Allen E. Kulbel, 79, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, surrounded by his family, at
Dougherty Hospice House. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Sioux Falls. Interment was in the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery, rural Sioux Falls.
Allen Eugene Kulbel was born in Gregory, S.D., on January 20, 1946, to Kenneth and Dorothy (Shea) Kulbel. Allen was the oldest of five children. He attended a rural school by the family farm near Hamill, S.D., for all eight years of his elementary grades. He kept very busy on the family farm with fieldwork, helping with livestock, and wearing many hats to help out. Wearing those hats continued throughout his entire life. He then attended Winner High School, graduating with the class of 1964.
After high school, Al enlisted in the U.S. Army, attending basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. After training, he was sent to Germany and was stationed there for two and a half years. Al’s pride in his military service was eternal. He is a Vietnam veteran and was selected for the Midwest Honor Flight in October 2021.
Obituaries
Ramona J. “Moni” Watson, 95, of Brandon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. The family will hold visitation at Brandon Lutheran Church (BLC) on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 from 4-6 p.m. Private interment will precede her memorial service, which will be held at Brandon Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. An online guestbook is available at georgeboom.com.
Ramona Jeanette Ode was born on Dec. 31, 1929 in Brandon, S.D., to Wilhelm and Claudina Ode. Ramona lived a life of deep faith, unwavering love and dedicated service to her family and community.
She grew up on the farm near Brandon with her parents and four brothers. She graduated from Brandon High School in 1947 and attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls. Ramona was Augustana’s Homecoming Queen in 1950. After graduation, she taught business classes at high schools in both Beresford and Larchwood, Iowa. Once her children started school, she was the business manager for the Brandon Valley School District for 27 years.
Donald J. Kooiman, 76, of Brandon, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 at his home in Brandon surrounded by his family. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at First Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Falls. A private family burial will be in the South Dakota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Sioux Falls.
Shirley Mae Schelling Weisser, 85, of Tripp, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 under hospice care at her home in Tripp. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery in Corsica.
Steven Arthur Powell, 71, of Pipestone, Minn., passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, while on a work trip in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Larry L. Baden, 82, of Sioux Falls, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. A memorial service was held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 at Miller Funeral Home, Sioux Falls. Interment was at the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery.
Marla J. Irvine, 63 of Brandon, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service was held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Celebrate Community Church of Brandon.
Lindy Jo Paclik, 70, of Brandon, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at her home, surrounded by those who loved her, leaving behind a legacy of courage and grace.
Lindy Jo Paclik, 70, of Brandon, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at her home, surrounded by those who loved her, leaving behind a legacy of courage and grace.
A Celebration of Life open house will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at Heartland Funeral Home.
Lindy Jo Thompson was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., on July 27, 1954, to James and Ruth (Docken) Thompson.
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we say goodbye to our beloved Lindy Jo, a peaceful warrior, free spirit, and a woman whose love and light touched the lives of so many.
For 52 years, Lindy shared a beautiful life with her devoted husband, Ron. Their bond was one of unwavering love, trust, and mutual respect. Together, they created a life rich in joy and adventure.
Lindy’s spirit was wild and free, and she found her true peace in the embrace of nature, particularly in the beauty of the ocean that she cherished so deeply. Her words of wisdom, always shared with those she loved, were a guiding light to many. A courageous woman, Lindy faced life’s challenges with strength, and she inspired all who knew her with her resilience and kindness.
