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Helen M. (Haugen) Kapperman  - Share this obit - Print this obit

Helen M. (Haugen) Kapperman, daughter of Myron and Millie (Rix) Haugen, was born on August 13, 1932 in Hartford, SD and passed away peacefully with her family at her side, at the age of 91, on April 27, 2024. She grew up in Hartford and graduated from Hartford High School in1950. After high school she graduated from Dakota State College in Madison, SD with a bachelor’s degree in education.

Helen was united in marriage with Jerome Kapperman on July 16, 1956 at St. George Catholic Church in Hartford, SD. Helen taught for a combination of 17 years. Jerome loved to move around so she taught at multiple schools around the Midwest which included Minnehaha County Country Schools, Hartford as well as Badger, Burnside and Bettendorf, IA.

Helen was a member of Risen Savior Catholic Church in Brandon and later St.Therese Catholic Church in Sioux Falls. Helen was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Hartford. Helen enjoyed bowling and traveling with Jerome around the United States as well as Germany and other countries. Helen had a love of animals and made sure they always had a treat when they came to visit and enjoyed feeding shelled corn and peanuts to the squirrels out her back door.

Grateful for having shared her life are her countless in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Nels Haugen, Marvin Haugen, and Allen Haugen; and her husband: Jerome.

On Thursday, May 2, 2024 there will be visitation beginning at 5:00 PM at St. Therese Catholic Church with a Scripture Vigil at 7:00 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, May 3, 2024, 10:30 AM at St. Therese Catholic Church. 

In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial to St.Therese Building Fund, Avera Prairie Center or a charity of your choice.

Rolene Nettie Smidt   - Share this obit - Print this obit

Rolene Nettie Smidt (nee Olson), 86, passed to eternal rest on April 17, 2024 at Palisade Healthcare Center in Garretson, SD. She was born at the family farm in Palisade, MN to Noble T. and Fern M. Olson (nee Graton) on August, 20, 1937. Rolene was preceded by her parents, in-laws, Walt and Alice Dunn, her husband, Owen, his father, Thorvald, her brother, Mark, her sister, Joyce, nephews, John and Tim, nieces, Tammy and Heidi, and in-laws, Zelda and Tom Sawyer. 

Rolene is survived by her 7 children: Jean Marie, David, Jim (Letty), Julie, Diane, Dana Martin (Craig), and Jayne Grohmann (Gene); granddaughter: Jessica Pritiken (Tim); 2 brothers: Dudley (Joan), Newell Olson-Adler (Vic); great-granddaughter: Ruby; and step-grandsons: Martine and Jarehd; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Rolene graduated from Cathedral High School in May 1955. Shortly after high school, she attended a two year program at McKennan Hospital to become an X-Ray tech. Once she completed her training, Rolene worked several years at McKennan hospital. Before she retired, Rolene was a part-time X-Ray tech at various clinics in Sioux Falls. 

Rolene married her dearest love, Owen “Bud” Smidt, on April 12, 1958 and they shared 42 plus years of life’s ups and downs until his passing in June 2000. Raising their 7 kids was like herding cats; it was often a noisy and challenging ride! 

Before her illness, Rolene was an active member of St. Michael and St. Katharine Drexel parishes. She was a strong supporter of religious organizations, the Catholic church, and its current and future clergy (Serra Club International). Rolene was also a long time member of the Catholic Daughters of America - Court Mother Teresa. 

Rolene enjoyed volunteering at Avera Hospital, Behavioral Health and the Center for Active Generations. She enjoyed meeting with friends for coffee and she appreciated a nice glass of wine with pizza. Rolene liked playing cards and tennis; she also enjoyed watching the Hallmark channel, tennis matches and pro football games on TV. 

Rolene had a kind and generous heart, and was dearly loved by those who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and caregivers. 

There will be a Vigil Service at Barnett-Lewis Funeral home on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30 PM with visitation beginning at 5:30 PM.  The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM at St. Michael Catholic Church. 

Following the Funeral Mass, a light lunch will be served in the St. Michael celebration space; all friends and family are welcome to join. 

Later in the day, Rolene’s ashes will be buried next to her beloved husband, Owen at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Sioux Falls, 

Thank you for the kind words, support and prayers at this difficult time. 

In lieu of flowers or plants, please offer up a Mass in Rolene’s name or donate to the Alzheimer's Association or the Banquet. 

Gary Lee Livermont  - Share this obit - Print this obit

Gary Livermont 70, from Sioux Falls South Dakota passed peacefully on April 19, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls South Dakota. Gary was born on July 21, 1953, in Mobridge, South Dakota, to Charles and Anna (Greff) Livermont.

Gary attended elementary and junior high school in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. He attended his freshman year in Wheatridge, Colorado and finished his last three years at Stephan High School, now Crow Creek Indian High School in Stephan, South Dakota. After graduating high school, Gary pursued an art degree and briefly attended Mankato College in Minnesota.  

After leaving Mankato College, he joined the United States Army. His basic training was completed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was stationed in Germany as a military police officer and was honorably discharged. Gary worked as a Deputy Sheriff in Montrose, South Dakota but left to work as a Security Guard for the South Dakota Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Gary spent over 25 years working for the South Dakota Department of Social Services before he retired. Gary took pride in working to assist families to obtain their court ordered child support.

Gary had two loves: sports and collecting memorabilia. He loved bowling and golf. He was so happy to retire because he knew it would give him more time to pursue these passions. He bowled in several leagues and played as many golf courses as possible. He had a great group of golf buddies. This group would pick players for tournaments and compete to see who played the best. We’re sure he did well in those tournaments. He also loved and enjoyed watching sports on TV. His favorite teams were the Buffalo Bills and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He had quite a collection of Buffalo Bill memorabilia. He always wanted them to win the Super Bowl. Gary had a sense of humor and told the best jokes and make everyone laugh.

His memorabilia collection included: jerseys, western movies, CDs, shot glasses, bobble heads, cards, golf balls, shirts, and bolo ties. He enjoyed going to thrift stores to add to his collections. It was a true passion of his. He kept lists of thrift items to search for on behalf of his friends. It kept him happy and busy.

Gary is survived by his siblings: Donald Livermont (Anna Marie) of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Charlotte Burcin, of Bellefonte PA, Frances Sieler, of Alamogordo, NM, Robert Livermont, of Oxnard, California and twin sister: Mary Geersema, of Spearfish, South Dakota. He also had many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Gary was preceded in death by two brothers: Richard and Jerry; two brothers-in-law: Dale Sieler and Reginald (Reggie) Geersema; and two sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Livermont (Feiock), and Belva Livermont (Riter).

The family would like to thank the staff of Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, VA Medical Center-Sioux Falls, the Sioux Falls Veterans Hospital, and hospice, for the wonderful care he received. Military services will be held later this Summer 2024. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local hospice.

William A. Crum  - Share this obit - Print this obit

William (Bill) Arnold Crum was born during a blizzard on March 9th,1932 in Moniteau County, Missouri. He was the second of three children
born to Albert and Zula Crum. The family moved to Pueblo, Colorado a short time later, where Bill graduated from Centennial High school.

He completed his first year of college before joining the Air Force. After serving during the Korean War in Japan and Korea, Bill was sent to Parks Air Force Base in California, where he met his wife Asella at a USO dance. They were married in 1955. Bill served in the Air Force for 22 years which included a tour in Vietnam. He received 6 medals for service and commendation there including the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service. He retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. After retirement, Bill purchased an International Harvester dealership in Milbank, SD. He served as Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and was Commander of the local American Legion Post and the VFW. He was active in the arts community, golfed, hunted, fished and enjoyed his children’s activities.

Bill and Asella moved to Sioux Falls where Bill sold real estate before finishing his triple major at Augustana University. He became a teacher at O’Gorman High School where he taught Computers and Economics from 1988-2010. He loved golfing and was able to coach parts of the boys’ team from 1988-2014. Bill also volunteered at the Center for Active Generations teaching computer skills to seniors. Bill was active in his church where he regularly shared his beautiful singing voice. His family fondly remembers his singing at home and on road trips.

Bill is survived by Asella, his wife of 68 years, who was his partner, caregiver, and the love of his life. He is also survived by his 4 children Karen (Craig), Susan (Richard), William (Leah) and Brian (Jennifer), 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and his older brother Charles
Crum. His sister Patricia Ann Stevens preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19th at Christ the King Catholic Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20th at Christ the King Catholic Church. Private internment will take place at the Black Hills National Cemetery. 

Mayme Warwick  - Share this obit - Print this obit

Mayme (Scanlon) Warwick, 96, gained her angel wings on April 1, 2024, in Sioux Falls, SD. She was born on February 11, 1928, to William and Annie Scanlon in Havana, ND, Mayme spent her childhood in Britton, SD. She married Norine Warwick and together they had three children: LeeAnn, Barb, and Richard.

Mayme found joy in various pursuits, including hairstyling and working at the Sioux Falls Public Library for many years. She was passionate about painting, Chinese cuisine, baking, and cherished moments spent with her family. She was an avid photographer; she meticulously compiled photo albums for her loved ones. Family was paramount to Mayme; she served as the glue that bound them together. Known for her impeccable appearance, she always ensured her hair, makeup, and nails were perfectly done.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter: LeeAnn Sichmeller (Brian Miller); grandchildren: Jessie Dant (Trent Weber), Lisa Sichmeller, Shanon Ovando (Luis Ovando), Crystal Kuhnert, Jenny Warwick, Scott Roe, James Roe (Angie Roe); as well as faithful supporters: Travis Ness and Steven Kuhnert. She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Mayme is preceded in death by her former husband: Norine Warwick; son: Richard Warwick, (daughter-in-law Candy (Ganser) Warwick); daughter: Barb Dant; great-grandchild: Baby Travis; her parents: William and Annie Scanlon; and her sister: Nina Haug.
 

Visitation will be 10:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 8th, at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home. Her burial will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, with a reception following at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home.

Norma Jean (Preble) Pockrandt  - Share this obit - Print this obit

Norma Jean (Preble) Pockrandt, 93 gained her angle wings on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Viborg, S.D. 

Norma was born July 30, 1930, in Burke, S.D. to Walter and Hazel (Smith) Preble. After graduating High School, she went on to Nursing School and received her RN degree from Sioux Valley Hospital Nursing program. She met and married Wilfred C. Pockrandt, and they had 3 sons from this union. 

Norma was a warrior for volunteer work for her church and Nursing Auxiliary as well as many others. 

She was passionate about keeping her children as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren close.

Thankful for sharing her life are son: Michael (partner Mary Mentzer); daughter-in-law: Karen (Roger) Nester; grandchildren: Brian Pockrandt, Hope (Pockrandt) Wallenstein, Amber Pockrandt, Tracey (Telly) Nester-Mikel, and Mary Beth Pockrandt; as well as 11 great-grandchildren. Norma is preceded in death by her husband: Wilfred Pockrandt; sons: Scott, and Jack; brother: Even Preble and her parents.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sioux Valley Nursing Auxiliary. 

A private family Committal Service will take place before Visitation at 5:30 PM with a Memorial Service at 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 2 at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home.

Richard Allan Myers  - Share this obit - Print this obit

Richard Allan Myers, 67, passed away at his home on March 5, 2024 in Fort Worth Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home in Sioux Falls on Thursday, March 28, 2:00 PM followed by a Committal Service at St. Michael Cemetery. Rick will be laid to rest with his parents, John R. Myers and Evelyn (Feyder) Myers.

Rick was born on February 12, 1957, sharing his beloved Mom’s birthday. He graduated from O’Gorman High School in 1975. After graduation he moved to the great state of Texas to join his mother and other family members. Rick loved the Dallas Cowboys and NASCAR. He was self employed as a computer repairman until multiple illnesses rendered him disabled.

Rick is survived by 4 siblings: Jeffrey (Gina) Myers of McCook Lake, South Dakota, Susan (Phillip) Black, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Margaret (Steve) Vanderloo, Peachtree City, Georgia and John (Joreen) Myers, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Michael John Herman  - Share this obit - Print this obit

Michael John Herman, 57 of Sioux Falls, SD passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14 in hospice care after a lengthy illness.  

Mike, along with his twin sister, Michelle, was born in Sioux Falls on February 16, 1967, the third son of Jim and Darlene (Gibson) Herman. He grew up and received his education in Sioux Falls where he graduated from Washington High School. He was united in marriage with Kelley Tschetter in 2011.

Those that knew Mike best will always remember his hearty laugh, and the twinkle in his eye when he was up to something, and his sheer joy for family vacations in Okoboji. Mike loved his family and friends dearly and honored traditions and time spent with them like no other. 

Mike was a big kid at heart and his niece and nephews meant the world to him. He loved spoiling them and being their “fun uncle” – especially when they were little. Mike's favorite things included Christmas, the Green Bay Packers, movies, reading, grilling, a cold beer on a hot day, playing games, and general shenanigans. Mike had an incredible memory and an uncanny knack for remembering even the smallest details of events that others had long forgotten – he was the undisputed historian of the family. 

Mike never shied away from a good debate about any number of things, and his sense of humor and quick wit never failed to make everyone laugh - including himself - and he retained that sense of humor and quick wit to the very end. Mike worked a variety of jobs over the years but was most proud of the time spent working with the family construction company and, years later, was still regaling us with embellished (or maybe not so embellished) stories of all the pranks he and the rest of the crew pulled on each other.

Mike fought the good fight with health issues from the day he was born until they were just too much for him. He rests in peace and comfort now for the first time in a long time. We will miss him tremendously.   

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Darlene, brother, Don, maternal and paternal grandparents, and many aunts and uncles. Grateful for having shared his life are his siblings, Bob (Nancy) Herman, Barb Herman, Patty (Kevin) Kase, and Michelle (James) Herman, sister-in-law Jean (Bill Storm) Herman, niece Christina (Ethan) Jones, and nephews Tim (Erica) Herman and John (Lexy Timm) Herman, great nephew, Lucas, and great niece, Zelda, along with many cousins and friends.

The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Hospice for their kind, patient, tender, and compassionate care that allowed Mike to be with us as long as possible.  A private family service will be held.

Barbara R. Brende  - Share this obit - Print this obit

Barbara R. Brende, 99, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on March 17, 2024.

Barbara, a lifelong resident of Sioux Falls, was born to George and Caroline Nicolai on May 11, 1924. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1943. Barbara started working at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in her senior year of high school and she worked there for 13 years.

Barbara married Orlene Brende on June 1, 1948. She lived for over 60 years in a home that Orlene built for them. Barbara was a charter member of St. Lambert Church and a member of St. Therese Parish.

She is grateful for sharing her life with her children: JoAnn (Paul) Christenson, Larry (Mary) Brende, and David (Lori) Brende; seven grandchildren: Melissa (Mike) Ormseth, Emily (Mike) Smedsrud, Nathan Brende, Patrick Brende (Mark Hofberg), Jessica (Ryan) Bickett, Samantha (Derek) Locke, Austin Brende; and 10 great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Orlene, her parents, brothers George and Clark and sisters Audrey and Jean.

Memorials may be made to St. Therese Parish and Children’s Home Society.

Visitation will be Monday, March 25, 5:00 PM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with a Scripture Vigil at 6:30 PM.

Deacon Leon Joseph Cantin  - Share this obit - Print this obit

Leon Joseph Cantin, 83, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on March 14, 2024. He was born on November 2, 1940, on the family farm in Jefferson, SD to Leo and Mabel Cantin. He was united in marriage to Judy Janssen on December 26,1964 in Crofton, NE.

Leon attended Saint Peter Catholic School and Jefferson High School in Jefferson, SD. He received his B.A. from Yankton College in 1962, his M.A. from the University of South Dakota in 1967, and M.A.P.M. from Mount Marty College in 1999.

In his career, Leon made a significant impact as a Teacher and Coach at Yankton High School, an Assistant Professor at Yankton College, a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Chief of Police in Yankton, a Department Head and Assistant Baseball Coach at Mount Marty College, and a Deacon at Saint Benedict Catholic Church in Yankton and Christ the King Catholic Church in Sioux Falls.

Leon loved baseball, both cheering and coaching. He was a fanatical and devoted fan of the Minnesota Twins. Leon managed the Yankton Lakers to the SD Amateur Baseball Championship in 1969 and was an Assistant Baseball Coach at Mount Marty College. Leon took great pride in supporting his grandchildren in all their activities, and was their most enthusiastic fan.

Leon was a beloved husband to and is survived by Judy, and a cherished father to John (Michelle) Cantin of Leavenworth, KS, Amy (Chad) Anderson of Sioux Falls, SD, and Susan (Delton) Witte of Brandon SD. Leon was also a proud grandfather to Noah (Sydney), and Jack Cantin, Alexandra and Bennett Anderson, Delvoun, Dveyoun, Robert (Bobby), and Gideon Witte. He is also survived by his brothers Rodney, Mike, and Steve (Debbie) Cantin, and his sister Mary (Bernard) Garner. Leon was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Mabel Cantin.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM Monday, March 18, at Christ the King Catholic Church with a Scripture Vigil at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Tuesday March 19 at Christ the King Catholic Church.