Vincent Effling, 87, of Artesian, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 19, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Artesian. Burial was in Brisbine Cemetery. Visitation was Friday at Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell with a prayer service following.

Vincent Joseph Effling was born on July 16, 1932, in rural Artesian to Joseph and Ellen (Healy) Effling. He was stationed overseas in Germany for the US Army. Vincent married Esther Uttecht on Oct. 11, 1960, at the Notre Dame Chapel in Mitchell. Vince had a love of farming, indicated by his long life on the Effling Century Farm, where he and Esther raised their six children. They enjoyed many family celebrations with a houseful of grandchildren.

Vince was a member of the Artesian American Legion and was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years. He served on the Afton Township Board from 1967-2016 and on the Artesian-Letcher School Board for many years.

Vince is survived by his wife of 59 years, Esther Effling of Artesian; five daughters, Lisa (Norman) Neugebauer and Rita (Jeff) Miller, both of Mitchell, Bonita (Michael) Feilmeier of Harrisburg, Lori (Lance) Ischen of Brookings, and Pamela (Adam) Zdrilic of Brandon; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Irene Casanova of Ramona, John (Shirley) Effling of Clear Lake, Francis (Cleo) Effling and Greg (Sharon) Effling, both of Artesian, and Betty (Daryl) Kurtenbach of Stevens Point, Wis.

He was preceded in death by his son, Leo Effling, on March 18, 2017; his sisters, Mary (Bernard) Muller, Gertrude (Ed) Steilen, and Veronica in infancy; and brother-in-law, Jack Casanova.

Wanda Lee Jennings, 48, of Letcher, died in her home on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019.

Visitation was Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Will Funeral Chapel with a prayer service.

Wanda Lee Jennings, daughter of Sterling and Karen (Kobold) Totton, was born June 30, 1971, in Mitchell. She grew up in Mitchell and graduated from Mitchell High School in 1990.

Wanda was united in marriage with Lawrence Jennings. The couple made their home in Mitchell. In Mitchell, Wanda was employed at Dakota Pork, Robo and then in sales at Reginald Martin Agency. She enjoyed darts, softball, volleyball and the outdoors.

Grateful for having shared her life are her two children, Mackenzie (Natasha) Jennings and Jazzmin Jennings, both of Mitchell; three grandchildren; her father, Sterling Totton of Mitchell; her mother, Karen Kobold of Letcher; four sisters, Tamara Totton of Sioux Falls, Kimberly (Luther) Smith of Sioux Falls, Lanita (Lynn) Gregersen of Tripp, and Joey Totton of Mitchell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Dwight; her grandparents; and her aunt and uncle, Don and Alda Kobold.

Judy Kindle, 78, of Woonsocket, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. 

Her memorial service was held on Thursday, Oct. 17, at Welter Funeral Home with burial at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. 

Judy Kay Kindle was born on July 24, 1941, in Huron to parents Willis R. and Ella Mae (Rounds) Drake. Judy grew up in the Iroquois area and attended Iroquois High School. Judy married Harlan Wells in Iroquois in 1959 and had four children. They later divorced. Judy married Gary Kindle in 1969, and he passed away in 1978.

Judy owned and operated Al’s Place for 40 years and operated it until her passing. Judy had a strong Christian faith. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, and salad making. 

Judy is survived by her children, Doug (Lisa) Wells of Rapid City, Scott Wells of Woonsocket, Sherri (Steve) Gerry of Moorcroft, Wyo., and Rob (Holly) Wells of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim (Jo) Drake of Hawaii, Jerry Drake of Colorado, Danny (Jody) Drake of Colorado, Junelle (Chuck) Marso of Sioux Falls, and Denis (Terri) Drake of Huron.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary; her very special friend for many years, Dick Hopper; and her sister, Dixie Carmody.