May 2024

On Monday, May 13, Woonsocket’s Town and County Fire District was called to a hay fire at the Todd and Kari Olinger farm southwest of Woonsocket. Five trucks and 16 firefighters spent about four hours putting out the blaze. 

Just one day later, on Tuesday, May 14, they were called to a vehicle fire in the DakPak parking lot on the east edge of Woonsocket. It took three trucks approximately 45 minutes to put out that fire.

Then, on Saturday, May 18, 10 Woonsocket firefighters and three members of the Sanborn County Ambulance crew went through some training at an older home in the northwest corner of Woonsocket scheduled for a controlled burn in less windy conditions. 

With the summer months comes more opportunity for fire hazards in South Dakota. All local volunteer fire departments in Sanborn County ask that everyone keep a close eye on control burns along with machinery, bonfires, fireworks and all the other things that come along with summer in the state. Their hope is for everyone to have a safe and happy summer season; however, if the need arises, do not hesitate to call for help by dialing 911 for the nearest fire department and ambulance crew to come and help with eveything they can. 

…See pictures in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

Joshua Weber

Huron

Joshua Donald Weber, 29, of Huron, passed away on May 7, 2024, in his home. 

Visitation for Josh was held Tuesday, May 14, at the Kuhler Funeral Home. A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, at the Kuhler Funeral Home.

Joshua was born on July 1, 1994, in Mitchell, to Leonard and Kristi (Arend) Weber. He grew up in Woonsocket and graduated high school there in May of 2012. Josh was a jack of all trades and explored numerous jobs during his adult life. He enjoyed helping with construction, factory work, and being able to work alongside his friends.

Josh was kind, passionate, and goofy. He was an avid movie watcher, listened to a variety of music, and played video games. He often went to the gym and taught others the skills he had mastered. He cherished his friends and family, especially his grandma, Bonnie, and was a proud father.

Josh is survived by his daughter, Mila Weber; mother, Kristi (Stuart) Weber; father, Leonard (Julie) Weber; sister, Marissa (Adam) Kappes; brothers, Devon Weber, Carter Christian and Tanner Christian; grandmothers, Bonnie Arend and Maureen Weber; and aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Donald Weber, and maternal grandfather, Donald Arend.

Those close with Josh knew that he bravely battled addiction throughout most of his life. Those around Josh knew, loved, and supported him deeply. If you or someone you love is battling addiction, a mental health crisis, or need someone to talk to, please, reach out to someone or call or text 988.

Bernadine “Berny” Behr

Wessington Springs

Bernadine Louise “Berny” Behr, 95, of Wessington Springs, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Weskota Manor. 

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs. Burial followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to services at the church.

Bernadine Louise Mitchell was born May 2, 1929, in Murry County Limelake Township, Avoca, Minn., to Earl and Edna (Schellenberg) Mitchell. She was baptized June 8, 1929, and confirmed June 14, 1942. Berny was a lifetime member of the Lutheran faith. She was the oldest of her family. She attended country school and graduated from Fulda High School in 1947. 

On Sept. 10, 1949, she married Harold Behr of Fulda, Minn. They lived at Alexandria until 1956 and moved back to Worthington, Minn., where she worked at Campbell’s Soup Company. They returned to Alexandria, in 1968, where they farmed. Berny had various jobs as a cook at Banty Bar in Spencer, and at Loretta’s Truck Haven and at West 40, both in Mitchell.

After the death of Harold in 1997, she moved to Wessington Springs.

Berny had a wonderful sense of humor. One of her passions was genealogy. She made many family books.

Berny is survived by her children, Debbra (Glenn) Smith of Aberdeen, Randy (Nancy) Behr of Hermosa, and Kathy (David) Jensen of Wessington Springs; six grandchildren, including Mark (Shana) Jensen of Letcher; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Berny was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Edna Mitchell; husband, Harold Behr; an infant son; one grandson, Tracy Behr; one granddaughter, Stephanie Jensen; sisters, JoAnn Harner, Earleen Horkey, Karen Bovee; brother, Leon Mitchell and brother-in-law, David Baack.

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