Vera M. Gelderman
Jan 26, 2008
Vera M. Gelderman, 87, of Brookings died Saturday at the United Retirement Center, Brookings. Vera was born July 7, 1920 near Verdi, MN to Henry and Anna (Brandt) Haper. She married John Mersch at Ward, SD on September 3, 1941 and together they had three children, Robert, Joyce and Leroy. John died April 21, 1948. Vera moved to Elkton, SD...
William "Bill" B. Bennett
Jan 26, 2008
Bill was born December 11, 1927 in Flandreau, SD to Robert L. and Ruth (Babcock) Bennett. He grew up in Flandreau and graduated from Egan High School. He worked as a truck driver, cabinet builder, and farmer; and enjoyed woodworking. He married Georgia Murphy in 1997. They moved to Claremore six years ago from Elkton, SD. William was a member...
Douglas W. Johnson
Jan 19, 2008
Doug was born July 1, 1940 in Flandreau, SD to Clyde and Evelyn (Dahl) Johnson. He attended Flandreau Public Schools until he graduated in 1958. He worked for Terrace Park Dairy until he joined the US Coast Guard in 1960. He served 4 years with two of those years in Alaska. He completed the remainder of his...
Laurel E. Larson
Jan 11, 2008
Laurel E. Larson, 88, died Friday at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Laurel was born January 1, 1920 in Flandreau, SD to Aaron and Gertie (Nelson) Larson. He went to Chamberlin Country School and graduated from Egan High School in 1937. He farmed with his dad and then went to California and worked for Douglas Aircraft. He entered the...
Leon D. Maifield
Jan 11, 2008
Leon Maifield, 71, died Friday at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Leon was born in Clark County, SD on August 22, 1936 to Arthur and Rena (Thoreson) Maifield. He received his education in a country school north of Willow Lake and graduated from Willow Lake High School in 1954. He enlisted in the US Army where...
Norman E. Thomas
Jan 2, 2008
Norman was born December 3, 1934 in Columbus, OH to John and Berniece (Moffitt) Thomas. He graduated from Dublin High School in 1953 and then farmed and worked as a mechanic at his dad's car dealership. Norman was married to Jane Patrick in February 16, 1959 in Dublin. He was a volunteer fireman in Dublin for 25 years. They moved...
Edith A. Hockensmith
Aug 22, 2007
Edith A. Hockensmith, daughter of Albert J. and Ellen L. Halseth, died at age 95 on August 22, 2007 at her home in Carson City, Nevada. Edith was born in Rutland, S.D. on December 16, 1911. Edith is survived by nieces Wilma Harvison, Jean Stimson, Marianne Jewett, Donna Pawloski, Ellen Olson, Carol Lincoln and Patricia Higgins; nephews Michael Sedlachek, Richard...
