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Robert L. Voorhees
March 31, 1948 - June 1, 2008
Service was held:
Friday, June 6, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
Robert Leland Voorhees Jr., died Sunday, June 1, 2008 at his residence at Bethany Home in Fargo, ND.
Committal services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Black Hills National Cemetery with Pastor Danny Winter officiating. Friends may gather at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis prior to leaving for the cemetery.
Robert L. “Bob” Voorhees, Jr., was born in Deadwood on March 31, 1948 at a time when his parents, Robert Sr. and Mary Jean were studying at Black Hills State Teachers College under the G.I. Bill. Complications at birth meant that Bob spent his entire life with many physical challenges. He met those challenges with courage and a keen wit. Bob grew up on the Sisseton, Fort Berthold, Rosebud and Standing Rock Indian reservations where his parents were educators. Bob spent his school years studying and making many friends. He graduated as salutatorian of his high school class in Mandaree, North Dakota in 1964. He worked at several jobs prior to moving to Fargo in 1975. A devout Christian, Bob developed many lifetime friendships in Fargo that kept him deeply connected to the community until his passing on June 1, 2008. Although his life was never easy, he was unafraid to talk with anyone and to pass good wishes to all. He ministered to both the able and disabled with humility and humor. He found great joy in the accomplishments of his nephews and niece. His parents preceded him in death. In addition to a lifetime of generosity, Bob leaves behind a brother, Richard (Alice) Voorhees of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; and two sisters, Mary Margaret Voorhees of Spearfish, SD, and Dorothy Voorhees of Rapid City, SD; three nephews, Bennet Voorhees, Matthew Plooster, and Jason Plooster, and one niece, Danielle Voorhees. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to Cornerstone Mission of Fargo, ND.
Jeanne Saathoff
January 14, 1931 - May 31, 2008
Service was held:
Friday, June 6, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
Jeanne Frances Saathoff, 77, died May 31, 2008 in Austin, Texas, with her husband and children at her side. A Ph.D. who conducted research and taught within the University of Missouri Health Sciences System during the 1970s and 1980s, she died from complications of hepatic cancer that arose from hepatitis B, which she contracted while teaching in the hospital clinical setting.
Born Jeanne Frances Kovarik, she was the third child of eight. Jeanne and her twin sister were born on January 14, 1931 in Deadwood, South Dakota. Her twin sister died during infancy, and Jeanne was reared in the prairie town of Red Owl, in Meade County, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Rudolph Kovarik, who owned and operated a general store and post office, and Margaret Kovarik, who taught in the one-room schoolhouse that Jeanne and her siblings attended. An avid reader and exceptional student, Jeanne won the state spelling championship of South Dakota. A graduate of St. Martin’s Academy in Sturgis, SD, she received her nursing diploma in Sioux Falls, SD, prior to her marriage in 1953 to Joseph Francis Saathoff, an officer and flight engineer in the United States Air Force. They had seven children and lived in Rapid City, SD, Montgomery AL, Sacramento CA, Omaha NE, Columbia MO, Charlottesville VA, and most recently Austin, Texas.
After the births of her children, Jeanne completed a Bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she graduated Summa cum Laude. At the University of Missouri, she went on to obtain her Master’s degree and finally her Ph.D. While at the University of Missouri, Jeanne conducted research in childhood diabetes with Robert L. Jackson, M.D., who pioneered the development of modern methods of insulin treatment. During her academic career, Jeanne served as president of the University of Missouri Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing.
Despite advancing complications of her hepatitis over the last two decades, Jeanne was a bright light to many friends and relatives. She was known as a fine cook, who graciously provided meals for large groups of friends and family. Jeanne’s continued dedication to her Catholic faith and to the service of others remains a source of inspiration to her family and friends. She and her husband were particularly dedicated to supporting the pro-life movement. Over the course of her life, her interest in music included skills at the piano and dedication to Gregorian chant, within the Schola of Saint Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlottesville, VA.
She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Joanne, and a daughter, Anne Therese, who both died in infancy. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Joseph F. Saathoff, in addition to their six children, including Daniel Saathoff, Joanne Saathoff Lupo and Mary Blackwell, all of Austin, TX. Her other surviving children include Patrick Saathoff, Ph.D., in Guelph, Ontario Canada; Gregory Saathoff M.D., in Charlottesville, VA; and Stephen Saathoff of Columbia, MO. Also surviving are her six brothers and sisters. Patricia Blote, Richard Kovarik, M.D., Wenzel Kovarik, M.D. and Joseph Kovarik, M.D., all reside in South Dakota. Her sisters Sister Carol Kovarik and Karen Patterson reside in Wyoming. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren who reside in Missouri, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas, and 19 nieces and nephews.
There will be a Rosary at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, South Dakota at 7 pm Thursday evening, June 5, with a Friday 1:30 pm funeral Mass at the old St. Martin’s Chapel in Sturgis followed by burial at the Black Hills National Cemetery. The family requests that any donations be made in her name to the upkeep of the old St. Martin’s Chapel in Sturgis, South Dakota.
A memorial Mass is being planned for Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Columbia, Missouri and Charlottesville, Virginia at dates yet to be determined.
Delphy Irene Albrecht
February 15, 1927 - June 1, 2008
Service was held:
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Delphy Irene Albrecht, 81, Spearfish and formally of Sturgis, died peacefully Sunday, June 1, 2008 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Graveside committal services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis with Pastor Gordon Goldammer officiating. Friends may gather at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis prior to leaving for the cemetery. A memorial has been established to the Hospice of the Northern Hills.
Delphy was born February 15, 1927 at Leola, SD, to Matt and Alma (Steiger) Becker. She grew up in Leola. Delphy married Herb Albrecht, October 24, 1944 at Aberdeen. They lived in Aberdeen until 1960 when they moved to Lead. In 1985 they moved to Sturgis.
She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Deadwood, and the Meade County Senior Center in Sturgis.
Survivors include her son Howie Albrecht and his wife Laurie, Lead; grandchildren, Kelli Moses-Dalfi and her husband Deron, Myrtle Beach, S. Carolina, Cory Albrecht, Gillette, WY, Jami Albrecht, Spearfish, SD; step granddaughter, Kristina Young, Spearfish; great grandchildren, Tia Marak, Jayden Albrecht, Jordyn Albrecht, Lauren Collins.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Moses.
Mary M. Fischer
June 2, 1916 - May 29, 2008
Service was held:
Monday, June 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
Mary M. Fischer, 91, of Spearfish, SD, died on May 29, 2008 at the Dorsett Health Care Center in Spearfish.
Mary was born June 2, 1916, in Medina, ND, to Henry and Emma (Remmick) Oster. She was raised in the Streeter area. She married Reuben Fischer in Steele, ND, on March 14, 1937. They lived in Steele until 1940 when they moved to McKinsey, ND, to a farm. They lived there until 1960 when they moved to Sturgis where the couple has lived since. Mary worked at the Fort Meade VA Hospital.
Mary was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a morning circle. She was also a member of the Pine Cone Belles Extension Club.
Survivors include her husband, Reuben Fischer of Spearfish, SD; two sons, Dorven (Gerri) Fischer of Sturgis and Ron (Margie) Fischer of Sturgis; two daughters, Marilyn (David) Jerome, Portland, OR, and Ardene (John) Martin of Florence, KY; one sister, Reda Sitter of Spokane, WA; two son-in-laws, Chester Sherman of Fruitdale, SD, and Tony Werlinger of Sturgis; twenty-four grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, JoAnn Sherman and Geraldene Werlinger; two daughter-in-laws; four brothers, and one sister.
Visitation will be Sunday from noon until 9:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel and will resume one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday. The family invites the public to a Sunday evening Prayer Service at the funeral chapel at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 2, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Keith Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Butte Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.
Donna Joanne Schmeltzer
April 10, 1931 - May 28, 2008
Service was held:
Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.
Donna Joanne Schmeltzer, 77, Black Hawk, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2008, at the Lippold Hospice Suite in Sturgis.
Following cremation, a memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Rose Garden in Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish on May 31, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Denzel Nonhof officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Lou, the love of her life for 61 years; children: Linda Corey, husband Cal; John Schmetlzer, wife Ann; Mike Schmeltzer, wife Paula. Grandchildren: Carrie Belawske, husband Kurt; Christine Johnson, Curt Corey, Amy Schmeltzer, Glen Schmeltzer, Stephen Schmeltzer, and Kristen Schmeltzer. Great-grandchildren: Matthew, Kelsea, Madison, and Evan; sister: Barbara Williams, husband Keith; brother: Richard, wife Rose; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donna was born in Redfield, SD, on April 10, 1931. She graduated from Spearfish High School. Donna's most important job was being a loving wife, devoted mother and fun grandma.
Donna was a staunch democrat who loved to debate anyone naďve enough to think they had a fair chance.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Woods and Gladys (Goeken) DuBois.
The way she lived, the way she laughed, and the way she endured was an inspiration to anyone that knew her.
A memorial has been established for the Lippold Hospice Suite in Sturgis.
Arline Louise Ruby
January 28, 1943 - May 25, 2008
Service was held:
Friday, May 30, 2008, at 1:30 p.m.
Arline Louise Ruby, 65, passed away May 25, 2008, at her home in Belle Fourche, SD, with her husband, Leroy, and her son, Gary, at her side following a long battle with emphysemia.
Visitation will be Thursday from noon until 9:00 and Friday one hour prior to the services at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 30, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis.
Arline was born January 28, 1943, to Annie and Ray E. Johnston in Deadwood, SD. She was the youngest of seven children. She grew up in the Black Hills in the small towns at Rochford and Mystic, SD. She later married Leroy Ruby on May 26, 1961, in Sturgis and to this union, 3 children were born: Patricia, Gary, and Cindy.
She is survived by her husband, Leroy Ruby, Belle Fourche, SD; her children, Patricia (Gene) Lansdowne of Milford, IA, Gary Ruby of Belle Fourche, SD, and Cindy (Michael) Marten of Plover, WI. Arline has four grandchildren, Alexandria Hill, Chris Hill, Caleb Lansdowne, and Branden Bernard. Survivors also include two sisters, Marie Reman of Spearfish, SD, and Mary E. Shiefer of Rochford, SD; one brother, Arthur E. Johnston of Arcata, CA; a very special niece, Susan Young of Cheyenne, WY; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and two brothers.
A memorial has been established to Hospice of the Northern Hills.
Donna Dee Lyons
July 28, 1925 - May 25, 2008
Service was held:
Friday, May 30, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
Donna Dee Price Lyons was born July 28, 1925, in Clay Center, KS, to Charles and Eda (Bock) Price. She was the baby sister to her brother, Merle, her sister, Vivian (Suze), and some say she was quite the "brat." During the war, when Donna was in the 11th grade, they moved to Huntington Park, CA. Donna worked at Sears and her and her parents moved back to Sturgis in 1946.
Donna was a telephone operator until she married Tom Lyons January 18, 1948, at Belle Fourche, SD. Together, they started Lyons Oil Company and the Newell Gas Company. Donna was Tom's "personal assistant" while raising five children and assisting Tom with their passion of antique car restoration. Donna's hobbies included bowling playing bass guitar, which she took up at tender age of 63, and living and loving life with her family. Every Labor Day was a celebration! Lots of hard work went into preparing for that day. Later on, they also began and hosted the Newell Fiddle contest.
On Donna's 80th birthday, July 2005, her children and grandchildren hosted a party for her at Rafter J Resort in the Black Hills. Family members were decked out in white "Lyons Pride" t-shirts while Donna Diva wore a hot pink t-shirt with a big "80" on the back. Her blue eyes sparkled when she laughed, and she laughed a lot. Once, when asked about her life and any adverse days…she replied, "I don't believe I ever had a bad day."
Donna passed away peacefully May 25, 2008, at her home in Spearfish, SD.
Missing her are daughters, Lynn Dee (Les) Justice, Belle Fourche, SD, Casey (John) McKenzie, McLeansboro, IL, Mari Lue (Drew) Robinson, Bastrop, TX, Charlie (Ken) Benedick, Highlands Ranch, CO, and son, Thomas Joseph, Jr. (Pam) Lyons, Magnolia, TX.
Celebrating her life are her grandchildren, Lisa Kudlock, Tobi Morris, Cori Hubbard, Chad Beene, Deedra Watts, Meagan Ford, Marc McKenzie, Jarrod McKenzie, Lynelle Keil, Nikki Kay, Taylor Robinson, Valerie Koop, Brian Nelson, and Lindsay Nelson. Also, Donna's Angels, her great-grandchildren; Brandon, Colton, Carter, Michala, Hayden, Kaydee, Cheyenne, Chuckie, Hayden, Emmy Lue, Reagan, Ryleigh, Abbie, Caeden, Christian, Alycia, Riain, and one baby blessing soon to arrive. She was admired, loved and will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews and special friend, Dale Hardy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; an infant son, John; her special sister-in-law and friend, Betty Varland; and sister-in-law, Rena Webb.
WE HAVE BEEN SO BLESSED…THANK YOU, MOM.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Rev. Denzel Nonhof officiating. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
A memorial has been established to Hospice of the Northern Hills.
Leona Heckenlaible
June 9, 1921 - May 24, 2008
Service was held:
Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 1:00 p.m
Leona Misterek Heckenlaible went to meet her maker on Saturday, May 24, 2008, after a long courageous battle with cancer and macular degeneration.
Leona was born on June 9, 1921, eight miles south of Harrold, SD, to Richard and Tillie (Shutt) Misterek. Her neighbor lady delivered her as it was her doctor's birthday and he was out celebrating.
Leona was baptized and confirmed in the Harrold Evangelical Lutheran Church. She attended Hill Top Rural School for eight years, and graduated from Harrold High School in 1938. Leona then attended Northern State Teacher's College and started her teaching career in a rural school north of Harrold.
Her dream was to teach children and help prepare them for their future. She has kept in contact with many of her students. One of her students will sing at her funeral. Teaching was her passion and she continued teaching in rural schools for 25 years.
Leona was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church and a member of the Sturgis Senior Citizens when she lived in Boulder Canyon. She also belonged to the Pine Cone Belle's Extension and Craft Club where they made things for the less fortunate.
Leona and her husband, Ray, enjoyed traveling, gardening, woodwork projects, and numerous other craft projects. When she lost her sight, she had to move to Rapid City to independent living where she made many new friends. She always sought out the good in everyone and everything.
She is survived by her children, Richard Cole of Pierre, SD, Sherri Fischer and Susan Marske of Rapid City, Betty Flores of Friendswood, TX, and Monte Cole of Sturgis; stepdaughter, Marlis Meek of Sun City, AZ; ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; one sister-in-law, Ester Ohland of Minnesota; and one brother-in-law, LeRoy Lower of Rapid City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray; one brother, John; and one sister, Shirley.
Visitation will be Friday from noon until 9:00 p.m. with the family present at 7:00 p.m. and will resume Saturday one hour prior to the service at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City.
A memorial has been established for the Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis.
Geraldene Mae Werlinger
March 11, 1945 - May 22, 2008
Service was held:
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
Geraldene Mae "Geri" Werlinger, 63, Sturgis, died Thursday, May 22, 2008.
Visitation will be Monday from noon until 9:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Keith Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Butte Cemetery.
Geri was born March 11, 1945, in Bismarck, ND, to Reuben and Mary (Oster) Fischer. She grew up on a farm near McKinzie, ND. When Geri was 15 years old, the family moved to Sturgis. Geri graduated from Sturgis High School.
Geri was married to Anton C. "Tony" Werlinger in Sturgis on June 27, 1964. Geri was a loving mother, wonderful grandmother, and a friend to all.
Survivors include her husband, Tony Werlinger, Sturgis; her parents, Reuben and Mary Fischer, Spearfish; three sons, Daryn (Lisa) Werlinger, Kevin (Dena) Werlinger, and Tony R. (Janelle) Werlinger, all of Sturgis; three daughters, Lori (Brian) Eggersgluess, Guam, Cari (Finn) Abrahamson, Sturgis, and Mari (Jay) Garcia, Germany; two brothers, Dorven (Gerri) Fischer, Sturgis, and Ron (Margie) Fischer, Sturgis; two sisters, Marilyn (David) Jerome, Oregon, and Ardene (John) Martin, Kentucky; brother-in-law, Chester (Irene) Sherman, Fruitdale, SD; grandchildren, Dan and Carrie, Susan and Mitch, Derek, Justin, Ashley, Tristen, Kendra, Sebastian, Liliana, Maximum, and Tennley; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Gavin, and Winona; and many special nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
She was preceded in death by one sister, JoAnn Sherman; one grandson, Daryn Werlinger, Jr.; and two sister-in-laws, Janet Fischer and Patty Fischer.
Margaret Louise Helms
August 5, 1930 - May 21, 2008
Service was held:
Friday, May 23, 3008, at 5:00 p.m.
Margaret Louise Helms, 77, Faith, SD, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
A Rosary and Christian prayer service will be held on Friday, May 23, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Faith. Mass of Christian burial will be at 5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Arnold Kari officiating.
Burial will be Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Family and friends may gather at Kinkade Funeral Chapel Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. prior to leaving for the cemetery.
Margaret was born August 5, 1930, in Hettinger, ND, to Winifred (Kelleher) and Alfonso Cornella. She earned her nursing degree from St. Mary's University in Bismarck. Margaret worked as a Registered Nurse at the Faith Hospital until it closed, then she worked at Eagle Butte for 25 years. Margaret retired in 1976.
Margaret married Bruce Helms on September 24, 1951, in Bowman, MT.
She is survived by her eight children: three sons, Michael Helms, Faith, SD, Mark Helms, Douglas, WY, and Matt Helms, Faith, SD; five daughters, Shannon (Alan) McGinnis, Faith, SD, Sherri Reder, Rapid City, SD, Stephanie (Jeffrey) Weisbeck, Mesa, AZ, Holly (Mike) Haines, Maurine, SD, and Christine (Ken) Guenther, Douglas, WY; two sisters, Mary Scott, Sturgis, and Jean (Vaughn) Doerr, Lodgepole, ND; twenty grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bruce; three brothers, Ed Cornella, Joe Cornella, and Terry Cornella; and one sister, Eileen Campbell.
A memorial has been established.
