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June M. Enkers
June M. Enkers, 99, Rosholt, SD, died Friday, August 13, 2004, at the Rosholt Care Center, Rosholt, SD.
Funeral services were Tuesday, August 17, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. in the Assembly of God Church at Rosholt, SD, with the Rev. Robert Beasley officiating. Organist was Ruth Nelson and vocalist was Betsy Moeller.
Burial was in Hillside Cemetery at Rosholt, SD. Pallbearers were James Enkers, Jeffrey Enkers, Steven Enkers, Greg Enkers, Kyle Enkers, and Jacob Ramiraz.
Visitation was Monday, August 16, 2004, from 4-7 p.m. in the Johnson Funeral Home in Rosholt, SD. There was a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Johnson Funeral Home of Rosholt was in charge of arrangements.
June was born June 28, 1905, in White Rock Township to Clay and Sarah (Davison) Ward. She graduated from Rosholt High School in 1924, and attended Aberdeen Normal Teacher's College in Aberdeen, SD.
On February 18, 1925, June married Edwin Enkers at her parental home near Rosholt. Edwin and June farmed for 54 years, three miles north of Rosholt. Edwin died July 2, 1979. June then moved to town in 1979. She became a resident at the Rosholt Care Center May 23, 2000.
She enjoyed writing stories, painting, gardening, and family.
Survivors include three sons, Duane and his wife Delores Enkers of Moorhead, MN, Roland Enkers of Moorhead, MN, and Dale Enkers, Breckenridge, MN; one daughter Ardyce Shelstad of Brooten, MN; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
June was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother, six sisters, one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and one granddaughter.
Stewart Dale Sundheim
Funeral services for Stewart Dale Sundheim were held Friday, September 24, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT with Pastor Rick Green officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. Casketbearers were Keith Sundheim, Luke Sundheim, Otis Sundheim, Vern Anvik, Justin Brown, Mario Thorsen. Honorary Casketbearers were Dillon Sundheim, Elijah Sundheim, Conner Sundheim, Rodney Sundheim, Albert Emly, Dick Christensen, Delmar Dschaak, Norman Amundson, Wayne Miller and all of Stewart s many friends and neighbors.
Stewart Sundheim, 75, of Fairview passed away peacefully at his home the morning of September 18, 2004 following a brief battle with lung cancer.
Stewart was born on January 13, 1929 at the family farm near Peever, SD to Edwin and Inga (Grinde) Sundheim. He attended grade school at One Road Township, Roberts County, SD (near Sisseton) and started high school in Sisseton. Stewart was confirmed at the Bethel Lutheran Church in South Dakota. He then moved with his family to Fairview, MT graduating from Fairview High School in 1947. Stewart joined the National Guard in 1949 eventually attaining the rank of Captain.
In the spring of 1953 he started dating Lois Eileen Hurley. After six weeks they eloped and were married April 18, 1953 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City, MT. They began their life together in Sioux Pass, MT where they ran Inga s Grocery Store and Post Office and had their first two children, Joel and Sterling.
In 1956 they moved into Fairview for two years. While there, their first daughter, Laura was born. In 1958, they moved to the Hopperstead farm north of Fairview and were blessed with four more children, Tamra, Steven, Kendall and Kirby. They resided there until Lois death in 1996. Stewart s children then moved him into the first home he owned on the Stodahl place north of Fairview which he purchased in 1977.
Stewart was active in several community organizations. He was a member and eventual President of the Jaycees; one of their biggest contributions to the town of Fairview was building the swimming pool. He was also a member of the Moose, Elk Lodge #1782, Sons of Norway, Montana Grain Growers Association and Zion Lutheran Church.
Stewart loved to socialize, play cards and Chinese checkers. Because of his participation and support of the local FFA organization, he received the distinction of Honorary Chapter Farmer.
Education was important. All seven children attended college or trade school. He sponsored scholarships in memory of both his mother, Inga, and his wife, Lois. He also quietly gave the valedictorian of Fairview High School a savings bond each year for the past dozen years.
Stewart was loved by family and friends and will be missed. He is survived by: sons, Joel (Debbie) of Snohomish, WA; Sterling of Lewistown, MT; Steven (Cindy) of Billings, MT; Kendall (Lana) of Bozeman, MT and Kirby of Billings, MT; daughters, Laura of Hardin and Tamra (Gary) Sessions of Flora Vista, NM; grandchildren, Melissa Derezes, Keith, Luke and Otis Sundheim, Alana Ceroll, Malorie and Elijah Sundheim, Shelby, Dillon and Conner Sundheim, Stephanie and Kelsey Sessions; great-grandchildren, Shelby and Taya Sundheim, who was born September 19, 2004, Chloe and Sophia Derezes; sister, Helen (Ed) Martin of Miles City, MT and brother LuVern (Irene of Marysville, WA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Stewart was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lois, brothers Orville and Enid and sister Florence Anvik.
Ruth M. Christians
Ruth M. Christians, 94 of Lidgerwood, ND passed away Monday, September 27, 2004, at St. Therese Nursing Home in New Hope, MN.
Funeral services were Friday, October 1, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Lidgerwood, ND with Rev. Joseph Crosswhite officiating and burial was in Corona Cemetery, Corona, SD. Visitation was Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Frank Family Funeral Home in Lidger-wood, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home and Friday morning one hour prior to the service at the church. Special music was sung by Curt Brownlee.
Ruth M. Christians was born on April 18, 1910 in Corona, SD, the daughter of Emil and Anna (Dehnell) Seehafer. She grew up in Corona and attended school there.
She worked in Corona and on November 10, 1932 Ruth was united in marriage to Wilbert (Pete) Christians. They farmed near Corona for a short time, moving to Big Stone, SD and in 1939 they moved to Lidgerwood, ND where they managed the Benson Produce until they retired in 1972, and continued to live in Lidgerwood.
Pete Christians died on January 18, 1988 and Ruth continued to live in Lidgerwood until 2000 when she became a resident of the St. Francis Nursing Home in Breckenridge, MN. In 2004 she moved to St. Therese Nursing Home in New Hope, MN. Ruth was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, LWML, and a member of the Holy Cross Choir. Ruth enjoyed crocheting, making quilts, cooking and singing.
Ruth is survived by a son, Gerald (Jerry) and Patricia Christians of Maple Grove, MN; a daughter, Linda Christians Truitt of Berlin Center, OH; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Arnold and Ervin Seehafer; three sisters, Erna, Erma, and Lydia at infancy.
Frank Family Funeral Home of Lidgerwood, ND, was in charge of the arrangements.
Florence Sundheim Anvik
Funeral services for Florence Sundheim Anvik were held Friday, September 10, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT with Pastor Rick Green officiating. Interment was at the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. Casketbearers were Jaycin Sundheim, Terry Anvik, Jim Horn, Glen Skov, Justin Brown, Woody Johnson, Sterling Sundheim. Honorary casketbearers were all of Florence s nephews and nieces. The Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney was in charge of arrangements.
Florence was born on September 15, 1919 in Peever, SD to Edwin and Inga (Grinde) Sundheim. She grew up and attended schools in South Dakota. She moved with her parents and siblings to the farm northwest of Fairview, MT in 1945.
Florence married Warner Anvik on September 27, 1952 at her parents farm. Warner worked for the Dan LaBonte farm and they resided there until Warner s death on February 20, 1957. They had one son, Vern Danny, and one daughter, Jennie Florence. Following Warner s death. Florence and her two children moved to her parents farm. Florence enjoyed going to Church Circle meetings with her mother, Inga Sundheim, playing cards, playing bingo and socializing with many friends and relatives. Florence loved to enter her baked goods at the County Fair which took lots of ribbons. Florence had a remarkable memory of birthdays, anniversaries and important dates of family and friends. She always had a kind word for everybody and truly loved everyone.
Florence was loved by family and will be missed by her family and friends.
Florence died on Sunday morning, September 5, 2004 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City. She moved to the Extended Care Facility after sustaining a broken hip. Prior to entering Holy Rosary Extended Care, she resided at Parkview Caring. Florence resided at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility for some time before moving to Miles City to be closer to her children and sister.
Surviving her are: her daughter, Jennie (Jim) Horn of Belgrade, MT; her son, Vern Anvik of Miles City, MT; granddaughter, Ashley V. Anvik; two brothers, LuVern (Irene) Sundheim of Marysville, WA and Stewart Sundheim of Fairview, MT; a sister, Helen (Ed) Martin of Miles City, MT and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Warner; two brothers, Enid and Orville Sundheim; a niece, Cheryl Muholland; and nephews, Dallas and Edwin Albert Sundheim.
Celeste E. LaBlanc St. John
Funeral service for Celeste E. La Blanc St. John, 81, of Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Sisseton, SD, was held on Wednesday, February 2, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Sisseton, SD, with Rev. Fr. Walter Butor, OMI, officiating. Music was provided by Butch Felix and the drum group was Eyabay. Pallbearers were Sequoyah St. John, Mike La Blanc, Marcus St. John, Andrew St. John, Carlos St. John, and Chaske St. John. Honorary pallbearers were Danen St. John, Steve Renner, Al Kells, Tom La Blanc, Floyd Demarrias, Muchie Hemminger, Kyle St. John, Edwa St. John, Elmer St. John Jr., Stacey La Blanc, Chaske La Blanc, Kurt Perez, Randy Perez, Fidel Kirk, Nathan Thompson, Spencer Wanna, Ponce Owens, Randy White, Mugsy Wanna, Duane Wanna, Ron Goodeagle, Clifford Robertson, Alcott Brant, Sonny La Blanc, Benji Thompson, Levi St. John, Stacy Wanna, Frankie De La Paz, Philip Mauricio, Herman Perez, Geronimo St. John, Jay Adams, and Sheldon St. John. Special honorary pallbearers were Kayan Thunder Hawk-St. John, Sheila Wanna, Barb St. John, Linda Perez, Lillian Wanna, Mona St. John, Merle Kay St. John, Diane White, Cindy Hall, Connie Keeble-Demarrias, Ross Philbrick-St. John, and Cleo Dumarce. Wake services were held on Monday, January 31, 2005, starting at 7:00 p.m. and an all night wake was held on Tuesday, February 1, 2005, starting at 7:00 p.m. at St. Catherine's Hall in Sisseton, SD. Interment was at St. Matthew's Catholic Cemetery in Veblen, SD. The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD, was in charge of the arrangements.
Celeste was born on December 14, 1923, to Peter and Grace (Wanna) La Blanc in Sisseton, SD. Celeste was a homemaker who loved to sew and make beautiful quilts. She entered the Spirit World peacefully at her home with her family members present, following a courageous battle with cancer. Celeste will be missed affectionately by her relatives and friends.
Celeste passed away at her home in Minneapolis on January 28, 2005.
Celeste is survived by two sisters, Adeline "Dolly" King of Colorado and Barbara "Bobbi" Robbins of California; 14 children, Louise (Al), Phil (Kayan), Steve, Yvonne, Robert, Ed, Rodney (Rose), Kenny (Merle), Timothy, Ted, Sanford, Jeffery, Jack, and Roger; 37 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Celeste was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Grace; her husband, Edward; two daughters, Patricia and Jennifer; one son, Marlin; one brother, Wesley La Blanc; and one sister, Germaine La Blanc.
Hilma M. Greseth
Hilma M. Greseth, 95, Chisago City, MN, formerly of Veblen, SD, died Wednesday, February 2, 2005, at Parmly Senior Housing in Chisago City, MN.
Funeral services were Saturday, February 5, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Veblen, with the Rev. Harold Watrous officiating. Organist was Coleen Halverson and vocalist was Jan Hanson accompanied by Sandy Curran. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial was in the Bethel Cemetery, near Claire City, SD. Pallbearers were Bob Ersland, Ted Lambert, Blaine Greseth, Edwin Greseth, Jr., Larry Greseth, and Tom Greseth. The Eggers Funeral Home in Rosholt was in charge of the arrangements.
Hilma Marie Greseth was born May 28, 1909, near Basin, in Perkins County, SD, to John and Anna (Pederson) Johnson. The family moved to Madison, MN, where she grew up and attended school.
On December 15, 1931, Hilma married Floyd Greseth in Zumbrota, MN. They farmed in the Claire City area until retiring and moving to Veblen in 1975. Floyd died in 1992.
Hilma was one of the first residents of the Greenleaf Assisted Living Center in Sisseton, SD, moving there in September 1999. In June 2004, she entered Parmly Senior Housing in Chisago City, MN. Hilma enjoyed crocheting and quilting.
Survivors include her son Dean (Gayle) Greseth of Chisago City, MN; two grandchildren, Kristell (Mike) Mrosak and Steven (Caty) Greseth; and five great-grandchildren, Justine, Kailey, and Madalyn Mrosak, and Connor and Callen Greseth.
