Asher Ryan Katz, 1-day-old son of Kelly and Janelle (Westra) Katz of Brandon, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6 at George Boom Funeral Chapel in Brandon, with interment at Brandon Cemetery. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 at the funeral chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m.
Asher had a very short but meaningful life. He was an amazing boy who overcame whatever was put in front of him. He taught us all again what the meaning of unconditional love is. He brought families together and stole everyone’s heart. Don’t be sad for him, because he had the perfect life - a life wrapped in love by his family and in the word of the Lord and blessed by the Lord. Asher also showed us how valuable our time is here on earth. Every second of every day needs to count and have purpose. Forgive and forget. Love and be loved.
Obituaries
Memorial services for Justin John Johnson, 36, of Sioux Falls, were held Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at George Boom Funeral Home and Crematory in Sioux Falls. Mr. Johnson died Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
He is survived by his son, Trenten A. Johnson; mother, Doreen “Dodi” Johnson; sister, Heather (fiancé, Aaron Andera) Hanson, Corsica; niece, Alexis Andera; grandmothers, Gayle Johnson and Pam Johnson, Brandon; uncles, Tim Johnson, Colton, James Johnson, Ryan Herr; aunts, Kristine (Mike) Whitethorn, Madison, Michelle Edwards and Debbie Johnson, Boise, Idaho; two canine companions, Chloe and Lilly; and a host of other relatives and friends.
For online condolences, visit georgeboom.com.
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A Celebration of Life Service for Jeffrey Dries Bosch, 55, of Lake Township, Ohio, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Community Reformed Church, Sioux Falls. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church. A reception in Toledo, Ohio, to honor Jeff’s life is being planned for later on this summer.
Jeff passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018, in the comfort of his home following a nine-month battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Kelly of Lake Township; children, Claire Grace, Lake Township; and Bo (Angela) Bosch, Toledo, Ohio; mother, Laura May Bosch, Brandon; mother-in-law, Laura (Rick) Sullivan of Swanton, Ohio; brothers, Steven (Janet) Bosch of Minneapolis, Minn., Gregory (Anita) Bosch of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Paul (Diane) Bosch of Brandon, Thomas (Amy) Bosch Sioux Falls; brother-in-law, Kevin Sullivan of Toledo; 12 nieces and nephews; eight great-nieces and -nephews.
For online condolences, visit heritagesfsd.com.
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Memorial services for H. Wayne Kutter, 92, of Brandon, will be held Thursday, May 17, 2018 at George Boom Funeral Home & Crematory, Sioux Falls, with Military Honors. Afterwards, a celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at the Red Rock Bar & Grill, Rowena.
Mr. Kutter died Saturday, May 12, 2018, at his home under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, Rock Rapids, Iowa; children, Julianne Kutter and Dee (George) Klocko, all of Rock Rapids, Rick (Julie) Kutter, Brandon; brothers, Dean (Louise) Kutter, Britton, Robert Kutter of Arkansas, and Ronald Kutter and Kenneth (Harriet) Kutter, all of Sioux Falls; sister, Eris Olson, Sioux Falls; five grandchildren; and one great grandson.
For online condolences visit georgeboom.com.
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Dan Lee Murphy, 70, Brandon, died Monday, May 7, 2018, as a result of a homicide while visiting friends in Baltimore, Md.
Visitation with family will be 5-7p.m., Friday, May 18 at Brandon Valley Assembly of God Church, with a time of sharing at 7 p.m. A Celebration of Dan’s Life will be 10 a.m., Saturday, May 19, at BV Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be given in Dan’s name to Brandon Valley Baptist Church.
Danny Lee Murphy was born June 5, 1947, in Winner. He attended Catholic school and then public high school where he graduated. He attended South Dakota State University to study teaching. He started teaching seventh-grade English at Brandon Valley in 1969, retiring in 2004 after 35 years. He also worked during his spare time and in the summer as a contractor building and remodeling many homes in the Brandon area.
A Celebration of Life Service for Joan A. Bakke, 82, of Sioux Falls, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 909 W. 33rd St., Sioux Falls.
Mrs. Bakke died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at Avera McKenan Hospital.
She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Roger) Bean, David (Cindy) Bakke, Kathryn Cowgill, Michael Bakke and Daniel (Mary) Bakke; siblings, Betty (Warren) Larson, Judy (Bill) Anderson, Charels (Rita) Erickson, Don (Judy) Erickson and Bill (Dee) Erickson; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
For online condolences, visit heritagesfsd.com.
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James “Jim” VerMeer, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and enthusiast of food and travel, passed away on the morning of May 9 after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Faith United Church in Brandon. Memorial visitation with family present to greet friends will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018, at Faith United Church with a 7 p.m. Prayer Service.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie VerMeer; their children, Jamie VerMeer, Justin VerMeer, and Julie Westphalen (Michael Westphalen); their granddaughter, Emmalyn Westphalen; sisters, Linda Martinson (Jim) and Shawna VerMeer (Ray); brother, Ray VerMeer; mother-in-law, Barb Jones; brothers-in-law, Bart and Blaine Jones; sister-in-law, Kim Christiansen; and a growing band of cousins, nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
He is preceded in passing by his parents, grandparents, his sister-in-law, Suzy VerMeer, and his brother-in-law, Dan Christiansen.
James ‘Jim’ VerMeer
James “Jim” VerMeer, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and enthusiast of food and travel, passed away the morning of May 9, 2018, after a brief and crushing battle with pancreatic cancer. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Faith United Church in Brandon. Memorial visitation with family present to greet friends will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018, at Faith United Church with a 7 p.m. Prayer Service.
George Boom Funeral Chapel in Brandon has been entrusted with arrangements.
Dan Lee Murphy, 70
Dan Lee Murphy, 70, Brandon, died Monday, May 7, 2018, as a result of a homicide while visiting friends in Baltimore, Md.
Funeral arrangements are pending at this time with Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon.
Dan will be deeply missed by his wife, Joan and son, Matt, both of Brandon; one sister, Patricia Hollanbeck, Sioux Falls; brother-in-law, Wayne Kerslake, Sioux Falls; one niece and three nephews, Katie (Andy) Abernethy, Wheaton, Ill., Jay (Jody) Hollanbeck, Valentine, Neb., Shawn (Mardee) Hollanbeck, Pretty Prairie, Kan., and Christopher (Jessica) Kerslake, Chicago, Ill.; one aunt, Agnes Koos, Aurora, Ill.; and many, many cousins.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret (Speckman) Murphy; one sister-in-law, Gayle Kerslake; one nephew, Andrew Kerslake.
Edward John Lens, 84, of Brandon, formerly Valley Springs and Hills, Minn., died May 6, 2018, at State Veterans Home, Luverne.
Visitation with family will be 5-6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 10, at Risen Savior Catholic Church in Brandon, with Scripture Services and Rosary Prayer at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 11, at Risen Savior with Full Military Honors. Inurnment will be at Holy Name Catholic Cemetery in Rock Rapids, Iowa.
Ed is surved by his wife, Pat, Brandon; children, Michael (Jeanne) Lens, Brandon, Kimberly (Bruce) Pedersen, Dakota Dunes, and Kathleen (Jose) Nunez, Eagan, Minn.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five siblings and two sisters-in-law.
For online condolences visit heartlandfunerals.com.
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