September 27, 1946 ~ June 25, 2020

    Lee A. Haack, 73, Brandon, SD, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

    Memorial Services will be 11am, Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church, Brandon, SD, with visitation beginning one hour prior.  Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Pomeroy, IA, at a later date.

    Lee Allen Haack was born on September 27, 1946, in Pomeroy, IA, to Herman and Marie (Gutz) Haack, the eighth of nine children. He was baptized on October 13, 1946, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pomeroy, IA. Lee attended Immanuel Lutheran grade school and was confirmed. Lee graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1964.

    In 1969, Lee graduated from Iowa State University. While he attended Iowa State College, he served in the Iowa Air National Guard. Following his graduation, he worked as a Claims Adjuster for Equitable Life Insurance in Minneapolis, MN. It was there that he met his future wife, Elaine Anderson. They were united in marriage on September 4, 1976, at Badger Lutheran Church in Badger, IA. This union was blessed with two children, Jessica and Matthew.

    Lee worked as District Sales Manager for Allis-Chalmers, working out of their offices in Big Rapids, MI, and later Valparaiso, IN. He next worked in Reynoldsburg, OH, for Kubota as Regional Sales Manager in the construction equipment division. His final employment was in Fairmont, MN, working for Yanmar as a Regional Sales Manager in the construction equipment division. Following Lee’s and Elaine’s retirement, they moved to Brandon, SD, in 2013.

    Lee’s hobbies included watching ISU football and basketball, golf, and raising West Highland White Terriers. He also enjoyed taking fishing trips with his family. Lee was a member of Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brandon, SD.

    Lee is survived by his wife Elaine of Brandon, SD; daughter Jessica (Mark) Toland of Brandon, SD; son Matthew (Devan) Haack of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren: Abigail and Nathan Toland, and Claire Haack; siblings: Marcella Desormey of Minneapolis, MN; Charles (Donna) Haack of Spring Hill, FL; Carol Ford of Bellevue, NE; Judy (Jim) Binzen of Thomson, IL; sisters-in-law: Cheri (Eldon) Brue of Golden Valley, MN; Marlene (Marlin) Edwards of Savage; MN, Wanda Anderson of Savage, MN; and Karen (William) Johnson of Cottage Grove, MN; nieces and nephews and other friends and relatives.

    Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Marie Haack; siblings: Robert Haack, Donald Haack, Luella (Haack) Hammen, Leslie Haack; granddaughter, Mackenzie Haack; brothers-in-laws, Zeno Hammen, Joseph Desormey, George Ford; and sisters-in-laws, Marion Haack, Lucille Haack.

November 7, 1956 ~ June 22, 2020

Nancy Mae Herrin, 63, Valley Springs, died Monday, June 22, 2020, suddenly and unexpectedly at the Avera McKennan Emergency Department, in Sioux Falls.

A visitation with family and open house will be 4-7pm, Friday, June 26, 2020, at Heartland Funeral Home, Brandon, with a short prayer service at 6:30pm.  A reception and gathering will follow at the American Legion Hall in Valley Springs. The family encourages everyone to wear sports jerseys to support Nancy’s love for sports.

Nancy Mae Jacobs was born in Wheaton, MN to Gordon and Betty (Walz) Jacobs on November 7, 1956, as one of six children. She was raised and attended school there. She left the area and married Mark Rath. To this union two children were born; Christopher and Danny. She later married Ron, and she was blessed with a daughter, Andrea. On 11/11/2000, she went on a first date with a strapping hunk from Valley Springs, named Don Johnson. She then added five more of his children to their blended family.

Nancy worked for Wendy’s as a manager in Sioux Falls, for a number of years. She was a CNA at the Tuff Nursing Home in Hills, MN for 15 years. Upon her retirement, she went back to work at the Valley Springs Body Shop, as Don’s office manager. In her spare time, Nancy enjoyed scrabble, Sudoku puzzles and word searches. She loved cheering on the Vikings and the Twins, as well as other sports. Her favorite tv shows included Law N Order, CSI, Family Feud and anything on the Game Show Network. She and Don enjoyed traveling to Minnesota, Texas and Missouri to visit her family. They also vacationed in Medora, ND. She loved the kids at the Valley Springs Lutheran Sunday School and her great-nieces and nephews. She made sure that everyone received presents for birthdays, Christmas, and any other holiday. Don and Nancy spent their last hoorah in Branson, MO, only two weeks ago, which included her whole family for four days.

Nancy will be deeply missed by her other half, Don Johnson, Valley Springs; eight children, Christopher (Theresa) Rath, Danny (Kasey) Rath, Andrea (Paul) Rezac, Eric Johnson, Amy Stassen, Michele Johnson, Tammy Webb and Deanna Bosch; twenty grandchildren, Skylar, Jakson, Dalton, Kristen, Kayleigh, Caitlin, Michaela, Emily, Alec, Jake, Alex, Logan, Lane, Shyanne, Chloe, Nealy, Rylea, Parker, Caitlin and Dustin; five great-grandchildren, Blakely, Sterling, Stryker, Aiden and Jensen; mother, Betty Jacobs; two sisters, Kaye (Jeff) Norton and Tammie (Terry) Finke; one brother, Brad (Joetta) Jacobs; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Jacobs; sister, Deborah Zastrow; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Beverly Jacobs; and nephew Ryan Jacobs.

December 17, 1986 ~ June 21, 2020

Jesse J.  Flemming, 33, Sioux Falls, SD, died Sunday, June 21, 2020, unexpectedly at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 7:00pm on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, Sioux Falls.  Visitation with family present will be from 5-7pm. Inurnment at a later date at Esterly Cemetery, Florence, SD. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Sioux Falls Humane Society in Jesse’s memory.

Jesse James Flemming was born on December 17, 1986, in Watertown, SD, to Donald and Juanita (Koppinger) Flemming. He was raised in Brandon and graduated from Brandon Valley High School. Jesse attended Risen Savior Church while growing up. He lived in Sioux Falls and worked at various jobs as a welder and other positions.

Jesse liked to hunt, fish, and mostly enjoyed playing with his dogs at the dog park. He was very outgoing, loved his family and was always joking around.

He will be deeply missed by his mother, Juanita, Madison, SD; brother, Ryan Flemming, Sioux Falls; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and his special dog, Charlee.

Jesse was preceded in death by his father, Donald Flemming.

August 22, 1956 ~ June 12, 2020

David “Zueke or Sody” Sowden, 63, Pipestone, MN, died after a battle with cancer at the Pipestone Hospice Home, on Friday, June 12, 2020.

A Celebration of Life for Dave is set for 6pm, Friday, June 26, 2020, at the Hiawatha Lodge.  A Biker Memorial “cruise the square” ride prior to the Celebration (any vehicle welcome), at the old Shopko parking lot by 5pm meeting at the Lodge at 6.

David John Sowden was born on August 22, 1956, to Leo and Betty (Kautz) Sowden, in Tyler, MN. He graduated from Pipestone High School. David married Monica Huntimer on May 29, 1976. They had three children, Matt, Angie and Daniel. David worked manual labor jobs and later drove truck. He always “worked his butt off” to make things work. He enjoyed fishing and camping in his spare time, loved riding motorcycle and singing karaoke.

David leaves behind his son, Matt (LeAnn) Sowden, Sioux Falls; his daughter, Angie (Eric) Brooks, Sioux Falls; five grandchildren, Ella, Lucy, Cain, Mya and Makai; two brothers, Charlie Sowden, Pipestone, MN and Daryl (Shari) Sowden, Phoenix, AZ; and his special friend, Julie Carrow, Pipestone, MN.

David was preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel Sowden; and two brothers, Jim Sowden and Bob Sowden.