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SALEM - Dr. Felix Luke Dilger was born in Tabor, South Dakota on October 18, 1921, to his parents, Bozanna Kolda and Dr. Frank Dilger. He received early schooling at Sacred Heart Elementary School and Yankton High School in Yankton, South Dakota where his father had opened a dental office. He then attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minnesota, South Dakota University and then Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska where he obtained his dental degree. In 1946 Dr. Dilger married Rosemary McNabb in Des Moines, Iowa. Rosemary died in 1989. He served as a dentist during WWII, then subsequently practiced dentistry with his father in Yankton, S.D. until moving to St. Helens, Oregon where he was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. Upon separation from the armed forces Dr. Dilger settled in Salem, Oregon and established his dental practice in West Salem. In March 1993 Dr. Dilger married Maryellen Lobdell Mesford. Dr. Dilger was a lifelong member of the Roman Catholic faith, a credit to his Jesuit education. As a result of this faith he was instrumental in getting legislation passed in Oregon granting "released time" in public schools for religious instruction.
He is survived by his wife, Maryellen; and six sons, John W., Gresham, Dr. Gregory C., West Salem, Felix Jr., Monterey, Calif., Peter S., Salem, Paul D., Salem, Matthew T., Keizer; stepchildren, F. Mark Mesford, Payson, Ariz., Deacon Eric Meisfjord, Spokane, Wash., Marianne Mesford, Corvallis; also all his grandchildren and step-grandchildren who loved him dearly. Surviving siblings include Mary Kay De Gasteazoro, Yankton, S.D., Delores Rike, Allendale, Va., Rosemary Stipo, Palm Bay, Fla., Jan Lewis, Houston, Texas, and Joan Timony, Georgetown, Washington D.C.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Dr. Joseph Dilger, Dr. Francis Dilger; daughter, Mary Nakayama; and stepson, J. Alex Mesford.
Dr. Dilger passed away on August 15, 2010. A vigil service will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, August 20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 21 with a private interment later at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Memorials will be welcomed for the good works of the St. Joseph Conference or St. Vincent de Paul Society. Arrangements are by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
Irene H. Duffek, age 95 of Tabor passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 23, 2007 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, South Dakota with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil and Msgr. Carlton Hermann officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will be from 2-9 PM, Friday, June 22, 2007 at the Kostel Funeral Home in Tabor with a 7:00 PM rosary and scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Mike and Steph Duffek, Mark and Susan Duffek, and MaryAnn and Colby LaCompte.
She was born April 11, 1912 to Joseph J. and Rose (Koupal) Hale in Tabor, SD. She grew up in the Tabor area and attended Breezy Hill Country School. She married George Duffek on January 21, 1930 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. She along with her husband operated a corn shelling and trucking business in Tabor for many years and farmed near Tabor. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Catholic Workman, and the Altar Rosary Society.
She is survived by one son, Dennis (Dorothy) Duffek of Tabor, SD; three grandchildren: Mike (Steph) Duffek of Tabor, SD, Mark (Susan) Duffek of Sioux Falls, SD, and MaryAnn (Colby) LaCompte of Winner, SD; seven great grandchildren, and one sister, Dorothy Wiekoski of Sioux City, IA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, Charles and Joseph G. and two sisters, Angela and Grace.
Last Surviving Officer of the USS Pillsbury Dies at age 92
Dwight was born on April 12, 1919, in Springfield, South Dakota and died peacefully on January 26, 2012 in Sacramento. He graduated from the University of Iowa were he earned a Bachelor's degree in accounting. While in the Navy during World War II, he was assigned to the Destroyer Escort USS Pillsbury. He received a Presidential Citation from the Secretary of the Navy for his involvement in the the capture of the German submarine U-505, along with its code books, sophisticated torpedoes, mine field charts and Enigma machine.
After the war, Lt. Commander Dawes married Eleanor Studebaker of Madison, WI, and together they had three daughters, Linda, Carol and Patricia.
Dwight later moved his family to California in 1974, purchased land in Lake County, and established Oakmont Vineyards by planting 14,000 premium varietal grapevines.
After losing Eleanor, his wife of 43 years, he moved to Sacramento where his outstanding ballroom dancing helped win the heart of his second wife, Cris Powell, with whom he enjoyed the remaining 22 years of his life.
Upon marrying Cris, he acquired three more daughters. Carleen, Debby and Lauri.
Dwight's past affiliations include: World Affairs Council, Comstock Club, Ambassador's Club, The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet, as well as an honorary member of the Easter Seal Guild and C.K. McClatchy H.S. Class of 1950.
His later interests included golfing, gardening, fishing, photography and world travel. Dwight will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends.
Friends are invited to join the family in celebrating Dwight's life on Sat, Feb 11, 2:00 PM, at the Heritage Lakeside Clubhouse, 2620 Granite Park Ln, just off Harbor Point Drive in Elk Grove.
Virginia was born on April 19, 1923 in Avon, South Dakota to Dr. and Mrs. George Johnson. She passed shortly after her 90th birthday on May 23, 2013. She was the fourth of six children who were born close together and remained so. They were raised in Yankton, S.D. and enjoyed summers in the Black Hills. They even got to watch the creation of Mt. Rushmore.
Virginia met Mahlon Dolman while they both were attending college in Denver, Colorado and were married on September 1, 1942. They moved to Portland in late 1944 shortly before their daughter was born. Survivors are daughter Barbara Panek, granddaughter Alesia Panek (Ed Jillson), great grandson Mitchell Jillson. She is also survived by her sister, Charlotte Hagen of Oceanside, CA and a large extended family of nieces and nephews who adored her. Mahlon predeceased Virginia in 2002 after 60 years of marriage.
At Virginia’s request, there will be no service. If you wish to make a remembrance, she cared for Shriners Hospital and the Oregon Humane Society or the organization of your choice.
Dolores "Kess" Dempster, 77, Springfield, died Friday (March 9, 2001) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall, following a long battle with breast cancer.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the United Church of Christ, Springfield. Visitation, with the family present, will be from 6-8 p.m. today (Monday) at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Springfield.
She was born Oct. 9, 1923, at Scotland to Harry F. and Marie (Graber) Kessler. She moved to Springfield from Yankton in 1938, during her freshman year and graduated from Springfield High School in 1941.
She married Wayland "Speed" Dempster Sept. 29, 1945, at the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla. When the couple moved to the farm in Springfield, she worked at several jobs, one being a clerk at Moriarty Drug Store. In 1962, she was employed at Southern State College in the business office and remained with the school until 1983. She then worked for a short time at the South Dakota Human Services Center in Yankton before retiring in 1986.
She underwent breast cancer surgery in January 1994. She maintained a busy life as a volunteer driver for meals on wheels and as a census taker but most of all enjoyed volunteering in the Kindergarten of Bon Homme School in Springfield. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the United Church of Christ Women's Fellowship. She and her husband played golf and enjoyed crossword puzzles together. He died Jan. 8, 2001.
She is survived by two daughters: Patsy (Larry) Schumacher, Springfield; and Nancy (Tom) Esterling, Burke; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and her mother.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Anna B. Dvoracek, age 92 of Tyndall and formerly of Tabor passed away on Monday, October 16, 2006 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Tyndall.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor with Msgr. Carlton Hermann officiating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Visitations will be from 2-9 p.m. October 17, 2006 at the Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor with a 7:00 p.m. rosary and Scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Jim Christopher, Donald Kortan, Rodney Pechous, Ron Herman, Ruth Sternhagen, and Roger Dvoracek. Honorary pallbearers will be Alfred Souhrada, Roger Kortan, and Jim Kortan.
Anna Dvoracek was born October 28, 1913 in Tabor, SD to Frank and Katherine (Hale) Kortan. She worked for Dr. and Mrs. Blezek for a few years. She was united in marriage to Joe C. Dvoracek on June 14th, 1948 at St. Wenceslaus in Tabor. She was a farmer's wife on their farm southwest of Tabor for many years. Joe and Anna retired and moved to Tabor in 1989. She became a resident of Tripp Nursing Home in 1991 until there was an opening closer to home. She moved to the Tyndall Good Samaritan Nursing Home in 1994 until the time of her death.
She is survived by her brother, Adolph Kortan, and sisters: Clara Hlavac and Martha Melichar, all of Tabor, SD; three sisters-in-law: Marcella Kortan of Springfield, SD, Margaret Dvoracek of Tabor, SD and Eileen Kortan of Yankton, SD; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers: John, Albert, Joe, and Dorance "Bud" Kortan, and her sisters: Mary Souhrada, Albina Wurtz, Adeline Pechous, and Ludmila in infancy.
Augusta, GA – Entered in to rest on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Kentwood Nursing Home, Mrs. Jennie Isabella Dinwiddie, better known as Janet Dinwiddie, 94, of Waynesboro, GA.
Mrs. Dinwiddie was a native of Tyndall, SD but lived in Waynesboro for a number of years. She was the first director of the museum in Waynesboro and was listed in the Who’s Who of Women in America.
Family members include sisters: Elizabeth Leon, Ethel Naomi Loper, many nieces and nephews; neighbors: Don and Kathy.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Funeral Mass for Sylvia Dvorak, 92, of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 8 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland with Fr. Tim Lange as Celebrant. Organist is Georgianne Pravecek. Burial will follow in St. George Cemetery. Honorary casketbearers are all of Sylvia’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Active casketbearers are Michael Dvorak, David Dvorak, Robert Dvorak, Frank Massey, Vince Connelly, and Lynn Ziegler. Arrangements are under the direction of Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Sylvia Ann Dvorak was born Thursday, August 29, 1918 to Mathias “Mike” and Carrie (Trantina) Kokesh on the family farm southeast of Scotland. Sylvia attended Klinkner Country School near the family farm. Her mother Carrie died in 1934, leaving Sylvia to help her father care for the remaining seven children on the family farm. The hardships of the Great Depression and the difficulties of the weather during the “Dirty Thirties” made life on the family farm almost impossible. To help provide for her brothers and sisters, Sylvia left the farm to work as a caretaker for Dr. and Mrs. Traynor in Omaha, Nebraska for several years. Sylvia was united in marriage to Edmund Dvorak on April 12, 1937 in Lesterville. They raised four children. They farmed together north of Scotland along with Edmund’s brother, Frank, for 36 years. Sylvia and Edmund retired from farming in 1973 and moved to Scotland. Sylvia loved gardening, quilting, and life. She also valued her many friends. Sylvia was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Scotland and was very active in the Altar Society and also served as President for many years. She played integral leadership roles in numerous church functions and operations. As a volunteer, she delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. Sylvia passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland, having attained the age of 92 years, 2 months, and 7 days.
She is survived by a son, James and wife Celestine of Scotland; a daughter, Karen Dvorak and fiancé Lynn Ziegler and family of Sioux Falls; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Dvorak of Parkston; six grandchildren: Michael and Vicki Dvorak and family of Scotland, Charlene and Vince Connelly and family of Sioux Falls, David Dvorak of Scotland, Stacey and Frank Massey and family of Olivet, Robert Dvorak and family of Parkston, and Sharon and Roger Crotten, St. Mountain, Minnesota; and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by six sisters-in-law: Florence and Agnes Kokesh of Wagner, Delphie Kokesh of Scotland, Delores Kokesh of Delmont, Helen Kokesh of Yankton, and Norma Kokesh of Brookings.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband in 1987, two sons: Donald in 1968 and Edward in 1979; a granddaughter, her parents, seven brothers: Donald, Joe, Clayton, Raymond, Ernie, Mike, Edward, and three sisters: Elsie Cap, Gracie Hacecky and Frances Thunker.
Kathryn was born Sunday, September 19, 1920 to John and Mary (McKenna) Sully in rural Tripp County, South Dakota. She attended school in Gregory and graduated from Gregory High School. Kathryn married the love of her life, Glenn Duncan, on August 15, 1941 in Ft. Worth, Texas where Glenn was stationed with the Army during WWII. They moved to Tyndall in 1946 where they established Glenn's veterinary practice. Kathryn was involved in St. Leo's Altar Society, the American Legion Auxiliary, and served for many years on the Tyndall Library Board of Directors. She was an avid sports fan and followed the Bon Homme Cavaliers, especially the wrestling team, until her death. Watching her children, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren participate was a great joy. Kathryn died on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 13 days. She passed away in Tyndall, surrounded by her family.
Left to share memories of time spent with her are her husband Glenn and twin daughters Marjorie (Jim) Stoebner and Mary (Ed) Kreber of Tyndall; son Dennis (Marie) Duncan of Parker; and daughter Kelly Duncan (Lee) Clark of Dakota Dunes. Kathryn was a wonderful grandmother and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were blessed to have her as a part of their lives. They include Paul (Pamela) Kreber and children Haleigh and Kendyl, Sioux Falls; Mark (Lisa) Stoebner, Dylan, Lincoln, Duncan, and Daryan, Tyndall; Tricia (Chris) Amen, Ava, Gabrielle, and Sophia, San Diego, California; Tom (Kim) Kreber, Joshua and Jacqueline, Canton; Greg (Beth), Jordan, Tyson, and Riley of Lennox; Jane Hamilton, daughters Taylor and Allyson and finance Brad Elle and son Skylar of Avon; Drew (Carrie) Duncan and Olivia, Sioux Falls; and Amber, Hillary, and Kaitlyn Stern, Dakota Dunes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Howard, Clayton and John, and sisters Vera and Cecelia and grandson Andrew Stoebner.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Glenn and Kathryn Duncan Scholarship, which will benefit a senior wrestler from Bon Homme High School who is entering a South Dakota post-secondary institution.
Florene (Byrum) Dobesh was born November 4, 1917 in Pettus, Arkansas to John Floyd and Edith Irene Byrum. Florene married Joseph J. Dobesh on April 5, 1947 in Corinth, Mississippi. Florene was a member of the Tyndall United Methodist Church where she was organist for 30 years. She was past Matron of Elizabeth Chapter #54 (Tyndall), past Matron of Rachel Chapter #11 (Springfield), and a member of Keystone Chapter #33 (Yankton) Orders of Eastern Star. She was a member of Tyndall P.E.O. Chapter AZ. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Tyndall.
Florene died on August 10, 2014 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center.
Survivors are her four daughters: Betty (Carl) Hall of Phoenix, Arizona, Donna (Ed) Garcia of Henderson, Nevada, Patricia Clarke of California, and Catherine Pesek of Peoria, Illinois; seven grandchildren: Dennis Roberson, Steve Roberson, J. Frederick Roberson, E. Scott Garcia, Kelly A. (Garcia) Harris, Thomas Pesek, and Erin (Pesek) Cotton; and 15 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Fritz Byrum.
Florene was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, her parents, Floyd and Irene Byrum, her brother, James Byrum, her sister, Fae Nelson, and her grandson, Michael Garcia.
Memorials may to be sent to the Tyndall Good Samaritan Society or the Tyndall United Methodist Church. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements will be provided by Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall.
Duane P. DeJong, age 82 of Carthage died Sunday, April 23, 2006 at the Firesteel Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, April 27 at the Will Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at 2 PM at Germantown Presbyterian Cemetery in rural Chancellor, SD.
Duane P. DeJong, son of Simon and Grace (Hornstra) DeJong, was born October 5, 1923 on the family farm in rural Springfield, SD. He attended country school in Bon Homme County and later at Springfield High School.
Duane was united in marriage with Sana Van Zittern on May 5, 1949 in Avon, SD. The couple farmed near Wagner, SD. In 1951 the couple moved to a farm near Carthage, SD. Duane's family have special memories of the farm. Many of the grandchildren remember going out to the field with grandpa or having grandpa teaching them to drive to name a few. Duane continued to farm there until he entered Firesteel Healthcare Center on January of 2005.
Duane dearly loved his family, farming and tending his livestock. He was always willing to help neighbors, friends and strangers when he could. He served on the rural country school board and was a member of the Carthage Saddle Club. In early years he enjoyed hunting pheasant, cotton tail rabbits and squirrels.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Sana DeJong, rural Carthage, SD; three sons, Douglas (Soncha) DeJong, West Valley City, UT, Bruce (Colleen) DeJong, Mitchell, SD, Thomas (Susan) DeJong, Alexandria, SD; five grandchildren, Bruce (Jill) DeJong Jr., Sioux Falls, SD, Kelly Tabathi DeJong, Omaha, NE, Grace (Justin) DeJong, Mitchell, SD, David (Patsie) DeJong, Taylorsville, UT, Laura (Chris) DeJong, Alexandria, VA; and two great grandchildren.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Genevieve DeJong and Frances Sullivan.
Mrs. Dr. George Dott of Avon who suffered a stroke of paralysis several months ago and was taken to a Sioux City hospital died there Tuesday. Mrs. Harmon and Mrs. James went to attend the funeral. The interment was in Logan Park cemetery at Sioux City.
Source: Dakota Farmers' Leader (Canton, SD) ~ August 22, 1913
Funeral services for Raymond A. Diede of Menno will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29 at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland with Pastor Jonathon Vehar officiating. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland.
Raymond Allen Diede was born to Adolph and Olga (Schubert) Diede on Sunday, July 18, 1926 near Lesterville, South Dakota. Ray was united in marriage to June Marilyn Larson on June 27, 1959 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, rural Menno. To this union, seven children were born. Ray worked at the Lesterville elevator for two years before doing carpentry and concrete work with his brother, Don. He also farmed, raising cattle and pigs for a number of years. In December of 1964, Ray became the manager of the Lesterville Co-op, a position which he held for 11 years. He continued to work there for two years following his managerial position. He then worked for James Steel for five years. He began work at the Human Services Center in Yankton as a cook until his retirement in 1988. He also obtained his GED while employed at HSC. Ray then had time for working on many building and repair projects in his shop. He had a great mind for fixing just about anything and making things. He was an avid fisherman and had a great love of baseball, especially the Minnesota Twins. Ray passed away from this life on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland as Jesus called him to celebrate Christmas in heaven. He had attained the age of 83 years, 5 months and 6 days.
Blessed to have shared Ray’s life are his loving wife of 50 years, June Diede of Menno; seven children: Michael (Deloris) Diede of Yankton, Tamara (Terry) Miller of Olivet, Michelle (Kevin) Steckler of Garretson, Ronald (Kristi) Diede of Menno, Amy (David) Fuhrer of Lesterville, Jeremy (Cameo) Diede of Yankton and Emily (Mark) Sayler of Menno; seventeen grandchildren; one great-grandaughter, Gabriela; three brothers: Donald (Grace) Diede of Springfield, Bob (Malena) Diede of Yankton, and Gary (Joyce) Diede of Utica; three sisters: Carol Ackerman of Yankton, Shirley (Lester) Muehlbeier of Scotland, and Sandra (David) Winslow of Roswell, New Mexico; two aunts: Laureen Kelley of Redlands, California and Eileen Petersen of Hesperia, California; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Lois; brother- and sister-in-law, Frank and Norene Tjeerdsma; three nephews: Don Ackerman, and Kevin and Ken Tjeerdsma; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Wilfred D. "Bill" Darling, 92, a retired engineer, died Saturday (January 29, 2000) in Tripler Hospital. He was also a U.S. Army officer. He was born in Tyndall, S.D. He is survived by children Harriet Collopy and William and David Darling, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial: 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. Anthony's Church in Kailua. Inurnment: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to a charity.
Stella Davis, 87, passed away June 20, 2013, at Enloe Hospital after having suffered a massive stroke the previous week while at home.
Stella was born on January 10, 1926 in Scotland, South Dakota to Theodore and Lydia Schatz. Her parents moved to Orland, Calif., when she was two years old. She graduated from Orland High School in 1943. Stella married a local Corning boy, Robert Eugene Mills, June 18, 1944. They settled in Corning in 1946 and had four children. Robert Ernest "Ernie" Mills, who died of complication in 2009 from a previous car accident, a daughter Bobbye Mills of Pinole, Calif.., Doug Mills and Martin Mills both of Corning. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Robert Ernest Mills II, of Corning, Ashley Erdahl Crawford, Allegra Erdahl and Austin Erdahl of Pinole, Calif., Kimberly Mills and Dustin Mills of Corning, and four great grand children. There are two surviving sisters, Sharon Stockton of Waldron, Michigan and Lynda Smith of Carson City, Nev. Being divorced for a number of years from "Bob" Mills, she married Charles "Chuck" A. Davis, Bremerton, Ore. in 1982 and was widowed in 1999.
Stella was a housewife, homemaker and mother, she was very active in the community, belonging to PTA while her children were young, the Corning Hospital Auxiliary Pink Ladies, making countless tray favors for the hospital patients and was just feted in April by the sorority Preceptor Nu Chi, Corning at the Wilcox Golf Course for achieving 60 continuous years participation with only five missed meetings from the three Beta Sigma Phi chapters to which she belonged during those years, having joined Beta Sigma Phi in December 1952.
Stella was a noted fantastic baker of pastries, pies and cakes, an exceptional seamstress who also made award winning Halloween costumes and was an excellent bridge player. Every Monday was her Corning bridge group, every other Tuesday was the Orland bridge group, every Wednesday was Corning Senior Center bridge and every other Thursday was the Red Bluff bridge group meeting. She also went dancing every Wednesday in Red Bluff and every Saturday in Los Molinos. She led a very active life to the end. She will be dearly missed by all.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 10 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Corning Senior Center for all her friends and family with a Potluck to follow to services. Private burial service will follow at a later date at the Masonic Cemetery in Orland.
Her family wishes to give thanks for all the gracious thoughts of sorrow received from her many friends and sorority sisters.
Brunhilde "Bruni" I. Dean, age 72, of Yankton, died Friday, January 19, 2007 at the Avera Yankton Care Center in Yankton, SD.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Dave Wildermuth officiating. Burial at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, SD. Visitations will be held on Monday, January 22, 2007 at Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, SD from 5-7 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Pallbearers will be Gary and Velma Kuchta, Gerald Mutschelknaus, Lynette Dean, Deb Gubbels, and Duane Dean.
Bruni was born June 5, 1934 to Wilhelm and Maria (Frank) Taubensee in East Prussia. She was united in marriage to Donavan Dean on September 17, 1959 in Bad Aibling, Germany. From this union two children were born David and Katherine. She was employed as a sales clerk in various women's clothing stores and also put on numerous fashion shows. For many years, she enjoyed doing seamstress work out of her home, working and arranging dried flower arrangements, and various crafts. She loved to spend time with her family and friends, traveling, shopping, camping and fishing.
Those who will always cherish her memory are her husband, Donavan Dean of Yankton, SD; her children David Dean of Oakdale, MN and Katherine (Terry) Ward of Rochester, MN; her brothers: Ervin Taubensee of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Armin Taubensee of Black Falls, Alberta, Canada, and Winfred Taubensee of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; her sisters: Rita Waugh, Crystal Zill, Ursula Gandt, Thea Taubensee, Doris Clark, and Gudrin Jannesek, all of the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada area; two grandsons, Tim and Kyle Ward; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one infant sister, Rotraud.
Michael E. Diede, 91, Scotland, died Tuesday (Nov. 18, 2003) at the Langmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital, Scotland.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at the Zion Lutheran Church, Scotland, with the Rev. Eugene Ketterling officiating. Burial is in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Pallbearers are Jared Conrad, Mark Conrad, Kim Conrad, Geri Collum, Roberta Mehrer, Sally Diede, Whitney Diede and Dustin Barrett. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland. Visitation resumes from 9 a.m.-noon Friday at the funeral home.
Mike was born Aug. 24, 1912, at Alpena to Jacob and Caroline (Gimbel) Diede. He was baptized Nov. 24, 1912, at the Alpena Reformed Church and confirmed in Salem Reformed Church in Virgil. He received his education at the Alpena Public Schools. He married Anita Schatz Sept. 19, 1939, at Alexandria. They began their married lives in Huron where he was employed at the Armour Company. They later moved to Scotland and farmed for a number of years. After retiring from farming, he moved his family into Scotland where he was employed at Orth Oils and Scotland Oil until his retirement. His wife died in 1985. He became a resident of the Scotland Good Samaritan Center in February 1991.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where he served in the capacity of Sunday School Superintendent for many years.
His greatest love in life was for his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He took great pleasure in polka music and telling stories.
He is survived by his children: Karen (Charles) Conrad, Scotland; Roger (Jan) Diede, Goose Creek, S.C.; and Andrew (Patty) Diede, Scotland; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Florence Schatz, Mitchell; and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, all of his siblings and one grandson.
For some reason an epidemic of suicide seems to have visited South Dakota this summer. Hardly a week passes that the press of the state does not note one or more successful attempts at self destruction. During last week two are reported. The first was that of the 17-year-old son of Joseph Dvorak, who lives near Tabor. No cause is given for the deed. He was found hanging from a beam in the barn.
The other case referred to was that of Al Swanson, a young farmer living near Bridgewater. The young man shot himself five times with a 32 caliber revolver, and still lives. Three bullets penetrated his head, one his neck, and one his breast. Love sickness is given as the cause of his action.
Source: Dakota Farmers' Leader (Canton, SD) ~ October 5, 1900
Memorial services for Guy Dahlenburg, 47, formerly of Springfield, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2004, at the Springfield Community Bible Church in Springfield, SD, with burial at the Springfield Cemetery. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home of Springfield is assisting with the arrangements.
Guy Dahlenburg, son of George and Deloris (Wynia) Dahlenburg, was born November 6, 1956, in Butte, Neb. He died after 12 years of failing health on October 31, 2004, at the Serenity House Care Hospice in Santa Barbara, CA, where he had been a resident for three weeks. Guy attained the age of 47 years, 11 months and seven days.
Guy received his elementary and junior high school education in Springfield, SD and attended high school in Aberdeen, SD. He received a Certificate of Environmental Management from the Technical College in Minneapolis, MN.
Guy pursued a career in carpet cleaning in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area until 1980, when he moved to San Francisco, CA, to join his sister, Linda Dahlenburg. After moving there, he went to work for Jim O'Conner of O'Conner Carpet Cleaning. While working there, he met and married Katheryn O'Conner on November 22, 1981, in Millbrae, CA. Guy and Kathy opened an O'Conner Carpet Cleaning franchise in Stockton, CA and went on to expand this franchise into a five-fleet service. He also purchased a Chevron Service Station with his stepfather, Darrell Huntsman, in Stockton, CA, in 1991. Guy enjoyed building up his businesses and his involvement in the community.
In 1984, Guy and Kathy moved from Stockton to Linden, CA, to raise their three sons. Guy and Kathy divorced in 1994. As the result of his failing health, Guy sold his businesses and went to work as a Sales Manager for Tim McNevin Carpet Cleaners in San Francisco. His health finally forced him to retire in 1998.
Guy loved the outdoors and was involved with trapshooting, hunting and was a member of the Sierra Gun Club of California. He loved to fish and enjoyed playing the drums and music in general. After his retirement, Guy dabbled in photography and helped promote a friend's music career.
Guy leaves behind his former wife, Kathy Dahlenburg and sons: Keith, Kenneth and Kevin of Linden, CA; his mother, Deloris (Dahlenburg) Huntsman of Springfield, SD; two sisters: Debra McNutt and husband, Lloyd and family of Grove City, Ohio; and Linda Sorrell and husband, John of Ventura, CA.
Guy was preceded in death by his father and stepfather.
Dennis G. Duffek age 70 of Tabor passed away on Friday January 3, 2014, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD after a short illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for immediate family members only at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD. Burial of his cremated remains will take place in the parish cemetery.
Dennis was the only child born to George and Irene (Hale) Duffek on April 9, 1943 in Yankton, SD. He grew up in the Tabor area attending St. Wenceslaus Catholic grade school and graduating from Tabor High School in 1961. He married Dorothy Heirigs on July 6, 1963 at St. Columba Catholic Church at Mayfield, SD.
Dennis helped his parents run a trucking and corn shelling business in the Tabor area for many years. He also worked many years for the Bon Homme-Yankton Rural Electric Association as a lineman and operations manager. After his retirement from B-Y Electric he owned Perk’s Pub in Tabor and most recently was employed by the Game, Fish and Parks at Lewis and Clark Lake up until his death. He was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and the Catholic Workman.
Dennis enjoyed following his grandchildren’s many school and sports activities. He was their biggest fan and was very proud of all of them. “Papa” was always around with his handy tool box when a project was needed to be done or supervised. He had a fascination with all types of trains and enjoyed working with his model trains. He was an avid Packer and Yankee fan and enjoyed his trips to Lambeau Field.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Tabor, SD and his three children: Mike (Stephanie) Duffek of Tabor, SD, Mark (Susan) Duffek of Sioux Falls, SD and Mary Ann (Colby) LaCompte of Winner, SD. Grandchildren: Emily and Jenna Duffek of Tabor, SD, Brett, Matthew and Abby Duffek of Sioux Falls SD and Hanna, Maggie and Landon LaCompte of Winner, SD.
He was preceded in death by his parents George in 1982 and Irene in 2007.
In lieu of flowers all donations and memorials can be made to the American Heart Association in Dennis’ memory, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
Michael Donley, age 67 years old, after a protracted illness died at his home in the Donley hotel Wednesday noon (20 Oct 1918) at 12:15. Cause of death hardening of the arteries.
The funeral was held Friday forenoon and remains interred in Rose Hill Cemetery beside those of the wife and mother who preceded him many years ago. The deceased was among the earlier citizens to settle in this community, he coming to South Dakota in or about the year 1877 from Wisconsin. He filed on land near Scotland and "it is understood" relinquished and filed on land near Delmont where he with his mother resided. After the death of his mother who is buried in Tabor, he took up his residence in Scotland engaging in the livery business which he conducted until about 1893 when he bought the Campbell house then owned by Gen. C. T. Campbell. He continued in this business for about 20 years when he retired and rented the hotel to a Mr. Edwards, and later to Mr. A. B. Freeman. When the last tenants lease expired Mr. Donley turned the hotel over to his sons Charles and Stafford, the latter son finally buying his brothers interest in the business.
The deceased is survived by six children, – Mrs. C. G. Max, Charles and Stafford Donley, Mrs. Lee jelly, Owen Donley, and Miss Nelly McLean. He is also survived by one brother, John Donley. The children were all present to attend the funeral except Stafford Donley now in France serving his country.
The deceased was a member of St. George Catholic Church, and also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and in the latter organization carried an insurance policy for $2000.
Funeral services for Mrs. Martin (Esther) DeBoer, 62, were May 6 at the Crosby Funeral Home with the Rev. Wade Schemmel officiating. Interment was in the Springfield cemetery.
She was born June 23, 1911 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dahlenberg and died May 3, 1974 at a Mitchell hospital. On Feb. 19, 1931 she married Martin De Boer.
Survivors include her widower; her mother, Avon; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Marjorie) Bjerke, Jamestown, N.D.; Mrs. Jack (Marlene) Wiebelhaus and Mrs. Jim (Lila) Letcher, Mitchell; two sons, Harlan, Letcher, and Bob, Mitchell, 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Bruce Warner, Savanna, Ill., and Mrs. Art Kibble, Chicago, and a brother, Maurice Dahlenberg, Avon.
She was preceded in death by a brother and her father.
Marjorie DeBoer, 93 of Centennial, Co and formerly of Springfield passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at The Johnson Center Christian Living Community in Centennial, CO. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield, with burial in the Graceland Cemetery, Corsica at 1:15 p.m. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of the arrangements.
Marjorie Marie Vanderwerp was born on October 5, 1917, in Corsica, South Dakota, the daughter of Peter and Marie Vanderwerp. She joined her parents in Heaven along with her beloved husband of 59 years, Lee, her brother Henry Vanderwerp and many dear friends and relatives on September 19, 2011. Marj would’ve celebrated her 94th birthday on October 5th.
Marj attended Christian Grade School and graduated from Corsica High School in 1935. She made profession of faith in the Christian Reformed Church in Corsica. She attended Southern State Teacher's College and received her teaching certification. She taught at Corsica Christian School for 4 1/2 years. Marj married O. Lee DeBoer on December 26, 1940. They lived in Greeley, Colorado until Lee finished his Master's Degree and they moved to Springfield in 1941.
Marjorie devoted her entire life to Christian Ministry. She began playing the organ and piano in church when she was 17 and continued playing for church events and services until just a few years ago. She directed church and youth choirs for over 50 years. She gave piano lessons for many years. She loved to sit and play her Hammond organ at home. She was a lifetime member of Reformed Church Women, held leadership positions at several levels, and attended six Triennials. She led Bible studies for 21 years. Marj also was an active member of the college Faculty Dames and served as a leader in Cub Scouts. She became a member of the Dacota Club in 1948 right after it was started, and was proud to be an Honorary member after her move to Colorado. She enjoyed performing with the Sweet Adelines. In 1976, Marj was a candidate for “The Outstanding Merit Mother Award” in South Dakota. Marj accompanied her husband Lee on numerous college travel tours around the country and kept the tour groups going with daily quotes, devotions, and lots of singing. She loved to knit and do embroidery work. She recently resided and was cared for at the Johnson Christian Living Center in Centennial, Colorado.
Thankful for having been part of her life are her sons, Don (Marjorie), Bruce (Cy), Dale (Virginia), all of Denver, Colorado, and her daughter Marilyn (Bob) Clauss of Des Moines, Iowa; her grandchildren: Julie, Paul (Beth), Ryan (Courtney), Cory (Emily), Jared, Whitney, and Devin; and six great-grandchildren: Hunter, Tyler, Hannah, Annika, Adam, and Lacey.
We will miss her every day.
Memorials may be given to the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield or in Marj's honor at the charity of your choice.
Funeral services for Lenora Dewald, 90, of Yankton and formerly of Tyndall will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 14 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. Interment will follow in Frieden’s Reformed Cemetery, Tripp. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the funeral home in Tyndall.
Lenora Dewald was born on Wednesday, October 17, 1923 in Tripp, South Dakota to Carl and Albina (Stoebner) Keller. She attended country school in Hutchinson County. On January 23, 1947, Lenora was united in marriage to Julius Dewald in Tripp. Lenora was a gracious and caring woman who took pride in her work as a homemaker and caretaker. She worked as a dietician at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall and also spent many hours cooking at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall. She found great worth in her relationships and continually sought to take care of her family, friends and neighbors. Lenora loved socializing and always looked forward to her card playing get-togethers with her friends. Though she kept busy caring for others, she somehow found time to enjoy her hobby of cross-stitching. Lenora died on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Avera Yankton Care Center in Yankton, South Dakota at the age of 90 years, 1 month and 23 days.
She is survived by her two sons: Richard (Sandy) Dewald of Yankton and James Dewald of Castlewood; four grandchildren: Matthew and wife Hannah, Jenny and husband Austin, Brian, and Aaron; three brothers: Elmer Keller of Georgia, Ruben Keller of Sioux Falls, and Melvin Keller of Sioux Falls; and one sister, Bertha Friederich of Tripp.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Dewald in May of 1977, and her parents, Carl and Albina Keller.
Funeral Mass for Mrs. Peter (Fannie) Donovan, 98, Yankton, will be at 2 pm Saturday at St. Leo's Catholic Church here. The Scripture service will he at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the church with the Rosary for the Foresters to follow. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with the Petrik Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
She was born March 22, 1872 in Bon Homme County to Mr. and Mrs. John Mulleague and died April 2, 1970 at a Yankton hospital. She married Peter Donovan in 1903. She was employed for over 50 years at the Yankton State Hospital where she was supervisor of women retiring in 1954.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Holger (Cleopha) Hanson, Homewood, Ill., and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1953, two brothers and three sisters.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Dvoracek were called to Tabor Tuesday morning of this week by the serious illness of his father, John Dvoracek, who passed away Tuesday evening. He had been ill several weeks from the infirmities of old age, and gradually grew weaker and death came.
With the passing of Mr. Dvoracek Bon Homme County has lost another of its oldest pioneer residents, he having resided here since the early 1870's. The deceased man was born February 16, 1853, in Velky Ubusin, Moravia, present Czecholslovakia. He came to this country in company with his mother, step-father and his brother, Joseph and sister, Josephine. His step-father, Anton Chalupnik, died on board ship, never reaching this country. The brother and sister are also deceased at this time. They reached this country in June 1872, and after a short stay in Chicago they came to South Dakota, and made their home with Frank Rehurek.
Two years later John secured a government position at Greenwood Indian Agency where he remained for nine years. During this time he became a great friend of the Indians who called him John Etepo. During his stay at the agency he became personally acquainted with Generals Custer and Sheridan, noted characters of South Dakota's early history.
On May 21, 1882 he was united in marriage to Miss Vincencie Rehurek, and they took up farming on the bride-groom's farm located three miles west of Tabor. Mrs. Dvoracek died February 28, 1920, and Mr. Dvoracek retired at that time from active farming and moved to Tabor where he resided until his death.
He leaves to mourn his departure the following children: Frank M. near Avon; Josephine, now Mrs. Adolph Rehurek of Tyndall; Mrs. Emma Herman; Edward of Omaha; Adolph of Tyndall; Emil of Tabor; George of near Tabor; and Mrs. Agnes Kripal, of Omaha. Two sons died in infancy and one son, John passed away thirteen years ago. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held this Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the Bohemian Presbyterian Church east of Tyndall, with pastor, Rev. F. K. Hornicek, officiating. Music was furnished by the men's quartet of the church, Frank and Emil V. Rehurek, Theodore Kalda and Emil A. Rehurek. Internment was made at the cemetery near the Church. The Tabor band played at the services both at the house and at the grave. A large number of friends and neighbors gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased man.
The Tribune joins the many friends of the grief stricken family and relatives in extending deepest sympathy.
Ruth Ded, 90, of Tripp died Monday (Aug. 28, 2006).
Visitation is from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2006, at Goglin-Kelley Memorial Chapel, Tripp, South Dakota. Wake service is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2006, at St. George Catholic Church, Scotland, South Dakota. Visitation will resume at the church one hour prior to the wake service. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2006, at St. George Catholic Church, Scotland, South Dakota. Celebrants will be Rev. Fr. Mathew Vazhappily and Rev. Fr. Paul Offerman. Casketbearers are Donald Cihak, LeRoy Roth, Myron Roth, Richard Rothschadl, Dale Wormsbecker and Gary Wormsbecker. Interment will be in Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Cemetery, Vodnany, South Dakota.
Ruth Ded was born on January 5, 1916, in Bon Homme County near Avon, South Dakota. Her parents were Emmanuel and Amelia (Buchholz) Wormsbecker. She attended Vesper Country School #66 in Bon Homme County through the 8th grade. She married Frank Ded on November 21, 1942. Ruth was a devoted, hard-working farm wife all of her life. She loved to crochet and knit, and she enjoyed gardening. She especially loved raising her chickens. Ruth became a resident of the Tripp Good Samaritan Center in May of 2005.
She is survived by her son, Dennis of Avon; a son-in-law, Monny Truman of Mitchell, South Dakota; four grandchildren: Deann Rounds, Misti Truman Roth, Tammie Ded and Karen Morales; five great-grandchildren; two brothers: Harvey (Betty) Wormsbecker of Tripp and Elmer (JoEllen) Wormsbecker of Avon; and a sister, Ellen (Walter) Roth of Tripp.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; her daughter, Pat; her son, James; an infant great-granddaughter; her parents; one brother, Clarence; and five sisters: Lillian, Esther, Julia, Hulda and Lorraine.
Memorial services for Steve Dykstra, 57, of Avon will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Avon School Auditorium. Burial is in the church cemetery, rural Avon. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner is in charge of arrangements.
Steve Lou Dykstra was born October 17, 1955 at Tyndall, SD the son of Louis and Arlene (Brandt) Dykstra. Steve died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Avon, SD.
Steve graduated from Avon High School in 1973 and attended the University of South Dakota/Springfield for one year. He worked for Schuh Electric and then Baumgartner Electric in Sioux Falls.
He married Beth Gau on July 28, 1979. They moved to Ft. Collins, CO, where he worked for Jack’s Electric. They moved back to South Dakota where he worked for Muth Electric in Mitchell and then Turner-Hutchinson in Marion. He has spent the past 18 years working for Northwestern Public Service in the Avon area.
Steve will be remembered for his love for his family, spending time with them and watching his kids play sports. He also loved hunting, fishing, gun collecting, the Green Bay Packers and Oklahoma Sooners.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife, Beth of Avon; three children: Robyn and husband Chad Urban of Sioux Falls; Drew and wife Alicia Dykstra of Avon; Matt Dykstra of Mitchell; one granddaughter, Mariah Urban of Sioux Falls; mother, Arlene Dykstra of Avon; four brothers: Keith and wife Julie of Renner; Jeff and wife Dana of Pierre; Greg of Pierre; Robert and wife Sue of Brandon; sister, Ronda and husband Chuck May of Brookings; mother-in-law, Marilyn Larson of Lake Andes; and many nieces and nephews.
Steve was preceded in death by his infant son, Derrick and father, Louis.
Last Sunday morning (January 15, 1928) at 9:30 occurred the death of Joseph Dvoracek Sr., one of the early settlers of this place, at his home southwest of town. The cause of death was obstruction of the bowels. He had been ailing since last Thanksgiving day. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning from the Bohemian Presbyterian church west of town and burial made in the cemetery by the church, Rev. B. Marek officiating and delivering the sermon. Funeral songs were sung by the choir and the attendance was very large. Undertaker J.F. Kostel had charge of the funeral.
Joseph Dvoracek was born in Velkuy Ubusin, Moravia, a province of Czechoslavakia, on February 8, 1856, and came to America with his mother, brother John and sister Josephine in March 1872. (His stepfather, Anton Chalupnik died on the ship). They stopped in Chicago until the following June when they came to this county and his mother filed on a homestead west of town. Two years later when he became of age, he filed on a homestead 3 1/2 miles west of Tabor, and on May 30, 1874 he united in wedlock to Miss Haldina Vauk and they made their home on this homestead. Twenty-nine years ago they sold the place to the Sutera family and bought the farm seven miles southwest of Tabor where they resided continually. He was 71 years, 10 months and 15 days of age at his death. He is survived by his wife and ten children: Rose, wife of Frank Svanda of Ravenna, Neb., Millie, wife of Thomas Svanda, Tabor; Anna, wife of F. V. Rehurek, Tabor, Harry, Joseph R., Robert and Charles, all of this locality. One son died in infancy and another, Frank, died aged 16 years. He is also survived by one brother, John of Tabor and one sister, Mrs. Josie Frydych of Tyndall. There are 47 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The deceased was a member of Tabor ZCBJ Lodge and also a member of the Tyndall CSPS lodge.
Terry D. DeGroot, 57, of 1910 Gretchen Dr. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Friday, May 20, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a sudden illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. William Harnish. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Survivors include two sons, Chad and Paul DeGroot, both of Cedar Rapids; and a brother, Clayton DeGroot of Chamberlain, South Dakota. Also surviving is his children's mother, Merrill.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Scott; his sister, Sue Stoltz; and his twin brother, Larry DeGroot.
Terry was born July 3, 1947, the son of Stuart and Florence Judy DeGroot in Scottland, South Dakota. He served with the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. For 33 years, Terry worked for Quaker Oats, retiring in January, 2005.
A memorial fund has been established in memory of Terry.
Joseph John Dobesh 82, died Thursday (Oct. 23, 2003) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
A memorial service is at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church, Tyndall, with the Rev. Phil Lint officiating. Interment is in the Czech National Cemetery, Tyndall, with graveside rites by the Pike-Wagner American Legion Post No. 2 and the Bon Homme Masonic Lodge No. 101. Goglin-Kelley Funeral Home, Tyndall, is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph was born Feb. 3, 1921, in rural Gregory County to Joseph F. and Anna (Zabransky) Dobesh, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army Air Transportation and Ferrying Division during World War II from 1942-1946. He married Florene Byrum April 5, 1947, in Corinth, Miss. He was Bon Homme County Sheriff from 1947-1950. Joe was a rural carrier for the postal service for 22 years and worked in the Tyndall Post Office for eight years. He was mayor of Tyndall for six years.
He was a member and past president of Pike-Wagner American Legion Post No. 2 and a member and past president of the Bon Homme Masonic Lodge No. 101. He was a member of the South Dakota Police Officer's Association, served on the United Methodist Church board and was past president and the Bon Homme County School Board. He had been a resident of the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center for the past four years.
Survivors include his wife, Florene, Tyndall; four daughters: Betty (Carl) Hall, Phoenix; Donna (Ed) Garcia, Tucson, Ariz.; Patricia Clarke, San Diego; and Catherine Pesek, Peoria, Ill.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Gertrude Carter, Loveland, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Tyndall United Methodist Church.
Leonard "Len" John Dvoracek, 77, formerly of Briarcliff Rd. passed away on Friday, October 12, 2007 at Alamance Health Care Center. He was born in Tabor, South Dakota, son of the late George V. and Frances Halva Dvoracek, and was married to Doris Newsome Dvoracek who survives. He retired from Lucent Technologies after 38 years of service, was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of Holly Hill Baptist Church where he had served as deacon and Sunday school teacher.
He is survived by his wife of the home, daughter, Vicki Lynn Dvoracek of Franklin, TN; son, Douglas Kent Dvoracek and his wife Julia of Athens, GA; brother, Ivan Dvoracek and his wife Priscilla of Illinois; half-brothers, Robert Dvoracek of Mebane and George Dvoracek of Colorado and a half-sister, Jan Fifer of Tennessee.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, October 15, 2007 at Holly Hill Baptist Church by Rev. Jonathan Harrison with the graveside service to follow at 3:00 PM at First Christian Church Cemetery in King, NC.
George V. Dvoracek, 62 W. Palatine rd., Wheeling, was buried in Ridgewood Cemetery after services August 11 in the Oehler chapel in Des Plaines. Mr. Dvoracek was born May 24, 1900 in Tabor, S.D. and died August 8, 1958 in Resurrection hospital.
He leaves his wife, Virginia; six sons, Clarence of Prospect Hts.; Raymond of Wheeling, Leonard of Winston Salem, N. C. and Ivan, George and Robert of Lake Zurich; a daughter, Janet, also of Lake Zurich; and his brothers and sisters: Emil R. of Tabor, S. D., Edward and Agnes Kripal of Omaha and Emma Herman of Tyndall, S. D.
Rev. William O. McGill officiated at the services.
Source: Arlington Heights (Illinois) Herald ~ August 14, 1958
Funeral services for Anthony James "Tony" Davis are at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2006, at United Methodist Church, Tyndall, South Dakota. Clergy are Pastors Phil & Mary-Lee Lint. Organist is Diane Bryan. Casketbearers are Joel Arntsen, Mark Bambas, Mark Langley, Rick Langley, Terry Mann and Rich Sutera. Interment is in Tyndall Cemetery, Tyndall, South Dakota. Visitation if from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2006 at Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Tyndall, South Dakota. Visitation resumes at noon Saturday until service time at the church. A prayer service is at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2006 at United Methodist Church, Tyndall, South Dakota.
Anthony James "Tony" Davis was born July 20, 1966 at St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall to Harold "Sparky" and Elizabeth (Steiger) Davis. He attended Tyndall Public Schools and later earned a GED. He married Jenifer Goeden of Yankton on June 15, 1991 and to this union a son, Austin, was born. He married Tammy Davis of Humble, Texas on July 2, 2005 in Yankton. They returned to Texas in 2006. Tony worked for numerous construction companies. He is remembered for his bright smile and happy disposition and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Tony died on Christmas morning, December 25, 2006 as the result of a heart attack in Humble, Texas at the age of 40 years, 5 months and 5 days.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy, of Humble, Texas; son Austin of Yankton; mother Elizabeth Davis of Tyndall; sister, Dorothea Blaha of Yankton; brother Donald "Charlie" (Laurel) Davis of Box Elder, South Dakota; step-children Thomas, Sam and Desirae of Humble and Amanda (Trenton) Schumacher of Yankton; niece Annette (Dale) Mudder of Yankton; four nephews: Paul (Dana) Blaha of Illinois, Jon (Sheila) Blaha of Yankton, Waylon Krush of Washington, D.C. and Patrick Krush of Montana; great-nephews Dan Mudder of Rapid City and Mason Blaha of Yankton; great-nieces Carisa Mudder and Tara Blaha of Yankton.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1997, brother John in 1988, brother-in-law Marvin in 1999, and nephew Michael Blaha in 1987.
Delores E. DeRoos, 78, Rockwood, Tenn., formerly of Yankton, passed away Wednesday (Jan. 31, 2001) at the Rockwood Health Care, Rockwood, Tenn.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday (Feb. 5, 2001) at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, with the Rev. DeWayne Kayser officiating. Entombment will be in the Garden of Memories. Visitation was held from 5-9 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2001, at the Kostel Funeral Home, Yankton, with a rosary at 7 p.m. followed by a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Jerry Mach, Tim Mach, Steven Mach, Randy Glich, Dr. Randy Heisinger and Ron Bartikowsky.
Delores was born April 17, 1922, at Tyndall to Daniel D. and Anna E. (Marek) Schmoll. Delores worked several years for Sears & Roebuck and the Yankton Human Service Center, was a member of the Ladies Veteran Auxiliary in Tyndall, a member of the Senior Citizens in Yankton, and was an avid antique collector.
Her memory is cherished by two daughters: Sally Ann (Dana) Peterka of Rockwood, Tenn.; and Deborah (Kent) Aune of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sisters: Barbara Jean (Jerry) Mach of Flandreau; and Elsie Heisinger of Yankton; one sister-in-law, Velma Jewitt of Belle Fourche; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, James DeRoos.
Funeral services for Orville Odell Dingman were held Saturday, June 16, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church, Scotland, with the Rev. Mark Werner officiating. Interment was made in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, with Goglin Funeral Home, Scotland, in charge of arrangements. Casketbearers were Chad Dingman, Corey Dingman, Jonathon Dingman, Robert Dingman, Bill Raabe and Terry Rokusek.
Orville Odell Dingman was born in Scotland on Thursday, May 14, 1936. His parents were Earl and Lydia (Hoff) Dingman. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1955. Following high school, he worked at the dry cleaners in Scotland.
He was united in marriage to Darlene Schneider on October 29, 1961, in the Tripp Reformed Church. They farmed northwest of Tyndall all of their years together. He also worked at Coyote Sports in Tabor from the late 1980s until the plant's closing in 1996. He worked part-time at Gurney's in Yankton for several years. During the last few years, he worked for the county spraying the country roads and on Saturday mornings at the landfill. He had been an avid bowler from high school up until the 1990s, serving as secretary for the Tyndall Bowling League. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Scotland and a past member of the Farmers Union.
He died on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 71 years, one month, and 28 days.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene Dingman, rural Tyndall; son, Tim (Joanna) Dingman, Sioux Falls; three grandchildren, Ethan, Abby and David; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Dingman, rural Scotland; sister, Twyla Mehlhaff, Freeman; two brothers, Alan (Phyllis) Dingman, Yankton, and Darrell (MaryAnn) Dingman, Scotland; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, David, in 1999; his parents, Earl and Lydia Dingman; stepmother, Emma Dingman; and a sister, Lois Ann Dingman.
Funeral service for Elizabeth "Bette" Davis is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 6, 2007, at United Methodist Church, Tyndall, South Dakota, with the Rev. Mary-Lee Lint officiating. Music will be provided by organist Carol Burtz. Casketbearers are Leonard Hajek, Jacque Humpal, Dennis Magstadt, Mark Radack, Ed Rembold and Jim Sip. Interment is in the Tyndall Cemetery, Tyndall, South Dakota.
Elizabeth Steiger was born to John and Bertha (Bolte) Steiger Jr. in Glen Ullin, North Dakota on Friday, December 18, 1925. She moved to Missouri as a teenager and lived in the Springfield area. On November 12, 1941 she married Harold (Sparky) Davis in Greenfield, Missouri. Following World War II they moved to Tripp, South Dakota and then to Tyndall, South Dakota in 1951. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women of Tyndall. Bette was a 58-year member of the Jelkin-Harms American Legion Auxiliary of Tripp and a member of the Simek-Ptak Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Tyndall. She had also been active with Tyndall Senior Citizens until recently. Betty died on December 3, 2007 at St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 15 days old.
Bette is survived by a daughter, Dorothea Blaha of Yankton; a son, Charlie (Laurel) Davis of Box Elder, South Dakota; six grandchildren: Annette (Dale) Mudder of Yankton, Paul (Dana) Blaha of Illinois, Jon (Sheila) Blaha of Yankton, Austin Davis of Yankton, Waylon Krush of Maryland, and Pat Krush of Montana; four great-grandchildren: Dan Mudder of Rapid City, Carisa Mudder, Tara Blaha and Mason Blaha of Yankton.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Harold in 1997; son, John in 1988; son, Anthony in 2006; grandson, Michael Blaha in 1987; son-in-law, Marvin Blaha in 1999; and her parents.
Dorothy (Hakl) Dvoracek, age 90, of Tabor, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, S.D.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday August 14, 2009, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, S.D., with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating and Msgr. Carlton Hermann concelebrating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Visitations will begin at 4 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 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 church. Pallbearers will be; Kyle Tycz, Adam Tycz, Cody Burbach, Bobby Nichols, Brayden Wagner, Paul Wagner, and Floyd Burbach. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Erin Tycz, Jill Tycz, Sara Burbach, Megan Burbach, Tricia Nichols, Alayna Wagner, Michele Tycz, Julie Burbach, and Jackie Wagner. Greeter in Heaven; her granddaughter, Bonnie Wagner.
Dorothy was born on May 20, 1919, to Joseph and Mary (Hacecky) Hakl on the family farm near Tabor. She graduated from Tabor High School in 1936. On October 30, 1939, she married Ed Dvoracek in Tabor. They farmed near Tabor from 25 years, and in 1964, they moved into Tabor. Dorothy worked for M-Tron in Yankton. She was a member on the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Altar & Rosary Society, and the Czech Heritage Preservation Society. Dorothy enjoyed quilting, cross stitch and doing embroidery for all her family and friends.
Survivors include her daughter Judy Wagner, Tabor, four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; a sister, Marie (Mrs. Joseph Sortino), Omaha, NE.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, five sisters, one granddaughter and her son-in-law.
Henry B. Dirks was born on 4 May 1865 to Karolswalde, Southern Russia and arrived in Pennsylvania in October 1874 with his parents, where he lived about 6 years and then came to Turner County, South Dakota and settled on a farm and went through difficult pioneer years.
In 1882 he was converted and baptized as a Christian by Pastor Friedrich Schartner and joined the Mennonite Church.
On 31 December 1885 he married Margaret Smith and they moved to Bon Homme County, SD, and joined the congregation at Friedensberg, where he remained a loyal member. On 13 April, 1925 his wife died. There were no children born to them.
On 8 January 1931 he married Elizabeth F. Dirks. In the fall of 1943 he became ill and his condition worsened, despite all efforts, and on December 30, 1944 his spirit left his earthly abode to come to the heavenly. He was 79 years 7 months and 26 days old. Mourning his loss are his beloved wife, two sisters, Mrs. Mary B. Koehn, Galva, Kansas, and Mrs. Lydia J. Schmidt, Wolf Point, Montana, and many friends.
The funeral was on the 2nd of December and his body was buried in the Friedensberg Cemetery in Avon, South Dakota. The preachers, Ed Duerksen and John Dirks, officiated. Pastor Duerksen's text was Rom. 6:11; and Pastor Dirks used Psalm 46: 1 - 7.
Funeral services for Joseph G. Dvorak are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2007 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Scotland, South Dakota. Clergy is Rev. David Ellis. Organist is Donna Knodel. Honorary Casketbearers are Jennifer Rusk, Kristi Kayser, Michelle List, Amy Pollreisz and Jackie Nooney. Casketbearers are Ron Dvorak, Damon Rusk, Steve Kayser, Chris Pollreisz, Ryan List and Michael Harts. Interment is in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, South Dakota. Visitation is from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2007 at Goglin Funeral Chapel, Scotland, South Dakota.
Joseph George Dvorak was born on Thursday, May 20, 1915 in Scotland to George and Anna (Reinke) Dvorak. He attended grade school through the 8th grade, then began working for farmers in the area. Joe was united in marriage to Dorothy E. Mace on February 8, 1939 in Tyndall. They farmed seven miles west of Scotland until retiring from farming in 1976 when they moved into Scotland. During his life he worked as a mechanic for Elmer Weisz Implement and Reinhold Baltzer Hay Moving. He did trucking for Jack Collinge, Wilmer Mehlhaff of Menno, and Mehlhaff Construction of Kaylor. Joe became a resident of the Scotland Good Samaritan Center in May of 2004, and it is there that he died on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at the age of 92 years, 4 months and 27 days.
Joe's memory will be cherished by his wife, Dorothy of Scotland; his three children: Donna (Rodger) Harts of Yankton, Phyllis (Don) Naber of Yankton, and Dennis Dvorak of Scotland; six grandchildren: Ron Dvorak, Kristi Kayser, Amy Pollreisz, Jennifer Rusk, Michelle List, and Michael Harts; three step- grandchildren: Kevin, Keith, and Kristeen Naber; seven great-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, a sister, Vera Konrad, a brother, Alvin Dvorak and two grandchildren in infancy.
Lenora Dean, 92, of Scotland died Wednesday (May 4, 2005) at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Scotland, with the Rev. William R. Greaver III officiating. Interment is in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Casketbearers are Jacob Dean, David Dean, Mike Meher, Jerry Mutschelknaus, Gale Gubbels and Chad Krieger. Interment is in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, South Dakota. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church.
Lenora Dorothy Dean was born on August 12, 1912, to Jacob and Christina (Max) Mutschelknaus. She was baptized on October 12, 1912, and confirmed on June 6, 1926. Lenora was married to Orin Dean in Scotland on November 25, 1934, by the Rev. George Zink. They farmed north of Scotland for many years. Lenora loved music and was self-taught on the piano, never having taken a lesson. She was very active in her church choir as the director and organist and also entertained in area nursing homes, playing the piano. She was a member of the Balladeers, and played with them for two Inaugural Balls. She was also a member of the Czechsters, a local band. Lenora belonged to the VFW Auxiliary and Ladies of the Moose. She was a farm wife and homemaker, and loved gardening and flowers. Lenora died on Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland at the age of 92 years.
Lenora's memory will be cherished by her two sons: Duane (Deborah) Dean of Scotland and Donovan (Brunhilde) Dean of Yankton; four grandchildren: David Dean, Kathy (Terry) Ward, Lynette Dean and Jacob Dean; and two great-grandchildren, Tim and Kyle Ward.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orin Dean, on July 20, 1981; her parents; one brother, Edwin Mutschelknaus; and three sisters: Amelia Meher, Lydia Vondreau and Gertrude Wright.
Arrangements are under the direction of Goglin-Kelley Funeral Home of Scotland.
Clarence George Dvoracek, 82, Medford, Ore., died Friday (Dec. 27, 2002) at Faith Adult Foster Care.
No services are planned. Memory Gardens Mortuary, Medford, is handling arrangements.
He was born Oct. 19, 1920, in Tabor, to George and Frances (Halva) Dvoracek. He served in the Army during World War II as a staff sergeant. He married Margaret Jimmie Hess Nov. 14, 1982, in Reno, Nev. She died Oct. 20, 2001. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic in the area.
He was a lifetime member of VFW and a member of the Eagles. He enjoyed camping, dancing and polka music.
He is survived by two daughters: Patricia Shierant, Las Vegas, and Pamela Erickson, Talent, Ore.; one step-daughter, Elizabeth Thompson, Central Point, Ore.; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two sons and his first wife.
Dorothy "Belle" Dvoracek, 70, Tyndall, died Sunday (July 21, 2002) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Tyndall Presbyterian Church, Tyndall. Burial is in the Country Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Tabor. Pallbearers are Justin VanWinkle, Jeff VanWinkle, Nick Einrem, Casey Luke, Pat Starr and Mark Dvoracek. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today (Wednesday) with a 7 p.m. prayer service at the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Tyndall.
She was born on Aug. 20, 1931, at Fairview, to Earl and Laura (Christensen) Starr. She married Leonard Dvoracek Nov. 9, 1949, at Luverne, Minn. They farmed for many years. She often expressed her enjoyment of working outdoors on the farm. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, U.P.W. and bowled on Andy's bowling team.
She enjoyed playing pinochle and watching sports, especially if her grandchildren were playing.
She is survived by her husband, Leonard Dvoracek, Tyndall; three children: Sheryl (Richard) VanWinkle, Tyndall; Debbie (Jerry) Einrem, Springfield; and Gary (Michelle) Dvoracek, Springfield; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters: Lois Hirschman, Aberdeen, Wash.; and Maxine Pecka, Tyndall; and one brother, Earl Starr, Jr., Tacoma, Wash.
Libbie A. Dvoracek, 90, Sioux Falls, died Tuesday (June 25, 2002) at Southridge Healthcare Center, Sioux Falls.
Visitation begins at 11 a.m. Sunday at the George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, with the family present from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with burial at Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls.
She was born April 9, 1912, to Joseph and Josephine (Faiman) Bukacek at Clarkson, Neb. She married Ernest B. Dvoracek on Aug. 2, 1933, at Clarkson. After their marriage they moved to Tabor, where her husband taught school. They lived in Tyndall from 1937-1942 and then moved to Sioux Falls. She worked for Spic & Span from 1961-1972. Her husband died Nov. 19, 1959.
She was a member of Crestwood United Church of Christ where she belonged to Faith Circle. She was a member of the Senior Citizens, the Order of the Eastern Star, AARP and ZCBJ.
Survivors include three sons: Sid (Jean), and Cliff (Bea), all of Sioux Falls; and Del (Verlene), Fargo, N.D.; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; and one sister, Esther Ptak, Tyndall.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one sister, three brothers and a granddaughter.
Kari (Ptak) Douglass, age 59 of Yankton passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, November 13, 2012.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel in Yankton, SD. Visitations will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2012 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, SD. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Honorary urnbearers will be Joseph Ptak, Joey Stulgies, Adam Stulgies, Jeff Douglass, Cole Douglass, and John Hatwan.
Kari was born on December 21, 1952 to Joseph and Rosie (Hroza) Ptak. Kari attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and Tabor High School where she was in the last graduating class in Tabor. She continued her education at the University of South Dakota where she graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Political Science. Kari pursued a career at Dale Electronics, later to be known as Vishay Intertechnology for 25 years in production and later as a sales assistant in Yankton, SD. She married Allan Douglass, who had a son and a daughter from a previous marriage, on October 24, 1979 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD by Msgr. Carlton Hermann. She loved to watch old movies and had a passion to read lots of books! She and Allan loved to spend the winters in Florida and spending time on the Gulf of Mexico. Kari truly enjoyed having her friends and family to her and Allan’s home by the Lewis and Clark Lake. She loved to feed the deer and turkeys all around her house, and especially loved her pet dogs.
Kari is survived by her husband, Allan of Yankton, SD; her two children, Amy (Greg) Stulgies of Malvern, IA and Jeff Douglass of Omaha, NE; her mother, Rosie Ptak of Tabor, SD; brother, Brian (Michelle) Ptak, of Shawnee, KS; five grandchildren: Adam (Krystal) Stulgies, Elizabeth (Noah) Jensen, Joseph (Jenna) Stulgies, Cole Douglass, Kirsten Douglass; two great-grandchildren, Timothy Jensen and Anna Jensen and daughter-in-law, Pam Douglass of Omaha, NE. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, friends, and special friends, Dick and Lorie Wright of Yankton, SD.
She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Ptak, several aunts and uncles, and a special friend, Jim Lincoln.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Guiding Eyes For The Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
James Bernard "Monk" Dvorak, 68, Tyndall, died Tuesday (July 3, 2001) at his residence.
Funeral services are at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Petrik-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Tyndall. Burial will be at the Tyndall Cemetery. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. Saturday until the time of the service.
He was born July 24, 1932, at Tyndall to Frank and Mildred (Mulleague) Dvorak. He grew up in Tyndall and attended Tyndall Public Schools. He worked for a time at Bambas' Gas Station and also at Frank Peschl's Meat Market. After leaving the meat market, he traveled and joined the combine crews, cutting wheat from the north to the south. He helped out on several farms. He spent most of his life in Tyndall and the Denver, Colo., area.
He was always willing to help a friend, and he loved the outdoors. He always had a little garden that he shared with friends and neighbors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by a brother, Frank Dvorak, Laffette, Colo.; two sisters: Dorothy Winter, Sioux City, Iowa; and Mary Ann Dally, Canyon Lake, Texas; several nieces and nephews; and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and one sister.
Dorothy E. Dvorak of Scotland died Thursday, November 8, 2007, at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center at the age of 89 years, 10 months and 21 days.
Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2007, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Scotland, South Dakota, with Rev. David W. Ellis officiating. Music will be provided by organist Donna Knodel. Honorary Casketbearers are Jennifer Rusk, Kristi Kayser, Michelle List, Amy Pollreisz and Jackie Nooney. Casketbearers are Ron Dvorak, Damon Rusk, Steve Kayser, Chris Pollreisz, Ryan List and Michael Harts. Interment is in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, South Dakota. Visitation is from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service Sunday, November 11, 2007, at Goglin Funeral Chapel, Scotland, South Dakota.
Dorothy Ellen Dvorak was born on Monday, December 17, 1917, in Hurley, South Dakota to James A. and Elsie B. (Caylor) Mace. Dorothy was united in marriage to Joseph G. Dvorak on February 8, 1939 in Tyndall. They farmed seven miles west of Scotland until retiring from farming in 1976 when they moved into Scotland. During her life, Dorothy worked at Cimpl's in Yankton, the Scotland Good Samaritan Center and Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland. She was an Avon representative for over 20 years.? She also worked for 25 years at the Kaylor Locker. Dorothy became a resident of the Scotland Good Samaritan Center in March of 2005.
Dorothy's memory will be cherished by her three children: Donna (Rodger) Harts of Yankton, Phyllis (Don) Naber of Yankton and Dennis Dvorak of Scotland; six grandchildren: Ron Dvorak, Kristi Kayser, Amy Pollreisz, Jennifer Rusk, Michelle List and Michael Harts; three step-grandchildren: Kevin, Keith and Kristeen Naber; eight great-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Raymond (Shirley) Mace of Las Cruces, New Mexico and Willis Mace of Coolidge, Arizona.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Joe, on October 17, 2007; her parents; a sister, Helen Tenbush; four brothers: Clarence, Vernon, Ervin and James H.; and two grandchildren in infancy.
Maurice Edward Dahmus was born in St. Maurice, Indiana on Friday, May 12, 1911. He was born the sixth of eight children to Henry and Rosa (Rahe) Dahmus. His youth was spent at St. Mary’s West Woods, near Jerseyville, Illinois. He graduated from Jerseyville High School. Higher education achievements included attaining a B.S. degree in engineering from the University of Illinois and a Ph.D. in Education/Math Education from the University of Arkansas. Maurice married Ruth Randolph of Jerseyville, Illinois on June 5, 1938. To this union ten children were born. Maurice taught all math subjects and science to junior and senior high school students and held administrative positions as well. While teaching in North Dakota, Maurice also farmed to provide for the needs of his growing family. Late in his years, he took college course work and taught computer science. His first love was seeing students learn and feel comfortable with math. Maurice authored a 2-volume book entitled Mathematics Education Issues: The Other Side of the Story. After a teaching career of 50 years in the states of Missouri, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, he and Ruth retired to Scotland, South Dakota to be near two daughters. After Ruth died in 1995, he went back to Jerseyville, Illinois. Maurice met and married Genevieve Tepen who died in 2008. Coming back to South Dakota, he settled in Yankton.. In August 2010, he moved to the Golden Living Center at Armour. Children and grandchildren who attended Maurice’s 100th birthday celebration will always remember a “grampa” who, on May 12, 2011, was alert, witty, shouted,”100 – Yipeee!”, and two days later recalled names of those who had attended, and stood at the window waving good-bye ‘til all of them were in their cars. Maurice Edward Dahmus passed away at Golden Living Center on Saturday, August 20, 2011 having attained the age of 100 years, 3 months, and 5 days.
Survivors include a sister, Rosa, of Illinois; eight children: Theresa (Jim) Sedlacek of Scotland, Dorothy (Jim) Foley of Scotland, Anthony (Marie) Dahmus of Mount Juliet, Tennessee, Ann Leach of Winslow, Arkansas, Paul Dahmus of Washington D.C., Fritz/Frances Dahmus of Fridley, Minnesota, Elizabeth Dahmus of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Stephen Dahmus of Seattle, Washington; twenty grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren, one great-great-daughter and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Maurice in death were his parents, four brothers and two sisters, his first wife, Ruth, his second wife, Genevieve, a daughter, Loretta, and a son, Vincent.
Funeral services for John Deutscher of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9th at the United Methodist Church in Scotland, with Rev. Tom Petersen officiating. Organist will be Lois Hehn, with special music by Lonn Sweet and Annie Deutscher. Interment will follow in the Rosehill Mausoleum, Scotland. Active casketbearers will be John’s seven grandchildren and honorary casketbearers will be Arden Dewald, Loren Heckenlaible, Melvin Kepplinger, Larry Hebbert, Leroy Sayler and Gerard Hehn. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland, with the family present to greet visitors from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
John Edward Deutscher was born on Thursday, April 4, 1935 on the family farm at Scotland, South Dakota to Gustav and Anna (Sayler) Deutscher. He was baptized on June 23, 1935 and confirmed on July 3, 1953. On May 22, 1955 he married his high school sweetheart, Glee LaRae Sweet. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Nola Dee, Jeffry Jon and Jay Todd. John joined the National Guard in October, 1957 and served with the 137th Engineer Battalion in Tripp as a heavy equipment operator and squad leader until October, 1963. John farmed the family farm 21/2 miles east of Scotland and raised livestock. John was also very active in independent livestock order buying as well as working for Sioux Preme Packing Company of Sioux Center, Iowa and Heinold Hog Markets as station manager and order buyer. He also worked many years at the Avon and Menno Sale Barns. John was a charter member of the Scotland Saddle Club and served as club president for 11 years. He also served on the Methodist Church board in various positions. In his spare time, he was an avid fisherman, loved camping and gardening and especially enjoyed pulling pranks on his grandchildren. John passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland, having attained the age of 76 years, 3 months, and 1 day. John is survived by his wife, Glee, of Scotland and three children: Nola (Roger) Varilek of Rice, Minnesota, Jeff (Maureen) Deutscher of Sioux Falls, and Jay (Beth) Deutscher of Rapid City. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Tiffany and Trevor Varilek of Minnesota, Jeremy, Nick and Annie Deutscher of Sioux Falls, and Jenna and Jill Deutscher of Rapid City.
In addition to his parents, Gus and Anna Deutscher, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth (Deutscher) Pearson, in July of 2010; a sister, Edna, at age two; and twin sisters who died at birth.
Estelle I. David, age 94 of Menno and formerly of Olivet, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno, S.D. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at the Olivet United Methodist Church, Olivet, with Rev. John Katter officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Visitations will be from 1-9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at the Aisenbrey-Kostel Funeral Home, Menno. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Estelle Irene Christensen was born to Lorens and Blanche (Prader) Christensen on March 21, 1908. She was the second child in the family with an older brother, Henry Lewis and three younger sisters: May Frances, Hazel Pearl and Ida Blanche. She was born in West Ellisville Township and grew up on the family farm near Seneca, S.D. She attended elementary school at West Ellisville District in Faulk County and went on to further her education at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, S.D. From there she attended college in the summer months at Southern State College in Springfield, S.D., and received her teaching certificate. She also became a specialist for primary remedial reading. On May 24, 1928, Estelle married Gerald W. David in Gettysburg, S.D., where they were both teachers in Potter County for eight years and another six years in Beadle County. Summer months were spent attending classes at South Dakota State University in Brookings to keep up their teaching certificates. Because of the war, they moved to Omaha in 1942 where Estelle acquired a job at Sears Roebuck, first working in the ready-to-wear departments and later received training for auditing and worked in the auditing department. She also helped Gerald with his Stanley Home Products business. From there she spent five years at Bordy Garment in Omaha and later became a Real Estate Broker. She also worked for eight years in the office at Omaha Beauty Supplies.
During Estelle's teaching years she was active as a 4-H leader in Beadle County and helped establish the PTA in the Beadle County schools. While in Omaha, she volunteered her time at the Salvation Army helping customers who needed clothing.
She was active in the First Baptist church in Omaha where Estelle was the treasurer, worked with missions and was involved in the ladies programs. She went on to hold many offices in the Women's Christian Temperance Union.
In 1971, they moved to Olivet and Estelle continued her active involvement in church activities, plus held offices in the Olivet Senior Citizen's Center. Under her direction a doll program was started where dolls were dressed and given to the Salvation Army for distribution to children. They dressed and donated 125 dolls at a time.
Estelle became her husband's helper during his years with the BY Water organization and also helped promote "The Miracles of Jesus" pageants, traveling many miles putting up posters. At the time of the South Dakota Centennial, Estelle was one of the promoters working with the state and counties to organize celebrations. She was an active member of the Gideons Auxiliary and also served as financial officer on the Olivet Town Board. Estelle was a resident of the Olivet-Menno Care Center since April of 1997.
She is survived by seven nephews" Gerald Christensen, Omaha, Neb.; Roger Christensen, Warnerrobbins, Ga.; Al Hagenock, Boise, Idaho; Pat Keefe, Rapid City, S.D.; Dean Keefe, Burke, Va.; Dale Keefe, Huron, S.D.; and Richard Keefe, Boise, Idaho.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Gerald, one brother, three sisters, two nephews and one niece.
Committal services for Gerald DeJong, 63, formerly of Springfield, will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2004, at the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield, with military honors.
Gerald DeJong, son of William and Fannie DeJong, was born July 22, 1941. He died November 22, 2004, at Fitzgibben Hospital in Marshall, MO. Gerald attained the age of 63 years and four months.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Snyder) DeJong of Slater, MO; son, Bruce and granddaughter, Danielle, both of Denver, CO; four brothers: Willis and wife, Marjorie of Avon; Eldon and wife, Alberta of Springfield; Merrill and wife, Vonnie of Darien, WI; and Ray of Denver, CO; one sister, Irene Oliver and husband, Lloyd of Corsica; sister-in-law, Lorraine DeJong of Springfield; and many other relatives.
Gerald was preceded in death by a son, Russell; and three brothers: George, Wayne and an infant brother, LeRoy.
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Gerald D. DeJong, 63, of Slater, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall.~Cremation~ Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Weiker Funeral Home in Slater. Rev. Robert Sisney will officiate. Organist Bethany Weiker will play "You'll Never Walk Alone," "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace." Inurnment will be in Immanuel Reform Cemetery in Springfield, S.D. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.Born July 22, 1941, in Springfield, S.D., he was the son of the late William and Fannie Hobma DeJong. On Feb. 16, 1996, he married Katherine Snyder, who survives of the home. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Slater and retired from the dietary department at the Marshall Habilitation Center.Additional survivors include one son, Bruce DeJong of Denver, Colo.; one stepson, Joshua Watts of Belton; one stepdaughter, Shasta Brown of Slater; one sister, Irene Olivier of Corsica, S.D.; four brother, Eldon DeJong and Willis DeJong, both of Springfield, S.D., Merrill DeJong of Clinton, Wis., and Ray DeJong of Lakewood, Colo.; one grandchild and four stepgrandchildren.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers.
Martha Elizabeth (Swenson) Davies, age 91, of Mitchell, SD (formerly of Tyndall, SD) died Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 17, 2012 at First Lutheran Church with burial at Graceland Cemetery in Fulton, SD. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, September 16, 2012 at the Will Funeral Chapel with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM.
Martha Elizabeth Swenson, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Black) Swenson, was born August 29, 1921 in Mitchell, SD. She was united in marriage with John M. Davies on November 22, 1945 at Rock Creek Lutheran Church. She taught school in rural Hanson County and in Tyndall, SD.
She was a member of Rock Creek Lutheran Church and First Lutheran Church in Mitchell, SD and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tyndall, SD. Martha was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, PEO Club and received the Sally Mae Teaching Award.
Grateful for having shared her life are her five children, Jim (Camille) Davies, Alexandria, SD, John (Carol) Davies, Rapid City, SD, Dan Davies, Helena, OK, Rich Davies, Lacey Springs, AL, Becky (Mike) Larsen, Viborg, SD; ten grandchildren, Jamie, Josh, Laura, Sara, Jenna, Aaron, Zack, Jill, Brett, and Zeb; two great grandchildren, Sage and Elizabeth; two sisters, Lois Orr, Lead, SD, Shirley Wolter, Woonsocket, SD; a brother, Wayne (Vangie) Swenson, Anoka, MN; a sister-in-law, Jeannie Swenson, Laural, MT; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; infant son, Steven; three brothers, Joseph, Gene and Paul.
Johanna Dyke, 94 of Avon died Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Her funeral service will be 10:00 am Monday, June 16, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Avon, with burial in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Avon Sunday from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with the family present from 7:00 to 9:00.
Johanna Dyke, the youngest of four children was born December 31, 1913 at Avon, SD to Martin and Maggie (Bertus) Johnson. She went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Johanna attained the age of 94 years, five months and 11 days.
Johanna was a graduate from Avon High School.
Johanna married James Turek and they resided in Sioux City, IA and Avon, SD. A very special daughter, Karen was born to their union. James passed away in 1959. Johanna married Harry Dyke in 1976. He passed away in 1996.
Johanna led a very active life. She loved to travel and had been to every state in the United States except Alaska. She also traveled to the Holy Land with her niece, Gertrude Kaufmann and throughout the US and Canada with her husband Harry and her brother Martin. Johanna traveled Europe with her daughter and son-in-law.
Johanna was a faithful member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Avon and was one of its oldest, active members. She played piano for many years for the church services, the German church services and the church male quartet. Johanna was active as a youth leader of the Bible Bunch.
Johanna was a fan of the Avon High School ball games. She attended many of the high school games and was awarded the 1977-78 Sports Fan Award. She enjoyed being active in her son-in-law's political campaigns. Highlights of Johanna's life were weekly trips to Yankton and Wagner with her daughter and going to A-1 for coffee with Viola Moysis and visiting every day.
Johanna dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren and their families. She willalways be remembered for her caring attitude, her love of travel and her very active life.
Thankful for having shared her life are her daughter Karen Van Gerpen and husband Bill, Tyndall; two grandchildren and their families: Shawn and wife, Lisa Van Gerpen and son Isaac, Sioux Falls; Laura Slama and husband Bob and their children Jaden and Trista, Rapid City; niece, Gertrude Kaufmann, Las Vegas, NV; step-daughter, Alberta Bender and husband Charles, Yankton; step-grandchildren: Kenneth (Darlene) Hauck, Tyndall; Karen (Steve) Krcil, Wagner; Kevin (Terra) Bender, Yankton; Chris Bender, Sioux Falls; Gale (Denise) Bender, Norfolk, NE; Sharla (Weier) Alexander, Gainesville, FL; Delaine Bender, Ocoee, FL; Faye (Darrell) Vitek, Yankton; Mark Westergaard, Yankton; Nancy (Alan) Brennan, Brookings; and Duane Westergaard, Sioux Falls; step son-in-law, Jonas Hauck, Tyndall; special friend and cousin, Viola Moysis, Avon; and many close friends and family.
Johanna was preceded in death by her husbands James Turek and Harry Dyke; parents; two brothers: John and Martin Johnson; sister, Angie Davis; two step-daughters: Margene Westergaard and Marlene Hauck; and step son-in-law, Harlan Westergaard.
Anna DeRoos, 97, Springfield, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2001) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield. Burial is at the Emmanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be from 1-7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday) with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Springfield.
She was born Feb. 29, 1904, near Fertile, Minn., to Joe and Elsie (Kleinjan) Mesman. She moved with her family to Springfield when she was 10. She attended Lincoln Rural School. She made confession of her faith in Jesus Christ at age 16. She married Pier G. DeRoos June 18, 1925. Together they farmed in the Springfield area until 1963. Due to Pier's failing health, they retired and moved into Springfield in March 1963. Her husband died in September of that year. She moved to the Springfield Assisted Living Center in May 1999.
She was a faithful member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church all her life, where she taught Sunday School to kindergarten students and later teenage girls. She served as pianist and organist for many years. She was also involved in Bible study groups, prayer groups and Guild. She enjoyed embroidery, visiting and having coffee with friends and letter writing. She will be remembered for playing Skip Bo and Uno on Sunday afternoons with her family and friends.
Survivors include her children: Evelyn Odens, Springfield; Ruth (Harven) Berndt, Avon; and Gerald (Wilma) DeRoos, Granbury, Texas; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Garret DeRoos, Clinton, Wis.; a sister-in-law, Cornelia Mesman, Springfield; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, one son-in-law, one great-grandson, three sisters and three brothers.
Verna Dempster, 84, Springfield, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2001) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Funeral services are at 1:30 p.m. today (Friday) at the United Church of Christ, Springfield. Burial is in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-noon today at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel, Springfield.
She was born Oct. 2, 1917 at rural Erwin to John and Elizabeth (Garrey) Lundquist. She attended school in the Erwin area and received a two-year degree from General Beadle Teachers College in Madison. She taught school in Erwin and Tyndall. She also taught in Tracy, Calif., from 1937-1945. She married Kent Dempster Oct. 26, 1942, at Hartington, Neb. Her husband died Oct. 31, 1977. She became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in Tripp Jan. 14, 1999.
She was a member of the United Church of Christ, Springfield; UCC Ladies' Circles; Dakota Study Club; and Eastern Star. She will be remembered for her enjoyment of gardening, cooking and of flowers.
Survivors are her children: Wayne (Lynne) Dempster, Tripp; and Diane (Lynn) Gross, Sioux City, Iowa; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Inez (Harlan) Meyer, Sioux Falls.
She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents and three brothers.
Wayland Dempster, 78, Springfield, died Monday (Jan. 8, 2001) following complications after major surgery at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Friday at the United Church of Christ, Springfield. Burial will be in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation is from noon-8 p.m. Thursday at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Springfield, with the family present from 5-8 p.m.
He was born Nov. 15, 1922, at Springfield to Ray and Florence (Shoemaker) Dempster. He attended and graduated from Springfield High School in 1940. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1943 and served until 1946. He married Dolores Kessler Sept. 9, 1945, at the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla. After the service, they settled in Freeman where he was superintendent for Northwestern Public Service. He decided to return to Springfield, where he attended Southern State College and also farmed in the area for many years. He also did electrical wiring and worked for ASCS. He became employed by Southern State College where he was the physical plant director until he had cancer surgery. He retired in 1985.
During his retirement, he and his wife became avid golfers. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and flying in the Steerman.
He will be remembered for the wooden toys he made.
He was a member of the United Church of Christ and a former member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores "Kess," Springfield; two daughters: Patsy (Larry) Schumacher, Springfield; and Nancy (Tom) Esterling, Burke; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen Manley, Vermillion; one brother, Don, Charleston, S.C.; and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Florence Ella DeBower, 95, Yankton, died Thursday (May 2, 2002) at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. today (Tuesday) at the First Baptist Church, Avon, with Calvin Voigt officiating. Burial is in the Evangelical Cemetery, rural Avon. Pallbearers are James Bochman, Theron Bochman, Roger Voigt, Bart Voigt, Myron VanGerpen and Ed Miedema.
She was born Dec. 1, 1906, to Otto and Carrie (Lorenz) Bochman in Bon Homme County, near Tyndall. She grew up in the rural Tyndall and Avon areas. She married Herbert H. Voigt Sept. 9, 1924. They farmed near Tyndall. In 1952, they retired from farming and moved to Yankton. Her husband died in 1967. In March of 1970, she married Claus Miedema. He died in 1974. In April of 1977, she married Roy DeBower and they made their home in Allison, Iowa, and they made their home there until his death in 1989.
She is survived by one son, Calvin (Verda) Voigt, Thermopolis, Wyo.; one daughter, Carol (Duane) Repp, Fresno, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; three half-brothers, James, Preston and Otto Bochman; two half-sisters, Elsie DeWall and Darlene Duchene.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, three sons, two brothers and two sisters.
Supervisor John H. Dykstra, 75, of Boyden died Sunday (Jan 15, 1956) at the Sioux Center hospital following a heart attack.
Apparently in good health, Mr. Dykstra suffered a heart attack late Friday while inspecting work on a new bridge in his district. He was taken by workers at the bridge to his home where he remained until Saturday when he was taken to the hospital after a second attack.
Funeral services were held this Wednesday at the First Reformed church in Boyden, of which he was a member. The court house was closed for the afternoon in respect to his memory.
He was supervisor for 18 years. Mr. Dykstra was widely known, respected and trusted for his integrity. His friendly greeting will be missed by hundreds of acquaintances and friends.
Born April 11, 1880 in the Netherlands, Mr. Dykstra was a year old when he came to the United States with his parents. They lived at Orange City for some time, later moving to a farm in Douglas county, SD.
He married Henrietta Wandscheer in South Dakota Feb. 22, 1905 and the couple farmed near Springfield, S.D. for six years, then moved to Boyden. Mrs. Dykstra died in 1948.
In 1950 Mr. Dykstra married Mrs. Christina DeVries.
He was treasurer of the Sunday school at Boyden and a member of the Masonic lodge.
Survivors include the widow; two sons, Dan of Trosky, Minn., and Hildred of Boyden; one daughter, Mrs. Jeanette Boerhave of Edgerton, Minn,; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Ralph Kraal of Bellfower, Cal., Mrs. Ben Dykstra of Hull and Mrs. John Ten Kley of Sheldon; one brother, Jake of Monroe, S.D,; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Wesseling of Corsica, S. D., and Mrs. Kate Wandscheer of Springfield, S. Dak.; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Donald Dykstra, 71, of Mitchell, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2004, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, with burial in the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. to noon Monday.
Donald Dysktra, son of Peter and Dora (Vander Lei) Dykstra, was born November, 2, 1932, at Running Water, SD. He attended Running Water Country School. He served in the United States Army from April 9, 1953 to March 24, 1955. After the service, Donald worked for area farmers in the Mitchell area for a brief time and then worked at the Black Hills Gold Mine. He later returned to Mitchell and was a bulk mail carrier for several years and then a bus driver for the Mitchell Public School.
Donald will be remembered for his enjoyment of riding motorcycle, visiting and having coffee with family and friends, and playing cards.
Thankful for having shared his life are two brothers: Jayson and Darwin, both of Avon; five sisters: Annie Odens of Avon; Jessie Boersma of Springfield; Marie Vander Veen of Wakefield, NE; Mabel Ludens and husband, Robert of Sioux Falls; and Ruth Olivier and husband, Marion of Corsica; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Andrew and Raymond; and three brothers-in-law.
Services for Louis Dykstra, 74, of Avon, are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2006, at Zion Lutheran Church in Avon. Burial is in the church cemetery, rural Avon, with military honors. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 6:30. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Louis John Dykstra was born December 14, 1931, in rural Avon, South Dakota, the youngest son of Louis and Ida (Oorlog) Dykstra. He died Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Louie attained the age of 74 years, one month and 17 days.
Louie graduated from Avon High School in 1949. He was drafted into the U.S. Army on November 17, 1952, and served during the Korean War. He married Arlene Brandt on June 23, 1954, at Avon, while on furlough. Louie was discharged November 17, 1954, at the rank of Sergeant. He continued to serve in the reserves until October of 1960.
Louie returned to Avon and farmed for 2 1/2 years. In June of 1956, he started working for Agner Bach, the Standard Oil Agent of Avon. In 1957, Louie and Arlene moved into Avon and he continued to work for Agner until January 1, 1964, when he purchased the oil business from Agner and became the Standard Oil Agent. In June 1976, Louie became the Standard Oil Jobber and remained in the gas business until April of 1992, when he sold the business to D&L Oil Co. and continued to work there.
Louie was very active in his church and the community. He was baptized at the Trinity Presbyterian Church on April 10, 1932, and later joined the Zion Lutheran Church on May 8, 1953, where he served as chairman, usher and elder. He was a driver for the Avon Ambulance, was past assistant chief of the Avon Fire Department where he served over 50 years, served on the Avon School board and was a member of the American Legion.
Louie enjoyed playing ball for the city and church teams, playing cards, hunting and fishing. He will especially be remembered for his love of his grandchildren and attending their activities, his strong faith, sense of humor and his love of his Country.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife, Arlene of Avon; five sons: Steve (Beth) of Avon, Keith (Julie) of Renner, Jeff (Dana) of Pierre, Greg of Avon, Robert (Susan) of Brandon; a daughter, Ronda (Chuck) May of Aurora; 15 grandchildren: Robyn, Drew and Matt Dykstra, Lance, Kristen and Chaely Dykstra, Jamie, Josh, Lindsey and Kelsey Dykstra, Rebecca and Zachary Dykstra, and Austin, Cameron and Daniel May; two sisters: Louise Van Gerpen of Avon and Annie Heidemann of Brandt, SD; three sisters-in-law: Liz Oorlog of Avon, Fern Dykstra of Pierre, and Erma Dykstra of Avon; and many relatives and friends.
Louie was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Derrick Louis Dykstra; four brothers: Dick Oorlog, John Dykstra, Garritt Dykstra and David Dykstra; and one sister, Henrietta Hawes.
Services were held for Gladys Dykman, 61, of North Bend, Nebr. December 13 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. The Rev. Fr. Daniel Galas of St. Charles Catholic Church officiated. Honorary pallbearers were the grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Leland Tjeerdsma, Dale and Kevin Ranek, Howard Hajek, John Humpal, Gary Gillis and Marvin Limbach, Jr. Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery, North Bend.
Gladys (Humpal) Dykman was born May 8, 1938 in Tyndall. She grew up at Tyndall and was a graduate of Tyndall High School in 1956. After her marriage, she moved to North Bend in 1957 and worked at Blevins Popcorn Plant at North Bend and later worked at Birchwood Manor at North Bend until retiring in 1993. She married Darrell Dykman May 18, 1957 in Tyndall. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church at North Bend. Gladys died December 10, 1999 at Fremont Area Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Darrell; four sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Deb Dykman of Warner, Dan Dykman and special friend Donna Meyer of Rogers, Nebr., Steve and Kari Dykman of Aberdeen, Dave and Julie Dykman of Fremont: daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Mike Soderberg of Fremont; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Roger Adel of Viroqua, Wisc.; ten grandchildren, Mitchel, Michael, Tiffany, Joshua, April and Adam Dykman, Ashley Hansen, Sean and Tyler Soderberg, and Jerry Meyer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Frances (Ranek) Humpal and two infant sisters.
Robert DeRoos, 88, of Springfield died Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall. Funeral services are 2 PM, Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield. Burial is in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield, with military honors. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 PM until 7 PM and Thursday from 9 AM until noon at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield.
Robert Charles DeRoos, son of Frank and Lena (Oorlog) DeRoos, was born May 10, 1922 at Running Water, SD. He was the youngest of 13 children. He died Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall. Robert attained the age of 88years and eight months.
Robert attended grade school at Running Water and graduated from Springfield High School in 1940.
Robert enlisted in the US Army and served from December 16, 1942 to December 7, 1945. He was decorated with the Good Conduct Medal. Robert was proud to have served his country.
Robert married Lorraine Halsey on June 12, 1947 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield.
Robert built and owned his own business, the DeRoos Garage. He owned and operated the garage for 25 years. He sold his business and started teaching diesel mechanics at the USDS college. Through night classes and summer school he received his Bachelor’s Degree from USDS and his Master’s from USD at Vermillion. He taught at the college for eleven years before it closed. He then worked as a crop adjuster until he retired.
Robert was a member of the United Church of Christ in Springfield, the Elk Lodge, the Masonic Lodge and the Dwight Wood American Legion Post.
Robert enjoyed teaching at USDS, golfing, bowling, boating and traveling.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife Lorraine “Rusty” DeRoos of the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters: Cora, Hattie, Jennie, Grace, Pearl and Frances; and six brothers: John, Nick, George, Frank Jr., Clarence and Oscar.
Donald David Dvorak was born on April 7, 1930 to Joseph Leo and Sophia (Blaha) Dvorak at Lake Andes, South Dakota. The family moved to Tyndall in 1937. In 1945, Donnie began setting pins for the Tyndall Bowling Alley. Over the years, he worked for Alvin Winckler at Al’s Bar, Millie Humpal at Roy’s Bar, Ken Liveris at Chico’s, and for Ray Bambas at the V.F.W. Post. Donnie loved Czech polka music and enjoyed listening to his tapes. He also enjoyed watching television, especially “The Guiding Light,” “As The World Turns” and re-runs of old comedies. In later years, he greatly enjoyed being a part of the Senior Citizen’s Center. Donnie had been a resident of the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall since August of 2004, and it is there that he died on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 11 days.
Donnie is survived by his sister-in-law, Dorothy Dvorak of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; a niece, Tammy (Doug) Houle and their children, Hannah, Jordan and Gabrielle, of Redwood Falls, Minnesota; a nephew, Jay Dvorak and his son, Shandy of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Sophie Dvorak, his brother, Alvin on October 26, 2001, and a twin sister who died at birth.
Eldon Lewis DeJong died Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall. Eldon attained the age of 79 years, 10 months and 17 days.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the church cemetery, rural Springfield, with military honors. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the church, followed by a 6 p.m. prayer service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.
Eldon Lewis DeJong was born February 13, 1930 in rural Springfield, SD, the son of William and Fannie (Hobma) DeJong.
Eldon went to country school through he eighth grade. He worked on the farm until he served in the US Army in Germany.
Eldon married Elizabeth Alberta Ludens in Springfield on January 17, 1956. Together they farmed on the family farm west of Springfield until they moved into Springfield in 1985. They raised crops, hogs and milked cows. He then worked as a school custodian, bus driver, and at the Mike Durfee State Prison. Eldon also mowed lawns and scooped snow for many people. He also enjoyed volunteering in the kitchen at nutrition center.
Eldon was a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield and a former member of the NFO, Bon Homme County Men’s Chorus and the Bon Homme Community Cantata.
Eldon will be remembered for his love of playing games with his family and doing jigsaw puzzles.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife, Alberta of Springfield; five children and 12 grandchildren: Ellen (Dave) Logterman of Rockford, IL and their children, Stephanie Jenkins, Jeremy Logterman and Kelli Logterman; Marlin (Tracy) DeJong of Colton, SD and their children, Jennifer DeJong, Cassandra DeJong and Randi Talsma; Myrna (John) Voigt of Avon, SD and their children, Sara Klaasen, Terry Voigt and Katie Voigt; Christine (Lee) Diers of Cedar Rapids, IA and their children, Ashley and Alex Diers; Cynthia (Richard) Orduno of Avondale, AZ and their daughter, Mia Orduno; five great grandchildren; three brothers: Willis (Marge) DeJong of Avon; Merrill (Bonnie) DeJong of Derian, WI; and Raymond DeJong of Denver, CO; one sister, Irene (Lloyd) Olivier of Corsica; a sister-in-law, Lorraine DeJong of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews.
Eldon was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: George, Gerald, Wayne and LeRoy, who died in infancy; and a sister-in-law, Shirley DeJong.
Herbert DeJong, 79, of Springfield died Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall, SD.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, SD. Burial is in the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation is Friday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield.
Herbert George DeJong was born to Jerry and Dennie (Wieten) DeJong near Corsica, SD, on August 24, 1927. He died Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall, SD. Herbert attained the age of 79 years, nine months and 23 days.
Herb attended elementary school and one year of high school at Corsica. His parents moved to Springfield in 1942, where he graduated from Springfield High School in 1945.
Herb married Jessie Vanderlei on February 28,1947, and to this union seven children were born. They farmed near Springfield until his retirement in 2002, when they moved into Springfield.
Herb was a faithful member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield and served as a deacon and an elder there.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife, Jessie of Springfield, SD; children: Harlan and wife Frances DeJong of Springfield, SD; Donald and wife Cheryl DeJong of Forney, TX; Diann and husband Dave Habicht of Rapid City, SD; Keith and wife Denise DeJong of Yankton, SD; Karen and husband Brent Reissig of Manhattan, MT; Robert and wife Betty DeJong of Wiesbaden, Germany; Kevin and wife Tonia DeJong of Yankton, SD; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Louis DeJong of Grand Rapids, Ml; Jerry DeJong of Sand Lake, Ml; and one sister, Pearl Schultz of Springfield, SD.
Herb was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters: Elizabeth Vlasman, Dora Namminga, Henrietta Vlasman and Minnie Rose Hubregtse; and five brothers: John, Bill, Gerrit, Marion and Lambert DeJong.
Alta Idella Diede was born on Monday, February 20, 1911 in Yankton County near Lesterville, South Dakota. Her parents were John P. and Elizabeth (Gall) Weber. Alta was baptized and confirmed in the Petersburg Congregational Church. She was raised on the family farm and attended the Northstar Country School through the 8th grade. Alta was united in marriage to Albert Diede on May 23, 1931, also at the Petersburg Congregational Church. They farmed northeast of Menno for a few years during the Depression, then move to Washington State in 1938. Albert was working on the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam when he was killed in an accident at work in 1941. Following Albert’s death, Alta brought her children back to Scotland to be near her and Albert’s families. She worked hard to support her family, washing dishes and other various jobs in Scotland, and she worked for over 20 years at the Anderson Bakery. Her main focus, however, was always making a good home for her family and raising her children. Alta was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church in Scotland where she was active with the First Presbyterian Woman and also served as an Elder. She was also a member of the Rebecca Lodge. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and crocheting, and she will be remembered for her baking, especially her homemade cookies. The highlight of Alta’s life was always visits from her family. Over the years, she loved to take photographs of her family and friends and wore out many cameras. Alta became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland in November of 2003, and it was there that she passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008 at the age of 97 years, 5 months and 17 days.
Alta’s memory will be cherished by her three children: Dale Diede of Bryl, Utah, Harvey (Donna) Diede of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and Donna Olson of Cumberland, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ray (Helen) Weber of Scotland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, her parents, a sister, Olive Becker, a brother, Alvin Weber, a daughter-in-law, Pat Diede, and a son-in-law, Richard Olson.
Glenn E. Duncan, 94, of Tyndall passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Society, surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall with Fr. Joe Forcelle as Celebrant. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until a 7:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday, November 15 at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Memorials may be directed to either the Glenn and Kathryn Duncan Scholarship Fund, which benefits a Bon Homme High School wrestler, or the Duncan Scholarship at the University of South Dakota.
Glenn Ellsworth Duncan was born on March 28, 1917 in Cheyenne County, Kansas. He was the sixth of ten children born to Edward E. and Lettie E. (Spears) Duncan. Glenn attended school and graduated from Cheyenne County High School in 1935. Glenn attended Kansas State University from which he graduated with a degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1941.
World War II found Glenn in South Dakota testing cattle for the United States Government. He enlisted in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of Major. Upon his discharge from the Army, Glenn established his veterinary practice in Tyndall, South Dakota where he practiced for over 35 years. He married Kathryn Sully of Gregory, South Dakota in 1942 in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Glenn and his brothers participated in wrestling while in high school and Glenn followed his brothers, Clifford and Dale, as standout wrestlers at Kansas State University. He was named one of the 40 top athletes in Kansas State University history. This love for the sport of wrestling was a large part of Glenn’s life and he was instrumental in the birth of the wrestling program at Tyndall High School and also assisted several other southeastern South Dakota communities start their programs. Some of his fondest memories were working with the wrestling team and watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren participate in sports.. Glenn was named to the South Dakota Wrestling Hall of Fame and was recognized by the South Dakota High School Coaches Association and the National High School Coaches Association with a Distinguished Service Award for his work in establishing high school wrestling in South Dakota.
Glenn served his community as mayor and on the Bon Homme School District School Board. He was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church Knights of Columbus. He was president of both the South Dakota State Veterinary Association and the South Dakota Board of Veterinary Examiners. In 1967, he was recognized as the South Dakota State Veterinarian of the Year.
He was the proud parent of twins Marjorie (James) Stoebner and Mary (Edward) Kreber, both of Tyndall; son Dennis (Marie) Duncan of Parker; and daughter Kelly Duncan (Lee Clark) of Vermillion. Grandchildren thankful for having had Glenn in their lives include Paul, Mark, Tricia, Tom, Greg, Jane, Drew, Amber, Kelsey, Hillary and Kaitlyn. He was a great-grandfather to 19. Glenn joins his beloved Kathryn, who passed away February 4, 2008 and seven siblings.
Private family services for Joseph Dufek Jr. were held on Wednesday, January 2, 2008.
Joseph Dufek, Jr. was born on Monday, July 29, 1929 to Joseph, Sr. and Esther (Buchholz) Dufek. He was united in marriage to Virginia Brown Thunder in 1955. Joe was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved to travel.
Joe died on Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at his residence in Tyndall at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 26 days. He will be buried near his mother in the Tyndall Cemetery.
Joe is survived by his wife, Virginia Dufek of Tyndall; four sons: Joseph Dufek, III, and Rocky Dufek, both of Portland, Oregon, William Dufek of Chicago, Illinois and Randy Dufek of Dutch Harbor, Alaska; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Wesley Dufek of Eugene, Oregon.
His parents preceded him in death.
Funeral services for Leonard H. Dvoracek, 86, of Tyndall, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Presbyterian Church in Tyndall. Burial will follow in the Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Tyndall. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday, February 10 from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service there, family will be present from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Leonard passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Leonard H. Dvoracek was born on December 24, 1928 at his family farm near Tabor, SD to Charlie and Tillie (Jilek) Dvoracek. He moved off the family farm at the age of 14, where he worked at the bowling alley and attended Tyndall High School where he was crowned homecoming king and was a captain of his beloved football team. Leonard married Dorothy “Belle” Starr on November 9, 1949 in Luverne, MN. Leonard was a dedicated hard worker and was employed on the construction of the Yankton Dam and Highway 50, and many other construction sites and gravel pits. He finally found his way to his true passion, farming. Leonard had two important loves in his life: his family and his farm. He was a loving and giving father and grandfather who cared deeply and openly for his family. In Leonard’s eyes, his grandchildren could do no wrong. He was a born teacher, instilling life lessons by helping others understand the business of farming, helping his grandkids learn to drive, and teaching generations of family members how to play cards. He had an infectious laugh and a witty sense of humor which made him a favorite among anyone that met him. Leonard enjoyed many hobbies including playing pinochle, watching sports, playing black jack at casinos, and telling stories of his unforgettable life. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Tyndall, SD. He died on Saturday February 7, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Home in Tyndall, SD at the age of 86 surrounded by his loved ones.
Leonard’s memory will be cherished by his three children, Sheryl Van Winkle, Tyndall, SD; Debbie Einrem, Sioux Falls, SD; Gary and wife, Michelle (Kreber) Dvoracek, Springfield, SD; seven grandchildren, Jeff (Karl), Justin (Lisa), Jessica (B.J.), Nick, McKenzie (Ryan), Derrik, and Garrett; seven great-grandchildren, Tyler (Brittany), Jared, Scott, Tanner, Allisan, Kolton, and Kailey; two great-great grandchildren, Paisley and Quinn; one brother, Donnley (Pat), Tabor, SD; Randy (Lisa) Weier; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy “Belle”; his grandson, Scott Van Winkle; his parents, Charlie and Tillie; his sisters Elsie Vitek and Madeline Schneider; and his brothers Charlie and Alvin and two son-in-laws, Jerry Einrem and Rick Van Winkle.
Helen E. Mach was born December 31, 1916, the daughter of John and Anna (Thaler) Mach, on her parent’s farm in Bon Homme County near Vodnany, South Dakota. She grew up on the farm and attended rural school and graduated from Wagner High School in 1934.
Helen was united in marriage to Clifford Hilton on January 11, 1935 in Mitchell, South Dakota.
They lived in various places in eastern South Dakota before moving to Belvidere in 1944 where Clifford managed the Tri-State Elevator and Helen was the bookkeeper.
After Clifford’s death on January 5, 1946, she continued to reside in Belvidere.
Helen was united in marriage to James "Bruce" Dunker of Belvidere on September 14, 1946 in Rapid City. They moved to his farm-ranch southeast of Interior in 1949. In 1954 they moved into Interior where they purchased a package liquor store, which Helen operated and Bruce worked for the National Park Service. In 1968 they sold the store and moved back to the farm-ranch southeast of Interior. Bruce preceded her in death on March 13, 1973. She moved into Interior where she resided until moving into the Senechal apartments in Philip in 2001. Later she moved into the Silverleaf Assisted Living Center in Philip before moving into the Philip Nursing Home where she has since resided.
Helen was an expert seamstress, beginning by sewing button holes for a penny a piece during the early years and continued to design and sew wedding dresses, coats, dresses and countless children’s clothes. Helen crocheted miles of thread into doilies, table clothes and bedspreads. She designed and quilted a quilt for each of her children.
Helen especially enjoyed the challenge of growing flowers in the Badlands gumbo. Her beautiful flower gardens were a showplace to all who passed by.
Helen spent countless hours collecting rocks, especially the Fairburn agate in the rock beds surrounding Interior.
Helen was an avid reader and loved word games of any kind. She made it a point to work and complete the daily crossword puzzle and would challenge anyone to a game of scrabble.
Helen was a member of the Interior Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women, Current Events Club, the Interior Senior Citizens, and the Bad River Senior Citizens of Philip.
Grateful for having shared her life are four sons, Russell Hilton and his wife Audrey of Sturgis, Billy Hilton and his wife Deanna of Black Hawk, Roger Hilton of Interior, and Peter Dunker and his wife Betty of Wall; three daughters, JoAnn Sell and her husband Frank of Mitchell, Marilyn Gartner and her husband Ronald of Interior, and Lessie Schoenfelder and her husband Charles of Boise, Idaho; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Payer of Wagner, South Dakota, and Thelma McDowell of Las Vegas, Nevada.
In addition to her husbands Clifford Hilton and Bruce Dunker, Helen was preceded in death by one son Jerry Hilton, two grandchildren; her parents; two brothers William and Arthur Mach; and one sister Josephine Ptak.
Helen died Wednesday, February 19, 2003, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Visitation was held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip and one hour preceding the services at the church on Monday. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection was held 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 24, at the Interior Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jeff Tippner officiating. Interment was in the Interior Cemetery. A memorial is established to the Interior Presbyterian Church.
Donald Eugene Diener, 84, of Springfield, SD, was born September 5, 1926 in Bloomington, IL, the son of Walter and Edith (Page) Diener. He passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD.
No funeral services are planned. Cremation was under the direction of Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield, SD.
Don graduated from Champaign High School in Champaign, IL. He served in the US Navy during WW II.
Don was united in marriage to Phyllis Resler on March 10, 1950 at the University Place Christian Church in Champaign, IL.
Don was a salesman and owner of Diener Stereo in Champaign, IL for many years. In 1986, they moved to Las Vegas where he worked at the MGM Grand Casino in various positions for 20 years. Phyllis passed away on September 21, 2000. Don later moved to Springfield, SD to be near his sister, Dorothy Barham, who was battling cancer.
Don will be remembered for his enjoyment of golfing, fishing, playing cards, working with his hands, gardening and remodeling homes.
While living in Champaign, IL, he was a member of the University Place Christian Church.
Thankful for having shared his life are his two children: Vicki Deusinger of Galesburg, IL and Alan (Benita) Diener of Oceanside, CA; five grandchildren: Cynthia (Alex) Kitchens of Bloomington, IL, Michelle (Zach) Voss of Lafayette, LA, Aaron Nunez of Colona, IL, Christian Diener and Kenny (Jordyn) Diener of Oceanside, CA; five great grandchildren: Ethan and Emily Nunez, Ava and Emma Voss and Caelyn Kitchens; brother-in-law, Wayne Barham of Springfield, SD; sister-in-law Lou Diener of Thomasboro, IL; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; parents; three sisters: Dorothy Barham and two who died in infancy; and two brothers: Walter and Warren “Bob” Diener.
The funeral service for Dorothy Marie De Roos, 93, Aberdeen, will be 10:00am, Thursday, August 19, 2010, at First Baptist Church, Aberdeen with Dr. Harold E. Salem officiating. Burial will be in Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery at Springfield, SD. Dorothy went to be with her Lord Sunday, August 15, 2010 just three days short of her 94th birthday at Aberdeen Health & Rehab. Visitation will be from 1:00-7:00pm with a prayer service at 7:00pm, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Dorothy Marie (Wynia) De Roos was born in Springfield, SD on August 18, 1916 to Albert and Jacoba (Risseeuw) Wynia. Dorothy grew up on farms in the Tyndall and Springfield areas. She attended Lincoln School #38 through the 8th grade and then worked on the family farm as a hired hand.
In 1938, Dorothy married Frank L. De Roos and because of hard times they honeymooned in the Black Hills with two other couples.
They began married life at the Bon Homme colony.
They had three children, Karen, Marilyn, and Allen. During this time, Dorothy and Frank moved back to Springfield where they ran the creamery called Frank and Dot's. They also lived in Fort Randall, Provo, and Columbia, SD. At Columbia, Dorothy started cooking in the school, and also sold Avon products.
In 1963, Karen was killed in a car accident. Dorothy and Frank then adopted Karen’s son, Lance.
Dorothy always focused on her family and always enjoyed going hunting, fishing, camping, rock hunting, and traveling. Frank and Dorothy also lived in Barnard, Selby and James Valley where Frank taught school. Dorothy and Frank lived in Huron for a number of years where she cooked for Huron High School.
Frank was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease shortly after their 50th Wedding Anniversary and passed away two years later.
Dorothy continued to cook at the Huron Senior Center and completed her GED in1994. She then worked at Reedy Business Supply, made and sold a variety of crafts at craft shows with her daughter Marilyn, and attended as many games and activities as possible of her grand children and great grand children until the last five years when she resided at the Aberdeen Health and Rehab Center.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Marilyn (Dennis) Tople of Mellette; Allen (Jane) De Roos of Miller; Lance (Nancy) De Roos of Sioux Falls, one brother, Howard (Dorris) Wynia, Springfield; two sisters, Leona Dumdei and Janice Wynia, Sioux Falls. 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Frank; her daughter Karen, her parents Albert and Jacoba, and one sister Mable.
Gene DeLong, Jr., 79, of San Marcos, California, died July 30, 2006. He was born on Aug. 7, 1926 in Springfield, S.D., and owned DeLong Fine Footwear in Vista. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Vista and the Vista Kiwanis.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou DeLong; daughters, Erin DeLong and Laurie DeLong; son, Kirk DeLong; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services: pending.
Arrangements: Allen Bros. Mortuary.
Bernice Marie De Jong was born on January 17, 1924 and raised in Springfield, SD. Bernice, a long time Bellflower resident, passed away on February 5, 2009 in Long Beach, California. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother and an amazing grandmother and great grandmother. She raised 3 children, Linda, Bob and Lisa.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lambert De Jong.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 4-8 pm at Whites Funeral Home , 9903 E. Flower St, Bellflower. Funeral services on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 10 am at Bethel Reformed Church, Bellflower.
Funeral mass for Raymond F. Dangel, 88, of Scotland, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland. Burial will follow with military graveside rites in St. George Catholic Cemetery, Scotland. Visitation will be held at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland on Tuesday, May 19 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. wake service later that evening at the church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Raymond Francis Dangel was born on Monday, June 21, 1926 to Anthony “Tony” and Theresa H. Dangel in rural Olivet, South Dakota. He attended Pleasanthill country school near Olivet until the 8th grade. On November 27, 1946, Raymond was united in marriage to Agnes Schweltzer at St. Boniface Idywilde Catholic Church in Freeman. In October 1951, Raymond enlisted in the United States Air Force and served as an aircraft and engine mechanic. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to rural Olivet to farm his family’s land. He also worked as a mechanic for Hellweg Ford Implement and Metlers Implement in Menno and went on to open his own shop on his farm. In 1979, Raymond moved to Valentine, Nebraska and worked for Hellie Implement. In 1986, he moved back to the family farm to work in his workshop until his retirement in 2004. He was a member of the local American Legion and V.F.W. Raymond was an educator at heart, he was always willing to help and teach people various trades; be it farming, mechanics, or otherwise. He was a very patient man.
Raymond passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Oakview Terrace Nursing Home in Freeman having attained the age of 88 years, 10 months, and 23 days.
He is survived and remembered by his wife of 68 years Agnes Dangel of Freeman; daughters Norma (Joe) Bower of Sioux Falls and Sarah Herrbolt of Sioux Falls; nine grandchildren: Carlotta, Dominick, Carlos, John, Brigette, Samantha, Jacob, Tony, and Fabre; thirteen great-grandchildren; and nephew LaVerne Dangel.
He was preceded in death his by parents, sister Geneva, and brother Clarence.
Erma Ruth Dykstra (nee Jurrens) was born February 6, 1930, in rural Avon, in the home of her parents Tim and Lena Jurrens (nee Roll). She left her earthly life on Friday morning, May 29, 2015, from the Sister James Care Center in Yankton having spent 85 years, 3 months and 23 days.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Avon. Burial is in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
Erma gained her lifelong love of reading while attending rural schools near the Five Mile Corner. Her passion for the written word, her uncanny ability to complete with speed even the toughest New York Time crosswords and her amazing bookkeeping skills were remarkable considering her humble educational history.
Erma met the future and one love of her life, David James Dykstra, when he was brought by her brother Eldon Jurrens to spend the night at the family farm. They married on February 26, 1950, in the First Baptist Church in Avon and were joined by three children -- Douglas Tim, Paul David and Barbara Jean.
Shortly after their marriage, David ("Dyke"), was drafted and served in the Korean War, during which time Erma received untold love and support from her and David’s families, as well as countless friends in the Avon area.
Erma was baptized upon confession of her faith in the First Baptist Church in Avon and along with David, was a lifelong member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Avon. She faithfully supported the Ladies Aid Society, worked as Sunday School Superintendent, and later served the Church on its Board of Elders. Additionally, she was a devoted supporter of the Avon Legion Auxiliary working in many officer capacities to promote Americanism in this area.
Sharing in the void of her passing are her children Douglas and Trudy Dykstra in Yankton, with their children Aaron and Kathleen Dykstra of Rapid City, Amanda and Jared Adamson and Allison and Cullen Kohles all from Yankton; Paul Dykstra and Bob Beach in Chicago; and Barb and Mark Tanzillo, in Atwater, California with their children Christopher and Vanessa Tanzillo and Justin Tanzillo. Of special delight to Erma and the smile on her face were her five great grandchildren – Rozlyn Adamson, Emma Dykstra, Jayce Tanzillo, Sophia Dykstra and Sawyer Adamson. Joining Erma’s children in loss are her brother Virgil and wife Maxine Jurrens of Madison, Wisconsin; sisters-in-law Louise Van Gerpen, Carol Jurrens and Arlene Dykstra of Avon and a myriad of nieces and nephews.
Erma was preceded in death by her loving David, her parents Tim and Lena Jurrens, her brothers and sisters: Chester Jurrens, Ray Jurrens, LeRoy Jurrens, Viola Voigt, Leatta Schortzmann and Eldon Jurrens; as well as Dyke’s brothers and sisters: Dick Oorlog, John Dykstra, Garritt Dykstra, Henrietta Vilhauer, Ann Heidemann and Louis Dykstra. Special affection from Erma would be to acknowledge also the loss of dear brother-in-law Roland Van Gerpen.
Honored to escort Erma to her final earthly resting place are her grandchildren and their spouses as pallbearers.
Rev. Richard (Dick) Dugan, 79, of Avon, South Dakota, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 after a brief battle with acute leukemia.
Funeral services will be 6 PM, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Friedensburg Bible Church, rural Avon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon.
Richard Lee Dugan was born Feb 3, 1936 to Bernard Vernon Dugan & Edith Augusta (Kriesel) Dugan in Owatonna, MN. He was the 4th of 7 children.
Richard attended school in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1954. He was active on the wrestling and football teams, in orchestra and music programs and acting in “Annie, Get Your Gun” and other productions.
In 1954 he attended Bethany Fellowship Missionary Training Center (now, Bethany International) where he met Priscilla Ann Newton. They married in 1957 after graduation. Five children were born to this union. Dick & Priscilla spent the next 58 years in evangelistic and pastoral ministry in Pennsylvania, California, Nebraska, South Dakota & Minnesota.
Dick was an active member in the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association (MBOTMA) and repaired, restored and sold acoustic instruments through Richard Dugan Violins. He also taught beginner stringed instrument lessons to countless students – youth and adults alike – over his years of ministry.
Pastor Dugan and his wife Priscilla have served in pastoral ministry, mostly in the Upper Midwest, across 13 churches over 58 years.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard & Edith Dugan of Owatonna, MN, daughter Sharon, niece Becky, older brothers Kenneth of Astoria, OR and LeRoy Dugan, and brother-in-law Steve Dahlen both of Bloomington, MN.
Dick is survived by his wife, Priscilla and their four remaining children, Sheila (Jensen) of Monticello, MN, Shane of Remer, MN, Sheri of Dallas, TX and Shawn Dugan of Norwood, MN, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren as well as his two sisters, Diane (Dahlen) of Bloomington, MN and Norma (Berghs) of Burnsville, MN and two brothers Pat of Puerto Alegre, Brazil & Terry Dugan of Bloomington, MN and their families.
Dick’s lifelong passion was preaching and teaching God’s Word. He impacted countless lives in his years of life and ministry. True of his own children and his spiritual children in the faith, Richard’s life echoed the words of the Apostle Paul, “I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth” (3 Jn 1:4).
Bessie De Graaf, 78, of Orange City died Wednesday, December 25, at her residence. Memorial services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 28, at Trinity Reformed Church in Orange City with the Rev. Donald De Glopper officiating. Burial was in Newkirk Cemetery.
Mrs. De Graaf was born April 20, 1918, in Dante, South Dakota, the daughter of Cornelius and Jennie (Brandsma) Vander Veen. She was raised on a farm near Springfield, South Dakota. As a young adult, she came to Newkirk to assist farm families.
She married Arthur De Graaf on June 19, 1941, in Newkirk. The couple farmed in Newkirk. He died November 16, 1961, in Newkirk. She then moved to Alton and in 1966 she moved to Orange City, She was employed as a seamstress at De Vries Interiors until retiring in 1988.
She was a member of Trinity Reformed Church, where she participated in most activities, especially the Reformed Church Women's Ministries and Boosters.
Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Aileen and Tim Barnhouse of Iowa City and Barbara and Arlan Van Roekel of Des Moines; a son and his wife, Allan and Barbara of Memphis, Tennessee; a brother, Henry of Orange City; a sister, Minnie Odens of Springfield; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be given to Hospital.
Coralee Deion, 67, of Avon, South Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Avon.
A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Coralee Victoria Deion was born on November 24, 1948 to Calvin Anthony and Myrtle Marie (Molinere) Deion in New Orleans, Louisiana. For several years, she worked as a medical assistant at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. Upon moving to Avon, South Dakota, Cora began to work for the Human Services Center in Yankton. Following her retirement, she worked for Lyle and Loila at the Mensch’s Greenhouse in Avon.
Throughout her life, Cora was an avid fan of her hometown football team, the Saints. She enjoyed watching the games with her family and friends. Her favorite Sunday pastime was fishing. Cora was also a great cook, especially her seafood Cajun dishes. She loved her family, especially her great-granddaughter Katelyn who was the apple of her eye and truly precious to her.
Cora passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Avon, South Dakota having attained the age of 67 years, 1 month, and 19 days.
She is survived and remembered by her daughters: Claudette (Sinclair) Olson and Missie (Don) Dorsa; grandchildren: Brittany (Chris) Kelly, Lexi Olson, Dorian Dorsa, and Delanie Dorsa; great-granddaughter Katelyn Kelly; sister Vivian Staub; brother Lewis (Leona) Deion; and her beloved dog Wolfgang.
She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings: Lester Deion, Isabell Loga, Della Mae Deion, Raymond Deion, and her infant stillborn daughter, Michelle Lee Sinclair.
Margaret L. (Margie) Dvoracek, age 89, of Tabor, SD passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at the Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday February 27 at Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church Tabor, SD with Rev. Steven Jones officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Friday February 26 at the Opsahl-Kostal Memorial Chapel Tabor, SD with a wake service following at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel. Pallbearers are Tammy Sternhagen, Keith & Becky Sternhagen, Don & Dawn Kocmich, Randy Thum and Brian Slama. Honorary pallbearers are Doris and Elmer Kuchta.
Margaret (Kortan) Dvoracek was born August 21, 1926 at Tabor, SD to John and Rosie (Killian) Kortan. She worked at a variety of places in the Yankton and Tabor area. She retired from the Freeman Company in 1991. Margaret will always be remembered for her love of family and friends including cooking, baking kolaches, embroidering, and gardening. She was a member of the Czech heritage preservation society, Catholic workman, & Altar and rosary society.
Margaret is survived by 2 children, daughter Ruth (Alvin) Sternhagen and son Roger (Sandy) Dvoracek, all of Tabor, SD. Four grandchildren: Tammy Sternhagen, Lynn (David) Rous, Keith (Becky) Sternhagen, Dawn (Don) Kocmich. Nine great grandchildren: Cody & Dylan Rous, Madalyn & McKenna Kocmich, Brooke & Kendra Bechtold, & Casey, Keira, & Tyler Sternhagen and a sister LaVern Sykora.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband William, her parents, and a brother Wenceslaus.
James "Jim" Ded, 56, of Kaylor died Tuesday (Dec. 28, 2004) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. today (Friday, December 31, 2004) at St. George Catholic Church, Scotland, South Dakota, with the Rev. Fr. Mathew Vazhappily officiating. Organist will be Georgianne Pravecek. Honorary Casketbearers will be George Bauder, Gary Frank, Kenny Konrad and Larry Pelton. Casketbearers will be Dennis Fischer Jr., John Johanneson, Scott Mello, Mike Ratzlaff, Dale Wormsbecker and Gary Wormsbecker. Interment will be in the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Cemetery, Vodnany, South Dakota, with military rites by Jelkin-Harms American Legion Post No. 142.
James Robert "Jim" Ded was born on September 27, 1948, in Scotland, South Dakota to Frank and Ruth (Wormsbecker) Ded. He graduated from Tripp High School in 1966. Jim was a member of the South Dakota National Guard for 26 years. From 1985 through 1988, he worked as a janitor for Rapid City Stevens High School in Rapid City, South Dakota. Jim was a hard-working man and in addition to his full-time job at C.R. Industries in Springfield, South Dakota, he also worked at the Kaylor Locker and for Larry Pelton in Avon.
Jim was a friendly guy who was known by many. He enjoyed working with his hands doing Tandy leatherwork, and he also did mirror etching and sand blasting for many individuals and businesses.
Jim's memory will be cherished by his two daughters: Tammie Ded-Frauen (Mike) of Lead, South Dakota and Karen Morales of Yankton; grandson: Michael Morales of Yankton; and granddaughter, Zoe Frauen of Lead; mother, Ruth Ded; and brother, Dennis Ded, both of Avon, South Dakota; brother-in-law, Monny Truman of Mitchell, South Dakota; and good friend, Arlis Ded of Tabor, South Dakota.
Jim's father, Frank Ded; sister, Patricia Truman; and grandson, Zacari Frauen, preceded him in death.
Pier G. De Roos was born to the late Gerlof and Theresa De Roos on Sept 11, 1897 on a farm west of Springfield were he grew up and spent his entire life in this community.
In his early manhood Mr. De Roos accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Emmanuel Reformed Church of which he was a faithful member until illness prevented his attending services having been bedfast for the past four and one half months. A patient sufferer he was lovingly cared for by his wife in their home where he passed away on Monday, evening, Sept. 9, 1963.
On June 18, 1925 he was united in marriage to Anna Messman and they farmed west of Springfield until 1960 and remained on the farm until 1963 when on Mar. 8, they moved to their new home in Springfield. To this union were born three children; Evelyn, Mrs. Isaac Odens, Springfield; Gerald of Ft Worth, Tex. and Ruth, Mrs. Harven Berndt, Avon.
Left to mourn the loss of a loving husband, father and grandfather are his wife, Anna, the three children and seven grandchildren; also four sisters Dora, Mrs. G.D. Van Arendonk, Harrison; Kate, Mrs. A.J. Ellenbaas, Orange City, Iowa; Anna, Mrs. G.W. Brink, Johanna, Mrs. W.R. Van Gerpen, Avon; one brother George, Denver, Col. Also many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Funeral Services were held in the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, Thursday, Sept. 12, 1963 at 1 p.m.
Darrell R. Dykman, 79 years, of Fremont, NE formerly of North Bend, NE died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont. Darrell was born April 14, 1936 in Tyndall, S.D. to Fred and Susan (Wagner) Dykman.
He grew up at Kingsburg and Springfield, S.D. and was a 1954 graduate of Springfield High School. Darrell married Gladys F. Humpal on May 18, 1957 in Tyndall. The couple moved to North Bend, NE in 1957. Gladys died December 10, 1999. Darrell moved to Fremont in July of 2015.
Darrell previously was employed by Arps Redi-Mix, Kroeger Sand & Gravel and Dolezal Sand & Gravel. He enjoyed playing pitch and pinochle, listening to polka music and remodeling.
Survived by daughter, Kathy (Mike) Soderberg of Fremont; sons, Dennis Dykman of Warner, S.D., Dan (Donna Meyer) Dykman of Rogers, NE, Steve (Lori Hofer) Dykman of Roy Lake, S.D. and Dave Dykman of Fremont; sisters, Betty (Gerald) Tjeerdsma, Peggy (Frank) Odens and Marilyn Warrington all of Springfield, S.D.; sister-in-law, Marg Dykman of Tucson, AZ; brother-in-law, Ronald Schultz of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Mitchel, Tiffany & Michael Dykman of Warner, S.D., Josh Dykman of Lincoln, NE, Tyler Soderberg of Minneapolis, MN, Sean Soderberg of Norfolk, NE, April Dykman of Sioux Falls, S.D., Adam Dykman and Alison Dykman of Fremont; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents; wife; brothers, Fred and Robert Dykman; sisters, Bonnie Schultz and Lavonne Gale; sister-in-law, Jean Dykman; and brothers-in-law, Ken Gale and Mervin Warrington.
Funeral service will be 11:30 AM, Friday, February 26, 2016 at Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend, NE. Visitation Thursday 5 PM to 8 PM and Friday 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial at Woodland Cemetery, North Bend. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial yet to be determined.
Claus Fredrick "Dyke" Dykman passed away September 3, 2015 at home in Tucson, AZ surrounded by his family. Dyke was born May 21, 1930 and raised in Springfield, South Dakota and moved to Tucson in 1960 to work at ASARCO. Dyke was an honest, hardworking man that always enjoyed a good drink and joking with friends. He had a charitable and loving personality.
Dyke is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret; children, Bonnie, Dianne (Jerry) Becker, Fred (Sis) Dykman, Gary (Norma) Dykman and Barb (T.L.) Garrett; grandchildren, Brian, Dave, Danny, Sarah and Dillion; four sisters, a brother and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Springfield South Dakota Veterans Memorial, c/o Don Irish, 41208 311th St., Springfield, SD 57062. Arrangements by FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN.
Funeral services for Mrs. Earl (Lydia) Dingman, 70, will be at 1:30 pm Friday at the First United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert Larson officiating. Friends may call the Petrik Funeral home Thursday afternoon and evening. Burial will be Rosehill Cemetery.
She was born Aug. 2, 1902 at Eureka to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoff and died at her home Dec. 12, 1972. On Nov. 27, 1930 she married Earl Dingman at Scotland.
Survivors include her widower; one daughter, Mrs. LeRoy (Twyla) Mehlaf, Freeman; three sons, Orvill and Allen, Tyndall, and Darrell, Scotland; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Prickett, Sioux Falls, and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter and eight sisters.
Jacob De Roos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerlof De Roos, was born at Springfield, S. Dakota on Sept. 30, 1901 and passed away at Tyndall, S. Dakota on Nov. 20, 1961 at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 20 days.
On March 5, 1925 he was united in marriage to Jennie Klein of Corsica S. Dakota. To this union four children were born: Georgianna and Franklin Gerald, who were twins; Gelvin and Roger.
Mr. De Roos spent most of his life farming in this area, until 1951 when he and his wife moved to the town of Springfield.
He was a baptized member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church of Springfield, S D. and as a young man he made confession of faith. He was a faithful member of the church attending until the Sunday before his death.
In 1955 he suffered his first heart attack and remained in the hospital for eight weeks. He has been in poor health ever since his first attack but always bore his burden cheerfully. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife Jennie, one daughter Georgianna (Mrs. Burnell Odens) of Springfield; two sons; Gelvin (and his wife Marilyn) of Clarks Grove, Minn.; and Roger at home. Five grandchildren; four sisters; Dora (Mrs. Gerber Van Arendonk) of Marrison; Kate (Mrs. Arthur Elenbaas of Orange City, Iowa; Anne (Mrs. Gerrit Brink) of Maurice, Iowa; Johanna (Mrs. William Van Gerpen) of Avon; two brothers Pierre of Springfield; George of Denver, Col.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by a son Franklin Gerald; a granddaughter Renee Inez; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gerlof De Roos; and a brother Frank.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, November 22, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Reverend J. Hoksbergen, pastor. officiating.
Gelvin "Gil" DeRoos went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 8, 2015. Gil was born near Springfield, South Dakota on April 6, 1930. He was one of three children born to Jacob and Jennie Klein DeRoos. Gil graduated from Springfield High School, Springfield, South Dakota and the University of South Dakota, Vermillion. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the U. S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and served two tours of duty in Japan.Following his graduation from the University of South Dakota, he spent three years teaching at Mountain Lake High School, Mountain Lake, Minnesota.
In 1960 he was employed by Freeborn-Mower Electric Cooperative, Albert Lea, Minnesota. Gil started as Office Manager and eventually became General Manager of the Cooperative. He spent 32 years in the Rural Electric program, serving the last 12 years as a Regional Vice-President for the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, Washington, D.C.
Gil was active in many church and civic organizations during his lifetime. He served as President of the Albert Lea, Minnesota Lions club and was a member of the Northwest Rotary Club, Urbandale, Iowa where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was active in the Reformed Church in America, serving as Elder, Adult Education Teacher and as President of the Central Iowa Classis.
In his leisure time, Gil enjoyed reading, golfing, visiting with friends, volunteering, traveling and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Gil and Marilyn Joy Franken DeRoos were united in marriage September 4, 1953 in Denver, Colorado.
Surviving are his loving wife, Marilyn, and three children, Brenda Hartje, (Jim) Ankeny, Iowa; Bradley DeRoos, (Elizabeth) of Fairmont, WV; and Gary DeRoos, (Teresa) of San Diego, CA. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and a brother, Roger (Kay) DeRoos of Washougal, WA.
Gil was preceded in death by a grandson, Ethan Hartje and a sister, Georgia Anna Odens. Gil was committed to teaching his family about his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was always generous with his time. It was said by all that "he never met a stranger." He was the most consistently cheerful person you ever could have met - quick with a joke and a laugh.
Paul William Dahlenburg was born to William and Marie Delia (Paul) Dahlenburg on November 14, 1915 in the rural area of Avon, South Dakota. He received his education in the Old Andrus School district and further training at Northwestern Bible Institute (now Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN). At age 15 Paul trusted the Lord as his Saviour and received the assurance of salvation. On October 4, 1931 he was baptized and joined the Friedensburg Mennonite Church at Avon, SD. On June 12, 1941 Paul was united in marriage to Bessie Anna Jones. This union was blessed with five children. During his 38 years of ministry they pastored General Conference Mennonite Churches in Langdon, North Dakota; Cordell, Oklahoma; Madrid, Nebraska; Bridgewater, South Dakota; Butterfield, Minnesota; Newport, Washington and Pekin, Illinois. Paul and Bessie were privileged to visit their missionary children in Japan in 1978. That same year Bessie was diagnosed with cancer. In 1979 they moved to Butterfield where she died five years later on April 27, 1984. On June 25, 1988 Paul married Marie Olfert, a retired missionary from Japan and moved to Henderson, Nebraska. While living in Henderson, Paul and Marie enjoyed worship, fellowship and serving in the Community Bible Church of Lushton. Paul and Marie visited Japan several times. They entertained many people in their home and also had a ministry of visitation and intercession. In 1998 Paul and Marie moved to Mountain Lake, Minnesota and Paul resumed his membership again at the First Mennonite Church of North Butterfield. Paul died at the age of 93 years, 3 months and eleven days on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at the Windom Area Hospital in Windom, Minnesota.
Paul is survived by his wife, Marie (Olfert) Dahlenburg of Mountain Lake; five children, JoAnn and her husband David Loewen of Farmington, MI; Treva and her husband Larry Steinle of St. James, MN; Pauline and her husband Herb Schroeder of Sioux Falls, SD; Ken Dahlenburg and his wife Sharon of Lincoln, NE; Larry Dahlenburg and his wife Beth of Lake Barrington, IL; 15 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; a brother, William Dahlenburg of Wichita, KS; many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Bessie (Jones) Dahlenburg; four sisters, Etta Ratzlaff, Rose Becker, Amanda Friesen, and Bertha Barber; and a step-sister, Ella Boschman.
Frances Lorraine “Rusty” DeRoos, 92, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 29, at the United Church of Christ in Springfield with burial in the Springfield Cemetery. Visitation will be the hour before services at the church. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home of Springfield is in charge of the arrangements.
Frances Lorraine "Rusty" DeRoos, daughter of Clarence and Bessie (Kellogg) Halsey, was born June 17, 1923 on a farm near Springfield, SD. She died April 24, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall, SD.
Rusty attended rural school and graduated from Springfield High School. She received her teaching certificate from Southern State Normal School in Springfield and taught rural school for seven years. She became the operations officer at Springfield State Bank, retiring after 35 years of service.
Robert C. DeRoos and Rusty were wed on June 12, 1947 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield. They celebrated 63 years of marriage before Bob passed away in 2011.
Rusty was a member of the United Church of Christ, Eastern Star, Legion Auxiliary, Red Hat Society and other community organizations. She and Bob enjoyed boating, cars, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Thankful for having shared her life are her brother Glen "Shorty" and wife Sarah "Sally" Halsey of Springfield; brother-in-law Glenn Barnes of Rapid City; sisters-in-law Wilma Halsey of Mesa, AZ and Marilyn Halsey of Yankton; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rusty was preceded in death by her husband Bob; her parents; her brother and sister-in-law Lloyd and Joyce Halsey; her brother Harold "Tuffy" Halsey; and her sister Joyce "Sis" Barnes.
Funeral services for Anna Marie Delzer were held Monday, June 24, 1991, at 1:30 p.m. at Friedens Reformed United Church of Christ, Tripp, with the Rev. Henry Roemer officiating. Music was furnished by Roger Schnabel and Cindy Hight, organist. Interment was made in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, with Petrik-Kelley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Casket-bearers were Melvin Delzer, LeRoy Sayler, Kenny Bittner, Donald Sayler, Earl Zeeb and Dennis Schnabel.
Anna Delzer was born on August 11, 1905 near Lesterville, S.D. Her parents were Henry and Elisabeth (Schempp) Sayler. She was baptized on November 12, 1905, by Rev. Albert Hodel and was confirmed on May 21, 1920, by Rev. F.A. Ritterhaus.
Anna married Erhardt Andrew Delzer on July 3, 1938, at her parents home, south of Menno. They farmed near Gregory from 1938 to 1940, then farmed at Wittenburg, north of Olivet until 1945. They then farmed north of Kaylor until 1971, when they retired and moved to Tripp.
Anna died on Saturday, June 22, 1991, at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D., at the age of 85 years.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Earnest (Dorothy) Hakl of Yankton, Mrs. Alton (Delores) Winckler of Avon, Mrs. Willard (Arlene) Friederich of Tripp; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchldren; four brothers, Ted Sayler of Scotland, John, Rueben and Richard Sayler, all of Menno; and four sisters, Ida Sayler of Freeman, Clara Bittner of Menno, Elsie Schnabel of Mitchell and Esther Zeeb of Menno.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Erhardt in 1979, one son, Robert in 1961 and one brother, August.
Martha Marty Dyvig, 107, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Luther Manor in Sioux Falls. Funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at George Boom Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. Visitation begins at 12:00 PM on Friday, July 8 at the funeral home with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Martha Ribble was born May 8, 1904 at Tyndall, SD. She graduated from Tyndall High School and attended school at Aberdeen and Spearfish College for a teaching certificate. She taught school for 25 years as a country school teacher in Bon Homme and Custer counties. She also taught in the Rapid City Public School. She taught Sunday school for seven years. Martha was a member of the Rebekah Lodge.
Marty was united in marriage to John O. Dyvig on April 10, 1932 in Kennebec. They lived in Custer, Rapid City and retired in 1966 at Apache Junction in Mesa, AZ. During their retirement, they returned to Custer State Park to care for campgrounds where Marty worked as a guide at the Badger Clark home and the visitor information center.
Following Johns death she moved to Sioux Falls and Bismarck to be close to her son, Jack and the family. She was a member of Sunnycrest United Methodist Church. Marty was always surrounded by family and friends. She loved to walk, play games and was an avid Minnesota Twins fan that enjoyed every aspect of life to the fullest. She taught all those she met through her actions and words.
She is survived by her son, Jack (Cheryl) Dyvig of Sioux Falls; six grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Marty was preceded in death by her husband; parents; five brothers, and two sisters.
Marty's family requests that memorials be directed to Sunnycrest United Methodist Church or Good Samaritan Luther Manor.
(left) In front of his hotel/saloon (right) Wedding Day
James Presley (JP) Dawson, 64, died Tuesday Jan. 6, 1953, in a Spokane WA hospital after an illness since last July. Mr. Dawson was a previous resident in Kooskia, ID.
Mr Dawson, or JP as he liked to be called, was born to John Hartford and Margaret E. (McCollum) Dawson on March 8, 1888 in Tyndall, SD. Growing up, he had to forgo education to help the family with labor on the farm.
JP married Della Leora VanDyke on March 12, 1911 in Bon Homme County, SD, and remained in that area for several years.
During the Depression, JP moved his family to where ever he could find work. He began setting up saloons and rooming houses. Mr. Dawson owned several places of business properties in Kooskia, ID, Currently owning and operating Dawson's Bar and a connected Hotel; at various times had operated the Silver Dollar Saloon in Stites, ID, the Brunswick Club in McCall, ID, and the Silver Dollar Saloon in Pierce, Id, which burned about 10 years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Della, his children: Mrs William (Margaret) Fordik of Washington, Mr John "Jack" (Vera) Dawson of Montana, Mr Howard E (Jean) Dawson of Washington, Mrs Troy (Shirley M) Ward of California, Mr William C. (Lois) Dawson of California, Mrs Norman (Darlene) Horton of California, Mrs Howard (Delores) Clifford of California; and two grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were both of his parents, and children: Miss Evelyn A "Clara", Miss Francis C., and James D.
Pallbearers are 6 Kooskia residents who knew him well: Eldon Agee, Nick Nickerson, Robert Smith, William Pointer, Harry Patterson, and Clifford Rutter. Funeral services are being handled by Hazen & Jaeges. Burial will be at Fairmont Cemetery in Spokane, WA.
Agnes M. Dannenbring, age 91 of Yankton, SD passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 22, 2016.
Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Yankton with Rev. Dave Gunderson officiating. Lunch to follow immediately following the service. Burial of her cremated remains will be in the Menno Cemetery. Visitations will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7 p.m. Prayer service and video tribute. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Honorary pallbearers will be the St. John’s Lutheran Church Dorcas Circle. Opsahl-Kostel is in care of the arrangements.
Agnes M. Dannenbring was born March 30, 1925 to Henry and Sophia (Mutschelknaus) Schoppert of rural Freeman, SD. They had twelve children (seven girls and five boys). Agnes received her grade school education at Wolf Creek country school and graduated from Menno High School, SD.
She married Clyde W. Dannenbring on November 24, 1946 at Scotland, SD after Clyde’s Army discharge. They opened and operated a Coast to Coast Store in Winner, SD. After five years, they sold the store to his brother and Clyde enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. Their son, Galen was born in Davenport, IA. After earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, they established an office in Scotland, SD in 1956, after five years, they decided to build a home/office complex in Parkston, SD. Their son, Galen joined the practice after his graduation in 1978. The office was relocated to Yankton, SD in 1980 after spending 23 years in Parkston.
Agnes received her chiropractic assistant qualifications in 1961 and the three worked side by side for 40 years. Clyde passed away on February 3, 1998 and their son, Galen in 2001. In 2002, she sold her home in Tabor, SD and moved to Sunrise Apartments where she volunteered her time and talents working with the physically challenged. A talented artist, she specialized in portraits, knitting, crocheting, creating church banners, quilting, and decorating. She was an avid reader going through at least four books per week and collecting dolls was her hobby.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Dorcas Society, serving on numerous committees, American Legion and VFW Auxiliary and Professional Sorority.
Agnes is survived by her sister-in-law, Edna Schoppert of Yankton, SD; host of nieces and nephews, and special friends, Dan and Dee Conkling of Yankton and their children: Laura (Heath) and Kade, Elsie and Elijah, Donna and De’ana and Heather.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde, her son, Galen, brothers and their wives: Fred (Delores), Roland (Ella), Bennie, Henry, and Emil (Tina); sisters and their husbands: Portia (Joe) Bartling, Emma (Martin) Kruger, Helen (Bert) Huber, Ida (Elmer) Roth, Ella (Lawrence) Ernster and Alice Schoppert.
Galen Keith Dannenbring, DC, age 49, of Yankton, passed away Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Yankton with Rev. David Gunderson officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Menno Cemetery, Menno, S.D. Visitations will be 7-9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Kostel Funeral Home, Yankton, with a scripture service at 8:15 p.m.
Galen Keith Dannenbring was born Nov. 27, 1951 in Davenport, Iowa, to Dr. Clyde W. and Agnes (Schoppert) Dannenbring. He received his grade and high school education at Scotland and Parkston, S.D.
He received his major in education and English with a minor in communications from Black Hills State College. He was a four-year varsity football and tennis team member. After completing his practice teaching and assisting with girls basketball at Rapid City Stevens High School, he decided to follow his great uncle and father's footsteps and entered Augustana College for one year of accelerated chemistry and four years at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Maintaining a full college schedule, he served as an instructor at the Quad City YMCA teaching soccer, swimming, and basketball to underprivileged children. He implemented the Quad City Sports Program, which earned him the award of Outstanding Young Man of America.
Following graduation he went into a chiropractic partnership with his father in Parkston. After five years they decided to move and relocate their office in Yankton where he practiced until 1998.
Due to football injuries and diabetes, in 1987 he received a dual kidney/pancreas transplant at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. During the wait for an organ donor, the effects of diabetes and dialysis took effect resulting in the loss of his eyesight for two years. Eye surgery six months after the kidney transplant restored the eyesight in one eye and partially in the other. One year later he was able to return to his practice part-time.
He loved traveling, reading, and was an avid sports fan of both the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Twins from early childhood on. A member of the Sioux Falls and Yankton Runners Club, he never missed a day running in seven years while keeping a daily running diary which was later used in the transplant research program. In all, he completed 76 road races and five marathons. In 1987 he served as doctor, bicycle pacer and running companion for Dave Fuch's run across the state for the American Diabetic Association.
As a motivational speaker for the Iowa-South Dakota Organ Procurement Program, he donated his time speaking to schools, hospital auxiliaries, medical students, the visually and physically challenged and Special Olympics.
While attending an educational seminar in Denver, Colo., in July of 1998, he was the victim of a mugging. The injuries resulted in the loss of his transplanted kidney and he had to go on dialysis shortly afterwards. Due to failing health, amputations and dialysis, he closed his practice in September 1998.
Galen didn't let the diabetes destroy his faith and spirit. It robbed him of his health, but not the man he was. Many people provided him with loving care, but he graciously gave back far more in return.
"Lord, I ask not why you took him away, I thank you for having given him to us."
Survivors include his mother: Agnes Dannenbring, Tabor, S.D.; one uncle: Fred (Delores) Schoppert, Menno, S.D.; and two aunts: Ida Roth, Freeman, S.D., and Lorraine Dannenbring, Sioux Falls, S.D..
Galen was preceded in death by his father Clyde, five uncles, and four aunts.
Services were held for Mariana Den Ouden, 88, of Chino, Calif. August 28 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Chino with Rev. Maynard Saeger officiating.
Mariana (Hajek) Den Ouden was born June 26, 1921 in Tyndall to Frank and Vlasta (Rehurek) Hajek. She attended elementary and high school in Tyndall and graduated Southern State Normal School in Springfield with a teaching credential in 1939. Mariana taught in a one-room school house for several years. August 2, 1941 she was united in marriage to Frank Den Ouden in Gardnerville, Nev. Frank and Mariana moved to Southern California in 1941 and resided together 58 years until the time of Frank's death in 1999. Mariana worked for a short while for Bank of America and later worked many years for El Camino Junior College in the records department where she retired in 1976. Mariana died August 18, 2009 after a brief illness.
Survivors include her daughter, Jeanne Kirchofer of Riverside, Calif.; sons, Dennis of Melbourne, Australia and Robert of Ontario, Calif.; three grandchildren, Jennifer Kirchofer and Avila and Ahren Den Ouden; brothers, Bob and Leonard Hajek of Tyndall and sisters, Arlene Nelles of Scotland and Carol Mae Grimme of Yankton.
Mariana was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; her parents and her brother, Gordon.
Donald Henry Diede, son of Adolph and Olga (Schubert) Diede, was born July 30, 1928 at Java, SD. He died Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall. Don attained the age of 87 years, 10 months and 22 days.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 24 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield, with Rev. Michael Carlson officiating. Memorial visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the church. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.
Don married Grace Malik on May 23, 1950 in Lesterville, SD. Six children were blessed to their union. Throughout Don’s life, he did construction, carpenter and masonry work. He also farmed and milked cows.
Don played baseball, golf and billiards. He enjoyed fishing, doing crossword puzzles, riding horse and hunting. Although he never had a lesson, Don loved to play piano and guitar and played in a band. He also loved to draw and sketch. He will be remembered for his ability to plant anything and it would grow!
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife, Grace of Springfield; six children: Tim (Deb) of Springfield, Steve (Anne) of St. Paul, MN, Connie (Tom) Oringderff of Ft. Myers, FL, Karl of Springfield, Dan (Leda) of Merrill, IA and Jon (Gail) of Fairmont, MN; 26 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and one on the way; three sisters: Carol Ackermann of Yankton, Shirley (Lester) Muehlbeier of Scotland and Sandra (David) Winslow of Roswell, NM; two brothers: Bob (Malena) of Yankton and Gary (Joyce) of Utica; one sister-in-law, June Diede of Menno; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ray; sister, Lois Audrey Diede, daughter-in-law, Jean Diede; great grandson, Aidan Tellinghuisen; sister-in-law, LaVerne Malik and sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Edwin Vanorny.
The family would like to give recognition to Don’s compassionate care hospice team, Rona Tiede and Kayla Walton, for their loving care.
Mrs. Thomas Dunbar died at her home in this village last Thursday eventing, April 28, 1927 about 8 o'clock at the age of 40 years, 8 months, and 22 days. Her death came suddenly from a clot in the blood stream, which was carried into the narrow avenues of the circulation forming an obstruction that resulted fatally.
Just 2 weeks before her death, her infant son, Keith LeRoy, 6 days old, was taken by death. The mother seemed to be getting on satisfactory and was able to be up. Varicose vein trouble developed and she returned to her bed Wednesday afternoon, symptoms of serious trouble developed but fatal results were not thought of by the family until a short time before her death.
Frances Sowl was born in Scotland, SD on August 6, 1886 and was the fifth child of David Sowl, family of 7 children, she being the second to leave the family circle; her mother having proeceded her in death. While yet a lass of 3 or 4 years her parents moved to Wisconsin, settling near Argyle, Dane county, where she grew to womanhood.
On Oct. 16, 1912 she was united in marriage to Thomas H. Dunbar and they began housekeeping in Darlington. Later they moved to Columbus, from which city they moved to Sun Prairie about 12 years ago, which has since been their home. Seven children were born to them, all of whom, except the infant son who recently died, are living to mourn the loss of the best friend known to mankind - mother. They are Earl of Madison, and Dorothy, Hazel, Thomas Jr., Mary Ruth, and James, all at home. The husband and father also survive her.
Besides these she leaves the following brothers and sisters; Wm. Sowl of Beloit, Mrs. Albert Sele of Rockford, Marshall Sowl of Minneapolis, Frank Sowl of Argyle, Leslie Sowl of Blanchardville, and Mrs. Will Hessler of Sun Prairie. She is also survived by her father, David Souwl of Scotland, SD.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home and 3:00 at the First M.E. Church. Rev. Ivan Clyde Lake, officiating. Interment was in the village cemetery.
Besides the members of her parochial family, the following out of town relatives and friends were in attendance at the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Carson Sowl of Mineral Point, Mrs. William Sommers, Sr. and daughter, Grace, of Blue Mounds, Mr. and Mrs. William Sommers, Jr. of Cottage Grove, Mrs. James Dunbar of Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dunbar of Beloit, WI, Mrs. X. Fowlar of Ontario, IL, Mrs. M. Treaner of Monroe, WI, Mrs. Charles O'Haver of Freeport, IL, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kubly of Monroe, WI, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moss and son of Milwaukee, Mrs. J. Grubb and children of Milwaukee, Mrs. Walter Brose and son, Roy of Windsor, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Goodwin, and Mrs. Warren Bull of Madison.
James Munroe Dain was born in the state of Maine on the 22nd day of April 1834. He moved from that state when twenty years of age and located in the city of Argyle, Wis. On March 24, 1856 he married Miss P. E. Oviatt. It was while living here that the country's call came for men to preserve the the Union. Mr. Dain with other loyal men from that state enlisted in his country's service. After the war was over he returned to Argyle where he engaged in wood work, especially the manufacture of buggies and wagons. In 1884 Mr. Dain and his wife decided to come west and moved from Argyle to Scotland where he has made his home ever since. His first years here were spent in carpenter work but as he became older he retired from active employment.
On April 20, 1892 his first wife died, and on the 24th day of December, 1895 he married Christina Radway. No children were born to him of either marriage.
Over six weeks ago Mr. Dain was taken sick. The difficulty seemed to be merely a shortness of breath but for some reason it did not give way to treatment. While there could not be said to be actual pain yet there was great distress. About three weeks ago Dr. Gross of Yankton was called in consultation and the malady was diagnosed as nervous dyspepsia. A course of treatment was begun which removed the distress of breathing. But the appetite failed and his system had not the strength and vitality to restore normal functions and he gradually failed day after day. Last Saturday morning indications were observed showing that the end could not be far off and on Monday evening at 9:45 o'clock he passed away. There survive him only the widow and possibly a brother still living in the state of Maine. To his widow there goes out the sympathy of the entire community in her sad and lonely hour.
Mr. Dain joined the Masonic order before leaving Wisconsin. After coming here he joined the Scotland order and was a faithful and consistent member. The Masons took charge of the funeral, the services being held Tuesday afternoon at the house. After the opening a short address was given by Rev. Wilcox and then the services were concluded at the cemetery by the Masons. Mr. Dain was an upright and honest citizen who endeavored to be always on the square. He will be missed from our midst.
Source: The Citizen-Republican (Scotland, SD) ~ June 9, 1910
Arlene May Dirks was born January 18, 1924 to Anton and Suzie May (Luke) Hansen in Avon, South Dakota. She was raised near Avon. Arlene lived in Sioux City where she worked for Windcharger during WWII. On December 19, 1945, Arlene married Herbert Dirks in Sioux City, Iowa. The couple settled near Peever, South Dakota and began farming. They later moved to Wilmot, South Dakota. In the 1970s they moved to Warden, Washington where Herb worked for the District and later for the pallet company. Arlene was the bookkeeper for the pallet business. They moved to Magnolia, Iowa in 2003 for health reasons. Arlene enjoyed visiting with people.
Arlene died on Monday, March 16, 2015, at Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley, Iowa at the age of 91 years, one month and 26 days.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herbert Dirks in January of 2004; two infant children, Wilma Jean and Redmond Lyle; son-in-law, Clifford Carlile; great grandson, Tichon Carlile; five siblings, Ralph Luke, Defon Wood, Ada Ellis, Cecil Pratt and Robert Hansen. She is survived by five children, Judy Carlile of Missouri Valley, IA, Timothy (Karen) Dirks of Enola, PA, Joanne (Fred) Henry of Magnolia, IA, Roy (Wendy) Dirks of Moses Lake, WA, Raymond (Ruth) Dirks of Ravensdale, WA; 16 grand-children; 26 great grandchildren; brother, Arlo Hansen of Omaha, Nebraska; and many other relatives and friends.
Roger Lee Quartier was born August 3, 1946 in Avon, SD to parents Roland and Lorraine (Pudwill) Quartier. He died peacefully in his sleep on December 15, 2009 at the age of 63 years.
Roger grew up in rural Avon where he attended school. He was united in marriage to Linda Stewart on March 11, 1964. The couple moved to Beresford in 1970 at which time Roger began working for Terrace Park Dairy which later became Lakeside Dairy, Land-O-Lakes, and then Dean Foods. He retired in October of 2009 after 39 years of service.
Roger was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford. His life's passions included spending numerous hours on the tractor baling hay, raising livestock, enjoying his birds, and spending time with his family and friends. These include the unlimited memories at Lake Marindahl and Ft. Randall, teaching us all how to ski and enjoy the water, or the picnics in the hayfield since there was always hay to put up. Roger was one of the hardest working and passionate individuals, whether it was delivering milk to his customers, on his farm, or at helping out at the sale barn, there was nothing he didn't give a hundred and ten percent.
His survivors include his wife Linda; 4 children: Rhonda Theel and husband Dan, Renee Goltz, Randy Quartier and wife Christina all of Beresford and Ramona Quartier Tschudy and husband Mike of Harrisburg; 11 grandchildren: Wally (Sarah)Theel, Kristie (John) Bartlett, Jamie Theel, Victoria Goltz, Ted Goltz, Tyler Goltz, Nicholas Tschudy, Monica Tschudy, Grace Quartier, Macy Quartier and Alexander Quartier; great grandson Logan Theel; brother Richard (Barb) Quartier of Sioux Falls; sister Caroline Quartier of Aurora, NE; sister-in-law Marilyn Larson of Lake Andes, SD; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be 10AM, Friday, December 18, 2009 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Beresford. Burial will follow at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Beresford. Visitation will be Thursday from 2PM to 5PM at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford and then resuming with family present at the church from 6:30PM to 8PM and a prayer service at 7PM.