SPILMAN FAMILY ABROAD

Kenneth Cecil Johnson
Jan. 27, 1921 Faith, SD - February 28, 2002 Rapid City, SD

Kenneth married his wife Carol Elizabeth Frame in 1940.  Together they had 4 children:

1. A. Dennis Marvin Johnson  (Welma Hawkins)
       a. Angelique Lynn Johnson
           1. Taylor Janae Davidson
           2. Mitchell Andrew Chinburg
       b. Lyle Johnson
   B. Dean Melvin Johnson (Judith Ann Griffith)
       a. Christopher Warren Johnson (Sharron)
       b. Jon Issac Johnson 1972-2005 (Amy Kay Gross)
           1. Jerika Paula Kay Johnson
           2. Jeff George Johnson
           3. Jess Lealand Johnson
       c. Russel Dean Johnson (Kris Evon Stocklin)
   C. Arlyce Marilyn Johnson (Harry "Butch" Krause)
       a. Kyle Lynn Krause (Holly Scheer)
           1. Karsyn Lynn Krause
           2. Kailen Kay Krause
       b. Kenneth Wayne Krause (Angie)
           1. Krayden Wayne Krause
       c. Karyl Anne Krause (Kurt Alan Mencke)
           1. Kirby Alan Mencke  2001-2001
           2. Keegan Alec Mencke
   D. Cheryl Marlene Johnson  (Allan M. Fowler)
       a. Faith M. Fowler  (Wayne Kilby)
           1. Treg Alan Kilby
           2. Alexa Ashion Kilby
       b. Darin M. Fowler

Obituary
Kenneth Cecil Johnson was born near Faith, SD on January 27, 1921 to Chester Arthur and Kate (Spilman) Johnson. He spent his entire life on the ranch 18 miles southeast of Faith until ill health forced him and Carol to move into Faith two and one half years ago.
He attended grade school at rural Mud Butte near his home, and in 1940 , graduated from a short course of Agriculture at SDSU in Brookings where he also participated in the ROTC Program.
Kenneth married Carol Frame on Nov. 21, 1940. Their first home was a sheep wagon that they purchased along with a few sheep and cattle. They lived and worked with Chester on the ranch until 1943 when the Chester Johnsons moved to the Black Hills. Later, Kenneth and Carol purchased the ranch and have operated it since that time, raising sheep and cattle for a number of years, then switching to only cattle.
Kenneth loved the ranch and tending to the livestock. He was a self-taught mechanic and could repair almost anything. He enjoyed visits from friends and family and a cup of coffee was always a must for anyone who stopped to visit.
He passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2002 at the Beverly Healthcare Center in Rapid City, SD
He is survived by his wife, Carol: two sons, Dennis and wife Welma of Arvada, CO; Dean and wife Judy of Faith, SD two daughters, Arlyce Krause and husband Butch, Faith, SD; Cheryl Schmidt and husband Darold of Rapid City, SD; Gertrude Trask, Custer, SD; Thelma and husband Jim Frame, Rapid CIty, SD and numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents; two brother, Daniel and Russell; one sister, Ethel Lammers; and one nephew preceded him in death.

His wife  Carol Elizabeth Frame Johnson
Obituary

Carol Elizabeth Johnson, age 94, of Faith, South Dakota, passed away on May, 28, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood, South Dakota.

She was born on December 25, 1918, in Kenmare, North Dakota while her mother and brothers were in transit back home from visiting relatives in Canada.

Carol lived all of her life in South Dakota. She attended grade school at White Swan School (rural), which was near her home on Rattlesnake Creek located about 20 miles southwest of Dupree. She graduated from Faith High School in 1935. Carol attended Spearfish Normal School for one year where she obtained her teaching certificate. She continued with her education eventually receiving her Bachelor's Degree in 1970 and Masters Degree in 1975.

Carol began her career by teaching in rural schools in Ziebach County. She taught Head Start in Dupree, and served as Elementary Coordinator for the West River School District, which included Faith and Dupree and six rural schools. She ended her career as Elementary Principal of the Faith District 46-2, which included Faith and three rural schools—Plainview, Maurine and Cottonwood.

Carol married Kenneth Johnson on November 21, 1940. They took over Kenneth's parent's ranch where they raised their family and remained until 1999 when they moved into a house in Faith. Carol retired from the teaching profession in 1990. Governor George Mickelson proclaimed April 29, 1990, as Carol Johnson Day in recognition of her 43 years of devotion to Public Education.

Carol is survived by her brother, Maurice (Jane) Frame of Lansford, ND, two sons, Dennis (Welma) of Arvada, CO, Dean (Judy) of Faith, her two daughters, Arlyce (Butch) Krause of Faith, and Cheryl (Darold) Schmidt of Rapid City. Also surviving are four sisters-in law, Thelma Frame (Jim), Beverly Lindblom (Dan), Myrtice Frame (Wallace) and Vivian Frame (Tom). Her eleven grandchildren include, Kyle and Kenny Krause, Karyl Mencke, Darin Fowler, Faith Kilby, Lyle, Angie, Russell and Chris Johnson, Becky King and Devin Walters. Carol has 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Laura (Bolander) Frame, her husband Kenneth, three brothers, Tom, Wallace and James Frame and a grandson Jon Johnson.

Visitation for family and friends will be at the Faith Memorial Chapel on Friday, May 31, from 5-7:00 PM. On Saturday, June 1, a private family service will be held at 9:00 at the Faith Memorial Chapel preceding graveside services for family and friends at the Faith Cemetery at 10:00 followed by Fellowship for all in the Methodist Church basement. Pastor Calvin Chapman will officiate.

Serving as casketbearers are Kyle and Kenny Krause, Darin Fowler, Lyle, Chris, and Russel Johnson.

A memorial has been established to the Faith School in lieu of flowers.

Daniel Spilman 1848-1915 - Life in England before going to the United States.
-Birth Certificate,   Sloop Walcot, Whitton Windmill, Map of North Lincolnshire to America 1870.
-Letters from America back to England
-Dan's marriage to Thea Anderson and his farm in Clear Lake, IA
  Marriage Certificate, 1912 plat map, Photo of Thea, Thea's death certificate
-Dan and Thea Spilman's children  photos 1893, 1898, 1961