Graduation from Marion High school in 1981. Graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1985 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration. Began working at Tieszen Memorial Home in 1978 when she was 15 years old. She is married to Jim Wilson, who is the Ag Education Teacher in Lennox, SD. They have two children, Erin and Alex. Live on an acreage that they built just north of Marion where they raise sheep. She keeps herself busy with the state nursing home association, South Dakota Healthcare Association, being a member of the Marion Business and Professional Association and Parker Chamber of Commerce. She also is a volunteer for the Turner County 4-H program. In the past she was a member of the Turner County 4-H Leaders Association, Turner County Extension Board, Marion Ambulance Service and Marion Economic Development Corporation. She is member of the Salem-Zion Mennonite Church. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and cruising to warm destinations, high school basketball games and college football games.

Graduation from Marion High school in 1981. Graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1985 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration. Began working at Tieszen Memorial Home in 1978 when she was 15 years old. She is married to Jim Wilson, who is the Ag Education Teacher in Lennox, SD. They have two children, Erin and Alex. Live on an acreage that they built just north of Marion where they raise sheep. She keeps herself busy with the state nursing home association, South Dakota Healthcare Association, being a member of the Marion Business and Professional Association and Parker Chamber of Commerce. She also is a volunteer for the Turner County 4-H program. In the past she was a member of the Turner County 4-H Leaders Association, Turner County Extension Board, Marion Ambulance Service and Marion Economic Development Corporation. She is member of the Salem-Zion Mennonite Church. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and cruising to warm destinations, high school basketball games and college football games.

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Jennifer McConniel, Social Services Coordinator, LAC, MRT, DBT, MATRIX, MI and DUI Prevention Specialist

I graduated high school from Kimball SD and immediately went on to college, graduating with a major in Science and Human Services and Business Management.  I then went on to pursue my License for Addiction Counseling and Behavioral Therapy at USD, landing myself a job at Keystone Treatment Center in Sioux Falls, SD for over 14 years.  I worked hand and hand with the state of SD running the Methamphetamine Corrections Intensive Outpatient Program at the Keystone Treatment Center in the Sioux Falls office. 

When I had the opportunity to work closer to home and spend more time with my kids, I jumped right on it!  I had worked at the Good Samaritan all through college and always knew I would go back someday.  I was a certified nursing assistant for over five years at the Good Sam and also completed my first internship there as well.  This is where I started my love for nursing home settings. 

In my current life, I live in Marion with my husband Zach and two children Emma and Oakley along with three lazy cats and dog.  I am on the Marion school board and often times coach or volunteer for different sporting programs in our community.  My hobbies are jogging, traveling to my kids’ sporting events, camping and traveling. 

Grew up in the Monroe/Marion area and Graduated from Marion High School. Worked in financial institution since High School. Employed since 1987 at Farmers State Bank in Marion, with a current position of real estate loan officer. Member of the Calvary Reformed Church in Monroe. Family - husband Randy, Children - Riston Berens and his wife Tami and granddaughter Braelyn' Rachel Berens. Hobbies include reading and spending time with family.

Grew up on the farm near Hurley and is currently farming west of Hurley. Graduated from Hurley High School. Graduated from SDSU in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Married, wife Lisa with three children. Paul serves on the Bethany Lutheran Church in Hurley. He also serves on the cemetery board and the Norway Township board. Paul enjoys spending time with family and friends and watching all types of sports.

I have been a resident of the Marion area all my life. I am single, & grew up on a farm near Marion & moved into town in 1969. I graduated from Marion High School, & have working at Southeastern Electric coop. for 36 years, currently the Accounting Manager for the coop. I have been a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church & have served on the parish council for the past 20 years. I was a charter member of the Marion Area Jaycees, & have held most all of the local offices, as well as State District Director, Regional Director & State Vice President for the South Dakota Jaycees. I am also a member of the SD JCI Senate, & served as the SD State JCI Senate President. I served on the Marion Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years.  I have served on the Tieszen Memorial Home board for several years. I am currently on the city council. In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, hunting & bowling. 

James A. “Jim” Jones and his wife Lori live in Parker where he was born and raised.  Jim is a graduate of South Dakota State University in Brookings and received his professional degree from the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities.  Having been a licensed funeral director for over 40 years he is with the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home which has funeral homes in Parker, Marion, Hurley and Viborg and Heritage Funeral home in Sioux Falls.  Currently he serves as the president of the South Dakota State Board of Funeral Service and is a past president of the South Dakota Funeral Directors Association.  Locally he has been involved in Lions Club, Parker Area Community Foundation, Rosehill Cemetery Board, and Grace Lutheran Church.  Since 2003 he has been a board member of the Tieszen Memorial Home and developed an interest in the Tieszen Home since his grandmother was a resident for many years.  Lori and Jim have two daughters, Lindsey and Lauren and enjoy spending time at their cabin near Meckling, SD on the Missouri River.