July 23, 1966 ~ June 15, 2023

Michael A. Portinga, 56, Sioux Falls, SD, died Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Visitation with family will be 5-7pm, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, with a short service at 7pm, at Heartland Funeral Home. Please click here for the live stream. Inurnment will be Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Beaver Valley Cemetery.

Michael Alan Portinga was born July 23, 1966, to Alan and Carol (Iverson) Portinga in Willmar, MN.  He was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church.  He graduated from Willmar High School in 1984.  

Mike worked at Willmar Manufacturing and was a firefighter in the Willmar Fire Department. He married Michele Wipperman in 1990, and to this union, three children were born.  They moved to Marshall, MN, in 1999.  Mike then worked as a correctional officer and Sergeant at the Lyon County Jail until his retirement in 2019. Mike and Michele’s marriage came to an end in 2005.  Mike met his current wife, JoAnn Barton, in 2012 and he gained two step-children.  They lived in Clara City, MN, and Osakis, MN, and most recently moved to Sioux Falls, SD, in 2021, to be closer to his children.  They owned a lake place on Lake Osakis where Mike loved spending his weekends.  They traveled to Oklahoma, Colorado Springs, and Duluth and enjoyed camping with their camper.

The family was very important to Mike!  He enjoyed the time he spent hunting with his dad, fishing, camping, grilling, sitting by the campfire, attending car shows, detailing his 1965 Ford Mustang, playing guitar, listening to 1980s rock and roll music, attending concerts, and watching SDSU and Vikings football.  He had a large Coca-Cola collection.  Mike is known for his kindness and friendliness towards anyone who meets him.  He will be dearly missed by family and friends.  Mike will also be missed by his beloved cat, Digger, whom he rescued from the humane society.  

Mike is survived by his wife, JoAnn; his children, Corey Portinga, Dalton Portinga, Makenna Portinga, Bradley Barton, and Lindsey Barton; his mother, Carol Portinga; his sister, Michele Portinga; his nephews, Chris Petersen and Joey Petersen; niece, Kaitlin Valdez; and several great-nieces and great-nephews, and extended family.

Mike was preceded in death by his dad, Alan Portinga, in 2010; and his grandparents, Henry and Allene Portinga, and Arthur and Nora Iverson.

November 23, 1958 ~ June 13, 2023

Allen W. Petersen, 64, Brandon, SD, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, unexpectantly from natural causes at his Brandon home.

Visitation will be 4-6pm, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a Celebration of Life at 6pm. Burial will be 9am, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Union Cemetery in Flandreau, SD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Gospel Mission or the Sioux Falls Humane Society in Allen’s memory.

Allen Wayne Petersen was born November 23, 1958, to Wayne Petersen and Marlene (Rothenbuehler) Ullom in Sioux Falls, SD. He graduated from Washington High School in 1977.

Allen worked various jobs in the Sioux Falls area. In 2007, he relocated to Brandon, SD, to be closer to family. He started a job at Pizza Ranch and worked there for 16 years.

Allen loved getting together with family on the weekends to play games. A lifelong favorite of his was Pinochle. Allen also enjoyed going on small road trips with family to the Black Hills and Minneapolis to attend Twins baseball games as sports were a large interest of his.

Allen is well known for his kindness and friendliness towards anyone who meets him. He will be dearly missed by family, friends, and his community. Allen will also be missed by his beloved cat, April, who was his loving companion for the last two years of his life.

Grateful for having shared his life are his father, Wayne Petersen, Wanamingo, MN; sister, Karen (Gene) Patterson, Ham Lake, MN, and brother, Ron (Renee) Ullom, Valley Springs, SD; sister-in-law, Elise Petersen, Fridley, MN; six nieces and nephews, Joshua and Ryan Patterson, Haley and Emily Ullom, and Melissa and Kyle Petersen.

Allen was preceded in death by his mother, Marlene Ullom; step-father, Marvin Ullom; and brother, Larry Petersen.

March 23, 1936 ~ June 12, 2023

Jeanette E. Harms, 87, of Sioux Falls, SD, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, after a brief illness.

Visitation will be 11am-1pm, Monday, June 19, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, 1801 W Frontier, Brandon, SD, with Funeral Services at 1pm. Burial following at Franklin Cemetery, rural Madison, SD. Please click here for a link to the live stream of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Healing Hope Ministries in Alcester, SD, or St. Jude’s Hospital in her memory.

Jeanette Erlene Roney, the daughter of Ralph and Angeline (Klotzbach) Roney, was born on March 23, 1936, in Iowa.

She enjoyed fishing, making baskets out of pine needles, painting and hand embroidering kitchen towels, many of which she would give away to family.

Jeanette is survived by her three daughters, Diane (Myron) Thiese, Raedene (Tim) Quandahl, Linda (Karl) Fedeler; a step-son, Tony Harms; twelve grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren; four brothers, Donald (Arlene) Roney, Arlin (Pat) Roney, Duane (Linda) Roney, Dale (Kari) Roney; and one sister, Trudy Barrett.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; her parents; one brother, Robert Roney; two sisters, Ruthie Farley and Elaine Kessler; one sister-in-law, JoAnn Roney; three brothers-in-law, John Barrett, Richard Kessler, and James Farley; two nephews; and one heavenly great-grandchild, Kamden Nytroe.

Online condolences at www.heartlandfunerals.com

June 27, 1951 ~ June 13, 2023

Cynthia K. Fritz, 71, Sioux Falls, SD, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Dougherty Hospice home in Sioux Falls.

Funeral Services will begin at 1pm, Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church, in Sioux Falls, SD, with a visitation starting at 12, Noon. Burial will follow at the Jasper City Cemetery, Jasper, MN.

Cynthia Kay Baden was born to Edward A. and Ida L.M. (Wussow) Baden, on June 27, 1951. She spent most of her school years in Pipestone MN, and graduated there in 1969. After graduation, she worked at Lange’s Café, as a cook and waitress.

On July 7, 1983, she was married to Larry Fritz. They made their home in Pipestone and Cindy worked in the upholstery department at Bayliner Marine. In 1993, they moved to Sioux Falls, SD, where Cindy worked for several years for Sears Payment Systems in collections.   She then worked for Sanford Health in customer service.

Cindy was a long-term member of Abiding Savior Church. She enjoyed sewing clothes for her grandchildren and doing crochet.

Cindy is survived by her husband, Larry; stepdaughter, Kristi (Chris) Olson; step-grandchildren, Alexandra and Nathan Olson; one sister, Carol (Ron) Dengler; two nieces and three nephews; four grand-nieces, and three grand-nephews. 

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and one brother. 

January 13, 1936 ~ June 10, 2023

Roy “Bud” L. Ehlen Jr., 87, Sioux Falls, SD, passed away peacefully, on June 10, 2023, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls South Dakota.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7PM, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, in Brandon SD.

Roy “Bud” Lester Ehlen Jr. was born on January 13, 1936, to Roy and Louise (Stragliati) Ehlen in Sioux Falls, SD. He graduated from Washington High School. After graduating high school Roy enlisted in the Army and served for 2 years. Upon being discharged from the service, Roy started working for Douglas Aircraft Company in Santa Monica, CA. After leaving Douglas Aircraft, he started working as a private cargo pilot, which took him around the world to England, Ireland, Guatemala, Nicaragua, British Honduras, and various other countries. After retiring as a pilot, Roy returned home to Sioux Falls where he would meet his future wife, Danielle Ogdie. Roy and Danielle were united in marriage on June 28, 1968. They had five children; Allan, Laurie, Linda, Marie, and Royce. Sometime later, Roy founded United Disposal, a refuse hauling business prior to founding Unit Can Company, in Sioux Falls which he continued to operate until his retirement. Always a savvy investor, Roy loved to watch the stock market and throughout the years he developed a keen intuition that astonished his stock brokers.

Roy loved to go on trips to the Black Hills, Two Harbors, MN, and Winnipeg, Canada. He was also an avid rock collector, having collected many rocks on these trips with his son, Royce.

Roy was a wonderful kind-hearted man with a great sense of humor and was very loved by his friends and family. Always a generous spirit, Roy never hesitated to help a person less fortunate.

Roy is survived by his wife of 56 years, Danielle; three children, Laurie Nelson, Brandon, Linda (Kevin) Fountain, Colton, and Royce Ehlen, Sioux Falls; five grandchildren, Ashlie (Ryan) Wingate, Brandon, Blake (Anna) Nelson, Valley Springs, Casey (Christopher) Dickerson, Brandon, Talon Sauers, Sioux Falls, and Jamie Jones, Sioux Falls; seven great-grandchildren, Keegan and Koen Wingate, Bennett and Benson Nelson, Ari, Maeve, and Rae Dickerson; his older brother Nick “Bull” Ehlen, Sioux Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces/nephews.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Louise Ehlen; daughter, Marie Ehlen; son, Allan Doering; brothers, John “Jack” and Charlie “Chick”; and sisters, Helen, Dorothea, Donna, and Rita.

May 7, 1953 ~ June 9, 2023

Michael Body, 70, Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

A visitation from 4-6pm with a prayer service following at 6pm, will be on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, in Brandon SD. Please click https://www.youtube.com/live/mTXbR7LIWRg?feature=share for the livestream link.

Michael Kevin Body Jr was born May 7, 1953, to Michael and Lydia (Kroener) Body Sr in Mitchell, SD. He attended Notre Dame High School and graduated from Mitchell Senior High School, in 1971. He joined the Peace Corps for a year, then worked various jobs. Michael started his law enforcement career with the Chamberlain Police Department in Chamberlain, SD, followed by many years with the SDSU campus security in Brookings, SD. After his retirement from SDSU and a move to Watertown, SD, he started his second career with Walmart for 18 years.

Michael had a lifelong passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He enjoyed sailing and fishing with his friends. He also played with and enjoyed his “girls” (dogs), Maggie Mae, and Mia Rae.

Michael married the love of his life, Juliann Neuroth, on September 12, 2016, at their home in Sioux Falls, SD. Michael and Juliann spent many hours riding on his Can-Am Spyder, and in their 1982 Corvette. 

Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Juliann; favorite sister, Eva (David) Yeazell; his nephew, Scott Gorman; his great nephew, Braxton Gorman; his great-niece, Everleigh Gorman; his in-laws, Raymond Sr and Elizabeth Neuroth; siblings-in-law, Brenda (Craig) Bainbridge, Carlotta (Owen) McKittrick, Barbara (Scott) Phillips, Raymond Neuroth II; many nieces and nephews; and good friends, John Krebs and Jeff Miller.

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

January 27, 1954 ~ June 6, 2023

   Greg F. Klinkhammer, 69, Sioux Falls, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on June 6, 2023, after a heroic seven-year, nine-month battle with cancer.

   Visitation with family present be 4-6pm, Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Brandon Valley Assembly of God, with a Prayer Service at 6pm.  Funeral Services will begin at 10:30am, Monday, June 12, 2023, also at Brandon Valley Assembly of God.  Interment will follow at St Joseph’s Cemetery, Howard, SD, at 2pm.

A live stream link to watch the funeral service Live is

 Monday Funeral Service: https://youtube.com/live/b3I-tPDNvyY

  Greg Francis Klinkhammer was born on January 27, 1954, to George and Mae (Gassman) Klinkhammer. Greg spent the first 52 years of his life in Howard, SD, where he graduated from high school, got married, raised his family, and farmed. He married Patty Calmus on September 27, 1974, and to that union, they had four children; Tobin, Kain, Greg Austin, and Mandy along with twelve grandchildren.

  Greg and Patty lived their last fifteen years in Sioux Falls where Greg worked at Sturdevant’s Auto Parts until his terminal cancer diagnosis in September of 2015. Greg underwent constant cancer treatments and procedures until the last few months of his life. That didn’t stop him from enjoying family events, grandchildren’s activities, trips, countless golf games/tournaments, and hunting.

  Greg trusted in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for his salvation, had a heart for missions, and was active in his church community. From serving on the board of his church for six years, going on a mission trip to Peru where he helped rebuild a church that was destroyed by an earthquake, and working as a guide for Royal Family Kid’s camp for foster children, was both a member and leader of Bible study groups, and volunteering at The Banquet on numerous occasions. He was in his fourth year of reading the Bible in a year program. Throughout his cancer journey, Psalms 91 became a daily part of his life. Greg gave encouragement and support to others battling the disease. 

  Greg was adored by his grandchildren because he was such a kid at heart. He made up games and songs that made them laugh. Greg deeply and passionately loved his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, and their families as well as his in-laws and their families, and will be missed by them, but will forever be in their hearts. 

  Those left to mourn his passing are his wife of almost 49 years, Patty; sons, Tobin (Nancy), Sioux Falls, SD, Kain (Emily), Hot Springs, SD, Greg (Claudia), Minneapolis, MN, and daughter, Mandy, Bennington, NE; grandchildren, Creighton, Felicity, Isaac, Jaidyn, Gabrielle, Rylie, Theodore, Calvin, Anna, George, Violet, and Ophelia Klinkhammer; seven brothers, Rick (Mary), Tea, SD, Terry (Donna), Jim (Kim), Lanny, Kim (Phyllis), Daron (Sharon), all of Howard, SD, and Paul (Tami), Witchita, KS; two sisters, Lynette Klinkhammer, Lewisville, TX, and Amy (Steve) Noonan, Howard, SD; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces/nephews, and great-great nieces, and nephews.

  Greg was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mae Klinkhammer; his in-laws, Walter and Alice Calmus; a sister-in-law, Janet Klinkhammer; a brother-in-law, Gary Haven; and a nephew, Scott Haven.

June 13, 1940 ~ June 1, 2023

Marvin LeRoy Stoterau, 82, of Sioux Falls, SD, died on June 1, 2023, at his home.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a short service at 7pm. 

Marvin LeRoy Stoterau was born on June 13, 1940, to Leroy and Evelyn (Hoffelman) Stoterau in Luverne, MN. He married Carol Underberg in 1977. To this union, four children were born.

During high school, he worked at his grandpa’s farm. He farmed for six years in Sinai, SD. He loved his milk cows. Marv enlisted and served in the SD Air National Guard for six years. Marv also worked for Fenn’s Dairy as a delivery driver, worked for Wonder Bread, Old Home Bread, and John Morrell’s. He mowed for Westward Ho for several years and spent time managing three mobile home parks.

Marv loved to fish and hunt. He was the Vice President of the 29-90 Sportsman’s Club. His goal was to keep the land for hunting for his grandkids.

Marv loved his four-wheeler trips to the Black Hills and the Big Horns. He often had coffee with his friends and fishing buddies. He was a wonderful, kind-hearted man with a heart of gold. He was always there to help.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol; four children, Robin (Gary) Haroldsen, Sioux Falls, Kevin (Dawn) Stoterau, Tea, Brian Payfer, Brandon, and Mike (Nicole) Stoterau, Garretson; eleven grandchildren, Roth, Ryan, Hayden, Justin, Bryce, Isaac, Whisper, Zach, Lincoln, Weston, and Jessica; and one great-grandchild, Braxton.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Evelyn Stoterau; daughter-in-law, Cristy Payfer; one sister; one infant grandchild, Gary.

May 29, 2023 ~ October 29, 1970

Jamie L. Mennis, age 52, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on May 29, 2023, unexpectantly at his Sioux Falls home.

Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Monday, June 5, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a time of sharing at 7pm.  Click here to watch the visitation and service

Memorials may be directed to Emily’s Hope for addiction recovery, in lieu of flowers.

Jamie Lee Mennis was born on October 29, 1970 to Mary Ann (Carda) and Clayton Lee Mennis in Chicago, IL. Jamie lived most of his childhood years in Garretson, South Dakota with his mom, Mary Ann (Carda), sister, Jodi (Janka), and brother, Jeremy Gorham. He attended Garretson High School and made many good friends throughout his childhood years, some who have sadly passed on as well, but many that he still called friends to this day.

Jamie attended Trapper Creek Job Corps in 1989 in Darby, MT, where he met more amazing friends and got his high school educational diploma, as well as his vo-tech completion for welding and carpentry.

Jamie met Anita (Larson) in 1989 at Trapper Creek Job Corps and they married on July 17, 1999, in Sheridan, Wyoming. They made their home in Hartford, SD, where they had two children, Cody Lee Mennis, and Caden Clay Mennis. Jamie and Anita divorced in 2016, but still remained in each other lives and loved each other very much. They loved their children and their life together and the memories they created.  

Jamie met Karen Pesicka in 2017, and lived in Sioux Falls with her and their two dogs and cat.  Jamie made a home with Karen and her family and made many memories with her before his passing. He became part of her family, along with her children and grandchildren.

Jamie was the life of the party. He was not afraid to strike up a conversation with a stranger, make someone laugh, or crack a joke. He knew how to light up a room whenever he walked into one. He was a man of many talents. You could drive through Sioux Falls, and there is not a building, a slab of concrete, trash bin, or train car that he did not work on. He was proud of his work, as he should be. He always put 100% into his work.

Jamie loved to fish and hunt in his spare time, with his boys, his stepdad, and uncle. He admired two men in his life, his stepdad, Dennis Hallauer, and his uncle, Gene Carda. He loved these two men for everything. They taught him so much, and their passing brought Jamie such heartache. He is now going to be meeting up with them and planning that big fishing trip.

Jamie is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Hallauer, his father, Clayton (Shelia) Mennis; his children, Cody Lee Mennis, and Caden Clay Mennis; the mother of his children, Anita Lynne (Van Gelder) Mennis;  sister, Jodi Janka (Nhu Tran);  brothers, Jeremy Gorham, Jason (Kristen) Hallauer, Cory Mennis, and Justen Mennis; father-in-law, Douglas Larson; brother-in-law, Wayne (Tonya) Larson; sisters-in-law, Tammy (Greg) Kanash and Laura Kane; stepsister, Arial Norton (but if you ask Jodi, she will say she is Jamie’s favorite and only sister); his grandchildren; Liam DeKnikker, and Cash Mennis; nieces and nephews, Jordan (Marti) Bethke, Jashala Bui, Jaren Bui, Jalen (Taylor) Bui, Zoltan Janka Jr, Kylie Hallauer, Logan Hallauer, Varrick Hallauer and Ada Hallauer; great nieces, Riley, Aspen, Karter, and Berkli Bethke; girlfriend, Karen Pesicka; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews not mentioned.

Jamie was preceded in death by his stepdad, Dennis Hallauer; uncles, Gene Carda, Donald Carda, and Richard Mennis; aunts, Margret Carda and Carol Carda; grandparents, Emil and Mamie (Sykora) Carda, Marjory Mennis, Edward Mennis and James Hayward; brother-in-law, Zoltan Janka Sr.; and mother-in-law, Lila Larson.

September 25, 1954 ~ May 29, 2023

Frank Hufford, 68, Sioux Falls, passed away on May 29, 2023, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

A Celebration of Life is set for Thursday, June 8, 2023, 5-8pm, at the Brandon VFW.

Frank Maurice Hufford, Jr. was born September 25, 1954, to Frank Sr. and Irene (Shreve) Hufford in Sioux Falls. The family moved to Brandon in 1962. Frank graduated from Brandon Valley High School in 1972.  He worked construction and later drove for Yellow Cab.

Frank will be deeply missed. He was a generous person, always helping his family and friends. We will always miss his grin.

Frank is survived by his wife of 38 years, Christine; son, Josh (Jess) Hufford, Hartford, SD; two grandchildren, Anthony and Elizabeth; sister Marilyn (Curt) Blackburn, Brandon; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Susan Hofer.