Obituaries

Mary J. Higgins

Mary J. Higgins

Mar 15, 2011

Mary Higgins died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Dougherty Hospice House. She was born in Montana to Mary Juanita Kelly and was orphaned at a young age. She was raised for some time by a great aunt, and later at a catholic orphanage in Portland, OR. On November 26, 1956 she was united in marriage to Donald Higgins. This union...

Rebecca Becky Preheim

Rebecca Becky Preheim

Mar 12, 2011

Rebecca “Becky” Preheim, 76, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Oakview Terrace Nursing Home, Freeman, SD. Becky Rang was born on December 19, 1934 at Parker, SD to Walter and Goldie (Sloan) Rang. After graduating from Parker High School in 1952 she was united in marriage to Bernie Preheim on June 20, 1952 and they raised four children, Marcus,...

Loretta Clara Nelson

Loretta Clara Nelson

Mar 9, 2011

Loretta Clara Nelson, 90, our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on March 9, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Lake Norden, SD. Loretta Clara Berthelsen was born on August 9, 1920 to Niels and Annie (Christensen) Berthelsen on a farm near Irene, SD. She was baptized in her parents’ home on June 27, 1921 and later confirmed...

Eloise M. Jones

Eloise M. Jones

Feb 17, 2011

Eloise M. Jones, 83, died Thursday, February 17, 2011 at her home under hospice care. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am Monday, February 21, 2011 at St. Christina Catholic Church, Parker with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4:00pm Sunday at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker with a Scripture Service to be said at 7:00pm...

Joyce Merrill

Joyce Merrill

Feb 8, 2011

Joyce Merrill, 73, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at her home. Memorial Funeral Mass will be at 1:00pm Friday, February 11, 2011 at St. Christina Catholic Church, Parker with a private family burial to precede services at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation will begin at 3:00pm Thursday at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker with family present from 5-7:00pm with a time of...

Christina Davis

Christina Davis

Jan 30, 2011

Parker, SD—Christina (Van Gelder) Davis, 87, Parker, SD, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2011. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 4, 2011, at the First Presbyterian Church, Parker, and burial will follow at Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, February 3, at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker, with the family...

Dr. Robert J. Schmidt

Dr. Robert J. Schmidt

Jan 30, 2011

Dr. Robert Jack Schmidt, 77, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Marion with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Marion. Visitation will begin at 6:00pm Wednesday at the church with a Prayer and Masonic Service to begin at 7:00pm. Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones...

Donald Heirigs

Donald Heirigs

Jan 27, 2011

Donald H. Heirigs passed away January 27th after a brief battle with cancer. Mass of Christian burial will be February 1st, 2011 at 11am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, rural Freeman, SD. Visitation with family present at 6 pm on Monday at St. Boniface Catholic church with scripture and rosary to follow. Donald was born March 6, 1927 to Agnes...

Mildred Steinhauer

Mildred Steinhauer

Jan 26, 2011

Mildred Steinhauer, 97, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the United Methodist Church, Parker with burial in Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation will be from 2-3:00pm Wednesday at the Tieszen Memorial Chapel, Marion and from 6-8:00pm at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker. Mildred L. Buller was...

Marlene Christensen

Marlene Christensen

Jan 26, 2011

Marlene Mae Poppenga Christensen - March 14, 1931 – January 26, 2011. Funeral services will be at 10:00am Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the United Methodist Church, Hurley with burial in the Hurley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7:00pm Friday at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel, Hurley with family present from 6-7:00pm. Marlene Poppenga was born on March 14, 1931, to...

Betty J. Blanchard

Betty J. Blanchard

Jan 25, 2011

Betty Blanchard, 88, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral mass will be at 10:30am Saturday, January 29, 2011 at St. Christina Catholic Church, Parker with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 1-4pm at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker with a Prayer Service at 7:30pm Friday evening at the...

Gertrude A. Fansin

Gertrude A. Fansin

Jan 23, 2011

Gertrude A. Fansin, 86, died Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the Golden Living Center, Salem. Funeral service will be at 10:00am Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the United Methodist Church, Parker with burial in Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation will be on Tuesday the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker with a prayer service at 7:30pm Tuesday evening. Gertrude A. Hagemeyer was born...

Phillip Calzo

Phillip Calzo

Jan 10, 2011

Phillip Calzo, 64, died Monday, January 10, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel, Marion. Visitation with family present will be from 6-8:00pm Wednesday. Phillip Michael Calzo was born on January 4, 1947 at Youngstown, OH to Felix and Lila Jane (Campbell) Calzo. He grew up at Tucson,...

Lawrence Tarrell

Lawrence Tarrell

Dec 30, 2010

Lawrence R. Tarrell, 91, died Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker with burial in St. Christina Catholic Cemetery, Parker. Visitation will be on Monday from 2-3:00pm at the Tieszen Memorial Home Chapel, Marion. Lawrence Russell Tarrell was born on...

Elaine Nelson

Elaine Nelson

Dec 26, 2010

Elaine Nelson, 62, died Sunday, December 26, 2010 at her home. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Grace Lutheran Church, Parker with burial in Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation with family present will be from 6-8:00pm Wednesday at the church with a Prayer Service to be said at 7:30pm Wednesday evening at her church. In lieu...

Alvia Marie Nelson Lohoff

Alvia Marie Nelson Lohoff

Nov 27, 2010

Alvia Marie Nelson Lohoff Beloved Aunt, Sister and Friend passed away on November 27, 2010 at Sylvan House in Hayden Idaho. She was born September 16, 1914 in Hurley South Dakota, to Arthur and Nellie (Peterson) Nelson. She was the oldest of their 3 children. Alvia attended Hurley High School, class of 1932 and then went on to graduate from...

Luke Densel Hansen

Luke Densel Hansen

Nov 24, 2010

Luke Densel Hansen, age 7 years, 10 months, was called to join God’s team of angels on November 24, 2010. For eight months, he heroically endured treatments for a brain stem tumor. Luke’s unwavering enthusiasm and ambition impacted the lives of many, teaching us all valuable lessons about strength, determination, and perseverance. Although we will miss him dearly, especially his...

Dianne C. Spomer

Dianne C. Spomer

Nov 14, 2010

Dianne C. Spomer, 71, died Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg. Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Grace Lutheran Church, Parker with burial at the Hurley City Cemetery, Hurley. Visitation will be from 4-8:00pm Wednesday at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Hurley with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm. Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones...

Marvin Petersen

Marvin Petersen

Nov 8, 2010

Marvin L. Petersen, 94, died Monday, Novmeber 8, 2010 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30am Friday, November 12, 2010 at Grace Lutheran Church, Parker with burial in Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation will begin at noon on Thursday with family present from 6-8:00pm and a Prayer Service at 7:30pm at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker. Marvin...

Earl G. Wieman

Earl G. Wieman

Oct 29, 2010

Earl G. Wieman, 90, died Friday, October 29, 2010 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Marion with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery, Marion. Visitation will be Monday from 2-3:00pm at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion and starting at 4:00pm Monday at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church...