Phyllys Hargarten, 80, of Mitchell and formerly of Pine City, Minn., died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell.

Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 25, at Mitchell Assembly of God Church in Mitchell. Burial was at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Artesian. Visitation and prayer service were held Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Phyllys Hargarten was born on Aug. 27, 1939, in Rush City, Minn., to Lawrence and Alma (Keiser) Boeck. She attended Braham High School and Anoka Hennipen Technical College. She held many jobs throughout her life, including being a foster parent, railroad car order agent, caterer/cook/baker, elder care provider, real estate agent, personal care attendant, bartender and private investigator assistant in Puerto Rico.

Phyllys enjoyed embroidery, sewing, playing Yahtzee, gardening, baking, canning, writing a manuscript, spending time with family and serving at church activities. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stacy, Minn.; Queen Mum with the Stacy Red Hatters; and North Branch Community Theater.

She is survived by her children, Davy (Jerry) Uecker of Mitchell, LaVonne Stevenson of Milaca, Minn., Jeff Larson of Pine City, Minn. and Jo Anne Oberg of Mitchell; eight grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; foster sons, Larry (Raquel) Snipes of Tucson, Ariz. and Michael Snipes of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; a foster daughter, Michelle (Frederick) Douglas of Leesburg, Va.; siblings, Sherry (Jim) Deneau of St. Louis, Mo. and Katie (John) Josephson of Dassel, Minn.; brother-in-law, Tom Schroepfer of St. Paul, Minn.; sister-in-law, Karilon (Jack) Moin of Chisago City, Minn.; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Jan Schroepfer and Ardyce Boeck; brother, Terry Boeck; sons-in-law, Melvin Stevenson and Shane Oberg; granddaughter, Carla Chesbrough; grandson, Aaron Stevenson; and great-granddaughter, Kitiara Stevenson.

Dawn Denise (Brick) Spelbring, 60, of Forestburg, passed away peacefully on Oct. 25, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard with her husband at her side. 

Visitation was held Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 5-7 p.m. at Basham Funeral Service in Woonsocket with a prayer service that followed. Funeral Services will be Thursday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. at the Forestburg Lutheran Church with a luncheon to follow.  Burial will be held at a later date.

Dawn was born on Jan. 18, 1959, to Dale and Patricia (Wallin) Brick.  She grew up in Mitchell.  Dawn left home after high school, and she started her life raising her two sons.  

Dawn had an infectious, happy personality and brought joy to all she met.  Her generous heart provided support and care for many people and animals. Dawn took in countless animals over the years and loved them with all of her heart.  Dawn also had a love for the Minnesota Vikings and the color purple.  

Dawn spent many years bartending in Mitchell.  She met her loving husband in 1999. She married Jim Spelbring on Oct. 31, 2002. She worked alongside her husband for Loiseau Construction, of Flandreau, for many years.  She enjoyed being on the road and made many friends.  She then worked for a nursing home until a back injury caused her to go on disability.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Spelbring of Forestburg; sons, Beau Kummer of Parkston and Cory (Tiffany) Kummer of Parkston; two stepdaughters, Annie (Steve) Schoenhard of Chamberlain and Meghan (Aaron) Olson of Platte; five grandchildren; her father, Dale Brick of Mesa, Ariz.; sister, Lorelee Chleborad of Mesa, Ariz.; brother, Todd (Carmen) Brick of Nashua, N.H.; two nieces and a nephew. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Brick. 

Marva Parsons, 84, passed away Oct. 25, 2019, at Avera Maryhouse in Pierre surrounded by her loving family. 

Rosary service and visitation were held Tuesday, Oct. 29. The funeral was held Wednesday, Oct. 30, at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. A Celebration of Life Reception at Drifters Bar & Grille in Fort Pierre followed the service. 

Marva Nadeen Ammon was born on April 6, 1935, to Fred and Edith Ammon in Lane. Marva grew up on a farm near Woonsocket where she attended and graduated from Woonsocket Public School in 1953. During her school years Marva spent much of her time helping her parents on the family farm. 

Marva married Bob Parsons in the summer of 1953. Bob and Marva moved into an apartment above the family business, Parsons’ Produce, where she worked as the secretary/bookkeeper. Bob and Marva settled on the family farm where they began raising their nine children. In 1968, they moved the family to Pierre. In 1980, Bob and Marva began working in real estate development, which led them into ownership and operation of Meadow Properties, The Furniture Barn, Household Rentals, and Marva’s Christian gift and bookstore, Heavenly Books and Gifts. Marva enjoyed opening up her home to entertain her friends and organizations. 

Marva’s volunteerism impacted her community, her state and her country. She volunteered with the American Cancer Society where she started as the local Block Captain and then became involved at the state level where her leadership allowed her to visit the White House and meet Presidents. Marva was the president of the SD Marvelous Marva Club for over ten years. She helped launch the annual American Cancer Society Spring Salad Luncheon and Styles for Life Style Show. She and Bob maintained Petunia Patches for the City of Pierre beautification project, and she provided guided tours of the State Capitol building. She was also a dedicated member of the Oahe Yacht Club, Catholic Daughters of America, Beta Sigma Phi, St. Margaret’s Band, and SD Republican Women/CenKota.

Marva is survived by her nine children David (Karen) of Spokane, Dean (Deb) of Spearfish, Diane (Dan) Newell of Sioux Falls, Roberta (Ben) Ahrendt of Sioux Falls, Lynnette of Jacksonville Fla., Glennis (Mark) Zarecky of Pierre, Ted (Jayne) of Fort Pierre, Tom of Pierre and Janelle (Tim) Badger of Pierre; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Leora (Dale) Christian of Woonsocket and Marilyn Hollingsworth.

Marva was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert (Bob); her sister, Myrna Jenssen; and brothers-in-law, Tom Jenssen and Les Hollingsworth.