Shirley Wolter, 85, of Wessington Springs, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Weskota Manor in Wessington Springs. 

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 16, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs. Visitation with a prayer service was held on Monday, May 15, at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Burial was in Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Huron.

Shirley Ann Swenson was born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Black) Swenson on Feb 3, 1938, in Mitchell, as the youngest of seven children. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. She attended school in Plano until fifth grade, when she transferred to the Alpena School, graduating in 1956. 

Shirley was united in marriage to Milton Paul Wolter at Zion Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lane on Oct. 7, 1956.

Shirley was a true farm lady, who milked alongside her husband, helped with livestock and crops, and tended her chickens, flowers, and garden. She taught Sunday school, raised her family, and babysat many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley was known for her baking. She delivered eggs to her steady customers for years and enjoyed helping friends whenever she could. 

Shirley is survived by her sons, Stuart (Mary) Wolter of rural Woonsocket, Lowell Wolter of rural Wessington Springs, and Joel Wolter of rural Woonsocket; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and in-laws, Jamie Wolter Assman  and Barb Wolter. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton; her sons, Kyle and Perry; her parents; and all of her siblings.

James “Jim” Mayclin, 85, of Plankinton, died Wednesday, May 3, at his home under hospice care. 

Funeral Mass was held Saturday, May 13, at St. John Catholic Church in Plankinton. Burial was at Mizpah Cemetery in Plankinton. Visitation was Friday, May 12, at the church with a prayer service. Arrangements were by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

James Harry Mayclin was born April 19, 1938, to Harry and Ruth (Lalley) Mayclin in Plankinton. The family moved to Chamberlain, and later Missouri, but returned to Plankinton where Jim attended Catholic Sisters School in Woonsocket. He graduated from Plankinton High School. After high school, Jim received an associate degree in accounting from Minneapolis Business School in 1958.

Jim was united in marriage to Laura Lee Hoefert on Aug. 9, 1956, in Plankinton. To this union, six children were born.

Jim owned and operated a dairy and grain farm until his retirement. He received awards for milk production from the West Central Dairy Herd Improvement Association. In 1971, Jim was awarded the USDA County Farm Family of the Year and was named Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year in 1972.

Jim played independent basketball until the age of 42 and played in four state tournaments. In 1957, he played in the pregame for the Minnesota Lakers basketball team. He also participated on two bowling teams and loved to fish.

Jim was a lifelong member of St. John Catholic Church. He served on the Plankinton School Board for over two decades, where he served as president. Jim also served on the Land ‘O Lakes National Board.

Jim is survived by his wife, Laura; sons, Paul (Mary) of Plankinton and John (Laura A.) of Mt. Vernon; daughters, Anna Mayclin of Vancouver, Wash., Jeanne (Jeff) Berg of Riverview, Fla., Diana (Tom) Spinar of Plankinton, and Monica Mayclin of Hugo, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and brother, Mark (Cleone) Mayclin of Rapid City.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Tom, Patrick, Mike, and Dan, and his sister, Mary Collette Mayclin.

James “Jim” Murtha, 75, of Mitchell, died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his home. Private family services were held on Saturday, May 6, at the Will Funeral Chapel.

James Joseph “Jim” Murtha, son of Joseph and Viola (Berg) Murtha, was born Sept. 9, 1947, in Parkston. He attended Parkston Catholic School for one year before attending a country school in Sanborn County. Jim later graduated from Artesian High School in 1965. At the age of 18, he began his career at Rozum Motors in Mitchell. He later retired after 47 years as an autobody specialist.  

Jim was united in marriage to Donna Roderick on Feb. 19, 1966, in Artesian. In his retirement, Jim and Donna continued shuttling cars for Vern Eide and Vantage Point. He retired in March of 2023 with 58 years of service with the dealerships.

Jim and Donna enjoyed fishing and camping at Minneconjou Bay in Ft. Pierre. In his earlier years, he also enjoyed softball, pheasant hunting, deer and antelope hunting.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Jim joined the Moose Lodge in 1971 and was a lifetime member.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Donna Murtha of Mitchell; his three children, Stacy (Lavonne) Murtha of Mitchell, Shawn (Pat) Murtha of Mitchell, and Kristine (Vandal) Zomer of Mitchell; six-grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Joey; his parents; his in-laws, Luther and Frances Roderick; and a brother and sister-in-law, Lonnie (Donna) Roderick.