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Harold Honadel
Memorial services for Harold Arthur Honadel will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Blanch Beck Memorial Chapel in Pioneer Manor Nursing Home with Pastor Bill Morel of Family Life Church officiating. A second memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2011 at the Edgemont Odd Fellows Hall in Edgemont, South Dakota.
Mr. Honadel, age 89, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home of natural causes.
Harold Honadel was born on February 13, 1922 in West Point, Iowa the son of Arthur and Christiana (Klingler) Honadel. He was raised and educated in the Edgemont, South Dakota area. Harold married Betty Ellen Martin on July 23, 1963. He worked for Robinson and Putnam ranching, Northwestern Engineering, Susquehanna Western and for the South Dakota State Highway Department. Harold owned and operated the Edgemont Laundromat. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Edgemont Volunteer Fire Department, Edgemont City Council, Edgemont Senior Citizen Center and the Eagles Club. Harold loved gardening, playing cards, bowling and golfing. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
Harold is survived by his children: Sue (Gary) Peters of Gillette, Wyoming and Dr. James (Lena) Martin of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana; special friend, Josephine Spencer of Edgemont, South Dakota; brother, Alfred (Dorothy) Honadel of Spearfish, South Dakota; sisters-in-law: Wyoma Honadel of Newcastle, Wyoming, Iva Belle Honadel of Evanston, Wyoming and Maxine Honadel of Glenrock, Wyoming; two grandchildren: Blaine (Cathe) Peters and Tessa Peters; 1 great-grandchild, Samuel Peters; Josephine Spencer’s family; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, twin brother, Howard Honadel; brothers: Richard Honadel and Glen Honadel; sisters: Alice Dahl and Betty Scott.
Memorials are suggested to benefit the Edgemont Senior Center in Harold’s name. Donations and condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or condolences via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.
Bertha Lee Witte, 81,
Edgemont, died Dec. 3. 2011, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
She was born July 21, 1930 in Hahira, Georgia. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Earl “Joe” Witte; four sons, Thomas (Colleen) Witte, Houston, Texas; Steven (Nancy) Witte, Elizabeth, Colorado; Paul (Teresa) Witte, Rapid City; Russell (Hope) Witte, Hot Springs; one daughter, Joyce (Larry) Williamson, Piedmont; daughter in law, Grace Witte, Hot Springs, 22 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sister, Christine (John) Wynn, Topton, North Carolina; brother, Richard (Joyce) Williams, Valdosta, Georgia; brother-in-law, Carl “Pete” (Betty) Witte, Chadron, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Phyllis McDill, Cheyenne, Wyoming; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James (Berner) and Sula (Warner) Williams; her son, Harold Witte; her brothers, James, Warren and Franklin Williams; and her sisters, Grace Goth and Jane Williams. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, with a Christian Wake Service following at 7 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Edgemont, S.D.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 9, at the church with Father Peter Kovarik presiding. Interment will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
A memorial has been established. Her online guestbook is available to sign at www.osheimschmidt.com
Mike Kevin Stevens,
age 58, of Edgemont, SD, passed away November 5, 2011, at Custer Regional Hospital after a short illness. He was born July 2, 1953, in Aberdeen, SD; the first-born child of parents Duane and Agnes Stevens of Faulkton SD. He spent his childhood on the family farm near Miranda, SD, attending grade school at Centerville school, a one-room country school then attended Faulkton High School, graduating in 1971.
Mike eventually became the big brother to nine other siblings: Maureen, Patrick, Colleen, Erin, Kathleen, Timothy, Shannon, Kelly and Theresa. Even though he was raised on the farm, his passion was writing songs and singing. He began entertaining on stage at the age of six and continued until the time of his death. He was a member of both Rock and Roll and Christian music bands in California and South Dakota.
He married Linda Eiesland in Rapid City, SD on August 2, 1980, and had one son, Derek Michael, who was born in 1981. They moved to California for nine years before returning to South Dakota and settling in Pringle then eventually Edgemont.
Mike is survived by his wife, Linda of Edgemont; son, Derek of Rapid City, his mother, Agnes Stevens of Faulkton, SD; sisters: Maureen Eiesland, Rapid City, SD; Colleen Stevens, Buffalo Gap, SD; Erin Talbot, San Gabriel, CA; Kathleen Ybanez, Eugene, OR; Shannon Miles, Sioux Falls, SD and Theresa Wilkes, Valencia, CA; brothers: Patrick Stevens, Cresbard, SD; Timothy Stevens, Escondido, CA; Kelly Stevens, Faulkton, SD. His mother-in-law, Joanne Eiesland of Custer, SD; brothers-in-laws Lonny Eiesland of Piedmont, SD; Jerry Eiesland of Rapid City, SD; Vic Eiesland of Custer, SD; and Steve Eiesland of Edgemont, SD. Sisters-in-law: Diane Eiesland, Edgemont, SD and Loretta Eiesland, Black Hawk, SD, his many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, and a multitude of friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 10, 2011, at 1:00 pm at the Fountain of Life Assembly of God Church, 1828 University Avenue, Hot Springs.Burial will follow in the Pringle Cemetery, Pringle, SD.
Condolences may be sent to the church or to PO Box 326, Edgemont, SD 57735 or at www.mccolleyschapels.com
Glen George Stewart,
age 72, passed away September 14, 2011, at his home in Edgemont, SD. Glen was born February 22, 1939, in Riverdale TWP., Watonwan County, MN to John and Iloa (Childes) Stewart. He graduated from St. James High School in St. James, MN and served and was honorably discharged from the Army Reserve from 1962-1965 and the Navy Reserve from 1967-1971. Glen worked for Balceans Auto in Cheyenne, WY, for thirteen years when his niece, Christy Stewart and Lucille’s daughter, Rosellen Straub (Grandy) arranged their first meeting. Glen and Lucille have been inseparable since. They married two years later on February 14, 1975, in Cheyenne. Glen was proud to step into the role of stepfather to Lucille’s four children. He also worked for Cal-Cas transportation until the company moved and then for Diesel Service, both in Cheyenne. They then moved to Naponee, NE, to enjoy the living of a small town. Glen ran a small engine repair shop and eventually retired from Coleman Powermate in Kearney, NE. Glen and Lucille then moved to Edgemont in 2006 and shortly thereafter Glen became a devoted member of the Edgemont Community Church where he rarely missed a Sunday service, Monday men’s meeting or Tuesday prayer meetings. He was also a member of the Edgemont Senior Center where he enjoyed his morning cup of coffee and visiting with friends and was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Cheyenne Lodge 257.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2011, at the Edgemont Assembly of God Church with Pastor K.C. Smith officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Stewart of Edgemont; sons, Wayne (Roni) Straub of Edgemont; Dean (Glenda) Straub of Cheyenne, WY; daughters, Teresa Straub of Cheyenne, WY; Rosellen (Kim) Grandy of North Pole, AK; brothers, Bill (Myra) Stewart of Heron Lake, MN; Henry ‘Hank’ Stewart of Fairmont, NE; Roy Stewart of Cheyenne, WY; grandchildren, Iris Boehm, Abby Grandy and Kim Grandy all of Fairbanks AK; three great-grandchildren who are all in Fairbanks as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials in Glen’s name may be sent to either the Edgemont Assembly of God or the Edgemont Senior Citizen’s Center.
Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Raymond E. Hardy,
28, Minot, died Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Region Hospital in St. Paul, MN, from injuries sustained at a work related accident Wednesday, near Williston, ND.
Raymond Eugene Hardy was born August 24, 1983 at mile marker 15 Highway 18 near Custer, SD to Raymond and Lynda (Stanton) Hardy. He graduated from Bowbells High School, Bowbells, ND in 2002. Following graduation he attended Williston State College where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Auto Mechanics in 2004.
Following school Ray worked at Myaer Motors in Mohall for a time. He then started a career in the oil field and at the time of his death he was employed by Carlson Well Service, Powers Lake, ND as a Relief Operator of Rig #3.
Raymond married Amanda Williams on June 20, 2007 in Minot. Together they had two beautiful children, whom he adored. Their daughter, Skylar and son, Dylon, and a daughter, Raychel who is soon to be born.
Ray loved his family and the crews he worked with in the oil field. He loved taking his kids on four-wheeler rides and just being with them as much as he could. He liked hunting, riding horses and going on hayrides with his family. He also liked to collect decorative knives and guns.
Those who shared in his life, His loving wife, Amanda, Minot; children, Skylar, Dylon and soon to be baby Raychel; his parents, Raymond and Lynda Hardy, Edgemont, SD; brothers, Scott (Wendy) Stanton, Kenmare, ND, Chad (Stacey) Kremer, Sioux Falls, SD; sisters, Elizabeth (Brian) Leingang, Carpio, ND, Amanda (Shaun) Hylle and Paula (Bill) Morrow, all of Hot Springs, SD; grandfather, Ralph (Inez) Stanton of California; mother-in-law, Joetta (Don Broden) Williams, Mohall, ND; father-in-law, Rob (Brian McLaughlin) Williams, Benicia, CA; brothers-in-law, Jim (Laura) Williams, Kenmare, ND, Scott (Jaci) Williams, Harvey, ND and Adam Williams, Mohall, ND. Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Ray was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louise Stanton, Mahlon and Pauline Hardy, and a cousin, Tammy Macomber.
Memorial Service: Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 215 3rd Ave. SE, Minot, ND.
Visitation: There will be no reviewal, but friends may sign the guest register Wednesday, September 21, 2011, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, 21 3rd Ave. SW, Minot, ND.
Those wishing to sign the online guest register or share memories of Raymond may access the online obituaries at www.thompsonlarson.com
Tom Landers,
82, of Hot Springs, South Dakota died Saturday August 20, 2011 at the South Dakota State Veterans Home in Hot Springs.
A memorial service will be held at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Maverick Junction, Hot Springs, South Dakota on Wednesday August 24, 2011 at 11:00 am with burial to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery at Hot Springs.
Tom was born July 3, 1929 at the Hot Springs Sisters Hospital in Hot Springs, to George W. and Augusta Landers. He graduated from Chadron Prep School at Chadron, Nebraska and then entered the United States Air Force becoming a First Lieutenant pilot serving a tour in Korea. He then returned home to marry Barbara D. Hageman on October 16, 1955. Barbara then joined him in Japan after he completed ferrying a B-57 jet fighter bomber from Georgia to Japan.
Tom enjoyed history and visiting historical places, reading and keeping up with current events. He loved attending his children’s activities and spending time with friends and family visiting. He liked flying small planes to check the cattle and to attend business meetings and was a member of the Edgemont Flying Club.
After leaving the service Tom returned to the family ranch that had its start in 1885. He continued the family business of buying and selling cattle and having a yearly pure bred Hereford bull sale. He attended auctioneer school in Billings, Montana and operated an Auctioneer and Real Estate Business in Hot Springs. He had a lot of fun auctioning for the Hot Springs High School Post Prom Party, Golf Calcutta’s and other community fund raisers.
Tom loved being involved in organizations that promote agriculture and was very active in the South Dakota Stockgrower Associations becoming both the President and Serving on the Board of Directors. Tom was also an area Vice President of the National Cattleman’s Association for Region Three. Tom is a past President of the Fall River Farm Bureau Association and also served as a Fall River County Commissioner. Tom and his wife Barbara were the recipients of Fall River Outstanding Agriculture Producer of the year 2008.
Tom also enjoyed politics and served various times as Fall River County Republican Chairman and State Committee Representative. He was a delegate at the National Republican Convention and he and Barbara were honored in 2006 as Fall River Outstanding Republicans. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Left to cherish Tom’s life is his wife of 56 years Barbara of Hot Springs; children Tamar (Darrell) of Nebraska, Jay of Hot Springs and Grant (Allison) of New Jersey. Also surviving him is his brother Harry (Margaret) of Montana and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter.
A memorial has been established in Tom’s name to benefit the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota State Veterans Home.
Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Gordon R. Pederson,
84, Wall, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Pederson, Wall; two sons, Gary Pederson, Wall, and James Pederson, Yankton; two daughters, Carol Naescher, Oacoma, and Nancy Holub, Wall; four grandchildren; and three sisters.
Trampus S. Haskvitz,
23, Buffalo Gap, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, while fighting a wildland fire near Edgemont. Trampus was born Dec. 28, 1987, in Custer, to Don and LuJean Haskvitz. Trampus was born six minutes after his twin brother, John. He has lived in Edgemont, Ely, Nev., Hot Springs, Dickinson, N.D., and was currently residing in Buffalo Gap.
Trampus attended Hot Springs public school K-12 grades. While in school he was involved in football, basketball, school and Legion baseball. After high school Trampus attended Dickinson State University, where he played football for the Blue Hawks and graduated with a degree in business administration.
For the last five years and at the time of his death, Trampus worked as a seasonal fire firefighter for South Dakota Wildland Fire Division Suppression.
Trampus was a very kind hearted caring person, always putting other people first and taking care of everyone. He was his family’s rock.
Trampus is survived by parents Don and LuJean; sister, Betsy; brothers, Ben and John; niece, Ella Lou; grandparents, Bob and Jane Haskvitz, Edgemont; and numerous aunts and uncles and cousins.
Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapelscom.
Doris Evelyn Mader,
87, Rapid City, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at a local nursing home.
She was born Feb. 29, 1924, in Hot Springs to Samuel and Viola (Anderson) Boschma.
Doris grew up in Ardmore, graduating from Ardmore High School in 1941. She received a degree from Rapid City Business College and began working at the Igloo Army Depot.
She married Merlin Mader in Ardmore on June 27, 1943. They ranched near Ardmore, moving off of the ranch into Edgemont, while Merlin continued ranching. Doris taught piano in her home and taught music in the school system in Edgemont.
She is survived by her three sons, John Mader, Lincoln, Neb., David Mader, and his wife, Vickie, Sheridan, Wyo., and Duane Mader and his wife, Jodie, Rapid City; a sister, Creta Stickney, Watertown; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends may sign her online guest register and offer condolences at www.serenityspringsfuneralchapel.com.
Denley Clay Norman
Denley Norman, 44, passed away in Lusk, WY, Wed., July 27, 2011, from injuries sustained in a ranching accident. Funeral services were held Sat., July 30, 2011 in Lusk, with interment in the Lusk Cemetery.
Denley Clay Norman was born the second of 4 children to Chester and Claudette Norman of Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1966. He attended school in Tucumcari, NM until high school, where he finished in Las Vegas. He and his brothers, Arlyn and Bryan and little sister Jinger grew up on ranches in New Mexico and became good hands under the watchful eye of their cowboy dad. Denley and his siblings were raised in a home where the seeds of faith were tended to by both of his parents. In 1980 at 12 years old he made a choice to serve God in his own heart. The years that followed took him to many wide open spaces, but he remained faithful throughout his life to the promise he’d made.
His first job away from home was on the Bell Ranch where he had wonderful memories of big country, plenty of horses and a bit of independence. He ventured north in 1989 following his lifelong friend to a remote camp on the Kendrick Ranch.
It wasn’t long until he claimed Wyoming as home and met his wife, Lisa Mengering from Buffalo. They were married in December 1991 and embarked on a new life starting out in West Texas working for Buster Welch. Wyoming soon called them back and after 3 years on the Padlock they moved to the Haythorn Ranch of Nebraska. The Sandhills of Nebraska were home for over 14 years and the Haythorn family became lifelong friends. They welcomed two daughters, Kate and Carly into their lives, and Denley became a daddy to be treasured.
In 2009 they made a jump to working on their own, and were living on the 4-3 ranch north of Lusk, WY at the time of Denley’s death.
He is survived by his wife Lisa and two daughters, Kate and Carly, brother Arlyn Norman (Alva, OK), brother Bryan Norman (Pine Bluffs, WY), sister Jinger Bates (Meeker, CO), and parents Chester and Claudette Norman of Las Vegas, NM. Condolences and memorials can be sent to Lisa Norman, 251B Greasewood Rd. Lusk, WY 82225 or you can visit: denleynorman.blogspot.com
James Leonard Rickard,
95, passed away June 14, 2011, at Hearthstone Manor in Woodstock, Ill. He lived most of his life in Provo, but came to Illinois a year ago to be closer to family. He spent the past year at Autumn Leaves Assisted Living Facility in Crystal Lake, Ill.
He was born Nov. 5, 1915 in Edgemont to Harry and Elizabeth Towler Rickard. His parents were homesteaders all the years that Jim was growing up.
James was a veteran of World War II and served with the 59th Ordnance Company in the U.S. Army. He retired from his job as ammunition specialist for the government in 1970.
Jim loved to build and repair things. He and his wife, Irene, spent many winters in Laguna Beach, Calif., and summers in the Black Hills.
He is survived by two sons, Joseph (Jan) Rickard, Crystal Lake, and Noel Rickard, League City, Texas; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Irene Bauer; his brother Louis Rickard; and his daughter-in-law, Judy Rickard.
Committal services will be at 10:30 a.m. July 22, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
John Augustus Bell,
86, Edgemont, died July 14, 2011, at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center at Fort Meade.
John was born March 29, 1925, at Cut Hand, Texas, to Gus and Katie (Alexander) Bell. John had fond memories of his great-grandfather. He was a Texas Ranger and Confederate Civil War veteran. John’s other great-grandfather was a Union Civil War veteran.
John married Franklyn Bessie Block in Morristown on Sept. 24, 1949. The couple lived in Vermillion where John was employed by the University of South Dakota.
John loved the outdoors. He spent most of the warm weather checking throw lines and hoops nets on the Missouri River. He and Buster Moore bought a deep fat fryer and had fish fries at local bars and for groups of friends. He liked fishing at Roy Lake and trolling below Gavin’s Point Dam all night for walleye, then trout fishing in the lakes and ponds of the Black Hills. He also enjoyed deer hunting in the “Hills.”
He also enjoyed working in the garden and yard work.
John served his country honorably with the 8th Air Force, 351st Bomb Group as a radio operator on B-17 heavy bomber during World War II from 1943 until 1945. He also served in the U.S .Navy from 1946 until 1948.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, National Rifle Association, and a 25-year member of the Vermillion Volunteer Fire Department, former Texas Rangers Association, sons of Confederate Veterans, and a charter member of the Black Hills Good Time German Club. He enjoyed polka music and attended and helped in every festival for the last 21 years.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Bell, Edgemont; son, Steven (Nancy) Bell, Vermillion; daughters, Jerri (Dave Walsh) Balke, South Sioux City, Neb., and Cathy Bell, Edgemont; half-brother, Gene (Barbara) Hoag, Vermillion; half-sister, Helen (Ernie) Metz, Yankton; four grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
Services were Tuesday, July 19, at the Little White Church in Hill City, with Pastor Ron Walker officiating. A second service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 21, at Hansen Funeral Home in Vermillion, with Pastor Trisha Boese officiating. Burial with military honors follows at the Bluff View Cemetery in Vermillion.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com
Eddie Palmer,
69, Laramie, died Friday, June 24, 2011 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Eddie was born in Aurora, IL, the son of Omer and Marjorie (Price) Palmer. The family later moved to Richmond, Virginia. Ed joined the Air Force in 1960 and served four years out of Dover, DE. He moved west in 1968. He eventually went to work for Union Pacific Railroad out of Cheyenne, and later for Burlington Northern Santa Fe out of Edgemont, SD, completing 22 years of service.
Ed was happiest when he was on his Harley and especially loved riding in the Black Hills of South Dakota. He also loved railroading and had many interesting stories to tell about the “old days” on the rails, including time he worked in Edgemont.
He also so enjoyed his time with family and friends. Ed had a unique sense of humor and quite a large capacity for trivia!
He is survived by his wife of nearly 25 years, Sue (Zappa); his mother and stepfather, Laurence Gaydosh; his sister Marjorie “Mickey” Palmer; his son Jeff of Texas and daughter Cheryl of Las Vegas; five grandchildren, Dustin, Roby, Brittany, Thomas and Brandy; and many friends and devoted in-laws!
A memorial service will be held July 31, 2011 at the American Legion Post 14, 417 E. Ivinson Ave., Laramie, at 1:00 pm, with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association to further research and some day soon find a cure for this devastating disease. Contact Sue Zappa-Palmer (307) 399-5939
George Wesley Sedlacek Sr,
age 63, passed away June 12, 2011, at his home in Edgemont, SD.
Survivors include his wife, Linda of Edgemont; mother, Anna Sedlacek of Edgemont; son, Gary Wayne Sedlacek of Phoenix, AZ; daughter, Laura Lynn Sedlacek of Edgemont; brothers, Robert Sedlacek of Ely, NV; Gene Sedlacek of Alliance, NE; sisters, Juliann Bown of Edgemont; JoAnn Pond of Rapid City, SD; half brothers, John Sedlacek of Chicago, IL; Brandon Sedlacek of FL; half sisters, Rosemary of MO; Harriet of Valentine, NE; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
George was preceded in death by his father, Joseph A. Sedlacek; his son, George W. Sedlacek Jr. and ten half brothers and sisters.
Wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church in Edgemont.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2011, at St. James Fellowship Hall in Edgemont with Father Peter Kovarik officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in George’s name.
Written condolences can be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Roger Roy Redetzke,
Roger lost his battle with cancer on April 13, 2011. He passed away at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD. He was 77 years old.
Roger was born in Fargo, ND on October 3rd, 1933, to Roy and Alice Redetzke.
He attended Aggassize school the first nine years and three years at Central High in Fargo, ND.
At the age of 16 he worked for Rex Brace, a rural, Lisbon, ND rancher for 11 years. On November 20th, 1955, he married Herma Bjugstad. They had two childern, Randy and Carla.
After they were married he continued to work four more years for Mr. Brace, until they purchased their own farm in Fort Ransom, ND. They lived there 20 years, when they sold it to the North Dakota State Park Association, which is now known as the Sunne Demostration Farm. A hiking trail has been dedicated in the Redetzke name. In 1979 they moved to Edgemont, SD and have been there since.
Roger worked as custodian at the Edgemont school for 22 years.
Beside his family, Roger’s joy in his life was the 18 years he rode saddle bronc and bulls. He was so devoted to all his friends in the rodeo circuit and at the Edgemont school. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Herma of 56 years. Son Randy (Martha) and daughter Carla (Robert) Schepler. Grandchildren, Stacy (Andy) Lunde, Germantown, WI, Marty (Amanda) Redetzke, Marysville, WA, Darla (Matthew) Van Camp, Lansing, MI, Kelly (Casey) Kellogg, Gulfport, MS, Alicia Redeztke, Lead, SD, Nathan Redetzke, Everett, MA, Chris Schepler, Edgemont and one step-grandson Bobby (Daniela) Schepler, Keller, TX. Six great-grandchildren, Brooke Heppner, Austin Lunde, Kaitlyn and Taylor Kellogg, Jaila and Anthony Redetzke, and three step-great grandchildren, Jackson and Jacob Schepler and Jourdan LeBeau. A sister, Mary and a brother, David Redetzke, Eugene, OR. He is preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial will be held at a later date. He was cremated and his ashes will be scattered at the rodeo grounds where he first rode in Fort Ransom, ND.
Condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 206 Edgemont, SD 57735.
Lucille Muhm
Funeral service for Lucille Muhm were held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the St. Francis on the Prairie Episcopal Church in Wright, Wyoming with Rev. Sally Boyd officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to service at the church in Wright. Burial was later that day at the Edgemont Cemetery in Edgemont, South Dakota.
Lucille Muhm, age 67, of Wright, Wyoming died on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at her home of natural causes.
Lucille Irene Muhm was born on February 13, 1944 the daughter of James A. and Jane H. (Andersen) Coates in Hot Springs, South Dakota. She lived in the Burdock, South Dakota area until age seven; then in Edgemont, South Dakota until she married. Lucille attended school at the Burdock Rural School, Edgemont Elementary and graduated from the Edgemont High School in 1962. Lucille attended the University of South Dakota at Vermillion, South Dakota. On July 16, 1963, she was united in marriage with John F. Muhm. To this union two daughters were born: Kandita Kay, and Michele Lynn. John worked in the oil fields in Mule Creek, Wyoming, Woodward, Oklahoma; San Antonio, Texas; Douglas, Wyoming and finally Wright, Wyoming. Lucille worked in the accounting business, and owned her own tax and bookkeeping business in Douglas and Wright. She was a member of the St. Francis on the Prairie Episcopal Church in Wright and was the music lady for over twenty years. Lucille was a member of the Thunder Basin Bell’s and enjoyed sewing, crocheting and reading.
Lucille is survived by her mother, Jane Coates of Edgemont, South Dakota; her son-in-law, Jim Cobb and two grandchildren: Debbie and Marc Cobb all of Wright, Wyoming; three brothers: Edwin (Ginny) Coates of Hot Springs, South Dakota, Albert (Sandy) Coates of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Donald (Patty) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, twelve nieces and nephews, seventeen great nieces and nephews and hundreds of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her father and her two daughters.
A memorial has been established in Lucille’s name and can be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West Fifth St. Gillette, Wyoming or condolences via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.
Esther Miller
Esther P. Miller passed away March 20, at the age of 87. She was born June 14, 1923, to George and Anna (Saatoff) Gleeck in Lamars, IA.
She attended school in Edgemont, SD graduating in 1943. On June 7, 1943, she married John (Jack) Miller. The couple ranched on Lance Creek in Wyoming for several years and later moved to Edgemont, SD, which became their permanent home. Esther loved the ranch life and her favorite time of year was spring with all the baby animals to include bum lambs and raising baby chickens. She loved making dolls, crocheting, baking and gardening on the ranch. The most important priority in life was her children and grandchildren. She was dedicated to seeing they were all loved. She loved people and loved being there for support.
She was a member of the United Church of Edgemont, the Esther Rachel Circle, the Rebekahs and loved playing darts.
She is survived by four sons: John (Bill) Miller, Alliance, NE, Ronald (Diane) Miller, Powell, WY, Thomas Miller, Edgemont, SD, Robert (Linda) Miller, Alliance, NE, three daughters, Caroline (Glenn) Zerbst, Newcastle, WY, Nancy (Larry) Renz, Hot Springs, SD, Debbie (Brad) Vlotho, Lemoore, CA, ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who considered her a second mom.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John (Jack) Miller, her parents, two brothers, Hank and George Gleeck and her sister, Evelyn Murray.
Funeral Services were, March 25, 2011 at United Churches in Edgemont. Interment followed at the Edgemont Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in Esther P. Miller’s name to benefit the United Church of Edgemont.
Written condolences can be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Louise Cloyd,
of Hot Springs passed away March 20, 2011. Visitation was Tuesday at McColley’s Funeral Chapel in Hot Springs Visitation 6-8 pm on Thursday, March 23 at Greenlawn Funeral Home East in Springfield, MO Funeral 1 pm on Friday, March 25th at Greenlawn Funeral Home East, burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Springfield, MO.Donald “Jim” Sondergard
Word was received that Don Sondergard has died.
He retired from his teaching profession in Edgemont, SD in 1994. On May 29, 1951 he married Lois Ann Strome and was married for over 59 years. Jim enjoyed golfing, playing pool, playing cards, walking, gardening, working in the yard and camping with his family.
Survivors include his wife Lois, 5 children, Don Sondergard of Hot Springs, SD; Barbara (Bill) Duncan of Colorado Springs, CO; Susan (Jiri) Krofta of Simi Valley, CA; Pat (Randy) Scheppmann of Littleton, CO; Dean (Marie) Sondergard of Denver, CO; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren.
John Bailie
90, passed away on Feb. 8, 2011Marceline Mae “Marcie” Barkley,
86, of Edgemont, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Marceline was born on July 2, 1924 north of Mission, SD to Clemet and Caroline “Lena” (Horst) McCloskey. Her school years were spent in Mobridge and Todd County, SD. After, Marceline graduated from high school, she moved to Rapid City. She then moved to Igloo, SD and worked as a truck driver driving an Army 6x6 and hauling ammunition to Buckley Field in Denver, CO during the war years in the 1940’s. She married Byron W. Hastings in February of 1947, he passed away in 1979. She later married Lester “Bus” Barkley in August of 1991, he passed away in 2004. Together, they ranched on the Barkley ranch near Ardmore, SD. The Barkley Ranch was Marcie and Bus’ life. Bus tended the cattle while Marcie tended the sheep (she was a good shepherd!). Marcie sold the ranch in 2006 and bought a home in Provo, SD where she lived until her passing. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Rapid City.
She is survived by one son, Byron (Paula) Hastings of Sheridan, WY, two daughters, Jacque (Ned) Peterson of Rapid City and Mary Marsh of Edgemont, one step-son, Tom (Jenny) Barkley of Gillette, WY and one step-daughter, Vonna Hlavaka of Henderson, NV, grandchildren, Melody (Dan) Bircher, Klint (Kelly) Peterson, Colleen (Rob) Phillips, Vanessa (Adrian) Hastings-Chavez, Nancy Peterson, Mitch Marsh, Ann Ferber, Lisa (Lee) Tracy, Tim Barkley, Beau Barkley, Katie Barkley, and 6 great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held February 18, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Edgemont. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.kirkfuneralhome.com. A memorial has been established.
Alta Glassley Martinson,
age 84, of Edgemont passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Custer Regional Senior Care in Custer, SD. Alta was born July 19, 1926, at Stillwell, OK to Alfred and Frances (Fisher) Glassley. In 1941 she moved with her parents and twin sister, Alma, to Sundance, WY, and then to Edgemont, SD in 1943. She graduated from Edgemont High School with the class of 1944. Nearly all of her adult life was spent in or near Edgemont.
Alta was married to Wrey Martinson for 33 years until his death in 1977. Three sons were born to this union: Larry and wife, Sandra of Harrison, NE; Robert and Kim of Amarillo, TX; and James and wife, Jana of Hill City, SD. In 1977, she married Perry Wheeler of Custer. Perry passed away in 1987.
Alta was a member of the Methodist church and the VFW Auxiliary of Custer.
Survivors include her three sons, a step-son and step-daughter, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, four sisters,one brother and one granddaughter.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Written condolences can be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com
Sharon ‘Sue’ Bryant,
age 53, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011, at her home in Edgemont, SD.
She was born November 5, 1957 in Omaha, NE, the youngest girl of seven children born to Dorm and Marjorie Updike. She lived in the Omaha area until she was 15 years old and then moved to Minnesota in the early 1970’s. From there she moved to many states including South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Texas and back to South Dakota. In 2004 she moved to Edgemont and worked at the Trail Head Café where she met the love of her life, Joe Keyser. The couple became engaged and made their home in Edgemont. While making her home in Edgemont she worked as a flagger. She loved being out in the hot sunny weather.
Sue was the most caring and loving person. She would do anything and everything she could to help anyone. She loved being outdoors camping, fishing, walking her dogs and being in her garden. She loved her family and friends very much and will be dearly missed by all.
Sue is survived by four daughters, Terri Ann (Coy Kester) Oberle of Pringle, SD; Jessica (Rob) Sell of Wheatland, ND; Anji Middagh of Fargo, ND; Theresa (Kelly Busche) Gray of Fargo, ND; fiancé, Joe Keyser of Edgemont; three brothers, Bob (Debbie Becker) Updike of Avon, MN; Jan (Debbie) Updike of Hampton, TN; Gary Updike of Richmond, MN; three sisters, Peggy (Virgil) Poff of Richmond, MN; Mary (John) Peya of Shawnee, OK; Judy (Chuck) Pegley of Birch Run, MI; six grandchildren, Trista; Destinee; Brody; Kamerai; Carlie; Dylan and two great grandchildren on the way, Bentley and Jazmine.
Memorial Services will be held in June 2011, at the Poff cabin in Blackduck, MN, contact the family for additional information.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley’s Chapel of the Hills in Edgemont. Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.