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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.

Donald Leon Heck  - Share this obit - Print this obit

Donald Leon Heck came into this world on January 19, 1932. Born in the Mitchell hospital to Leo and Ann Heck, he grew up in Kimball, South Dakota.

As a child Don honed his early skills of fixing and making things. He was one of those children who took things apart and put them back together just to see what made them work. Oh, and he liked animals, early on he raised chickens. These early enjoyments followed him into later life. Don had a life-long love for sports. In high school he excelled on the football and basketball teams. Being a good player afforded him opportunity to play on the varsity teams as an underclassman. 

In grade school he met Freddie Brooks. While in high school they became good friends and sweethearts. After high school they were engaged and were married on August 30, 1953.

Don achieved exceptional grades throughout his schooling. He and his older brother Bob would often vie to see who could get the better grades. While Don’s aptitude was for engineering, his father insisted that he follow in his footsteps and attend USD for a law degree. A stint in the Army interrupted his studies. As a Lieutenant he was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia as well as Fort Carson, Colorado. During his enlistment he used his mechanical skills to help train soldiers. Once back in school, Don obtained his law degree in 1958.

Answering a call from citizens in Kadoka, South Dakota, Don moved his family there in 1958 and began work as state’s attorney. After 16 years in that position, Don decided to run for circuit court judge. He won the election and for the next 16 years he sat on the bench judging cases in the surrounding communities.

While Don dealt with decisions in his law office and on the bench as a judge, the most important decision he ever made was committing his life to Jesus Christ. That decision forever impacted his marriage, his family, his profession, his priorities and his passions.  

In his free time from his law practice Don continued his passion for building. Several of his many accomplishments included putting in considerable sweat equity into the family home, a law office and a ranch house patterned after homes he saw while vacationing in Germany. Though he had a certain fear of water, he planned and constructed a swimming pool in the back yard of the Heck home. He also built a family cabin in the Black Hills, securing a small parcel of land in 1971. It was a family project, with Don as chief architect and engineer. He and Freddie worked on it every time they visited the Black Hills. The cabin was a wonderful getaway for so many family friends and was used a ministry for the gospel to everyone who visited.  

From the beginning, the Heck home was filled with music. Don played slide trombone in high school. But with his carpentry skills he made beautiful stereo cabinets, plus a special cabinet for sheet music. He sang solos in church as well as being a regular member of the choir. Later he became the choir director. He even took his family on vacation to Bemidji, Minnesota, where he attended a summer conductors’ conference. He further used his music skills in forming a community youth choir called The Joyful Noise. The choir sang in neighboring communities, traveling in an old yellow school bus that Don reconditioned.

In his retirement Don stayed very busy. He and Freddie traveled far and wide visiting and blessing grandchildren every chance they had.  Don also served on the boards of Crisis Pregnancy Center in Rapid City and Victory Bible Center Camp near Ft. Pierre, SD. He also worked steadily on his special projects, including ongoing work on the cabin, and upkeep of the ranch with a small herd of cattle, quarter horses, and at times chickens and pheasants. He also loved to fish at the larger ranch dam.

  Don was preceded in death by his wife, Freddie, older brother, Robert Heck and his younger sister, Leanne Rolfe. He is survived by son, Douglas and his wife Debbie, daughter Lyndee Orr and her husband Brent, daughter, Sue Thune and husband Tim. He is survived by his beloved grandchildren, grandson Chris Heck, wife Katie, great-grandson Caleb, granddaughter Noelle Beug, husband Joe, great-grandchildren, Arianna and husband Kevin, Trinity, Justice, Gavin, Elora, grandson, Gabriel Orr and wife Katie, great-grandchildren, Hallie and Millie, grandson, Luke Orr and wife Nichelle, great-grandchildren, Asher and Jax, grandson, Joel Orr and wife Alyssa, grandson, Aaron Orr and wife Mariah, and great-grandchildren, Hezekiah, Lily and Manna, grandson, Nick Thune and wife Isabel, great-grandchildren, Alma and Naomi, grandson, Logan Thune and wife Zoie and great-grandchildren, Shepherd, Lucy, Charles and Claire, and grandson, Jett Thune.

Don’s three kids, his nine grandkids and nineteen great-grandkids are grateful for the way he loved them, provided for them and for his commitment to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Mountain time, May 25, 2024 in Kadoka, SD.  

Kathleen Frances (Sullivan) McKenzie,  - Share this obit - Print this obit

Kathleen Frances (Sullivan) McKenzie, 74, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on February 24, 2024. She was born on March 19, 1949, to James and Marion Sullivan in Mankato, MN.

They moved to Sioux Falls, SD when Kay was a young girl. She went to school at South Sioux Elementary then to Christ the King and graduated from O’Gorman High School in 1967. She went on to graduate with her Registered Nursing degree from Presentation College in Aberdeen, SD. She started working as a RN at McKennan Hospital. In 1972 she married J. Robert (Skip) McKenzie. In April of 1978 they welcomed their child John David McKenzie in Big Spring, Texas. Kay then moved back to Sioux Falls and continued her Psychology Nursing profession. Kay went back to school at USD receiving her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and she joined a practice as an independent Counselor. She then went on to work in counseling at Avera Behavioral Health where she worked until she retired in 2018.

Kay was a beautiful woman who cared about everyone’s happiness. She was especially proud of her biggest achievement in life, her son, John. Her faith and her family were her biggest priorities. Kay loved to sing, read mystery books, fine dining, animals (especially her Sammy boy), and being surrounded by the people she loved.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents: James and Marion Sullivan; grandparents: James and Dorothy Sullivan, Harold and Dorothy McGath; brother: John Patrick Sullivan; sister: Colleen Van Engen; nephew: Joseph Fleming; great- nephew: Tristen Mille; and is survived by her son: John David (Austin, TX); siblings: Mary Fleming (Knoxville, TN), Tracy (John) Halverson (Sioux Falls, SD), James (Kristin) Sullivan (Eau Claire, WI), Michelle Bruns (Kelvin Hanssen) (Sioux Falls, SD), Jacqueline (Scott) Hult (Sioux Falls, SD), Mark Sullivan (Sioux Falls, SD), Thomas (Marty) and Sullivan (Brookings, SD); 28 nieces and nephews; 40 great-nieces and nephews, many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as others that have joined this family through marriage.

Visitation with family present will Thursday, February 29, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home.

Carolyn (Connie) Anderson  - Share this obit - Print this obit

Carolyn (Connie) Anderson, the daughter of Henry (Hank) and Blanche (Hansen) Boelens, was born on January 18, 1936, on a farm near Elkton, South Dakota. She attended District 10 just south of the farm. After graduating from the country school, she continued her education at Dell Rapids Public High School where she became homecoming queen her senior year. After high school she moved to Sioux Falls and took a job at a marketing firm as an artist. 

On April 14, 1956, Connie was united in marriage to Lester Duane Anderson. Together they made their home in Sioux Falls where they raised their two sons, Jeffrey and Todd. Connie and Lester celebrated 59 years of marriage until he passed away in January of 2016. Connie worked as a dental assistant for many years and after the boys left the house, she became a caregiver for the elderly. 

Connie loved to dance, which is how she met her husband, at the Arkoda Ballroom in Sioux Falls. She also enjoyed yard work and harvesting pears from the two pears trees in the backyard. In addition, she enjoyed camping, music by Elvis, painting and drawing. She was a devoted member of St. Joesph Cathedral parish up until 2015. Connie passed away on February 23, 2024, at Trouvaille Memory Care, Excelsior MN, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 5 days.

Connie is survived by her son: Todd (Shelley) Anderson of Excelsior, MN; three grandchildren: Scott Anderson of Carroll, IA, Allie and Logan Anderson of Excelsior, MN; and one sister: Lorna (Elvin) Beyers of Holland MN. She is preceded in death by her husband Lester, her son Jeff, her brother John Boelens, her sister Kitty Larson and her parents Hank and Blanche Boelens.  

Visitation will be Thursday, February 29, 9:00 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Donations may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.

Roger McCollar  - Share this obit - Print this obit

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger McCollar, a man whose indomitable spirit touched the lives of many. Roger was born October 17,1940 in Sioux Falls, SD to Neil and Florentine (McDonnell) McCollar. Rog embarked on his final journey February 15th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, resilience, and unwavering love.

Rog’s life was a tapestry woven with threads of love, laughter, and an unyielding commitment to his family. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 61 years, Sheree McCollar, and a loving father to their five children: Paul (Julie Wingert), Sioux Falls; Theresa (Mike) Minihan, Blue Rapids, KS; Phil (Tina) Rapid City; Katie Wick, Sioux Falls; Steve, Sturgis. Former daughter in- law LaChel McCollar, Rapid City. Nine grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 6 step great-grandchildren; his siblings, Gary (Kathy) McCollar, Sue (Dale) Pedersen and Judy Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Mary, Marylin, Linda, and Carolyn and a grandson.

His optimism and unwavering belief in the goodness of humanity left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Rog’s departure leaves a void that cannot be filled, but his memory will endure in the hearts of those who loved him. As we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual, let us also celebrate the life he lived—a life marked by love, generosity, and an enduring commitment to making the world a better place.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 20 th from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with a Scripture Vigil at 7:00PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, February 21 st at St. Lambert Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetery.

May Roger McCollar rest in eternal peace, his legacy living on in the cherished memories of his family and friends fortunate enough to know him.