Brookings County, South Dakota Obituary and Death Notice Collection
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Veronica Schoenfelder
Aug 23, 1943 - Jan 22, 2009
Brookings, SD - Veronica "Jan" (Efta) Schoenfelder, 65, was born on August 23, 1943, in Wagner, SD, the daughter of James Vincent and Lillian Marie (Wagner) Efta. She died at her residence in Brookings on Thursday, January 22, 2009.
Jan was the youngest of 15 children. She received her education in Wagner, SD and was a graduate of Wagner High School. She pursued an Elementary Education degree at Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, SD. She was united in marriage to Fran Schoenfelder on August 23, 1962, in Wagner, SD. Jan was co-owner of Jes’ Crafts & Gifts in Plankinton, SD. In 1984, Jan and her family moved to Brookings, SD, where she assisted with ECMD Adult Education and instructed Glass Etching classes.
Jan was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Brookings. She loved to travel with her family and was a talented interior decorator, crafter and landscaper. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband Fran of Brookings, SD; her children Jon Schoenfelder of Brookings, Twyla (Mark) Walter of Ridgefield, CT, Tonya Schoenfelder of Sioux Falls, SD, Jay Schoenfelder of Brookings; her grandchildren Peter, Christian, Kayleen, Abbey Walter; brothers and sisters Kaye Metteer of Yankton, SD, Tony (Lona) Efta of Wagner, Leonard (Ramona) Efta of Kenai, AK, Joan (Norman) Woods of Wagner, Louise (Ron) Mika of Nikiski, AK, Joyce (Jerome) Sanders of Maple Valley, WA.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters Mary Austrevich, Theresa Efta, Rose Swigart, and five brothers Val, John, Joe, Tom and Francis Efta, and her father and mother in law Pete and Lumena Schoenfelder.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 27, 2009 St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, Brookings, SD, Fr. Rod Farke, Officiating
Florence Mable Meredith, 89, of Brookings, SD, died Thursday, January 29, 2009 at United Retirement Center. Funeral Services will be 11:00am Monday, February 2, 2009 at Rude’s Funeral Home, Brookings, SD. Visitation will be 2:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Rude’s Funeral Home, Brookings. Visitation will also be from 9:00am until the time of services, Monday, February 2, 2009 at Rude’s Funeral Home.
Florence Mable Limmer was born October 11, 1919 in Lake County, South Dakota, to her parents, Edwin and Martha (Ploetz) Limmer. Florence received her education in the Wentworth Parochial School.
Florence was united in marriage to Hobert Meredith on July 11, 1954 in Wentworth, South Dakota. Florence was employed at the Red Owl Grocery Store for several years in the Meat Department. She also worked at Stub’s Meat Market and Elkton Locker for nine years and for thirteen years at the Marriott Food Service at South Dakota State University until her retirement in 1986. Florence was then employed with Senior Companions for 8 years. Hobert passed away on August 19, 1965.
She was a member of First English Lutheran Church in Aurora, and the LWML at First English Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Florence is survived by her daughters, Joyce (Richard) Auch of Aurora, SD, and June Tucker of Sioux Falls, SD; two sisters, Hazel Lindholm of Wentworth, SD and Ruth (Ted) Aufdemberge of Dexter, MI; four grandchildren, Shauna, Richard M., Nathanael and Richelle.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Mabel M. Lindahl
Dec 16 1929 - Feb 04 2009
Funeral services for Mabel M. Lindahl, 79, will be held at 10:30am, Monday, February 9, 2009, at Rudes Funeral Home in Brookings, with visitation from 2pm until 5pm on Sunday at Rudes Funeral Home.
Mabel received her education in the Milbank School and attended Milbank High School. She was united in marriage to Clarence "Kelly" Lindahl on July 6, 1947, in Milbank. After their marriage she was employed at Jack’s Tavern and Sport Shop in Milbank for 13 years. In 1962, they moved to Brookings, SD where she was employed at the Rainbow Café for a short time until working at the Town House Supper Club for 14 years. In 1973, she was employed at 3M Company in Brookings until her retirement in 1993. Kelly died on April 19, 2001.
She was a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church and the Ladies Circle. She enjoyed baking and especially spending time with her family and friends.
Mabel is survived by her children Richard and his special friend Shellie of Brookings, Sandra (Ross) Sanders of Bakersfield, CA, Joan (Mark) Nelson, Julie (Brad) Whaley all of Brookings; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and one brother John (Ann) Larson of Fort Collins, CO.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one infant son, five brothers and five sisters.
Walter ‘Walt’ Sckerl
Jan. 26, 1919 – Sept. 8, 2014
Walter "Walt" Sckerl, 95, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings.
Hugo Herman Walter Sckerl was born Jan. 26, 1919, the 12th of 13 children born to Max and Marie (Fromberg) Sckerl on their farm near Lake City. He grew up on the homestead, where he developed a love of the outdoors. He hunted, fished and trapped whenever he could.
Walt attended Eden No. 3 rural school before graduating from Lake City High School. In addition to going to school, he also worked on the family farm.
After receiving his education, Walt worked with his brother, Alfred on road construction. He volunteered for the U.S. Army in 1941 at the age of 22. Following basic training, he was assigned to San Diego in Coastal Artillery. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Walt volunteered to be a paratrooper and served with the 82nd and 101st Airborne.
His tour of duty took him to North Africa, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Central Europe and the Ardennes. He was highly decorated, having received a number of medals including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
After his honorable discharge on July 5, 1945, Walt returned to Lake City. He drove cattle truck until being hired by GTA as their grain elevator manager in Lake City.
On May 18, 1947, Walt married Marjorie Swanson at Zion Lutheran Church near Hillhead. They had one son, Ronald in 1951, and a daughter, MaryLee in 1953.
Walt and Marge remained in Lake City until 1974 when they moved to Dallas, S.D., and later to Plentywood, Mont. Walt served as the grain elevator manager in both of those communities.
In 1984, Walt and Marge retired back to Cottonwood Lake. Marge died May 17, 2005, and Walt continued to make his home on the lake until moving to Greenleaf Assisted Living in Sisseton in 2007. In 2012, he became a resident of Brookview Manor in Brookings.
Walt was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church.
He served on many church related boards and was sexton of the Lake City Cemetery for a number of years. He was a life member of the NRA, the American Legion, the VFW and the Masonic Lodge. Walt never lost his passion for the outdoors.
He and Marge enjoyed traveling, playing cards and cribbage. He adored their three granddaughters, and his two great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his son, Ronald and (JoAnn) Sckerl of Brookings; his daughter, MaryLee (Tom) Melius of Stillwater, Minn.; three granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Otto Sckerl of De Smet and a sister, Adele Oien of LuVerne, Minn.
Preceding him in death were his wife, an infant son and several siblings.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Lutheran Church of Britton with the Rev. Terrill Sorensen officiating. Burial with military honors is in the Britton Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Price Funeral Chapel of Britton.
The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Lake City Lutheran Church in care of Tari Heitmann, Treasurer – 11415 SD Hiway 25 – Lake City, SD 57247.
Mary Kathryn Mailey
Jan 12, 1912 - Feb 5, 2009
Mary Kathryn Mailey, 97, of Sioux Falls, and formerly of Brookings, died Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Avera Prince of Peace. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Avera Prince of Peace Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior at Avera Prince of Peace Chapel. Burial will be 11:00am Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at St. Thomas More Catholic Cemetery, Brookings, SD. Rude’s Funeral Home, Brookings is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Kathryn Maher was born on January 12, 1912 in Brookings, County, South Dakota, the daughter of Charles F. and Martha (Dolan) Maher.
Mary received her education in the Brookings Public Schools and was a graduate of the Brookings High School in 1929. She then attended South Dakota State University where she received her Teachers Certificate. After receiving her education she taught school for four years in Brookings County.
Mary was united in marriage to Fred "Fritz" Mailey on June 15, 1937, in Brookings, South Dakota. In 1958, she was employed at Sturdevant Farm Engineering Service as a secretary and bookkeeper and worked there until 1964 when she was employed at S.D.S.U as secretary and bookkeeping in the State 4-H office until her retirement in 1975.
She was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, St. Thomas More Guild, the Brookings Hospital Auxiliary, the South Dakota Art Museum Guild and the Retired Teachers Association.
In 1998, the Mailey’s moved to Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls.
Mary is survived by many nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and six sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorials be sent to Catholic Daughters of America in care of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Brookings, SD.
Marion Elizabeth Thompsen
Mar. 12, 1917 - Apr. 10, 2010
Marion Elizabeth Thompsen, 93, of Brookings, SD, died Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Brookview Manor, Brookings, SD. Funeral Services have been set for 10:00am Saturday, April 17, 2010 at First Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD. Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, April 16, 2010 at Rude’s Funeral Home, Brookings.
Marion E. Odegaard was born on March 12, 1917 in Brookings County, South Dakota, the daughter of Emil and Mangile (Dole) Odegaard.
Marion received her education in rural school in Sterling Township, Brookings County, SD.
She was united in marriage to Delbert Thompsen on December 21, 1940 in Brookings.
After their marriage, they farmed for many years near White, SD.
From 1962 until 1982, Marion was employed at the Brookings Hospital. She was then employed at the Brookings County Court House for 15 years. Delbert died on November 4, 1998 in Brookings.
She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid in Brookings. She enjoyed fishing and camping and especially enjoyed spending time with her 12 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Marion is survived by four daughters, Janice VanderWal and her husband Larry of Volga, Sharon Harvey and her husband Ron of Pharr, TX, Barbara Klaassen and her husband Gary and Patti Wing and her husband Gary all of Sioux Falls, SD; 12 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; one sister—in—law, Gertrude Odegaard of Mitchell, SD and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and five brothers.
Kenneth R. Deen
June 27, 1931 – Oct. 1, 2014
Kenneth R. Deen, 83, of Brookings, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at the Neighborhoods at Brookview.
Kenneth Ray Deen was born June 27, 1931, at Sioux City, Iowa, to Clarence Edward and Marjorie May (Stauffer) Deen. Kenny attended school in Iowa and graduated from high school in Onawa, Iowa. On May 24, 1950, he married Dorothy Anne Schlotman at Onawa.
They moved to the Brookings area in 1951 and moved into Brookings in 1965. Kenny was employed at Joe Serie Mobil Oil, Sexauer Grain Elevator, and Farmer’s Coop Elevator.
He retired from Twin City Fan in 1996. Dorothy died May 12, 2000.
Kenny was a member of First United Methodist Church in Brookings. He served as captain of the Brookings Police Department Reserve, and he was involved in the CASA program.
He enjoyed fishing and woodworking.
Survivors include his five children: Danny Deen of Brookings, Edward (Mary) Deen of Wenatchee, Wash., Phillip (Lisa) Deen of Afton, Mo., Crystal (Kenneth) Frank of Brookings, and Timothy (Jodi) Deen of Volga; eighteen grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Brookings. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings.
Edward James Williamson
Dec. 25, 1921 - Jan. 27, 2011
Edward J. Williamson, 89, of Brookings, died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the Brookings Hospital. Funeral services have been set for 10:30am Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Brookings. Burial and military rites will be at First Lutheran Cemetery in Brookings. Visitation will be from 5-8pm, Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Rude’s Funeral Home in Brookings.
Edward James Williamson was born December 25, 1921 in Owanka, South Dakota, the son of Frank and Anna (Paulsen) Williamson.
Ed attended rural grade school and graduated from Owanka High School in 1940. He attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, graduating in Agriculture in 1947 and received a Master’s Degree in 1952. He served in the European Theatre during World War II as Army Infantry Captain.
Ed married Catherine Bernice Fick of Revere, Minnesota on January 30, 1948 and they were married for sixty years. They resided in Brookings until 1955 with Ed working as a soil scientist for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. In 1955, they accepted a foreign assignment to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, supervising Jordan Valley soils for irrigation suitability. They returned to Brookings in 1957 when he accepted an Extension Service position with the Plant Science Department at SDSU. From 1962 to 1967, they resided in Alexandria, Virginia while Ed worked for the Federal Extension Service in Washington, D.C. He returned to his Plant Science position at SDSU in 1967 and retired in 1979 with Emeritus status from South Dakota State University.
Ed enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, carving, gardening, volunteering for Meals-on-Wheels, helping with Legion Bingo, as well as going to coffee with friends. He was a member and past president of Ascension Lutheran Church and was a charter member and past president of Kiwanis Golden K. He was also a member of the Soil Conservation Society of America, Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta, Epsilon Sigma Phi, NARFE, American Legion, VFW, and the Elks.
He is survived by two daughters, Theanne (Dick) Peterson of Brookings, Kristin (Rick) O’Meara of Rochester, MN; one daughter-in-law, Nancye Williamson of Vienna, VA; eight grandchildren, Patrick (Mizuho), Daniel (Anjali), and Joellen Williamson, Michelle (Bryan) McManus and Brooke (Kelly) Baeth, and Ericka, Kristofer, and Joel O’Meara; five great grandchildren, Taiyo and Kyle Williamson, Cate and Jake McManus, and Delaney Baeth; one sister-in-law, Shirlee Eilefson; one brother-in-law, John Fick; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Cathy; his son, Joel Williamson; his sister, Delores Burile; and his parents.
Memorials may be directed to the Edward J. Williamson Scholarship Fund administered by the SDSU Foundation or to Ascension Lutheran Church.
Ed passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the Brookings Hospital at the age of 89.
