Janet McCarthy

Janet McCarthy, Worthing, SD, died October 6, 2009, in Sioux Falls at the Dougherty Hospice House. She was 66.
Janet R. McCarthy was born July 28, 1943, to Alex and Lucille (Buysse) Polfliet, in Marshall, MN, where she graduated from high school.
Janet was united in marriage to Joseph R McCarthy in Sioux Falls, SD, on November 28, 1989. Janet worked at Hutchison Technology up until her retirement in 2001. At this time she volunteered, worked part-time, and spent time with her family.
She was a member of Cornertstone Church for over twenty years.
Janet enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and reading her Bible. In addition she made sure she never missed an episode of wheel of fortune; unless, one of her grandchildren was around then she would focus solely on them. Janet was blessed with an outgoing and loving spirit. She never hesitated to help family or friends. She would always bring a smile to everyones face when she walked through the door. Her outgoing fun-loving spirit live on through her children and grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared her life are children, Patrick (Dyann) McCarthy, Lake Benton, MN; David (Pam) McCarthy, Apple Valley, MN; AnnoMarie Freeman, Duluth, MN; Peggy McCarthy, Edgerton, MN; Wendy Landfried, Sioux Falls; Jesse Landfried, Duluth, MN; Jody Landfried, Sioux Falls; Erin (Mark) Anderson, Worthing, SD; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Yvonne Caron, Taunton, MN; Patsy (Bob) Roering, Alexandria, MN; Judy (George) Marlow, Hibbing, MN; David (Sue) Polfliet, New Brighton, MN; Nancy (Dean) Chanay, Vero Beach, FL; Jim (Karen) Polfliet, Renville, MN; Robert (Deb) Polfliet, Orangeburg, SC; Helen Louwagie, Bloomingdale, IL; Sue (Joe Nagel) Green, Little Falls, MN; Mark (Crystal) Polfliet, Snow Camp, NC; Don (Mary Jo) Polfliet, St. Cloud, MN.
Janet was preceded in death by her husband; sister, Bernadette Polfliet; and her mother, Lucille Polfliet.
A service will be held at Cornerstone Church in Sioux Falls, SD, at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 9. Followed by burial at Hills of Rest in Sioux Falls, SD.

Robert L. Bauman

Robert Leonard Bauman was born on April 18, 1926 to Fred and Lizzie (Wynn) Bauman in Arco, MN. On March 30, 1948 Robert married Naomi Meyer and they began farming and raising their family of six boys.
In 1966, Bob moved his family to Watertown, SD, where he began working as a machine set up/maintenance at Quadee Rubber Company.
He enjoyed his job and the people he worked with. He retired in 1993.
Tobert enjoyed camping, making lawn ornaments, building projects and spending time with his wife, children and grandkids. In 2000, the couple moved to Sioux Falls to live closer to and spend more time with family.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Naomi, Sioux Falls; five sons, Leonard (Linda) of Sioux Falls, Dale of Phoenix, AZ, Curtis (Verzella) of Trent, SD, Dean (Joan) of Amery, WI, Steven (Janice) of Worthington, MN; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Geraldine Meyer of Lake Benton, MN and Gladys Ricegard of Audubon, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son David, brothers, Donald and Kenneth and sister Marvel.

Francis Erschens

Francis A. Erschens, age 82, of Apache Junction, Arizona, formerly of the Elkton-Lake Benton area, died Friday, August 28, 2009, at a care center in Mesa, Arizona. Graveside services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, September 5, 2009, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Elkton, South Dakota. Eidsness Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Francis A. Erschens was born October 22, 1926, on the family farm in Drammen Township, Lincoln County, Minnesota, to John and Clara (Schuler) Erschens. He grew up and attended country school in Drammen Township. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Elkton. On September 29, 1959, he married Betty Miedema at Madison, South Dakota. They remained on the family farm until 1987 when they moved to Brookings, and in 1994 moved to Arizona. Francis was a good steward of the land, and his interest in farming continued throughout his entire life.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Erschens, of Apache Junction, Arizona; a son, Joseph Erschens, of Herndon, Virginia; two grandsons, Michael and Zachary; and a sister, Theresa Erschens, of Brookings, South Dakota. Francis was preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences may be mailed to Betty Erschens, 2400 E. Baseline, Sp. 260, Apache Junction, AZ 85119.

Robert H. Deiterman

Ward, SD – Robert H. Deiterman, 88, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Aver McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Robert was born October 26, 1920 on a farm east of Dell Rapids, SD to Joseph and Eleanor (Kirpus) Deiterman. He was educated in Moody County Country Schools and started farming with his Dad. Robert entered the Army on October 20, 1942 and served in the Normandy Invasion and The Battle of the Bulge and was honorably discharged on November 1, 1945. He returned to Moody County and continued to farm. On June 6, 1950 he married Agnes P. DeLay in Flandreau, SD. He farmed with his brother, Arnold until 1976 and then with his son, Ed. Bob sold Pioneer Hybrid Seed for several years. Agnes preceded him in death on July 7, 2002. Robert was a member of the Flandreau VFW, Elkton American Legion Post #198, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Elkton and a former board member of the Ward Township. Robert had a very close relationship to his granddaughter, Janae.
Robert is survived by a son, Ed Deiterman and 1 granddaughter, Janae. Robert was preceded in death by his wife; 2 grandchildren, Joseph and Elizabeth; his parents; 2 brothers, Arnold Deiterman and Leonard Deiterman; 2 infant brothers, Ralph and Orville; and 2 sisters, Marie Van Vooren and Donna Staab.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Elkton. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Elkton with a scripture service at 7:00 PM. www.skrochfc.com

Iona Devon Simdorn

MISSOULA - Iona Devon Simdorn, 90, of Missoula, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009,at the Beehive Assisted Living.
She was born February 23, 1919, in Lake Benton, Minn., a daughter of Charles and Mattie Nordmeyer.
She was raised and educated in Lake Benton and graduated from high school.
Iona married James Simdorn on August 7, 1948, in Elko, Nev., and he preceded her in death in May of 1985. The couple moved to Missoula in the early 1980s.
Iona worked for more than 18 years for the Hainlines in the wholesale food, supplying all of the 4B restaurants. She was famous for the wonderful carrot cake that she supplied to all therestaurants. She enjoyed her flower gardens and embroidery after retirement.
Iona was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Glen; and two sisters, Margaret andFrances.
She is now survived by one brother, Richard Nordmeyer of Balaton, Minn.; and one sister, MarianFehrman of Kalispell; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Missoula, MO with Pastor David Hasselbrook officiating. A reception was in the church socialhall. Burial took place at Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials have been suggested to the Missoula Food Bank 219 S. Third St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, or to Partners Hospice, 2687 Palmer St., Missoula, MT 59808.
Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.

Dorothy (Hugger) McIntosh

Dorothy McIntosh was born on December 19, 1912 in Lake Benton, Minnesota. She died at the Good Samaritan Home in Pipestone, Minnesota on July 9, 2009.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lisa (Miller) Hugger, a brother Howard, sisters, Alice (Kuhn) and Myrtle (Broding) Kilts, her husband, Frank McIntosh and nephew, Robert Kuhn. She is survived by step-daughter, Darlene (Don) Williams of Wichita, Kansas as well as her niece, Audrey (Harvey) Johannsen, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, nephews, Donald Kuhn of Tyler, Minnesota, Gerald Kuhn of Waseca, Minnesota and Rodney Broding of Battle Lake, Minnesota, as well as other relatives.
Dorothy worked at the Rochester State Hospital for several years where she met her coworker, Frank McIntosh. After they were married, they moved to Oakland, California where Dorothy worked for Western Union Telegraph and Telephone for many years. They returned to Minnesota upon their retirement. Frank preceded her in death in 1980. Services are pending.

Leon H. Krog

Leon H. Krog, age 85 of Tyler passed away Friday, July 24, 2009 at Divine Providence Health Center in Ivanhoe, MN. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. The Tyler Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.tylerareafuneralhome.com.
Leon is survived by his wife Doreen of 25 years; children: Steve (Sharon) Krog, Kevin Krog, Marty (Pam) Krog, Monte (Lynn) Krog, Allen (Melanie) Olsen, and Trevor Krog; brother Howard (Bernice) Krog; and many other relatives and friends.

Helena Louise Sprink Stuart

Helena Stuart was born on November 18, 1923 in Lake Benton, Minnesota to Josephine and Herbert Sprink, and entered into Eternal Life on July 5, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. She attended school in Lake Benton and teacher training in Ivanhoe, MN. She taught in rural schools for several years. In 1943, she married William E. Grenz. He was killed in 1944 during WW II. Helena was married to Walter Holz in 1946. They had one daughter, Paula. After Walter’s death in 1955, they moved to Mankato, MN where Helena attended Mankato State College, graduating in 1959. She then moved to Lawrence, Kansas to continue her education and received her Masters degree in German from the University of Kansas. In 1975, Helena married H. C. Stuart and they enjoyed almost 11 years on their farm, raising horses and gelbvieh cattle. She taught German for many years at Lawrence High School and retired in 1986, shortly before H. C.’s death. In 1987, she moved to Arizona to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. In 2004, Helena was married to Ralph Marti. She and Ralph had been classmates in Lake Benton. They recently celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary.
Helena was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and served for a number of years as church librarian, and was also active in the LWML. She had also been active in East Valley Friends & Neighbors, New Frontiers for Learning, and as a volunteer at the Mesa Southwest Museum. Helena will be especially remembers for her love of Germany and anything German, music, books and cats.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Maria Meyer and infant sister. She is survived by husband, Ralph Marti, daughter Paula Holz Slater (Gary) of Mesa, grandchildren Evan Slater (Jena) of Fort Polk, LA, Melissa Slater of Las Vegas, NV, and Carlyn Slater of Mesa, and two great grandchildren. Additionally, she is survived by two sisters, Ruth Meyer of Ivanhoe, Barbara Heyl of Pipestone, and brother, Robert Sprink of Rockledge, FL as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held on July 11, 2009 in Mesa, AZ and her ashes will be returned to Minnesota.

Ardis June Fehrman

Ardis June Fehrman was born June 3, 1938 to Hubert and Metta (Nelsen) Johnson on a farm near Lake Benton, Minnesota. She was baptized and later confirmed at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, rural Lake Benton. She attended country school, District #4, and in 1956 graduated from West Central School of Agriculture in Morris, Minnesota. She moved to Minneapolis and worked at the University of Minnesota. On February 15, 1958 Ardis married Durwood “Bud” Fehrman at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church. Their union was blessed with five children and 51 years of life together. The couple farmed in Ash Lake township before moving to a farm in Diamond Lake township, where they farmed until 1985, at which time they moved to Lake Benton. Ardis worked at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Tyler, at Schwan’s in Marshall, and did daycare for several years before retiring. On July 9 Ardis was taken by air ambulance to Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she died on Friday, July 10, 2009 at the age of 71 years, 1 month, and 7 days.

Ardis was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Lake Benton. She served as a 4-H leader for many years. She enjoyed bowling in a couples’ league, playing cards, doing crossword and word search puzzles, and having coffee with friends and catching up on all the gossip. She always enjoyed visits from family, and especially her grandchildren.

Ardis is lovingly remembered by her husband, Bud; her children, Paul Fehrman of Lake Benton, Minnesota, Lisa Hansen and her husband Loren of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, Jay Fehrman and his wife Ann of Arden Hills, Minnesota, and Jon Fehrman of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; ten grandchildren: Sara, Amanda, Daniel and Christina Fehrman, Jenna, Tanner and Callie Hansen, and Louise, Kendra and Ethan Fehrman; a brother, Larry Johnson and his wife Janis of Mesa, Arizona; a sister, Faye Rochel and her husband Gerry of Lake Benton, Minnesota; sisters-in-law Mary Ann Koopman of Ivanhoe, Minnesota and Ruth Johnson of Lino Lakes, Minnesota; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister; son Vernon Fehrman; sister Bernita Larson; brothers Raymond Johnson and Gerald “Butch” Johnson; and daughter-in-law Lori Fehrman.

Mark Sandberg

Mark Sandberg was born May 20, 1961 to Donald Robert and Shirley Janelle (Peterson) Sandberg in Oceanside, California. He was baptized in December of 1961 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Pipestone, Minnesota. Mark attended Pipestone High School, and later received his G.E.D. He also attended Hutchinson Vocational College in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and finished on semester at SDSU in Brookings, South Dakota. Mark gave his heart to the Lord when he was 35 years old. His faith was extremely personal to him, so he did not always share his faith outwardly to others, but rather, by the way he carried himself with gentleness, patience, compassion, and other gifts of the spirit. He quietly drew on the strength from the Lord for the past 21 months, since his diagnosis of a cancerous brain tumor. Mark's name means "Warrior", and he certainly fought the fight of a warrior during the most important battle of his life. On Saturday, July 11, 2009, Mark died at his home at the age of 48 years, one month and 21 days. He ran the race, kept the faith, and won the battle, for he now walks with the Lord. Mark has lived the past 13 years on a beautiful acreage just outside Lake Benton, which was his sanctuary. He and his parents, and other family members, spent many summers working side-by-side making improvements. Mark truly loved Lake Benton and its citizens. He told his family many times how wonderful and important the people of Lake Benton were to him. Mark was a member of the Lake Benton Chamber of Commerce. He had worked in construction, but his heart was in his Buffalo Ridge Workshop and Gardens, which he enjoyed doing up until a few months prior to his death. He enjoyed matting and crafting frames, woodworking, leather tooling, basket weaving, metal scrapping, and gardening. Many times, Mark would bring out his leather tooling or basket weaving supplies and teach his nieces and nephews how to create their own leather band or basket. He also enjoyed antiquing, asparagus hunting, and pie baking. In fact, Mark became known as the Pie Guy. Mark was also involved in starting the Lake Benton Farmer's Market. Mark is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Destiny (Lance) Ripka of Luverne, Minnesota; grandchildren, Justyce and Braydon Ripka of Luverne, Minnesota; parents, Don and Shirley Sandberg of Lake Benton, Minnesota; very special friend, Rosie DeZeeuw of Lake Benton; sisters, Pam (Barry) Nosbusch of Lakefield, Minnesota; Virginia (Conrad) De Kam of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Teresa (aka: Jo) Dimando of Vista, California; six nieces, two nephews, four grandnieces, and one grandnephew; and his faithful canine companion, Buster. Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents, and two aunts.