All Obituaries

Elaine Bokker, 95, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Dow-Rummel in Sioux Falls. Her Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be one-hour prior to the start of the service. Eva Elaine Carlson was born to Charles and Eva (Baltazor) Carlson in Sturgis, SD on August 6, 1925.  Elaine's father died in a farming accident when she was six years...

Richard M. Lewis, 64, of Trent, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at his home. His Memorial Service will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Richard Mark Lewis was born on January 21, 1957 at Fort Ord, CA, the son of Ira and Rosemarie (Madril) Lewis. He grew up in a military family and moved to various bases with his family following his father’s career. After school he married Virgina Ruth Boney. The couple later divorced. To this union,...

Ramstad, Lucille M. Age 91 of Edina, died July 15, 2020, at The Willows in Vernon Terrace in Edina. Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Philip J. Ramstad, her parents, Clara and Ernest Mortvedt, sister Carole Petersen and brother John Mortvedt. Survived by her sisters Audrey (Duane) Mortensen, Marilyn Terwilliger of Eden Prairie, Jeanne Steinharter and brother Bob (Becky) Mortvedt of Buffalo; sons Jeff (Sheryle), David (Joy) and Greg Baker, Evan Ramstad of St. Louis Park and daughter Kari...

Ronald Morrison, 87, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Private family services will be held. Ron is survived by his three children, Larry (Lori) Morrison of Sioux Falls, Linda (Dave) Costine of Colman and Mark (Teresa) Morrison of Garretson.

It is with great sadness we share that Peter George Grav, 85, of Huntington Beach, California passed away February 20, 2021 following a planned surgical procedure. He was born July 26,1935 to Harry and Emma (Morgan) Grav in Chester, South Dakota. He was raised on a farm in Chester with sisters Phyllis Frager and Audrey Green. After graduation, he enlisted in the Marines and served in Korea.  In 1955 he married Arlene Johnson of Dell Rapids, South Dakota. In October 2020 they celebrated...

Denis "Daltz" Krempges, 60, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Sanford USD Medical Center. His Memorial Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Denis “Daltz” J. Krempges was born on February 22, 1960 in Dell Rapids, SD, the son of Edward and Phillis (Arionus) Krempges. He grew up in and attended school in Dell Rapids. He graduated from DRHS in 1979. After high school he went to work for...

Cathryn Williamson, 74, of Crooks, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Her funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the funeral home. Cathryn Ilene Clemans was born on May 21, 1947 at Osmond, NE, the daughter of Donald and Jean (Wiedman) Clemans. She grew up and attended school in...

Arthur "Art" Krier, 86, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Arthur “Art” Anthony Krier was born on June 14, 1935, the son...

Dr. Roger D. Muller, 75, of Carmel, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in the Reformed Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. Interment will be in the Logan Reformed Cemetery. Indiana services will be held at the chapel at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at 86th & Meridian in Indianapolis.  The calling will be from noon-2 p.m. and the funeral will be...

Local Artist, Elmer P. Petersen, 91, of Galesville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. Inurnment will be in the Stordahl Cemetery, rural Dell Rapids on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. He was born in Racine, WI. on September 4, 1928 to Nels and Lily (Anderson) Petersen. On January 27, 1968 Elmer married Carole Mortvedt and she preceded him in death on March 18, 2001. Elmer is survived by a son, Christian (Sheila Mueller),...