Births
Amanda Dylla ‘10 and Matt Eitelgeorge, a girl, Clara, born April 8, 2023. They reside in Bristol.
Amber (Halter) ‘12 and Ron Figg, a boy, Jacob, born June 23, 2023. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Angela (Christensen) ‘13 and Daniel Prendable, a boy, Martin, born March 18, 2023. They reside in Yankton.
Bailey (Kopplin) ‘15 and Nathan Aesoph, a girl, Norra, born July 8, 2023. They reside in Highmore.
Blane ‘12 and Elizabeth (Dahl) ‘15 Osterday, a girl, Blane, born May 11, 2023. They reside in Java.
Brandon ‘00 and Brandy Reishus, a girl, Serene, born Feb. 25, 2023. They reside in Albany, Oregon.
Brittany (Jallo) ‘15 and Ryan Smelser, a boy, Garrett, born Sept. 28, 2022. They reside in Marion, Iowa.
Calvin ‘18 Kielas-Jensen and Kara (Schmidt) ‘16 Jensen, a girl, Lottie, born June 14, 2022. They reside in Coralville, Iowa.
Cassie (Cselovszki) ‘13 and Alex Krahn, a girl, Camryn, born Oct. 6, 2022. They reside in Saint Peter, Minnesota.
Cassie (Engstler) ‘22 and Spencer Armstrong, a girl, Harper, born June 16, 2023. They reside in Forest City, Iowa.
Christian ‘17/Pharm.D. ‘19 and Hailey Kroll, a boy, Everett, born April 8, 2023. They reside in North Liberty, Iowa.
Cole ‘18 and Summer Julius, a boy, Grady, born July 21, 2023. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Colton ‘12 and Maria (Skoglund) ‘12 Buus, a girl, Landry, born June 13, 2023. They reside in Canova.
Daniel ‘14 and Jacqueline (Currier) ‘14 Cates, a girl, Jenna, born June 16, 2023. They reside in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
Danielle (Schubert) ‘12 and Luke Kartak, a girl, Kade, born April 28, 2023. They reside in Colome.
Donald ‘17 and Hannah Osborne, a girl, Lettie, born June 29, 2023. They reside in Rapid City.
Eric ‘12/Pharm.D. ‘14 and Megan (Luitjens) ‘13 Mathiowetz, a girl, Eliza, born March 10, 2023. They reside in Fairmont, Minnesota.
Eric ‘19 and Madison (Schafer) ‘19 Hokanson, a boy, Scott, born Dec. 30, 2022. They reside in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
Erin (Schaller) ‘09 and Nick Smith, a boy, Matthew, born May 30, 2023. They reside in Faribault, Minnesota.
Evan ‘14/M.S. ‘16 and Taylor Almberg, a girl, Hadley, born May 17, 2023. They reside in Woodland Park, Colorado.
Garrett ‘12 and Jenn Osvog, a boy, Kaden, born May 14, 2023. They reside in DeSmet.
Holly Fetzer ‘14 (M.S.) and Jay Dickson, a boy, Sullivan, born May 12, 2023. They reside in Brookings.
Jacob ‘18 and Lauren Weg, a boy, Merit, born April 1, 2023. They reside in Worthington, Minnesota.
James ‘12 and Ashley Carlson, a boy, Bryce, born Sept. 1, 2022. They reside in Cokato, Minnesota.
Jared ‘15 and Shannon (Reynolds) ‘15 Christopher-Holt, a boy, Dutton, born April 11, 2023. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Jeff Sebesta ‘09 and Courtney Collen, a girl, Annabelle, born May 20, 2023. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Jenna (Mann) ‘09 and Peter Fischer, a girl, Elaine, born April 27, 2023. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Jill (Naber) ‘15 and Cody Hoch, a boy, James, born Feb. 8, 2023. They reside in Mallard, Iowa.
Jon ‘16 (Ph.D.) and Jenna Pretz, a girl, Jill, born June 27, 2023. They reside in Osawatomie, Kansas.
Josh ‘20 and Karlee (Schroeder) ‘19 Friese, a boy, Kohen, born Oct. 2, 2022. They reside in Tea.
Kooper ‘18 and Rebecca (Klein) ‘19 Veldhuisen, a boy, Brooks, born Jan. 19, 2023. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Lane ‘18 and Chelsea ‘17/M.S. ‘19 (Schossow) Myer, a girl, Karsyn, born Nov. 7, 2022. They reside in Cold Spring, Minnesota.
Lane ‘19 and Lindsey (Staab) ‘18 Marienau, a boy, John, born April 28, 2023. They reside in LeMars, Iowa.
Laura (Wolles) ‘13 and Levi Hall, a boy, Colton, born May 8, 2023. They reside in Williston, North Dakota.
Lyle ‘17 and Stephanie Hall, a boy, Laken, born April 16, 2023. They reside in Elkton.
Madison (Smither) ‘18 and Tyler Spillman, a boy, Graham, born May 6, 2023. They reside in Winner.
Michael ‘12/Ph.D. ‘19 and Tera (Potts) ‘13 Bredeson, a boy, Max, born May 11, 2023. They reside in Grove City, Minnesota.
Mitch ‘10 and Emily (Powell) ‘11/M.S. ‘13 Kranz, a girl, Kitt, born April 22, 2023. They reside in Harrisburg.
Nathan ‘17 and Kaitie (Bartelt) ‘18 Luitjens, a girl, Hadley, born Feb. 10, 2023. They reside in Fairmont, Minnesota.
Nicole (Hepper) ‘07/Pharm.D. ‘09 and Brad Plaga, a boy, Caleb, born March 2, 2023. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Patrick ‘04 and Rebecca Jerzak, a girl, Stella, born March 9, 2023. They reside in Minneota, Minnesota.
Rob ‘18 and Anna Goetz, a girl, Amelia, born July 1, 2023. They reside in Orange City, Iowa.
Ross ‘15 and Megan (Dolly) ‘16 Peterson, a girl, Reagan, born June 8, 2023. They reside in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Rusty ‘18 and Miranda (Carlson) ‘18 Swanson, a boy, Wyatt, born June 12, 2023. They reside in Marshall, Minnesota.
Samantha (Haverly) ‘14/M.Ed. ‘19 and Tyler Vogel, a boy, Milo, born June 28, 2023. They reside in Homossasa, Florida.
Samantha (Wahls) ‘10 and Kent Erickson, a girl, Sonora, born Aug. 20, 2022. They reside in Cadott, Wisconsin.
Sarah (Rutherford) ‘17 and Jamin Malz, a boy, Mason, born May 19, 2023. They reside in Farmington, Minnesota.
Spenser ‘15 and Abby (Luitjens) ‘14 Kipfer, a boy, Kasen, born Jan. 30, 2023. They reside in Windom, Minnesota.
Talya (Aasen) ‘18 Booher, a boy, Weldon, born March 10, 2023. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Taylor (Roehr) ‘14 and Stephan Livingston, a girl, Lennon, born March 2, 2023. They reside in Brookings.
Theresa (Esser) ‘10 and Donnie Bowden, a boy, Merrick, born July 11, 2023. They reside in Aberdeen.
Tyler ‘11 and Jill Merriam, a boy, Wyatt, born Sept. 29, 2022. They reside in Brookings.
Tyler ‘12 and Ashley Johnson, a boy, Nolan, born Nov. 29, 2022. They reside in Vermillion.
Tyler ‘15 and Kaisha (Swenson) ‘16 Christensen, a boy, Briar, born March 23, 2023. They reside in Sioux Falls.
Weddings
Patrick O’Sullivan ‘20 and Lydia Hite ‘18/M.S. ‘21, July 23, 2022. They reside in Brookings.
General
1973 Gregory D. Klinkel released his first album of original music, “Music in My Mind.” He resides in Aurora, Colorado.
1993 Lee J. Friesen has written a children’s book called “If a Farmer Get’s a Pickup” as well as motivational comics for adults relating to agriculture. He resides in Olivet.
1995 Adam M. Vinatieri was selected as a member of the 2023 inductee class into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. He resides in Lionsville, Indiana.
2009 Jacqueline F. Langland has joined Littler Mendelson, P.C. as an attorney. She resides in Phoenix, Arizona.
2011 (M.Ed.) Wendi S. (Petrik) Van Beek received her M.A. in theological studies from Wartburg Theological Seminary in May. She resides in Tucson, Arizona.
2018 McKenna M. Shallberg-Angerhofer joined TSP Inc. as an interior designer. She resides in Sioux Falls.
Deaths
1941 (Aggie) Joanne M. (Allen) Evans of Spokane, Washington, Feb. 3, 2023.
1946 Ellen J. (Hinde) Anderson of Sioux Falls, May 11, 2023.
1950 Carol M. (Johansen) Peterson of Urbana, Illinois, June 15, 2023.
1952 Avis V. (Jones) Hardie of Clear Lake, June 13, 2023.
1952 Elizabeth Cook-Lynn of Rapid City, July 5, 2023.
1952 Richard F. McMahon of St. Paul, Minnesota, June 8, 2023.
1953 Joseph F. Ausan of Ankeny, Iowa, May 5, 2023.
1953 Verla J. (Manfull) Jungemann of Seward, Nebraska, April 2, 2023.
1953/Ph.D. ’64 Darwin G. Britzman of Sioux Falls, June 30, 2023.
1955 Ray E. Wenk of Madison, April 30, 2023.
1955 Rozella M. (Snyder) Williamson of Sioux Falls, June 6, 2023.
1956 Gordon E. Rosenthal of Clear Lake, Iowa, May 3, 2023.
1957 Gene A. Marten of Bettendorf, Iowa, May 8, 2023.
1957 Ralph W. Stensland of Hot Springs, June 25, 2023.
1957 Richard E. Shooley of Aberdeen, June 15, 2023.
1959 Larry F. Ingalls of Webster, Aug. 17, 2022.
1959 Mary P. Rahilly of Columbus, Ohio, May 30, 2023.
1959 Walter K. Mielke of Parker, May 4, 2023.
1960 (Aggie) David V. Morell of Union Center, June 26, 2023.
1960 Marvin A. Sneller of Grayslake, Illinois, May 5, 2023.
1960 Wallace R. Stern of Omaha, Nebraska, July 4, 2023.
1960/M.Ed. ’68 Daniel A. Oursland of Yankton, June 24, 2023.
1961 Kathryn (Donnenwirth) Daane of Rapid City, April 25, 2023.
1962 Anita L. (Steinback) Weikel of Charleston, South Carolina, July 5, 2023.
1962 Harold L. Haines of Kearney, Missouri, Feb. 5, 2023.
1962 James T. McGraw of Castle Rock, Colorado, Nov. 6, 2022.
1963 Donald S. Fiegen of La Crosse, Wisconsin, June 18, 2023.
1963 Douglas F. Bultman of Spicer, Minnesota, May 24, 2023.
1963 Jerrold Abernathy of Groton, Dec. 23, 2022.
1964 Bruce W. Warner of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, May 4, 2023.
1964 Diane C. (Horst) Bagley of Hurley, May 11, 2023.
1964 Douglas J. Goar of Pensacola, Florida, Dec. 17, 2022.
1964 John F. Bloemendaal of Rochester, New York, Sept. 17, 2022.
1965 Kenneth L. Lorenz of Garden Grove, California, Feb. 22, 2023.
1966 Charles C. Hemmer of Sioux Falls, June 19, 2023.
1967 (M.Ed.) Anthony F. Spignese of Beverly, Massachusetts, June 19, 2023.
1967 Ann J. (Reyelts) Lasley of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, June 11, 2023.
1967 James C. Klosterman of Brookings, June 16, 2023.
1968 (M.S.) Larry L. Luitjens of Sioux Falls, June 10, 2023.
1968 James S. North of Fort Myers, Florida, May 29, 2023.
1969 Eugene G. Austad of Saint Paul, Minnesota, April 20, 2023.
1969/M.S. ’70 Richard A. Phillips of Sioux Falls, July 3, 2023.
1970 Carrol D. Langeland of Menno, May 23, 2023.
1970 Joseph J. Cronin of Peabody, Massachusetts, June 19, 2023.
1972 Charles E. Huff of Elk Mountain, Wyoming, May 1, 2023.
1972 David R. Cooley of Rapid City, Sept. 8, 2022.
1972 John T. Griffiths of Keaton, Kentucky, Dec. 16, 2022.
1972 Roger L. Peterson of Omaha, Nebraska, Nov. 18, 2022.
1973 Brenda J. Sternquist of Woodhull Township, Michigan, June 5, 2023.
1973 Ronald E. Clauson of Seminole, Florida, June 12, 2023.
1974 (M.Ed.) Donna R. (Schlender) Wormke of Longmont, Colorado, April 18, 2023.
1974 (M.Ed.) William D. Wood of Fort Scott, Kansas, April 24, 2023.
1974 Deane L. Johnson of Fargo, North Dakota, April 27, 2023.
1974 Jerry A. Berg of Brookings, June 3, 2023.
1974 Paul R. Heers Jr. of Oakland, Minnesota, May 4, 2023.
1975 (M.Ed.) Kathryn L. (Voss) Vigen of Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 12, 2022.
1975 (M.Ed.) Sherma J. (Sias) Wright of Overland Park, Kansas, April 25, 2023.
1975 Rodger L. Adams of Papillion, Nebraska, April 25, 2023.|
1975 Roger D. Oakleaf of Hartford, July 3, 2023.
1975 Thomas A. Anderson of Sioux Falls, April 22, 2023.
1976 Glen R. Anderson of Hot Springs, May 10, 2023.
1976 Marilyn J. (Bonefield) Keys of Belle Fourche, May 2, 2023.
1977 Margie L. (Howard) Hooten of Kansas City, Missouri, Nov. 22, 2022.
1978 (M.Ed.) Nelle W. (Williams) Funk of Mitchell, Oct. 7, 2022.
1979 Teresa F. Lyons-Hegdahl of Saint Paul, Minnesota, May 16, 2023.
1979 William O. Hupp of Huron, May 24, 2023.
1979/M.Ed. ’79/’22 Robert J. Semrad of Brookings, May 3, 2023.
1980 (M.Ed.) Kerry J. Pogany of Rapid City, May 12, 2023.
1980 Marvin M. Malsam of Augusta, Georgia, April 24, 2023.
1982 Scott W. Decker of Frankfort, May 10, 2023.
1983 LaDonna J. (Gaer) Hupp of Huron, May 24, 2023.
1987 (M.Ed.) Phyllis E. (Lee) Leonhardt of Oldham, May 24, 2023.
1987 Terence J. Tom of Ottsville, Pennsylvania, April 21, 2023.
1992 (M.S.) Karlene M. (Hansen) Boelter of Sioux Falls, April 23, 2023.
1992 (M.S.) Patricia A. (Van Moer) Schmidt of Marshall, Minnesota, April 18, 2023.
1994 Lance K. Day of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, May 11, 2023.
1995 Mark J. Fuller of Sioux Falls, June 26, 2023.
1996 Laszlo J. Gere of Crestview, Florida, May 2, 2023.
1997 Daniel L. Johnson of Jackson, Minnesota, April 16, 2023.
1997 David J. Leheska of Chamberlain, July 8, 2023.
2005 Nathaniel T. Clement of Madison, June 6, 2023.
2008 Erin R. (Brubakken) Link of Sioux Falls, June 17, 2023.
2008 Jamae Cynthia-Jorgensen Hellwig of Sioux Falls, May 29, 2023.
2013 Derek J. Zenk of Webster, June 17, 2023.
Faculty Jill Fuller of Garrison, North Dakota, July 2, 2023.
Faculty Karen H. Cardenas of Tulsa, Oklahoma, May 2, 2023.
Faculty Robert N. Swanson of Brookings, July 5, 2023.
