Brookings County, South Dakota Obituary and Death Notice Collection
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Nellie Greer
Jan. 8, 1914 – Jan. 13, 2012
LaGrande, Ore. - Nellie Greer, 98, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at the Country Rose Manor at LaGrande, Ore.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church in LaGrande, Ore.
Nellie was born Jan. 8, 1914, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, to Jack and Janet (Linton) Davies. Nellie attended elementary high school in Hamilton. Nellie attended Toronto University and Toronto Bible College.
She married Arthur Greer on Oct. 30, 1937.
Nellie and Arthur were missionaries in Saskatchewan, Canada, and served in Ontario, Colorado, California, Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota.
While in South Dakota, the couple lived in Trent and Flandreau.
While living in Trent, Nellie taught oil painting classes in her home and had many art students.
She also loved to knit. Nellie sent more than 100 baby sweater sets to Baptist mission orphanages, primarily in Kodiak, Alaska.
She is survived by a son, Arthur (Sunny) Greer Jr. of LaGrande; a daughter Peggy (Lew) Christensen of Brookings; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and special nieces, Merrilyn Cramblet of Donnelly, Idaho, and Patty Frey of Pasadena, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Art; a son, , Gordon and a daughter, Patsy.
Beth Huffman Overby
Died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011
Colorado Springs, Colo. - Beth Huffman Overby, 48, formerly of Brookings, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, from an illness in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Memorial services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church in Brookings.
Irene Huffman
June 20, 1927 - April 11, 2013
Irene Huffman, 85, of Brookings, passed away, Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Brookings Hospital in Brookings, SD. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at First United Methodist Church in Aurora, SD. Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Monday, April 15, 2013 at Rude’s Funeral Home in Brookings, SD.
Irene Vanderbush was born on June 20, 1927 in Ruthton, MN the daughter of Frank and Rena (Turpstra) Vanderbush.
Irene attended District #73 in Pipestone, MN, she also attended Bushnell school. She was married to Delbert Winsel in 1943. Irene was employed at Cooks Café in Brookings for several years and at Campus Pharmacy for five years. In 1972, she bought the Aurora Café which she owned and operated for 27 years. She married Joseph Huffman on September 18, 1990 in Brookings, SD. In 1998, she was employed at Aramark at SDSU. Joe died on July 6, 1994, in Brookings, SD.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary in Aurora, SD. She enjoyed flower gardening and especially drinking coffee with friends.
Irene is survived by two sons, Raymond Winsel (Kellie) of Rapid City, SD, Dean Winsel (Kathy) of Rapid City, SD, one daughter, Diane Duin (Denny) of Billings, MT; two step-sons, Larry Huffman (Debra) of Reedsport, OR, Ron Huffman Wasilla, AK, three step-daughters, Bette Carlton of Thousand Oaks, CA, Bonnie Eller (Jerry) of Gearhart, OR, JoAnn Maytum (Richard) of San Luis Obispo, CA; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; numerous step-great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and one sister, Annabelle Kingslien of Watertown, SD.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four grandchildren, Tracy, Lisa, Debra and Daniel, one sister, Dorothy, four brothers, Bill, Clarence, Lawrence and Henry and two daughters-in-law, Rachael and Faye.
Phil Rasmussen
(October 18, 1906 - August 25, 2008)
W. Philip Rasmussen, age 91, of Estelline, SD, died Monday, August 25, 2008, at Estelline Nursing and Care Center.
Wilhelm Philip Rasmussen was born October 18, 1916, at Bruce, SD, to Gilbert and Matilda (Lenning) Rasmussen. He attended country school at Eureka #57 and attended Bruce High School. He married Phyllis Jager on October 30, 1942, at the Bruce Gospel Tabernacle. Phil was engaged in farming, a car and implement business, and a grain bin business in Estelline for 38 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Estelline school board, Estelline town board, and church board. He was an active member of First Assembly of God Church and was a Sunday school teacher. Phil loved to golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 2007; an infant grandson, Mark Brunner; and six brothers, Irwin, Elmer, Albin, Lorelle, Herman and Roy Rasmussen.
Survivors include four sons, Neil (Lois) Rasmussen of Estelline, Duane (Darlene) Rasmussen of Williamsburg, VA, Michael (LaDonna) Rasmussen of Crown Point, IN and Richard (Sandra) Rasmussen of Chamberlain; one daughter, Sharon (Michael) Brunner of Kansas City, KS; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Leona Bozied of Brookings and Evelyn Bradley of Edina, MN.
PALLBEARERS: Rev. Galen Rasmussen, Troy Rasmussen, Brent Rasmussen, Terence Rasmusen, Matthew Rasmussen, Tom Brunner, Capt. Alex Rasmussen, Jim Rasmussen, Brad Rasmussen, Doug Rasmussen
Visitation continues one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Friday, August 29, 2008 Assembly of God Church, Brookings, South Dakota
Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery, Estelline, South Dakota
Douglas N. Phillips
Jan. 12, 1950 – April 7, 2011
Nelson, Wis. - Douglas N. Phillips, 61, died April 7, 2011.
A memorial service celebrating the lives of Doug and his wife, Joleen, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church in Wabasha, Minn., with the Reverend David Knox officiating. Burial is in St. Felix Cemetery in Wabasha. Visitation is at Abbott Funeral Home in Wabasha on Friday from 4-7 p.m. and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.
He was born Jan. 12, 1950, in Brookings, the son of Neil and Thelma (Jones) Phillips. He graduated from Brookings High School in 1968. He joined the National Guard and served for several years.
He served in Rapid City, during the flood of 1972, one of the deadliest in U.S. history. He later attended college at SDSU, studying wildlife biology. His studies were cut short by the arrival of his daughter, Kerry, in 1971. He worked at the physical plant at SDSU until the early 1980s when he became an over the road trucker.
His interests included hunting, fishing, boating and water skiing. He was a jack of all trades.
Doug married Joleen Lechman Feb. 6, 1999, in Winona. She died Dec. 17, 2011.
He is survived by his daughter, Kerry Pye of Winona, Minn.; two granddaughters; aunts, uncles and cousins and Steve Pye, his hunting companion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Neil and Thelma Phillips and his wife, Deborah.
The Abbott Funeral Home of Wabasha is in charge of arrangements.
Marlyn T. Tofte
March 22, 1941 - June 3, 2013
Marlyn "Mike" Thomas Tofte, 72, of Brookings, SD, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at his home. Funeral Services have been set for 10:30am Friday, June 7, 2013 at First Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Rude’s Funeral Home, Brookings, SD.
Marlyn Thomas Tofte was born March 22, 1941, in Volga, SD, the third of four children to Harold and Mabel (Quam) Tofte. Harold and Mabel purchased a farm six miles north of Brookings where Mike and his siblings grew up surrounded by open spaces and Mike, in particular, developed a passion for all things farming. After serving six years in the National Guard, Mike married his wife (Mary Matson) and took over the Tofte farm where they raised their own four children. In 1985, Mike was employed by Twin City Fan & Blower where he proudly worked for 21 years while he continued farming and raising livestock. Mike and Mary lived on their farm for 43 years until May 2011 when they moved into a house in Brookings.
As a farmer, Mike was famously loyal to John Deere tractors. Nearly every piece of farming equipment he owned was John Deere, including two lawnmowers and a chainsaw. He even made a custom hay wagon which he painted (with the help of his family) in John Deere green and gold.
Besides farming, Mike enjoyed several pastimes with friends and family alike. Often a season ticket holder for the SDSU Jackrabbits, he and Mary could regularly be found together at a Jacks game or listening (and cheering) at home on the radio. He made certain all his children had plenty of SDSU apparel no matter where they actually attended college. He was also particularly fond of SDSU butter brickle ice cream and could easily be talked into a "trip up to the college" to acquire some, regardless of the outside temperature.
Mike cherished the outdoors all his life. He hunted pheasant as well as deer and relished fishing expeditions to local lakes and the Missouri River. In winter months, he would even take to ice fishing or snowmobiling and ice skating with his family. When visiting his grown children, Mike would often invite their friends to visit South Dakota so he could take them fishing. He was especially proud of his boat and teaching his grandchildren how to fish.
Mike loved meeting new people and experiencing new places. Even as a young couple with a family, he and Mary planned annual family vacations that included camping road trips to scenic locations such as Yellowstone, the Black Hills and Canadian forests. When their children grew up to live in various parts of the country (and world) they often visited and explored each new city. Mike was proud to have visited places as far away as Alaska, Japan and Norway.
Perhaps Mike is best remembered for his giving spirit, his gentle demeanor and his enthusiastic service to his community. Throughout his adult life he participated in several organizations such as Farm Bureau, First Lutheran Church and coaching a girl’s 4-H softball team. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion where he served as Pancake Chairman, organizing regular Saturday pancake breakfasts and especially enjoyed his time in the Honor Guard. Mike also served as the Sterling Township treasurer for over 40 years. Even during his retirement, Mike continued his volunteerism—providing activities to the residents at the United Living Center (where he particularly enjoyed the fishing event) and served regularly as a docent at the SDSU Agriculture Heritage Museum.
Mike is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary; three daughters, Leslie Krump of Rapid City, SD, Melissa Tofte of Minneapolis, MN, and Amy (Tudor) Tofte of Los Angeles, CA; one son, Steve Tofte of Brooklyn, NY; five grandchildren; one brother, Harris Tofte (Pat); and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents (Harold and Mabel), a sister (Connie Skovlund) and a brother (Ronald).
Mike’s kindness, good humor and story-telling will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The ALS Association Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota Chapter, Children’s Museum of South Dakota or to First Lutheran Church of Brookings.
Gregg Ronne
Sept. 11, 1965 – Jan. 16, 2012
Clear Lake - Gregg Ronne, 46, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Burial is in Lakeview Cemetery in Clear Lake. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Friday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.
The Houseman Funeral Home of Clear Lake is in charge of arrangements.
Gregg Duane Ronne was born on Sept. 11, 1965, in Canby, Minn., to Marvin "Wally" and Doris (Bingham) Ronne. Gregg grew up in Astoria, where his family ran many local businesses before moving to Clear Lake. There he attended school from second grade on.
He married Kathy Schiefelbein on Dec. 30, 1989, at Clear Lake.
They had three children, Tyler, Kayla, and Tyson.
They built their family home in 1994, just outside of Clear Lake. Gregg was employed by Gene’s Furniture, South Dakota Department of Transportation, and S & J Construction, before creating Ronne Steel Construction, which he owned and operated until his death.
Gregg spent his life "going full speed ahead, " being the hard-working, fun-loving man everyone knew him to be.
He was known for his personality and his ability to fix almost anything. He enjoyed bowling and softball, in his day, as well as ice fishing, playing cards, snowmobiling, camping, working on his cars, hunting, watching the Dallas Cowboys and NASCAR Racing, and most important spending time with family and friends. Gregg was an active member of the local Pheasants Forever Chapter and local Car Club, as well as an active member of the community.
In August 2011, Gregg earned his greatest title of all, Grandpa, to a beautiful baby girl, Kinsley Ann.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Ronne, Clear Lake; three children, Tyler (Taylor) Ronne, Kayla Ronne and Tyson Ronne; a granddaughter; seven siblings, Marvin Ronne of Guymon, Okla., Diane (Keith) Olson of Astoria, Gail Landmark of Hendricks, Minn., JoAnne Landmark of Astoria, Rick (Karen) Ronne of White, Dave Ronne of Astoria and Bob (Michelle) Ronne of Castlewood; mother-in-law, Doris Schiefelbein of Clear Lake; five sisters-in-law, LuAnn (Dave) Atyeo of Watertown; Kay (Neil) Skogen of Hartford, Mich., Lois (Lanton) Kame of Grand Junction, Colo., Lori (Bryan) DeBaere of Rapid City and Karla (Bill) Denison of Elkton; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gregg was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in-law; two nieces; one great-niece; grandparents and father-in-law Harold "Bud" Schiefelbein.
