Lester Collins went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2006. His daughters, Micki Erk and Vicki Neiderworder, and his son-in-law, Larry Neiderworder, were at his bedside when he passed on at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip, SD.

Lester was born Feb. 15, 1915, at Whitewood, SD, to Edwin and Dena (Osloond) Collins. He was one of 13 children and was educated in the Rapid City area.

On March 30, 1935, Lester married Viola Harris in Rapid City. From there they moved to the Limestone area near Custer, and later to Pleasant Valley, also near Custer.

Memorial services for Ruth Fairchild were held Monday, July 3, at the United Church in Philip with Pastor Mark Ford officiating.

Music was provided by Marilyn Millage, organist, and Elvera Moos, vocalist. Ushers were George Gittings and Ed Morrison.

Ruth Sherwood was born May 19, 1918, at St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre, SD, the daughter of Mervin Curtis and Fleta May (Weeks) Sherwood.

Ruth grew up in Philip, attended Philip elementary school. She graduated valedictorian of her 8th grade class in 1933, and was the valedictorian of her 1937 high school class.

Ercell E. Albin, age 92, of Parkton, MD, formerly of Belvidere, SD, died Saturday, July 1, 2006, at her residence in Maryland.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m on Thursday, July 6, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m.