January 23, 1939 ~ September 28, 2015

Charles W. Slaughter, 76, Sioux Falls, peacefully went to his heavenly home early Monday morning, September 28, 2015, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In his final days, he was surrounded by friends and family who comforted him through their singing and reminiscing. Charles’s family and his continued devotion to God supported him through his struggle, and ultimately he found peace.

Family Visitation will be 5-7pm, Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Heartland Funeral Home, 1801 Frontier Street in Brandon, with a sharing time at 7pm. A Celebration of Life will begin at 2:30pm, Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1600 E 12th Street in Sioux Falls. Interment will follow at Swedona Covenant Cemetery, rural Brandon.

Charles Wesley Slaughter was born January 23, 1939, to Rufus and Julia Mae (Johnson) Slaughter at Buena Vista, GA. Upon the death of his mother, Charles moved to Philadelphia to be raised by his aunt, Marie Walker. After finishing high school, he attended Trinity Bible College and met his wife, Lauralea Jobbins. The couple resided in Philadelphia for a short while and then relocated to Huron, SD. He worked for Huron Mfg. and then the DM&E where he retired. In 2009, Charles moved to Sioux Falls to be closer to his children.

Charles had a heart for others. Charles was an active volunteer in his church. He taught Sunday school, and served as a deacon for several years. Through his devoted service as a bible quiz coach, Charles was a positive influence in the lives of young people who later went on to spread the gospel.
His hobbies included watching sports, listening to music, and telling ridiculous jokes. He loved watching the Philadelphia Eagles. He loved a wide variety of music, but especially had a passion for Jazz, Gospel, & Doo Wop music.

Charles loved is family more than anything, and enjoyed going to family breakfasts and regular get-togethers. He signed all of his text messages to family with the closing statement “always here”.

Charles will be deeply missed by his wife, Lauralea; five children, Don Slaughter, Omaha, NE, Daniel Slaughter, Sioux Falls, Christina (Paul) Rogers, Brandon, Michele Slaughter, Sioux Falls, and Apryl Slaughter, Sioux Falls; twelve grandchildren, Sharissa, Devon, Elisa, Liliana, Olivia, Ethan, Mbiya, Soleil, JeoLioneh, Dax, Ava, and Everly; two great-grandchildren, Morgan and Tucker; and very dear friends, Lee and Janelle Peterson; and two sisters, Cheryl Lynn Slaughter and Tammy Slaughter, both of Auburndale, FL.

Charles was welcomed at Heaven’s gates by his parents, Rufus and Julia Mae (Johnson) Slaughter, his Aunt Marie Walker, and dear friend, Sharron Peterson.
Heaven is a lucky place as it has gained the most hilarious angel there ever could be! You will be forever missed my father and friend – always here. SEE YA LATER ALLIGATOR! AFTER WHILE CHOCOLATE CHILD! (W.A.S.)

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

October 29, 1953 – September 19, 2015

Richard (Dicky) W. Warwick, 61, Sioux Falls, went home to be with his soul mate on September, 19 2015, at his home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, September 25, 2015, at 11:00 am, at Heartland Funeral Home, Brandon SD.

Dick was born on October 29, 1953 in Sioux Falls to Mayme (Scallon) and Norine Warwick. Dicky grew up and attended school in Sioux Falls where he later would meet the love of his life. Richard married his best friend, Candy, on June 16, 1972. Together they had three beautiful girls, and the family grew to bless him with twelve grandchildren. Those who knew Dicky, knew he loved life, but most of all treasured his family.

Richard worked for the School Bus Inc., and the Minnehaha Co. Juvenile Detention Center before retiring in 2001. Dick and Candy also volunteered for the Special Olympics of Sioux Falls. He touched the lives of so many and was determined to make a difference in everyone he came into contact with.

Dick is survived by his mother, Mayme Warwick, Sioux Falls; daughters, Crystal Kuhnert, Jenny Warwick, and Shanon Warwick, all of Sioux Falls; one sister, LeAnn Sichmiller; he also leaves behind twelve grandchildren, Abby Farley, Jordan Reininger, Stevie, Hannah, Haily, and Khol Kuhnert, Dylan Warwick, Taryn Roach, Elizabeth Gottsch, Scott Warwick, Shane Ness, and Shaun Ness.

Dick is preceded in death by his soulmate, Candy; brothers-in-law, Chuck and Tommy Ganser; sister, Barbara Dant; and grandson, Travis Ness.

April 1, 1938 ~ September 18, 2015

Wesley William Busse, 77, Sioux Falls, entered Heaven’s gates, September 18, 2015, at the Sanford Hospice Foundation Cottage, in Sioux Falls.

Family visitation will be 5-7pm, Monday, September 21, 2015, at Linwood Wesleyan Church in Sioux Falls with a sharing time at 7pm. Funeral services will be 10AM, Tuesday, September 22, also at Linwood. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery will Full Military Rites.

Wesley William Busse was born April 1, 1938, in Willow Lake, SD, to Wesley F. and Elsena (Meester) Busse as one of four children. He attended and graduated from Willow Lake and then joined the US Marine Corp. Upon his completion of duty, Wes returned to Sioux Falls and began working for Baumgartner’s Electric. In June 1961, Wes married Charlyne Jensen. Two children were born to this union. In 1966, Wes joined the South Dakota Highway Patrol and was stationed in Vermillion as HP120. He served the area until 1982, when he was reassigned to Sioux Falls. In the meantime, Wes had married his true love, Darlene Ageton, and expanded his family with her three children. Wes retired from the patrol in 1987 and went to work for the SD Lottery as Security. He spent the next ten years with the Lottery.

Wes was a true family man and his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids meant everything to him. He loved to go to their activities. He also enjoyed teasing and surprising them. He loved woodworking and making shelves, toy boxes, rocking horses, and cabinets for everyone. He was known to pack tools in his suitcase to work on projects for Carrie at her home on his visits there. If there was a problem, a need or crises, he was always there first to help his family out.

Wes and Darlene were active members of Linwood Wesleyan Church.

Wes will be deeply missed by his wife, Darlene; five children, Brian Busse, Sioux Falls, Carrie (Anthony) Varesio, Glastonbury, CT, Lee (Teri) Ageton, Brandon, Tim (Cheryl) Ageton, Sioux Falls, and Kathy Ageton, Sioux Falls; eleven grandchildren, Amanda, Melissa, Ryan, Joshua, Kylie, Jim, Sarah, Erin, Kristin, Delaine and Corey; five great-grandchildren, Kodie, Masyn, Brayden, Owen, and Macie; and one sister, Thressa Gallipo, Sioux Falls.

Wes was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley F. and Elsena (Meester) Busse, and two sisters, Anna Mae Berg and Wilma Dunfee.

April 5, 1993 ~ September 12, 2015

Shannon Elizabeth Geraets, 22, Sioux Falls, died Saturday, September 12, 2015, at her home in Sioux Falls.

Memorial services will be 1:30 pm, Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon, South Dakota. Visitation begins at 5 pm, Wednesday, September 16th, also at Heartland Funeral Home, with family present to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Shannon enjoyed her time at the family business Happy Dog Boarding Kennels playing with the family dogs plus she was a great help to Jerry in the kennel. Another love of Shannon’s was racing. Her Saturdays at I-90 Speedway in Hartford were among her happiest times.

Survivors include Shannon’s parents, Jerry Geraets and Dianne Elizabeth (Anney) Yearous-Geraets, Sioux Falls; three brothers and two sisters; Matt Roan Eagle, Medford Oregon, Danny ( Becky) Geraets, Dell Rapids, Amanda (Mark) Lieble, Dell Rapids, Jeremy(Maranda) Geraets, Colman, and Angie Geraets, Sioux Falls. Shannon is also survived by eight nieces and nephew’s that she was just starting to know. Shannon is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Shannon is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Gary and Irene Geraets; her maternal grandmother, Betty Jane Hinkley; and her paternal grandmother, Zona Bender.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Shannon’s memory to the Sioux Falls Humane Society or in an effort to effect change, a donation to NAMI; the National Association for Mental Illness.

October 9, 1995 ~ September 4, 2015

Ashley Joelle Heesch, 19, Sioux Falls, died Friday, September 4, 2015, from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Memorial services will be 2pm, Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Heartland Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at Noon.

Ashley Joelle was born October 9, 1995 in Sioux Falls to Arlen and Betsy (Teerink) Heesch. She was raised and attended school there and graduated from Washington High School in 2014. She attended college in Minneapolis at the Minnesota Art Institute.

Ashley was a free spirit that was learning who she was and blossoming beautifully. She loved her truck and spent hours driving around and listening to music in it. Ashley also liked “Anime” and “Monga” and watched many movies and read books involving the Japanese art. Her friends were very important to her as well and hangin’ at Fryin’ Pan was one of her “things.” She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.

Ashley is survived by her parents, Arlen and Betsy; one sister, Emmalee, Sioux Falls; grandparents, Barb Pelkey, Sioux Falls, Lowell Feit, Luverne, MN, Bonnie Berscheid, Sioux Falls, and Lowell Heesch, Boise, ID; great-grandparents, Doris Berscheid, Sioux Falls, Howard & Lois Teerink, Worthington, MN, and Delbert & Madie Heesch, Sioux Falls; special friend, Tim Dumel; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Ashley was greeted in Heaven by her one sibling, Jami Jo; Grandpa Jessie, and her great-grandfather, Gene.

In lieu of flowers, a go fund me account has been established @ http://www.gofund.me/ashleyheesch

July 7, 1944 ~ August 25, 2015

James L. Brazee, 71, Valley Springs, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be 1:30pm, Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Heartland Funeral Home, with family visitation beginning at Noon. Full Military Honors will follow the service.

James Leroy Brazee was born July 7, 1944, in Sioux Falls, to Howard and Amy (Branum) Brazee. Due to his father’s occupation, the family moved multiple places before Jim graduated high school from Ft. Pierre, SD. Upon graduation, Jim joined the US Army, where he met the love of his life, Carlyn Huls. The couple was married right after Jim’s discharged from the Army, on June 18, 1966, in Minneapolis, MN.

Jim worked in an electrical warehouse as a project estimator and wholesale salesperson in Minneapolis, before transferring to Aberdeen. Then, in 1987, Jim transferred to Sioux Falls, and he and the family moved to Valley Springs. He retired in 2009, from Dakota Supply Group.

Jim’s first love was his family. He cared deeply for his children and was an unwavering husband for his wife. He always made sure everyone was home safe after work during bad weather. He loved to spend holidays with his grandkids and was thankful every time the family was together. Vacationing with the family was always a trip to the Black Hills or trips to other family members throughout the United States. Jim also liked to work on race cars and “hobby” cars. Body work, upholstery, engines, or just tinkering was where he wanted to be at. He was also a diehard NASCAR and Viking fan, even in the worst times, and there was always “next year.” Jim also enjoyed helping the boys; both Trev, on the farm, with projects and harvest, and Jerod, with projects around his house and on cars.

Jim will be deeply missed by his wife, Carlyn; two children, Barb (Trev) Dawley, Valley Springs, and Jerod (Cindy) Brazee, Garretson; five grandchildren, Brittany, Chandler, Taylor, Natalie, and Carson; and seven brother-in-law and sister-in-laws, Marge (Rich) Lauring, Cushing, WI, Lorraine Shafer, Richfield, MN, Hubert Huls, Forrest Lake, MN, Harold Huls, Coon Rapids, MN, Harlen (Sheila) Huls, Lino Lakes, MN, Clarence (Becky) Huls, Bloomington, MN, and Janet Sorakrai, Richfield, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Amy (Branum) Brazee; one brother, Ernest; and brother-in-law, Rex Shafer.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

February 18, 1942 ~ August 11, 2015

Donna Lee (Oye) Stoterau, 73, Beaver Creek, MN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at the Dougherty Hospice Home in Sioux Falls.

Family visitation will be 2-4pm, Sunday, August 16, 2015, with a sharing time at 4pm at Heartland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, August 17, 10:30am, at Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church, Brandon. Interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, MN.

Donna Lee Oye was born February 18, 1942, to Virgil and Lucille (Lauck) Oye, in Hardwick, MN. She was raised and educated in the Hardwick area and graduated from Luverne. Donna worked at the Worthmore in Luverne at the Soda Fountain. On July 16, 1960, Donna married Dale Stoterau and moved to Beaver Creek where they raised their three children. Donna also found time to go to Stewarts School in Sioux Falls, work for Ford Motor Company, become a Repo agent, and finished her career at the Sport Bowl.

To her family, Donna was “Grandma Extraordinaire.” She loved her family and she taught all of the grandkids to bowl and how to ride horses. She loved to cook, bake and sew for them. She made dresses, baby clothes for the girls, and quilts and “quillows” for everyone. Donna also loved all kinds of animals; dogs, cats, and horses – especially horses. She owned several race horses and she spent a lot of time at Canterbury Park.

Donna will be greatly missed by her husband, Dale; three children, Kurt (Yvonne Severson) Stoterau,(Luverne, MN), Gwynne (Brent) Anderson, (Brandon, SD), and Lucinda Stoterau, (Sioux Falls, SD); grandchildren, Shane Stoterau, (Sioux Falls, SD), Kelcey (Brenton) Smith, (Brandon, SD), Dallas Szakatz, (Sioux Falls, SD), Kaylee Anderson, (Brandon, SD), Jordan (Dan) Wilson, (Sioux Falls, SD), Sienna Stoterau, (Sioux Falls, SD), and Mariah Stoterau, (Sioux Falls, SD); great-grandchildren, Logan and Teydan; four siblings, Bruce (Marilyn) Oye, (Hardwick, MN), Virginia (Woody) Peters, (Jordan, MN,) Rita Shirkey, (Worthington, MN), and Burdell (Barbara) Oye, (Prior Lake, MN).

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Lucille, one sister, Rea, brother-in-law, Timothy Shirkey, and one grandson, Adam Stoterau.

July 30, 1948 ~ August 7, 2015

Vincent Patrick Turgeon, 67, Tea, SD, died Friday, August 7, 2015, at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Family visitation will be 5-7pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at Heartland Funeral Home, Brandon, with a Prayer Service at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00am, Wednesday, August 12, at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Sioux Falls, with Fr. Morgan, celebrant, and will include Full Military Honors..

Vincent Patrick Turgeon was born July 30, 1948 in Sioux Falls. He attended parochial school in Sioux Falls and then graduated from Washington High before he was drafted into the Army to go to Viet Nam. Before Vincent left, he married his high school sweetheart, Joan Helwig, on March 16, 1968. The couple was blessed with two children; Barry and Barbara. Upon Vincent’s return, the family moved to Alexandria, MN while Vincent attended some schooling and then they moved on to Sioux City and eventually settled in Omaha. Vincent was a sales person and worked very hard selling medical supplies. In 2001, he retired and moved back to Tea, SD, to peruse his passion for cars. He is known for having a shop that holds more tools than “normal” mechanics. He even went back to school to learned how to do auto body restoration.

Vince’s first love was his family and especially his grandkids. They would go to Falls Park and play or take pictures or attend trips to the Butterfly House. His sense of humor was infectious and he joked right up to the end with stories. His optimistic and positive attitude made his cancer treatment easy on his family and friends because it was his desire not to be a burden or to ever give up.

Vincent will be deeply missed by his children, Barbara (Brent) Hoffart, Omaha and Barry (Kelly) Turgeon, Omaha, NE; six grandchildren, Emma, Jayden, Ethan, Lauren, Drew, and Harper; and seven siblings, Paul (Eileen), Ohio, Mark (Shelia), Sioux Falls, Tony (Joan), Sioux Falls, Scott, Sioux Falls, Donna (Don) Woldt, Wentworth, Linda (Bob) Larsen, Sioux Falls, and Mary Thompson, Tea.

Vincent was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial has been established.

June 18, 1949 ~ August 2, 2015

Terry C. Bose, 66, Brandon, died Sunday, August 2, 2015, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, following a short battle with cancer.

Family visitation will be 5-7pm, Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a short sharing time at 7. Funeral services will be 10:30am, Friday, August 7, at Faith United Church, Brandon. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

Tyrell (Terry) Craig Bose was born June 18, 1949, in Slayton, MN, to Norman and Audrey (VanderLee) Bose. He lived on a farm near Woodstock, MN, and attended school in Edgerton. Upon graduation, Terry went to Basic Training in 1968. After Basic, he began his career at the South Dakota Air Natl. Guard, where he would put in 35 years before retiring in 2003. December 1, 1978, he married Nelva TenCate, and he became an instant dad to three small children; Brian, Alison, and Alanna. Soon after that, Amanda was born. As a family, they have fond memories of summer vacations in Northern Minnesota. He then worked for Minnehaha Co. Sheriff’s office as Air Base Security and at the County Jail where one prisoner scolded another for giving Terry a hard time saying “he is one of the Good Guys!” For the next few years, he was at the SD Army Natl. Guard as the Base Security Manager. He also drove a school bus for a few years before he retired permanently. He filled his days running things at home while Nelva worked, riding his Harley, training his puppy, Hope, and wishing he was fishing.

He loved sitting by a campfire at Cutty’s Resort in Okoboji, eating the “Belly Buster Breakfast” at Marlins Grill, and shooting targets with his friends.
He will be remembered for his love of Harleys, Fords, and Boston Terriers, his famous hours of storytelling, the backyard troll-(ask the grandkids), his love of his family and their welfare, right up to the very end, and his faithfulness to his Heavenly Father.

Terry will be deeply missed by his wife, Nelva; his children, Amanda (Brian Kilbride) Bose, Sioux Falls, Alanna (Jeff) VanSanten, Luverne, MN, Alison (Tom) VerSteeg, Luverne, MN, and Brian TenCate, The Colony, TX; six grandchildren, Cade, Lauren, Kelsi, Aiden, Ethan, and Chloe; and three siblings, Robert (Julie) Bose, Sioux Falls, Wendy (Pat) Whalen, St. Paul, MN, and Kristin (Ivan) Vis, Leota, MN.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents.

April 24, 1933 ~ July 29, 2015

Louise Elizabeth (Goheen) Bieber, 82, Brandon, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at the Dougherty Hospice Home, Sioux Falls after a short battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be 10:30am, Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Heartland Funeral Home, Brandon, with Visitation beginning 1 hour prior.

Lou was born April 24, 1933, in a midwife house in Aberdeen, SD, to Grant and Hulda (Raugust) Goheen. She was born into a family with 10 brothers and 2 sisters. She attended elementary school at Adams School and graduated from Central High School in 1952. She attended 9 months at the Aberdeen School of Commerce after graduation. In childhood she attended the Salvation Army Church and the Assembly of God Church.
Lou married Aaron Bieber on May 3, 1952 and moved with him during the Air Force enlistment to Sherman, KS, Great Falls, MT, and finally to O’Hare Air Force Base, Chicago, IL. At O’Hare AFB, she worked in the Finance Office. After Aaron’s enlistment, they stayed in the area. They had two children, David Brian and Cynthia Lynn.

In 1958, they moved back to Aberdeen and Lou worked in the Gamble Store (Tempo Department Store) for 21 years as a bookkeeper, accountant, and finally as the receiving manager. When the store closed in 1981, Lou attended 19 semester hours of accounting and business at Northern State University and worked at the Hub Area Technical School as secretary/bookkeeper for 14 ½ years. During this time, they lived on a farm 25 north of Aberdeen, SD. She then worked part time as Office Manager of the Aberdeen Builders Exchange. After they moved to Brandon in 2003, Lou worked 2 years part-time for Mills Enterprise Trucking in Sioux Falls, SD and when they closed, she retired in 2007.

Lou was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Good Shepherd Lutheran and later joined a mission church, Holy Cross Lutheran in Aberdeen, SD until 2003. When they moved to Brandon, SD, they joined Brandon Lutheran Church. She was volunteer General Treasurer and part-time office for Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, SD, and Leader of the TOPS Diet Support Group in Brandon, SD.

On March 17, 2015, Lou Bieber was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer which had moved to the liver. She soon after entered the hospice program with Aaron.

Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Aaron Bieber; one son, David (Patricia) Bieber, Aberdeen, SD; one daughter, Cindy (Martin) Borske, Mason City, IA; one grandson, Ben (Christine) Piearson & one great granddaughter, Riley, Cape Cod, MA; one granddaughter, Vanessa Piearson, Mason City, IA; two brothers, John (Paula) Goheen, Lexington, KY and Eugene Goheen of San Diego, CA; two sister-in-laws, Jan Goheen, Rapid City, and Millie Goheen, Boca Raton, FL.

Lou was preceded in death by her parents, 8 brothers and two sisters.