July 23, 1960 ~ April 29, 2023

Charles Scott Daniels, 62, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on April 29, 2023.  

Memorial gifts may be made to the American Red Cross, an organization he was very proud to serve, or to Service Dogs for America in honor of his service dog, Nala.

He is survived by his children, Jeremy Daniels, Kyla Sessing, Tyra Daniels, and Quaid Daniels; his wife, Krista Styles Daniels; and siblings, John Daniels, Greg Daniels, Tom Daniels, Deborah Daniels Muston, David Daniels, and Jackie Daniels Harris. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell Lorraine Daniels and Shirley Daniels Lauer; and by his brother, Lowell Dennis Daniels.

September 18, 1976 ~ May 3, 2023

Cristy Jo Payfer, age 46, Brandon, passed away on May 3, 2023, at Sanford Select Specialty Hospital, in Sioux Falls, SD.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Monday, May 8, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home followed by a Prayer Service and a Rosary at 7pm.  Funeral Services will be 10:30am, Tuesday, May 9, also at Heartland Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Brandon Lutheran Cemetery.

Cristy was born on September 18, 1976, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Gary and Kathy (McLain) McCollar. She graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Northern State College. She worked at Wells Fargo after school, Savors Candy, and Cigna throughout her career. In her free time, Cristy enjoyed making cakes for special occasions, crafting, painting, fishing, hunting deer, and driving around the Black Hills on the back roads, looking for elk.

Cristy was a loving and caring person who touched the lives of everyone she met. She was an exceptional wife and mother. Cristy will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

Cristy will be deeply missed by her husband, Brian Payfer; her children, Jessica Behrends, and Weston Payfer; her parents, Gary and Kathy (McLain) McCollar; sister, Jodi (Marty) Anfinson; nieces and nephews, Jensen Hoefert; Dustin (Caitlyn) Guischer, Lucas Milne, Hailey Milne; and many other loved family members.

Cristy was preceded in death by her sister, Sheila Walters.

October 11, 1933 ~ April 27, 2023

Harlen “Slim” Harris, 89, Lakefield, MN, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, April 27, 2023, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Jackson, MN.

Visitation will 12:30~2PM, Saturday, May 6, 2023, with a Memorial Service beginning at 2pm, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakefield, MN, with Pastor Andrew Schenstead officiating.

Harlen Harris was born on October 11, 1933, in Dunnell, MN, to Roy and Amelia (Harvego) Harris. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. Slim graduated from Ceylon High School with the class of 1951. Following graduation, Slim worked for a tree service out of Mankato. On September 28, 1952, he married Florence “Tudy” Houts, his roller-skating partner, in Estherville, IA. This union was blessed with 10 beautiful children.

Slim met and married Pat (Rue) Olson on April 11, 2003. After their marriage, they spent much time camping and started going south for the winters – Arizona for two years, Florida for ten years, then back to Minnesota. Slim loved the four seasons and spent much time blowing snow, doing yard work, and tinkering in his shop.  Slim retired a couple of times; the last retirement was in 2014. He enjoyed riding his trike and cruising town in his golf cart.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Pat; seven children. Micky (John) Fisher, Jackie (Mike) Schnepf, Vicki (Dave) Bohnenkamp, Diane (Wayne) Wolf, Thomas (Joyce) Harris, Randy (Jane) Harris, and Cynthia (Don) Emida; stepchildren, Lisa (Curt) Kolander, and Mark Hall; twenty-eight grandchildren; forty-five great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.

Waiting to welcome Slim to arrive home were his daughter, Kelly Koopman; sons, Kevin “Roy” Harris, and Marlen “Sam” Harris; stepdaughter, Tammy Hall; brothers, Ronald and Leland Harris; sister-in-law, Ruby Harris; and his former spouse, Florence “Tudy” Harris.

February 2, 1938 ~ April 23, 2023

    Jane Marie (Larson) Faulstich, 85, Brandon, SD, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Dougherty Hospice Home in, Sioux Falls, following a lengthy health battle.

   Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Friday, April 28, 2023, at Heritage Lutheran Church, Brandon, SD, with a short Prayer Service at 6:45pm. A Celebration of Jane’s Life will continue at 1:30pm, Saturday, April 29, also at Heritage Lutheran Church. Private Inurnment will be at the SD State Veteran’s Cemetery. A Live Stream link to watch live, click here https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87935095242?pwd=dVhIa3NuN3dMS2pWU1VJWFcza3o4QT09

   Jane Marie Larson was born on February 2, 1938, in Estelline, SD, to George and Sylvia (Bajuniemi) Larson. Jane grew up in Lake Norden and graduated valedictorian from Lake Norden High School. She went on to study nursing at South Dakota State University. It was during Hobo Days she first met Norbert. He said he picked her out while she was working on the nursing float and the rest just took care of itself. Jane and Norbert were married on April 4th, 1959, at Lake Norden Baptist Church. They honeymooned in Canada before moving to Ft Sill in Oklahoma where Norbert finished his army training. Their first assignment was in Frankfurt, Germany. Jane and Norbert lived the remainder of their lives together in South Dakota, finally settling for retirement in the Black Hills, just outside of Custer. They called their home ‘SEAGLITH’— Sell Everything and Go Live in The Hills. They moved back to Brandon four years ago, so they could be closer to family and love on their growing collection of great-grandbabies.

   Jane was a true polymath, excelling in many diverse fields of study. She studied nursing, worked in a science lab at the University of South Dakota, taught science and math at Whittier Junior High, got a Master’s degree in Education, and taught at the South Dakota School for the Deaf. Then she went back to school again and earned a degree in Computer Science. She worked as a programmer for Campus Management until her retirement.

   Jane was a woman of enormous intellect and academic achievement, but she also had a true artistâ’s heart. She was always creating. From porcelain dolls to stained and fused glass, to sewing clothes, quilting, knitting, and crocheting, her talents were boundless. Want some Hardanger? She figured it out. Tatting? She learned it. Hand-smocked clothes for her grandkids? On it. There was nothing she couldn’t do when she decided to do it.

   God bless Grandpa Norb when she entered her miniature phase!

   Jane was a Master Gardener and took great pride in her plants and garden. She was always perpetuating beauty as she moved through this world. And move through this world she did. As recent as four years ago, she sailed, jet skied, and wakeboarded all in the same day. She loved to travel to wherever her family and friends landed; Germany, England, California, Washington, Arizona, and Utah.

   But above all else, and if there is one last thing to say about Jane, she had an inspiring faith and loved Jesus well. And that love flowed out to whoever was lucky enough to know her.

Those left to miss her include her beloved husband of 64 years, Norbert; two daughters, Tammy (Bob) Eppens, and Heidi Ode-Woodside; grandchildren, Ashleigh (Billy) Haas, David (Suzy) Eppens, Tyler (Alesia) Ode, Paul (Kaitlin) Ode, Christian (Claire) Ode, Calvin (Kaitlyn) Ode, Kathryn (Eric) Ode-Eigenberg, Lincoln (Bailey) Ode, and Thomas Woodside; great-grandchildren, William and Jane Haas, Eliza and Lily Eppens, Oak and Ivy Ode, Beckett, Beau and Barron Ode, Thomas, Harvey, and Aurora Ode, and Burton and Sawyer Ode; and two brothers, John (Shirley) Larson, and Robert (Pamela) Larson.

   Jane was preceded in death by her parents, George and Sylvia Larson; her sons-in-law, Thomas Ode, and Richard Woodside.

November 5, 1941 ~ April 22, 2023

JoAnn Mertens, 81, Brandon, SD, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Avera McKennan Hospital.

A Celebration of Life with family present will be 2-4pm, Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a Prayer Service and the Rosary Service beginning at 4pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am, Monday, May 1, 2023, at Risen Savior Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St Michael’s Cemetery in Sioux Falls.  A Live Stream link to watch live https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HpT1WAc7Cvl In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be directed to Risen Savior Catholic Church in her honor.

Theresa JoAnn Kunkel was born November 5, 1941, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Henry and Clara (Aurit) Kunkel.  She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1959. She was a charter member of Risen Savior Catholic Church, in Brandon, where she remained active as Eucharistic Minister. She enjoyed time with Young at Heart luncheons on Wednesday evenings, religion classes, working in the Prayer Garden, and Bible studies. Agnes, as her friends and neighbors called her, loved to socialize and play Bunco in her spare time. She drove a school bus for twenty years for the Brandon Valley School District, and worked many years with the Sunshine grocery store, enjoying many trips with the Bosch family to Arizona and Hawaii.

JoAnn was grateful for sharing her life with her five children, Kim (Betsy) Mertens, Lennox, SD, Sharon (Matt) Wirth, Viborg, SD, Lisa (Joe) Hjermstad, Brandon, SD, Tammy (Sandy) Mertens-Jones, Sioux Falls, SD, and Steven (Camille) Mertens, Springfield, SD; two bonus kids, Emily Hanson, Sisseton, SD, and Phillip Mertens, Veblen, SD; twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, William “Bill” Kunkel, Omaha, NE; and a lifelong friend, Shirley Larrington, Rapid City, SD; as well as many other friends and relatives.   

JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Kathleen Walker, and Margaret Johnson; and two brothers, Dale Kunkel, and Robert Kunkel.

March 3, 1940 ~ April 17, 2023

Raymond Feldman, 83, Sioux Falls, passed away at home, on April 17, 2023.

   Raymond Feldman was born in Liverpool, England, on March 3, 1940. He was the son of Nathaniel and Ivy (Brown) Feldman.  He moved to the U.S. in 1967, and then to Mitchell, SD, in 1976.  Ray was an active member of the communities wherever he lived.  He helped start and coached, Mitchell’s first youth soccer program in the early ’80s. He was also the president of the Quarterback Club for a number of years.  Ray also volunteered for many organizations including the Red Cross.  

   One of Ray’s biggest joys was making people laugh. He cherished his grandchildren and made them laugh by telling legendary “Spanky” stories which were about his childhood.  In his retirement years, he could be spotted at open mic nights doing Standup comedy. Ray was a father who always supported his three children and loved watching their activities. Ray loved people and people loved him. He will be greatly missed.

   Grateful for having shared in his life are his children, Adam Feldman, and Caroline Myers; grandchildren, Emma Feldman, Piper Myers, and Kirby Myers; and his brother, David Feldman.  

   Ray is now reunited with his son, Nick Feldman, in Heaven; along with his parents.

November 8, 1939 – April 18, 2023

   Orville F. Feiock, 83, Sioux Falls, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Firesteel Health Care in Mitchell, SD, with his children by his side.

   A Committal Service with Military Honors, will take place at the South Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery, on Monday April, 24, 2023, at 11AM.  All are welcome.

   Orville Floyd Feiock was born on November 8, 1939, in Sisseton, SD, to Ephraim and Viola (Kranzler) Feiock. He was raised in Aberdeen, SD, and graduated from Aberdeen Central High in 1957. He enlisted in the United States Navy on June 1957 and exited in October 1960. He served as a medic on the USS Independence. After serving, Floyd moved back home to Aberdeen, SD, and worked as a medic at the Aberdeen hospital.

   In 1976, he moved to Sioux Falls, where he met Joann Lewis. The two married and raised three children.

   Floyd drove a semi-truck, traveling all over the US. He retired after 39 yrs. Floyd loved watching Formula 1 races, old movies, books, car magazines, and old country music. He especially enjoyed being outdoors, sunbathing, and going for long walks.

   Left to cherish his memory are his children, Alex Feiock, Sioux Falls, and Becky Hayne, Sioux Falls; grandchildren, Cydni (Sadmir) Keserovic, Sioux Falls, Caden Quintanilla, Hackensack, NJ, and Keegan Hayne, Manchester, IA; great-granddaughter, Thea Keserovic, whom he adored; siblings, Audrey (Richard) Graves, Ethan, SD, Darlene (Duane) Rasmussen, Richmond, VA, Gary (Carol) Feiock, Sioux Falls; in-laws, Jeff (Judy) Lewis, Sioux Falls, Jim (Pat) Lewis, Michigan, Janice Lewis, Sioux Falls, and Don Blackburn, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

   Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Ephraim and Viola Feiock; wife, JoAnn Feiock; son, Jarrod Hayne; sister, Marlys Patterson; and sisters-in-law, Janice Blackburn, and Marge Feiock.

August 7, 1954 ~ April 6, 2023

Terry J. Gastineau, 68, Harrisburg, died unexpectedly, Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her home.

Celebration of her life will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Crosswalk Community Church.   

Terry Jean Gastineau was born August 7, 1954, to Richard Sr. and Lily (Hall) Gastineau, in Colorado.

Terry was a wonderful friend and a great person and loved children beyond everything. Our family can attest to how she always asked for pictures of the kiddos. She loved the 4^th of July, and always tried to make a visit each year to celebrate it with family and friends. Terry lived a full life.

Terry is survived by her nephews, Ted (Grace) Gastineau, Frank Gastineau, Joe Gastineau, Adam Gastineau, and Kelly Gastineau; grandniece and grandnephews, Jonathan Gastineau, Miranda Gastineau, and Steven Gastineau.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard Gastineau Jr.; and sister Donna Byron.

July 5, 1952 ~ April 13, 2023

July 5, 1952 ~ April 13, 2023

Randy Stone, 70, Brandon, SD, passed away in his sleep at his home on April 13^, 2023.

A Celebration of Randy’s life will be 4-6pm on Friday April 21, 2023, at Heartland Funeral home in Brandon, SD, with a time for sharing stories at 6pm. The family requests you please share your thoughts and prayers on the Heartland website and send your cards, gifts, or flowers to Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon.

Randall Lee Stone was born July 5, 1952, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Warren and Donna (Otten) Stone.  He grew up outside of Brandon, SD, with his brothers and sister.  Randy graduated from Brandon Valley High School in 1970 and worked construction in his father’s construction business, Stone & Son’s Construction.  Randy and Laurie (Reiter) were married on June 19, 1971, and had three children. They divorced in 1979.  Randy and his parents moved to Park Rapids, MN, in 1981 and ran Pine Rest Resort on Potato Lake.  A few years later they went back to running the family construction business with Randy’s brothers in the Park Rapids Area.  Randy met Julia Poole at the Red Lantern Restaurant in Park Rapids, MN, in 1983, and they were married on September 11, 1986.  Julia and Randy made Brandon their home in 2004.  He enjoyed fishing for Walleye with his family in Canada, watching hunting and fishing shows, car racing, woodworking, and spending quality time doing all of these things with his family.  Like all good fishermen, his ability to tell a good story was unprecedented. Watch video here: In Loving Memory of Randy Stone

Survivors include his wife, Julia (Poole) Stone; sons, Todd (Sara) Stone, Brandon, SD, Steve Stone (Darienne), Montrose, SD; daughters, Brenda (Tracy) Bennett, Brandon, SD, and Katie Stone, Sioux Falls, SD; step-sons, Adam (Rhonda) Gehrke, Mitchell, SD, and Geoff (Charity) Lindahl, Lake George, MN; grandchildren include Riley Bennett, Brady Bennett, Keegan Bennett, Isabella Stone, Gavin Stone, Abby Felcher, Jacob and Jayden Lottman, Trevor Broshears, Silas and Shelbie Stone, Brody and Bree Gehrke; his older sister, Debbie (Gary) Swenson, Menaga, MN; brothers, Chuck Stone, and Sam Stone, Detroit Lakes, MN; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles throughout the United States who made a lasting impression on Randy and his family. 

Randy is preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Donna Stone; brothers, Rick Stone, Rusty Stone, David Stone, and Andrew Stone (still born at birth); niece, Nicole Swenson; and sister-in-law, Darlene Stone.

May 8, 1935 ~ April 10, 2023

Marjorie Ann (West) Blumenauer, age 87, formerly of Huron and Sioux Falls, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 5-7pm at Heartland Funeral Home, Brandon, with a Prayer Service and then Eastern Star Service beginning at 6:30pm. Her Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30am, Friday, April 14, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church, Sioux Falls. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls. A live stream link to watch live: First United Methodist Church (online.church). Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls, in Marjorie’s honor.

Marjorie Ann West was born May 8, 1935, to Lloyd Franklin and Madeleine Mae (Lanning) West, at the McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.

Marjorie grew up in the Sioux Falls area and attended school there. In 1953, Marjorie graduated from Washington High School. She furthered her education at Dakota Wesleyan University at Mitchell.

On August 28, 1955, Marjorie married George Blumenauer at the First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls. Following their marriage, they lived in Killeen, Texas, while George was stationed at Ft. Hood, until 1958.  They then moved to Macintosh, South Dakota. In 1959, the couple moved to Huron.  Marjorie worked 6 years for the Beadle County Electric Coop, and then as the Director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. From 1968 to 1972, the family moved to Wessington Springs while Marjorie was the secretary for the high school principal there. They then returned to Huron, making that their home. Marjorie was the Administrative Assistant for the Beadle County Extension Center for 27 years, until her retirement.  During the last 12 years of her employment there, she also worked nights and weekends at both McDonalds and Kmart.  Marjorie worked as a cashier at Kmart for 26 years, before fully retiring and moving to Sioux Falls in September 2015.

Marjorie enjoyed traveling, visiting all 50 States and 10 foreign countries with family and friends.

Marjorie was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Huron.  Marjorie enjoyed serving with the United Methodist Women and visiting shut-in church members with the Sunshine Squad.  Marjorie’s faith in Jesus inspired many, and it fueled her desire to serve others.

Marjorie was also an active member of the Mizpah Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, serving as nearly every officer and star point. She was Worthy Matron in 2004.  Marjorie also served as Grand Officer and Grand Ruth with the South Dakota Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.  She was also honored to serve as Grand Representative to the Missouri Chapter in 2006.

Grateful for having shared in her life are her children, Bonita Blumenauer, St. Paul, MN, and Ken (Jacki) Blumenauer, Sioux Falls; four grandchildren, Ryan, Dylan, Megan, and Andrea; five great-grandchildren, Ava, Marcus, Zayden, Riley, and Brinley; one brother, Tom (Rose) West, Cottage Grove, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, George in 1996; an infant daughter, Colleen; her parents; and siblings, Robert, Lloyd, Beverly, and Victor.