Jack A. Tiede, 75, of Watertown and formerly of Wessington Springs, passed away Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Prairie Lakes Hospice.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m. at the Basham Funeral Chapel in Wessington Springs, with inurnment at Prospect Hill Cemetery.  Lunch will follow at the Springs Inn Café.

Jack was born in Huron on Dec. 10, 1945, to Newton and Edma (Pinard) Tiede.  He joined three siblings on a rented farm northeast of Wessington Springs. One year later, the family moved into Wessington Springs.

Jack was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church and attended services during his time living in Wessington Springs. He attended elementary school in Springs and became an initial student in the new Special Education Program. He also attended one year of Special Education in Mitchell. While living at home, Jack assisted his father at the Springs Creamery and at the feedlot business east of town.

In late 1978, Jack moved to Watertown and entered the State HHS program (Atco/New Horizons) for care and development of life skills.  Jack thrived in this program of woodworking and social activities. While in Watertown, he had the opportunity to participate in several Special Olympics at the State and National level, earning numerous medals. Later, with his mobility failing, Jack entered Aventura-Watertown Senior Care, where he was crowned Valentine King.

Jack was interested in people, sports and music. He liked playing golf, bowling, and baseball. He bowled on two Watertown League teams, Midtex and Sunshine Grocery, where he earned the nickname “Action Jackson.”  He was a fan of the Springs Owls, Twins and the Vikings and Packers. He loved country music, singing Christmas carols, family gatherings, card games, his bike, and his longtime friend, Mary Joyce Duwenhogger.

Jack is survived by his three siblings, Marlene (Rob) Mock of Brookings, Connie (Donald) McHenry of Faribault, Minn., and Jerry (Donna) Tiede of LeSueur, Minn.; eight nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Mary Joyce of Watertown.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton and Edma; brother, Richard (infant); and nephew, Ricky.

Jerry F. Martin, 70, of Wolsey, passed away on Sunday, April 10, at Prairie View Healthcare Center in Woonsocket. 

His memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 19, at Welter Funeral Home.

Jerry was born on Aug. 21, 1951, in Adell, Ga., to George and Ida (Fail) Martin. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years and was honorably discharged Aug. 15, 1975.

Jerry’s first love was for his horses. Jerry traveled with his horses throughout the Western United States, working for cattle ranches in California, Wyoming and Texas and several large feed lots in Texas. When Jerry wasn’t being a cowboy, he worked on the oil rigs in Texas, shuttled cars in Hawaii, and worked 15 years for Walmart.

Jerry married Judy Williams on July 26, 2014, at Ravine Lake, Huron, and moved to Wolsey.

During his younger years, Jerry played the guitar and sang in a country western band and at church where his dad was the pastor.

Jerry loved to spend time hunting and fishing. His other hobbies included gardening, wood working and leather work. Jerry was also known for his cooking talents.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Judy; two brothers, Mike (Sue) Shea of Iroquois and Ken Kibbey of Texas; one sister, Naomi (Gene) Williams of Charleston, S.C.; three nieces; two nephews; one great-niece; four great-nephews; a godson; and one special daughter, Robin Skinner.

Sandra “Sandi” Ann Willman, 57, of Wessington Springs and formerly of Woonsocket, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, surrounded by family. 

Her funeral service will be held Saturday, April 23, at 11 a.m. at Basham Funeral Chapel in Woonsocket. The service will be officiated by Pastor Bruce Olivier of Sioux Falls. Burial will be in St. Wilfrid Catholic Cemetery in Woonsocket.

Sandi was born on Jan. 24, 1965, to Leonard and Beatrice (Twombly) Vetter. She was later joined by her sister, Lynn. Sandi grew up in rural Woonsocket where she attended school, graduating in 1983. Following high school, she attended Stewarts school of Cosmetology in Sioux Falls. Sandi was united in marriage to Gary Willman on Jan. 22, 1982. To this union, Sandi was blessed with three children, Christopher, Tabitha, and Skylar. Sandi poured her time into raising her children while working at Van Dykes for over 20 years. Most recently, she worked at Dak Pak in Woonsocket. Sandi enjoyed spending her time in her flower beds, reading a good book, and going on an occasional camping trip. She was always in the mood for a visit with a friend, a hot cup of coffee, or her favorite, a cold glass of wine. 

Sandi is survived by her husband, Gary of Wessington Springs; children, Christopher (Wendy) of Sioux Falls, Tabitha (Zac) of Wessington Springs, and Skylar of Sioux Falls; five grandchildren; one very special niece; and many friends and extended family members.

Sandi was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Bea; her sister, Lynn; uncles, Larry and Don; and her mother- and father-in-law.