September 8, 1943 ~ July 24, 2023

Donna R. Gullickson, 79, Sioux Falls, SD, died Monday, July 24, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

Celebration of Life will be 2 to 4 pm, Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon, South Dakota.

Donna Rae Redmond was born September 8, 1943, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Lacey and Goldie (Conn) Redmond. She attended Washington High School and studied at Nettleton Business College. She married Gerald Nagel in 1961, and together they had five children. She was united in marriage to Donald Gullickson on June 12, 1970. Together they added two more children to the family.  They made their home in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.

Donna was a stay-at-home mom until they moved to Sioux Falls in 1979. She then started working outside the home as a waitress at The Red Lantern for several years, and then went to work manufacturing jobs at Balance Systems and Hutchinson Technology, until she retired. Throughout her years she also helped her husband, Don, with his garage door business and catering business. Following her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She would take the grandkids all the time to the park, the movies, and to McDonald’s playland; basically, anything that was fun. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She also enjoyed going to her daughters’ homes and just hanging out and visiting. She loved traveling to Florida, Missouri, and Minneapolis to visit family and friends.

Donna is survived by five of her children, Jeff (Judy) Nagel, Coca, Florida, Kevin Nagel, Port St. John, Florida, Kristy (Russel) Lofswold, Hartford, South Dakota, Dawn (Alicia) Meyen, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Don (Ellen) Gullickson Jr., Merritt Island, Florida; grandchildren, Travis Cunningham, Dean Nagel, Christy Nagel, Tonya Mahlum, Nichole Castle, Riley Nagel, Matthew Chytka, Mason Skari, Shantel Skari, Levi Moeller, and Makayla Gullickson; and her brother, Bob (Shirley) Redmond.

Donna is preceded in death by two sons, Gerald “Jerry” Nagel, and Tracy “Chuck” Nagel; her parents, Lacey and Goldie Redmond; and siblings, Linda Krogmann, Beverly Dibben, Dennis Redmond, and Michael Redmond.

November 26, 1938 ~ July 24, 2023

Carol L. Cope, 84, Brandon, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 24, 2023, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, surrounded by her three daughters and her sister.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Monday, July 31, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be 10:30am, Tuesday, August 1, 2023, also at Heartland Funeral Home, with visitation beginning one hour prior.  Interment will follow at the Canton Lutheran Cemetery, Canton, SD. To view this service live, click here.

Carol Lea Hetlet was born on November 26, 1938, in Inwood, IA, to Olaf and Lilly (Enger) Hetlet. Carol graduated from high school. Carol met a young man named Richard Cope, who traveled to South Dakota from Florida to try pheasant hunting. Dick returned to Florida for one month before coming back to South Dakota for Carol. They married the following July 5, 1959, in Huron, SD. Dick and Carol were married for 59 years before Dick’s passing. In 1975, the family moved to Brandon, where they lived in the same house for 43 years. Dick and Carol opened several businesses selling t-shirts, fudge, jewelry, and other items in Deadwood, Sturgis, Okoboji, and Sioux Falls.

Carol and Dick loved to travel and they took trips all over the country including, Hawaii, Alaska, Norway, and trips to Florida to visit relatives. Carol was very close to her family, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She cherished visits from all of her family and especially enjoyed family gatherings. Carol often referred to her daughters as “my three treasures.”

Carol is survived by her three daughters, Tami (Kevin) Goembel, Worthing, Kris (Kevin) Mielke, Canton, and Wendy (Jim) Metzger, Brandon; six grandchildren, Dallas (Erica) Goembel, Dani (Nate) Finney, Matthew Mielke, Ryan Mielke, Kaycee Metzger (fiancée Josh Price) and Kenzie Metzger (fiancée Jordan Ide); five great-grandchildren, Thomas, Samuel, Brynn, Bennet and Kolsen; one brother, Jerry Hetlet; and one sister, Linda Grieme.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Dick; her parents; and her brother, Dennis.

September 6, 1931 ~ July 23, 2023

Raymond W. Neuroth, Sr., 91, Sioux Falls, peacefully passed away July 23, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at the Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford.

A private family service will be held.  In lieu of flowers, a Memorial has been established in Ray’s honor.

Raymond William Neuroth, Sr., was born September 6, 1931, to Michael and Julia (Werner) Neuroth in Beresford, SD. He graduated from Beresford High School in 1949. Ray married Elizabeth Schaubach on October 27, 1951, in St. Cloud, MN. For a short time, he went to the School of Mines in Rapid City, SD, after serving in the Air Force. He spent most of his career in the sanitation business, mainly with A-1 Sanitation Service that he owned with his brother, Gene. In 1967, bought the Zesto drive-in Mitchell, SD, where the whole family was involved in the business. Ray later returned to Sioux Falls to go into the sanitation business with his sons-in-law, Craig and Owen, known as the ROC boys.  

Ray enjoyed pheasant hunting, going golfing, playing cards, watching sports on TV, and going to his grandchildren’s games and activities. 

Ray is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elizabeth; his four daughters, Brenda (Craig) Bainbridge, Carlotta (Owen) McKittrick, Barbara (Scott) Phillips, and Juliann Neuroth Body; one son, Ray Neuroth II; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mary Rugowski and Arlene Rinkel; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Joseph and Mary Schaubach; his siblings; Les, Iona, Jim, Jay, Mag, Bernie, and Gene; son-in-law, Michael Body; and granddaughter’s husband, Ivan Prosper. 

February 18, 1958 ~ July 21, 2023

Vicky L. Wenzel, 65, Brandon, died Friday, July 21, 2023, after a lengthy battle with health issues, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls.

Funeral Services will begin at 1:30pm, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Brandon Valley Assembly of God Church.  Burial to follow at Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Sioux Falls. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be directed to the Sioux Falls Humane Society in Vicky’s honor. Please click https://brandonvalley.online.church/ to view the livestream.

Vicky Lynn Meade was born to Charles and Shirley Craig on February 18, 1958, in Abilene, TX. They moved around quite a bit, but Vicky graduated high school in Oklahoma City. After graduation, she attended beauty school in Oklahoma. Later on, she opened her own beauty shop in Oklahoma. She met her husband, Tim, online before people met online on dating websites.  Eventually, on June 28, 2000, Tim and Vicky married in Sioux Falls. Vicky worked as a school bus driver in Sioux Falls for ten years.

Vicky loved her rottweilers, loved watching her shows, and Netflix series. She also liked to go “Off Roading” in her Subarus. Tim and Vicky spent their honeymoon at a Subaru convention on the West Coast. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with Tim while they went shopping, antiquing, and browsing. She really enjoyed watching monkeys and wildlife videos on YouTube. She was known to hold to her opinions devoutly.

Vicky is survived by her husband of 23 years, Tim; granddaughters, Emma, Grace, and Kira; brother, Barry (Kathy) Harper, Oklahoma City; and nieces and nephews, Ashlee, Ryan, Jarred, Catherine, and David.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Darla; one brother, David; and granddaughter, Katie.

December 8, 1964 ~ July 15, 2023

Mark R. Perleberg, 58, Sioux Falls, passed away peacefully, at his home, on July 15, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 am, July 29, 2023, at American Lutheran Church in Huron, SD. Mark’s family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mark Perleberg Memorial at GoFundMe.com.

Mark Rance Perleberg was born Dec 8, 1964. He was adopted at 3 weeks old by loving parents Rance and Lois Perleberg. Mark was raised in Huron, SD. He attended school there from kindergarten until he graduated in 1983. He was an avid athlete in a variety of sports and excelled at football, baseball, swimming, and wrestling. Mark attended SDSU, where he met and later married Deb Pederson. They raised three beautiful children.

Mark had diverse careers throughout his life including over 25 years with UPS. Mark was a volunteer EMT and firefighter for many years in Parker, SD. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, and traveling. Mark was known for being laid back, easy to talk to, and kind.

Mark is survived by his three children, Dawn (Casey) Lems, of CO, Jeffrey (Chasity) Perleberg, Aurora, SD, and Gregory Perleberg, Harrisburg, SD; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; parents, Rance and Lois (Bloodgood) Perleberg, Huron, SD; one sister, Juletta (Mike) Bradley, of SD; and many friends including his good friend, Lisa. 

April 25, 1946 – July 17, 2023

Jon R. Clauson, 77, Renner, died Monday, July 17, 2023, at the Palisades Manor in Garretson, after a lengthy health battle.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the Renner Lutheran Church. Memorial Services will begin at 10:30am, Friday, July 28, 2023, also at Renner Lutheran Church.

Jon Rae Clauson was born on April 25, 1946, in Flandreau, SD, to Caroll and Hazel (Johnson) Clauson. When Jon was four years old, the family moved to Rowena, SD. Jon attended the Rowena Grade School and graduated from Brandon Valley in 1964. He attended one year at SDSU, Brookings, SD. Jon was united in marriage to Linda M. Sorum at Renner Lutheran Church on September 10, 1966. Jon and Linda were blessed with two daughters, Tesha and Kamie through this union.  

Throughout his career, Jon worked as a machinist for Raven Industries, Lou Rich, and Hydraulic World. He was a member of the Siouxperiors singing group. In his younger years, Jon spent time playing slow-pitch softball, bowling, and went on many hunting trips. He also spent several years coaching his daughter’s softball teams. Jon loved Ducks Unlimited and attended many banquets in support of DU. Over the years, he came home with several guns, DU prints, and many other DU items, filling their home and cabin with everything DU!  

Jon will be deeply missed by his wife, Linda Clauson; daughters, Tesha (Jeff) Becker, and Kamie (Steve) Clauson-Livermore; his grandchildren will miss him terribly, Josh and Jack Livermore, Lindsey and Peyton Becker; his sister, Mary Garner; and many other family and friends.  

Jon was preceded in death by his twin sister, Jean Mae; his parents, Hazel Clauson, and Caroll Clauson; and his brother, Don Clauson.  

August 29, 1986 ~ June 28, 2023

   Christopher Allen Hudspeth-Anderson, 36, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on June 28, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Sertoma Park in Sioux Falls, (4300 S. Oxbow Ave.) beginning at 2pm. A second Celebration of Chris’s life will be held Thursday, August 24, 2023, in Longview, WA, at 2pm.

   Christopher Allen Hudspeth-Anderson was born August 29, 1986, in Thomasville, NC, to Linda Gail (Peters) Hudspeth and Robert Dale Hudspeth.

   Christopher was very loved by his husband, Joseph W. Anderson, and his family and friends

   Christopher is survived by his husband, Joseph W. Anderson, Sioux Falls, SD; his father, Robert Dale Hudspeth, Kernersville, NC; his step-mother, Terry Kennedy-Hudspeth, Williamsport, PA; two aunts, Nell (Joyce) Hudspeth, and Diane Hudspeth Hall; and numerous other aunts and uncles.

   Christopher was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Gail Peters-Hudspeth; his grandparents; and numerous aunts and uncles.

April 8, 1942 ~ June 25, 2023

James Bellamy Beddow, a much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, died on June 25, 2023, in Sioux Falls after a brief and unexpected illness. He was 81.

A casual open house Celebration of Life will be held in the multi-purpose room at First United Methodist Church, 401 S. Spring Avenue in Sioux Falls, on Thursday, June 29^th from 5-8 pm with remarks at 6 pm. 

In lieu of flowers, nothing would make Jim happier than a donation to the newly established Jim Beddow & Cooper Johnson O’Gorman tennis scholarship. Donations can be made online at https://shorturl.at/giCZ3; by mail at Attn: Foundation, 3100 W 41st St, SF, SD 57105; or over the phone at 605-575-3343. Donors can simply specify the Jim Beddow Scholarship

Jim was a true child of South Dakota, born in Huron and raised in Woonsocket, graduating from the University of South Dakota in 1964, before completing his Ph.D. at the University of Oklahoma, and joining the US Army. Jim served as a professor of US & Latin American History while remaining a lifelong Coyote and Sooner fan. He was the longest-serving President in the history of Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD, and later became a state-wide leader and advocate for rural economic development.

Jim’s legacy will be felt most deeply through his two children and four grandchildren. His dedication to his four grandchildren’s lives, activities, and passions was unparalleled. “Gpa” was their Uber driver, head cheerleader, and home maintenance advisor.  They loved his legendary use of emojis. He drove Sutton’s dog twice to Utah to visit him at school, never missed Penn’s football, basketball, or soccer games, devoted himself to helping Tru set up her first home, and watched Cooper play more tennis than any grandparent in history. “Gpa” lives on through his grandkids.

Jean, the kids, and the grandkids will always remember family trips around the world including Turks & Caicos, London, Japan, Israel, Mexico, Hawaii, and too many trips to Disney World.

Jim spent hours daily watching Twins games, soccer, basketball, and golf on his iPad simultaneously with Jay who lives in Japan. Trips together to the Masters and the British Open were life highlights for both of them. Jana is especially grateful for his constant presence in her busy life as a physician and mom of four and for teaching her how to use every type of power tool. He called her Pooh Bear until the day he passed.  Jim was so proud of his kids.

Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean, his son Jay and wife Itsuko, his daughter Jana Johnson and husband Brendan Johnson, four wonderful grandchildren, Tru, Penn, Sutton, and Cooper Johnson, his sister Julie Ashworth, and his brothers Craig and Terry Beddow.  He was preceded in death by his father Gerald and mother Bernice. 

March 6, 1963 ~ June 18, 2023

Tim Doppenberg, 60, Brandon, died on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the Dougherty Hospice home in Sioux Falls, after a battle with cancer.

Visitation will begin at 9:30am, Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Brandon Lutheran Church, with Funeral Services beginning at 11am. To view the service, please click here. Burial will follow at Brandon Lutheran Cemetery. Another Celebration of Life will follow at the Brandon VFW from 6-8pm, Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Tim was born in Sioux Falls, on March 6, 1963, to Gerrit and Norma (Christensen) Doppenberg. His brothers wouldn’t let his parents take him home from the hospital unless they named him “Timmy” from Timmy and Lassie. He attended grade school in Valley Springs and later graduated from Brandon Valley High School. Upon graduation, Tim worked many different jobs, including as an electrician, a plumber, a bowling alley repairman, auto repairman, ran a carwash, and laundromat, and operated Sky View Lounge, to name a few. He had his own trenching business. He was the Tim of All Trades. At the age of 16, he rebuilt his parent’s camper. He loved to handle all kinds of projects and was a problem solver. He was gifted in helping people, giving them respect, and sharing his extensive knowledge with those who were willing to learn his different trades. One thing that he was great at is that he ”Timmy-Rigged” things and everything was done in his own way.  

Tim married Kathy Rang on November 5, 1983. To this union, Sondra was born. He took Sondra “his sidekick” with him everywhere, along with his dog, Taz. He loved going to the races at Huset’s, going skiing, snowmobiling, and motorcycling. He was quite the daredevil. Tim was a friend to everyone and loved to talk and listen to people. He was a great storyteller and loved a good laugh.

Tim is survived by his wife, Kathy, Brandon; daughter, Sondra, Harrisburg; three grandchildren, Avah, Sophia, and Isaiah; mother, Norma Doppenberg, Brandon; two brothers, Steve (Lynn) Doppenberg, Brandon, and Kenny Doppenberg, Pierre; two sisters, Carol (Rollie) Smith, Brandon, and Laurie (Brian) Gustafson, Pierre; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Tim is preceded in death by his father, Gerrit Doppenberg; his sister, Barb Quick; his beloved dog, Taz; and many cats.

December 14, 1959 ~ June 18, 2023

Merle R. Hinton, age 63, Sioux Falls, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his home in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by his family, including his loyal dog, Bella.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Clarion Church of Christ, in Clarion, Iowa, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Merle Hinton, 2904 W 33^rd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The contributions will support Avera @ Home Hospice Care.

Merle Richard Hinton was born on December 14, 1959, in Clarion, IA, to R. J. (Jerry) and Jeannine (Nelson) Hinton. He graduated from Clarion High School in 1978. He attended the University of Northern Iowa. In 1982, Merle was united in marriage to Janell Fish. In 2014, he was married to Jody Monroe.

Merle was a natural-born salesperson. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and find something in common to talk about. Over the years, he earned trips to Alaska and Europe. He was the number one sales rep in 2013, for the company he worked for. He was a long-time premium seller on eBay. Merle was an enthusiastic vintage toy collector/seller. His expertise was 1960’s action figures. His personal collection includes some of his own boyhood toys.

Merle was blessed with a beautiful singing voice. He enjoyed participating in the high school chorus and singing for weddings and funerals.

Merle will be missed by his wife, Jody Monroe, Sioux Falls, SD, his step-son, Justin (Abby Wagenaar) Cole; step-daughter, Angela (Cole) Vera; two step-grandsons and four step-granddaughters; his brother-in-law, Gordon Kenyon; brothers, Mark (Connie) Hinton, Clarion, IA, and Mike (Elaine) Hinton, Lady Lake, FL; and two nieces, and five nephews.

Merle was preceded in death by his wife, Janell; his parents, and his nephew; Nathaniel Hinton.