Rhonda Kay Mack

August 30, 1953 ~ January 29, 2021

Rhonda Kay Mack, 67, Brandon, SD, was born to Barney and Helen (Leonard) Hoffman of Grand Junction, IA on August 30, 1953. Rhonda courageously battled lung cancer over the past two years, keeping her positive spirit throughout. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD on Friday, January 29, 2021.

Visitation will begin at 4pm, Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Brandon Lutheran Church with Funeral Services beginning at 6pm. Masks are required and social distancing will be followed. A Livestreaming link is http://brandonlutheran.org   In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be directed to the Avera Prairie Center for cancer patients in Rhonda’s memory.

Rhonda Kay Mack was born to Barney and Helen (Leonard) Hoffman of Grand Junction, IA on August 30, 1953. Rhonda courageously battled lung cancer over the past two years, keeping her positive spirit throughout. She passed away peacefully at age 67, surrounded by her loving family in Sioux Falls, SD on Friday, January 29, 2021.  She meant the world to her family and friends.

Rhonda grew up in Grand Junction, IA and graduated from East Greene High School in 1971.  She was the oldest daughter of nine siblings and was a caretaker at a young age due to the early loss of her parents. The bond she shared with her siblings was special and she loved sharing stories of her childhood. Her first managing job was at the Rippey Tap where she met Shannon and took her first of many rides on his motorcycle. They moved together to Knoxville, IA and were married on January 25, 1980.

While living in Knoxville, Rhonda first started her career in insurance with Principal Financial Group while commuting back-and-forth to Des Moines daily. Without missing a beat at work, she gave birth to two children, Randy (1980) and Cassie (1982).  She managed to balance everything as a working mother while making it look effortless. As her career continued to progress, Shannon’s job relocated the family to Minnesota; it was the first of three more relocations. Throughout their many moves, Rhonda leaned on her work ethic to build a successful career and her nurturing nature to build an extremely close-knit family – both were the pride of her life.

After their final move to Brandon, SD in 1996, Rhonda continued her career in health insurance and as the Mack family manager. Rhonda deeply invested in the relationships in her life. She loved creating special moments for her friends and family and poured her heart into planning vacations and holidays, including an annual family vacation. The memories from these times together are some of the most cherished for her family. Rhonda’s energy and sense of adventure was contagious. She was always up for a girls’ trip or a concert which she often enjoyed with her daughter, sisters or friends. And she and Shannon enjoyed music together throughout their life so much that Shannon took up guitar lessons and learned to play some of her favorite songs to serenade her.

Rhonda’s work ethic was an inspiration to both Randy and Cassie.  They were lucky enough to work for her at several of her jobs. Seeing her in her element set their standards for what good work exemplified. Throughout their lives, Rhonda led by example and was a constant cheerleader. She even helped Randy secure his first internship in IT which he credits for launching his career. 

After 18 years with DAKOTACARE, Rhonda retired at the end of 2018 as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). During her career she impacted countless people and was proud to call them her friends. She had ambitious goals in retirement including regular trips to Palm Springs, Mexico and trips to see her family. However less than two months later, she was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.

The next phase of her life did not resemble what she originally planned, but she was a fighter and had an incredible oncology care team at Avera’s Prairie Center as well as her friends’ and family’s support behind her. Rhonda’s strength was admired by all. Her warrior spirit now shines through her children and granddaughters. Her empathy and compassion created lasting bonds with family and friends near and far. Rhonda continued to enjoy motorcycle rides with Shannon, family vacations and spoiling her granddaughters whom she deeply loved.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Shannon; son, Randy (Seema) Mack of Chicago, IL; daughter, Cassie (Matt) Fehlen of Minneapolis, MN; 2 granddaughters, Sloane and Reese Mack of Chicago, IL; siblings, Gary (Susan) Hoffman of Jefferson, IA, DeAnn (Mike) Scharingson of Grand Junction, IA, Marty (Linda) Hoffman of Grand Junction, IA, Denise (Hugh) Gannon of Grand Junction, IA, Marc (Jacque) Hoffman of Grand Junction, IA, Tracy (Todd) Brelsford of Ogden, IA. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Mike and Rex Hoffman of Grand Junction, IA.

Rhonda will always be a guiding light for her family. In this difficult time, they celebrate her life and honor her legacy.

January 30, 2021 Brandon, Obituaries, Sioux Falls 10 comments

Hildegarde Lucille Jagow

July 16, 1931 ~ January 21, 2021

Hildegarde L. Jagow, 89, Sioux Falls, died on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at her home in Sioux Falls.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Appleton, MN.  In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be directed to Lifescape or Faith Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls.

Hildegarde Lucille Reinke was born on a very hot day, July 16, 1931, on the family farm near Carroll, MN to Julius Edward Reinke and Hulda Clara (Gallow) Reinke. She received her education in Carroll, MN, and Appleton, MN. Hildegarde married Raymond Jagow on February 21, 1948, in Appleton, MN. They had three children, Thomas, David, and Raechell. Being a mom was her greatest reward. Caring for her special-needs daughter, Raechell took her away from family events, but her daughter needed her the most. More than anyone, Raechell made a difference in her life. Hildegarde was employed in Ames, Iowa, and at Veteran’s Hospitals in St. Cloud, MN and, Sioux Falls.

Hildegarde will be deeply missed by her son, David (Viva) Jagow, Hardwick, MN; seven grandchildren, Chad, Brandon (Kati), Lex (Amanda), Jarod (Diane), Trisha, Amie (Shawn), and Cody (special friend, Allisen, and daughter, Avery); thirteen great-grandchildren, Evie, Rix, Preston, Aleksus, Knox, Taylor, Tanner, Madison, Austyn, Canyon, Hadynn, Rhian, and Charlie Ray; three sisters, Evie Zick, Morgan MN, Dorothy Borstad, Madison, MN, and Darlene (Jim) Vaala, Madison, MN; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ann and Hugh Harty.

Hildegard was preceded in death by two children, Thomas and Raechell; her parents; a baby brother; a sister; grandson, Lathe; great-grandson, Cub; and her former husband, Ray Jagow.

January 24, 2021 Brandon, Obituaries, Sioux Falls, Uncategorized 2 comments

Shirley Ann Neuenfeldt

November 15, 1930 ~ January 18, 2021

Shirley A. Neuenfeldt, 90, Brandon, died on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.

Funeral Services will be 7pm, Friday, January 22, 2021, at Spirit of Truth Church (112 E. Annabelle St.) in Brandon, with visitation with family beginning at 6pm. Livestreaming of the Funeral is available at LIVE Stream funeral service. A private burial will be Saturday at the Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be directed to Spirit of Truth Lutheran Church.

Shirley Ann Dougherty was born on November 15, 1930, in Oshkosh, WI, to Harry and Leona Dougherty. Shirley was employed by the Oshkosh, WI school system for 22 years until retirement.

Shirley will be deeply missed by her husband of 71 years, Glenn Neuenfeldt; two children, Steven (Gloria) Neuenfeldt, Two Rivers, WI, and Linda (Steven) Tischler, Brandon; six grandchildren, Scott (Suzanne) Carroll, Brandon, Aaron (Emily) Carroll, Brandon, Matthew (Jennie) Carroll, Willmar, MN, Katie (Justin) LaBue, Greendale, WI, Paul (Katie) Neuenfeldt, DePere, WI, and Laura Neuenfeldt; thirteen great-grandchildren; and one sister, Audrey Koplitz, Oshkosh, WI.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; and a great-grandson, Landen Carroll.

January 19, 2021 Brandon, Obituaries, Sioux Falls, Uncategorized 4 comments

THE STORY OF AMARYLLIS “Amie” DUNGER

Attention Due to the Forecasted Blizzard, The Memorial Service has been postponed until Monday, January 18, 2021. Same times, Same location!

June 18, 1946 ~ January 10, 2021

(meaning of Amaryllis is “Greek shepherdess”)

    Amie Dunger, 74, Sioux Falls, formerly Brandon, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, after an extended illness.

    Memorial Services will begin at 2pm, Monday, January 18, 2021, with a short time of visitation with Daphne beginning at 1pm. Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.   The location will be Trinity Baptist Church in Sioux Falls with live streaming available at tbcsiouxfalls.org by clicking on the live stream button. Amie’s final gift to this world was the gift of donation of her body to the USD Body Donation Program. Amie will eventually be placed in the Bluffview Cemetery in Vermillion, SD, with her parents.

    I was born to my missionary parents, George and Louise Dunger, on June 18, 1946, in Hartford, Connecticut. My father immigrated from Saxony, Germany to the United States and met my mother in the Immanuel Baptist Church in New York City, during the Depression. After working, schooling, marriage, ordination, and commissioning, they left for Cameroon, West Africa, to serve as missionaries sent by the German Baptist Churches of North America in 1938. Our family included Daphne, my older sister, who was born in Cameroon. Because of the Second World War, my family served seven years on the field, before being able to come home for a year of furlough in 1945. Then when I was at the age of 2 months, our family returned to Cameroon, West Africa. When I was about two years old, it was discovered that my father had a rare form of tumor in the base area of his spine. He left almost immediately for treatment at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, ahead of my mother, Daphne, and I. About six months later, we finally were able to get booking by ship, to join my father.

    From 1948 to 1950, we lived again in Hartford, CT, where my father earned his PhD at the Hartford Seminary Foundation. We then moved to Rhode Island, where my father taught as a Professor in the Missions Department, of the Barrington Bible College. During this time, we attended an American Baptist Church, in Warren, RI. It was here, that I first remember being in Sunday School. Each Sunday at the start of Sunday School class, we would march in a circle, carrying the American flag, as we sung the National Anthem.

    Then, after only one year, my father received a call to come to the North American Baptist Seminary as Professor of Missions and Librarian, in Sioux Falls, SD. As a family, we moved here in 1951. I started Kindergarten and went through 6th grade, at Jefferson Grade School (1951 – 1958).

    In the Spring of 1957, at a “God’s Volunteer” (NABC sponsored) evangelism team program, I accepted Christ as my personal Savior, at the age of Eleven years old. The following year, on Easter Sunday, in April 1958, I was baptized in the first baptismal service held in this Trinity Baptist Church sanctuary. Previously, for 2 to 3 years, our congregation had been meeting in the original chapel of the Seminary and holding the Sunday School classes in the classrooms until we built the Trinity Church building.

    In 1957, Daphne left home for Nurses Training in Rochester, MN. Then in 1958 (after my father had successfully initiated the Sabbatical system at the Seminary), it was his turn for a Sabbatical year, so we (my father, mother, and myself), went to Ghana where he served as an exchange Professor in the Divinity School of the University of Ghana, located in Accra. I did not want to go, and fought my parents, as I did not understand why I could not instead stay with my Aunt and Uncle in Washington, DC for that one year. I ended up losing my fight and went along to Ghana. On the way, we visited my father’s family in Germany. My Aunt Hanna, lived in West Germany after escaping from the East Germany, and my Grandparents could come for one free visit to West Germany each year. This was the first time I met them. In Ghana, I attended the 7th level at the International School of Accra. The teachers were the wives of the British Embassy staff. The students were of different countries and some upper-class Ghanaians. (The classes were from Level 1 to Level 7) I now know how important that year was to me. This gave me an understanding of intercultural relationships which has helped me to this day.

    We returned to Sioux Falls in 1959, and I started 8th grade at Edison Junior High School, and then also 9th grade there. 10th through 12th grade was at Washington High School. I then went to Sioux Falls College (now University of Sioux Falls) for one year.

    From the summer of 1965 (when my parents spent a semester in Cameroon), to January 1966, I went to Washington, DC, and while staying with my Aunt and Uncle there, worked at Sears in the Credit Department.

    Back in Sioux Falls, I did many temporary jobs until I entered Nettleton Business College and did a two-year Junior Accounting program there. I then started employment at Electric Supply Company.

From 1964, through 1979, I served in the Nursery and taught the preschoolers in the Sunday School and sang in the Choir at Trinity Baptist Church.

    In 1978, a Church Extension project was begun in Brandon, South Dakota, as an offspring of Trinity. I began being involved there on Wednesday nights, and then on January 28, 1979, I became a charter member. I taught Sunday School, sang in the Choir, served as Church Clerk, was on the Board of Christian Education, and worked on the Building Committee. Also, during this time, I was the Statistical Recorder for the South Dakota Association.

    In 1973, when my father retired from the Seminary, I bought a piece of land in Brandon, SD, and used that as collateral to build a house. With the “sweat” equity of myself and my parents we built the house. This was a BIG learning experience for me.

    In 1979, I started being a facilitator for the Older Senior Adults, back at Trinity, with a noon meal and short program once a month. I was also visiting with them in their homes.

    On January 16, 1995, I returned my membership back to Trinity Baptist because I felt it very important to be helping the Senior Adults here on a steadier basis.

    In 1989, (for 5 weeks) and in 1993, (for 6 weeks) I was a Short-Term missionary in Cameroon. On the first trip, I joined Daphne on trek in the LAP program to help in their clinic and support visit to one village. Then in the second trip, while on my way down some steep stone steps to get my assignment at Banso Baptist Hospital, I fell and broke my lower leg. So, my job became encouraging and witnessing to the Cameroonians that came to visit me at Daphne’s house from morning to night.

    In February of 2003, I left my job of 34 years at Electric Supply Company, and since then have had several temporary jobs. I am still searching for full time employment. I know that God is leading.

    I have grown up in a strong Christian personal family and in a strong larger Christian family, this being the Church background of the North American Baptist Conference, the North American Baptist Seminary, Trinity Baptist Church, Brandon Valley Baptist Church, and the fellowship of believers worldwide. I was a Missionary Kid, a Professor’s Kid, and even though in my fifties, also an Archivist’s “Kid”.

    My mother passed on to her higher calling on October 29, 1984, at the age of 75. My father passed on to his higher calling on May 9, 2002, at the age of 94.

    As I see it, in my relationship today with Christ, I am to bring His encouragement to those around me in who they are and in what they are doing.

Signed: Amaryllis Dunger

Date: February 12, 2006

Amie and Daphne moved from their home in Brandon to Sioux Falls, in 2018.  More recently, they both moved to the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls; Amie in the Nursing Home and Daphne in the Assisted Living apartments where she still resides.

January 11, 2021 Brandon, Obituaries, Sioux Falls, Uncategorized 8 comments

James Fred Wehde

June 2, 1933 ~ October 24, 2020

James Wehde, 87, Garretson, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the Centerville Care and Rehab Center from Covid-19.

Visitation will be 5-7pm, Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Heartland Funeral Home. Social Distancing and masks are requested. Funeral services will begin at 1pm Wednesday, October 28, also at Heartland.  Due to Covid restrictions, only 75 persons will be allowed to attend the service. Burial will be at Swedona Covenant Church Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Swedona Covenant Church in James’ memory. 

James Fred Wehde was born June 2, 1933, to Herbert and Myrtle (Eggers) Wehde, on the farm where he still resided. He attended Eggers Country School and graduated from Brandon High School in 1951. James purchased the Eggers School and in 1993 donated it to the Heritage Park at Augustana University.

James married Violet Nordstrom on September 12, 1953, at Swedona Covenant Church.  The couple had two sons, Jon Fred and James Dean.  James was employed as a hired farm hand and at Swenson’s Plumbing and Heating. He later operated a corn sheller within the region for many years.  James started his dairy with two cows and ended it with seventy.  Eventually he changed over to crop farming with his son, Jim. James was very mechanical and could easily repair or modify the machinery.  He loved to help by driving the combine or the grain semi when he could. He was an inventor with several patents.  James also was a realtor/broker with Northfield Realty.

James found time around his farming and realty business to serve in many boards including: Swedona Church as Chairman, the Swedona Cemetery, Mapleton Township, Brandon Valley School, Union Gospel Mission, Eggers School Guild, Nordland Heritage Foundation, and the SD American Agriculture Movement.  James also loved to read as a pastime, was a licensed pilot for a 172 Cessna, and was an avid collector of old tractors.

James will be deeply missed by his wife of 67 years, Vi; two sons, Jon (Lisa), Eagle River, AK, and Jim (Deb), Sioux Falls; six grandchildren, Carolyn (Arie) Koster, Carman, Manitoba, Canada, Barbara (Nathan) Swenson, Afton, MN, Emily (Dallas) Harder, Sioux Falls, Brendan (Julia) Wehde, Goldsboro, NC, Cecilia Wehde, Anchorage, AK, and Dawn Wehde, Nome, AK; and one sister, Bonnie Bly, Garretson and also special friends Mavis and Laura Moret, and Kathy (K.C) Wehde. 

James is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Myrtle (Eggers) Wehde; one brother and his wife, Harlan and (Dorothy) Wehde; and one brother-in-law, Jerry Bly.

We gratefully thank the care team at Centerville Care and Rehab for the kind care they gave James.

October 25, 2020 Brandon, Obituaries, Uncategorized 2 comments

Aleida Marie Meyerhoff

January 18, 1940 ~ October 8, 2020

Aleida Marie Meyerhoff, 80, Sioux Falls, was received into the embrace of our Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2020, after a brief stay at Dougherty Hospice House.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Monday, October 12, 2020, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Sioux Falls, SD.  Funerals Services will begin at 10:30am, Tuesday, October 13, 2020, also at Westminster Presbyterian Church.  Burial will follow (12:45pm), at Evergreen Cemetery, George, IA.

Here is the link for the Live Stream of Aleida’s funeral on Tuesday.

https://youtube/FQk9hGD0VF1

Aleida Marie Dreesen was born in Pipestone County, Minnesota, on January 18, 1940, to Ralph and Aalke (Groen) Dreesen. She and six of her cousins were all named Aleida after their grandmother. The family of 7 lived on a farm outside of town where her parents instilled a strong belief that she needed to “lead, follow, or get out of the way”! Aleida chose to lead. She graduated from Luverne High School in 1958 and embarked on a life of serving others as an example of her strong faith in Jesus Christ. 

    Aleida married Harry Lee Meyerhoff on November 28, 1961. This union was blessed with three children; Brenda, Keith, and Arla. The family made their home in George while Harry was employed with DGR.  In 1987, DGR opened a facility in Sioux Falls, SD that prompted a move for Harry & Aleida. Aleida was always straight to the point and a leader. She was employed as a CNA in various departments of the Sioux Valley Health System. Quite often she was known to be an advocate for those she cared for. She wasn’t known for her political correctness, but she ALWAYS went the extra step to ensure people had what they needed. When Aleida worked in the oncology unit she and Harry were known to visit people who had no family. She was truly a caretaker in all aspects of her life. She would ask people to keep her in the loop of what was going on just so she could know how best to serve their needs.

    Sometimes, after they visited the hospital, she and Harry would use their coupon book to find a new restaurant to try.  Although they loved to eat out, they didn’t have a favorite place. The favorite part was the people (and ice cream), not the place. After Harry died in 2000 Aleida continued to serve others.  She was part of many groups of ladies; the 12-pack, the 6-pack, Coffee Party ladies, Active Generation friends, Bible Study ladies and she made lasting friendships from her time at Sanford. She made sure to check in with her group of ladies daily.  

    Aleida loved to play card and board games. She loved the conversations she and the ladies had on the phone. In her early days surrounding the holidays were busy with cookie making! She and her crews would produce 1000s of cookies. If you were lucky enough to make cookies with her the only requirement was to bring an empty ice cream pail so you could take some home. She always provided the ingredients and space. Aleida had it down to a science after a short time. The table was raised on coffee cans for the next 40 years or so to make it easier to frost her legendary cut-out cookies. There were all kinds of cookies, but they were all a gift for someone.  

   Aleida will be remembered for her kindness to others, her dedication to family, and her devotion to serve others. In the days close to her death her greatest desire was to let everyone she cared for know they are important and they are loved.

    Sadly, Aleida, 80, Sioux Falls, was received into the embrace of our Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2020, after a brief stay at Dougherty Hospice House.  

She is survived by her children, Brenda (Doug) Medalen Sioux Falls, SD; Arla Schultz, Luverne, MN; daughter-in-law, Carol Meyerhoff, Sheldon IA, eight grandchildren, Lee (Amanda) Medalen, Sioux Falls, SD, Heather (Justin) Hanson, Sioux Falls, SD, Aaron (Mya) Van Der Stoep, Parker, SD, Adam (Shaelee) Van Der Stoep, Hamilton, MI, Amanda Schultz, Luverne, MN, Katie (Pat) Berger, Dakota Dunes, SD, Christie (Seth) Lloyd, Moville, IA, Karrie (Josh Rogers) Meyerhoff, Sioux City, IA; 17 great-grandchildren, one brother, Orvel (Karen) Dreesen, Ellsworth, MN; and a host of other family and friends.

Aleida was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; her son, Keith; her sister, Anna Mae (Bill) Green; two brothers, Dick (Dolores) Dreesen; Ben (Grace, Norma, Thelma) Dreesen; her parents, Ralph and Aalke Dreesen; and her parents-in-law, Ted and Ursula Meyerhoff.

“I Love You.  That’s It. Bye Bye!”

October 9, 2020 Brandon, Obituaries, Uncategorized 5 comments

David Arthur Wommack

February 2, 1941 ~ September 30, 2020

David A. Wommack, 79, Sioux Falls, died Tuesday, September 30, 2020, at home, surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life is being planned so please check back for more information.

A burial service will be scheduled for the SD Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls, next summer.

October 2, 2020 Brandon, Obituaries, Uncategorized No comments yet

Noah “Bubbles” Allen Kimball

January 4, 2006 ~ September 22, 2020

Noah “Bubbles” A. Kimball, 14, Brandon, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Sioux Falls.

Private Family services will be held and a public Candle Light Vigil will be at 7pm, Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Celebrate Community Church in Brandon.

Noah “Bubbles” A. Kimball was born in Vermillion, SD. He was the first baby born in Vermillion in 2006. Noah and his family moved to Brandon, SD shortly after his birth, before he was even crawling. Noah attended school at Brandon elementary and middle schools. He was currently a freshman at BVHS. Although Noah was a brilliant young man and was taking advanced classes, he was not thrilled at the challenge Spanish class presented. Noah spent many years attending Taekwondo classes at Hoover’s in Brandon. His hard work and dedication earned him a Second-Degree Black Belt. He was both proud yet humble of his accomplishment. The coaches at Hoover’s helped teach him things like; courtesy, respect, honesty, integrity, self-discipline, and self-control. He loved to read and because of his giving heart, he would donate his books to low-income area schools when he was done reading them. He had recently decided he was ready to get rid of his Legos. He didn’t want to sell them, he wanted to give them away.

   Noah loved to solve the “Rubik’s Cube” and learn crazy weird facts from YouTube. Hanging out and playing play-station with Brandon, Keegan, and Caiden was a favorite pastime for Noah. If they were not together, they were planning on what time they could all get online and play together.

   Noah attended Celebrate Church for the last 13-14years and didn’t seem to mind the idea of having to stay at home and watch service on TV from the comfort of the recliner.

   He had taken a great interest in helping his dad and brothers work on motorcycles and various vehicles. He was so excited and proud of himself for getting a job and paying for his own old 86′ Chevy truck he called “Sally”. He was always so excited to go work on his truck with his brothers and his dad. He loved to convince mom it was a good idea to go get Chinese food for dinner. His brother Jordan always supported his idea. He was the best brother that anyone could ever ask for. He was the kind of brother that always had your back and wasn’t going to throw you under the bus for anything!

   Noah was a leader and not a follower. He had little regard for what people thought and was always true to himself. Noah was the most kind-hearted person. He would do anything he could to make someone else’s day better. Noah demonstrated his kindness and compassion to new students regularly. Parents would always comment on how he was the first to befriend their child. He was the kind of person everyone got along with and who wanted to be around. If someone was being bullied, Noah would step in to intervene.

   Noah was such a sweet young man with a heart of gold. He was an incredibly positive person who never stressed the small stuff.  He was patient and compassionate.  He had a special compassion for all animals, but especially dogs.

   Noah ALWAYS had a smile on his face. No matter how bad a day someone was having Noah could put a smile on their face. Being kind to one another will keep his legacy alive.   So, if you see someone without a smile give them one of yours in Noah’s honor. This world is definitely a better place because of him.    

   Sadly, “Bubbles”, 14, Brandon, SD, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Sioux Falls, SD.

   Noah will be deeply missed by his parents, Kerry (Adam) Hirsch, and Brian (Alicia) Kimball, three brothers; Chris (Abby) Schmidt, David Kimball and Jordan Kimball, six step siblings; Shelby (Brandon), Layne (Sarah), Ryker, Destiny, Arianna and Navaya; two nephews; Renner and Deegan. His aunts and uncles; Tara (Rick) Hinzman, Dan (Ann) Schmidt, Patrick (Deanna) Schmidt, Paul (Renae) Kimball, Brad Kimball, Karen (Cody) Hall, his twelve cousins; Katie, Bella, Daniell, Tyler, Michael, Andrew, Harper, Karrah, Kyelah, Justin, Bryce, and Kaitlyn, grandmother Ranae Kimball.

   Noah was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ken Schmidt and David Kimball; and grandmother, Mary K. Boggs.

September 24, 2020 Brandon, Obituaries, Uncategorized 6 comments

James Alan Rabenberg

June 19, 1965 ~ September 22, 2020

James, Alan Rabenberg, 55, Sioux Falls, SD, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020, surrounded by family at Ava’s House, Sioux Falls, SD.

Visitation will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD.  Funeral Services will follow at 1:30 pm. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD.

James Alan Rabenberg was born June 19, 1965, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Larry and Bobbie (Ymker) Rabenberg.  James graduated from Washington High School, Sioux Falls, SD in 1983 and continued his education at South Dakota State University where he graduated in 1988. James began working for the Argus Leader in the bundling and distribution department. It was not long after he began working for the Argus that he met Leesa Shotley.  On March 29, 1996, James and Leesa were united in marriage in Sioux Falls, SD. The couple was blessed with one daughter whom they named Esther. She was James’ pride and joy! He worked for 20 years at Grand Prairie Foods before poor health forced him to retire due to health reasons.

James loved being a supportive father. He attended all of Esther’s performances. He could always be found at her musical events or with her enjoying a theatrical play. He loved being a member of Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church. James especially loved the Wednesday Night Bible Studies and the multiple musical church groups that would perform. James was a fan of sports, especially football.  His favorite team was the San Francisco 49ers. Above all, he loved spending time with his family. Playing cards and other games was always a good time. Traveling together as a family gave him great joy.

Sadly, James, 55, Sioux Falls, SD, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020, surrounded by family at Ava’s House.

James will be deeply missed by his wife, Leesa; one daughter, Esther; James’ parents, Larry (May) Rabenberg, Sioux Falls, SD, and Bobbie (Roy) Toole, Gillette, WY; two brothers, Clifford (Carmen) Toole, Gillette, WY, and Robert Rabenberg, Sioux Falls, SD; and two sisters, Lisa (Chris) Amundson, Sioux Falls, SD, and Glenda (Tony Brandt) Rabenberg, Sioux Falls, SD; sister-in-law, Leea (Bob) Ryan, Bridgewater, NJ; several nieces and nephews and his mother-in-law, Eilene Shotley, Sioux Falls, SD.

James was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Leon Shotley.

September 24, 2020 Brandon, Obituaries, Uncategorized 5 comments

Kathleen Mae Viereck

May 26, 1933 ~ August 31, 2020

Kathleen M. (Mattern-Lemmon) Viereck, 87, Sioux Falls, died Monday, August 31, 2020, at the Dougherty Hospice Home in Sioux Falls.

Visitation with family will be 5-7pm, Friday, September 4, 2020, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a Prayer Service at 7pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30am, Saturday, September 5, 2020, at St Therese Catholic Church, (901 N. Tahoe Trail) Sioux Falls. Burial for Kathleen will be 11am, Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Homer Cemetery, Pierpont, SD.

Memorials can be made to Avera Dougherty House, Sioux Falls, SD, or St. Therese Catholic Church.

Kathleen Mae Viereck was born in Aberdeen, SD, on May 26, 1933, to Lambert and Esther (Underwood) Mattern.  She attended school in Aberdeen.  Upon graduation, she attended Northern State College and majored in education. She was a teacher at Groton Public School for four years while married to Loyal Spilloway, who was killed in an auto accident in 1959. They had one son, Mark, and also had another, son, Mitchell that died at birth.

She married Milton Lemmon, on April 6, 1961, and had four wonderful children: Chuck, Mary, Jim, and John. They lived on the farm near Pierpont until retiring from farming in 1991, when they moved to Sioux Falls, SD. Milton passed away in 1996. She later married John Viereck until he passed in 2002. She lived out her years in Sioux Falls where she spent her time with her family and many friends.

Kathleen will be deeply missed by her five children, Mark (Bonnie) Lemmon, Caldwell, ID, Chuck (Nettie) Lemmon, Pierpont, SD, Mary (Tim) Scherb, Valley Springs, SD, Jim (Lynette) Lemmon, Claremore, OK, and John (Debra) Lemmon, Indian Trail, NC; eight grandchildren, Dylan, Ethan, Kelsie, Jacob, Carly, Sami, Jessie and Josh; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Lambert and Esther Mattern; two brothers, Gene and Jim Mattern; three husbands, Loyal Spilloway, Milton Lemmon, and John Viereck. 

September 2, 2020 Brandon, Obituaries, Sioux Falls, Uncategorized 1 comment

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