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Edith E. Toth

May 12, 1921 - May 14, 2012

 

Service to be held:

Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 1:00 PM

 

Edith E. Toth passed away at Spearfish Regional Hospital, Monday, May 14, 2012, with her family at her side.
Edith was born in Cambria, WY, May 12, 1921, to Louis and Marianna (De Faccio), Italian immigrants from Moimacco, Italy. She was the youngest child of five children born to her parents, including a sister, Lena, a brother, John, and twin sisters, Elizabeth (Liz) and Louisa. In 1922, Edith's family moved to Indiana where they lived for several years, eventually moving back to Newcastle, WY, where she attended school, graduating from high school in 1940. She worked as a telephone operator for number of years following her graduation. On May 3, 1942, she married PVC Peter E. Toth. WWII was looming and for the duration of the war, Edith and her husband were separated except for brief visits until the war ended. To this union, five children were born, four daughters and a son who passed away at birth.
The family moved to Moskee, WY, and lived there until 1958 when they moved to Spearfish, SD. Edith began working at The Moccasin Shop, a business owned by Jim Langer, and her 'part time' job spanned more than 44 years as the business evolved into two shops and factory under the ownership of Black Hills Artcraft. Edith was involved in many aspects of the business from clerk to making the unique jewelry, Gems by Jim, which were sold world wide. Edith continued to work until she was 82, when the Black Hills Artcraft closed its doors.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and belonged to a card club for a number of years. Edith was devoted to her four daughters and their families and to the end, they were the most important things in her life.
Edith was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pete in 1981; infant son, Robert Mitchel; a brother, three sisters; and her parents.
Survivors include: Nancy (Larry) Cassidy, Sundance, WY, Karen (Curtis) Walters, Sturgis, SD, Pat (Brent) Libby, West Baldwin, ME, and Penny Toth, Rapid City, SD; grandchildren, Mike and Monica Cassidy, Stevensville, MT, Steve and Cherie Cassidy and family, Condon, MT, Lee and Angel Walters and family, Honolulu, HI, Corey and Kristi Walters and family, Wilmington, DE, Cassie and George Romano, Nanuet, NY, Josh Libby and family, West Baldwin, ME, Shane Libby and Leon, Auburn, CA, Kyle Libby and Vanessa, West Baldwin, ME; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 19, 2012. Inurnment will be at Black Hills National Cemetery at 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 21, 2012.
A memorial has been established.

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Karin Mae O'Dell

March 22, 1944 - May 6, 2012

 

Service to be held:

Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 11:00 a.m.

 

Karin Mae (Hatten) O'Dell, 68, Pine Haven, WY, died Sunday, May 6, 2012, at the home of her son and his significant other in Gillette, WY, following a long hard fought battle with cancer.
Karin was born March 22, 1944, in Gary, IN, to Otho Ward Hatten and Genevieve (Shannon) Hatten Benedict. She joined siblings, Nancy and Donald Hatten.
In 1959, Karin moved from Indiana to Moorcroft. She attended Moorcroft High School.
Karin married Donald Samuel O'Dell on December 30, 1961, in Newcastle, WY. She lived in Moorcroft until 1976 when the family moved to Stavanger, Norway, where they lived for the next 2 years. In 1978, the family moved back to Moorcroft where they resided until their children were raised and gone. In 1986, they moved to Pine Haven. Don passed away in August 2010, and Karin remained in Pine Haven until her death.
In the early years, Karin was a stay at home mom except during hunting season at which time she worked for Moorcroft Grocery cutting and packing meat. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, she managed The Keg Liquor Store. In the early 1990's, Karin managed the Keyhole Country Club for several years. After she gave up the Country Club, she went to work for Frank and Maxine Harwood at Harwood Lumber where she worked for the next 15 years.
She loved to do exquisite counted cross-stitch pictures, work outside in the yard, fish, and spend time with her family. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Over the years, Karin was a member of the Crook County Recreation board, wanting to continually make improvements for the residents of Crook County. She also was a long-term volunteer as a voting poll watcher and assisted with the yearly health fair at Pine Haven.
She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne (O’Dell) and David Pitts, Edmond, OK; her son, Ed O'Dell (Sonya Peterson), Gillette, WY; grandchildren, Tawnya Rameriz (Oliver), Aurora, CO, Raechell O'Dell (Morgan Splichal), Nicholas O’Dell, and Joshua O'Dell (Randi), all of Gillette, WY, Brian Pitts and Rebecca Pitts, Edmond, OK, and Leeland O'Dell, Jennifer O'Dell, Jared O'Dell, and Josh Peterson, all of Gillette, WY; great-grandchildren, Michaela O'Dell, Madyson O'Dell, Blake O'Dell, Freedom O'Dell, Jadess Bengston, and Dillon Ave, all of Gillette; and her faithful dog and friend, Babe. Special friends who gave us exceptional support during Karin's long battle with cancer were Linda Spath, Marilyn Longthorne, and Pat Burks.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; son, Ron; her parents, Ward Hatten and Genevieve Benedict; and siblings, Nancy Stevens and Don Hatten.
A celebration of Karin's life will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pine Haven Town Park with Pastor Donovan Voigt officiating. A carry-in-lunch will take place immediately following the memorial service. Roasted pig will be provided and guests are asked to bring a covered dish so that we may celebrate Karin’s life together. For more information call Yvonne (405) 474-0964, Ed (307) 629-1538, or Raechell (307) 660-3913.
A memorial fund is being established to Sharon's Home Health Care, 116 N. Little Horn Ave., Moorcroft, WY 82721.

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Dorothy L. Henderson

November 28, 1912 - May 6, 2012

 

Service to be held:

Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 1:00 PM

 

Dorothy L. Henderson, 99, Lead, SD, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Belle Fourche Health Care Center in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Dorothy was born on November 28, 1912, in San Diego, California. When Dorothy was a young child, her father was killed in an industrial accident, and her stepmother moved them to Lead, South Dakota, where she lived for the rest of her life.
After graduating from Lead High School in 1930, she wed Clarence Henderson of Lead, and together they raised four children. Dorothy was a lifelong member and faithful servant of Christ Church in Lead, South Dakota, working on the Altar Guild and serving as the church treasurer for 17 years. She was also a devoted and long-term member of Ruth Lodge #3.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Maxine Kermu of Lead, her three children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; her son Robert Henderson of Spearfish, his two children, and grandchildren; her son Keith (Kandis) Henderson, Carroll, IA, and their two sons; her son Stephen (Gail) Henderson, Papillion, NE and their two children, and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father George C. Mackinnon, her stepmother, Octavia Mackinnon, two infant sons Charles and George, a granddaughter Colleen Henderson, and her husband Clarence Henderson.
Memorial services for Dorothy L. Henderson will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at Christ Church Episcopal, 631 West Main Street, Lead, South Dakota.
The Rev. Dr. Vern Raschke, rector, will officiate. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at South Lead Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name for Christ Church in Lead, South Dakota.
The family would like to thank the owners and staff at the Garden Hills Assisted Living Center in Spearfish, SD, where Dorothy lived for the last seven years. We appreciate their sincere love and dedication over those years to our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.

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Lois Jean Brink

April 5, 1922 - May 4, 2012

 

Service to be held:

10 a.m. May 8, 2012

 

Lois Jean Brink, 90, Sturgis, died Friday, May 4, 2012 at Our House in Sturgis.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the Central Meade County Community Center in Union Center on Tuesday.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Central Meade County Community Center in Union Center with Pastor Wes Labrier and Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating. Burial follows at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Red Owl.
Lois was born April 5, 1922 at Mitchell, SD, to Jesse and Agnes (Halverson) Raymond. She grew up two miles north of Union Center. Lois attended grade school at the Sunshine country school which was one mile west of the family ranch.
She worked in Seattle, WA as Rosie the Riveter for Boeing building airplanes during the war years.
Lois also worked in Omaha, NE in 1945.
On January 1, 1946, she married Frank W. Brink in Sturgis, SD. They ranched for many years, north west of Union Center.
Lois was a member and president of the Union Center Mission Circle for many years.
Survivors include one sister, June Mickelson, White Owl, SD; sister in laws, Jean O'Grady, White Owl, Margie Matthews, Roseburg, OR, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, her parents, one brother, John and sister Thelma Heaton.
A memorial has been established to Our House in Sturgis. It is a beautiful home run by Norma Weyer, Bonnie Wilson and Tammy.

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Richard Leroy Willuweit

December 14, 1947 - May 1, 2012

 

Service to be held:

Friday, May 4th at 2:00 p.m.

 

Richard LeRoy "Gator" Willuweit, 64, of Sturgis, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
Richard was born December 14, 1947, in Philip, SD, to Christian and Marjorie (Guethlein) Willuweit. The first couple of years, the family lived west of Phillip before moving to Quinn, SD, and finally settled in Wall, SD, in 1956. He started his education at Wall Public School where he went through all twelve grades graduating in 1966 with a perfect attendance, an honor that earned him a plaque that he always pointed at with pride.
After graduation, he went to the Denver Automotive Institute through April, 1969. He moved back to Wall after graduation where he worked at the Wall Auto Livery. He was drafted in 1969 and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA, where he spent his two years. After he served his service term, he returned to Wall and the Wall Auto Livery until the fall of 1977.
Richard then worked for Estes Brothers Construction Company. This is where he earned his nickname "Gator" from Kelly (Cobb) Lampbert. This was nickname he carried with pride and everyone who knew him called him by this nickname. To "Gator" no one was a stranger.
Gator and two of his daughters moved back to Wall and lived in the family home. He worked at the Two Bit Salon at night and for John Clements Refuge Service in the day. On January 16, 1990, he again went to serve his country by going with his National Guard Unit to Operation Desert Storm. After returning from Desert Storm, he married Kathy Pearson on July 13, 1991. This marriage lasted till October 1999.
He moved to Sturgis where he worked in the Sturgis Sawmill until February 2009. Richard retired in December, 2010.
Grateful to have shared his life are daughters, Amber Willuweit, Spearfish, SD, Correna (Daniel) Templar, Black Hawk, SD, and Priscilla (William) Sams Gillette, WY; son, Chris Willuweit; sister, Delila (Matthew) Hughes, Hot Springs, SD; nine grandchildren, William, Christian, Autumn, Travis, Billy, Kylie, Jacob, Raeanna, and Joseph; his pal and sidekick, Scoobey; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be a prayer service Thursday, May 3, 2012, at 7:00 PM at the Lions Club Park Gazebo in Sturgis. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 4, 2012, at 2:00 PM at the Trinity Lutheran Church at 2109 Baldwin St. in Sturgis with Rev. Lloyd Lemke officiating. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard.

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George Albert Hill

December 27, 1926 - April 30, 2012

 

Service to be held:

Friday, May 4, 2012, at 10:00 AM

 

George Albert Hill, 85, Sturgis, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at Sturgis Regional Senior Care.
Visitation will be Thursday from noon to 9:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 4, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Sturgis with Pastor Jenene Earl officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard.
George was born December 27, 1926, in Fort Pierre, SD, to Albert and Bertha (Davis) Hill. He attended elementary school at the Erskine building in Sturgis and graduated from Rapid City High School in 1944. During high school he worked two summers on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation as a ranch hand. For the next two summers he worked for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad as a freight handler. He graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD, in 1948 and during his college years served as an assistant pastor for two years at the Fulton and Farmer Methodist churches. While in college he met the love of his life, Norma Jean Welch. They were married June 1, 1948, and celebrated more than 63 years as husband and wife.
They moved to Rapid City where George worked for a year at Gambles. They moved to Lemmon, SD, in 1949 where George worked for 19 years as an English, speech and driver education teacher, principal, oral interpretation coach and play director at Lemmon High School. He was called into military service while in Lemmon and spent one year in Japan during the Korean conflict. Upon his return he attended the University of South Dakota, earning his master's degree in education. While in Lemmon he worked helping to build the Petrified Wood Park.
In 1967 George and his family moved to Sturgis where he took on a teaching position in social studies and driver education at Sturgis High. He was selected Meade School District Teacher of the Year in 1980 and retired in 1989. Throughout the years George remained active in ministry, frequently doing pulpit supply. He worked for 23 summers as the "Dam Man" doing summer maintenance for Jarvis Davenport and then the city of Sturgis.
George was a member of Sturgis First United Methodist Church, a Certified Lay Speaker, served as Western District Coordinator of Lay Speaking, and was selected Western District Lay Person of the Year in 1989. He was a 61-year Master Mason, serving as Lemmon Lodge #151 Worshipful Master in 1959. He was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He taught 55 Alive for ten years and loved reading and gardening.
Grateful for sharing his life are his wife, Norma; his three daughters and sons-in-law, Myrna Hill and Allen Miller of Sturgis, Audrey and Sterling Kloster of Sioux Falls, and Lana and Dale Anderson of Pierre; his three grandsons, Cole Robbins of Sioux Falls, and Davis and Jared Anderson of Pierre; his sister, Helen Boos of Rapid City; his brother, Dick of McMurry, PA; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Les; and his sister, Evalyn Heine.
Memorials have been established to the Sturgis First United Methodist Church Special Building Fund and the Shriners' Crippled Children's Hospital.

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Mary Elizabeth Cooper

September 8, 1929 - April 26, 2012

 

Service to be held:

10 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012

 

Mary Elizabeth Cooper, 82, Sturgis, died Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the Sturgis Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. A rosary and vigil service will be 7:00 p.m. at the church Wednesday evening.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Fr. Arnold Kari officiating.
Burial follows at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
A memorial has been established to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
Church.
Mary was born September 8, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN, to Reuben and Elsie (Otter) Wallen. She was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from high school. She worked in the corporate offices of Northwest Airlines and enjoyed the traveling perks associated with her job.
She met Richard "Dick" Cooper in August and they were married on June 16, 1956 in Minneapolis. The couple moved to Sisseton, SD, where Dick worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. They lived in Mobridge, SD, prior to settling in Sturgis where they raised their family.
Mary was a member of St. Francis Parish. She enjoyed dancing, traveling and a good nickel slot machine.
Survivors include her son, Mike (Heather) Cooper, Rapid City; daughters, Judy (Sam) Sommers, Sioux Falls, Teresa (Lynn) Breidenbach, Gaston, OR, Jenny (Jeff) Sorge, Westminster, CO, Mary (Richard) Cottrill, Sturgis, Jean (Neal) Countryman, Ft. Collins, CO, Karen (Dan) Hendricks, Sioux Falls; 29 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; sister, Rosemarie Henzler, St. Cloud, MN; sisters–in-law, Marguerite Waligoske, Brookings, SD,Gertrude Cooper, Battle Lake, MN; and special friends, Lori and Cal Bratland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant daughter, her parents, two brothers and three sisters.

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Erwin Ekart Eisenbraun

March 6, 1949 - April 28, 2012

 

Service to be held:

2:30 p.m. Tuesday May 1, 2012

 

Erwin Ekart Eisenbraun, 63, Rapid City, died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the VA Black Hills Health Care Center, Fort Meade.
Committal services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard. Pastor Steve Selfridge will be officiating.Visitation will be from noon until 2:00 pm at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Erwin was born March 6, 1949 at Fitzbeck Germany to Adolf Reinhold and Frieda Marie (Bastian) Eisenbraun. The family immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island in November of 1951 when Erwin was two years old. The family spent a few months in Maryland before being sponsored by distant relatives. They moved to Wall where the family was employed in farming. They moved to Rapid Valley where Erwin received his education before returning to help with farming.
He was drafted at the age of 20 and served his country in the US Army. After his honorable discharge he returned home and worked for International Harvester as a mechanic. He worked at Merrilot industries and Mayflower Moving and Storage before returning to work as a mechanic for Valley Implement. He also continued to work on the family farm.
He married Janet Mulloy on January 22, 1984 in Rapid City.
Survivors include his son Jaymeson R. Eisenbraun, Rapid City; brothers, Reinhold Eisenbraun, Erich (Lana) Eisenbraun, Manfred (Laurie) Eisenbraun, all of Rapid City; sisters, Erika (Frank) Condon, Rapid City, Helga (Vern) Bauer, Rapid City, Brigitte (Ray) Pechous, Lead, Rose Marie (Bruce) Whitley, Johnstown, CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

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Michael Eugene Knaub

June 12, 1964 - April 25, 2012

 

Service to be held:

10 a.m. Wednesday May 2, 2012

 

Michael Eugene Knaub, 47, Belle Fourche, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at his residence.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Burial will follow at the Vale Cemetery.
Mike was born June 12, 1964, at Deadwood, SD, to Wilbur and Hazel (Trohkimoinen) Knaub. He went to school in Newell and graduated from Newell High School where he participated in track, football, and basketball. Mike attended Black Hills State College in Spearfish before heading to work in the oil and methane gas fields near Gillette, WY. He was employed by the City of Belle Fourche at the time of his death.
Mike married Patricia "Trish" Steveson at Newell, SD, on April 30, 2011.
Mike enjoyed trips to the lake where he loved to fish. He also liked to hunt.
Survivors include his wife, Trish Knaub, Belle Fourche; mother, Hazel Knaub, Newell; son, Ryan Knaub, Belle Fourche; daughter, Keli Knaub, Belle Fourche; step sons, Nick Steveson, Watford City, ND, and Brandyn Steveson, Charles City, IA; brothers, Doug Knaub, Vale, and Dana Knaub, Pampa, TX; and sisters, Robin Garro, Gillette, WY, and Lisa Seth, Rapid City.
He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents and his father, Wilbur.
A memorial has been established for an educational fund for his children.

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Charlotte Kay Fiedler

September 24, 1958 - April 24, 2012

 

Service to be held:

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 10:00 AM

 

Charlotte Kay Fiedler, 53, of Sturgis, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Memorial service will be Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Baer officiating. Inurnment will follow the service the St. Onge cemetery.
Charlotte was born September 24, 1958 in Deadwood to Waino and Alice (Leeling) Wanhanen. She grew up in Whitewood and graduated from Sturgis High School. Charlotte worked in various places as a CNA.
She is survived by her son Josh Fiedler of Sturgis; brothers Larry Wanhanen of Rapid City and David Wanhanen of Whitewood; sister Janice (Denis) Sisson of Sheridan, WY and special friend Keith Marshall of Sturgis.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents.

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JoDell Gleason

February 1, 1961 - April 22, 2012

 

Service to be held:

10 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2012

 

JoDell Gleason, 51 year old Worland resident, died on April 22, 2012, near Basin, Wyoming, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
JoDell was born on February 1, 1961, in Watertown, SD, to Milton F. & Delores L. (Kulseth) Koch. She graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 1979. Shortly after graduating she was married to Rod Gleason on August 22, 1979, in Sturgis.
They made their home in Sturgis until 1997. During this time, JoDell worked for Fort Meade VA Hospital as a patient service assistant. During this time, she also started a family raising Misty and Josh.
The family moved to Worland in 1997, where JoDell went to work at Lutheran Homes Hospital, which has since changed to Banner Health. JoDell worked in Human Resources, Marketing, and as Med Staff Coordinator / Executive Assistant for the past several years.
JoDell’s hobbies included camping, hiking with her family, and enjoying being a grandmother.
She had been the hospital board secretary for many years, and enjoyed working with the Washakie Medical Center Auxiliary.
She is survived by her mother, Delores Koch of Sturgis, SD; husband, Rod of Worland; brother, Mike Koch of Sturgis; daughter, Misty Robertson of Worland; son, Josh Gleason (Sarah Mckee) of Worland; and grandchildren, Isabelle, Ashlie, and Jack Robertson, Ayden Adolph, Landyn and Jaxsyn Gleason.
JoDell was preceded in death by her father.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Worland with Pastor Huston Greene officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Washakie Medical Center Auxiliary in care of Bryant Funeral Home, PO Box 524, Worland, WY 82401. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.
A celebration of her life will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2012 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Pastor Jenene Earl officiating.

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Paul Leo Fischer

February 28, 1952 - April 23, 2012

 

Service to be held:

1 p.m. Monday April 30, 2012

 

Paul Leo "Papa" Fischer, 60, Sturgis, died Monday, April 23, 2012, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. The family will be present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2012, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Fr. Arnold Kari officiating. Burial with military honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Paul was born February 28, 1952, at McLaughlin, SD, to Theophil Antone and MaryAnn (Day) Fischer.
While serving in the US Army, Paul received the following decorations; sharpshooter with the M16, expert .45 caliber pistol, Good Conduct Medal (3), National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon.
He married Robyn Schleuning on March 31, 1973, at Sturgis. They truly were best friends.
Following his honorable discharge he attended vocational school and earned a degree in cabinet making.
Paul was diagnosed in 1985 with Hairy Cell Leukemia and was diagnosed in 2008 with Pulmonary Hypertension.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Robyn Fischer, Sturgis; three sons, David (Shawn) Fischer, Sturgis, Tim (Keri) Fischer, Sturgis, and Eric (Christina) Fischer, Sturgis; one daughter, Louise (PJ) Leopold, Camp Lejeune, NC; 16 grandchildren, Parker, Cayden, Dominic, Bethany, Jace, Sierra, Dawson, Steven, Lily, Reace, Patrick, Zoey, Hunter, Adalynn, Isabelle, and Conner; sister, Charlotte Thompson, Boise City, OK; and brothers, Jerry Fischer, Rapid City, SD, and Bernard Fischer, Phoenix, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law, Fritz and Madge Schleuning; sister-in-laws, Betty Schleuning and Adele Fischer; nephew, Tony Schleuning; and a grandson, Mason.
His grandchildren were his pride and joy. The family requests casual attire for the services.
A memorial has been established to benefit Sturgis youth athletics.

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Harold Daniel Rose

July 5, 1927 - April 22, 2012

 

Service to be held:

Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 1:00 PM

 

Harold Daniel Rose, 84, of Sturgis, died Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012, at 1:00 PM at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Pastor Les Potts officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 8:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow the funeral service at Black Hill National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard.
Harold was born July 5, 1927, in Chamberlain, SD, to Lester and Caroline (Springer) Rose. He grew up and attended school in Chamberlain. Harold worked as a farm hand and various other jobs until he entered the U.S. Army in February of 1952. He married Agnes Johanneson in 1963. Harold worked for Brule County, Quaker Oats, and Nieman Sawmill before going to work for his brother Earl's business, Roses Sanitation.
Harold is survived by sons, Roger (Kari) Rose of Box Elder and Clay Rose of Spearfish; daughter, Diane Rose of Spearfish; sister, Clara Atkinson of Fort Benton, MT; and grandchildren, Seth and Kristy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and brothers, Carl, Robert, and Earl.
A memorial has been established to the Fort Meade VA Hospice Unit.

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Dorine Mary Celeste

April 12, 1927 - April 21, 1912

 

Service to be held:

At a later date

 

Dorine Mary (Fiorillo) Celeste, 85, Belle Fourche and formerly of Bristol, CT, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Belle Fourche Long Term Care Center.
She was born April 12, 1927 at Bristol, CT, to Armand J. and Thelma (Cargill) Fiorillo Sr.
She graduated from Bristol High School with the class of 1945 and graduated from the Waterbury School of Nursing, as a registered nurse in 1948. She served in the US Navy from 1949 until 1952.
Dorine married Vincent J. Celeste, who was also in the Navy, at St. Joseph's Church in Bristol on June 14, 1952.
Dorine moved to Belle Fourche in 2007.
Survivors include her children, Toni (Mark) Jarnecke, Newell, SD, Vincent Celeste, Vernon, CT, Marc Celeste, Bristol, CT, Dori Celeste, Jacksonville, FL, Cari (Al) DeMarco, Worland, WY; brother, Armand Fiorillo Jr, Bristol, CT; sister, Beverly (Matt) Sassu, Old Saybrook, CT; also six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters and two brothers.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Hospice of the Northern Hills.
Funeral services will be at a later date in Middletown, CT.

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Doris Beardshear

April 11, 1926 - April 20, 2012

 

Service to be held:

Friday, April 27, 2012 at 3:00 PM

 

Doris Beardshear, 86, of Spearfish died Friday, April 20, 2012 at her home. A graveside memorial service will be held Friday, April 27, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Pine Slope Cemetery in Belle Fourche.
Doris was born in Belle Fourche on April 11, 1926 to Gregory and Bessie Lee (Chadwell) Couch.
She is survived by daughters, Jana Vance of Spearfish and Jolene Riley of Chico, CA.
Doris was preceded in death by both parents, husband Dale K. Beardshear, daughter Sara Lee, daughter Rita Arlene, granddaughter Amy Vance, and great-granddaughter Sara Queen.
A memorial has been established to the Hospice of the Northern Hills.

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Joyce Colleen Bowman

September 4, 1932 - April 19, 2012

 

Service to be held:

at a later date

 

Joyce Colleen Bowman, 79, of Spearfish died Thursday, April 19, 2012 at her home. A small family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Joyce was born Sunday, September 4, 1932 in Lead to Bert and Phyllis (Owens) Carter.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Daniells of Spearfish and Vicky (Martin) Anderson of Deadwood; one granddaughter, Tessa (Jesse) Allen of Deadwood and one great-granddaughter, Shea Allen of Deadwood; one brother, Jerry (Barb) Carter of Spearfish; and two special friends, Arlene Cox of Deadwood and Tom Zupet of Lennox.
Joyce was preceded in death by both parents, infant sister Patricia, sister Karen Nelson, son Jeff Bowman, and son-in-law Paul Daniells.
A memorial has been established to the Twin City Animal Shelter in Lead.

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Wadine Huntley Cummins

February 11, 1914 - April 2, 2012

 

Service to be held:

Monday, April 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM

 

Former Rapid City resident Wadine Huntley Cummins passed away peacefully from natural causes on April 2, 2012 in Port Townsend, Washington. She was 98.
Born February 11, 1914 on the Huntley ranch in Saco, Montana, to Percy (Pat) and Blanche Huntley, she was the second of four siblings; Chet, the noted radio and television news anchor (The Huntley-Brinkley Report), Marian, and Margaret, all of whom preceded her in death. She attended Montana State College where she played women’s basketball and was a member of the Phi Beta Phi sorority. She was a member of Eastern Star.
She was married to Tristram James Cummins at Crow Agency, Montana, in 1937. From 1940 until 1963, she was an Air Force wife until Colonel Cummins’ retirement at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Shortly afterwards, the couple moved to Rapid City. They lost their home on Rapid Creek and narrowly escaped death in the infamous 1972 Rapid City flood. Following Col. Cummins' death in 1984, she moved to her home state of Montana. In 2006, she moved to Port Townsend to be near her son, Gary, and his wife, Diana (Vera) Cummins.
She was known for her cinnamon rolls, loved challenging games including mahjong, and was a sought after bridge partner. She loved vegetable gardening, golfing, knitting, and quilting.
She is survived by her two sons, Gary T. Cummins of Port Townsend, WA, and James H. Cummins of Spring, TX, and their wives, Diana and Vera respectively; nine grandchildren, Gavin, Travis, Robert, Corbett, Tatiana, Brandon, Chet, TJ, and Alexis; four great-grandchildren; and nine nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis at 12:00 p.m. on April 23 followed by burial with her husband at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD. A family memorial service will be held in Bozeman later this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/donateonlinenow/index.

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CynDee Ann Roberts

October 19, 1950 - April 17, 2012

 

Service to be held:

Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

 

CynDee Roberts, 61, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital after a long battle with illness.
Funeral services will be held at Hope Cemetery in Newell, SD, Saturday, April 21st at 2:00 p.m.
She was born October 19, 1950, in Sioux City, IA, to Blackie (George) and Leona Stapp. In 1953, the family packed up and moved to Newell, SD, to live on their farm. In 1968, CynDee married Marvin Brierly and had two children, Jason and Wendy. CynDee enjoyed driving semi hauling freight across the country in her early twenties. She was very proud that she was the second female to be hired on at the AMAX coal mine in Gillette, WY. She was an inspiration and proved she could make it in a man’s world whether it be driving truck or working at the coal mine.
CynDee married Dan Roberts in 1980 and had another daughter, Kayla, in 1981. CynDee and Dan moved to Sturgis in 1983 and after the birth of her daughter, CynDee became a house wife and stay at home mother. In 2001, they moved to Rapid City where she lived until her death.
CynDee enjoyed doing crafts, crocheting, making blankets, sewing, and cooking, and going to coffee with friends. No matter what she did, she did it with heart and always did her best with what she had.
Survivors include her mother, Leona of Newell; her husband, Dan; three children, Jason of Rapid City, Wendy (Travis) of Victor, IA, and Kayla (Joel) of Vermillion; three grandchildren, Benjamin, Wesley, and Riley; two brothers, Tom (Darlene) and Harry (Meri) Stapp of Newell; and her nephews and nieces.
CynDee was preceded in death by her father, Blackie Stapp.
A memorial has been established.

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Arthur "Bud" LeRoy Tonkyn

June 2, 1923 - April 14, 2012

 

Service to be held:

Friday, April 20, 2012, at 2:00 p.m.

 

Arthur LeRoy "Bud" Tonkyn, 88, Nemo, died Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the VA Black Hills Health Care, Fort Meade.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2012, at the Community Church in Nemo with Pastor Nick Rombaugh officiating. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post 1273. Private family inurnment services will be at a later date.
Bud was born June 2, 1923, at Hanna, SD, to Arthur and Lily (Hodge) Tonkyn. He attended grade school in Hanna and high school in Lead.
Following his education, he served with the 969th Engineers and landed on Omaha Beach. He served January of 1946 and was awarded a five star battle ribbon.
Following his honorable discharge, he returned to the Black Hills. On May 25, 1947, he married Virginia Agnes Kraemer at Rapid City. They lived in Lead and Bud worked for Homestake.
In 1953, the family moved to Diablo, WA, where Bud worked for Seattle City Light Company for the next 27 years as a Hydro Machinist. Following retirement in 1980, the family returned to Nemo, SD.
Bud enjoyed playing Santa Claus for the Diablo community children for 27 years. He also served the Diablo Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and photography.
Bud was a lifetime member of the Naja Shriners, the VFW, and American Legion.
Survivors include his children, Casey (Chris) Tonkyn, Sedro Woolley, WA, and Cindy Solaas, Nemo; 4 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, two sisters and one son in law.

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Clifford Travis Mitchell

July 30, 1954 - April 13, 2012

 

Service to be held:

Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:30 AM

 

Clifford Travis Mitchell, 57, of Rapid City, SD, journey in life ended Friday, April 13,
2012 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Cliff was born and raised in Martin SD. After graduation he joined the Army and went
into the field of map making and photography, but Cliff’s greatest ambition was for the work of the Lord. After coming back to God 7 years ago he put his whole self into reaching out to others, working as an assistance ministry, teaching and preaching the word of God, he held nothing back. He also loved being with his family and doing projects with his grandchildren, the outdoors, whether it was camping, fishing, hunting, bicycling,or driving through the Black Hills of SD. He enjoyed obedience training his golden retrievers and won several awards with his golden retriever, Colonel when living in Texas.
Cliff was a faithful member of New Life Tabernacle. He enjoyed teaching Adult Sunday School and preaching from God's Word.
Cliff was a man who dared to dream and when he dreamed he would put his whole self into that dream to try and make it work. He loved and cared for his family so very much. Being a grandpa made him as happy as being a daddy to his children. Cliff felt blessed to share his life with his wife and children.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of thirty-eight years, Paula Mitchell of Rapid City; two children, Cliff Mitchell Jr and wife LeeAnn of Indiana and Leasha Smith and husband Darrell, of Massachusetts, five grandchildren, Levi, Lydia, Shelby, Elizabeth, and Iszac and his two sisters Cheryl Hauck and husband David and Debbie Kiewell along with many favorite nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence Mitchell and mother Doris Mitchell Taylor and brother, Roger Mitchell.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 15, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Funeral services will be Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:30 AM at New Life Tabernacle in Black Hawk, SD with Pastor Irvin Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard.
A memorial has been established for pancreatic cancer research.

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