June 18, 1939 ~ May 1, 2014

Rochelle H. (Pigeon) Schneider, 74, Sioux Falls, died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Dougherty Hospice Home in Sioux Falls.

Visitation will be Monday, May 5, 2014, from 3-7pm, at Linwood Wesleyan Church, Sioux Falls, with family present, 5-7pm. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 6th, 11:00am, also at Linwood Wesleyan, with Pastor Bob McHenry officiating. Internment will take place Thursday, May 8, at the Black Hills National Cemetery, at 10:30am.

Rochelle H. Pigeon was born June 18, 1939, to Bae and Pearl (Stevens) Pigeon. She was raised on the family farm near Dunseith, ND, and she attended and graduated from DHS in 1958. Rochelle met a young man and on June 18, 1960, she married Stanley Schneider. In 1961, the couple moved to Rapid City where they resided for most of their life together. Rochelle worked part time at the Jolly Lane Greenhouse. The family expanded when their daughter, Cyndy came into their lives and Rochelle elected to stay home and raise her. In 1981, she began working at Landstrom’s Jewelry in the production of Black Hills gold jewelry. She remained there for over 14 years. Rochelle and Stanley loved to travel and for several years they traveled to Yuma, AZ, in their motorhome. Unfortunately, Stanley died in 2003 and eventually Rochelle moved to Sioux Falls to be closer to her grandchildren.

Rochelle was a woman of many talents. She loved to cook and bake and cake decorating. She loved her roses and gardening was a major pastime. Sewing and mending also occupied her life as she made several dresses and other clothing for her family. You could also count on finding her television on QVC as she loved to shop. Rochelle loved spending time with her granddaughters and supported every event they participated in including musical performances and sporting events. She was very active with her church, Linwood Wesleyan, by assisting in the kitchen for any event and with her Sunday-School group as they met for coffee or other social events. She was seen regularly for coffee at both HyVee and Panera Bread with her friends. She also traveled with them to Branson, MO and other places. She also participated in the Red Hat Society.

Rochelle will be deeply missed by her daughter, Cyndy (Brad) Johnson, Sioux Falls; two granddaughters, Sarah and Katie Johnson; and two brothers, Bruce Pigeon, Garrison, ND, and Russell Pigeon, of Pick City, ND.

Rochelle was preceded in death by her parents, Bae and Pearl; her husband, Stanley; and one brother, Gary Pigeon.

September 1, 1968 ~ March 14, 2014

Kristen (Krissy) Kae Walz-Brink, 45, Parkston, SD, died Friday, March 14, 2014, at the Dougherty Hospice Home, in Sioux Falls, with her husband, Tony, by her side.

A Memorial service will be 10:00AM, Friday, March 21, 2014, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, in Dimock, SD, with Fr. Christensen officiating. A visitation and fellowship will take place at the Parish Hall (across the street) on Thursday evening, March 20, from 7–10 PM.

Kristen Kae Walz was born September 1, 1968, to Allen and Joyce (Ritter) Walz, in Aberdeen, SD and was raised and educated in Dimock. Krissy was married to the love of her life, Tony Brink, on August 26, 2006. The couple resided in Parkston.

Krissy had a servant’s heart and worked throughout her professional life in the medical field helping others. She worked feverishly every year, to bring awareness and raise funds for any cause that she was passionate about. She also had a large love for all animals; especially her dogs. Her “fur” babies, Alexa, Maali, Bogie and Sasha had her heart. She also loved to work with horses in her early teens. Krissy’s dream was to someday have a few of her own. Krissy was a gifted poet and had a deep passion for gardening and landscaping. You can see the beauty she created whenever you drove past her home.

Krissy is survived by her husband, Tony; one sister, Patrese (Ryan) Waterfall, Milbank, SD, one brother, Patrick (Kristy) Walz, Holmen, WI; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Krissy was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Joyce (Ritter) Walz.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the ASPCA in Krissy’s name.

The family would like to thank everyone that helped Krissy through her many health struggles over the years. “No words can express how grateful we are to the health services, Avera McKennan and the Dougherty House that showed so much love and compassion to Krissy and all of her family in her last days.”

October 16, 1959 ~ February 24, 2014

Allan Gene Doering, 54, Sioux Falls, died unexpectedly, at home, on Monday, February 24, 2014.

Visitation will begin at 1PM, Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Heartland Funeral Home, with Memorial Services at 2PM. Pastor Marlin Haugrud will officiate.

Allan Gene Doering was born October 16, 1959, in Sioux Falls, to A.G. and Danielle (Ogdie) Doering. He attended school at the Crippled Children’s Hospital and School for several years and graduated from Washington High School in 1978. Allan then attended and graduated from USD-Springfield with Associate degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics as well as a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. Allan taught school in Brookings before he moved to Minneapolis where he taught at Brown Institute. He worked as an engineering consultant for Manley Group for several years before his illness forced him into early retirement.

Allan, despite his physical challenges, was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to go hunting, fishing, camping, and kayaking with his best friends, Stuart and Patrick. He also loved to travel. His family will always remember the ways he would give back to them by looking out for their best interests.

Allan is survived by his mother and step-father, Danielle and Roy Ehlen, Sioux Falls; two sisters, Laurie Nelson, Brandon, and Linda (Kevin) Fountain, Colton; one brother, Royce Ehlen, Sioux Falls; nieces and nephews, Ashlie (Ryan) Wingate, Brandon, Blake Nelson, Valley Springs, Casey Nelson, Brandon, Jamie (Matthew) Jones, Sioux Falls, and Talon Sauers, Sioux Falls; two great nephews, Keegan and Koen Wingate, Brandon; and his two best buddies, Stuart Walker and Patrick Donelan.

Allan is preceded in death by his father, A.G. Doering, and one sister, Marie Ehlen.

January 3, 1968 ~ January 29, 2014

Priscilla Ann Waterman, 46, Sioux Falls, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at her home.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 8, 2014, at 11:30am, at Celebrate Community Church, Sycamore Ave. location, in Sioux Falls. Pastor Blaze Johnson will be officiating.

Priscilla Ann Waterman was born in Altoona, PA. She moved to South Dakota where she graduated from high school in Lennox, SD.

Ann, as known by her friends, was always a hard working person who took notice of her customers while on the job. She got to know her customers by name and treated them special. Ann had a heart of gold. She loved her family and took special interest in her three children and her granddaughter, Evelynn.

Ann will be deeply missed by her three children, Christina Waterman, Minneapolis, MN, Steven Waterman, and Anthony Waterman, both of Sioux Falls; one granddaughter, Evelynn; her three siblings, Maggie (Kent) Franey, William Goldberg, Sioux Falls, and Wayne Colbert; and many nieces, nephews and cousins throughout the US.

Ann is preceded in death of her parents, Debra and Gilbert Dixon.

May 5, 1955 ~ January 31, 2014

Jerry G. Cain, 58, Mitchell, SD, died Friday, January 31, 2014, at home, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Visitation will begin at 5:00PM, Monday, February 3, 2014, at the Mitchell Wesleyan Church, with family present from 6 until 7:30PM. Funeral services will begin at 10:30AM, Tuesday, February 4, also at Mitchell Wesleyan with Pastor Dennis Selfridge officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Mitchell.

Jerry Gordon Cain was born in Mitchell, SD, May 5, 1955, to Millard and Goldien (Mueller) Cain; the 6th child and 3rd boy born into this family of 8. He attended school in Mitchell and in 1969 at the age of 14, he was stricken with a terrible case of rheumatic fever which landed him him in the hospital for 68 consecutive days. Not being able to return to school he worked odd jobs, until about 1973 when then City Street Superintendent, Marshall Adams offered him a part time job throwing cans on the garbage truck. This soon turned into a full time job, moving up the ladder until he became a heavy equipment operator with the city of Mitchell which lasted just short of 40 years. Jerry loved his work and was always available when needed. He never took a real vacation instead he saved all of his time for sickness if need be. A vacation to him was taking Thur. & Fri. off when a holiday week-end came. This usually gave him 5 days in a row off.

Jerry loved animals from the very early stages of his life. A picture in the back shows a toddler fondly holding a new born puppy. Marlene tells the story of how a stray dog came into the neighborhood lost and scared. And with a quiet gentle voice he called the dog over and began talking to him and making him feel safe. In a few minutes he had found the owner and so thrilled that the dog had found his master. In later years Jerry always had a dog, usually a Dalmatian. The last one was a dog that had been terribly abused by his previous owner. He coddled this dog back to a trusting pet. Jerry also loved to watch and feed the birds and squirrels. His family often commented that his back yard was the “Chef Louie’s” for the birds.

Jerry will be deeply missed by his four sisters, Jeanette Baas, Mitchell, Linda (Louis) Cooper, North Platte, NE, Laurel (Ed) Osborne, Sioux Falls, and Marlene Wright, Scottsdale, AZ; ten nieces and nephews, Kallan Paulson, Kyle Baas, Brenda Cain, Tonya Hantke, Karla Cooper, Roberta Steffens, Kevin Tietz, Kim Gartamaker, Lucas Wright, and Lance Wright; and 19 great-nephews and nieces.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Goldien; two brothers, Roger and David; and one sister, Glenda.

October 21, 1936 ~ January 15, 2014

Roger Norman Etrheim, 77, Sioux Falls, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls after a short battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the Jasper Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jasper, MN, with Pastor Obed Nelson officiating. Inurnment will be at the Jasper City Cemetery.

Roger Norman Etrheim was born October 21, 1936, to Sven and Randy (Gjerde) Etrheim in Tyler, MN. He was raised and educated in the local area and graduated from Jasper High School. He met and married his high school sweetheart, Jeanette Rislov, in Jasper, MN. Roger and Jeanette were married for 56 years.

When they were first married, Roger was serving in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Paris, France. When his military service ended, the couple moved to Mankato, MN, where he attended college and worked at the local foundry to support his family. Following graduation, Roger worked a few odd jobs until he landed a corporate position with Texaco and moved to Iowa. After many years with Texaco, Roger moved on, and toward the end of his professional career took a position with, and eventually retired from, the Iowa Corn Board. Roger was instrumental in the marketing of ethanol use in gasoline.

Upon retirement, the couple moved to Bella Vista, AR, where they spent 17 years before returning to Sioux Falls in April 2013 to be closer to family. Their years in retirement were filled with golf, traveling, card clubs, church and any other opportunities to be social. Roger loved working at his church’s food-pantry and greeting all the children on Sunday mornings. Roger continued to volunteer his time throughout his retirement years. This included his time at the nursing home, where he would push a neighbor to the dining room for meals, even though he was in a wheelchair himself.

Roger is survived by two children, Brenda Etrheim, Des Moines, IA, and David (Dede) Etrheim, New Braunfels, TX, three grandchildren, Erick (Alissa) Etrheim, Kyle Etrheim, and Peter McDermott, and two brothers, Donald and Harold Etrheim, both of Jasper MN.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James Etrheim; his sister, Beverly Radi; and his beloved wife, Jeanette. May God bless his memory, which will continue to live on in all those who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Jasper Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Christ the King Church Food Pantry in Rogers, AR.

December 14, 1982 ~ January 11, 2014

Adam Joseph Stoterau, 31, Sioux Falls, died Saturday, January 11, 2014, at the Dougherty Hospice Home in Sioux Falls.

Funeral services will begin at 2:30pm, Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Heartland Funeral Home, with Pastor Jason Mueller officiating. Visitation will be 4-7pm, Tuesday, January 14, at Heartland with family present 5-7pm.

Adam Joseph Stoterau was born December 14, 1982, in Sioux Falls to Kurt Stoterau and Charla Curl. He was raised and attended school in Sioux Falls and graduated from Sioux Falls Roosevelt in 2000. Adam worked for several different restaurants in Sioux Falls including Hardees, Razzles, and Taco Johns for several years. His grandmother also taught him to bowl at the early age of 4 and he became a regular at Sport Bowl. His average score was 190. Adam also loved music and playing his guitar. He had dreams of being a rock and roll star. Adam was a member of the local band “Slow Motion Collapse.” He even wrote his own lyrics and songs. When he was in high school, he took second place in a talent contest for a song he played. Adam had a passion for food as well. He loved to cook and eat and wanted to own his own restaurant some day. Fishing was a large part of his pastime. Many trips with his best buddy, “Sally” were spent at the James River.

Adam is survived by his son, Logan Stoterau, Sioux Falls; his parents, Charla (Kenny) Wiebelhaus, Sioux Falls, and Kurt Stoterau, Luverne, MN; his siblings, Shane (Malorie) Stoterau & Sienna Stoterau, both of Sioux Falls; and grandparents, Dale and Donna Stoterau, Beaver Creek, MN and Elsie Wiebelhaus, Sioux Falls; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Adam was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Wilma Curl and Floyd Wiebelhaus and one uncle, Kenny Curl.

Memorials may be directed to Adam’s son, Logan.

October 18, 1931 ~ January 5, 2014

Dwayne D. Johansen, 82, Corson, died Sunday, January 5, 2014, at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center.

Memorial services will begin at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 9, 2014, at the Sioux Falls Seventh Day Adventist Church on E. 26th St. followed by Full Military Honors. Visitation will begin at Noon.

Dwayne Johansen was born October 18, 1931 to Walter and Mae (Jansen) Johansen in Woonsocket, SD. He attended school there until he quit to join the Army and headed to Korea. When he returned, he married Shirley Sorenson in Mitchell SD. The couple had four children. Dwayne worked for Mitchell concrete. He eventually started at Sioux Steel in Sioux Falls and he relocated there. Dwayne was then working for John Morrell in the Sheep Kill. He retired after 33 years. He married Carolyn Ness on September 11, 1994 in Sioux Falls.

Dwayne had a huge hobby for model airplanes, trains, and cars. His collection of these covers every room at his home. He loved to build them from the ground up, paint them, and then fly his planes. His family has many memories of these expeditions. Along with modeling, Dwayne loved to draw and even went to art school for a short time. Vegetable gardening was another pastime for Dwayne and Carolyn with his 60 x 140 ft. patch. Dwayne could always be found on one of his scooters or cycles. His favorite was his 1947 Indian, Chief. Dwayne will long be remembered for his musical talents as he and Carolyn played the nursing home circuit around Sioux Falls area in the Bert Jones Band for over 15 years. His talents on the mandolin, banjo and harmonica brought smiles to many folks as they reminisced of the old county sounds the group played. Dwayne will be missed by his many friends in the Corson and Brandon area and the Brandon VFW.

Dwayne is survived by his wife, Carolyn; children and step-children, Jim, Worthing, Terry, Garrettson, Paula (Tony) Johansen-Mooney, Decatur, TX, Joe, Sioux Falls, Jason (Heather) Ness, Jessica Ness, and Janetta Ness, all of Sioux Falls; eleven grandchildren, Connor, Devin, Jennifer, Samatha, Gwen, Jarod, Zack, Cory, Nikki, Justin, and Megan; two step-grandchildren, Kayley and Norah; and nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Velores (Glen) Youngstrom, Mitchell.

Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ronald.

March 4, 1918 ~ December 27, 2013

Jean P. Ries, 95, Sioux Falls, formerly Groton, died Friday, December 27, 2013, at home after a long battle with cancer.

Visitation will be January 1, 2014, from 5-7pm, with a prayer service at 6:30pm, at Heartland Funeral Home. Funeral mass will begin at 11:00am, January 2, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Sioux Falls, with Fr. Morgan officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Black Hills National Cemetery. A Memorial services will also take place at the Groton Catholic Church at a later date.

Jean Pierre Ries was born March 4, 1918, to John and Mary (Falk) Ries Watertown, SD as one of seventeen children. He attended school in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School where he was the two time State Champ in golf. He attended college for a short time before joining the Army. He was stationed in Pearl Harbor until one week prior to the attack. He served in New Guinea and Darwin, Australia, during WWII. Jean met and married Betty Mae Sieh January 11, 1945, in Groton, SD, where they dairy farmed for over 32 years and raised their family.

Jean was an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent many summers in Alaska and at Akaska fishing. He also took many trips hunting in the Black Hills and was the cook at many goose camps. He was well known for his baking accomplishments of pies, cookies and cinnamon rolls. He often made cookies for the St. Francis house. Jean was active member of the National Farmers Organization, the American Legion of Groton, St. John the Baptist Church of Groton and Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Sioux Falls. Jean enjoyed playing cards and cribbage, having his one warm beer a day, and loved to singing German lullabies to babies. It didn’t matter whose babies they were, he just loved to hold them and sing to them. He had his favorite saying of “So Big!” and “I’m the Boss”.

Jean is survived by his children, Jackie Graves, Omaha, NE, Collette Gesinger, Sioux Falls, Barbara Anderson, Jacksonville, FL, Pam Nelson, Clarksville, TN, Pierrette (Bill) Lyons, Whitewood, SD, John (Janet) Ries, Elk Point, & Rene’ (Mark) Hill, Salt Lake City, UT; 15 grandchildren & 20 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, Joe Ries, Reno, NV; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 15 brothers and sisters, his wife Betty, daughter Michele Reid, granddaughters Stephanie Nissen & Rene’ Gesinger Becker, great granddaughter Hailey Gesinger, son-in-law Terry Gesinger, and his special friend Marion Davies.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to feeding South Dakota.

August 27, 1935 ~ December 23, 2013

Dr. Phil R. Lundquist, 78, Sioux Falls, died Monday, December 23, 2013, at his home, after a long battle with cancer.

Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2013, at Central Baptist Church, Sioux Falls, SD, from 5:00-7:00PM, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Memorial services will begin at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 28, at Central Baptist Church, with Pastor Gordon Bates officiating.

Phil was born in Garretson, SD, on August 27, 1935, to Oscar and Jennie (Olsen) Lundquist and graduated from high school in 1953. After attending college at Sioux Falls College, Phil enlisted in the US Navy, where he served for two years. In 1960, he graduated from SDSU with a degree in Zoology. After teaching high school biology for two years in Hartford, SD, Phil began optometry school at Indiana University and graduated in 1965. In 1960, he married Sally Knight, who died unexpectedly in 1968. Phil married Audrey Schulte on July 19, 1969.

For over 40 years, Phil practiced optometry in Sioux Falls. He loved his career and working with all of his patients. Phil was active with the VOSH organization, providing free eye exams and glasses in Mexico. Over the years, he and Audrey made 15 trips to Mexico and met many new friends.

Phil enjoyed singing with barbershop choruses, playing golf, and participating at Central Baptist Church with their music and drama programs. In 1990, Phil was named “Barbershopper” of the Year. From the Lions Club, Phil received the following awards: Robert L. Tyler Award, Melvin Jones Fellow, and Lions International Relations.

Phil’s smile will be missed by his family and all of his many friends. Phil’s greatest joy in life was enjoying his grandkids.

Phil leaves behind his wife, Audrey; two daughters: Stephanie (Mark) Michel, Jackson, WY, and Sheleen (Lonny) Bauer, Harrisburg, SD; and three grandchildren: Harrison Philip, (who was born on Phil’s 69th birthday), Gabriel Louis and Elsa Mathilda, all of Harrisburg, SD.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Jennie Lundquist, and his brother, Marv Lundquist.

The family has established a memorial in Phil’s honor.