Brookings County, South Dakota Obituary and Death Notice Collection
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Mary Grace Skovlund
Nov. 22, 1938 – Nov. 15, 2016
Estelline - Mary Grace Skovlund, 77, of Estelline, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at home. Memorial services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline with a private family burial at St. Petri Cemetery in Bruce. Eidsness Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mary was born on Nov. 22, 1938, in Madison, the daughter of Bryce and Pearl (Fletchal) Gilman. She was baptized and Confirmed at Nunda Lutheran Church. Mary was a graduate of the Rutland High School in 1956, and continued her education at General Beadle (Dakota State) in Madison.
She married James Gaukel in 1958, and had five sons. She married Ralph Skovlund on Nov. 22, 1969, in Hayti and had three children including Bridgette Lee, who was adopted.
Mary also worked various places including, waitressing, grocery store clerk, bartender at Lake Campbell, owned and operated the Bruce Recreation, and was the music coordinator at Johnson Park Lake Campbell Roller Rink. She also was a babysitter in Brookings, nurses aide at ENCC for 10 years in Estelline, and custodian and supervisor for 12 years at SDSU. She retired in 2000. Ralph died in February of 2004.
Mary was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline and the Estelline American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, feeding the birds and squirrels, her pet dogs, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her children; Vernon Scott (Ingrid) Gaukel of San Diego, Tim Gaukel of Watertown, LeeAnn Sue (Gene) Anderson, Jason (Lisa) Skovlund, and Bridgette Skovlund all of Volga; daughter-in-law, Patti Gaukel of Watertown; sisters-in-law, Shirlee and Judy Gilman; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; sons, James Jr., Steven, and William Gaukel; and two brothers, Robert and Gary Gilman.
Peggy Good Shield
April 20, 1947 – Nov. 18, 2016
Flandreau - Peggy Jane Good Shield, 69, of Flandreau, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at Palisade Healthcare Community in Garretson.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Rapid City. Burial is in Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City.
Peggy was born April 20, 1947, in Murdo to Clifford and Shirley (Buum) Larson.
She grew up in Wood. When Peggy was about 2 years old, she won a baby contest. Her beauty shined inside and out. Peggy loved to sing and would play guitar and tambourine. In 1978 Peggy met the love of her life, Cecil Wayne Long. She had an amazing sense of humor and was always making everyone laugh. More than anything else she loved her family and her family adored her. Peggy is survived by her husband, Cecil Wayne Long of Flandreau; her children, John Paul (Sissy) Good Shield of Sioux Falls; Cheryl Ann Good Shield of Mission, Walter Charles (Joni) Good Shield of Sioux Falls, Brent Kelly (Bonnie) Good Shield of Tooele, Utah, and Jamie Allen (Jessica) Long of Pipestone, Minn.; 28 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, two siblings, Donna Mae Burdick, Marysville, Wash., and Clarence Keith (Susan) Larson of Rapid Cityand her nephews and nieces.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Donna Mae Good Shield.
Dorothy Nelson
June 4, 1917 – Nov. 25, 2016
Dorothy "Lady" Nelson died Friday, Nov. 25, 2016.
Burial was held in Canton, on Monday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday at Ascension Lutheran Church in Brookings.
Dorothy "Lady" Nelson, was born Dorothy Elizabeth Nervig on June 4, 1917, in New Richmond, Minn., to Edward and Hazel (Williams) Nervig.
Much of Dorothy’s life was spent in South Dakota: raised in Canton she attended Augustana College in 1936, married Gorman Reynold Nelson in Canton in 1937, and lived in Miller, Madison, Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Brookings (with an out-of-state stint in Minneapolis, Minn., Indianapolis, Ind., and Oak Ridge, Tenn. in the 1940s).
During her 50-plus years in Brookings, Dorothy continued her family’s tradition of Lutheran ministry and outreach. In 1974, at age 57, she and Gorm opened The Country Shop which gave an outlet for her artistic talents as a potter and rosemaller, expanding over time to include other family members and many more hand-crafted items.
Dorothy will be remembered for her ministry, her friendship, her love, and her joy in sharing gifts from The Country Shop. She was the center of the family, feeding bodies and souls, wrapping each member in a handknit Norwegian sweater. Few people had the appreciation for life that Dorothy had – from her morning walks, good coffee and homemade bread, to her love of classical music, a well-turned pot, and a good book. She loved her family, her weekly Bible study group, and spiritual learning. "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal!"
She is survived by her brother George (Irene) Nervig; son, David Nelson; daughter Sonja (Lowell) Noteboom, Marlys (Jerry) Thoms and Jodie Nelson, four grandchildren; five great--grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and her many dear friends.
Dorothy is predeceased by her husband Gorman Nelson, four of her five brothers, Edward Jr., Neuman, N. Nordell, and Robert Nervig, and one of her five grandchildren, Perry Nelson.
If desired, donations can be made to Feeding South Dakota.
Bonnie L. Hyde
Jan. 9, 1920 – Nov. 27, 2016
Arlington - Bonnie L. Hyde, 96, formerly of Madison and Sioux Falls, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Arlington.
Graveside services are at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bluffview Cemetery in Vermillion. The family will be present for visitation 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Ellsworth Funeral Home in Madison.
Bonnie LeEtte Bastedo was born Jan. 9, 1920, at Sioux City, Iowa, to Edward and LeEtte (Partridge) Bastedo. She graduated from Vermillion High School and received her bachelor’s degree in English and physical education from USD, Vermillion. She married William Hyde on Jan. 23, 1945, and they lived in Vermillion until 1951 when they moved to Sioux Falls. He died in 1975. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church and Bergeland Center for Seniors where she served as president from 1983-84. She was named Senior Citizen of the Year in 1986. Bonnie also worked for an AARP community health clinic in Sioux Falls. Bonnie moved to Madison in 1995 and she later resided at Ramona Assisted Living and Arlington Golden Living Center.
She is survived by a daughter, Pamela (Richard) Schliesman of Greenville, S.C.; a son, Keeler Hyde of Astoria, Ore.; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Beatrice Hillyer
June 11, 1910 – Nov. 26, 2016
Beatrice Rufina Hillyer, 106, of Brookings, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at the United Living Community in Brookings.
A memorial service will be held in June of 2017. Rude’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Beatrice Mack was born on June 11, 1910 in Ivanhoe, Minn., to James P. and Cecelia Mack. She received her high school diploma and certificate of perfect attendance for 12 years in Ivanhoe Public School. Beatrice attended St. Catherine College (now University) in St. Paul, Minn., and in 1931 she received her certificate as a kindergarten and primary teacher. Beatrice owned and operated a kindergarten school in Springfield, Minn., for three years. Beatrice married Clifford L Hillyer, of White, on Aug. 7, 1934.
Beatrice assisted Clifford in founding the State Accident Association in Brookings in 1938. This insurance company, along with two additional life insurance companies founded by Clifford and a fourth life insurance company, which had been purchased by the couple, were consolidated into Brookings International Life Insurance Company in 1950. Beatrice was the corporate secretary of the board of directors of the company from 1950 until 1968, when the company was sold.
Beatrice was an active member of the Brookings business community. She was a founding member and served as president of the Brookings Hospital Auxiliary. Beatrice was an active member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She taught Lives of Saints to children for 18 years. She was always pleased when a former student would greet her and tell her they still remembered a special prayer she had taught them.
Beatrice is survived by her daughter Jane, of Anchorage, Alaska; daughter-in-law, Barbra of Evansville, Ind. and three grandchildren. Also surviving are many wonderful nephews and nieces who came from throughout the United States to visit her over the years.
She is preceded in death by her husband, her son, Craig Hillyer, and seven brothers and sister.
Timothy George Nelson
July 6, 1983 – Nov. 25, 2016
Timothy (Tim) George Nelson, 33, of Brookings and formerly of Britton, died on Nov. 25, 2016.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal … Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
The family of Tim Nelson invites you to join them in a celebration of life service, Saturday, Dec. 3, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 1700 Eighth St. S., Brookings. Following the reception, a release of balloons ceremony and fellowship will take place at Interstate Lake - Interstate 29 and 32nd Avenue South at 11:30 a.m. To accommodate Tim’s extended family and friends an additional service will be held in Britton at a later date.
Tim’s infectious personality is alive and has united us to celebrate to share stories and remember a life lived to the fullest!
Tim was born in Huron, to Kerry and Pat (Caulfield) Nelson on July 6, 1983. He attended grade school in Huron, and in 1994 Tim moved to Britton with his family and continued his education. Tim was active in 4-H, and in his high school he was in All-State Chorus. Tim loved music! You could always count on him turning up the stereo and belting out a song.
Tim’s most recent job was working for Loiseau Construction in Flandreau, and his favorite job was being a machinist. Tim lived in and worked in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Oklahoma.
He is survived by his parents Pat and Stephanie Caulfield of Guthrie, Okla., Kerry and Laurie (Hansen) Nelson of Britton, his son Lyric Nelson of Oakes, N.D.; his maternal grandparents Mary Ann Caulfield of Longview, Wash., Timothy Caulfield of Huron, ; grandmother Sharon Busch of Huron and grandmother Pam Hansen of Lusk, Wyo; his siblings Ben Nelson (Kortnie) of Aberdeen, Julie Nelson of Aberdeen, Macie Nelson of Britton and Nick Nelson of Britton. Tim has many aunts and uncles who were special to him, and had a special place in his heart for his many nieces, nephews, cousins, loved ones, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents George and Vivian Nelson, grandparent Louie Busch, and a niece, Natalie Nelson.
Doyle Strohschein
July 4, 1929 – Nov. 28, 2016
Clear Lake -
Doyle Strohschein, 87, of Clear Lake, died on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Clear Lake.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m.on Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Houseman Funeral Home in Clear Lake. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Clear Lake.
Doyle Eugene Strohschein was born on July 4, 1929 in Clear Lake, to parents Hugo and Elizabeth (Haiker) Strohschein. He was baptized on Aug. 2, 1931, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake and was confirmed there on April 2, 1944. He graduated from Willow Row Country School on June 10, 1943. Doyle lived his entire life within a mile from where he was born and raised.
On Nov. 25, 1953, Doyle was united in marriage to Betty Mae Johnson at the church parsonage in Clear Lake. To this union they were blessed with four children in which they raised together on the farm. Doyle was a dairy farmer and he took great pride in his Holstein cows. He farmed his entire life and loved every aspect of the country lifestyle especially his John Deere tractors.
Doyle enjoyed pheasant hunting, playing cards and listening to the radio. He was also an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. Having German Shepherd dogs was also something Doyle enjoyed and in the last few years his companion was Miss Kitty, his beloved cat.
Doyle will be remembered by his family as a soft spoken man who was caring and very family orientated and when he spoke, you listened.
He was a lifelong member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake and was also a member of the NFO.
Grateful for having shared Doyle’s life is his wife of 63 years, Betty Strohschein of Clear Lake; his children: Dan (Sonya) Strohschein of Toronto, Shelly (Joe) Dupont of Watertown, Kimberly (Lynn Engels) Strohschein of Watertown and Terry Strohschein of Seattle, Wash.; his six grandchildren: Lisa (Pete Anderson) Strohschein of Brookings, Chad (Noha El-Shall) Dupont of Denver, Tony (Alissa) Dupont of Sioux Falls, Joni (Chris) Schake of Lake City, Minn., Natalie (Cody) Brinkman of Watertown, Kristi (Justin) Butler of Watertown and 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Minerva (Cliff) Christopherson of Brookings, sister-in-law, Marge (Garry) Grorud of Estelline; brother-in-law, George Stauffacher of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Odell and Ira Strohschein; one sister Joyce Skow.
Willa "Joyce" Kruse
Feb. 28, 1945 – Nov. 29, 2016
Custer - Willa "Joyce" Gaskill Kruse died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at Custer Regional hospital after a lengthy five-year battle with cancer.
Joyce was born on Feb. 28, 1945, at Newcastle, Wyo., to Paul and Frances (Austin) Gaskill. Joyce grew up on the family ranch 50 miles South of Newcastle on the Cheyenne River. She attended grade school at 7-mile school and High School in Newcastle. Following graduation Joyce attended Chadron State College, Chadron, Neb., for one year and then worked at the Chadron Radio Station for one year. She then transferred to Pillsbury Bible College, Owatonna, Minn., where she received a bachelor’s degree in Bible and business. It was during this time she met the love of her life and married Daniel Kruse of Clara City, Minn. on Aug. 9, 1968. To this union were born Lynelle, Jolene and Dalen. Joyce was blessed with three granddaughters, Erica Hoskey, Jessica Hoskey and Elena Kruse and two grandsons, Connor Powell and Nathan Kruse.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Dan Kruse of Custer; son, Dalen (Jessica) Kruse of San Marcos, Calif.; daughters, Lynelle (Ron) Hoskey of Chelsea, Iowa; Jolene (Bob) Powell of Custer; sisters, Sue (Charles) Archibald of Buffalo, Wyo; Erma Owens of Wright, Wyo.; Mary Jane Nettles of Thermopolis, Wyo.; Patti (Nick) Allguer of Wright, Wyo., five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joyce received Jesus as her personal Savior at 7-mile Bible School and was very active in the church she attended, including teaching at Berean Christian School for 10 years. She enjoyed Women's Bible Studies, Ladies Luncheons, and Church Fellowships.
She worked at a MN Variety Store, The Pink Geranium, The Country Peddler and Dakota Territory Trading Post. Some of her hobbies included home decorating, sewing, crocheting, fishing for walleyes on the Missouri River, singing in church choirs, reading, finding bargains at garage sales and auctions and shopping trips with her daughters and granddaughters. She also enjoyed spending the winter months in Yuma, Ariz.
