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OBITUARIES Tuesday. May 1,2012 I A7 rapidcityiournal.com Mary Elizabeth Cooper Spearfish Cherry Creek Hot Springs Oglala Sturgis TODAY'S OBITUARIES Beverly J. Baxter, 72 Clementine Big Eagle, 76 William Boll Sr. Earl Charging Thunder, 82 Mary Elizabeth Cooper, 82 Roberta Crow-White, 70 Arlene Goings, 62 Emma Ham, 93 three sisters. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 2, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. A rosary and vigil service will follow at 7 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m.

Thursday, May 3, at the church, with Fr. Arnold Kari officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. A memorial has been established to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com. Gaston, Jenny (Jeff) Sorge, Westminster, Mary (Richard) Cottrill, Sturgis, Jean (Neal) Countryman, Fort Collins, Karen (Dan) Hendricks, Sioux Falls; 29 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Rosemarie Henzler, St. Cloud, sisters-in-law, Marguerite Waligoske, Brookings, and Gertrude Cooper, Battle Lake, and special friends, Lori and Cal Brat-land. She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant daughter, her parents, two brothers and ed with her job. She met Richard "Dick" Cooper in August and they were married on June 16, 1956, in Minneapolis.

The couple moved to Sisseton, S.D., where Dick worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. They lived in Mobridge, S.D., prior to settling in Sturgis, where they raised their family. Mary was a member of St. Francis Parish. She enjoyed dancing, traveling and a good nickel slot machine.

Survivors include her son, Mike (Heather) Cooper, Rapid City; daughters, Judy (Sam) Sommers, Sioux Falls, Teresa (Lynn) Breidenbach, Evelyn Hannant, 80 Thelma Henry, 86 Sherry L. Mowery, 50 Roger V.Overby, 80 Dennis D. Popken, 68 Verna Mae Sharp, 79 Lois Marie Solano, 52 Ray Neal Telkamp, 78 Heather Unser, 28 Robert 'Bob' Witt, 88 Calvin Ray Wood, 87 See more obituaries on Page A9. STURGIS Mary Elizabeth Cooper, 82, died Thursday, April 26, 2012, at Sturgis Re gional Hos- I Mary P'll was born -Ha SeDt. 8.

1929, in to Reuben and Elsie (Otter) Wallen. She Cooper was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from high school. She worked in the corporate offices of Northwest Airlines and enjoyed the traveling perks associat- Thelma Henry RUSHVILLE, Neb. -Thelma Henry, 86, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012, at Chadron Community Hospital. Thelma was born Aug.

20, 1925, in Harrison to Bernard and Hilda (Rosenberg) Henry Norman. She was raised north of Crawford near Sugarloaf on the family ranch. She attended rural school through the eighth grade, high school in Ray Neal Telkamp SPEARFISH Ray Neal Telkamp, 78, of Spearfish, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at his home after a valiant decade V-. I long travail 7- with canrpr Born Dec. 7, 1933.

at Brook ings, S.D., he was the son of Albert Harm and Thelma (Tifft) Ray attended Tren ton Township School through the eighth grade and then Brookings High School, graduating in 1952. During high school, he was active in FFA, track and football, proud of being the smallest starting guard his junior and senior years in the ESD. Attending SDSU for a year, he then enlisted in the United States Army. Ray returned to Brookings graduating in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. He taught at New Rockford, N.D., New Underwood, S.D., and Pine Evelyn Hannant REEDS SPRING, Mo.

-Evelyn Schieferstein Hannant, 80, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at home. Survivors include her husband, Darrel Hannant, Reeds Spring; daughter, Daria Hannant, Reeds Spring; sons, Bryan Hannant, Gillette, and Barry Hannant, Mexico City, Mexico; four grandchildren; and sister, Judy Martin. Private services will be held at a later date. Sherry L. Mowery GILLETTE, Wyo.

-Sherry Lynne Mowery, 50, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at home. Survivors include sons, Michael Mayville, Gillette, and Stewart Mowery, Rapid City, S.D.; a grandson; brother, Michael Winter -holler, Gillette; and sisters, Janet Tharp, Gillette, and Peggy Lishner, Littleton, Colo. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Gillette Memorial Chapel, with Kenna Lou Rose officiating. Inurnment will be held in Basin at a later date.

An online guestbook is available at www.gillette memorialchapel.com. 1 I L2J Telkamp Pine Ridge Pine Ridge Boulder, Colo. Reed Springs, Mo. Rushville, Neb. Gillette, Wyo.

Rapid City Rapid City Rapid City Kyle Spearfish Pierre Buffalo, N.Y. Hettinger, N.D. Rapid City Today's services Allegra V. Aldrich -10 a.m. at Lead-Deadwood Funeral Chapel in Lead Joyce Anderson -10 a.m.

at Prairie View United Methodist Church near Smithwick Connie C. Butler -1 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home in Gillette. Wyo. JoAnn Cheever -1 p.m.

at Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rapid City Dollie E. Dalton 10:15 a.m. at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Rapid City Erwin E. Eisenbraun p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis Charlotte Kay Fiedler 10 a.m.

at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis Marnie A. Honerkamp -10 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Piedmont Daisey Siers -10 a.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Rapid City Earl Charging Thunder OGLALA Earl Roland Charging Thunder, 82, died Friday, April 27, 2012, at the VA Black Hills Health Care System in Hot Springs.

He served in the U.S. Marine uorps. Survivors in clude nis daughter, Faye Charging Thunder, Oglala; adopted son, Floyd Hand, Pine Ridge; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Two-night wake services begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Brother Rene Hall, with the second night from 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Friday, May 4, at the Charging Thunder residence then moving to the Loneman School Gym with wake sendees at 1:30 p.m. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the gym, with the Rev. Karen Rupp officiating.

Traditional Lakota services will be by Floyd Hand and Bill Center. Burial will be at St. John's Episcopal Cemetery. Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements. Emma Ham BOULDER, Colo.

Emma Ham, 93, formerly of Rapid City, S.D., died Monday, April 30, 2012, at Frasi-er Meadows AB House Nursing Home. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Steberl, Mill Creek, and Lorelle Fenton, Golden; four grandchildren; several great -grandchildren; brother, Ed Brunner, Rapid City; and sister, Esther Langdon, Casper, Wyo. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Osheim Schmidt Funeral Home, 2700 Jackson Blvd.

in Rapid City. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 4, at the funeral home, with Dr. Richard Wells officiating. Burial will follow at noon at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

A memorial has been established. An online guestbook is available at www.osheim schmidt.com. Harrison and one year at Chadron Normal School (now Chadron State College). She taught at rural school from 1944 through 1948. In 1945 she married Raymond M.

Henry. They resided north of Crawford until the fall of 1948. They trailed their small herd of cattle to the Pine Ridge Reservation. They lived there until 2005 when they moved to Rushville. To this union, three sons were born, Raymond Michael Henry Jr.

and wife, Bonita, of Edgemont, S.D., E. Patrick Henry and wife, Leslie, of Pine Ridge, S.D., Ridge, S.D., teaching math, science and agriculture, his involvement in FFA continuing as an adviser. In 1962, he joined the FHA and was dedicated to serving his clientele, many remaining friends long after his government career was finished. His work took him to offices in Winner, White River, Buffalo, Bison and Belle Fourche. He retired in 1994, with over 32 years of government service.

Ray enjoyed life Ray loved his family, sharing his presence and time while helping with chores, relishing their company at meals or savoring outdoor activities. Whether hunting, camping or riding on his motorcycle, memories were made and shared. He could recount first hunts with his father, sons and grandsons. Camping meant family fun from fishing to marshmallows to pies. During a trip, rally time or simply a shared afternoon ride up Spearfish Canyon, the Telkampitos were a bless -ing and made the day.

Receiving his amateur radio (ham) license in 1973, Ray continued this hobby the rest of his life and earned his Extra Class license. He loved Roger V. Overby RAPID CITY Roger V. Overby, 80, died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Rapid City' Regional Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Janice Overby, Rapid City; daughters, Theresa Sigler, Sherree Straw and Denise Moore, all of Rapid City; sons, Steven Overby, Douglas, and Gary Overby, Tracy, 14 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and two brothers, Gerhardt Overby, Black Hawk, and Daryl Overby, Rapid City.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Faith Lutheran Church and one hour before services. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 3, at the church, with the Rev.

Jeff Rohr officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.kirk funeralhome.com. Dennis D. Popken RAPID CITY Dennis D.

Popken, 68, died Friday April 27, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Survivors include his daughter, Angie Bell, Allen, Texas; sons, Jeff Popken and Adam Popken, both of Rapid City; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Arrangements are pending with Behrens -Wilson Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 4, at St.

John the Baptist Catholic Church in Crawford, with Father James Joseph, Father Tim Stoner and Father Bernard Berger officiating. Burial will be at the Crawford Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337- Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.chamberlain chapel.com.

grandchildren Ryan and Maggie of Hillsdale, N.J. He is survived by his "Mom" Betty Telkamp, who joined the family in 1950, and two brothers Norman of Mitchell, S.D., and Douglas (Teresa) of Colman, S.D.; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ethel (Marvin) Telkamp, Mrs. Shirley (Bill) Povandra, Mrs. Geraldine (Rex) Keller and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

In addition to his father in 1904 and mother in 1943, when he was 9 years old, he was preceded in death by brothers, Marvin (Jack), Kenneth, Keith and brother-in-law Bill. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Spearfish United Methodist Church on Friday, May 4, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Spearfish Veterans Monument. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery near Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com. Lois Marie Solano KYLE Lois Marie Solano, 52, died Friday, April 27, 2012, in Rapid City. Survivors include special friend, Anthony White Thunder, Kyle; brothers, John Solano, Rapid City, and Jerome Johnson, New Underwood; and sisters, Gloria Two Crow, Kyle, and Kathy Johnson and Ramona Johnson, both of Rapid City.

One -night wake services begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Hall. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 4, at Our Ladv of Sorrows, with the Rev. Cordelia Red Owl officiating.

Burial will be at Mediator Episcopal Cemetery. Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements. Calvin Ray Wood RAPID CITY Calvin Ray Wood, 87, died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the Fort Meade Department of VA Medical Center at Fort Meade near Sturgis. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Wood, Rapid City; sons, Douglas Wood, Gillette, and Steven Wood, New Underwood; 11 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; and sister, Marjorie Jacobson, New Underwood. Arrangements are pending with Kirk Funeral Home of Rapid City.

and Timothy A. Henry and wife, Lynn, of Halsey. Survivors include her children; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Raben; sisters-in-law, Evaline Norman and Lillie Norman; numerous nieces and nephews; and an abundance of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; her parents, Ben and Hilda; and brothers, Elmer, Andrew, Gilbert, Bernard, Earl and Don. A vigil will be at 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 3, at Immaculate Conception Church in Rushville. a QSO (conversation) with people around the world as well as his Hills friends. Saturday morning breakfasts provided face-to-face time among friends spiced with laughter and conversation. He was a member of the AR-RLandtheQCWA. Willing to lend a hand, Ray served the various communities in which he lived.

He was a fireman, an EMT, an ambulance driver and a school board member. He also assisted NARFE serving as chapter treasurer, district legislative representative and state treasurer and first vice president. Always up for a visit, coffee klatch enlivened his days in retirement and enriched friendships. Grateful for sharing his life are his wife of 31 years, Darlene of Spearfish, and four children and their families. The three sons are Lee (Kristin) and grandchildren Jessica, Joe, Simon, Kelby and Henry of Johnstown, Scott (Carolyn) and grandson Josh of Gillette, and Christopher (Marni) and grandson Brock of Centennial, and his daughter is Betty (Daniel) McKellar and Verna Mae Sharp RAPID CITY Verna Mae Sharp, 79, died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at home.

Survivors include three daughters, Deb Collins, Robin Muir and Sheri Trau-pel, all of Rapid City; son, Douglas Sharp, Forksville, 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Geraldine Allen, Kadoka, and Velma Ar-ment, Wanblee; and three brothers, Tommy Terkild-sen, Kadoka, Lavern Terk-ildsen, Wall, and Art Terk-ildsen, San Jose, Calif. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Kirk Funeral Home and one hour before services at the church. Services will be at 10 a.m.

Friday, Mav 4, at South Park United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Bruce Herrboldt officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. An online guestbook is available at www.kirk funeralhome.com. Jane Wilkerson BUFFALO, N.Y.

Jane Wilkerson, 70, formerly of Rapid City, S.D., died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Buffalo General Hospital. Survivors include her son, Fred Wilkerson Box Elder, S.D., and her daughter, Theresa Laurich, Buffalo. Arrangements are pending with Edstrom Rooks Funeral Services at Serenity Springs in Rapid City. Beverly J. Baxter SPEARFISH Beverly J.

Baxter, 72, formerly of Faith, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at David M. Dorsett Health Care. Survivors include daughters, Stacey Russell, Spearfish, and Debbie Baker, St. Paul, sons, Harry Larson, Meadow, and Scott Larson, Lemmon; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Gladys Schell, Shadehill; and several stepchildren. Her husbands, Henry Larson, Lewis Wattenhofer and J.W.

Baxter, preceded her in death. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Faith Area Memorial Chapel of the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home one hour before services at the church. Services will be at 2 p.m.

Friday, May 4, at United Methodist Church in Faith, with the Rev. Harold Del-bridge officiating. Burial will be at Faith Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the Faith School Building Fund. An online guestbook is available at www.evanson jensenfuneralhome.com.

Clementine Big Eagle CHERRY CREEK -Clementine Big Eagle, 76, died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Medcenter One in Bismarck, N.D. Meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 3, on Cherry Creek Hill to process to the Community Center for 7 p.m. services. Services will be at 2 p.m.

Friday, May 4, at the Community Center. Burial will follow at Cherry Creek UCC Cemetery. Stout Family Funeral Home of Mobridge is in charge of arrangements. William Boll Sr. HOT SPRINGS -William Boll Sr.

died Saturday, April 28, 2012, in Hot Springs. Survivors include his wife, Joan; daughter, Lynn; son, Bill seven grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. At Bill's request, no services will be held. McColley's Chapels of the Hills is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.mccolleys chapels.com.

Roberta Crow-White PINE RIDGE Roberta Crow-White, 70, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City. Arrangements are pending with Sioux Funeral Home. Arlene Goings PINE RIDGE Arlene Goings, 62, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at home. Arrangements are pending with Sioux Funeral Home. CORRECTION Alyce V.

Cumming STURGIS The obituary published Sunday, April 29, had incorrect survivor information. She is survived by six great -grandchildren..