Bernard Altergott
BOX ELDER — Bernard “Bernie” Altergott, 45, Box Elder, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Faulkton.
Survivors include his wife, Suzanne Altergott and his son, Joseph Altergott, both of Box Elder; his mother, Fran Altergott and his sister, Karen Altergott, both of Fayetteville, Ark.
Arrangements are pending with Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City.
Donald S. Barnes
RAPID CITY — Donald S. Barnes, 94, Rapid City, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Golden Livingcenter Bella Vista. Survivors include his children, Carol Reed, Bismarck, N.D., Ellen Bishop and Evan Barnes, both of Rapid City, and Bruce Barnes, Denver; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are pending with Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
Robert Isaac Boyer
STURGIS — Robert Isaac Boyer, 86, Sturgis, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at the Sturgis Regional Senior Care Center.
Bob was born Dec. 2, 1922, near Fairpoint to Irvin and Annie (Jeffers) Boyer. He attended rural school at Fairpoint. He spent his early years on the family ranch, working with his father and younger brother.
On Aug. 15, 1954, Bob was united in marriage to Helen Skuba at Union Center. By this time the Boyer ranch had moved seven miles west of Union Center, where Bob and Helen made their home for a few years.
In the late 1950s they moved to Sturgis and together they operated the Jet Service Station located on West Lazelle Street.
Following their retirement from the station, Bob cared for his wife, Helen, who died Aug. 1, 1989, after a lengthy illness.
Bob donated many hours of service to the Meade County Senior Center delivering meals on wheels to shut-ins and helping with other kitchen chores. He received a citation for his many hours of service to the center.
During his involvement at the center, he met Gladys Hayes and they were married in 1992. They enjoyed traveling, playing cards, and dances at the center. They both continued to donate many hours at the center.
Gladys died Nov. 13, 2009.
Survivors include his stepchildren, Bill (Judy) Hayes, Sheridan, Wyo., Carolyn Tippey, Whitewood, Marlene (John) Lewton, Sturgis, Darlene Daniels, Belle Fourche, and Nancy Bauer, Fargo, N.D.; 12 stepgrandchildren; 20 stepgreat-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-grandchild; three sisters, Hazel Shea, Seattle, Wash., Blanche Kellogg, Riverton, Wyo., and Dorothy (Leroy) Pawlowski, Spearfish; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lester, Chester and Howard; five sisters, Ethel Kazebeer, Florence Boyer, Gladys Shourds, Mattie Nelson and Fern Stoddard.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the First Wesleyan Church, with the Rev. Dwight Peterson officiating. Private family burial will be at a later date at Bear Butte Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to the Meade County Senior Center.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.
Edmund W. Bunney
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Edmund William Bunney, 76, Alamosa, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.
He was born Aug. 27, 1933, to John and Loretta Bunney in Aladdin, Wyo. Throughout life he loved the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, ranching, riding horses, and working in his garden. He always had a love for animals. In his free time he enjoyed dancing, especially square dancing, ballroom and country western dancing. He was also an avid reader. In his later years he was a member of the Elks Club and was a board member for the Farm Bureau.
Edmund is survived by his wife, Ruth Bunney, Alamosa, Colo.; his children, Michael (Suzan) Bunney, Parker, Colo., Dianne (Al) Gallegos, Denver, Madelyn (Dick) Soule, Kimball, Neb., and Scott (Kris) Bunney, Brighton, Colo.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Ken Bunney, Houston, Texas and Gerald Bunney, Aladdin, Wyo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Kurt Bunney; and brothers, Bob Bunney and Raymond Bunney.
Cremation was selected and a memorial mass was held Friday, Nov. 20, in Alamosa.
Contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and may be made through the Rogers Family Mortuary.
Ellen McGill Chalkley
RAPID CITY — Ellen McGill Chalkley, 83, Rapid City and formerly of Waco, Texas, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at Golden Hills Nursing Home.
Survivors include her son, Jim Chalkley, Henderson, Nev.; and his three grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James.
Memorial services will be at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society on her Mosaic page: Ellen Chalkley Memorial.
An online guestbook is available at www.kinkadefunerals.com
Ronald ‘Ron’ Huckins
UPTON, Wyo. — Ronald “Ron” Huckins, 69, Upton, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Huckins, Upton; his daughter, Rhonda Gordon, Newcastle; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his mother, Maxine Huckins, Sturgis; and his brother, Alvin Huckins, Upton.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at the Newcastle United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dave Moorman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to benefit Crook County Hospice.
Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be written to www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com
Mae Eudora Igo
REDFIELD — Mae Eudora Igo, 76, Redfield, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at Community Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Sherrie Johnsen, Tulare, and Dora Weideman, Selby; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. CST Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Tim Fugman officiating. After the services, Mae will be cremated. Burial will be in Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
On online guestbook is available at www.thelenfuneralhome.com
James M. Knispel
RAPID CITY — James M. Knispel, 86, Rapid City, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at home.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received a Purple Heart.
Survivors include his wife, Cheri Knispel, Rapid City; four sons, Jerry Lee Knispel, Darrell Evenson and Dave Ricke, all of Rapid City, and Bucky Dunbar, Monroe; three daughters, Jan Knispel, Valentine, Neb., Karol Sindt, Sioux City, Iowa, and Shelli Herman, Sioux Falls; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and his sister, Betty Taylor, Rockford, Ill.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at Kirk Funeral Home, and one hour before services.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Herb Cleveland officiating. Burial, with military honors provided by VFW Post 1273 and the S.D. Army National Guard, will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
An online guestbook is available at www.kirkfuneralhome.com.
Vernon L. Kolb
BILLINGS, Mont. — Vernon L. Kolb, 78, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at an assisted living facility in Billings.
Survivors include three daughters, Marion Seaholm and Susan Urban, both of Billings, and Noreen Fahsholz; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lillian Simon, Spearfish, S.D., and Deanna Kensrud, Fargo, N.D.; and three brothers, Ernest Kolb, Bison, S.D., Arnold Kolb, Alamagordo, N.M., and Delbert Kolb, Sturgis, S.D.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon. A family service will follow at 7 p.m.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lemmon, with the Rev. Frank Gantt officiating. Burial will be at the Date Cemetery southwest of Bison.
An online guestbook is available at www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com.
Thomas Clifford Omdahl
BELLE FOURCHE – Tom Clifford Omdahl, 84, Belle Fourche, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Belle Fourche Health Care Facility.
Survivors include five children, Walter Omdahl, Spearfish, Connie Olson, Helena, Mont., David Omdahl, Sioux Falls, Jane Omdahl, Boulder, Mont., Gary Omdahl, Sioux Falls; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Mabel Brunner and Helen Franks, both of Sun City, Ariz., Grace O’dea, Ordway, Colo., Florence Dean, Philip, and Vern Omdahl, Cottonwood.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine.
Visitation, with the family present, will be from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday Nov. 28, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Philip. Burial will be at the Philip Masonic Cemetery.
A memorial will be established to the Northern Hills Hospice and the Belle Fourche Regional Health Care Facility.
An online guestbook is available at www.kinkadefunerals.com.
Kristine E. Parks
PORTLAND, Ore. — Kristine E. Parks, 59, Portland, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland.
Survivors include her husband, four children, five grandchildren, her father and five siblings.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, St. Therese Catholic Church, 532 Adams St., Rapid City, S.D.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at the Blunt (S.D.) Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to 1421 Jupiter Court, Rapid City, SD 57701.
John F. Red Feather Jr.
PINE RIDGE — John Flint Red Feather Jr., 21, Pine Ridge, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at Pine Ridge.
Survivors include his daughter, Naysa Brings Him Back and his mother, Karen Weasel Bear, both of Pine Ridge; his father, John Red Feather Sr.; one brother, Duane Blue Bird, Rapid City; two adopted brothers, Michael Feathermen, Oglala, and Martin Red Feather, Mission Flat; six sisters, Shana Red Feather and Sheila Red Feather, both of Pine Ridge, Vienna Kills Warrior and Rose Frazier, both of Kyle, and Kimberly Red Feather and Linda Red Feather, both of Allen; adopted sister, Cheryl Crow, Oglala; and grandmother, Catherine Red Feather, Pine Ridge.
Two-night wake services begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at Billy Mills Hall.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at the hall with Mr. Charles McGaa and the Rev. Abraham Tobacco officiating. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, No 4.
Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements.
Edward H. Seifert
SPEARFISH — Edward H. Seifert, 93, Spearfish, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Fort Meade.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Aldinger Funeral Home.
Services will be Wednesday, Nov. 25, with time and place to be determined.
A memorial has been established to Spearfish Meals on Wheels.
An online guestbook is available at www.aldingerfuneralhome.com
James R. ‘Bobby’ Wolf
PIERRE — James Robert “Bobby” Wolf was born Nov. 15, 1942, in Spearfish to Robert and Creta (Moller) Wolf.
God was in need of another angel on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.
Bobby was a dear son, brother, uncle and friend to many in the Spearfish community. He was known as “the little guy” dressed in blaze orange, on a mission to collect aluminum cans. This mission earned him a very special award presented by the City of Spearfish and Mayor Jerry Krambeck. He was always quick to lend a helping hand and even sometimes would stop traffic to help pedestrians cross the road safely to the other side.
Bobby’s health started to fade and his family moved him to Pierre, where he could be cared for at the “Mary House.” Not long after moving to Pierre his helpfulness and spunk gathered many more friends and special relationships with the employees at the Mary House. When friends and family went to visit his face would light up. It was with great pride for him to give the “grand tour” at the nursing home. Dressed in his bibbed overalls, with one of the 25 pairs of boots he owned, he zipped through the halls with his walker (and two green tennis balls on the front for easy mobility) recklessly and always in a hurry!
Grateful for sharing his life are five brothers, Ed Wolf, Belle Fourche, Frank (Mary Jo) Wolf, Nebraska, David Wolf, Washington, Bill (Becky) Wolf, Pierre, and Marvin (Angel) Wolf, New Mexico; six sisters, Pearl Wolf, Oregon, Betty (Charlie) Firnekas, Wyoming, Carol (Bob) Koan, Spearfish, Bonnie (John) Easton, Oregon, Mary (Darrell) Harkin, Hermosa, and Barb (Dan) Haggberg, Spearfish; and many, many nieces and nephews.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; one infant brother; and one sister, Linda Wolf, Spearfish.
He will be missed and thought of everyday —- especially by Bill, Becky and Tyler Wolf of Pierre. There will be another bright, shinning star in the sky tonight.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels in Spearfish. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services.
A memorial has been established to benefit the Mary House of Pierre.
Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com
Henry R. Zwicker Sr.
RAPID CITY — Henry R. Zwicker Sr., 85, Rapid City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at Fort Meade Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Henry was born Oct. 20, 1924, in Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of George and Cora May (Dolliver) Zwicker.
He was a veteran of World War II. Henry married Elthea (Elsie) Allgaier on March 15, 1947, in New York. Henry and Elsie lived on Long Island, N.Y., where they raised their family and he worked as a master mason. After retirement, he relocated to Rapid City in 1989 with daughter LuAnn and son-in-law Larry Johnson.
Survivors include three sons, Henry (Carol) Zwicker Jr., Boise, Idaho, Leslie (Cassie) Zwicker, Rapid City, and Gregory (Kathleen) Zwicker, Port Saint Lucie, Fla.; one daughter, LuAnn (Larry) Johnson, Rapid City; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie; two brothers; two sisters; and one great-grandson.
Cremation has taken place. At his request, no services were held.
