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Glen Alvin Hoerth, age 78 of Tyndall, SD passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the United Methodist Church, Tyndall, SD with Rev. R. Duane Coates officiating. The family of Glen Hoerth would like to invite everyone to a lunch immediately following the service. Visitations will begin at 5 PM, Monday, September 26, 2011 at the United Methodist Church, Tyndall with a 7 PM prayer service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tyndall is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers are his nephews: Jim Mathis, Jerry Mathis, Jason Mathis, Troy Lubbers, Trent Lubbers, and grandson Tyler Nedved.
Glen Alvin Hoerth was born February 28, 1933, on a farm near Alpena, SD, to Edward and Martha (Heckenlaible) Hoerth. They moved to the town of Wessington Springs in 1942, where he worked odd jobs and graduated high school in 1953.
Glen moved to Tyndall, SD, in 1965, where he was employed by Farm Bureau. He married Bonnie Lubbers on April 9, 1966, and they made their home in and around rural Tyndall for the remainder of his life.
Glen later worked in Yankton at HSC, Hatch Furniture and Freeman Company. In his later years he worked for the Green Thumb program for the City of Tyndall and St. Michaels Hospital. He could often be found searching for aluminum cans as he was walking to remain active. Glen was always active in the church activities and his faith never wavered no matter what life threw his way. He served as a trustee and also as an usher for many years.
Thankful for having been a part of his life are his wife of 45 years Bonnie, his son Lee and Charlene (Pechous) Hoerth and their two children Annie and Maggie. His daughter Melissa and John Nedved and their two children Leah and Tyler, all of Tyndall, SD. His sister Elaine Mathis of Watertown, SD, one great grandchild on the way, his brother in law and sister in law Arnold and Karen Lubbers of Rockport, TX and eight nieces and nephews along with their families and also numerous friends in the Tyndall area.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Martha and also brother LaVerne and brother in law Ivan Mathis.
Clarence E. Hejna, age 68 of Tabor, SD, died early Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, October 22, 2010 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will be 5 to 8 PM, Thursday, at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor, with a scripture service followed by a rosary at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one prior to the service at the memorial chapel. Pallbearers will be John Slama, Mike Slama, Ron Hejna, Randy Hejna, Mark Hejna, Paul Hejna, Andy Hejna, and Dan Hejna. Burial will be in St. Wenceslaus Cemetary, Tabor.
Clarence E. Hejna was born on July 13th, 1942, to Emil and Helen (Kralicek) Hejna, on the family farm near Janousek, SD. He attended grade school at the Peterka, District #46 for 4 years and at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in Tabor 4 years. Graduated from the Tabor High School in 1961. During his High School days was known for his humor and often times called Clancey. He lived most of his life on the family farm and moved to Tabor in 1993. He enjoyed gardening and sharing the reaps of his harvest with family, friends and neighbors. He was a lifelong member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, and of the Catholic Workmen. He worked at Gurneys in the late 60's and then started to work on the Platte Line Railroad. After the line discontinued, he worked for various railroads in the Midwest as a Rail Maintence Worker. He enjoyed the farm and spending time with his nieces and nephews especially during harvest when it was time to shock and thresh grain.
He is survived by one sister: Betty Slama, Tabor; five brothers: Emil (Lila) Hejna, Sioux Falls; Kenneth (Agnes) Hejna, Tabor; Larry, Oklahoma City,OK; Lloyd (Marilyn) Hejna, Utica; and Robert (Kathy) Hejna, Tabor; 15 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Emil and Helen, brother: Steve, sister-in-law: Donna and brother-in-law: Laddie Slama.
Gerry Elizabeth Hughes, 68, of Tyndall, SD, formerly of Winnebago, NE passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD on Sunday, June 10, 2012 following a short courageous battle with cancer.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE with Pastor Roger Madden officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Elk Point, SD.
Gerry was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 1, 1944, the daughter of Louis and Josephine (Congemi) Mark. She attended Southern High School, graduating in 1961. Gerry worked for Insurance of North America in Philadelphia. She married Lyle "Dean" Hughes on July 10, 1965. The couple moved to Florida, then back to Philadelphia before returning to the Midwest, where they settled on a farm East of Winnebago, NE. Gerry worked for WW Granger before working for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. It was a real joy for her to work for the Tribe. She also took great pride in volunteering for AARP, where she did income tax work. After their retirement in 2006 Gerry and Dean moved to Tyndall, SD.
Gerry was very proud to be of Italian and Chinese descent. She loved to fish and travel, and also enjoyed gardening and canning.
Survivors include her husband Lyle "Dean" Hughes of Tyndall, SD; a son, Michael (Jillian) of Canesota, SD; a daughter, Lynda (Vincent) Heath and grandson, Drew Utterback of Sioux City, IA; 1 brother, Bill (Marla) Mark of Los Angeles, CA; mother-in-law, Harriett Wilde; several nieces and nephews; and her dog, Max.
Gerry was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Josephine Mark; and 1 brother, Tony Mark.
Honorary casket bearers will be Dave and Verna Friggi, Bob and Dorothy Kuiper, Lyle Van Meter, Bob Nieman, Jamie Frenchman, Darrell, Frank and Jesse Minor, Pat Madson and the Winnebago Finance Department.
Herman & Mildred Hovorka
Mildred Mae Hovorka was born Friday, September 28, 1917 to Joseph and Josephine (Jilek) Novak at the Jilek farm south of Tyndall, the oldest of eight children. The family lived near Geddes, Avon and Tripp, South Dakota while Mildred was growing up. Mildred worked at Buche’s in Wagner, at a bomber factory in Omaha during World War II, and at Rivin’s and the Dime Store in Tyndall before her marriage to Herman Hovorka on April 9, 1949 in Yankton. They were the parents of two sons, Larry and Dale. Herman and Mildred had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 9, 2009.
Mildred enjoyed being a farm wife, tending her gardens, especially her flowers, planting trees on the farm and raising chickens, ducks and geese. She spent many years taking loving care of her parents, Joseph and Josephine Novak in their later years. She was a talented seamstress and created many beautiful dolls and square dance outfits, as well as oil painting and photography. She loved to read and she also loved to shop. Mildred loved to dance and she and Herman were members of a square dance group in Yankton for many years. She also enjoyed Czech music, listening to Herman play the accordion and playing the piano. Nearly blind the last ten years, Mildred still enjoyed life on the farm and listening to her books on tape. Mildred died at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center on Friday, April 24, 2009 at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 27 days.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband of 60 years, Herman of rural Tabor; son, Larry and Sheila Kremer; Sheila’s children, Becky, Katy and Zane Kremer; sisters Sylvia Corcoran of Spencer, Iowa and Gladys (Donald) Pechous of Tyndall Good Samaritan Center; brothers Jim Novak of Wyoming and Charlie Novak of Yuba, California; sisters-in-law Margie Novak of Mitchell and Rose Novak of Tyndall; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son Dale in 1994; her parents, Joseph and Josephine Novak; sister and brother-in-law Irene and Bob Ruman, beloved brother Joe Novak and brother Milo Novak, brother-in-law Don Corcoran and sister-in-law Jan Novak, as well as her beloved aunt and uncle Lydia and Louis Kreber and other relatives.
Vera Alice Halverson was born on Tuesday, March 27, 1917 on a farm in Grundy County, Missouri to Chester and Anna (Herndon) Miller. Vera was raised by Christian parents and was baptized at the age of 20. In 1923, the family moved to Kansas City where Vera received her education. After high school, she attended secretarial college and graduated in 1934. On June 24, 1937, she married Dr. Roy E. Halverson. To this union were born a daughter and four sons. Vera was a linotype operator and enjoyed working at newspapers and book printing shops in Lathrop, Monett, and Fulton, Missouri; Tyndall, Rapid City and Mitchell, South Dakota; and Sheridan, Wyoming. Vera passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall, having attained the age of 92 years, 2 months, 4 days.
Vera’s memory will be cherished by her daughter, Rebecca Deiley of Green Valley, Arizona and four sons: Jack of Benson, Arizona; Jeffry and wife Patricia of Henderson, Nevada; Galen and wife Patricia of San Antonio, Texas; and Leif of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren: Chad, Lea, Elizabeth, Ray and Michelle; and four great-grandchildren.
Vera was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, five brothers and four sisters.
Ann S. Heidemann, age 89, of Brandt, SD died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Sanford Medical Center, Clear Lake, SD.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in Highland Lutheran Church, Brandt, SD. Burial will be in Highland Lutheran Cemetery, Brandt, SD. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Houseman Funeral Home, Clear Lake, SD.
Annie “Ann” Susan Heidemann was born in Tyndall, SD on August 12, 1922 to Ida and Louis Dykstra. She was raised in the Avon area and graduated from Avon High School in 1939. After graduation, Ann stayed with her sister Henrietta in Litchfield, MN for a short time and then moved to Springfield, SD where she met Carl Heidemann.
Ann and Carl were married on New Year’s Eve, 1946. Soon they moved back to the farm on which he was raised near Brandt, SD where they farmed until 1969. They moved to Bushnell, SD in 1970. On December 18, 1974, Carl passed away. In 1987, Ann moved back to Brandt to enjoy her retirement years. Ann slipped peacefully away into the arms of Jesus at the Sanford Medical Center of Clear Lake, SD on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the age of 89 years, 5 months and 7 days.
In addition to working with Carl on the farm, Ann’s employment included working in creameries in Springfield and Brandt, being postmistress in Bushnell and employment at the Brookings Community Hospital and South Dakota State University.
Ann always enjoyed keeping in touch with many life-long friends in the various communities where she lived and worked and was active in church and community activities. Her hobbies included traveling with family, gardening, crocheting and most especially, Ann enjoyed baking. She is well known for her chocolate chip cookies which she baked for any family in mourning and as treats for family and friends.
Ann is survived by her daughter Betty of Brandt; son Benny (Lorraine) of Piedmont, SD; granddaughter Sandy (Pete) Gibbons of Bellevue, NE; grandson John Heidemann of Rapid City, SD; great-granddaughters Jocelyn Gibbons, Breanna, Monet and Victoria Heidemann; her sister Louise Van Gerpen of Avon, SD; three sisters-in-law: Ferne of Pierre, SD, Arlene and Erma of Avon, SD and numerous nieces and nephews by whom she was known as “Auntie Ann” or “Aunt Annie”. Ann was a special person and her memory will live on for her family and friends.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Dickie, John, Garrett, Dave and Louis “Buddy”; one sister Henrietta; brothers-in-law, Pete, Glenn, Arthur, Harold and Victor; sisters-in-law Minnie, Lizzie, Anna, Hannah, Vivian; nephews David V., Garry, Myron, Mike and niece Barbie.
Services were held for Howard Hebner, 90, of Avon September 22 at the Danzig Baptist church in rural Avon. Burial was in the Danzig Baptist Cemetery, rural Avon.
Howard Hebner, son of Fred and Emma (Schmidt) Hebner, was born November 5, 1913 in rural Avon. Howard attended Giedd Country School and graduated from Avon High School in 1931. He married Delores Jurrens September 7, 1945 at her parents' home in rural Avon. Two daughters were born to their union. Howard was a lifetime farmer, farming for over 59 years. He and Delores moved into Avon in 1984, but he continued to go out to the farm and help out wherever possible. Howard was baptized at the Tyndall Baptist Church May 9, 1926. He later transferred his membership to the Danzig Baptist Church, rural Avon, where he had served as a deacon and remained a faithful member. Howard died September 20, 2004 at St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall.
Survivors are his wife, Delores of Avon; two daughters, Sandra (Elwood) Schuldt of Faulkton and Jonna (Terry) Kaul of Avon; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Mildred (Charles) Voigt of Avon and many relatives and friends.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Sidney and Albert.
Norma L. Hovorka, age 75, of Yankton, died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton, SD.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, with Rev. David Garza officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will be 3:00 PM, Thursday, June 14, 2007 at St. Leo’s Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall, SD. Visitations will be 4 to 8 PM, Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, with a rosary at 7 PM followed by a scripture service at 7:30 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Norma was born December 13, 1931 on a farm seven miles west of Tabor, South Dakota to Anton and Hattie (Bouska) Hovorka. She attended McCrea country school through the eighth grade. Norma served in the US Army during the Korean War and upon completion of her service, she returned to Yankton, South Dakota. She worked for many years at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in the housekeeping department. She retired to the Sunrise Apartments in Yankton and then in 2004 entered Avera Yankton Care Center.
She is survived by her daughter Christine Miller of Derby, KS and four grandchildren, Hannah, Tony, Jacob, and David; four sisters Marjorie Sternhagen of Yankton, SD, Delores Kortan of Billings, MT, Nancy Stulc of Yankton, SD, and Judy (Richard) Kornder of Aberdeen, SD; and one brother Joseph Hovorka of Jefferson, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton on January 15, 1987 and Hattie on September 10, 1966; brother James on March 23, 2005, John on June 20, 2001, and Anton Jr. (Butch) on September 10, 1982; and grandparents; Frank and Christina (Matuska) Hovorka and Frank and Anna (Sedlacek) Bouska.
Services for Delores J. Hebner, 88 of Avon, will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Danzig Baptist Church, rural Avon, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the church Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the family present. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Delores Jeanette Hebner, daughter of Richard and Johanna (Roll) Jurrens, was born December 2, 1922 on a farm north of Avon. She died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall. Delores attained the age of 88 years, eight months and 26 days.
Delores attended country school and graduated from Avon High School. She then attended Southern State Normal School at Springfield for one year and earned her teaching certificate. Delores taught for three years before her marriage to Howard Hebner. They were married September 7, 1945 at the bride’s home in rural Avon. Two daughters were blessed to their union. They farmed together and moved into Avon in 1984. Howard died September 20, 2004.
Delores was a homemaker and farm wife all of her life. She loved doing farm chores, her flower gardens and rose garden, baking and cooking. Delores also enjoyed music and listening to her children and grandchildren play. She especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Delores was baptized at the Avon Baptist Church on April 12, 1936 by Rev. Bartel. After her marriage, she transferred her membership to the Danzig Baptist Church in rural Avon. Delores was a faithful member there until she became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall on March 14, 2005.
Thankful for having shared her life are her daughters: Sandra Schuldt and husband Elwood of Faulkton and Jonna Kaul and husband Terry of Avon; seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Delores was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother Russell Jurrens; and sister Myrtle Hebner.
Marian Hebner, 93 of Avon - Her funeral service will be 1:30 am Monday, January 26, 2009 at the Danzig Baptist Church, rural Avon, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 1 pm to 7pm on Sunday, followed by a prayer service.
Marian Hebner, daughter of Jacob and Mathilda (Buchholz) Pritzkau, was born August 16, 1915, on a farm near Avon, SD. She died January 22, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall. Marian attained the age of 93 years, five months and six days.
Marian was baptized by Rev. A.W. Lang at the Tyndall Baptist Church and was later received into membership of the Danzig Baptist Church, rural Avon. On April 12, 1938, Marian was united in marriage to Jean W. Hebner by Rev. A.W. Lang at the Danzig Baptist Church. Jean died May 3, 2008. Marian remained a faithful member of the Danzig Baptist Church and was active in Sunday School, Women’s Missionary Fellowship, choir, and served as pianist and organist.
Marian was employed as a cashier at Montgomery Ward in Mitchell for seven years and at the Avon community Bank as a bookkeeper for nearly 20 year, retiring in 1981. Her active interest included her organ playing at home and church and also being a member of the Avon Flower Club.
Grateful for having shared her life are a niece, Marlene Peterson of Granite Falls, MN; a nephew, Darrell Mattis of Rockford, IL; sister-in-law, Amelia Hebner of Vancouver, WA and her family; and many great nieces and nephews and friends.
Marian was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two sisters: Lilly Mattis and Ruth Van Gerpen; and one brother, Elmer Pritzkau. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, all of whom died in infancy.
Jean William Hebner, 96 of Avon - His funeral service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Danzig Baptist Church, rural Avon, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the church Tuesday from 3 pm to 7 pm, followed by a prayer service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jean William Hebner, son of William P. and Gertrude (Wright) Hebner, was born February 2, 1912 on a farm near Avon, SD. He died Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall. Jean attained the age of 96years, one month and 2 days.
Jean graduated from Avon High School in 1930. On April 12, 1938, he married Marian Pritzkau and together they farmed until 1940. In May of 1940, they purchased the Fair City Cleaners in Tripp, SD. In 1943, they moved to Mitchell where Jean found employment at Montgomery Wards and later at Piggot Cleaners. In 1949, they moved back to the family farm near Avon. They farmed until 1970, when they moved into Avon. Jean worked for Cashway Building Supply and Hubner Ranch Supply. He became a resident of the Tyndall Good Samaritan Society on August 14, 2007.
Jean was active in the Avon community having served on the city council, Avon Community Education Council and was a member of the Lions Club.
Jean accepted the Lord as Savior and was baptized by Rev. A.W. Lang on March 19, 1939, and became a member of the Danzig Baptist Church, rural Avon. Here he served on many church boards, taught Sunday School and sang in a male quartet. Jean will be remembered for his enjoyment of fishing and wood working. He was always happy, concerned about others, and known for his gentleness and kindness.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife, Marian of Tyndall; niece, Janice Harmon of Nampa, ID; two nephews: Arlen Hebner of Caldwell, ID and Dean Hebner of Vancouver, WA; and one sister-in-law, Amelia Hebner of Vancouver, WA.
Jean was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Helen Hebner; and two brothers: Lee and infant brother, Kermit.
Emil A. Hlavac, age 80, of Scotland, SD, died on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Scotland Good Samaritan Center, Scotland. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Mark Lichter and Rev. Matthew Vazhappily concelebrating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton, with military honors by Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post 791, Yankton and Joseph Verm American Legion Post 155, Scotland. Visitation will be 5 to 8 PM, Monday, March 29, 2010 at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, with a scripture service at 7:30 PM. Pallbearers will be Melvin Pibal, Bob Stransky, Gary Cwach, Terry Manas, Dennis Hacecky and Roger Hejl. Honorary pallbearers will be Emil's grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Emil Anton was born on June 23, 1929 near Utica, SD to Emil and Albina (Hanzel) Hlavac. He attended grades 1-6 at Wilson Country School, grades 7-8 at Dewey Country School, 1 year at Lesterville, 1 year at Scotland and then 2 years at Tabor where he graduated in 1946. In 1946 and 1948, he built a model car that won second place and first place in South Dakota for the National General Motors Contest. Emil won a flying scholarship at the Yankton Airport in 1947.
Emil married JoAnn Pesicka at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD on September 12, 1950. In 1951, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps and spent 18 months aboard the aircraft carrier Essex during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1953 and came home so both he and JoAnn entered farming. To this marriage, Emil and JoAnn were blessed with a son, Tom, in 1967. On June 22, 1982, JoAnn passed away. Emil continued to farm with Tom until 1987 when Emil married Betty G (Hacecky) Hunhoff. Together they moved to Ashland, OH, where he worked repairing small engines for Rogers Tractor and Sales. They then moved out to a farm and he helped the owner with the dairy business.
In 1991, Emil and Betty returned to Yankton and lived by the lake before moving to an acreage west of Yankton. Emil worked repairing small engines for Agland Fertilizer at this time. In 1998, they moved to Scotland, SD, where he worked for Leonard Hamburger at his shop before Emil opened and ran his own business at his residence until 2006.
He volunteered to teach a small engine class at the Menno and Scotland High Schools. He loved to read, play Cvick, Scrabble and Upwords. Emil also enjoyed framing puzzles and pictures, making small furniture for Betty and the family and he collected model tractors and train sets to add to his huge setup at home. He especially loved being with his grandchildren, step children, step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and belonged to the Crop Improvement Association and Pork Producers. Emil and Betty celebrated 22 years of married life.
Emil is survived by wife, Betty; son, Tom and wife Michelle (Bauder) Hlavac and their children James and Kristina of Scotland, SD; step children: Beth and David Leaneagh of Minneapolis, MN, Tim and Susan Hunhoff of Enid, OK, Tony and Christine Hunhoff of Clayton, CA, Lori Hunhoff of Harrisburg, SD; step grandchildren: Laci and Jon Gettings of Denver, CO, Channy and Alexei Casselle of Minneapolis, MN, Jesse Leaneaugh of Minneapolis, MN, Lariss and Ryan Weisgerber of Windsor, CO, Amber and Chris Edmison of Enid, OK, Larissa and Chris Blosser of Enid, OK, Josh and Lindy Hunhoff of Brea, CA, Ashley Hunhoff of Cathederal City, CA, Ryan Stickney of Clayton, CA, BJ Hunhoff of Harrisburg, SD and Andy Hunhoff of Harrisburg, SD. He is also survived by step great-grandchildren: Asher Gettings, Myla Gettings, Pelagia Casselle, Kiersten Edmison, Blake Edmison, Cason Blosser, Kylee Blosser and Blake Hunhoff; brother in law, Ed Cwach, sisters in law: JoAnn (Hacecky) Stransky and her husband Bob, Virginia Hacecky and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, JoAnn, his sisters: Emily Manas, Violet Cwach and Lillian Pibal, many brother and sisters in law and step son John Hunhoff.
Funeral services for Helen Hovorka, 86, of Tyndall, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 16 at Presbyterian Church in Tyndall with Rev. Bill VanGerpen officiating. Organist will be Becky Tycz and soloist will be Bob Rueb and Lisa Knoll. Casketbearers will be Tim Hovorka, Jim Sejnoha, Gary Sejnoha, Rick Novak, Wayne Jones, and Tom Schuch. Burial will follow at Czech National Cemetery in Tyndall. Visitation will be held Friday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. Helen died on Wednesday, August 13 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall, South Dakota.
Helen May Hovorka was born on Sunday, May 27, 1928 to Rudolph and Emma Sejnoha on the family farm in the Vodnany area. She graduated Tyndall High School in 1948. On April 25, 1950, Helen was united in marriage to Alvin Hovorka at the Federated Church in Tyndall. Together they farmed north of Tyndall in the Vodnany area. In the early 90’s, they moved into Tyndall following Alvin’s retirement. Helen was a very considerate woman who loved caring for everyone and everything; be it feeding her chickens or geese, nurturing her vegetable garden or household plants or even preparing and delivering meals for her children and grandchildren at any hour of the day. Throughout her life, she sought to help people and to never let someone leave the house on an empty stomach. For a time, Helen also used her exceptional baking skills to make her from-scratch pies for the bowling alley in Tyndall. When not cooking or visiting with family and friends, Helen enjoyed watching baseball; especially the Minnesota Twins and her grandchildren’s games. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary.
In the fall of 2011, she became a resident at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall. Helen died on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall having attained the age of 86 years, 2 months and 17 days.
She is survived by her sons, Dennis (Connie) Hovorka of Tyndall and Charles “Chuck” Hovorka of Tyndall; grandchildren: Kristin (Josh) Vesely of Harrisburg, Stephanie (Cory) Nettinga of Harrisburg, Shane (Misti) Hovorka of Shakopee, MN, and Sara Hovorka of Sioux Falls; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Rose Novak of Tyndall and Evelyn (Joe) Schuch of Sisseton; sister-in-law Enid Sejnoha of Yankton; and brother-in-law Roger Jones of Dakota Dunes.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin in 1997, parents, Rudolph and Emma Sejnoha, brother Adolph Sejnoha, and sisters, Libby Hamberger and Emma Jones.
Funeral services for Richard R. Hoff, 91, of Tyndall, South Dakota will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Frieden’s Reformed Church in Tripp with Rev. Greg Way officiating. Burial will follow in the Frieden’s Reformed Cemetery, Tripp. Military graveside rites will be by Jelkin-Harms American Legion Post #142 and the South Dakota National Guard Military Funeral Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. Richard died on Thursday, August 21 at his residence in Tyndall.
Richard Robert Hoff was born on December 30, 1922 in a three room sod house on a farm northeast of Menno to August and Johanna (Reiser) Hoff. He was baptized at Zion Reformed Church and confirmed at Menno Reformed Church. He graduated Menno High School in 1941. Richard was a World War II veteran serving in the military from February 27, 1943 to January 25, 1946. He attended basic training at Camp Ripley in Miami Beach, Florida and was then sent to Europe. He served in the military police and guarded base camp throughout England, France, and Germany.
On June 3, 1951, Richard was united in marriage to Lillian Stoebner at the Reformed Church in Menno. Richard worked 36 years as an engineer for the South Dakota Department of Transportation retiring on December 14, 1984. In his free time, he loved to golf, share coffee with friends at the Corral in Tyndall, complete crossword and jigsaw puzzles, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. They were the joy of his life.
Richard died on Thursday, August 21, 2014 surrounded by his daughters at his residence having attained the age of 91 years, 7 months, and 22 days.
He is survived by his four daughters: Pamela (Bob) Olsen of Kirksville, Missouri, Paula (Gene) Allstot of Vermillion, South Dakota, Patricia (Mike) Hardman of Kalona, Iowa, and Peggy (Ray) Haenfler of Avon, South Dakota; eight grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Lorelei Hoff.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian, his parents, August and Johanna Hoff, an infant son, Robert Richard, and three brothers: August, Calvin, and Alvin Hoff. He will truly be missed by his family, friends, and neighbors.
Clarice "Clar" Joan Heisinger, 50, Springfield, died Friday (Jan. 31, 2003) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield. Burial is in the church cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Springfield.
She was born July 16, 1952, at Tyndall, to Clarence and Evelyn (Hubregtse) Tjeerdsma. She attended grade school at Quinn and Perkins Country Schools and was a 1970 graduate from Springfield High School. She graduated in 1971 from Vocational Tech School in Mitchell with an LPN degree. She married George Heisinger on Nov. 18, 1972, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield. She worked at the Tobin Clinic and Firesteel Heights Nursing Home in Mitchell. She then chose to stay at home and raise her family. They lived in Mitchell, Lead, Parkston and Sturgis, before moving to Springfield in June of 1998. While in Sturgis, she did private home care for several elderly people. She then renewed her nursing license and worked at the VA in Sturgis for five months before moving to Springfield. While in Springfield, she and her husband owned and operated George's One Stop.
She became a Christian in 1974, while attending the First Wesleyan Church, Mitchell. She was baptized at the First Wesleyan Church, Sturgis, in the spring of 1996. She currently was a faithful member of the Community Bible Church, Springfield.
She will be remembered for her love of chickens, quilting, collecting antiques and going to auctions. She was a very caring and loving person whose smile could brighten anything.
She is survived by her husband, George, Springfield; children: Christopher, Topeka, Kan.; Darrin, Lincoln, Neb.; and Rita, Sioux Falls; her parents, Clarence and Evelyn Tjeerdsma, Springfield; one sister, Norma Adema, Sioux City, Iowa; three brothers: Dwight, Wendell and Lowell, all of Springfield; parents-in-law, Ed and Margaret Heisinger, Parkston; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents and one infant sister and many aunts and uncles.
James “Jim” Hisek was born to James, Sr. and Emma (Mraz) Hisek on Tuesday, October 29, 1918. Jim grew up on a farm near Tyndall and attended rural school through the 8th grade. To help the family during the late 1930’s, he went to work on a farm near Hartford, South Dakota with his brother, Frank. On April 22, 1941, he joined the United States Army. Jim served through World War II and was involved in the invasion of Northern Africa and Italy. He was involved in campaigns in Algeria, French Morocco, Tunisia, Naples-Foggia and Rome-Arno. He was honorably discharged on September 12, 1945. Jim married Tillie Cahoy on November 6, 1946 in the Assumption Church in Dante, South Dakota. He worked for Consumer Supply and Modern Plumbing, and started his own heating and plumbing business in the 1960’s. Jim was a devout Catholic at the time of his death. He was a charter member of the Simek-Ptak V.F.W. Post. Jim enjoyed bowling, attending sporting events and following his children and grandchildren’s activities. He spent many hours playing cards and reminiscing about his time in the war with his “war buddies.” He passed into heaven at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall on the morning of Saturday, January 12, 2008 surrounded by his family, having attained the age of 89 years, 2 months and 13 days.
Jim leaves behind a son, Roger and wife Sheila (Permann) Hisek of Tyndall; a daughter, Debbie Branaugh and husband Rich of Tyndall; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie (Schulte) Hisek of Yankton; 12 grandchildren (“The Dirty Dozen”) and their spouses; and 15 great-grandchildren; and three brothers: Leo Hisek, George Hisek and Leonard (Marie) Hisek, all of Tyndall.
He joins his wife of 60 years, Tillie Hisek; his son, Lee “Lefty” Hisek; his granddaughter, Stephanie Hisek; his parents, Jim, Sr. and Emma; his brothers, Frank Hisek and Eddie Hisek and sister Leona Hinzman.
Laura Rose Hamberger was born Tuesday, November 21, 1916 to Joe and Katie (Plavec) Cihak. She was born and raised in the Tripp, South Dakota area. Laura was united in marriage to Emil Hamberger on February 23, 1950 at Scotland, South Dakota. They farmed in the Avon and Tyndall areas during their marriage. While on the farm, Laura kept a garden and tended to the chickens. She worked as a housekeeper at the Mikkelson Center in Yankton, South Dakota and in Tyndall at the hotel. She also worked at the L&R Café. Laura loved to play bingo and enjoyed playing cards. She enjoyed time spent outdoors fishing and working in the garden. Laura had been active helping her daughter, Rose, in the garden until just this past summer. She was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church and Altar Society, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Tyndall Senior Citizens. Laura died on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 11 days.
Laura’s memory will be cherished by her three daughters: Elsie (James) Osienger of Tyndall, Kathy Hamberger of Madison, South Dakota, and Rose (Kent) Livingston of Tyndall. She is also survived by a brother, Frank Cihak, of Tyndall.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil, in 1992, a granddaughter, Jennifer Livingston, her parents, Joe and Katie Cihak, and a brother, Louis Cihak.
Lorena Louise Haase was born on October 3, 1908, to Emil and Louise (Kiehlbauch) Magstadt on the family farm south of Scotland. She was baptized on December 13, 1908 in the Petersburg Congregational Church and confirmed on June 24, 1923, by Rev. Hugo Bauman in the Petersburg Congregational Church. On February 2, 1928, she married Henry Haase in her parent's home in Scotland. They farmed in the Scotland area until 1980, when they moved to Scotland. Lorena was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Scotland as well as the Presbyterian Women. She died on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center, having attained the age of 96 years.
Survivors include one son, Vern (Arlene) Haase of Scotland; one daughter, Janice (Wayne) Vissers of Hemet, California; six grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Weisz of Kaylor, South Dakota; one sister-in-law, Lavinia Magstadt of Mitchell, South Dakota; and one brother-in-law, Jim Retzer of Kenner, Louisiana.
Lorena was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Louise Magstadt; her husband, Henry; a son, Leroy; her brother, Elden; and three sisters: Alma Kutilek, Metha Haase and Iona Retzer.
Casketbearers will be Daniel Haase, David Haase, Mark Vissers, Michael Vissers, Dave Serfling and Ralph Hagge. Interment is in Ebenezer Country Cemetery, rural Scotland, South Dakota.
Lydia M. Hofer of Scotland died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland at the age of 94 years, 2 months and 14 days.
Funeral service is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at United Methodist Church, Scotland, South Dakota, with Pastor Kathy Kluis officiating. Music will be provided by organist Glee Deutscher. Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, rural Scotland, South Dakota. Casketbearers will be Kevin Hofer, Chad Hofer, Jordan West, Chris Hofer, Ryan Hofer and John Hofer. Visitation is from noon until time of service Saturday at the church.
Lydia Marie Hofer was born on Sunday, January 25, 1914, on the family farm south of Scotland to Saver and Christina (Pietz) Haase. She graduated from Scotland High School and attended Southern State Normal School. She taught rural schools for several years. On June 12, 1942, Lydia married Sammy Hofer. They farmed on the family farm until 1992, when they moved into Scotland.
Lydia was a member of the United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Sunday school program, served as Lay Leader, and was also a member of the U.M.W. group. For many years, she served as a bible study guide for weekly bible study groups.
Lydia is survived by her husband of 65 years, Sammy Hofer of Scotland; three sons: Curtis (Carol) Hofer of Pierre, Len (Diane) Hofer of Beresford, and Gaylon Hofer and friend Cheryl of Scotland; daughter, Margaret (Dick) West of Baxter, Iowa; step-daughter Elaine Jones of Huntington Beach, California; 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; four brothers: Theodore, John, William and Libbert Haase; three sisters: Edna Laub, Laura Hess and Barbara Jilek; an infant son, Dennis; and one great-granddaughter, Mallory Vaith.
Clarence Donald Haase was born on May 9, 1927 in Bon Homme County near Scotland, South Dakota. His parents were Libbert and Frieda (Schneider) Haase. Clarence was united in marriage to Lorraine Keller on April 23, 1950 at Grace Lutheran Church in Menno, South Dakota. He served in the Army Air Corps. Following his honorable discharge, Clarence owned and operated his own trucking business in Kaylor, South Dakota for many years. In 1970, he opened Haase's Bar & Grill in Kaylor, which he ran for 20 years. Clarence died on Monday, October 16, 2006 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center at the age of 79 years.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Lorraine Haase of Kaylor; three children: Kevin (Nancy) Haase of Leesburg, Georgia, Craig (Tammy) Haase of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Nola (Toby) Remmers of Kaylor; six grandchildren: Cody, Amy, Megan, Abby, Alexa and Tyler; two brothers: Marvin (Syrola) Haase of Scotland and Duane (Lucille) Haase of Paulina, Iowa; one sister: Marlene (Doug) Koehn of Charleston, South Carolina; and a sister-in-law, Karen Handel of Sioux Falls.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kelly Haase, a grandson, J.J., his parents, Libbert and Frieda Haase, his stepmother, Emma Haase, and a brother, Melvin Haase.
Funeral services for Clarence D. Haase were held Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, at United Church of Christ, Scotland, with Pastor Del Neumeister officiating. Interment was made in the Ebenezer Cemetery, rural Scotland, with military graveside rites by Jelkin-Harms American Legion Post #142 of Tripp. Goglin-Kelley Funeral Home, Scotland, was in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Lee Herrboldt was born on February 9, 1943 in Yankton, South Dakota to Eugene and Laurene (Wright) Herrboldt. He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Reformed Church in Menno, South Dakota, where he also attended school. On March 29, 1968, he married Patricia Ann Hall in Kaylor, South Dakota. Tom worked for Art Handel, Sr. for several years before moving west of Scotland, where he and Patsy farmed for 23 years. During this time, Tom served as an elder and a trustee at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Scotland as well as a board member for the Scotland Co-op. Tom retired in 1999 and he and Patsy moved into Scotland. After retiring, Tom worked for South Plains Ag for several years.
Tom was devoted to his family, and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He took pleasure in driving his Ford pickup around town and working with his hands, particularly in woodworking. He was well known for bantering with his friends and neighbors in town. Tom always had a smile and a wisecrack for everyone he met.
Tom is survived by his wife of 40 years; three children, Scott (April) of Woodinville, Washington; Jeff (Deb) of Scotland, South Dakota; Amy of Quincy, Massachusetts; and three grandchildren, Bryce, Paige, and Karina. He is also survived by his father, his siblings, Merrith (Judy) of Bay City, Michigan; Lonnie (Connie) of Yankton, South Dakota; Sherril Dubs of Menno, South Dakota; Dave (Jennifer) of Menno, South Dakota; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Laurene, in 2006.
Tom passed away peacefully in his home on March 5, 2008 surrounded by his family and loved ones. He will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Tom’s name to the Scotland Area Hospice Association.
Alma Hoff, age 91, of Mitchell, SD died Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Firesteel Healthcare Center. Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM Saturday September 11, 2010 at First Reformed Church with burial at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 PM to 8 PM Friday at the Will Funeral Chapel.
Alma Pudwill, daughter of Andreas and Lydia (Hinzman) Pudwill, was born May 1, 1919 on a farm near Avon, SD. She attended country school near Avon. Alma was baptized in the Danzig Baptist Church in rural Avon, SD, later joining Friedens Reformed Church in Tripp, SD.
Alma was united in marriage with Raymond Hoff on July 28, 1940 in Scotland, SD. The couple farmed in Avon and Tripp area until May of 1968 when they moved to Mitchell. While in Mitchell, Alma worked part time at United Building Center for sometime. She was also a seamstress for many years which she loved. Alma also enjoyed gardening and flowers which kept her busy.
She is a member of First Reformed Church in Mitchell where Alma was active on the funeral committee.
Grateful for having shared her life are her Daughter, and Son five grandchildren, four great grandchildren; two sisters, Johanna and Rose, two sisters-in-laws.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hoff on July 31, 1995; her parents; three brothers, Ewald, Elmer and Allan; a sister, Luella Voigt; two brothers in infancy, Emil and Leonard; a sister-in-law, and two brothers-in-law.
Marilyn Mae Herrboldt was born on Monday, November 26, 1934 at Scotland, South Dakota to Robert and Alice (Descombaz) Schlecter. She was raised on the family farm and attended the Brown Country School through the 8th grade. She later attended a trade school in Mitchell where she learned to sew professionally. Marilyn was united in marriage to Calvin Herrboldt on September 20, 1953. She was a devoted farm wife and mother who was strong in her faith. She spent many hours reading her Bible and other devotional books and also enjoyed watching Billy Graham on television. Marilyn enjoyed taking pictures and collecting angels. She loved to crochet and sew and made many afghans and pillows for her family. One of her favorite hobbies was researching her family tree, including special family members in Germany. Marilyn loved spending time with her grandchildren and one of the many things for which she will be remembered fondly is her wonderful baking, especially her peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. She was a member of the Scotland United Church of Christ, where she was active in the UCC Women’s Fellowship, and she was also a member of the Red Hat Society of Scotland. Marilyn passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland at the age of 75 years and 21 days.
Grateful for having shared Marilyn’s life are her husband, Calvin Herrboldt of Scotland; a son, Jack (Jacque) Herrboldt of Scotland; a daughter, Monica Boers of Gardner, Kansas; five grandchildren: Ashley Teipel, Hailey Herrboldt, Tracy Herrboldt, Cole Boers and Megan Boers; and three sisters: Geraldine (LeRoy) Herrboldt of Olivet, Velda (Glen) Heckenlaible of Menno, and Verletta Egan of Vancouver, Washington. Marilyn is also survived by her friend and caregiver, Barb Cisar, who will be a part of Marilyn’s family forever.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, and a grandson, J.J. Herrboldt.
Funeral services for Linda Hajek of Tyndall will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 7 at the United Methodist Church in Tyndall with Rev. Duane Coates officiating. Kathy Koenig will be organist and Bill VanGerpen will give the eulogy. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Bon Homme Cemetery, rural Springfield. Auxiliary committal rites will be performed by the Tyndall American Legion Pike-Wagner Post #2 Auxiliary. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Linda Darnell Hajek was born on Tuesday, August 26, 1952 in Caledonia, Minnesota to Harold, Sr. and Alice (Twite) Heaney. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1971. Linda was united in marriage to Jerry Hajek on December 30, 1971 at Brookings, South Dakota. She was a cook for the Senior Nutrition Site, SEMCAC, and later ran a daycare in her home. Linda loved to cook and also enjoyed working crossword puzzles and collecting dolls. She was a member and past President of the American Legion Auxiliaries in both Caledonia and Tyndall, and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Brownsville, Minn. After moving to Tyndall, she worked at the Tyndall Bakery and the Corral. Linda passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at her residence in Tyndall at the age of 59 years, 10 months and 9 days.
Linda was the beloved wife of Jerry Hajek of Tyndall; loving mother of Kimberly Jo Heaney (deceased), Angela (Scott) Dolle of Caledonia, Minnesota and Dennis (Amy) Hajek of Eyota, Minnesota; cherished grandmother of Alexander Hajek, Jacob Dolle, Samantha Hajek, Jena Dolle and Olivia Hajek; a loving daughter to Harold, Sr. and Alice Heaney of Caledonia, Minnesota; a dear sister to Harold (Susie) Heaney, Jr. of Caledonia, Minnesota and deceased brothers Lyle and Mark Heaney; daughter-in-law of Leonard and Audrey Hajek of Tyndall; and sister-in-law of David Hajek of Sioux Falls, Dwight Hajek of Deadwood, and Dianne (Arthur) Klein of Cedar Falls, Iowa. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Lillian Josephine Herman was born on March 22, 1914 on the family farm near Lake Andes, South Dakota. Her parents were Adolph and Rosie (Pavlish) Peterka. At five years of age, she moved with her parents to a farm east of Tyndall, South Dakota. Lillian was baptized in Lake Andes and confirmed in the Presbyterian Church, when it stood in the Tabor area. She attended the Dunwoodie School all 8 years. Following her school years, she began doing housework for people, first locally and then in Omaha, Nebraska. She was active in 4-H for many years.
On September 22, 1940, Lillian was united in marriage to Emil L. Herman in the Tabor Presbyterian Church, now the Tyndall Presbyterian Church. They farmed together north of Tyndall. Two children, Ruby and Dennis, were born to this union. Emil suffered from asthma and passed away at the age of 52 on January 30, 1970.
Lillian moved into Tyndall where she worked as a housekeeper at St. Michael's Hospital for ten years. She was active in her church, serving in the Women's U.P.W., the Sunday School and the Prayer Breakfast Group and singing in the adult choir for many years. Music was an integral part of Lillian's family life. She also sang in the mixed quartet, performed many duets with Ruth Vellek for funerals and special occasions, and sang in the Avon Cantata for many years. Lillian thoroughly enjoyed travel, and she and her brother Adolph went on many trips, such as Alaska, the East Coast, and many other bus trips. They also toured Europe together and saw Czechoslovakia, Austria and Sweden. She was President of the Czech National Cemetery Board for 19 years, from 1982 until 2001, and a member of the Pioneer Association. Recently, she was honored for being the only 75-year member of the Z.C.B.J. in South Dakota. Lillian spent many years volunteering at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, singing and leading musical activities. She became a resident there in June of 2001. She enjoyed working on crafts there and especially enjoyed singing and playing the bells. She died on Saturday, December 3, 2005 at the Good Samaritan Center at the age of 91 years.
Lillian is survived by her daughter, Ruby (Keith) Dewald of Tripp, South Dakota; her son, Dennis (Marlene) Herman of Rapid City, South Dakota; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren: Tricia (Fred) Gall and Sydney, Taylor and Jordan of Lesterville, South Dakota; Tara (Paul) Schafers and Payton, Noah and Ripley of Tripp; Ginny Herman of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Joshua Herman and Josiah Herman, both of Rapid City.
Her husband, Emil, parents, Adolph and Rosie, a sister, Rose, and her brother, Adolph preceded Lillian in death.
A memorial tribute for Bernard A. “Bernie” Hasek of Tyndall will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Simek-Ptak V.F.W. Post in Tyndall. Pastor Bill VanGerpen will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the Czech National Cemetery, Tyndall, with military graveside rites by Simek-Ptak V.F.W. Post #6895 of Tyndall.
Bernard Adolph “Bernie” Hasek was born on April 29, 1931 to Adolph and Ella (Crha) Hasek in rural Wagner, South Dakota. He passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 at his residence in Tyndall, South Dakota. Bernie attended country school. He was a general farmhand as a young man. He entered the Army in 1951 and was stationed in Salzburg, Austria as a Fire Inspection Foreman. After he completed his military service, he worked on the Fort Randall, Gavin’s Point, and Oahe dams. Bernie married Judith Huber on June 12, 1958. He worked construction most of his married life. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and being with his family.
Bernie is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith, of Tyndall; a son, Douglas, of Tyndall; a brother, Harry (Ann) Hasek of Pierre; a sister, Helen Johanson of Colman; a brother-in-law, Leonard (JoLane) Huber of Yankton; and eight nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Steve; a sister-in-law, Eda Mae; and a brother-in-law, Richard Johanson.
Anna Hoffmann, age 99, of Huron, died Thursday, April 28, 2011, at SunQuest Healthcare Center. Her funeral service was at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 3rd at the Congregational United Church of Christ with the Rev. Brian Grover officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
Anna Lenora (Gimbel) Hoffmann was born February 11, 1912, on the family farm homestead southeast of Scotland, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Henry and Anna Marie Gimbel. Anna attended the Beadle country school through the eighth grade and then worked on the farm.
She married Arthur Martin Hoffmann on January 1, 1939, in the German Congregational Church in Gregory, South Dakota and settled on a farm near Dallas, South Dakota. Anna taught Sunday School and was involved with the women’s groups when Arthur began his ministry in 1945.
She was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Huron after they served churches in Nebraska, Colorado, North Dakota, Montana and South Dakota.
Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; her parents; two sisters, Clara Gimbel and Ella Paulson; three brothers, Albert, John and Alvin; and one daughter, Betty Jean Cassidy.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Ervin (Vonnedella) Hoffmann, Hiawatha, Iowa, LaVon Martin, Alpine, Arizona, and Delbert (Julie) Hoffmann, Huron, South Dakota; son-in-law, Marty (Linda) Cassidy, Silver Spring, Maryland; eleven grandchildren, Suellen (Brian) Leimkuehler, Perrysburg, Ohio, Keith and Daniel Hoffmann, Hiawatha, Iowa; Robyn Martin, Scottsdale, Arizona, Dawn Martin, Washington, DC, Sara (Glenn) Wheaton, Carlsbad, California, Andrew (Kimberly) Cassidy, Baltimore, Maryland, Amy (Ludwig) Mathey, Hamburg, Germany, Amber Hoffmann, Athol, South Dakota, Bethany Hoffmann, Lake Bluff, Illinois, and Sean Hoffmann, Huron; six great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Mark and Christine Leimkuehler, Audrey and Owen Cassidy, and Elise Wheaton; one sister, Laura Bender, Scotland, South Dakota; two sisters-in-law, Leona Lesley, Pawley’s Island, South Carolina and Martha Gimbel, Scotland, South Dakota; and one brother-in-law, Ben Hoffman, Fremont, Nebraska.
Wilma C. Hornstra, age 89, of Yankton passed away early Thursday, August 16, 2007 at Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton, SD.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, August 20, 2007 at the United Church of Christ (Congregational), Yankton, with Rev. Joseph Schulte officiating. Burial will be in the Pioneer Cemetery, rural Springfield, SD, at approximately 1:30 PM, Monday afternoon. Visitations will be 5 to 9 PM, Sunday, at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, with the family present and memorial tribute at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one-hour prior the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Hornstra, Robert Hornstra, Kenneth Foley, Fred Hornstra, Don Cook, Roger Bartscher, and Duane Chladek.
Wilma (Chladek) Hornstra was born November 2, 1917 in Lesterville to William and Mary (Verner) Chladek. She attended school in Lesterville graduating in 1935. She then attended Southern Normal College in Springfield receiving a teaching certificate.
Wilma started teaching in a rural school near Springfield and still corresponded with two of her students. On March 5, 1938 she married Ray Hornstra at the United Church of Christ Church. In 1941, they went to Amarillo, Texas for a visit and ended up living and working there for two years. In 1943, they left again to California were they worked in defense plants. In 1945, they returned to Texas. Wilma taught Senior High School there for two years while Ray went back to his previous job. In 1948, they returned to Lesterville and then started foster parenting. They took care of various ages of children and Wilma taught school near Lesterville. In 1948, they adopted a baby boy, Herbert Raymond whom is named after a nephew that had just died. In 1951, they moved to Crofton, Nebraska and Ray drove to Yankton. Wilma was the church pianist and taught there for two years. They then built a new home and Wilma started her teaching career in Crofton that lasted fifteen years. Herb joined the Navy after his graduation and then moved to Yankton in 1971. Wilma also moved to Yankton in 1969 and taught until her retirement in 1993. She remained very active in the community continuing to help out at school when needed. She was also a volunteer tutor at Sacred Heart School, teaching ERTH, working in the hospital gift shop and craft committee until 2004. She was employed at the reception desk at the hospital, and also taught at Mount Marty for two years in the Government Special Education program. She had been a volunteer in the church office since 1928.
Wilma received many well-deserved awards including the Mother Gertrude award and the Sertoma Service to Mankind award, both in 1995. In 1999, she received Volunteer of the Year Award and Volunteer of the Year Award from the association of Volunteer Leaders.
She was active in Home Extensions for nine years and was president of one group of Home Makers for eight years.
Wilma’s memory is cherished by her son Herb (Jane) Hornstra of Yankton, SD; one sister Louise Raker of Madison, WI; one sister-in-law Leola Hornstra of Springfield, SD; granddaughter Jamie Eldred and great grandchildren Christopher, Grace, and Caleb all of Yankton, SD; and special friends Larry and Kathy Bartscher of Norfolk, NE; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband Ray in 1985, one brother Joe, and two infant sisters preceded her in death.
Tom Halsey left this earth on Monday, May 16, 2011 surrounded by his wife, family and friends. He was born in Springfield, South Dakota on January 18, 1936 and graduated from Avon High School. Tom was a "Man's Man" in every sense of the word. He was longtime pilot, boating enthusiast, hunter extraordinaire and an excellent cook, especially when grilling at his "Camp Fire Cafe". He was also a collector and restorer of antique tractors. Tom loved all things mechanical, especially those things with the smell of fuel and the sense of speed.
Tom was the owner of H-C-H Machine Inc. which he sold in 1988. He was a member of the QB's of Placerville and was a past member of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Search & Rescue Air Squadron. Tom also served in the National Guard.
Tom leaves behind his loving wife of 27 years, Denise. He was the loving father of Ron Halsey and his precious late daughter, Lori. He was the brother of Neil Halsey, Margie Jensen, Beverlee (Wayne) Everson, brother-in-law to Lance (Terry) Cola and preceded in death by his sister Bettie (Bud) Merkwan. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Tom leaves behind man's best friend, his dog Shiloh. He will be missed by many and touched the lives of all who were lucky enough to know him.
Graveside services will be held this morning, Friday, May 20th at 11:00 a.m. at Westwood Hills Mem. Park, 2855 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville, California followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:00 p.m. at the Placerville Airport. Contributions can be made to the non-Hodgkins Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, www.lls.org/waystohelp or the charity of one's choice in lieu of flowers. Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home, Placerville.
Lea K. Hauck, age 96, of Menno, passed away Monday, July 16, 2007 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno, SD where she resided for the past four years.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Peace Christian Reformed Church, Menno, with Rev. Harold Willemstyn officiating. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery, rural Menno, SD. Visitations will be 4 to 9 PM, Tuesday (July 17, 2007), at the Aisenbrey-Kostel Funeral Home, Menno, with the family present at 7:00 PM and then one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Arvin Hauck, Richard Dewald, Arlo Dewald, Dwayne Winckler, Harlan Winckler, and Verlyn Winckler.
Lea was born on December 27, 1910 northwest of Tyndall, SD to Jacob and Katherine (Frey) Winckler. She was baptized and confirmed at the German Congregation Church by Rev. John Meer. She married Alvin P. Hauck on November 16, 1933 at the German Congregation Church Southwest of Scotland, SD. Five children were born to Alvin and Lea, three sons and two daughters.
Alvin and Lea farmed southeast of Menno for 35 years. She enjoyed raising chickens, gardening and the farm animals. She loved doing crafts as well as sewing, quilting, crocheting, and embroidering. She also made and collected dolls.
After moving to town, Lea worked at the Open Door Café. She enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center and was a craft volunteer at the Menno-Olivet Care Center. She enjoyed breakfast at the Open Door Café and her daily walks. Alvin died on May 8, 1978. They were married 45 years.
Lea is survived by her daughter Darlene (Bert) Tiesen of Sioux Falls, SD and son Orville (Josephine) Hauck of rural Menno, SD; four grandsons Brian (Gina) Hauck of Blackfoot, ID, Alan (Deb) Hauck of Viborg, SD, Gary Hauck of Canfield, OH, and John (Jen) Hauck of Sioux Falls, SD; four special great grandchildren Shailynn, Shamae, Kate, and Ethan and her nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin, 3 infant children Verlina, Clifford G., and Alvin Jr., her parents, her sister Louisa, and seven brothers Emil, Henry, Edwin, Helmuth, Alfred, George, and Robert.
Daniel Hakl, age 88, of Yankton and formerly of Tabor, South Dakota, died Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, South Dakota.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend Rodney Veldhuizen officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery with military honors by Kortan-Hatwan Post No. 183 of Tabor and the SDARNG Honor Guard. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the funeral. Pallbearers are Eugene Jambor, Mark Kronaizl, Kyle Pechous, Martin Pinkelman, Tom Sedlacek Sr. and Tom Sedlacek Jr.
Daniel was born June 28, 1926 on the farm west of Tabor to James and Emma (Stepanek) Hakl. He attended Wilson School District 59 through the 8th grade and then farmed with his parents. Dan served in the United States Army from May 1945 to December 1946 and was stationed in Japan at the end of World War II. After his discharge, Dan continued farming west of Tabor until he retired in 2002. In addition to the work in the field, he also enjoyed raising cattle and hogs. After retirement, Dan moved into Tabor and then moved to Yankton in 2007. He was a member of the Kortan-Hatwan American Legion for over 50 years. Dan loved visiting with his friends, cooking, playing cards and doing jigsaw and word find puzzles. He also loved his Bohemian heritage and was an avid supporter of Czech Days in Tabor.
Dan is survived by his sister, Elaine Martin of Yankton; niece, Diane Pinkelman of Yankton; great niece, Amanda Pinkelman of Windom, Minnesota; and a great nephew, Martin Pinkelman of Wynot, Nebraska.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Hakl Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Burnell Martin.
Grace A. Henderson, 84, 3909 Sixth Ave., Sioux City, retired principal and teacher, died Sunday (Feb. 22, 1987) at her residence after a brief illness.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Grace United Methodist Church. The Rev. David Nelson will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. today in the Nelson-Berger Morningside Chapel.
Mrs. Henderson on a family ranch near Avon, S. D. She attended primary grades at home on the family ranch. She graduated from Avon High School with the first graduating class. She graduated from Morningside College in 1924 with a degree in education. She studied at Harvard in Boston from 1925 to 1926. She earned her librarian degree from Morningside College in 1965. She taught school in Plover, Iowa. On June 15, 1927, she married David F. Henderson in rural Avon. The couple made their home in Avon where they taught school for five years, before moving to Sioux City in 1936. She taught and was principal in the Bronson (Iowa) High School for 12 years. She also was a drama instructor in Bronson. She then taught English and speech for three years in Lawton, Iowa, where she also served as librarian. She retired in 1970 but was later called back to teach Latin in the Sioux City School System where she retired in 1973. She resided most of her life in Sioux City. Mr. Henderson died February 17, 1960, in Sioux City.
Mrs. Henderson was a member of Grace United Methodist Church since 1920 and was a member of Wesleyan Circle and the Homemakers of Grace Church. She was a past matron of Order of Eastern Star, Morningside Chapter 502. She was a member of Alpha Zeta Sorority, Morningside College Alumni Association, Reparians Association. She was past president of the American Association of University Women and a member of the ADK Teachers Honorary Society.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Nancy C.) Vohs of Holstein, Iowa, Mrs. John Morgan (M. E. Margie) Anderson of Ojai, Calif., and Mrs. Clyde (Janet E.) Kitchen of Fullerton, Calif; a son, Stewart D. of Phoenix, Ariz; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial was established in her name with Grace United Methodist Church.
Marie “Toots” Hiemstra, age 93 went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Harbor House in Beloit surrounded by her family. Marie “Toots” Hiemstra was born on May 29, 1918 to Abraham and Sadie (Odens) Risseeuw on a farm near Perkins, SD. As a young child she moved with her family to the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Marie had a special part of caring for her seven siblings through the years. In the early 1930’s the family moved to Lakeview, SD, where she had the majority of her education. The family moved to Wisconsin in 1937 in the midst of the depression and continued farming.
Marie graduated from Clinton High School in 1938 and from the Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. She received further surgical training at the John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. As an RN, Marie did home care, was Dr. J. Schrock’s office nurse, worked at Meadow Park Nursing Home, and retired from Beloit Memorial Hospital. Nursing was never work to her, but rather a joy.
Marie, a charter member of Emmanuel Reformed Church in Clinton, WI, had a strong Christian faith and was faithfully involved in the women’s organizations and life of Emmanuel. She freely gave of herself to anyone in need, both in the church and in the community.
Marie married David G. Hiemstra on February 25, 1948 at her parent’s farm home just outside of Clinton. They were married 51 years and farmed north of Clinton for more than 40 years.
Marie loved company, treasuring her extended family and friends. She was a good baker, and her cinnamon rolls and pies disappeared quickly. Large family reunions in various states were one of her greatest pleasures.
Blessed to have had her as their mother are her two daughters, Naomi (Bruce) Wilterdink of Beloit, WI and Eunice (James) Veldhoff of Holland, MI. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Jean (Bob fiancé) Wilterdink, Daryl (Bonnie) Veldhoff, Mark (Nicole) Veldhoff, Jessica (Jose) Alvarez, and Michael (Stacie) Veldhoff. Great grandchildren include Ruby Wilterdink, Matthew Proper, Ava Veldhoff and Cooper Veldhoff. Marie is also survived by two brothers, Ivan (Delores) Risseeuw, Phillip (Dona) Risseeuw, one sister, Wilma (Ron) Meyers, sisters-in-law, Lucille Hiemstra, Elma Hiemstra, brother-in-law Nanno (Alice) Hiemstra and numerous nieces and nephews.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, husband David in 1999, sisters, Caroline Logterman, Elma Kruizenga, baby sister in SD, Berniece Gunnink, brother Harlin Risseeuw, brothers-in-law Marion Logterman, Erwin Kruizenga, Harold Gunnink and sister-in-law Janice Risseeuw.
The family extends their sincere thanks for the wonderful care given to Marie by the loving and compassionate staff members of Harbor House and Beloit Regional Hospice.
Marie’s Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in EMMANUEL REFORMED CHURCH, 319 East Street, Clinton with Rev. Clyde Rensink officiating. Friends will be received on Tuesday at the Church from 9:30 a.m. until a family prayer at 10:45 a.m. Following the service the cortege will proceed to Clinton Cemetery for interment. Memorials may be made to Beloit Regional Hospice and Harbor House, Beloit.
Albina Agnes Hejna, age 89 of Tyndall passed away Sunday morning, March 30, 2014 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2014 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD with Rev. Steven Jones officiating and Rev. Joe Forcelle con-celebrating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery, Tabor, SD. Visitations will begin at 5:00 p.m. hursday, April 3, 2014 at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor, with a Wake service at 7:00 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Albina was born May 1, 1924 in Yankton, SD to John and Mary (Sykora) Kutilek. She married Joe Hejna at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church on May 22, 1945. Her greatest gift was her family. To this union, four children were born: Carol, Joyce, Jim and one deceased son, Johnny.
Albina enjoyed cooking, baking and playing cards. She spent numerous hours helping on the farm, tending the chickens, milking cows, and gardening. Kolaches and baking were a favorite of hers.
She leaves to mourn her daughters, Carol (Rodger) Rueb of Yankton, SD, Joyce (Duane) Sedlacek of Johnstown, NE; one son, Jim of Yankton, SD; eight grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and many nieces, nephews and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe, infant son, Johnny, her parents, John and Mary Kutilek, daughter-in-law, Nancy Hejna, two brothers, Emil and Ben, three sisters: Besse, Agnes and Eileen, two sisters-in-law, Violet and Josephine, and four brothers-in-law: Steve, Joe, Dave and Harold.
Mrs. Eva Hieb was born July 4, 1883, in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, the daughter of Chris Kaul and Rosana (Weisser) Kaul.
She passed away October 8, 1954, at the home of her daughter, Helena (Mrs. Henry Jessen), in Tyro Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, at the age of 71 years. Mrs. Heib had made her home with her daughter for the past year.
Mrs. Hieb was preceded in death by her husband Adolph Hieb; daughter, Bertha Schmitgen, and son, Otto.
Survivors include daughters: Helena Jessen, Pauline Jessen, Ida Erp, Alma Masher, Emma Behrman and Ruth Winter; sons: Samuel, Leo, Herman, Ruben and Alvin.
Harriet Hitt, age 89 of Lincoln passed away November 2, 2013. She was born December 6, 1923 in Tabor, South Dakota to Charles and Harriet (Dugovic) Novotny.
Harriet is survived by her son Douglas W. Hitt and wife Judy, daughter Linda John McLaughlin and husband Thomas Michael McLaughlin. Grandchildren: Christine McGonigle and husband Miles, Michele Jeffres, Michael Hitt, Matthew John and wife Anne, Mark John and wife Kelly, Angie Tidball and husband Joseph. Great grandchildren, Mitchell McGonigle, Jacob McGonigle, Lauren Jeffres, Kylie John, Emma John, Allie John, Stella Tidball, Samuel Tidball, and Tyler John. Sister and Brother-in-law: Betty and Jim Holtdorf, Brother and sister-in-law: Clarence and Clyda Novotny. She is preceded in death by her husband Delbert W. Hitt and her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Wyuka Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 6th from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with the family present from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Wyuka Funeral Home. Interment will be at Wyuka Cemetery. Memorials to the family for a later designation.
Mass for Marcene M. Hakl, 94 of Wagner and formerly of Avon will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Marty, with burial in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner from 2 to 5 Monday, followed by a 7 p.m. rosary/wake service at the church.
Marcene Marilyn (Nelson) Hakl was born on November 27, 1918, to Hans L. and Jessie B (Pyper) Nelson on a farm east of Avon. She died peacefully Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the Wagner Good Samaritan Society in Wagner, SD, surrounded by her family at the age of 94 years, nine months and 10 days.
Marcene attended Stekman Country School and completed the eighth grade. In her day, riding horse or walking was how one got to school. She often talked about her two broken shoulders she got in one year falling from a horse.
As a young woman, Marcene helped family members and neighborhood families who had new babies or needed an extra hand with daily jobs. She worked in the Cafe in Avon, where she met her husband Rudolph (Rudy) Hakl. Marcene refused his offer for a first date and all week regretted her decision, wishing he would ask her again. He did and they were married on September 22, 1954 at the Presbyterian Church in Tyndall, SD. Two children, Norma Jean and Robert, were born to their union. They farmed by Tyndall and then moved to a farm north of Avon and later to a farm south of Avon. Rudy passed away on February 4, 1972. Marcene was left a single Mom and once again returned to work at a cafe in Avon. She was a beloved babysitter for several families until she retired.
Marcene lived through many changes in this country. As the seventh child of a family of eight, they knew what hard times were. World War I, The Great Depression and World War II and all the other changes that took place in the world during her 94 years of life, was something she lived, not just read about in a history book. All of these events strengthened her family bond and despite what was going on, she as a young woman, had many happy memories of the good times of card games, house dances, sleigh rides and and Model T rides at night with hot rocks at her feet to stay warm to visit the neighbors. As her family scattered to different states and would return home to visit, many happy family gatherings took place. This bond is evident to the generations that follow as family gatherings continue.
Marcene shared many happy times with family and friends playing cards, a board game or simply coffee and visiting in the afternoon. Marcene could always be found cooking and baking. She enjoyed reading and trying new recipes, hosting family gatherings at her house gardening, growing houseplants and scouring ditches for asparagus.
“Granny Hak’s” joy in life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always asked if they could stay longer and was quick to tell them to come back whenever they could. She will be remembered by them for her care packages whenever they traveled somewhere and the touch of her hand when making conversation. The kids always enjoyed her candy drawer and this tradition continued during her years at the nursing home to include offers of treats to staff and all visitors. She will also be remembered for her quick wit and come-back lines.
Marcene lived independently in her home till the age of 90 and then became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner on January 12, 2009, where she resided until her death.
Marcene was baptized and confirmed on November 30, 2008 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Marty, SD by Fr. David Tickerhoof a few days after her 90th birthday. Fr. Richard Baumberger gave her First Holy Communion on September 26th, while in the hospital.
Grateful for having shared her life are Norma Jean (Mike) Beeson, Dante and Robert (Lois) Hakl, Sioux Falls; six grandchildren: Rhonda (Jeff) Kuhlman, Ryan (Brittany) Beeson, Ross (Fiance Jen Kuhlman) Beeson, Robbie, Grady and Elizabeth Hakl; seven great grandchildren: Mya, Bain, Kalea, Bennett, Briggs and Nariah Kuhlman and Landon Hakl; one brother Lowell (Mary) Nelson of Tyndall; and many nieces and nephews.
Marcene was preceded in death by her husband, parents; one grandchild; one great granddaughter, Immaculee Michelle Kuhlman; her siblings: Vera Uherka, Bernie, Virgil, Dale, Clayton and Woodow Nelson; and her sisters-in-law: Alma, Marie, Mildred and Tres Nelson; and brother-in-law, Emil Uherka.
Marilyn A. Hunter, 68, of Sioux City passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at a Sioux City hospital.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Becker-Hunt Funeral Home, with the Rev. Michael Ring officiating. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery, Tabor, S.D., with Monsignor Carlton Hermann officiating. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Marilyn was born June 8, 1941, in Yankton, S.D., the daughter of Frank W. and Stephanie (Mach) Kuzela. She married Daniel Hunter on June 16, 1967. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Paul and his wife, Amanda D. Hunter of Belton, Mo.; a daughter, Caroline A. and her husband, Michael Stefany Ph.D. of Shippensburg, Pa.; nine grandchildren, Alicia, James, Jesse, Levi, Roman, Lukas and Christal Hunter, Christopher and Emily V.A. Stefany; a sister-in-law, Eleanor Kuzela; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Frank W. and Ladie Kuzela.
Darrel W. Halsey, age 57, of Riverside, CA, passed away Monday, October 31, 2005, as a result of complications following surgery.
Darrel was born in Yankton, South Dakota on July 18, 1948, to Walter and Delores (Goeken) Halsey. He graduated from Springfield High School and received his Associate Degree in Auto Mechanics from Southern State College.
As the Lexus Training Development Supervisor for Toyota Motor Sales, USA in Torrance, CA, Darrel loved creating and teaching technician training for new vehicle model introductions nationwide. He was a "car guy", and his work with Toyota for the past 16 years and General Motors for 18 years before that let him live his passion. He started his career as a dealership technician, and his talent and tenacity allowed him to work his way up through the ranks to a place were he could serve as teacher, coach and mentor for others. Darrel was always looking forward; the next project, the next launch, the next day were all faced with enthusiasm and a "can do" attitude. If he wasn't working or with his family, he was tinkering on a car, riding his motorcycle or enjoying the freedom of flying.
He was a loving husband and father, a sole mate to his wife and true friend to his sons. His genuine, warm manner, quick sense of humor and easy laugh made him "everyone's best friend". The people who touched his life were always what were most important to him. If he met you he knew you always, if you met him you'll never forget him.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of 34 years, Myra; his son David of Riverside, CA; his son Jeff and fianc?e Heather Olson of Milford, MA, granddaughter, Kaitlyn of Corona, CA; brother Keith of Seagrove, NC, sister Karen Stacy and her husband Vergil of Vale, SD, and sister Barbara Halsey of Hesperia, CA. He will be cherished and missed by a host of family, friends and co-workers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Delores Halsey of Springfield, SD.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, November 5, at the First United Methodist Church in Riverside.
The family requests anyone wishing to make a memorial donation do so to the American Cancer Society (a charity that was dear to his heart because of his mother).
Elsie Magdalena Hebbert, recently of Brandon, South Dakota, but a lifelong resident of the Scotland area, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 3, 2008 at the age of 94 years. She died in hospice care at Covington Heights in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Elsie Bierman was the daughter of Henry and Minnie (Sundermann) Bierman. She was born on September 12, 1914 on a farm near Scotland, South Dakota and grew up in the Scotland-Kaylor area. Elsie married Archie Hebbert at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Scotland on May 30, 1937 where she was a longtime member. She was active in her church and also was a member of the Scotland Historical Society. Her church and community were important to her. She loved children and time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was precious to her.
Elsie is survived by her children, Donna (Calvin) Neumeister, Rodney Hebbert, and Caryl Abbott; six grandchildren, Craig Neumeister, Stephen Neumeister, Sara Maloney, Daniel Abbott, Patrick Abbott and Ashley Abbott, and three great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Thomas Neumeister and Abby Maloney. She is also survived by her brother, Clarence Bierman, sister-in-law Helen Hebbert, brother-in-law Leonard Hammar and many loving and loyal nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, her son-in-law, John Abbott, an infant grandchild, Christopher Abbott, her infant sister, Annie, and sisters Clara Vogt, Gladys Burke, Alta Burke and Frances Buckley.
Edna Herr (nee Stoebner) was born on Tuesday, May 11, 1913 in Bon Homme County near Avon, South Dakota to Jacob and Friedericka (Kaul) Stoebner. She died on Friday, October 31, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tripp at the age of 95 years, 5 months, and 20 days. She was baptized by Rev. Alfred Funck and confirmed in the Reformed faith on June 27, 1927 by Rev. D.J. Krieger. She attended Dewald School, District 82 through the 7th grade. Edna was united in marriage to Otto Herr on January 13, 1931 at Tripp. They farmed northeast of Tripp until the fall of 1970 when they retired and moved to Tripp.
Edna was an active member in the Friedens Reformed Ladies Aid for many years until her health began to fail. She was a seamstress and enjoyed sewing for others. She also crocheted, quilted and made craft items. In retirement, she did housekeeping for Dr. Eric and Hannele Mueller. Edna never complained and was always able to provide for her family through the tough times. She enjoyed flowers and plants and cared for the lawn as long as she was able. In September of 2001, she moved to the Eastgate Apartments in Tripp. In March of 2004, she moved to the Tripp Good Samaritan Nursing Center.
Edna is survived by three daughters and two sons: Ruth Baltzer of Olivet, South Dakota, Maydean (Arlo) Dewald of Tripp, South Dakota, Lucille (Duane) Haase of Paulina, Iowa, Willmer (Wilma) Herr of Tripp, South Dakota, and Harvey (Maxine) Herr of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; 12 grandchildren: Rochelle, Patricia, Terry, Mary, Steven, Brian, Cheryl, Nancy, Janet, John, Amy and Christopher; 24 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto, grandson Mark Haase, son-in-law Ruben Baltzer, her parents, two sisters, Helen and Ida, and one brother, Herbert.
Lawrence Craig Hille was born on March 3, 1934 to Oscar and Elda (Fischer) Hille at Scotland, South Dakota. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Church of Christ, Scotland, South Dakota. Lawrence attended country school and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1952. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and worked in the aerospace program. After his service in the United States Air Force, Lawrence farmed with his dad and held many other jobs. His last job was working with his late brother, Robert Hille, and nephew, Bob Hille, Jr., at H&H Watertower. Lawrence enjoyed fishing, playing with his dog, reading, and visiting with his friends. He died at his residence in Springfield, South Dakota on October 30, 2008.
He is survived by two sisters: Shirley (Wayne) Sutera, Tyndall, South Dakota, Joan (Don) Foley, Newcastle, California; sister-in-law, Mary Hille, Sleepy Eye, Minnesota; five nieces, Cathie Cordova, Carol Lukens, Sheila Kremer, Melissa Grabeck, and Rachel Hille; six nephews, Mark Foley, Richard Sutera, Joe Foley, Steve Foley, Bob Hille, Jr., and Bryan Hille; aunts, Ida Brady, Delores Cottrell, Betty Meyer, Maurina HIlle; uncle, L.E. "Shorty" Fischer; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elda; his father, Oscar; brother, Robert; two brothers in infancy and nephew, James Foley.
At his request, no funeral services will be held. A private family inurnment of his ashes will be held at a later date.
Lucy Hento, 93, Groton and formerly of Avon, died Sunday (July 6, 2003) at Beverly Healthcare Center, Groton.
Funeral services are 10:30 today (Wednesday) at Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield, with the Rev. McNeill officiating. Burial is in Emmanuel Cemetery, Springfield. Crosby-Jeager Funeral Chapel, Avon, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on July 4, 1910, on the family farm near Tyndall to Henry and Marie (Doornbus) Biesma. She attended rural schools near Tyndall. She married Ernest Hento on Feb. 4, 1931, with a two-day celebration at the family farm. They farmed at Springfield and Avon and later moved to Avon in 1945, when Ernie and Klas purchased the John Deer Dealership. They retired in 1971.
She was a member of the "Willing Workers" and Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, traveling, word search and playing games, especially with her grandkids.
She is survived by her son, Jake (Joan), Hot Springs; her daughter, Marie (Clayton), Groton; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and one sister.
Services for Alice A. Hento, 87, of Springfield will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008, 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 Friday form 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the family present from 4 to 6.
Alice Agnes Hento, daughter of David and Dora (Jellema) Wiebenga, both of Holland, was born December 31, 1920, on a farm northwest of Springfield. She died Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Alice attained the age of 87 years, 11 months and 5 days.
Alice moved with her family to a farm southeast of Avon and attended Drake Country School for eight years.
Alice was baptized at the Emmanuel Reformed Church on April 3, 1921, and made confession of her faith, along with her future husband, at that church on November 18, 1940. Alice was a faithful member all of her life and an active member of the Willing Workers Circle.
Alice married Gus Hento on March 3, 1944, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church Parsonage. They lived on a farm south of Avon until 1991, when they retired and moved into Springfield. Four children were born to their union.
Alice will be remembered for playing games with her grandchildren and having “tea time” with them. She did much embroidery, crocheting and fancy work throughout her life.
Her memory is cherished by her husband of 64 years; her four children: Jim and wife Darla of Avon, Rich and wife Mona of Mitchell, Diane of Fremont, NE, and Larry and wife Ruth of Avon; 11 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Andrew, Clarence and Ben.
Anne Hento, 90, of Tyndall died Monday, May 15, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be Tuesday from noon until 8 PM at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon.
Anne Hento was born October 26, 1915 at Kingsburg, SD, the daughter of William and Jennie (DeJong) Olsen. She died Monday, May 15, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall, SD. Anne attained the age of 90 years, six months and 19 days.
Anne graduated from Tyndall High School. She married Klas Hento at Kingsburg, SD on February 27, 1936. Together they raised their family and farmed. Klas died on January 20, 1979. Anne lived on the same farm for over 50 years. She later moved to the Assisted Living Center in Springfield. Anne entered the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center in September of 2003.
Anne was a member of the Emanuel Reformed Church, Ladies Aid Bible Study and Guild. She was also a member of the Extension Club.
Anne will be remembered for her love of knitting, crocheting and flowers.
Thankful for having shared her life are her daughter, Elaine and husband Larry Jacobs, Boring, OR; son, Don and wife Leann Hento, Yankton; daughter-in-law, Geri Hento of Parker; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and a brother, Wilbert Olsen of OR.
Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Klas; son, John Hento; two grandchildren: Kara Hento and Valeen LaBau; parents; and three brothers: Lloyd, Dewey and Herb Olsen.
Helen Henrietta Gunderman was born Saturday, November 16, 1918 in Fulda, Minnesota, to John and Henrietta (Homfeld) Gunderman. She was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran church in Fulda. She grew up on a farm about three miles south of Fulda and was an active participant in the farm and house work involved with a large family. Helen attended rural country school and graduated from Fulda High School in 1935. She attended Normal Teacher Training in Jackson, Minnesota, for one year, and by fall of 1936 at the young age of 17 was teaching in the rural school. She continued to teach for six years.
In 1938 she met Donald Hebbert when he and some other South Dakota men sought farm work in Fulda. They were picking corn and Donald picked mom. They were married December 29, 1943, and one of many new chapters began. The couple began farming on the Hebbert homestead farm near Scotland.
Like many young couples the early years included barn building, planting fruit trees, and shelterbelts. They continued to farm and participate in the Scotland community through their adult lives. Raising five children, Barbara, Ruth, Roger, Marcia, and Julie, Helen guided them through 4-H activities, Brownies, academics, band and piano lessons, sports, church choir, and Sunday school. She often served in leadership capacities in their activities. She almost always said yes to slumber parties on the living room floor and made "mean" caramel rolls which are remembered with fondness by many friends and family.
Helen loved flowers and gardening, often waging war against marauding chickens and escaped pigs. She was equally skilled in the kitchen and outdoors. She milked cows, chased escaped cows, and raised poultry. She frequently helped Don and the kids baling hay, mastered extracting stuck tractors and pickups, and enjoyed pasture picnics and wild flowers. She was a wonderful grandmother for reading stories and taking the grandchildren to jump on the big round bales.
In the 80's Helen assumed the organist responsibilities for St. Paul Lutheran Church and continued in that role until about 2000.
Donald moved to the Good Samaritan Center in Scotland in May of 2003. Donald died in December of 2003 and Helen continued to live on the farm place. She also spent time visiting her children and grandchildren. After health concerns Helen moved to the Good Samaritan Center in 2005. Helen passed away on December 30, 2011, at the age of 93 years, 1 month and 14 days.
Survivors include her five children: Barbara (James) Jessen of Lake Preston; Ruth (Atilla) Sarar of Garretson; Roger (Deanna) Hebbert of Longmont, Colorado; Marcia (Robert) Canter of Denver, Colorado; Julie (Scott) Muirhead of Presho; twelve grandchildren: Andy (Masayo) Jessen, Clay (Portia Curlee) Jessen, Colleen Sarar, Ariana Sarar, Neil Hebbert, Alex Hebbert, Anne Canter, Kate Canter, Ian Muirhead, Sarah Muirhead, Emily Muirhead, and Bryson Muirhead; and one great-granddaughter, Ema Nishiyama Jessen. She is also survived by her sister, Ruby Deal of Lawton, Oklahoma and numerous favorite nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were Donald, her parents, John and Henrietta Gunderman, her parents-in-law, Lorenzo and Edith Hebbert, and eight siblings.
Funeral services for Frank Hotwiz, 78, will be at 1:30 pm Monday at the Petrik Funeral Home with the Rev. Noble Kile officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery.
Mr. Hotwiz was born Feb. 17, 1894 at Penna, Ill., to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hotwiz and died Nov. 29, 1972 at the Veteran's hospital in Sioux Falls. He served in World War I and in 1922 he married Gladys Johnson at Worthing, Minn. He farmed in the Olivet area until retiring. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carol Doheny, Silver Springs, MD.; a foster son, Richard Ronnan, Milwaukee, Wis.
His wife died in 1957.
Allen & Maurine Hille Family
Allen Hille, 88, Scotland, died Saturday (April 6, 2002) at the Landmann- Jungman Memorial Hospital, Scotland.
Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the United Church of Christ, Scotland, with the Rev. Paul Opsahl officiating. Burial is in the St. George Catholic Cemetery, Scotland. Pallbearers are: Dale VanHeek, Roger Lange, David Goehring, Robert Heisinger, Wayne Sutera and Eldon Oschner. Petrik-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on Sept. 6, 1913, in Bon Homme County near Scotland to Gottfried and Augustine (Weltz) Hille. He attended Blaha Country School. He grew up on the family farm and farmed there all of his life. On June 19, 1954, he married Maurina Lange at Crofton, Neb. They retired and moved into Scotland in 1992.
He was a member of the United Church of Christ, Scotland, where he served as an elder. He was also a member of the Scotland Historical Society, Farmer's Union, President of the Advisory Board of the Scotland Good Samaritan Center and was a county school board member. He loved to read, dance, watch basketball games and take careof his animals. He especially loved watching his grandchildren growing.
Survivors include his wife, Maurina, Scotland; one daughter, Marcia (Doug) Coates, Portland, Ore.; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.
Robert "Bob" J. Hille, age 55, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in Tyndall, SD.
Visitation will be at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye on Friday, June 16, 2006, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Service will be held at Sturm Funeral Home on Friday, June 16, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. The Clergy will be Msgr. John Richter. Services will also be held in Tyndall, SD on Sunday, June 18th, at 1 p.m. at the Tyndall Presbyterian Church with lunch to follow at the Tyndall Senior Citizen's Center. Pastor Marilyn Stone will officiate. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye, MN and the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Home in Tyndall, SD.
Robert "Bob" Jerome Hille was born on August 25, 1950, in Tyndall, SD the son of Oscar & Elda (Fischer) Hille. Bob grew up and graduated from high school in Tyndall. After he completed his schooling Bob worked in the water tower business in Sleepy Eye, MN and Tyndall, SD. He has owned and operated H & H Contracting for many years. Bob married Mary Goblirsch on January 3, 1981, in Sioux Falls, SD. The couple made their home in Sleepy Eye. Bob enjoyed country music, watching movies, his children and especially fishing with Rachel and walking Melissa down the aisle on her wedding day.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Hille of Sleepy Eye; children: Robert Hille, Jr. of Tyndall, Bryan Hille of Hartford, SD, Melissa (Nick) Grabek of Minneapolis and Rachel Hille of St. Cloud; brother, Lawrence Hille of Springfield, SD; sisters: Joan (Don) Foley of New Castle, CA and Shirley (Wayne) Sutera of Tyndall. He is also survived by many sisters and brothers-in-laws and nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Jim Foley; and nephew-in-law, Dick Kremer.
Maurina W. Hille died on Friday, August 3rd, 2012 at her residence in Scotland at the age of 91 years, 8 months, and 2 days.
Mass of Christian Burial for Maurina W. Hille, 91, of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 9 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland, with Frs. Tim Lange and Mathew Vazhappilly con-celebrating. Organist will be Georgianne Pravecek, with special music by the St. George Choir and soloist Jean Ruhlman. Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery, Scotland. Honorary pallbearers are Mabel Heisinger, Norma VanHeek, Harold Lange, Virginia Lange, Willie and DenAlta Patocka and Rebecca, Stephanie, Emily and Hilary, and Colette Kline. Active pallbearers are David Goehring, Bill Heisinger, Bob Heisinger, Pat Lange, Roger Lange and Dale VanHeek.
Maurina Wilhelmina (Lange) Hille was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1920 at Crofton, Nebraska to William and Theresa (Lammers) Lange. She graduated from Crofton High School in 1938 and went on to earn her teaching certificate from Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota. She taught school for 15 years in numerous rural schools and in the Utica and Tyndall public schools, until her marriage in 1954. She truly loved the years she spent teaching and would often talk about her students. Maurina was united in marriage to Allen Hille on June 19, 1954 at Crofton Nebraska. They farmed 9 miles southwest of Scotland for close to 50 years. They retired from farming in 1992 and moved into Scotland. Maurina was a fabulous homemaker and a great cook who took pleasure in over-indulging anyone who got near her kitchen. She raised huge vegetable and flower gardens and canned anything she could get her hands on. She enjoyed doing embroidery, reading, cooking and canning, exercising and dancing. Maurina was an active member of St. George Catholic Church; singing in the church choir, teaching catechism classes and serving as president of the St. George Altar Society. She was a member of the Good Samaritan Society Auxiliary of Scotland, the Retired Teachers Association, and the Scotland Historical Society, where she had served as secretary. Maurina treasured her parents, siblings and her huge extended family. She had many close friends in the community. She was the best mother and grandmother that could be imagined. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
Maurina is survived by her daughter, Marcia Hille, and son-in-law Doug Coates of Portland, Oregon; two grandchildren: Eden and Adrianna Coates of Portland; a brother, Harold Lange of Columbus, Nebraska; two sisters: Mabel Heisinger of Tripp, South Dakota and Norma VanHeek of Crofton, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Virginia Lange of Crofton, Nebraska and many nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents, William and Theresa Lange, she was preceded in death by her husband, Allen, in 2002, a brother, Robert Lange, a sister, Alda Goehring and three nephews, James Goehring, Paul Heisinger and Mark Lange.
Hattie Helen Honomichl was born June 11, 1917 in Bon Homme County north of Avon, South Dakota, the daughter of Paul and Pauline (Souhrada) Becvar. She died Monday, September 8, 2014 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner.
Hattie attended Daisy rural school north of Avon through the eighth grade. She worked at various jobs in Avon, Tyndall and Omaha, NE.
Hattie married Joe Honomichl on January 31, 1940 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante. Together they farmed north of Wagner. Hattie enjoyed her family and did a lot of sewing for her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. She will be remembered for her love of her family, sewing, baking, kolaches, gardening, canning and her chickens. She made sure her family always got cards and cake on their birthdays.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 AM, Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. John Catholic Church in Wagner. Burial is in the church cemetery, rural Wagner. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 5 PM at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner. Rosary/Wake services are 7 PM Wednesday at the church.
Thankful for having shared his life are her daughter, Marlene Stepka and husband Ray of Tyndall; son, Larry of Wagner; three grandchildren, Beverly Stepka of Alcester, Yvette Stepka of Yankton and Kevin and wife Lee Ann Stepka of Tyndall; five great grandchildren: Thaddeus Giedd of Sioux Falls, Alyssa Giedd of Sioux Falls, Wyatt Stepka of Dell Rapids, Ty and Grant Stepka of Tyndall; sister, Ann Kotalik of Tabor; aunt, Angela Kortan of Tabor; and several other relatives and cousins.
Hattie was preceded in death by her husband Joe; two sons, Leonard and Robert; three brothers, Ed, Steve and Oscar Becvar; two sisters, Dorothy Nedved and Violet Becvar and her parents.
Edward Houser, age 50, of Tabor, S.D., passed away at his residence.
Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with the Rev. William Osborn officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the St. Wenceslaus Parish Cemetery, Tabor. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor is in charge of arrangements.
Ed was born Jan. 26, 1952, to Charles and Rose (Dvoracek) Houser. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and was an altar boy for many years. He graduated from Tabor High School and attended the University of South Dakota graduating with a bachelor's in geology and a master's degree in geology from the University of Montana.
Ed's professional career included examination and management of exploration projects in 32 states. He conducted appraisals of over 500 aggregate quarries and 1,500 industrial mineral deposites; completed four coal deposite computer models; completed reserve and resource estimates and mine costs on 450 million ton of coal for BLM; conducted mineral deposite GIS/CADD modeling; prepared deposite computer model and reserve estimates on 10 billion tons of coal for BLM. His testimony as an expert witness was heard when called upon by the minerals industry. Past employment with major mining companies include Meridian Land and Minerals (Burlington Northern Railroad Mining Subsidiary), UNIMIN Inc., and Railroad Stone Systems, Inc. Ed was a registered geologist with American Institute of Mining.
Ed was proud of his Czech heritage. He enjoyed speaking Czech and preparing many of the traditional foods. Ed loved to play cards and spend time visiting with family and friends. His friendly smile and boisterous laugh will be greatly missed.
He is survived by cousins: Rose Lyons, Martha Anderson and Elsie Merkwan, all of Yankton; aunt, Margie Dvoracek of Tabor, S.D.; godmother, Anna Dvoracek of Tyndall, S.D.; many other cousins; and special friends: Judy Lovelass and Mitch Albert of Denver, Colo.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Funeral Mass for Joseph Herman Heisinger, age 80, of Tyndall will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parkston, with Father Gerald Thury officiating. Pallbearers will be Matthew Hirsch, Garrett Hirsch, Jayson Heisinger, James Heinemann, Michael Heinemann and Ben Heisinger. Music will be provided by Bonna McGreger as organist. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Parkston with Military Gravesite Rites provided by Parkston American Legion Post #194, Parkston VFW Post #3298 and the US Navy Funeral Honors. Visitation will be on Friday from 3:00 pm until 6:30 pm, with a rosary and wake service to follow at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall, SD.
Joseph Herman Heisinger was born on Monday, March 19, 1934 to Herman and Maglena (Thury) Heisinger in Parkston. He attended school in Parkston until 1954 when he left to serve in the United States Navy until 1956. After his service to his country, Joseph returned to South Dakota and purchased a farm near Delmont. Joseph married Margie Marie Stluka on June 16, 1959 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. Joseph enjoyed playing his accordion and dancing, especially to polka music. He also liked playing bingo, gardening and attending church activities. His greatest joy was his family and his farming, both field work and his livestock.
Joseph died on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall. He had attained the age of 80 years, 6 months and 20 days.
Joseph will be remembered by his wife Margie, Tyndall, SD; his five children: Joseph Jr (Laurie) Heisinger, Kerrville, Texas; Jolene (Eugene) Heinemann, Dakota City, Nebraska; Dennis Heisinger, Delmont; Diane Heisinger and significant other, Tony Caylor, Tyndall; Lori (Kent) Hirsch, Gayville; his kitty Chatter; fourteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and five sisters: Margaret Hopper, Aberdeen; Phyllis Bacon, California; Mary Forney, Ames, Iowa; Regina Bissonette, Denver, Colorado; Patty (Jim) Behr, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Maglena Heisinger, and three brothers: Lawrence, Leo and Paul.
Funeral mass for Mary Hovorka, 86, of Tyndall, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 2 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall with Father Leonard Kayser officiating. Kathy Koenig will be the organist. Burial will follow at St. Leo Catholic Cemetery. Casketbearers are Perry Delzer, Dave Hovorka, Jerry Hovorka, Ken Novak, Cathy Lucas, Ron Humpal, Carl Teply, and Dave Teply.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. There will be a 7 p.m. wake service on Friday evening at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Mary Agnes Hovorka was born on Wednesday, December 14, 1927 in Tyndall, South Dakota to Frank and Elizabeth (Vachta) Teply. After graduating from Tyndall High School in 1945, Mary was employed by the Tyndall Tribune & Register as a proof reader. On August 27, 1956, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Hovorka at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. Together they farmed outside of Tyndall until 1981. Mary held various jobs throughout her life including positions with the S.D. Public Welfare Dept. in Tyndall & Lake Andes, Bon Homme County Selective Service Office, Secretary to Sr. Virginia at St. Michael Hospital, CR Industries in Springfield for 2 1/2 years, Freeman Co. in Yankton for 6 1/2 years, the Good Samaritan Home in Tyndall, Soukup & Thomas Museum in Tyndall and Mitchell, and Dakota Senior Meals in Tyndall. She also did housework for several families in Tyndall until her retirement. Mary served her community through her involvement with the Czech Heritage Association, Tyndall VFW Auxiliary, Tabor Legion Auxiliary, and as a 70 year member of the national Catholic Society of Foresters. She was also known for her love of dolls, crossword puzzles, neighborhood children, baking and for the loving care of her home and yard.
Mary died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls having attained the age of 86 years, 7 months, and 16 days.
Mary is survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Herman Hovorka, Cleadues (Margie) Hovorka, Irene Hovorka, Helen Hovorka, Richard (Sharleen) Hovorka, Geneva (Melvin) Delzer and 39 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd in October 1988; parents Frank and Elizabeth Teply; brothers Joe (Mary), Henry (Rose), and Frank (Esther); sister Anne (James) Humpal, Jr.; two infant brothers; parents-in-law Ambrose and Emilia Hovorka; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Eleanor (Don) Kiehlbauch, Mildred Hovorka, Lester (Connie) Hovorka, Willard and Alvin Hovorka, Loreen (Marvin) Novak and 10 nieces and nephews.
Mitchell, SD, Oct 23 - Death by lightning came to Edward Hronish, who lives near Scotland. Starting from a neighbor's house to the place where he was staying, Mr. Hronish made the trip on horseback. He crossed a corn field and when in the middle of it a bolt of lightning struck him, killing himself and his horse. His clothes were torn to shreds, some of them being cast fifty feet distant, and what remained on his body were nearly burned up. Failing to return to his mother's home the next morning a search was made for him and the tracks of the horse were followed into the corn field, where the remains were found. Mr. Hronish has been living on a claim out near Piedmont and had returned to Bon Homme county to thresh and husk his corn. He leaves a widow and a son.
Source: Omaha (Nebraska) Daily Bee ~ October 24, 1911
Edward Alvin Hronish was born near Yankton, S.D., June 10, 1886 and in 1887 the family moved to Hutchinson county where he grew to manhood. In January 1909 he, with two of his brothers and one sister, went to Meade county where they took up homesteads, moving there in May of the same year. On Dec. 14, 1910 he was married to Miss Mollie Gertrude Miller at the home of her father, Otis G. Miller, at Plankinton, S.D. On the evening of the same day they departed for Meade county at which place they lived happily and in July 1912 (note: obvious newspaper typo, as he died in 1911) they proved up and moved back to his old home ten miles northwest of Scotland.
On Sept. 25, he was blessed with the birth of a son to whom he was dearly attached. In the midst of this happiness he answered the last call for on the afternoon of Oct. 15th he met his death by a lightning strike while riding along on his way home, he and his horse being killed instantly. His death was not discovered by his anxious wife who waited in vain for his return, until the next morning when after many inquiries and much anxiety by his wife, mother, and brothers he was discovered six miles from home by his brother William, who went out in search of him, and at once spread the sad news. His funeral was held the following Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. After a few comforting works and a short prayer by Rev. C. E. Wilcox the funeral proceeded to the M. E. church at Scotland, at 2 o'clock, where the regular funeral services were held. Rev. Wilcox delivered a very beautiful and comforting sermon and prayer and the funeral proceeded to the Rose Hill cemetery where the body was tenderly laid in its last resting place.
In the fall of 1909 he joined the M. W. of A. society of which he continued an active member until his death. His character was spotless, his thoughts were always of the higher things of life, his aim to always live to pleases all with whom he came in contact, ever ready to help those who were in need of his help.
Besides a loving wife and his infant son, Donley Henry, he leaves to mourn his loss a father and mother, nine brothers and three sisters. On account of his sudden death many of his relatives were unable to reach here in time for the funeral, among whom were his father and three brothers, George, John and Henry who run a ranch near Stanford, Mont., Charles living near Marshall, N.D., Albert in Newark, N.J.. Among those present besides his mother and brothers William and Paul who live at the old home were his brothers Rudolph who lives at Geddes and Louis who lives at Fairfax and also his three sisters: Mrs. Ray Stevens, of Mitchell, Maggie who is a seamstress at Deadwood, and Martha who attends the Wesleyan University at Mitchell. Among the wife's relatives present were Otis G. Miller, father of the bereaved wife, and her brother Cass and sister Hazel.
Source: The Citizen-Republican (Scotland, SD) ~ October 26, 1911
LeRoy C. Heckenlaible, age 78, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Friday, July 25, 2014, after an extended illness, at his home in Yankton.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, South Dakota with Reverend Ken Lulf officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Tom Mueller, Brock Mueller, Joe Childs, Jim Filips, and Allen Stoebner.
LeRoy C. Heckenlaible was born March 16, 1936, in rural Menno, South Dakota to Christ and Paulina (Wiedmeier) Heckenlaible. He grew up on the family farm and was confirmed in the Salem Reformed Church in Menno in 1949. He married Evelyn Berndt on May 9, 1954 in rural Avon, South Dakota. After their marriage they moved to Yankton where LeRoy worked at the Human Services Center in Yankton for a few years. He then began working for a farmer in Scotland, the Utica Lumberyard and then Fullerton’s in Yankton. In 1991, LeRoy became the custodian for the Yankton Public School System, which he enjoyed greatly. He loved the teachers and the children who he would come in contact with throughout the day. He married Marjorie Childs on May 15, 2006 in Yankton and retired in 2010.
LeRoy and Marjorie enjoyed taking bus trips together including trips to Branson, Yellowstone, Niagara Falls, and Nashville. They also enjoyed their yearly trips to Okoboji. Wherever they went they were often seen holding hands and laughing. LeRoy had a wonderful sense of humor and loved making Marjorie laugh. He was a hardworking man who took care of his family and spoiled his grandkids. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie of Yankton; two step-children: Joanna (Tom) Mueller of Crofton, Nebraska and Joe (Mindy) Childs of Mitchell, South Dakota; four grandchildren: Brock, Kalli, Jackson, and Madelyn; brother, Ray Heckenlaible of Menno, South Dakota and sister, Helen Roth of Springfield, South Dakota.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn in 1985; daughter, Debra in 1999, and two brothers: Leon and Lester Heckenlaible.
Darlene Hollman was called by our Lord to her eternal home (December 12, 2008) at the age of 71 years after a courageous battle. Darlene was born in Olivet to Henry Oorlog and Lydia Bender (White) on December 26, 1936. She was married to Robert Hollman from November 1, 1954 until his death in May of 1989. Darlene lived in Olivet, Menno, Yankton, Scotland, and her final years in the Menno-Olivet Care Center. Darlene had a great love of music. She was involved in chorale groups in high school, sang in the church choir, and loved to play the organ and piano.
Darlene’s memory is cherished by her mother, Lydia White; son Barry Hollman and his wife, Louise; daughter Thea Pulkrabek and her husband, Mike; grandchildren Eric, Karra and Cole; sister Nyla Kozak and her husband DeWayne; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and her husband.
Ann Josephine Healey, 97, Rapid City died Sunday, January 10, 2010. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Diehl officiating. Burial will be at Pine Lawn Memorial Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.
Ann was born in Tyndall, SD on October 29, 1912 to Joe and Emma (Pavlish) Plihal. She attended Southern State Teachers College, taught country school for five years, and then did secretarial work in Sioux Falls until she met her future husband, Roy Healey. The family later moved to Rapid City, where they started and operated the Horseless Carriage Museum for about 35 years.
Ann is survived by her son Jerry and wife Judy; Billings, MT; sisters Ella Dvoracek (daughter Jackie Davis) and Lillian Plihal, both of Rapid City.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband LeRoy, son Edward and brother Joseph.
Veda Mae Hora, 85, of Yankton, and formerly of Vermillion, SD died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Avera Yankton Care Center.
Celebration of her Life are at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Iverson-Siecke-Kober Funeral Home, Vermillion with Rev. Ed. Anderson officiating. Burial is in Bluff View Cemetery, Vermillion. Visitation is at 6 p.m., with a 7 p.m., prayer service on Monday, September 29, 2008 at the funeral home.
She was born March 2, 1923 in Olivet, SD to Carl Schmid and Mary Boegler. She was baptized on April 9, 1944 and confirmed in Concordia Lutheran Church in Vermillion on May 18, 1952. She attended rural school in Olivet, SD. She worked at the Tyndall Bakery for a few years for Mr. Johnson and at Gurney's Seed and Nursery for many years. She loved to work outdoors with flowers and enjoyed the birds and outdoor life very much. She had many wonderful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and step-grandchildren, and enjoyed them all.
She married Vincent Hora on January 5, 1943 at Lake Charles, LA by Rev. Bradley. They had three children - two sons, and a daughter; Roger, Donald, and Sandra. Vincent died on September 11, 1989.
Survivors include her sons, Roger (Linda) Hora of Yankton, and Donald (Katie) Hora of Baltimore, MD; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; five sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Sandra Rueb, two brothers; Lyle and George Schmid; and a nephew, Larry Schmid.
Donald Hora, 65, formerly of Tyndall, S.D. and retired Army Career personnel, passed away July 16, 2014, in Florida.
He was born to Veda (Schmid) and Vincent Hora on November 18, 1948.
Cremated remains will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and sister, Sandra Rueb.
He is survived by step children; one brother, Roger (Linda) Hora of Yankton and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral mass for Hattie Sudbery Kies Bohnenkamp Hoeltzner was held at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland, SD, on March 27, 2000 with Fr. John Maliyekal presiding. Interment was at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery at Alexandria, SD.
Hattie Sudbery was born on August 9, 1901 at Stickney, SD. Her parents were James and Lillian (Sams) Sudbery. Hattie married Edward Kies on August 26, 1919 in Alexandria, SD. They were the parents of seven children, three of whom died at a very young age. Edward Kies died of pneumonia on March 14, 1935. Hattie married John H. Bohnenkamp in Oct. of 1936. They farmed near Alexandria, where she helped raise his seven children as well as the two daughters born of this union and her four young children. John died of a heart attack on March 31, 1951. Hattie was affectionately known by family and friends as Grandma Nick after marrying Nick Hoeltzner at Tripp, SD, on Oct. 31, 1953. Nick died in June of 1966.
Hattie was a charter member of the Tripp Senior Citizens and an avid quilter and made over 100 quilts to share with family members. After moving to Scotland, SD, in 1973, she was an active member of the Scotland Seniors, the Good Samaritan Auxiliary, the Landmann-Jungman Hospital Auxiliary and St. George Catholic Church.
Hattie died on Thursday, March 23, 2000, in Hospice at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland at the age of 98 years.
Grateful for sharing her life are son, Wayne Kies and wife Kay of Pocatello, ID; five daughters - Lillian Kies Synhorst of Yuma, AZ, Donna Kies Adkins and husband Harold of Lead, SD, Lucene Kies Carsten of Lead, SD, Mary Jo Bohnenkamp Bertrand and husband Wayne of Scotland, SD, and Barbara Bohnenkamp Conrad and husband Forrest of Scotland, SD; one sister Grace Sudbery Krell of Woodstock, MN; three step-children - Donald Bohnenkamp and wife Elinor of Sun Lakes, AZ and John F. Bohnenkamp of Gettysburg, SD, and Mildred Bohnenkamp Relyea of Sun Lakes, AZ; 26 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great grandchildren.
Hattie was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, three children, one sister, five brothers, one grandson, one great-granddaughter, and four step-children.
Bonnie Jane Alford Hinzman, 90, passed away on Dec. 8, 2013 at the Chateau Gardens Memory Care Home in Springfield, Oregon.
Bonnie was born in Springfield, S.D on July 10, 1923. After her graduation in 1941 from Tyndall High School in Tyndall, S.D., she worked in her parents’ restaurant, the Tourist Café, located at 1506 Main St. in Tyndall.
Bonnie married Rollie Hinzman on August 25, 1946. They were happily married for 43 years until his death.
Bonnie moved to Oregon in 1950 and settled in Lebanon, where she was a member of the city’s United Methodist Church. She loved to read, garden and play games, mostly cards. She was a member of the American Legion in Lebanon and spent later years in the Order of the Eastern Star, making her way through the ranks in the Order of the Amaranth in both Colorado and Oregon.
In addition to her husband, Bonnie was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Parviainen; her parents; and her three sisters and two brothers.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Susan Hinzman of Westfir; two granddaughters, Kelly Taylor-Miner of Pleasant Hill and Tracy Parviainen DeOgny of Lake Oswego; and one great-grandson, Alex DeOgny.
Bonnie will be interred at the International Order of Oddfellows Cemetery in Lebanon where her husband and daughter are buried.
The family is planning a spring memorial service at the American Legion hall in Lebanon. An announcement of the date and time will follow.
Kelly Lynne Haase, 40, Scotland, died Tuesday (June 5, 2001) at Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, as the result of an auto accident near Olivet. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at United Church of Christ, Scotland, with the Rev. Stephen Holmes officiating. Burial is in the Ebenezer Reformed Cemetery, rural Scotland. Pallbearers are Larry Mehlhaff, DeLyle Auch, Richard Zander, Randy Thum, Kelly Frey and Gary Gall.
He was born Feb. 15, 1961, at Yankton, to Clarence and Lorraine (Keller) Haase. He was baptized and confirmed in the Frieden¹s Reformed United Church of Christ, Tripp. He attended and graduated from Scotland High School in 1979. He married Lisa Fuerst on May 31, 1980, Scotland. He then married Mona Winne Aug. 18, 1998. He was self employed in Kaylor and then drove truck for Fuerst Trucking for 21 years and recently for V&S Trucking, Corsica.
He was a member of the United Church of Christ, Scotland, and enjoyed being in a dart league. He is survived by his four children, Amy Haase, Vermillion; Megan, Abby and Cody, all at home; his parents, Clarence and Lorraine Haase, Kaylor; two brothers: Craig Haase, Sioux Falls; Kevin Haase, Albany, Ga.; one sister, Nola Herrboldt, Kaylor; one nephew and one niece; and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and one nephew.
Funeral mass for Agnes Hutter, 83, of Tyndall, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall, with visitation beforehand beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Agnes J. Hutter was born on Sunday, March 22, 1931 to John and Anna Hutter in Sturgis, South Dakota. She went to St. Martin's Academy and graduated St. Martin's High School in 1952. She then attended St. Mary's School of Nursing in Pierre and earned a LPN degree. For 35 years, Agnes worked as a LPN in the Spearfish area. her caring extended beyond her career and into the aid she gave to her lifelong friend, Ruth Kellogg. In 2004, Agnes moved to Tyndall. She was a member of the Forresters and Altar Society.
Agnes died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall having attained the age of 83 years, 3 months, and 14 days.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Baker, of Belle Fouche and friends, Margaret Kniffen, Judy Hisek, and Jim Koenig.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Hutter, and her siblings: Steve Hutter, Theresia Cassidy, Frances Young, Gertrude Hutter, and Ann Beer.
Robert W. Hanson, age 91, of Yankton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.
Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Robert Wullweber officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will take place at a later date. The United States Navy will provide the flag presentation at the conclusion of the mass Friday morning. Visitations will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, and then one hour prior to the service at the church.
Robert was born October 24, 1922 in Yankton, SD to Hans E. and Mary-Agnes “Molly” (Slowey) Hanson. He graduated from Yankton High School in 1941. He joined the US Navy on March 18, 1943 and served on the USS S38 (submarine) in the Pacific and was honorably discharged on February 9, 1946. He married Phyllis Baggs on April 8, 1946 in Tyndall, SD. Robert and Phyllis moved to Bellevue, NE in 1954 where Robert worked as a plumber at Offutt Air Force Base and retired in 1986, moving back to Yankton in May 1992.
Robert is survived by his wife, Phyllis, Yankton, SD; sons, Kim and Ruth Hanson of Priest River, ID and Todd and Shinobu Hanson of Tokyo, Japan; daughter, Karen Hanson of Yuma, AZ; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hans and Molly, brothers: Ed, Lloyd and Clarence and sister, Della Wright.
Verne Elmer Hamberger passed away on June 20, 2014, at Apache Junction, Arizona.
Verne Hamberger was born to Adolph and Emma (Pesek) Hamberger on October 16, 1933, in Scotland, SD. As a young boy, he attended grade school in Tyndall and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1951. He retired after many years in the building construction business, mined coal and was a good painter and gardener.
Verne married Gladys Surmeir of Parkston at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tyndall.
Verne’s memory will be cherished by his wife Gladys of Colorado Springs, Colorado; by his two daughters, Karen Maddock and Marjean Horn of Colorado Springs. One brother, Maynard Hamberger of Lesterville, SD, two sisters: Lorraine Rehurek of Tyndall, SD, and Marcella Kolda of Yankton, SD; many nieces and nephews.
Verne was preceded in death by his parents and his five brothers: Elmer, Donald, Clarence, Emil, Laurence; a sister, Clara Waltz and two brothers-in-law: Calvin Rehurek and Donald Kolda and daughter JoAnn.
Marvin Adolph Halva was born on Sunday, December 22, 1940 to Adolph and Clara (Kreitzinger) Halva near Lesterville, South Dakota. He attended country school through the 8th grade and began farming on the family farm. He was married to Carol Walter on December 6, 1959 at Scotland, South Dakota. In 1967, they bought a farm southeast of Tripp. During his farming years, Marv was named the Jaycee’s Outstanding Young Farmer. He was married to Leona Honomichl on April 12, 1980 at Mitchell, South Dakota. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing pool. He also enjoyed watching Vikings and Twins ball games. Marv was a member of the Moose Lodge and was a former Moose Lodge Governor. He passed away on Friday, December 26, 2008 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 68 years and 4 days.
Marvin’s memory will be cherished by his wife, Leona, of Tyndall; three children: Debra (Mike) Golter of Tea, South Dakota, Tammy (Roger) Stock of Yankton, South Dakota, and Kim (Chris) Jones of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; two step-children: James Magera of Tyndall and Deborah (Kurt) Potter of Bridgewater, South Dakota; three grandchildren: Amy, Stacey and Jordan; four step-grandchildren: Tom, Kelsey, Mason and Sophia; four great-grandchildren: Alex, Jason, Rylan and Rayce; and his best pal, Binky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Clara Halva, his first wife, Carol Halva, his sister Norma, and a niece, Sherry.
Funeral services for Sammy D. Hofer of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 3 at the United Methodist Church of Scotland with Rev. Tom Petersen officiating. Organist is Glee Deutscher. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery, rural Scotland. Honorary Casketbearers are all of Sammy’s great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. Active casketbearers are Kevin Hofer, Chad Hofer, Ryan Hofer, Chris Hofer, Amy Eckart, Jackie Vaith, Michael West, and Jordan West.
Sammy D. Hofer was born on Thursday, May 4, 1911 in Hutchinson County near Dolton, South Dakota to David R.M. and Anna (Stahl) Hofer. He attended country school through the 8th grade. Sammy married Elsie Pullman on March 11, 1934 and one daughter, Elaine, was born to this union. Together they farmed west of Freeman until Elsie’s death in 1938. On June 12, 1942, Sammy was united in marriage to Lydia Haase and together they made their home on a farm five miles south of Scotland. He was particularly proud to be one of the first owners of a self-propelled combine in his area and worked on several custom combining projects. In 1977, Sammy retired from farming and later moved into Scotland with Lydia in the fall of 1992. Sammy loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and baseball. He spent much of his retirement woodworking, completing more than 70 roll-top desks. When he wasn’t watching a Twins game or busy building, he was attending Scotland Rodeo Club and Scotland Sportsmen’s Club events. He was also a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church until its closing, at which time he joined the United Methodist Church in Scotland. Sammy died on Monday, December 30, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland, having achieved the age of 102 years, 7 months, and 26 days.
Sammy is survived by his four children: Curtis (Carol) Hofer of Scotland, Len (Diane) Hofer of Beresford, Margaret (Dick) West of Springfield, and Gaylon Hofer and special friend Cheryl Nelles of Scotland; fifteen grandchildren: Barb Jones, Kevin (Renee) Hofer, Chad (Nancy) Hofer, Penny (Eugene) Gall, Chuck (Jean) West, Debra Wadeall, Andrea (Mark) Parzyk, Michael West, Jordan West, Ryan (Leah) Hofer, Chris (Stephanie) Hofer, Carrie (Nathan) Reiss, Amy (Jack) Eckart, Jackie (Cory) Vaith, and John Hofer; and several nieces and nephews.
Sammy was preceded in death by wife Elsie in 1938, wife Lydia in 2008, daughter Elaine Jones, infant son Dennis, great-granddaughter Mallory Vaith, parents, David and Anna Hofer, three brothers: Paul Hofer, Dave Hofer, and Johnny Hofer, and three sisters: Matilda Hofer, Ann Glanzer, and Adinna Hofer.
Darlene Mae Harms, 78, passed away November 17, 2009, after a brief illness. She is survived by her two sons, Donald (Tona) of La Palma, CA, Brian of Lakewood, CA; and her daughter, Wanda (Mark) of Lakewood, CA. Also survived by three grandchildren, Jesse, Rachel and Nicole. She was born in Bon Homme County, South Dakota on August 8, 1931, to Christian and Helen Stoebner. She resided in Tripp, South Dakota until her marriage to Gerald W. Harms on May 1, 1956. They moved to Los Angeles, CA and eventually to Lakewood, CA in 1963 where she resided until her untimely death on November 17, 2009. She had served on the Board of Directors of Lane-Aire Manufacturing Corporation since 1994 and most recently as chairwoman of the board of directors since 2007. She was preceded in her death by her husband of 38 years, Gerald; her parents, Christian and Helen; and a brother, Raymond. Visitation from 4-9 p.m., Sunday, November 22, 2009, Forest Lawn Mortuary, Cypress. Service at 12:30 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2009, at the Hope Chapel, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress.
Leona Mary Hinzman, 78, Tyndall, died Saturday (May 24, 2003) at the Lake Andes Health Care Center.
Funeral mass is 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, with the Rev. David Stevens officiating. Burial is in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Randy Hisek, Roger Hisek, Kevin Hisek, Jerry Hisek, Roger Svanda and Rich Branaugh. Goglin-Kelley Funeral Home, Tyndall, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on Aug. 15, 1924, in Tyndall, to James and Emma (Mraz) Hisek. She married Lawrence Hinzman Oct. 22, 1946, in Tyndall. She worked at the L&R Café and also Chastka Brother's Grocery. During her retirement, she worked for the Green Thumb Program at the Senior Nutrition Center, Tyndall.
She was a member of St. Leo's Altar Society and the V.F.W. Auxiliary.
She is survived by her son, Donald Hinzman, Pueblo, Colo.; two grandsons; and four brothers: James Hisek, Leo Hisek, Leonard Hisek and George Hisek, all of Tyndall.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter-in-law and two brothers.
Helen K. Hale, age 89, of Tabor, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will be 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday at the Kostel Funeral Home, Tabor. Visitations resume at 6:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church with a Scripture service at 7:00 p.m. followed by a rosary. Visitation then resumes one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Terry Dean, Don Munkvold, Ken Kocer, Larry Kocer, Bob Caba and Ben Kotalik.
Helen Katherine Mary Hale was born August 17, 1914, on the family farm near Tabor, SD, to Joseph and Katherine (Plavec) Kocer. She attended Blacknik Rural School and helped her parents, brothers and sisters on the farm north of Tabor. She did domestic work in Yankton and Omaha before she got married. She married Joseph F. Hale on May 7, 1946. They made their home on a farm east of Tabor. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society, American Legion Auxiliary and the Catholic Workman. After the death of her husband and daughter, she moved to the Tabor Manor. The last three years she spent in the good care of the Yankton Care Center.
Survivors include her daughter Dorothy (Terry) Dean of Pierre, SD; granddaughter Nicole (Greg) McDaniel; great grandchildren: Taylor, Gabrielle and Austin McDaniel, all of Marshalltown, IA; grandson Jerry Munkvold of Sioux Falls, SD; brothers: George (Agnes) Kocer and Ray (Irene) all of Tabor, SD; son-in-law Don Munkvold of Tabor, SD; brother-in-law Bob Horacek of Burbank, CA; sister-in-law Rose Kocer, Scotland, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph; daughter Rita; her parents, Joseph and Katherine Kocer; brothers and sisters Stella Merkwan, Mike Kocer, Joe Kocer, Anna Stepka, Adeline Swertzic, Hattie Horacek and Mary Kaiser.
She will be remembered for her smiles and her many acts of kindness she showed to those she met. She loved to visit relatives, friends and neighbors. Gardening and working on the farm were her many enjoyments along with the beauty of flowers. Her love for her family will never be forgotten. She always had time for them all especially for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The world has lost a very loving and giving lady. May she rest in peace; she will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Michael Hento, age 53, of Avon, SD passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield, SD with Rev. Dave Reck officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery, Menno, SD at approximately 1:15 p.m. Monday afternoon. Visitations will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tyndall, SD. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Michael was born March 8, 1959 in Yankton, SD to John and Agnes (Novak) Hento. He grew up on his parents’ farm and wanted to be a farmer since he was a child. He was the proud owner of John Deere equipment and treasured all of it. He was a hard working business man who worked off the land, loved his cows and they loved him. He liked to laugh, joke around, play practical jokes, and loved playing games with his grandchildren. He was very giving and a good friend to all that knew him. His accomplishments were: Gold Key John Deere Tractor (this year), a carpenter (built his own house), handy with his hands, liked being a self-made man and being his own boss.
Michael is survived by his special friend, Candy Cota of Avon, SD; sons, Scott (Lynda) Hento of Ipswich, SD, and Tanner Hento (Sara Boyum-Fiance’) of Vermillion, SD; daughter, Amy (Eric) Schofield of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren: Devin, Klase, Grace and Kallen; and his mother, Agnes Winckler of Spray, OR.
He was preceded in death by his dad, John Hento.
Inez Haenfler, 92, Avon, died Thursday (May 31, 2001) at the Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Avon. Burial will be at the Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation is from 1-7:30 p.m. Friday at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel, Avon, followed by a prayer service.
She was born Feb. 10, 1909, near Avon to William and Bertha (Schmidt) Budde. She moved with her parents to Edelstein, Ill., when she was three weeks old. After finishing high school in 1928, she returned to Avon. She lived with Bob and Mary Wepking and did house work for the James Kirk family.
She married Robert Haenfler on Dec. 25, 1932. She worked at various business places before working at the Avon Post Office for 27 years. Her husband died March 19, 1993. She entered the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall on Feb. 3, 1997.
She joined the First Presbyterian Church in February of 1946. She was active in United Presbyterian Women, where she lead Bible studies. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Reading Club.
She enjoyed all the activities and the staff there. She will be remembered for her happy disposition and big smile.
She is survived by several in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two sisters.
Funeral services for Ila Hornstra, 84, of Yankton will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton. Burial will be in the Pioneer Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.
Although her parents were from Custer, while her mother was visiting a friend in Spearfish, Ila Margaret Rice took it upon herself to escape from solitary confinement and expose herself to the world on March 14, 1929. She was the last of a family of 10, the daughter of Harvey and Gertrude (Brunner) Rice. She died peacefully in the arms of her daughter Karla, on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Avera Sister James Nursing Home at Majestic Bluffs in Yankton.
Ila was lovingly cared for by a devout and devoted mother. Unfortunately she died unexpectedly when Ila was but five years old. In that year, three of Ila’s older siblings married. Two of them, Leslie and wife Eunice and Katherine and husband George, took it upon themselves to share in raising Ila. There was another development that greatly influenced Ila’s upbringing during these early years. Ila’s father, Harvey was a carpenter and was building a house for a widow named Clare Shortell on a ranch west of Custer.
Sometimes he would take Ila along and let her play while he worked. Clare became very fond of Ila and became a virtual surrogate mother to her. After Clare remarried a gentleman who owned the Black Hills Cafe, she saw to it that Ila got a summer job at the cafe. Their special relationship continued not only through her school years but for the rest of her life. Ila attended elementary and high school in Custer. In spite of her unconventional upbringing, Ila became known as a most pleasant young lady and popular student. Her classmate and dear lifetime friend Patti Christensen remembers Ila as a very sweet girl and a loving friend.
Ila married Fred Hornstra on April 29, 1951 in Rapid City. Ila worked to help put Fred through the School of Mines. They moved to Minneapolis before moving to Chicago, which led to Fred’s job at the University of Chicago’s Argonne National Laboratory, where he worked as Chief of Operations of the Zero Gradient Synchrotron. After a brief time in Los Alamos, NM, they moved back to the Chicago area. They lived there for the next 17 years, where they raised their two children. Ila was a devoted stay at home mother but after their children graduated, she obtained her Realtors License. Fred accepted a job offer from the University of Hamburg, Germany, where they lived for four years. In 1991, they moved back to the US and chose to build their dream house west of Yankton overlooking Lewis and Clark Lake. Ila was instrumental in choosing the location, design and construction of their new home.
They continued to travel extensively, visiting every state in the US and every provence in Canada. They enjoyed traveling the world and highlights include Russia behind the Iron Curtain, Leningrad through Moscow. They traveled throughout Europe from Sweden to Rome and everywhere in between. Ila particularly enjoyed Switzerland and visiting the Silent Night Chapel in Austria on Christmas Eve for the Commemorative Service.
Ila was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles, IL and served as Superintendent of a large Sunday School there. She later became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton. She was also a member of the Downtown Theatre group in Yankton and the National Music Museum in Vermillion.
Ila will be remembered for her love for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a very selfless and devoted mother. She was a very devoted person to her loved ones and friends, which was a hallmark of her personality. She made friends easily and established long lasting friendships including many international friends. Ila also loved her flower garden, enjoyed square and ballroom dancing and was an excellent Contract Bridge player.
Ila’s family would like to extend special thanks to Jane and Merlyn Pugh. They are super caring people and served as tour guides on trips to Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, China and several other foreign and domestic trips. Also special thanks to Dr. David Krohn for his expert, knowledgeable and compassionate care of Ila.
Thankful for having shared her life are her husband Fred of Yankton; daughter, Daria Kay (Brent) Miller of Charlotte, NC and their children: Jason (Leslie) Miller and their children, Connor and Lynlee; Brian (Brie) Miller; and Brittany Miller and her children, Karissa and Bradley; daughter, Karla Renee (Kevin Krippner) Akwa of Bloomington, IL and their children, Noah and Anaiah Akwa; sister Virginia (Fred) Fernbaugh of Hot Springs; sisters-in-law, Eunice Rice, and Lucille Garcia; and many other relatives and friends.
Ila was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters: Hazel Baker, Helen Eberle, Bessie Baumgartner, Katherine Barnes, and Noreen in infancy; and three brothers: Glenn, Robert, and Leslie Rice.
In lieu of flowers Ila’s family prefers memorials to be directed to the Organ Transplant Fund of the Trinity Lutheran Church or Sister James Nursing Home.
Hayward, Clarence H., of Bethany, passed away April 20, 1993. He was born Dec. 10, 1926 in Avon, S.D. He retired in 1986 from GE after 38 years service. Clarence was a member of Penn Ave. Christian Church and an avid bowler. He was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Maude Hayward. He is survived by his wife, Minni, of the home; daughter, Judy B. Flesner of OKC; son, Robert W. Hayward of Edmond; 6 grandchildren, Chris, Michelle, Chad, Robert, Jennifer and Robby; 2 great grandchildren, Alexander and Brittney Marie; as well as 14 brothers and sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24, Resurrection Cemetery Chapel.
Funeral services wll be held here Thursday for Mrs. John Hauck of Tripp, 84, who died on Monday. Services will be held at 1:30 p. m., Thursday at the Tripp Reformed Church with the Rev. T. Blautuss officiating. Eggers Funeral Home of Tripp is in charge of the arrangements. Burial will be made in the Peace Cemetery here.
Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Walter Berndt of Avon, Mrs. Rueben Weidenbach of Scotland, Mrs. John Kotas of Tripp and Mrs. Edwin Lehr of Tripp; sons—Sam Hauck of Avon, Emanuel Hauck of Tyndall and Reuben Hauck of Tyndall. Mrs. Hauck moved to Tripp 16 years ago after having lived six miles north of Tyndall. She was preceded In death by her husband.
Source: The Daily Republic (Mitchell, SD) ~ February 24, 1960
Edward Hinkley, aged 17, living midway between Running Water and Springfield, was taken with the cramp while in bathing one day last week, and drowned before assistance could reach him.
Source: The Canton (SD) Advocate ~ July 1, 1880
Rev. Henry F. Heinbuch, age 83, of Burnsville, MN passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 29 at Zion UCC of Waukon.
A retired UCC minister, he served in Scotland, SD (1949-1957), Milwaukee, WI (1957-1971), and Waukon (1971-1991) before retiring to the Twin Cities area.
He is survived by his wife, Norma; his son, Kevin; his daughters, Denise Heinbuch and Janelle (Jeff) Dimattia; grandchildren Nikki, Bethany, Alexa, Jacob and Lily; siblings Katherine Branden, Ruth Jones, William (Carolyn) Heinbuch and Norman (Margaret) Heinbuch; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Barbara Heinbuch; his brother, Rev. John (Gertrude) Heinbuch; and his sister, Anne Dockus.
Condolences can be shared with the family at 396 Meadowood Lane, Burnsville, MN 55337.
Funeral services for Dwight Dee Hajek, 61, of Central City, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the United Methodist Church in Tyndall, with Rev. Duane Coates officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Czech National Cemetery, Tyndall. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Dwight Dee Hajek was born Tuesday, December 16, 1952 at Tyndall, South Dakota to Leonard and Audrey (Best) Hajek. In 1959, Dwight and his family moved to Brookings, South Dakota. Dwight was on the honor roll as well as being the Class President. He graduated from Brookings High School in 1971. After graduation, he held a variety of jobs in a variety of places, including working on a dairy farm in Caledonia, Minnesota and working for Old Home Bread in Huron, South Dakota. Later, he moved to Central City, South Dakota, to work as a gold miner in the Homestake Mine before taking a position as a janitor for the Methodist Church in Lead, South Dakota. He was also the city Treasurer for Central City, South Dakota. Dwight always enjoyed helping with the church breakfast during the Sturgis Rally and will be remembered as a person who was generous and accommodating to all those who surrounded him.
Dwight passed away in his home on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the age of 61 years, 5 months, and 15 days.
Dwight is survived by his mother, Audrey, of Tyndall; two brothers: Jerry of Tyndall, David of Sioux Falls; one sister: Dianne (Art) Klein of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard and sister-in-law, Linda Hajek.
Donald E. Hamberger, age 90, of Irene, formerly of Yankton, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Sunset Manor, Irene, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton with Rev. Ken Lulf officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitations will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7 p.m. rosary followed by a 7:30 Scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Donald was born to Adolph and Emma (Pesek) Hamberger on February 24, 1924 in Scotland, SD. As a young boy, his family moved to Springfield where he attended school. He married Luetta Wagner on June 22, 1949 at St. Agnes (Sigel) Catholic Church in rural Lesterville, SD. They moved to a farm near Lesterville where they lived until Donald retired, after his retirement they moved into Yankton.
Donald loved to dance and enjoyed making stained glass ornaments and wall hangings.
Donald’s memory will be cherished by his wife, Luetta of Irene, SD; two brothers, Maynard Hamberger of Lesterville, SD and Verne (Gladys) of Arizona; two sisters, Lorraine Rehurek of Tyndall, SD and Marcella Kolda of Yankton, SD; many nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Elmer, Clarence, Emil, and Lawrence, a sister, Clara Waltz, and two brothers-in-law, Calvin Rehurek and Donald Kolda.
Paul C. Hamberger, age 57 of Yankton, S.D., died on Monday Feb. 24, 2003, after a short illness of cancer at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, with the Rev. John Fischer officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery with graveside military rites by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791, Yankton. Pallbearers will be as follows: Richard Petzoldt, Duane Petzoldt, Brian Engle, Scott Mello, Lester (Mac) McMahan, Ron Andachter, Don Teusink and Jim Delozier. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Yankton Postal Employees, Yankton Ambulance Services and special friends. Visitations will be 1-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Kostel Funeral Home with a 7 p.m. Scripture service followed by a 7:30 p.m. rosary.
Paul was born on the family farm North of Utica, S.D., on June 29, 1945, to Clarence and Marcella (Freidel) Hamberger. He attended Hillcrest Country School and graduated from Scotland High School in 1963. Paul served in the U.S. Navy from July 1, 1965, to June 30, 1969, on the U.S.S. O'Brien. Medals he received were: National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal with two devices. Paul married Gladys Sedlacek on January 2, 1971, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, S.D. Paul was employed at the Yankton County Ambulance Services as an EMT from 1971 to 1985. He was later employed at the Yankton Postal Service as a mail carrier from Jan. 4, 1986, to the present. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, playing pinochle, family, friends and especially his granddaughter "baby Courtney". He was a lifetime member of Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791 and the American Disabled Veterans.
Grateful for having shared his life are his daughter, Tina and her husband Darren Nelson, granddaughter Courtney, all of Sioux Falls; a special friend and his sister Helen Bakken of Rapid City.
His parents, grandparents, several aunts and uncles and a special brother-in-law, Harold Bakken, preceded Paul in death.
Death came suddenly to Mrs. Vaclav Hladky, a well known resident of the territory near Tabor. She was recovering from an attack of pneumonia. While at dinner she was attacked by heart failure and died almost instantly. She was 77 years of age. Mrs. Hladky took up her residence in that vicinity in 1875.
Source: Dakota Farmers' Leader (Canton, SD) ~ January 10, 1913
John Holupka was born on December 19, 1921 at Dante, South Dakota. His parents were John and Katie (Koza) Holupka. He graduated from Avon High School in 1940. John served in the United States Army during WWII, serving in the European Conflict with the 464th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion of 101st Air Born. John married Audrey Munkvold on August 23, 1951 at Menno, South Dakota. He worked for Wacker Repair Shop as a mechanic and also for his brother-in-law in the petroleum business for several years. John purchased his own truck & Tyndall Transport Business and semi-retired in 1971. He worked for the Farmers Union Oil Company, The City of Tyndall for 10 years and drove school bus for Bon Homme School. He was a retired Charter Member of the South Dakota National Guard in Springfield, A Charter Member of the Emergency Medical team at Tyndall, a member of the Simek-Ptak V.F.W. and an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Tyndall, serving as Building Chairman of the new church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. John died on Monday, March 17, 1997 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton at the age of 75 years.
Surviving are his wife, Audrey Holupka, Tyndall, South Dakota; two daughters, Patricia and husband, Marlin Holzwarth, Freeman, South Daktoa; Michaeline and husband, Roger Forland, Rochester, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Lindsey and Kelly Forland, Matthew and Kevin Holzwarth, one sister, Mary and husband, Bill Mammel, Piedmont, South Dakota and one brother, Frank Holupka, Hamden, Connecticut.
John was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother.
Jantina Holleman, 91, of Holland, Michigan, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012.
Jantina was born July 22, 1920 in Springfield, South Dakota, to James Holleman and Jantina Cornelia Prins Alingh Holleman. She attended Kirkwood Country School and graduated from Springfield High School in 1937. Jantina attended Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1937-1938 receiving her teaching diploma from Southern State College, Springfield, SD in 1939. From 1939-1941 she taught first and second grade in Reliance, SD, then taught first and second grade for two years in Avon, SD.
Jantina then went back to school at Central College in Pella, Iowa, and received her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and music. She then taught music at Sioux Center High School, Iowa.
In 1945, Jantina attended Columbia University in New York City where she received her master’s degree in music/piano performance. Upon completion, Jantina joined the faculty of the music department at Hope College in Holland. Jantina performed regularly in Hope faculty recitals and concerts until her emeritation in 1987 after 41 years of service to Hope College.
Twice during her career Jantina was able to travel to Europe to additionally study music at the Conservatory in Amsterdam in 1952 and later in Hungary.
In 1998, Jantina moved from her home in Holland, to the retirment community of Freedom Village. She was a faithful member of Third Reformed Church of Holland where she served as an elder, the first woman to hold this office in the Third Reformed congregation.
She is survived by her twin bother James William Holleman and his wife Janine, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; her nieces and nephew, Catherine Branch, of Providence, Rhode Island, Francoise Degnan, of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, James Alan Holleman, of Jackson, Michigan; grand-nephew and niece Kellen and Janey Degnan, also of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan.
A memorial in her honor will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope College-The Jantina Holleman Early Childhood Music Education Fund, 141 E. 12th Street, Holland, MI 49423.
The Holleman family is being served by the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th Street, Holland, MI, 49423.
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Professor Emerita Jantina Holleman Dies Jantina Holleman of Holland, Mich., who was a member of the Hope music faculty for 41 years until retiring in 1987, died on Friday, Feb. 24. She was 91.
She joined the faculty in 1946, when the department was located in Walsh Hall, a converted Holland residence, on Ninth Street. During her years at the college she helped shape the music-education curriculum, creating a church music curriculum, beginning a choral conducting course, and founding and managing the music-education curriculum library. She also founded the College Chorus in 1952 and helped re-shape the college’s Introduction to Music course to make it more accessible to the overall student body. In addition, she performed regularly in faculty recitals and concerts at Hope throughout her tenure, and was often a featured recitalist in the Holland community as well.
In 1951, with colleague Dr. Anthony Kooiker, who died in October 2007, she helped reorganize the college’s Christmas Vespers program, which had started in 1941, into the form in which it continues today as one of Hope’s most beloved and popular traditional events. Interest in the event is so high that the college has scheduled four services each year for several years, regularly drawing a capacity audience to Dimnent Memorial Chapel for each.
She was born on July 22, 1920, in Springfield, S.D., to James and Jantina Cornelia Prins Alingh Holleman. She attended Kirkwood Country School and graduated from Springfield High School in 1937. She attended Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, during 1937-38, receiving her teaching diploma from Southern State College in Springfield, S.D., in 1939. She subsequently taught first and second grade in Reliance, S.D., and Avon, S.D.
She returned to school and completed her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and music at Central College in Pella, Iowa, in 1943. She then taught music at Sioux Center High School in Iowa, also teaching music at the elementary level and high-school history to help address staffing shortages during the war years.
In 1945, she attended Columbia University in New York City, where she received her master’s degree in music/piano performance in 1946. She was recruited to join the Hope faculty by President Dr. Irwin Lubbers, who had been Central College’s president when she was a student there.
In addition to her teaching and performing while at Hope, she was involved in professional associations such as the International Society of Music Education and the Michigan Music Teachers Association, the latter of which she served as chair of collegiate auditions. She conducted additional studies in music at Amsterdam Conservatory in the Netherlands, and also during a sabbatical studied music education in Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, the Netherlands and England.
She was a member of Third Reformed Church in Holland, and was the first woman to serve the congregation as an elder. She was also active in the American Association of University Women, attending state and national meetings.
Survivors include her twin brother, James William Holleman, and his wife, Janine, of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; her nieces and nephew, Catherine Branch of Providence, R.I., Francoise Degnan of Grosse Pointe Park, Mich., and James Alan Holleman of Jackson, Mich.; and a grand-nephew and –niece, Kellen and Janey Degnan, also of Grosse Pointe Park.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hope for The Jantina Holleman Early Childhood Music Education Fund.
A memorial service in her honor will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home.
Source: Hope College News Release
Funeral services for the late W. B. Homer, whose death was announced in the last week's Times, were held in the Congregational Church Saturday afternoon being conducted by the Rev. A. C. Warner. The burial was in the Springfield Cemetery.
William Benjamin Homer was born at Galland's Grove, Shelby Co., Iowa, April 16, 1863. His death occurred at his farm at Running Water, May 14,1941, where he had reached the age of 78 years, one month. He was the fifth of eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Homer Sr. and was the last of the family to be summoned by death.
In 1884 he made a short trip to Cedar Co., Nebraska to look at the new country and the following spring he came back accompanied by his nephew, Ross Crosley, and the two men engaged in breaking prairie for the settlers who were coming in and soon Mr. Homer purchased a thrashing machine which the two men operated.
On the 29th of November 1886, he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Crosley and the following spring, the couple moved to Bon Homme County and through all of 54 years since their home has been in the neighborhood of Running Water except for a short time they lived in Springfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer were the parents of 10 children. Two died in infancy, two died of a epidemic of measles and whooping cough in the spring of 1913. Boyd died in the Veteran's Hospital in Minneapolis in 1927, a victim of a gassing in the war. The five children living are, Edna (Mrs. Henry Oliver) of Newell, Ben of Springfield, Charles of Veil, and Frank and Otto living on the home farm. Mrs. Oliver had been back very recently to see her mother and father and did not return for the funeral. There are eleven grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Homer was baptized into the Latter Day Saints as a lad of eight in Iowa, and all through these years, he had lived a simple, loyal faith of industry and rectitude. A man of honorable dealing and warm Kindness. He has been a citizen whose half century of life in the community makes his passing a genuine sorrow. His widow and children have the sympathy of all their bereavement.
Funeral rites were held in the Congregational church here Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. William Homer, who passed away Friday morning, October 14, 1955 at the home of her son Ben Homer at Newell. Rev. B. J. Trickey conducted the service with special tribute to mothers in general. Crosby funeral home in charge and she was interned in the family lot in the Springfield Cemetery.
Martha Ellen Crosley was born in Lee Co., Iowa, October 14, 1870 and passed away on her 85th birthday. During her childhood the family moved to western Iowa where they lived until 1885, when they moved to Cedar Co., Nebraska.
On Thanksgiving day, 1886, she was married to William B. Homer, who preceded her in death in May on 1941. To this union were born 10 children, two of whom died in infancy. In 1913, Ellen and Merrit died, two weeks apart, during an epidemic of measles and whooping cough. Boyd, a WWI vet, died in a veterans hospital in Minneapolis in 1927. A daughter Mrs. Henry Oliver died in 1946.
The Homer family moved to South Dakota in 1897, and lived in the vicinity of Running Water and Springfield. They were living on a farm near Running Water at the time of Mr. Homer's passing.
She moved to Butte County with her sons Frank and Otto in 1947, where she lived until her death with her sons at Newell and Belle Fourche.
Mrs. Homer was a kindly neighbor, being of a very pleasant dispostion and anyone coming to her home was always welcome. Through all her grief and sorrow she bore up well, and no one ever heard her complain.
She leaves to mourn her passing 4 sons, Frank and Otto of Newell and Charles of Belle Foursche. Also 14 grandkids and a sister Mrs. Frank Donnelly of Alberta, Canada.
Boyd Allen Homer was born February 27, 1892 on a farm near Hartington, Nebraska. He was the son of William and Ella (Crosley) Homer. His parents moved to Springfield when Boyd was a boy five years old and his entire life has been lived in this vicinity until his taking up vocational training after the war. He entered the war in 1917 and was enrolled as a member of Company C., 124th Machine Gun Battalion, being trained in camps in California and Virginia. It was while in Camp California that with many others of his company he was the victim of tomaine poisoning and this was the beginning of the trouble that finally culminated in his death while he still lacked 26 days of being 35 years of age. When the armistice came his battalin was waiting orders to transfer to France and shortly afterwords he was mustered out in Virginia.
On the 2nd day of June, 1920, he was united in marriage to Ada V. Young. He took a vocational course offered by the government to servicemen and then went to one of the projects for disabled veterans at Mound, Minn., where he has been the past 3 years. At Christmas time he came to Springfield and purchased the property of E. A. Halverson and an adjoining 20 acres and was expecting to come here this month to establish himself in the poultry raising industry, but upon his return to Minnesota he was obliged to re-enter the hospital where death came to him.
He is survived by his wife, his mother and father and one sister and four brothers. To all of these and his other relatives, the sympathy of the entire community goes. Cut down in his prime, another sacrifice of the great war. Boyd Homer leaves behind him a worthy record of industry and fidelity and the brave endurance of suffering. His grave will be another shrine of national remembrance.
Boyd Homer died in the government hospital in St. Paul on Tuesday morning February 1st, 1927. His death followed two operations that had been resorted to for ulcers of the stomach. The body arrived in Springfield Thursday afternoon, accompanied by his widow and by his mother, father and brother, who had been at his bedside in the last days of his life.
Darrell W. Huntsman, 74, Stockton, Calif. and formerly of Reliance, died Sunday (Dec. 29, 2002) at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Stockton. Memorial service is 7 p.m. today (Thursday) at Deyoung Shoreline Chapel, Stockton.
He was born Sept. 27, 1928. He had resided in Stockton for 16 years where he owned and operated Kirks Post Office.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbi Huntsman, Stockton; one daughter, Carolin Nicholson, Ft. Worth, Texas; three step-children: Linda Sorrell, Ventura, Calif.; Debra McNutt, Columbus, Ohio; and Guy Dahlenburg, Santa Barbara, Calif.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his brother, Larry Huntsman of Minnesota; one sister, Scharlene Huntsman of South Dakota; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one grandson.
John Henry Hoaglin Sr., 92, of Babbitt, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Ely Bloomenson Hospital in Ely. At the family’s request, a private service was held at John and Alice’s home in Babbitt, Minnesota on Saturday, June 20, 2011. A prayer service will be held at a later date at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Redwood City, California. Burial will be in the Springfield Cemetery with a graveside service at a later date.
John was born on December 26,1918 in Springfield, SD to Charles and Margaret (Junge) Hoaglin. He grew up and attended grade school and High School in Springfield. He served in the US Army. He worked in the San Francisco Navel Ship Yard as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Foreman. On March 31, 1993 he was united in marriage to Alice (Burnside) Hanson. John enjoyed living in Mesa, Arizona for 6 months of the year, playing pool, horseshoes, visiting with friends and family.
He is survived by his wife, Alice, Babbitt, Minnesota; children John (Mary) Hoaglin, Jr., Springfield, SD; Sandra Parker, Belmont, California; four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, six step-children, seventeen step grandchildren and five step great grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Frances, son-in-law Lee Parker, brother Jim and sister Anna.
Former Mercer County area resident Wayne H. Holleman, 78, of Armour, S.D., died Nov. 26, 2003, at Douglas County Memorial Hospital in Armour.
He was born May 10, 1925, in Springfield, S.D., to Urban and Claice Monfore Holleman.
Surviving are a son, Wayne Jr. (Linda) of Shepherdsville, Ky.; a daughter, Roxanna (Larry) Craft, Sandusky; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, S.D., and from the St. Louis College of Mortuary Science in St. Louis, Mo., in 1947. He owned businesses in Missouri and Ohio and served as a pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Koehn Brothers Funeral Home in Armour. Burial will follow at Springfield Cemetery. Calling is 5-7 p.m. Nov. 30 at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the Senior Citizens Center in Armour.
William Haynes was born November 28, 1929 to Alf Cornelius Haynes and Beatrice Gale Hansen Haynes in Scotland, South Dakota. He died January 21, 2014 at the age of 84.
Bill attended high school in Canton, South Dakota and graduated in 1947. He was involved in track, basketball and football. He also was in the cast for the senior class play.
After graduation, Bill attended University of South Dakota for one year. He took a year off and began to work in the bricklaying trade with his life-long friend, Mick Noteboom Sr, building dormitories. Bill spent time as a professional roller skater, giving lessons at a local roller rink.
In October of 1951, Bill was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. In August of 1953, he was discharged to the United States to continue six years of reserve duty. After returning, Bill began to build an A-frame Cottage on Lake Okoboji with the help of his friend, Mick. Bill spent many weekends at his lake cottage, with the dream of making the lake home a permanent home.
In the fall of 1953 Bill was accepted to Iowa State University where he later graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Engineering. Upon graduation he started working with the Howard R. Green Company in Cedar Rapids. He remained there for 32 years until retirement at the age of 62.
On May 18, 1980 Bill was married to Ruby K. Jackson at the home of her daughter, Sandy and Gary Scheuermann. Son, Jim, and daughter, Vickie, served as witnesses. After retirement they moved into the Lake Okoboji cottage and traveled for 13 years in the winters until their health would not allow them to do so.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Ruby K. Haynes. Bill is survived by his God Son, Mick Noteboom Jr.; stepchildren: Richard Rice (Debbie) of Florence, South Carolina; Jim Rice of Scranton; Connie Garcia of Jefferson; Sandy Scheuermann (Gary) of Jefferson; and Vickie Rice of Jefferson. Also surviving are his sister, Georgiana Mickelson of Prescott, Arizona; a nephew and niece; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his life-long friend, Mick Noteboom Sr, and his wife, Karleen, of Milford.
Service of rememberance was held at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home in Jefferson. Words of comfort were by Pastor Larry Monthei of Hope United Methodist Parish in Cooper. Recorded music selections were Life’s Railway to Heaven, Heaven’s Now My Home and One Pair of Hands. Casket bearers were Tim Scheuermann, Dan Scheuermann, Matt Scheuermann, Rod Scheuermann, Jeremy Scheuermann and Alexis Rice. Interment was in the Franklin Township Cemetery in Cooper. Slininger Rossow Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Louis H. Holleman of Beloit, WI, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2010, in Beloit Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 12, 1937 in Tyndall, S.D., the son of William and Louise DeBoer Holleman. Louis was a 1955 graduate of Springfield High School in Springfield, S.D. He married Elaine Schryvers on October 26, 1956 in Clinton, WI. Louis was employed by General Motors Assembly Division in Janesville, WI, as a Labor Relations Supervisor, retiring in September of 1995. He was a member of Central Christian Church and enjoyed gardening, Nascar races, woodworking and building and repairing anything to do with wood.
Louis is survived by his wife, Elaine; son, Jay (Barb) Holleman, of Ft. Wayne, IN; two daughters, Colleen (Norman) Scherb, of Toronto, Canada and Renee (Tom) Plummer, of Roscoe, IL; five grandchildren, Shane, Jarad and Kevin Plummer, Troy Holleman and Sarah Scherb.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Beloit Regional Hospice for the care and kindness shown Louis during his illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010, in the Brian G. Mark Funeral Home, 1000 Inman Parkway, Beloit, WI with Pastor David Meding of Central Christian Church officiating. Inurnment will be in the Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, WI. The family will greet friends and family from 6:00 p.m. until time of service in the funeral home. Memorials may be given in Louis’ name to Beloit Regional Hospice, 655 Third Street, Beloit, WI 53511 or the Renal Foundation.
Funeral services for Leo Hisek of Tyndall will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1 at United Methodist Church in Tyndall with Rev. Duance Coates officiating. Music is being furnished by Marcene Kniffen as organist and Rev. Duane Coates as soloist. Visitation will also be Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Tyndall Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites provided by Pike-Wagner American Legion Post #2, Simek-Ptak VFW Post #6895 and the South Dakota Army National Guard Military Funeral Honor Guard. Casketbearers are Jayson Branaugh, Eric Butler, Kevin Hisek, Mat Walzer, Marc Malitz and Chris Haefner. Arrangements are being handled by Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall.
Leo John Hisek was born on November 12, 1920 in Tyndall, South Dakota to James Sr. and Emma (Mraz) Hisek. He worked on his parents’ farm before being drafted into the army. He entered the army on September 3, 1942. Leo served in Okinawa in 1945 and was discharged on February 11, 1946. Leo and Meta Finck were married on September 17, 1946. He worked for Bouska Construction until he retired in 1982. Leo was a Simek-Ptak VFW charter member in Tyndall and VFW life-time member.
He will be missed by his three children: Ron (Betty) Hisek of Blaine, Minnesota, Dennis (Jeannette) Hisek of Lawson, Missouri, and Jeanne Hisek of Crooks, South Dakota; six grandchildren: Kristina, Kelly, Kim, Rosemary, Jennifer and Brad; eight great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Leonard and George Hisek of Tyndall.
He was preceded in death by his wife Meta in 2007, his parents, three brothers: Frank, James Jr., and Edward Hisek, and sister Leona Hinzman.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to the Simek-Ptak VFW Post #6895 in Tyndall, SD.
Ellen Marie Huber, 91, Tyndall, died Monday (April 2, 2001) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, with the Rev. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial will be at St. Leo's Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Hagen, Jason Huber, Doug Hasek, Alan Dobesh, Rudy Dobesh and Don Arneson. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Petrik-Kelley Funeral Home, Tyndall. A wake service will be 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
She was born March 16, 1910, at Gregory to Anton and Josie (Blazek) Dobesh. She attended country and Tyndall schools. She was employed at the Tyndall Bakery for more than 20 years. She married George Huber Sept. 12, 1932, at Tyndall. He died in 1951. She moved to Yankton in 1972. In September 2000, she became a resident of the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center. She did domestic work for several Tyndall families.
She was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, Altar Society, American Legion Auxiliary and Yankton Senior Citizens.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Bernard) Hasek, Tyndall; son Leonard (Jolane) Huber, Tyndall; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Slover, Bellingham, Wash.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and a sister.
A requiem mass for Mrs. John Holupka Sr., 64, will be held at St. Leo's Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Flannery officiating. Mrs. Holupka died Jan. 30, 1961 at St. Michael's hospital. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Hopulka was born Nov. 25, 1896 in Poland, she came to the United States in 1914, was married to John Holupka in Chicago in 1915. The couple came to Dante in 1915 where they farmed until retiring in 1942.
Mr. Holupka preceded his wife in death. Her survivors are two sons, John Jr., of Tyndall, Frank in Connecticut, and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Mammel of Rapid City.
Stanley Hejl, age 78, of Ogden Center, Michigan, passed away Friday evening, December 17, 2010 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, with his loving family at his bedside. He was born September 30, 1932 in Tabor, South Dakota to James and Anna (Kuzela) Hejl. Stanley was a 1951 graduate of Blissfield High School, and went off to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. On March 3, 1973, he married his beloved wife, Carol Sabo.
Besides farming, Stanley worked at Tecumseh Products for 14 years and worked alongside his twin brother in construction for many years. Stanley was a member of American Legion Post #155 and Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Assumption. He enjoyed reading and talking about his Czech heritage.
Stanley will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 37 years, Carol; children, Rose Hejl of Toledo, OH, Robert (Nancy) Hejl of Sylvania, OH; David Hejl of Onsted, MI, and Jason Hejl of Onsted, MI; grandchildren, Tyler, Jessica, and Bailey Hejl; sisters, Georgianna Wagner of Defiance, OH and Alice (John) Wagner of Adrian, MI; twin brother, Vladdie (Marilyn) Hejl of Blissfield, MI; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Helenka; and two sons, Michael and Jimmy.
Family and friends may visit Tuesday, December 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home, 413 E. Main St. in Metamora, OH (419.644.3601), where services will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Keith Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Ogden Twp. Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee County, 415 Mill Rd., Adrian, MI 49221.
A funeral service for Marvin W. Holec, 77, of Tabor will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 29th at Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall, with visitation beforehand beginning at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dean Schroeder will be officiating. Interment will follow in Czech National Cemetery.
Marvin Holec was born Thursday, October 8, 1936 at Yankton, South Dakota to William and Marie (Fryda) Holec. He was united in marriage to Darlene (Wenzel) Frey on August 5, 1977. Together they made their home on the family farm, a Century Farm, southeast of Tyndall. Marvin enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing and traveling with his wife. Throughout his life, Marvin served his community as a member of the American Polled Hereford Association, American Gelbvieh Association, Bon Homme School Board, and ZCBJ Lodge.
Marvin died on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 77 years, 1 month, and 18 days.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Darlene, of Tabor; six children: Robin (Diane) Holec of Tabor, Kevin Holec of Minneapolis, Deon (Doug) Eickhoff of Spencer, Iowa, Bill (Kim) Wenzel of Tabor, Jackie (Quentin) Thompson of Mitchell, and Becky (Kyle) Odens of Imperial, Nebraska; twelve grandchildren: Derek, Sara and Ashley Holec, Trenton and wife Cate Holec, Michael, Daniel and Joshua Holec, Austin Eickhoff, Sean and Erica Thompson, Bridgette and Courtney Odens; and two great-grandchildren: Kaylee and Jaxson Holec.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie, son Billy Holec, sister Marcine Namanny, and son-in-law Robert Kampshoff.
Funeral services for Duane James Hubregtse, 90, formerly of Springfield are 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Visitation will be an hour prior to services. Burial is in the Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery, rural Springfield, with military honors. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements. Memorials will be directed to the Emmanuel Reformed Church Willing Workers.
Duane James Hubregtse was born in rural Springfield, SD on May 16, 1923 to Peter and Mary (Tendolle) Hubregtse. He went to be with Jesus his Savior on November 8, 2013, at age 90.
Duane attended Hornstra Grade School and Springfield High School for one and one-half years. He worked on the family farm until May, 1945 when he enlisted in the Army for almost two years. During his service, he fought in WWII with the 19th Infantry, earned the #1 marksman in his battalion, and served as a chaplain’s assistant in Kyushu, Japan. After returning home, Duane began farming again and met his caring wife, Minnie Rose DeJong, whom he married on January 28, 1948. Together they created a loving family with five children.
At age 23, Duane gave his life to Christ and always served as a godly example for his family and his community. His heart’s desire was for his children and grandchildren to take Jesus as their Savior so he can see them in heaven. Duane was a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, SD where he sang in the choir and a quartet, taught sunday school and catechism and was an elder in the consistory. Five and a half years ago he moved to Great Falls, MT to live with his daughter Colleen and her husband Willy, enjoying the splendors of the Montana country side living on the Missouri River again.
Duane's hobbies included hunting, fishing, golfing, and gardening. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing with his grandchildren and teaching his grandsons how to hunt.
Thankful for having shared his life were his children: Roger and wife Theresa of Hot Springs, SD; Danny of Rapid City, SD; Calvin and wife Joyce of Lennox, SD; Colleen and husband Willy of Great Falls, MT; Sheila and husband Timothy of Little Rock, AR; 14 grandchildren: Kyle, Sierra, Savannah, Adam, Sara, Anna, Haley, Jon, Amberly, Alexis, Merissa, Eric, Misty, Angela and Jennifer; two step-grandchildren: Jill and Katrina; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Joyce Bowen of Unadilla, GA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Rose; his parents; brothers, Clarence and Robert, and his sisters, Agnes Eckert and Evelyn Tjeerdsma.
Funeral mass for Jon W. Huitema will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton with Fr. Mark Lichter as Celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Yankton. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Legacy Solutions in Yankton with a prayer service following at 7 p.m. at Legacy Solutions, 1014 W 8th Street, Yankton. Honorary urnbearers are Dan Orton, David Orton, Doug Orton, Bill Raabe, Bill Ficken and Doug Ficken.
Jon W. Huitema was born Monday, August 24, 1942 at Springfield, South Dakota to Sidney and Adeline (Moore) Huitema. When he was two years old, Jon and his family moved to Yankton. Jon was united in marriage to JoAnn Fishbeck on January 14, 1961.
From 1960 to 1969, Jon worked for Jackrabbit Bus Lines in Sioux Falls. Later, he operated a Texaco Oil gas station. In 1971, he began working for Ken Bitterman Ford, which later became Robinson-Ehret, and remained there until 1998. At that time he started his career with Sturdevant’s Auto Parts, where he remained until his retirement.
Jon had a lifelong love for classic cars, motorcycling, and all sports, including walleye fishing. Jon went to many motorcycle and classic car events and even drove a stock car in the early 1970’s. Jon was a member of the Elks Lodge for over 50 years, and was currently an active member of the Moose Lodge and the Classic Cruiser Car Club.
Jon died on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 71 years, 2 months, and 17 days.
Jon dearly loved his family and his grandchildren.
Jon is survived by his wife, JoAnn, of Yankton; two sons: Jeffrey (Lori) of Yankton and Michael (Karen) of Rapid City; five grandchildren: Brittany, Derrick, Kristen, Jonathan, and Tanna; two great-grandchildren: Melony and Nichole; one sister, Julie Orton, of Yankton; and one brother, Sid Huitema, of Ocala, Florida.
Jon was preceded in death by his parents, Sid and Adeline, sister Marlene Raabe and brother Barry Huitema.
William "Billy" Hasenpflug, 74, of Tyndall, died Sunday (April 28, 2002) at his residence.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Petrik-Kelley Funeral Chapel in Tyndall with John McNeill as the speaker. Burial will be in the Tyndall Cemetery. Pallbearers are Don Kriz, Allen Rehurek, Carl Waller, LaMont Lange, Alfred Novotny and Gary Merkwan. Visitation will be 9 a.m. today (Wednesday) until service time at the funeral home.
He was born Feb. 9, 1928, at Tyndall to William and Mamie (Buchholz) Hasenpflug. He worked for John Post 27 years cleaning chickens and other various jobs at the poultry house. He then worked shelling corn for three years for Bill Schmoll and James Pesek Sr. He helped out at the Senior Nutrition Program for several years.
He is survived by his sister, Elsie Sheffler, Joplin, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.