May 6, 1943 ~ October 17, 2019

Barbara Jean Cragoe, 76, Sioux Falls, went to her Heavenly home on the evening of October 17, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Visitation will be 2-4pm, Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Heartland Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be 1pm, Monday, October 21, also at Heartland Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne, MN.

Barbara Jean Stoterau was born May 6, 1943, in Luverne, MN to Leroy and Evelyn (Hofelmann) Stoterau. Barb was the second of four children. As a small child she developed a strong faith even before she attended school in Luverne, MN. Barb was always a great help to her mother with her siblings whom she loved very much. The family moved to Jasper, MN where Barb attended high school.  She had many friends that she has kept in touch with over the years. She had many dinners and gatherings with these friends along with the love of her life, Ronald Gene Cragoe. Ron captured her heart and convinced her to marry him, and on November 26, 1961, Barb and Ron were married in Luverne, MN. To this union three children were born; Darci, Sheri and Kelly.

They made their first home together in Beaver Creek, MN. In 1963, they moved their young family to Sioux Falls, SD, where Barb was kept busy taking care of their home and children while Ron served in the military. In 1967, they moved their family again to Brandon, SD. They attended United Presbyterian Church where they made many friends. Barb began driving school bus for the Brandon school district in 1975. Barb would always memorize each and every child’s name. If you were on her bus, you had better behave! In the mid 80s, the family moved to Rapid City, SD for a number of years.

After retirement, Barb and Ron shared their time between their summer home in Sioux Falls and their winter months in Harlingen, Texas.  While in South Dakota, Barb loved going to dirt track racing and watching both from the pits and then later, from the stands. She was a lifetime fan of racing but we cannot forget about her love for Twins baseball either. While in Texas, she loved to play games and participate in their trailercourt’s potlucks (with her beans and deviled eggs) at the community room. She and Ron saw the world together. Her favorite place to travel was said to be “away”.  One of her favorite trips was a European circle tour the couple took in the 1990s.  Barb also enjoyed spending time visiting with her many friends.

Her greatest enjoyment came from simply spending time with those of us who have loved her. Barb would like to ask that you all continue to love each other as she has loved you. Her smile was infectious and her laughter contagious. To know her was to love her. Her love for everyone is evident by the many people who are thankful to have been able to share her life and love her as if she were a part of their family. Even in her last weeks, Barb always said she was so blessed.

Blessed to have shared her life are her husband, Ron Cragoe; her children, Darci (Todd) Sharlow, Sioux Falls, Sheri Rozeboom-Kloes, Hills, MN, and Kelly Cragoe, Springfield, SD; four grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren; also blessed are her three siblings, Keith Stoterau, Karen (Dan) Brenner, and Marvin (Carol) Stoterau, all of Sioux Falls.

Her parents, along with other family members have left this world to prepare Barb’s Heavenly home and have awaited her arrival.

April 17, 1980 ~ October 13, 2019

April J. (Jacobson) Gustafson, 39, Hurley, SD, died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday, October 13, 2019, at her home, from unknown health problems.

Visitation will be 5-7pm, Thursday, October 17, 2019, with a sharing time at 7pm, at Heartland Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be 1pm, Friday, October 18, at Spirit of Truth Lutheran Church in Brandon, SD. (112 E Annabelle St.)

April was born April 17, 1980, in Luverne, MN, to Jay and Alice (Knobloch) Jacobson, and was raised in Valley Springs, SD.  She graduated from Brandon Valley High School in 1998. After high school, she went to and graduated from Wartburg College in Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She also went to Chicago to attend cosmetology school. April was a youth minister in Granite Falls, MN, worked as a waitress, gas station cashier, and at the card center at TCF Bank. April married Jeff Gustafson on September 17, 2016, in Brandon. They enjoyed attending the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and game nights with her brother, Jason, playing skipbo and dominos. She loved hunting and fishing with her dad, watching game shows on TV, especially Price is Right, loved watching movies; her favorite was The Wizard of Oz; and she enjoyed reading, but singing was a special talent.  She especially loved her nephews, Jacob, Hudson, Alex, Braden, and Noah.

April was baptized on May 11, 1980 and confirmed in October 1994 at Beaver Valley Lutheran Church. She was currently a member of Spirit of Truth Lutheran Church in Brandon.

April will be deeply missed by her husband, Jeff, Hurley; mother, Alice Jacobson, Brandon; two siblings, Jason Jacobson, Sioux Falls and Jody (Christian) Rieck, Andover, MN; mother-in law, Arlene (Scott) Bjorneberg, Sioux Falls; sibling-in-laws, Tim (Jynna) Gustafson, Canton, and Melissa (Chris Lundgren) Gustafson, Sioux Falls; and five nephews, Jacob, Hudson, Alex, Braden, and Noah.

April was welcomed into Heaven by her father, Jay Jacobson, and her father-in-law, Bruce Gustafson.

August 19, 1998 ~ October 8, 2019

Brandon Larsen, 21, Brandon, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

Funeral services will be 2pm, Friday, October 11, 2019, at Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church, Brandon.  Visitation will start at Noon.  Private family burial will take place at a later time.

The Family requests in lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Brandon’s honor.

Brandon Alexander Larsen was born on August 19, 1998 in Sioux City, Iowa to Brenda Larsen. He was baptized on September 19, 1998 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux City, Iowa by Pastor Russell Senstad, receiving God’s gifts of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. He was confirmed at Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brandon SD on April 28, 2013. Brandon’s confirmation verse was Philippians 4:13, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

He attended Brandon Valley Elementary, Middle School, and High School, graduating in 2017.  During his youth and High School years, Brandon excelled at many different sports and enjoyed playing baseball, soccer, football, and basketball. He was a member of Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church and its youth group. Brandon attended two LCMS National Youth Gatherings, one in San Antonio, Texas in 2013, and another in New Orleans in 2016. 

Following his graduation from High School, Brandon worked at Sam’s Club in Sioux Falls and for Earthscapes landscaping company. Brandon enjoyed fishing, playing with his dogs, and spending time with his family and friends.

Brandon passed away on October 8, 2019 at the age of 21 years 1 month and 19 days. 

Brandon will be deeply missed by his mother, Brenda Larsen; sister, Barbara Larsen; grandmother, Leola Larsen, Wayne, NE; one uncle, Roger (Eve) Larsen, Randolph, NE; and two cousins, Christie Larsen and Kevin (Heidi) Larsen.

Brandon was preceded in death by his grandpa, Donald Larsen.

December 12, 1974 ~ October 1, 2019

Ben M. White, 44, Sioux Falls, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at his home.

Funeral services will be 7:00pm, Sunday, October 6, 2019, at the Sioux Falls Seventh-day Adventist Church (7100 E 26^th St.) with visitation beginning at 5pm.  Interment will be 9am, Monday, October 7^th, at Forrest Hill Cemetery in Canton, SD.

Benjamin Michael White was born on December 12, 1974, to Michael White and Wanda Michels. He joined his big sister, Gina (Frog-a-logs) at his birth. Benjamin “Ben,” was eighteen years old when he became a big brother to his brother, Jack, who was the “apple of Ben’s eye”.

Ben grew up in Worthington, MN, and Rochester, MN, but called a few other Minnesota cities home over his childhood as well.  He attended and graduated from Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls. After high school, he continued his education and went on to receive his business degree. Ben also studied for and earned his realtors’ license.

Ben was very ambitious and was successful at most everything he attempted. After he received his business degree and realtors’ license, he became a very successful businessman, realtor, and property manager.  Somewhere along the line, Ben found time to perfect his martial arts skills and achieved the level of 1st Degree Black Belt.

Ben cherished his life composed of the things that he loved the most such as dogs, children, his momma, football, and his savior Jesus.

Ben leaves behind his momma, Wanda; his dad, Michael; his five siblings, Gina, Jack, Jesse, Aaron, and Taylor; his niece, Courtney; nephew, Jordan; and his many friends: Mick, Bryon, Jerry, Jon, and so many more.

Ben will always be in our hearts and will be cherished forever. 

June 15, 1936 ~ September 29, 2019

Marlys D. Riddle, 83, Sioux Falls, SD, formerly Renner, SD, died Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Bethany Home, Sioux Falls, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Visitation will be at 12:00, Noon, Monday, October 7, 2019, at Heartland Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Heartland. Inurnment will follow at Hills of Rest Cemetery, Sioux Falls.

Marlys Dawn Rose was born June 15, 1936, in Watertown, SD to Viola and William Rose.  After moving to Sioux Falls, Marly graduated from Washington High School in 1954. Marlys married Richard Hartsook and had one daughter, Laura and later married Robert Riddle. They had one daughter Christina Riddle, and two step children, Michael and Sheryl.  Marlys and Bob celebrated 50 years of marriage April 1, 2016, before Bob’s passing April 5, 2016. Marlys held many jobs including a nursing assistant, executive assistant for an insurance company, security at the airport, plus she was widely known for her 18 year career in Avon holding three territories. 

Marly loved Elvis, ice cream, shopping, movies and animals.  She always had more than one cat and dog plus horses.  She enjoyed staying tan year-round, reading and thriller movies.  Marlys could barely wait until spring to see her beloved Robins.  In the summer months, she spent nearly all her free time at her summer home, Lake Brant. Marlys lived for the time she spent with her granddaughter, Amber, and was very close to Amber and Tina.   The three of them would always find fun in everything and laughed a lot. Marly and Bob wintered in Harlingen, TX, for a few years before Bob became ill.

Marlys is survived by two daughters, Laura (Dale) Pederson, Ardmore, AL, and Christina Riddle, Sioux Falls; stepson, Michael (Marsha) Peterson, Sioux Falls, and stepdaughter, Sheryl Peters, Tuscon, AZ; and granddaughter, Amber (Nathaniel) Bloodgood, Sioux Falls.

Marlys was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; one brother, Bill; and her parents.

July 23, 1957 ~ September 23, 2019

Eugene Wallace Hult, 67, Vermillion, died Monday, September 23, 2019, at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center. 

Eugene was born July 23, 1957, to Wallace and June (Gruntman) Hult and grew up in Centerville, SD. Eugene graduated from Centerville High School in 1970.  He was an amateur HAM radio operator, and loved electronics. He served one tour in the US Air Force in the early 70’s, and worked in Radar Repair at sites in Spain and Northern Michigan. 

Arrangements are pending but per his wishes he will be cremated and his remains will be inurned at the Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD. 

Eugene is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Hult, Hopkins, MN; and brother, Norm (Jackie) Hult, Tea, SD. 

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and June; his brother, James. 

June 9, 1954 ~ September 22, 2019

Wanda L Moeding, 65, of Kaycee, WY, formerly Brandon, died after a one year long cancer battle on September 22, 2019, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage House in Sioux Falls.

Visitation will be 12:00, Noon, Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Heartland Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life will begin at 2pm at Heartland.

Wanda Lorraine Kingsly was born on June 9, 1954, in Minneapolis, MN, to Walter and Lois Kingsly. They moved to Huron, SD where she graduated in 1972 from Huron High School. After graduation, she was a hard working single mother who often worked two jobs and devoted her life to her two daughters.

On September 5, 1995, she married the love of her life, Danny R. Moeding, until his death in 2011.

Wanda was best known for being an excellent waitress at the “Plains” in Huron, SD, and then “Frontier Village”, where she met her best friend, Paul Rodman. She then left waitressing and started working at Hutchinson Tech Inc, until health problems forced her to retire.

Wanda never really had many hobbies, besides shopping on HSN and always looking for jewelry. The things she enjoyed the most was spending time with her baby, Bella and watching TV. She was always the happiest when her soaps or true crimes were on. 

Wanda was best known for her love of her family that included daughters, Tammy (Bryan) Hannant, Kaycee, WY, and Christina (James) Wagner, Sioux Falls; two grandchildren, Darik (Aloia) Kingsly, Sioux Falls, and Joshua Hannant, Gillette, WY; two great-grandchildren, Leo and Kysier; mother, Lois Kingsly, Fargo, ND; two siblings, Kathy North, Deaver, WY, and Butch (Jill) Kingsly, Fargo, ND; and many nieces and nephews.

Wanda was preceded in death by her father, Walter; sister, JoAnn; and husband, Danny.

November 30, 1962 ~ September, 20, 2019

Morris Shane Boyd or (Moose) 56, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed away unexpectedly on September, 20, 2019.

Wake services will be held 6pm, Friday, September 27, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lower Brule.  Funeral services will be 10:00am, Saturday, September 28, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lower Brule.  Memorials can be directed to the Picket Fence in Chamberlain, SD.

Morris Shane Boyd, son of Richard Boyd and Connie Boyd was born November 30, 1962, in Dallas, Texas. He grew up and graduated high school in Chamberlain, SD. He later received his bachelor’s degree from Dakota Wesleyan University. Morris was the world’s biggest Dallas Cowboys fan; he also loved the Texas Rangers, golf, and music. Morris was known for his sense of humor, rubbing your nose, singing his heart out, and always answered the phone by saying “Dallas Cowboys Headquarters” or

“talk to me”. He touched so many lives with his humor. He was caring and was always there for all his relatives in their time of need. Morris loved his children and had immense love for his grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are his seven children, Cassie (Justin) Pauley, Shane (Ashley Hagen), Jordan, Ashley, Alex, Macey, and Drew; his father and step-mother, Richard Sr. and Mary Boyd; six siblings, Anna (Richard) Cutler, Richard Jr. (Beth), Amber, Holly (Mike) Hammond, Tracy (Cody) Medearis, Sarah (Steve Curtis); foster parents, Jim and Carol Hutmacher; foster siblings, Wade and Jennifer; special friend, Kim Siers-Thompson; seven grandchildren, Kira, Sophia, Hunter, Knox, Castiel, Gates and Gavin; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Morris is preceded in death by his mother, Connie Rae Boyd; grandparents, Lawrence and Vina Hudson and Lloyd Sr. & Adell Boyd.

September 11, 1928 ~ September 12, 2019

Leila Marilene Moe died on Thursday, September 12, 2019, one day after her 91^st birthday, at the Good Samaritan Society’s Sioux Falls Village. 

Leila was a kind, giving, independent, fair and loving person who found the good in everyone.  Please join us for her memorial service and celebration of life at 11am, Friday, November 1, 2019, at Hope Lutheran Church, where Leila was a member for many years. (1700 South Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls, 57105)  A light lunch will follow. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hope Lutheran Church are preferred.  Written condolences may be directed to Jeff Moe, 4210 Xerxes Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN, 55412

Leila grew up on a farm outside Carthage, South Dakota, with her mom and dad, Lester and Anna Putnam (Anderson), and three sisters, Lorna (Anderson), Betty (Rule) and Dorothy.  She graduated from Carthage High School and received a post-secondary degree from Nettleton Commercial College.

In 1951, Leila married LeRoy Moe, and they had three children; Jeff, Gary and Randy.  When they divorced, she was put on the path of raising her three young boys on her own, which she did with grace, creativity, determination, and a good (and needed) sense of humor.  Her work outside the home included employment at Raven Industries and with the City of Sioux Falls.  She also provided in-home day care, sold Mary Kay Cosmetics and did sewing and alterations for many satisfied customers.  Leila loved to go dancing at the Arkota Ballroom, gardening, playing solitaire, and baking pies.  (Lemon meringue, banana and chocolate cream were her specialties.)  Most of all, she loved spending time with her boys and their families. 

Leila is survived by her son Jeff and his wife Janet Zahn; Jeff’s son Eric and his son Logan; Gary Moe, his wife Linda and their son Nicholas Sundstrom, and Randy Moe and his three children, Amanda (husband Paul Fletcher), Amelia (fiancé Pedro Cortabitarte) and Andrew.

Leila was preceded in death by her parents and sisters. 

May 17, 1930 ~ September 13, 2019

Wesley Duane Heesch, 89, Sioux Falls, formerly Garretson, died peacefully, Friday, September 13, 2019, at the Sioux Falls VA Hospital. 

Visitation will be 5-7pm, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Heartland Funeral Home, Brandon, with a short service at 7pm.  Funeral services will be 1pm, Wednesday, September, 18, 2019, at the United Church of Garretson.  Burial will follow at Summit Hill Cemetery, rural Garretson, with Full Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Wesley (Wes) Heesch, son of Claus and Mae (Zweep) Heesch, was born on May 17, 1930 on the family farm in Edison Township near Garretson, SD. He grew up on the farm, receiving his education at Fairview #101 Country School, and graduated from Garretson High School in 1947. During this time he was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical and Reformed Church, now known as the United Church of Garretson.

Wes volunteered and entered the United States Marine Corp in 1951 and served until November 30, 1953, including a year spent in the Korean War Zone as a member of the U.S.M.C. Fighter Squadron VMF (N) 513 of the Marine Corps air wing.

After his Honorable Discharge, he returned to the Garretson area and began farming. In 1954, he married Dellora James. In 1961, the family moved to Omaha, NE and Wes began a career in the trucking business as an owner-operator. During this time he traversed the U.S., coast to coast and border to border. An eye surgery ended his trucking career in 1974.

In 1976, he married Mary Ann Tousley in Council Bluffs, IA. Shortly thereafter, they moved back to SD and farmed. In 1988, they moved to Higgins, TX, where Wes ended his working years as a wheat farmer. He retired at the age of 80, subsequently moving back to Sioux Falls to be near family and friends.

Wes will be deeply missed by his seven children, Sherry Bear, Hartington, NE, Timothy (Debbie) Heesch, Olathe, KS, Sandra (David Johnson) Olson, Sioux Falls, Laurie (Dusty) Davis, Wakefield, NE, Chris (Karen Anderson) Heesch, Coon Rapids, MN, Daniel Heesch, Columbus, OH and Jacob (Amber) Heesch, Lubbock, TX; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren;  one great-great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Matie Heesch, Sioux Falls.

Wes was preceded in death by his parents, Claus and Mae (Zweep) Heesch; two wives, Dellora and Mary Ann; and two brothers Delbert Heesch and Marvin (Lois) Heesch.