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Shirley Auch, 79, of Menno passed away on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church, Menno, with Rev. Theresa Jacobson officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery. Visitations will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Menno, SD. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. The Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, is assisting with service details. Pallbearers are Shirley’s grandsons, Lee Schenkel, Aaron Thielsen, Joshua Pulscher, Travis Thielsen and Dylan Mehlhaf. Honorary pallbearers are Shirley’s granddaughters, Melissa Boetger, Jessie Holmstrom, Emily Trevor, Kendra Simonsen and Darin Mehlhaf.
Shirley (Frank) Auch was born in Scotland on Nov. 16, 1934 to Reinhold Frank and Ella (Hauck) Frank. Shirley attended school in Scotland and graduated in 1953. She met the love of her life, Edwin Auch, at a roller rink and later married on Nov. 14, 1954 in Scotland, SD. To this union, five daughters were born. Throughout those years, Shirley worked various jobs, including: a seamtress, kitchen and laundry aide, clerical work and countless hours helping Ed in the cabinet shop. Shirley loved to crochet, sew, garden, rummage, making German dishes and going for coffee with the girls on Wednesdays. She also enjoyed going to her children’s, grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s various school and church events. Shirley and Ed were truly in love as they were together nearly 60 years and never left each other’s side. They enjoyed going to movies, going out to eat, going to Kaylor on Wednesday nights, fishing, going for drives, playing dominos and dancing to polka music. Mom could always be seen with a camera in her hand.
Thankful for having shared her life is her husband, Edwin of Menno; daughters: Garnet (Arnold) Paulsen, Brenda (Gordon) Pulscher, April (Brian) Thielsen, all of Flandreau, SD, Darinda (Darrell) Mehlhaf and Shirlene (Scott) Simonsen, both of Menno, SD; 10 grandchildren: Melissa, Jessie, Emily, Lee, Aaron, Joshua, Travis, Kendra, Dylan and Darin; 12 great-children: Floyd, Christopher, Caleb, Samantha, Kaycie, Jackson, Sierra, Blake, Jonathan, Rory, Abby and Ty; her only sibling, Delores (George) Broz of Tyndall, SD; brother-in-law, Robert Auch; sisters-in-law: Alvina Auch, Luella Auch, Adella Auch and Alitha Peterson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, Milton Frank, a great-granddaughter, Charley Rose Holmstrom and numerous other relatives.
Melvin (Mel) Auch, age 73, of Aurora, died Wednesday, November 30, 2005, at the Hamilton Manor in Aurora.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, December 3rd at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Aurora. Rev. Karl Larson will officiate. Interment will be in the Aurora Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 P.M. Friday at Higby-McQuiston Mortuary. The family will greet friends from 5-7.
Melvin Robert Auch, the son of Ferdinand and Martha (Gall) Auch, was born in Lesterville, South Dakota on November 29, 1932 and died in Aurora, Nebraska on November 30, 2005, at the age of 73.
He grew up in Scotland, South Dakota and graduated from Scotland High School in 1950. Mel served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1953-1955, being honorably discharged in 1961.
On November 13, 1955, he was united in marriage to Emma M. Burnison at Rapid City, South Dakota. They had three children: Robert, Kathleen and William. Mel began his career in the mobile home manufacturing industry with Redman Industries in Rapid City, South Dakota in 1957 as a foreman. He was promoted to Production Manager in 1963 and relocated to Grand Island, Nebraska. After 13 years with Redman, Mel accepted a position as President and General Manager with Chief Industries, Inc. Housing Division d.b.a as Bonnavilla Homes in Aurora, Nebraska. Mel served in this capacity for 17 years, before semi-retiring in December of 1997. He continued to serve on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committees of Chief Industries, Inc. until his full retirement on June 30, 2000.
Over his career in the Mobile Home Manufacturing Industry Mel earned many awards including the following: 2005 Mel was inducted into the Kansas National RV & Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame; 2002 National RV & Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame; 2002 Nebraska National RV & Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame; 1993 Outstanding Industry Award from the Nebraska Diplomats; 1979 Nebraska Manufactured Housing Institute "Distinguished Service Award"; 1975 the Aurora Chamber of Commerce "Community Service Award"; 1972 Aurora Chamber of Commerce "Official Map Maker" and 1968 Redman Industries "Outstanding Production Manager".
Mel served on many Boards and Commissions in the Manufactured Housing Industry: 1981-2000 Board of Directors of the North Central Manufactured Housing Institute, where he was president from 1999-2000; 1987-2000 Member of the Manufactured Housing Institute, which is the National Assoc. for the Manufactured Housing Industry; 1977-2000 Board of Directors for the Nebraska Manufactured Housing Institute, 1st vice president in 1977 and 1979, president 1980-81; 1971-2000 Board of Directors and Executive for Chief Industries; 1994-97 Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board; 1977 Appointed & commissioned as a member of the Manufactured Housing Advisory Board by Governor J.J. Exon, State of Nebraska and 1977-1980 member of the Advisory Committee on Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles Standards for the State of Nebraska.
Mel also served on several community boards: Nebraska Diplomats from 1990-1999; Aurora Diplomats from 1985-1999; Aurora Development Corporation Board of Directors from 1987-1997; Aurora Memorial Hospital Board of Directors from 1979-1980 and Farmers State Bank/Pinnacle of Aurora Board of Directors from 1973-1997.
Mel was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church. He enjoyed traveling and outdoor activities. Mel was a member of the V.F.W. of Grand Island and American Legion of Aurora.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Emma Auch of Aurora; three children, Robert Auch and friend Georgia Christner of Newcastle, Wyoming, Kathleen (Randy) Johnson of Signal Mountain, Tennessee and William (Karen) Auch of Papillion; two granddaughters, Megan and Alayna Auch and four brothers, Ervin (Nancy) Auch of Neosho, Missouri, Archie (Nadean) Auch of Yankton, South Dakota, Elmer (Lorraine) Auch of Aurora and Wilbert (Marcia) Auch of Kansas City, Missouri.
Wilbur H. Adema, 64, of Winthrop died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, at his home.
Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. today at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop, with full military rites by the Winthrop Honor Guard. Private burial will take place at a later date. Visitation is 7:30-8 a.m. today at Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
He is survived by his children, Harold Adema and his wife, Deb of Sundance, Wyo., Richard Adema and his wife, Laura of Barnard, S.D., Dawn Neiters and her husband, Steve of Elk River, Ward Adema of Utica, S.D., Bart Adema and his wife, Jackie of Winthrop and Chad Adema and Melanie of Winthrop; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandsons; parents, Henry and Hilda Adema of Springfield, S.D., brothers, James Adema and his wife, Clarice of Mitchell, S.D., Mel Adema and his wife, Norma of Sioux City, Iowa, and Don Adema and his wife, Jan of Winthrop; sisters, Joyce Deide and her husband, Gary of Utica, S.D., Joann Tucker and her husband, Jerry of Springfield, S.D.; special aunt, Irene Schneider and her husband, Jim of Springfield, S.D., and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Harold in infancy in 1938.
Wilbur Henry Adema was born June 26, 1936, in Springfield, S.D. to Henry and Hilda (Hento) Adema. He attended country school and Northwest Junior College in Orange City, Iowa. He farmed for two years near Springfield, S.D. He owned and operated Perkin's General Store for several years. He served in the Army National Guard from June 1957 until June 1963.
He moved to rural Lafayette and began farming in the fall of 1969. He moved to Winthrop in 1970. He worked as an A.I. technician for Minnesota Valley Breeders for eight years. He retired from farming and continued living on his farm site until December 1996, when he moved to Sunset Apartments in Winthrop. He moved to Sibley Estates West Apartments in Winthrop in February 2000.
He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop, where he was active as usher, Sunday school teacher, choir member, confirmation mentor, and assisted with the Tent Makers program.
He was a member of the Winthrop American Legion, Post 314 and served as past second vice commander. He was a member of the Winthrop Lions Club, where he served as tailtwister and assisted with bingo. He was Winthrop's Emergency Management Coordinator and a charter member of the Winthrop swimming pool fundraising committee. He also did volunteer work at the Winthrop Good Samaritan Center.
He was past president for the Sibley County Farm Bureau, PTA, Winthrop Senior Citizens, and Winthrop Health Services Board. He also served on the Winthrop School Board and belonged to the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce. He was a charter member of the Winthrop Kiwanis Club and a 4-H Leader. He served as district and state delegate for the Sibley County Republican Party, as district chairman for Mid-American Dairymen, and as officer and director for Sibley County and District American Dairy Association.
Lenhardt Aman, 85, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004.
He was born on Feb. 10, 1919 in Hutchinson County, SD, to August and Emma (Gemar) Aman. He graduated from Scotland High School and attended Southern Teachers College, Springfield. During WWII he served in the Army Air Corps and was united in marriage to Elnora Mae Anderson on June 6, 1943, in California. He received his BS from Northern State Teachers College, Aberdeen, and masters in education from USD, Vermillion. His career in education started as a coach and teacher and later served as superintendent of schools in the following communities, Dallas, Hurley, Monroe, Lake Preston, Parker, Redfield, Florence-Henry, Wolsey, Hills City, and Montrose, retiring in 1986. He was a member of United Methodist Church, Parker, VFW Post 2821, and the Turner Village Board.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 2000 and an infant son, Rickey Len, in 1952.
Grateful for having shared his life are a sister, Olga Gustafson, Freeman; two nephews: Lee "Skip Gustafson and friend Penny Stakes, Frederick, MD; and Lynn Gustafson, Townsville, NC; a step-brother, Jack Collinge, Scotland; a step-sister, Elvie Heihn, Hudsonville, MI; and many former students, fellow educators, and friends.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2004, a the United Methodist Church, Parker, with burial at 2:30 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery, Scotland, with full military honors. Visitation will be Sunday at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker, with the family present from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Parker United Methodist Church or the VFW Post 2821.
Funeral Mass for Alverna B. (Kelley) Auch of Sioux Falls, SD will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 29 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland, with Fr. Al Krzyzopolski as Celebrant. Interment will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday at St. Leo Catholic Cemetery in Tyndall. Active and honorary casketbearers will be Alverna’s 14 grandchildren.
Alverna passed away on Friday, June 26, 2009 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
Memorials may be directed to the Dougherty Hospice House at 4509 S. Prince of Peace Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57103-5830.
Alverna was born in Dell Rapids, South Dakota on May 1, 1926 to C. Vernon Lathrop and Irene (Hopkins) Lathrop. In June of 1950, Alverna married Bill Kelley and they resided in Sioux Falls where they owned and operated the Paramount Bar. In 1966, they moved to Kaylor where they owned a furniture store and Kelley’s Bar and Café until 1975. Bill died in March of 1970. In August of 1971, Alverna married Reuben Auch and they owned and operated the Checkerboard Lounge in Kaylor from 1974 until Reuben’s death in 1981. Alverna moved to Pierre and operated the Pub and Parlor from 1988 to 1991 before retiring to Sioux Falls in 1994. Alverna passed away on Friday, June 26, 2009 surrounded by her family at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. She had attained the age of 83 years, 1 month and 25 days.
Grateful for having shared Alverna’s life are two sons: Mark (Jacquie) Kelley of Pickstown and Mike (Jo) Kelley of Cypress, Texas; three daughters: Mary (Troy) Jones of Sioux Falls, Pat (Steve) Flett of Scotland, and Cathy (Tom) Winckler of Sioux Falls; a daughter-in-law, Helen Kelley of Tyndall; a stepdaughter, Deb (Rich) Davis of Yankton; two sisters: Vi Szurek and Audrey Brude, both of Sioux Falls; and one brother, Vernon Lathrop of Volga. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Alverna was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and a son, William Kenneth Kelley.
Hilda Adema, 96, of Springfield died Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall. Funeral services are 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the church cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 PM until 7:30 PM, with a 7:30 PM prayer service at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield.
Hilda Marie Hento was born July 11, 1913 in rural Avon, SD, the daughter of William and Jennie (Risseeuw) Hento. She died Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall, SD. Hilda attained the age of 96 years, four months and four days.
Hilda attended the Trumbo School of rural Avon for eight years. After that, she became her Dad’s right hand farm girl until she married Henry Adema on February 21, 1935 on the Hento family homestead in rural Avon. They resided on a farm seven miles west of Springfield, near Perkins, until they moved to Springfield in 1983, when they retired. They were married for 71 years.
Hilda was a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was also active in Ladies Aid and Guild, where she held many offices.
Hilda loved her family and cooking and baking for them gave her great joy. We also know that each family household has or had many towels and pillowcases that she had embroidered, with love in each thread. She also loved to babysit the Pudwill girls and Yule boys. Hilda was a “grandma” to many children in Springfield. Hilda also loved her garden and her green thumb produced many vegetables and flowers.
Thankful for having shared her life are her children: Jim (Clarice) of Mitchell; Mel (Norma) of Sioux City, IA; Don (Jan) of Winthrop, MN; Joyce (Gary) Diede of Utica; and Joann Tucker and fiance Ron Minten of Alton, IA; sister, Irene Schneider and two special nieces: Nancy Hixon and Norene Gibson, all of Springfield; 24 grandchildren; 60 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, Henry on October 14, 2006; parents; two sons: Harold and Wilbur; son-in-law, Jerry Tucker; granddaughter, Erica Tucker and a sister, Marie Biesma.
Mervin Archambeau, 63, Wagner, died Friday (Oct. 3, 2003) at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. today (Monday) at Friedensburg Bible Church, rural Avon. Burial is in the church cemetery with military honors. Visitation is one hour prior to the service today at the church. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Wagner, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born April 15, 1940, at Wagner, to Homer and Rose (Powers) Archambeau, Sr. He attended schools in Lake Andes and Omaha, Neb., before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served six years and attained the rank of Sergeant. He served during the Vietnam era. After being discharged from the Army, he was a carpet installer for 30 years, owning his own company. At the time of his death, he was president of Tsa La Gi Inc., a consulting firm.
He is survived by his wife, Rita A. Archambeau, Wagner; two daughters: Cindy (David) Bittinger, Gettysburg, Pa.; and Shelly Pizella, York, Pa.; four sons: Mark (Patricia Lynn) Archambeau, Clinton, Ark.; TeAndre, Earven and Trey Archambeau, all of Wagner; five grandsons; one great-grandson; his mother, Rose Walrath of Iowa; five brothers: Homer Jr., Loren, Daniel and Wendell, all of Lake Andes; and Elgin, Omaha; four sisters: Anita, Ravinia; Gayla, Omaha; Ellen of Iowa; and Rhea, Atlanta; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, one grandson, one granddaughter, one sister and his grandparents.
Magdalena Carolina (nee Woehl) Aisenbrey, age 96, of Menno, passed away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at the Salem Reformed United Church Christ, Menno, with Rev. Greg Way officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery. Visitations will be 3-9 p.m. Thursday at the Aisenbrey-Kostel Funeral Home, Menno, and then one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Robert Winter, Earl Keller, LeRoy Heer, Gary Schelske, Jerome Hoff and Bill Headley.
Magdalena was born on May 13, 1905, on a farm southwest of Scotland, S.D., the daughter of Karl and Magdalena (nee Bender) Woehl. She was baptized on July 2, 1905, and confirmed on March 28, 1920, by Rev. Henry Treick. At the age of 5 years, her parents left the farm and moved into the town of Scotland. Magdalena went to the Scotland Public School and four years to the "Scotland Academy." On Dec. 24, 1926, she married Bethuel John Aisenbrey in Scotland by Rev. G. Zenk. Magdalena and Bethuel were married 53 years until Bethuel's death in 1979. They had two sons, Kenneth Carl and Dale Velenis Aisenbrey.
Magdalena was a member of the Scotland and Menno Reformed Church all of her life. She was a charter member of the Ladies Aid (now known as the Women of the Church). She also was a Sunday school and Summer school teacher for many years.
She was also a charter member of the "Rural Mail Carrier's Auxiliary;" a 50-year member of the Extension Club; and a member of the Menno Library Club and took her turn at being City Librarian for a number of years.
In her early years, she was active in her church. She was always a busy person especially with her flowers, sewing, knitting, and reading. Her favorite Bible verse was Psalm 121.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth of Menno; cousins; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, son Dale, parents, three sisters, and one infant brother. She was the last of her family.
Lillian Arneson, 99, Springfield, died Monday (Jan. 7, 2002) at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center.
Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center. The Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Wagner, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born Jan. 31, 1902, on her grandfather's homestead in a log cabin near the Missouri River west of Springfield to Eli and Nettie (Nelson) Arneson. She attended grade school at Valley View District No. 8. She spent her entire life in the Springfield area, mostly working as a clerk in stores. She entered the Good Samaritan Center in January 1987.
She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Perkins, until it closed. She loved to ride horses and in her younger years.
She is survived by a nephew, Arlingh Gretschmann, Springfield; a niece, Arlene Beeson, Dante; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother.
A memorial service for Rosie Asche of Sioux Falls and formerly of Scotland will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland with Rev. Jonathan Vehar officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. There will be visitation with family present on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland, and will resume one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Rosie Tonie Asche was born on Thursday, November 26, 1927 near Kaylor, South Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Martha (Semmler) Fuerst. Rosie was confirmed in the Congregational Church near Scotland and graduated from Scotland High School in 1945. She attended Yankton College and Southern State Teacher’s College to obtain her teaching degree. Rosie was united in marriage to Donald Asche on March 27, 1947. They farmed north of Scotland for many years and Rosie also taught country school during that time. After retiring from farming, they owned and operated the “Frosty Shop” in Scotland. She loved teaching, doing crossword puzzles, quilting, bird watching and following the local baseball teams. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Scotland. Rosie died peacefully at Southridge Health Care Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Friday, December 27, 2013, at the age of 86 years, 1 month, and 1 day.
She is survived by two sons: Chuck Asche and wife Pat of Sioux Falls and Tim Asche and wife Sue of Scotland; one sister Idella Behl of Scotland; one brother: Louis Fuerst and wife Judy of Scotland; eight grandchildren: Becky Palugyay and husband Dave, Chris Asche and wife Stephanie, Jason Young and wife Jolene, Jennifer Hay and husband Travis, Jonathon Young and wife Shannon, Dusti Ferguson, Trevor Ferguson, and Kennidy Asche; and seven great-grandchildren.
Rosie was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Asche, a daughter, Molli Young, her parents, Henry and Martha Fuerst, her brother, Lawrence Fuerst, and three sisters: Violet Pietz, Alma Henderson, and Jeanie Auch.
Funeral services for Mildred Poelstra Armentrout, 95 formerly of Springfield and Armour, will be 1:30 Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield, with burial in the Springfield Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church an hour prior to the services. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home of Springfield is in charge of the arrangements.
Mildred Ethel Poelstra Armentrout, youngest child of Chester Warren and Grace (Starks) Tolles, was born September 29, 1917 at Laurel, NE. She died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Dow Rummell Village in Sioux Falls. Mildred attained the age of 95 years, eight months and 23 days.
Mildred was a graduate of East High School in Sioux City. She attended Morningside College for two years and the University of Nebraska Teachers College for two years. Mildred graduated in 1940 with a degree in business education.
Mildred began her teaching career in Springfield, where she taught four business classes at St. Mary’s Episcopal School for Indian Girls for nine years. Mildred met William Poelstra in Springfield and they were married in 1942. Three children were blessed to their union. Bill died unexpectedly in 1959 and Mildred was left to raise and support three children. She went back to teaching at St. Mary’s and also ran the Poelstra Insurance Agency in Springfield. Mildred managed to put her children through college debt free.
In 1967, Mildred married Lawrence Jacob Armentrout. He had come to Springfield to run the Springfield Telephone Company and had the privilege with his co-workers of having coffee at Mildred’s home. After their marriage, Mildred and Jake moved to Armour, where they ran the Armour Telephone Company. Jake died in 1991 and Millie continued to live in Armour until approximately 2003, when she moved into the Dow Rumell Village in Sioux Falls.
Mildred was a member of the Springfield and Armour UCC Churches, the American Legion Auxiliary, DAR, OES, the Mayflower Descendants, Dakota Club and Bridge Club. She served as a Sunday School teacher when her children were young.
Mildred was a gracious, dignified lady with a dry wit. She was a devout Cleveland Indian and Cornhusker fan. After her husband’s death, her children remember how she learned to drive and then taking the family on many trips - a little further away every time. Even in her later years, Mildred encouraged her children to be kind to each other and continue the family love that was there from the beginning.
Thankful for having shared her life are her children: Carol Diane Kanaly of Yankton; Priscilla Jean Broms and husband Jim of New Hope, MN; and Robert William Poelstra of Denver; four grandchildren: Steven Kanaly, Jennifer, John and Sarah Broms; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nepehews.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husbands; a grandson David Kanaly; a brother Howard Tolles; and sister Wilma.
Emil E. Adam, age 70, of Yankton, passed away Sunday Oct. 20, 2002, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with Rev. William Osborn officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Adam, Terrance Adam, Robert Soukup, Richard Soukup, Lance Ryken and Mark Ryken. Visitations will be from 1-5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at the Kostel Funeral Home, Yankton. Visitations will continue at 6:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with a scripture service and rosary starting at 7:30 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
He was born on May 18, 1932, to Joseph and Mary (Soukup) Adam at rural Tabor, S.D. He went to Peterka School District No. 46 through the eighth grade. He married Yvonne Crha on Oct. 30, 1961, at St. John's Catholic Church in Wagner, S.D. He was a Vice President for many years and was President for 21 years for the Yankton County Bohemian Farm Mutual Insurance Company. He farmed rural Tabor all his life. He worked at the Yankton Livestock for many years for Mark and Larry Ryken. He enjoyed farming, working at Yankton Livestock with cattle, and listening to Czech music. He was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor.
His memory will be cherished by his wife Yvonne of Yankton, S.D.; one daughter Charlene and son-in-law Keith Sudbeck; his twin grandchildren Skyler and Mackenzie, all of Wynot, Neb.; one brother Steven and sister-in-law Donna Adam of rural Yankton, S.D.; and many aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother Edwin.
Vincie D. Adam, age 89, of Yankton and formerly of Tabor, SD died on Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at the Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2007, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil celebrating and Msgr. Carlton Hermann con-celebrating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will be 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2007, at Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor with a scripture service and rosary at 7:00 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor. Pallbearers will be Mark Hejna, Brian Beran, Scott Nordby, Kevin Nordby, Richard Adam and Curtis Thoene.
Vincie was born September 23, 1917, to Stanley (Stiny) and Agnes (Schuch) Carda in Bon Homme County, SD. She married Henry Adam on October 12, 1937, in Tabor. Vincie will be remembered for her love of her family, baking, flowers, gardening and how she took great pride in watering the church's flowers and attending daily mass was very important to her. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, the Altar Rosary Society, Catholic Workman, Catholic Sokol Social Club and Czech Heritage Preservation Society.
Thankful for having shared in her life are her children, George (Connie) Adam of Yankton, Agnes (Kenneth) Hejna of Tabor, Ann (Darrell) Beran of Tabor, Mary (Ken) Thoene of Fordyce, NE, Martha (Steve) Nordby of Coleridge, NE; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters: Anne Ulmer of Yankton, Agnes (George) Kocer of Tabor, Betty (Sylvester) Kocer of Tabor, Irene (Raymond) Kocer of Tabor, Alice (Tony) Rotchadl of Arizona and sister-in-law Lillian Rous of Tyndall.
Vincie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry; sisters: Nettie Carda, Mary Cap; and grandson, Dustin Thoene.
Tommy Adam, age 62 of Sioux Falls and formerly of Yankton passed away on Monday, October 2, 2006, at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton with Rev. Dave Lund officiating. Burial will be approximately at 1:15 p.m. in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Tabor. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Tommy was born on December 21, 1943, in Tabor, SD to Jerry and Anna (Carda) Adam. Tommy worked for the Rapid City Journal, Cheyenne Eagle Tribune, Press and Dakotan of Yankton, and R & R Sports and was also a self-employed certified small engine mechanic. He enjoyed snowmobile racing, all motor sports, hunting and was a model train enthusiasts. Tommy loved being with family and friends and loved watching his Minnesota Twins.
Tommy married Evelyn Woods on May 1, 1999, in Yankton, SD.
Thankful for having shared in his life is his wife, Evelyn and her children of Sioux Falls, SD; and his 2 sons: Eric Adam of Sioux Falls, SD, Thomas Tenfingers of Yankton; his 3 daughters: Julie Wiedmeier of Rapid City, SD, Rachelle (Jason) Vollmer of Volin, SD, Jo Leen (Josh) Koth of Fargo, ND; 12 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; brother, James Adam of Yankton, SD; sister, Florence Halls of Hot Springs, SD; and mother, Anne Ulmer of Yankton, SD.
Tommy is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Adam; son, Thomas P. Adam; son-in-law, Larry Wiedmeier; stepfather Herman (Bud) Ulmer; and his grandparents.
Virginia Dorothy Aldinger, 76, died May 1, 2004, at her Klamath Falls residence.
Mrs. Aldinger was born in South Dakota to Arthur and Freida (Leidholdt) Gramkow.
She married Hubert Aldinger in Avon, South Dakota where they lived until moving to Oregon in 1951 and settling in Malin. In 1984 they moved to Klamath Falls.
Mrs. Aldinger was dedicated to her church and family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She collected stuffed animals, which she cleaned up and sent to the mission field.
Survivors include her husband Hubert Aldinger; sons and daughters-in-law Ruben and Gloria and Norman and Carla; grandchildren Lisa and Ryan Moro, Craig Aldinger, and Pamela and Jason Cole; great grandchildren Ethan, Pamela, and Bethany Moro, Chandelle, Brittany and Shalee Aldinger, and Emily, Tayler, Mitchell and Waylan Hubert Cole; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by brothers Luvern and Norman Gramkow.
JoEllen Arntsen, 71, Tyndall, died Monday (May 21, 2001) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Mass of Christian Burial is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, with the Rev. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Pederson, Matthew Pederson, Sean Pederson and David Simon. The Petrik-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Tyndall, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born Nov. 28, 1929, at Yankton, to William and Myrtle (Benedict) Schneider. She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1947. She was a Deputy Clerk of Courts for Bon Homme County for seven years.
She was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church and Altar Society.
She loved to knit, crochet and collect mechanical toys.
She is survived by her husband, Leland, Tyndall; two children: Andrea (Jeff) Pederson, Vermillion; and Joel Arntsen, Sioux Falls; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers: William Schneider, Cleveland, Ohio; and James Schneider, Huron; and two sisters: Leined Hull, Gettysburg; and Virginia Cox, Sidney, Neb.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Trey Ilan Johnson, 11, Wagner, died Saturday (March 6, 2004) as the result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Friedensburg Bible Church, Avon. Burial is in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 2-7 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Wagner.
Trey was born Feb. 14, 1993, at Yankton to Chauncey Blaine Jr. and Annetta Johnson. He was raised by foster parents, Arden and Jean Brock, from two months of age until he was six years old. He then went to join his brothers, TeAndre and Earvin, with Mervin and Rita Archambeau. He attended school in Wagner until transferring to the Avon School District in the Fall of 2002. He was one of the football managers and was on the fifth grade basketball team. He was a member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe. He also attended the Friedensburg Bible Church and was a member of the youth group.
He will be remembered for his love of fishing with his dad, Mervin -- his "fishing buddy"; his love of basketball and football; and his smile.
Survivors are his mother, Rita and brothers: TeAndre and Earvin Archambeau, all of rural Wagner; brother, Randy Greger, Wagner; brother, Joey Johnson, Sioux Falls; sisters: Cindy Bittinger, Gettysburg, Pa.; and Shelly Pizzella, York, Pa; his birth father of Lake Andes; his birth mother of Sioux Falls; foster parents: Arden and Jean Brock, Mitchell; foster siblings: Adam Brock, Amy Brock, Kelli Ashes, Alex Brock, Gage Heck and Sage Gullikson; and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Mervin Archambeau.
Marcella Auch, Sioux Falls, SD, died February 21, 2012, at Good Samaritan Village. She was 83.
Marcella V. (Boehmer) Auch was born May 15, 1928, to August and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Boehmer at Harrold, SD. She graduated from Harrold High School in 1946, and received her Teaching degree in 1948.
Marcella was united in marriage to Nestor Auch on August 3, 1948, in Mitchell, SD. The couple made their home in Pierre, SD, where Marcella became a homemaker and loving mother to their children. Active in her local parish, she was involved in a number of activities. In 1962, Marcella and Nestor moved to Rapid City, SD. The family moved to Scotland, SD in 1964. In Scotland, Marcella belonged to St. George Parish and worked at the Human Services Center. After obtaining her LPN Associates Degree in 1982, she began working at Good Samaritan Center in Scotland, SD.
Marcella and Nestor returned to Rapid City, SD in 1990. She worked at West Hills Healthcare. She and Nestor loved living in Rapid and enjoyed playing cards and dining out on Sunday evenings. In 1998, they moved to Sioux Falls where she worked at Good Samaritan until her retirement in 2003.
Marcella enjoyed reading, crocheting, puzzles, and using the computer. The highlight of her life was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She liked to travel and particularly enjoyed trips to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Jamaica, and Mexico. Deeply committed to her faith, she was blessed with a patient and kind spirit. Marcella will forever be treasured in the hearts of all who knew her.
Grateful for having shared her life are her sons, Larry Auch (Nancy), Scotland, SD, Terry Auch, Lincoln, NE, David Auch (Joanie), Tyndall, SD, Randy Auch (Mary), Lakewood, CO, Tim Auch (Laurie), Sioux Falls, SD, Dennis Auch, Salt Lake City, UT; daughters, Cheryl Hayes (George), Omaha, NE, Mary Jane Cihal (Jerry), Omaha, NE; 14 grandchildren; 9 great—grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and step-great—grandchildren. ln addition to Nestor, she was preceded in death by a son, Kenton; a granddaughter, Jennifer Hayes; two sisters, Dorothy and Evelyn; and her half-brother, Vincent.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Saturday at St. Michael Parish. Burial will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery at 1:00 pm (MT) Monday. Visitation begins at 11:00 am Friday with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 Friday evening, and a prayer service beginning at 7:00 pm Friday at Miller Funeral Home, 507 S. Main Avenue.
Myrtle Theodora Emilie Auch was born on Tuesday, June 8, 1920 at Scotland, South Dakota to Theodore and Emilie (Janke) Haase. She was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kaylor by Rev. Henry Schuetz. She attended Kaylor School and graduated from Scotland High School in 1939. After graduation, she was hired by Mr. Ackerman who was Hutchinson County Register of Deeds in Olivet to serve as secretary until the end of his term of office. After that, she worked at Fantle’s in Yankton in the Millinery Dept. She was most excited when William Fix of Parkston opened the new Gamble Store and she was able to return back to Scotland as a clerk. She continued her job until the manager, Alvin Eisenbraun, was called into the military service of his country. She then served as manager until her marriage to Oscar L. Auch. They were married on February 3, 1944 while he was on furlough from the Coast Guard during WWII. She returned with him to New York City where he was stationed on the Normandy. While living there, she worked as a cashier at the famous Macy’s Store. In June of 1946, they returned to Scotland with their newborn son, DeLyle. They lived at Menno and later moved to Kaylor, where Oscar worked at the hardware store and where Sharon and Roger were born. Myrtle went to work as a dietician in 1959 at the Human Service Center in Yankton, retiring 22 years later in 1982. During her younger days, she was very active in her Lutheran Church in Kaylor. She was a member of the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary Post #2966 in Scotland for over 55 years. Myrtle was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who dearly treasured her family. Her many hobbies were embroidering, cooking and gardening and her specialty was her many flowers and houseplants. Visitors knew that they would be treated to a cup of coffee and her delicious chocolate cake or chocolate chip cookies. She became a resident of Majestic Bluffs in Yankton in January of 2008. Myrtle passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 18 days at the Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton.
Thankful for sharing her life are her three children: son DeLyle Auch of Kaylor, South Dakota and Oscar, Jeff, Sharon and Tammy; daughter Sharon “Sherrie” Weerheim of Pocatello, Idaho and Marnie and Travis; son Roger (Monica) Auch of Littleton, Colorado and Cecilia and Theresa and stepchildren Vonnie and Scott; 12 great-grandchildren: Allison, Brianna, Sierra, Ashley, Zion, Shaylee, Savannah, Ethan, Sepheria, Trent, Andersen, Chelsea and 4 step-great-grandchildren: Patrick, Bailey, Christopher and Dillon; and one sister, Evelyn Haynes of Scotland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar in 1985, her parents, two infant brothers, Theodore and DeLyle, one grandson, Ricky Weerheim, a great-grandson, Xavier Georges, and a brother-in-law, John Haynes.
Funeral services for Allen Auch, 85, of Lesterville, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the United Church of Christ in Scotland with Rev. Ron Shifley officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Honorary casketbearers will be Cassondra Richelieu and Andrew Rehurek. Active casketbearers will be Zachary Rehurek, Cody Auch, Calby Auch, Corbin Auch, Greg Hanson, and Jeff Hanson. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 30 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service there. Allen passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 27 in his residence. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Allen Robert Auch was born November 4, 1929 to Robert and Clara (Weidenbach) Auch on the family farm near Lesterville, South Dakota. He was baptized and confirmed at Petersburg Congregational Church by Lesterville. Allen attended Oddessa #41 country school through the 8th grade, at which time he began to farm. On September 28, 1951, Allen was united in marriage to Ella Frey in Tripp. Together they made their home on the family farm by Lesterville where Allen would farm his entire life with his son, Gary. He also worked at United Building Center in Yankton. Allen always had a love for horses and enjoyed hitching them up to his buggy and taking them for a drive. He also enjoyed crafting yard art, working on his International tractors, and spending time with his family and coffee buddies.
Allen passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in his home in rural Lesterville having attained the age of 85 years, two months and 23 days.
He is survived and remembered by his wife of 63 years, Ella Auch of rural Lesterville; four children: Diana Auch, Roger (Sheila Novak) Auch, Sharon (Randy) Auch Bylander of Yankton, and Gary (Julie) Auch of Lesterville; sisters Viola Wollman of Menno and Alta Hanson of Beresford; sisters-in-law: Gert Christensen, Mary Davis, and Ruby Torsain of California; seven grandchildren: Andrew (Rachel) Rehurek, Zachary Rehurek, Cody Auch, Cassondra (Alan) Richelieu, Calby (Natsha) Auch, Corbin Auch, and Bethany Reimnitz; two great-grandchildren: Willa and Clara Richelieu; three step-grandchildren: Jill (Jason) Morten, Justin (Nicci) Bylander, and Amanda (Doug) Simek; six step-great-grandchildren: Madison, Reece, Jaiden, Lainey, Londynn and Finnely; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, parents-in-law, nine brothers-in-law, and two sisters-in-law.
Memorial services for LaRaye E. Andersen, 79, of Yankton, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3 at Legacy Burial & Cremation Solutions, 1014 W. 8th Ave., Yankton as well as one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
LaRaye passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Avera-Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Legacy Burial & Cremation Solutions of Yankton, a branch of Goglin Funeral Home.
LaRaye Edward Andersen was born on Tuesday, January 21, 1936 to Raymond A. and Verna E. (Madsen) Andersen in Irene, South Dakota. He graduated from Irene High School in 1954. From 1954 to 1956, LaRaye served his country in the U.S. Army. Following his discharge, he went on to attend two years at Nettleton Commercial College. On November 19, 1960, LaRaye was united in marriage to Norma J. Pudwill at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon. Through the years, LaRaye worked at Sioux Steel Co. in Sioux Falls, Midland National Insurance Co. in Watertown, Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance in Minneapolis, MN, Dennis Aune Trucking in Irene, and Alumax Extrusions in Yankton. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and of many organizations in Yankton including the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, and Yankton Senior Center. LaRaye enjoyed collecting caps, and had one for nearly every occasion. He also loved college basketball, especially the Duke, North Carolina, and Kansas teams.
LaRaye passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Avera-Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton having attained the age of 79 years, 1 month, and 8 days.
He is survived and remembered by his wife of 54 years, Norma Andersen of Yankton; children: Troy Andersen of Kansas City, MO and Jon (Heidi) Andersen of Yankton; granddaughters: Emily Andersen of Denver, CO and Ellen Andersen of Yankton; brother Vernal (Pat) Andersen of Sioux Falls; sisters: Vyonne Bak of Helena, MT and Roslyn Bainbridge of Sioux Falls; mother-in-law Hattie Pudwill of Yankton; brother-in-law Terry (Nancy) Pudwill of Evergreen, CO; five nephews; one niece; and several cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Verna Andersen, father-in-law Elmer Pudwill, and brother-in-law Bar Bainbridge.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Organ Fund or a charity of your choice.
Clarence Albert Arneson, 90, Rapid City, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Clarence was born on a farm south of Dante, South Dakota on November 9, 1924. He was the third of 8 children born to Matt and Emma (Schmoll) Arneson. Clarence graduated from Avon High School in 1943. Following graduation he served in the United States Army as a truck driver stationed at bases in Arkansas and Germany.
In 1948 Clarence married Kathryn Collins in Chamberlain, SD. They were married for 58 years. Clarence was a professional truck driver and a member of the International Teamsters Union. One daughter, Sara, was born in 1954. The family enjoyed the Black Hills and moved to Rapid City in 1959.
Clarence loved to hunt, fish, and tell stories.
Survivors include two sisters: Lucille (Vern) Bures of Wagner, SD and Hazel Ferwerda of Clermont, FL; two brothers: Frank Arneson of Yankton, SD and Don (Marie) Arneson of Yankton, SD; and a host of nieces and nephews. A real blessing in his life have been Donna and Dave Norton at the Norton Guest House.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, 2700 Jackson Boulevard, with Rev. Larry Dahlstrom officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD with full military honors.
Funeral services for Viola Auch, 96, of Scotland, South Dakota will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland with visitation beginning prior to the service at noon. Rev. Jonathan Vehar will officiate. Organist will be Dorothy Bietz with special music by Linda Kronaizl. Burial will follow in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Casketbearers will be Chad Krieger, Mike Krieger, Gary Kuchta, James Long, Robert Sunderman, and Pat Barrett. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Viola Susie (Sunderman) Auch was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1919 to Martin and Emma Sunderman near Kaylor, South Dakota. She grew up on the family farm south of Scotland and attended country school as a child. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Viola met Ed Krieger and they were united in marriage with four children being born to this union: Ilene, Shirley, Allen, and Dennis. Ilene and Dennis passed away in childhood. After a time, Viola and her children moved back to Scotland. She worked at the Scotland Clinic for several years, until she began to work for Leighton Gemar at Gemar’s Market at which time she met Allo. On June 16, 1956, she was united in marriage to Allo Auch in Scotland. Together, they enjoyed traveling and spoiling their grandchildren, Chad and Michael. Viola retired in 1984, after working as a psychiatric aide at the Human Services Center in Yankton for 18 years. Throughout her life, Viola enjoyed playing cards with friends. She was also very talented in her knitting and crocheting, sharing much of her fancy work with family and friends. Her interest in family genealogy kept her traveling to various parts of the country collecting family memorabilia, interviewing several friends and family members, and coming home to put all this information together.
After her daughter, Shirley, passed away, Viola moved into the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland. She was very happy in her new home, enjoying the fellowship and great care Good Sam offered.
Viola passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno having attained the age of 96 years, 4 months, and 5 days.
She is survived and remembered by her grandsons: Chad (Tonia) Krieger of Yankton and Michael (Paula) Krieger of Columbus, NE; five great-grandchildren: Meaghan (James) Long and Mitchell Krieger of Lincoln, NE, Curtis Krieger and Kyle Krieger of Columbus, NE, and Laura Beth Krieger of Norfolk, NE; one great-great-grandson Carter Allen Long of Lincoln, NE; one former daughter-in-law Velma (Gary) Kuchta of Yankton, SD; nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Preceding her in death was her husband Allo Auch, daughters Ilene and Shirley, sons Dennis and Allen, her parents, and brothers: Roy, Glenn, and Harvey Sunderman and their wives.
Mary J. Auch, age 62, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Pastor Kwen Sanderson officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers are James Bender, Mike Bender, Bob Christensen, Ken Hauck, Jacob Button, and Dale Auch.
Mary J. Auch was born December 16, 1952 in Yankton, South Dakota to Raymond and Albina (Hauck) Klasi. She grew up in Yankton and graduated from Yankton High School in 1971. She then began working at the Human Services Center in Yankton. She married Michael M. Auch on June 19, 1976 in Scotland, South Dakota. After her marriage, she ran a daycare out of her home for a few years but her main focus was on raising her family and being a dedicated wife.
Mary loved God, animals, listening to music, working in her flower bed and collecting knick-knacks. She was the most caring, selfless, kindest person you would ever meet and was always worrying about everyone but herself. She loved her family above all else and enjoyed spoiling her husband.
Survivors include her husband, Michael M. Auch of Yankton; three children: Missy (James) Bender, Matthew (Jodie) Auch and Marcus Auch all of Yankton; two grandchildren: Mike and Emma Bender; sister, Barb (Bob) Christensen of Yankton; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Irene Auch of Scotland, South Dakota; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Funeral services were held for Ward Asche on Friday, November 27 at 2 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Scotland with the Rev. A. B. Meyer of Bismarck, N. Dak. officiating.
Ward Asche was born November 3, 1882 in Ogle County, Forreston, Illinois, the oldest son of nine children of Friedrich and Elizabeth (nee Mudder) Asche. He came with his parents to South Dakota 1884.
He homesteaded in Lyman County near Presho in 1905. He was united in marriage to Fannie Veen, to which union three children were born. They farmed in Hutchinson and Bon Homme counties before retiring to their home in Scotland. Mrs. Asche died in January, 1966. Mr. Asche had been in rapidly failing healthy for the past three months, and entered St. Benedict's hospital at Parkston on Tuesday, November 17 and died on Sunday, November 22, 1970 at the age of 88 years and 19 days.
Survivors include the three children, two daughters, Mrs. Henry Zweifel (Elizabeth), of Olivet, Mrs. Harold Bjorum (Frieda) of Menno, and a son Walter of Scotland, also four grandchildren, two great grand children and two sisters Mrs. Sam (Stella) Baney and Mrs. Henry (Elizabeth) Groen of Olivet, and other relatives.
Music for the services was provided by Mrs. Myrtle Robinson, organist, accompanying Lloyd Fischer, soloist, singing In The Garden and In Times Like These.
The pallbearers were long time friends, Dr. Walter J. Treick, Henry Peterka, Dick Mudder, Robert Deutscher, Joe P. Schmidt and Arthur E. Handel.
Interment was made in the Rosehill Cemetery with the funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home.
Kathryn Auch, 95, of Pierre died on Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, at Maryhouse Nursing Care Center in Pierre.
Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Faith Lutheran Church in Pierre. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. Brad Urbach officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery.
Kathryn Buechler was born on Dec. 19, 1910, to George and Christina (Frey) Buechler in Bon Homme County southwest of Tripp.
She grew up in Tripp until she was 10 years old when her family moved southwest of Highmore. She attended school at South Gage School southwest of Highmore. She completed seventh grade and then left school to help on the family farm. She also worked in cafes and private homes.
She married Herbert Auch in Miller at the Lutheran parsonage on May 16, 1935. They moved to Harrold where they raised their family and lived for 56 years.
She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, the ladies guild and the senior citizens center. Kathryn took great joy working in her flower and vegetable garden. The family remembers the wonderful German meals she prepared.
Due to failing health, Herbert and Kathryn relocated to Pierre in 1991 to be closer to family and health care. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Forever Young and Dorcas Circle. She continued to be able to garden by convincing her landlord to let her put a small garden in the apartment lawn.
Kathryn suffered a stroke and moved to Kelly's Assisted Living in July of 2000. She lived there until 2003 at which time she moved to Maryhouse Long Term Care Facility where she lived until her death. Kathryn was known to staff as "a sweet little lady."
She is survived by her four children, Robert Auch of Denver, Colo., Mary Hiller of Pierre, Charlotte Hiller and her husband Roy of Pierre and Marsha Priebe and her husband Glenn of Pukwana; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert, son-in-law Chet, great-grandson Gage, eight brothers and three sisters.
Connie I. Allen, daughter of Lyle and Lillie (May) Irish, was born in Springfield, SD on July 4, 1939. She died unexpectedly at St. Thomas Hospital in London Borough of Lambeth, England on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Connie attained the age of 76 years.
Connie’s funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 17 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield. Burial will be held at a later date in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.
Connie graduated from Springfield High School in 1957 and later graduated from Southern State Teachers College. She received her MA degree from the University of South Dakota and her PHD at Indiana University.
Connie married Lloyd James "Jim" Allen on December 22, 1958 at the Congregational Church in Springfield (now the U.C.C). A son, Eric was blessed to their union. Jim died August 7, 1997.
Connie and Jim both taught at Mission, SD, Butte, NE, and after more college education, they taught at Vacaville, CA, Guam, and Baranquilla, Colombia. They then moved to Lebanon, IN, and while there, taught and alternated taking advanced work at the University of Indiana in Bloomington. In 1975, they moved to Dover, DE, where Connie served as the State Supervisor of Special Education until 1981, then moving to Bowling Green, KY. Here, Dr. Connie served as the principal at Jones-Jaegers University School until she became the first school principal at the William H. Natcher Elementary School. She served in Warren County Public Schools, for 24 years. She retired after 45 years of service in the education field and moved to Springfield, SD in 2004.
Wherever Connie lived, she was active in many organizations and received numerous awards. While living in Kentucky, she was named the National Distinguished Principal in 1994; Outstanding Kentuckian in 1993 and was a Kentucky Colonel. She also received the Bowling Green Womens’ Club award and was active member of the Warren County SKYPAC Board. After moving back to Springfield, she was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the United Church of Christ and chaired various committees. Connie was currently the chairwoman and driving force of the Springfield Veterans Memorial Committee.
Thankful for having shared her life are her son, Eric James and wife Sue Ann Allen of White House, TN; brother, Don Irish of Springfield; sister-in-law, Sylvia Allen of LaCrescent, MN; and seven nieces and nephews: Margaret (Detlef) Frey, Catherine Allen, Lloyd (Michelle) Allen, Martin (Mellissa) Allen, James (Tammy) Dean, Jennifer (Nick) Johnson and Josh Irish; and special companion, Dennis Skailand of Springfield.
Connie was preceded in death by her husband Jim, parents and brother-in-law, John Allen.
Pallbearers are Lloyd Allen, Martin Allen, Josh Irish, Greg Walpole, Stan Turner and James Dean.
Lorraine Auch, age 85, of Aurora, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015, at the Hearthstone in York.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday, December 18th at the Evangelical Covenant Church. Rev. Karl Larson will officiate. Interment will be in the Aurora Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday at Higby-McQuiston Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Lorraine Mae Auch, the daughter of Emil and Mae (Hladky) Rada, was born in Utica, South Dakota on March 19, 1930 and passed away in York, Nebraska on December 11, 2015, at the age of 85.
She grew up on a farm near Scotland, South Dakota, where she attended country school.
On June 5, 1949, she was united in marriage to Elmer Auch at Petersburg Church in Lesterville, South Dakota. They moved to Rapid City, South Dakota in 1951. Lorraine raised their three children: Gary, Dianne and Janet. In 1970, they moved to Aurora. Lorraine was a long-time employee of Ben Franklin. In 2008, they moved to East Park Villa, where they really enjoyed living. Elmer passed away on September 30, 2010.
Lorraine was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church. She enjoyed doing crafts, crocheting and playing cards. Elmer and Lorraine loved to travel, winters were spent in Texas. Lorraine loved family get togethers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, and sister, Delores.
Those left to cherish her memory are her three children, Gary (Deb) Auch of Aurora, Dianne (Paul) Buller of Aurora and Janet (Gary) Sanger of Ankeny, Iowa; 5 grandchildren; 2 step-grandsons; 7 great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter. She is also survived by a brother, Gene (Linda) Rada of Kerrville, Texas; brother-in-law, Bill Auch of Kansas City, Missouri and two sisters-in-law, Emma Bedinger of Hampton and Nadean Auch of Yankton, South Dakota.
Elmer Ferdinand Auch, 83, of Aurora died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Memorial Community Care. Elmer was born Aug. 14, 1927, at Lesterville, S.D., to Ferdinand and Martha (Gall) Auch.
Survivors are: his wife, Lorraine of Aurora; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Deb Auch of Aurora; daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Paul Buller of Aurora and Janet and Gary Sanger of Ankeny, Iowa; five grandchildren, two stepgrandsons, a great-granddaughter; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Marcia Auch of Kansas City, Mo.; sisters-in-law, Emma Auch of Aurora and Nadean Auch of Yankton, S.D. and a host of friends and relatives.
He grew up on a farm and graduated from Scotland High School. Elmer served in the U.S. Navy during World War II being honorably discharged in 1946. On June 5, 1949, he was united in marriage to Lorraine Rada at Petersburg Church in Lesterville, S.D. They moved to Rapid City, S.D., where Elmer worked as an electrician. In 1970, they moved to Aurora, where Elmer worked for Bonnavilla Homes as a production manager until he retired in 1992.
Elmer was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church. He loved woodworking and going fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Melvin, Ervin and Archie and sister-in-law, Nancy.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner. Burial is in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner. Visitation will be Friday from 4 PM until 7 PM at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner.
Mary A. Andersh was born in Tyndall, SD on November 28, 1909, the daughter of James and Josephine (Krcil) Rados. She died Monday, June 28, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall. Mary attained the age of 100 years and seven months.
Mary's family moved to a farm in the Dante area in 1917. On April 22, 1929, Mary was united in marriage to Laddie Andersh in Dante. Two sons, James and Donald, were born to their union. They farmed east of Wagner until moving in to Wagner in 1974.
Mary enjoyed her flowers, gardening, baking and her grandchildren.
Mary became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall in December of 1999.
Thankful for having shared her life are her son James and wife Katherine Andersh of Wagner, daughter-in-law Carole Andersh of Wagner, sister-in-law Grace Rados of Wagner; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband in 1984; son, Donald in 1982; parents; sister, Barbara Kafka; and two brothers: Joe Rados and an infant brother, Frankie.
Marilyn Aase, 70, of Springfield, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 14 at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield. Memorial visitation will be Monday from noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Marilyn Jean Aase was born June 26, 1945 in Akron, IA, the daughter of John and Velda (Johnson) Welch.
Marilyn’s family moved to Lake Andes when she was three years old. She graduated from Lake Andes High School in 1963. She was united in marriage to Cliff Aase in Lake Andes in 1965. They had three children and moved to the Springfield area in 1971.
Marilyn absolutely lived for her kids and grandkids. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and spoil them. Marilyn loved family gatherings and was an amazing cook. She enjoyed collecting antiques, feeding birds and was very proud of her Irish heritage.
Thankful for having shared her life are her husband Cliff of Springfield; three children: Michelle Wechsler of Springfield, Scott (Brenda) Aase of Yankton and Jacqueline (Tom) Arbach of Watertown; three grandchildren: Bobbi Wynia, Ethan Wynia and Taylor Wechsler; six step grandchildren; ten step great grandchildren; one brother, Jack (Bonnie) Welch of Yankton; four sisters: Pat (Marlow) Stillion of Wagner, Ellen (Ray) Nobles of Ocala, FL, Colleen (DD) Youngbluth of Paris, TN, and Debbie Welch of Springfield.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her brother Tim, father John and mother Velda.
Alexander Richard Ascherin, 24, died by suicide on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in Rawlins, WY. Alex was born Dec. 2, 1991, in Tyndall, SD.
Alex is survived by his parents, Mark and Mari Ascherin, Rapid City; and brothers, Derek Ascherin, Rapid City, and Kevin Ascherin, Pierce, WA; his birth family, Laurie Elle Stephenson (mother) and Shawna Boutchee (sister), Sioux Falls; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Alex was preceded in death by grandparents, Jerry and Marilyn Davis and Hal and Barbara Ascherin; godparent and aunt, Jodi Davis; uncle, Bruce Ascherin; great-aunt, Arlene Gates; and birth sister, Laura Boutchee.
A private burial service is being planned. Condolences may be sent to the Ascherin family at 125 S. Berry Pine Road, Rapid City, SD 57702.
The family requests memorials be directed to the Black Hills Children's Home, 1330 Jolly Lane, Rapid City, SD 57703.
Jeanette (Humpal) Adel, 76, of Viroqua, Wis. passed away on February 8, 2011 at home. Jeanette was born on May 10, 1934 in Tabor, SD. She was raised on the family farm surrounded by her extended family. She attended a rural school which was located on her father’s land. She graduated from Tyndall High School; through her school years she was involved in both school and church choir (where she was taught the Latin Mass), 4-H, Junior Catholic Foresters, drama, Beseda dance club, debate and she played the piano and cornet. Jeanette earned her associate teaching degree from the Southern State Teachers College at the University of SD in Springfield where she continued her involvement in speech, dance and drama in addition to her studies. She later returned to college and earned her BS in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin in LaCrosse in 1971. She taught two years in a rural school before her marriage to her high school sweetheart, Roger Adel, on June 29, 1954. She and Roger lived in Jasper, Minn. and Viroqua, Wis. while raising their children. Jeanette initially worked as a substitute teacher and later as a High School Study Skills Teacher using a program she developed. She received statewide recognition for her program and spoke at the State Superintendent’s Conference.
Since retiring, she and Roger have enjoyed their winters away in Arizona. They have developed many close friendships with their fellow retirees to complement the friendships they have cultivated throughout their lives while living in SD, MN. and WI. Throughout her life Jeanette was involved in various projects at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Viroqua. These included teaching catechism, distributing communion, serving on the parish council, being a circle member and member of Pax Christi. She was also involved in rally for the cure events in Arizona and volunteered at Vernon Memorial Hospital.Jeanette will always be remembered for her great smile, her positive attitude, her willingness to put others first and her love of family. Her exceptional ability to listen to others, no matter what the topic or issue, will be missed by everyone. She remained a fighter throughout her life.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Francis (Ranek) Humpal; her sister, Gladys Dykman; and her son, Roger Joseph Adel.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Roger Adel; daughters: Gina (Mitch Freymiller) Adel and Debra (Michael) Fahey; sons: Dave (Shelley) Adel and Daryl (Cami) Adel; and her grandchildren: Sean Fahey, Ryan Fahey, Dylan Adel, Drew Adel, Taylor Adel, Thomas Adel, Samuel Adel and Jonathan Adel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Viroqua. Father Robert J. Cook will officiate with burial in the Viroqua Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker Street, (Hwy. 56) in Viroqua and at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Jeanette’s chosen memorials are the American Diabetes Association, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and St. Jude's Children’s Research Hospital. The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family.
Funeral services for Eugene A. Auch of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4 at the United Church of Christ in Scotland with Pastor Gordon Harris officiating. Organist will be Shirley Orth, with congregational singing and special music by The Uncalled Four (Darrell Orth, Richard Syring, Laura Fejfar and Bill Fejfar). Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton. Honorary casketbearers are Heather Garritone, Mary Elizabeth Cameron, Adina Sapronetti, Michele Huber, Teresa Hoff and Bobbie Schelske. Active casketbearers are Austin Auch, Connor Auch, Jeremy Green, Troy Hoff, John Huber and Matt Schelske. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with family present to greet visitors from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland.
Eugene Anton Auch was born Wednesday, August 18, 1926 at Lesterville, South Dakota to Theodore and Emelia (Orth) Auch. He was baptized on November 28, 1926 at the Petersburg Congregational Church in Lesterville by Rev. Baumann and confirmed on June 23, 1940 at the Congregational Church in Scotland by Rev. Carl Green. He attended grade school at the Odessa Country School #24 in Yankton County near Lesterville and graduated from Scotland High School in 1945. He attended a trade school in Minneapolis and became an electrician. He worked as an electrician for a time, and later for Morrell’s in Sioux Falls. Eugene was united in marriage to Darlene Hermann on October 23, 1949 at the Salem Reformed Church in Menno by the Rev. E. Kempchen. They lived in Yankton and Eugene worked at a grocery store from 1949-51. They began farming north of Lesterville in 1951 and farmed for 41 years, retiring to Scotland in 1992. He also worked for the ASCS for 35 years. Eugene had a strong faith and served the churches of which he was a member. He taught Sunday school at the Petersburg and UCC Churches, served on the Church Council for the UCC, and sang with the UCC Men’s Choir. He also served as a country school board member for many years. He enjoyed sports, especially bowling, softball and baseball. Eugene enjoyed taking bus trips with Darlene and playing cards with family and friends. He was a devoted husband and father, and took special joy in being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Eugene passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 12 days.
Eugene’s memory will be cherished by his wife of 60 years, Darlene Auch of Scotland; three children: Joyce (Harold) Flood of Osburn, Idaho, Judy (Bob) Green of Scotland, and Keith (Patricia) Auch of Harrisburg; nine grandchildren: Heather (Marty) Garritone, Mary Elizabeth (Bob) Cameron, Adina (Greg) Sapronetti, Michele (John) Huber, Teresa (Troy) Hoff, Jeremy Green, Bobbie (Matt) Schelske, Connor Auch and Austin Auch; four step-grandchildren: Chad Flood, Todd Flood, Trudi (Norm) Tucker and Jami (Pat) Trueba; 12 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald (Darleen) Auch of Lesterville; a sister, Bernice (Paul) Pedersen of Scotland; and a brother-in-law, Ronald (Lynn) Hermann of Sullivan, Illinois.
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Emelia Auch.
James Adam, age 83 of Yankton, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton with Pastor Dave Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories. Visitations will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 12 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7 p.m. Prayer service and video tribute. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Vokt, Chris Vokt, Cole Adam, Clay Adam, Joshua Adam and Ken Kocer. Honorary pallbearers will be all former players of the Fairview Flyers.
James Adam was born December 28, 1932 in Tabor, SD to Jerry and Anne (Carda) Adam. James attended high school in Springfield, SD and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge and a member of the Tri-State Old Iron Association. On January 24, 1952 was united in marriage to Elizabeth "Betty" Biesma at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Tyndall, SD and farmed in the Yankton area. On June 11, 1982 united in marriage to Sharon Schnell in Yankton. After farming, James spent 33 years working as a mechanic at Koletzky Implement.
James is survived by mother, Anne Ulmer, Yankton; wife, Sharon; 10 children, Rozella (Dennis) Vokt, Council Bluffs, IA, Shirley (Dave) Morman, Omaha, NE, Ron (Kathy) Adam, Seminole, TX, Judy (Larry) Boehmer, Woodstock, GA, Randy (Tina, deceased) Adam, Lemesa, TX, Jeff Adam, Rapid City, SD, Tim (Kim) Adam, Council Bluffs, IA, John (Darla Scribner) Adam, Scotland, SD, Roger (Tammi) Adam, Yankton, Myron (Heather) Adam, Sioux Falls, SD; Four step-children, Valerie Kizer, Bayard, NE, Robert Snoozy, Scotland, SD, Jeff Snoozy, N. Sioux City, SD, Courtney Hancock, Elkhorn, NE; brother-in-law, Kenneth Halls, Hot Springs, SD; sister-in law, Evelyn Adam, Sioux Falls, SD; 32 grandchildren, 16 step-grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and 22 step-great-grandchildren.
James was preceded in death by father, Jerry Adam, son, Mark James Adam, sister, Florence Halls and brother, Thomas Adam.
Earlene Marie Albano, 82, of Waianae, a retired Nanaikapono Elementary School teacher, died March 20, 2015 in the Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu. She was born in Scotland, S.D. She is survived by son Kalani Tom, daughters Janet Albano and Bobbie Tom, brothers Erwin and Herbert Soria, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Source: Honolulu (Hawaii) Star-Advertiser ~ April 30th, 2015
Funeral services for Clarence Bierman, 96, of Scotland, South Dakota will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Scotland with Rev. David Ellis officiating. Donna Knodel will be organist. Casketbearers will be Craig Neumeister, Steven Neumeister, Kevin Baumgartner, Brian Baumgartner, Bradley Baumgartner, Dwight Vogt, John Kleinschmit, and Rob Cotter. Burial will follow in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 19 at the Goglin Funeral Home, Scotland, from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service there. Clarence died on Friday, August 15 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland.
Clarence Fred Bierman was born on Monday, March 18, 1918 to Henry and Willimena “Minnie” (Sundermann) Bierman in Kaylor, South Dakota. He attended Kaylor grade school until the 8th grade at which time he began farming the family land with his father. Together they worked the family farm until Henry’s death in 1951. Following Henry’s passing, Clarence continued raising the livestock in which he held such great pride and caring for the fields. For a few years, he also farmed alongside his nephew Clarence Vogt and grandnephew Lyle Vogt. He was a generous caring uncle and took great pride in hosting the family holidays at the farm, always making sure the kids would enjoy their time there and that Santa was able to find them.
In 2004, Clarence retired and moved into Scotland. He was a familiar figure on the streets in Scotland as his golf cart carried him to senior lunch, coffee time, groceries, and many other functions. He was very involved with his church, St. Paul Lutheran in Scotland, and throughout the years served as elder, usher, and many other positions.
Clarence died on Friday, August 15, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland having attained the age of 96 years, 4 months, and 28 days.
He is survived by ten nieces and nephew and many grandnieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Minnie Bierman; six siblings: Clara Vogt, Frances Buckley, Gladys Buckley/Burke, Alta Burke, Elsie Hebbert, and infant Annie; one niece; three nephews; and five grandnephews.
A Memorial Service for Cliff Bastemeyer and Linda Cottingham will begin at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 13, 2012 in the Kahler Funeral Home Chapel. Linda Cottingham, the daughter of Cliff and Evelyn Bastemeyer, passed away in January of 2012 in Minnesota.
Clifton “Cliff” F. Bastemeyer, 89, of Dell Rapids passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Salem, SD. Cliff was born on February 17, 1923 in Avon, SD, the son of John and Florence Bastemyer. He moved to Dell Rapids and played Football for Dell Rapids High School. He enlisted in the Navy and worked as a Naval Fireman in CA for four years. There he met Evelyn Hill in 1940. They married and five years later moved to Dell Rapids. Cliff worked for the railroad here in Dell Rapids and other towns in the area. While in Dells, Cliff managed the roller rink in the Dell Rapids Park. He started the saddle club for young people in the area.
He loved horses, gardening and his family. He was a member of the Dell Rapids American Legion. Cliff and Evelyn had two children, Stanley who passed away at the age of 7 weeks and Linda who passed away on January 16, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Linda and her dad were very close and will be greatly missed by, Evelyn.
Cliff is survived by his wife Evelyn of Dell Rapids; his son-in-law, Mike of Litchfield, MN, grandchildren, Michelle Berhorst of Virginia Beach, VA, Travis (and Jennifer) Kiral of Warrensburg, MO, John Kiral of Eldon, MO, Heather (and Dennis) Nelson of Iroquois, SD, Heidi Cottingham (and Fiancé Keith Stroud) of Huron, SD, 12 great grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren.
Irene L. Baltzer was born on Monday, November 17, 1919 in Parkston, South Dakota to Gottfried and Mathilda (Winter) Leischner. She grew up on a farm east of Parkston and graduated from Parkston High School in 1938. Irene was united in marriage to George Baltzer on November 12, 1939 at the Salem Congregational Church in Parkston. They resided on a farm northeast of Tripp until 1971 when they moved to Scotland.
Irene was a member of the United Church of Christ and Women’s Fellowship in Scotland. She was a hard worker and she loved to read.
Irene died on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland having attained the age of 94 years, 7 months, and 29 days.
She is survived by her three daughters, Joyce (Leonard) Frey of Kaylor, South Dakota, Gloria (Nelson) Horstman of Indian Town, Florida, and Beverly (Marvin) Boone of Nowata, Oklahoma; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great- grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; 21 step great- grandchildren; and 17 step great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, seven sisters, three brothers, a great-grandson and a step grandson.
Betty Louise Braun, 93, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Wolsey and Huron, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Her funeral services will be at 9:30 am, Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls with Rev. Tim Worthington co-officiating with Rev. Franklin Pudas, and graveside services at 2:30 pm at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Huron, SD with the Rev. Steven Brandsrud officiating. Visitation will be Friday, June 11, 2014 at Miller Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD from 1:00 to 8:00 pm with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Betty Anderson was born to Edward and Flossie Anderson, September 1, 1920 in White Rock, South Dakota. She attended grade school in Watson, Minnesota and high school in St. Charles, Minnesota. She went on to college and graduated from South Dakota State University in 1943.
After completing college, she taught home economics in Tyndall, SD and at South Dakota State University. She experienced life during the Great Depression and the World War II years.
On December 28, 1944, she was united in marriage to Ralph Louis Braun at First Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD. They lived in Brookings for five years and then moved to Aberdeen, SD for nine years.
In 1963 she and Ralph returned to the family farm near Wolsey where they had a farming and cattle operation for 33 years. During this time she served as a mother and homemaker, and participated in and held various offices in P.E.O., Happy Homemakers Extension Club in Wolsey, Phi Upsilon Omicron, American Association of University Women, American Lutheran Church Women, various Church Circles, and the South Dakota State University Alumni Association.
For many years Ralph and Betty enjoyed their winter home in Mesa, Arizona and other travels. Upon retiring in 1995 they moved to Huron and then to Sioux Falls in 2007 where they lived independently in Dow Rummel Village. She enjoyed traveling, golf, needlework, reading, painting, gardening, and bridge.
She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls and Chapter CT, P.E.O., also of Sioux Falls.
She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Larsen, and her husband Kent, of Sioux Falls; a son, James Braun, M.D., and his wife Robin, of Hot Springs, Arkansas; five grandchildren Kjerstin (Chris) Lifto, Jared (Sarah) Larsen, Kendra (Chad) Harms, Eric (Rachel) Braun, and John Braun; ten great grandchildren; sisters Carol (Neil) Bursheim of McIntosh, Minnesota and Elda (James) Southworth of Fort Davis, Texas; brother-in-law Dick (Verona) Braun of Gwynedd, PA; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; her parents; sister Lorraine (Merrill) Thompson; and brother Paul Anderson.
Glen L. Boese of Springfield SD left this world to be with his heavenly father on May 18, 2012. Born November 28, 1928 to Gustav and Katy (Ries) Boese, he was raised in Turner County, SD. The family moved to Springfield in 1945, where he met Phyllis Thomas; they married August 18, 1951. Glen was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, farmer, teacher, mentor and missionary.
A graduate of Freeman Academy, Freeman Jr. College and Sioux Falls College, he received a Master’s degree from Mennonite Biblical Seminary (Chicago) in 1956. A year teaching at the Bon Homme Hutterite Colony between college years started a love for teaching he would later return to. In 1958 he moved the family back from Chicago to the farm his parents owned 6 miles northwest of Springfield, where he farmed and later taught school until 1984. Glen taught industrial arts at Freeman Academy and Jr. College, Springfield High School and Bon Homme High School. In 1982 he was recognized as the Outstanding SD Industrial Arts Instructor of the year. He loved learning and continued to take various postgraduate courses, seminars and workshops from 11 different schools of higher learning throughout his life.
Glen believed in the brotherhood of mankind and lived the principle of “live simply so that others may simply live.” His life-long desire for justice and equality for the less fortunate is evidenced by his work for the Salvation Army, and Voluntary Service in Gulfport MS with disadvantaged youth. He was active with Mennonite Disaster Service serving as the SD vice president for many years. After a career of farming and teaching, he served in missions: 8 1/2 years in Zaire, Africa and 4 1/2 years at the Hopi Mission School, Kykotsmovi, AZ.
Glen was an active long time member of Friedensberg Bible (Mennonite) Church, rural Avon SD, holding numerous positions including Sunday School teacher and church elder. His life-long hobbies were raising horses and carpentry including helping his parents and neighbors with their building projects. He enjoyed recycling machinery and building materials to “create something new out of the old.”
Glen passed away peacefully after a short stay at the North Central Heart Hospital (Sioux Falls). His last moments were spent surrounded by his wife, all of his children, and many of his grand children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert Boese and sister Violet (Boese) Ruppelt. He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis, five children: Theodore (Cindy) Boese — Freeman, Thomas (Doreen) Boese — Rockford IL, Dorothy Regier — Imperial NE, Vincent Boese — Springfield SD, Steven (Jan) Boese — Ottawa KS, 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
The family is planning a memorial service 2:00 PM June 2nd at the Friedensberg Bible Church; in lieu of flowers the family requests any memorials be sent to: Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission, P.O. Box 744, Goshen, IN 46527-0744.
Mollie Fridrich Bucholz was born to John and Josephine Fridrich on April 14, 1875 in Bon Homme County at Tabor, the second eldest of a family of twelve. Mrs. Bucholz passed away at Santa Clara, Calif., June 10, 1968. She married Emanuel Bucholz in November 1903 and moved to a small farm northwest of Wagner. They spent almost their entire married life as farmers in and around Wagner, settling with a growing family on a farm eight miles southeast of town. In 1928 the family moved to Wagner. In 1955 Mollie moved to California with a daughter and resided there since.
She leaves one son and four daughters: Walter Bucholz of Seattle, Washington; Lily Ahrantz of Osborn, Idaho; Loolu Vares of Sunny Valley, Oregon and Mamie Bucholz of Santa Clara, California; Florence Baum of Omaha, Nebraska. Eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Preceding Mollie in death were her daguhter, Alice Bucholz in 1938; her husband in 1947; and son, Ralph in 1959. Of her family a sister, Emma Reese, resides in Los Angeles and a brother Henry Fridich in Tyndall.
In tribute and memory of her, her children wish to acknowledge that her one and continuing concern even to the end was her thought for their welfare and their futures.
"Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me. And may there be no mourning At the bar. When I put out to sea. For such a tide a moving Seems asleep For him who waits Beyond the Boundless Deep."
In grateful appreciation to all the neighbors and friends who so thoughtfully communicated by letter with our mother and paid tribute at her death. Also, thanks, to the pallbearers Edward Ober, Tom, Ober, John Fridrich, Donald Fridrich, Joseph Novak and Raymond Novak. We are grateful for the consolation offered by the Methodist Church and Reverend Jay R. Funk to Patty Nohr and to Mrs. Guriene McGuire for music and song tribute.
Delia Scherer Biittler was born at Clinton, Iowa, August 14th, 1864. When she was two years old her parents came to South Dakota to homestead in Dakota Territory, which included North and South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and part of Idaho, when the way of travel was with oxen.
Mrs. Biittler had a very keen and bright mind, and enjoyed telling of the many happenings and experiences of those frontier days, contact with the Indians, the establishment of the first schoolhouse in the Dakota Territory, hardship and death caused by the blizzard of 1888. She saw General Custer's army march across her father's farm on their westward march. Mrs. Biittler was a resident of South Dakota for 75 years, she saw the development of the territory into several states, history in the making, and the means of travel develop from oxen drawn wagon to airplanes and streamline trains.
On November 28, 1889 she was united in marriage to George Biittler at Tyndall, South Dakota, where they lived until 1921. Then they moved to Todd County, South Dakota, where they made their home with their youngest son, William, and she passed into the Great Beyond on October 22, 1941, at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 8 days.
Mrs. Biittler was a devout Christian woman and mother. She attended the first Sunday-school held in Bon Homme and became a member of First Congregational Church of that place. Soon after they arrived in Todd County she united with the Methodist Church of Crookston, Nebraska and remained faithful until death. She was also a member of the Rebakah Lodge of Springfield, South Dakota.
On November 29, 1939 Mr. and Mrs. Biittler were privileged to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, a privilege not shared by many people.
A loving wife and mother, devoted to her family, respected and honored as a neighbor and friend, her passing is mourned by her husband, Mr. George Biittler, three sons, Fred, John and William, of Todd County, three grandchildren, three brothers; Will of Richmond, Virginia; George of Geddes, South Dakota; Charlie of Clementson, Minnesota; one sister, Margret of Tabor, South Dakota, a host of relatives and friends.
Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at Crookston Friday pm at 1:30, Rev D. S. Bornemeir officiating. Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery at Valentine.
Funeral services for Anton J. Bambas, 72, will be at 1:30 pm Thursday at the Methodist Church with the Rev. Lewis Cowherd officiating.
Friends may call the Petrik Funeral Home Wednesday. Burial will be in the Czech National Cemetery with Military rites by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Bambas was born Jan. 28, 1899 at Tyndall to Mr. and Mrs. Anton Bambas and died unexpectedly Jan. 4, 1972 at a local hospital. He served overseas in the Army, during World War I. On May 7, 1929 he married Mary Hajek at Yankton. He operated a service station and later worked for the Farm Bureau station before retirement.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Arlo) Schuurmans, Tyndall; five grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Hron, Vermillion; Mrs. Hattie Vellek, Tyndall, and Mrs. Anna Connelly, Lake Andes. His wife died in 1964.
Baker, Blanche Noble born March 23, 1906 in Springfield, South Dakota, died October 30, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA.
Blanche lived in South Dakota until she graduated with honors in 1924 from Wessington Springs High School. She then moved to Los Angeles and enrolled at USC (where tuition was $120 per year) later transferring to UCLA, Vermont campus where she received her BS in 1928. She was actively involved in the 1926 groundbreaking for the Westwood campus of UCLA. After graduating she taught in the LA Public Schools, notably for 29 years at Dorsey High School, retired in 1964. Miss Noble married Earle W. Baker in August of 1929 and they divorced 1954. She was an active member of Phi Omega Phi, Delta Zeta, and Omicron Nu and served as President of the Pioneer Alumni at UCLA. She was recently honored at the 75th anniversary celebration of UCLA Westwood. After retirement she travelled the world extensively and devoted herself to many philanthropic interests. She was the last surviving child of Andrew J. and Armina (McNeill) Nobel. Blanche leaves an extended family of nieces and nephews in Oregon and Washington, also many devoted friends in the Los Angeles area. In memory of Blanche's lifelong commitment to both education and UCLA, donations may be made to the UCLA Alumni Scholarship Fund in her name, payable to UCLA Foundation, Blanche N. Baker Fund and mail to Westside Bruin Club, 5870 Green Valley Cir. #109 Culver City, CA 90230-6909. Funeral service will be at McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th Street Corvallis, Oregon Nov. 6, 2001 at 2 PM, entombment at Oak Lawn Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held in Los Angeles at a later date.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Jake Berndt, 66, Feb 23, at the Danzig Baptist Church. Mrs. Berndt died at the St. Michael's Hospital Feb. 20, 1961 after a long illness.
The Rev. Peter Wiens, pastor of the Avon Baptist Church officiated with the Petrik Funeral Home of Tyndall in charge of arrangements. Interment was at Danzig Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harold Heinzman, William Radack, Albert Oorlog, Wilmer Giedd, Leslie Berndt and Alfred Heckenlaible.
Louise Radack was born at Avon on April 9, 1894. She was married to Jake Berndt at Tyndall March 12, 1914. They farmed north of Avon until 1954 when they retired and moved to Tyndall.
Surviving are her widower and three children, Raymond of Junea, Wisc., Rosalind, Mrs. Clark Engel of Avon and James of Chicago; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild, six sisters Miss Emma Radack, Mrs. Alvina Oorlog, and Mrs. Martha Berndt of Avon, Mrs. Johanna Heinzman of Eagle Butte, Mrs. Robert Mattis, Lodi, Calif., and Mrs. Frank Pendle of Rochester, Minn., and one brother, David Radack of Avon.
Virgil Buchholz, 69, of Vermillion, SD died Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
Virgil was born August 22, 1940 in Avon, SD to Julius and Esther (Engle) Buchholz. He attended rural schools in Avon, and married Arlene Johnson on March 12, 1961 in Avon. He was head custodian for the Vermillion School district retiring due to a disability in 2005 after 26 years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, feeding the birds, gardening, and just walking on the family farm.
He is survived by his wife Arlene of Vermillion, two sons; Dale (Kelly) of Wakonda, SD and Jimmy of Vermillion, a daughter Janice (Doug) Hays of Beresford, SD and a brother Myron (Kathy) Buchholz of Mitchell, SD. He is also survived by six grandchildren, five great granddaughters, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Alfred and Morris as an infant.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday, April 20, at the Grace Baptist Church in Vermillion with burial at 2:30 pm at the Danzig Cemetery in rural Avon, SD. Visitation will begin on Monday, April 19, at 5 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm all at the Hansen Funeral Home in Vermilion.
Funeral services were Dec. 31 for Marjorie Kay Buchholz, 65, Avon, who died on Dec. 27, 2007, at St. Michael's Hospital Avera in Tyndall. The services were held in First Baptist Church at Avon, with burial in the Baptist Cemetery, rural Avon.
Marjorie Van Gerpen was born on July 13, 1942, at Avon to Simon and Lena (Buseman) Van Gerpen. She graduated from Avon High School in 1960 and married Merdith LeRoy Buchholz on June 2, 1961, at Avon. She began working at the Avon Enterprise in 1978 and worked there for 18 years. Due to severe Parkinson's disease, she became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall in 2006.
She was a life-long member of First Baptist Church in Avon, served on the Church Centennial Committee and was a Sunday School teacher for many years.
Survivors include her husband, Merdith of Avon; two daughters, Lori (Terry) Hofer of Tea, and Marsha (Matt) Steuerwald of Madison; a son, Lee (Julie) of Brewster, Minn.; three grandchildren; a sister, Anneatta (Jim) Knoll of Avon; several nephews and a niece; her mother-in-law, Esther Buchholz of Avon; and a sister-in-law, Adella (Don) Massey of Avon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Dervent and Milford Van Gerpen; her father-in-law, Roy Buchholz; and a brother-in-law, Roger Mudder.
The Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel of Avon supervised arrangements.
Kenneth R. Berndt, 81, of Garretson, South Dakota died Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at his home.
Funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, February 14, 2005, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Garretson. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2005, with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Monday at the Danzig Baptist Cemetery, rural Avon, South Dakota.
Kenneth was born September 29, 1923, on the family farm near Avon, South Dakota, to parents Tefel and Martha (Radack) Berndt. He grew up in the Avon area and attended country school near there. After his education he farmed with his father and then moved to Clear Lake where he farmed until 1983. He then moved to Missouri and in 1992 moved to Garretson.
Kenneth married Wilba Hankins on October 20, 1950, in Coverdale, Iowa. She died in 1977. He then married Darlene Hoffman on November 1, 1980, in Clear Lake.
He truly enjoyed going to auctions looking for antiques.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Darlene Berndt, Garretson; three sons and their wives: Kurtis and Candace Berndt, Sioux Falls; Timothy and Faye Berndt, Groton; Thomas and Marti Berndt, Brandon; a daughter, Rebecca Hartsuiker, Brandon; a step-son and his wife, Douglas and Jane Hoffman, Redwood, Minnesota; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth Nehring, Horicon, Wisconsin; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilba; parents; a sister; twin sons and a great-grandson.
Viola Lorraine (Wentz) Breen Bauder was born on Wednesday, September 19, 1923 on a farm three miles east of Scotland to Robert and Bertha (Goecken) Wentz. She was baptized and confirmed, both in German, in the Evangelical Reformed Church in Scotland by Rev. Ulrich Zogg. She attended elementary school and graduated from Scotland High School in 1941. She attended the Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in Yankton and completed her Registered Nurse examination. On September 19, 1944, her 21st birthday, Viola was united in marriage to Lawrence Breen at her parent’s home in Scotland. Lawrence died in March of 1983 in Winner. She married John Bauder on June 2, 1987 at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. John died in July of 1992 in Yankton.
During Vi’s long and accomplished career as a nurse, she became a Certified Nurse Aide Instructor in 1965, a Certified Restorative Nursing Instructor in 1968, and became licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in 1974. In 1980, she completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health Care from Mount Marty College. She served in many clinical positions throughout the Midwest, and earned numerous citations and awards for her achievements in the nursing field. She was instrumental in establishing hospital and nursing home auxiliaries in several towns, including the auxiliary for Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland. In addition to her nursing career, Vi was an active member of the communities in which she lived. She was a member of the Scotland Development Group, the Scotland Historical Preservation Society, the Scotland Civic Club, Scotland Senior Citizens, Sodak Stamm for Germans from Russia, Life Enrichment for the Elderly (LEE), and the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries. She also devoted many years to the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and various church offices. Viola passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland at the age of 86 years, 8 months, 29 days.
Viola is survived by one son, Bob Breen of Tempe, Arizona; a step-daughter, Pauline Finck of Tripp; four step-sons: Marvin (Dianne) Bauder of Tyndall, Duane (Shari) Bauder of Yankton, Rev. Larry (Kaye) Jerke of Mitchell and Norman (Marva) Jerke of Madison; three grandchildren, thirteen step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and fifteen step-great-grandchildren; three brothers-in-law and seven sisters-in-law.
In addition to her parents, Vi is preceded in death by a brother, Allen Wentz; her daughter, Jean Olson; and her first and second husbands, Lawrence Breen and John Bauder.
Edgar Elmer Bauder was born on October 7, 1916 near Scotland, South Dakota. His parents were John and Martha (Kiehlbaugh) Bauder. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. He attended Beadle School No. 86. Edgar married Linda Grosz on September 1, 1942 at Scotland. They farmed south of Scotland until 1970 and then retired in Scotland. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church and served in various church offices. He was a director of the Coop Farmer’s Association for 19 years. In 1989, he became a member of the Bon Homme County Abandoned and Restoration Cemetery Association. During his retirement, he did many repair projects, especially hydraulic jacks. Edgar died on Sunday, April 7, 2002 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center at the age of 85 years.
His memory will be cherished by his wife, Linda, Scotland; daughter Carol Weisz, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; son George and wife, Paula Bauder, Scotland; grandchildren Kristi Weisz and fiance Shawn Brown, Brian Weisz, John and wife, Bridget Weisz, all of Sioux Falls, Cheri and husband, Lee Wittmeier of Tyndall, South Dakota and Ryan Bauder, Scotland; and one great-grandson, Clay Wittmeier.
Edgar was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Don Weisz.
Linda Esther (Grosz) Bauder was born on Saturday, February 10, 1917 near Scotland to Emil and Minnie (Friederich) Grosz. Linda was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended school in Tripp and graduated from Scotland High School. On September 1, 1942, she married Edgar Bauder. They farmed south of Scotland until 1970 when they retired to Scotland. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, a member of WELCA, the quilting group, taught Sunday school and was in charge of the Cradle Roll from 1972 until 1996. Linda became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland in 2001, and it is there that she passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at the age of 93 years, 4 months, 10 days.
She will be missed by her daughter, Carol Weisz of Sioux Falls; son George (Paula) Bauder of Scotland; five grandchildren: Kristi (Jeff) Landborg, Brian Weisz and friend Peggy Rathjen, John (Bridget) Weisz, all of Sioux Falls and Cheri (Lee) Wittmeier of Tyndall and Ryan (Kelli) Bauder of Scotland; and four great-grandchildren: Clay and Lacey Wittmeier and Emma and Cole Weisz.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband in 2002, her parents, stepfather, three brothers and son-in-law, Don Weisz.
Funeral Service for Arnold J. Berndt of Tyndall is at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 5 at First Baptist Church in Avon with Rev. Mike Boyle and Rev. Bill Van Gerpen as officiates. Organist is Jean Christenson and soloist was Shelly Dejong. Interment is in First Baptist Cemetery, Avon. Casketbearers are Casey Berndt, Travis Berndt, Brian Cihak, Wayne Winckler, Roger Berndt, and Ernie Wurtezer.
Arnold John Berndt was born on the family farm on Sunday, September 7, 1924 to John and Edith (Hinzman) Berndt. He attended Avon High School through the 11th grade. On Friday, February 4th, 1944 Arnold and LaVerne Fischer were united in marriage at Danzig Baptist Church in Avon, SD. Arnold had a real talent for farming and it was a job he enjoyed. He farmed near Avon until 1985 and later retired to Tyndall, SD in 1998. There he worked for the Tyndall Good Samaritan Nursing Home and as a Green Thumb at the Tyndall High School. Arnold passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Nursing Home having attained the age of 87 years, 1 month, and 27 days.
Arnold is survived by his wife, LaVerne Berndt of Tyndall, South Dakota; son Gregory (Kim) Berndt of Tyndall, SD; daughter Beth (Bob) Fender of Springfield, SD; brother Clifford (Verna) Berndt of Avon, SD; sisters Sophia (Benard) Winckler of Tyndall, SD, MaryAnn Klocek of Scotland, SD, and Thelma Lind of Vermillion, SD; grandchildren Casey (Erin) Berndt of Winner, SD, Travis (Rachel) Berndt of Tyndall, SD, and Brian Cihak of Tyndall, SD; great-grandchildren Brody, Jacob, and Sam Cihak; and step-great-grandchild Autumn Harris.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edith Berndt; and brother-in-laws, Richard Lind and Clem Klocek.
Funeral services for Gary L. Bauder of Scotland will be held at 2:00 p. m. on Friday, March 2 at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland with Pastor Jonathan Vehar officiating. Organist will be Dorothy Bietz accompanying the congregation and the Zion Lutheran Choir. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Active casketbearers will be Sean Bauder, Dan Haase, John Haase, J. D. Jensen, Jay Kokes, Fred Kubal, Joe Sedlacek, Jr. and Shane Wynia. Honorary casketbearers will be Gary’s grandchildren and both past and present board members of the Tabor Lumber Co-op. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by at 7:00 p.m. prayer service, at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Scotland and Lesterville Volunteer Fire Departments.
Gary Lee Bauder was born Wednesday, September 6, 1944 in Scotland, South Dakota to Richard and Martha (Orth) Bauder. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1962. After high school, Gary worked a few years at Utica Lumber, the Lesterville Farmer’s Union Co-op, and the Scotland Creamery. He beg an farming southeast of Scotland, near Lesterville, in 1971. Gary was united in marriage to Janet McCord on March 25, 1972 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Woonsocket. They moved to Scotland in 1998. Gary continued to help on the farm, and also did garden tilling and moved snow for various people in the area. Gary was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was an active member of the parish, singing in the choir for over 40 years and serving as Treasurer for seven years. He also sang in the Community Choir for several years. Gary was recently recognized for having served on the Board of Directors for the Tabor Lumber Co-op for 30 years, for which he was Secretary for 25 of those years. Gary enjoyed collecting coins, caps, and toy tractors. His pastimes included bowling and playing cards, but his special joy in life was playing with his grandkids. Gary died on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton at the age of 67 years, 6 months and 21 days.
Gary will be remembered always by his wife of nearly 40 years, Janet, of Scotland; two children and four grandchildren: his son, Patrick (Cheryl) Bauder of Scotland and their daughters Ashley and Brittney; his daughter, Michelle (Tom) Hlavac of Scotland and their children James and Kristina; and a sister, Ruthann (Bob) Wrobel of Ankeny, Iowa.
In addition to his parents, Richard and Martha Bauder, Gary was preceded in death by a brother in infancy.
Libby (Pavlish) Bruna was born to Anton and Frances (Marecek) Pavlish Wednesday, November 1, 1911 on the family farm near Tyndall. She attended Steckly Country School in Bon Homme County, completing first through eighth grades. Libby worked for various families in the Tyndall area. She moved to Omaha, Nebraska during the Great Depression where she continued in domestic work. During World War II she worked in a defense plant in Omaha repairing B17 and later, B29 airplanes.
Libby was united in marriage to Charles Bruna on February 11, 1947 at the Tyndall United Methodist Church. One son, Ron, was born to their union. Libby spent her life working with her husband, Charles, on the family farm. Her leisure time was spent working in her flower garden and enjoying the birds sing as she worked in her yard. Libby enjoyed going to dances and preparing Czech meals for her family. She was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's group. She was also a ZCBJ member. Due to failing health, she entered the Tyndall Good Samaritan Home in the fall of 2005. Libby died peacefully Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Avera St. Michaels Hospital, Tyndall surrounded by her loving husband and family, having attained the age of 95 years, 5 months and 9 days.
Libby is survived by her husband Charles; her son Ron and his wife, Donna; her grandson, Jeremy Bruna and his wife Melissa; her granddaughter, Miranda Bruna; and one great granddaughter, Erika Bruna.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and three sisters.
Raymond Buechler, age 64, of Menno, SD passed away on Friday, June 08, 2007 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Grace Lutheran Church in Menno, SD with Rev. Brad Danielson officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Rames-Bender American Legion Post #152, Menno, SD. Visitation will be from 7-9 PM, Monday, June 11, 2007 at the Aisenbrey-Kostel Funeral Home in Menno, SD. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Donald Sayler, Allen Schoenfish, Larry Bezug, Jerry Nusz, Roy Ulmer, and Tim Cokeley. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Weisz, John Weisz, Jack Weisz, James Class, and Jenny Austin.
Ray was born August 22, 1942 to Edwin and Leah (Kludt) Buechler in Scotland, South Dakota. He was baptized in 1942 at the Scotland Congregational Church and was confirmed in 1956 at Grace Lutheran Church, Menno, South Dakota. He attended rural elementary school and then graduated from Menno High School in 1960. He joined the US Navy in 1961 and served as a radio operator until he was honorably discharged in 1965. He married Sharon Borders on September 17, 1967 in Petersburg, Nebraska. Together they farmed east of Menno, South Dakota. In addition to farming he worked as a rural mail carrier for the Scotland Post Office. Ray enjoyed his work both on the farm and delivering the mail. In his spare time he enjoyed watching sports, spending time with his family, carpentry, and putting together jigsaw puzzles. Ray also had a soft spot for animals. Especially his cows, cats, and cottontails.
Ray’s memory is cherished by his wife Sharon of Menno, SD; three sons, Michael (Christa) Buechler of Brandon, SD, Robert Buechler of Yankton, SD, and Gregory (Jennifer) Buechler of Clark, SD; one sister Bonnie Weisz of Medford, OR and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Mavis Lillian (Petrik) Balvin passed away peacefully on June 10, 2011 at home in Citrus Heights, California with her loving family around her. She leaves a tremendous void in this world that will never be filled. She was born in Tyndall, South Dakota in 1929 to Sylvester and Lillian Petrik. Mavis was raised on the family farm, near Tyndall, until she attended University of South Dakota at Vermillion, where she earned her teaching degree. In 1950 she married John Balvin and traveled the world as a serviceman's wife for 21 years while raising 4 children. A California girl since 1964, she taught grade school for many years, then worked as a clerk at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, retiring in 1990. She lived her life as a beautiful example of how it should be done, with vibrance, joy and love. She leaves behind innumerable friends as well as the family she loved so much. Sons Michael (Michelle), Bruce, Brian and daughter Karen (Gaines), grandsons Matthew (Alena) and Brett, granddaughters Danielle (Matt) and Heather(Noah),daughter-in-law Joan Brazel, her best friend and sister Maxine Kinsey-Schuurmans and brothers Vernon and Norman Petrik. Proceeded in death by her sister Darlene Szymanski, brothers Eugene and Edwin Petrik. She lived a very full and adventurous life. She was a master bridge player, loved to travel, garden, sew, make rugs and other fiber art, watch sports, go to the theater, jet skiing, boating, snow skiing, attending many different functions, and spending time with her family. Any time there was fun to had, she was there adding her bright and shining light wherever she went. A celebration will be held Sunday, June 19 at Noon. Lakeview Village clubhouse, 6211 Summerset Lane, Citrus Heights 95621. Please come and share your memories and stories of Mavis. Flowers are welcome. However, donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network would greatly be appreciated. 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Betty J. Bicknell, age 93 of Newton, NC, formerly of Yankton, SD passed away on Saturday August 23, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her husband William Bicknell and granddaughter Marguerite Brenner. She is survived by children Nancy (Steve) Brenner (Nashville, TN), Cynthia (Tom) Dion (Cottage Grove, MN), John (Heather) Bicknell and James (Leann) Bicknell both of Yankton, eight grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
In 1984 Betty became a full-time volunteer for the United Church of Christ with assignments in AZ, GA, MO, NC and PA. She received the national volunteer award for her service. Much of her volunteer work was at Abernethy Laurels, a retirement community in NC and she remained there after ending full-time volunteer status but continued with some volunteer activities until a year ago.
Betty was born in Lead, SD and moved to Scotland, SD as a child where she graduated high school. She received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Yankton College and worked as a school teacher and chemist. She returned to Yankton College to work in the business office after her children were grown.
She was always a volunteer serving as president of the Girl Scout Council, Cub Scout leader, Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent and on the RE Committee of her church in Yankton. Betty was a past president of Chapter K, P.E.O. in Yankton.
Memorial services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the United Church of Christ (Congregational), Yankton, with the Rev. Molly Carlson officiating. A private, family committal service will be held in the Yankton Cemetery. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the church. The Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, is assisting with service details.
Marian Etta Buchholz, age 92 of Tyndall, SD passed away Sunday, July 06, 2014 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall, SD.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the United Methodist Church, Tyndall, SD with Rev. Ron Johnson officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at a later date in Minnesota. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the church. The Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.
Marian was born on October 2, 1921 in Todd County, MN to Elmer & Ruth (Quance) Johnson. After finishing high school, Marian attended school to become a Certified Nursemaid (live-in nanny.) She worked for several families but the one she talked about most was that of Eero Saarinen. Mr. Saarinen was a famous architect. Marian would boast of his designing the Dulles International Airport in Washington DC. Marian continued to do nanny work in Washington DC during the days after she married Leslie Robert Buchholz, May 3, 1943 at Ft. Belvoir, VA. Les and Marian moved back to Hewitt, MN after Les finished active military duty. They had 4 children Mavis, Craig, Gail & Calvin.
Many, many people were blessed by Marian’s love of writing letters. She also sewed, knitted (mainly dish cloths), crocheted (mainly “scrubbies”), loved to play scrabble, baked excellent pies & cakes, gardened, canned, read many books, (especially “how to” books), traveled, sang in the church choir and helped out in many ways at her church and in her community. She was an amazing lady.
Marian spent many of the Holidays with Calvin’s family after they moved to SD in 2002. She came for Christmas in 2009 and due to a fall, was not able to go back to live in her home of 60+ years. She moved to North Point Apartments in August of 2010 and enjoyed her years there, spending most Sundays with Calvin’s family. Marian moved to Good Samaritan Society, Tyndall on April 2, 2014 after a bout of Pneumonia and entered hospice care on May 7, 2014.
Left to mourn her absence are her sons, Craig (Linda) Buchholz of East Gull Lake, MN and Calvin (Debra) Buchholz and their children, Hannah & Jared, of Springfield, SD; daughter, Gail (Royal) Oyster of Thief River Falls, MN and their son, Leslie, of Crystal, MN. Marian became a great grandmother in May when Leslie Oyster’s daughter, Stella, was born.
Marian was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Duke; sister, Meredeth Seaver; two brothers, Dennis & Blaine; grandson, Adam Oyster and daughter, Mavis Buchholz.
Funeral services for Mrs. Friedrich (Emma) Brost, 86, will be Monday at 2pm at the Salem United Church of Christ with the Rev. Fred A. Sprenger officiating.
The body will lie in state Sunday until 9pm at the Hasson Funeral home and Monday at the church from noon until the time of service. Burial will be in the Friedensfeld Congregational Cemetery near Parkston.
Emma Krause was born Jan. 20, 1881 in South Russia and died Jan. 18, 1968 at the local hospital where she had been a patient for four days. She came to the United States with her brother in 1905. She married Friedrich Brost May 30, 1909 at Tyndall.
Survivors include one son, Arthur, Parkston; three step sons, John, Alberta, Canada, and Dave and Edward, Parkston; seven step grandchildren; 12 great step children, and a sister, Anna Luetze, Germany.
She was preceded in death by her husband, six brothers and a sister.
Eleanor’s funeral service is 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Zion Lutheran Church in Avon, with burial in the church cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation is at the church Monday from noon until 7 PM, followed by a 7 PM prayer service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
Eleanor Edith Brandt was born October 28, 1928 in rural Delmont, SD to Elmer C. and Maria (Pullman) Lauer. She died Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Wagner Community Hospital after complications of Myelofibrosis, a rare blood disease, which she battled courageously for eighteen months. Eleanor attained the age of 81 years, 10 months, and 17 days. Eleanor was baptized at her home in Delmont by Rev. Charles Weiting on November 18, 1928, and was confirmed in the Christian faith by Rev. Otto A. Pinnt at Zion Lutheran Church in Avon, SD on March 29, 1942. Her confirmation verse was Psalm 37:4, “Delight thyself in the Lord and He shall give the desires of thine heart.” She attended Belmont Country School in Douglas County near Delmont for six years. She then attended Avon Zion Lutheran Parochial School for two and a half years. She graduated from Avon High School in 1946. On June 3, 1948, she married Raymond Brandt at Zion Lutheran Church in Avon. Together, they had six children.
Eleanor was an active member in her church. She served on the church council and was a Sunday School teacher. Over the years Eleanor was employed by several businesses including S.B. Gelfand Grocery; F. Weidenbach Grocery; Ed Schuh Gamble Store; Gurney Seed & Nursery and the Avon Livestock Sale barn Cafe where she was well known for her homemade pies. Eleanor also worked on the family dairy farm while raising their children. She sold Avon Products and had her own Lawn Ornament business. Eleanor was an active 4-H leader for many years and served as the 4-H County Board Secretary. She was very proud of her 100 year farm in Delmont. Known for her green thumb, she raised beautiful gardens and enjoyed being a member of the Avon Flower Club. Eleanor had a special knack for cooking and baking pies. Eleanor loved spending time with her entire family and enjoyed attending their activities. She had love and total commitment to her family, friends, and God. She always said “I have the best family in the world.”
Eleanor’s memory will live forever in the hearts of her husband of 62 years, Raymond, and their sons Dennis Brandt and wife Lyla; Rodger Brandt and wife Sandy; Dwayne Brandt and wife Debbie all of Avon and daughter Norma Noller of Kearney, Ne, eleven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren and one on the way.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother Theodore, infant sister Erna, infant son Luverne, daughter Judy Pullmann in 1976, son-in-law Art Pullmann in 1976, brother Paul in 1979, and son-in-law Pat Noller in 2008.
Casketbearers Grandchildren: Gina Reicks, Teresa Brandt, Ben Brandt, Dustin Brandt, Michelle Boyd, Tiffany Dickey, Sara Schoenhals, Michael Noller, Dwight Brandt, Denise Leischner, Darla Brandt. Honorary Casketbearers: Lee Lagendyk, Lauren & Sylvia Meiers, Marlin Villhauer, Russell Pullman, Tammy Johannsen. Remaining members of the AHS Class of 1946.
Funeral services for Joe Bertrand of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a. m. on Tuesday, January 24 at the Scotland School Gymnasium with Rev. Jonathan Vehar officiating. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery, rural Scotland. Active casketbearers will be members of the Scotland Fire Dept. Bowling Team: Dennis Bietz, Duane Dean, Devin Lubinus, Mike Mehrer, Dean Rettedahl, and Tex Roth. Honorary casketbearers are Dick Behl, Mike Behl, Corey Bjorum, Jim Foley, Tim Furney, Fast Eddie Halverson and Craig Winckler. Arrangements are under the direction of Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Joseph Michael James Bertrand was born Saturday, June 11, 1956 in Scotland, South Dakota to H.R. “Bud” and Ella (Suess) Bertrand. During his early years, the family lived in Tabor, later moving to Scotland where Joe at tended Scotland High School. He remained in Scotland, where Joe was blessed with his son and two daughters and later was united in marriage to Peggy Sue Berens on July 9, 2005 at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland. Joe will always be remembered for being young at heart along with his enthusiasm and passion for life. The word “no” was absent from Joe’s vocabulary and he was known for helping others and always putting other people first. Always a hard worker, he also knew how to have a good time and enjoy ed bowling, golfing, dancing, riding his Harley, and spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. He loved the time he spent with his family on t he boat while the kids went tubing and water-skiing. “Papa Joe” spent hours on the floor playing with his grandchildren. His absence will be felt in the community. Joe was loved by all who came into contact with him it didn’t matter if you met Joe for 5 minutes or knew him for 20 years, you walked away with a smile, a story, and a friend for life. Many in the community ranging from students to farmers to all his friends at the local watering hole all knew Joe as a giver and a friend. He devoted countle ss hours to the construction of the Haunted House fundraising project among several other activities. Joe also volunteered on the Scotland Volunteer Fire Dept. throughout his years. No one word can describe Joe Bertrand. Some people would use words like kindhearted, loving, hardworking, and truly happy. “Broadway Joe” was truly one of a kind, and will always be remembered. Joe’s work history ranged from a mechanic on a race car, to working with horses, construction, driving truck, until he found his place at Scotland Oil (Phillips 66). Over the 32 years working at Scotl and Oil, Joe built a relationship with everyone he came into contact with. While still actively working at Scotland Oil, Joe had also worked part-time in the evenings as a shuttle driver for Schwan’s.
Joe died from a sudden heart attack on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland at the age of 55.
Joe will be held lovingly in the hearts of his family, which include his wife, Peggy, of Scotland; five children and their families: Joshua “Redman” Bertrand and Holly German and their unborn son, Tate, of Vermillion, Nicole (Corey) Pechous and their son, Weston, of Sioux Falls, Traci (Cody) VandeWeerd, their son, Griffin, and unborn daughter, Brooklin, of Eudora, Kansas, Trisha Berens and Josh Hepp and her daughter Jayci Berens of Chancellor, and Tyler Berens of Chancellor; his mother, Ella Bertrand of Scotland; two brothers: Ray (Dee) Bertrand of Yankton and Brian (Renda) Bertra nd of Gayville; a sister, LuAnn (John) Geiman of Scotland; his parents-in- law, Chuck and Karen Oberle of Tea; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws. “Papa Joe” will also be fondly remembered by the Jeremy and Melinda Bertrand family and the Lisa Rokusek family.
Preceding him in death were his father, Bud Bertrand in 2002, and both his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Luella J. Bertrand was born on Saturday, February 19, 1916 at Wakonda, South Dakota to Lars and Jennie (Johanson) Christenson. She graduated from Wakonda High School. Luella was united in marriage to Albert Bertrand on January 12, 1937. He opened the Gamble’s Store in Scotland in 1950 and she ran Luella’s Dress Shop in the mid-50’s. In 1957, they moved to Vermillion where they ran Al’s Real Estate together. They retired to Scotland in 1990, living in the Westwinds Apartments. Luella enjoyed playing all kinds of card games, especially Bridge, and working on word puzzles. She especially enjoyed entertaining family and friends. She was a member of St. George Catholic Church. Luella passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Society at the age of 93 years, 8 months and 6 days.
Luella’s memory will be cherished by her son, Wayne (Mary Jo) Bertrand of Scotland; three grandchildren: Kim (Marlin) Kocourek of Scotland, Michele (Tony) Kunkel of Yankton, and Kris (Richard) Pechous of Tabor; eight great-grandchildren and thirteen great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Albert, an infant son, Robert, a grandson, Robert Wayne, brothers Edward, Harold, Leonard, and Robert, and a sister, Esther.
Funeral services for Joey J. Bartunek, 61 of Wagner will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon, with Pastor Brook McBride officiating. Burial will be in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner from 2 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Joey James Bartunek, son of Joe E. and Rose E. (Krcil) Bartunek, was born March 19, 1945 in Avon, SD. He died Friday, October 20, 2006 at his farm in rural Wagner. Joey attained the age of 61 years, seven months and one day.
Joey attended country school through the eighth grade in rural Wagner. He married Carol Fitch on July 14,1964 in Tyndall. Two daughters were born to their union. Joey loved the farm life and taking care of livestock.
Joey was very proud of his grandchildren and loved to be around them. He loved John Deere toy tractors and had a large collection of them. Joey also enjoyed traveling around the area checking out the local crop conditions. His biggest passion was attending sales at the local sale barns.
Grateful for having shared Joey's life are his wife, Carol of Wagner; daughters Kay and husband, Michael Mentzer of Miller and Cathy and husband, Jackson Brodeen of Avon; two sisters: Josephine and husband, Vern Pope, Sr. of Rapid City, and Leona and husband, Larry Vellek of Tyndall; one brother, Clarence and wife, Lillian of Avon; and five grandchildren: Amanda, Jason and Jamie Mentzer and Slater and Samantha Brodeen.
Joey was preceded in death by his parents.
Lillian J. Bartunek, 93, Tyndall, died Wednesday (Aug. 28, 2002) at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. today (Saturday) at United Methodist Church, Tyndall, with the Rev. Arvella Palmer officiating. Burial is in the Czech National Cemetery, Tyndall. Pallbearers are Rod Bartunek, Richard Bouska, Jim Westergard, Dale Swenson, Ray Pravacek and Royal Koch. Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Tyndall, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on Jan. 14, 1909, at Tabor to Frank and Josephine (Souhrada) Bouska. She married Frank Bartunek on Nov. 10, 1931, at Tyndall. They farmed in the Wagner and Tripp areas until 1963 when they retired and moved into Tyndall. She worked for the Tyndall Hatchery. She also did housekeeping for Royal Koch and several other families in Tyndall.Her husband died Sept. 30, 1988. In 1991, she moved into the Lidi Apartments where she lived until August of 2001, when she became a resident of the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the UMW. Two things Lillian loved to do were crochet and bake. She made an afghan for each of her grandchildren and kolaches for everyone.
She is survived by one son, Milo (Carole) Bartunek, Avon; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Hattie Ann Becvar was born on Tuesday, April 4, 1922 in the Tripp area near Vodnany, South Dakota. Her parents were Frank and Mathilda (Sedlacek) Brezina. Hattie received the sacraments of baptism, her first Holy Communion, confirmation and marriage all at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at Vodnany. She attended the Lake Region School #11 through the 8th grade, then worked on the family farm. Hattie was united in marriage to Peter Becvar on February 18, 1941. She worked at the Riven’s Store and for Gene Owens’ grocery for many years. She and Pete were longtime helpers for the funeral home and Hattie helped out with visitation and answering the phone. There was a funeral home phone line in her house from 1963 until 2002. Pete and Hattie made numerous trips to California, and one of the highlights of their retirement was attending the Tournament of Roses Parade every year. Hattie enjoyed working in her yard, mowing her lawn and tending her flowers. She was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church, St. Leo Altar Society Band #2, Catholic Foresters Holy Rosary Court #198, Pike-Wagner American Legion Post #2 Auxiliary and Simek-Ptak V.F.W. Post #6895 Auxiliary. She was a resident at North Point Apartments since November of 2002 and enjoyed her time there. Hattie passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall at the age of 87 years, 5 months and 15 days.
Grateful for sharing Hattie’s life are her three sons: William (Shirley) Becvar of Glasco, Kansas, Dennis Becvar of Monrovia, California and Douglas Becvar of Pine, Colorado; three grandchildren: Paul, Nicole and Andrea; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward Brezina of Tripp; one sister, Ella Schmidt of Tripp; a brother-in-law, Joseph (Marcie) Becvar of Yankton; three sisters-in-law, Annette Kubel and Bernadine Matuska, both of Tyndall, and Geraldine Brezina of Tripp; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Pete Becvar in October of 1998, her parents, Frank and Mathilda Brezina, brother Emil, sister Helen Rokusek, and brother-in-law, Albert Schmidt.
Eugene Buechler, the son of Carolina (Pietz) and Jacob Buechler, was born in Tyndall South Dakota on March 22, 1923. He spent his childhood years in Tyndall, and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1943.
Immediately following graduation, Gene was called upon to serve his country in the U.S. Army. He held the grade of PFC in the 252D Quartermaster Pack Troop, and was deployed to Central Burma, India. He was honorably discharged after receiving the American Theater Service Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. After his discharge, Gene found a job that he enjoyed, which led to his career as an iron worker. He was a member of the Iron Workers Union for over 60 years. His proudest projects were the Gavin’s Point Dam in Yankton, SD and The Mobridge Bridge in Mobridge, SD.
He was united in marriage to Adeline Schmeichel on June 4, 1950. The couple initially moved around a lot, going to wherever the work was. They were blessed with two children, Darrell and Gloria. In 1968 the family moved to Hartley where they purchased and operated the Iowan Motel.
Over the years, Gene thoroughly enjoyed both hunting and fishing, flowers and gardening, and was always making something with his hands. He was a member of the Hartley American Legion.
Gene and Adeline enjoyed 58 years of marriage. Adeline passed away on March 11, 2009. Following a decline in his health and a short stay in the nursing home, Gene passed away at the Spencer Municipal Hospital in Spencer, Iowa, on Saturday, May 22, 2010. He was 87.
Grateful to have shared his life are his son, Darrell Buechler of Hartley and special friend, Diane Cummings of Melvin, IA, and his daughter, Gloria Nieman of Spencer, IA; one granddaughter, Jessica Nieman; two great-grandchildren who were so very special to him, Natalee and Noah.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife; grandson Joseph Nieman; five sisters, Mary, Irene, Lea, Hattie and Alma; two brothers, Roy and Alvin.
Funeral services for Charlotte A. Buechler of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20 at the United Church of Christ in Scotland with Rev. Ron Schifely officiating. Organist is Sharon Orth. Soloist is LeAndra Mogck, accompanied by Linda Kronaizl. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Honorary casketbearers are Charlotte’s dialysis team and fellow patients, and her grandchildren. Casketbearers are Greg Ellinger, Lyle Ireland, Ken Keegan, Richard Kloucek, Roger Neth, Mel Schortzmann. Visitation will be on Monday from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland.
Charlotte Anne (Kackley) Buechler was born on Sunday, September 26, 1948 at Charles Town, West Virginia to John and Charlotte (Magaha) Kackley. She graduated from Clarke County High School in Berryville, Virginia in 1966. Charlotte earned her bachelor’s degree in education at Madison College in Harrisonburg, Virginia in 1970. She taught school for three years in Fredrick County, Virginia. She returned to college to become a lab technician and worked for many years in Luray, Virginia as a lab technician. Charlotte enjoyed teaching Sunday school and was a Sunday school teacher in Berryville for several years. She worked in Mt. Hebron Cemetery for numerous years as a secretary in Winchester, Virginia. At the same time, she worked nights at the Berryville Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician. Charlotte was united in marriage to Lynn Buechler on August 13, 1994 at her church in Berryville. After her marriage to Lynn, she moved to South Dakota where she worked at M-Tron in Yankton for three years. She then began working in the dietary department at the Scotland Good Samaritan Society in Scotland. Later she worked as a CNA for the home health care at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland. She went back to M-Tron for a short time, then became a med aide and CNA at Sister James Assisted Living Center for four years. Charlotte enjoyed crocheting, making afghans and needlework. She loved to go with Lynn camping in the Black Hills, visiting the Mammoth sites, panning for gold and trout fishing in Deerfield Lake. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Scotland, where she taught Sunday school for over 14 years. Due to complications from diabetes, Charlotte developed foot problems in 2004, followed by surgery in 2005. She began dialysis in September of 2008. Charlotte passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the Yankton Care Center at the age of 64 years, 1 month and 20 days.
Grateful for sharing Charlotte’s life are her husband, Lynn Buechler of Scotland; two step-children: Tony (Chad) Haberman of Fordyce, Nebraska and Casey Sommer Buechler of Yankton; four step-grandchildren: Kaylee, Daylan, Ethane and Seth; one brother and two sisters: John (Ann) Kackley, Margaret (Gary) Fultz and Mildred Kackley, all of Berrville, Virginia; mother-in-law Gladys Buechler of Scotland; and father-in-law Orville Buechler of Scotland.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, John and Charlotte Kackley.
Elizabeth "Betty" Buechler, 76, Tripp, died Tuesday (July 23, 2002) at the Good Samaritan Center, Tripp.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. today (Friday) at United Church of Christ in Scotland, with the Rev. Theadore Bader officiting. Burial is in the Rosehill Cemetery in Scotland.
She was born on Nov. 5, 1925, at Sioux City, Iowa, to Harry and Ann O' Grady. She married Bernard Zinck on April 14, 1944, at Sioux City. She owned and operated the Frosty Shop in Scotland until 1962. She moved to Oregon and worked for an Albertson Store and also for Ma Bell Telephone Company. She married Orville Buechler on June 16, 1972, at Nashua, Iowa in the Little Church in the Vale. She loved being a farm wife and she also liked to square dance and crochet. She became a resident of the Tripp Good Samaritan Center in 1994.
She is survived by her husband, Orville Buechler, Scotland; four children: Elta Ping, Portland, Ore.; Merle Zinck of Florida; George Zinck, Portland, Ore.; and Linda Zinck, Gresham, Ore.; one step-son, Lynn (Charlotte) Buechler, Scotland; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband and one son.
Funeral services for Orville “OB” Buechler of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 9 at United Church of Christ in Scotland with Rev. Ron Shifley officiating. Organist is Sharon Orth and soloist is Lois Suess. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Casketbearers will be Charlie Deutscher, Paul Weidenbach, Marvin Thum, Todd Cotton, Richard Buechler, and Jake Moorman.
Orville “OB” Edmond Buechler was born on Monday, July 18, 1927 near Lesterville to Edmond and Johanna (Deutscher) Buechler. He was baptized August 21, 1927. He graduated Scotland High School in May, 1946. Orville was united in marriage to Gladys Stoebner in June of 1948 in the Reformed Church in Tripp. After attending Southern State College in Springfield, South Dakota where he learned the art of woodworking, they farmed together south of Scotland. He was later united in marriage to Betty Zinck in June of 1972 at the Little Brown Church in Vale, Iowa. For a time, he sold fertilizer for Symmer’s out of Sioux Falls. Orville was an avid square dancer, and this passion gave them the opportunity to travel. They wintered in Arizona for many years and went on Hawaiian and Caribbean cruises. Orville was a natural leader and took part in many organizations: the Scotland School Board from 1980 to 1983, Scotland Community Choir for 25 years, charter member of the National Cattlemen’s Association, and Scotland EMT for 10 years. He was also a member of the Scotland Sportsmen’s Club and organized his own bowling team. Orville not only loved farming, woodworking, and square dancing, but also entertaining. He took pride in preparing a good meal and enjoyed sharing food and conversation with friends and family. Orville died on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 18 days.
Grateful for having shared Orville’s life are his son, Lynn Buechler of Scotland; two grandchildren: Toni (Chad) Haberman of Fordice, Nebraska and Casey Sommer Buechler of Yankton; six great-grandchildren: Kaylee, Dylan, Ethane, and Seth; and his sister, Florence Hauck of Menno. In addition to his parents, Edmond and Johanna Buechler, Orville was preceded in death by his wife, Betty in 2001, a daughter-in-law, Charlotte in 2012, and a brother-in-law, Raymond Hauck in 1995.
Funeral services for Lynn Buechler, 62, of Scotland, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 23 at the United Church of Christ in Scotland with Rev. Ron Shifley officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland with military graveside rites by Paul Grosshuesch V.F.W. Post #2966, Joseph Vurm American Legion Post #155, and the South Dakota Army National Guard Military Funeral Honor Guard. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22 from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service all at the church. Lynn died on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Scotland, South Dakota.
Lynn Allen Buechler was born on Tuesday, May 6, 1952 in Yankton to Orville and Gladys (Stoebner) Buechler. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1970. Lynn was united in marriage to Roxanne in 1973 and was blessed with a daughter, Toni. Around that same time, Lynn began his 20 year career with Cargill in Scotland. Later, in 1990 he married Marjorey and that union was blessed with a son, Casey. In 1994, Lynn married Charlotte Kackley. That same year he retired from Cargill and began farming on the family farm with his father. At a young age, Lynn had helped his family with milking cows and continued to care for livestock throughout his life. Earlier this year, Lynn was united in marriage to Kathryn McKay Hubbell on April 12, 2014.
Lynn was a member of the Army National Guard for seven years and was a first responder to the Rapid City Flood of 1972. He loved spending time outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing and visiting the Black Hills. He enjoyed collecting guns and had a very large Coca-Cola memorabilia collection. He was always very proud of his family.
Grateful for having shared Lynn’s life is his wife, Kathryn of Scotland; daughter Toni (Chad) Haberman of Fordyce, NE; son Casey Sommer Buechler of Yankton; two stepdaughters: Kerri Hubbell of Grand Blanc, MI and Jaime Hubbell of Burton, MI; four grandchildren: Kaylee, Dylan, Ethane, and Seth Haberman; two step-grandchildren: Christian and Jayden Hubbell; and his mother, Gladys Buechler of Scotland.
Lynn was preceded in death by his father, Orville in 2013, his step mother Betty in 2001 and his wife Charlotte in 2012.
Charlotte V. (Weidenbach) Buechler, 76, died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. A memorial service will be held Tuesday April 6th at 11:00am at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4900 w. 49th Street, Sioux Falls, SD. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Loren, daughter, Debra, Sioux Falls, SD; son, Bryan Sioux Falls; daughter, Brenda, Arizona; sister, Johanna, Plymouth, MN; brother, Henry, Scotland, SD; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Charlotte is preceded in death by her parents; seven sisters and one brother. Services will be followed by luncheon at Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, SD.
Esther Bietz, 81, Scotland, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at her residence in Scotland.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Zion Lutheran Church, Scotland, with the Rev. Leon Schulz officiating. Burial is in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Pallbearers are Terry Herrboldt, Gary Simental, Gary Gall, Jay Wiedenbach, Eugene Vavruska and Bob Rada. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland.
She was born April 5, 1921, at Olivet to Emil and Emma (Gall) Wiedenbach. Her mother died when Esther was 6 years old; her father was later married to Barbara Neth Wiedenbach. She attended Baltzer District No. 79 School through the eighth grade. Esther married Raymond M. Bietz Dec. 21, 1941, at Bethany Reformed Church in Scotland, where she was also baptized and confirmed. They farmed northwest of Scotland until they retired in 1982. She was very involved in the family farm, especially milking cows and raising sheep.
She was a wonderful cook and especially loved to make German dishes such as knepfla. She loved to read and looked forward to quilting every week with the Zion Lutheran Women.
She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and was Card Chairperson for the Mary Circle of the ZLCW. She taught Sunday school for many years.
She is survived by two sons: Dwight (Arleen) Bietz, Tripp; Roger (Cindy) Bietz, Plano, Texas; one daughter-in-law, Judy Bietz, Winnipeg, Canada; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters: Gertrude Johnston, Bloomfield, Iowa; and Violet Tanner, Modesto, Calif.; one brother, Henry Wiedenbach, Scotland; and two half-sisters: Charlotte Buechler, Sioux Falls; and Johanna Petersen, Minneapolis, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her husband,one son, her parents and four sisters.
Bette Ann Breitenbach, 84, of Broomfield, died July 6 at Balfour Hospice Care Center in Louisville.
She and twin, William Iversen Greening, were born on April 1, 1926, to Christian and Anna (Iversen) Greening in Kenosha, Wis. When they were born, the doctor placed them each in a shoebox and then on an open oven door to keep them warm. William died of typhoid fever before his first birthday.
Her family moved to River Forest, Ill., where she was only able to finish the first year of high school because of the need to bring income to her family.
At 17, she met and fell in love with, Hugh Breitenbach. He enlisted in World War II, but shortly after his return, they married in Sioux City, Iowa, in December 1945. They moved to Middle Inlet, Wis., where she was a waitress Pop`s Resort and her husband worked in carpentry. Two years later, their only son, Arnold, was born.
The family moved to Chatsworth, Calif., where she started a new career as a dental assistant, while her husband worked as a carpenter. In Chatsworth they cultivated a circle of friends with whom they square danced and played cards every week for years.
When her husband retired as a master carpenter, they moved to his hometown of Springfield, S.D., where she pursued her passions of painting and reading voraciously. She educated herself in art, world history and politics and became well-versed in all of those subjects and more, her family said.
After her husband died in 1983, she moved to Fort Collins, to be close to her brother, Nate Greening and his wife, Dawn. She missed the warmth of California and her son, so she moved back. She lived with Arnie and his wife, Sandy, for many years, and traveled extensively with friends. She visited Great Britain, Hong Kong, Cairo, Egypt, St. Petersburg, Russia, Istanbul, Turkey, the Greek Isles and Aarhus, Denmark (her family`s homeland). Those were some of her favorite memories to share, her family said.
In 2000, she broke her shoulder in a fall and needed to move to an assisted living facility. She recovered, but not planning on returning home, had sold her house. She moved to Broomfield in May 2006 to live with her niece, Lesley Taufer. In Broomfield, she reunited with Dot and Andy Devine, her good friends from Chatsworth. In 2008, she moved in with her great-niece Dorian Macdonald and her family (Adam and their 9-year-old triplets).
In March, she and Ruby, her 15-year old-Basenji dog, moved into an independent living facility.
She had a quick wit, a generous heart, a sympathetic ear and will be missed greatly by all of her remaining family and friends, her family said.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, William Greening of Kenosha, Donald Greening of Berwyn, Ill., and Nate Greening of Fort Collins.
Survivors include her son, Arnold (Sandy) Breitenbach of Iron River, Wis., two grandsons, James Schroeder of Roseville, Calif., and Daniel Breitenbach of Las Vegas; great-grandchildren, Chandler and Melanie Schroeder and Tyler Breitenbach; sisters, Joyce Wheeler of Santa Monica, Calif., and Holly Hughes of Littleton, and dozens of nieces and nephews.
On April 4th, 2014 our beloved wife, mother and grandmother Bonnie K. Berka passed away peacefully in her home, after battling cancer for the last 15 months.
Bonnie was born on May 23rd, 1945 in Avon, SD to Clarence and Wilma Koehn. She graduated from Wagner HS in 1963. On October 1st, 1979 she married James Berka. They lived in the Tyndall, SD area where they farmed and raised their only daughter Jodi, until moving to Aumsville, OR in 1988.
Bonnie's strong passion to care for others led her to becoming a foster parent of 3, a daycare provider to many and a caregiver in assisted living facilities. She officially retired though when her first grandchild was born to become a "full-time grandma". Bonnie enjoyed traveling, camping, her dogs, but her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence Koehn and Wilma Sadler. She is survived by her husband Jim Berka of Salem; her daughter Jodi (Gary) Eich of Silverton; her grandchildren Colton Eich and Clara Eich; her two brothers Dennis Koehn of Washington and James Koehn of North Dakota; three brother in laws; an aunt; cousins; nieces & nephews.
At her request, no services are being held, a private family interment will be held at Willamette National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held on a date to be determined. Arrangements are by City View Funeral Home.
Dorothy Broz, age 76, of St. Helena, Nebraska, passed away early Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, S.D.
Memorial service will be 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003) at the Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, with the Rev. Lloyd Haney officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Dean Neil and Roger Hinderberger. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today at the Kostel Funeral Chapel until the time of the service.
Dorothy was born on May 20, 1927, to Dale and Esther (Winne) Clark in Denver, Colo. She graduated from Meckling High School and then attended Sacred Heart School of Nursing. She was employed at St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall, S.D., from 1958 until 1969 first as a nurse's aide then later as a LPN. From 1969 to 1979, she was employed at Sunshine Nursing Home and Concord Nursing Home. She married Emil R. Broz on May 21, 1946, in Yankton, S.D. Shortly after their marriage, they lived on a farm near Tyndall, S.D., from 1950 until 1969. They moved to Yankton in 1969 and then to St. Helena, Neb., in 1971.
She enjoyed quilting, growing roses, baking and being with family and friends.
Her memory will be cherished by her husband, Emil R. Broz of St. Helena, Neb.; two daughters: Linda Broz (Dean Neil) of St. Paul, Minn.; and Beverly (Roger) Hinderberger of Theodosia, Mo.; two brothers: Frank (Jean) Clark of Richardson, Texas; Richard (Karen) Clark of Yankton, S.D.; three sisters: Georgia Larson of Meckling, S.D.; Gloria Jean (Robert) Trudeau of Jefferson, S.D.; and Wilma (Rev. Lloyd) Haney of Mission, Kan.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jerald Lee; her parents; one brother, William; and one sister, Marianne.
Kathleen (“Kay”) Frances Bruna, 69, of Scotland passed away early Friday May 31, 2013 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.
A Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 am Wednesday June 5, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Lesterville, SD with Rev. Leonard Kayser. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. The Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton is in charge of arrangements.
Kay was born October 29, 1943 to Vit and Lillian (Post) Kocer. She was married to Joseph Bruna, Jr. November 5, 1965. Kay attended North Star School. She had love for cats, with a favorite one named Snowball. Kay was a member of the GSS Ladies Auxillary and Senior Citizens. She enjoyed attending church events such as soup kitchens and loved playing Bingo, reading books, liked to dance, cooking and baking. She attended mass at St. George’s Catholic Church in Scotland until suffering a stroke three years ago then becoming a resident at the Good Samaritan Society Home in Scotland. There she enjoyed being a servant to others and often had a smile on her face and cheerfully said hello to others. She had a good sense of humor as she enjoyed all activities while able. She greatly loved visits by her family and friends.
She is survived by two sisters, Margie Scherschligt, Yankton (formerly of Lesterville) and Patty (Jim) Boydston, Renton, WA; Nieces: Laura Ware (Olympia, WA); Jacqui Boydston (Auburn, WA); Rita Bierle (Utica, SD); Peggy Griffin (Sioux Falls); Anne Baker (Maple Valley, WA); Nephews: Paul Scherschligt (Lesterville); Steve Scherschligt (Tea); Mark Kocer (Apple Valley, MN); Don Boydston (Renton, WA); also many great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Franklin Kocer, God Mother, Katherine Petrik, and brother-in-law, Johnny Scherschligt.
Leona Bangert, 85, died on Dec. 24, 2007, at her home in Rapid City. Funeral Services were held Dec. 28, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Rapid City, Dr. Byron Bangert and Dr. Gregg Hemmen officiated. Burial was in Mt. View Cemetery in Rapid City.
Leona was born April 25, 1922, to Claus and Clara Jurrens at the farm home of her parents near Avon, S.D. She attended Drake Country School through the eighth grade and then graduated from Avon High School in 1939. After high school she attended Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, S.D. and received her teaching certificate after which she taught at the Sperry School for four years.
Leona married Carl Bangert on Oct. 24, 1944. Carl had just returned from the southwest Pacific after serving four years in the U.S. Army. Together they went to Lawton, Okla., where Carl was stationed at Ft. Sill for the rest of his army career.
After being discharged from the army, they lived in Tyndall, S.D. for six years. They then moved to Rapid City. They joined the First Baptist Church where Leona was active in serving as a Sunday School teacher for 17 years. In 1969, they moved to Blue Earth where Carl was president of the First Bank. In 1983, they moved back to Rapid City after Carl retired. While in Blue Earth, Leona was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church and was active in her circle and held various offices in the church.
Survivors include her husband, Carl Bangert, the love of her life, two sons: Byron (Hayden) Bangert of Bloomington, Ind., and Charles (Michele) Bangert of Richardson, Texas, one daughter: Lila (Daniel) Paschke of Rapid City. Leona is also survived by four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and two sister: Vilas (Willas) Engel of Hemit, Calif., and Glendol Wirt of Sioux Falls, S.D.
Leona was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
Lela Mae (Marie) Berka, 79, Tyndall, died Monday (Nov. 5, 2001) at St. Michael's Nursing Home, Tyndall.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with the Rev. William Osborn officiating. Burial will be in St. Leo's Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall. Pallbearers will be David Schenkel, Michael Schenkel, Justin Schenkel, Joseph Schenkel, Miroslav Lapas and Edward Sykora. Visitations will be from 5-8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor, with the family present. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
She was born in Clovis, N.M., on Aug. 26, 1922. to Franklin and Della (Frey) Kinzie. She attended school in Clovis, N.M. and received two years of nursing training from the Red Cross. She married Frank Berka Jan. 31, 1945, in Clovis, N.M. While Frank was in the service, she worked on the Defense Plant working with airplane motors for four years. She was also employed with the cannery in Portales, N.M., for one and one-half years. After the service, they farmed in the Tyndall area until retiring, then moved to Tabor. Marie was a resident of the St. Michael's Nursing Home for many years.
She was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary in Tabor, St. Leo's Catholic Church in Tyndall, and a lifetime member of the Czech Heritage Society in Tabor.
Survivors include five sons: Jim (Bonnie), Aumsville, Ore.; Emil, Seattle, Wash.; Charles (Linnette), Aumsville, Ore.; Paul, Brandon; and Edward, Tyndall; a sister: Dorothy Rupe, Joplin, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank in 1986, her parents, one daughter, four brothers and two sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial for Angeline “Angie” Balvin of Tyndall will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 24 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall with Rev. Joe Forcelle and the Very Rev. Charles Cimpl concelebrating. Organist and soloist will be Kathy Koenig. Interment will follow in St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall. Honorary casketbearers will be Angie’s grandchildren: Matt Balvin, Emily Weber, Mike Smith and Kate DeLanney. Active casketbearers will be Bill Chase, David Cimpl, Joe Cimpl, John M. Cimpl, Richard Cimpl and Mike Stoll. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3-5 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. There will be a Scriptural wake service on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the church.
Angeline Rose “Angie” Balvin was born Monday, May 27, 1918 in Tabor, South Dakota to Ladislav and Lillian (Hamberger) Cimpl. She graduated from parochial school in Tabor, Tabor High School and the Van Sant School of Business in Omaha, Nebraska. She worked in the Bon Homme County Treasurer’s Office, with Civil Service, and for the Farm Security Administration in several counties and the district office. She later worked at Yankton Production Credit. She was associated with the family business of Cimpl, Inc. in Tabor and Yankton. Angie was united in marriage to Hayes Balvin on September 4, 1950 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor. They lived and worked together on the family farm until they retired and moved to Tyndall in 1994. Angie was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church and St. Leo Altar Society. She had also served on the board for the local municipal swimming pool. She enjoyed golfing, bridge, reading, and crossword puzzles. Angie had been a resident of St. Michael’s Nursing Home of Tyndall for the past four years. She passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. Michael’s Hospital Avera in Tyndall, having achieved the age of 94 years, 11 months and 21 days.
Angie is survived by her son, Bill (Joanne) Balvin of Tyndall and daughter Mary (Joe) Vartigian of Niskayuna, New York; four grandchildren: Matt Balvin of Tyndall, Emily (Scott) Weber of Bondurant, Iowa, Mike (Amanda) Smith of Glendale, Wisconsin and Kate (Blake) DeLanney of Norwalk, Connecticut; one great-grandchild, Tyler Weber of Bondurant, Iowa; three brothers: John Cimpl of Yankton, Leonard Cimpl of Tabor and Don (Joan) Cimpl of Omaha, Nebraska and two sisters-in-law: Roma Cimpl of Yankton and Millie Cimpl of Columbus, Nebraska.
In addition to her parents, Ladislav and Lillian Cimpl, Angie was preceded in death by her husband Hayes in 2009, three brothers, Laddie, Jim, and Manny Cimpl, and three sisters-in-law Doris, Darlene and Mildred Cimpl.
Katie Becvar, 69, Avon, passed away Monday (July 5, 2004) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2004, at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, South Dakota, with the Rev. Fr. Gerald Thury officiating. Interment is in St. Leo's Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall, South Dakota. Visitation is 3-5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2004, at the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Tyndall. There is a wake service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, South Dakota. Casketbearers are Justin Young, Frank Hoffert, Todd Frank, Chris Hoffert, Bruce Veneziani and Jerome Humpal. Honorary Casketbearer is Bob Chabane.
Katie Becvar was born to Frank and Monica (Heinert) Vogel on a ranch near Solen, North Dakota, on March 12, 1935. She grew up and attended school in Solen. Katie became pen pals with Oscar Becvar while he served with the Marines in the Korean Conflict. They were united in marriage on June 4,1957, at Odens, North Dakota. Following their marriage, they farmed north of Avon, South Dakota, for many years. Katie kept in contact with her family on a daily basis. She especially enjoyed taking her Grandchildren out for ice cream.
Katie passed away on Monday, July 5, 2004 at St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall at the age of 69 years.
Katie's memory will be cherished by her seven children: Delores (Robert) Chabane of Yankton, South Dakota; Darryl Becvar of Avon; Arleen (Frank) Hoffert of Yankton; Kathleen Becvar of Yankton; Laurie Trygstad of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Malena (Todd) Frank of Tyndall; and Carrie (Justin) Young of Mitchell, South Dakota; 13 grandchildren: Amanda Veneziani, Kara Becvar, Brandi Becvar, Cheree Becvar, Haley Frank, Logan Frank, Alisen Young, Emmet Young, Elizabeth Trygstad, Jessica Trygstad, Chris Hoffert, Tim Hoffert and Monica Peadon; five great-grandchildren: Logan, Brittany, Breanna, Christian and Sierra; four sisters: Cecilia Jacob, Mathilda Emineth, and Genevieve Hintz, all of Bismarck, North Dakota; and Antonia (Melvin) Fisher of Flasher, North Dakota; and two brothers: Ralph (Leonia) Vogel of Solen and Frank (Lillian) Vogel of Bismarck.
Katie was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar; her parents, Frank and Monica Vogel; and two brothers, Matt Vogel and John Vogel.
Dorothy (Schmidt) Burnette, 92, of Middletown, died Saturday, August 23, 2014 at St. Anne's Hospital Fall River, she was the wife of the late Ray Burnette.
Born in Tyndall, SD on December 16, 1921, she was the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Bouier) Schmidt.
Dorothy worked as a secretary for Raytheon. She enjoyed Square Dancing with the Town Howlers and was a member of Green Valley.
She is survived by her two daughters Diana L. Young of Deerfield, NH and Nancy L. Richardson and her husband Robert of Newport, RI. Dorothy was the sister of Julius Schmidt and Pauline Sturgenhagen both of South Dakota. She was the grandmother of Malana Beese, Ryan Young, Keith Richardson and Carrie Fitzgerald and great grandmother of Evan Beese, Andrew Beese and Jena Young.
She was also the sister of the late Jake Schmidt.
Graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 10:30am at Newport Memorial Park, 123 Howland Avenue, Middletown, Rhode Island. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend.
Ellenora Bartunek was born in rural Charles Mix County on a farm south of Delmont on June 19, 1921, the daughter of Fred and Sarah (Drefs) Ehresmann. She died Thursday, August 21, 2014 at South Ridge Health Care Center in Sioux Falls. Ellenora attained the age of 93 years, two months and two days.
Ellenora married Fred Bartunek on September 13, 1941. Five children were born to their union. Together they farmed 6 miles north of Avon. Fred died in 1984. Ellenora moved into Avon in the mid 80’s and lived there until moving to Sioux Falls in April of 2009.
Ellenora was a member of Senior Citizens.
Ellenora will be remembered for her love of playing cards, especially pinochle, crotcheting and making quilts, doing crossword puzzles with her friends and cooking and baking. She was known for her German cooking. People could not stop over without having lunch and coffee. Ellenora adored and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren very much.
Thankful for having shared her life are her children: Russell and wife Dodi Bartunek of Sioux Falls, Paulette Hemmingsen of Primrose, NE, Wayne and wife Janine Bartunek of Montevideo, MN and Randy and wife Pam Bartunek of Sioux Falls; 17 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ellenora was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred in 1984, son Gary in 1994, son-in-law Jewell Hemmingsen in 2012, three sisters: Marie Vesper, Martha Diermier and Erna Gunnare; and four brothers: Henry, Reinhold, Emil and Arnold Ehresmann.
Funeral services are 10:30 AM, Monday, August 25, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Avon. Burial is in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at the church on Sunday from 5 to 7 PM, with the family present. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed to the First Baptist Church of Avon.
Warren W. Bangert of Littleton, Colo., born Aug. 6, 1922, at Avon, S.D., died Nov. 8, 2003, in Littleton Hospital.
He is survived by a son Tom of Aspen, Colo., and a daughter Gail of Yuma, Ariz., and two grandsons and five great-grandchildren, a brother Carl of Rapid City, SD and a sister Voreta Reinhold of Sturgis, SD. Memorial service at Fort Logan Cemetery Nov. 14, 2003.
Warren was born at Avon, S.D., to Walter & Nora Bangert, and went to school in Avon. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Bud and sister Vera.
Warren served 4-1/2 years in the Army during World War II and spent 3-1/2 years in the South Pacific in 4 campaigns, ending up in the Philippines.
Martha C. Bouska, 94, Rapid City, South Dakota died Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Prairie Hills, Rapid City surrounded by family.
Martha was born in Jackson, Nebraska on July 4, 1918 to Herman and Gezine [Moddenmeir] Petzoldt. She grew up on a farm near Scotland, SD.
Martha married Bernard Kadlec who was killed in World War II. She then married George Bouska on August 8, 1946 at Scotland, SD and they moved to Rapid City in 1952.
Martha was first a nurturing mother and wife. She helped in countless ways to support her children and George with his service station business. Visitors to the house rarely left without a package of cookies, banana bread, kolaches or food for the trip home. After her children were grown, she enjoyed spending time with George, traveling and seeing relatives and old friends.
Martha found particular joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She grew very close to her son-in-law and daughter-in-law, eagerly adding them to her circle of life. Whenever her family grew through marriage, she rejoiced and welcomed the addition.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.
Survivors include: one daughter: Judy [Bill] Lee of Rapid City; two sons: Ray Bouska of Spearfish and Marvin [Jean] Bouska of Rapid City; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother: Marvin [Rose Ann] Petzoldt of Scotland; one sister-in-law: Beulah Petzoldt of Scotland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, four brothers, four sisters, and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 pm Sunday, December 2 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, 2700 Jackson Boulevard. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday, December 3 at Faith Lutheran Church, 17 Indiana Street with Rev. Wilbur Holz officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 pm Monday, December 3 at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. A memorial has been established.
Funeral services for Allen Beecher, 93, of Scotland, will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, June 20, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland with Rev. Jonathan Vehar officiating. Organist will be Jan Kocer with Ron Suess and Amelia Matthaei performing solos. Burial will follow at Rosehill Cemetery with full Military Graveside Rites by Paul Grosshuesch V.F.W. Post #2966, Joseph Vurm American Legion Post #155, and the South Dakota Army National Guard Military Funeral Honor Guard. Honorary casketbearers are Allen’s granddaughters. Active casketbearers are Aaron Matthaei, Jeff Vanorny, Jeremy Vanorny, Paul Barendt, David Barendt, Benjamin Seely, and Bradley Seely. Arrangements are being handled by Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Allen Ward Beecher was born on Wednesday, March 23, 1921 in Ipswich, South Dakota to Ira and Marguerite (Gunn) Beecher. After graduating from Scotland High School in 1939, Allen attended two winter sessions of Agricultural school before he enlisted in the Army. After serving his country, Allen returned home and began farming. In 1946, he married Pearl Gibbon in Vermillion. Pearl and Allen were blessed with seven children. He continued to farm until 1970. From 1970 until his retirement in 1984, Allen worked at the Scotland Cheese Plant. In 1988, Allen was married to Mary Lou Tyner in Scotland.
Allen loved to drive through the countryside checking on how the farmers were doing. He enjoyed reading, walking, and traveling and wintered in Texas for a few years. Allen was lifelong member of the Presbyterian church serving as trustee, elder, Sunday school teacher and superintendent and held several offices in the local and district Presbyterian Mariners Club. He was also a proud member of the Scotland VFW, Historical (museum) Society, and Cass Rural School Board. Allen also served his community by volunteering as a driver for Meals and Wheel and for local individuals who needed transportation to doctor appointments.
Allen is survived by his wife Mary Lou; seven children: Carol (Don) Matthaei of Emery, James (Kiew) Beecher of Yankton; Janice (Mike) Barendt of Morris, Il, Ray (Kathy) Beecher of Scotland, Shirley (Ken) Seely of Sioux City, IA, Beverly Norris of Sherman, TX, and Joy (Verlyn) Vanorny of Lesterville; twelve grandchildren: Amanda Matthaei, Melissa (Mike) Peterson, Aaron Matthaei, Jeff (Sarah) Vanorny, Paul Barendt, David Barendt, Jeremy (Stacey) Vanorny, Amelia Matthaei, Benjamin Seely, Bradley (Alicia) Seely, Amy Vanorny, and Angeline Nicole Norris; nine great-grandchildren; two step-children: Bob (Alice) Taylor in Van Alstyne, TX, Sandra (Pat) Gaydusek of LaVista, NE; three step-granddaughters: Jenny (Chris) Mawson, Angela (Jason) Langenfelds, and Sara (Ben) Barada; and sister Hazel Vesely of Scotland.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Marguerite, his first wife Pearl, step-granddaughter Kelly Taylor and two brothers: Chester and Warren Beecher.
Funeral services for Mathais (Matt) Bauder will be held Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn Isernhagen officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery with the Schmidt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
He was born Aug. 13, 1887 to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bauder in Bon Homme County and died at a local hospital on Jan. 17, 1971. He had been living at the Good Samaritan Center.
Mr. Bauder married Emma Kayser on Dec. 4, 1910 at Parkston, who died July 20, 1960.
Survivors include two sons, Edwin, Scotland; and Hugo, San Dimas, Calif.; and three daughters Mrs. Robert (Adeine) Schneider, Scotland; Miss Edna Bauder, Sioux Falls; and Mrs. Lester (Metha) Pankratz, Redfield.
Also 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild, three sisters, Mrs. Emanuel Weltz, Mrs. Henry Schweinsorth, and Mrs. Elbert Schweinsorth, Scotland; two brothers, Philip and Jacob, Scotland.
Funeral services for Ruth Breitkreutz are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2005, at First American Lutheran Church, Tripp, South Dakota. Clergy is Rev. Michael J. Jacobson. Organist is Karen Huether. Casketbearers are Vernon Kaul, Terry Kaul, Edmund Bauder, David Vilhauer, Bud Fischer and Joe Fischer. Interment is in Gracehill Cemetery, Tripp, South Dakota. Visitation is from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2005, at Goglin-Kelley Memorial Chapel, Tripp, South Dakota. Prayer Service is at 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2005, at First American Lutheran Church, Tripp, South Dakota.
Ruth Kaul Breitkreutz was born on February 18, 1915 to Christian and Christine (Hieb) Kaul of rural Tyndall, and grew up on the family homestead northwest of Tyndall. After leaving the homestead, Ruth worked as a waitress, first in Kadoka with her sister, Esther until the end of WWII, then at the Corner Cafe in Tripp. Ruth married Alvin Breitkreutz of Tripp in 1954 and they took over the operation of the Hotel Lois. Ruth and Alvin had one son, Tim, in 1958. They continued to operate the hotel and a liquor store until 1977. They then bought a house and built a liquor store, and Ruth helped operate both businesses until the store was sold in 1982. After the death of her husband in 1985, and suffering a stroke in 1988, Ruth lived in her home until 1998, when she moved to Mitchell to the Mogck Assisted Living Center. A heart attack caused Ruth to require nursing home care, and she chose to move back to Tripp in 2003.
Ruth was active in bowling in the '60s and early '70s, and later was one to be found working her garden, or walking her dog.
Ruth peacefully passed away on Tuesday night, June 28, 2005, at the Tripp Good Samaritan Center at the age of 90 years.
Ruth is survived by her son, Tim (Sherry) Breitkreutz of Dell Rapids, South Dakota; three grandchildren: Angie Nelson, Bud Fischer and Joe Fischer; her brother, Herman Kaul of Tyndall; and sisters Esther Weisser of Tripp and Clara Vilhauer of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her siblings Julius, Regina Weisser, Theadore, Benjamin, Edna Bauder, Ruben and August.
Hilda V. Baltzer died on Monday, October 25, 2004 at the Avera Bormann Manor in Parkston at the age of 95 years.
Visitation is Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. and family present from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland, South Dakota Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2004, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Scotland, South Dakota. Clergy is Rev. David Ellis. Organist is Harriet Ebaugh. Casketbearers are Troy Baltzer, Mark Grosshuesch, Vernon Grosshuesch, Bob Logan, Paul Logan and Mark Stemper. Interment is in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, South Dakota.
Hilda Viola Baltzer was born on August 30, 1909, in Harbine, Nebraska, to Albert and Clara (Schnuelle) Grosshuesch. She was united in marriage to Arthur E. Baltzer on March 1, 1931, at the Reformed Church in Scotland. They farmed in the Kaylor area until 1943, when they moved to Kaylor due to Arthur's ill health. Hilda was steadfast in her role as caregiver over the years, caring not only for Art during his illness, but also her entire family. She enjoyed quilting, her flowers and her garden, and she loved to travel. Hilda was at ease around people and her friendly nature was always welcoming to friends, family and strangers alike. She was a successful Tupperware dealer for many years, a job she enjoyed not only for the extra money it brought, but also for the opportunity to get out of the house and meet new people. She had been a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Kaylor, until moving to Scotland in 1984 when she became a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Hilda was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Grateful for having shared Hilda's life are her son, Gary (Doris) Baltzer of Tabor, South Dakota, granddaughters: Wanda (Bob) Logan and Cheryl (Will) Bruner, and great-grandchildren: Paul, Molly and Mariah Logan; son Dennis (Elaine) Baltzer of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, grandsons: Craig (Marilyn) Baltzer and Troy (Rhonda) Baltzer, and great-grandchildren Jenna and Cooper Baltzer; and daughter Judy (Al) Stemper of Onalaska, Wisconsin, and grandsons Mark Stemper and Bradley Stemper; two brothers: Eldon Grosshuesch of Benson, Minnesota, and Robert Grosshuesch of Yankton, South Dakota; and a sister, Viola Brott of Beatrice, Nebraska.
Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, on April 13, 1980, her parents, four brothers and four sisters.
Delphia M. "Sally" Buchholz, 77, of 112 N. Phillips Ave., died Sunday, May 6, 2001, at Covington Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born June 14, 1923, in Leola to William and Maggie (Hettick) Rappe. She grew up in the Children's Home in Sioux Falls, then moved to live with her family near Avon.
She married Leonard "Pete" Buchholz on March 7, 1941, in Hartington, Neb. The couple lived in Avon until 1955, when they moved to Sioux Falls. She worked in retail sales for Montgomery Ward and Farm & Home Supply. She later worked for 17 years at McKennan Hospital and for three years at Good Samaritan Home before retiring due to ill health. Her husband died Feb. 2, 1985.
She was a former member of Danzig Baptist Church and First Baptist Church, both of Avon. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Sioux Falls.
Survivors include three sons: Del Ray and Morris, both of Sioux Falls, and Mickey of Viborg two daughters: Jackie Moeller and Loxie Hockenberry, both of Sioux Falls 12 grandchildren six great-grandchildren and two sisters: Violet Rappe Rohrback Buckle of Leola, and Florence Rappe Denke of Hudson.
Services begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Tuesday at George Boom Funeral Home with the family present from 7 to 8 p.m.
Mrs. Alys Beltman, age 86, of Alton, passed away Monday, March 4, 1996 at the Heritage House Nursing Home in Orange City.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 7, at 10:00 a.m., at the Alton Reformed Church in Alton. The Rev. Roger Voskuil will officiate. Interment will follow at Nassau Township Cemetery, near Alton. Visitation will be after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Van Etten Oolman-Van Gelder Funeral Home in Orange City.
Alys was born September 27, 1909, at Running Water, South Dakota, the daughter of Ulbe and Maaike (Rypstra) Eringa. She attended schools in South Dakota and graduated from the Northwestern Academy in Orange City in 1928 and the Northwestern Junior College in 1930. After teaching school for two years, she continued her education at Park College in Parkville, Missouri.
On February 21,1934, she was united in marriage to William Beltman at Melvin. They farmed south of Orange City until 1972, when they retired into Alton. Mr. Beltman passed away March 29,1989, at Sioux City.
In August of 1995, Mrs. Beltman became a resident of the Happy Siesta Retirement Home in Remsen, and in January of 1996, she transferred to the Heritage House.
She was a member of the Alton Reformed Church, where she was active in the Prayer Circle. She had been a Sunday School teacher for many years, including teaching an adult women's class for twenty years. She had been active in Reformed Church Women's Ministries, where she held offices on the local and classical level. She was a member and former officer of the Northwestern College Women's Auxiliary and served several terms on the board of directors of the Sioux County Sunday School Association.
Survivors include her three sons and their wives: Norman and Karel, of Alton; Dennis and Dawn, of rural Orange City; and Brian and Darlene, of Columbia, South Carolina; and six grandchildren, Sheila Vande Street, Sharla Beltman, Paul Beltman, Daniel Beltman, Jessica Beltman, and Matthew Beltman.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceeded in death by a grandson, Thomas Beltman, four sisters, and a brother.
Funeral services will be held at the Vodnany Catholic Church west of Scotland on Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock for Mrs. Frank Billars, who died Sunday morning at the Tyndall hospital. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. Joseph Deskiewicz.
Burial will be in the Vodnany Church Cemetery, in charge of the Hoch Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening in the Hoch Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Billars was born April 19, 1879 at Spillville, Ia., but had lived in this area for 80 years. She is survived by Mr. Billars and three sons, William of Kaylor, Robert of Stickney, and Louis of Salinas, Calif.
Funeral services for Mrs. Albert (Edna) Bjorum, 82, will be at 1:30 pm Thursday at the Petrik Funeral Home. Internment will be in the Rosehill Cemetery.
She was born Sept. 22, 1890 at New Liberty, Iowa to Mr. and Mrs. William Grafting and died Jan 1, 1973 in the Scotland Hospital. On March 30, 1913 she married Albert Bjorum at Olivet.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Odin (Marie) Muhmel, Olivet; Mrs. Emil (Violet) Guthmiller, Los Angeles, Calif,; and Mrs. M.E. (Eleanor) Langfield, San Jose, Calif. Four sons, Melvin and Gayheart, Milwaukee, Wis.; Neal, Holland, Mich.; and Elmer, Sioux Falls; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Bothner, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Cyril Stapleton, Portland, Ore.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1945 and three brothers.
Dorothy Bertus, 86, Avon, died Monday (Oct. 7, 2002) at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls. Service is 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at Zion Lutheran Church, Avon. A private family committal services will be held prior to the service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Avon, is in the charge of the arrangements.
She was born March 17, 1916, at Wagner, to Carl and Amanda (Schnose) Rehwaldt. She attended a rural, one-room school and graduated in seven years. She graduated from Wagner High School in 1933 and from Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in 1936. She was the obstetrical supervisor at St. Olaf Hospital, Austin, Minn., for five years. She then entered the U.S. Army in 1942 and served for three years. She married John "Jack" Bertus July 27, 1946, at Wagner. She was employed at the Wagner Community Hospital and later moved with her family to Avon. She was employed for many years at St. Michael's Hospital and Clinic, Tyndall. She retired in the early 70s. After her husband's death Nov. 6, 2001, she journeyed to each of her children's homes for a time until her death.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Arthur Wissman American Legion Post and the American Legion Auxiliary, all of Avon.
She loved her God, her family, her country, babies, an array of flowers and nature.
She is survived by her children: Sharon (Dennis) Betz, Sioux Falls; Jon (Cheri), Hartford, Conn.; Leanne (James) Ratzlaff, Sioux Falls; Charlaine (Robert) Sattler, Parker; Carla (Terry) Felumb, St. Louis, Mo.; Jerre (Kristan), Crooks; Dr. James (Lori), Norfolk, Neb.; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Don, Dubuque, Iowa; and many relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three grandchildren, two brothers and one sister.
Emma Bender, 98, Scotland, died Tuesday (Oct. 22, 2002) at the Good Samaritan Center, Scotland.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland, with the Rev. Mark Warner officiating. Burial is in the Rosehill Mausoleum, Scotland. Pallbearers are Norman Holmberg, Roger Roth, Ronnie Roth, Rodney Roth, Curtis Green and Paul Bainbridge. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today (Thursday) at the funeral chapel.
She was born June 28, 1905, at Loveland, Colo., to Andrew and Christina (Zimmerle) Roth. Her family settled in the Butte, Neb., area where she attended school. She helped out on the family farm until she married Jacob Bender March 28, 1934, at Lake Andes. They farmed in the Scotland area until 1955 when they retired and moved into Scotland. She became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in 1991.
She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering and quilting.
She was a member of the Scotland Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her sister, Eva Burke, Wray, Colo.; one brother-in-law; one sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services for Mrs. Christian (Katie) Bauder, 87, will be at 2pm at the Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn Isernhagen officiating. Internment will be in the Rosehill Cemetery with the Schmidt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
She was born Oct. 10, 1883 at Bon Homme county to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Neth and died May 15, 1971. For the past 20 months she made her home at the Good Samaritan Home. On Feb. 21, 1907 she married Christian Bauder, who died in 1950. She was a member of the American Lutheran Church Women. Survivors include five sons, Richard, Otto, and John, Scotland, and Julius and William, Tyndall; four daughters, Mrs. Oscar (Anna) Frederich, Mrs. Hugo (Ella) Jerke, Mrs. Emil (Martha) Ziegler, and Mrs. Oscar (Edna) Ziegler, Tripp; 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Katharine Becker, nee Schultz, daughter of Abraham and Anna (Unruh) Schultz, was born Sept. 30, 1880 near Avon, South Dakota, and passed from this life on June 26, 1947, reaching the age of 66 years, 8 months and 26 days.
On August 9, 1896 she was baptized upon the confession of her faith in Jesus Christ by Elder Aaron Wall and accepted into the membership of the Bruderthaler Mennonite church at Avon, South Dakota.
On March 9, 1899, she was united in marriage with Andrew Becker by Rev. Henry P. Unruh. To this union were born 11 children, the first child, Susie, having died in infancy.
She and her family lived on a farm at Avon, South Dakota, until they moved to Vona, Colorado in October, 1907.
She joined the New Friedensburg church near Vona, Colorado as soon as it was established, where she remained a faithful member until her death.
She leaves to mourn her departure ten children: Eli of Vona, b.18 Feb 1901; Lydia Boese of Vona; Jacob of Denver, b.2 Nov 1903, d.24 Oct 1976; Mary of Winchester, Ky., b.22 Mar 1905; Helena of Denver, Justina of Detroit, Mich. b.14 Mar 1908; Leander of Vona, b.23 Apr 1910, d.20 Aug 2000; Wilbert of Vona, b.11 Feb 1912; Alvina Esarey of Vona, b.2 Dec 1916; and Abe of Vona, b.3 Jan 1919; 13 grandchildren; seven brothers, six sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Mennonite church near Vona, Monday, June 30 with Rev. John H. Epp and Bro. Richard Tschetter in charge of the services, reading Psalms 23 and Psalms 35:14. A quartet consisting of Robert Harrison, Guy Harrison, Mrs. Leslie Tanner and Mrs. Harold Pickard, accompanied by Mrs. Fred Swartz, sang Mother's favorite songs, "Going Down the Valley One by One," "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Nearer My God to Thee." Rev. Virgil Horton sang "He Heals Every Heartache."
Mrs. Ben H. Boese passed away the morning of Dec. 26, 1963, in the Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital in Burlington (Colorado) after a long illness at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 8 days.
Mary J. Dirks was one of eight children born to Heinrich B. Dirks and Elisabeth (Jantz) Dirks who had immigrated from Karolswalde, Russian Volhynia. She was born Feb. 18, 1876, in Lancaster, Pa., where she spent her childhood. In 1894 the family moved to Avon, S.D., where she met and married Ben H. Boese Nov. 22, 1895. Three children were born to this union.
After farming for a number of years in South Dakota, they moved to Colorado in 1907 as homesteaders where roots were set down for the permanent family home.
She was the last of the old pioneers still residing in the immediate community known as Pleasant Valley, southwest of Vona.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, her husband, Ben H. Boese, in 1957, and their daughter, Mrs. Edith Swartz (1897 - 1958).
She is survived by two sons - Arthur of Vona and Roy of Fruita; 7 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Henry Ewert of Avon, S.D.; three brothers - Rev. John Dirks of Beresford, S.D.; the Rev. Henry Dirks of Upland, Calif.; and Mr. Ben Dirks of Miami, Fla.
She was baptized at the age of 16 and thereafter lived a consistant Christian life.
The funeral service was held in the Mennonite Church south of Vona on Dec. 28, 1963. The Hendricks Mortuary of Burlington had charge of the arrangements. Pastor Eldon L. Boese, a grandson, read the scripture and led the prayer. Pastor Roy R. Boese, a son, read the obituary. The Rev. W. C. Garbeson of Denver brought the message. Pallbearers were D.J.Tanner, Wilbert Becker, J.Harrison, Don Easarey, John Wigton, and John Mumford. Interment was in the cemetery near the Mennonite Church.
Funeral services will be held at the American Lutheran Church here Monday morning at nine o'clock, for Mrs. Matt Bauder, who died here July 20, 1960 after a long illness. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. Theo Judt. The Schmidt Funeral Home will be in charge of burial in Rosehill Cemetery.
Mrs. Bauder was born Aug. 4, 1884 in Parkston but had lived in or near Scotland for many years. She is survived by her widower, two sons and three daughters.
Pallbearers will be Lloyd Bauder, Ralph Bauder, Hugo Kayser, Edgar Bauder, Owen Schatz and Arnold Bauder.
Vera H. Pullman Bennink, age 89, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and formerly of Yankton, went home to her Lord and Savior on March 30, 2005, at Centennial Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Christ Episcopal Church in Yankton with the Reverend James Pearson officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery. Visitation is from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2005, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers are Gordon Bierle, Dennis Dupic, Don Dupic, Kelly Dupic, Rick Dupic, Harold Mueller, Jerry Mueller and Joseph Stredronsky. Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren: Jill Meyerhoff, Kayla Meyerhoff and Nicholas Pullman.
Vera was born January 13, 1916, in Avon, South Dakota, to George and Etta (Kelley) Dupic. She attended school in Lesterville, South Dakota, and graduated from Lesterville High School in 1934. After high school, she worked in the post office for a few years. She then went to business school in Sioux City, Iowa, and worked as a bookkeeper. Vera married Edward H. Pullman on February 14, 1942, in Wayne, Nebraska. After their marriage, they moved to Yankton. They were married for seventeen years until Edward's death on March 6, 1959. Vera married Paul Bennink on October 20, 1973, in Yankton. Vera and Paul traveled extensively until his death on February 5, 1982. In November of 1999, she moved to The Inn On Westport in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
She was a long-time member of Christ Episcopal Church, Eastern Star, and served Meals on Wheels for 30 years. She enjoyed playing cards, bowling and loved to travel. She was active in her church and had a great love for her Savior and family.
She is survived by two children and their spouses: Lillian and Carl Meyerhoff of Sioux Falls and E. Robert and Sylvia Pullman of Lee's Summit, Missouri; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Lillian Mueller of Yankton; one sister-in-law, Marge Dupic of Sioux City, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands: Edward Pullman and Paul Bennink; three brothers: Robert, Russell and Kenneth Dupic; two sisters: Grace Bierle and Mable Dupic.
Memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church Stained Glass Window Preservation Fund.
Joseph R. Barber, 86, of Santa Fe, New Mexico died Monday (December 20, 2004) after a long illness.
He was born in Tyndall, S.D., the son of James and Elizabeth Barber. He married Kathleen Barber in 1945 in Leicester, England.
Burial was held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.