Rolland Wayne Amundson

M, b. 28 March 1932, d. 2 December 2012
Father*Oscar Amundson b. c 1901, d. 1945
Mother*Pearl Anderson b. 14 May 1912, d. Dec 1979
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 March 1932Rolland Wayne Amundson was born on 28 March 1932 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Oscar Amundson and Pearl Anderson.
Death2 December 2012Rolland Wayne Amundson died on 2 December 2012 at South Dakota at age 80 Rolland Wayne Amundson was born March 28, 1932 in Yankton, SD to Oscar and Pearl (Anderson) Amundson. He died December 2, 2012 in Sioux Falls at the age of 80 years, eight months and four days.

Rolland was raised and attended school in several states as his father worked road construction. When he was 19 he joined the US Army and served in the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge he married Beverly Murray April 16, 1960 in California. Rolland was a proud teamster truck driver for many years. Following his retirement at 62, he and Beverly spent several years crisscrossing America in their RV where they made lifelong friends.

He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, traveling and spending time with his family. Rolland began playing golf in the past few years and was rewarded by getting a hole-in-one.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Beresford; two daughters, Belinda (Jeff) Cornelius of Canton and Dixie (Tim) Herll of Mitchell; five grandchildren, Levi (Kim) Ernster, Derek Ernster, Quinci Herll, Austin Cornelius and Devin Cornelius; three great-grandchildren, Gavin, Bentlee and Hannah Ernster; two sisters, Shirley Mikkelson of Viborg and Carla (Duane) Hacecky of Irene; one sister-in-law, Eleanor (RL) Williamson of Georgetown, SC; two nephews and three nieces.

Memorial services for Rolland are 7PM Wed. Dec. 5, 2012 at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford with the family present from 6-7PM. The family requests memorials to the charity of choosing.

Roger McKellips

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Father*EF McKellips
Mother*Amy (?)
Life EventDateDescription
Roger McKellips was the son of EF McKellips and Amy (?).
MarriageRoger McKellips married Wilma Linduski, daughter of Henry Linduski and Myrtle (?).

Child of Roger McKellips and Wilma Linduski

Wilma Linduski

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Father*Henry Linduski
Mother*Myrtle (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McKellips.
Life EventDateDescription
Wilma Linduski was the daughter of Henry Linduski and Myrtle (?).
MarriageWilma Linduski married Roger McKellips, son of EF McKellips and Amy (?).

Child of Wilma Linduski and Roger McKellips

Brian Sommervold

M, d. before 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2013Brian Sommervold died before 2013.

Kathryn Jean McKellips

F, b. 6 November 1946, d. 7 November 2012
Father*Roger McKellips
Mother*Wilma Linduski
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKathryn Jean McKellips was also known as Kathy.
Married Name2 July 1966As of 2 July 1966,her married name was Solberg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 November 1946Kathryn Jean McKellips was born on 6 November 1946 at Lawrence, Douglas, Kansas.
She was the daughter of Roger McKellips and Wilma Linduski.
Marriage2 July 1966Kathryn Jean McKellips married Wendell Solberg, son of Oscar Solberg and Alice Moberg, on 2 July 1966 at South Dakota.
Death7 November 2012Kathryn Jean McKellips died on 7 November 2012 at South Dakota at age 66 Kathryn Jean Solberg was born November 6, 1946 in Lawrence, Kansas to parents Roger and Wilma (Linduski) McKellips. She died November 7, 2012 at her home in Sioux Falls, SD.

She was baptized and confirmed at the Alcester UCC by Pastor Paul Muiguel. Kathy graduated from Alcester High School in 1964 and attended Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell, SD. She married Wendell Solberg July 2, 1966 in Alcester. Kathy worked as an insurance agent at the State Bank of Alcester for many years.

Her family was the most beloved part of her life here on this earth.

Her paternal grandparents, EF and Amy McKellips; maternal grandparents, Henry and Myrtle Linduski; special nephew, Brian Sommervold; special nephew-in-law, Matt Kleinhesselink and beloved aunt, Phyllis Purdy preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband, Wendell Solberg of Sioux Falls; daughter, Becky (Chris) Powell of Parker; two grandchildren, Austin and Amy; her parents, Roger and Wilma McKellips of Sioux Falls; two sisters, Sherry (Merlyn) Sommervold of Chancellor and Bev Livingston of Sioux Falls; brother, Gary (Deb) McKellips of Alcester; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial services will be held 2PM Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Alcester United Church of Christ. The family will be present 6:30-7:30PM Friday at Wass Funeral Home in Alcester. The family requests memorials to the Alcester UCC.

Wendell Solberg

M, b. 22 September 1946, d. 21 October 2017
Adoptive father*Oscar Solberg b. 16 Apr 1911, d. Aug 1993
Adoptive mother*Alice Moberg b. 4 Jun 1903, d. 9 Jan 1954
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 September 1946Wendell Solberg was born on 22 September 1946.
He was the son of Oscar Solberg and Alice Moberg.
Marriage2 July 1966Wendell Solberg married Kathryn Jean McKellips, daughter of Roger McKellips and Wilma Linduski, on 2 July 1966 at South Dakota.
Death21 October 2017Wendell Solberg died on 21 October 2017 at age 71 Wendell D. Solberg, 71, of Alcester, SD, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 25, at Alcester United Church of Christ. A prayer service will be held at the church at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 24 with visitation to follow until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to Alcester United Church of Christ.


Wendell Solberg was born on September 22, 1946, and was adopted by Oscar & Alice (Moberg) Solberg. He was raised on a farm south of Alcester and attended country school and graduated from Alcester High School in 1964.


He farmed with his dad until he enlisted in the Air Force in 1966. Wendell spent 1 year in the Philippines and 3 years in Rantoul, Illinois, receiving an honorable discharge in 1970. He married Kathy McKellips in Alcester on July 2, 1966. After leaving the service, they returned to Alcester where he farmed for a short time and where their daughter Becky was born. In 1980, Wendell began working at the State Bank of Alcester as a loan officer, and later in his career worked as a teller before retiring in 2015.


They lived in several cities including Hawarden, Vermillion, Orange City and Alcester. He was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to go fishing, take care of his yard, and host backyard barbecues. He was a true optimist, who always had a smile and a joke, and was dearly loved by friends and family. He was a member of United Church of Christ, Alcester, where he ushered and mowed for the church, and did many volunteer jobs.


Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, wife Kathy, and father-in-law Roger McKellips. He is survived by his daughter, Becky Kezar, and her husband, Bob, Mead, Colorado; two grandchildren Austin and Amy Powell; mother-in-law Wilma McKellips, Sioux Falls; sisters-in-law Sherran Sommervold and her husband, Merlyn, Chancellor, SD and Beverly Livingston, Sioux Falls; brother-in-law Gary McKellips and his wife, Deb, Alcester, SD.

EF McKellips

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEF McKellips married Amy (?).

Child of EF McKellips and Amy (?)

Amy (?)

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McKellips.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAmy (?) married EF McKellips.

Child of Amy (?) and EF McKellips

Henry Linduski

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenry Linduski married Myrtle (?).

Child of Henry Linduski and Myrtle (?)

Myrtle (?)

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Linduski.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMyrtle (?) married Henry Linduski.

Child of Myrtle (?) and Henry Linduski

August Rasmussen

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAugust Rasmussen married Martha Engle.

Children of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle

Martha Engle

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rasmussen.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMartha Engle married August Rasmussen.

Children of Martha Engle and August Rasmussen

Merle Rasmussen

M, d. before 2012
Father*August Rasmussen
Mother*Martha Engle
Life EventDateDescription
Merle Rasmussen was the son of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle.
Deathbefore 2012Merle Rasmussen died before 2012.

Arley Rasmussen

M, d. before 2012
Father*August Rasmussen
Mother*Martha Engle
Life EventDateDescription
Arley Rasmussen was the son of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle.
Deathbefore 2012Arley Rasmussen died before 2012.

Wayne Rasmussen

M, d. before 2012
Father*August Rasmussen
Mother*Martha Engle
Life EventDateDescription
Wayne Rasmussen was the son of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle.
Deathbefore 2012Wayne Rasmussen died before 2012.

William Rasmussen

M, d. before 2012
Father*August Rasmussen
Mother*Martha Engle
Life EventDateDescription
William Rasmussen was the son of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle.
Deathbefore 2012William Rasmussen died before 2012.

Donald Rasmussen

M, d. before 2012
Father*August Rasmussen
Mother*Martha Engle
Life EventDateDescription
Donald Rasmussen was the son of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle.
Deathbefore 2012Donald Rasmussen died before 2012.

Odeen Rasmussen

M, d. before 2012
Father*August Rasmussen
Mother*Martha Engle
Life EventDateDescription
Odeen Rasmussen was the son of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle.
Deathbefore 2012Odeen Rasmussen died before 2012.

Marie Rasmussen

F, d. before 2012
Father*August Rasmussen
Mother*Martha Engle
Life EventDateDescription
Marie Rasmussen was the daughter of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle.
Deathbefore 2012Marie Rasmussen died before 2012.

Helen Rasmussen

F, d. before 2012
Father*August Rasmussen
Mother*Martha Engle
Life EventDateDescription
Helen Rasmussen was the daughter of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle.
Deathbefore 2012Helen Rasmussen died before 2012.

Delona Rasmussen

F, d. before 2012
Father*August Rasmussen
Mother*Martha Engle
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
Delona Rasmussen was the daughter of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle.
MarriageDelona Rasmussen married (?) Johnson.
Deathbefore 2012Delona Rasmussen died before 2012.

(?) Johnson

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Johnson married Delona Rasmussen, daughter of August Rasmussen and Martha Engle.

Clarence J. Smolik

M, b. 21 February 1943, d. 19 March 2006
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationClarence J. Smolik was also known as Cy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 February 1943Clarence J. Smolik was born on 21 February 1943.
Death19 March 2006He died on 19 March 2006 at age 63.

Hugh Reynolds

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHugh Reynolds married Anna Linstad.

Child of Hugh Reynolds and Anna Linstad

Anna Linstad

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Reynolds.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAnna Linstad married Hugh Reynolds.

Child of Anna Linstad and Hugh Reynolds

(?) Hoyer

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Hoyer married Ethel Margaret Larson, daughter of Adolph L. Larson and Josephine B. Englund.

(?) Miller

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Miller married Alvira J. Larson, daughter of Adolph L. Larson and Josephine B. Englund.

(?) Davis

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Davis married Helen T. Larson, daughter of Adolph L. Larson and Josephine B. Englund.

Katherine Marie Anderson

F, b. 8 December 1919, d. 30 April 2015
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 June 1941As of 12 June 1941,her married name was Larson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 December 1919Katherine Marie Anderson was born on 8 December 1919 at South Dakota.
Marriage12 June 1941She married Leonard J. Larson, son of Adolph L. Larson and Josephine B. Englund, on 12 June 1941.
Death30 April 2015Katherine Marie Anderson died on 30 April 2015 at age 95 The second child of Andrew Anderson and Edyth (Webber) Anderson, Katherine Marie was born December 8, 1919 at home in Beresford, SD. She attended grade school in Beresford and Silver Lake country school, graduating from Beresford High School in 1937. Her education at a business college in Sioux City was interrupted when a job became available as telephone operator for the city of Beresford. This gave her the opportunity to assist her family financially, and so she returned to Beresford.

It was at a dance that she met Leonard Larson of Spink, SD. They danced their way through their courtship and were married June 12, 1941. Looking for better job opportunities, the couple moved to Chicago, IL. Two children were born to Len and Kathy during their time in Chicago, a daughter, Gail Marie and son, Stephen Craig. But the small community of Spink called to them in 1946 with the chance to purchase the Spink Store. Both of them worked hard building up this general store and living in an apartment above the business. And even though Len continued to operate the Spink Store until his death in 1981, the family moved to Beresford in 1951.

A few years after this move they built their home, a home which Kathy lovingly decorated as she painted, stained woodwork and sewed draperies. Len jokingly told her once that if she was ever arrested she would surely paint her cell and hang curtains. And it was in this home that her gift of hospitality shone brightly. There were long visits from family members, neighborhood gatherings, and coffee parties. All were welcome in her home and at her table. Kathy especially enjoyed looking around the table and seeing her grandchildren enjoying a wonderful Sunday dinner or a meal for a holiday or special occasion. Her love was expressed in sharing with others in so many ways.

Kathy’s career at Bethesda Nursing Home began in 1966 when the administrator met her on the sidewalk downtown and asked her if she would like a job. She responded that she didn’t know how to do bookkeeping, and he said “Well, you can learn can’t you?” And learn she did – not only how to keep the books, but also the ins and outs of the nursing home industry. She learned so well that on two occasions the board of directors asked her to manage the facility between administrators. Her love for Bethesda and the residents played a major role in her life for 22 years. And it was the place that provided loving care for her at the end of her life.

Katherine died on April 30, 2015 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Lewis, Lloyd and Lyman and two sisters, Mary and June. Remaining to celebrate her life are her children, Gail (Sheridan) Swee of Beresford and Steve (Carol) Larson, Bloomington, MN: grandchildren, Heidi Swee Olson, Kelly Swee, Angela Larson Anderson, Scott Jamie Swee, David Larson, and Kerri Swee Tietgen; twelve great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bill (Marlys) Anderson of Sioux Falls.

Memorial services will be 3PM Friday, May 8, 2015 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford. Memorials may be directed to Bethesda of Beresford, 606 W Cedar, Beresford, SD 57004.

Virgina Jacobsen

F, b. 7 December 1922, d. 25 May 2010
Father*Alfred Jacobsen
Mother*Jennie Nielsen d. 1995
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationVirgina Jacobsen was also known as Jacobson.
Married Name30 June 1952As of 30 June 1952,her married name was Solberg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 December 1922Virgina Jacobsen was born on 7 December 1922 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Alfred Jacobsen and Jennie Nielsen.
Marriage30 June 1952Virgina Jacobsen married Raymond Oneal Solberg, son of Sivert O. Solberg and Olina Holthe, on 30 June 1952 at Clay, South Dakota.
Death25 May 2010Virgina Jacobsen died on 25 May 2010 at South Dakota at age 87 Funeral services for Virginia Solberg will be at 2PM on Friday, May 28th, at Roseni Lutheran Church in rural Beresford. Visitation will be Thursday from 2-8PM at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford with the family present from 6-8PM and a prayer service at 7PM.

Virginia was born December 7, 1922 to Alfred and Jennie (Nielsen) Jacobsen in Yankton, SD. She died May 25, 2010 at Sanford Vermillion Care Center in Vermillion, SD at the age of 87 years, five months and 18 days.

Virginia was raised in the Gayville area, attending country school and graduating from Gayville High School. She got her teaching certificate from Springfield Teachers College and taught at Whitehall country school, Gayville, Centerville and Star country school. She met Raymond Solberg in 1943 and they married on June 30, 1952. Virginia was an active gardener and liked sewing and embroidery. She cared for her mother for 14 years before her death in 1995.

Her parents preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond of Alcester; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Patricia of Vermillion; two grandchildren, Jenelle and James of Vermillion; and two brothers, Harlan Jacobsen of Scottsdale, AZ and Marlow Jacobsen of Wenatchee, WA.