Brookings County, South Dakota Obituary and Death Notice Collection
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Cynthia Popham
Mar 11, 1957 - Mar 7, 2010
Cynthia J. (Krause) Popham, daughter of DuWayne and Shirley (Janssen) Krause, was born March 11, 1957 in Watertown, South Dakota. She grew up near Castlewood and received her education in the Castlewood Schools, graduating from high school in 1975. She was united to Brad Popham at the American Lutheran Church on July 9, 1976. Cindy was employed at Empi in Clear Lake from 1987 until 1996. She died on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown at the age of 52 years.
Cindy was a member of the American Lutheran Church. She enjoyed doing all of the activities at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center, and also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, the outdoors, animals and camping.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband Brad of Castlewood; one son Tim Popham and his wife Stacey of Castlewood; one daughter, Kristy VanGuilder of Watertown; three grandchildren, Jordan, Brody and Tahlor; her father and step-mother, DuWayne and Maxine Krause of Watertown; her grandmother, Margie Janssen of Castlewood; one sister, Sheila Krause of Watertown; one brother, Richard Krause and his wife Tammi of Watertown; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother Shirley and one sister Sonja.
Interment: Castlewood Cemetery
Ethel Wiese
June 5, 1920 – Dec. 25, 2016
Flandreau - Ethel E. Wiese, 96, of Flandreau, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at her home in Flandreau.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Second Presbyterian Church with burial in Union Cemetery. Visitation is 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday with a 7 p.m. prayer service at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau.
Ethel was born June 5, 1920, on her family farm in Springcreek Township, Moody County, to Orva and Eunice (Fisher) Scofield. She attended Jones Country School and Flandreau Public School. Ethel worked at the Pinnell Store in Flandreau until her marriage to Andrew Wiese on Jan. 15, 1942 at Chester. After her husband was discharged from the military, they moved to the home farm northwest of Flandreau in 1945. Ethel loved to sew, bake and host family and neighbors, all while assisting her husband on their farm. She had a flock of 800 laying hens and she sold eggs to the farm neighborhood. They moved into Flandreau in 1980 and Ethel worked in the kitchen at Flandreau High School for many years. Ethel hosted a Wednesday night supper for many years for her grandchildren and their friends before they would go to CCD and also the Sunday morning coffee crowd. Her husband died Feb. 2, 2003. Ethel was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, PW, the Sunshine Club and Royal Neighbors.
She loved playing cards with friends and family, especially her children and grandchildren. Ethel watched a lot of sports on TV, especially the Minnesota Twins.
Ethel is survived by three sons, John (Marsha), Richard (Denise), Dennis (Julie), all of Flandreau; daughter-in-law Karin Wiese of Sioux Falls; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Maxine “Boots” Doyle of Flandreau.
Ethel was preceded in death by her husband; sonm Allan; infant son William Dean and three brothers, Jim, LaMonte “Snick” and Norvald Sr.
Elizabeth E. Williams
September 25, 1940 - March 3, 2012
Elizabeth E. Williams, 71, of Brookings, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Brookview Manor, in Brookings. Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brookings. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00am until the time of the service. Rude’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
"Only connect! That was the whole of her sermon. Only connect the prose and the passion, and both will be exalted, and human love will be seen at its height. Live in fragments no longer. Only connect, and the beast and the monk, robbed of the isolation that is life to either, will die." --E.M. Forster
Elizabeth Evenson Williams spent her life connecting the power of prose with her passion for life, whether it be teaching, writing, family, volunteer work, or travel. She also refused to live in fragments, instead fostering numerous friendships, some spanning over 60 years. She died Saturday, 3 March 2012, from Multiple System Atrophy at age 71.
Elizabeth Norma Evenson was born to Duane and Eleanor (Kelton) Evenson on 25 September 1940 in Sioux Falls, SD. She grew up in Brookings, graduating from Brookings High School in 1958. After earning her B.S. in journalism at SDSU in 1962, Liz earned her master’s in journalism at University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1964. From there, she moved to Aberdeen, where she taught for two years at Northern State College. She then returned to Brookings; here she married Louis Williams, a member of SDSU’s English Department, on 31 August 1968. Daughter Kate arrived in 1971.
Liz’s fondness for learning complimented her desire to teach. In 1983 she earned her master’s in speech at SDSU; a PhD in sociology, also at SDSU, followed in 1997. During her forty-year career, she taught journalism, speech, and sociology courses at SDSU, Northern State College (now University), Augustana, Lake Area Technical Institute (in Watertown), and Southwest State University (in Marshall, MN). Yet she never lost her fondness for writing. Liz spent much of the mid-80s to mid-90s writing columns for The Brookings Register and The SDSU Collegian. She later published two books based on these columns, Reflections of a Prairie Daugher (1989) and More Reflections of a Prairie Daughter (1993). She also published two biographies, one on Emil Loricks and one on W.R. Ronald. In the 1990s, she spent several years as a freelance feature writer for The Argus Leader. Her writing efforts earned her numerous accolades from the South Dakota Press Women.
Her volunteer activities included a nine-year post on the Brookings Public Library’s board. Her 50-year association with the South Dakota League of Women Voters included twelve years on the board (with a four-year term as president). She also served on the Art Museum’s guild. She was a third-generation member of the Brookings Women’s Club and belonged to several book clubs over the years. She was also a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where she served as a lay Eucharistic Minister and various vestry posts, including Senior Warden.
In between these commitments, Liz found time to enjoy "the connections" she so cherished, whether it be spending the afternoon watching her grandchildren destroy the house, jetting off with a few dear friends to Chicago or DC to catch an art show, or enjoying a leisurely Friday dinner and glass of wine with her husband. Despite her firmly planted prairie roots, she was always an explorer. Pre-marriage travels included jaunts to Europe, the Philippines and Hong Kong. Later, she and Lou saw much of the U.S., as well as Greece, Jamaica, Ireland, and Paris. They never tired of London.
Liz is survived by her husband, Louis; her daughter, Kate Hogan; son-in-law Tim Hogan; five grandchildren, Olivia Hogan-Stark, Sophie Hogan, Meredith Hogan, Nickolas Hogan, Diego Hogan; and one cat, Helen.
The family requests no flowers, and will use any gifts received to support two causes so dear to Liz in her last years: BATA, the local bus who became her magic carpet, connecting her to the outside world; and funds to enlarge the selection of the lending library, the connection to the inner self—or just mindless fun-- at Brookview Manor.
James R. Carey
June 12, 1942 - April 2, 2012
James R. Carey, 69, of Brookings, SD passed away peacefully Monday, April 2, 2012 at his residence. Memorial Services will be 10:30am Thursday, April 5, 2012 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Brookings, SD. Visitation will begin at 9:30am until the time of services at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Rude’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
James R. Carey was born on June 12, 1942, in Eau Claire, WI to Robert and Grace (Stewart) Carey, the eldest of two children. Jim grew up on the family farm in the Town of Seymour and attended and graduated from a one room school called Springfield Prairie and was an active member of St. Bridget’s Parish. He attended Fall Creek High School in Fall Creek, WI graduating in 1960. He worked for D.M. & E. Railroad first in Brookings and then in Sioux Falls, SD. He retired in June of 2008 and worked part-time in Sioux Falls. On September 12, 1964, he married Joan Hiess at Holy Ghost Catholic Church and they moved to Chippewa Falls, WI. Later they built a house near Lake Wissota, WI and lived there until the summer of 1983 when they moved to Aberdeen, SD. In 1984, they moved to Brookings, SD where they have since made their home and raised their family.
Jim enjoyed playing with the family dog, "Kayla, " baking, spending time working in the yard and playing with his granddaughters.
Jim is survived by his wife Joan, of Brookings, SD; two sons, Patrick (Patty) Carey, of Brookings, SD and Daniel (Katie) Carey, of Peoria, IL; four granddaughters, Katelyn, Stephanie, Megan and Molly; one sister, Peggy (Jim) Nelson, of Chippewa Falls, WI and one niece, Staci.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Nicholas and his parents.
Lorraine Erma Wilson
April 10, 1924 - April 4, 2012
Lorraine Wilson, 87, of Sioux Falls, passed away, Wednesday, April 4, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Monday, April 9, 2012 at Rude’s Funeral Home in Brookings, SD. Visitation will be held from 9:00am to 11:00am, Monday, April 9, 2012 at Rude’s Funeral Home in Brookings.
Lorraine Vickerman was born on April 10, 1924 to Leroy and Esther (Hamm) Vickerman at Bertha, MN and graduated from Brandt High School in 1943. After graduation Lorraine attended beauty school for one year. She was united in marriage in 1948 to John D. Johnston. John passed away in 1961. Lorraine married Robert E. Hinrichs in 1963 and made their home in Aurora, SD until 1994. Lorraine operated her own hair salon until 1978.
Lorraine was a member of the Good New Reformed Church in Sioux Falls, SD. She enjoyed painting, bird watching, listening to music, reading and entertaining friends and family.
Lorraine is survived by her two children, Barbara Dessel and her husband Ardell, of New Sharon, IA and David Johnston and his wife Kathy, of Sioux Falls, SD; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris) Hempel, of Ankeny, IA, Sara (Kevin) Lamb, of New Sharon, IA, Lacey Dessel, of Saint Joseph, MO, Alysse (Tyler) Spease, of Sioux Falls, SD and Briana Johnston, of Sioux Falls, SD and four great-grandchildren, Braden, Lucas, Carson and Garrett.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, John (1961), Robert (1994), and George (2000); her sister, Doris (Vickerman) Gustafson; a niece, Joanne Fuks and a nephew, John H. Gustafson.
Richard ‘Rick’ Lindahl
June 12, 1960 – Dec. 25, 2016
Richard ‘Rick’ Lindahl, 56, of Brookings died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at his home. Celebration of life services are at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Rude’s Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 11a.m. Rude’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Richard Alan Lindahl was born on June 12, 1960, the son of Clarence and Mabel (Larson) Lindahl in Milbank. In 1962 the family moved to Brookings where he attended school, graduating in 1978. He moved to Rapid City and worked at the Homestake’s Mine in Lead. He married Julie Huffman in 1982 and they had a son, Marty. He then moved to Sioux Falls and worked at John Morrell and the Original Pancake House. In 2008 Rick returned to Brookings and worked at the Fireside Restaurant and Pier 81 and was currently employed at ZipTrip.
Rick was survived by his son, Marty and special friend Tiffany Dunagan of Sioux Falls; a grandson; two sisters, Joan (Mark) Nelson of Brookings and Julie Lindahl of Brookings; special friends, Missy Shyne of Sioux Falls and Dave Buchholz of Brookings; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sandra Sanders; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Wilda Kelley
Nov 22, 1914 - Feb 17, 2010
Wilda I. Kelley was born on November 22, 1914 in Elrod, SD, the daughter of Frank and Mabel (Adams) Bickel.
Wilda received most of her early education in Elrod, SD, graduating from Aberdeen High School in 1932. She continued her education at Northern State College in Aberdeen, SD and graduated in 1934 in education. She taught at the Elrod School system for 2 years following graduation from college. She was united in marriage to Robert H. Kelley on June 1, 1936 in Garden City, SD and they moved to Estelline, SD. Wilda taught 4 years at Cozy Cottage school in Rural Dempster #5 and later taught 4 years in the Estelline School System. She was employed at the Estelline Bakery prior to working 28 years for the Estelline Post Office, retiring December 31, 1972. She helped Bob operate the Drive Inn restaurant until they sold it in July 1974. Robert died May 20, 1990.
From 1975 until March 2001, they spent their winters in Donna, Texas. While in Texas, Wilda served as Secretary-Treasurer of Shady Acres Mobile Home Park. Wilda was a member of the Mid Valley Book Review Club of the Rio Grande Valley. She served as Secretary of the Women’s Group of the Donna First Presbyterian Church and she volunteered at the Donna School helping elementary students with English. She took painting and Spanish lessons during the time Bob was not able to get around due to declining health.
Wilda has been a member of the United Church of Christ in Estelline, SD since 1936. She was a Life Member of the PTA while the organization was active in the Estelline School System. She is a member of the Eastern Star (OES # 50) in Watertown, SD, formerly of Estelline, since Feb 8, 1944. She has been a member of the Plymouth Guild (the younger women of the church) from 1940, until it merged with the church Women’s Fellowship around 1952. She taught Sunday school for about 15 years, and taught Bible School for at least 10 years. She served as Clerk of the Church Board for 4 years. She was a member of the Senior Citizens in Estelline, serving as President. She had been a member of the Study Club for more than 50 years.
Wilda enjoyed visiting shut-ins and sending cards and letters to people on their birthday or anniversary (she maintained 4 separate lists and recorded every mailing). Many cards were hand painted or decorated with wildlife feathers. She played Golf and would volunteer on Saturdays at the Estelline Nursing Home. She took every opportunity possible to promote the Estelline Community, the School and her Church.
Wilda fractured her pelvis in February 2003 and in July 2004 broke her hip. She entered the Dawson, MN Nursing Home August 15, 2004. In August 2007 after Everett and Avis moved to Omaha, NE Wilda relocated to the Nursing Home in Gretna, NE. She died there on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the age of 95 years.
Wilda has one son, Everett E. Kelley (he said he was always moms favorite) and wife (Avis) of Omaha, NE; three grandchildren: Brad Kelley of Castle Rock, CO, Cheris Krueger (David) of Dayton, OH and Dee Osher (Adam) of Omaha, NE; five great-grandchildren: Erin Kelley (13), Natalie Krueger (13) and Daniel Krueger (13), Jacob Osher (6) and Sadie Osher (1). Wilda has one surviving brother, Thomas Bickel of San Clemente, CA, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Wilda was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters, Myra Berg who died on July 17, 2009 and Francis as a young child; and one daughter in infancy in May of 1943.
Memorial Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 22, 2010 at the United Church of Christ in Estelline.
Luella E. Loomis
February 25, 1921 - March 8, 2012
Luella Loomis, 91, of Brookings, SD, formally of Bruce, SD, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Brookings Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Monday, March 12, 2012 at Grace Lutheran Church in Bruce, SD. Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Rude’s Funeral Home in Brookings, SD.
Luella E. Hanson was born on February 25, 1921 in Brookings County, South Dakota the daughter of Harris and Mabel (Alexander) Hanson.
Luella moved to Philip, South Dakota, at the age of 6, where she attended school and was a graduate of Philip High School in 1939. She continued her education at Northwest College of Commerce in Huron. Luella was then employed at South Dakota State College in Brookings for two years. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Loomis on October 2, 1941 in Brookings. In 1941, they moved to Los Angeles, CA until moving to Bruce in 1943. Together Ken and Luella farmed until their retirement in 1981. In 2005, Luella moved to Brookings where she lived until her death.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Bruce as well as the Prestonite Club since 1945. She enjoyed playing cards, spending time in Texas during the winter months and especially enjoyed time spent with family and friends. Luella displayed her faith in God by her selfless attitude. She was a loving mother and friend, expecting little yet appreciating all that she had.
Luella is survived by one son, Bryce Loomis (Barbara) of Bruce, SD; two daughters, Ilene Lund (Tom) of Seneca, South Carolina, Kay Dahl (Erik) of Brookings, SD; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her son Keith, daughter-in-law, Jeanie, two sisters Arleen and Joyce and two brothers Clair and Harris.
