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Jennifer Lynn Cowman, age 28, of Yankton, SD, passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Christian Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, August 1, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, with Rev. Dave Wildermuth officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery, Yankton, SD. Visitations will begin at 5:00 PM, Sunday, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, with a scripture service at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Jordan Johnson, James Johnson, Robert Gramkow, Andrew Peterson, Jim Williams, Ben Williams, and Jon Williams.
Jennifer's birth brightened the world at LaCrosse, Wisconsin on January 26, 1983. She was received into God's family by Holy Baptism in February, 1983 at Redeemer Lutheran Church of Winona, Minnesota and was Confirmed in 1997 at Zion Lutheran Church of rural Hemlock, Michigan. After her family relocated to Avon, South Dakota, Jennifer graduated from Avon High School in 2001. She was married to Troy Cowman in 2006 and to their union was born a lovely little girl, Haley. Jennifer and Troy later divorced.
During her years in Yankton, Jennifer was employed by several different businesses and was, at the time of her death, hoping to begin a new business venture. She enjoyed participating in sports, especially outdoors. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Yankton, played on the church softball team, and helped with children's ministry.
Jennifer is survived by her daughter, Haley of Yankton, SD; her parents, Toni and Ken Johnson of Avon, SD and Jamie and Connie Skroch of Winona, MN; her grandmother, Shirley Skroch of Cochrane, WI; her brothers, John of Sioux Falls, SD; James and wife Tracy of Gaylord, MI and Jordan Johnson of Avon, SD; a large extended family, and many good friends, including Andrew Peterson of Yankton, SD and the Jim and Lori Williams family of Mission Hill, SD. Memorial are directed to the Haley Cowman Memorial Fund; c/o First Dakota National Bank; 225 Cedar Street; Yankton, SD 57078.
Raymond J. Cahoy, age 66 of Tabor passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil celebrating and Msgr. Carlton Hermann concelebrating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery with military graveside rites by Hatwan-Kortan American Legion Post #183, Tabor. Visitations will be from 4-9 PM, Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor with a wake service at 7:30 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Dennis Cahoy, Greg Cahoy, Chad Cahoy, Ron Maruska, David Ruman, Roger Svanda, Justin Lane, and Adam Lane. Honorary pallbearers will be Employees of Mike Durfee State Prison.
Ray was born December 26, 1943 to Rudolph and Ella (Pishek) Cahoy in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. He attended and graduated from Tabor High School in 1961. On June 18, 1965, he entered into the United States Army and served until June 16, 1967 when he was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Lane on August 9, 1969 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD and to this union four children were born: Mark, Jeff, Amy, and Jean.
Ray enjoyed telling jokes and stories from the past, and talking about farming along with playing cards, dancing and listening to Polka music.
He loved talking and watching sports, especially the Minnesota Twins and the Dodgers, his enjoyment for sports also included playing softball and bowling. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Ray was a lifetime farmer in the Tabor area and was also employed by the Mike Durfee State Prison for 21 years before retiring on January 8, 2007. He was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Hatwan-Kortan American Legion Post #183, and Tyndall VFW.
Ray's memory will always be cherished by his wife, Marilyn Cahoy of Tabor, SD; son, Mark (Kris) Cahoy of Avon, SD, Jeff Cahoy of Tabor, SD, Amy (Jason) Clare of Sioux Falls, SD, and Jean (Kevin) Meyer of Tabor, SD; 4 grandchildren and one on the way; 3 sisters: Helen Maruska of Mesa, AZ, Marie (Leonard) Hisek of Tyndall, SD, and Marcy (Lumir) Ruman of Tyndall, SD; a brother, Steve (Janice) Cahoy of Tabor, SD, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Ed Cahoy and infant brother, Joseph, a nephew, a brother-in-law, and two sisters-in-law.
Steven L. Carda, 76, Aitkin, and formerly of Bagley and Tyndall, South Dakota, died January 15, 2003, at the Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin, Minnesota.
He was born October 2, 1926, in Tyndall, South Dakota, the son of Anton and Albina (Vellek) Carda. He grew up and attended schools at Tyndall. He then worked on the family farm prior to entering the United States Army. He served in the Philippines during World War II. Upon his discharge he returned to Tyndall and married Delores G. Hartman on February 8, 1948. They made their home in Tyndall and farmed in the area. In 1962 they moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota and he worked as a foreman for the Schwartz Farm Machinery Manufacturing Company. He worked there until about 1972 when health issues forced his retirement. They moved to Missouri and lived there for a time and thn moved to Bagley in the mid 1980s and lived there until moving to Aitkin in April of 2002. He was a member of the Bagley American Legion Post, St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bagley, the Knights of Columbus and the Bagley Moose Club.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Delores C/O Aicota Health Care Center, 850 2nd St. NW, Aitkin, MN 56431.
He is survived by his wife, Delores, Aitkin; sons and daughters-in-law; Darvin and Maxine Carda, Springfield, South Dakota, and Terry and Vicki Carda, Tok, Alaska; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Bill Jones, Bunker Hill, Kansas; grandchildren, Tammy Johnson, Aitkin, and Angela Longmore, Dayton, Ohio; great-grandchildre, Kelsy Jo and Jaren Johnson, Aitkin; and brothers, Adolf Carda and Ray Carda, both of Tyndall, South Dakota.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Arrangements are with the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.
Darlene M. Carda, age 67, of Tabor, SD, passed away on January 10, 2009 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m, Thursday, January 15, 2009 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Visitations will begin at 2 p.m, Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Tabor with a 7 p.m. scripture service followed by a rosary. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Darlene (Kozak) Carda was born January 24, 1941, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota, to Louie and Elsie (Sparks) Kozak. She grew up in the Yankton, Utica, and Vermillion area.
On July 2, 1958, Darlene married Lawrence “Larry” Carda, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD. They lived in the Tabor and Yankton area until 1961, when Larry was called to serve his Country with the Army National Guard unit from Yankton ,SD. While serving in the Army, Larry and Darlene were stationed at both Fort Riley, Kansas and Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. Upon returning from Active Duty, they made their home on the Carda homestead and together, farmed and operated a dairy business for over 35 years. In addition to helping Larry with the farm and raising their four daughters, Darlene also worked out of the home for about 12 years, before semi-retiring in 1996.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Lawrence, her daughters, Claudette (Ray) Johnson, Richmond Hill, GA, Carmen (John) LaCava, Quakertown, PA, Christine (Mark) Young, St. Cloud, MN, and Crystal (Kevin) Gerry, Tea, SD, eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, sister Elva (Dean) Meyers, Yankton, SD and brothers Lawrence and Louis (Bonnie) Kozak, Yankton, as well as many nieces, nephews family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
Services were held for Rose Cudley, 96, of Tyndall, formerly of Wagner April 29 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner with burial in the ZCBJ Cemetery, Wagner.
Rose Mary Cudley was born December 26, 1911 at Ipswich, the daughter of Henry and Rosa (Srajhans) Horky. Rose received her education in rural school near Ipswich and Friend, Nebr. She studied creative sewing and pattern making, which led to a lifetime love of sewing and crafts. Rose married Adolph Cudley August 7, 1934 at Wilber, Nebr. Together they farmed in the Ravinia and Wagner area until 1958. At that time they started the Cudley Grocery Store in Dante. They owned and operated the store for ten years, retiring in Dante in 1968. Rose then worked for the Wagner Good Samaritan Society for several years. Adolph died May 25, 1989. Rose retired and moved to Tyndall in 1990. Rose was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wagner and Tyndall. She was active in the Ladies Aid group and was a 75 year member of the WFLA, (formerly the ZCBJ). She was also involved in the Senior Nutrition Center in Dante and Tyndall. She died April 25, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall.
Survivors are her sons, Marvin (Lois) Cudley of Blair, Nebr. and Alvin (Karen) Cudley of Papillion, Nebr.; two daughters, Merna Cudley and Thelma Koupal, both of Tyndall; six grandchildren, Lisa Cudley, Sandra (Mike) Slama, Keith (Tammy) Koupal, Michael (Teri) Cudley, Gregory Cudley and Rebecca (Ricky) Shell; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Gertrude Jarolimek of Burley, Id. and Grace Odvody of Pleasant Dale, Nebr.; one sister-in-law, Albie Anderson of Lincoln, Nebr. and several nieces and nephews.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Adolph; son-in-law, Fred Koupal; brother, Arthur Horky and two sisters, Libbie Nerud and Blanche Rischling.
Memorials will be directed to the Tyndall Good Samaritan Society Hospice Center, 2304 Laurel St. Tyndall, SD 57066.
Marie C. Christenson, age 99 years, 8 months, and 18 days, passed away early Friday, April 09, 2010, at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall, SD. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor, SD with Rev. David Wildermuth officiating. Burial will be in the Elm Grove Cemetery, rural Tabor, SD. Visitations will be 7 to 9 PM, Tuesday, at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor, and then one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Pallbearers will be Jim Barger, Keith Christenson, Sasha Christenson, Christian Haunton, Jeffrey Haunton, and Larry Schmidt.
Marie was born to Andrew and Mary Schmidt on July 23, 1910, in rural Tabor, SD. She attended school at Elm Grove School and Tabor High School. She married Lowell Christenson in 1935. They were employed on a ranch in Montana and farmed near Meckling, SD until 1941, when they moved to Blair, NE. While raising a son and two daughters, Marie worked as a telephone operator and later as a care giver at the Blair Good Shepherd Home. Lowell passed away in 1977. Two years later Marie moved to Omaha where she remained until 2007. She then moved to Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall, SD. She beautified the world around her with the flowers she grew and the paintings she created. She received much enjoyment out of her family.
Her memory is cherished by her son Lowell Keith (Judy) Christenson of Tabor, SD and her daughter Gladys (C. Jeffrey) Haunton of Omaha, NE. 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Thelma Christenson; husband Lowell; brothers George, Jim, and Pete Schmidt; Sister Anne Schmidt; and two great grandsons Jesse Rocholtz and Garret Schaffer.
The funeral service for Robert D. Coleman, 79 of Springfield will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield with burial in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the family present from 6 to 7.
Robert Duane Coleman, son of Roy and Mabel (Wheeler) Coleman, was born February 19, 1935 on a farm near Springfield, SD. He died Monday, September 1, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society at Tyndall. Bob attained the age of 79 years, six months and 14 days.
Bob attended Quinn Country School through the eighth grade and graduated from Springfield High School in 1952. He then served in the U.S. Navy from August 31, 1953 to June 9, 1955. After Bob’s service to his country, he attended Southern State Teachers College in Springfield for four years, graduating with a degree in business, teaching and coaching.
Bob married Eveyln Fryda on July 27, 1955 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield. One son, Lyle was blessed to their union.
After Bob’s graduation from college, he began his career in the banking profession at the Springfield State Bank. He also farmed at this time. After the bank changed ownership, Bob bought Springfield Sanitation and ran it for several years. He also worked for the Community Bank in Avon for several years. Bob was a member of the United Church of Christ in Springfield.
Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He loved seeing his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Thankful for having shared his life are his wife of 59 years, Evelyn of Springfield; son Lyle and wife Theresa of Byron, MN; two grandchildren: Brandon and Hannah; sister, Shirley and husband Mike Roseland, of Springfield; brother, Lyle and special friend Matilda of LaCruces, NM; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Doyle Martin; and sister-in-law, Barbara Coleman.
Ruth May Carter, 94, passed away at Hospice Care Center in Bremerton, Washington surrounded by family, on August 16, 2010. Ruth was born in Scotland, South Dakota to Bruce & Edna Homan on March 17, 1916. She married Paul Carter in San Diego, California, and they were married for 55 years. Being a Navy family, they traveled and lived in many parts of the country.
Ruth loved to play golf, bowl, garden, traveling in the travel trailer, and entertaining family and friends. Her warm, outgoing personality created many friends across the nation and Canada. She was a longtime member of the Bremerton United Methodist Church and the Retired Naval Officers Wives Club.
Ruth was preceded in death by husband Paul Carter, son Ken Carter, bother Russell Homan and sister Virginia Knepp. She is survived by son Bruce (Sandy) Carter, daughter Mary (Ron) Muhleman and brother Ralph (Marilyn) Homan, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. At her request there will be no services. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. In honor of her memory, memorials may be made to Hospice Care Center, 570 Lebo Blvd, Bremerton.
Roma Cimpl, age 86, of Yankton, SD passed away early Friday, December 13, 2013 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Ken Lulf and Rev. Charles Cimpl con-celebrating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton, SD. Visitations will begin at 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2013 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. followed by a video tribute and Scripture service at 7:30 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Mike Stoll, Bill Chase, Stuart Tiede, Tom Gallagher, Joe Tiede, and Andy Tiede.
Roma Marie Hannon was born July 19, 1927 to Walter and Marie (Hansen) Hannon in Woonsocket, South Dakota. Her early years were spent in the Woonsocket and Sioux City Iowa areas. The family then moved to South Dakota, and Roma graduated from Springfield High School and Yankton College. She taught school at Norfolk, Nebraska, and worked at Union National Life Insurance in Lincoln, Nebraska. She married W.E. (Jim) Cimpl on October 4, 1949, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, and they made their home in Yankton.
She had been a member of both St. Benedict Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she taught catechism and was a member of the Women’s Choir. She was a member of Yankton Woman’s Club and Hillcrest Golf and Country Club. She loved to play golf and bridge.
She is survived by two daughters, Pamela (Stuart) Tiede of Sioux Falls and Nancy (Tom) Gallagher of Naples, Florida; four grandchildren, Amy, Joe (Jodi), Andrew and Jamie Tiede; and three great grandchildren, Skyler, Cody, and Zoey Tiede. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John Cimpl of Yankton; Leonard Cimpl of Tabor; Millie Cimpl of Columbus, Nebraska and Don and Joan Cimpl of Omaha, Nebraska and 18 nieces and nephews.
Her loving husband passed away on April 3, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Laddie and Doris Cimpl; Angeline and Hayes Balvin; Darlene Cimpl; Mildred A. Cimpl and Manny Cimpl.
Memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart School Foundation (509 Capital, Yankton, SD 57078) or the Benedictine Health Foundation (1000 W 4th St, Suite 14, Yankton, SD 57078).
Bernice R. Cvrk died of natural causes on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, in Freeman, SD. She was 87 years old.
Bernice Ruth Farmer was born on a farm near Pomona, Missouri, on August 15, 1926, to Charles Nelson Farmer and Flora (White) Farmer. She was the seventh of nine children. After her family moved to a farm near Lennox, she attended country school and graduated from Lennox High School. She worked at Cargill, Inc., in Scotland where she met and married Charles G. Cvrk on December 3, 1950, at West Prairie Lutheran Church near Lennox. They had four sons, including one from her husband’s prior marriage. A teacher for many years in rural Lesterville schools and eventually in the Scotland school system, she was a life-long student herself, graduating summa cum laude from the University of South Dakota/Springfield and earning a Master’s Degree from USD/Vermillion. She was a founding member of the South Dakota VFW auxiliary and was very active in the organization, as well as Chapter AE PEO, for many years. She was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Scotland and, later, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman.
She was predeceased by her husband in 1998 and is survived by step-son Robert (Kay) of Manning, Iowa, and sons Stuart (Judy) of Henderson, Nevada, Charles (Janet) of Falls Church, Virginia, and Jon (Deb) of Rapid City, South Dakota, as well as nine grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 27 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman followed by interment at West Prairie Lutheran Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Visitation with the family present will be from 4-6 pm at the Walter Funeral Home in Freeman Sunday, January 26.
At sunrise on December 16, 2013, Irene G. Cuka, 80, of Rapid City, left this earth to join her heavenly family.
She was born to the family of Edward and Rose (Swatek) Kostel on their family farm south of Wagner, SD, on August 8, 1933. She graduated from 8th grade at St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in Tabor, SD and Wagner High School in 1951.
Irene married William H. Cuka on September 19, 1951, in the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante, SD. Together they farmed south of Wagner.
To this marriage were born Richard (Marcia) Cuka, of Rapid City, SD; Theresa (William) Snyder, of N. Charleston, SC; Carol (William) Wallace; Deborah Chancellor, of Woodlawn, TN; Lawrence (Sylvia) Cuka, of Rapid City and Nancy Woodson. Her grandchildren are Lori Luciano, Sarah Crook, Kevin Cuka Trisha Cuka, Cory Wallace, Matthew Wallace, Eric Andersen and Drew Andersen. Irene also has 13 great-grandchildren.
After having sold their family farm in 1969, Bill and Irene resided in Yankton, SD. Then in 1976 they fulfilled a life-long wish and moved to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Irene was a devoted member of Saint Thérèse Church and Saint Anthony’s Circle.
She will be remembered for her baking and sewing talents. Only one thing gave her more joy and that was sharing her goods with others.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William in January of 2012, her daughters Carol and Nancy and her grandson Matthew.
Her family extends their deepest appreciation to Dr. Steven Stocks and Sylvia Cuka for 35 years of loving care, and to the Hospice House for making her final days with her family full of dignity and respect.
Visitation will be on Friday, Dec. 20, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with a Christian wake service and rosary recitation at 7:00 p.m. at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City. Christian Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Church of Saint Thérèse, in Rapid City, with the Rev. William Zandri as the celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Rapid City. The family requests memorial contributions to Rapid City Regional Hospital Auxiliary Hospice House, 224 Elk St., Rapid City, SD 57701.
Marvin E. Cihak was born on January 9, 1942 at Avon, SD, the son of Edward and Lucille (Pekas) Cihak. He grew up on a family farm at Dante, SD and graduated from Wagner High School where he was homecoming king in the fall of 1959. He attended Southern State College in Springfield, SD where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. He received many awards in football, track, and baseball while in high school and college.
Marvin was united in marriage to Betty M. Novak, of Scotland, SD, on August 18, 1964 at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Dante, SD.
They made their home in Mission, SD, where he taught and coached at Todd County High School for eleven years. He was honored as the South Dakota Coach of the Year while at Todd County. Upon receipt of his Masters Degree in Education from Black Hills State College he and his family moved to Philip, SD in 1975. He served as Philip High School principal until 1983. In 1984, he became an insurance agent with National Mutual Benefit Branch #85 in Philip, a position he held until the time of his death.
Marvin was an active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic parish, where he served on the Parish Council, and was a member of the Philip Knights of Columbus Council #2679. He was the charter agent of the National Mutual Benefit Branch #85 in Philip, which among its many contributions to the Philip community included fund raising benefits for people in the community, blood drives, a scholarship program, nursing home and assisted living activities, repair and maintenance of community athletic venues, and the Lasting Legacy Memorial.
Marvin enjoyed fishing with anyone that would go with him, hunting with his sons and grandchildren, raising his small herd of cattle, working on the farm with his family, planting trees with his wife, playing cards, and golfing with family and friends. He had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed being the organizer, as well as, the recipient of many practical jokes.
He was a volunteer EMT and currently a board member of the Haakon County EMT/Ambulance Board, was a volunteer fireman in Todd and Haakon County. He was a volunteer youth baseball director and teener baseball coach. He was a volunteer youth wrestling coach. Presently, he is serving as an officer of the South Dakota Fraternal Association. Some of the awards that he received with National Mutual Benefit are: rookie of the year in 1985 and the Eagle Award, agent of the month and president’s club many times. He was the first National Mutual Benefit Fraternal Agent of the Year to receive the William J. Wenger Award.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Betty; his daughter, Patricia Cihak of Littleton, CO; three sons, Paul Cihak and his wife Mary, and their children Kayleigh, Krista, Kathleen, and Jhett, all of Sturgis, Kenneth "Kenner" Cihak and his wife Shelby and their daughter, Grace of Spearfish, and Kurtis Cihak and his wife, Aimee, of Philip; his parents, Edward and Lucille Cihak of Wagner, SD; two sisters, Marlene Stone and her husband Russell of Wagner, and Virginia Sadler of Bacliff, TX; two sisters in-law, Joyce Burke and her husband Rodney, and Shirley Bauder and her husband Arnold, all of Scotland, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Marvin was preceded in death by a sister Judy Cihak as a child, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Milo and Signe Novak.
Mass of Christian Burial for Marvin E. Cihak, age 59, of Philip was held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2001, at the Philip High School with Father Tony Grossenburg, as the celebrant with Father Arnold Kari, Father Tim Hoag, Father Larry Farrell, and Father Gary Oreshoski as con-celebrants.
Marvin died Tuesday morning at the Rapid City Regional Hospital after a two-year battle with cancer.
Visitation was from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, and one hour before the services at the Philip High School on Friday. Interment was 3:00 p.m. Friday, at St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery in Sturgis. A memorial is established. Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip.
Floyd Charles Colwell, 81, Rapid City, passed away Friday, March 4, 2011, at the Hospice House in Rapid City after an extended illness.
Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2011, at Knollwood Heights United Methodist Church, 320 E. College St. in Rapid City with Pastor Gary Walters officiating. Inurnment with military honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard follows at 2 p.m. at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Floyd was born October 31, 1929 in Geddes, SD to Lloyd and Mabel (Collinge) Colwell. He worked the family farm until he was drafted. Floyd served in the United States Army during the Korean War as an ambulance driver. He earned the Korean Service Medal, Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He also served 8 years in the Army Reserves and is a member of the American Legion Post 22 in Rapid City.
A quiet and private man, Floyd exhibited a strong work ethic, a patriotic spirit, and a deep love for his family.
His pride and passion was in raising and training horses, and he excelled at any job he took on, including trucking, maintenance work, electrical work and farming.
Floyd married Arlene Van Buskirk on January 5, 1973, in Scotland, SD. Floyd and Arlene moved to Rapid City, SD in 1996 and Floyd worked for Rodeway Inn until June 2010.
Survivors included his wife Arlene Colwell, Rapid City; Children, Christy Baumiller (Scott), Piedmont, SD, Bruce Van Buskirk (Roxanne), Lee's Summit, MO, Lisa Thompson (DJ), Box Elder, SD; Sisters Bonnie Losing, Beulah Petzoldt, Ruby Fisher (Helmuth), all of Scotland, SD; Grandchildren, Catherine Baumiller, Bend, OR, Craig Baumiller (Emily) Piedmont, SD, Jennifer Van Buskirk , Brett Van Buskirk, Alex Van Buskirk, all of Lee1s Summit, MO, Cole Thompson and Cooper Thompson, both of Box Elder,SD; Great Grand Child Ryan Baumiller, Piedmont, SD.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Lloyd and Mabel Colwell and his first wife, Sally J (Hall) Colwell, Jeromesville, Ohio.
The family requests memorials to be directed to Hospice House of Rapid City.
What the caterpillar perceives is the end, to the butterfly is just the beginning.
Beulah Lorraine Collinge, age 85, of Yankton, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, following complications of a recent stroke.
A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2002, at Ray, Cantrell and Wintz Funeral Home, Yankton, with the Rev. Dayne Zachrison officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton.
Beulah was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Hutchinson County, near Scotland, to George Nathan and Alice Maude (Gano) Newell. Her early childhood was spent in Kaylor, Olivet and Scotland. She graduated from the Scotland High School in 1935. On Sept. 23, 1936, she married Charles Glenn Collinge at Scotland. They farmed in the Scotland area until moving to Yankton in 1956. She worked at various Yankton businesses, retiring from the Human Services Center in 1980. She was an avid reader particularly of history, a trivia buff and most of all cherished her grandchildren and great-grandsons.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law: Judith and Jack Gregg of Yankton and Kaylene and Rex Fiedler of Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren: Jill Gregg and her sons, A.J. and Quincy of Yankton, Jack Gregg and his wife Deanna and their sons, John and Nicholas of Sioux Falls, Derek Fiedler and his wife, Sabrina and their son Grant of Olathe, Kansas; sister, Helen Jorgensen of Vermillion; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1993; three brothers, Gerald, Ray and Kenneth Newell; and a sister, Bernice Newell.
Dolores Angeline Clark was born March 29, 1931 on the homestead near Fairfax, South Dakota to Charles and Sophia (Wagner) Humpal and she died December 30, 2011 at her home in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 80 years.
Dolores graduated from Fairfax High School in 1949. She attended Southern State at Springfield, South Dakota where she earned her teachers certificate. She then continued her education at Springfield and later at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, pursuing her Masters Degree. While in college at Springfield she was active in choir. She then taught school in Tripp, Bon Homme County, Hutchison County and Corpus Christi, Texas.
Dolores was united in marriage to David L. Balvin in 1950 and to this union five children were born. She later married William Clark on January 8, 1988 at Corpus Christi, Texas. She enjoyed crafts, hunting for driftwood and rocks, baseball, crocheting, flowers, dancing, singing, playing the piano and painting.
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents; and by her sisters: Marie, Caroline, Ida and a sister in infancy.
Dolores is survived by her husband, William of Corpus Christi, TX; her children: Alan and wife Susan Balvin of Tyndall, SD; Charlene Tjeerdsma and special friend Mike Dodd of Hot Springs, SD; Terry and wife Lisa Balvin of Tyndall, SD; Randy and special friend Renee McHenry of O’Neill, NE; and Greg and wife Vicki Balvin of Springfield, SD; 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Marvin and wife Alice Humpal of Butte, NE; and Loren and wife Cleone Humpal of Rapid City, SD; her sister, Pat Koenig of Fairfax, SD, as well as several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Fairfax. Burial will be in the St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery, Fairfax. There will be a rosary on Sunday at 5:00 PM at the Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Church.
Visitation for Merna Cudley, 74, of Tyndall will be Friday from 5 to 7 PM, followed by a 7 PM Prayer Service at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner. Funeral graveside services will be 1:30 PM, Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner south Front Ave. In case of inclement weather, funeral services will be held at the funeral home. Fellowship following burial will be at Wagner United Methodist Church.
Merna Cudley was born at home near Marty, SD on July 27, 1939, the daughter of Adolph and Rose (Horky) Cudley. She died Monday, May 5, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall, SD, after a long and courageous 33 year battle with breast cancer.
Merna attended country school in the Marty area and graduated from Ravinia High School in 1957. After graduating, she moved to Omaha and attended business school and then worked at the University of Nebraska in Omaha. She then moved to Denver and worked at Security Pacific Mortgage Corporation for over 20 years. In the late 80’s, Merna moved to Sioux Falls and worked at Western Bank and First National Bank in the home mortgage department where she also served as a bank officer. In 2007, Merna retired to Tyndall, SD to be near her family.
Merna was a member of the Czech Heritage Society, ZCBJ and the Sertoma Club.
Merna will be remembered for her enjoyment of cooking, collecting cookbooks, reading, traveling within the US, playing cards, Bunko with her Sioux Falls friends and her late night trips to the casino. Merna was also a huge Denver Broncos fan. She loved following her great nieces and nephews in their activities and ballgames. Merna was also very strong supporter of anyone she knew who was battling or had battled breast cancer.
Thankful for having shared her life are her brothers, Marvin (Lois) Cudley of Blair, NE; Alvin (Karen) Cudley of Papillion, NE; sister, Thelma Koupal of Tyndall; nieces: Lisa Cudley; Sandy (Mike) Slama; Becky (Ricky) Shell; nephews: Keith (Tammy) Koupal; Mike (Teri) Cudley; and Greg Cudley; great nieces and nephews: Ashley (Rob); Mallory; Laura; Katie; Christopher; Brittany; Dante; Joey; and Medora.
Merna was prededed in death by her parents Adolph and Rose and brother-in-law, Fred Koupal.
Rachel Cole, 95, of Brookings, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at the Brookview Manor. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Brookings, SD. Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Monday, August 1, 2011 at Rude’s Funeral Home in Brookings, SD, with a Liturgical Wake Service beginning at 6:30pm.
Rachel K. Barber was born on September 28, 1915 near Tyndall, SD to Samuel and Adelaide (Hughes) Barber. She attended rural schools and was a graduate of the Tyndall High School class of 1932. She continued her education at the University of Missouri and South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. She was united in marriage to Vitalis I. Cole on May 10, 1941 in Tyndall. After their marriage she lived with her family on or near military installations in Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia, Alaska, and Brookings, SD. She was employed several years by the Bon Homme County Extension Service and the ASCS office during WWII. She was a farmer field woman demonstrating and assisting with victory gardens and rationing programs. She was a 4-H Club leader for more than twenty-five years and was honored as a Friend of 4-H. She continued to provide awards for special foods winners. She also was a Girl Scout leader and organized and supervised a teen club for three years in Fairbanks, Alaska.
She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and was active as a Sunday school teacher for many years as well as a 60 year member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. She was also a member of the Local John Kerr Chapter of the DAR, the Retired Teachers, Brookings County Historical Society and several bridge clubs. She especially enjoyed playing bridge, gourmet cooking, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children Kathryn (Louis) Quinones, of Riverdale, New York, Carroll (Richard) Sens-Castet, of Brooklyn, New York. Eleanor (Randall) Roth, of New London, MN, Christopher (Jane Ann) Cole, of Ashburn, VA; six grandchildren, one great granddaughter and her sister, Mary (Dr. Lloyd) Scheffel, of Mt. Prospect, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Vic, her sister, Hazel and her brother, John.
Raymond Eldon Carda was born on Friday, December 12, 1919 to Anton and Albina (Vellek) Carda in Tyndall, South Dakota. He attended country school through the 8th grade at which time he loaded up his Model A pickup and drove to California where he worked picking fruit. Later he enlisted in the military and was stationed in Alaska as he served in the medical field alongside doctors. On July 14, 1946, Ray was united in marriage to Dorothy Kriz at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. For a time, he owned and operated a bar named “The Past Time” in Wagner until he began farming north of Tyndall. Ray retired from farming in 1972 and began working for St. Michael’s Hospital as a janitor. In 1975, Ray and Dorothy moved to Avon where he opened a bar for one year. Upon moving back to Tyndall, Ray worked at the Springfield College until its closing in 1984 at which time he began to enjoy a semi-retirement. Ray loved gardening and fishing and devoted many cherished hours in pursuing these hobbies his entire life.
Ray died on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his residence in Tyndall having attained the age of 94 years, 4 months, and 7 days.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Carda of Tyndall; four children: Dennis Carda of Tabor, Jerry (Diane) Carda of Lead, Jeff (Lisa) Carda of Crofton, NE, and Cindy (Dennis) Tycz of Tyndall; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Albina Carda, his daughter Katherine in infancy, and four brothers: Adolph, Steve, Lawrence, and Ed.
George Washington Crosley, Sr., was born at St. Mary's, Clark Co., Missouri on Mar. 4, 1872 to William & Catherine (Wifur) Crosley. The family soon moved to Dallas City, Iowa and in 1885 moved to Cedar Co., near Hartington, Nebraska. There George Crosley grew to manhood and in 1897 on October 14th was married to Ettie Mae Gilpin. Mr. and Mrs. Crosley, with their family migrated by covered wagon to Cestos, Oklahoma where they made their home. Here he took out a homestead and freighted and later operated a blacksmith shop until 1911. Three children were born here the first dying in infancy, and Ross and George Jr. In 1911, George Crosley and his two boys left Oklahoma by covered wagon for his mother's home at Running Water, South Dakota. His wife staying in Oklahoma because of poor health and later passing away in 1914. He traveled back and forth to Oklahoma with the boys for a few years finally settling in Springfield, South Dakota. He and his two brothers Frank and Otto opened a blacksmith shop here witch they operated until 1919 when George moved to a farm south west of Springfield. Here his mother came to live with him again until 1929. He had a sale and traveled for sometime through the Blackhills, west coast and Canada, and again resuming farming in the Santee community until 1935 when he retired. Since then he has lived near his boys in Santee. He failed in health this fall and on January 2nd, 1951 was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital at Yankton where he passed away January 21, 1951. He leaves to mourn two son, Ross and George Jr., of Santee, 12 grandchildren and great grandchild, 1 brother Otto of Springfield and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Homer of Newell, South Dakota and Mrs. Florence Donnelly of Lac La Nonne, Cananda and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for G. W. Crosley Sr. were conducted from the Congregational church at Springfield, SD, Rev. B. Trickey in charge. Arthur Tschetter sand two solos "Old Rugged Cross" and "There is No Night There," with Delbert Fitzler at the piano. Burial was made at the Springfield Cemetery. His two boys and all his grand children were present except one grandson Ross E. Crosley who is in Korea serving with the armed forces.
A large attendance of relatives and friends attended from the Center, Niobrara and Santee, Nebraska and Springfield, South Dakota communities. Those from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Tony Konapasek of Norfolk, Nebr.; Mrs Ella Homer of Newell, South Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Homer and son of Newell, So. Dakota; Mrs. Chas. Homer of Bell Fourche, So. Dakota; Otto Juracek of Yanton, So. Dakota; and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Trudell and daughter of Sioux City, Iowa.
Pallbearers were Wilfred and Walter Hill, Fred Dawes, Charles Morton, Ike Yule and Roy Oelrich.
A lunch was served after the funeral at the Otto Crosley home for all the relatives and friends.
Wenceslaus “Jim” Cimpl, age 82, of Yankton, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Ken Bain officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton, SD. Visitations will be 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Tom Gallagher, Stuart Tiede, Joseph Tiede, Andrew Tiede, William Chase, and Mike Stoll. Honorary pallbearers will be Angeline Balvin, John Cimpl, Leonard Cimpl, Manny Cimpl, Don Cimpl, Henry Hoesing, Darold Loecker, and Charles Gauker.
Jim was born on September 13, 1926 in rural Tabor, South Dakota to LA and Lillian (Hamberger) Cimpl. He attended elementary school at Wilson Country and St. Wenceslaus schools. He graduated from Wagner High School in 1944. While attending school, he worked as a meat cutter for the family business. In 1944, he moved to Yankton and worked for his uncle, John Marek, at the Standard Market. In 1946, the Cimpl brothers purchased the market which Jim operated until 1959. He then joined his brothers, Laddie and John in Cimpl Packing Company. Jim was secretary/treasurer of Cimpl Packing Company until 1988. On October 4, 1949, he married Roma M. Hannon at Sacred Heart Church in Yankton.
Jim was originally a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He served on the Finance Committee for Sacred Heart for 5 years. He became a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church when it was built and served on the Finance Committee there also. He was on the Benedictine Foundation and on the Board of Directors for Sacred Heart Hospital. He also achieved the 3rd and 4th degree status in the Knights of Columbus.
Jim was a founding member of Hillcrest Golf and Country Club, serving 3 terms on the Hillcrest Board and 2 years as president. He also served on the South Dakota Golf Association for 6 years, 1 year as president. He was a director of the Yankton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Yankton Elks Club, Quarterback Club and Golden K Club.
Jim loved to golf, fish, hunt and play cards. He was also very proud of his Czech heritage and always attended the Czech Day celebration in Tabor. He loved his family and enjoyed vacations, holidays and the time he spent with them.
He is survived by his wife, Roma; 2 daughters Pam (Stuart) Tiede of Sioux Falls and Nancy (Tom) Gallagher of Arlington, Virginia; 4 grandchildren Amy, Joe (Jodi), Andrew and Jamie Tiede; 2 great grandsons Skyler and Cody. His other survivors are one sister, Angeline Balvin, Tyndall and brothers John Cimpl, Yankton, Leonard Cimpl, Tabor, Manny Cimpl Las Vegas, NV and Don Cimpl Omaha Nebraska; 18 nieces and nephews.
Memorials are directed to St. Benedict Catholic Church; 1500 St. Benedict Drive; Yankton, SD 57078 or the Sacred Heart School Foundation; 509 Capital; Yankton, SD 57078.
Laddie E. Cimpl, 85, of Yankton, S.D., whose name is associated with South Dakota agriculture, business, education and recreation, died at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, due to a heart-related incident.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton with Rev. Charles Cimpl and Rev. James Tiegs officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery with military rites by the Ernest Bowyer VFW Post 791. The pallbearers will be Mark Chase, Michael Chase, Denny Fokken, Robin Grossenburg, Jay Hubner, and Wayne Kindle. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and a Scripture service at 8 p.m. at the Kostel Funeral Home in Yankton.
He was born April 6, 1917, in rural Tabor, S.D., to L.A. and Lillian (Hamberger) Cimpl. He received his education from Tabor and Yankton High School, and special courses from Yankton College. With great pride, he later received his GED from Yankton High School. After returning from four years in the Navy during WWII, he married Doris M. Connelly September 30, 1946, at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Lake Andes, S.D. Cimpl will be best known for his association with Cimpl Meats which began taking shape during the Depression when he began learning the meat trade from his uncle. Except for two years spent learning the wholesale end of the industry with the Roman Packing Company, Cimpl remained with the family business until he was called to serve in WWII. In 1949, he and his brothers, John and Jim, opened Cimpl Packing in Yankton where Laddie served as president until 1988. He was best known for his family label of Cimpl Meats sold throughout the tri-state region, and being a key Yankton employer. Cimpl Packing earned a reputation for quality meats produced from locally raised beef.
In 1994, the Laddie E. Cimpl Arena was named in honor of his 25 years of leadership to Mount Marty College. His association with Mount Marty College included Chairman of the MMC Board of Trustees and leader of the college's successful $5.4 million "Realizing a Vision" capital campaign. He served as President of the Yankton Chamber of Commerce, Sacred Heart Church Council, Knights of Columbus, South Dakota Industrial Division of the Department of Economic and Tourism Development, South Dakota State Golf Association, and Chairman of the Board of Sacred Heart Hospital. He also was a Director and Board Chairman for First Dakota National Bank, and served as a Director of Northwestern Public Service. Nationally, Laddie had served as Vice President of the National Meat Packers Association. He was a member of Ernest Bowyer VFW Post 791, Yankton Elks, Moose Lodge, Sacred Heart Church, Quarterback Club, Rotary Club and Czech Heritage Preservation Society.
His presence and contributions throughout the state were recognized in 1984 when he was named both South Dakotan of the Year by the University of South Dakota School of Business, and Agribusiness Man of the Year by South Dakota State University in Brookings. He was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from Yankton College where he had served as a member of the advisory board. He also received an Honorary Doctorate from Mount Marty College in recognition of his dedication and contributions to the school. He was recognized as Yankton's Citizen of the Year in 1992 and also was inducted into the S.D. Golf Hall of Fame.
Laddie was an avid golfer, and was a founding member of the Hillcrest Country Club in Yankton where he served over 20 years as Chairman of the Pro-Am Golf Tournament. Laddie's other hobbies included playing cards, traveling with his family, attending MMC athletic events and spending time with his two grandsons. He will always be remembered for his love and dedication to his community, but especially for his love towards his family. This love for his family was especially evident through his true love and care during his wife Doris' seven-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Doris passed away January 12, 2002.
He is survived by his two daughters: Kay (Larry) Wagner, Sioux Falls; Colleen (Bill) Chase, Yankton; two grandsons: Michael and Mark Chase, Yankton. Other survivors include one sister, Angeline Balvin, Tyndall; and brothers John Cimpl and Jim Cimpl, both of Yankton; Leonard Cimpl, Tabor; Manny Cimpl, Las Vegas, Nev.; Don Cimpl, Omaha, Neb.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, and his parents.
Memorials may be directed to Mount Marty College Advancement Office at 1105 W. Eighth St., Yankton, SD 57078.
Elizabeth Joy Cuka, daughter of Matt and Sara Cuka, Scotland was stillborn Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton. Private family graveside services will be held. The Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, is assisting with service details.
Those who will cherish Elizabeth Joy’s memory forever are her parents, Matt & Sara Cuka of Scotland; grandparents, Cathy & Gary Cuka of Tyndall and Jerald and Ronda Pritchett of O’Neill, NE; great- grandparent, Dorothy Cuka of Tyndall; uncles, JJ Pritchett and wife, Nikki and son, Jace, Cody Pritchett, all of O’Neill, NE, Joey Cuka of Tyndall and David Cuka of Texas.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Romaine Cuka, Rose and Roland Hornback and Joe and Rosie Pritchett.
Ruth A. Crain, 66 of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Touchstone Living Center after a long illness with small cell lung cancer.
Graveside services will be held 3 pm Thursday, June 13th at McCook Lake Cemetery in North Sioux City, South Dakota. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service.
Ruth was born on September 1, 1946 in Avon, South Dakota, the daughter of Robert and Gladys (Goerndt) Eggers. On May 15, 1963 Ruth was married to John “Butch” Crain in Rapid City, South Dakota. They later divorced. Ruth was a homemaker and a very loving, caring mother.
Ruth is survived by four sons, John Crain of Sioux City, Patrick (Karen) Crain of Rodney, Iowa, Edward (Stephanie) Crain of Austin, Texas and Michael (Robin) Crain of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota; one daughter, Julie (Ricky) Gardner of Sioux City; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Francis (Mary) Eggers, Stan (Deb) Eggers and David (Carol) Eggers; three sisters, Ethel (Don) Berndt, Jane (George) Osborne, Marge (Pat) Pullin and Mary Ann Rucktaeschel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father Robert Seiner, one brother James Eggers and one infant sister, Georgia Eggers and one brother-in law, Duane Rucktaeschel.
Anna Cap, 67, Tabor, died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 1989) at the St. Michael's Nursing Home, Tyndall.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with the Rev. Carlton Hermann officiating. Burial will be in the Nikodym Cemetery. Pall bearers include William Cap, Joseph Cap, Dennis Kalda, Lester Kalda, Dave Stanton & Keith Jensen. Visitations will be today (Friday) until 6 p.m. at Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor. There will be a scripture service, followed by a rosary at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the church.
Anna Grail was born Aug. 30, 1922, on the family farm north of Tabor to Joseph and Jenny (Herman) Grail. She attended Grail School near Tabor.
She married Frank W. Cap on Sept. 9, 1948, in Tyndall. Anna and Frank farmed near Tabor until 1958, when they moved into Tabor. Her husband died April 2, 1967.
Mrs. Cap lived at the St. Michael's Nursing Home since June 1989.
Survivors include one son, Larry and wife Deb, Mitchell; two grandchildren Amy and Devon, both of Mitchell; six sisters: Mrs Joe (Helen) Cap; Mrs. George (Jenny) Merkwan; Mrs. Theodore (Stella) Kalda; and Mrs. Anton (Lillian) Cap; all of Tabor; Mrs. Walter (Agnes) Fitch, Volin; and Mrs. Joseph (Rose) Kocer, Scotland; and four brothers: Emil, Joseph, John and Edward all of Tabor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, and one sister, Mamie Grail.
Elsie Cap, 88, Yankton, died Tuesday (Oct. 23, 2001) at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Rodney Farke officiating. Burial will be at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Tabor. Pallbearers are Steven Cap, Craig Weisser, Dean Slagle, Eugene Cap, Melvin Cap, Jason Jacobson, David Buchmann and John Tielke. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today (Thursday) with a 6:30 p.m. rosary, followed by a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Kostel Funeral Home, Yankton. Visitation will resume one prior to the service Friday at the church.
She was born April 5, 1913, at Scotland, to Michael and Carrie (Trentina) Kokesh. She married Victor Cap, Tabor, and together they farmed near Tyndall, until her husband's health forced him to retire. They moved to Yankton where her husband died in 1975.
She was a good cook and worked at numerous locations in Yankton. She was also very active making crafts.
She was an active member of the Yankton Senior Citizens Center, Ladies VFW Auxiliary, Yankton, and Farmers Union Leader, Tyndall.
She is survived by three daughters: Charlotte (Howard) Weisse, Columbus, Neb.; Dorothy Heeren, Shawnee, Kan.; and Delphie (Stanley) Jacobson, Yankton; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Edward Kokesh, Wagner; Michael Kokesh, Wagner; and Ernest Kokesh, Mitchell; and three sisters: Sylvia Dvorak, Scotland; Grace Hacecky, Yankton; and Frances Thunker, Crofton, Neb.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons and four brothers.
Patricia H. Cacek, age 78, of Yankton, died Thursday, January 25, 2007, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Burial will be at approximately 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Tabor, SD. Visitations will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Michael A. Carney, Patrick M. Gleason, Tyler Cacek, Jeff Cacek, Don Krcil and Dan Orton.
Patricia Helen (Kubal) Cacek was born on January 24, 1929, to Martin Kubal and Frances Pesicka Kubal on the family homestead, Tabor, South Dakota. She attended Tyndall High School, graduated from Yankton High School and attended Yankton College. She married Anthony Cacek Jr. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, in Tabor, on May 29, 1949. She briefly taught rural school outside of Tabor. She was also a sales associate for J.C Penney for 27 years. She enjoyed sewing, rose gardening and baking for her family. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary 791 and the Catholic Workman. Patricia's greatest gifts to her family were her tireless love and devotion. Her sense of humor, kindness and generosity will be deeply missed.
Survivors include daughters: Veronica (Thomas) Gleason of Denver, Colorado, Gloria (Michael) Carney of Leavenworth, Kansas; son, Dr. Anthony Timothy (Debbie) Cacek of Columbia, Missouri; and grandchildren: Michael, Erin and Trisha Carney, Patrick and Katie Gleason and Tyler and Ryan Cacek; sisters: Agnes Krcil, Marcella (John) Kudrna; brothers: Martin and Bernard Kubal; and 38 nieces and nephews.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, one brother and her husband of 56 years, Anthony Cacek Jr.
Memorials may be directed to Avera Sacred Heart Majestic Bluffs Senior Living, 2109 W. 11th Street, Yankton, S.D. 57078.
Mrs. Frank (Katherine) Carda, living five miles northeast of Tyndall, died at her home last Monday after a lingering illness. She was sixty-five years old and leaves besides a husband, three sons and three daughters to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held at Tabor Wednesday and were attended by a large number of friends from this place, who extend their most heartfelt sympathy to the relatives in their bereavement.
*Tyndall Register ~ February 15, 1913
Funeral services for Alma Conrad of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Scotland with Rev. David W. Ellis officiating. Organist will be Donna Knodel. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Casketbearers are Dan Chladek, Duane Chladek, Jeff Chladek, Charles Conrad, Greg Gall and Darrell Magstadt. Visitation will be held on Monday beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Alma Edna Conrad was born to Gustave and Vera (Auch) Gall Tuesday, May 8, 1917, on the family farm, Lesterville, SD. She was baptized and confirmed at Lesterville Congregational Faith Church. She graduated from Lesterville High School in 1936. Lawrence and Alma were united in marriage May 23, 1937 at Lesterville Congregational Faith Church. They lived on a farm north of Scotland from 1937 to 1979, where they raised four children. During their time on the farm, Alma worked at the Kaylor Locker and was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Ladies Aide. She enjoyed baking, gardening, quilting, sewing, visiting and playing cards with family and friends. The last few years Alma has been a resident at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center. She passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010 at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland, having attained the age of 93 years, 2 months and 15 days.
Grateful for sharing her life are her husband, Lawrence, four children, Terry (Sharon) Conrad, Sioux Falls, Gale Conrad and Deb Conrad, Tyndall, Sheila (Ron) Goeken, Minneapolis, MN, Karen (Glen) Hildebrandt, Sioux Falls; eleven grandchildren and their families, Jennifer (Steve) Vermillion and Dustin, Tea, S.D., Daniel (Heather) Conrad, Sioux Falls, Anthony Conrad and fiancé Olivia and Kenisha, Zahra, Isabelle, Sioux Falls, Laurie (Peter) Erenberg and Rose, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kristina Conrad and Devan, Sioux Falls, Kelly Conrad, Sioux Falls, Matthew (Brita) McGuire, Benjamin and Thomas, Madison, S.D., Andrew McGuire and fiancé Rhyanna and Hallie, Rapid City, S.D., Shaelean Hildebrandt and fiancé Noe and Aiden, Elkton, S.D., Greg and Simeon Hildebrandt, Sioux Falls; one sister, Eldora Munson, Mesa, AZ; and three sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Gall, Lesterville, Irene Conrad and Esther Conrad, Yankton, S.D.
Alma was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Ruth (and husband Benjamin) Magstadt, Frieda (and husband Roger) Dietz, Nelta (and husband Joe) Chladek and a brother, Rueben Gall.
Nelta Tena Chladek, 80, Scotland, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Church of Christ, Scotland, with the Rev. Del Neumeister officiating. Burial is in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Pallbearers are grandsons: Scott Chladek, Ron Chladek, Brian Stimpson, Nathan Chladek, Michael Chladek, Aaron Sutera and Shane Sutera. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. Sunday with a 7 p.m. prayer service at the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland.
She was born Oct. 5, 1922, at Lesterville to Gus and Vera (Auch) Gall. Before her marriage, she worked at the Janda Grocery Store in Lesterville. She married Joseph Chladek June 10, 1941, at Sioux City, Iowa. They farmed northeast of Lesterville. He died in 1972. After her husband died, she worked at the Co-op in Lesterville for several years.
She enjoyed playing pinochle with her family and friends. She enjoyed her grandchildren very much.
She is survived by six children: Duane (Helen) Chladek, Sioux Falls; Connie (Dennis) Stimpson, Yankton; Dan (Kathy) Chladek, St. Joseph, Mo.; Jeff (Patty) Chladek, Lesterville; Jeanette (Oliver) Munkvold, Lesterville; and Claudette (Randy) Sutera, Tyndall; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters: Alma Conrad, Scotland, and Eldora Munson, Phoenix; and one brother: Ruben Gall, Lesterville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son and two sisters.
Memorial services for Gertrude "Trudy" Crouse, 81 of Avon will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon. A private family committal service will be at the Pioneer Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorials will be directed to the Yankton Special Olympics. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
Gertrude "Trudy" Vera Crouse, daughter of Gerard and Agnes (Kollen) Jonkers, both of Holland, was born April 7, 1925 in Dante, SD. She died Friday, March 23, 2007 at her home in rural Avon. Trudy attained the age of 81 years, 11 months and 16 days.
Dutch was Trudy's first language and she continued to speak Dutch with her family throughout her life. She grew up in rural Avon and attended Drake School and Avon High School. She taught country school for one year and then attended SDSU during WW II, receiving her degree in Home Economics and General Science in 1948.
Trudy married Kenneth Crouse June 12,1949 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon. They began farming in rural Avon in 1952, where she continued to live throughout the remainder of her life. Five children were born to their union between 1952 and 1966.
Trudy taught Home Economics in Parkston, Colman and Scotland between 1948 and 1952. She also taught in Avon in 1958 and later, as a substitute teacher.
Trudy was a member of the Women's Self Governing Association and SDSU Rifle Club in college and later, the SDEA and the American Home Economics Association. She was involved in the Avon Community in the Nova Neighbors Extension Club, Just A Club, First Presbyterian Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Avon Centennial Committee and the Bon Homme County Abandoned and Restoration Cemetery Association. Trudy also assisted with elections and attended many Avon High School sporting events.
Trudy had many interest. She was proud of being a Home Economist and was a great cook, seamstress, mother and wife. Trudy enjoyed reading, current events and spent many hours writing her family's genealogy and later, working with cemetery records from abandoned cemeteries in Bon Homme County. She enjoyed flowers, spending time with family and friends and traveling. Trudy especially valued traveling to Holland and Europe, cruises, trips to Las Vegas with her husband, and visiting her children in the various places they have lived. Trudy was passionate about many social issues, such as equal rights, opportunities for disabled persons, the success of immigrants, rural schools and education. She encouraged her children and grandchildren to be whatever they wanted to be and to leave the world a better place. Her most important values were family togetherness and sharing and giving.
Thankful for having shared her life are her husband, Kenneth of Avon; children: Linda Crouse and husband, Chris Cassard of Portland, OR; Scott and wife, Julie of Morris, MN; Lori and husband, Ken Hanson of Cedar Falls, IA; Jerry and wife, Ann of Omaha, NE; and Doug of Yankton; nine grandchildren; brother, Jim Yonkers and wife, Shirley; sister, Clara Fillaus, all of Avon; and many relatives and friends.
Trudy was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; and brother-in-law, Clayton Fillaus.
Adolph B. "Dead Eye" Carda passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center.
He was born June 4, 1915, near Tyndall, South Dakota to Anton and Albina Carda. He was raised on their family farm and attended Bon Homme Country School, completing eight years of education.
On August 30, 1938, he was united in marriage to Helen Bouska. From this union four children were born: Lavonne (Fred) Volzke, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Elaine Robinson, Nanakuli, Hawaii, Norman (Barb) Carda, Yankton, South Dakota, and Mike (Connie) Carda, Tea, South Dakota.
Adolph lived most of his life in the Tyndall area where he was self employed in the construction business. He did masonry and backhoe work and was a licensed dynamiter. He had a great love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
His survivors include his four children; one brother, Ray (Dorothy) Carda, Tyndall; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great grand child.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, three brothers and one granddaughter.
Clara Caba, age 91, of Tabor, South Dakota passed away Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will be 3 to 9 PM, Tuesday, at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Tabor, with a scripture service followed by a rosary at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren; Lynn Caba Bowers, Tim Caba, Jeni Reining, Jason Caba, Tonya (Caba) Hebert, Jared Caba, Brian Caba, Amy Caba, and Sarah (Caba) Rolf.
Clara was born in Tabor, SD, March 10, 1916 to Mike and Francis (Walloch) Hale. She married Emil Caba, February 11, 1946. They farmed north of Tabor until moving to town in, 1974. Clara went to the Good Samaritan Home in Tyndall, SD in October of 2001. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Altar Society, and Catholic Workman.
Clara is survived by her three sons; Bob (Karen) Caba of Tabor, SD, Gary (Deb) Caba of Yankton, SD, and Tom Caba of Mound, MN; former daughter-in-law Norma (Caba) (Larry) Reining of Tabor, SD, 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; and three sisters; Anna Kloucek of Tabor, SD, Florence Vesely of Tabor, SD, and Helen Rezac of Springfield, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Emil in 1997, son Eugene in 1972 and two brothers Joe and Oscar.
Back row L to R - Clarence - Charles - Bert
Front row L to R - Arthur - Norris - John Watson Curl - Emma McNeill Curl - Walter
Funeral services were held at Salinas, Calif. Monday Sept. 22, for Charles A. Curl, former Tyndall resident who died Wednesday, Sept. 22 of a heart condition following a weeks illness. Burial was at Salinas.
Charles A. Curl, son of John Watson and Emma Curl, was born in a log cabin on the homestead one mile east and two south of Tyndall, now known as the Pat Felton farm. Mr. Curl attended Tyndall school and taught in Bon Homme county three years. He farmed four years and moved to Tyndall in 1903. He had a barber shop and bowling alley until he entered the automobile business about 1907. Mr. Curl continued in the garage business for some thirty years and built a new garage building on south main street which is now occupied by the Tyndall Auto Co. He moved to Los Angeles some years ago and the past years he has lived at Salinas.
Mr. Curl is survived by his wife and four children. Mrs. L. J. Peterson, Alliance, Nebr., Mrs. Lulu Wheeler, Sioux Falls, Howard Curl, Tyndall and Harold Curl, Sioux Falls. There are four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Four brothers also survive, Walter Curl of Oregon, Arthur, Los Angeles, Bert of Gettysburg, and Norris of Tyndall.
From Wednesday's Daily: D. W. Currier of Tyndall, South Dakota, died at an early hour this morning in Prescott after a somewhat protracted illness. He was a member of Tyndall Lodge I.O.O.F., and will be buried by the local lodge of that order here. The body was turned over to P. Mohn & Co. for burial, and the funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The place of holding the services had not been decided on at a late hour this afternoon, but it will be either at P. Mohn & Co.'s parlors or at the Odd Fellows' Lodge.
From Friday's Daily: P. Mohn & Co. this morning shipped the remains of D. W. Currier to Tyndall, South Dakota for burial.
*Arizona weekly journal-miner ~ December 03, 1902
Grace Jennie (Oosten) Coleman of Monroe, Oregon passed away peacefully on May 27th, 2013 at the age of 98 years. Grace was born in 1915 in Perkins, South Dakota to Johan and Hermina Oosten. Grace grew up in Springfield, SD and married her teenage sweetheart Donald Francis Coleman on August 2, 1934.
Grace and her husband Donald left South Dakota in 1936 during the Great Depression and traveled to Oregon. They settled in the Bellfountain area for a few years. In 1942, they purchased a home in Alpine where they raised their daughters and a granddaughter. Grace and Donald had four daughters, Betty Jean Coleman, Donna Belvill, Jeannie Dye, and Sue Billings. They had four grandchildren, Peggy Cooksey, Layle McCord, Linda Stephens and Aaron Kowchee. They also had five great grandchildren, Dusty and Sadie McCord, Miles and Caleb Kowchee, and Nickolas Stephens.
Grace’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was very close to her children and grandchildren and loved spending time with them. When her children were in high school she was a member of the Mothers Club at Monroe Union High School. She was also a member of the Rebekahs Lodge of Alpine. She liked to cook and bake and could always be counted on to bring a delicious pie to gatherings.
Grace is preceded in death by her daughter Betty Jean who passed as an infant, her parents, and her husband, Donald.
A Celebration of Grace’s Life and Pot Luck dinner will be held at the Alpine Community Center on Sunday, June 2nd at 2 pm. A private family inurnment will be at Alpine Cemetery at a later date. Donations to honor Grace may be made to Benton Hospice or the Monroe Fire Department. Arrangements through Murphy-Musgrove Funeral Home, Junction City.
Mrs. Susan Cottrell died at the home of her son, Ira, in Running Water, South Dakota, Monday. the body was brought to Spencer Tuesday evening, and the funeral was held this morning at the Methodist church, Rev. Bond conducting the services and the interment was made in Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Cottrell made Spencer her home for many years and was a fine lady. We will give a more extended notice next week.
*Spencer (Iowa) Reporter ~ February 26, 1913
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Mr. and Mrs. Ira Cottrell who accompanied the remains of the former's mother, Mrs. Susan Cottrell to this city for burial, returned to their home at Running Water, S. D., Saturday.
*Spencer (Iowa) Herald ~ March 5, 1913
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Susan M. Bisbee was born in Ulster county, New York, Nov. 27, 1836. At an early age her parents moved to Cincinnatti, Ohio, and later moved to Linden, Wisconsin, where she was united in marriage to Joseph Cottrell on January 27, 1852. To them was born three children, one boy dying in infancy, the living children being Ira Cottrell of Running Water, South Dakota, and George Cottrell at Waterloo.
In September 1880 Mr. and Mrs. Cottrell moved to Clay county and settled on a farm north of Spencer, and resided there for a time, and later moved to Mason City and made their home with their son, Ira and wife. Mr. Cottrell died in Mason City on December 6, 1895, and was buried in Spencer.
Later when Ira was made engineer on the Spirit Lake branch of the Milwaukee road and moved to Spencer, his mother returned to Spencer to again make this place her home, and resided here for a number of years, and about four years ago when Ira moved to Running Water, South Dakota, she accompanied them, and resided there until her death on February 24, 1913.
Mrs. Cottrell was a devoted Christian lady. She was a member of the Methodist church of Spencer and also a member of the Woman's Relief Corps. She was a fine and lovable lady, and will be missed by a large circle of friends.
The body was brought to Spencer for burial, services being conducted in the Methodist church, being conducted by Rev. O. M. Bond and the interment was in Riverside cemetery.
*Spencer (Iowa) Reporter ~ March 5, 1913
William H. “Bill” Cuka, 89, Rapid City died Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Golden Living Center-Black Hills.
On June 4, 1922, Bill was born on the family homestead northeast of Tyndall, SD, to Frank and Pauline (Varilek) Cuka. In later years he farmed south of Wagner, SD, until he volunteered for WWII. SSGT Cuka served as a squad leader with the 185th Infantry in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. His campaigns included GO 33WD, 45 Bismarck, Archipelago, Southern Philippines, and Luzon. He was awarded the Lapel Button, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star Arrowhead.
He was separated from service at Fort Leavenworth, KS, and then bought his own farm south of Wagner, SD, in 1950 before marrying Irene Kostel on September 18, 1951 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante, SD.
To this union were born Richard (Marcia) Cuka, Rapid City; Theresa (Bill) Snyder, North Charleston, SC; Deborah Chancellor, Woodlawn, TN; Lawrence (Sylvia) Cuka, Rapid City; Carol Wallace and Nancy Woodson. Bill is blessed with nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Bill's occupation always centered around the farming industry until he decided to retire at the age of 85. Mr. Cuka is a member of the VFW of Wagner, SD, The Church of Saint Therese-The Little Flower, and the Knights of Columbus. He will be especially remembered for his devotion to Jesus, whom he believes carried him safely through WWII. His greatest joys are fishing, feeding God's birds, helping family and strangers, and his faithful dog, Rusty.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard; an infant sister, his daughters, Carol Wallace and Nancy Woodson, and his grandson, Matthew Wallace.
Bill's family extends our deepest appreciation to the office of Dr. Steven Stocks and the staff at Golden Living Center for their loving care.
Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Monday, January 16 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, 2700 Jackson Boulevard, Rapid City with a Christian Wake Service and Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 17 at St. Therese Church-The Little Flower, 532 Adam Street, Rapid City with Rev. Father Bill Zandri officiating. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Rapid City with military honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post #1273 and South Dakota National Guard. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Funeral Mass for Mrs. Albert Cihak, 80, will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Assumption Church here with the Rev. Adrian Klepac officiating. The Rosary will be recited Monday and Tuesday evenings at 8 o'clock at the Crosby Funeral Home in Wagner.
She was born in March 1888 at Vodnany to Mr and Mrs. Frank Sedlacek and died Sept. 29, 1968 at a Wagner hospital.
Survivors include her widower; three sons, Adolph, Edward and Albert, Dante; one daughter, Mrs. George (Adeline) Rokusek, Wagner. Fifteen grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tom and Frank Sedlacek, Tyndall, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Podzimek, Wagner.
She was preceded in death by a son, one daughter and two sisters.
“On Saturday last at 4:30 P.M. occurred the most tragic accidents ever happened in Springfield, when a five gallon can of gasoline, in the hands of Adelia Dawes, exploded and burning contents was thrown upon four girls, three of whom have since lost their lives.
The children were: Adelia Dawes, age 13; Charlotte Dawes, age 10; Vera Brown, age 8; and Hilda Crosley, age 9. They were getting ready to make some candy in the kitchen and as the fire was a little low, they thought it best to pour some kerosene in order to more quickly cook the candy. Adelia, taking the five gallon gas can, and pouring oil over the already hot coals. An explosion of great power immediately took place. The gas being confined in the can created another explosion which caused the deaths and destruction.
When the explosion took place, the oil was thrown into all parts of the room. In a moment the flames had spread, catching the clothing of the four little girls and the woodwork of the kitchen. Fred Dawes, the brother of Adelia and Charlotte, who is a U.S. mail carrier, had just driven into the yard when the explosion took place. He ran into the house and into the kitchen at once seizing Adelia, the eldest of the two girls and who was nearest to him, carried her out and tightly wrapped his large coat around her. Charlotte and Hilda ran to the house of Earl Dryden, where the flames on their clothes were extinguished by Mrs. Dryden, while the flames of Charlotte were put out by her brother. During this time Mrs. Dawes had rescued Vera Brown, who had taken refuge behind the door, and carried her quickly into Mrs. Dryden’s house where she was relieved as much as possible of her agony.
In the meantime, a fire alarm had been turned in and Doctor Keeling and Doctor Duguid called. The fire company responded as once and although the fire had gained considerable headway, by heroic work and tireless efforts, confined the fire to the lower floor in the kitchen and dining room and in a short time succeeded in extinguishing all the flames.
The damage to the interior of the house by water and fire is estimated at $500. This is the total loss to Mr. Dawes, as there is no insurance.
While the fireman and citizens were fighting the flames, the great battle of life and death was being fought, from which only one, Hilda Crosley, was victor. Adelia Dawes was left under tender care at the Dryden home. Charlotte was taken to the home of Ira J. Smith, Vera Brown to the home of McGlaughlin, and Hilda to her father’s home.
All that tender care, love and medical attention could do, was done to enliven the spark of life. But the sad news of the first death came when Vera Brown passed quickly away at 8 o’clock in the evening, being unconscious until death, without pain or suffering. The heart of every man, woman and child in Springfield was saddened by the first death, but at 11 o’clock the news came that Charlotte had died and at 3 o’clock A.M., Adelia had died, a sad gloom indeed was cast over the town.
Hilda Crosley, who is at present, gaining in her great struggle, has good chances of survival.”
*Springfield, SD Newspaper ~ January 21, 1911
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Wednesday, February 16th, Hilda Crosley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Crosley, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Sioux City. The cause of death being the severe burns she received in the kerosene explosion in the Dawes home on January 21.
Little Hilda was born at Running Water, South Dakota on September 13, 1898 and four years later her parents moved to Springfield. Her brief school days have been spent in our city where her sweet face and winsome ways won the hearts of both teachers and pupils. When they heard of her death, arrangements were made to meet the body at the depot and every member of her class and teachers were there to extend their heartfelt sympathy to the grief stricken parents. Mr. Rainie, of Independence, Missouri, conducted the services at the Congregational Church and the sweet solemn music of the choir touched every heart.
Loving hands laid the little form to her rest in the Springfield Cemetery. Death is a hard master. He would take form us our brightest and best, but he cannot ever mar memory. Yet comes the comforting thoughts that the gentle child was spared earths cares and sorrows that her memory, but forms another cord to draw her loved ones to that brighter home beyond.
*The (Springfield, SD) Democrat ~ Friday, February 24, 1911
Funeral Mass for Kathleene A. Carlson of Sioux Falls and formerly of Tyndall will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 17 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall with Fr. Gerald Thury as Celebrant. Organist will be Kathy Koenig and soloist will be Pam Novak. Interment will follow in St. Leo Catholic Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Bryan Carlson, Jeff Carlson, Dan Carlson, Steve Gassen, Bill Gassen and Josh Gassen. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. There will be a 7:30 scriptural wake service at the church on Sunday evening.
Kathleene Amelia Carlson was born on Thursday, April 5, 1917 in Tyndall, South Dakota. She was the only child born to Adolph and Albina (Trunec) Dvoracek. She was among the 41 graduates of Tyndall High School’s original black-and-orange Panthers in 1934. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching from Southern State Teacher’s College in Springfield. Kathleene was united in marriage to Roger Carlson on July 10, 1939 at Tyndall. They lived in California for 10 years, then returned to the area and lived in Tyndall, Pickstown and Gregory, returning to Tyndall upon retirement. Kathleene was a dedicated teacher for most of her adult years and was a 2nd grade teacher in Gregory for 18 years, retiring at age 72. She was an avid reader and her other pastimes included working on puzzles, organizing her photo albums, and playing pinochle and bridge at the Senior Citizen’s Center. Always an enthusiastic sports fan, Kathleene enjoyed attending her grandson’s football games and following professional and NCAA basketball - especially rooting for Georgetown during “March Madness.” She was a faithful member of St. Leo Catholic Church, St. Leo Altar Society, and was a 60-year member of the Women’s Order of Catholic Forresters. She was inducted into the National Teacher’s Honor Society in 1973, and was also a member of the Bon Homme Retired Teacher’s Association. Kathleene passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, having attained the age of 93 years, 1 month and 7 days.
Kathleene is survived by two children: son Jim Carlson of Sioux City, Iowa and daughter Charlene (Matt) Gassen of Sioux Falls; ten grandchildren: Bryan (Kelley) Carlson of Rapid City, Brad Carlson of Kansas City, Kansas, Clayton Carlson of Spokane, Washington, Christine Carlson of Seattle, Washington, Jeff (Shawn) Carlson of Dakota Dunes, Dan (Mickey) Carlson of Alliance, Nebraska, Jennifer (Ken) Petersen of Moville, Iowa, Steve (Kelsey) Gassen of Houston, Texas, Bill (Jill) Gassen of Sioux Falls, and Josh (Marci) Gassen of Dakota Dunes; 23 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Kathleene is preceded in death by her husband, Roger Carlson in 1996, and her son, Ron Carlson in 2007.
Back row L to R - Clarence - Charles - Bert
Front row L to R - Arthur - Norris - John Watson Curl - Emma McNeill Curl - Walter
for pioneer who had lived in this county sixty-one years
Tyndall citizens were shocked Thursday afternoon when it was reported that Clarence Curl had passed away suddenly. He had been as well as usual the past two days. Feeling better about four o'clock in the afternoon, he decided to go to the north part of town to purchase chickens which were for sale. On leaving the car, he spoke of not feeling so well, and went over by the side of the house and sat on a chair. The wind blew his hat off, a friend caught the hat and handed it back to Clarence, who as he reached for it fell forward on the ground. A physician was called who reported he had died at once.
Clarence Edgar Curl, eldest son of John Watson and Emma Curl, was born April 22. 1872, in Lee Coun ty, Iowa. At the age of one year he moved with his parents to a homestead in Bon Homme Co. His parents were among the very early settlers in this county and it was in these pioneer years that he grew to manhood.
October 19, 1893, he was united in marriage with Miss Florence Eirie Kniffen, at Springfield, S. Dak. For four years they resided on a farm near Tyndall. After the Indian Reservation in Charles Mix Co., was opened up for settlement, Mr. and Mrs. Curl moved to that county and settled on a homestead, where they lived for five years. In 1903, they returned to Bon Homme County and purchased the S. C. Conroy farm seven miles south of Tyndall, and made this farm their home for fourteen years.
In 1917 they moved to Tyndall, where for a number of years, Mr. Curl was in the employ of the Standard Oil Company. He then purchased what is known as the Curl Produce Plant, which he has operated for four and a half years.
Frank W. Cap, 57, Tabor, died Sunday (April 2, 1967) morning at his home. The death was sudden although he had been in ill health for some time.
He is survived by his widow, Anna (Grail) and one son, Larry, Tabor; one sister, Mrs. Ben F. Hlavac, Springfield; and one brother Charles Cap, Tabor. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Kortan-Hatwan Post, American Legion.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the American Legion Hall, Tabor, with the Rev. Holman Cowherd officiating. Burial will be made in the Nikodym cemetery, Utica. Friends may call Monday between 7 and 9 p.m. at the Kostel-McLeod Funeral Home, Tabor.
Stephen A. Cihak, 85, Wagner, died Sunday (Jan. 11, 2004) at the Wagner Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, with the Rev. Gerald Thury officiating. Burial is in the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery, Tabor. Pallbearers are Brian Cuka, Kevin Cuka, John Cuka, Dennis Ded, Jim Ded and Robert Rothschadl. The Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Steve was born Feb. 2, 1918, to Jim and Bozena (Ded) Cihak southeast of Tripp. He attended country school until eighth grade, and then began working at home and various places in the area. He entered the Army Sept. 8, 1942. After eight months of training, he served overseas for three years during World War II as a sergeant. Following his return home, he married Marie Paul Sept. 17, 1946, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor. They farmed near Tripp for 28 years, and then retired to Mitchel. During his retirement, Steve helped provide security for Corn Palace Days at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. They spent 17 winters in Edinburg, Texas.
He is survived by two brothers: Wesley, Arlington, Texas; and Charles, Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Lillian Rothschadl, Tyndall; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, one infant brother and four sisters.
Marie Cihak, 97, Corsica, died Thursday (Oct. 24, 2002) at the Good Samaritan Center, Corsica.
Funeral mass is 10:30 a.m. today (Saturday) at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, with Msgr. Carlton Hermann officiating. Burial is in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery, Tabor. Pallbearers are Kevin Cuka, Gary Cuka, Brian Cuka, John Cuka, Kathy Anderson and Jill Kotalik. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. today (Saturday) at the church. Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Tyndall, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on Aug. 21, 1905, in Tyndall, to Adolph and Anastasia (Kriz) Paul. She married Steve Cihak Sept. 17, 1946, at Tabor. They farmed southeast of Tripp until they retired and moved to Mitchell.
She was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, St. Leo's Altar Society and the Senior Citizens.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Cihak, Wagner; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.
Leonard Carda, age 80, of Tabor passed away early Thursday, April 17, 2003, at Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2003, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, S.D., with Rev. William Osborn and Msgr. Carlton Hermann officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with military rites by Kortan-Hatwan American Legion Post No. 183. Visitations will be from 1-8 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2003, at the Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor, with a 6 p.m. Scripture service followed by a rosary. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Tabor.
Leonard was born April 9, 1923, to Joseph F. and Mary (Bouska) Carda on the family farm near Tabor, S.D. He grew up in the Tabor area and married Helen Kotalik on Oct. 1, 1947, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, S.D. Leonard worked for 38 years for the Bon Homme County Highway Department starting in 1950 and retiring in 1988. He served on the Tabor Public School Board and was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign from May 8, 1945, to his honorable discharge on Dec. 11, 1946.
He was a lifetime member of the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791 of Yankton and the Kortan-Hatwan American Legion Post No. 183 of Tabor.
His memory will be cherished by his wife, Helen of Tabor, S.D.; one son, Doug of Tabor, S.D.; two brothers: Laddie (Vi) of California and Jim (Pat) of Tabor, S.D.; and two sisters: Leona (Sanford) Pechous of Yankton, S.D., and Margaret (Alvin) Burfeindt of Avon, S.D.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Steve.
Eugene James Carda, age 61, of Sioux Falls, SD formerly of Tabor, SD passed away June 4, 2007, at his home in Sioux Falls, SD.
Memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with the Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil celebrating. A rosary and scripture service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2007, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory of Tabor, SD. Honorary pallbearers will be Pat Phillipi, Mike Phillipi, Denny Hallauer, Jamie Mennis, Don Carda and Ed Carda.
Eugene James Carda was born the 3rd son of Emil and Mamie (Sykora) Carda on September 26, 1945 in Tabor, SD. Eugene married Peggy Hamilton on September 26, 1967 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor. They moved to Vermillion where they resided until they moved to Iowa where they worked construction and concrete. They moved back to Tyndall, SD in 1968 and owned Carda Construction and later added Tyndall Concrete. They built many homes in the Tyndall area and poured many a yard of concrete.
Four children were born to Gene and Peg; Lonie Ann 1969, Chad James 1970, Holly Jean 1974 and Chip Edward Dwight 1978. Gene and Peg divorced in 1985 and Gene moved to Sioux Falls to work construction. Eugene was married to Gail Malenke on January 18, 1995 in the Bahamas. Eugene was diagnosed with lung cancer in September of 2006.
Eugene is survived by Gail Malenke Carda; three stepsons, Travis of Sioux Falls, SD, Mike of Atlanta, GA, Dustin of Sioux Falls, SD; the mother of his children, Peggy Carda of Yankton, SD; 4 children and grandchildren, Lonie and her fianc Jon Fischer of Renner, SD, Dr. Chad and Dr. Laura Carda of Humboldt, SD and their children, Jack, Cassidy, Elise, Juliana, Eleah, Chase and Chance, Holly and Tim Giesen of rural Utica, SD and their children, April, Tony, Alexis and Aaron, Chip and Jenn Carda of Sioux Falls, SD and their twin sons, Chet and Chandler; 2 brothers, Don (Margaret) Carda of Tabor, SD, Eddie (Carol) of Indiana and his sister, Mary Ann (Dennis) Hallauer of Sioux Falls, SD.
Eugene will be cremated and a portion of his remains will be scattered privately and a portion will be buried near his parents in the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Cemetery in Tabor, SD.
Mamie L. Carda, age 90, of Tabor, passed away Monday, September 19, 2005 at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall, SD following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2005 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD, with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery, Tabor. Visitations will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday, at St. Wenceslaus Church, Tabor, with a scripture service followed by a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor. Pallbearers are her grandsons Chip, Chad, Brad, Ken Carda, Jamie Mennis, and Jeremy Gorham. Honorary Pallbearers are her granddaughters Jill, Janice, and Lonie Carda, Holly Giesen, Anita Kloucek, and Linette Conrad.
Mamie was born on January 14, 1915 on the Frank Sykora homestead to Joseph and Mary (Pibal) Sykora. Mamie was baptized, received her First Holy Communion, and was confirmed at St. Wenceslaus Church in Tabor, SD. She married Emil E. Carda on February 5, 1934 at St. Wenceslaus Church in Tabor. She and Emil farmed southwest of Tabor for 38 years, moving to Tabor in 1972. When moving to Tabor they resided in the home first occupied by her Grandma and Grandpa Pibal. Emil passed away July 31, 1996.
Mamie loved to cook for the whole family, sew, watch the Chicago Cubs playing baseball, watch her great-grandkids grow, visiting with her friends. Grandma made the best Kolaches.
She is survived by her 4 children Donald (Margaret) Carda of Tabor, SD, Edward (Carol) Carda of Valparaiso IN, Eugene (Gail) Carda of Sioux Falls, SD, and Mary Ann (Dennis) Hallauer of Sioux Falls, SD; 14 Grandchildren and 27 Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 sisters, Clara Sedlacek, of Tyndall, SD and Helen Rezac of Norfolk, NE.
Mamie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 5 brothers George, Jim, Joseph, Tommy, Frank, and 2 sisters Hattie and Albina.
Louis (Louie) Caba, age 87, of Yankton passed away Thursday, April 20, 2006 at the Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton, SD.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Yankton, SD with the Rev. Ken Bain officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton, SD. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006 at the Kostel Funeral Home, Yankton, SD with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Scripture service at 7:30 PM. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Chris Lane, Aaron Caba, Dan Wilson, Roger Wieseler, Dan Hacecky, and John Becvar.
Louis was born on September 7, 1918 in Tabor, SD to Alois & Teresa (Kronaizl) Caba. He graduated from the eighth grade and then worked as a farm laborer. On February 11, 1941, he married Adeline Peterka at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Lesterville. He farmed in the Utica/Lesterville area all his life. In 1984, they moved to Yankton. Adeline died June 1, 1984. He married Ethel Hacecky January 31, 1987. He worked at the ASCS office as a field representative for many years.
Louis is survived by his wife Ethel, Yankton, daughter, Elaine (Harry) Lane, Yankton, son, Donald (Dorothy) Caba, Eden Prairie, MN, stepsons, Dan (Ann) Hacecky, Mission Hill, Dave (Bernie) Hacecky, Mission Hill, Duane (Carla) Hacecky, Irene, stepdaughter, Connie (George) Wathier, Charleston, SC, 5 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, 7 step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Adeline, brother Henry Caba, sisters, Hattie Kostel, Clare Mikuska, Agnes Wormsbecker, Rose Kotalik, and step grandson Brett Hacecky.
Anthony "Tony" Cacek, Jr., age 81, of Yankton, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2005, at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2005, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, with Msgr. Carlton Hermann officiating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Tabor, SD, at approximately 1 p.m. Friday afternoon with Military Graveside Rites by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post #791. Visitations will be 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Scripture service at 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Donny Krcil, Dan Orton, Fred Kubal, George G. Padrnos, Marvin Engstrom, and Jeff Cacek. Honorary pallbearers will be Patrick Gleason, Kathleen Gleason, Michael Carney, Erin Carney, Patricia Carney, Tyler Cacek, and Ryan Cacek.
Anthony "Tony" Cacek Jr. was born September 17, 1924 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Cacek grew up in Tabor and graduated from Tabor High School. He attended Yankton College for one semester then served five years in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. As part of his military training, Cacek spent one year as an honor student at the University of Alabama School of Engineering. He served in WWII in Europe having participated in the Normandy Invasion (Omaha Beach) and the Battle of the Bulge. Besides working for the Army Corps of Engineers, he served as translator of Slovak languages for the United States Army. After an honorable military discharge, Cacek attended Biaritz University in Epernay, France for one year and then continued his studies at Yankton College, graduating in 1948 with bachelor's degrees in language arts, social studies and business. From 1948-1953 Cacek served as instructor/principal of Crofton High School, during which time he earned his masters degree from the University of South Dakota. From 1954-1957, Cacek served as superintendent of Fairfax Public Schools. After moving to Yankton, Cacek taught for 30 years in the Yankton Public School System. Prior to retirement in 1986, he was Yankton High School's most senior teacher and was head of the Department of Social Studies. During his tenure with Yankton Public Schools, Cacek taught English, American history, world history, accounting, economics and served as the school's first federal projects director. However, Cacek is most remembered for his dedication to teaching the American government system. Cacek has stated, "I wouldn't be teaching American government if I didn't feel that subject matter contributes a great deal to student, and more to adult, life. It is vital for people to become aware of how important it is to participate in the political system." During his 36 years as an educator, he completed postgraduate work at Purdue University, Northwestern University as a John Hay Fellow and McAllister College. Cacek received Most Outstanding Social Studies Teacher Awards for South Dakota in 1973 and 1984.
Additional professional activities included president and board member of the South Dakota Education Association, president of the Association of Classroom Teachers, an original member of the Sacred Heart school board and member of the Sioux Falls Diocesan school board. In 1979 Cacek began mixing education with pleasure by organizing student travel groups. Cacek accompanied both student and parent groups to such places as New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Orlando and Washington, DC. After retiring from the Yankton Public School System, Cacek continued to organize trips to Europe and the British Isles. In 1985 he began a series of visits to the land of his heritage, Czechoslovakia (Czech Republic.)
Cacek's community activities included 19 years as a counselor with South Dakota Boys State. He served as president and executive director of the American Legion Boy's State Corp. Cacek served a three-year term on the Yankton City Council receiving a majority of votes cast, was the Elks youth activity chairman and served as community chairman of the VFW Voice of America Contest. Cacek has been quoted as saying "I wouldn't have remained in teaching as long as I have if I didn't believe in young people and like associating with young people." Cacek was a life member of VFW Post 791 having served as post commander, an active participant in the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Catholic Workman and the Czech Heritage Society.
Besides his professional and community activities, Cacek enjoyed traveling, pheasant hunting, Canadian fishing, attending professional baseball games, spending time with his family and participating in businesses of a lifelong friend.
Anthony Cacek, Jr. is preceded in death by his father, mother and one sister.
He is survived by his wife Patricia; two daughters, Veronica Gleason of Denver, Colorado, Gloria Carney of Leavenworth, Kansas; son Dr. Tim Cacek of Columbia, Missouri; brother Richard of Englewood, Ohio; sister Lois Miller of Radcliff, Kentucky; seven grandchildren; and 38 nieces and nephews.
Memorials are directed to Benedictine Health Foundation, 1000 West 4th Street Suite 14, Yankton, SD 57078.
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Longtime Yankton Educator Remembered
Many people will mourn the passing of longtime educator Anthony "Tony" Cacek, who died Sunday at age 81.
A teacher in the Yankton Public School District for more than 30 years, Cacek was the head of the Social Studies department and taught American Government, American History, World History and English as well as accounting and economics. Cacek, a World War II veteran, also taught in Crofton, Neb., and Fairfax before coming to the Yankton school system. He was named South Dakota's Outstanding Social Studies Teacher twice, in 1973 and 1984.
Cacek's wife and children fondly remember his many community activities and the devotion and care he always provided for his family.
"He was a very courageous man," his daughter Gloria Camey of Leavenworth, Kan., said Tuesday. "My son did a report once and asked his grandpa the definition of courage, what it was all about. Dad told him it was about getting through the day, surviving the tasks for each day."
His daughter, Veronica Gleason of Denver, said she hopes people will remember the devotion her father consistently showed to his family and all of his students.
"Every student mattered to him, they really did," said his son, Tim.
"There may be a few people who got a ŒD' in his class that don't remember him so fondly," Veronica said. "He always had some students who worked at night or for some reason didn't get their homework done, and they would be afraid to go to class the next day."
All of Cacek's children said that, although they had a great deal of respect for their father, they never had a reason to fear him.
"When I was a junior in high school, I was talking with some of my friends about going into my Dad's class the next year," Tim recalled. "We were in Fred Mehrman's class and he spoke up and told us that Dad was really a pussycat. Deep down, he's just a very gentle, kind and caring man, Fred told us."
All his children recall how tactfully Cacek dealt with them when they were in his classes. They knew they were not being shown any favoritism because they were members of his family.
"When I was a senior in high school, it was the first time girls were allowed to wear pants," Gloria said. "I remember wearing the pants all day, and at the end of the day, my last class was with Dad. Before class I went into the bathroom and changed into a skirt because I knew Dad didn't approve of girls wearing pants to school."
In recent years, Cacek's family appreciated his sharing of memories of his service in World War II. As the kids were growing up, those experiences were something Cacek didn't speak about.
"I'm sure it was something he had deep in his heart, as many other servicemen did," Veronica said. "When we started researching all the things that Dad did, we were surprised at how much there was. He was always a very modest man; he would never boast about what he did or be flamboyant. But he was the first one to brag about the accomplishments of his grandchildren. He was always very proud of his family and we are all very proud of him."
Funeral services for Cacek will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton.
Source: Yankton Press & Dakotan ~ October 26, 2005
Laddie Cabalka, age 75 of Yankton passed away with dignity and faith after a four-year long and courageous fight with cancer on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD with Msgr. Carlton Hermann officiating with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil concelebrating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery with military graveside rites by American Legion Rudolph Christensen Post #237, Gayville, SD. Visitations will be from 5-9 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2008 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. Scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Jim Koletzky, Ron Koletzky, David Koletzky, Mike Hlavac, David Hlavac, and Gary Hlavac. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Hlavac and Deb Stucky. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor is in charge of the arrangements.
Laddie was born on a farm by Lesterville, South Dakota, on May 12, 1933, to Emil A. and Marie (Bouska) Cabalka. He attended school in the Utica area and later completed several college courses. He met his future wife, Janene Hlavac, in 1952 when she was fifteen years old, and they dated through her college years. From 1953-1955, he served in the United States Army in the Korean War. Laddie and Janene were married April 23, 1957, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, South Dakota. They were married 51 years, 5 months, and 1 week. Following their marriage, they moved and farmed by Utica for 2 1/2 years, then moving to a farm by Scotland where they farmed until 1971. They moved back to the family farm by Lesterville where he worked various jobs over the years, including Purina Feeds, Zip Feeds, Utica Lumber, and Physician's Mutual Insurance. On October 31, 1981, they moved to their current home in Yankton where Laddie worked at Alumax/Alcoa until he retired in 1999. Because Laddie always liked to keep busy, he went back to work part-time first at Sunshine Foods then to his current employment at Hy-Vee.
Laddie was a member of the Tabor Catholic Workman, Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, American Legion Rudolph Christensen Post #237 of Gayville, SD, and had thirty-eight years of sobriety with Alcoholics Anonymous. He touched many lives through talks, meetings, and phone calls by promoting unity, service, and recovery.
Laddie had a love for the outdoors and especially enjoyed spending time with his wife, and watching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. He and Janene always looked forward to all the family gatherings. His hobbies included playing pinochle, hunting, fishing, playing the accordion and guitar, camping, traveling, viewing wildlife, riding horses, cooking and playing Scrabble.
Our world has suffered a terrible loss of this wonderful, kind, funny and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and co-worker. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Those especially blessed for being a part of Laddie's life are his beloved wife, Janene Ann (Hlavac) Cabalka, Yankton; son, Bob (Linda) Cabalka, Yankton; daughters, Diane (John) Nicholson, Overland Park, KS, and Elaine (Ron) Jansen, Lenexa, KS; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Koletzky, Yankton; a brother-in-law, Vern (Gladys) Hlavac of Bemidji, MN, and many nieces and nephews.
Laddie was thankful to have spent his life surrounded by many, many friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren.
Emanuel "Manny" Charles Cimpl, age 81, died December 9, 2011 at Summerlin Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mass of Christian Burial for Manny Cimpl is at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2011 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 1565 18th Avenue, Columbus, NE. Rev. Charles Cimpl will officiate. Vigil is at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2011 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Columbus. Visitation is Thursday after 5:00 pm at church. Interment is in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, NE.
Manny was born February 1, 1930 to Ladislav and Lillian (Hamberger) Cimpl in Tabor, South Dakota. After attending grade school in Tabor, he graduated from Trinity High School in Sioux City, Iowa. In 1948 he started his own business in Tabor buying and selling eggs, cream, and poultry. This business grew into a full service farm center merchandising seed, fertilizer, and all farm supplies as well as buying and selling grain. This business became known as Cimpl Feed and Grain where he was the President and General Manager until 1970. In 1970 he purchased an interest in Columbus Hydraulics and moved to Columbus, Nebraska where he served as President and General Manager until selling his interest to his son John. He was a gifted businessman with an ability to develop long term sustainable relationships.
Manny was very active in public service. He served as the President of the Tabor Chamber of Commerce, the Fire Chief of the Tabor Fire Department, on the Board of Directors of the Columbus YMCA, the Board of Directors of Columbus Community Hospital, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Elks Country Club, and serving for 6 years as a member of the Board of Managers of the Platte County Agriculture Society including 2 years as President. In 1994 he was elected to the Platte Country Agriculture Society Hall of Fame. He was active at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus serving on their finance board, and Christ the King Catholic Church in Las Vegas. He was a member of the Columbus Rotary Club, the Knights of Columbus, the Elks Lodge #1195, and a lifetime member of the Nebraska Amateur Golf Association.
Manny’s interests were diverse. He owned and raced thoroughbred horses. Two of his favorite horses were Cimply A Winner and Traveling Gambler, which exemplified his spirit and love of competition. He was an active hunter and fisherman. He loved to play cards and golf. He was a member of the Elks Country Club in Columbus and Spanish Trail Country Club in Las Vegas.
Manny founded the Cimpl Invitational Golf Tournament in 1972, held annually in Columbus that included his brothers, sons, relatives, and friends from coast to coast. For 40 years this tournament has represented a rich tradition of camaraderie, competition and friendship. Manny had a unique energy about him; he loved life, and never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mildred Millie (Kortan); 3 sons and 1 daughter, John (Marlene), Richard, David (Laura Foley), and Lori Cimpl Roberts (Peter); 12 grandchildren, Erin Nahorny (Chris), Amy Evans (Keith), Jennifer Cimpl Bohn (Scott), Megan Cimpl, Lauren Cimpl, Morgan Cimpl, Madison Cimpl, Mackenzie Cimpl, William Roberts, Benjamin Roberts, Emma Roberts and Kate Roberts. Five great grandchildren: Ella Nahorny, Samuel Nahorny, Jacob Nahorny, Alex Evans and Brennan Evans. He is also survived by his brothers John, Leonard, Don and his sister Angeline. He was preceded in his death by this brothers Laddie and Jim.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the many care givers that made Mannys final days comfortable, specifically Dr. Copeland, Dr. Sanchez, Dr. Schafer, Fr. Manny Guscio, Carmen Kordogiannis and the staff at Summerlin Hospital.
Memorials may be made to a Charitable Trust being established by the family in the name of Manny Cimpl.
George Cahoy, 81, Mitchell, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at his home under hospice care.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be at a later date at St. Anns Catholic Cemetery at Geddes, SD. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bittner Funeral Chapel.
He was born April 2, 1926 in Tabor, SD to Henry and Mary (Pavel) Cahoy. He grew up on the family farm east of Geddes and attended country school. He served in the US Army during WWII. On October 25, 1954 he married Maurine DuFrain. They farmed until moving to Mitchell in 1978. While in Mitchell he was employed by various businesses.
He is survived by his wife, Maurine, two daughters: Cindy and husband Gene Gaspar of Alexandria, Karen and husband Rob Wylie of Lakeside, AZ, one son Charles Cahoy and partner Bill Konigsberg of New York City, NY, two brothers: Leo and wife Dorothy of Mitchell, Jim of El Paso, TX, two sisters-in-law: Frances Cahoy of Armour, Shirley Broome of Alamogordo, NM, four grandsons: Eric Gaspar of Sioux Falls, Jeremy Gaspar of Mitchell, Sam Wylie and Leon Albert of Lakeside, AZ, one granddaughter, Maria Gaspar and great-grandson, Malaki of Harrisburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Frank and nephew Todd Cahoy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to LifeQuest of Mitchell or Avera Queen of Peace Hospice.
Irene A. Cihak, 83, Avon, died Saturday (June 28, 2003) at her home in Avon.
Funeral service is 1:30 p.m. today (Monday) at the First Presbyterian Church, Avon. Burial is in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-noon today at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel, Avon.
She was born Aug. 31, 1919, at rural Wagner to John and Hattie (Kalda) Swartz. She attended rural schools in the Wagner area through the eighth grade. She married William "Bill" Cihak Nov. 21, 1939, at Dante. Together they farmed and Irene worked as a homemaker until their retirement. Her husband died March 27, 1988.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Avon, and the Ladies Aid. She will be remembered for her enjoyment of baking, cooking, reading and gardening, especially flowers.
She is survived by her daughter, Leann (Don) Hento, Yankton; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and one sister, Olga Twyford, Yankton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, one granddaughter, one brother and two sisters.
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Mildred A. Cimpl, 81, of Tabor passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with her son Rev. Chuck Cimpl officiating. Concelebrates will be Bishop Paul Swain, Rev. Joe Forcelle and a host of Sioux Falls Diocese clergy. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will begin at 5 p.m., Wednesday evening at the St. Wenceslaus Church with a Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. The Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor, in assisting with service details.
Mildred Anne (Schuch) Cimpl was born on January 20, 1932 to James and Anna (Bouska) Schuch in rural Tabor. She had a very devout faith and was a lifelong member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor.
Mildred attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial Grade School then went on to graduate from Tabor High School in 1949. She married Leonard Cimpl on May 28, 1951 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor.
Mildred was very involved in many church, community, and charitable activities in Tabor. She touched many lives through her teaching of the Beseda Dance which is performed each year at Czech Days.
She is survived by two sons, Fr. Charles Cimpl of Sioux Falls, Joe Cimpl of Tabor, and one daughter, Sue (Mike) Stoll of Yankton, 4 grandchildren, Selina Cimpl, Kansas City, Beth (Casey) Van Beek, Sioux Falls, Scott Stoll and Tyler Stoll both of Yankton, one sister, Anne Shaw of Denver.
Mildred is preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers, Mildred’s request was that memorials be directed to the Czech Heritage Preservation Society, PO Box 3, Tabor, SD 57063 or The Tabor American Legion, PO Box 53, Tabor, SD 57063.
Gilfred “Gil” Colgan was born Wednesday, May 24, 1922 to Gilbert and Anna Ruth (Kniffen) Colgan. Gil was raised on the farm, attended rural school and graduated from Tyndall High School. He enlisted in the Army Air Force on November 5, 1942 and served in World War II. He was stationed in England in the motor pool as a light truck driver. While stationed in England, Gil met and married Blanche Sybil Young of Hemel Hempstead, Hertsfordshire, England. They were married on December 18, 1943 at St. John’s Church in Boxmoor, England. Gil was later transferred to duty in Germany, so Sybil and baby son Ray boarded an Army ship sailing to New York. Once in America, Sybil and Ray came to Tyndall to stay with Gil’s parents until his return from the war on June 6, 1944. Gilfred and Sybil lived in Tyndall, Gil working as a truck driver and later returning to farming. They had four more children, Robert, Sharon, Valerie and Judy. Gil farmed by Tyndall and later moved and farmed near Avon. In 1980, Gil and Sybil semi-retired to an acreage outside of Tyndall, later retiring to a home in Tyndall. Gil continued to do custom baling for many more years. Gil was a proud lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He had a love for hunting, fishing, and trap shooting, watching his grandchildren grow up, and playing pinochle with friends. He also enjoyed bowling and reading Western novels. Gil passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, having attained the age of 90 years, 10 months and 7 days.
Surviving Gil are his wife, Sybil; five children: Ray (Harvelene) Colgan of Jaken, Georgia, Robert (Anna) Colgan of Springfield, Sharon (Mike) Giedd of Avon, Valerie (Rick) Hans of Wynot, Nebraska and Judy (Larry) Rickard of Brookings; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Delores Plaatje of Tyndall; and a nephew, Duane (Jean) Plaatje.
Preceded Gil in death were his parents, Gilbert and Anna Ruth Colgan, three grandsons: Trebor Colgan, Andrew Rickard and Ronald Colgan; his brother-in-law, Wesley (Buster) Plaatje; and nephew James Plaatje.
Funeral Mass for Joseph Cihak, 83, of Dante, SD will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2006 at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Church in Dante. Burial is in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, rural Dante. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner. Rosary/Wake services will be 7 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Joseph J. Cihak, son of Thomas and Julia (Skorpik) Cihak, was born March 11,1923 on a farm near Dante, SD. He died Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner. Joe attained the age of 83 years, nine months and eight days.
Joe graduated from Avon High School in 1941. He served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1944 to 1946.
Joe married Violet A. Nedved on June 1, 1948 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante. Together they farmed in the Dante area all of their lives. Two children were born to their union. Vi died March 2,1996.
Joe was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante and the Rollie Bucholz VFW Post 7319 in Wagner.
Joe enjoyed driving around checking crops, listening to Czech music and spending time with his coffee friends. He will be remembered for his uncanny ability for remembering names, faces, dates and places. Joe especially enjoyed his two grandsons.
Thankful for having shared his life are his son, Dennis and wife, Pat of Avon; daughter, JoEllen and husband, Rob Edwards of Yankton; his two grandsons: Ryan and Sean Cihak; three sisters: Violet Koupal of Dante, Marge Uherka of Wagner and Ann Petrik of Yankton; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife; parents; sister, Wilma Sadler; and four brothers: William, Tom, Leo and Donald.
Helen V. Cihak, 95 of Wagner and formerly of Dante died Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner. Helen attained the age of 95 years, one month and 14 days.
Funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Dante, with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Dante. Visitation will be held Friday from 11 to 5 at Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner, followed by a 7 p.m. rosary/wake at the church.
Helen Veronica Cihak, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Cuka) Pekas, was born September 20, 1915 at Tabor, SD.
Helen graduated from Tabor High School in 1933. She married Adolph Cihak on February 19, 1935 at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Church in Dante. Three children were blessed to their union. Aside from raising her family, Helen served as the Post Master in Dante from 1949 to 1989. Adolph died February 15, 1990. Helen became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society on May 31, 2007.
Helen was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Altar Society, Dante Card Club, AARP and the Retired Post Masters’ Association.
Helen enjoyed playing cards and Bingo and attending Dante softball games. She will especially be remembered for her love of cooking and baking fried chicken and kolaches.
Thankful for having shared her life are her sons: Wayne and wife Sheila of Parker, CO and Norman and wife Judy of Dante; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister Lucille Cihak and husband Ed of Wagner; sister-in-law Dorothy Pekas of Wagner; and several nieces and nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband; daughter Joann Cihak; parents; and brother Joe Pekas.
Timothy R. Cihak, 42, Avon, died unexpectedly Friday (Jan. 23, 2004) at Avera St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Avon High School gymnasium, with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, rural Dante. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today (Monday) at Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Avon. Rosary wake services are at 7 p.m. tonight at Assumption Catholic Church, Dante.
Tim was born Nov. 26, 1961, at Yankton to Donald and Elaine (Kuca) Cihak. He grew up in the Dante/Avon area and graduated from Avon High School in 1980. He attended Northern State College, Aberdeen, graduating in 1986 with a bachelor of science degree in technology. He married Cindy L. Dachtler Nov. 5, 1988, at St. Francis of Asissi Church, Sturgis. He worked as a youth counselor at McCrossan Boys Ranch from 1986-1987. He then worked as a bricklayer for Williams Masonry. He was presently employed at the Avon School District as a teacher and as a coach of junior high and high school football, and JV boys basketball.
He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Dante, where he was a past president of the Parish Council. He contributed many hours of volunteer labor to the church. He was a member of Brick Layers and Allied Craftsman Local No. 2, Yankton. He will be remembered for his involvement in Avon athletic programs at many levels, and his love for the farm. But he will especially be remembered for his love of his wife, children family, friends and community.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy; a son, Marshall and a daughter, Kela, all of Avon; his mother, Elaine Cihak, Dante; his siblings: Arlis Cihak, Waldorf, Md.; Virgil Cihak, Canton; Sandra Brandt, Avon; Mike Cihak, Dante; Ken Cihak, New Ulm, Minn.; Allen Cihak, Avon; Roger Cihak, Avon; and Kristi Soukup, Mitchell; his parents-in-law, Donavon and Velma Dachtler, Sturgis; a brother-in-law, Bill, Sturgis; sisters-in-law: Beth Adam, Sturgis, and Carol Strachan, Rapid City; and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Avon School District.
Mrs. E. A. (Alice) Chambers, 77, of 20 7th Ave S.W., died Friday morning at St. Luke’s Hospital. Services are to be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Church in Yankton. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Gates Funeral home by the Rev. Andrew Foley of Sacred Heart Church of Aberdeen. Rosary will also be said Wednesday evening at the Schenck Funeral Home in Yankton.
Mrs. Chambers was born May 28, 1892 in Bon Homme County. She was married to Louis P. Lanctot at Yankton in 1913. They lived in Yankton and in Wyoming. Mr. Lanctot preceded her in death in 1922. In 1950, she was married to E. A. Chambers at Yankton. They had lived in Aberdeen since that time.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, James Lanctot, Sunnyside, Wash., and Edward Lanctot, Portland, Ore.; two daughters, Mrs. Lee (Marie) Rardin, and Mrs. Samuel (Josephine) Swift, both of Portland, Ore.; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one step-son; three step-daughters; two brothers, Charles Snyder [sic], Casper, Wyo., and Robert Snyder [sic], Minneapolis; and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Tester, Sioux City, Iowa.
Source: Aberdeen (South Dakota) American News ~ 29 September 1969
Rose Conklin, age 99, of Blue Earth, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center, Blue Earth. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 1:00 PM, at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, with Rev. Joel DeNeui, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Cemetery, Fairmont, Minnesota. Visitation time will be from 11:00 AM until service time on Saturday, at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 400 E. 14th Street, in Blue Earth.
Rose was born February 21, 1912, in Avon, South Dakota, the daughter of Andrew and Lydia (Hinzmann) Pudwill.
She was raised in the Avon, South Dakota area where she attended country school. She was married to Lewis S. Conklin on October 27, 1941 in St. James. The couple lived in Fairmont where she was a homemaker and later moved to Blue Earth. She was a charter member of the First Baptist Church in Fairmont and was currently a member of First Baptist Church in Blue Earth. She was also a member of the Birthday Club, Women's Missionary Group. She enjoyed gardening, embroidery, sewing and crocheting. She made the best coffee cakes, cinnamon rolls, and thee best raspberry jam.
Rose is survived by her daughter, Judy Wiltse of Blue Earth, her daughter, Ruth Westman of Prior Lake, her sister, Johanna Pudwill of Tyndall, South Dakota, 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband-Lewis, infant grandson, 2 son-in-laws, 2 sisters, and 5 brothers.
Edward E. Cahoy, age 79 of Tabor passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008, at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2008, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating and Msgr. Carlton Hermann concelebrating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with military graveside rites by Kortan-Hatwan American Legion Post #183, Tabor. Visitations will be from 2-6 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2008, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home in Tabor and will continue at 7 p.m. at the church with a 7 p.m. wake service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Friday. Pallbearers will be Gregg Cahoy, Chad Cahoy, Mark Cahoy, Jeff Cahoy, Ron Maruska, Roger Svanda, David Ruman and Richard Wurts.
Ed was born on September 1, 1929, to Rudolph and Ella (Pishek) Cahoy in Tabor, South Dakota. Ed served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman from 1951-1953 and was stationed in Okinawa. On August 17, 1964, Ed married Norma Sommer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parkston and to this union a son Dennis was born on December 9, 1965. Norma died on December 9, 1969 as a result of a car accident. Ed continued to farm north of Tabor until 1971, at which time he moved west of Tabor. On November 13, 1981, Ed married Irene Honomichl Carda at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at Vodnany. Together they farmed until Irene passed away on January 19, 2000. Ed continued to farm west of Tabor until 2005 when he moved to an apartment in Tabor in 2006. Due to his failing health, Ed became a resident of the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center from September 2007 until the time of his death.
For many summers, he enjoyed playing softball with the Tabor Jets softball team. He always had a great love for being on the farm as anyone would know just by visiting with him. He was a past Commander of the Kortan-Hatwan American Legion Post #183, in Tabor. He enjoyed spending time with his grandsons on the farm.
Ed was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Catholic Workmen, Kortan-Hatwan American Legion Post #183, and the VFW Post # 6895 in Tyndall.
Those who will always cherish Ed’s memory are his son, Dennis and his wife Debbie and their two sons, Cole and Levi Cahoy, all of Tabor; brothers, Steve and wife Jan, and Ray and wife Marilyn, all of Tabor; three sisters: Helen Maruska of Mesa, Arizona, Marie and husband Leonard Hisek of Tyndall, and Marcy and husband Lumir Ruman of Tyndall; many nieces and nephews; two step daughters, Mary and Doug Janssen and family of Tripp and Teresa and Wayne Bartlett and family of Kaylor; step son, Kevin and Connie Carda and family of Tripp.
Edward was preceded in death by both wives, Norma and Irene; his parents, a brother in infancy, Joseph, one nephew, Dennis Maruska, and brother in-law, Joe Maruska.
Leona A. Cuka, 91, Tyndall, died Thursday (March 29, 2001) at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. today (Saturday) at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, with the Rev. Father Jerry Kopel officiating. Interment is in St. Leo's Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall. Casketbearers are Jerome Hovorka, Ronald Hovorka, Douglas Cuka, Robert Cuka, Arthur Cuka and David Auch. The Petrik-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Tyndall, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born Sept. 29, 1909, near Tyndall in Bon Homme County to Frank and Midy (Stulc) Oliva. She attended Clear Lake Country School. She married Paul Cuka on April 18, 1927, in Tyndall. They farmed in Charles Mix County for 27 years. Then they farmed seven miles northeast of Tyndall until 1976, when Paul died and Leona moved into the Lidi Apartments in Tyndall. She entered the Scotland Good Samaritan Center in 1996.
She was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the Czech Heritage club.
She is survived by two daughters: Irene Hovorka, Tabor, and Margie (Cleadues) Hovorka, Tyndall; 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren and one sister, Mary Krejci, Yankton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, her parents, one son-in-law and three brothers.
Mary Rose Caba, 84, Tyndall, died Sunday (March 4, 2001) at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, with the Rev. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.Pallbearers are David Boska, Randy Boska, Joe Kostal, Bernie Kostal, Tim Hovorka and Tom Boska. Petrik-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Tyndall, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born March 10, 1916, on a farm near Tabor to Joseph and Lillian (Kortan) Boska. She worked in Yankton cleaning houses until 1936. She married Henry Caba Oct. 27, 1936. They farmed near Tyndall. She worked at St. Michael's Hospital in the laundry department for many years. She moved to the Lidi Apartments, Tyndall, in 1982 and became a resident of the Scotland Good Samaritan Center for a short time in 1995. Her husband died in 1982. She became a resident of the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center in June of 1995.
She was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, the Catholic Forresters and the Altar Society.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Anna Boska, Tyndall; brother-in-law, Louis Caba, Yankton; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and one sister.
Romaine Emanuel Cuka, 61, Tyndall, died Saturday (Jan. 13, 2001) at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls.
Funeral mass is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with Rev. William Osborn officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Art Cuka, Doug Cuka, Joe Bruna, Larry Pravecek, Bob Kortan, Emanuel Kortan. Wake service is at 7:30 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the church. Petrik-Kelly Funeral Home, Tyndall, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born April 21, 1939, in rural Tyndall to Emil and Rose (Paul) Cuka. He attended Koupal District 24 Country School. He farmed on the Cuka family homestead 5 3/4 miles northeast of Tyndall all his life. He married Dorothy Kostal Jun. 12, 1961, at Tabor.
He was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, the Catholic Workman and the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Cuka, Tyndall; four children: Kevin (Sharon) Cuka, Tyndall; Gary (Cathy) Cuka, Tyndall; Kathy Cuka, Wagner; and Brian Cuka, Wagner; seven grandchildren; and one brother, Allen Cuka, Tyndall.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Richard "Dick" Cisar, 80, of Vermillion, died Friday, July 1, 2005, at the Sioux Valley Vermillion Hospital.
Dick was born May 23, 1925, in Scotland, SD to James and Anna (Novak) Cisar. He graduated from the Scotland High School, and served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII and had received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He married Mary Sogge on November 9, 1945 in Minneapolis. Shortly after the service he moved to Vermillion, and graduated from the University of South Dakota with a business degree. Dick was an entrepreneur businessman in various endeavors for nearly 40 years in the Vermillion community.
He was a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Vermillion, the VFW, and loved his early morning golf at the Bluffs, and had managed to hit 4 hole in one shots over the past years.
He is survived by a son, Dr. Craig Cisar and his wife Becky of San Jose, CA; a granddaughter, Jamie Cisar; and two step-grandsons: Ryan and Oliver Bellevue.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; a son, Richard Jr.; a brother; and five sisters.
Funeral Mass will be 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Vermillion with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery in Vermillion. Hansen Funeral Home, Vermillion, is in charge of the arrangements.
Funeral services for Don Cisar of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Scotland with Rev. David Ellis officiating. Organist will be Harriet Schaeffer. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Honorary casketbearers are Don’s co-workers at NuStar Energy and all of his family, friends and past co-workers. Casketbearers are Mike Bame, Billy Schneider, Corey Vaith, Whitey Stout, Richard Walloch and Jason Conrad. There will be military graveside rites by the Paul Grossheusch VFW Post #2966 of Scotland and the South Dakota Army National Guard Military Funeral Honor Guard. Visitation will be held on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland. There will be a prayer service on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the church.
Donald Steve Cisar was born on Thursday, December 7, 1950 at Yankton, South Dakota. His parents were Charles and Adeline (Placek) Cisar. He grew up in Scotland and graduated from Scotland High School in 1969. After high school, he was drafted into the Army and served from 1970 to 1971 in Vietnam. After his military service, Don attended Mitchell VoTech and earned a degree in Electrical Construction and Maintenance.
Don was united in marriage to Barbara Mutschelknaus at Martinus Lutheran Church in Utica on October 28, 1972. Following his graduation from Mitchell VoTech, they moved to Gillette, Wyoming, where Don worked as an electrician in a coal mine.
Then in 1992 he began teaching the Electrical Construction and Maintenance program at Mitchell VoTech. Don spent the last years of his near 40-year career as an electrician working for NuStar Energy.
He was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where he served as a trustee. He was a lifetime member of the Scotland V.F.W. He served on the advisory board at Mitchell VoTech and was a member of the Scotland Volunteer Fire Department.
Don loved fishing and hunting, particularly for catfish and pheasants. He enjoyed smoking and barbecuing many different kinds of meats. Don shared each of his passions with his three boys, each in a special way. He also enjoyed trapshooting on a local league. He was known for his perfectionism in his work and his willingness to help anyone that needed him.
Don died suddenly on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake, Iowa, having attained the age of 59 years, 4 months and 16 days.
Don’s memory will live forever in the hearts of his wife, Barb Cisar of Scotland; his three sons: Patrick (Jennifer) Cisar and their daughter, Georgia of Kansas City, Kansas, Topher (Amy) Cisar and their children Hannah, Hailey, Hadyson and Hudson of Sioux Falls and Jon Cisar of Sioux Falls; his mother, Adeline Cisar of Scotland; and his brother, Jim Cisar of Scotland. He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Filmore and Darlene Mutschelknaus of Lesterville, his many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, all of their families, and a multitude of friends.
Don was preceded in death by his father, Charles Cisar in 1985.
Funeral services for Jim Cisar of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 14 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland with Fr. Mathew Vazhappilly as Celebrant. Organist is Martin Sieverding. Interment will follow in St. George Catholic Cemetery, Scotland. Honorary Casketbearers are Jim’s family, co-workers, past and present firemen, and lifelong community friends. Active casketbearers are members of the Scotland Volunteer Fire Department: Dick Behl, Steve Flett, Jim Foley, Bob Green, Dennis Kronaizl and Mike Mehrer. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland. There will be a wake service on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Jim passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland.
James Charles (Jim, “Street”) Cisar was born on Saturday, November 12, 1946 in Scotland, South Dakota. His parents were Charles and Adeline (Placek) Cisar. He grew up in Scotland and graduated from Scotland High School in 1964. He worked at a couple different jobs during and after high school before beginning a life-long career at the Scotland Redi-Mix. He continued working there until July 2012 having dedicated four and a half decades of service. At the Redi-Mix, Jim spent his time performing many tasks such as master mechanic, truck driver, batch mixer and bookkeeper. Jim was an avid mechanic on the side as well and enjoyed spending time tinkering with and fixing accident-engaged vehicles. Much of Jim’s time was spent seeking out the perfect purchase, whether it was a car, boat or firearm. Jim enjoyed spending time with his friends traveling to other towns to shop firearm tradeshows where he often engaged in purchasing, selling or trading with vendors. Jim enjoyed attending High School sporting events such as football and especially basketball games. Jim was a very spiritual man who loved his Lord. He was an active member of St. George’s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Jim spent 46 years as a major part of the Scotland Volunteer Fire Department where he spent 16 prestigious years as the Fire Chief. Jim enjoyed fishing and hunting and countless trips to Lake Henry just to see if anything was biting. He also enjoyed trapshooting on a local trap league at the Scotland Sportsman’s Club where he was a member for 40 plus years and spent many years on a Scotland bowling team. Jim was well known throughout the Scotland community where he was born and raised. His endless smile will be dearly missed.
Jim died peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center in Scotland, South Dakota, having attained the age of 66 years, 1 month and 29 days.
Jim’s memory will live forever in the hearts of his mother, Adeline Cisar of Scotland; his nephews, Patrick (Jennifer), Topher (Amy) and Jon; his great-nephew, Hudson; his great-nieces, Hannah, Hailey, Hadyson, Georgia and Caroline; his sister-in-law, Barb Cisar of Scotland; his aunt Vesta Blachnik of Sioux Falls and numerous cousins. He is also survived by a multitude of lifelong community friends of which some would even consider him as an extended part of their family.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Charles Cisar in 1985 and his brother Don Cisar in 2010.
Wallace “Wally” Bertice Curl, 82, died June 28, 2012 at the Care Center in Louisville, CO. A memorial will take place at The First United Methodist Church 117 North Central Ave. Pierre, SD Friday, July 6 at 2 p.m.
Wally was born to Alpha Bertice Curl and Caroline (Merkel) Curl in Gettysburg,SD on May 9, 1930, He graduating Gettysburg High and attended Northern State College. He taught country school around the Onida area before receiving his degree from Northern State College in Aberdeen, SD. He taught at the Pierre Junior High and worked at Century Manufacturing. He was a Charter member of the Pierre Questers Club. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and “Die Deutsche Glieder” Club.
He belonged to the descendants of the Mayflower and served as state Commodore.
Wally is survived by his nephews, nieces, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Martha Wager, Alta Colton, Irene Morgan and Myrna Curl, his brothers Allen, Lawrence, Louis, Dean, and Albert.
As per his pre-arranged request Memorials may be directed to the South Dakota Historical Society.
Burial will take place at a later date at his family plot in Tyndall, SD.
Myrna Gladys Curl, 90, Pierre and formerly of Lincoln, Neb., died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at St. Mary's Health Care Center in Pierre.
Survivors include one brother, Wallace "Wally" Curl, Pierre.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CST Wednesday, Dec. 21, with a 7:15 p.m. prayer service, at Feigum-VanLith Funeral Home in Pierre.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at United Methodist Church in Pierre. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Tyndall Cemetery.
Ella M. Cahoy, age 98 of Tabor, SD passed away Monday, December 10, 2007 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, December 14, 2007 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating and Rev. Gerald Thury and Msgr. Carlton Hermann concelebrating. Visitations will be 3-9 PM, Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Kostel Funeral Home in Tabor with a 7 PM prayer service with a rosary to follow. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Tabor. Pallbearers will be Roger Svanda, David Ruman, Ron Maruska, Dennis Cahoy, Gregg Cahoy, and Mark Cahoy.
Ella was born October 29, 1909 to Emil and Matilda (Nedved) Pishek in Geddes South Dakota. She attended Blacknick Rural School through the 8th grade near Tabor. Ella married Rudolph Cahoy on June 28, 1926 at St. Wenceslaus Church in Tabor. Rudolph and Ella farmed 4 1/2 miles N.W. of Tabor until 1969 when they moved to Tabor. Rudolph passed away in 1984. Ella moved into the Lidi Apartments in Tyndall, SD in 1991 and resided there until becoming a resident of the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall in 2003. She was a member of St Wenceslaus Church as well as the Altar and Rosary Society.
Ella is survived by her children Helen Maruska, Mesa, Arizona, Ed Cahoy of Tyndall, SD, Marie (Leonard) Hisek of Tyndall, SD, Marcy (Lumir) Ruman of Tyndall, SD, Steve (Janice) Cahoy of Tabor, SD, and Ray (Marilyn) Cahoy of Tabor, SD, and by 19 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Stepchildren, and 6 Great Great Grandchildren. Her Step sisters Helen Thompson, Velma Klein, Marie Killian, and Norma Washburn all of Yankton, SD, Mae Cantrell of Anaheim, CA and a step brother James Krovoza of Aberdeen, SD.
She is preceded in death by her husband Rudolph, her parents, an infant son, 2 brothers, a son in law, 2 daughters in law, a grandson, a great granddaughter and 1 stepbrother.
Funeral service for Edward M. Conrad is at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2008, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Scotland, South Dakota. Clergy is Rev. David Ellis. Organist is Lois Hehn, and soloist is Forrest Conrad. Honorary Casketbearers are Forrest Conrad, Charles Conrad, Gordon Mettler, Ron Goeken and Glen Hildebrant. Casketbearers are Terry Conrad, Gale Conrad, Dennis Conrad, Dennis Machachek, Jim Nagel and Rod Warneke. Interment is at Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, South Dakota. Visitation is one hour prior to the funeral service Monday, June 30, 2008 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Scotland, South Dakota.
Edward Michael Conrad was born on Thursday, January 25, 1912 to Charles and Clara (Konrad) Conrad of Olivet, South Dakota. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Scotland and was a life-long member. He also served there as Treasurer and as an Elder. Eddie farmed in the Scotland area. In 1948, he moved to Scotland and continued to farm until he retired in 1985. He delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. He and his four brothers had a band and played for dances in the area. Eddie enjoyed visiting friends and relatives, riding bike, bowling and driving the countryside to see the crops in the fields. He became a resident at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland in September of 2004, where he lived for the remainder of his life. It is there that he died on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the age of 96 years, 5 months and 1 day.
Eddie was very kind and giving. He will be greatly missed by his brothers and sisters-in-law: Lawrence (Alma) Conrad of Scotland, South Dakota, George (Esther) Conrad of Yankton, South Dakota, and Irene Conrad of Yankton, South Dakota; 14 nieces and nephews: Forrest (Barb) Conrad, Patricia (Gordon) Mettler, Joyce Christopherson Stewart, Wayne Conrad, Darlene (Jim) Nagel, Gary Conrad, Cheryl (Rod) Warneke, Terry (Sharon) Conrad, Gale Conrad, Sheila (Ronald) Goeken, Karen (Glen) Hildebrant, Charles (Karen) Conrad, Dennis (Judy) Conrad and Judy (Dennis) Machacek.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Clara Conrad; two brothers and a sister-in-law: Arnold (Carol) Conrad and Earl Conrad; nephew Gregory Conrad and niece Twyla Conrad in infancy.
Albina M. Crha was born Monday, June 10, 1907 near Tyndall to Frank and Mary (Podzimek) Stluka. She married James Crha at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at Vodnany. They farmed six miles north of Avon. Albina will be remembered for her crocheting and her baking, especially her pecan rolls and kolaches. She enjoyed playing bingo and taking an occasional trip to Ft. Randall Casino. She was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church and Altar Society, and was a 76-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Tyndall. Albina died on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall at the age of 100 years, 8 months and 24 days.
Albina is survived by her son, Tom (Dot) Crha of Cottage Grove, Oregon; a daughter, Yvonne Adam of Lesterville, South Dakota; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, on May 20, 1975; a daughter, Dorothy Walloch; her parents, Frank and Mary Stluka; two brothers and a sister in infancy; and two sons-in-law, Emil Adam and Arnold Walloch.
June Lumm Clark, 88, passed away at Westhills Village on Sunday, May 31, 2009. She was born on December, 28, 1920, in rural Tyndall, to Charles Wesley and Melissa M (Curl) Lumm. The life of June Lumm Clark was dedicated to education and teaching. Her diaries indicate that education was a family value dating back to 1856. Many of her ancestors cite membership in literary groups and memberships in “Friends of the Library.” In her teaching resume, created for the Rapid City school district in 1944, she cites her heritage as being Irish Canadian. Resumes of that period also included ones height and weight which indicated she was a woman of small statue, but her references were tall and weighty. Her many teaching evaluations reveal her Irish heritage as she was noted as conducting her classrooms with a quiet strength. One superintendent noted she was “A teacher with a calming, but not boring effect.” Her lesson planning book from 1960 was evaluated as “Correct and very nicely done. It is a pleasure to check it.” She was a woman of dignity, organization and diligence. She was primarily an English teacher and coached the speech team as an additional activity.
June graduated from Tyndall High School (now known as Bon Homme High School) with near perfect attendance in 1938. She completed her teaching certificate at Springfield College in 1940 followed by a bachelor’s from the University of South Dakota. Always respecting the value of education she completed a Master’s in Education from USD in may of 1955. Her initial teaching positions were in the communities of Gregory, Lennox and Yankton. Her favorite color was Red as a result of attending the University of South Dakota. Her last USD stadium jacket will go to another USD graduate. She spent 39 years teaching at the former Rapid City High School.
On October 5, 1959 June paid the amount of $63.00 for a lifetime membership in the South Dakota Education Association. She also records her teaching salaries ranging from $450.00 in 1940 to $5,610 in 1959.
Her class notes also indicate that she dealt with censorship of the day with the writings of Eldridge Cleaver and Norman Mailer.
June Lumm Clark was noted in 1976 as “Teacher of the year for Rapid City.” On March 20, 1978, at the 27th Annual Honors Convocation at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, she was awarded the “Certificate of Meritorious Achievement” The following was taken from the program of that day “June Clark has dedicated her life to the teaching of English. And because of her faith in their ability, her students are inspired to do their best. Besides giving her classes a good background in grammar and American literature, she gives of herself — her quiet dignity and charm.
June Clark, an English instructor at Rapid City Central High School since 1955, was voted Rapid City teacher of the Year in 1976 and named Leader of American Secondary Education in 1971.
For the past nine years, she has been Chairman of the English Department at Central High School, has served as Secretary of the Rapid City Education Association, and served on numerous committees.
June Clark, for your dedication to excellence in teaching, we are pleased to present you with this Certificate of Meritorious Achievement in Education.”
Survivors include her sister, Erma Mikkelsen, Rapid City and cousins, Wallace Curl, Pierre and Fay Shields, Spearfish.
A graveside service will be held at the Tyndall Community Cemetery on Friday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Burton F. Blair, friend of the family, officiating.
Memorials may be sent to the Trust Department of BankWest, 709 Main Street, Rapid City, SD 57701.
John Crow died last Thursday morning (December 31, 1942) at the home of Mrs. Beatrice Hoaglin in Springfield, where he had recently been making his home, his death following an illness of some ten days with heart weakness and the infirmities of age. The funeral services were held in the Congregational Church Sunday afternoon, being conducted by the Rev. A. C. Warner, and Internment was in the Springfield cemetery. The Monfore-Kostel Funeral Service had charge of the service.
Mr. Crow was the fourth child of a family of eight children, two girls and six boys, born to Samuel Jackson Crow and his wife, Elizabeth Lease. His parents were natives of Ohio, who moved to Martin County, Indiana in 1857 and there John was born, January 30, 1862. When he was three years of age his parents moved to a farm near Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, and there he grew to manhood. He came to Springfield in 1885 and homesteaded land northwest of town. At a later date he homesteaded also in Charles Mix County, but from 1885 Springfield had been his home.
For a great many years, first on the farm and then later after they moved into Springfield, he made his home with the Webb family, friends who came from the same community in Iowa. Following the death of Mr. and Mrs. Webb, he made occasional long visits with their daughter, Mrs. Roy Wright in Aberdeen, and with his nieces and nephew in Lake Andes and Springfield but kept himself a home somewhere in Springfield and during the past year he had resided in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Holleman, and then for the past few months in the home of Mrs. Hoaglin and her mother. For nine years after he moved into town he was custodian of grounds at the Normal School.
An honored man, industrious and of good habits, he never married, but lavished upon his nieces and nephews and upon the children of his friends, the Webbs, the affections of his life aiding generously in their support and their schooling: and indeed not only they, but others of the youth attending the Normal School owed much in encouragement and in financial backing to Mr. Crow.
He was a man of neighborly helpfulness and friendly interest in the life of all in the community, and his life of 58 years in this region meant much of lasting contribution to its well-being.
One sister, Mrs. Mary Steele, Waukon, Iowa; and one brother, James B. Crow, Stafford, Mo., survive him, but on account of their age and the difficulty of travel they were unable to come for the funeral services. Nieces and nephews who were present were; Mrs. Clarence Hoven, Mrs. James Evans, and Sam Steele, with their families, from Lake Andes; Mr. and Mrs. Remster Slade and family, Tyndall; Mr. and Mrs. I. Spenner and family, Wakefield, Nebr.
Nettie G. Carda, age 94, of Tabor, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall, SD.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2006 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating and Msgr. Carlton Hermann concelebrating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will be 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor, with a scripture service followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Stanley Cap, James Adam, George Adam, Dick Rotchadl, Larry Kocer and Dan Kocer.
Nettie was born on April 4, 1912 in Bon Homme County to Stiny and Agnes (Such) Carda. She attended Stekly Country School near Tyndall. Nettie grew up on the family farm close to Tyndall and helped with farm work for many years. Nettie was employed by the DB Woodyard family of Omaha, NE for most of her adult life. She traveled extensively with the family enjoying deep-sea fishing off the coast of Cuba, summers on Green Lake in Minnesota and sailing. Nettie later worked several years at Gurney Seed & Nursery and The Freeman Company in Yankton. She then retired and lived with and cared for her father in Tabor.
Nettie enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sewing and knitting, gardening, traveling and helping others. She was known to all as a kind, gentle, compassionate person who saw the good and positive in every person and situation. Nettie was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor; Altar and Rosary Society; Catholic Workman; Czech Heritage and Senior Citizens in Tabor.
Her memory will be cherished by her six sisters, Anne Ulmer of Yankton, Vincie Adam of Tabor, Agnes (George) Kocer of Tabor, Betty (Sylvester) Kocer of Tabor, Irene (Raymond) Kocer of Tabor, Alice (Tony) Rotchadl of Mankato, MN; her brothers-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nettie was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mary Cap of Yankton and four brothers-in-law, Jerry Adam, Henry Adam, Bud Ulmer and Jerry Cap.
Mass of Christian Burial for Allen Cuka of Tyndall was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 3 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall with Fr. Joe Forcelle and Fr. Gerald Thury officiating. Organist was Marcene Kniffen and soloist was Linda Keszler. Lector was Dr. Scott Weber and altar servers were Bitzy, Andrew and Garrett Mitzel. Interment was held in the St. Leo Cemetery, Tyndall. Casketbearers were Don Hauck, Kevin Cuka, Gary Cuka, Brian Cuka, Tom Bares, Bob Bares, Ken Becvar and Jim Becvar. Graveside music was provided by the women’s choir of the Bon Homme Colony. There was a rosary led by the Knights of Columbus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, also at the church.
Allen Cuka was born on Friday, September 13, 1940 at Yankton, South Dakota to Emil and Rose (Paul) Cuka. He graduated from Tyndall High School in 1958. Allen was united in marriage to MaryAnn Bares on June 26, 1965 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. The four touchstones in Allen’s life were faith, family, farming, and friends. He was a faithful member of St. Leo Catholic Church and also served as a member of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Workmen. Allen was a devoted family man. He served as a 4-H leader when his children were young, and enjoyed watching his children and later his grandchildren participate in 4-H and sports. Farming was a part of Allen’s entire life and he farmed five and a half miles east of Tyndall for over fifty years. He liked traveling the farm on his 4-wheeler to check on things and was a proud John Deere machinery owner. He enjoyed going to cattle sales and proudly served on the Co-op board for over 20 years. Allen’s animals were important to him and he especially enjoyed his dog, Penny, and his cat, Julius. Sports provided much entertainment in Allen’s life. In his younger years, he played high school football and softball for the Tabor Jets. He was a fan of the Tabor Bluebirds, Minnesota Vikings, Twins, and Yankees. His passion, however, was high school football, having missed only three home games since 1954. He was proud of his Czech heritage and enjoyed speaking Czech with his friends. He never missed a Czech Days celebration in Tabor. Allen savored the simple things that brought richness to his life: a good tomato beer from a quart jar, the many Sunday afternoon drives that ended with ice cream, hunting and fishing in the outdoors, and sharing coffee with his friends at the Corral. Allen passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton at the age of 72 years, 1 month and 18 days.
Allen’s memory will be cherished by his wife, MaryAnn of Tyndall; three children: Ann (Dana) Brentlinger of Rapid City, John (Nancy) Cuka of Tyndall and Jill (Ben) Kotalik of Tabor; eleven grandchildren: Noah, Josh, Aubrie, Zachary, Hannah, Jacob, Caleb, Baby Cuka, ReAnna, Brock, and Joslyn; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Margaret Bares and two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Cuka and Mildred (Becvar) Herman, all of Tyndall.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Rose Cuka, and his brother, Romaine Cuka.
Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald R. Carlson will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2007 at St. Leo Catholic Church, Tyndall, South Dakota. Celebrant is Rev. Fr. Gerald Thury. Organist is Marcene Kniffen, with Special Music by Mickey Carlson. Honorary Casketbearers are members of the Tyndall High School Class of 1966. Casketbearers are Bill Gassen, Josh Gassen, Ken Petersen, Bryan Carlson, Jim Koenig and John Hill. Interment is in St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall, South Dakota. Honor Guard provided by the Nebraska State Department of Corrections.
Ronald Ray Carlson was born on March 25, 1948 in Los Angeles, California to Roger and Kathleene (Dvoracek) Carlson. He graduated from Tyndall High School in 1966, where he had been an outstanding basketball player for the Tyndall Boy's Basketball Team. He graduated from USD in Springfield, South Dakota and went on to earn his Master's Degree in Counseling from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Ron had been a counselor with the Nebraska State Department of Corrections for 14 years. He had recently moved from Omaha to Lincoln, Nebraska. Ron played the trumpet in high school and his sons, both of whom also play the trumpet, carried on his music. Ron had many interests and pursuits, and he especially loved sports, politics and history. He died suddenly on Sunday, February 18, 2007 while visiting his mother in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 58 years.
Ron is survived by three children and six grandchildren: Jeff and Shawn Carlson of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota and their children Kennedy, Hope, Brooke and Peyton; Dan and Mickey Carlson of South Sioux City, Nebraska and their son, Dylan; Jennifer and Ken Petersen of Moville, Iowa and their daughter, Claire; his mother, Kathleene Carlson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; a brother, Jim Carlson of Sioux City, Iowa and a sister, Charlene (Matt) Gassen of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
His father, Roger Carlson, and both his maternal and paternal grandparents preceded him in death.
Thomas Duane Crha, 72, of Cottage Grove died Sept. 24, 2012 from lung cancer.
He was born May 18, 1940 in Tyndall, S.D. to James and Albina (Stluka) Crha.
He graduated from high school in Wagner, S.D. and served in the National Guard.
On July 22, 1968 in Springfield, Oregon, he and Dorothy Alice Welburn were married. She passed away May 3, 2011.
Thomas owned and operated many local small businesses including the Cozy Corner Tavern in Creswell, Dot’s Trophy Shop, Round Tu-It Gift Shop and the Comfort Inn, all in Cottage Grove.
He liked to go jackrabbit hunting, snowmobiling, bowling and vacationing in his motor home. He also enjoyed?going on cruises with his wife, Dot, and going to casinos. He was a member of the Elks, Moose, Kiwanis, and Prospectors and Golddiggers.
He is survived by a son, Kearry Crha and wife, Shannon, of Cottage Grove, a daughter, Melanie Lymath and husband, Mark, of Drain, two stepsons, Dan Radonski and wife, Cheryl, of Rainier, Ore. and Robin Radonski of Stayton, Ore., two stepdaughters, Deana Fielder and husband, Fred, of Hayden Lake, Idaho and Terry Woodruff and husband, Jeff, of Bend, Ore., 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service with reception following was held Sept. 29 at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. Arrangements under the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Cottage Grove.?
Viola M. Coles, age 93, of Yankton and formerly of Scotland, SD, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2011 at United Methodist Church, Scotland, SD with Rev. Tom Petersen officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, SD, and then one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, SD. Pallbearers will be all her grandchildren.
Viola was born on September 20, 1917 to Herman Arionus and Dolly (Claussen) in Delmont, SD. She attended country school in Armour and Lake Andes, SD and graduated from high school in Ravinia, SD in 1937. After marrying Merl A. Coles, Sr. on August 23, 1938, they moved to a cattle ranch north of Chamberlain. In 1941 they moved to Yakama, WA and then moved in with her parents in 1945 until Merl got out of the service in 1946. They settled in Scotland, SD where she raised her family. In 1960 they moved to Tabor where she worked at Newberry’s as a clerk and M-Tran in Assembly and Quality Control in Yankton, SD. She retired in 1978 and moved to Texas. In 1997 they returned to Scotland, SD until 1999 when Merl passed away and she moved to Yankton, SD. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Scotland, SD and a member of the Methodist Church in Scotland, SD.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Kocer (Larry) of Tabor, SD; 4 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one sister Phyllis Krempges of Yankton, SD.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and son, Merl Coles Jr., one brother, one sister and one granddaughter.
Maxine Clough, 85, of Scotland died Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland.
Funeral service is 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006, at United Methodist Church, Scotland, South Dakota, with the Rev. Mary-Lee Ling officiating. Organist will be Glee Deutscher and soloist is Desiree Kokesh. Honorary casketbearers will be all of Maxine's relatives and friends. Casketbearers will be Glen Klough, Jay Clough, Amy Peterson, Kurtis Kayser, Wayne Kayser, Sherrie Wagner, Carrie Gunn, Steve Kayser, Shane Stern, Beth Ann Young, Nathan Clough and Keith Clough. Interment is in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, South Dakota.
Maxine Margaret Clough was born on May 17, 1921 to Alvin and Tillie (Sabatka) Lutz. She graduated from Scotland High School in 1939. Maxine was united in marriage to Glen F. Clough in October of 1941 in Hartington, Nebraska. She operated a professional upholstery business from her home for 30 years. Glen and Maxine were dorm parents at Southern State Teacher's College (USD, Springfield) for five years from 1969 until 1974. They later returned to Scotland where she was employed until her retirement as a cook with the Scotland Public Schools. Maxine liked being outdoors and enjoyed golfing and fishing. She enjoyed traveling to Texas to spend winters with her daughter Dee and son-in-law Jerry Maruska. Her sewing talents included quilting and crocheting, and she will be remembered for her many handcrafted gifts.
Maxine's memory will be cherished by her children: Robert and wife, Pam Clough of Wasilla, Alaska and grandchildren Glen Clough, Jay Clough and Amy (Clough) Peterson; Deanne and husband, Jerry Maruska of Mission, Texas and grandchildren Kurtis Kayser, Wayne Kayser, Sherrie (Kayser) Wagner, Carrie (Kayser) Gunn and Steven Kayser; the late Rita (Clough) Stern and grandson Shane Stern; Dwight A. Clough of Scotland and grandchildren Beth Ann (Clough) Young, Nathan Clough and Keith Clough; 23 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Faye Ann Clough of Rapid City, South Dakota; a brother, Gary and wife, Marilyn Lutz of St. Michael, Minnesota; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen, her daughter, Rita (Clough) Stern, her parents, and sisters Helen, Dorothy and Patricia.
Funeral services for Joseph Chladek, 52, Lesterville, will be at 2pm Friday at the United Church of Christ here with the Rev. Dale Krampe officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home.
Mr. Chladek was born Nov. 8, 1919 at Lesterville, to Mr. and Mrs. William Chladek and died unexpectedly working on his farm Jan. 4, 1972. On March 17, 1940 he married Nelta Gall at Yankton.
Survivors include his widow; two sons, Duane, Yankton, and Dannie, Brookings; four daughters, Mrs. Dennis Stimpson, Yankton; Mrs. Oliver (Jeanette) Munkvold, Lesterville, and Jessie and Claudette, at home; five grandchildren; his mother, Crofton, Neb.; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Hornstra, Yankton, and Mrs. Don Raker, Racine, Wis., and a brother, Adolph Verner, Maitland, Fla.
Rick R. Caylor, age 62 of Yankton passed away on Friday, November 12, 2010 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton with Rev. Chuck Asche officiating. Burial of Rick’s cremated remains will be approximately at 3:00 p.m. in the Rosehill Cemetery in Scotland, SD. Visitations will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, and continue until the time of the service. Honorary pallbearers will be Arnold Rokusek, Ted Ellinger, Deono Miller, Alfred Uhrich, Tony Caylor, Tom Caylor, and Howard Caylor.
Rick was born on July 12, 1948 to Evert and Marian (Boegler) Caylor in Scotland, SD. He attended Pleasant Hill Country School in rural Olivet until the fourth grade. He then attended public school in Menno graduating from Menno High School in 1966. While in high school, Rick enjoyed playing football as well as being involved in Glee Club, Band, and school plays. In the fall of 1966, Rick attended Southern State Teachers College, also known as University of South Dakota/Springfield in Springfield, SD earning his Associate Degree in Applied Science in Building Construction also played college baseball. He continued on with his education in Springfield graduating in the spring of 1972 receiving his Vocational Teaching degree. Rick then moved to Booneville, Missouri and became business partners with Gerald Oswald, a General Contractor. Later on in his career in Missouri, he went back to teaching building trades and coached wrestling at the high school level and took some of his wrestlers to the State Tournaments. Rick returned home in 1992, due to his father’s health and worked various jobs in the Yankton area.
When you got to know Rick, you would know that he had a generous heart and was always willing to help anyone out; he enjoyed volunteering at Rib Fest in Yankton. Rick had a soft heart and went out of his way to make sure the little boy next door always got a piece of candy when they saw each other. Rick enjoyed watching many sports especially football and was a Missouri Tiger and Kansas City Chiefs fan.
Those who will always cherish his memory are his mother, Marian Caylor and his brother, Perry Caylor, both of Olivet, SD; uncle, Howard Caylor of Ethan, SD; aunt, Beverly Foster of Camden, SC; and several cousins.
Those who preceded him in death are his father, Evert, son, David Lee, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Funeral services for Charles W. Collinge, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church with the Rev. Louis Cowherd officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery with the Schimdt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Collinge was born May 5, 1881 at Scotland to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Collinge and died May 13, 1971 at the local hospital. He had been in poor health for 20 years. On Oct. 22, 1902 he married Mary Delia Holbert, who died in 1929. On Feb. 10, 1931 he married Emma Aman at Tyndall. She died in 1967.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Mabel) Colwell, Scotland; Mrs. Marcus (Elsie) Johnson and Mrs. Arnold (Olga) Gustafson, Denver; Mrs. Herbert (Lillian) Lux , Forsythe, Mont., and Mrs. Harold (Elvie) Heihn, Hudsonville, Mich. Three sons, Hildred, Ione, Wash.; Glen, Yankton, and Leonard Aman, Parker; one brother, Walter, Cornelius, Ore., 22 grandchildren and 51 greatgrandchildren.
Earl Conrad of Yankton, formerly of Scotland, died on Thursday, June 7, 2007, at the age of 93 years, 8 months and 7 days.
Funeral service is 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2007, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Scotland, South Dakota, with the Rev. Ken Johnson officiating. Music will be provided by organist Lois Hehn and soloist Forrest Conrad. Interment will be in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, South Dakota. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church Monday. Casketbearers are Randy Jerke, Rudy Jerke, Gary Jerke, Clinton Jerke, Verlyn Jerke and Leonard Jerke.
Earl Oliver Conrad was born September 30, 1913, to Charles and Clara Conrad of Olivet, South Dakota. He was baptized, confirmed and a life-long member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Scotland, South Dakota. There he served as an elder and deacon as well as many other positions in the church. Earl was married on June 8, 1939, to Irene Jerke. Together they farmed west of Scotland for 32 years. In 1974, they moved to Scotland, but Earl continued to farm. In 1995, he retired from farming and began to involve himself in civic activities. He served on the City Council and the Lee Committee and delivered Meals on Wheels. They moved to the Sunrise Apartments in Yankton, South Dakota in 2005. Earl enjoyed woodworking and puzzles. He had a true love of nature and animals. He liked to share the bounty of his gardening skills. He delighted in driving around to see the crops in the fields. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In his gentle way, he tried to instill life-long lessons into his children and grandchildren.
Earl will be greatly missed by his wife, Irene, and his children: Joyce Christopherson Stewart of Broomfield, Colorado and Wayne Conrad of Denver, Colorado, Darlene (Jim) Nagel of Avon, South Dakota, Gary Lee Conrad of Vermillion, South Dakota and Cheryl (Rod) Warneke of Mission Hill, South Dakota; 9 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 step-great-grandchild; and three brothers: Edward, Lawrence and George.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Clara Conrad, Sr., a brother, Arnold, and his grandson, Kevin Christopherson.
Condolences may be sent to 2015 Green St., Apt. 142, Yankton, South Dakota 57078.
George E. Conrad, age 92 of Yankton and formerly of Scotland, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 23, 2009 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Scotland, SD with Rev. Dave Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery in Scotland. Visitations will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 5 p.m. Prayer service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Mark Conrad, Jason Conrad, Randy Conrad, Kelly Conrad, James Conrad, Chad Machacek, Todd Machacek, and Greg Conrad, Jr.
George E. Conrad was born on March 8, 1917 on the family farm near Scotland, SD to Charles and Clara Conrad. George was baptized on May 17, 1917 by Pastor J.D. Ehler at St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was confirmed on June 1, 1930 by Pastor Henry Schuetz in Scotland at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
George married Esther Freier on Nov. 2, 1941 at the Hoffnungsberg Congregational Church near Delmont, SD. They farmed in the Scotland/ Kaylor area until 1988. They retired from farming and moved to Yankton. George was active in his church, St. Paul’s Lutheran, as an Elder, Sunday School Superintendent and other positions. After moving to Yankton, they became members at St. John’s Lutheran Church in June, 1991.
He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and camping. There were many treasured family celebrations with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Esther, of Yankton, SD; two sons: Charles II (Karen) of Scotland, SD and Dennis (Judy Ann) of Madison, SD; one daughter, Judy (Dennis) Machacek of Sioux Falls, SD; one daughter-in-law, Dawn Conrad of Vermillion, SD; fourteen grandchildren and thirty one great grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence (Alma) Conrad of Scotland, SD; one sister-in-law, Irene Conrad of Yankton, SD; and many nieces and nephews.
George was preceded in death by one son, Gregg, an infant daughter, Twyla Mae; an infant grandson, Michael George, his parents, three brothers: Arnold, Earl, and Edward.
Funeral services for Lawrence F. Conrad of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 13 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Scotland with Rev. David W. Ellis officiating. Organist is Donna Knodel. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Active and honorary pallbearers are all of Lawrence’s grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Lawrence Frank Conrad was born to Charles and Clara Conrad on April 16, 1915 on a farm northwest of Scotland, South Dakota. He passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland at the age of 95 years. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kaylor, and was confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Scotland. On May 23, 1937 Lawrence was united in marriage to Alma Gall at Congregational Faith Church in Lesterville. Together they made their home on a farm north of Scotland where they raised their four children. In the fall of 1944, Lawrence’s faith in the Lord was strengthened after a farming accident caused the loss of his leg and nearly claimed his life. Lawrence and Alma retired from farming in the fall of 1979 and moved to Scotland. Throughout his life Lawrence was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and he was an evangelist of his faith always telling others of the wonderful things the Lord had done for him. Lawrence found great joy in being with his family, farming, fishing with his grandchildren, reading and telling Bible stories, playing cards with family and friends, and doing puzzles. Recently, Lawrence had been a resident at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center where he took great joy in sharing how blessed he was for all the family and friends he had.
Grateful for having shared his life are children: Terry (Sharon) Conrad, Sioux Falls, Gale Conrad and Deb Conrad, Tyndall, Sheila (Ron) Goeken, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Karen (Glen) Hildebrandt, Sioux Falls; grandchildren: Jennifer (Steve) Vermillion and Dustin, Tea, Daniel (Heather) Conrad, Sioux Falls, Anthony Conrad and fiancé Olivia and Kenisha, Zahra, Isabelle, Sioux Falls, Laurie (Peter) Erenberg and Rose, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kristina Conrad and Devan, Sioux Falls, Kelly Conrad, Sioux Falls, Matthew (Brita) McGuire, Benjamin and Thomas, Madison, Andrew (Rhyanna) McGuire and Hallie, Rapid City, Shaelean (Noe) Melchor and Aiden, Elkton, Greg and Simeon Hildebrandt, Sioux Falls; and four sisters-in-law: Irene Conrad, Esther Conrad, Yankton, Eldora Munson, Mesa, Arizona, and Mary Ann Gall, Lesterville.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and four brothers: Arnold (and wife Carol), Edward, Earl, and George.
Franklin “Frank” F. Chladek, age 92, of Tyndall, S.D., died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2009, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tyndall, with Reverend Gerald Thury officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton following the funeral lunch in Tyndall. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tyndall, with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Pallbearers are the following grandchildren; Jeff Hancock, Mark Hancock, John Chouinard, James Chouinard, Jolene Mushrush, Gavin Wright, Robert Chladek, Nikki Chladek and Melissa Burge.
Franklin was born July 31, 1916, to Edward and Clara (Nieland) Chladek in Lesterville, S.D. He grew up on the family farm in Lesterville and graduated from Lesterville High School. He married Hattie Varilek on June 5, 1939, in Tabor, S.D. After their marriage, they farmed for 17 years at various places throughout Yankton and Bon Homme Counties. In January of 1957, they moved to California where Franklin was employed by the Oakland Public Schools for 22 1/2 years. They moved back to South Dakota, after Franklin retired in 1979.
Franklin and Hattie enjoyed camping with the Good Sam Club and Foresters of California. Franklin was an avid fisherman and his favorite place to fish was north of Winnipeg, Canada on the Red River. He was usually accompanied by his son, James, and other family members and once caught a wall-hanging walleye. He was a great observer of weather related events and loved hunting, being outdoors, World War II history, and playing cards, especially euchre and pinochle. Another love of his was his garden. His small patch provided fresh produce for numerous people. He was a member of the Good Sam Club, Foresters of California, and was a lifetime member of the NRA.
Survivors include his six children, Carol Ann (Robert) Hancock of Vacaville, CA, James Francis (Mary) Chladek of Volin, S.D., Kathleen Mary (Hal) Greer of New Boston, MI, Mary Josephine (John) Chouinard of Jefferson City, MO, Helen Marie Moody of American Canyon, CA, and Roberta Lynn (Verdinal) McKean of Newark, CA; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Hattie; and grandson, Nicholos Wayne Chladek.
Hattie Helen Chladek, age 89, of Tyndall, South Dakota, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Tyndall with Father Gerald Thury officiating. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton, South Dakota. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Tyndall with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the funeral at church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton. Pallbearers are Robert Chladek, John Chouinard, James Chouinard, Gavin Wright, Creighton Wright, Jeff Hancock, Mark Hancock, Evan McKean and Andrew McKean.
Hattie was born on November 22, 1916 on the family farm in Tyndall, South Dakota to Frank and Josephine (Petrik) Varilek. She graduated from Tyndall High School and went on to receive her teaching certificate in Springfield, South Dakota in 1936. From 1936 to 1942, she taught for two years at Winner, Wagner and Yankton County, South Dakota. On June 5, 1939, Hattie married Franklin F. Chladek in Tabor, South Dakota. After their marriage, they farmed for 17 years at various places throughout Yankton and Bon Homme Counties. In January of 1957, they moved to California and lived there for 22 1/2 years. After Franklin retired, they moved back to South Dakota and bought their first home in Tyndall. Hattie cared for numerous families who were in need of childcare services. She loved and cared for them just as much as she loved and cared for her own children. Hattie and Franklin enjoyed camping and belonged to the Good Sam Club and Forester's of California. She loved playing cards, especially pinochle, and always enjoyed the company of family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Franklin F. Chladek of Tyndall; six children and their spouses, Carol Ann (Robert) Hancock of Vacaville, California, James F. (Mary) Chladek of Volin, South Dakota, Kathleen Mary (Hal) Greer of New Boston, Michigan, Mary Josephine (John) Chouinard of Jefferson City, Missouri, Helen Marie (Bobby) Moody of American Canyon, California, and Roberta Lynn (Verdinal) McKean of Newark, California; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, John Varilek of Menno, South Dakota and James Varilek of Rockford, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandson, Nicholos Wayne Chladek; three sisters, Pauline Cuka, Lillian Balvin and Julia Sykora; five brothers, Pete, William, Paul, Frank and Joe Varilek; and two siblings in childhood.
Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, 1000 N. West Ave. Suite 250, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
Douglas D. “Doug” Crouse, age 43, of Yankton, passed away Sunday evening, November 29, 2009 at the Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton, SD.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, with Rev. Lorney VanGerpen officiating. Private family burial of his cremated remains will be in the Pioneer Cemetery, rural Avon, SD. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Doug was born June 14th, 1966, in Yankton, SD to Ken and Trudy Crouse. He grew up with his parents and four other siblings in rural Avon. Doug spent many hours exploring the hills on the farm with his red wagon. He was baptized and attended church at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon and attended school in Avon until age 18. Doug then moved to Yankton, SD and has been part of the Ability Building Services (ABS) for the past 25 years. He liked to travel with family and friends for special events and holidays.
Doug enjoyed Special Olympics, bowling, bingo, watching movies and sports events, going out to eat, and spending time with his friends. His passion, though, was music and he acquired a large library of cassettes and CDs that he listened to every day. His birthday was flag day. He had a collection of flags and the flag was always an important symbol in his life.
His friends and family said about him that he was organized, liked to have fun and joke around, was sensitive and compassionate, and comforted others when times were rough. He could be both stubborn and funny.
He is survived by his father, Kenneth Crouse of Avon, SD, siblings, nieces and nephews: Linda Crouse and Chris Cassard (Hannah & Colin) of Portland, OR; Scott and Julie Crouse (Martha & Tom) of Avon, SD; Ken and Lori (Crouse) Hanson (Emily & Nathan) of Cedar Falls, IA; and Jerry and Ann Crouse (Alyssa, Zach & Kade) of Omaha NE. He was preceded in death by his mother, Trudy Crouse and Randy Schoenberger, a close ABS friend.
Honorary pallbearers include Sharon Oien, Cathy Schramm, Sam Miller, Tom Haupak and other staff and friends from ABS who have touched Doug’s life.
The family wishes to thank Avera Yankton Care Center staff who helped Doug and his family so much in the last days of his life. We also wish to thank Clara Fillaus and Jim and Shirley Yonkers who were frequently there to celebrate special events with Doug and were much a part of his life.
Memorials may be made to Ability Building Services, 909 W. 23rd St., Yankton, SD 57078.
Funeral services for James L. Crosby, 86, formerly of Wagner and Avon will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner. Burial will be in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner, with military honors. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner from 3 to 7, with the family present from 5:30 to 7.
James Lowell Crosby, son of Clayton “Pat” and Lillian (Tilburg) Crosby, was born October 25, 1925 in Avon, SD, during an early winter blizzard. He passed from this world to his eternal home on Friday, August 17, 2012 at his home in Sun City, AZ. Jim attained the age of 86 years, nine months and 19 days.
Jim attended grade school and high school in Avon, where he enjoyed sports and played baseball and basketball throughout his schooling. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until the war ended. Jim then joined the Naval Reserves and served for many more years.
Jim graduated from Southern State Teachers’ College in Springfield and then taught and coached at Ravinia High School.
In 1956, Jim purchased Kostel Funeral Home in Wagner and eventually took over the family funeral homes in Avon and Springfield. Jim was a funeral director for over 50 years, retiring in 1985 from active funeral service.
Robert Crosby and David Crosby are Jim’s sons from his first marriage. In 1975, Jim and Jean Ann were married and they enjoyed 37 years of golf, travel, living in Wagner and Rapid City and being Arizona snowbirds.
Jim is survived by his wife Jean Ann of Sun City, AZ; his sons, Robert and David and their children and grandchildren; step son, Jim and wife Julie of Wagner and their daughters; step daughter, Linda and companion Gary of Phoenix, AZ and her children and grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Elaine Sellers of Pickstown and their family.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
For all who knew and loved Jim, he truly will be unforgettable.
Don Christjans, 70, of Sidney, Nebraska died late Friday afternoon, June 11, 2010 at the Memorial Health Center in Sidney.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney with Pastor Leon “Bud” Gillespie officiating. Services will conclude at the church. Inurnment will be in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Avon, South Dakota at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 17, 2010. Following the service there will be a light lunch served at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Cremation has taken place and there is no viewing at the funeral home. Friends who wish may stop at Holechek Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday to sign the register book. Memorials have been established to the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church or to the donor’s choice.
Donald Dean Christjans, the son of Ede and Edith (Rueb) Christjans, was born May 3, 1940 in Avon, South Dakota. He attended rural school before graduating from Avon High School in 1958.
On December 31, 1959, he was united in marriage to Carol Kay Lorenz in Avon, South Dakota.
Don graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1963 with a degree in mathematics and earned his Master’s degree from the University in 1970. Don taught math and coached in other areas before the family moved to Sidney in 1969 where he continued his teaching career.
In 1972 he made a career change and became the owner of the Sidney Credit Bureau. In 1988 they moved to Henderson, Nevada, where he returned to teaching high school math. Don retired in 2002 and they moved back to Sidney where he worked part time at the Insurance Store.
Don loved athletics and was a huge Brooklyn Dodgers fan.
Survivors include his wife Carol of Sidney, NE; son Tom and wife Lisa of Park City, UT; daughter Janet Volkmer of Sidney, NE; brother Jim and wife Jean of Avon, SD; sister Marian Neu of Hartington, NE; and four grandchildren: Scott and Jenny Volkmer and Jessica and Sarah Christjans.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Bob Neu.
Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Christjans family.
Christ Carlson, 76, Tabor, died Wednesday (Feb. 9, 2000) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall, following a short illness.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Monday at the Dindot-Klusmann Funeral Home Chapel, Lennox, with burial to follow in the West Our Saviors Cemetery, Menno. isitation for the public will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the family present to greet friends from 3-4 p.m.
He was born Aug. 10, 1923, at Beresford. He grew up and attended rural school in the Menno area. He lived in Tabor for the past 61 years. He served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a farm hand working for Frank Tupa for many years until his retirement in 1983. He never married.
He was a member of the Kortan-Hatwan American Legion Post #183, Tabor.
Survivors include two sisters: Olga Buse, Lennox, and Carrie Priebe, Ellensburg; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends from Tabor.
Lawrence L. Cap, 94, of Emery died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, October 6, 2014 at Martin Catholic Church, Emery, SD Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton. Visitation with the family present will be from 2-4:00 PM Sunday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic.
Lawrence Luverne Cap was born March 26, 1920 at the family farm near Utica, the first child of Frank and Hattie (Kaiser) Cap. He grew up and received his education at Tabor and Meckling, South Dakota. On October 11, 1941 he married Zita E. Collins in Ponca, Nebraska and they renewed their vows on February 6, 1942 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton. Lawrence worked on the farm until 1944 when they moved to the Hadley Fredrickson farm in Minnesota to raise turkeys. In 1947 they moved to Bones Hereford Ranch near Parker and in 1956 they moved to the Rooney Feedlot north of Sioux Falls. Lawrence was a 4-H leader in Minnehaha County for over ten years. He also worked as the station manager at Four Presidents in Keystone until his retirement in 1986. In 2000 he moved to Emery where Lawrence focused on his hobbies which included metal work, welding, gardening and journal writing. He was also a published poet. Lawrence served as an altar server the last year at St. Martin Catholic Church.
Lawrence is survived by his five children, Larry (Margaret) Cap, Burford, England; Juanita Guischer, Baltic; Rhoda Highfill, Sioux Falls; Paulette (Darrel) Van Kekerix, Roy, Washington; and Doug (Penny) Cap, Pearse, Arizona; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest Cap, Virginia and Marvin Cap, Carlsbad, California.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Zita, three brothers, Raymond, Gordon and Clement and a sister Cleopha.
Murlene B. Collins, 83, of Dell Rapids died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Avera Dells Area Health Center.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, January 18, 2013 at Willow Creek Lutheran Church, rural Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. Burial will be at a later date at the Willow Creek Cemetery.
Murlene was born December 31, 1929 in Scotland, South Dakota, the daughter of Melvin and Carrie Jeanette (Gran) Berg. On November 12, 1954 she was married to Kenneth L. Collins in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Murlene earned her nursing degree from The Sioux Valley School of Nursing in Sioux Falls. Upon graduation she moved to Alaska to work as a nurse. It was there she met her future husband, Kenneth, while he was serving in the Air Force. Murlene and Ken lived in many locations during their marriage, including years in West Africa during the 1960’s. Murlene loved and was very proud of her grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared her life are her son, Kenneth Brian Collins and wife Stephanie of Artesia, New Mexico; daughter,Kerri Haugland and husband Arild of Bergen, Norway; sister, Maxine Mannion, Sioux Falls; brothers, Irwin Berg and wife Marge, Brandon and Navis Dybedahl, Dell Rapids; six grandchildren, Gabriel (Erika) Collins, Christopher Haugland, David Collins, Aleksander Haugland, Hannah (Tanner) Dean and Richard Haugland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth on January 26, 2000; sisters in law, Melva Dybedahl and Grace Burns and brothers in law, William Mannion and Ray Burns.
Memorial maybe directed to the Willow Creek Cemetery Fund.
Josephine Chapin, 1923-1927
An accident which proved fatal to Mrs. Lee Chapin and her little daughter, Josephine, occurred Saturday morning at Ainsworth.
Mrs. Chapin was starting a fire in the morning with kerosene from a five gallon can when coals remaining in the stove from the evening before, caused the kerosene to explode, filling the room with flames. Mrs. Chapin rushed to the lower rooms of the building to spread the alarm and when others were unable to locate little Josephine, who was still in bed, she ran back to the room, thus causing herself to be more seriously burned. They were immediately taken to the hospital, but were so badly burned that physicians were unable to save them. Little Josephine died very soon after being taken to the hospital, but Mrs. Chapin survived until about one o'clock that day.
Mr. Chapin was immediately called to Ainsworth from his home in Cody and arrived shortly before she passed away.
Mrs. Chapin was living in Ainsworth that she might be near physicians from whom her little daughter was receiving medical attention.
Mrs. Chapin was quite well and favorably known in this vicinity, having lived her for some time during the earlier years of her married life.
Bessie Kofton was born at Tyndall, S. D., September 20, 1894, and departed this life at the hospital in Ainsworth November 19, 1927 age 33 years, 1 month, and 29 days. She moved to Bassett with her parents when a child and there grew to young womanhood.
She was united in marriage to Levi Chapin at Ainsworth, Neb., March 24, 1913, to which union where born two children, Joseph Beecher and Josephine Bessie.
Soon after marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Chapin moved to Carns and after a brief stay there they moved to Witten, S. D., and there made their home until about two months ago, when they moved to Cody, Nebraska.
She leaved to mourn her departure, a husband, son, father, mother, five brothers and two sisters, besides a host of friends.
Josephine Chapin was born February 9, 1923, and passed away a few hours before the death of her mother, age 4 years, 9 months, and 10 days.
Funeral services were held at the church in Burton Monday, November 21, with Rev. Lyman Kern of Springview in charge. Burial was in the Mills cemetery.
A Funeral Mass for Charles Campbell, 86, of Tyndall will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall, followed by Military Honors. Visitation will be at the church Monday from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. wake service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Springfield is in charge of arrangements. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Springfield Cemetery.
Charles P. Campbell, son of Russell and Evelyn (McGoldrick) Campbell, was born September 4, 1928 in Springfield, SD. He died Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Charles attained the age of 86 years, two months and eight days.
Chuck completed high school and then joined the U.S. Navy. He served in WWII and the Korean War. Chuck married Beverly J. Mosier on March 31, 1951 in Sioux City, IA. Two children were blessed to this union. Chuck farmed for six years and worked for the ASCS/FSA office in Tyndall for 33 1/2 years.
Chuck was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. He served on numerous boards including Knights of Columbus, American Legion-Avon, St. Michaels Hospital Board, Tyndall Rotary, Bon Homme 4H buildings, BY Water and Bon Homme golf course board of directors. Chuck loved to golf, watch boxing, collect coins, but most of all dogsit and spend time with the 2 “girls” Gwen & Callie (Craig’s 2 Dobermans) and share oreos with them.
Thankful for having shared his life are sons: Craig and fiance´ Cheryl of Avon and Mark of Elgin, TX; four grandchildren: Amanda of Tyndall, Shawn and wife Megan of Tyndall, Tyler and wife Tausha of Tea and Heath and wife Stacey of Wheatland, CA; six great grandchildren: Sophia, Eli, Liam, Cash, Crue and Shayla; sister Adella MacHummel of Foster, IA; aunt ElvaMae Sulzbach of Sioux City, IA; and fiance´ Lois Raysby of Tyndall and her six children.
Chuck was preceded in death by his wife Bev in 2008, stepbrother Jay and stepsister Patty.
Funeral services for Beverly June Campbell, 78, of Tyndall are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2008, at the First Assembly of God Church in Yankton, with Pastor Jeff Mantz officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service. A private family committal service will be held at a later date. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home of Avon and Springfield is in charge of the arrangements.
Beverly June Campbell, dearly loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at her home in Tyndall, SD. Bev entered into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bev attained the age of 78 years, ten months and three days.
Bev was born June 17, 1929, at Gushing, lA to Dewy and Elsie (Lynam) Mosier. She attended school in Moville, IA and graduated from Leeds High School, where she won first place awards in drama and debate at the district competition three consecutive years. Bev graduated from National Business Technical Institute in Sioux City. She was employed at Younker's Department Store and Robert's Dairy in Sioux City.
Bev married Charles P. Campbell on March 31, 1951, in Sioux City. Chuck and Bev moved to Wakegan, IL where she was employed at Johnson Motors. They later moved to Santa Monica, CA where she was employed at Douglas Aircraft. Bev and her husband then relocated to the Campbell family farm near Avon, SD. After devoting time to raising their two sons, Bev was employed at CR Industries in Springfield, SD, retiring in 1995 and moving into Tyndall on March 31, 1997.
Bev was a living testament to her faith and devoted countless hours of ministry by teaching Sunday School for many years and making beautiful banners that grace her church's sanctuary. She enjoyed decorating her home and making it a welcome place for all who entered. Bev's family was the love of her life, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed the special time spent with family and friends creating treasured memories. Bev will always be remembered for her words of encouragement, wise counsel and endless hugs.
Blessed for sharing her life are her husband of 57 years, Charles of Tyndall; sons: Craig Campbell of Avon and Mark Campbell of Elgin, TX; four grandchildren: Heath Campbell of Wheatland, CA, Shawn Campbell of Rocklin, CA, Tyler Campbell of Tea, SD, and Amanda Campbell of Tyndall; nieces; nephews; and many friends.
Bev was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Donna Mosier and Darlene Mosier; one brother, Duane Mosier; and a nephew, Richard McKenzie.
The family has requested that memorials be directed to the First Assembly of God Church in Yankton.
Funeral mass for Adeline Cisar, 99, of Scotland, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland. Burial will follow in the St. George Catholic Cemetery, Scotland. Honorary casketbearers will be Adeline’s family and employees and residents of Good Samaritan Center. Active Casketbearers will be Joe Mutschelknaus, Michael Bame, Dick Barta, Dick Ireland, Lambert Pravecek, and Jim Sedlacek. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 18 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland. A wake service will be held later that evening at the church at 6:30 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Adeline Elizabeth Cisar was born on November 9, 2915 on the family farm near Tripp, South Dakota to Charles and Anna (Dvorak) Placek. She graduated from Scotland High School. On November 4, 1942, she married Charles Cisar at Vodnany Catholic Church and they were blessed with two sons. Charles and Adeline owned and operated the Scotland locker for many years. On August 26, 1961, Adeline obtained a job at the Good Samaritan Center in Scotland and continued working there for the next 44 years. She dearly loved her job, her co-workers, and the residents she worked with every day. Adeline also loved kolaches, polkas, and she loved to dance. Many a Saturday night you’d find her dancing with friends at the Yankton VFW. Adeline loved her family very much. She also enjoyed visiting with friends and family, especially when she got a hug at the end of the visit. Adeline was a member of St. George’s Altar Society and a member of the Scotland VFW Auxiliary.
Adeline died peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital having attained the age of 99 years.
She’s survived by her sister, Vesta of Sioux Falls; daughter-in-law, Barb Cisar of Scotland; grandchildren: Patrick (Jennifer) Cisar of Leawood, KS, Topher (Amy) Cisar of Sioux Falls, and Jon Cisar of Sioux Falls; great-grandchildren: Hannah, Hailey, Hady, Hudson, Harlow, Georgia, and Caroline, as well as many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles (1985), son Jim (2013), son Don (2010), brothers Wes and Steve, one brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and also her special friend, Ed Peterka (2005).
Evelyn Grace Cap, 89, of Arlington, TX and formerly of Lesterville, SD passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at her son’s residence in Arlington, TX. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Church, Yankton, with Rev. Rick Slattery officiating. Burial will be in the Tyndall Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Tyndall at approximately 1:00 p.m., Saturday afternoon. Visitations will be 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, SD and then one hour prior to the service at the church.
Evelyn was born to Joseph and Hattie (Pavel) Fridrich, on May 16, 1925, in Tyndall, SD. Her father was in the Navy and crossed the ocean eight times. She was always so proud of that. On April 17, 1944, she was united in marriage to Alvin Cap at Tyndall Presbyterian Church in Tyndall, SD. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Evelyn taught school in Lesterville, SD for 19 years.
Evelyn is survived by her sister, Joyce Tupker of Yankton, SD; brother, Harvey Fridrich of South Dakota; daughter, Sharon (Phil) Rinehart of Brookings, SD; son, Daniel Joseph (Kimberley) Cap of Arlington, TX; grandchildren: Donald (Debbie) Rinehart of Florida, Clinton, Angela and Renee Rinehart of South Dakota, Daniel Cap and Sarah Beverly Cap, both of New York.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Cap.
Evelyn loved her family and friends. Rest in peace little one; I will miss you. Evelyn’s favorite saying: “Success is measured by one’s faith”.
Alvin Cap, age 87, of rural Lesterville, SD passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, February 22, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church, Yankton, with Rev. Jon Cooke officiating. Burial will be in the Tyndall Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Tyndall, SD. Visitations will be from 3-5 PM, Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Daniel Cap, Kenny Fridrich, Mike Manas, Keith Sayler, Donald Rinehart, Harvey Fridrich, and Dennis Hanson.
Alvin was born to Joseph and Mary (Hlavac) Cap on November 18, 1922 in Yankton, SD. He attended country school. On April 17, 1944, he was united in marriage Evelyn Fridrich at Tyndall Presbyterian Church in Tyndall, SD and last year they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. They farmed their entire life. Alvin was employed at Gurney’s Nursery and Seed Company for 15 years. He was a loving, kind husband and father and lived and died the way he wanted to.
His memory will be cherished by his wife, Evelyn Cap, Lesterville, SD; son, Daniel (Kimberley) Cap of Arlington, TX; daughter, Sharon (Phil) Rinehart of Aurora, SD; six grandchildren; a brother, Benjamin Cap of Yankton and his nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and Ed, Joe, Katherine, Rose, Leo and Emil.
Benjamin Cap age 89 of Yankton passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD. Entombment will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery with military graveside rites by the American Legion Post #12, Yankton. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Shane Wynia, Leonard Cap, Robert Cap, and David Cap.
Benjamin was born to Joseph Sr. and Mary (Hlavac) Cap on July 6, 1921. He grew up on the family farm south of Utica, South Dakota,and went to the Pleasant Hill Country School #64. He married Joyce Fridrich on October 23, 1945 at the Tyndall Presbyterian Church in Tyndall, South Dakota.
Benjamin farmed most of his life and also worked at the Human Service Center and Gurney’s Seed and Nursery Company. He moved to Yankton in 1994 to live by and help his disabled daughter. He enjoyed playing bingo and cards and he also collected eagles and elephant figurines. He was a fond collector of belt buckles from Frontier Days in Cheyenne Wyoming since 1985 His love will be cherished by his family and friends.
He is survived by his 2 daughters, Myla Gautreaux and Carla Cap, both of Yankton, South Dakota; 1 grandson, Shane Wynia, Yankton, South Dakota; 2 great-grand-daughters, Sierra and Destiny; and 1 great-great grand-daughter; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son, Gary Benjamin; 6 brothers; Ed, Joseph Jr., Emil, Leo, William, Alvin, and 2 sisters; Rose and Katherine.
Funeral mass for Alice Cuka, 86, of Tyndall, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall with Fr. Joe Forcelle officiating. Burial will follow in St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall. Casketbearers will be Patrick Cuka, Richard Huber, Michael Cuka, James Cuka, Joey Cap, Jason Cuka, and John Cap. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. A wake service will be held later than evening at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Alice passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Alice Kathryn Cuka was born on Sunday, September 23, 1928 to Frank and Mary (Schneider) Balvin on the family homestead in rural Tyndall, South Dakota. From kindergarten to the 8th grade, she attended Pleasant Ridge Grade School and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1946. On February 2, 1948, Alice was united in marriage to Joseph Cuka at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tyndall. For a year, she worked at Mabel Rehurek’s Beauty Shop until they moved to Gettysburg. There she worked as a cook, until they moved back to Tyndall 2 years later. In 1955, they moved out to the farm, where Alice shared in the farming duties and embraced the role of a farmwife. Throughout her life, Alice took pride in her duties as a housewife. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, embroidering, and crafts. She was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church and the St. Leo Altar Society.
Alice passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall having attained the age of 86 years and 4 months.
She is survived and remembered by her 6 children: Arthur (Donna) Cuka of Tyndall, Mary (Jerry) Huber of Yankton, Douglas (Linda) Cuka of Tyndall, Rita (Gilbert) Mendoza of Tyndall, Diane (Joe) Cap of Tabor, and Bob Cuka of Tyndall; 2 sisters: Rosemary Marek of Tyndall and Roberta Moracvec of Rapid City; brother Francis Balvin of Rapid City; sisters-in-law: Irene Hovorka of Tabor and Margie (Cleadues) Hovorka of Tyndall; 14 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 1988, parents, grandparents, a daughter, a brother, and a sister.
Funeral mass for Dorothy Mae Carda, 87, of Tyndall, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. Burial will follow in the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 4 at the church from 5:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. wake service there. Dorothy passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Dorothy Mae Carda was born on January 11, 1928 to Charles and Mamie (Rothschadl) Kriz on the family farm in Tyndall, South Dakota. She attended Stekly rural school through the 8th grade. At the age of 16, she went to work at Tubby Reidinger Café until her marriage. On July 14, 1946, Dorothy was united in marriage to Ray Carda at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tyndall.
For a time, Ray owned and operated a pool hall in Avon and a bar named “The Past Time” in Wagner until he began farming north of Tyndall. Dorothy was known for raising and selling boiler chickens and ducklings while on the farm and also worked at Groveland Park for the Beringers. Following Ray’s retirement from farming in 1972, they moved into Tyndall where she started to work at Coast to Coast for Milo and Rose Novak. In 1975, Ray and Dorothy moved to Avon where he opened a bar for one year. Upon moving back to Tyndall, she worked at several different local eateries, including LnR’s Café for Woodrow and Audrew Kelley, Kelley’s Catering, Kelley’s Pizza, Kelley’s Café and Pub for Clark and Kris Kelley, the Corner Bar for Del and Brenda Dockendorf, and Gibby’s for Brad and Michele Gibson. She also cooked for the Bon Homme County jail for several years.
Dorothy loved dancing and listening to polka music. Throughout her life, she loved cooking and the friendly company her meals gathered. She also enjoyed tending her houseplants and a good game of pinochle.
Dorothy died on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall having attained the age of 87 years and 20 days.
She is survived and remembered by her four children: Dennis Carda of Tabor, Jerry (Diane) Carda of Lead, Jeff (Lisa) Carda of Crofton, NE, and Cindy (Dennis) Tycz of Tyndall; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister Mary Hajek of Tyndall.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Ray in 2014, her parents, Charles and Mamie Kriz, her daughter Katherine in infancy, and two brothers: Joseph Kriz at birth and Eugene Kriz.
Marian O. Caylor, age 89, of Olivet, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at the Olivet United Methodist Church, Olivet, with Rev. Tom Petersen and Rev. Chuck Asche officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, SD at approximately 1:15 PM. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the church. The Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel is assisting with the service details. Pallbearers are: Terry Miller, Tyler Miller, Gerald Schaeffer, Tony Caylor, Howard Caylor and Jason Caylor.
Marian was born February 22, 1925 in Olivet, SD to Jasper & Mary (Beehler) Boegler. She was confirmed at Olivet United Methodist Church. She grew up in Olivet and graduated from Olivet High School in 1943. Marian went to Southern State Teachers College (USDS) and Yankton College where she received her teacher's certificate. She married Everet Caylor on June 3, 1947 and they made their home in rural Olivet. She taught school at Tschetter Colony, Kehrer School District and Mann School District. After teaching, she farmed with Everet until 1969. They became dorm parents at USDS unit until closing in 1984. Marion worked for Dan and Rose Asche at the Frosty Shop in Scotland, later leasing on their own until retiring in 1990. She cared for her husband after his stroke in 1990 until his death in 2002.
Marian is survived by her son, Perry of Olivet, SD.
Marian was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Mary, her husband, Everet and son, Rick.
Lenora Caroline Tupa was born October 24, 1922 to Belle (Musilek) and Joseph H. Tupa in rural Tabor, Bon Homme County, SD. As a young girl, her family moved to the Martin, SD area where her family farmed. Her early school years were spent there. After a brief return to the Lake Andes area, Lenora, 14 years old, and her family relocated to a farm northwest of Burton in Keya Paha County, NE. As a young woman she worked as a hired girl for a local farm family and later for a doctor in Lincoln, NE.
She met her husband, Gerald Cook, when he came to the Tupa farm to borrow a team of horses. Lenora and Gerald were married July 6, 1942 in Lincoln, NE and started out ranching near Burton on the Lee Wicker place. After two years they moved to the Seiler place. In 1949 they purchased the Charlie Peterson ranch southeast of Mills, NE, living there until 1969. Then they moved into Mills where they spent the remainder of their married life. Lenora and Gerald celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1992.
During these years Lenora was a devoted wife and mother. She worked hard growing a large garden, canning, milking cows, cooking, raising chickens, and working in the hay field as needed. She enjoyed sewing, not only mending, but sewing clothes for her family. Lenora seemed to have a special talent for making something new out of something old. Lenora developed a love and talent for painting as a member of a local painting class. Her paintings are cherished by her family and friends.
In her later years Lenora moved to Gregory, SD. As a Gregory resident she especially enjoyed attending senior meals and visiting with her friends there. Throughout her life Lenora enjoyed music and dancing. Attending the dances at Carlock with her friends was a great source of pleasure and entertainment. In 2012 Lenora represented the Mills community as the Grand Marshal in the 4th of July parade in Gregory.
Lenora died February 13, 2015 at the Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory, SD at 92 years of age.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; her parents, Joe and Belle Tupa; two brothers, Lumir (Slim) and William; and a son-in-law, John Jones.
Survivors include two sons, Jack and his wife Gloria of Kimball, NE, Ted and his wife Cindy of Crystal, MN; three daughters, Challice Jones of Milan, MO, Joan and husband Richard Gambrell of Fountain Hills, AZ, and Janet and husband Dean Ferguson of Springview, NE; 15 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Vella R. Cable, 89, longtime Rapid City resident died at a New Underwood nursing home Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007.
She was born April 11, 1917 at Avon, S.Dak., the daughter of Fred J. and Minnie (Schmidt) Engel. She attended schools in Avon.
Vella spent one year working in Civil Service in Washington D.C. during World War II.
Vella married Oscar J.J. Cable on Jan. 10, 1946, at Sturgis, S.Dak. She was employed for a Rapid City Bank for a period of twenty years. She was active in Eastern Star for fifty years and was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for a period of sixty-one years. Vella and her husband were married for a period of fifty-five years.
Survivors include a brother Willis Engel and his wife Vilvas, Hemet, CA and a sister, Fern Bellamy, Bellflower, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Oscar in 2001, and two brothers, James Engel and Clark Engel.
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, until service time. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Osheim-Catron Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Lloyd officiating. Interment will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Shriners Burn and Crippled Children's Hospital.
Dave Clough of Alpine, CA died December 27, 2004 of injuries sustained in a fall on Christmas Day. He was born in Scotland, SD on December 3, 1914 and moved to San Diego in 1947. He spent most of his life in the aeronautical industry and retired from General Dynamics. He is survived by his wife Belinda; daughter Terry (Jack) Fitzpatrick of Descanso and grandson John (Kathleen) Fitzpatrick of Santa Clarita. No services are planned. Donations may be made in his memory to Friends of Cats, Inc. or The Descanso Town Hall Assn.
Johanna Anna DeJong Collins, 96, of Sweetwater, TX, passed away on April 10, 2013.
Jo was born in Springfield, South Dakota on November 15, 1916. She graduated from Springfield High School and continued on to receive a teaching degree from Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, South Dakota, and a bachelor’s degree in education from Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska.
A private family memorial service is planned. Local arrangements by Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Jo was married to Raymond Howe on July 4th, 1936, they were married 48 years. She remarried to Richard Collins of Sun City, California in 1986 and they were married until Dick passed in 1996.
Jo worked as an elementary teacher at Martin Grade School in Martin, South Dakota for 20 years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, trail rides and keeping things well-organized. She was active in local churches.
Jo is survived by brother John DeJong of Bellflower, California, daughter Joan Smola and husband Dr. Jerry Smola of Sweetwater, Texas, son Donald Howe of Carrollton, Texas and John Howe and wife Julie of Windsor, Colorado., and other family and friends.
Jo is preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Jennie DeJong and sisters, Gertrude Orr and Bernice DeJong and spouses Raymond Howe and Richard Collins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Nolan County-City Public Library, 206 Elm St., Sweetwater, Texas 79556. The family of Johanna wishes special thanks to Tammy Flores for her kindness and wonderful care.
Vera Crain age 89, of Sioux City, IA and formerly of Yankton, SD died peacefully early Friday, April 24, 2015 at Touchstone Living Center, Sioux City, IA of complications after surgery. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev. Ron Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery, Yankton, SD. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Vera was born on August 29, 1925 in Avon, South Dakota, daughter of John Pleasant and Ruth Emma (Kelley) Davenport. Upon returning from California after the war, she married Kenneth W. Crain on March 1, 1947 in Vermillion. Vera and Kenny raised their son, John and daughter, Judi in Yankton while she enjoyed working at Gurneys. They later moved to Sioux City. IA where she was a coil winder at Zenith. Kenny passed away in 1974 and upon Zenith's closing, Vera returned to Yankton, SD where she worked at Dale Electronics until retiring. She then moved back to Sioux City, IA to be near her grandchildren where she resided until her death. Vera's life revolved around her family, sharing her time, wonderful banana cream pies, beautiful afghans and her love of flowers with all who knew her.
Vera is survived by her son, John (Janice) Crain of Vallejo California; daughter, Judi (John) Geisinger of Minnesota/Arizona; brother, Dick (Dorothy) Davenport of Yankton, SD; grandchildren: Johnny Crain, Julie (Rick) Gardner, Pat (Karen) Crain, Michael Crain, all of Sioux City, IA, Ed (Stephanie) Crain of Elgin TX, Keri (Cordell) Mack of Chaska MN, Mandi (Matthew) Weathers of Lafayette IN; nine great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Waiting for Vera in Heaven are her mother, father, husband, brothers, Leo and Darrell and sisters, Pearl and Delores.
Memorial services were held June 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer, IA. for Sylvia Corcoran, 91, of Spencer. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer.
Sylvia Adeline Corcoran, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Jilek) Novak, was born on August 4, 1923 in Avon, SD. She grew up in the area and received her early education by attending country schools. She attended college in Springfield, SD where she received a teacher's certificate. She then taught in country schools for a short time.
Sylvia married Donald Corcoran on June 24, 1950 in Redfield, SD. Following their marriage, the couple lived in the communities of Mitchell and Redfield, SD, Spirit Lake and then settling in Spencer in 1959. After Donald's death in 1976, Sylvia worked at Nelson's Jewelry and Zale's until 1986. In her retirement, Sylvia loved to spend time with her grandchildren baby sitting them and being involved in all their activities. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In her younger years, she loved to bake, cook and sew.
She passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015, at the Spencer Hospital at the age 91. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one granddaughter, Mary Jan Corcoran; 2 brothers: Joseph and Milo and two sisters: Mildred and Irene.
Left to cherish her memory are her 2 sons: Dennis and Doug both of Spencer; two daughters: Sheila Zobrist (Les) of Spencer and Carla Painter (Steve) of Spencer; her nine grandchildren; her 12 great grandchildren; her one great-great grandson; one sister, Gladys Pechous in Tyndall, SD; 2 brothers: Charlie and James Novak both of CA; other relatives and friends.
Martha M. Berndt was born on April 22, 1926 in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Her parents were the late Arthur and Louise (Grimme) Berndt. Martha graduated from Tyndall High School with the class of 1944. She continued her education at Biola University in Los Angelos, California where she met Emmett “Lee”. On August 11, 1950 Martha was united in marriage with Emmett LeRoy “Lee” Christopherson in Tyndall, South Dakota. Together they made their home in Marysville, California where Martha was employed a the 4th grade teacher at Marysville Elementary School. In 1968 they moved to Winona, Minnesota where Martha was employed as a substitute teacher and also assisted Lee at the First Baptist Church where she was involved with the Baptist Youth Fellowship, Martha Circle and the choir director. Moving to Hawarden, Iowa in 1981 Lee continued to Pastor the First Baptist Church and then retiring to Vining, Minnesota. Martha enjoyed making the meals for the Vining Senior Center and was a dear friend to all who knew her. She also loved going to auction sales and antiquing.
On April 12, 2013 Martha passed away at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena, Minnesota at 86 years of age. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Preceding Martha in death were her parents; husband Emmett “Lee”; sister Alice (Herman) Reit; brothers: Arthur and Myron; infant brothers: Roger and Dwain.
Martha is survived by her sons: David Christopherson of Vining and Terry Christopherson of Henning; sisters: Arliss (Dilbert) Hellmann of Irene, South Dakota; Sharon (Willis) Olsen of Humboldt, South Dakota; brothers: William Berndt of Covington, Georgia; Loren (Judy) Berndt of Harrisburg, South Dakota; sister-in-law, Elaine Berndt of Mitchell, South Dakota; many other relatives and a host of friends.
John M. Cole, 88, a retired Career US Army LT Colonel, Airborne Pioneer, and Permanent Deacon of the Roman Catholic Church, died 12 February 2005 at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii from complications suffered from a stroke.
In August, 1940 he was called to active duty as a 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry and was assigned as to become a founding member of the then first airborne unit in the history of the United States Army, the 501st Parachute Battalion which was then being formed at Fort Benning, Georgia. This unit followed the Airborne “Test Platoon” which had been in existence a few years earlier. The unit played a major role in designing and testing airborne equipment, techniques, and doctrine which later became the template for the massive buildup of US Army airborne forces which occurred after the war was declared.
In July 1941, the 501st Parachute Battalion was deployed to Ft. Kolbe, Panama to provide security for the Panama Canal Zone. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor the unit stepped up its training to prepare for combat. At this time plans for an expansion of US Army Airborne Forces were underway and many officers were moved or transferred. However, Lt Cole was recognized for his airborne and leadership skills and became a key part of the battalion. In October, 1942 the 501st was moved to Cairns, Australia. While enroute by sea it was redesignated the 2nd Battalion 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment and joined up with two newly activated battalions from Fort Benning, Georgia.
Later, in September 1943, while still a Lieutenant and after having been moved up to become a company commander of the 2nd Battalion, 503rd, he led his troops in the first Airborne Operation ever employed by the US Army in the Pacific in World War II in a mass combat jump into Markham Valley in New Guinea on the Nazab Plateau. Jumping from C-47 Aircraft from an altitude of 250 feet, the 503rd played a role in General McCarthur’s successful strategy to block the retreat of 25,000 Japanese soldiers.
Following his return home to the United States in 1944 he became an instructor at the US Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. Following overseas tours in Germany and Japan he was moved to Okinawa in July, 1957 to become the first commander of the newly formed 1st Special Forces Group. This unit was to later play a key role in the Vietnam War and in fact deployed to “A” Detachments to South Vietnam in the Fall of 1957 suffering the first US casualties of that terrible conflict. While in command he experienced a debilitating parachute accident in which he broke both legs and suffered severe lacerations after being dragged across a coral drop zone. However, he quickly bounced back despite severe disabilities which were to plague him until the end of his life.
Retiring from military service in 1959 he began a 21 year career as a Civil Service Employee with the Department of Defense working Civil Defense preparedness in Colorado and Wyoming from the Federal Center in West Denver on 6th Street. While serving in government he also laid the groundwork for what was to become a third career, that as a Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church.
After being ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Arch Diocese of Denver in 1976 following an intensive two year training program he began a program that was to guide him for the next twenty-eight years as a servant of the Lord Jesus. Following his retirement from Government service in 1981 John and his wife moved to Sioux Falls South Dakota to work with the Arch Diocese in establishing its own permanent deacon program. Working with St Joseph’s Parish he later moved to Holy Spirit when it was established. He retired in 1999.
He was born on a farm outside of Tyndall, South Dakota on 19 June 1916, one of seven brothers, the son of John A Cole and Mary Josephine Cole. He graduated from Tyndall High School and attended South Dakota State College in Springfield South Dakota. He received a Bachelors Degree from the University of Maryland’s Asia Division in 1957. He also earned a Masters of Public Administration Degree from the University of Colorado.
His wife Geraldine Conoly Cole preceded him in death passing away in 1989.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters and ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Children include Colonel John M. Cole Jr. (USA Retired), Tom Cole a retired Honeywell Corporate Executive, Mary Carroll, a GS-15 Professor at the National Defense University at Ft McNair in Washington DC, William ...
Vada Faye Church was born December 7, 1911, at Scotland, SD to Jacob and Mary Hoffer. She grew up and attended school at Scotland and graduated from Scotland High School. On February 26, 1932, she married Pearle J. “Bud” Church at Scotland. They moved to Mitchell where she was employed by Glendenning Equipment and for 36 years was a bookkeeper for General Motor Equipment Company. She attended Holy Spirit Catholic Church, and enjoyed gardening and sewing. Her life revolved around her family which she dearly loved.
Vada passed away on November 17, 2012.
She will be missed immensely and is survived by her daughter Rosemary Wisner of Mitchell, three grandchildren: David Wisner of Mitchell; Marilee Wisner of Mitchell; Rosalie Bell of Sioux Falls; three great grandchildren: Heather (Sam) Butterfield, Peter Bell, Stephen Bell and one step great grandchild, Kristina (Julian) Bell-Leonard, seven nieces and two nephews.
The youngest of twelve children, she was preceded in death by her eleven brothers and sisters: Otillia Goetzfried, Elizabeth Bennett, Clementine Goetzfried, Frank Hoffer, Bill Hoffer, Martin Hoffer, Joachim Hoffer, Joseph Hoffer, Robert Hoffer, two infant sisters, her husband, Bud Church, one great-granddaughter, Kathleen Bell and her son-in-law, Joseph Wisner.
Junetta Ladene Lagendyk Cameron was born in Rock Rapids, Iowa on September 28, 1921.
Her mother's family was scheduled to emigrate from Holland to the United States on the Titanic, but someone in the family got sick and so they took the next ship. Thus began God's Mercy and Grace in June's life. Her father's parents were born in the Netherlands. June enjoyed telling everyone that she was 100 % Holland Dutch.
June, her parents, brother and sister moved from Iowa to South Dakota when June was 10 years old. They all worked in The Lagendyk Variety Store. June graduated from Avon High School. She received her BA from Yankton College & obtained an elementary and a secondary teaching credential. Then she went "out west" and worked in a factory as Rosie the Riveter for a summer. She taught in Spencer, SD and then in Downey, CA.
She married Jack Cameron in 1947. Steven was born on August 25th 1951. The family moved to Oxnard, CA. Jack worked at Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station in the photography department and June worked in the mathematics department. Bruce was born on December 3rd 1952. The family moved to Camarillo, CA. In 1954 they moved to Thousand Oaks, CA. and June was a stay at home Mom. She substituted for teachers at that time. In 1958 she began teaching at Conejo Elementary School when it was the only school in the Conejo Valley. Thousand Oaks was a wonderful place to raise two active boys. There are many memories of a full life for the boys including hiking in the hills and bush sledding. She obtained 3 more teaching credentials and received an MA from CLU.
She was a school teacher for 40 years (and 16 summer schools) including a year in Germany teaching for the Department of Defense. She was a Demonstration Teacher for UCLA and was a Master Teacher, training students from CSUN, CLU and Pepperdine. Her volunteer activities were varied; teaching Sunday School, tutoring children whose parents were training for Wycliffe Bible Translators, serving at Bible Study Headquarters, working at Holden Village for a summer, helping in the school and church office at Ascension Lutheran Church. She helped children in the neighborhood improve their reading skills and taught English as a second language for adults.
As a Stephen Minister she took communion to "little old ladies". She learned many valuable lessons from them about "the aging process". This was a Blessing to her on her own spiritual journey. She had many interests. Her nickname as a child was Question Box. She enjoyed traveling (wanting to see for herself what she was taught in the history books) and also learning at Elderhostels. She enjoyed book clubs, listening to other's opinions, reading on a Nook, a Kindle, reading and writing poetry, knitting, crocheting, stitchery, making hats and booties for babies, prayer shawls, scarfs, hats for "bald women", attending numerous activities at church, Bible Studies, retreats such as Oasis, etc.
She pushed many buttons on: TV, DVD, the radio, the computer, etc. She probably pushed people's buttons too, unintentionally. She enjoyed using the computer (most of the time) because of the opportunities that it provided in communication and that it provided ways to obtain information.
She enjoyed her family: sons, daughter-in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, watching them grow through the stages of life; each with their own gifts, unique qualities and personalities. June was thankful for being reared in a Christian home. She was thankful that her mother taught her how to create balance between home and career, also thankful for her father who guided her on her spiritual journey. And she thanks her Heavenly Father for His Love and Protection. She was grateful for all those who were a part of her life. She went Home on June 25, 2014.
Preceded in death: her brother, Nelson Lagendyk and a niece.
She is survived by: her sister Luella Guthrie, her sister-in-law Lee Lagendyk, son Steve, his wife Zing, son Bruce, his wife Val, five grandsons, two granddaughters, one great-grandson, one great-granddaughter, five cousins and two nieces.
Her favorite charities: Wycliffe Bible Translators; Mission Aviation FellowshipMemorial Service: Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 East Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, Ca. July 12th 11 a.m.
Richard L. Cannon, age 82, formerly of Yankton, SD passed away Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society in Scotland, SD.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton. Military rites will be by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post #791 Honor Guard, Yankton and the SDARNG Honor Guard, Sioux Falls. Visitations will be from 11-2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel with the family present from 1-2 p.m. Burial of Richard’s cremated remains will be in the Garden of Memories at a later date.
Richard was born on May 7, 1931 to John T. and Marie (Marsh) Cannon of Cherokee, IA. He attended Immaculate Conception School for 12 years, graduating in 1949.
He learned several crafts by working for an electrician, welder, motor re-winder, radio/TV service, and a state hospital in Cherokee, IA.
Richard married Donna L. Phipps on July 4, 1952 at the Air Force base chapel in Denver, CO. To this union, two children were born, Cindy and Tim.
In 1952, he enlisted in the Air Force and was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant in 1956. He spent some time in Korea and Japan. Upon his return to Iowa, he operated a tavern for several years. He then started a factory to manufacture a device that would play on any piano. He sold this to a company in Columbus, NE which produced a version of his unit. These units were sold primarily by the Wurlitzer Company. The family moved to Yankton in 1965. He went on the road selling a multitude of products. In 1984, he opened the first video store in Yankton, sold it in 1986, and started a VCR repair service. He operated his own coin op game route for several years and then retired.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Cindy (Greg) Zweifel of Scotland, SD; son, Tim (Grace) Cannon of Bonaire, GA; grandchildren: Stacie (Seth) Peterson and their children, Cohen and Vivien of Sioux Falls, SD, Paul (Alyssa) Zweifel and their children: Parker, Aspen and Raegen of Dell Rapids, SD, Jared (Jenell) Zweifel and their son, Henry of Scotland, SD, Christina, Deanna, and Michelle Cannon of Bonaire, GA, and James Cannon of Herndon, VA; and brother, Donald Cannon of Mayville, ND and four nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Donna on July 15, 2007.
Gary D. Caba, age 63, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Friday, August 28, 2015 at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 31 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton with Father Robert Wullweber officiating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Tabor, South Dakota. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. followed by a video tribute and then a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation continues one hour prior to the funeral at church. Pallbearers are his nephews: Jason Caba, Jared Caba, Tim Caba, Chris Kortan, Scott Kortan and Nick Kortan.
Gary was born April 30, 1952 in Yankton, South Dakota to Emil and Clara (Hale) Caba. He grew up in Tabor, South Dakota and graduated from Tabor High School in 1970. He then worked for the state of South Dakota on a survey crew. On February 28, 1973, Gary married Debbie Vaith in Tabor. After their marriage, they lived in Pierre, SD for a year and then moved to Yankton. Gary worked as an installer for Midwest Cabinets for several years and then as a finish carpenter for Jim Tramp Construction for around 30 years until his health forced him to retire. He was an excellent carpenter who took great pride in his work. Gary was also an avid sports fan and enjoyed going to many sporting events, especially to watch his children and grandchildren. He loved life and always looked forward to vacations with his family and friends.
Gary is survived by his wife, Debbie Caba of Yankton; two children, Brian (Pam) Caba of Plattsmouth, NE and Amy Caba of Sioux Falls, SD; four grandchildren: Taylor, MacKenzie, Lyndsey and Tanner of Plattsmouth; two brothers, Bob (Karen) Caba of Tabor and Tom (Catherine) Caba of Mound, MN; sister-in-law, Norma (Caba) Reining and her husband, Larry, of Tabor; and several nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eugene Caba.
Gladys Castle, age 83, of Tabor, SD passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton, SD.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 4 at the United Methodist Church, Tyndall, SD with Rev. Laurie Kidd officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will be in the ZCBJ Cemetery, Tabor, SD at approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. Visitations will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 3 at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor, SD with the family present. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Gladys Geraldine Castle was born November 2, 1931 in Smithland, IA to Joe and Flossie Virginia (Berk) Jones. She graduated eighth grade in Smithland, IA and received her GED from Yankton High School at fifty years old. Gladys married Harold Castle on February 4, 1951 in Onawa, IA. To this union, three sons were born.
Gladys worked at Gurney Nursery, George Means Clothing Store, Montgomery Wards, Yankton Hospital and Yankton College. She was a member of United Methodist Church in Tyndall, SD, PTA President, Sunday school teacher and 4-H Leader.
Gladys enjoyed crocheting and created doll dresses that were works of art. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She and Harold square danced together for fifty years and for the last five years with Happy Memory Band at nursing homes across southeast South Dakota.
Gladys is survived by her husband, Harold Castle of Tabor, SD; sons: Lyle (Cindy Dwight) Castle of Batavia, IL, Ronald (Faith) Castle of Mitchel, SD and Jess (Tammy) Castle of Pierre, SD; grandchildren: Alexis (Matthew) Houseward, Tyler (Becky) Castle, Alecia (Jason) Heidemann, Jamie Goglin, Alex Thurber and Jessica Naylor; great-grandchildren: Briella, Ioan and Rhys Houseward, Aylianna, Madelyn, Decklan and Nalia Castle, Cole, Gavin, Tara and Cobain Heidemann and many nieces and nephews.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Flossie Jones and a grandson, Russell Castle.
Mabel L. Coleman, 68, of Springfield, South Dakota was born December 30, 1916 to George and Louise (Menno) Wheeler at Springfield. She died October 8, 1985 at the Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland, South Dakota.
Mabel married Roy F. Coleman on July 27, 1934 at Yankton, South Dakota. Three children were born to this union. The couple farmed in the Springfield area until 1968 when they retired and moved to Springfield.
Survivors are her husband, Roy; a daughter, Mrs. Doyle (Shirley) Martin; two sons, Lyle W. and Robert D. all of Springfield; two brothers, Bill Wheeler of Rio Dell, California and Duane Wheeler of Eugene, Oregon; one sister, Lucille Keegan of Peoria, Arizona; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Edward Earl Crews was born July 22, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland, and was the son of William A. and Louise Crews. He moved to Southern California at the age of 8 and attended elementary, middle and high schools in Long Beach and Downey, California.
He went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years which included 2 tours of duty in Viet Nam from 1963 through 1966. His years in the service afforded him the opportunity to experience different cultures with travels through the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Thailand. He brought back many pieces of cultural memorabilia from these excursions.
Following his honorable discharge from the Marines, Ed was employed by North American-Rockwell as a numerical controlled machine operator where he helped fabricate the capsule door for the Apollo 11 spacecraft. On April 22, 1967, he married Lee Morello at St Pius X Catholic Church in Santa Fe Springs, California. Ed and Lee were married for 48 years.
Ed went on to work for UPS both as a driver and in Distribution and Logistics for 13 years prior to moving to Tyndall, South Dakota in 1981. This move came about by Ed’s desire to live in a more rural setting where he could pursue his interest in raising livestock and gardening. Once settled in South Dakota, in addition to developing his own acreage, he was self-employed as an owner/operator trucker. Ed also was employed by the US government in the materials distribution division. Ed and Lee moved to rural Chancellor, South Dakota where Ed work as a Distribution Manager until his retirement in 2007.
Ed passed away September 17, 2015.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Lee; son, William E (Joanie) Crews of Tyndall, SD; Granddaughters Samantha Crews of Sioux Falls and Abigail Crews of Tyndall, SD. He was preceded in death by his parents; his Uncles George (Sadie) Crews of Whittier, California; Joe (Jean) Crews of Auburn, Alabama; Roy (Sara) Crews of Palatka, Florida and an Aunt, Helen Westmoreland of Gardena, California.
Ed’s devotion to the service of his country continued after his discharge in 1967 through his involvement with American Legion Post #328 in Norco, California; the Marine Corps League; the Young Marine Program, serving as Commandant of the Norco, California division; membership in the Military Order of the Devil Dogs. He was also a tireless volunteer at the Catholic churches of Norco, California and Tyndall, South Dakota.
Ed was an enthusiastic and talented woodworker who leaves his family with many memorable keepsakes. Ed was proficient with all types of tools and machinery and could always be counted on to lend a helping hand for a friend in need. His enjoyment of the rural lifestyle led to his membership and participation in the Sioux Falls Master Gardeners organization and the cultivation of an ever-expanding garden of his own. Ed enjoyed fishing and collecting antique reels and lures. Time spent with his Granddaughters, Samantha and Abigail, was the highlight of his life.
Visitation with the family present will be from 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at the Miller West Funeral Chapel, 6200 West 41st Street, Sioux Falls, SD.
A wake service will be held at 7 pm on Friday, September 25, 2015, at the St. Frances Cabrini Church in Omaha, NE. A Mass of Christian Burial Service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the St. Frances Cabrini Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Omaha, NE, under the direction of Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak & Cutler Funeral Home.
Stan Carda, 75, of Essig, Minnesota died Monday, December 15, 2008 at his home in Essig. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2008 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm with Monsignor John A. Richter celebrating the Mass. Burial, with full millitary honors by the New Ulm Area Comrades of Valor Honor Guard, will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery, Soldiers Rest Section. Visitation will be 3 - 8 p.m. Thursday and will continue from 7:30 until 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to the Way of the Cross or to donors choice.
Stan is survived by his wife, Lindy (Helen) Carda of Essig, a daughter Amy Carda and her husband Scott Smith of Red Wing; a sister Dorothy Balo of Greybull, Wyoming; brothers and sisters-in-law, Danny and Darlene Carda of Elkhorn, Nebraska and Laddie and Jeanette Carda of New Ulm; by a brother-in-law, Frank Strudl of Omaha, Nebraska; by many nieces, nephews, Lindy's family who loved Stan so very much, and by many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Lucy Kramer; a sister Rose Strudl, a sister-in-law, Betty Carda; and by a brother-in-law, Eric Balo.
Stanley John Carda, the son of Henry and Mary (Schuch) Carda, was born on November 11, 1933 in Tyndall, South Dakota. On January 16, 1965 he was united in marriage to Lindy Kramer at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in New Ulm. Stan was employed by New Ulm Manufacturing and RayGo Manufacturing for 27 years. He was a skilled craftsman with a mechanical mind and in 1981 he started his own welding & machining business called "The Shop" in Essig.
Music was medicine for Stan. He was an accordionist with many groups and in 1974 he started his own musical combo. Stan died as he lived, on his own terms and surrounded by his family. The last few weeks of Stan's life were very difficult, as pancreatic cancer took over his body and mind. We knew when the end was near, so we were given the chance, during his final weeks, to re-assure each other that this good-bye was simply about separation.
Stan was a generous man. To his family he was larger than life. A king in his castle. Hard-working, big hearted, quick witted, his appetite for life was expressed in his love of music, good food and hearty laughter. For all who knew and loved him, Stan Carda will be remembered and respected as a man of strength, courage, integrity, kindness and passion. His life is celebrated each day in the hearts of all who knew him.
Janet Cruff, 78, of Scotland, South Dakota, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Landmann-Jungman Hospital Avera in Scotland.
Visitation will be held at Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland on Monday, January 18 from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service there. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Scotland with Rev. Matthew Resner officiating. Lunch will follow in the V.F.W. Hall, Scotland. Burial will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Janet E. Cruff was born on August 30, 1937 to Edward and Della Margaret (Halkey) Swadish, Sr. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On August 4, 1956, she was united in marriage to Douglas Bernard Cruff in Milwaukee. In 1966, they moved to Detroit, Michigan. In 1977, they moved and made their new home in Scotland, South Dakota. Throughout her life, Janet was a dedicated, hardworking woman. Together the couple worked at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland; Douglas as an administrator and Janet as a secretary. In 1986, they moved to Miller where they once again worked side-by-side as an administrator and secretary at the Good Samaritan Society of Miller. Due to their occupations, they were able to spend a large part of their married life side-by-side. In 1995, they moved back to Scotland. For a time, Janet worked as a ward clerk at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital Avera in Scotland. When not working, Janet enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She also loved to read murder mysteries, especially Stephen King. She was a dedicated fan of her home state Green Bay Packers.
Janet was blessed with a tenacious quick wit. She was keen and direct with her conversations. Family was the most important thing to Janet. Her grandchildren would affectionately call her their "town mom." She would go above and beyond for her grandkids, from being their paper route driver to an effective excuse to skip out on their chores. Janet was a great and entertaining mother and grandmother.
Janet passed away on Thursday, January 14 at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland having attained the age of 78 years, four months and 15 days.
She is survived and remembered by her children: Russell (Dalys) Cruff of Sioux Falls and Kimberly (Bryan) Hubbard of Scotland; grandchildren: Brandon (Amanda) Fischer, Dillon (Ashley) Fischer, Logon Fischer, and Isabella Cruff; great-grandchildren: Braelyn and Paxon Fischer; and brother Edward Swadish II of Detroit, MI.
She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas in April 1996, parents, and sister-in-law Sharon Swadish.
Rose Cap, age 91, of Yankton, South Dakota, died on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church in Yankton with Rev. Ron Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Czech National Cemetery in Tyndall, SD. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. Pallbearers will be Steve Broz, Zach Broz, Ron Broz, Bob Rothschadl, Dan Flemming and Darrell Spence.
Rose was born on December 2, 1924 at Tyndall, SD to Alois and Mollie (Plihal) Broz. She grew up in the Tyndall area and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1944. She attended Yankton College for nine weeks and received her teaching certificate. Rose married William Cap on April 23, 1945 in Tyndall. From 1963 to 1965, she attended Springfield College in Springfield, SD where she received her 2 year teaching certificate. She taught country schools in the Tripp and Avon, SD areas for 20 years. Rose worked for WNAX writing commercials and was a bookkeeper for Conkling Distributing. Rose was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Yankton, Czech Heritage, and a 75 year member of the Z.C.B.J Lodge. She was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and also liked to bake, cook, play bingo and do needle point and crafting. She made many quilts for her family. Rose was proud of her Czech heritage retaining her ability to speak the language. After William died, she made five trips to the Czech Republic, the last one when she was 80. Above everything in her life, Rose loved the company of her family. In 2011, she became a resident of Avera Sister James Care Center.
Rose is survived by her daughter, Betty Maruska and her friend Bob Hegdahl of Yankton; a son, Bernard Cap of Yankton; two granddaughters, Cindy (Darrell) Spence of Yankton and their children, Jennica Spence and Amber Spence, Karla (Richard) Kurpgeweit of Yankton; a brother, George (Delores) Broz of Tyndall; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Cap on October 12, 1976 at the age of 60; grandson, Randy Lyerla on December 8, 2014, three brothers, Louie, Charlie and Emil Broz; and a sister, Mary Cap.
Funeral services for Mrs. Adeline Christie, 87, will be at 10 am Tuesday at the Petrik Funeral home with the Rev. Gary Wolfer officiating. Friends may call Monday afternoon and evening at the funeral home.
Mrs. Christie's husband, Will, died many years ago and she had lived with her brother Corbin Cooley at Tabor for the past 25 years.
She died April 7, 1972 at the home of a daughter in Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Martin Hilt, Ft. Wayne, and Mrs. Paul Jones, Huron; a son, Roland, Oakland, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Edwin Hopkins, Milesville, SD., and four brothers, Corbin Cooley, Tabor; Ralph Cooley, Yankton; Morris Cooley, Whittier, Calif., and Charles Cooley, Oakland.
Earla Coloroso, age 82 of Thornton, CO and originally of Springfield, SD and Yankton, SD, passed into eternal life on May 1, 2016 at Elms Haven Care Center, Thornton, CO.
Services will be held in Earla's honor on Wed., May 4th at 10:30 AM Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant St., Thornton, CO. A prayer service will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, May 6th, 2016 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, SD with burial in the Springfield Protestant Cemetery, Springfield, SD approximately 3:30 PM.
Earla was born August 26, 1933 in Yankton, SD to William Dale and Elsie (James) Opperman. She lived in Springfield and Yankton, SD. She worked at Dale Electronics for a number of years as an assembler before her retirement. Earla was loved by daughters, Gail, Colleen, and Marian; sons, Bryan and Craig (d); mother, Elsie (d); and father, Dale (d); brother, Jim; sisters, Betty Dale (d) and Elsie Rose ; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Roger Cass of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, at the United Methodist Church in Scotland with Pastor Kathy Kluis officiating. Organist is Glee Deutscher with congregational hymns. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Casketbearers are Paul Weidenbach, John Weidenbach, Lyle Weidenbach, Leo Peterson, Aaron Cass and Jared Dritz. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. during visitation on Wednesday to greet visitors, and there will be a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Roger Cass was born on Thursday, June 9, 1932, in Scotland to DeWitt and Mary (Homan) Cass. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1950. He drove a gravel truck for Ray Diede until he entered the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. After his military service, he began farming southwest of Scotland, and he farmed there for the rest of his life. Roger was united in marriage to Bernice Weidenbach on October 23, 1953, in Scotland. He was a member of the Scotland American Legion. His hobbies were bowling and fishing. Roger was known as a good-humored man and loved to tell stories, jokes and laugh with everyone he met. Roger passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton at the age of 77 years, 2 months, and 1 day.
Roger’s memory will be cherished by his two children: Curtis and wife Marcella Cass of Scotland and Carla Cass and husband Ray Hoffman, Jr. of Mattoon, Illinois; three grandchildren: Amber and husband Jared Dritz of Owatonna, Minnesota, Aaron Cass of New Orleans, Louisiana, and April Cass of Scotland; two great-grandchildren: Alexis and Kale; and Roger’s special friend, Vi Popma.
Roger was preceded in death by Bernice, his wife of over 50 years, on September 27, 2005, his parents, and a sister.
Funeral service for Bernice Cass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2005, at United Methodist Church, Scotland, South Dakota. Clergy is Rev. Mary-Lee Lint. Organist is Glee Deutscher, and there will be Congregational Hymns Interment is in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, South Dakota. A Prayer Service is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2005, at Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland, South Dakota. Visitation is 1 hour prior to both the prayer service and funeral service, respectively.
Bernice Francis Cass was born on March 2, 1933 in Yankton County near Lesterville, South Dakota to Herbert and Lea (Auch) Weidenbach. She graduated from Scotland High School in 1951, and worked at the Farmer's and Merchant's State Bank in Scotland from 1951 to 1953. She married Roger Cass on October 23, 1953 in Scotland. Bernice was a devoted farm wife and enjoyed cooking and baking. She was a loving and caring person and will long be remembered for her giving and generous nature. Bernice died on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at her residence at the age of 72 years.
Grateful for having shared Bernice's life are her husband, Roger of rural Scotland; her son, Curtis Cass and wife Marcella of Scotland; her daughter, Carla Cass and husband Raymond Hoffman, Jr. of Lititz, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren: Amber Cass and fiance Jared Dritz of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Aaron Cass and April Cass, both of Scotland; her brother, Eugene Weidenbach and wife Lorene of Scotland; her sister, Gladys Lund and husband Elmore of Bakersfield, California; and sister-in-law, Verna Weidenbach, also of Bakersfield.
Her parents and brothers Alvin Weidenbach and Glen Weidenbach preceded Bernice in death.
Mrs. Josephine Theisen received word Wednesday morning by wire, conveying the sad news of the passing of her son-in-law, Bart Cole, at St. Mary's hospital at Pierre, S.D.
News of his death came as a distinct shock to relatives, as he had apparently improved considerable and had hopes of leaving the hospital in a week.
A sudden turn for the worse came Wednesday morning, which brought about his death.
Mr. Cole was serving his second term as County Superintendent of Bon Homme county in South Dakota. He took a keen interest in educational affairs of that state. Mrs. Cole is postmistress at Kingsburg, S.D. and supervised the operation of a hardware store, which the family owns.
Besides the wife and two sons, the deceased leaves to mourn three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will probably be held at Tyndall, S.D.
Dr. and Mrs. F.F. Theisen, son, Jack, and W.H. Van Doozer left Wednesday for Kingsburg to attend the funeral services. Mrs. Van Doozer has been at Kingsburg, looking after the business affairs of Mrs. Cole, during the absence of her sister, who had been caring for her husband during his illness.
Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family and relatives, in this, their time of great sorrow.
Source: The Creighton (Nebraska) News ~ January 19, 1933
The community was grieved to learn Wednesday of the death of a beloved man, Bart Cole, who passed away at the Pierre hospital at 5:30 a.m., where he had been a patient sufferer the past two weeks. Bart was a man of sterling worth and in his death the community loses a man who had endeared himself to all with whom he had come in contact. Thru his numerous activities and his life-time residence in the county, Bart was exceptionally well known.
Mr. Cole had been bothered with stomach ulcers for the past several years and has been living on a diet since going through the clinic at Rochester two years ago, and had put forth a constant effort to regain his health. He went to Pierre two weeks ago to attend the legislative session, and while there was taken worse. He entered the Pierre hospital on Thursday evening, week before last, where he suffered a hemorrhage of the stomach. Three blood transfusions were made and his condition had been reported better. Word of his death came as a great shock to his many friends and relatives. His condition seemed so much improved that his son, Junior, had returned home last Friday. Mrs. Cole and son, Junior, were called to Pierre on the Saturday following the Thursday he entered the hospital. For a few days he was in a very serious condition but reports came from there that he was holding his own and hopes were entertained for this recovery. He suffered another hemorrhage early Wednesday morning which caused his death. M. A. Eggers, local undertaker, accompanied by Forest Glenn, motored to Pierre early Wednesday morning bring the body back, arriving in Tyndall at 9 o’clock. Thomas Cole, a brother of the deceased, motored to Pierre and brought Mrs. Cole home. The body is at the home of his cousin, Anna Dwyer, in this city.
Last rites will he held at St Leo’s Catholic church at 10 o’clock Saturday morning, conducted by Rev. Father M. F. Dooley.
Bart Cole, son of Thomas and Ann Cole, was born June 13, 1866, in Cleveland precinct in old Bon Homme and with the exception of about a year spent in Canada, he has spent all his life in this vicinity. He was educated in the Bon Homme elementary school, attended Tyndall high school, and graduated from the University of South Dakota with the class of 1911. After graduation, he took a normal course at Fremont, Nebr., normal school, after which he taught in Nebraska for several years. It was at Fremont that he met and wooed Anne Theisen, of Creighton, Nebraska, who was also a student at the same college. They were married August 22, 1917. Mr. Cole taught in Bon Homme county and Olivet after leaving Nebraska. Later enlisting in the World War when the United States entered and served until after the Armistice.
After the war he purchased a hardware store at Kingsburg and taught in the Daisy Valley school while operating the hardware store until elected county superintendent of schools four years ago. Since his election he had maintained his home at Kingsburg. His term as superintendent would have expired next June and although no official announcement had been made he had been assured of being appointed deputy state superintendent of schools of this state.
A wife and two sons are left to mourn the untimely death of a fond and loving father and a faithful and devoted husband. Bart, Jr., is 14 years. Mr. Cole’s mother preceded him in death about seven years ago and his father died about 25 years ago. Other surviving relatives are two sisters, Mrs. Nellie McMahan of Merrian, Kansas, and Mrs. Kate Hoey, of Wagner; and three brothers, John, who lives on a farm south of Tyndall, Thomas of Dante, and Ben of Mosher.
It is with deep regard that this community views the death of a man so well liked and admired as Mr. Cole. Even in his ill health, he was most congenial and courageous. Sincere sympathy is extended by the community to those who morn his passing.
Many people are expected to attend the rites Saturday. The brother, Ben from Mosher, and Thomas, of Dante, are already here and Mrs. Cole’s mother, Mrs. Josephine Theisen, brothers, Dr. F. F. Theisen and family of Creighton, Nebr., Wm. Theisen and family of Fort Dodge, Iowa, sisters, Mrs. and Mrs. W. H. Vandoozer of Creighton, Nebr., and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McNamara and family of Sioux Falls, will be here. Some of them have already arrived.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bart Cole, 81, who died at St. Joseph’s hospital in Omaha, Wednesday, April 1, were held at St. Leo’s Catholic church Friday morning with Msgr. L. F. Zwinger officiating.
Burial was in the parish cemetery with Vitalis Cole, C. E. Carr, James Theisen and John Theisen serving as pallbearers. The Petrik Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. A Scripture service was held at the church Thursday evening.
Anna Marie Thesen was born to Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Theisen at Willow Lake on August 11, 1888, and was married to Mr. Cole in 1917. Mr. Cole was Bon Homme county superintendent of schools until his death in 1933. Mrs. Cole served as deputy to the county superintendent until 1934 until she was elected registrar of deeds and served until 1936 when she accepted position as superintendent of an orphanage at Peoria, Ill. where she stayed until 1955. She went from there to Creighton, Nebr. to live with a sister who was ill, leaving there in 1967 for St. Louis, were she became ill. In 1969, she became a resident at the St. Vincent Home in Omaha.
She is survived by one son, Col. Thomas Cole, attached to the 23 TAC Hospital, McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kans., six grandchildren, and one brother, Dr. Frank Theisen of Creighton, Nebr. She was preceded in death by one son, Dr. Bart, Jr., in addition to her husband.
She was a member of the holy Rosary Court of Women Foresters of Tyndall.
Funeral services for Mrs. John W. (Marie) Cary, 75, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert Larsen officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home.
She was born Dec. 5, 1895 at Scotland to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gunn. Mrs. Cary was injured in a car accident Jan. 8, 1969 that took the life of her husband. She was a patient in a Sioux Falls hospital for more than a year and then was moved to a nursing home in St. Paul where she died April 11, 1971.
She attended Southern State College, taught school, and on Feb. 16, 1920 married John W. Cary.
Survivors include a son, John J., Costa Mesa, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Merrill (Faye) Lind, St. Paul; a granddaughter, two great grandsons and a brother, Alex Gunn, Hat Creek, Wyo.
Funeral rites for John W. Cary, 74, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Adrian Van Wyk officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery with Masonic rites. The Schmidt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Cary was born Nov. 10, 1894 at Winnebago, Ill., to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cary and was killed in a car accident west of Scotland Jan. 8, 1969.
In 1907 the family moved to Scotland and in February 1920 he married Marie Gunn in Sioux City. He attended York Business College, York, Neb., was a church officer, past master of the Scotland Masonic Lodge 52, member of the Royal Arch Masons, Mitchell Chapter 16 and past worthy patron of Augusta 21 of the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include his widow; one son John Junior, St. Paul; a daughter, Mrs. Merrill (Faye) Lind, St. Paul; four sisters, Mrs. Arthur Lester, Prescott, Ariz. Miss Ethel Cary, Mrs. Joseph F. Hughes, Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Roger R. Kelsey, Takoma Park, Md., a granddaughter and one great grandson.
Rev. V. Howard Campbell was born in Wichita, KS on August 22, 1940, the eldest of four children born to Howard Andrew and Lora Pearl Dikes Campbell. He was married to Alice Jean Foster on January 20, 1961, at the Loraine Avenue Mennonite Church in Wichita, KS. He died October 20, 2015 at North Kansas City Hospice in Kansas City, KS.
He graduated from Wichita High School North in 1958 and then entered the US Marine Corps for six years. He attended Berkshire Christian College in Lenox, MA. He came back to Kansas where he went to Highland Community College where he received his Associates Degree, Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO where he received his BA. He entered Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, KS and graduated from the seminary with his Master of Divinity degree in 1977. Pastor Campbell was ordained into the Christian ministry on August 21, 1977 at Community Congregational Church, UCC in Carbondale, KS. While serving in Springfield, SD, he pursued a Doctorate of Ministry at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
Pastor Howard served churches in Otis, Sandisfield and Tolland, MA; Zion United Church of Christ, Wathena, KS; Community Congregational Church, Carbondale, KS; Trinity United Church of Christ, Hudson, KS; Midland Community Church, Nickerson, KS; First United Church of Christ, Torrington, WY; Bethel and St. John’s United Church of Christ, Concordia and Emma, MO; Springfield United Church of Christ, Springfield, SD, where he retired in 2002. He was an interim Specialist and served as Interim pastor in Hartley, Walnut, Primghar and Hawarden, IA . He was a supply pastor at Napoleon, MO.
Rev. V. Howard Campbell is survived by his wife Alice Jean Campbell, six children: Andrew Howard Campbell (Deanna) of Bellevue, NE; Stephanie Jean Fagerhaug (Joel) of Pierre, SD; Robert Edward Campbell (Virginia) of Jerseyville, IL; David Wayne Campbell of Burrton, KS; Sarah Ann Robinson (Tom) of Hutchinson, KS; Ernest Lee Campbell of Gering, NE; 10 grandchildren: Holly Rose, Ryan Andrew, Lynda Jeann, Robert Benjamin, Christopher Howard, Benjamin Jacob, Victoria Rose, Jeremiah Aaron, Michael Lee and Thomas Jay.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 6 at the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield, SD, followed by a luncheon at the Springfield United Church of Christ. The family would like everyone to meet at the church by 9:45 a.m. to process to the cemetery. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements. The Campbell’s would like to invite everyone to come and celebrate Rev. Howard Campbell’s life and 50 plus years of ministry. Memorials will be directed to Broken Tree and the American Diabetic Association.
Funeral services for Delmer Cooper, 84, of Springfield will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2006, at the United Church of Christ in Springfield, with burial in the Springfield Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and 9 to noon on Friday.
Delmer Chapin Cooper, son of Delmer Claire and Irene (Chapin) Cooper, was born January 15, 1922 on a farm near Springfield, SD. He died Monday, March 27, 2006, at the Avera St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall. Delmer attained the age of 84 years, two months and 12 days.
After the divorce of his parents, Delmer went to live with his grandma and step-grandpa and was raised by them. He graduated from Springfield High School and then received two years of education at Springfield Normal and two years at the University of South Dakota. In 1948, Delmer earned his Master's Degree at USD.
During World War II, Delmer worked as a chemist for the Tennessee Eastman Corporation in Kingsport, TN for three years. He married Adeline Kralicek on August 7, 1943, at Kingsport, TN. They returned to South Dakota in 1946 and Delmer began his 40-year farming and ranching career. Two sons were born to their union.
Delmer taught math from 1954 to 1984 at what was known as Southern State Teacher's College, Southern State College and eventually, USD/S. Along with his farming and ranching, he also did crop adjusting and refereed basketball and football games.
Delmer was a member of the United Church of Christ in Springfield and served on many church boards, served on the Springfield Cemetery Board, served as Scholarship Chairman for the USD/S Foundation, and was an over 20-year member of the National Council of Teachers of Math.
Delmer's wife, Adeline, died on December 26, 1996. He became one of the first residents of the Springfield Assisted Living Center in November of 1997. Due to failing health, he entered the Good Samaritan Center in January of 2006. Delmer enjoyed living at both places and was thankful for the care he received at them.
Delmer will be remembered for enjoyment of hunting, and collecting stamps and antiques.
Thankful for having shared his life are his son, Roger and wife, DeeAnn of Beaumont, TX; daughter-in-law, Ethel Cooper of Springfield; two grandchildren: Chad Cooper and wife, Amy of Springfield, and Robin Cooper of Evanston, WY; half brother, Bob Cooper and wife, Jean of LaQuinta, CA; half sister, Betty Wiggert and husband, Victor of Miami, FL; and a host of relatives and friends.
Delmer was preceded in death by his wife; son, Curtis on August 9, 1998; and daughter-in-law, Betty.
Ruth Chacon, 64, Denver, died June 20, 2001, at her home, after a long illness.
Graveside rites were held June 26, 2001, at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver.
She was born Aug. 6, 1936, to Emil and Mary Elizabeth (Gotschall) Uken at Springfield. She attended Armstrong School for eight years. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1954.
She was a professional childcare provider for over 20 years.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Chacon, Denver; six daugthers: Donna (Rodney) Austin; Rhonda Bellis; Brenda (Juan) Manchego; Delda Bellis; Ruth (RW) Hodges; and Darla Leggett, all of Denver; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four brothers: Leo Uken, Woonsocket; Bill Uken, La Habra, Calif.; Ray Uken, Yankton; Larry Uken, Yankton; two sisters: Leona Fryda, Springfield; and Mary Cathey, Oceanside, Calif.; and a special nephew, Jaden Uken, Harvard, Neb.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and three brothers.