Richard “Dick” Joseph Heinzmann, 66, of Letcher, died Sunday, July 1, 2018.

Funeral services are being held Friday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell. Burial will be Friday, July 6 at the Westlawn Cemetary. Visitation and prayer service was held Thursday, July 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Will Funeral Chapel.

Richard was born December 14, 1951 to Clyde and Miriam (Kempf) Heinzmann in Mitchell. He graduated from Letcher High School.

After his graduation, Richard was employed at Davis Farms and later he worked as a sheet metal fabricator until his retirement.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending his grandchildren’s activities. Dick also enjoyed all the fellowship at Jake’s.

Richard is survived by his mother, Miriam Heinzmann; two sons, Judd (Jessica) Heinzmann and Drew (Liz) Heinzmann; four grandchildren; brothers, Dennis “Governer” (Paige) Heinzmann and Gary (Pam) Heinzmann; and several other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde; and a granddaughter, Courtney Heinzmann.

Gerry (Druse) Printup, 78, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Letcher, died Sept. 9, 2017.

Funeral and a memorial garden service were held at Shepherd of the Hills UCC on Sept. 16, 2017. The family is having a graveside memorial at Britton Cemetery on July 15, 2018, at 3 p.m., where she will rest with her husband, Tim. The family will also enjoy the sunset in Gerry’s honor at Clear Lake State Park that evening, weather permitting. All are welcome to come and share a memory.

Gerry was born Aug. 30, 1939, in Mitchell to Elmer and Virginia Druse. She was one of five children. Gerry graduated from Letcher High School. She went to college at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell.

Gerry married A. Timothy Printup in 1959. They had two daughters, Gaylene D. and Greer Denae. Gerry was a schoolteacher in Sisseton, and she taught Headstart and volunteered in Winner. Tim died in 1980.

Gerry moved her daughters to Phoenix, Ariz. where they went to school in the winter and spent summers at their lake cabin on Clear Lake. Gerry was active in the Order of Eastern Star, Job’s Daughters International, Girl Scouts of America, Campfire Girls, First Presbyterian Church in Sisseton, Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Winner and Shepard of the Hills United Church in Scottsdale.

She later met her life companion and friend of 30 years, Michael Lambert. They enjoyed trains, hot air balloons, traveling and summers at Clear Lake. Gerry worked as a security guard for Camelback High School, Judson Boarding School and an insurance agent. She was also a caregiver for many years.

Gerry is survived by her friend Michael Lambert; daughters, Gail (Tim) Matti, Greer (Kenneth) Baldwin; four grandsons; one brother, Rodney Druse of Minot, N.D; one brother-in-law, Franklin Peters of Coralville, Iowa; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, Tim.

Eileen Agnes (Minium) Christopherson, 90, of Wolsey, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the Prairie View Healthcare Community in Woonsocket.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 21, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wolsey. Burial was in the Wolsey Cemetery.

Eileen was born June 18, 1927 to Guy and Stella (Pribyl) Minium in Allen Township in Beadle County. She was raised in the Wolsey area, attending school there, before attending Huron College to obtain a teaching certificate. 

Eileen taught school from 1946 to 1948 at the Tipton School, in Nance Township, Beadle County. 

On Nov. 6, 1948, Eileen married Arnold Christopherson. They spent their entire married life on a farm east of Wolsey where they raised their three children.

Eileen is survived by her three children, Martin (Karen) Christopherson, Judith (Phil) Miller and Kelly (Michelle) Christopherson; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; her parents; one brother, Paul; and three sisters, Thelma, Ethel and Joy.