OBITUARIES Tuesday, April 13,2010 TODAY'S OBITUARIES Gary American Horse 39 Porcupine Vern American Horse, 84 Gordon, Neb. Lonnie D. Bettelyoun, 55 Pine Ridge Mary Bohr, 86 Huron Charles E. Burchfield, 76 Spearfish Jason Chase in Winter, 36 Valentine, Neb. Leslie 'Ted' Denton, 84 Sturgis Judith England, 60 Pierre Frances Holmberg, 87 Bristow, Neb.
Marjean M. Huber, 56 Bison Florin John Hynes, 76 Rapid City Emma A. Jones, 93 Rapid City Olga G. Kapp, 77 Rapid City Hugo Ketterling, 87 Lead Glen V. McDougall, 92 Sioux Falls Martin E.
O'Laughlin, 82 Rapid City Samantha One Horn, 24 Kyle Caroline 'Tike' Owens, 72 Rapid City Leona Parkis, 86 Winner Dale Ray Shreve, 69 Gillette, Wyo. Don LeRoy Snyder, 81 Rapid City Dorothy Delia Stanley, 89 Hot Springs See more obituaries on Page A10. Samantha One Horn KYLE Samantha One Horn, 24, Kyle, died Thursday, April 8, 2010, in Pine Ridge. Arrangements are pending with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge. Caroline 'Tike' Owens RAPID CITY Caroline Grace "Tike" Owens, 72, Rapid City, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at home.
Survivors include her husband, Alan Snorteland, Rapid City; a daughter, Laurie Payne, Cheyenne, two sons, Joel Owens, Fairbanks, Alaska, and Michael Owens, Palmer, Alaska; three grandchildren; and two sisters. Arrangements are pending with Osheim Schmidt Funeral Home. Leona Parkis WINNER Leona Parkis, 86, Winner, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Winner Long Term Care Center. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Bettcher, and a son, Verlyn Parkis, both of Winner; 14 grandchildren; 26 great -grandchildren; one great -great grandchild; two sisters, Elta and Annette, both of Winner; and a brother, Leonard Nieman, Pierre. Visitation will be for one hour before services, which will be at 11 a.m.
CDT Wednesday, April 14, at United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Winner Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.mason fh.com. Lonnie D. Bettelyoun PINE RIDGE Lonnie D.
Bettelyoun, 55, Pine Ridge, died Friday, April 9, 2010, at Pine Ridge Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Bettelyoun, Pine Ridge; four sons, Richard Bettelyoun, Cole Bettelyoun and Dusty Merrival, all of Pine Ridge and Tony Joy, Rosebud; two daughters, Delonnie Bettelyoun, Wanblee, and Cherie Bettelyoun, Pine Ridge; 10 grandchildren; his mother, Rita Bettelyoun, Martin; three brothers, Chuck Richards and Bob Richards, both of Pine Ridge, and Leroy Bettelyoun Lincoln, and four sisters, Phyllis Kocer, Rockyford, Francine Whalen and Shirley Bradford, both of Pine Ridge, and Valeria Richards, Rapid City. A vigil rosary service will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, April 15, at the church, with the Rev. Steve Sanford officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Sioux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Leslie 'Ted' Denton Denton STURGIS Leslie "Ted" Denton, 84, Sturgis, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at the Lippold Hospice Unit of the Sturgis Regional Health Care Center.
Ted was born Oct. 13, 1925, at Morristown to Vay Isaac Denton and Clara Etta (Flowers) Den- ton. The family moved to Hot Springs where Ted attended school. After completing his formal education he herded sheep, drove truck and cowboyed from Fall River to Corson County. With permission Marjean M.
Huber BISON Marjean M. Huber, 56, Bison, died Sat- urday, April 10, 2010, at West River Health Services Hospital in Hettinger, N.D. Marjean was born July 5, 1953, at Quinn to George and Annette (O'Dea) Votroubek. She graduated from Wall High School in 1971 and from Black Huber Hills State College with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. She taught high school English in Newell.
She coached Drama, Oral Interpretation and Golf, taking students to many state competitions. She was also active as the director for the Newell Community Theater. Florin John Hynes RAPID CITY Florin John Hynes, 76, Rapid City, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at his home in Rapid City from complications of COPD lung disease. Florin John Hynes was born July 5, 1933, in Rapid City to Clarence "Hap" Hynes Hynes and Estel (Sala) Hynes. John spent the first four years of his life on Sheep Mountain table south of Scenic.
The land was homesteaded by his Grandmother and his father in 1907. In 1937, the National Park Department purchased their ranch on Sheep Mountain and Hap bought a ranch on the west side of Hart Table near Indian Creek. The family ranched there until 1948 when Hap sold the ranch and bought the Scenic Cafe and Pool Hall, and John worked in both businesses. John went to school in Scenic thru ninth grade at which time the high school was closed and he finished his schooling and graduated Martin E. O'Laughlin 'Laughlin RAPID CITY Martin Edward O'Laughlin, 82, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fort Meade.
How does anyone ever goodbye? I write. How could I not write this? Martin Edward O'Laughlin, Papa, our Marty O' was born on July 8, 1927, in Chicago, the son of 'Laughlin Mary Magdalene (Collins) and Lawrence E. O'Laughlin. He had one sister, Mary Teresa (Berlanga) O'Laughlin, who preceded him in death. Her son, Paul, in Chicago, and daughter, Teresa (Halloran) O'Laughlin, in Tennessee, survive him.
They are loved by us all, though far away. At the age of 15, following his mother's death, Marty struck out West with from his parents, he enlist- ed in the United States Navy and served his country. Ted married Evelyn Mistelski at the Bethesda Lutheran Church in Hot Springs. After Ted's honorable discharge from the Navy, the couple ranched south of Hot Springs on the Cheyenne River. Ted also worked for area ranchers.
He went to work for Custer State Park as a professional hunter from 1948 until 1950. After being relieved of his duty he worked at Igloo as a security guard until 1952. He farmed for a year before moving to Lead and working for the Homestake Mine for the next 20 years. From 1973 until his retirement in 1987, Ted worked for the Department of the Marjean married Colgan Huber Feb. 18, 1989, at Newell.
They lived in Newell where she continued to teach until they moved to Bison. Marjean taught English at the Bison High School. She was the advisor to the Honor Society. She started the Infinite Campus and was the online tutor for E-Sylvan. She continued to direct school plays, oneacts, oral and was the coach of the golf team.
She was a teacher for 34 years. Her greatest contribution was to her children at school. She made her presence known in many ways. She was the best hugger and you knew when she was in the room. She will be remembered for many things including her infectious laugh.
Marjean was a member from Quinn High School in 1951. During the summer months John drove a grain truck for Custom Combiners Bill Taylor and Ed Deutscher. At Quinn, John met the love of his life, Jo Ann Johnson, and they were married in 1951. John and Jo Ann were blessed with three daughters, Rebecca, Victoria, and Brenda, and one granddaughter, Christy. John went to work for the Pennington County Highway Department for three years and then drove the Standard Oil truck for Glenn Lynch out of Wall for three years.
In 1956, John went to work for the Southern Pacific Railroad in Arizona as a depot agent and worked in several different towns. John and Jo Ann lived in Tucson, Wilcox and Dragoon while in Arizona. In 1959 John went to work for Frontier Airlines in Casper, and when Frontier began service to Rapid City, he transferred in August 1959. He worked for Frontier for years 12 of those years as a senior agent. Frontier filed for bankruptcy in August 1986 and John went to work for his drums, settling in Rapid City (a place he would come to love) when it was barely 12,000 population.
He would call this place home for the rest of his life, whether he was here or away, and always he returned to his beloved Black Hills and Rapid City. Rapid City is "home" to four generations of his family, still here. Marty is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marjorie; their five children, Lawrence Edward, Donna Marie (Mulder) Timothy Michael, Daniel Paul "Pauly" and Gerald Patrick 10 to 13 grandchildren, Amanda, Lindsay, Meaggen Marie "House Mouse" (Mulder) Lujan, Gabriel Lujan, Joshua Michael Mulder, Tarah Mae (Mulder) Bolt (and their grandfather, Michael "Pudge" Mulder), Jared O'Laughlin, Ian O'Laughlin, Evan O'Laughlin, Austin Samuels, Justin Samuels and Zachary and Morgan Rich; four greatgrandchildren in Rapid City, Isabell Marie "Isa" Lujan, Victoria Grace "Ria" Lujan, Alexandra Mae Interior as a federal mine inspector. The family lived in Indiana, Ohio and Colorado before settling in Sturgis. Ted was diagnosed with cancer in 1987 and lived an active, productive life for the next 23 years.
During his retirement, Ted enjoyed camping and membership with the Good Sam Club. He was a member of NARFE, AARP, Homestake Veterans, lifetime member of VFW Post 5969 in Deadwood, Sturgis DAV and a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis. In 1999, Ted and Evelyn moved to Whitewood. Survivors include three sons, Lynn (Mary) Denton, Lead, Terry (Sandy) Denton, Story, and Kirby Denton, Sheridan, six of Delta Kappa Gamma. She enjoyed darts and golf.
She collected children's books, clowns and Coca Cola memorabilia. She also liked the occasional trip to Deadwood, Las Vegas or the Prairie Nights Casino. Survivors include her husband, Colgan Huber, Bison; special kitty cats, Seven, Eleven, Keno, Vegas, Scratches and all the neighborhood cats; brothers, Allen (Ellen) Votroubek, Newcastle, and Bruce (Nancy) Votroubek, Spearfish; special aunts, (like a sister) Joanne Oltmanns, Laura Vifquain, and Betty Byron, Rapid City; uncle, Curly Crocker, Rapid City; mother and father -in-law, Mary and Eldon Herring, Sturgis; sister-in-law, Colette (Rob) Wheeler, Lemmon; brothers-in-law, Kieran (Carmen) Huber, Rapid City, Continental Airlines for six years at which time they discontinued service to Rapid City. John then went to work for Brekkus Buick as a salesman at their Discount Auto lot until retiring in July 1998. John liked to hunt and fish and made many trips to Canada, Pierre and all the lakes in the Black Hills.
He was also interested in aviation and held a private pilot's license. He was also a World War II history buff and had an extensive collection of World War II books, magazines, VHS tapes and CDs. John enjoyed playing cribbage and having coffee at Hardees with his buddies and monthly lunches with a couple of his old Frontier Airline friends. John and Jo Ann enjoyed spending several winters in Arizona and Texas in their motor home until John's health prevented him from traveling anymore. John leaves behind to mourn his passing his wife of over 58 years, Jo Ann of Rapid City; three daughters, Rebecca Langdeau of Rapid City, Victoria Hynes of The Colony, Texas, and Brenda (Paul) Ortman of "Lexi" Lujan and Nicholas Michael Mulder.
Through the years the O'Laughlins have fostered and never forgotten countless children and handicapped adults. Their last, Jennifer, is still part of the family today. Also, their daughter, Donna's many, many "Mamma Mulder" children, from the area, called Marty Papa through the years. Marty's "Man Cave" is famous (or infamous if you like) in Rapid City, and his "Irish Ice Cream Socials" early each July, and costume galas in winter have been annual affairs in Rapid City and elsewhere for nearly 40 years. They often included a "real" parade, a dance with band and whatever other festivities suited Marty's fancy (as many as 600 have been known to attend.) Marty, and long term special people, Sheryl and Roger Hendricks, of Rapid City, have jammed on piano, organ and drums, usually twice weekly, in his "Man Cave." for many years.
Friends who knew joined grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one grandchild, three brothers and four sisters. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, April 16, at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 17, at the Grace Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mike Fox officiating. Burial, with military honors by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 19, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.
Today's Service Pauline Catherine Eastep 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Hot Springs Hugo Ketterling LEAD Hugo Ketterling, 87, Lead, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at LeadDeadwood Regional Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Aldinger Funeral Home Cremation Service of Spearfish. Gary American Horse PORCUPINE Gary American Horse 39, Porcupine, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at home.
Arrangements are pending with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge. Emma A. Jones RAPID CITY Emma A. Jones, 93, Rapid City, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at a local nursing home. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Heller, Rapid City; a son, Doug Jones, Hortonville, a sister, Rose Machan, Get tysburg; and a brother, John Engel, Ethan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milo. Arrangements are pending with Osheim Schmidt Funeral Home. Glen V. McDougall SIOUX McDougall, day, April McDougall FALLS Glen V. 92, died Sun11, 2010, at Avera Prince of Peace.
Grateful for having shared his life are his his children, Judith (John) Malmborg of St. Peter, Michael (Margaret) McDougall of Brandon, Patricia (Patrick) Hoagland of Broken Arrow, and Mark (Kathy) McDougall of Brookings; 11 grandchildren; six great -grandchildren; and one brother -inlaw, George Sperry of the Twin Cities. Glen was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 59 years, Irene; his daughter, Carolyn McDougall; two sisters; and one brother. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. CDT, with the family present to greet friends from 6 p.m.
to 7 p.m. today. at the George Boom Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, at the funeral horne.
Graveside services will be at noon MDT Thursday, April 15, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. A complete obituary and online registry is available at www.georgeboorn.com. Creden (Kristie) Huber, Sierra Vista, and Kenan (Teena) Huber, Spearfish. She was preceded in death by her parents; niece, Natasha Votroubek; and brother, Robert Votroubek. Visitation will be from 5 p.m.
to 7 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary service at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Bison. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, at the church, with Fr. Brian Fawcett officiating.
A luncheon in Bison will follow. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hope Cemetery in Newell. Memorials have been established to the Bison High School Golf and Drama Programs. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.
Mesa, one granddaughter, Christy Langdeau of Gilbert, two sisters, Beverly (David) Page of Rapid City, and Mary Avenell of Scotland, S.D.; several cousins, nieces, nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Hynes John was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence "Hap" Hynes and Estel Hynes; his mother and father-in-law, Le Roy and Violet Johnson; and one brother-in-law, Myron L. Johnson Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Crossroads Wesleyan Church (1823 Sheridan Lake Road) and one hour before services.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at Crossroads Wesleyan Church, with Pastor Dan Meneffe officiating. Interment will be at Pine Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Chapel of Wall.
Online guestbook available at www.rushfuneral home.com. them when possible. Though a scrooge about birthday parties, we often chided Marty on the biggest birthday party on record each year. For many people and children in the area, 917 Columbus has always been and will always be sanctuary in need and comfort in times of trouble. Our lives will never be the same.
By: Marjorie O'Laughlin, AKA Jorie Jertson. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Christian wake service today at Osheim Schmidt Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, April 14, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, with Father Tyler Dennis presiding. Burial, with military honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post 1273 and the South Dakota Army National Guard, will follow in Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Friends may leave condolence wishes at www.
