Hughes County, South Dakota
Obituaries & Death Notices
Hughes County, South Dakota
Obituaries & Death Notices
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From the Memorial folder, provided by Jacque McDonnell LAVERNE F. B. "SAM" GREGG Birth: April 21, 1912, Gann Valley Shot By a Boy Pioneer South Dakota Indian Teacher is Dead Aberdeen Daily News (12 Nov. 1912) transcribed by FoFG MZ Pierre, Nov. 12. – M. L. French of Onida, a Sully county pioneer, died suddenly at his home this morning. He was one of the first settlers of central Sully county, and has held several important positions during the time he has resided in this county. Aberdeen Daily News (5 Feb. 1915) transcribed by FoFG MZ Pierre, Feb. 5. – Mrs. Riggs of this city died here this morning from the effects of an attack of appendicitis and complications following an operation. Aberdeen Daily News (25 June 1913) transcribed by FoFG MZ Pierre, June 25. – George Reed, an old time resident of this city, died last night from injuries received in a runaway yesterday, when his wagon ran over him, causing internal injuries. Aberdeen Daily News (8 Apr, 1891) transcribed by FoFG MZ The sad news come from Pierre that C. M. Orr died very suddenly at that place Saturday evening. He was an old resident of Dakota, a well known independent, an active member of the Pierre band and during the past winter reported the proceedings of the legislature for the Journal. Many friends extend sympathy to those who mourn the death of an honest, conscientious, noble man. Aberdeen American (4 Feb. 1908) transcribed by FoFG MZ Pierre, Feb. 3. – Yesterday occurred the funerals of Sever Sorenson, and his sister, Mrs. John Stewart. Sorenson lived near Roussau, and Mrs. Stewart in this city, and both died at almost the same hour, both being victims of tuberculosis. Aberdeen American (21 Dec. 1913) transcribed by FoFG MZ Pierre, Dec. 20. – Mrs. A. Noren died in Pierre this morning after a protracted illness, Mrs. Noren being one of the oldest settlers of the capital city, coming here early in the eighties. The Norens are prominent Methodists of Pierre. Aberdeen Daily News (1 Oct. 1897) transcribed by FoFG MZ PIERRE, S.D., Oct. 1. – Mable Holmes, a 10-year-old girl, living near Okobojo was bitten by a rattlesnake and died the next morning from the effects of the bite. Aberdeen Daily News (22 Dec. 1911) transcribed by FoFG MZ Mrs. Z. Justus of Pierre died Monday morning after a lingering illness. Aberdeen Daily News (16 Dec. 1913) transcribed by FoFG MZ Pierre, Dec. 16. – Andrew W. Brink, one of the leading citizens of Pierre, died at his home in this city this afternoon, following a stroke of paralysis about ten days ago. Aberdeen Weekly News (10 Mar. 1904) transcribed by FoFG MZ Pierre, S.D., March 8. – Miss Rena Nelson, the victim of the poisoned candy sent from Boone, Iowa, died last night from the effects of the poison. Memorial folder FRED ROOD WINANS Funeral: 1) Sept 15, 1987, First United Methodist Church, Pierre, SD 2) First Methodist Church, Highmore, SD Memorial folder EMIL CHRISTIAN (CURLY) STIEFEL Funeral: Sep. 9, 1987, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harrold, SD
Unnamed, undated newspaper WILLIAM STEPHENS HIGHMORE – The funeral for William Stephens, 72, of Highmore who died Sunday January 24, 1982 in Sioux Falls will be 1 p.m. Wednesday January 27, 1982 in the United Methodist Church, Highmore, with Mrs. Lila Sloat officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Gann Valley on January 27, 1982. Visitation will be Tuesday at 2-4 p.m. at Hurd-Luze Funeral Home, Highmore. He was born September 29, 1909, at Humboldt to Mr. and Mrs. Elbert (Mary Snyder) Stephens. They moved to Gann Valley in 1920 where he graduated from school. On April 17, 1940, he married Carol Howard. They continued to farm in Buffalo County and moved to Hyde County in 1943 where he worked for Les Christenson until 1946 when he bought a ranch in Hughes County. He moved to Highmore in 1961 and did custom haying. He later worked for Farmers Union as a fuel delivery man until his retirement. He had since helped run the Stephens Café. He served on the school board for 20 years and was a county assessor. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, a nephew and two nieces. (information on survivors omitted) Memorial Leaflet EUGENIA HOLLERICH SCHMITGEN Eugenia Mary Hollerich was born November 2, 1900, in Luxemburg to Harry and Katherine Hollerich and died January 32, 1986, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Pierre, south Dakota, at the age of 85 years, two months and 19 days. She received her education in Luxemburg, before coming to the United States in 1919 to work for an uncle in Good Thunder, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to John P. Schmitgen in June, 1925, at Good Thunder. To this union four children were born. After her marriage, she moved to a farm ten miles north of Harrold, where she lived until 1976, when she made her home with her daughter, Katherine. She was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Harrold. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, two sisters and one infant son. (information on survivors omitted) Unknown Newspaper, undated PEARL SANDERSON HIGHMORE – Pearl Blanche Sanderson, 83, of Highmore died Saturday, November 27, 1982 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Pierre. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday November 30, 1982 at Highmore City Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Dugan officiating. Friends may call at Hurd-Luze Funeral Home, Highmore, 2-9 p.m. Monday. She was born March 28, 1899, to Mr. and Mrs. Grant (Amelia Giles) Peterson. The family moved to Hughes County in 1909 where she received her education. She later taught school in western South Dakota. She married Arthur Sanderson and they lived in Peno Township, Hyde County for several years. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter and her husband. (information on survivors omitted) Unknown Newspaper, undated KENNETH E. PARKS HARROLD – Kenneth Eugene “Hike” Parks, 56, of Harrold, died Saturday, November 13, 1982 in Harrold. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Isburg Funeral Home, Pierre, with the Rev. Bob Jannereth officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Pierre on November 27, 1982. Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon and evening and Wednesday until the time of the funeral at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established and can be left at the Isburg Funeral Home in behalf of the family. He married Helen Gray in 1944 in Pierre. He later married Lunetta Unken August 6, 1980, in Pierre. He had worked at various jobs, doing construction most of his life. He worked with Johnson Brothers Construction in Pierre and on the Oahe Dam. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Skip Parks. (information on survivors omitted)
Memorial Leaflet FRONIE SCHMIDT PARKER Fronie Schmidt was born January 30, 1905, in Hyde County, South Dakota, to Leopold and Veronica (Giodt) Schmidt and died October 25, 1985, at her home at Highmore Manor at the age of 80 years, eight months and 25 days. She was united in marriage to Frank Parker in January, 1938, at Pierre, South Dakota. To this union two children were born. She was a lifelong resident of Highmore and an active member of the Legion of Mary. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1953, three brothers and one sister. (survivor information omitted) Unknown Newspaper SAM MCGAFFEE Funeral services were held at the Hurd-Luze funeral home this Wednesday for Samuel J. McGaffee with the Rev. Orland Sloat officiating. Burial was in the Black Hills National Cemetery. (information on survivors omitted) Unknown, undated newspaper Arthur Anthony Marso was born October 8, 1913, in Marion, S. Dak., to Nicholas and Elizabeth (Reding) Marso and died March 25, 1987, at the age of 73 years, five months and 17 days. He suffered a dehabilitating stroke in April, 1982, and a fatal heart attack in March, 1987. (information on survivors omitted) Unnamed, undated newspaper ADELIA LETTAU Funeral services were held in the United Methodist Church this Wednesday for Adelia Lettau who died at the Hand County Memorial Hospital at the age of 72 years, nine months and 22 days (on December 20, 1981). The Rev. Orland Sloat officiated and burial was in the Highmore City Cemetery (December 23, 1981). Pallbearers were Art Marso, Ray Misterek, Robert Houdek, George Sharp, Harold Aasby and Kenneth Heintz. Adelia Boger was born February 28, 1908, at Garrison, North Dakota to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Boger. She received her education in Garrison. She married Joel R. Lettau of Whitewood on July 5, 1925, at Washburn, North Dakota. To this union four children were born. She and her family lived and farmed in Harrold area until Joel’s death July 13, 1945, when she moved into Harrold. She worked in several cafes and was a cook at the Harrold consolidated School. She moved to Highmore in 1963 where she worked in cafes and for various families in the area. She was making her home at the Highmore manor at the time of her death. Preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters, three brothers, husband and son, Alvin. (information on survivors omitted) Unknown Newspaper, undated CHAUNCEY KLEBSCH Rites held for Chauncey Klebsch Funeral services were held Saturday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Highmore Church in Highmore for Chauncey Klebsch who died at his home in Highmore Thursday at the age of 89 years, four months and seven days. Father Paul Bachman officiated and burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Highmore. Pallbears were Stuart Scott, William Kusser, Martin Bonnischsen, Dennis Nickelson, Charles Single and Harold Burnham. Chauncey R. Klebsch was born August 15, 2894, at Redfield to Henry and Lena Klebsch. He attended school in the Redfield area. As a young man, he worked in a flour mill and on a sheep ranch in the Frankfort area for six years. He was united in marriage to Irene M. Sporrer on October 6, 1920, at Zell. To this union three children were born. He farmed and ranched most of his life. In 1968, he retired from farming and moved into Highmore, where he spent the remaining years of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one grandson and three brothers. (information on survivors omitted) Unknown, undated newspaper CHARLES F. INGLE Charles F. Ingle was born July 15, 1904, at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Julie (Stran) Ingle and died April 24, 1987, at the Highmore Nursing Home, Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 82 years, nine months and nine days. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. He received his education in Parochial Schools in Prairie du Chien. He moved to the Harrold, South Dakota, area in 1919, working as a construction worker in Hughes County. He was united in marriage to Ila Parks in Ft. Pierre, South Dakota, on October 27, 1937. To this union three sons were born. He was a mall carrier in the Blunt area from 1938-42, before moving to California, where he owned and operated a water well company. He moved back to Harrold in 1947 and was a U.S. Mail contractor until his retirement in 1976. He became a resident of the Highmore Nursing Home in 1981. He was preceded in death by one son, James Dennis; one Infant sister; and three brothers: Lawrence, George and Cyril. (information on survivors omitted) Memorial Leaflet LORRAINE NICHOLSON HOFFMAN Date of Birth: June 29, 1924, Holabird, SD Preceded in death by parents and sister, Mildred Memorial Leaflet PATRICK DANIEL COWAN Date of birth: Jun 11, 1936, Harrold, SD Preceded in death by wife, and son Douglas Mark Unknown, undated newspaper (from scrapbook) MAE BRADY Mae Brady was born July 7, 1894, at Senica [sic], Illinois, to Jim and Anna (Noonan) Brady and died June 16, 1987, in Pierre, South Dakota, at the age of 92 years, 11 months and nine days. She moved to Estherville, Iowa, with her family and spent seven years there. In 1902, the family moved to Highmore, where she attended school. She also attended State Normal School in Aberdeen and later taught school in Hyde County for many years. She was baptized in the Catholic faith and was a member of the Catholic Daughters. In 1970, she moved to Pierre and at the time of her death resided in Maryhouse. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Delores Brady, Highmore; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and five sisters. from Memorial Leaflet St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Harrold, South Dakota Contributed by Jacque McDonnell Transcribed by Pamela Hamilton
AUGUST C. BAUER Preceded in death by parents, brother Gustav, sister Alma Diegel, two sons Gary and Michael Unknown Newspaper, undated JEANETTE AUCH Rites held for Jeanette Auch Funeral services were held in Our Savior Lutheran Church this Wednesday for Jeanette Auch who died Saturday at the Huron Nursing Home at the age of 78 years, seven months and 26 days. Pastor Youngquist officiated and burial was in the Highmore City Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Knippling, Donald Knippling, Daniel Knippling, Gale Auch, Steven Auch and Marlin Auch. Jeanette Lillian Palmer was born April 23, 1903, at Martin County, Minnesota, near Granada, to Ray and Mary Spain Palmer. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She received her education in rural schools and attended Southern Normal School at Springfield, where she received her diploma and started teaching. She taught in rural schools in Scotland for five years before she married. She was united in marriage to Emil Auch on March 8, 1927, at Yankton. To this union two children were born. The celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March, 1977. She and her family lived at Lesterville a year and in the spring of 1928 moved to Harrold. In 1932, they moved to a farm in Hyde County, where they resided until 1978, when she and Emil moved into Highmore. She began teaching again in 1943 and taught in rural schools in Hyde County until her retirement in 1967. After this time, she did substitute teaching. She was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and always a willing participant. She was also active in Extension work and was a member of the Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include one son, Myrle E. Auch, Miller; one daughter, Ethel L. Knippling, Chamberlain; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Luella Palmer, Sioux City, Iowa; and one brother, Jim Palmer, Riverside, California. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, two brothers and one granddaughter. Unknown, undated newspaper CHARLES EDWIN KING Date of Death: Monday, Aug. 18, 1986 Memorial Leaflet HILDEGAARD WOLZ DANBURG Birth: May 14, 1901 (Hutchinson co., Freeman, SD) from memorial folder, contributed by Jacque McDonnell DOROTHY MUREE NOONAN Dorothy Muree (McDonald) Noonan was born on September 24, 1920, to Stella (Durkin) and Bill Gallagher at their ranch near Stephan, S.D. She graduated from Mt. Marty High School in Yankton, S.D. and attended nurses training in Omaha, NE. In February. 1942, she married Julian McDonald and spent many years of her life on the ranch north of Highmore. Julian died on July 21, 1975. Dorothy married James (Clem) Noonan on June 27, 1977. He passed away on October 16, 1981. September 24, 1920 - February 6, 2005 The Highmore (SD) Herald KATHRYN BUECHLER AUCH Funeral services were held February 20, 2006 at Faith Lutheran Church for Kathryn Auch of Pierre. Pastor Brad Urbach officiated and burial was in Riverside Cemetery. From Funeral card ALFRED J. BERRIEN Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 25, 1985 Alfred J. Berrien was born September 12, 1909, at Huron, South Dakota, to Alfred and Terecia (Arnoldy) Berrien and died May 23, 1985, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Pierre, South Dakota, at the age of 75 years, eight months and 11 days. Memorial Folder for Kimberley Cowan Churchill KIMBERLEY ANN COWAN CHURCHILL Kimberley Ann Cowan was born on June 18, 1962 in Pierre to Paul (Willie) and Loretta (Metzinger) Cowan. June 18, 1962 – October 10, 2003 (survivor information omitted for privacy reasons) Unknown newspaper MARIE L. TOBIN CRAWFORD Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gettysburg for Marie L. Crawford of Highmore, formerly of Gettysburg and Pierre. Father John Short officiated and burial was in the Catholic Cemetery in Gettysburg. (survivor information omitted for privacy reasons) Unknown Newspaper, July 14, 2003 Robert L. Gregg, Spearfish, formerly of Pierre, died peacefully at his home with special friend Marjorie Crane and many family members by his side on Saturday, July 12, 2003. (survivor information omitted for privacy reasons) Unknown newspaper ROBERT SCOTT Funeral services were held January 23, 2006 at the Vivian Auditorium for Robert L. Scott of Pierre. Burial was in the Presho City Cemetery. (survivor information omitted for privacy reasons) Memorial Folder ALICE MAY GALLOGLY SUNDING Alice May Gallogly was bom March 12, 1914. in Hyde County, South Dakota, to Joe and Mary (Sherman) Gallogly and died December 18, 2003, at the Centennial Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the age of 89 years, nine months and six days. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith at Edwin Church and confirmed on December 7, 1952 by Rev. Richard Schlack. She attended school in Lincoln Township and Highmore, South Dakota. She also attended school at Harrold, South Dakota, where her sister, Lottie Jeffers, was her teacher. She was united in marriage to Glenn (Bud) Sunding, son of Carl and Roberta Sunding, on November 30, 1934, at Cadott, Wisconsin. To this union one daughter was born. They farmed and ranched until April 24, 1984, when they retired and moved to Highmore. Her husband passed away in 1988 and she continued to maintain her residence in Highmore, until the fall of 2002 when she began residence in Sioux Falls due to ill health. She was a member of the Edwin Ladies Aid and taught Sunday School. After moving into Highmore. she helped whenever she was needed at Our Savior Lutheran Church and was also active in the Golden Age Club and the Senior Center. She was a homemaker who loved gardening, cooking, country music and dancing. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and entertaining family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters: Lottie Jeffers and Minnie Forman; and three brothers: Glen, Ernest and Paul Gallogly. Interment: Highmore City Cemetery, Highmore, South Dakota (note: information on survivors was omitted due to privacy reasons) Unknown newspaper ANN THORESON Ann Thoreson died on April 3, 2003. A memorial service to celebrate her life is being planned for a later date. Annie Marie Springer was born in Chamberlain on Jan. 29, 1917, to Herman and Maria (Nitz) Springer. As a young adult, she moved to the Highmore area where she married Albert Mehrer. They raised a family together until her husband's death. At that time she and her two children moved to Pierre where she later married Theodore Thoreson and had two daughters. While living in Pierre, she worked for J.C. Penney Company and later for the South Dakota Division of Motor Vehicles. In 1992 Ann moved to Keizer Ore., where she lived until her death. Her family and friends share wonderful memories of her creative talents as a seamstress and her love of gardening and sharing its bounty with others. To many she is fondly remembered as "Catfish Annie" with a passion for fishing. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, two husbands, and eight brothers and sisters. 17 Nov 1982 KENNETH E. PARKS Harrold - Kenneth Eugene "Hike" Parks, 56, of Harrold, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1982 at Harrold. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Isburg Funeral Home, Pierre, with the Rev. Bob Jannereth officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Pierre. Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon and evening and Wednesday until the time of funeral at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established and can be left at the Isburg Funeral Home in behalf of the family. Kenneth Eugene Parks was born Oct. 21, 1926, in Blunt to Mr. and Mrs. Bert (Nevia Schreffler) Parks. He married Helen Gray in 1944 in Pierre. He later married Lunetta Unken Aug. 6, 1980, in Pierre. He had worked at various jobs, doing construction most of his life. He worked with Johnson Brothers Construction in Pierre and on the Oahe Dam. He is survived by his three sons, Duane Parks of Longmont, Colo., Allen Parks of Newcastle, Wyo., and David Parks of Harrold; 22 grandchildren; two sisters, Ila Ingle of Harrold, and Mrs. Harry (Marian) Roberts of Sacramento, Calif.; one brother, LeRoy "Mike" Parks of Blytheville, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Skip Parks.
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