Shirley Jean Adams
LORENA, Texas — Shirley Jean Adams, 80, Lorena, died peacefully at home Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.
Shirley was born Sept. 30, 1929, in Deadwood, S.D., to Claire Elizabeth (Dearinger) and Walter Ray Hall Sr. When she was a child, the family moved to Rapid City, S.D. She began taking piano lessons at the age of four, becoming a trained Classical Pianist and instilling in all of her children a love for Classical music. Shirley graduated from Rapid City High School where she was a drum majorette and involved in many activities and clubs. She was an avid horsewoman and earned the nickname “Dudy” as a young girl. She attended college in Vermillion, S.D., returning home before finishing her studies to marry high school sweetheart, C.G. “Bud” Smith Sept. 22, 1948.
She managed the House of Pizza for several years, with many young employees who loved her. Shirley’s home was always a popular gathering place for her friends, her children and her children’s friends. Many young folks considered her their second “Mom.” She was beloved by most, a confidante to many and accepting of all.
Bud and Shirley moved to Texas in 1967. For many years, Shirley worked as receptionist and assistant to photographer Jimmie Willis. Through this role, Shirley met and enjoyed working with many Wacoans over the years including attending and photographing many local high school graduation and proms. Shirley married W. Frank Adams in 1985, with whom she enjoyed cooking, entertaining and going to “garage sales.”
Shirley leaves to treasure her memory her first husband, Bud Smith of McGregor; daughters, Pam and husband Roger Evans, Vicky and husband Gil Gray, and Sandee and husband Dave Mack, all of Rapid City; son, Ernie Smith and wife Barbara of Eddy; and daughter, Cindy and husband Randy Passmore of Lorena; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Cruse, Rapid City, and Dian Goldberg, Denver; brothers, Pat Hall and wife Vicky, Mike Hall and wife Alice, and Bill Hall, all of Rapid City, and Walt Hall Jr. and wife Joanne of Keystone, S.D. and Seattle, Wash.; numerous nieces and nephews; and four-legged constant companion, Lil’.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her second husband, Frank Adams; and one infant great-grandson, Waylon Michael Wendelboe.
Special thanks to Sheila Woods of Providence Hospice who helped make the last two weeks of Shirley’s life as comfortable as possible.
A celebration of her life will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel in Waco.
The celebration will continue with services in Rapid City and Spearfish Canyon, S.D., at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society or charity of your choice. Sign the guestbook at www.bellmeadfuneralhome.com
Maci Busack
PRESHO — Maci Busack, 16, Presho, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, near Presho as the result of an automobile accident.
Survivors include her mother, Jennifer Reindl, Presho; her father Charlie Busack, Rapid City; special father, Roy Varilek, Colome; sisters, Ashley Busack, Presho and Michelle Hubbard, Mitchell; brothers, Mark Busack, Mitchell, Allan Varilek and Dawson Varilek, both of Colome, and CJ Reindl, Presho; grandparents, Don and Betty Zeman, Pukwana, Loy Busack and Rollin Busack, both of Chamberlain, LeRoy and Sheila Varilek, Colome, Deb Reindl, Wood and Les and Lynn Reindl, Black Hawk; and great-grandparents, Dan and Lorraine Heib, Chamberlain, Bob Bennet, Wood and Bill Schoop, Vivian.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Lyman High School Auditorium.
Services will be at 1 p.m. CST Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Lyman High School Auditorium. Burial will be at the Presho City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Maci’s name at Dakota Prarie Bank.
An online guestbook is available at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com
William D. Carter
PIEDMONT — William D. Carter, 60, Piedmont, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at his residence in Piedmont with family by his side.
Bill was born Oct. 6, 1949, at Valentine, Neb., to Ernest and Arlene (Farmer) Carter. He moved to California with his family. He also lived in Idaho before moving to South Dakota in 1963. He graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 1968. He started riding bulls in high school and was the NRCA Finals Bullriding Champion in 1972.
He moved to Arizona and lived there for several years before returning to the Black Hills.
He married Darlene Ewert on March 9, 2004, at Las Vegas, Nev.
Bill was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Boulder Canyon Country Club and the Elks Lodge. He was a lifetime member of the Western South Dakota Buckaroos.
He enjoyed Bull Riding, Horseback Riding, Golf and socializing with friends.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Carter, Piedmont; daughters, Tonya Stevenson and Michelle Carter, both of Tacoma, Wash., and Kristi (Brian) Scott, Lake Havasu, Ariz.; stepsons, Perry Wade, Rapid City, and Cole Wade, Piedmont; stepdaughter, Kelli (Corey) Brost, Spearfish; 12 grandchildren; his mother, Arlene Carter Snyder; brothers, Milton (Nancy) Carter, Wickenburg, Ariz., Tom (Debbie) Carter and Bryan (Kelly) Carter, all of Piedmont, Clifton (Emily) Carter, Donny Carter, Merle Carter and Carroll Carter, all of Des Moines, Iowa; sisters, Ila (Carl) Holzbauer, Los Angeles, Calif., and Glory (Bill) Stewart, Des Moines; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and one son, Beau Carter.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Grace United Methodist Church.
Private family inurnment services will be at the Piedmont Cemetery at a later date.
The family suggests memorials to the Sturgis High School Rodeo Club, Grace United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.
Donovan Q. Davidson
RAPID CITY — Donovan Q. Davidson, 81, Rapid City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at a local nursing home.
Donovan was born Jan. 30, 1928, at Belview, Minn., to Carl and Marie (Quam) Davidson. He attended District 5 country school and Belview High School. Eager to be part of the Armed Forces fighting in WWII, he left high school as soon as he turned 18 and joined the U.S. Navy in January 1946.
He was granted his high school diploma and his mother, Marie, accepted his diploma at the graduation ceremony. After basic training, Donovan was sent to Cuba. He was hospitalized with pneumonia and returned home to Belview when the war ended. Donovan worked in lumber yards and later went to airline school.
In 1958, he moved to Rapid City to begin work at Rapid City Airport. A tall redheaded rental car agent caught his eye, and he and Helen Pile soon married. Helen died of cancer Feb. 13, 1975.
A special thank you to his daughter, Susan, for taking care of Don through the last few years of his life.
Survivors include his sons, Mike (Debbie) Davidson, Rapid City, and Kris (Lisa) Davidson, Bellevue, Neb.; daughters, Susan Budd, Rapid City, and Krista (Mark) Cory, Lafayette, Ind.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his sister, Marjorie (Dennis) Frederickson, New Ulm, Minn.; and his brother, Eric Davidson, Canby, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen; a daughter, Jody Davidson; and a sister, Coralyn Abrahamson.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Kirk Funeral Home and will continue from 8 a.m. until time of services.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the funeral home, with Pastor Wilbur Holz officiating. Burial, with military honors by the Belle Fourche Honor Guard, will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Family and friends may sign Donovan’s online guestbook at www.kirkfuneralhome.com.
Sandra K. Hansen
HOT SPRINGS — Sandra K. (Solheim) Hansen, 69, Hot Springs, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Hot Springs.
Survivors include her children, Scott Hansen, Kristine Stevens and Kimberly Barber; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Dianne Schrader and Susan Solheim.
A celebration of life memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. CST Saturday, Nov. 21, at the First Lutheran Church Chapel in Sioux Falls.
In lieu of flowers, her family requests that memorial donations be made to the Black Hills Chapter of the Red Cross, 1221 N. Maple Ave., Rapid City, SD 57701; W.E.A.V.E., P.O. Box 729, Custer, SD 57730; or to one of the R.S.V.P. offices, 333 Sixth St., Suite 8, Rapid City, SD 57701, or 1000 N. West Ave., #260, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
McColley’s Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs is in charge of arrangements.
An online guestbook is available at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Dennis Kidwiler
WINNER — Dennis Kidwiler, 69, Winner, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at the Winner Regional Healthcare Facility.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST today, with a 7 p.m. prayer service at the Mason Funeral Home.
Services will be at 11 a.m. CST Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the First Christian Church. Burial will be at the Winner Cemetery.
An online guestbook is available at www.masonfh.com
Barbara Left Hand
KENEL — Barbara Left Hand, 47, Kenel, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Mobridge Regional Hospital.
An all-night wake will begin at 5 p.m. CST today at the Catholic Church of Assumption. A scriptural wake service will follow at 7 p.m.
Services will be at 1 p.m. CST Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the church. Burial will be at the Left Hand Family Cemetery.
Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Martinson
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Donald Martinson, 69, Gillette, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include three sons, Rod Martinson, Desoto, Mo., Alan Martinson, Dittner, Mo., and Wayne Martinson, Mitchell, S.D.; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his brother, Ron Martinson, Gillette; and his sister, Elvina Kasch, Madison, S.D.
He was preceded in death by both his wives, Wilma and Ingrid.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Walker Funeral Home, with the Rev. Clint Pickeral of the Gillette Christian Center officiating.
A memorial has been established.
An online guestbook is available at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com
Jane McKiney
KEYSTONE — Jane McKiney, 44, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at her home or as she called it “her little cabin” in Keystone, surrounded by loved ones.
Jane was born April 27, 1965, to Warren and Dorothy (Staigle) Wood in Spearfish. She was raised and attended school in Hulett, Wyo. Jane and her daughter moved to Keystone in the fall of 1999 and since then she has never wanted to leave. The Black Hills have always been a spiritual home for her. Jane was a loving vibrant woman who always had a smile. She always had something good to say and knew how to brighten everyone’s day. She was always full of laughter and hugs and had a deep love for all her friends and family. She also loved nature, a good drive through the Black Hills, socializing and a good belly laugh. Jane enjoyed being a grandmother and was able to help welcome her granddaughter into the world on her 44th birthday.
Jane found her niche in the medical field. She worked in several medical facilities in the Black Hills and surrounding area, most recently at the Black Hills Regional Eye Institute as a Surgical Tech for Dr. Monte Dirks. Jane enjoyed her work at the Eye Institute and looked forward to going to work everyday. She had many patients that looked forward to seeing her bright smile. When she could no longer work due to her brain tumor many cards from her patients poured in, keeping her spirits high. Jane also worked at Rapid City Regional Hospital for several years along with being part of the Lions Eye Bank Donor Team.
Jane is survived by her daughter Kacie (Alan) Turbiville, Rapid City; her granddaughter, Jayce Turbiville; her mother, Dorothy Wood, Hulett, Wyo.; brothers, Chuck (Carol) Wood, Gillette, Wyo., Dale (Sherry) Wood, Moorcroft, Wyo., Jim (Bettina) Wood, Arlington, Wash., and Steve (Tina) Wood, Sundance, Wyo., sisters, Joan (Robert) Geis, Rapid City, Starla (Larry) Crouse, Sheridan, Wyo., Mary (Mike) Kuhl, Sundance, and Sally (Tyler) Jewett, Belle Fourche; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Wood.
In the celebration of Jane’s life we would like to thank the many, many friends and family that helped her get to heaven.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Hulett High School Gymnasium, with Pastor Chuck Landon officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be given to benefit the Moore Hill Cemetery in Hulett.
Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels & Crematory Service of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com
Melvin R. Osborne
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Melvin R. Osborne, 65, Gillette, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at home.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; two sons, Shawn Osborne, Laurel, Mont., and Richard Osborne, Gillette; two step daughters, Angela Larson, Imperial Beach, Calif., and Nadine Roberts, Billings, Mont.; nine grandchildren; his sister, Mae Blohm, Cowley, Wyo.; and his brother, Cliff Osborne, Deaver, Wyo.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Walker Funeral Home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the funeral home, with Steve Barber officiating.
A memorial has been established to benefit Campbell County Memorial Hospital Hospice.
An online guestbook is available at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com
David K. Parker
RAPID CITY — David K. Parker, 65, Rapid City, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at home.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Parker, Beaverton, Ore., and Leonard Parker, Clackamas, Ore.; a granddaughter; a brother, John Parker, Oakdale, Calif.; and a sister, Rhonda Creekmore.
Arrangements are pending with Edstrom and Rooks Funeral Services at Serenity Springs Funeral Chapel.
Matthew R. Peterson
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE — Matthew R. Peterson, 30, EAFB, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, near Keystone.
He was a member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa of Minnesota.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie Peterson, one daughter, Gabrielle Peterson and one son Terrance Peterson, all of EAFB; his parents, Roger and Cheryl Peterson, Fredrick, Md.; two sisters, Alyssa Funes, Phoenix, Ariz., and Laura Kaiser, Fredrick, Md.; and his grandmother, Joyce DeCoteau, Belcourt, N.D.
Visitation will be from p.m. until time of services, which will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City, with Chaplain Jason Kim officiating.
An online guestbook is available at www.kirkfuneralhome.com
David L. Pinkerton
BELLE FOURCHE — David L. Pinkerton, 72, Belle Fourche, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009.
He served in the National Guard 163rd Armored Cavalry and then he served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his sons, Jess Pinkerton, Belle Fourche, Ernie Pinkerton, Gateway, Mont., Brian Pinkerton, San Francisco Calif., and Allen Pinkerton, Bahl, Idaho; his daughters, Linda and Lori, both of Battle Mountain Nev.; and his brother, Luman Pinkerton, Sheridan Wyo.
Memorial services will be held in the spring of 2010.
Funeral Home of the Northern Hills is in charge of arrangements.
An online guestbook is available at www.funeralhomeofthenorthernhills.com
Henry L. Pritzkau
BROOKLYN, PARK, Minn. — Henry L. Pritzkau, 67, Brooklyn Park and formerly of Eagle Butte, S.D., died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009.
Survivors include his sisters, Donna Jorgensen and Mary Lu Griffith; and his brother, Richard Pritzkau.
Memorial services will be at United Church of Christ in Eagle Butte.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Luella ‘Lou’ Roth
KIMBALL — Luella “Lou” Helen Roth, 93, Kimball, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
She was born Nov. 18, 1915, at Parkston to Peter and Helen (Gard) Springer. Lou was the youngest of nine children and grew up on her parent’s farm. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Parkston High School. She worked as a secretary in the Agricultural Adjustment Administration office in Parkston for 10 years. As a young woman Lou enjoyed marksmanship in the Parkston Rifle Club.
On Nov. 9, 1948, Lou was united in marriage and life with Melvin V. Roth at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parkston. They moved to Kimball that same month where Mel was employed at Burns Lumber Company and later at Fullerton Lumber Company. Lou worked part time at the lumber yard, the Ford Implement Company and Miller Law office as a bookkeeper. She also spent nine years at Community Bailey Hospital, now known as Mid-Dakota Hospital in Chamberlain, as a nurse’s aide. Because of her quality of care for the patients, Lou was inducted into the Wall of Fame at their facility in 2006.
Lou continued this outpouring of care for others and touched many lives by her abundant personal notes and cards, practical jokes, quick sense of humor and devotion to others. Because of her thoughtful spirit, your mailbox became a link to Lou’s heart.
In the last couple years, Lou ventured to Rapid City to live and to enjoy the daily companionship of her family, but she never lost interest in her Kimball roots.
She was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and Friends birthday club. Lou was actively involved in Mel’s sobriety and Al-Anon for 29 years. In fact together they prayed the Holy Rosary Novena nightly for years. Lou was a woman of valor and Mel and her family treasured her worth.
Lou had a deep and active faith. She had a rich and unwavering love for her husband, her children, grandchildren and her large extended family, as well as a wide array of friends. There were no strangers in Lou’s world as she drew everyone into her irresistible charm and care.
Lou loved to fish! She loved to play cards, and she also enjoyed quilting, bowling, golfing, and dancing. She had a fondness for Special Olympics. She took great pride in her yard, garden and home. She was spunky and full of zest and always had more she wanted to do and give, and more life she wanted to live.
Lou’s smile would light up the room and her touch and embrace would melt your heart. Her tremendous inner strength and faithful love nourished us all, led us by example.
Privileged to have shared in that are her daughter, Nancy Jo (Brent) Lester, Rapid City; her son, Rick, Lakewood, Colo.; her grandchildren, Carmen, Clint, Brandon, Shanda, Tia, Luke (Brittani); her great-grandchildren, Trysta Bergman and Jaxen Roth; her sister, Angeline Behrend, Parkston; sisters-in-law, Joan Roth, Parkston, Genevive Springer, Clinton, Iowa, Margaret Springer, Edina, Minn., Sister Naomi Roth, Pierre, and Jean Roth, Dimock; along with numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Mel; her parents; her sisters, Sadie Eimers, Esther Springer, Celestine Heisinger and Lucille Heisenger; her brothers, Jim, Melvin and Francis Springer; her mother- and father-in-law, Joseph and Vera Roth; and brothers-in-law, Willard and Joseph Roth.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST today at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, with a Rosary/Wake service at 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated with Father Jerome Ranek at 10:30 a.m. CST Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the church. Visitation will be one hour before services.
Committal Services will follow at St. Margaret’s Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Lou requested donations be made to your favorite charity or Masses.
The Shearer-Mount Funeral Chapel of Kimball is assisting with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family through www.mountfuneralhome.com.
Ruby Berniece Scovel
STURGIS — Ruby Berniece Scovel, 90, Sturgis, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Bella Vista Nursing Home in Rapid City.
Survivors include one son, Harley Scovel, Rapid City; one daughter, Karen Woolever, Reedsburg, Wis.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd Rogers, Piedmont; and three sisters, Luverne Kari, Spearfish, Inez Fries and Carolyn Stubstad, both of Rapid City.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the funeral chapel, with the Rev. Kyle Reinhiller officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
An online guestbook is available at www.kinkadefunerals.com.
Carrol I. Stewart
RELIANCE — Carrol I. Stewart, 82, Reliance, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Sanford Mid Dakota Medical Center in Chamberlain.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, Reliance; his children, Eileen Wheeler, Box Elder, Leland Stewart, Oacoma, Marilyn Robinson, Great Falls, Mont., Douglas Stewart and Steven Stewart, both of Reliance, Donna Stewart, Olympia, Wash., Gordon Stewart, Rapid City, and Dennis Stewart, Avon; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert Stewart, Reliance, and Lyle Stewart, Johnson, Neb.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. CST Thursday, Nov. 19, with a 7 p.m. prayer service, at the Hickey-Wevik Funeral Chapel in Chamberlain.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. CST Friday, Nov. 20, at the United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Reliance Cemetery.
