 11, 1975, at Watertown. They moved to Huron in September 1977.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish and Mizpah Chapter No. 9 Order of the Eastern Star. She was very active in the Order of the Eastern Star and was a past worthy matron.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Harold; and her husband, Julian, in 1998.
She is survived by a son, James (Dorothy) Johnson of Emerado, N.D.; two sisters, Louella Bjornseth of Bottineau, N.D., and Alice Smith, of Chicago; two brothers, Donald Boardman of Bottineau, N.D., and Robert Boardman, of Frazee, Minn.; two grandchildren, Terry (Wendy) Johnson, of West Fargo, N.D., and Scott (Nancy) Johnson, of Grand Prairie, Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Michael, Adam, and Jennifer.
Glen August Felt
06/29/1916 - 11/09/2011
Glen August Felt, 95, of Brookings, SD, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, and uncle, was called home to God on Wednesday, November 09, 2011. Funeral Services have been set for 10:30am Saturday, November 12, 2011 at First Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD. Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Friday, November 11, 2011 at Rude’s Funeral Home, Brookings, SD.
Glen was born on June 29th, 1916 in Garden City, South Dakota to August and Botilda (Hanson) Felt. He lived on a farm with his parents, one brother and 2 sisters for the first 20 years of his life and attended Garden City Public Schools through the 12th grade. In 1936 the family moved to a farm north of Brookings, South Dakota.
Glen married
Estelle K. Rudebusch in 1942 and they have 4 children: James (Heather) Felt,
Nancy (Bill) Hendrickson, Patricia Berge and Janet (Tim) Fergen. Glen and Estelle purchased a farm north of Brookings in 1940 where they have lived from the time they were married
until his death. Glen farmed for 30 years then worked at 3M for 11 years until his retirement in 1981. He was committed to serving his church and community. An active member of First Lutheran Church, Glen served on the Church Council, Missions/Tanzania Committee, cemetery Committee, was involved in Prison Ministry and taught Sunday School. For many years he was on the boards of the South Dakota Soil Conservation Bureau and the South Dakota Farm Bureau, was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. A charter member of the Brookings Golden K Kiwanis Club, Glen served as the Club’s first president and subsequently served as Lt. Governor for Division 13 of the Minnesota-Dakotas District of Kiwanis International.
Glen’s great loves were family, friends, faith, farming and his Swedish heritage. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and traveling. He is survived by his wife, 4 children and their spouses, 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 1 granddaughter and 1 grandson and many beloved friends and family.
