Argus-Leader from Sioux Falls, South Dakota • Page 13

Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, South OBITUARIES Today's Obituaries Clinton B. Christensen, 81 Viborg, SD Lila M. Cook, 99 Alexandria, MN Jean Coull, 84 Brookings, SD Harvey R. DeJongh, 82 Hills, MN Helen Hein, 94 Alvord, IA Alfred "Al" Krueger, 85 Sioux Falls, SD Lauren Grace Nelson, Larchwood, IA Bernita Odenbach, 78 Bonesteel, SD Donald Eugene Parker, 88 Sioux Falls, SD Toni Pavelsky, 58 Sioux Falls, SD Vance E. Penney, 87 Sioux Falls, SD Dolores "Dee" B.

Peterson, 81 Alcester, SD Sandra L. Reinhart, 54 Flandreau, SD Bonnie Lee Roberts, 72 Sioux Falls, SD Ronald Schaffer, 70 Huron, SD Katherine Goeske Schmuck, 93 Sioux Falls, SD Tyrone Schoenwald, 50 Hudson, SD Francis J. Tracy, 70 Elk Point, SD John Anthony Veurink, 32 Platte, SD Ernest J. Wipf, 92 Huron, SD See OBITUARIES, Page 3B Alfred "Al" Krueger Sioux Falls Alfred "Al" Krueger, 85, of Sioux Falls, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls. Alfred Albert Krueger was born October 5, 1922 at Havre, MT.

As a child, he moved with his family to the Freeman, SD area where grew up and received his education. Throughout his life, Al lived in Freeman, SD, Yankton, SD, Parker, SD, Canton, SD. For the past 36 years, he lived in Sioux Falls, SD. He was united in marriage with Martha Schoon on October 5, 1943 at Mitchell, SD. Alfred worked as a District Park Manager for the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks for 15 years.

His wife predeceased him on April 14, 1979. Al later became employed with Zabel Steel, where he worked for 17 years, retiring as the steelyard foreman in 1987. Al married Evangeline C. Larson on April 5, 1980 in Sioux Falls. Al and Evangeline continued to live in Sioux Falls until the time of his death.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Evangeline, of Sioux Falls, SD; his son, Dennis Lee (Celia) Krueger, of Sioux Falls, SD; a step-son, Ronald Lee Larson, of Pierre, SD; a step-daughter, Phyllis Jean Grassi, of Spokane, WA; a sonin-law, John Rath, of Surprise, AZ; five grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one sister, Agnes Hofer, of Lewiston, ID. In addition to his first wife, Al was predeceased by his parents; one daughter, Judy Kay Rath, in September of 2006; a brother, Christian Krueger; and his sisters, Johanna Jackson, Margaret Schoon, Laura Gross and Wanda Krause. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Mitchell, SD.

Visitation begins at 5:00 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Main Avenue location, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. that evening. The family prefers that memorials be directed to Our Savior's Lutheran Church TV Ministry Fund.

For obituary and online registry, please visit www.millerfh.com. Jean Coull Brookings Jean Coull, 84, Brookings, a former 56 year resident of Pierre died Tuesday, February 26. Service, under the direction of Isburg Funeral Chapel, will be held at 10:00 a.m. March I at the First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Friday, February 29 from 5:00 7:00 p.m.

at Isburg Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Scotty Philip Cemetery in Fort Pierre following the services. Jean is survived by her children, Pat and Doug Engebretson, Dennis and Shirley Coull, Mary Ann Doucette and George Clem, and James and Louise Coull; 13 grandchildren; and 17. great grandchildren; four sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law, Harold Coull; numerous nieces and nephews. Dakota, Thursday, Feb.

28, 2008 Donald Eugene Parker Sioux Falls Donald Eugene Parker, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. The son of Elijah and Mary (Halasey), Donald was born on October 23, 1919 in Hazel, SD. He attended and graduated from Hazel High School in 1937. In 1938, he joined C.C.C. at Chamberlain, SD and in 1940 he enrolled again for six months at C.C.C.

camps in Roubay, SD. In January of 1941, he went to Santa Monica, CA where he worked for Douglas Aircraft until August 1942. At that time, he returned to South Dakota and entered U.S. Navy where he spent three years plus (twenty months in the Pacific Theater) as an Aviation Metal Smith. After discharge in October 1945, he returned to Bryant, SD and worked as a carpenter.

In early 1947, he came to Sioux Falls and worked as a Union Carpenter retiring in 1984. He was united in marriage to Rosella Brown on April 28, 1949 at St. Charles Church in Big Stone City, SD. Throughout his life, Don enjoyed helping family, friends and neighbors with household repairs. He also enjoyed gardening, woodworking and playing cards.

Don taught many of his grandchildren to play pinochle and cribbage. He will be held in fond memory by all his friends and family. Don was a member of Christ the King Church, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 40 et 8 Club, Knights of Columbus and a lifetime member of the Carpenters Union. Don is survived by his loving wife, Rosella; daughters, Patricia (Harvey) Matthies, Karen Parker, Nancy (Richard) Hall and Linda (Timothy) Whitney; grandchildren, Randy, Greg and Todd Matthies, Nathan (Amanda), Kathleen and David Hall and Mathew and Elijah Whitney; great -grandchildren, Josh, Jake and Brandon Matthies, Kim (Dustin) Comp, Lexy Matthies and Kassidy Whitney; great -great granddaughter, Nevaeh Hagedorn; brothers, Robert (Lorraine) and lack (Betty); sisters, Betty (Mervin) Lowe, Jean Anne (Richard) Sopkowski and Mary Joan McBride; and brother-in-law, Earl Munkelwitz. Don was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Rose at 16 years of age on February 15, 1966; granddaughter, Jessica Parker Whitney on March 25, 1977 and great -grandsons, Aden and Beau Comp on March 25, 2006; sisters, Alice and Frances; and brother, Gerald.

Visitation will begin Friday, 5:00 p.m. at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with a Scripture Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetery with full Military Rites by American Legion Post An online registry is available at Harvey R.

DeJongh Hills, MN Harvey R. Delongh, age 82 of Hills, MN died Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at the Royal C. Johnson Veterans Memorial Hospital of Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 29, 2008 at the Reformed Church of Steen, MN with Rev.

Dan Raymaker officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastside Cemetery of Steen, MN. Visitation will be Thurs. Feb. 28th from 4:00 8:00 p.m.

with family present from 6:00 8:00 p.m. at the Reformed Church of Steen, MN. Harvey is survived by his wife, Henrietta "Etta" Delongh of Hills, MN; four children, Ethanie (Ed) Schmidt of Tracy, MN, Nancy (Rich) Van Heerde of Sioux Falls, SD, Ronald (Vicki) Delongh of Chanhassen, MN, and Patricia Jo (David) Morris of Fridley, MN. An online registry and full obituary will be available at www.jurrensfuneralhome.com. 0228 Mary Roberts-Clercx Visitation Thursday, February 28 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Family present 5:30 to 7:30 At Chapel Hill Funeral Home Funeral Friday, February 29 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church 335-2286 901 S. Minnesota Ave. www.chapelhillfuneralhome.com 1 Chapel FUNERAL HOME Hill CREMATORY Vance E. Penney Sioux Falls Vance E.

Penney, 87, of Sioux Falls, died Monday, February 25, 2008, at Avera McKennan Hospital. Vance Penney was born on June 5, 1920, the only child of George and Grace Penney. A life-long resident of Sioux Falls, he completed his education here, graduating from Washington High School. Following high school, he attended USD and SDSU before being drafted into the us Army. He served as a medical supply sergeant in New Caledonia until his discharge in December of 1945.

On December 5, 1947, he was united in marriage with Ardys Arnold. She preceded him in death on August 27, 1991. In 1950, he was recalled for service in the Korean War, where he again was in medical supply. He was discharged in 1951. After returning from military service, he joined the uS Postal Service where he worked for 28 years.

He was a supervisor of carriers at the time of his retirement. Vance loved flying, having obtained a commercial license in the early 1950's. Later, he built and flew model planes. He was a driver for Project Car for 13 years. When the Washington Pavilion opened, he became a very active volunteer in the Science Center and as an usher.

In 2004, he was recognized by Downtown Sertoma as Volunteer of the Year. Vance was a charter member of Hope Lutheran Church, a life member of both the American Legion and VFW, and belonged to many of the model plane clubs and the Optimists. Grateful for having shared his life are his son, Wayne (Linda) Penney, of Lake Zurich, IL; his daughter, Linda (Rick) Thramer, of New Prague, MN; six grandchildren, David (Jennifer), Eric (Misty), Kristin, Andrew, Lindsay and Kelly; and a greatgrandchild, Savannah. He is also survived by his special friend of over 70 years, Barbara White. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m.

at Hope Lutheran Church. Internment will precede the memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 7:00 p.m.

that evening at Miller Funeral Home, Main Avenue location. Memorials may be directed to- Hope Lutheran Church, Special Olympics, or the Washington Pavilion. Bonnie Lee Roberts Sioux Falls Bonnie Lee Roberts, 72, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 27, 2008, at Sanford Hospital with family by her side. Bonnie Lee was born January 1936, in Chancellor, SD, to parents Conrad B. and Berdena Meier.

Bonnie loved spending time with her family and friends, particularly her grandchildren. Anyone that ever met her never forgot her. Bonnie taught everyone how to embrace moments of grace, had a captivating smile, and the most beautiful hands. Bonnie was loved by so many, and will be missed so very much. Grateful for having shared her life are her daughters, Barbara and Teresa; her sons, Jon, Rob, Buddy Ir, and William; her grandchildren, Lacey, Maggie, Careen, Randy, Tyler and Austin; her mother, Berdena Meier; brother, Conrad; sisters, Lillian and Marjorie; and many other friends and family.

Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2008, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Miller West Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008, at Hillcrest Baptist Church with burial at the Chancellor Reformed Cemetery.

For obituary and or registry, please visit www.millerfh.com. 0228 DONALD EUGENE PARKER Visitation will begin Friday at 5 PM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with a Scripture Vigil at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at 11 AM at Christ the King Church with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetery with full Military Rites by American Legion Post Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. 17th Minnesota Ave.

336-0707 "Personal service is our priority" www.barnett-lewisfuneralhome.com Ronald Schaffer Huron Ronald Schaffer, age 70, of Huron, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at his residence. His funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m. Friday, at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Huron. Visitation will be today from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

at the Welter Funeral Home, Huron with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary this Thursday evening at the funeral home. Online registry at www.welterfuneralhome.com.

Ronald Eugene Schaffer was born on September 8, 1937, to William and Beatrice (Brady) Schaffer at Carrington, ND. He attended school in the Carrington, ND area. He helped his father farm before enlisting in the United States Air Force. He served from January 31, 1955 until his honorable discharge on November 17, 1958. On September 8, 1959, Ron married Marlene Smith.

They lived in Carrington, ND before moving to South Dakota in 1964. He was a house mover for a number of years and then an auto body mechanic and later a water well driller at Osberg's Well Drilling. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Marlene of Huron; two sons, Rodney (Jill) Schaffer of Vermillion and Robert Schaffer of Minneapolis, MN; four daughters, Angela Schaffer of Larsen, WI, Marilyn (Bob) Olliver of Spring Hill, FL, Marilee (Ron) Rounds of Cavour and Catherine Blumenauer of Brandon; 15 grandchildren, Jesse, Ryan, Danielle, Tyler, Michaun, Cory, Nickolas, Stuart, Cassandra, William, Katilyn, Dylan, Teddrick and Callissa; one sister, Mary Kay (Ed) Holzwarth of Jamestown, ND; one brother-in-law, Marvin Hallwachs of Carrington, ND and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald W.

"Chip" Schaffer on September 19, 1990, his daughter, Sandra Lee Schaffer on February 1981, his son-in-law, Daniel Currier on June 22, 1985, his parents, two brothers, Marvin and Kenneth, and two sisters, Marlene and Audrey. Tyrone Schoenwald Hudson Tyrone Schoenwald, 50, died Monday, February 25, 2008 at home from a massive heart attack. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the United Methodist Church, Parker with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Visitation will be at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker with family present from 6:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m. Friday evening with a Prayer Service to be said at 7:30 p.m. He was born on November 30, 1957 at Sioux Falls to William and Cora Mae (Miller) Schoenwald. He graduated from Parker High School in 1977 and on May 31, 1980 he was united in marriage to Darnell Quick at Las Vegas, NV. They lived in Las Vegas before moving to Hudson in 1995.

He was employed by National Builders, Inc. building and repairing grain elevators at the time of his death. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Darnell; two sons, Scott, Hawarden, and Travis (Barbara McBride), Alcester; his Dad, Bill, Parker; two brothers, Leon (Karlene), Monroe and Jay, Canton; and four sisters, Pam Luke, Marion, Cindy (Alan) Kaufmann, Howard, Karen Schoenwald, Canton, and Jill (Craig) Jensen, Hurley. He was preceded in death by his mom. For obituary and online registry, please visit www.hofmeisterjones.com.

0228 George Faye Boom GEORGE BOOM funeral home 336-1454 3408 E. 10th St. www.georgeboom.com KATHERINE SCHMUCK Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday Westminster Presbyterian Church MARLENE COOKSLEY Arrangements Pending Dolores "Dee" B. Peterson Alcester Dolores "Dee" B. Peterson, age 81, formerly of Alcester, SD, died Monday, February 25, 2008, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

Dolores, daughter of Arthur and Bertha Peterson, was born Sunday morning, February 28, 1926 on their family farm south of Alcester. She attended Big Springs Baptist Church and Big Springs School District during her grade school years. A few years after her father's death in 1936, Dolores, along with her mother and sister, moved to Alcester, SD in 1942. After graduating from Alcester High School in 1943, she attended the National Business Training School in Sioux City, IA. In September of that same year she was hired by the Lincoln-Union Electric Company as an office assistant.

She experienced first hand the growth of this rural electric cooperative for nearly 45 years before retiring in March of 1988. As a bookkeeper, she went from all hand pencil work to calculators, and ended in the computer age. She was a member of Alcester Baptist Church where she was involved in women's groups, served as Mission Treasurer, and sang in the choir. After moving to Sioux Falls in 2001, she attended Faith Baptist Fellowship Church. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Evelyn Eneboe (Everett), and is survived by her nephew, Eric Eneboe of Canton, SD, and her niece, Tacey Braithwaite (Tom) of Sioux Falls.

A graveside service will be held at Big Springs Cemetery south of Alcester at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at the Alcester Baptist Church. (Anderson Funeral Home, Canton, SD) Katherine Goeske Schmuck Sioux Falls Memorial services for Katherine Goeske Schmuck, age 93, of Sioux Falls will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sioux Falls.

Private family interment will precede the memorial service at the Church. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 29th with the family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls.

Katherine is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Leroy) Vockrodt of Sioux Falls; grandchildren, Angela Vockrodt of Sioux Falls, and Daniel (Paula) Vockrodt of Pierre; and great -grandchildren, Megan and Brandon Vockrodt of Pierre. Katherine is preceded in death by parents, husband, Elmer in 1967, son Stephen in 1970, three brothers, Elmer, John, and Edward and two sisters, Lillian and Emma. A complete obituary and online registry is available at www.georgeboom.com. Francis J. Tracy Elk Point Francis J.

Tracy, 70, of Elk Point passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, IA. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Elk Point. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Sioux City, IA.

Visitation is from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 29, 2008 at Kober Funeral Home, Elk Point with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent online to www.koberfuneralhome.com. Bernita Odenbach Bonesteel Funeral services for Bernita Odenbach, 78, of Bonesteel, SD will be held on Friday, February 29,2008 at 10:30 a.m.

at Hope United Church of Christ in Fairfax, SD. Burial will be in the Rosebud Cemetery, Bonesteel. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, at Clausen Funeral Home in Burke.

Bernita died February 25, 2008 at the Hospital in Burke. 0228 Darin Corcoran Heritage Funeral Home 57th Minnesota Ave. 334-9640 In Memory of JOHN O. JENSEN Memorial Service Thursday 1:00 p.m. Our Chapel ROBERT KUHR Arrangements Pending Lauren Grace Nelson Larchwood, IA Lauren Grace Nelson, newborn daughter of Michelle and Jeff Nelson, of Larchwood, IA was born and died February 26, 2008 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Private family funeral will take place in Lester, IA on Friday, February 29th at Seeds Of Faith United Methodist Church with Rev. Don Nelson officiating. Private family burial will be at the Clare Cemetery in Flandreau, SD. Public visitation will be from 2:00 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 28th with family present from 6:00 8:00 p.m.

at the Seeds Of Faith United Methodist Church in Lester, IA. Lauren is survived by her parents; her grandparents, Rick and Connie LaLonde of Flandreau, SD and Richard and 1 Marge Nelson of Wausa, NE; Aunts and Uncles, Jennifer (Mark) Wemhoff of Lincoln, NE, Jason (April) Beyer and their daughter, Taya of Dell Rapids, SD, Nathan (len) Beyer of Sibley, IA, Ryan Beyer of Ann Arbor, MI, Lance (Jen) LaLonde of Black Hawk, SD, Nathan LaLonde of Vermillion, SD, Jordan LaLonde of Sioux Falls, SD and Bethany (Nathan) Jaqua of Sioux Falls, SD. Clinton B. Christensen Viborg Clinton B. Christensen, age 81, of rural Parker, died Monday at Pioneer Memorial Home in Viborg.

Clinton married Arline Cook in 1958. His wife died in 1977. Survivors include son, Dean of Parker; daughter, Nancy (Roger) Jensen of Kadoka; sister, Audrey Knight of San Rafael, CA; sister-inlaw, Edna Christensen of Freeman; brothers-in-law, Willie (Connie) Cook of Marion and Edwin (Marie) Cook of Wisconsin. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Marion with burial in Greenland Cemetery.

Visitation is at 4:00 p.m. Friday at Walter Funeral Chapel in Marion with family present from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Helen Hein Alvord, IA Helen Hein, age 94, of Alvord, IA, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the Lyon Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Rock Rapids. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March Ist at Christ Lutheran Church in Alvord, IA, with Rev.

Carla Jensen officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery in Alvord. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 29th from 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

with the family present from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids. A complete obituary and online registry is available at www.jurrensfuneralhome.com. 0228 MiLLER Juneral JOHN PENNER Millicent "Millie" Larson 11:00 a.m.

Friday at First Presbyterian Church. The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home. Vance E. Penney 11:30 a.m.

Friday at Hope Lutheran Church. Family present 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Miller Funeral Home. Alfred Krueger 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Dr. Helmer "Myke" R. Myklebust Arrangements Pending 13TH MAIN AVE.

336-2640 ALSO SERVING YOU FROM MILLER WEST: 6200 W. 41 ST STREET AT VALLEY VIEW ROAD www.millerfh.com MILLER WEST funeral chapel We're in the Sara Niewald 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hartford United Methodist Church. Family present from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Miller West Funeral Chapel.

Bonnie Roberts 11:00 a.m. Friday at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Miller West Funeral Chapel. 6200 W.

4IST STREET AT VALLEY VIEW ROAD 361-6394.