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| 1930s |
Inda Schliemann Phillips c'30
retired in 1979 after 42 years of teaching. She lives in Hartford and is enjoying her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dorothy Alexander Collins '36 was recently honored as the volunteer of
the year at the Lily Festival during Columbiaville Days. The Columbiaville Church Library
was recently named the Dorothy Collins Library. Dorothy lives in Columbiaville, Mich.
Laura Stark Johnson '37 retired in August 2000, after 68 years of
teaching and writing. She has published 20 books and 51 articles for professional
journals. Laura lives in Morton Grove, Ill.
Howard Olsen '38 and his wife, Sigrun, celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary in December.
James Lundstrom '39 is in the veterans' hospital in St. Cloud, Minn. He
has advanced Alzheimer's disease. His wife, Ruth McCaskell Lundstrom c'37,
lives in Park Rapids, Minn.
Maxine Schmidt Beardemphl c'39 and her husband, Floyd, celebrated their
60th wedding anniversary Nov. 26, 2001. They live in Ashton. |
| 1940s |
Harlo Fechtelkotter ex'43 is
a pilot with Civil Air Patrol. He lives in Crosslake, Minn.
Marjorie Johnson Dundas '43 will soon have a book published,
"Riddling Tales from around the World." Marjorie and her husband, Richard, live
in Rutland, Vt.
Ted Smith '44 retired and is feeling good and enjoying skiing. He has
finished writing his second book, "Attitude Determines your Quality of Life."
Ted and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Tacoma, Wash.
Leonard Willett ex'44 attended the World War II Memorial dedication held
in Pierre in September. Leonard, a combat veteran, had a reserved seat for the dedication.
Leonard and his wife, Lavilla Doane Willett ex'45, live in Keystone.
Velma Rickenbach DeVries '45 is still active on the ranch with her
grandson and his family. Velma lives in Belvidere. Velma's granddaughter is a student at
DWU.
John Casey ex'46 and his wife, Leontine, visited South Dakota last
summer. They made a short trip to the Black Hills and to Mitchell. The Caseys live in
Sedona, Ariz.
Tessa Ocheltree Silva ex'46 is keeping very busy with exercise classes,
dancing and Scrabble. Tessa lives in Carlsbad, Calif.
Wayne Rundell '47 is proud of what DWU has contributed to his life,
including many friends. Wayne lives in Burnsville, Minn.
Jim Morse '49 occasionally gets back to South Dakota while doing Locem
Tenens assignments with Indian Health Services. Jim and his wife, Marjorie, live in Las
Vegas.
Bill Hersey ex'49 attended DWU in 1944. He would like to hear from his
classmates from that year. Bill remarried in 2000. He and his wife live in Rosamond,
Calif. |
| 1950s |
John Orr '50 has been the
Lewis and Clark Outdoor Classroom volunteer facilitator. He has recently moved to Geddes.
Hazel Stewart Eason ex'50 now lives in the Eastern Star Home in Sumter,
S.C.
Loretta "Tita" Smith Buxton '53 and her husband, Leonard,
worked for the New York Conference Disaster Response Team in New York City for five weeks,
assisting with relief work. The Buxtons live in Lake Ariel, Penn.
Donald '53 and Lyn Haskell ex'56 Rahn traveled to China
in September. They also visited Singapore. The Rahns live in Watertown.
Vernon Ashley '54 was the subject of an article in South Dakota Magazine
last year. The article is titled "White Ghost Leader" and ran in the May/June
issue. He is one of two WWII veterans on his reservation. Vernon lives in Pierre.
Francis Nelson ex'54 and his wife, Maxine Isakson Nelson c'52,
recently visited Bob Raymond ex'54 and his wife, ElRita, in Billings,
Mont., on their way to winter in the Southwest.
Cal Schultz '57 marked 25 years of designing murals for the Corn Palace
in 2001. Cal lives in Mitchell.
Gordon Fosness '57 delivered the keynote address at Mitchell Christian
School's annual fall banquet. Gordie is the regional director of the Fellowship of
Christian Athletes. He and his wife, LaVonne, live in Sioux Falls.
Curtis Rolfe '57 and his wife, Leanne, traveled to Korea and China in
September to visit some friends. The Rolfes live in Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Donald Lucke ex'58 retired in January. He and his wife, Iris Olson
Lucke c'56, plan to travel in their motor home. The Luckes live in Colorado
Springs, Colo.
Donna Hale Meeker c'58, B.A. '79 has retired after 25
years of teaching elementary school. She taught in Chamberlain, Britton and Sioux Falls.
Donna and her husband, Nyle Meeker '58, live in Sioux Falls.
Dave Hallett '59 has retired from Station 19 Architects in Minneapolis,
where he was director of church planning. He and his wife, Pearl, served with Nomads, a
United Methodist Church RV work group, at Bisbee, Ariz., and at Albuquerque in January and
February 2002.
Roger Tanquist '59 recently recorded a CD of sacred vocal music. It is
dedicated to raising money for Ocean Park United Methodist Camp. Roger and his wife,
Mardel, live in Ridgefield, Wash. |
| 1960s |
Betty Erickson Korzan c'60
is the vocal instructor for Kimball and Grass Ranch students. Betty and her husband, Gene,
live in Kimball.
Marilyn Moeckel Felder Sweeden '60 enjoyed 24 plus years teaching, and is
now semi-retired. She looks forward to traveling. She lives in Magnolia, Texas.
Ron Jacobs '61 received a Lions Club International Foundation Melvin
Jones Fellowship at the District 5 SW fall rally. This is the highest form of recognition
for humanitarian services the Lions Club presents. Ron's wife, Marcia Mollet
Jacobs c'61, received the Distinguished Leadership Medal from the Lions Club last
year. Ron and Marcia live in Rapid City.
Mike Sougstad '61 painted murals for the newly completed Middle Border
Museum in Mitchell. Other pieces of his work are on display in the Fulton State Bank in
Mitchell and the High Plains Heritage Center in Spearfish. Mike lives in Fulton.
Sharon Simons Frye '61 and her husband, William, have started a game farm
for pheasant hunters. They live in Blairstown, Mo.
Karol Davis Eichelberg ex'61 retired in May 2000. Since then she and her
husband, Elmer, have traveled to Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Guatemala. The
Eichelbergs live in St. Michael, Minn.
Minnietta Green Millard '63 designed the home into which she and her
husband, Kent Millard '63, recently moved. Kent is a pastor at St. Luke's
United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.
Mike Baer '64 became a member of the Board of Alumni of Illinois
Institute of Technology in Chicago in August. He was named co-chair of the physician
advisory committee of the Congress in July.
Shari Dartt Ochs '64 retired as the office manager at Golden West
Telephone Company of Wall in November. She had worked there for more than 26 years. Shari
and her husband, Ron, plan to spend time with their children and grandchildren.
Donna Miller Strickland '64 received a 2001 travel scholarship to attend
the Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress. Donna is a staff nurse at Sacred Heart
Medical Center in Eugene, Ore., where she and her husband, Jim Strickland '64,
live.
Don Gatzke '64 was named district governor-elect of Rotary International
for the state of Montana. He will become governor in June. Don and his wife, Mary, live in
Montana.
Loren Opdahl '64 went to Korea on a Habitat for Humanity trip with former
President Jimmy Carter in August to build houses. In September he and his wife, LaRee Ann,
traveled to Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Loren recently retired from the Anderson Window
Corporation and is enjoying his retirement.
James Taylor '65 retired as the executive vice president and general
manager of the American Royal, a livestock, horse show and rodeo company. James and his
wife, Karen, will retire near Mitchell.
Penny Fritze-Tietz '65 is serving as pastor of the Blaine United
Methodist Church and enjoying it. Penny and her husband, Larry, live in Blaine, Minn.
Dick Carling '65 bought the Computer Factory in Los Alamitos, Calif. He
builds custom computers, and repairs and upgrades computer systems. Dick and his wife,
Sandy, live in Cypress, Calif.
Marge Lytle Husman '65 entertains area nursing home residents with
singing and silly hats. Marge's farm dog, Jake, accompanies her on the visits. She and her
husband, Edgar, live near Kimball.
Carol Johnson Hassebroek '65 has recently been diagnosed with ovarian
cancer. Her treatment is going well. Carol asks her fellow DWU family members to request a
CA-125 blood test and her fellow Class of 1965 members to contribute to the class
scholarship. She wants to be able to greet the first recipient soon. Carol lives in De
Smet.
Celia Forsch Orth '65 was recently covenanted to act as chair of Oxford
Presbytery for the London Conference in the United Church of Canada. Celia lives in
Burgessville, Ontario, Canada.
Ginger Glenn Wintemute '65 has been selected as the National Association
of Social Workers Western Region Social Worker of the Year for 2000. She has worked at
Rapid City Regional Hospital for 16 years and is the supervisor of social work, discharge
planning and chaplaincy. Ginger's husband is Tom Wintemute '66.
Denny Pierson ex'67 is running for the U.S. House of Representatives. He
has been a state legislator, classroom teacher and businessman. Denny and his wife, Linda,
live in Sioux Falls.
Nancy Wahl Ronshaugen '67 began working with families affected by fetal
alcohol syndrome in December. She is a social worker with Lutheran Social Services. Nancy
and her husband, Ron, live in Watertown.
John Bittner '67 recently received a Tanner Award for Excellence in
Undergraduate Teaching from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The
university awards five of these most prestigious undergraduate teaching awards each year.
John and his wife, Denise, live in Chapel Hill.
David Palmer '69 was named the general manager of Coca-Cola bottling
company of Central South Dakota. He oversees plants in Mitchell, Pierre, Watertown and
Huron. David and his wife, Pamela Pagel Palmer '68, live in Mitchell.
Wayne Heisinger '69, won his fourth consecutive Girls' State Track Team
title in Minnesota. Wayne is president of the Girls' Track and Field Coaches Association
in Minnesota. He and his wife, Cheryl Miller Heisinger '69 live in Heron
Lake, Minn.
Diane Olson McEntee ex'69 recently began working as a phone triage nurse
in Columbus, N.C., where she and her husband, Michael, recently moved. Diane would like to
hear from her DWU classmates.
Bill Hennigar ex'69 is currently teaching business and computer classes
at Weeping Water Public Schools. He has been in the Nebraska Army National Guard for 26
years, where he is a helicopter pilot. Bill and his wife, Virginia, live in Syracuse, Neb.
Janis Barrows Miller ex'69 is teaching in the Stickney schools. She and
her husband, Bobby, live in Plankinton. |
| 1970s |
Ed Olson '70 has been named
director of the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation. He will be responsible for all aspects of
fund raising, organizing regional opportunities for planned giving to support the entire
Avera Queen of Peace health care program and services. Ed and his wife, Diane, live in
Mitchell.
Karen Davis Novotny '70 is teaching at Circle of Nations, a therapeutic
boarding school for Native American children, in Wahpeton, N.D. Karen, her husband,
Michael, and daughters live in Rosholt.
Karen Riley Sievers '70 recently received the Opal Eagles Award from the
American Lung Association of Illinois and Iowa. The award represents the highest honor for
outstanding volunteer service to the organization. Karen teaches sixth grade science at
Callanan Middle School.
David Morse '70 was recently transferred to computer sales at Circuit
City and marked his five-year anniversary with the company in March. David's wife, Bev
Freeman Morse '68, is a sales coordinator for Utility Trailer. The Morses live in
San Dimas, Calif.
Stan Haidle '71 has been named to New York Life Insurance Company's 2001
Executive Council. Stan and his wife, Ruth Keith Haidle ex'72, live in
Mitchell.
Barbara Miller Bullock '71 has accepted a call to serve Salem United
Church of Christ in Alleman, Iowa. Salem is the only church in town, so Barbara looks
forward to exciting opportunities. Barbara and her husband, Keith Bullock '71,
now live in Alleman.
Ruth Schilberg '71 is the dean of students for the Graduate Institute of
Applied Linguistics, which trains people for cross-cultural ministry related to Bible
translation. Ruth lives in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Dale Wintemute '71 is the department chairman of English at Lahore
American School in Pakistan. He teaches English to ninth and 10th graders and is the
theater director. Dale and his wife, Marlene, live in Lahore.
Joan Gould Hafner '71 is a great-grandmother three times now. Joan lives
in Parkston.
Bob Tutt '72 has retired from farming and earned his master's degree in
human services counseling. His wife, Elaine Hubbard Tutt '71, teaches in
Kirkland, Ill. The Tutts and their children live in Kirkland.
Jim Cissell '72 is the new pastor at the Wall and Wasta Methodist
churches. Jim and his wife, Marie, live in Wall. Their younger daughter, Elizabeth, is a
junior at DWU.
Audrey Johnson Osswald '73 received the Post Secondary Institution
Professional of the Year award for 2000-01 from the Colorado Association of Financial Aid
Administrators. She is the director of financial aid at Pueblo Community College. Audrey
and her husband, Dixon, live in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Deb Harrington Cap '73 and her husband, Larry, celebrated their 30th
wedding anniversary in November. Deb works in DWU's Institutional Advancement office. The
Caps live in Mitchell.
Nanda Olson Cornish Gearhart '74 is the president of the Prairie Guild
Puppetry. Her mother, Beulah Brinker Olson c'42, is a member. Both women
are professional puppeteers and storytellers and attended the National Puppetry Festival
in Tampa, Fla., in July.
Mel Placek '75 is one of the new directors for South Dakota Housing
Development Authority. Mel and his wife, Linda Jensen Placek '75, now
live in Pierre.
Vaughn Heckel '75 has a daughter, Melissa, who carried the 2002 Winter
Olympic Games torch in January. She is one of 14 South Dakotans to carry it. The Heckels
live in Spearfish.
Joe '78 and Maria Castillo ex'78 McBride celebrated the
birth of their first grandchild. The McBrides live in San Antonio.
J. Janus Jr. '79 has received a certificate of appreciation from the Ohio
Rehabilitation Services Commission, S.W. Ohio Area, for his contribution to the consumer
advisory council in 2001.
Paula Roddewig Ruedebusch '79 is a Title I literacy teacher in the Rapid
City School District. Paula and her husband, Robert Ruedebusch '78, live
in Rapid City. Their daughter, Katie, served as a page in the U.S. Senate last fall. She
was sponsored by Sen. Tom Daschle, D-S.D.
Steve Oster '79 is a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve at the
Hurlburt Field near Pensacola, Fla. Steve, his wife, Carol, and their sons live in
Florida. Steve's mother, Devonia Puetz Oster '71, lives in Ethan. |
| 1980s |
David Mirich '81 is a
psychologist in private practice in the Denver area. He is also the director of the School
Psychologists in Urban Settings Program at the University of Colorado in Denver. David,
his wife, Pam, and their daughter live in Denver.
Paul Ekern '83 received the South Dakota College Cross Country Coach of
the Year award from the South Dakota Cross Country/Track Coaches Association. Paul is the
head track and cross country coach for men and women at DWU.
Sherman Wright '84 ran for the Rosebud Sioux Tribal vice presidency last
summer. He has been the director of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe's TEA-21 Transportation
Planning Office. Sherman lives in Mission.
Grant Street '85, and his wife, Shari, farm near Revillo. Grant also
helps coach his boys' basketball teams. Grant and Shari have three children.
Scott Redd '85 is a major in the U.S. Army assigned to the Pentagon
Renovation Program. His office is responsible for renovating the Pentagon and repairing
the building after the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. Scott and his wife, Tina Gallagher, live
in Woodbridge, Va.
Lori Tischler Bork AA'85 started teaching in the nursing department at
DWU. Lori and her husband, Jerry Bork '86, live in Mitchell.
Roger Carpenter '86 has been teaching English at James B. Conant High
School in Hoffman Estates, Ill., for 13 years. He is also a certified athletic trainer for
varsity sports. Roger, his wife, Cheryl, and their children live in Hanover Park, Ill.
Deb Selland Dey AA'87 is the new health nurse for Hanson County. She
started her new position on July 9. Deb and her husband, Scott Dey '90,
live in Alexandria with their three daughters, where Scott is a transport driver for
Cenex.
Mike Duffek '87 is the new principal at Tabor and Springfield schools. He
and his wife, Stephanie, live in Tabor.
Doug Wuebben '88 was recently certified as a registered diagnostic
cardiac sonographer. He works as a diagnostic technician in the cardiology department of
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Doug and his wife, Milissa, live
in Yankton
Jeff Palmquist '88 resigned his position as the head athletic trainer at
Mitchell High School after 14 years. Jeff moved to New Orleans.
Brooks Schild '88 has begun teaching at Yankton High School. He has
previously taught in the Council Bluffs Community School District. Brooks and his wife,
Joan, have three children.
Mike Knutson '89 is the new economic development/housing director for
Miner County Community Revitalization. Mike and his wife, Jodi, live in Howard.
Johnna Rohmer Hirt '89 has earned her master's degree in education.
Johnna and her husband, Steve Hirt '89, live in Andover, Minn. |
| 1990s |
Stephen Weinkauf '90 is
teaching elementary school in Edgewood, N.M., where he and his wife, Ginger, recently
moved.
Lisa Pekas Rentschler '90 is working for Wirsbo, a company that
specializes in tubing for plumbing and heating. Lisa, her husband, Marc Rentschler
'90, and their daughter live in Savage, Minn.
Emory Hilton '91 is finishing his medical training in Oklahoma City.
Emory's wife is Angie Gupton Hilton ex'93.
Michaela Goodrich Erickson '92 was crowned Mrs. South Dakota America 2001
in July. She competed in the national Mrs. America pageant in September. Michaela and her
husband, Boyd Erickson '91, live in Centerville.
Gloria Hanson '92 is a grandmother for the first time. Her daughter, Crystal
Hanson Moore ex'99, and son-in-law, Jeff, have blessed her with triplet
grandsons. Connor, Christian and Caleb were born Nov. 17 in Sioux Falls. Gloria is a
writer in the university relations office at DWU and is the technical adviser for the
Phreno Cosmian.
Mary Hoy Ince '92 is teaching at Valley Center High School in Valley
Center, Kan. She teaches biology and physical science and is the coordinator of the Peer
Assistance and Leadership Program. Mary and her husband, Keith, live in Park City, Kan.
Lynette Gerlach '92 started teaching at the Ola School of the Chamberlain
School District this fall. She has previously spent five years in the Philip area teaching
country school and special education.
Jenny Evans Zephier '93 is teaching junior high math and ninth grade
geometry at Andes Central School this fall. She has previous experience teaching at Crazy
Horse School, Marty Indian School, and in the Andes Central district as a long-term
substitute.
Lyle Miller Sr. '93 was recently promoted to the middle school art
department. He also coaches middle school football and basketball and is an eighth grade
adviser. Lyle, his wife, Crystal, and their children live in Pukwana.
Teri Tuschen Huska '94 is working as the Title I reading teacher in
Valley Springs. Teri and her husband, Chris, moved to Brandon in May.
Jennifer Gross Cooper '95 operates the Thune's True Value in Mitchell,
along with her parents and husband, Tommy.
Kardel Miller '95 is teaching fifth grade in Frisco, Texas, and coaching
ninth grade basketball.
Brad Zomer '95 has begun working as a State Farm insurance agent. He
recently left DWU, where he was an admissions counselor. Brad and his wife, Rhonda, a
current DWU student, live in Mitchell.
Kim Van Overschelde Gamber '96 started as the new middle school special
education teacher at Dell Rapids Public this fall. Kim, her husband, Jon, and their
children live in Brandon.
Jeanene McKelvey Sampson '96 graduated with a master's degree in K-12
administration in August. She and her daughter, Madisyn, live in Whiting, Iowa, where
Jeanene is a 7-12 principal.
Heather Persan '96 graduated with a master's degree and now teaches
English in Levittown, N.Y.
Annika Russell '96 teaches business and computer classes in the
Artesian-Letcher School District and also coaches volleyball and girls' track. Annika
lives in Mitchell.
Gary McEldowney ex'96 is the new principal at Bennett County High School.
He has taught at the school for the past four years. Gary's wife is Lori Jorgenson
McEldowney '94.
Arvella Palmer '97 is the new pastor at the United Methodist churches in
Wagner and Tyndall. She started her position Aug. 5.
Laurie Sharp Kor '97 is working as a regional manager for Intermedia
Communications. She and her husband, Jason, live in Orland Park, Ill.
Stephanie Campbell '97 is attending North American Baptist Seminary for a
master's degree in religious studies. Stephanie lives in Sioux Falls.
Kamden Miller '98 is teaching eighth grade social studies, history,
government and geography this year in Kimball. He also coaches boys' basketball. Kamden's
wife, Samantha Heyerman Miller '97, is a social worker for Child
Protection Services in Mitchell. The Millers live in Plankinton.
Clint Lewis ex'98 began teaching at Springfield this year. He is a middle
school teacher.
Angie Schley Fast '98 teaches second grade and coaches cheerleading in
Iroquois. Angie's husband, Jerrad Fast '99, is farming with his dad and
brother. Angie, Jerrad and their daughter live in Iroquois.
Scott Giblin '99 is a new teacher in the White Lake School this year. He
teaches fifth grade and coaches basketball.
Rebecca Wharton '99 has recently taken the director of youth ministries
position at a First United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo, Mich. In her previous position
she worked in Wisconsin with inner-city youth from Milwaukee and Chicago.
Brady Stocklin '99 finished his master's degree last summer and started
medical school at the University of South Dakota this fall.
Bob Plastow '99 recently received his private pilot license. Bob and his
wife, Pam Bush Plastow '98, live in Mitchell. |
| 2000s |
Katie Patrie '00 is working
as a program coordinator for the Food Pantry and Donation Center for the Community Action
Program. She will attend the University of North Dakota in fall 2002 to work on her
master's degree in social work. Katie lives in Bismarck, N.D.
Brendon Hansen '00 is a representative for Farmers Union Insurance with
his dad and brother. Brendon lives in Irene.
Clayton Gropper '00 is the new head trainer at Mitchell High School. In
addition to his training responsibilities, he teaches three health-related classes.
Clayton and his wife, Jenny Stickelmyer Gropper '99, live in Mitchell.
Andy Priebe '00 is a new mortgage loan originator in the Mitchell office
of Home Federal Bank. Andrew and his wife, Christie, live in Mitchell.
Gerald Evans '00 began teaching in Tyndall this year. He teaches physical
education to grades kindergarten through nine and health at the high school.
Clay Ewing '01 is a new physical education teacher in Lemmon. He also
teaches health for junior high school and coaches football and wrestling.
Joel Jorgensen '01 began teaching early childhood special education at
Andes Central School this fall. This is Joel's first teaching position.
Lindy Pekarek '01 is the new high school social science teacher this year
for the Hyde School District. She also coaches cross country and track.
Laura Malm ex'01 recently finished building a kiln in which she can fire
up to 150 pieces of pottery at a time. Her pottery making business is called Whetstone
Creek Pottery. In October and November her work was on display at the Pocahontas Art
Center in Gregory. Laura and her two sons live in Gregory.
Dixie Larvie '01 is the new K-6 guidance counselor for the St. Francis
Indian School in Mission. |
| Weddings |
Elaine Perkins Roberts '52
married Wayne Bouzek June 2, 2001. The couple lives in Rapid City.
Alice Heisinger Tyler '70 married Raymond Mentele July 20, 2001. Alice
changed jobs after 28 years in education. She is now the receptionist/billing clerk at the
Dakota Mental Health Center. The couple lives in Mitchell.
Mary Lou Pullman Kelly '75 married Wayne Hofmann June 2, 2001. The couple
lives in Mitchell.
Anne Hoy Benthin AA'84 married Jim Bedolla in April 2001. The couple
lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
David Schoenrogge '85 married Valerie Baldwin June 16, 2001. The couple
lives in Sioux Falls.
Joseph "Bill" Johnson '85 married Saada Uwabega July 15, 2001,
in Huron. The couple lives in Acres Green, Colo.
Donna Jo Hausman McCayley '88 married James Simmons on Sept. 29, 2001.
Mika Sengen '90 married Peter Stewart June 23, 2001. The
couple lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
John Duffy '93 married Patti Mitchell April 28, 2001, in Mitchell. The
couple lives in Mission, where John is an Equal Justice Fellow/staff attorney at Dakota
Plains Legal Services.
Marty Jacobsen '95 married Tina Youngwirth April 21, 2001, in Wesley,
Iowa. The couple lives in Dubuque, Iowa.
Doug Muth ex'95 married Charity Stahl Sept. 29, 2001. The couple lives in
Sioux Falls.
Tamara Heidinger Wagaman '97 married Kevin Larson July 7, 2001, in
Mitchell. The couple lives in Mitchell.
Michelle Muth '97 married Fred Prien June 2, 2001, in Mitchell. The
couple lives in Mitchell.
Paula Boyd '97 married Ryan Dean July 14, 2001. The couple lives in
Yankton.
Brad Oakley '99 married Carrie Clites Aug. 18, 2001. The couple lives in
Mitchell.
Stephanie Christensen AA'99 married James Even June 23, 2001, in
Humboldt. The couple lives near Parker.
Kelly Greenway '99 married Mike Rus Sept. 23, 2001. The couple lives in
Mount Vernon.
Wade London AA'99 married Stephanie Koch Sept. 1, 2001. The Londons live
in Sioux Falls.
Penni Uhl AA'99 married Kip Chesmore April 28, 2001. The couple lives in
Rapid City.
Tressa Koch '99 married Jason Wede Oct. 20, 2001. The couple lives in
Watertown.
Brian Boddicker ex'00 married Nichole Neugebauer July 21, 2001. The
couple lives in Lexington, Ky.
Angie Krull AA'01 married Troy Humpal, a DWU student, Aug. 4, 2001. The
couple lives in Mitchell.
Amber Jones AA'01 married Michael Wirkus June 30, 2001. The couple lives
in Hampstead, N.C.
Renae Horstman AA'01 married Nicholas Buehner July 21, 2001, in
Canistota. The couple lives in Crooks.
Heather Heisinger '01 married Kasey Kogel June 30, 2001, in Mitchell. The
couple lives in Sioux Falls.
Robyn Kirsch '01 married Mark Peterson July 27, 2001. The couple lives in
Mitchell.
Lori Fink '01 married Ryan Johnson Aug. 4, 2001. The couple lives in
Mitchell.
Stephanie Pietz AA'01 married Brad Chaney July 28, 2001. The couple lives
in Madison.
Chris Foster '01 married Rachael Pavlin Aug. 4, 2001. The couple lives in
Mitchell.
Jessica Lippert '01 married John Kurtenbach Sept. 1, 2001. The couple
lives in Dimock. |
| Births |
Cary and Dorothy Determan '88
Hajek announce the birth of a daughter, Macy Lynn, born March 8, 2001. Macy joins a
brother, Tanner, and sister, Maddison, at home near Tyndall.
Preston Kaye '90 and his wife, Liesl, announce the birth of a son, Daniel
Preston, born Feb. 8, 2001. Daniel joins his brother, Jonathan, at home in Long Grove,
Ill.
David and Heather Kimm '92 Dahl announce the birth of a son, Jack, born
Jan. 16, 2001. Jack joins a sister, Kailey, at home in Mitchell.
John Duffy '93 and his wife, Patti, announce the birth of a daughter,
Elizabeth Ann, born Sept. 19, 2001. The Duffys live in Mission.
Randy '95 and Julielynn Raines '93 Martian announce the
birth of a son, Matthew Anthony, born April 11, 2001. The Martians live in Rapid City.
James and Staci Hennrich '93 Kropuenske announce the birth of a daughter,
Kaylee Mae, born June 22, 2001. She joins brothers, Lane and Walker, at home in Viborg.
Paul and Tiffany Barents '95 Leaders announce the birth of a son, Nathan
Scott, born Sept. 24, 2001. The Leaders live in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Chad '98 and LuAnn Gullickson '97 Kemp announce the
birth of a daughter, Alyssa Mae, born June 24, 2001. Alyssa joins a brother, Wesley, at
home in LaMoore, N.D.
Steve '98 and Jen McGregor AA'97 Hirsch announce the
birth of a son, Owen Casper, born Nov. 19, 2001. The Hirsches lives in Bryan, Texas.
Jared and Carey Trapp '98 Hansen announce the birth of a daughter,
Ashlynn Kathleen, born Jan. 17, 2002. Ashlynn joins brother, Devin, at home.
Mike and Cindy Mentele '98 Titze announce the birth of a son, Hayden
Michael, born Nov. 30, 2000. The Titzes live in Mitchell.
Terry and Sarah Wunder '99 Jensen announce the birth of a daughter, Tesa,
born June 2001. The Jensens live in Woonsocket.
Mike and Lucinda Larsen '99 Wilson announce the birth of a son, Zane
Christian, born Aug. 21, 2001. Zane joins sister, Micayla, at home in Mitchell.
Steve and Debra Sievers AA'00 Nelson announce the birth of a daughter,
Grace Ann, born Oct. 28, 2001. The Nelsons live in Madison.
David and Billie Jo Beckers '01 Indahl announce the birth of a daughter,
CayLee, born Aug. 14, 2001. The Indahls live in Burke. |
| Deaths |
Emma Wurtele Strand ex'06
died Aug. 5, 2001, in Mitchell.
Inez Peterson ex'21 died Aug. 11, 2001, in Beresford.
Hester Brandsted Wendt ex'27 died Oct. 5, 2001, in Sioux Falls.
Florence Setterstrom Pierson c'28 died Dec. 28, 2001, in Mitchell.
Bernice Hurlbert Putman c'28 died Jan. 13, 2002, in Bryant.
Helen Feeney Burchfield c'29 died Nov. 24, 2001, in Mitchell.
L. Hazel Giese Heide '32 died May 8, 2001.
Mary Hamaker Anderson c'34 died Sept. 13, 2001, in Winner.
We recently learned of the death of Margaret Kindred Reinesch '36.
H. Dwyte Wilson '36 died April 6, 2001. Survivors include his son, David
Wilson ex'72.
Forest "Bing" Gaetze '37 died Sept. 30, 2001, in Mitchell.
Survivors include his wife, Amelia "Billie" Wilcox Gaetze '35.
Lloyd Siberz Sr. ex'39 died July 14, 2001, in Mitchell. Survivors include
his son, Lloyd Siberz Jr. '85.
Esther Blessing Rollins '40 died Oct. 17, 2001, in Rapid City. Survivors
include her husband, Paul Rollins '40.
Minetta Miller ex'40 died Aug. 28, 2001.
Charles Bennett ex'41 died June 9, 2001, in Sioux Falls.
Doris Schlund Powell c'41 died Jan. 3, 2002, in Corvallis.
Ronald McKee '42 died Aug. 7, 2001, in Fort Myers, Fla.
Alma Hargens Liese ex'42 died Dec. 22, 2001, in Sioux Falls.
Helen Carlson Coleman ex'46 died July 23, 2001, in Hamptonville, N.C.
Dale Rezac '48 died June 18, 2001, in Madison.
Harold Brooks Jr. ex'50 died Oct. 14, 2001. He lived in San Francisco.
Wilton Davis '50 died Jan. 15, 2002, in Sioux Falls. He lived in
Mitchell.
Myron Osterberg ex'51 died Jan. 18, 2002, in Kearney, Neb. Survivors
include his wife, Eva Spencer Osterberg '51.
Thomas McGinty '51 died Dec. 21, 2001, in Bandon, Ore.
Ray Simpson '51 died July 31, 2001, in Rapid City.
Melva Jo Kisler Tilberg ex'53 died Oct. 5, 2001, in Mitchell. Survivors
include her husband, Wayne Tilberg ex'55.
Joe Messer HD'58 died Dec. 2, 2001.
Alice Cooper Bloem c'58 died Jan. 8, 2002, in Sioux Falls.
Dora Rudisill Fluth '58 died Oct. 14, 2001, in Calimesa, Calif.
Virgil Wolthoff '58 died Sept. 27, 2001, in Canton.
Meg Kenison '59 died Dec. 2, 2001.
David Edwards '61 died June 21, 2001, in Redmond, Ore.
Judy Horst Anderson MH'61 died Nov. 11, 2001, in Phoenix.
Norma Jean Fellows Davis ex'64 died Aug. 3, 2001, in Austin, Texas.
James Breck '66 died Oct. 16, 2001, in Yuma, Ariz.
We recently learned of the death of Sherry Redman Hart Zabel '68.
James Meyers ex'72 died Jan. 1, 2002. Jim lived in Mitchell.
Frederick Diebner '72 died Aug. 4, 2001.
Richard Ziegler ex'77 died Sept. 2, 2001, in Rapid City.
Henrietta Grady Draisey died Nov. 12, 2001, in Mitchell. She served as a
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