May 7, 1953 ~ June 9, 2023

Michael Body, 70, Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

A visitation from 4-6pm with a prayer service following at 6pm, will be on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, in Brandon SD. Please click https://www.youtube.com/live/mTXbR7LIWRg?feature=share for the livestream link.

Michael Kevin Body Jr was born May 7, 1953, to Michael and Lydia (Kroener) Body Sr in Mitchell, SD. He attended Notre Dame High School and graduated from Mitchell Senior High School, in 1971. He joined the Peace Corps for a year, then worked various jobs. Michael started his law enforcement career with the Chamberlain Police Department in Chamberlain, SD, followed by many years with the SDSU campus security in Brookings, SD. After his retirement from SDSU and a move to Watertown, SD, he started his second career with Walmart for 18 years.

Michael had a lifelong passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He enjoyed sailing and fishing with his friends. He also played with and enjoyed his “girls” (dogs), Maggie Mae, and Mia Rae.

Michael married the love of his life, Juliann Neuroth, on September 12, 2016, at their home in Sioux Falls, SD. Michael and Juliann spent many hours riding on his Can-Am Spyder, and in their 1982 Corvette. 

Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Juliann; favorite sister, Eva (David) Yeazell; his nephew, Scott Gorman; his great nephew, Braxton Gorman; his great-niece, Everleigh Gorman; his in-laws, Raymond Sr and Elizabeth Neuroth; siblings-in-law, Brenda (Craig) Bainbridge, Carlotta (Owen) McKittrick, Barbara (Scott) Phillips, Raymond Neuroth II; many nieces and nephews; and good friends, John Krebs and Jeff Miller.

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

January 27, 1954 ~ June 6, 2023

   Greg F. Klinkhammer, 69, Sioux Falls, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on June 6, 2023, after a heroic seven-year, nine-month battle with cancer.

   Visitation with family present be 4-6pm, Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Brandon Valley Assembly of God, with a Prayer Service at 6pm.  Funeral Services will begin at 10:30am, Monday, June 12, 2023, also at Brandon Valley Assembly of God.  Interment will follow at St Joseph’s Cemetery, Howard, SD, at 2pm.

A live stream link to watch the funeral service Live is

 Monday Funeral Service: https://youtube.com/live/b3I-tPDNvyY

  Greg Francis Klinkhammer was born on January 27, 1954, to George and Mae (Gassman) Klinkhammer. Greg spent the first 52 years of his life in Howard, SD, where he graduated from high school, got married, raised his family, and farmed. He married Patty Calmus on September 27, 1974, and to that union, they had four children; Tobin, Kain, Greg Austin, and Mandy along with twelve grandchildren.

  Greg and Patty lived their last fifteen years in Sioux Falls where Greg worked at Sturdevant’s Auto Parts until his terminal cancer diagnosis in September of 2015. Greg underwent constant cancer treatments and procedures until the last few months of his life. That didn’t stop him from enjoying family events, grandchildren’s activities, trips, countless golf games/tournaments, and hunting.

  Greg trusted in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for his salvation, had a heart for missions, and was active in his church community. From serving on the board of his church for six years, going on a mission trip to Peru where he helped rebuild a church that was destroyed by an earthquake, and working as a guide for Royal Family Kid’s camp for foster children, was both a member and leader of Bible study groups, and volunteering at The Banquet on numerous occasions. He was in his fourth year of reading the Bible in a year program. Throughout his cancer journey, Psalms 91 became a daily part of his life. Greg gave encouragement and support to others battling the disease. 

  Greg was adored by his grandchildren because he was such a kid at heart. He made up games and songs that made them laugh. Greg deeply and passionately loved his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, and their families as well as his in-laws and their families, and will be missed by them, but will forever be in their hearts. 

  Those left to mourn his passing are his wife of almost 49 years, Patty; sons, Tobin (Nancy), Sioux Falls, SD, Kain (Emily), Hot Springs, SD, Greg (Claudia), Minneapolis, MN, and daughter, Mandy, Bennington, NE; grandchildren, Creighton, Felicity, Isaac, Jaidyn, Gabrielle, Rylie, Theodore, Calvin, Anna, George, Violet, and Ophelia Klinkhammer; seven brothers, Rick (Mary), Tea, SD, Terry (Donna), Jim (Kim), Lanny, Kim (Phyllis), Daron (Sharon), all of Howard, SD, and Paul (Tami), Witchita, KS; two sisters, Lynette Klinkhammer, Lewisville, TX, and Amy (Steve) Noonan, Howard, SD; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces/nephews, and great-great nieces, and nephews.

  Greg was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mae Klinkhammer; his in-laws, Walter and Alice Calmus; a sister-in-law, Janet Klinkhammer; a brother-in-law, Gary Haven; and a nephew, Scott Haven.

June 13, 1940 ~ June 1, 2023

Marvin LeRoy Stoterau, 82, of Sioux Falls, SD, died on June 1, 2023, at his home.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a short service at 7pm. 

Marvin LeRoy Stoterau was born on June 13, 1940, to Leroy and Evelyn (Hoffelman) Stoterau in Luverne, MN. He married Carol Underberg in 1977. To this union, four children were born.

During high school, he worked at his grandpa’s farm. He farmed for six years in Sinai, SD. He loved his milk cows. Marv enlisted and served in the SD Air National Guard for six years. Marv also worked for Fenn’s Dairy as a delivery driver, worked for Wonder Bread, Old Home Bread, and John Morrell’s. He mowed for Westward Ho for several years and spent time managing three mobile home parks.

Marv loved to fish and hunt. He was the Vice President of the 29-90 Sportsman’s Club. His goal was to keep the land for hunting for his grandkids.

Marv loved his four-wheeler trips to the Black Hills and the Big Horns. He often had coffee with his friends and fishing buddies. He was a wonderful, kind-hearted man with a heart of gold. He was always there to help.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol; four children, Robin (Gary) Haroldsen, Sioux Falls, Kevin (Dawn) Stoterau, Tea, Brian Payfer, Brandon, and Mike (Nicole) Stoterau, Garretson; eleven grandchildren, Roth, Ryan, Hayden, Justin, Bryce, Isaac, Whisper, Zach, Lincoln, Weston, and Jessica; and one great-grandchild, Braxton.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Evelyn Stoterau; daughter-in-law, Cristy Payfer; one sister; one infant grandchild, Gary.

May 29, 2023 ~ October 29, 1970

Jamie L. Mennis, age 52, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on May 29, 2023, unexpectantly at his Sioux Falls home.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Monday, June 5, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a time of sharing at 7pm.  Click here to watch the visitation and service

Memorials may be directed to Emily’s Hope for addiction recovery, in lieu of flowers.

Jamie Lee Mennis was born on October 29, 1970 to Mary Ann (Carda) and Clayton Lee Mennis in Chicago, IL. Jamie lived most of his childhood years in Garretson, South Dakota with his mom, Mary Ann (Carda), sister, Jodi (Janka), and brother, Jeremy Gorham. He attended Garretson High School and made many good friends throughout his childhood years, some who have sadly passed on as well, but many that he still called friends to this day.

Jamie attended Trapper Creek Job Corps in 1989 in Darby, MT, where he met more amazing friends and got his high school educational diploma, as well as his vo-tech completion for welding and carpentry.

Jamie met Anita (Larson) in 1989 at Trapper Creek Job Corps and they married on July 17, 1999, in Sheridan, Wyoming. They made their home in Hartford, SD, where they had two children, Cody Lee Mennis, and Caden Clay Mennis. Jamie and Anita divorced in 2016, but still remained in each other lives and loved each other very much. They loved their children and their life together and the memories they created.  

Jamie met Karen Pesicka in 2017, and lived in Sioux Falls with her and their two dogs and cat.  Jamie made a home with Karen and her family and made many memories with her before his passing. He became part of her family, along with her children and grandchildren.

Jamie was the life of the party. He was not afraid to strike up a conversation with a stranger, make someone laugh, or crack a joke. He knew how to light up a room whenever he walked into one. He was a man of many talents. You could drive through Sioux Falls, and there is not a building, a slab of concrete, trash bin, or train car that he did not work on. He was proud of his work, as he should be. He always put 100% into his work.

Jamie loved to fish and hunt in his spare time, with his boys, his stepdad, and uncle. He admired two men in his life, his stepdad, Dennis Hallauer, and his uncle, Gene Carda. He loved these two men for everything. They taught him so much, and their passing brought Jamie such heartache. He is now going to be meeting up with them and planning that big fishing trip.

Jamie is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Hallauer, his father, Clayton (Shelia) Mennis; his children, Cody Lee Mennis, and Caden Clay Mennis; the mother of his children, Anita Lynne (Van Gelder) Mennis;  sister, Jodi Janka (Nhu Tran);  brothers, Jeremy Gorham, Jason (Kristen) Hallauer, Cory Mennis, and Justen Mennis; father-in-law, Douglas Larson; brother-in-law, Wayne (Tonya) Larson; sisters-in-law, Tammy (Greg) Kanash and Laura Kane; stepsister, Arial Norton (but if you ask Jodi, she will say she is Jamie’s favorite and only sister); his grandchildren; Liam DeKnikker, and Cash Mennis; nieces and nephews, Jordan (Marti) Bethke, Jashala Bui, Jaren Bui, Jalen (Taylor) Bui, Zoltan Janka Jr, Kylie Hallauer, Logan Hallauer, Varrick Hallauer and Ada Hallauer; great nieces, Riley, Aspen, Karter, and Berkli Bethke; girlfriend, Karen Pesicka; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews not mentioned.

Jamie was preceded in death by his stepdad, Dennis Hallauer; uncles, Gene Carda, Donald Carda, and Richard Mennis; aunts, Margret Carda and Carol Carda; grandparents, Emil and Mamie (Sykora) Carda, Marjory Mennis, Edward Mennis and James Hayward; brother-in-law, Zoltan Janka Sr.; and mother-in-law, Lila Larson.

September 25, 1954 ~ May 29, 2023

Frank Hufford, 68, Sioux Falls, passed away on May 29, 2023, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

A Celebration of Life is set for Thursday, June 8, 2023, 5-8pm, at the Brandon VFW.

Frank Maurice Hufford, Jr. was born September 25, 1954, to Frank Sr. and Irene (Shreve) Hufford in Sioux Falls. The family moved to Brandon in 1962. Frank graduated from Brandon Valley High School in 1972.  He worked construction and later drove for Yellow Cab.

Frank will be deeply missed. He was a generous person, always helping his family and friends. We will always miss his grin.

Frank is survived by his wife of 38 years, Christine; son, Josh (Jess) Hufford, Hartford, SD; two grandchildren, Anthony and Elizabeth; sister Marilyn (Curt) Blackburn, Brandon; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Susan Hofer.

September 16, 1969 ~ May 27, 2023

Harold E. Urban, 53, Sioux Falls, lost his battle with kidney failure and heart disease on May 27, 2023.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for Friday, June 9, 2023, 5-7pm, at Sandy’s Bar, in Emery, SD. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established and directed to his daughter, Jasmine Tietz.

Grateful for having shared his life are his daughter, Jasmine Tietz; sister, Christeen (Todd) Scheurenbrand; nieces, Megan Scheurenbrand and Anna Scheurenbrand; his close friend, David VanHeerde; and his mother, Sharleen Hines.

Harold was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Sylvia and Harold Huber, Emery, SD; his father, Ronald Urban; half-brother, Laramie Urban; and nephew, Isak Scheurenbrand.

August 9, 1937 ~ May 27, 2023

Carol A. Cook, 85, of Brandon, SD, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Luther Manor in Sioux Falls, after several months of health challenges.

Graveside Services will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD, on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm.

Carol Ann Hanson was born on August 9, 1937, to Roy and Anna Hanson in Viborg, SD.  After graduating from Hurley High School, she went on to obtain her teaching certificate from Augustana College. After graduating, she found her passion in teaching Special Education in the Sioux Falls and Yankton areas. Carol also worked with her husband (Charles Cook) of 45 years, in many business endeavors. They owned and operated the Army-Navy Store in Yankton, SD, and two hotels in Rapid City, SD.

Carol’s marriage to Chuck brought together five kids, Dennis Cook (deceased), Alvy Cook, Daniel Wegner, Debra Fleming, and Catherine Robinson.  Her love and loyalty were deeply felt by her five kids, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.  She spent her time and talents loving on everyone, sewing, and kitting special gifts for her family. 

Carol is survived by her children, Alvy (Connie) Cook, Las Vegas, NV, Daniel (Bricy) Wegner, Mission, TX, Debra (Rick) Fleming, Omaha, NE, and Catherine (Jon) Robinson, Denver, CO; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Glennys Case, Pierre, SD,

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Cook; one stepson, Dennis Cook; one granddaughter, Allison Schmidt; and parents, Roy and Anna Hansen.   

Her beautiful smile, great sense of humor, strength, and loyalty will be her legacy.

August 15, 1958 ~ May 24, 2023

Frances B. Gibbens, 64, Luverne, MN, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, MN.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, Brandon, with a Prayer Service at 7pm.

Frances Beatrice Simmons was born on August 15, 1958, in Ottumwa, IA, to Wilma (Covert) Simmons. Fran graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1978, as Valedictorian-Top of her class. She attended India Hills Community College in Ottumwa, IA, and received her Certified Nursing Assistant Degree. She continued her nursing career for several years in Ottumwa and Sioux Falls. Fran met the love of her life, Orville “Gene” Gibbens, and was united in marriage on June 8, 1980, in Ottumwa, IA. This union brought them two sons; Brian and Bradley. Fran also worked as an Electric Specialist, at Lucas Products in Lucas, IA, and at Raven Industries, in Sioux Falls, SD.

Fran’s favorite things to do were crocheting and cooking. She loved to make cinnamon rolls and deviled eggs for her family. What she enjoyed most of all, was spending time with her boys, grandchildren, and family. 

Grateful for having shared her life with Orville “Gene” Gibbens, Humboldt, SD, two sons, Brian E. (Trina) Gibbens, Luverne, MN, and Bradley D. (Jody) Gibbens, Humboldt, SD; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one brother-in-law, Ben Gibbens (Connie), Harrisburg, SD; two sisters-in-law, Shirley (Stuart) Thury, Sioux Falls, SD, and Tina Gibbens, Sioux Falls, SD; and one uncle, Ronnie Covert, St. Robert’s, MO.

Fran was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma D. Covert; two siblings; her grandparents; her mother-in-law and father-in-law; and two brothers-in-law.

October 9, 1955 ~ May 24, 2023

Richard ‘Rick” Knoebel, 67, Brandon, lost a courageous battle with lung cancer on May 24, 2023. He passed away at his home peacefully, surrounded by his family.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a Prayer Service at 7pm. A link to watch the live stream. https://youtube.com/live/v_ELaOR7yCM?feature=share Burial will be at St. George Catholic Cemetery, Hartford, on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 11am.

Rick was born on October 9, 1955, in Erie, Pennsylvania. He moved with his family to Freeport, TX, and attended Brazosport High. After graduation, Rick enlisted in the U.S. Navy. On August 1, 2015, Rick married Barb and blended their family into seven children. Rick worked as a semi-truck driver for 26 years. The last five years were with Central States Manufacturing.

Rick enjoyed riding his motorcycle; he called it his “wind therapy.” He also enjoyed going fishing with his wife, gardening, photography, gaming on his computer, and spending time with his grandchildren. He called this his “special time.”

Rick was thankful to have shared his life with his wife, Barb Knoebel, Brandon; his children, Kelli (Ben) Stammer, DeAnn (Frank) Hutchinson, Anthony Brown, Christine (Drew) Borkowski, Winnafred Senkle, and Amanda Brown; twenty grandchildren that he adored; one brother, David (Amy) Knoebel; sister-in-law, Laura Knoebel; and his specially loved fur babies, Harley, Neeka, and Kona.

Rick is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Brown; parents, Charles and Patricia Knoebel; and his brother, Robert Knoebel.

Our family would like to extend our utmost gratitude and thanks to the Avera Hospice team, Rick’s medical team, Oncology, Dr. Higgins, Virginia Strubbe, Palliative team, Dr. Jehangir, Amy Noonan; and a special thanks to Dr. Zollicker “Dr. Max” at McGreevy Clinic.

July 11, 1947 ~ May 21, 2023

Kermit R. Johnson, 75, Watertown, SD, passed away peacefully at Avera Heart Hospital, on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Sioux Falls, SD, after several days of intensive care with pneumonia and infection complications.  Early that morning, the clouds lifted and he completed his baptismal journey. His remains will be cremated and scattered in his favorite pastime place, the Municipal Golf Course.

There are no services planned and certainly no pomp and circumstance.  A Celebration of Life will occur Saturday, July 8, 2023, with further detail to be provided. In lieu of any cards/flowers, please consider donating to the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown.

Kermit Ray Johnson, the son of Jonas and Evelyn (Muller) Johnson, was born on July 11, 1947, at Memorial Hospital in Watertown, SD.  He attended Grant School and graduated from Watertown High School.  During his teen years, Kermit loved to go hunting with his dad, out to his Aunt Harriet’s farm, and go duck hunting near Webster.  He attended Northern State College, where he honed his golfing skills playing with all his buddies.  There are a lot of stories, I am sure his buddies all will cherish and share if you ask them!

Kermit had many skills that brought out his love for people, including Managing for Enercept Building Products, Telemarketing Company, and Godfathers Pizza, just to name a few. He spent several years in St. Paul, MN, managing a Duling Optical.  But most of all, he loved to go to rummage sales (this started with going to them with his mom!) which led him to open a second-hand store and online auction center, which was his last business venture.

Kermit’s community and church involvement led him into assisting with the creation of a Boys & Girls Center and an ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER for the less fortunate and shut-ins at Grace Lutheran for over 25 years.  He loved spending time with his daughters and then his wonderful grandkids who he was so very proud of!

Kermit will be remembered for all the heart he shared with all his friends and family.  He truly loved each of them, and if you knew him, you knew it.  Kermit was known for his great sense of humor, but also as being hardworking, committed, and dedicated. He will be missed dearly.

Kermit is survived by his two daughters, Molly (Randy) Malsam, Castle Rock, CO, and Maggie (Matt) Nygaard, Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren, Elliot and Dominic Malsam, Castle Rock, CO, Bethany Nygaard, Omaha, NE, and Carleigh Nygaard, Albany, NY; one brother, Dennis Johnson, Breckenridge, CO/Phoenix, AZ; and his former wife, Buff Johnson.

Kermit was preceded in death by his parents, Jonas Erwin and Evelyn May (Muller) Johnson.

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers for Kermit, his family, and friends.