Irene E. Rearick, 95, of Huron, died on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at Avantara Huron. 

Her funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 21, at First United Methodist Church. Her funeral service was live streamed through the Welter Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial was at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation was on Sunday, Dec. 20, with the family present at the Welter Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Irene E. (Fuerst) Rearick, the daughter of Helmuth and Edith (Mills) Fuerst, was born on March 16, 1925, in Armour. Irene attended school in the Armour area.

On Sept. 19, 1943, Irene married Keith Rearick in Mitchell. They farmed in rural Letcher for the next eight years. In 1952, the couple moved to Huron, where they lived until their passing. In their earlier years, Irene and Keith enjoyed square dancing, fishing, and camping. More recently, Irene enjoyed volunteering at Helping Hands and going to the Huron Senior Center. Irene was a member of First United Methodist Church in Huron and Huron Senior Center.

Grateful for having shared in Irene’s life are her two daughters, Dellila “Dee” Nelson and Janice (Larry) Frey, both of Huron; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Theresa Fuerst of Mitchell; and many nieces and nephews.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith, in 2011; son, Kenneth Rearick; grandson, Michael Rearick; son-in-law, Gordon Nelson; two brothers, Leonard (Belva) Fuerst and Lyle Fuerst; two sisters, Delores (Clarence) Juhnke and Lola (Billy) Potts; brother-in-law and spouse, Dale (Alice) Rearick; and two sisters-in-law and their spouses, Leota (Clarence) Johnson and Bernita (Allen) Johnson.

Kenneth Walz, 90, of Mt. Vernon, died Dec. 10, 2020.  Private services were held. 

Kenneth Louis Walz, son of Ellsworth and Martha Walz, was born Sept. 5, 1930, in Freeman. As a child, he lived in the Plano area. Kenneth was united in marriage with his high school sweetheart, Verona Marsden, on Dec. 23, 1948. The couple lived in the Plano area and then in Artesian, returning to the Plano area where they bought a farm. The couple retired from farming and moved to Mitchell and then to Mt. Vernon.

Kenneth was in the National Guard and Army from 1948-1952.  He returned to farming in the Plano area. He worked for many places like Modern Homes, Herter’s and Trail King in Mitchell. When he retired, he and Verona went to craft shows with ceramics and wood items that they made. 

He is survived by his children, Dale (Vicki) Walz of Hot Springs, Diana (Rod) Descombaz of Mt. Vernon, and Dennis (Kathy) Walz of Mt. Vernon; a brother, Charles (Kathy) Walz of Mitchell; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law; brother-in-law; nieces; nephews; and special friends, Irvin and Jeannie King.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; two brothers; brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law; father-in-law, Harland Marsden; and mother-in-law, Lilliam (Kvame) Marsden.

Lawrence “Larry” Connor, 70, of Artesian, died on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at his residence.  A visitation and prayer service were held on Dec. 16.

Larry, was born Oct. 23, 1950, to John and Evelyn (Bracha) Connor in Mitchell.  He attended Notre Dame Academy until the eighth grade and then went to Mitchell High School for two years.  He enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. After his return, he worked with his dad roofing.  In September 1969, he met Donna Simonson, and they were married on Nov. 17, 1973. Larry worked in the mobile home business until September 1980 when he was injured on the job.  He moved to Donna’s grandparent’s farm with Donna and their two children, Wynette and John.  In 1987, they moved to Artesian. 

Larry had many hobbies.  He loved his flowers, especially his rose bushes. He loved his garden and yard work.  Larry spent many hours building and running his model trains. He also enjoyed going to his kids and grandkids’ sporting events. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Donna; son, John; daughter, Wynette (Nick) Voorhees; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Connie (Gary) Nelson, Gordon (Mary Jo) Connor; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Wanda and Arnie Rus; and a mother-in-law, Devona Simonson.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; brothers, Delbert, Darold, Dennis and Albert; a sister, Ardis; a nephew, Troy Nelson; and a father-in-law, Kenneth Simonson.