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Wegletitner Agnes Wegleitner
The Mass of Christian Burial for Agnes Wegleitner was 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 7, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Lake City, SD. Rev. Fr. Albert Cizewski celebrated the mass with burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Visitation was 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service at the church.
Agnes passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Avera-Sr. James Care Center in Yankton, SD, at the age of 95.
Agnes Eleanor Tucken-hagen was born July 30, 1915, to Richard and Ida (Moline) Tuckenhagen in Waverly, MN. As a youngster, she attended school in McKinley Township. After receiving her education she stayed on the family farm for two years and farmed with her father. He had been in poor health since an early age resulting from a dynamite explosion at the Johnson Mine in 1898. She also did housework in many area homes.
On July 7, 1934, she married John Frank Wegleitner in St. Paul, MN. She became an instant mother to his five young children. Agnes often talked about how she immediately felt a deep love for those children and considered them her own. Agnes and John had one child of their own, John Richard Wegleitner, who was deeply loved and adored by his mother.
In 1942 Agnes went to work for the Great Northern Railroad repair shop and also drove bus for the South St. Paul Transit Company. In 1946, with sons, John, Irvin and Jerome, they moved to a farm near Lake City, SD. Eventually Jerome and Irvin returned to Minnesota, but Agnes and her husband continued to farm with their son, John.
Agnes retired from farming in 1960 and then worked a variety of jobs. She worked for three years for Sue Bee Honey, then in the poultry department at Landsberger’s Creamery. In 1979 Agnes began working for Dakotah Industries making quilts. She also continued to help her son John on his farm and in his butcher shop.
Her husband passed away on October 27, 1994, and Agnes continued to make her home on the farm. Shortly after his death, Agnes was involved in a serious auto accident in Breckenridge, MN. She remained hospitalized for a few months following the accident.
In January of 1999 Agnes moved to Yankton, SD to be near her granddaughter, Debora Muilenberg. Agnes loved being around children. Where there were children, you were sure to find Agnes. She enjoyed putting puzzles together, crocheting, knitting, quilting and sewing. Agnes had a contagious smile and a kind, caring personality. Much of her life was devoted to helping others, always thinking of her loved ones first and herself last. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Grateful for having shared her life are two daughters: Eleanor Johnson of Richfield, MN; Alice (Milton) Saunders of Rush City, MN; a sister, Elsie (Ellsworth) Borg of Waverly, MN; and all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved her more than any words could ever express.
Preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers, two sisters, her husband and three sons.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Price Funeral Chapel of Britton. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.pricefuneralchapel.net.

Sandman Charlotte M. Sandman
Charlotte M. Sandman, 87, Rapid City, SD, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2010, at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, SD.
Visitation was at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City, SD on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and then at the church for one hour before services.
Funeral services were set for 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2010 at Peace Lutheran Church in Rapid City with the Rev. David Lindenberg officiating. Interment followed at Pine Lawn Memorial Park in Rapid City, SD.
Charlotte was born May 26, 1923 at Sisseton, SD to John and Hilda (Polnau) Gravdahl. She graduated from Sisseton High School and married Alvin “Bud” Sandman on June 17, 1942 at Milbank, SD. She was manager of Countryside Mobile Estates in Rapid City for some 30 years, retiring in 1997.
She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Rapid City, past member of the board of directors of Canyon Lake Senior Center, and member of the Sons of Norway-Borgund Lodge. She and her husband sponsored city softball and baseball teams in Rapid City for many years.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas (Carol) Sandman of Longmont, CO, Douglas (Marilyn) Sandman and Michael Sandman, both of Rapid City, SD; two daughters, Janice (Eugene) Boettger of Rapid City, SD, and Kristine (John) Borchardt of McKinn-ey, TX; one brother, Donald Gravdahl of Grand Forks, ND; one sister, Mildred Lauer of northern California; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin in 1988 and her brother, Herbert Gravdahl.
A memorial has been established to Main Street Living and Hospice of the Hills. Friends may sign Charlotte’s online guestbook at www.kirkfuneralhome.com.

John “Marv” Swanberg
John "Marv" Swanberg, age 88, of Glenwood, MN, and a native of Sisseton, SD, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at Glenwood Retirement Village. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010 at Glenwood Lutheran Church with Rev. Krista Lee officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be in Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements are with Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home of Glenwood, MN.

Laurie Jo Petermeier
Funeral Service for Laurie Jo Petermeier was held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel in Sun City West, AZ. Laurie passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2010. Family and friends are also welcome to gather on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Cold Spring, MN for a Memorial Service. Laurie’s ashes will be laid to rest in the Veblen, SD Cemetery.
Laurie was born in Veblen, SD to James and Barbara Halverson on December 2, 1959. She attended Veblen area schools graduating in 1978. Laurie was also a graduate of North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND.
As a member of a custom harvesting family, Laurie enjoyed her childhood summers with her family working the land from Oklahoma to South Dakota. She excelled in Track and Field in High School and was a repeat entrant in the South Dakota State Finals.
At age 17 Laurie was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and spent most of her senior year battling this disease.
Although the treatment took care of the immediate crisis, it created many obstacles in the future. Laurie also endured and survived Thyroid Cancer, Skin Cancer, Breast Cancer and an Aortic Heart Valve Replacement. Always one to have a positive and upbeat attitude, Laurie’s motto was “ I feel good.”
Laurie raised her family in Cold Spring, MN and relocated with husband to Phoenix, AZ in 2007. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, bookclub, golfing, social outings and her must see TV lineup. There were no strangers in Laurie’s life.
Survivors include her husband Dave, daughter Kayla (Drew Axsom, Otis, CO), stepchildren Krystal (Boulder, CO), her mother Barbara along with brothers Mike, Clayton, and Jim, sisters Susan and Mary and loving extended YAYA’s.
She is preceded in death by her dad James, Grandparents Alice and Andy Anderson, John and Hilda Halverson and her beloved dog Dion.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Herman Ragsdale
Funeral services for Herman Charles Ragsdale, of Eden, SD were held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Buffalo Lake District Center in Buffalo Lake with Rev. Filmore Simon officiating. Visitation was Monday, October 4, 2010 at the Buffalo Lake Center from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. and resuming Tuesday, October 5, at the Buffalo Lake Center at 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. Burial was in the VA section in Sisseton Cemetery, Sisseton, SD.
Herman Charles Ragsdale, the son of William and Edna (Moses) Ragsdale, was born October 6, 1924 in Grant, OK. He attended the Jones Academy that was established in 1891 in the Indian Territory, by the Choctaw Nation. He graduated from Chilocoo Indian School.
He enlisted in the Air Force after graduating. He served both WWII and Korean Wars. He was stationed in California and Texas during his term. He was honorably discharged. He then worked on construction in California. He met Marjorie Brant while in California and they were united in marriage October 4, 1981. They made their home in Eden, SD where Herman worked on farms as a laborer.
He loved fishing day or night, liked working on vehicles, he hunted wild game, he was an active man that didn’t believe in being sick or sitting around. He liked playing cards with family, loved his dog Blue. He belonged to a boxing club while in Oklahoma, he enjoyed watching football, his favorite teams were Dallas Cowboys and Vikings. He was a very generous man to everyone. Herman loved his family most and spending time with his grandchildren
Herman passed away with his loving family by his side Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND. He will be missed by all his family and many friends.
Herman is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Eden, SD; daughter, Cheryl (Joe) Peterson of Veblen, SD; three granddaughters, Selena, Jasmine, Nataya and his only grandson Kayden Charles Peterson all of Veblen, SD.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ike and Edna; brothers, Willford, Raymond, Ike, and Pat.
Larson Funeral Home in Browns Valley was in charge of arrangements. To send condolences to the family, on-line, visit our website at www.larsonfuneral.com

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