Funeral services for Hazel Alice Eggers, 103, of Brandon, were held Saturday, March 23, 2019, at George Bom Funeral Chapel in Brandon.
Mrs. Eggers died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the Bethany Home in Brandon.
She is survived by her four children, Gary Eggers of Sioux Falls, Thais “Kay” (Dennis) Renli of Sioux Falls, Kathy Potratz of Lincoln, Neb., Susy (Wendel) Potratz of Brandon; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren plus one more on the way; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
For online condolences, visit georgeboom.com.
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Obituaries
Memorial services for Sally Graff, 88, of Sioux Falls, were held Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Brandon Lutheran Church in Brandon. A graveside service preceded the memorial service at Brandon Lutheran Cemetery.
Mrs. Graff died Monday, March 18, 2019, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls.
Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation to Brandon Lutheran Church, Brandon Historical Society, or a charity of your choice.
Jeanne Marie (Mehlhaff) Bonander met her heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Ava’s Hospice House surrounded by her family.
Jeanne was born Jan. 24, 1929 in Bismarck, N.D., to Dr. and Mrs. Wallace H. Mehlhaff. She grew up in Wishek, N.D., where she received her elementary and high school education. She went on to graduate from Sioux Falls College in 1952 with degrees in chemistry, biology, and German. She also received her certification degree from the American Society of Clinical Pathology from Sioux Valley Hospital.
On Sept.16, 1955, she was united in marriage with L. Richard “Rich” Bonander at the First Baptist Church in Wishek. Jeanne and Rich lived in Colorado Springs, Colo., where she worked at Penrose Hospital while Rich was stationed in the U.S. Army at Fort Carson.
Gordon Lyle Ode, 88, of Brandon, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Avera Hospital surrounded by his family.
Gordon Lyle Ode was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Aug. 25, 1930 to J. Henry Ode and Ida Ode. He and his sister Dorothy grew up on the family farm in the hills of the Big Sioux River west of Brandon. Not long after graduating from Brandon High School, Gordon married Mila Heggen (1952) and they built a home on the farm and joined his parents in farming the land and caring for the livestock. Gordon and Mila raised five children—David, Mark, Bruce, JoAnn and Dianne. Gordon was an excellent farmer and steward of the land being named as County Conservation Farmer of the Year in 1962.
Gordon gave of himself and shared his gifts with his family, his church, and his community. Active in 4-H as a youth and adult, Gordon served as sheep superintendent at the Sioux Empire Fair for decades. Gordon also served on the Minnehaha County Co-op Board of Directors from 1966 to 1996 and on the Farmland Industry National Board of Directors.
Mass of Christian Burial for Karolyn A. Freking, 78, of Le Mars, Iowa, was held Monday, March 25, 2019, at All Saints Catholic Parish-St. Joseph Church in LeMars, with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Freking died Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the Brentwood Good Samaritan Village in Le Mars.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Larry Freking, Le Mars; son, Steve (Lauri) Freking, West Des Moines, Iowa; daughter, Judy Freking, Le Mars; eight grandchildren, Jordan (JC Reyna), Solomon, Roman, Elijah, Virginia, Benjamin, Maya and Jack; brothers, Dick (Gail) Kummerfeld, Rockwell City, Iowa, Chuck (Lila) Kummerfeld, Sutherland, Iowa; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ron Uhrich, Sheldon, Iowa, Colleen Ortmann, Windom, Minn., Jim (Sally) Freking, Le Mars; Pat Wurth, Marcus, Iowa, Carol Freking, Topeka, Kan.; and several nieces and nephews.
For online condolences, visit mauerjohnsonfh.com.
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Gordon Lyle Ode, 88
Gordon Lyle Ode, 88, of Brandon, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Avera Hospital surrounded by his family.
Gordon Lyle Ode was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Aug. 25, 1930 to J. Henry Ode and Ida Ode. He and his sister Dorothy grew up on the family farm in the hills of the Big Sioux River west of Brandon. Not long after graduating from Brandon High School, Gordon married Mila Heggen (1952) and they built a home on the farm and joined his parents in farming the land and caring for the livestock. Gordon and Mila raised five children—David, Mark, Bruce, JoAnn, and Dianne. Gordon was an excellent farmer and steward of the land being named as County Conservation Farmer of the Year in 1962.
Gordon gave of himself and shared his gifts with his family, his church, and his community. Active in 4-H as a youth and adult, Gordon served as sheep superintendent at the Sioux Empire County Fair for decades. Gordon also served on the Minnehaha County Co-op Board of Directors from 1966 to 1996 and on the Farmland Industry National Board of Directors.
Jeanne Marie (Mehlhaff) Bonander, 90
Jeanne Marie (Mehlhaff) Bonander met her heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Ava’s Hospice House surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born Jan. 24, 1929 in Bismarck, N.D., to Dr. and Mrs. Wallace H. Mehlhaff.
Jeanne grew up in Wishek, N.D., where she received her elementary and high school education. She went on to graduate from Sioux Falls College in 1952 with degrees in chemistry, biology, and German. She also received her certification degree from the American Society of Clinical Pathology from Sioux Valley Hospital.
On Sept.16, 1955, she was united in marriage with L. Richard “Rich” Bonander at the First Baptist Church in Wishek, N.D. Jeanne and Rich lived in Colorado Springs, Colo., where she worked at Penrose Hospital while Rich was stationed in the Army at Fort Carson.
Sally Graff, 88
Sally Graff, 88, Sioux Falls,xdied Monday, March 18, 2019, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls. Memorial visitation with family present to greet friends will be Friday, March 22, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at George Boom Funeral Chapel in Brandon. Memorial services begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Brandon Lutheran Church in Brandon. A graveside service will precede the memorial service at 10 a.m. at Brandon Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation to Brandon Lutheran Church, Brandon Historical Society, or a charity of your choice.
Tuesday, March 12
Richard “Dick” Ambroson, 81, Sioux Falls
Richard Applequist 70, Sioux Falls
Casey Arney, 32, Canton
Irene Batchelder, 85, Rapid City
Judith “Judy” Holden, 75, Sioux Falls
Ray Kepplinger, 86, Canistota
Lawrence J. Klooster, 90, Ellsworth, Minn.
Dale Merrill, 86, Sheldon, Iowa
Charles A. Miller, 59, Sioux Falls
Gaylan Nelson, 90, Madison
Joyce Olson, 80, Sioux Falls
Thelma Richards, 97, Sioux Falls
Verda Schrag, 97, Freeman
Georgia Thomas, 83, Madison
Joel VanDover, 56, Mitchell
Wednesday, March 13
Traci Atkinson, 40, Sioux Falls
Mary Ellen Cook, 90, Harlan, Iowa
Martin Esser, 89, Howard
Charmane R. Wehde, 83, of Marion, and formerly of Huron, died Monday, March 11, 2019, at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. A Celebration of Life for the family will be held at a later date.
She is survived by four children, Mark (Nadia) Wehde, St. Paul, Minn., Dan (Karen) Wehde, Huron, Angela (Todd) Mills, Rapid City, and Laura (Dean) Menning, Chancellor; daughter-in-law, Mary Claypool, Rochester, Minn.; 11 grandchildren, Sam and Anna Wehde, Jayme (Brett) Smid, Jecelyn and Jacob Wehde, Brady, Emily, Madi, and Krystiana Mills, Melissa (Tyler) Lund, and Sami JoMenning; and three great-grandchildren, Raquel, Olivia, and Merritt, with a fourth arriving in June.
At the request of the family, any memorials should be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.
For online condolences, visit heartlandfunerals.com
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