Robin Dale Dannen, 50, would tell you that her greatest passion in life was her family. Robin, a woman with a heart created for giving to others, died on July 31, 2021 in a tragic house fire.

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                Robin is survived by her best friend and husband, Todd Dannen of Chancellor, and her three children: Xander Dannen, Lennox; Emilee (fiancé, Bobby Green) Dannen, Kansas City; and Ethan Dannen, Vermillion.

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Born October 20, 1970, Robin was the beautifully spirited daughter of Tom and Jean Irwin of Sioux Falls. She was loved by her sister Julia Irwin, Sioux Falls, and brother Jeffrey Irwin (Rebecca), Sioux Falls.

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                She is fondly remembered by her father-in-law, Gary Dannen, Chancellor; and in-laws, Gale Dannen (Penny), Tea; Joy (Paul) Schreurs, Lennox; Timothy Dannen, Chancellor; Jill (Reuben) Brown, Lennox; and Mary (Travis Irwin) Dannen, Chancellor. She was an aunt to many nieces and nephews.

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                Robin spent most of her life being loved by her husband Todd. Her contagious spirit and unbridled fervor for all things sweet and adventurous has left her family with memories of creative parties, thrill-seeking trips to amusement parks, culinary masterpieces that were often shared with family and friends, and for the last several years, a zany, slight obsession with Stan Lee and his team of Super Heroes, specifically Spider-Man. Amidst the memories, there were countless photos taken by Robin with her family and friends. She loved to capture moments shared with photos. Her happiness within that flash of time echoed in the still reflection of her brilliant smile and beauty. Xander will always remember his deployment in Afghanistan. Robin was awarded as one of the most supportive and caring mothers due to the high volume of love sealed into endless care packages to be shared with troops.

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                But mostly, despite life’s challenges, Robin loved her family in such a way that each one of them knew without a doubt that they were loved. The family is determined to rebuild their home with Robin’s legacy of extraordinary kindness and love.

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                In death, Robin was greeted by loved ones Larry Irwin, Dale and Marcene Mossefin, Marjo Dannen, and her beloved chihuahuas, Beefy and Gizmo.

Rod “Grizz” Garrison, 73, died Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Dougherty Hospice, Sioux Falls.  Memorial services will be at 2:00pm Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Chancellor Reformed Church with private family burial at the Salem Cemetery, rural Irene, SD.  Service will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/Chancellor- Reformed-Church. Visitation will be on Friday with family present from 4-7pm at the church. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. 

Memorials maybe directed to the Chancellor Reformed Church or SD Junior Golf Association Scholarship Fund. 

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Rodney Allen Garrison was born on November 2, 1947 at Urbana, MO to Bert and Edna (Sneller) Garrison.  He grew up at Rock Rapids, IA where he attended school and went on to graduate from Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, SD with football and track scholarships.  He taught and coached at three different schools before accepting the line coach position at O’Gorman High School, a position that he held for 22 years.  In addition to that he accepted the head girl’s golf coaching duties for 31 years and amassed 12 state team titles.  Later he added duties as coach of the boy’s golf team and in 12 years led them to 5 state team titles. 

In 2015 Rod retired and accepted a position at Great Life Golf and Fitness as the director of corporate partners. 

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During his teaching and coaching career, Rod received many awards.  In 2007 he was selected as National High School Athletic Association Golf Coach of the Year and 7 years later Rod was enshrined in the National High School Coaches Athletic Association Hall of Fame.  In 2017 Rod was inducted in the SD Football Coaches Hall of Fame.  He developed lifelong friendships and mutual admiration with the football players that he coached, having taught them life lessons that when beyond the football field.  Rod recently was honored to receive the SD Golf Hall of Fame Award, passing away before his ceremony, but he is now in a place where his rewards will be greater than anything here on earth.  In true Grizz fashion he fought till the end just as he taught his athletes to do. 

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One of his most proud achievements was the establishment of the Sioux Empire Junior Challenge in 2002.  It was for boys and girls ages 7-18 and was held weekly in different golf courses in eastern SD.  He ran this program for 14 years and was able to award a scholarship to not necessarily the best player, but the one that showed respect, integrity, sportsmanship and teambuilding. 

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Rod was past president of the SD Coaches Association and served as a deacon and elder at the Chancellor Reformed Church. 

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Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Gayle; his children, Lori, Jon and Jackie (Don) Wages; stepsons, Jamie Boomgarden and Chad (Mike) Boomgarden; 8 well loved grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; a sister Roberta (Art) Flier; and brothers Pat (Sharon) Garrison and Earl (Shari) Garrison.

Lorene DeNeui, 91, of Chancellor and Canton, SD, died Thursday, February 11, 2021, under hospice care following a brief battle with cancer.

            Lorene Marion Harms was born on April 30, 1929, near Chancellor, SD, the daughter of Herman and Olive (Rector) Harms. She grew up attending rural school and then graduated from Chancellor High School in 1947. She went on to earn a teaching certificate from General Beadle College and then taught rural school for one year.

            On February 11, 1949, she was united in marriage to Henry H. DeNeui, at the Delaware Reformed Church, rural Lennox. The couple made their home in Chancellor. Lorene was a wife and mother who also worked outside her home for many years. She was employed at the grocery store in Chancellor, helped several area farmers, worked in production at McCord in Canton and as a seamstress at Dakota Industries in Hurley. Husband, Henry died on July 22, 1999.

            Lorene was an active and faithful member of the Chancellor Reformed Church were she participated in many Bible studies, women's organizations and various volunteer roles. She also belonged to the Chancellor American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, sports, puzzles and attending her grand and great-grandchildren's events and activities. Most of all she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who deeply loved and cared for her family.

            Besides her husband and parents, Lorene was preceded in death by one grandson, Kevin Fluth; siblings: Marge Burma, Harriet Dreesman, Kenneth Harms, Leonard Harms and Raymond Harms.

            Grateful for having shared her life are her children: Glenda (Boyd) Fluth, Sioux Falls, Mary (Craig) Mulder, Canton and Russell (Lois) DeNeui, Sioux Falls; eight grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Earl (Linda) Harms, East Stroudsburg, PA and a host of other relatives and friends.   Public services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Febrary 15 at Chancellor Reformed Church, with public visitation beginning at noon, Monday, prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Lennox Cemetery.  

Irene Jongeling, 96, of Parker/Chancellor, SD, died Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD.

            Adeline Irene Jacobson was born on January 11, 1924 in Sioux Falls, SD, the daughter of Charlie A. and Elvira O. (Nelson) Jacobson. She grew up and attended school in Brandon, SD, graduating from Brandon High School in 1942. She went on to earn her teaching certificate from Beadle State Teacher's College. She attended Sioux Falls College and Augustana College and earned an elementary education degree, graduating in 1960. Irene had worked as an elementary school teacher. She had also worked in the office for Cargill and at the Sioux Falls Army Force Air Force Base in Sioux Falls during WWII.

            On September 30, 1960 she was united in marriage to Fred Jongeling at Valley Springs, SD. The couple, made their home on a farm 3 miles NW of Chancellor, SD. Husband Fred died on October 29, 1982.

            Irene was a member of the Chancellor Reformed Church were she was active in the Reformed Church Women's Ministries and the Dorcas Circle. She was also a member of the Chancellor American Legion Auxiliary. Irene's interests included: cardinals, bird watching, bird feeding, vocal music, especially solos and duets with her sister. She was known for her love and concern for animals, especially her many cats and dogs.

            Besides her parents and husband Fred, Irene was preceded in death by her sister, Elaine Ganschow and three infant brothers.

            Grateful for having shared her life are her children: Madge (Alan) Bruflat, Wayne, NE and son, Jessie Jongeling, Colton, SD and two grandchildren; special niece, Jean Tesch, Lennox, as well as other relatives and friends.    

LeRoy Herrboldt, 89, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly Scotland, SD, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls.

            LeRoy Reinhold Herrboldt was born on February 5, 1931, in Menno, SD, to Reinhold and Martha (Handel) Herrboldt. He grew up and attended rural school in Olivet and Menno before graduating from Menno High School in 1949. He went on to earn his teaching certificate from Southern Normal College, Springfield, SD. LeRoy taught rural school for one year, before entering the US Army in 1952. He served during the Korean War until his honorable discharged in 1954.

            On May 25, 1952, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Geraldine Schlecter, in Kaylor, SD. The couple started their marriage living in Menno, before moving to Sioux Falls where they lived from 1959 until 1975. In 1975, they moved to Scotland, SD. LeRoy, alongside his son Craig, owned and operated the Scotland Locker-Butcher Shop for 35 years. LeRoy and Geraldine enjoyed their time living in Scotland and Olivet, SD before moving to Lennox and then their current home in Sioux Falls.

            LeRoy was confirmed in the Salem Reformed Church, which set the foundation for a Christ centered life. He had belonged to the Scotland United Church of Christ where he served as an elder and a Sunday school teacher. As a teacher, he believed that Sunday school was for life in eternity while public school was for everyday living. He also had belonged to the First Reformed Church in Sioux Falls and currently attended Chancellor Reformed Church, Chancellor, SD. He enjoyed reading, games, marbles, puzzles, cards and fishing. LeRoy cherished his grandchildren and was well known for having one of them on his lap as he read stories, he loved attending their activities and spending time together with family and friends. Most of all, LeRoy was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who deeply loved his family. His loved ones will miss his gentle smile, the love he had for his family and the devotion he had for serving the Lord.

            Besides his parents, LeRoy was preceded in death by one son, Scott in 1988; son-in-law, Ron Rabbass in 2019 and sister, Delores (Delmer) Mettler.

Verladyne DeLoof, 96, of Sioux Falls, SD, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Avera Prince of Peace Nursing Home, Sioux Falls, SD.

          Verladyne Naomia Saunders was born on April 13, 1924, the daughter of William and Barbara (Boyes) Saunders, at Schoolcraft, MI. She grew up and attended school in this area, graduating from Mattawan High School. She went on to attend Western Michigan University and then graduated from Hope College with a degree in education. Verladyne taught kindergarten for several years.

          On August 16, 1950 she was united in marriage to Gerard DeLoof at the Calvary Reformed Church, Texas Corners, MI. The couple worked side by side in ministry at churches in Casnovia, MI, St. Petersburg, FL, Portage, MI, Ellsworth, MN and at Second Reformed, Delaware Reformed, Monroe Reformed and Chancellor Reformed in South Dakota. Husband, Gerard "Jerry" died on September 19, 2017.

          Verladyne was a member of the Chancellor Reformed Church. She had a well utilized gift of hospitality. She enjoyed gardening, ceramics, cooking, baking, sewing and needlework. She had crocheted many afghans for her children and grandchildren.  Verladyne was a sports enthusiast who was a devoted Detroit Tigers baseball fan and a fan of various football teams. Most of all, Verladyne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who deeply loved her Lord.

          Besides her husband Gerard, Verladyne was preceded in death by her parents, all 11 of her siblings and two great-grandchildren.

          Grateful for having shared her life are her children: Tim (Sandy) DeLoof, Sioux Falls, Marilyn (Steve) Ward, Captiva, FL, Don DeLoof, Sioux Falls and Steve (Mary) DeLoof, Brandon; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Due to health concerns, private family services will be held and can be viewed online at the Chancellor Reformed Church website following the services, with burial in the Lennox Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Chancellor Reformed Mission Fund or Words of Hope.

Marian Bingner, 90, of Lennox, formerly Chancellor, SD, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg, SD.

                Marian Jane Timmerman was born on February 25, 1930, on a farm near Davis, SD, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Conroy) Timmerman. She lived in this area and attended rural school until moving with her family to a farm east of Lennox. Marian had a love for horses and enjoyed riding with her friend Shirley, during her teen years. She graduated from Lennox High School in 1947. Marian went on to complete several commercial art classes and took guitar lessons. She enjoyed playing her Gibson steel guitar. She had a beautiful singing voice also. Marian was employed at Manchester Biscuit and Cookie Company in Sioux Falls, SD.

                On February 26, 1949 she was united in marriage to Arthur H. Bingner, at the Second Reformed Church in Lennox. The couple made their home in Lennox before moving to Chancellor in 1952. Marian worked for Sioux Valley Hospital for several years as a CNA, before beginning a 21 year career as a physical therapy assistant and CNA at the Lennox Good Samaritan Center. Husband Art, died on August 23, 2010. Marian moved to Pathways in Lennox and became a resident at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing home in January of this year.

                Marian was a loving and caring person who would help family, friends and neighbors anytime she saw the most remote need. This loving nature gave way to well cared for home, family and several pets over the years. She lovingly prepared many holiday and Sunday dinners and was an excellent cook. If you had coffee or tea with Art and Marian, you were able to sample some of her delicious baked goods. She loved visits with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.

                Marian was an active and faithful member of the Chancellor Reformed Church. She had been a member of the Mary Martha Circle, and currently belonged to the Dorcus Circle, Women of Purpose and held many different offices in these ladies groups over the years. She also served as church librarian. She belonged to the Chancellor American Legion Auxiliary for many years and one of the last offices she held was that of secretary.

                Besides her parents and husband, Marian was preceded in death by all of her six siblings; four sisters: Lucille Bultena, Ardell Bossman, Ileen Meyer and Alice Peters and two brothers: Marvin Timmerman and James Timmerman; one son-in-law, Wayne Danielson.

                Grateful for having shared her life are her three daughters: Cathy (De Wane) Stoddard, Big Stone City, SD, Karen Danielson, Dell Rapids, SD and Nancy (Gary) Dickson, Dakota Dunes, SD; seven grandchildren: Darin (Shawn) Stoddard, Bradley Stoddard, Jarrod (Teresa) Stoddard, Wayne Danielson Jr., Rick (Angela) Danielson, Jonathon (Ashley) Danielson and Glenda (Shayne) Cheek; ten great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Vivian Timmerman, Sioux Falls, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 A burial graveside service was held April 22, 2020 at the Chancellor Reformed Church Cemetery.  Pastor Marc deWaard officiated.  

Marian Bingner, 90, of Lennox, formerly Chancellor, SD, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg, SD.

                Marian Jane Timmerman was born on February 25, 1930, on a farm near Davis, SD, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Conroy) Timmerman. She lived in this area and attended rural school until moving with her family to a farm east of Lennox. Marian had a love for horses and enjoyed riding with her friend Shirley, during her teen years. She graduated from Lennox High School in 1947. Marian went on to complete several commercial art classes and took guitar lessons. She enjoyed playing her Gibson steel guitar. She had a beautiful singing voice also. Marian was employed at Manchester Biscuit and Cookie Company in Sioux Falls, SD.

                On February 26, 1949 she was united in marriage to Arthur H. Bingner, at the Second Reformed Church in Lennox. The couple made their home in Lennox before moving to Chancellor in 1952. Marian worked for Sioux Valley Hospital for several years as a CNA, before beginning a 21 year career as a physical therapy assistant and CNA at the Lennox Good Samaritan Center. Husband Art, died on August 23, 2010. Marian moved to Pathways in Lennox and became a resident at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing home in January of this year.

                Marian was a loving and caring person who would help family, friends and neighbors anytime she saw the most remote need. This loving nature gave way to well cared for home, family and several pets over the years. She lovingly prepared many holiday and Sunday dinners and was an excellent cook. If you had coffee or tea with Art and Marian, you were able to sample some of her delicious baked goods. She loved visits with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.

                Marian was an active and faithful member of the Chancellor Reformed Church. She had been a member of the Mary Martha Circle, and currently belonged to the Dorcus Circle, Women of Purpose and held many different offices in these ladies groups over the years. She also served as church librarian. She belonged to the Chancellor American Legion Auxiliary for many years and one of the last offices she held was that of secretary.

                Besides her parents and husband, Marian was preceded in death by all of her six siblings; four sisters: Lucille Bultena, Ardell Bossman, Ileen Meyer and Alice Peters and two brothers: Marvin Timmerman and James Timmerman; one son-in-law, Wayne Danielson.

                Grateful for having shared her life are her three daughters: Cathy (De Wane) Stoddard, Big Stone City, SD, Karen Danielson, Dell Rapids, SD and Nancy (Gary) Dickson, Dakota Dunes, SD; seven grandchildren: Darin (Shawn) Stoddard, Bradley Stoddard, Jarrod (Teresa) Stoddard, Wayne Danielson Jr., Rick (Angela) Danielson, Jonathon (Ashley) Danielson and Glenda (Shayne) Cheek; ten great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Vivian Timmerman, Sioux Falls, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 A burial graveside service was held April 22, 2020 at the Chancellor Reformed Church Cemetery.  Pastor Marc deWaard officiated.  

Harrington - On January 4, 2020, Virgil Lyle (Jongeling) Stewart went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Virgil was born in Sioux Falls, S.D. in Jan., 1947 to Maria Evelyn Hofling Jongeling and George B. Jongeling of Parker, S.D. He was raised on a dairy farm outside of Parker where he enjoyed hunting, shooting, and riding horses. Virgil's favorite horse was Buck, a horse whose wild spirit matched his own.
He attended Rural School District 87 and graduated from Chancellor High School in 1965 in a class of three students. After high school Virgil attended Brown Institute to kickstart his radio career. He then became news director at KWOA Radio Station in Worthington, Minn., where he met and fell in love with Carol Kunerth. The two were married in 1970; their daughter Wendy was born one year later.
After eight years in radio, Virgil attended Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa to study Christian ministry. Virgil completed his education at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif.. He then moved to Michigan where he worked as an evangelist smuggling bibles into Mexico and parts of the Middle East and Asia.
He also pastored two churches in Michigan, and later three churches in Delaware. Afterwards he worked in hospice care, sharing the good news of the gospel with many who were suffering.
Virgil was happiest when he was preaching God's word. He was a prankster known for his feistiness, humor, and tall tales. He always gave generously to those in need, and remained grateful for God's provision until the end.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol; daughter, Wendy, son-in-law, Ken; grandchildren, Kathryn, Joey, and Jared; brothers, George and Charles, and sister Darline.
The family will receive visitors at Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Ave, Milford from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, 1/10, with a memorial service at 2 p.m.

A graveside service was held for Virgil on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Chancellor Reformed Church Cemetery.  Pastor Marc deWaard officiated.