On December 22, 1936, in a home in rural Edgar Springs, Missouri, a son was born to Melvin and Ida Lee (Lanning) Keeney, Harry Eugene Keeney was welcomed and loved by sisters Freda, Rosemarie and Barbara.
Albert "Bud" Anderson December 4, 1926 - August 27, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Albert Anderson of Lake Preston, South Dakota, born in Volga, South Dakota, who passed away on August 27, 2020, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Albert Anderson and Winnie Anderson (Reeves); his wife Doris Eidsness; his sister Esther; and his nephew Dennis.
He is survived by : his children, Rodney (Bonnie), Bruce (Jan), Kay Hoffman (Ed), Lori Reed (Randy) and David (Dawnette); his grandchildren, Rory Hoffman, Chase Hoffman, Brett Anderson, Ben Reed, Tobi Reed, Daniel Anderson and Christian Anderson; and his great grandchildren, Landon, Kellen and Brooklyn.
Wesley Decker February 11, 1930 - September 26, 2020
Wesley Roy Decker was born on February 11, 1930, to Sam and Emma Decker of Hitchcock, South Dakota. He grew up on the family farm with five other brothers and four sisters. Wesley graduated from Doland High School in 1949.
On July 31, 1952, Wesley marred Arlene Walter. A month after they were married, Wesley headed to Virginia to serve in the United States Army. Wes then received orders to transfer to Korea in January 1953.
Dean Miller November 20,1933 - August 30, 2020
Dean was born to Charles and Florence Miller on November 20, 1933 in Sturgis, SD. He was raised in Vale, SD on his parent’s beef farm, where he enjoyed fishing and hunting with his siblings. Dean graduated from Sturgis High School in 1951. After high school, he worked at the Ford Garage and on a dairy farm with his future father-in-law, Glenn Murray.
Donald Henry March 24, 1949 - July 20, 2020
Donald Paul Henry was born March 24, 1949, to Calvin and Helen (Lindstad) Henry in Belle Fourche, SD. He attended school in several states, as they traveled with his dad’s work, settling in Sturgis in 1959. Don graduated from Sturgis High School in 1968. In March of 1969, Don enlisted in the Army. He did basic training at Fort Benning, GA. In 1970, he deployed to Vietnam for one year.
Marvin Remington November 16, 1954 - May 28, 2020
George Blair August 24, 1921 - January 1, 2020
George W. Blair, longtime Sturgis area rancher and former state legislator, passed away on January 1, 2020. He was born in Sturgis on August 24, 1921, to Harry and Elizabeth (Johnson) Blair and grew up on the family ranch in Pleasant Valley, graduating from Sturgis High School in 1939. After World War II broke out, he began taking flying lessons from the legendary Clyde Ice in Spearfish and attending classes at Black Hills State. It was there that he met his future wife, Viola, in Algebra class
Wayne Anderson July 4, 1928 - April 4, 2020
TRENTON HOFER OCTOBER 10, 1995-FEBRUARY 8, 2020
Trenton Ethan Hofer was born October 10, 1995, to Todd and Melanie (Ellis) Hofer at Huron. He grew up on the family farm near Hitchcock. In September 2012, Trent was baptized through the Prairie Bible Church at Lake Byron. Trent became a member of Prairie Bible Church, rural Carpenter at that time. He attended school in Huron and Hitchcock and graduated from Hitchcock-Tulare High School in 2014. He continued his education at SDSU, graduating from there in 2018 with a degree in Ag-Business.
JUANITA BILBRUCK SEPTEMBER 10, 1938 - FEBRUARY 9, 2020
Juanita was a first cousin to Vicky Reinhold
Juanita was a Certified Professional Secretary and worked for the U.S. Government in various positions and for the First National Bank of Midland Texas as executive secretary to the CEO. She later moved to Coleman, Carrington, Blumenthal and Sloman Attorneys in Dallas as executive secretary to Marvin Sloman where she retired in 2015.
Juanita was a Christian and member of Mansfield Baptist Church in Mansfield, Texas. She was also a private pilot.
Beverly Joyce Wire February 13, 1930 - December 19, 2019
DAVID STRAIN NOVEMBER 23, 1931 - JANUARY 2, 2020
LEE LOPEZ JANUARY 18, 1939 - JANUARY 13, 2020
Albert Lee Lopez was born January 18, 1939, in Eagle Butte, SD, to Luvisa (Pelter) Lopez and Albert Lopez. Lee was the youngest of four children, after Carl, Annabelle, and Effie. Lee's mom, "Grandma Vice" was the girls’ dorm counselor and cook at the Eagle Butte boarding school, and his Dad worked nearby for the Diamond A Cattle Company.
ROLAND DEXTER (MAY 12, 1929 - JANUARY 4, 2019)
Roland was born on May 17, 1929 to William and Emma Dexter at home in Holt County in the Sand Hills of Nebraska. He was the sixth of seven children.
At the age of 17, he started teaching in Nebraska rural schools after taking teacher training courses in high school. Roland continued his education at Chadron State College and obtained a BA degree in 1954. He taught four more years in Nebraska. He received a Master’s Degree from Greeley, Colorado in 1957.
BOB (1927-2015) & MARILYN BENDER (1931-2019)
DONNA MILLER FEBRUARY 14, 1935 - JANUARY 8, 2020
Donna was born to Glenn and Ida Murray on February 14, 1935, in Sturgis. She graduated from Sturgis High School and attended Black Hills State College in 1954 through May, 1955, then worked at the Meade County school cafeteria. Shortly after, she married Dean Miller on May 13, 1956, and they moved to the Miller farm near Vale, SD.
CHARLOTTE 'CHAR' ROSTAD JULY 29, 1927 - FEBRUARY 23, 2019
DEAN LADUE OCTOBER 17, 1937 - OCTOBER 7,2017
Dean Clarke LaDue was born on October 7, 1937 in Santa Ana, CA to Clarke and Irene (Goerndt) LaDue. He attended grade school in California. Two brothers, Gary and Robert joined the family and when Dean was 12, they all returned to the family homestead near Prairie City, SD. He attended Strool School for 7th and 8th grade and graduated in 1955 from Lemmon High School. He met his sweetheart, Jean Dayton in high school and they would often attend youth outings at the Barnes farm north of Lemmon. Jean was instrumental in leading Dean to Christ during this time.
ELOUISE LINTZ AUGUST 18, 1922 - SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
She was born on Aug.18, 1922, in Searcy, Ark., to Elisha and Phoebe Ross. In 1923, her family moved to California, and she spent her childhood in the San Fernando Valley along with her brother, Kelley Lee and sisters, Mary Francis, Martha Nell, Lorraine and Patricia. The year 1941 was a big year for Elouise.
GERALDINE (GERRI) RUTH HACKENS AUGUST 3, 1917 - SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
Gerri was born August 3, 1917 to Lucius “Bud” and Ruth (Work) Judson at the family home on the southside of Elk Creek. Her early years were spent happily with her brothers, LaVern & Ralph and sisters, Vera & Kathleen. Gerri attended Red Top grade school and graduated from New Underwood High School in 1936. She married Veryl Hackens on December 20, 1936, whom she had grown up with and attended school. After they were first married they lived in the house Gerri was born in, south of Elk Creek.