Boers
Boers, Ole Jacob – Obituary
Ole Jacob Boers, born May 19, 1878, in Lacon, Illinois, passed away in Sturgis after a prolonged illness. He married Daisy Ellen Hewitt in 1902, and they had four children, with one son dying in infancy. Survived by his wife, two children, and three grandchildren, Boers moved to South Dakota in 1911, living in various locations before settling in Sturgis in 1944. His funeral was held at F. O. Jolley Funeral Home, with interment at Bear Butte Cemetery.
Boers, Louis Paul – Obituary
Louis P. Slim Boers, aged 78, passed away on April 21, 1993, at his home in Sturgis. Born on November 29, 1914, in Lacon, Illinois, he moved to South Dakota as a child. Boers served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 and later worked as a carpenter until retirement. He was interred at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his sister, niece, and nephews. He was a member of the Sturgis American Legion.
Boers, Daisy Ellen Hewitt – Obituary
Mrs. Ole J. Boers, who died in Sturgis on January 12, 1960, was honored with funeral services led by Rev. H. A. Grote. Born on January 13, 1876, in Illinois, she married Ole J. Boers in 1902 and moved to South Dakota in 1911. A dedicated pioneer, she was known for her kindness and support of neighbors. Predeceased by her husband and several family members, she is survived by two daughters, one son, three grandchildren, and two sisters. Interment took place at Bear Butte Cemetery.