Ilo Jean Hilgenberg, 90, died Thursday, May 10, 2018.

Funeral services were Monday, May 14, at the First Reformed Church in Mitchell, with family present one hour prior to the service. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Artesian. 

Ilo was born April 3, 1928, to Elmer and Edna (Gudmunson) Barta. She attended school in Forestburg and Artesian, graduating from Artesian. She worked in Mitchell at Woolworths and as a nurse’s aide at the Methodist Hospital and Firesteel Health Care Nursing Home. She also did volunteer work for the Salvation Army. Ilo was a long-time member of the First Reformed Church in Mitchell and volunteered for various church functions. The church was a big part of her social and spiritual life.

Ilo married Darwin Hilgenberg on Sept. 15, 1946, and they remained in Mitchell for the majority of their lives. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, volunteering and spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

Ilo is survived by two sons, Darc (Kate) of Victoria, Minn., and Brian (Lyn) of Des Moines, Iowa; daughter, Rhonda (Verlyn) Ramse of Sioux Falls; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin; her parents, Elmer and Edna Barta; sister, Mary Ann Arnett; brothers, Virgil, Emmit and Francis Barta; and infant son, Dexter.

Memorials are accepted in the name of Ilo Hilgenberg to the Avera Hospice in Sioux Falls.

Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls assisted with the arrangements. 

Alissa Dawn Cass, 43, of Omaha, Neb., passed away April 16, 2018, in her home. 

Funeral services were held in Omaha.

Alissa Cass was born on July 10, 1974, to Darwin and Claudia (Groseth) Reider. 

She is survived by her husband, David; her two sons, Louie and Paul; her father, Darwin; her brother and sister-in-law, Brett and Sara, three nephews; her grandmother, Marion; aunts, uncles cousins; and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Claudia.

Eugene Ashby, 79, of Huron, formerly of Woonsocket, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018, at the SunQuest Healthcare Center in Huron. 

His graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 5, at the St. Martin’s Cemetery in Huron. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m., Friday, May 4, at the Welter Funeral Home in Huron, with the family present from 5-7 p.m., and a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Eugene Ashby, the son of Robert and Bertha (Schulte) Ashby, was born on Feb. 20, 1939, in Mitchell. He grew up and attended schools in Woonsocket. Gene worked for the Armour Meatpacking Plant in Huron for many years before retiring. Gene was also self-employed as a handyman and did work for Montgomery Real Estate and managed his own properties. Gene also served in the National Guard for many years. 

Eugene married Judith Cantonwine on Dec. 2, 1961, at St. Martin’s Church in Huron. The couple made their home in Huron.

Eugene was a member of St. Martin’s and Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Huron. He was also a member of the American Motorcycle Association and the NRA for over 40 years.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, making trips to the Black Hills, and spending time with his family and friends. Eugene was a gifted craftsman, making key chains, knives and money clips from cut coins and other materials.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Judy of Huron; two sons, Jeff (Kerri) Ashby of Rapid City, and Anthony Ashby of North Carolina; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Teri) Ashby of Wisconsin; sister, Janice Merrick of Sioux Falls; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Rose, Elizabeth and Mary.