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T. Archie Ireland, age 74 of Tabor passed away on Monday, November 1, 2010 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Yankton with Rev. Ron Johnson officiating. Burial will be approximately at 1:45 PM, at the Rosehill Cemetery in Scotland. Visitations will be 4-7:30 PM, Friday, November 5, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Yankton with a 7 PM, Eastern Star and Masonic Services. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers will be Matthew Ireland, Jonathon Ireland, Richard Ireland, Lyle Ireland, Bruce Baker, David Baker, Dennis Kronaizl, Dennis Groen, and Colin Kapitan. Honorary pallbearers will the Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodge.
Timothy "Archie" Ireland was born January 11, 1936 to Timothy T. and Marian (Hebbert) Ireland at Scotland, SD. Archie attended Scotland grade school and high school, graduating in 1954.
On March 4, 1957, he married Darlene Gross of Freeman, SD. They were blessed with two children, Michael and Patrick. He attended Yankton College, Southern State Teachers College at Springfield, SD and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1958. In the fall of 1958, he started teaching math and physics at Marion, SD. In the summer of 1961, he received his Masters of Education in school administration from South Dakota State University. He also did some additional graduated work at Northern College and the University of South Dakota. After receiving his Masters Degree, he served as a principal or superintendent at Marion, Lyons, Black Hills Army Depot at Igloo, SD, Hurley, Geddes and Menno. In 1991, after serving 33 years in education, the last fifteen years in Menno he retired.
He farmed for a few years and served as a Bon Homme County Commissioner. Archie also did crop insurance adjusting and appraising for several years.
He belonged to the First United Methodist Church, Gideons, Elks, and School Administrators of South Dakota. In 1989, Archie was inducted into the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Umpires Hall of Fame. He was a 33 degree Scottish Rite Mason, member of the El Raid Shrine and was a Past Worthy Grand Patron of the South Dakota Order of Eastern Star.
Archie was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene of Tabor; two sons, Mike of Boulder City, NV and Patrick and his wife, Tonya of Fort Drum, NY; two granddaughters, Natalie and Elizabeth Ireland; his brother, Russel and his wife, Barbara of Scotland, SD; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Gross, Freeman, SD; two brothers-in-law, Ralph Gross of Freeman, SD and Gene and his wife, Labelle Gross of Winner, SD; his nephews, Matt and his wife, Amanda of Bemidji, MN and Jon Ireland of South Sioux City, NE; and a niece Kandy (Gross) and her husband, Darrin Fuller of Tea, SD.
The family requests that memorials be directed to your charity of choice.
Funeral Mass for Lawrence Ishmael, 83, of Springfield will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Springfield, SD. Burial will be in the parish cemetery, with military honors. Visitation will be held 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Monday at Crosby Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield, followed by a 7:30 p.m. Rosary/Wake Service at the church.
Lawrence P. Ishmael, son of Otto and Eve (Snodgrass) Ishmael, was born March 18, 1925 at May, OK. He died Friday, July 11, 2008 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD, from complications after a fall from a ladder. Lawrence attained the age of 83 years, three months and 25 days.
Lawrence moved with his family to South Dakota in 1927, when he was two years old. He attended country school in the Marty/Greenwood area through the eighth grade.
Lawrence served during WW II in the US Navy as a Seaman 1st Class.
Lawrence married Mildred Fuchs at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tyndall on February 12, 1952. A son, Michael, was born to their union. They farmed west of Springfield. In 1963, Lawrence started his own plumbing business and also began building a new home in Springfield. In 1971, they moved into Springfield where he continued his plumbing business and later was joined in the business with his son.
Lawrence was a member of St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, the Dwight Wood American Legion Post and a 31 year member of the Springfield Fire Department, where he served as past chief.
Lawrence will be remembered for his enjoyment of fishing in his younger years and simply working.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife, Mildred; son, Mike, both of Springfield; two grandchildren: Jessica of Omaha, NE and Duane of Yankton; two great grandchildren (and one on the way); two brothers: Louie of Pierre, Lotis and wife, Marjorie of Canadian, TX; two sisters: Coeta Cournoyer of Pierre, and Gwen Canfield and husband, Bob of Snowflake, AZ; nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth and wife, Geraldine; sister, Jaunita Ishmael; and half sister, Alberta Ishmael.
Fern Marie Isaak, 83, of Tyndall, died Sunday (May 19, 2002) at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, with Rev. Fr. John Rasmussen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at the church. There will be no visitation or viewing. Pallbearers are Richard Fryda, Steven Fryda, Leonard Hisek, Roger Hisek, Dennis Breck, Tim Peterson. Goglin-Kelley Funeral Homes, Inc., Tyndall, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on Feb. 11, 1919 at Tyndall to Dennis and Mary (Kelley) Murphy. She attended Southern Normal College in Springfield, to obtain her teaching certificate. She taught in country schools for several years.
She married Francis Henry Isaak on July 1, 1940, at Parkston. They lived in California during World War II and returned to South Dakota following the war. She worked in the Bon Homme County Court House in the Auditor's Office and later at Dale Electronics in Yankton until her retirement. She was very active in Altar Society, taught CCD and sang in St. Leo's Choir. She was a member of St. Michael's Hospital Auxiliary and served on the Tyndall School Board for several years.
She is survived by her three daughters, Marcelene Isaak, Hurley; Carla (Jim) McCann, Phoenix; Brenda (Gary) Podzimek, Tripp; four grandchildren; two great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one sister and one brother.
Dale H. Isaak, 77, of rural Tripp passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 6-8 p.m., with family present to greet visitors from 7-8 p.m., at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland. There will be a private family inurnment at a later date.
Dale Herbert Isaak was born on February 22, 1936 at rural Tripp, South Dakota to Herbert and Esther (Magstadt) Isaak. He attended country school through the 8th grade. He lived and farmed all his life on the family farm 12 miles northwest of Scotland. He was united in marriage to Mary Radke on April 15, 1961 at Parkston, South Dakota. Dale enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Dale passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013, having achieved the age of 77 years, 6 months and 2 days.
Dale is survived by his wife, Mary, of rural Tripp; one son, James (Rhonda) Isaak of Scotland; one daughter, Rita (Paul) Lutgen of Peoria, Illinois; three grandchildren: Kellie, Joe, and Jasa; two step-grandchildren: Ryan and Trevor; one sister, Leola (Norman) Konrad of Tripp.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Esther Isaak.
A funeral mass for Mildred Ishmael, 82 of Springfield will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2013 at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Springfield, with burial in the parish cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 Sunday at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield, followed by a 7:30 p.m. Wake service at the church.
Mildred Stella Ishmael, daughter of Joseph and Millie (Rysavy) Fuchs, Sr. was born September 5, 1930 at Lake Andes. She died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Mildred attained the age of 82 years, four months and six days.
Mildred was a 1949 graduate of Tyndall High School. She married Lawrence Ishmael on February 12, 1952. A son, Michael was blessed to their union. They lived in Springfield, where Lawrence served as a plumber for many years. Lawrence died July 11, 2008. Mildred was currently a resident of the Springfield Assisted Living Center.
Mildred worked as a babysitter at a daycare and also in housekeeping at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall for several years.
Mildred was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church, St. Vincent Altar Society, Catholic Forrester’s, and the Dwight Wood American Legion Auxiliary.
Mildred will be remember for her sweet personality, her enjoyment of playing Bingo and her beautiful embroidery work.
Thankful for having shared her life are her son, Mike of Springfield; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister, Lorraine Gall of Tripp; and many nieces and nephews.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers: Joe L., Jr. and William (Bud); four sisters: Mary Crystal, Margaret Koruschak, Patricia Kostal and Dorothy Fuchs; and an infant nephew.
Mass of Christian Burial for Eleanor L. Ireland of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 29 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland with Fr. Mathew Vazhappilly as Celebrant. Organist is Georgianne Pravecek with Kathy Manning as soloist. Interment will follow in St. George Catholic Cemetery, Scotland. Casketbearers are Seth Ireland, Dustin Lurz, Shane Nowak, Chad Ramsey, Mark Sayler, and Matthew Sayler. Arrangements are under the direction of Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Eleanor Louise Ireland was born on Saturday, August 12, 1916 at Tyndall, South Dakota to Frank and Anna (Hahn) Benesh. She earned her teacher’s certificate at Southern State Teacher’s College in Springfield and taught rural school for several years. Eleanor was united in marriage to Ben Ireland on June 22, 1943 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. She was employed in the Bon Homme County Auditor’s office in Tyndall for 17 years. She and Ben farmed for many years prior to retiring to Scotland in July of 1974. She was a member of St. George Catholic Church, the National Catholic Society of Foresters, and the Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Eleanor passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland at the age of 96 years, 4 months, and 14 days.
Eleanor’s memory will be cherished by her two children: son Lyle (Joann) Ireland of Scotland and daughter Luetta (Jerry) Roseth of Philip; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Frank and Anna Benesh, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ben, in 2006; an infant daughter, Paulette; and two sisters: Luella (John) Camby and Marian Benesh.
Funeral services for Dennis K. Ireland of Soldotna, Alaska and formerly of Scotland, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 3rd at the United Methodist Church of Scotland. Pastor Tom Petersen will officiate. Glee Deutscher will be organist, with special music by Patrick Ireland and Quiana McElroy. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Casketbearers will be Ron Baker, Lyle Ireland, Todd Meyer, Robert Mohr, Victor Settje and Ken Travnicek. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland, during which time the family will be present from 7:00 p.m. to greet visitors.
Dennis Keith Ireland was born to Wilfred “Pat” and Agnes (Diede) Ireland on Tuesday, March 20, 1951 at Scotland, South Dakota. In 1969, he graduated from Scotland High School, where he was very active in sports. He attended the University of South Dakota on a football scholarship and graduated in 1973. He taught school briefly in Alexandria, South Dakota before moving to Alaska in 1975. He immediately fell in love with the beauty and wildlife of the state. He started out as a “roustabout” and retired as a #1 Mechanic, working on the huge engines on the platforms used to draw oil from beneath the ocean. He worked for 35 years in the oil fields for the same company — which began as Marathon Oil and most recently purchased by Chevron Oil. He retired from Chevron in August of 2010, winning several awards for his 35 years of service on the oil platforms of Cook Inlet. Dennis married Dianne Permenter on May 10, 1990 in Kenai, Alaska. However brief his retirement, he enjoyed his free time immensely. He loved puttering and working in his “dream shop” that he built in the 1990’s. His cars were always in order, especially his prized Corvette. He was a talented innovator and could build anything that was needed by friends or family. Dennis was very much a homebody in his later years. He loved being in his shop and working on his acreage near Soldotna. He enjoyed setting up his telescope in the marshland on his land and observing the animal life there, especially moose and bears, and he also enjoyed working in the yard and splitting firewood. He liked going to his grandchildren’s dance recitals and performances.
Dennis passed away at his residence in Soldotna, Alaska on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the age of 60 years, 8 months.
Dennis’ memory will be cherished by his wife, Dianne, of Soldotna, Alaska; two sons: Patrick Ireland of Astoria, New York and Joshua Ireland of Soldotna; a granddaughter: Quiana “Q” McElroy and a grandson, MalyQ McElroy, both of Soldotna; his mother, Agnes Ireland of Scotland; a brother, Richard (Carol) Ireland of Olivet; three sisters: Judy Strachan of Mesquite, Nevada, Ellen (James) Melius of Faulkton, and Nancy (Howard Hoffer) Wagoner-Hoffer of Bandon, Oregon; Patrick’s mother and former wife, Janis Ireland of Redwood, California; and several nieces and nephews.
Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Pat Ireland; a stepdaughter, Jeana McElroy, three brothers-in-law Thomas Strachan, Thomas Broderick and Edgar Wagoner; and one sister-in-law, Marilyn Ireland.
Michael David Ishmael, blessed to and the son of Lawrence and Mildred (Fuchs) Ishmael, was born January 11, 1959 at Aberdeen, SD. He died after a brief battle with cancer at the Dougherty Hospice Home in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Mike attained the age of 56 years, six months and 11 days.
Mike attended grade school in Springfield and graduated from Springfield High School in 1977. He joined his Dad in the plumbing business and worked with him until his Dad’s death. Mike later worked at the Mike Durfee Prison in Springfield and was self-employed as a handyman. His life was blessed with two children: Duane and Jessica.
Mike served on the Springfield Fire Department for several years. Mike will be remembered for his willingness to help his friends in any way he could and his love of simply going for rides around the country with friends. He especially enjoyed being with his cousin, Brenda.
Thankful for having shared his life are his children: Duane and wife Beth of Yankton and Jessica Ishmael of Bellevue, NE; four grandchildren; his two dogs: Millie and Abby; and relatives and friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2015 at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Springfield, with burial in the parish cemetery, rural Springfield. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home of Springfield is in charge of the arrangements.
Henry Hahn, 99, of Tyndall and formerly of Tripp, died Friday (May 24, 2002) at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today (Tuesday) at Emmaus Lutheran Church, Tripp, with the Rev. Richard Weeman officiating. Interment will be in Gracehill Cemetery, Tripp. Pallbearers are Gary Kriz, Roger Kriz, Rick Johnson, Michael Beyer, Eldon Hahn and Art Winckler. Goglin-Kelley Funeral Home, Tripp, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on May 27, 1902, in Tripp to Christian and Anna Maria (Zoller) Hahn. He married Helena O. Winckler on Nov. 20, 1924, in Bon Homme County. They farmed one mile west of Tripp until they moved into Tripp in 1957.
Helena died Oct. 26, 2001.
He is survived by his two daughters, Helen L. (Roy) Kriz, Sioux Falls; and Ruby J. (Donald) Kriz, Tyndall; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one great-grandchild, two sisters and four brothers.
Funeral Mass for Charles R. Horacek, Jr. of Tyndall will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 1 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall with Fr. Joe Forcelle as Celebrant. Organist is Marcene Kniffen and soloist is Pam Novak. Interment will follow in St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall with military graveside rites by Simek-Ptak V.F.W. Post #6895.
Honorary casketbearers are Katherine Horacek, Rose Horacek, Arlene and Rodney Haenfler, Laurie and Andy Bass, and the staff of Bon Homme School. Active casketbearers are Daniel Horacek, Kenny Bass, Randy Weier, Dennis Plihal, Dave Vavruska, and Norman Carda.
Charles Raymond Horacek was born on Thursday, December 14, 1944 in Bon Homme County, South Dakota to Charles, Sr., and Helen (Walloch) Horacek. He graduated from Tyndall High School in 1962. Following high school and prior to his military service, Charlie worked on the family farm. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967 and was stationed in Vietnam. After returning to Tyndall, he worked for Schmidt’s Service for 22 years. He married Carol Schrank on November 16, 1985 in Tyndall. In 1990, he began working as a custodian at Bon Homme School, where he was employed up until the time of his death. Charlie passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, having attained the age of 66 years, 9 months, and 13 days.
Charlie is survived by one brother, Laddie Horacek of Tyndall; one nephew, Dan Horacek of Tyndall; four nieces: Katherine Horacek of Tyndall, Rose Horacek of Tyndall, Arlene (Rodney) Haenfler of Avon and Laurie (Andy) Bass of Tyndall; one great-nephew, Kenny Bass; two step-children: Melissa Schrank of Denver, Colorado and Roy Lee Schrank of Valley Springs; two step-grandchildren: Matthew and LeRoy Schrank; one sister-in-law, Adeline (Harvey) Fridrich of Tyndall; and a brother-in-law, William (Doris) Engel of Sioux Falls.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Helen Horacek, Sr., his wife, Carol in 2009, two brothers, Lawrence Horacek and Lloyd Horacek, two nephews, Darryl Horacek and William Horacek, and a sister-in-law, Jane Horacek.
Funeral services for Carol L. Horacek, 63, of Tyndall, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tyndall, with Rev. Dean Schroeder officiating. Organist will be Donna Bohlmann, accompanying congregational hymns and special music by Randy Engel. Interment will follow in St. Leo’s Catholic Cemetery in Tyndall. Honorary casketbearers are Dave and Theresa Buchman, John and Cheryl Tielke, Lori (Engel) Davis and Lisa (Engel) Campbell. Active casketbearers are Randy Engel, Ricky Engel, Ruthie Sejnoha, Ronnie Engel, Randy Weir and Dan Horacek. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. Visitation will resume on Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Carol Lynn Horacek was born on Saturday, June 9, 1945, at Lake Andes, South Dakota, to Walter and Josephine (Sejnoha) Engel. She graduated from Lake Andes High School in 1963. She worked at Sullivan Manufacturing in Sioux Falls for several years. Carol enjoyed being around children and enjoyed her job as a cook and custodian for Bon Homme School, where she was employed for 18 years. She married Charles Horacek on November 16, 1985, in Tyndall. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and sang with the church choir. She was also a member of the Tyndall V.F.W. Auxiliary. Carol loved animals, and she enjoyed polka music and dancing. Carol passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2009, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 13 days.
Carol’s memory will be cherished by her husband, Charlie, of Tyndall; two children, Roy Lee Schrank of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Melissa Schrank of Denver, Colorado; two grandchildren, Matthew Schrank and LeRoy Schrank; and one brother, William Engel of Sioux Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Edward Engel and a sister, Lila Cap.
A memorial service for Joyce Louise Hosterman, 92, of Scotland, South Dakota will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21 at the United Methodist Church in Scotland, with Pastor Kathy Kluis officiating. Organist will be Glee Deutscher, with congregational hymns. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland. The family will be present to greet visitors from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Joyce Louise John was born January 14, 1917 to Joe and Elizabeth (Buedefeldt) John at Plankinton, South Dakota. She graduated from Plankinton High School in 1935 and attended Dakota Wesleyan University where she received a teaching degree. She later taught first grade in Scotland. On May 8, 1942, she married Randall Hosterman. When he was discharged from the Army, they started in the restaurant business, owning and operating several cafes in Scotland over the years, ending with the Sportsman Café. Joyce was a member of the Scotland United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was also a lifetime member of the Scotland V.F.W. Auxiliary. Joyce loved to knit, and many family members and friends were recipients of her blankets, pillows and slippers. She enjoyed sharing coffee and tea with her many friends and always found time to do the crossword puzzles in the paper. She was a loyal supporter of youth, not just her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but all youth and she would not hesitate to tell them so by word or a special card. She would make special treats for her grandchildren — individual bowls of jello in the fridge and always cookies in the cookie jar. Teaching was an important part of her life. She loved to relate stories of students and events during her first years of teaching in Scotland. She was a willing worker in anything she was asked to help with and was always someone you could count on. Joyce passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland.
Grateful for sharing her life are her daughter, Betty (Gordon) Davis of Wessington; five grandchildren: Shay (Jackie) Davis of Mitchell, Bryan (Marla) Davis of Yankton, Traci Loecker and fiancé Doug Heidinger of Mitchell, Teresa (Chris) Hart of Mitchell and Tim Davis of Pierre; eight great-grandchildren: Brittany, Nik, Mariah and McKenna Davis, Taylor Davis Bohr, Jordan Loecker, Kelsi and Kaden Hart; two sisters: Vera (Bill) Gunther of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Shirlee Phillips of Great Falls, Montana; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Randall in June of 1981, infant son, John Randall, and brother-in-law, Clarence Phillips.
Gregory "Greg" Hoch, 57, Tyndall, died Monday, January 10, 2005, at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Visitation is from 1:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Tyndall, South Dakota. Wake service is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, South Dakota. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 13, 2005, at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, South Dakota, with the Rev. Fr. Gerald Thury officiating. Honorary Casketbearers are Hayes Balvin, Billy Balvin, Charlie Campbell, Jim Guy, Irene Herman, Betty Ranek, Laurie Bass and Barbara Weber. Casketbearers are Jim Koenig, Gary LaCompte, Laddie Schuh, Rodney Skorpik, Ron Wagner and Dr. Scott Weber. Interment is in St. Leo's Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall, South Dakota.
Gregory James Hoch was born on February 7, 1947, in Brookings, South Dakota to William and Vera (Balvin) Hoch. Greg was captain of the varsity football and basketball teams at Tyndall High School and graduated as Salutatorian in 1965. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from South Dakota State University with a degree in Pharmacy in 1970. After earning his degree, Greg returned to Tyndall to work in the family drugstore.
Greg loved adventure and travel and his journeys took him to Africa, India, China, Peru and Alaska. One of his most memorable trips was mountain climbing in the Himalayas.
Greg cared deeply about his profession and the people of Tyndall. He spent long hours working in the drugstore and studying pharmaceutical journals.
Greg's memory will be cherished by his parents, Bill and Vera Hoch of Tyndall and his sister, Jeanne Hoch of Berea, Kentucky.
Funeral services for Minnie Rose Hubregtse, 81 of Springfield will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2007 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 Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present. It will continue Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Minnie Rose Hubregtse, daughter of Jerry and Dean (Weiten) DeJong, was born at Armour, SD on October 24, 1925. She died Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall. Minnie Rose attained the age of 81 years, three months and 17 days.
Minnie Rose attended a rural grade school near Corsica and graduated from Springfield High School in 1944. She attended college in Springfield and then taught rural grade schools in Bon Homme County for two years.
Minnie Rose married Duane J. Hubregtse on January 28, 1948 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in rural Springfield. Together they farmed ten miles west of Springfield and raised their five children. She also worked at Kibble's Grocery Store and the Springfield Times Office for some time. Due to failing health, Minnie Rose entered the Springfield Assisted Living Center in February of 2006, and was recently transferred to the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center.
Minnie Rose was a faithful member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield and a member of the Willing Workers Circle. She also was a Sunday School and Catechism teacher.
Minnie Rose was a wonderful wife, mother, friend and homemaker. Her hobbies included sewing, knitting, crocheting and quilting. Numerous gifts were made and given to family and friends as cherished gifts.
Thankful for having shared her life are her husband, Duane of Springfield; children: Roger and wife, Theresa of Hot Springs; Danny of Rapid City; Calvin and wife, Joyce of Lennox; Colleen and husband, Willy Stewart of Great Falls, MT; and Sheila and husband, Timothy Steele of Little Rock, AR; 15 grandchildren:; Kyle, Sierra, Savannah, Adam, Sara, Anna, Haley, Jon, Amberly, Alexis, Merissa, Eric, Misty, Angela and Jennifer; two great grandchildren: Dracose Alexander and Kannon; two step grandchildren; Jill and Katrina; three brothers: Jerry of Grand Rapids, Ml; Louis of Jenison, Ml; and Herbert and wife, Jessie of Springfield; one sister, Pearl Schultz of Springfield; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Minnie Rose was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters: Elizabeth Vlasman, Dora Namminga and Henrietta Vlasman; and five brothers: John, Bill, Gerrit, Marion and Lambert DeJong.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 15, from 5pm to 7pm at the Emmanuel Reformed Church followed by a prayer service at 7 PM. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.
Edith Heusinkveld, born July 13, 1912, the daughter of Nammen & Elizabeth (Struiving) Namminga, went to be with Our Lord on October 11, 2007 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD.
She made her confession of faith in the Emmanuel Reformed Church of Springfield, SD. She married Garret Heusinkveld on September 19, 1935. Together they farmed west of Springfield and trucked throughout South Dakota and Iowa. They raised 3 children: Elaine, Daryl and Gretta.
Edith was a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church and the Ladies Aid in Springfield.
She will be remembered for her love of embroidering, crocheting, handiwork and was an avid reader. She also enjoyed traveling.
Thankful for having shared her life are her three children: Elaine and husband Carl Soerens of Gatesville, TX; Daryl and wife Karen Heusinkveld of Fort Worth, TX; and Gretta Weigandt of Springfield,SD; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, James and wife Susan Namminga of Springfield, SD.
Edith was preceeded in death by her husband in November of 1979; 4 brothers: Hezekiah; Andrew; Samuel; and John; a sister, Ann Biesma; and a grandson-in-law, Bryan DeGraaf.
Funeral services for John W. Hento, 69 of Avon will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, with burial at the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
John Wilmer Hento, son of Klas and Anne (Olsen) Hento, was born September 6, 1936 on a farm near Avon, SD. He died Saturday, May 13, 2006 at this home in rural Avon following a determined and exemplary battle with cancer. John attained the age of 69 years, eight months and seven days.
John grew up and attended school at Avon, graduating from Avon High School in 1954. His strong work ethic and ability to repair machinery were evident in his life of farming. He also helped his father and uncle in the Hento Brothers John Deere business at Avon. John married Agnes Novak in 1956 at Springfield. Five children were born to this union.
John was a life-long member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. In recent years, John eagerly pursued the hobby of collecting and restoring old John Deere tractors. He served as a reliable source of parts and know-how to fellow hobbyists and was a charter member of the Tri-state Old Iron Association.
John married Geraldine (Friese) Pedersoli on August 4, 2001 at Monroe, SD.
Grateful for having shared in his life are his wife, Geri, Parker; children: Debra (Clint) Callahan, Denver, CO; Michael (Denise), Avon; Kathleen LaBau, Black Hawk; Mark (Rhonda), Menno; Jon (Brenda), Avon; mother, Anne,Tyndall; three step-children: Scott (Missy) Pedersoli, Atlanta, GA; Jill (Frank) Dillenburg, Valrico, FL; Jeff Pedersoli, Glenwood, IL; 10 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister, Elaine (Larry) Jacobs, Boring, OR; brother, Don (Leann), Yankton; and all who were blessed to have known him.
John was preceded in death by his father and a granddaughter.
June Ella Hancock, 78, of Laytonville, Calif., died Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2002) at Ukiah, Calif. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at her family home in Laytonville. Eversole Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
She was born Oct. 23, 1923, in Avon. She was a registered nurse at the Old Hillside Hospital from 1975-1980. She married George Hancock.
She is survived by her husband, George, Laytonville; one daughter, Mary Marsh, Laytonville; two sons, Matthew Hancock, Laytonville; and Douglas Hancock, Ukiah; six sisters: Peggy, Charlene, Mary, Patsy, Betty and Shirley; three brothers: Dennis, Aaron and Jim; and five grandchildren.
The funeral of Mary Webster Hill, which was held at the family residence on Thursday of last week, marks the end of another life of those who have for more than fifty years have associated with the life and the best interest of Springfield (South Dakota) and its vicinity.
Mary Webster was born in Pennsylvania, near the city of Philadelphia, on the 27th day of May, 1855. She came from a family of Quakers and continued in that faith to the end of her life. On her mother's side her ancestors were English, having come to his country in the Mayflower. On her father's side she was a direct descendent of William Penn. So her extraction was pioneer.
When she was about sixteen years of age she accompanied her parents to Santee, Nebraska, where her father had been appointed Indian Agent. Later she went with her parents to reside in Platte County, Nebraska where she lived until her marriage which took place to Charles Hill at Columbus, Nebraska in 1877. Directly after this she came again to Santee, where Mr. Hill was engaged in work among the Indians. Later he was made Indian Agent and held this responsible position until 1891, when they moved to Springfield, where Maj. Hill engaged in the banking business.
When Maj. Hill died, in 1920, Mrs. Hill continued to reside in the family home in Springfield. Her daughter Emma and her son William made their home with her. Mrs. Louis F. Chladek, of Tyndall, another daughter, has also lived near her mother since her marriage. The oldest son of the family, Howard, resides in Detroit; and another son, Laurence, lives in Kansas City.
Ever since coming to Springfield Mrs. Hill has been active worker in the Guild of the Episcopal Church. She was one of the charter members of the Monday Club of Springfield, and her loyalty and devotion to the Eastern Star and the Rebeccas will long be a cherished memory with the member the orders. For about a year Mrs. Hill has been suffering from recurrent attacks of pneumonia. But she had so regularly rallied from these, that no great apprehension was felt by the family when her old trouble recurred, about ten days before her death. In fact she did seem to rally, as before but a sudden sinking took place on the morning of Tuesday, the 7th and almost before those about realized it, the end had come.
Mrs. Hill was a woman of unusually sweet and gentle nature. The influence of her sterling character and high ideals will be greatly missed in this community in which she has moved with such quiet grace for so many years.
Brother Charles Hill was born at New Market, County York, Province of Ontario, Canada. He attended the Public and Grammar Schools of Ontario, after which he learned the trade of a mill-wright and followed the trade for several years; he also received excellent training in the office of an architect. He resided in Toronto until 1873, when he came west in the employ of the United States Government. In the fall of that year he arrived at Santee Agency, Nebraska, as an official to assist in taking care of the Indians, where he remained about seventeen years, the last five of which he served as Indian Agent; he became quite conversant with the Sioux language. In 1890 he severed his connection with the Government work and established a bank at Springfield, South Dakota, which is just across the Missouri river from the Agency and remained in this business for about twenty-five years. His church affiliation was with the Society of Friends and when he came west he transferred his membership to the local organization of this society at Monroe, Nebraska.
He was married June 27, 1877 to Miss Mary Webster, a daughter of Joseph Webster, who was at that time an Indian Agent in Dakota and of this union there have been born five children, two sons and three daughters, who with the widow, survive him with the exception of one daughter who died many years ago. (Emma W. Hill, Howard J. Hill, C. Laurence Hill, Helen H. Chladek, William Hill).
He served as city clerk of Springfield for several years and finally advanced to the office of mayor. He was known all over the west and was always addressed as "Major", the title was one conferred generally upon all of the Indian Agents.
At the time of his death he was at Thermopolis, Wyoming, attending to some oil interests, but had been in the hospital for treatment, he was reported as improving and expected in a very short time to be discharged, when he was stricken with apoplexy and passed away with a very few hours; his final summons came in the early morning of June 16, 1920.
His body was brought to Springfield and the funeral was held Tuesday, June 22, under the auspices of Mt. Zion Lodge No. 6. It was the largest funeral ever held at his home city, both masonically and otherwise, there were also present a large number of Indians from Santee Agency, Nebraska, those with whom he had associated for so many years.
Brother C. E. Coles, Rector of the Episcopal Church, acted as Worshipful Master and also preached a funeral sermon. The burial was in Fairview cemetery.
Funeral Services for Vivian Mae Hubner are 11:00 a.m., Saturday January 31, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church in Avon followed by burial at Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation is at 10:00 a.m., prior to the services at the church. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
Vivian, daughter of Andrew and Sadie Weddell, was born March 22, 1926 at Avon, South Dakota. She died Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall. Vivian attained the age of 88 years, 10 months and four days.
Vivian graduated from Avon High School in 1943. She worked as a grocery clerk and bookkeeper at K&K and Gelfand's Grocery Stores in Avon, before marrying Calvin Hubner on June 21, 1948. Two sons, Bob and Roger, were born to their union. They operated a farm north of Avon for 60 years, until Calvin’s death in 2008.
Vivian was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Avon, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, treasurer for the Avon United Presbyterian Women’s group, and led Bible study sessions for many years.
Vivian will be remembered as being patient, kind, and supportive. She loved dogs and enjoyed vegetable gardening and playing pinochle. Close family and friends also knew that her dinners and suppers would be served at noon and 6 pm sharp, and her cooking was enjoyed by all.
Thankful for having shared her life are: son Bob and wife Donna of Warrenton, VA; son Roger and wife Joanne of Mountain Grove, MO; four grandchildren: Angie Elmore and husband Alex, Adam Hubner, Jody Harris and husband Nathan, and Katie Hubner; eight great-grandchildren: Joshua Elmore and Matthew Elmore; Natalie Harris, Mallory Harris, Nicholas Harris, and Michael Harris; and Kacey Watson and Kelsey Watson; niece Peggy Reiter, of Sioux Falls, SD; nephew Ronnie Steckler of Avon; nephew Johnny Hornstra, of Amarillo, TX; sister-in-law, Cora Raysby, of Avon; and one niece and several nephews, by marriage.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents; husband Calvin; brother and sister-in-law Ted and Jenny Hornstra; brother and sister-in-law Ray and Betty Hornstra, and sister and brother-in-law, Gertrude and Chester Steckler.
Funeral services for Calvin D. Hubner, 86 of Avon, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (August 19, 2008) at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon with Lorney Van Gerpen officiating, with burial in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be Monday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Avon.
Calvin Duane Hubner, son of Alex and Rosa (Schmidt) Hubner, was born December 27, 1921, on a farm near Avon. He died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall. Calvin attained the age of 86 years, seven months and 18 days.
Calvin attended Myrtle School #69 through the eighth grade. He began farming with his father and later owned his own farm.
Calvin married Vivian Weddell on June 21,1948, at Tyndall. Two sons, Robert and Roger, were born to their union. They farmed near Avon until moving into Avon in September of 2006.
Calvin was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder, trustee and usher. He served many years as treasurer for the Myrtle School #69.
Calvin will be remembered for his enjoyment of raising Angus cattle, pheasant hunting and playing pinochle.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife, Vivian of Avon; sons: Robert and wife, Donna of Virginia Beach, VA, and Roger and wife, Joanne of Mountain Grove, MO; four grandchildren: Angie Elmore and husband, Alex, Adam Hubner, Jody Harris and husband, Nathan and Katie Hubner; four great grandchildren: Kacey Watson, Kelsey Watson, Natalie Harris and Mallory Harris; sister, Cora Raysby and husband, Thorwald of Avon; and several nieces and nephews.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Margaret Hubner; sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Julius Schaefer; and a sister, Rhoda, who died in infancy.
Raymond James Hornstra, 86, of Amarillo died Wednesday, May 26, 2004.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Howard Batson officiating. Burial will be at 10:15 a.m. in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mr. Hornstra was born in Springfield, S.D., to John and Sadie Hornstra and had lived in Amarillo since 1946. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946, when he was honorably discharged. He was the in 90th Division, 359th Infantry under General George Patton. His division landed on Normandy Beach on D-Day +3.
He married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Blasingame on Nov. 2, 1942, in Breckenridge. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Amarillo. He worked for Crowe-Gulde Cement as block foreman and later went to Panhandle Concrete.
He was preceded in death by his wife; a brother, Ted Hornstra; and a sister, Gertrude Steckler.
Survivors include a son, John Hornstra and wife, Lola, of Amarillo; a daughter, Carol Foster of Amarillo; two grandsons, Chris Hornstra of Amarillo and James Hornstra and wife, Anna, of Katy; a sister, Vivian Hubner and husband, Cal; a sister-in-law, Jennie Hornstra of Avon, S.D.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church, 1208 S. Tyler St., Amarillo, TX 79101; Ware Memorial Care Center, 1300 S. Harrison St., Amarillo, TX 79101; or a favorite charity.
Harold H. Hoffman, age 80, of Yankton, SD lost his two year battle with cancer, Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Riverview Reformed Church, Yankton, with Rev. Rod Veldhuizen officiating. Burial will be in the Chancellor Reformed Cemetery, Chancellor, SD at approximately 2:30 PM, Thursday afternoon with Military Graveside Rites by the Bertus Jurgens American Legion Post #283 Honor Guard and South Dakota Highway Patrol Honor Guard. Visitations will begin at 5:00 PM, Wednesday, at the Riverview Reformed Church, Yankton, with a Scripture service at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. The Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, is assisting with the service details.
Harold was born February 16, 1934 on a farm near Worthing, SD to Heinie and Frances (Hysell) Hoffman. He was raised in the Lennox and Beresford areas. He was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford. Harold joined the Navy in 1951 where he got his GED. He completed his Navy career in 1955. He went back to Beresford where he worked for the Highway Department. On June 14, 1957 he married Arda Schroedermeier and their first home was in Beresford. In 1965, he became a member of the South Dakota Highway Patrol. He was stationed in Rapid City, Wall and Tyndall. He retired in 1985 and then became the County Highway Superintendent for ten years in Bon Homme County. He was a member of the Tyndall Fire Department for 21 years. He served on the Tyndall City Council for four years and was Mayor for one year. He was also involved in many other endeavors throughout his life. Harold was also a member of the American Legion in Beresford, Tyndall and Chancellor. After moving to Yankton, he delivered groceries for Hy-Vee once a week. He assisted the Yankton County Sheriff's Office when they needed him. He and Arda spent many years in Mesa, AZ where he played softball. Faith, family and friends were most important to Harold, and this is how he lived his life.
Harold is survived by his wife, Arda; three children: Harlan (Carol) of Tyndall, SD, Dawn (Joe) Manning of Vermillion, SD and Sheri (Kevin) List of Yankton, SD; nine grand and step-grandchildren; nineteen great and step great-grandchildren; four sisters: Glenda Morton of Sioux Falls, SD, Sharon Ivarson of Beresford, SD, Jeanine Peterson of Breau Bridge, LA and Kaye Henle of Sioux Falls, SD; one brother, James (Ann) Hoffman of Beresford, SD; one sister-in-law, Elaine Schroedermeier of Sioux Falls, SD and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Maxine, 6 brothers-in-law, Arda's parents and one sister-in-law.
Memorials may be directed to the South Dakota Highway Patrol Foundation, 118 West Capitol Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota 57501 and American Cancer Society, 4904 South Technopolis Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57106.
Naomi Lorraine Hale was born on Oct. 28, 1932, in Springfield, South Dakota. She was born to Charlie and Jennie Odens. She was one of eight children; five older brothers, Frank Odens of Springfield, South Dakota, Phil Odens (deceased) of Springfield, South Dakota, Darrell Odens of Avon, South Dakota, Chuck Odens, of Iowa, and Delbert Odens (deceased in infancy). She had two sisters, Char (Odens) Mudder (deceased), of Avon, South Dakota, and Carol (Odens) Ferwerda, of Springfield, South Dakota.
She graduated from high school and went to Southern Teachers College and became a teacher for over 40 years. Mostly, Naomi taught elementary grades in South Dakota and California. She received her master’s degree while in California. The past 20-plus years she spent in the Groveland area. Naomi loved teaching all those years.
Naomi was married to Freddie C. Hale (deceased) from 1954 to 2010. They had one daughter, Kathy M. Osborn, of San Jose, California. Naomi has three grandchildren, Sheila D. (Klidies) Dinubilo, of Thornton, California, Richard C. Klidies, of Sonora, California, and Jason F. Klidies, of Sonora, California; eight great-grandchildren, Clayton Smith, Kayla Klidies, Jessica Smith, Zachary Dinubilo, Harmony Luttrull, Shelby L. Klidies, Alexis Dinubilo and Chase R. Klidies, all of California.
Naomi was a member of the Moose Lodge for more than 40 years, the California Retired Teachers Association and the California Antique Car Association.
She had been a resident of Avalon Care Center in Sonora for over three years due to illness. She passed away suddenly on Feb. 2, 2015, at Avalon Care Center in Sonora, at 82 years old.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Big Oak Flat with a graveside service following. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Sonora, California resident Freddie C. Hale (July 21, 1933 — June 4, 2010) died Friday at his home. He was 76.
He was born in Minnesota. Prior to moving to California in the early 1960s, he lived in Tabor, S.D. He worked as a nuclear energy engineer in San Jose for 25 years.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, American Legion, Horseless Carriage Club of America, the National Rifle Association, and was a former member of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.
Mr. Hale is survived by his wife, Naomi Hale, of Sonora; a daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Richard Osborn, of San Jose; grandchildren, Sheila Dinubilo, of Thornton, Richard C. Klidies, of San Jose, and Jason F. Klidies, of Sonora; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Charles Hale; and a sister, Cleo.
Visitation is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Big Oak Flat. Mass will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.
Funeral mass for Cleadues Hovorka, 93, of Tyndall, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2015 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall with Fr. Joe Forcelle officiating. Organist will be Cindy Luidens and special music provided by Lisa Knoll. Burial will follow in the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall. Casketbearers will be Jackie Vaith, Corey Vaith, Paul Hovorka, Whitney Hovorka, Tim Hovorka, Chuck Hovorka, Ron Hovorka, and Bob Cuka. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall with a 7:00 p.m. wake service at the church that evening.
Cleadues passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Cleadues Norman Hovorka was born on the family farm southeast of Tyndall, Wednesday, May 18, 1921 to Ambrose and Amelia (Blaha) Hovorka. He went to McCrea country school district #60. He entered the Army Air Corps in April 1942 during WWII and served in the European Theatre as an Army Medic. He was discharged in August 1945. Cleadues then farmed by Tabor for 22 years. He married Margie Cuka on February 19, 1952 and the couple had 2 children, Jerome and Joanie. They bought a farm northeast of Tyndall in 1964 where they lived until he retired in 1986. They then moved to Tyndall until 2012 when he became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall after an accident.
For 70 years, he was a proud and active member of the American Legion Kortan-Hatwan Post 183 of Tabor and the VFW Simek-Ptak Post 6895 of Tyndall where he was also a charter member.
Cleadues served on the school board for Clear Lake School District #18. He was a long time member for the NFO, drove the school bus for several years, was on the County Weed Board, and was a janitor at St. Leo Catholic Church.
Cleadues was gentle, loving, and caring. A man of few words. He loved his country, family, the land he worked, and the MN Twins. Cleadues’ children and grandchildren loved listening to grandpa play the accordion, which he played for 80 years. He learned to play while listening to his mother sing the songs in Czech. As a member of the Tyndall Accordian Club, he enjoyed playing for numerous occasions. He had a strong faith and was a devout Catholic and member of St. Leo Catholic Church and honorary member of the Knights of Columbus.
Cleadues passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall having attained the age of 93 years, 8 months, and 30 days.
Survivors include his wife Margie Hovorka of Tyndall; children: Jerome (Darla) Hovorka of Tyndall and Joanie (David) Auch of Tyndall; grandchildren: Amy (Jack) Eckert of Tyndall, Jackie (Corey) Vaith of Menno, John Hofer of Yankton, Paul Hovorka of Tyndall, and Whitney Hovorka of Tyndall; step-grandson Jason (Tenille) Stahlecker; great-grandchildren: Peyton Eckert, Kaiden Hofer, Mirik Vaith, Parker Vaith, and Abbie Eckert; step-great-grandchildren: Deacon, Dylan, and Latasha Stahlecker; brothers: Herman Hovorka of Tabor and Richard (Sharleen) Hovorka of Tabor; sister Geneva (Melvin) Delzer of Mitchell; and sister-in-law Irene Hovorka.
Cleadues was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Lloyd, Willard, Alvin, and Lester; sisters: Eleanor Kiehlbauch and Loreen Novak, and great-grandchild Mallory Vaith.
Elsie Heisinger, age 95, of Yankton, passed away at her residence at Walnut Village, Yankton, SD.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the 1st United Methodist Church, Yankton, with Rev. Ron Johnson officiating. Visitations will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the Gracehill Municipal Cemetery, Tripp, SD, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, is assisting with service details.
Elsie was born July 23, 1918 in Tyndall, SD to Dan and Anna (Marek) Schmoll. She attended Tyndall, SD High School and then obtained a teaching certificate from Southern Normal Teachers College, Springfield, SD. She taught in rural Bon Homme County Schools. She married Werner Heisinger December 1941. After his military service in WWII, she farmed with her husband in the Parkston and Tripp, SD areas. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern State Teachers College in 1968 and then taught in the Delmont, SD Schools. After her husband’s death, she taught at Albion, NE and Flandreau, SD. Elsie retired in 1983 in Aberdeen, SD and then Yankton, SD in 1998. She was skilled in mathematics and was an avid reader.
She is survived by her son, Randy (Sharon) Heisinger of Yankton, SD; daughter, Vicki Cooley, Spangdahlem Air Force Base, FRG; sister, Barb Mach of Yankton, SD; grandsons: Bryan Cooley of Manila, Philippines, Justin (Rebecca) Heisinger of Jackson, WY, and Chris (Angela) Heisinger of Chicago, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Werner, and 1 sister, Delores DeRoos.
Raymond R. Herman, 82, Tyndall, died Tuesday (July 22, 2003) at the Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Friday at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Springfield. Burial is in the Bon Homme Cemetery with military honors. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today (Thursday), with the family present from 7-9 p.m., at the funeral home.
He was born March 28, 1921, on a farm near Dante to William and Emma (Dvoracek) Herman. He attended country school in the Avon and Dante areas. His family moved to the Tyndall area while he was in high school, and he graduated from Tyndall High School in 1938. He served in the U.S. Army from Sept. 3, 1942, through Nov. 19, 1945; he was a machine gunner in the Aleutian Islands. He worked for the City of Tyndall Light Plant for 12 years. He then served as a rural mail carrier for the postal service for 22 years. He married Irene Vavruska June 15, 1946, and they made their home in Tyndall. Irene died Feb. 3, 1981. He married Mildred Becvar May 24, 1983. He entered the Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall, on Jan. 23, 2003.
He served on the Tyndall Fire Department form 1956-1978, was a member of the Simek-Ptak VFW Post in Tyndall and was a former member of the Rural Letter Carriers Society. He will be remembered for his enjoyment of hunting, fishing, camping and traveling.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred, Tyndall; a son, Richard (Phyllis), Vancouver, Wash.; two step-sons: Ken, Tyndall, and Jim (Perri), Omaha, Neb.; a step-daughter-in-law: Sharon Becvar, Tyndall; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; four step-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, a daughter, a step-son, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral mass for Mildred “Millie” Marie Humpal, 83, of Tyndall, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall with Fr. Joe Forcelle officiating and Marcene Kniffen as organist. Burial will follow in the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall. Casketbearers will be Eric Tycz, Todd Frank, Kevin Tycz, Tera Johnson, Jeremy Humpal, and Lacie Flute. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. A wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m. later that evening at the church.
Millie passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Mildred “Millie” Marie Humpal was born on Monday, February 15, 1932 to Charles and Anna (Novotny) Tycz, Sr. in Tyndall, South Dakota. She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1949. On June 26, 1951, Millie was united in marriage to Roy Humpal. They lived in Tyndall for a short time, until they moved to Rapid City. In 1961, they moved back to Tyndall where they bought Roy’s Bar. Together they owned and operated the bar until Roy’s death in 1973 and Millie continued to run it until 1986. She then worked various jobs in Tyndall at: Groveland’s Park, Sokota Batteries, Frank’s Trading Post, and Sportsmen’s Rendezvous. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and the Tyndall Chamber of Commerce. Millie was a happy, perky caregiver and a talented cook. A mother to many.
Millie passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall having attained the age of 83 years and 18 days.
She is survived and remembered by her four children: Joan (Daniel) Johnson of Sioux Falls, Jerome Humpal of Tyndall, Jacque (Michelle) Humpal of Tyndall, and Jeffrey (Faith) Humpal of Tyndall; five grandchildren: Tera Johnson, Jeremy Humpal, Lacie (Nicholas) Flute, Jackie Johnson, and Matthew Johnson; two great-grandchildren: Jaxon Flute and Kinzston Flute; sister Dorothy (Fred) Frank of Tyndall; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Humpal, her parents, two brothers: Robert Tycz and Charles Tycz, Jr., and granddaughter Stacey Humpal.
Funeral Services for Gus Hento, 97, of Springfield, are 10:30 AM, Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the church cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation is Thursday from 5 to 7 PM, with the family present, at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield.
Gus Jacob Hento, son of Jacob and Jessie (Luimstra) Hento, both of Holland, was born June 2, 1917 on a farm south of Avon. He died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall, joining his wife in Heaven on their wedding anniversary. Gus attained the age of 97 years and eight months.
Gus lived with his family on the farm and attended Rueb country school for eight years.
Gus was baptized at the Emmanuel Reformed Church on April 3, 1921 and made confession of his faith, along with his future wife, at the church on November 18, 1940. Gus was a faithful member of the church all of his life.
Gus married Alice Wiebenga on March 3, 1944 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church Parsonage. He and Alice farmed in the Avon area until 1991, when they retired and moved into Springfield. Gus moved to the Springfield Assisted Living Center in February of 2009. Four children were born to their union.
Gus will be remembered for his love of working with his hands and farming. Gus spent many happy times playing pinochle with his grandchildren and loved their visits. He also loved winning at Bingo at the Assisted Living Center.
His memory is cherished by his 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; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Gus was preceded in death by his wife Alice in 2008, parents and brothers Ernie and Klas and sister Hilda.
Danny Lee Hughes, 55, of Tyndall, SD (formerly Sioux Falls) died Thursday March 5th, 2015.
Danny was born December 9, 1959 in Sioux Falls to Carroll and Jessie (Martens) Hughes. He was united in marriage to Mary Neises on June 5, 1982. Danny will be remembered for his contagious smile and good heart and was always the first one to help others in need. He enjoyed sports and was an avid Green Bay Packers and New York Yankees fan. One of the highlights of his life was a trip he was able to take to Green Bay with his dad. Danny was devoted to family and enjoyed family get-togethers.
He is survived by his son Josh (Stephanie) and grandchildren Hadley, Corbin and Miles of Sioux Falls; fiancée Jackie Young and her son Hunter of Tyndall; 2 brothers Don (Colleen) of Sioux Falls and Dave (Carole) of Marion, SD; 4 sisters Carol (Mark) Rezac, Bette (John) Van Laar, Joyce Hughes and Julie (Mike) Fitzpatrick all of Sioux Falls; 4 nephews Matt Rezac, Seth Hughes, Dylan and Logan Fitzpatrick and 4 nieces Jennifer Leither, Abby David, Kylie and Rachel Hughes. He was preceded in death by his parents Carroll and Jessie Hughes.
Visitation will begin at 2 pm with the family present from 5 to 7 pm on Monday, March 9, 2015, at Miller Funeral Home, 13th & Main. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Embrace Church, 2800 East 57th Street.
Grace Elaine Haynes was born in Scotland, SD, August 14, 1921, to Rex and Annette (Schumacher) Tomlinson, a date which became known in 1945 as VJ Day. Grace passed away April 22, 2007 at the Avera Care Center in Marshall where she received the best care possible for 23 months.
Grace graduated from high school in Scotland, SD in 1939 and attended college in Yankton, SD and became an elementary school teacher. Grace worked her way through college, waiting tables in a tea room, clerical one summer for the US Treasury Dept., in Washington, DC, and in Watertown, SD for the US Dept. of Agriculture. She taught 5th and 6th Grades for 2 years in Brookings, SD, before relocating in Marshall where she taught 5th and 6th grade for 6 years.
Grace and William E. (Bill) Haynes (Born 12-7-1922, which became known as Pearl Harbor Day in 1941) were married June 6, 1953 (the 9th anniversary of “D-Day”).
Grace was active in P.E.O. Ladies Aid, Christ United Presbyterian Church and taught part time in various remedial reading and mathematical capacities during the 1960’s including mathematics with her great friend Zoa Rehkamp. Grace was a staunch advocate of no child left behind decades prior to the introduction of the phrase. She was a loving and caring parent, and friend to many.
Grace is survived by her brother, Donald Rex Tomlinson, son Tom and his wife Mary, and grandson Jim of whom she was most proud. Grace was preceded in death by her husband. Grace loved dogs, all creatures and all mankind.
Memorials are preferred to the American Breast Cancer Society. Her generous and vivacious spirit will be missed by all. All of us are one of a kind. None such before, nor ever again. Blessed be her memory.
Robert "Bob" Ross Hebbert, age 78 of Mesquite, NV, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2014. Bob was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Bob was born in 1935 in Scotland, SD where he stayed until joining the Army. Bob and his family also lived in Ventura, CA, La Mirada, CA and Lake Havasu, AZ for many years. Bob spent 34 years as the Director of Activities/Director of Camping Service in the Boy Scouts of America, Los Angeles. While working for the Boy Scouts, Bob was active in fundraising, planning local Jamborees, and enjoyed being a part of the Camping Program most of all. Bob enjoyed life to the fullest with his best friend, his wife of 38 years Ann. Bob and Ann settled in Mesquite, NV in 2006 where he has been active in his community, the Valley Presbyterian Church, Elks Lodge and "donating" to the local casinos. Bob's dry sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him, he was caring and loyal. He taught us all that you didn't need to be blood to be family and invited everyone into his home. He is survived by his wife Ann, Daughters Kim, Becky, Robin and Wendy; and his son Bill, 7 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, 2 Brothers and 1 sister. His service will be held at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 Falcon Ridge Pkwy #702, Mesquite NV 89027 on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 2pm. In lew of flowers, a foundation will be set up in Bob's name to support the Boy Scouts of America.
LaVonne Hansen passed away on November 27, 2011 at her home in Chandler, AZ at the age of 85 joining her husband and parents in heaven.
LaVonne ("Bonnie" to many) was born in Springfield SD on October 2, 1926. After her father's graduation from the School of Mines, his career took LaVonne and her family to as many as 13 different US schools before finishing high school in Kingston, NY. in 1944. LaVonne earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing in 1948 from Syracuse University.
She moved to Rapid City to start her nursing career at Rapid City Medical Center. She met her husband L. Deane Hansen while shopping at F&M Bootery and they married in 1951.
After her marriage LaVonne dedicated much of her life to raising their five sons while remaining involved in REACT, breeding and caring for her dogs, volunteering at a local widow's support group and making beautiful porcelain dolls. As the boys grew up and went away to college one-by-one, she renewed her nursing certificate but decided to dedicate her energies to the family business, F&M Bootery where she worked over 20 years. Lavonne moved to Chandler, AZ in 2009.
While we are sad at the loss of our mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law and aunt, our lives have been enriched by her teachings, compassion and can-do attitude.
LaVonne maintained a positive and humorous outlook over all of her 85 years. She rarely missed an opportunity to slip in a one-liner, which everyone enjoyed and will miss.
LaVonne is survived by her two sisters Donna Webb of Torrance CA and Kay Hashim of Kuala Lumpar Malaysia; her five sons Mike (Penni) of Dallas TX; Bill (Kim) of Chandler, AZ; Greg (Pam) of Rapid City, SD; Bob of Durango, CO and Rich (Nancy) of Dallas, TX; and, 10 grand children, 4 great grand children and 1 great great grandchild.
A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Canyon Lake Methodist Church on Friday December 2nd at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Eric Grinager officiating. Private family burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her honor to Hospice of the Valley (Phoenix AZ), US Humane Society, or Retina Foundation of the Southwest (Dallas, TX).
Stanley Holec, 80, of Wagner died Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner.
His funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2007 at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner, with Pastor Glen Hofer officiating. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Tyndall Cemetery, rural Tyndall, SD. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Stanley Holec, son of James and Mary (Ober) Holec was born on a farm near Wagner on October 13, 1926. He died Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner. Stanley attained the age of 80 years, three months and 25 days.
Stanley served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Greer Post #11.
Stanley married Rita Merkwan on December 8, 1982 at Lake Andes.
Stanley farmed in the Wagner area and also worked for Haar Implement and Doyle Reinschmidt. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, wood working, and playing cards. Stanley had a heart of gold and was always willing to help people.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife, Rita of Wagner; step daughter, Sandra Kreber of Yankton; two grandchildren: Tanya Johnson of Yankton and Travis Kreber of Sioux Falls; one brother, Bill and wife, Mildred of Rapid City; three sisters: Mary Novak of Wagner, Gladys Metteer and husband, Harold of Sebeka, MN, and Norma Reinschmidt and husband, Doyle of Wagner; and brother-in-law, Ernie Merkwan of Wagner.
Stanley was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Emil, Ed, Ernie and Frank, who died in infancy; and one sister, Adeline Meyer, and step son-in-law, Stephen C. Kreber.
Funeral mass for William "Bill" Hoch, 93, of Tyndall, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall with visitation beginning an hour prior to the service. Fr. Joe Forcelle will officiate. Kathy Koenig will be organist. Burial will follow in St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall. Honorary casketbearers will be Jim Guy, Jim Koenig, Lowell Nelson, and La Mont Lange. Active casketbearers will be Wayne Schuurmans, Bryce Knudson, Ron Wagner, Matt Balvin, George Mudder, and Mike Schmidt. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8 at the church.
Bill passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2015 at St. Michael’s Hospital Avera in Tyndall. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
William "Bill" Hoch was born on July 7, 1921 to Joseph and Anna (Zolnowsky) Hoch in Tyndall, South Dakota. Bill graduated from Tyndall High School in 1939 and studied pharmacy at Creighton University for two years before enlisting in the Army Air Corps. He served in Burma as a cryptographic technician until the end of the Second World War. On June 3, 1946 he married Vera Balvin and they had two children, Gregory and Jeanne. Bill completed his pharmacy degree at South Dakota State University. In 1948 when his father, who had opened Hoch Drug in 1914, retired Bill began his career as pharmacist and businessman which spanned over sixty-two years. For many of those years, he was the oldest practicing pharmacist in South Dakota. Working in the drugstore was not only his vocation, but also his greatest joy.
A sports enthusiast, he enjoyed following his favorite baseball and football teams. He also loved to hunt, fish, play golf, attend Wednesday-night meetings of the poker club, and in his later years, frequent pinochle games with his friends.
Bill was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Tyndall Fire Department, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Rotary Club, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Bill is survived by his daughter and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, son, parents, and his five siblings.
CORVALLIS, OREGON - James W. Heins, 17, Route 2, Corvallis, died in a hospital here Sunday (January 2, 1949), victim of a shotgun blast received in a duck hunting accident Saturday.
Deputy Sheriff Milo Askay said the fatal shot was fired by Clarence Venell, 21, Route 1.
The two had started home from hunting, spotted a duck and Heins knelt down to use a duck call. He then rose up just as Venell fired, the shot hitting him in the back of the head.
Young Heins was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Heins.
Funeral services for Vlasta "Patsy" Marie Hajek, 86, of Tyndall, South Dakota will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall with visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow in the Czech National Cemetery, Tyndall. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Patsy was born on Sunday, June 2, 1929 to Josef and Frances (Stybla) Bruna in Tyndall, South Dakota. On April 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gordon F. Hajek at the United Methodist Church in Tyndall. Together they made their home on a farm south of Tyndall until 1952 when they moved northeast of Tyndall. Patsy was a caring farmwife who helped on the farm with her husband where she could and raised several chickens throughout the years. In 1979, they retired from farming and moved a house onto a section of their acreage where they lived for their remaining years.
She enjoyed crocheting, doing crafts, and in her earlier years, bowling. Patsy was a fan of the Minnesota Twins and together with her husband enjoyed watching their games for many years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren as they were growing up. She also adored her dog, Frisky, who she spent numerous hours with and caring for.
Patsy passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall having attained the age of 86 years, one month and one day.
She is survived and remembered by her son Wayne (Kris) Hajek of Tyndall; daughters: Jan (Duane) Wittmeier and Joyce (Donald) Sykora; grandchildren: Sheila (Sam) Weber, Brian (Christie) Sykora, Jamie (Nikki) Hajek, Jennifer (Mike) Ouverson, Justin (Angela) Hajek, and Jesse Hajek; nine great-grandchildren; sister Zdenka Pavlish of Aberdeen; and sisters-in-law: Audrey Hajek of Tyndall, Arlene (Don) Nelles of Scotland, and Carol (Duane) Grimme of Yankton.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon in 2007, her parents, three sisters and three brothers.
Loarine Heckenlaible, age 92 of Menno, SD passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Oakview Terrace Nursing Home, Freeman, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Grace Lutheran Church, Menno, with Rev. Theresa Jacobson officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery. Visitations will be 5 to 8 PM, Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno, and then one hour prior to the service at the church.
Loarine Ida (Davis) Heckenlaible was born March 25, 1923 on a farm near Scotland, SD to Wilbur and Cathryn (Baker) Davis. She attended country school near Scotland and graduated from Scotland High School in 1940.
She married Alvin E. Heckenlaible on April 29, 1941 at Bloomfield, NE. Her husband taught at a rural school near Menno at the time of their marriage but then was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942. Loarine then went to live with her parents on a farm near Scotland along with their two children, Daryl and Carol. Alvin returned home from the Army in the fall of 1945. They then moved to a farm southeast of Menno and another son, Galen was born.
Loarine was baptized and confirmed on February 13, 1947 by Reverand E. A. Bischoff at Grace Lutheran Church, Menno, SD. She remained a member of that church her entire life.
In 1951 they moved to a farm six miles east of Menno. They farmed there all their life and retired in Menno, SD. Loarine helped with farm chores and enjoyed quilting, gardening and flowers. In later years, she was very active with the Ladies Aid.
Her husband passed away in 2002 and in February of 2010, she became a resident of Oakview Terrace, Freeman, SD.
Loarine is survived by her sons, Daryl (Janet) Heckenlaible of Mitchell, SD and Galen Heckenlaible of Menno; 4 grandchildren: Lorie (Kent) Lehr, Todd (Lori) Heckenlaible, Amy (Scott) Nusz and Greg (Jenifer) Wollman; 11 great-grandchildren: Dylan, Dustin, Derrick and Dominick Lehr, Cole, Levi and Josh Heckenlaible, Adrian, Grace, Michael and Andrew Nusz; 1 step great-grandchild, Milaana Abrahamson and a host of friends and relatives.
Loarine was also preceded in death by her husband, her parents, Wilbur and Cathryn Davis; her in-laws, Edward and Emma Heckenlaible; her sister and husband, Muriel and Victor Jonas; her daughter, Carol and husband, Delmore Wollman; in-laws, Edward and Martha Hoerth, Eugene and Frieda Heckenlaible, Edmund and Lydia Heckenlaible, Rudolph and Hildegard Bezug and Matha and Leonard Goehring.
Julie Hone, age 91, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at her daughter Nancy's residence in St. Paul, MN. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, May 17 at George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, May 16 at the funeral home.
Julie Schneider, daughter of Joseph and Marie (Voska) Schneider, was born April 12, 1921 in Scotland, SD. Her parents were full-blooded Czechoslovakians and Julie was one of 13 children. She went to grade school in Scotland and graduated from Scotland High School in 1939. Julie attended Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls, SD from 1939-1940. She worked as an executive secretary at the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company office in Sioux Falls. Julie then worked as the office manager for Monarch Life Insurance Company in Sioux Falls.
Julie was united in marriage with Claude Hone on July 14, 1945 at Daytona Beach, FL. They returned to Sioux Falls in the fall of 1945. Besides raising two daughters, Julie helped her husband establish a real estate business, Claude Hone, Realtors. At first, Julie worked as office administrator and then salesperson for the firm. Active as a Realtor for 32 years, she was State Secretary and Treasurer and attended numerous national conventions of the National Association of Realtors. She also helped many people with their health problems as a manager for Nature’s Sunshine products and was very knowledgeable in the herb and vitamin business. She learned to dance at an early age at whole family dances. In later years, she and Claude were frequent ballroom dancers in the area.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Claude Hone; two daughters, Nancy Hone and her husband, Gregory Schmidt, of St. Paul, MN, Cheryl Hawker, of Charleston, IL; her granddaughter, Morgan Hawker and her husband, Rob Raque, of Louisville, KY; her grandson, Jordan Hawker, of St. Louis, MO; her great-grandson, Theo Raque, of Louisville, KY; her sister, Lily Orchard, of Charleston, IL; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents; her five brothers, Ernest, Joseph, Richard, Wesley, and Frank Schneider; and her six sisters, Marie Buck, Rose Emry, Clara Hahn, Josephine McCain, Helen Roth and Martha Oldham.
In lieu of flowers, Julie preferred memorials be directed to her favorite interests and charities, YMCA Leif Erickson Day Camp, the National Health Federation, Children's Inn of Sioux Falls and the Alpha Center.
Bernice E. Hohn, age 82, of Mitchell, SD died Wednesday October 26, 2005 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Saturday October 29, 2005 at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the Will Funeral Chapel with a wake service beginning at 7:00 PM.
Bernice E. Kozel, daughter of Louis and Anna (Kostal) Kozel, was born September 10, 1923 in rural Scotland, SD. She grew up and attended country school in the Scotland area. Bernice graduated from Scotland High School in 1941. At the age of seventeen, she moved to Mitchell and was employed at the Mitchell Produce Company.
Bernice was united in marriage with Urban Red Hohn on August 14, 1944 in Mitchell, SD. After their marriage the couple made their home in Waterloo, IA where she was employed at Chamberlain Manufacturing. The couple returned to Mitchell where Bernice again was employed at the Mitchell Produce Company. Bernice then began her career at Montgomery Wards as a cashier; she was later promoted to Credit Service Manager at Montgomery Wards. Bernice retired from Montgomery Wards after 15 years of service. In her retirement, she enjoyed golf, walking, dancing, sewing, cooking and spending time with her family.
She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the altar society at the church and Catholic Daughters of America. Bernice was also a member of the Moose Lodge and served as the Grand Region of the Moose Lodge in the 1980s.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Urban Red Hohn, Mitchell, SD; Sherril Blair and her husband, Jim, Germantown, TN, Donna Van Laecken and her husband, Richard, Brooking, SD, Vickie Muilenburg and her husband, Arlan, Mitchell, SD, John Hohn, Ossel, MN; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Ella Cronin, Sioux Falls, SD, Gladys Gerlach, Mitchell, SD.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Albina Sykora; a grandson, Shane Van Laecken; and a great grandchild, Isabel Van Laecken.
Albert “Hap” Haenfler, 91, of Satsuma, Florida, formerly of Washta, Iowa, died Friday, October 28, 2011, at Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka, Florida.
Albert Harm Haenfler was born May 8, 1920, in Avon, South Dakota, the son of Adolph and Gertie (Genant) Haenfler. He graduated from Avon High School in 1938, and went on to graduate from Morningside College in 1942 where he played football. He later attended the University of Colorado in Boulder earning his Masters degree.
On December 12, 1943, Albert married his college sweetheart, Thelma Johnson, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. They were blessed with three children, Julie, Jean, and Jim. Albert served in the U.S. Army, 6th Calvary, during World War II, from June 23, 1943, until he was honorably discharged on December 24, 1945. Albert was a teacher and coach at Galva, Iowa high school for eight years, and then moved to Washta, Iowa, in 1954, where he was Superintendent of Schools and later Elementary Principal for Willow Community School, until his retirement in 1979. He enjoyed spending summers on Leech Lake, Minnesota. He moved to Satsuma, Florida, in 1998.
Albert was a member of the United Methodist Church in Washta, and later joined the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Avon, South Dakota. He was a member of the Masons in Washta, the Palatka Amateur Radio Club, Galva American Legion, and VFW in Crescent City, Florida. Albert will be remembered for his love of fishing and “Ham” radio. He was also an avid horseshoe player and musician, playing his guitar and harmonica.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Haenfler of Satsuma, Florida; children, Julie (David) Jurgens of Satsuma, Jean (Craig) Schlinz of Surprise, Arizona, Jim (Lucille) Haenfler of Satsuma; six grandchildren, Tracy (Graham) Lester, Tricia (Graham) Banta, Jeremy Schlinz, Jennifer (Schlinz) Loose, Emily Schlinz, and Brad Clements; four great grandchildren; one sister, Marie Connor of Scottsdale, Arizona, one brother, Roy (Shirley) Haenfler of Scottsdale, Arizona, brother-in-law Harry (JoAnn) Johnson of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, and many nieces and nephews.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents, one sister: Janna Sattler; and six brothers: Robert, Ed, Adolph “Fritz”, Joe, Lee, and Gerald “Butch”.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 11th at Jacksonville National Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida with Mr. C. L. Overturf, Jr. officiating. The U.S. Army will conduct military honors.
Edward J. Haenfler was born on Feb. 7, 1909, near Avon, S.D. He was the second of 10 children born to Adolph and Gertie Genant Haenfler.
He attended school in Avon where he played football for five years beginning in the eighth grade, and earning many honors for his play. He furthered his education at Morningside College in Sioux City where he graduated in 1933. At Morningside he continued to play football, lettering for three years, was selected all conference for two years, and was voted the outstanding player at Morningside in 1932.
Ed began his teaching and coaching career in Allen, Neb., teaching and coaching for a couple of years, before moving to Grant, Neb.
He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946 during World War II and was stationed in Alaska where he served as a weather observer. After his discharge he returned to Grant where he resumed his teaching and coaching.
Ed was married to Pauline Ruettimann on June 8, 1949, at Gering, Neb. She had come to Grant as a teacher. They spent their entire married life in Grant. They moved to Westview Retirement Community last year and Ed moved to Golden Ours Convalescent Home on the first of December, where he died early Sunday morning, Dec. 17, 2006. He had reached the age of 97.
Ed retired from the school system in 1974. During his 37 years of coaching football, he accumulated 243 wins. This was during the time that there were no playoffs, so the seasons were eight or nine games long. The Omaha World Herald recognized him as Coach of the Year in 1957. He coached in the Shrine Bowl in 1961. As a recognition of his accomplishments in 1983, the Grant football field was dedicated as "E. J. Haenfler Field." He was inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame in 1994. In 1996, he received the Skip Palrang Award. Ed coached the golf team at Grant and even played on his 90th birthday.
Ed was a longtime member of the Grant American Legion and a life member of the V.F.W. He was a longtime member of the Perkins Lodge 308 A.F. and A.M. and the Lions Club. He was selected in 2000 to serve as the Grand Marshal for the Perkins County Fair Parade.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers.
Ed is survived by his wife, Pauline; one son, Alan Haaenfler and wife Peggy of rural Madrid, Neb.; one granddaughter, Trisha Haenfler of Lincoln, Neb.; and one grandson, Troy Haenfler of Omaha; two brothers, Albert "Hap" and wife Thelma of Satsuma, Fla., Roy and wife Shirley of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two sisters, Janna Sattler of Avon, and Marie Connors of Alhambra, Calif.; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 20 at the Grant United Methodist Church with Pastor Sally Ruggia-Haden officiating. Music was by Donice Holaway and Katherine Carlson. Casketbearers were Larry Pritchett, Jon Forney, Dick Thurin, Lloyd Logsdon, Daryl Snyder and Don Softley.
Burial was in the Grant Cemetery with a flag presentation by Perkins County veterans.
Kenneth M. Hauge, age 89, of Alexandria, SD died March 16, 2006 at the Beverly Healthcare in Salem. Funeral services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Alexandria,at 1:30 PM on Monday, March 20. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Sunday at the church with Masonic Rites at 7 PM. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery at Alexandria. Arrangements are under the direction of the Will Funeral Chapel.
Kenneth was born at Avon, SD on August 1, 1916 to Mads Hanson Hauge and Lillian (Yates) Hauge. He graduated from Avon High School in 1935. He enlisted in the service in January, 1941 and served in the Army Air Force until October, 1945 in Puerto Rico.
He married Joan Johnson at Avon on September 5, 1946. In October of 1946, he purchased the Kennebec Telephone Co., where they lived until April, 1948. He purchased the Hanson County Telephone Co. at that time and managed it until April, 1993. He also owned KLC and Central Dakota TV.
Being civic-minded, he took part in Celestial Lodge #37, American Legion, and was a Boy Scout Leader. He was a member of the United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, Loretta Walker, Portland, Texas; sons, K.C. of Alexandria, SD, and Chris, of Dallas, Texas; twelve grandchildren: Lee, Leah, Lisa, Lynette, Lani, (Kenneth) Robert, (Shannon) Seth, Max, Marie, Megan, Misty, and Sarah; and five great grandchildren: McKayla, Samantha, Alexandria, Christopher and Chole; one brother, Charles Hauge and wife, Arabella, Peoria, Il.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Maxine and Christine, two brothers, Ernest and George and many friends.
Fredric Lee Hirsch, 64, of Broadfording Road, Hagerstown, MD, passed away Monday night, August 10, 2015.
Born July 7, 1951, in Scotland, South Dakota, he was the son of the late Victor John Hirsch, I and the late Ruth (Hubbard) Hirsch.
Mr. Hirsch graduated from Houghton College with his bachelors of science degree in psychology and education. He went on to obtain his masters degree from the School of Social Work at the University of Maryland.
Mr. Hirsch was employed at Washington County Hospital / Meritus Medical Center for over 20 years, most recently as the director of patient advocacy. He also worked part time at Brooklane. Mr. Hirsch was Broadfording Christian Academy's no. 1 sports fan. He also loved to sing and run for fun and fitness.
Mr. Hirsch is survived by his wife of 38 years, Valerie Jean Hirsch; sons, Nathaniel David Hirsch and fiancée, Megan K. Alderton, Zachary Lewis Hirsch and Gabriel Dillon Hirsch, all of Hagerstown, MD; sisters, Vickie LaVenture and husband, Ken of Colby, WI, Susan Smeins and husband, Dan of Minnetonka, MN and Mary Higgins of Fruitland, MD; and brother, Victor J. Hirsch, II and wife, Sherry of Abilene, TX.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step mother, Helen Hubbard Hirsch and brother, Thomas Hirsch.
The family will receive friends at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. Hagerstown, MD, Friday, August 14, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Services will be held Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Broadfording Bible Brethren Church, 13523 Broadfording Church Road Hagerstown, MD 21740, with the Rev. R. William Wyand officiating. Interment will follow at Broadfording Church cemetery, adjacent to the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Fred's Fun and Fitness Fund Community Foundation of Washington County, 33 W. Franklin St. Suite 203, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
Lucille Hiemstra, 95, of Springfield, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall. Funeral services are 1:30 PM, Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the church cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield.
Lucille Josephine Hiemstra, daughter of Joe R. and Minnie (Dykstra) Boschma was born November 23, 1919 near Springfield, SD. She died September 15, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall, SD. Lucille attained the age of 95 years, 9 months, and 23 days.
Lucille married Lawrence Hiemstra on February 20, 1941 at her parents’ home. Together they farmed west of Springfield for 50 years. They retired and moved into Springfield in 1992. Lawrence passed away in 1997. Lucille moved into the Springfield Assisted Living Center in December of 2007 and to the Good Samaritan Society in June of 2015.
Lucille was active in the Emmanuel Reformed Church and a devoted partner with her husband on their farm.
Thankful for having shared her life are her daughter, Marlene and her husband Lawrence Oldewurtel of Irvine, CA; grandson Brad and his wife Edicsa Oldewurtel of Torrance, CA; great-grandchildren Ryan, Ava, and Ivan Oldewurtel of Torrance, CA.
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence; parents, brother Raymond and sister Joyce Van Gerpen.
Funeral services for Albert John Herman, 92, a long-time resident of the north Firesteel community, were held Feb 3 in the Holy Cross Catholic Church with Fr. Richard Plante officiating. Holy rosary was recited at the church evening before.
Interment was made in the Holy Cross cemetery under the direction of Kesling FH. Casketbearers were Pat Mahr, Bob Larson, Ted Smolik, John Caswell, Clarence Lippert, and Dave Hermes.
Mr. Herman passed away Jan 31, 1973 after an illness of about 10 months, in the Five Counties Hospital of Lemmon. He was born in Bon Homme County near Tabor, SD, June 10, 1880. He grew to young manhood there, and was in the livery and dray business at the time of his marriage to Barbara Kulish on Sept 1, 1903. In 1908 they sold their business and moved to a farm in Charles Mix County near Avon. They moved to a farm near Tyndall in 1912, farmed there four years; and on Dec 2,1916, moved to a farm 13 miles nw of Timber Lake. This remained their home until Sept 4, 1967, when Mrs. Herman passed away.
He spent that winter with his daughter in MN and returned to Timber Lake April 1, 1968, to live with his son. Since becoming ill in April of last year, he had been a patient in the nursing home at Lemmon.
Survivors include a son, Alvin, of Timber Lake; a daughter, Laura Nikodyn, of Mora, MN; 9 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, 7 brothers, and 2 sisters, one in infancy.
Mrs. A. J. Herman passed Sept 4 in the Gettysburg Hospital after suffering a stroke Thursday of last week.
Funeral services will be Sept 7, 1967 at 10:00 in the Holy Cross Catholic Church of Timber Lake with Rev. Gorman officiating. Interment will be in the Holy Cross cemetery with Kesling FH in charge of arrangements. Honorary casketbearers will be Harry Bickel Sr, Alf Malloy, Clarence Brodahl, Alf Butler, James Fisher and Harold Bornong. Active bearers will be Pat Maher, Ted Smolik, Ed Bickel, Robert Larson of Mobridge, John Caswell and Clarence Lippert.
Barbara Herman was born Jan 4, 1884, in Yankton County, SD the daughter of Frank and Mary Kulish. her early years were spent in Yankton County and she attended Lakeport school. She was united in marriage to A. J. Herman on Sept 1, 1903. They farmed at Tabor for 13 years and in 1916 moved to a farm 12 miles nw of Timber Lake where she spent the remainder of her life.
Survivors include her husband, A. J. Herman of Firesteel; a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Lorraine) Nikodyn of Mora, MN; a son, Alvin Herman of TL; two sisters: Mary Matuska of Tyndall; and Mrs. Ralph (Tony) Hacecky of TL; a brother, Joe Kulish of Yankton. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Mike Herman, 94, who was the eldest resident of Timber Lake passed away Jan 4, 1963 in St Joseph's Hospital in Deadwood. He had been a resident of Dorsett Home in Spearfish the past year and a half, and was taken to the hospital two days previous to his death, after fracturing his left hip in a fall.
Requiem mass was held Jan 9 in the Holy Cross Catholic Church of Timber Lake with Rev. Gorman as celebrant. Holy rosary was held in Kesling Funeral Home the previous evening. Interment was made beside his wife in the Timber Lake cemetery. Julius Brockamp, Mick Scherer, James McGuire, Clarence Lippert, John Caswell and James Stoick served as pallbearers.
Michael Herman was born March 25, 1868, at Madison, WI. He moved with his parents to Tabor, SD when he was nine. He was married to Minnie Dufek and in 1923 they moved to a farm 23 miles northwest of Timber Lake. Following Mrs. Herman's death in 1942, Mr. Herman moved to Timber Lake.
He is survived by three sons: Frank of Aberdeen; Joe of Sturgis; Albert of Sioux Falls; six daughters: Mrs. Albert Cote of Corvallis, OR; Emma Printz and Mrs. Ed Chapel of Timber Lake; Mrs. Kenneth Kukuck of Lemmon; Mrs. Frank Hanken of Rapid City; and Mrs. Frank Wilson of LaGrande, OR. He is also survived by two brothers: A. J. Herman of Firesteel; and William of Tyndall; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Vince Minnie Herman were held Feb 10 at 2 pm at the farm home of Ben Printz 9 miles north of Timber Lake. Rev. C. L. Jones officiated at a service for relatives and neighbors. Interment was made in the Timber Lake cemetery.
Vince Minnie Herman was born in the country of Bohemia Feb 4, 1868. When a little girl she came to America with her parents, the family settling on a farm in Bon Homme county, SD. Here she grew to womanhood and in 1891 was united in marriage to Michael Herman. This couple lived on a farm near Tyndall, SD where the 9 children were born: Frank, Annie, Joe, Emma, Stella, Tony, Christie, Albert, and Elsie.
In 1905 this family moved to Springfield, SD, and in 1922 to Timber Lake on a farm near Miscol. In 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Herman moved into the town of Timber Lake before moving to McIntosh until 1941. The couple then resided at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Ben Printz. On Feb 6, 1942, death came quickly to Mrs. Herman while on her way to the Mobridge hospital.
The relatives who survive her passing are her husband, Michael; six daughters: Mrs. Albert Cote, Corvallis, OR; Mrs. Kenneth Kukuk of Sioux Falls; Mrs. Frank Wilson of LaGrande, OR; Mrs. Ben Printz, Mrs. Edward Chapel and Mrs. Frank Hanken all of Timber Lake; three sons: Frank of Columbia; Joe of Timber Lake; and Albert of Firesteel; and twelve grandchildren.
Funeral services were held for Ella Hieb, 104, of Scotland, South Dakota at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the United Church of Christ in Scotland. Burial followed in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Arrangements were under the care of Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Ella Rose Hieb was born on Friday, Jan. 13, 1911 to Christian and Eva (Winckler) Hieb in rural Tripp, South Dakota. She grew up on the family farm five miles south and five miles west of Tripp alongside her sister Otilia and three brothers: Kuni, Emil and Ruben. Ella was confirmed on June 28, 1925 in the Reformed Church in Tripp. As a young child, she helped her family on the farm. In 1947, a few years after Christian’s passing on Dec. 11, 1933, Ella, her mother and two brothers moved into Scotland. Ella took care of her mother until 1979 when her mother became ill and entered the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland.
Ella loved to garden and nurtured one of the best gardens in the neighborhood. Surrounding her house and garden, an array of beautiful flowers and shrubs could always be seen. Ella spent many years in her home in Scotland enjoying her garden and canning her many delicious home-grown vegetables. She also enjoyed bird watching and kept bird feeders in her backyard year round.
Ella enjoyed crafts, especially painting. She also had a passion for collecting splendid glass items of various colors and styles, as seen in her lovely glassware display in her home.
Ella was a fabulous cook and loved cooking a special meal for the out-of-state hunters that came each fall for pheasant hunting. The hunters would rave about the wonderful meal that awaited them at the end of a long day of hunting.
Ella was a good friend to many folks in the neighborhood. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help; whether it was a young mother who needed help with her child or someone older who needed assistance with chores they no longer could do.
Through the years, Ella enjoyed the friendship of her many Winckler and Hieb cousins. She had a special fondness for her cousin Martha (Winckler) Thum and husband Oscar. Ella spent holidays with the Thum family and was included in all of the family events. Evelyn and John Haynes were wonderful neighbors to Ella. In later years and into Ella’s residence at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland, Evelyn helped Ella with various tasks. Ella relied on Evelyn for many years and was so happy to have her help. Another dear and close friend of hers for many years was Marge Ackerman, who helped Ella in several ways.
Many folks may recall only seeing her green 1955 Plymouth car Ella driving to church on Sundays. Ella was a devoted member of the church and attended every Sunday service as long as her health allowed her to. On occasion you would see her driving her Plymouth up town, but rarely for she preferred to walk every day to the post office and grocery store.
In 2002, after suffering with back pain that did not allow her to take care of her house and beloved garden, Ella decided to move into the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland. She resided there for nearly 13 years until her passing on Sunday, October 11, 2015 having attained the age of 104 years, 8 months, and 28 days.
Cherishing the memory of Ella is her one remaining cousin, Ben (Sophie) Winckler of Tyndall; second cousin Marvin (Agnes) Thum of Scotland and their children David Thum of Vermillion, Steven Thum of Vermillion, and Lorissa (Robert) Evans of Spearfish; second cousin Viona (Brooks) Ranney of Yankton; second cousin Marilyn (Ernest) Kratz of Yankton and their children Lisa Kratz of Cedar Falls, IA and Greg (Stacey) Kratz and family of Midvale, UT; second cousin Donna Mouser of Scottsdale, AZ and her son Randy (Lisa) Ulmer of Hartford; many other cousins in the Tripp and Tyndall area; and special friends Evelyn Haynes and Marge Ackerman.
Ella was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and sister-in-law Lila Hieb.
Mary Jane Heinrich, age 73, died at Chandler Regional Hospital in Chandler, Arizona on Saturday October 24, 2015.
Mary Jane was born on May 18, 1942 to Henry "Hank" and Lucille (Fees) Sattler. She graduated high school in Avon and earned her bachelor’s degree and teacher’s certificate at Southern State Teachers College in Springfield. Upon her marriage to Charles Heinrich, Mary Jane moved to his family farm near Tripp, South Dakota. Following Charles’ death in 1992, she moved into Tripp. For 34 years, Mary Jane (known as Mrs. H. to many students) taught business courses at Tripp-Delmont High School until retiring in 1997. Mary Jane was an active member of Emmaus Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
She is survived and remembered by her son, Chad Heinrich and sister, Sandra Meiers. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 9 at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp. Burial will be at Grace Hill Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome at Emmaus Lutheran for a light luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers or cards, a gift in memory of Mary Jane Heinrich to the National MS Society is welcomed.
Gift acknowledgements may be sent to: Chad Heinrich, 3301 South Sunland Drive, Chandler, AZ 85248.
Edna Helen Hobbins, 78, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010 in Bluffton. She was born November 27, 1931 in Springfield, South Dakota to the late Henry and Henrietta Palsma. She was a member of the Low Country Presbyterian Church in Bluffton and former member of Westminister Presbyterian Church in Madison.
Edna is survived by her husband, Edmund Hobbins of Bluffton; two children, Michael (Traci) Mann of Waunakee, WI and Kristine (Thomas) Lawler of Elgin, IL; stepdaughter, Julia Hobbins of Windsor, WI; three grandchildren, Alexandria Mann of Windsor, WI, Morgan Mann of Waunakee, WI and Maggie Lawler of Elgin, IL; her brother, Wayne (Mary) Palsma of Phoenix, AZ; her sister, Linda (Gary) Ross of Lakeville, MN; sister in law, Frances Palsma; brother and sister in law, Dr. William and Paula Hobbins.
She was preceded in death by her brother, John Palsma.
A private family graveside service is planned. There will be a luncheon for family and friends on Fri. March 12, 2010 at 2:00 p. m. please call Mike Mann at 575-9278 for directions. The family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, P.O. Box 3827, Bluffton, SC 29910.
Funeral services for Marion R. Heusinkveld, 85, of Springfield will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, with burial in the church cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield, followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service.
Marion Robert Heusinkveld was born July 5, 1930 west of Springfield, SD, the son of Derk and Johanna (Wynia) Heusinkveld. He went home to be with his LORD on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall. Marion attained the age of 85 years.
Marion grew up on the family farm. He attended school at Kirkwood Country School and Springfield High School.
Marion, Robert Ludens and Clint Dykstra opened Springfield Radio and TV in 1953. In 1955, he started college and graduated in 1959. The TV Shop was sold and Marion began teaching in the Electronics Department at Southern State College in Springfield.
Marion attended USD and received a Masters Degree in 1962. He also attended many summer institutes. They were Rutger University, University of Michigan, Northeastern University in Boston, University of Illinois, and the University of Colorado. Marion taught for 25 years at SSC/USD-S until the College was closed in 1984. He finished his career by teaching at SDSU for 9 1/2 years. Marion taught for a total of 34 years of which he immensely enjoyed. There never was a day that he did not want to go to work.
Marion became a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield in 1948 and remained a faithful member all of his life. In his retirement, he was twice elected as an Elder of the church.
Due to failing health, Marion entered the Assisted Living Center in Springfield and in June of 2015 became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall.
Marion enjoyed golf and spent much of his time throughout his life restoring old cars. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his witty, dry sense of humor and the gift of faith in his LORD. His family often thought of him as a cousin, rather than an uncle. Marion loved the good times with the Wynia and Heusinkveld cousins.
Thankful for having shared his life are his brother Glenn and wife Jessie of Springfield; sister-in-law Bernice Heusinkveld of Iowa; nieces and nephews: Elaine, Daryl, Gretta, Dennis, Harold, Willard, Sharon, Carol, Betty, Kevin, Rodney, Brent, Chester and Kayleen and their families.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Garret and wife Edith and Delbert; sister Susan and husband James Namminga; and niece Joyce Brinker.
Delbert Heusinkveld, age 89, of Hull, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at the Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull.
Delbert Urban was born on September 12, 1923, in Springfield, South Dakota, the son of Dick and Hannah (Wynia) Heusinkveld. He was raised at Springfield, where he attended the Equal Rights School through the eighth grade. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy for one year.
On July 3, 1944, he married Bernice Irene Jurrens in Vermillion, South Dakota. They made their home in Springfield, except for three years in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. In 1965, they settled in Hull and they moved to Sioux Center in 1988. In 2011, they returned to Hull and became residents of Aspen Heights Assisted Living. He transferred to the Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull in March of 2012.
Delbert was a self-employed trucker.
He was a member of the First Reformed Church and the Antique Tractor Club.
Delbert enjoyed restoring Ford tractors and going to tractor and car shows. He was the originator of the V-8 engine for Ford tractors. Delbert and Bernice enjoyed traveling, having traveled to all 50 states, excluding Hawaii. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of almost 69 years; three daughters and their husbands, Sharon and Edward Van Gerpen, of Avon, South Dakota; Carol and Mel Tjeerdsma, of Maryville, Missouri; and Betty and John "Bud" Zoet, of Hull; seven grandchildren, Douglas (Darla) Van Gerpen, Scott (Julie) Van Gerpen, Brenda (Ike) Tyre, Becky (John) Hermann, Cindy (Jake) Akehurst, Deb (Daryl) Van Den Top, and Amy (Brent) Van Den Top; nineteen great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Glen (Jessie) Heusinkveld and Marion Heusinkveld, all of Springfield.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jan Van Gerpen and Jeff Zoet; a brother, Garret (Edith) Heusinkveld; and a sister, Susan (Jim) Namminga.
Eleanor Delia Bruns-Hiatt, 99, Rapid City, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at home. She was born Sept. 16, 1915 in Tyndall, SD to Guy and Delia (Allen) Robbins. She had 9 sisters and 7 brothers. What a fantastic lady, loving mother and devoted wife. As a child she used to pick and clean chickens, iron clothes and pump gas for 25 cents a day. She loved to dance at the Elks Club, the Moose Lodge and the VFW. She enjoyed dressing up for Halloween and always wanted her yard and house decorated for Christmas. She loved the Black Hills, camping, fishing and hunting with Otto. They had an old wood outboard fishing boat they named FULL-A-BRU (Larry Fuller and Otto Bruns). Eleanor was a great cook and her specialty was making pies and she was always ready to play cards (May I). Up until last year she was driving her little VW bug convertible with “Love Bug’ license plates, ladybug black dots and headlight eyelashes. She enjoyed those penny slots at Tin Lizzies and Cadillac Jacks in Deadwood. Her hobbies were knitting and crocheting, specializing in afghans, at which she was so proud of. She won many ribbons at county fairs. Toward the end she had awesome caregivers that came in daily, preparing meals and seeing that she got to bed. I have such gratitude for Marilyn Hershly, Sue Peterson, Ilze McCracken, Elaine Noyes, Verma Stehly, Kathy Heldreth and her best friend Lois Meredith (wife of Buddy Meredith country western singer). She always spoke her mind and you always knew her likes and dislikes; pancakes had to be thin. All that knew her loved her and she was an awesome, positive inspiration to all. This was my Mom. The first love of my life and I always called her 2-3 times a day and she was always upbeat. I would like to give special thanks to Chris Braband, Dan Turgeon, Frank Stehly, Jim Steele, Dexter Koehne and Scott Koenig. Eleanor is survived by her son Jerry Lee McCain; her grandson, Michael Bruns McCain; her granddaughter, Michelle Dawn McCain; her brother, James ‘Rollie’ Robbins and her sister Mildred McDermott.
Funeral services for John Humpal of Tyndall, South Dakota, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall with Fr. Joe Forcelle officiating. Burial will follow in St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
John Francis Humpal was born on June 9, 1939 to James and Anne (Teply) Humpal in Tabor, South Dakota. His entire life he lived in Bon Homme County, near Tabor and in Tyndall. He attended Roosevelt Country School District #28 through the 8th grade at which time he helped farm the family land. Soon he began to work for others in farm labor, which he enjoyed doing for several years. Growing up on the farm, John loved riding horses and the companionship of his dogs. Following his retirement, John still had a very active interest in agriculture. Every day he drove the countryside, checking crops and chatting with the farmers. He was a devoted uncle and brother, family came first to him. Whenever he could, John helped his relatives on their farms or mowing their lawns. He also enjoyed spoiling his nieces and nephews.
John passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at St. Michael’s Hospital Avera in Tyndall having attained the age of 76 years, 6 months, and 24 days.
He is survived and remembered by his sister Betty Ranek of Tyndall; brother Ed (LaVon) Humpal of Tabor; and brother Ron (Tina) Humpal of Hermosa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert Humpal in 1950, and brother Larry Humpal in 1971.
Glenn Halverson, age 75 of Yankton, SD passed away late Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center, Scotland, SD. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Rev. Michael Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Crofton, NE at approximately 1:15 PM, Saturday afternoon. Visitations will begin at 5:00 PM, Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, SD with a Wake service at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers are: Dan Hacecky, Jacob Hacecky, Dave Hacecky, Tyler Hacecky, Terry Frick, Adam Lange and Landon Mudder. Honorary Pallbearers will be his granddaughters: Diandra Diede, Karlin Diede, Alyssa Lange, Marissa Diede, Allison Lange and Madilyn Mudder.
Glenn Norris Halverson was born on February 29, 1940, to Raymond and Ida (Skov) Halverson in rural Irene, SD. As a boy, he moved with his family to a farm in rural Yankton. Glenn attended Prairie School No. 9 and was a 1958 graduate of Yankton High School, where he concentrated his studies on football. As a lineman for the Yankton Bucks, Glenn wore #24 proudly. He received Most Valuable Player honors in 1957 and gained the nicknames "Dirty Halvy" and "Dirty Glennie" which stuck for life. He enrolled at Yankton College to play football, was named leading tackler in 1960 and even earned his bachelor's degree while there. He loved to tell stories, especially one where the YC president asked him what he had really learned while at college. True to his sense of humor and mischief, Glenn's response was - the shortest path from campus to the Ice House.
After college, Glenn began working for Clem's Tire Service. He was employed there for nearly 20 years in farm service fixing tractor tires. He married Ann Hofmaier, the love of his life, on August 8, 1964, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton, NE. They began their married life in Yankton and welcomed three daughters to the family. Several years later, Glenn bought a farm place near his parents and built their home with the assistance of many friends, family members and neighbors.
During his life, Glenn wore many hats. They ranged from that of a football player, farmer, volunteer fireman and shade-tree mechanic, to that of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Of course, there were others - an assortment of promotional caps, his brown hunting hats which he liked to place on his grandchildren's heads and even a Green Bay Packers hat he recently acquired.
Glenn and Ann were known for raising a large garden, which they loved to share with others. He raised a few cattle and farmed some of the acres on the place early on. However, he is probably better known for having Black Lab dogs, a few "watch" horses and flocks of turkeys and Bantam chickens. His favorite pastime was going to farm sales and auctions in search of antiques, lamps and other "treasures."
Glenn and Ann raised three daughters and have always taken great pride in their accomplishments. When grandchildren arrived, he welcomed every opportunity to spoil them and to teach them about farm life, gardening, tinkering and which of Ann's flowers not to pick. Though he didn't have as much time to spend with his great-grandchildren, he couldn't have loved them more.
Throughout Glenn's life, he and Ann considered themselves fortunate to live in an area filled with caring neighbors, who were willing to lend a hand or let him hang out with them when he no longer farmed himself. Though his memory was fading, he and Ann were truly touched by the abundance of greetings they received when they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2014. Glenn enjoyed being a Leap Year baby and often sneaked the number 29 on February calendar pages to try to fool his grandchildren. He would have celebrated his 19th birthday next month.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Ann, of 51 years; three daughters: Lisa of Yankton, SD, Cindy (Jonathan) Lange of Yankton, SD, Brenda (Larry) Mudder of Avon, SD; eight grandchildren: Diandra, Karlin, Marissa, Madilyn, Landon, Alyssa, Adam and Allison; two great-grandchildren, Kaelor and Tatum; three brothers: Ray (Sue) Petersen of Daytona Beach, FL, Keith (Caroline) Halverson of Sioux Falls, SD and Derald Halverson of Casa Grande, AZ; two sisters, Charlene (George) Wright of Sioux Falls, SD and Darlis (Tom) Pokela of Sioux Falls, SD; one sister-in-law, Alice Petersen of Bellevue, NE and many nieces and nephews. Other survivors include his dear friends, neighbors, teammates and co-workers. He loved sharing time and stories with everyone, whether it was on the football field, on the farm, on the job, along the fence at a Bucks football game or somewhere else enjoying a "cold one" or a cup of coffee.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Gertrude and two brothers, Clare Petersen and Frendy Petersen.
HYANNIS - Lee Janet Raynor Hardy, 87, a resident of Hyannis, Massachusetts, died Aug. 23, 2000 at Cape Cod Hospital.
She was born in Avon, S.D.
She was married to Daniel Raynor of Stoneham until his death. She ran the family business until retirement.
In 1972 she moved to Hyannis, where she worked at Walpole's Linen until it closed.
In 1985 she married Burton Hardy.
Mrs. Hardy loved to cook, entertain and listen to music. She was a member of the Federated Church of Hyannis.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Valma Lydens of Springfield, S.D. and several nieces and nephews.
A private graveside ceremony will be held tomorrow at Oak Neck Cemetery.
Mabel Lucy (Lonefight) Henry was born in Elbowoods on December 23, 1928 to Theodore and Mary (Young Bird) Lonefight. Mabel attended Independence Day School for her schooling. In 1950 at the age of 22, she entered the Order of the Oblate Sisters of Marty Mission, Marty, SD. For 26 years she remained with the Order until they disbanded in 1976. She joined in marriage with Nelson Henry on March 31, 1976 and lived in Tyndall, SD. They moved from Tyndall to Renner, SD in 1999 to be closer to Nelson's family which included Mabel having ten step children.
In Mabel's early years she worked in the kitchen of Marty Mission and volunteered at the Nursing Home in Tyndall. She kept a wonderful home for all family and friends who dropped by for numerous visits. Mable was a person of strong faith with a hard working, optimistic personality and always a laugh that was infectious. She loved making shawls, quilts and doing bead work. She was a wonderful cook who liked the Native traditional foods and loved to make cornballs, pies and buns. She spent many years with her husband Nelson camping and going to pow-wows in their van which was a home on wheels. In her later years she liked going to the casino and enjoyed visiting with family and speaking her native Hidatsa language. Mabel belonged to the VFW Auxiliary 9061 and the American Legion Auxiliary/Little Shell since 2009 after her return to New Town, ND upon her husband Nelsons death. She lived independently in New Town, ND until a fall in May 2014, where Sanford off Collins in Mandan, ND was her residence.
Mabel is survived by Anna and Anthony Rubia of Bismarck, ND who she took as her children upon her request of her oldest sister Agnes death in 1963. She is also survived by her ten stepchildren: Nelson (Trudy) Henry of Sioux City, SD, Mabel (Fred) Steineke of Sioux Falls, SD, Merle (Karen) Henry of Sioux Falls, SD, Edna Henry of Sioux Falls, SD, Alice (Stan) Frazier of Eddyville IA, Larry (Dawn) Henry of Sioux Falls, SD, Betty (Tom) Garner of Sioux Falls, SD, Peggy Henry of Sioux Falls, SD, Ann Henry of Sioux Falls, SD and Kristie (James) Henry of Sioux Falls, SD. Mabel had twenty-one grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. She will be missed by her numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, friends and family.
Mabel was the last of her siblings in the Lonefight family and was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Theodore Lonefight; husband Nelson; brothers Theodore Lonefight II, Roderick Lonefight, Nathan Lonefight and Fred Lonefight; her sisters Agnes (Lonefight) Rubia, Martha (Lonefight) Hale, Vivian (Lonefight) Medicine Stone, Lois (Lonefight) Rosario, and baby sister Eunice Lonefight.
Vernon E. Haase, age 86 of Oberlin, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the VA Medical Center at Grand Island, Nebraska.
Vernon was born May 15, 1926 at Scotland, South Dakota to John and Hulda (Gemar) Haase. He graduated from Scotland High School with the class of 1944. Vernon attended South Dakota University.
In August of 1944, Vernon entered the U.S. Army, where he served in WWII. In 1945, Vernon was united in marriage to Eileen Vilhauer at Scotland, South Dakota. Following his discharge in 1946, Vernon returned to South Dakota where he started Haase Construction. Vernon and Eileen were blessed with 4 children, Gary, Dale, Marian and Rick. Vernon and his family eventually came to live in Omaha and Hebron, Nebraska before moving to Holdrege in the 1970’s. It was in Holdrege that Vernon met and married Peggy Alselmo. Vernon would later marry Lois Fisher, and the couple resided in Holdrege and Rome, Georgia before moving to Oberlin, Kansas in the winter of 2000.
Vernon was a gifted carpenter. He loved his trade and seemed to excel in the areas that required the most skill and patience. He prided himself in his ability to build homes from the ground up, as he was accomplished in plumbing, electrical, and all kinds of finish work. Aside from his trade, Vernon enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his family. Vernon was a member of The United Church at Oberlin.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, 2nd wife, Peggy; and his 3rd wife, Lois.
Survivors include his 3 sons, Gary Haase of Kona, HI, Dale (Margi) Haase of Milan, Italy, and Rick Haase of Rome, GA; daughter, Marian Haase of Omaha, NE; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren, with another on the way; sister, Dorothy Kirschman of Colorado Springs, CO; and a special friend, Mary Ann Amack of Oberlin.
A memorial has been established in his memory. Services will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pauls Funeral Home Chapel in Oberlin with Pastor Judi Stricker officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Oberlin Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin.
Anna Hasek, 80 of Pierre, died Friday, March 4, 2016 at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital. Visitation will be 5-7pm, Monday, March 7 at Isburg Funeral Chapel with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm. Services will be at 10:30am, Tuesday, March 8 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Anna was born to Paul and Mary Varilek on July 15, 1935 at home on the farm near Tyndall, SD. She graduated from Mt. Marty High School and then went on to graduate from Pierre School of Practical Nursing as an LPN. She married Harry F. Hasek on August 12, 1958 and they were the parents of four children.
She worked at the Flandreau Hospital after they were married and then moved to Pierre. She worked as a night nurse on 3rd South at St. Mary’s Hospital. After 13 years, she continued her nursing career at Medical Associates Clinic working with Dr. Ray Owens and Dr. Curt Jahraus. At the time of her retirement in 2000, she was the injection nurse at the clinic. Her nursing career totaled 40 years.
She loved her family dearly. Her duck and dumplings during the holidays and kolaches were the best. She and dad loved to go camping, go on bus tours, and enjoyed going to coffee with friends. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Anna is survived by her husband of almost 58 years, her children: Nadine (Jeff) Amy of Elgin, IL; Paula (David) Smith of Pierre; Karen Hasek of Pierre; and Cindy Aasby (Michael) of Mt. Vernon; 6 grandchildren: Kristin (Richard) Frese of Elgin, IL; Kara Amy of Bloomingdale, IL; Aaron Hasek of Pierre; Ashley Hasek (Richard Mueller) of Foreston, MN; Jessica (David) Little of Watertown, SD; and Jared Smith of Pierre; 5 great-grandchildren: Brandon, Savannah, and Nathan Frese; Grace Michael Mueller; and David Whittaker Little. She is also survived by 1 brother and 4 sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and son Michael in 2014.
Howard "Hoppy" Hopkins age 81 of Milesville, South Dakota, died June 9, 1995, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD.
Howard C. Hopkins, better known as "Hoppy" to his family and friends, was born May 18, 1914, at Springfield, South Dakota, to Edwin and Jessie (Cooley) Hopkins.In 1922 he moved with his family to the Milesville, South Dakota, area. He grew up and received his elementary education in that area prior to attending Rapid City High School.As a young man he worked on the family farm. In October of 1941 he joined the U.S. Army Air Force and served during World War II in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre until his discharge in December of 1945. He returned to the Milesville area where he farmed until the time of his death.Hoppy was a lifetime member of the Episcopal Church of the United States and was a member of the Wheeler-Brooks American Legion Post #173 of Philip.
Grateful for having shared his life are his sister, Harriet Peterson of Wall, South Dakota; two brothers, Dr. David Hopkins and his wife, Phyllis, of Vista, California, and Robert Hopkins and his wife, Rachael, of Janesville, Wisconsin; a sister-in-law, Ruth Hopkins of Pierre, South Dakota; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Hopkins. A memorial is established.
Services: Tuesday, June 13, 1995 10:00 a.m., United Church, Philip, South Dakota
Officiating: Father David Cameron
Music: Marianne Frein
Ushers: Frank Parsons, Joe Price, Bill Sandal
Pallbearers: Don Eymer, Floren Falzone, Tom Radway, George Fitzgerald, Paul Elshere, Bart Parsons
Honorary Pallbearers: All relatives and friends in attendance
Interment with Military Honors by the Sturgis Honor Guard Tuesday, June 13, 1995 1:30 p.m., Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, South Dakota
Betty Holliday, age 83 of Rapid City passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2016 at the Hospice House after a lengthy illness with cancer.
She was born to John and Phoebe (Novotny) Kostel in Tabor, SD on July 25th, 1932, raised in Tyndall, SD. Betty was a very active high school student graduating in 1950 from Tyndall High School. She attended Mount Marty College for two years before graduating in 1954 from South Dakota State University with a BS in Home Economics. At SDSU, she was first chair saxophone in the band, as well as active in many student activities.
Her first job was as a Home Economics Teacher at Lake Andes, SD where she taught three years prior to transferring to Rapid City Central where she taught two years. She met Don Holliday and they were married on December 27th, 1958. Both were at SDSU one year together, but never met until in Rapid City. Betty became a full time homemaker taking care of their four children: Jane, Beth, Tom and Kay.
She will be remembered for her love and dedication to her family and friends, as well as for the care and attention she gave to those in need. Many years with her compassionate, car giving "Prayer Sisters" from church, they prepared meals at the Corner Stone Mission. Here concern for others always outweighed her concern for herself, and her volunteer work at church and community was a testimony to that.
As a wonderful cook, she was at her best preparing diners while hosting family and many friends. As a talented seamstress she enjoyed making outfits for the family and in 1968 made all the outfits she and the children wore on Easter Sunday. She loved sharing her time with her husband, family and friends attending all activities where their children were participating: sports, concerts, family skiing as well as other activities. She enjoyed playing bridge many years, later mahjongg with friends, and was emotionally hurt when she could no longer play her favorite games. She made friends readily, loved their company, and treasured their friendship.
After 22 years as a homemaker raising her family, Betty returned to the classroom when she taught another 11 years at North Middle School. Betty and Don retired in 1995 to visit their eight grandchildren. They were fortunate to visit several foreign countries and went on several cruises which they both enjoyed.
In 1999, they built a second home in Sun City Grand, AZ where they lived six months each year for 16 years. Betty was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother!
Survivors include husband of 57 years, Don Holliday, Rapid City; daughter Jane Lockwood and husband Dave, Spearfish, SD, granddaughter Abbie; daughter Beth Ann Woody, Missoula, MT, children Callie and twins Grant and Megan; son Tom Holliday, wife Debbie Mission Viejo, CA, children Tyler, Great Granddaughter Kayden, Caitlin and husband Ryan MacDonald; and daughter Kay Kopperstad and husband Perry, Stavanger, Norway, children Karsten and Tove. Siblings Kathleen Puccinelli and husband Augie, Stockton, CA and brother Jack Kostel, Portland, OR; Brother-in-law Bob and wife June Holliday, Bella Vista, AR and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family is greatly appreciative of the tender care provided by Westhills Village Home Health and The Rapid City Regional Hospital Auxiliary Hospice House!
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Betty’s name may be sent to Rapid City Regional Hospital Auxiliary Hospice House, Westhills Village Foundation, the Corner Stone Rescue Mission or charity of the donor’s choice.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a Christian wake service at 7:00 p.m. April 14 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 a.m. April 15 at Blessed Sacrament Church with Rev. Brian Lane as Celebrant, Co-Celebrant Father Mark McCormick. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Pearl Ruby Gorvin Hanson passed away peacefully May 3, 2016 in Ogallala, Neb., after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was 79.
Pearl was born June 30, 1936 in Lesterville, S.D., to Roy and Alta (Sayler) Hermann. She graduated from Scotland (S.D.) High School in 1954 and attended Ancker Hospital School of Nursing in St. Paul, where she graduated in 1957 as a Registered Nurse. She married Bernard “Bernie” Gorvin Sept. 6, 1958 and moved to Minneapolis where they were parents to three children. In 1974, their adventurous side led to a number of business ventures, starting with ownership of the Gambles Store in Kasson, Minn., followed by a move in 1980 to Northfield, Minn., where they owned Biagio’s deli. In 1985, they relocated to Owatonna, Minn., where Bernie worked as a Realtor and Pearl as a nurse for a year before buying Let’s Party!, a balloon and party supply store. While in Owatonna, Pearl also helped found the Steele County Hospice chapter, which is still in operation today.
Bernie died of cancer in 1998, after which Pearl moved in 2000 to Colman, S.D., to be near her daughter, Ginni, and her family. Three years later, Pearl married her long-time friend of 45 years, Dennis “Denny” Hanson and moved to Swift Falls, Minn., where they lived until May 2011 when they moved to Willmar, Minn., because of Denny’s health issues. He died of cancer in December 2011. Two years later, Pearl moved to Ogallala to be near Ginni’s family again.
Pearl had a zest for life and loved meeting new people, which was reflected in her personal and professional life. For many years, she directed the children’s choir for her church and at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis. She entertained people as a clown while masterfully making balloon animals, and through her artistry with puppet theater. She was always active in her church and took on many leadership roles. Pearl also found enjoyment in traveling, camping and fishing, having caught a 30-inch catfish in the last weeks of her life. But it was her children, grandchildren, friends and faith that gave her inspiration and strength on a daily basis.
Pearl is survived by her three children: Greg (Julie) of Savage, MN, Geoff (Kelly) of Baxter, MN, and Ginni (David) Huntimer of Big Springs, NE; siblings Howard (Judy) Hermann of Oklahoma, Helen (Wayne) Myers of Winner, SD, Dick Hermann of St. Onge, SD, Glenda (David) Mensch of Freeman, SD, Barbara (Curt) Ulmer of Menno, SD, and DenAlta (Willie) Patocka of Scotland, SD, step-children Delinda (Bob) Beattie of Eagan, MN, David (Mary Lee) Hanson of Apple Valley, MN, Deena Hanson of New Orleans, LA, Diane (Philip) Dickey of Mankato, MN, and Dori (Mike) Engen of Prior Lake, MN, 16 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
There will be two Celebration of Life services, both of which will be preceded by a visitation from 1-2 p.m. The first service is at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at First United Methodist Church, 421 N. Spruce, Ogallala, Neb. The second service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 302 Olena Ave. SE, Willmar, MN. Interment is 11:35 a.m. on Thursday, May 12 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Memorials are preferred to First United Methodist Church’s Missions Committee to stock the Ogallala food pantry, or to the Willmar Area Food Shelf.
Frank Zdenek, age 91, of Tabor, SD died peacefully at his home Saturday, July 10, 2010, in Tabor surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil and Msgr. Carlton Herman con-celebrating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will be 5 to 9 PM, Tuesday, at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor, with a scripture service followed by a rosary at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Pallbearers will be Sean Henderson, Todd Matuska, Brad Matuska, Jaycob Zdenek, Ben Huber, Steve Fejfar, Dean Kaul, Michael Duchscher, and Samuel Singer.
Frank was born March 7, 1919 to Frank and Clara (Bloch) Zdenek on the family farm southwest of Tabor, SD. He attended Independent Rural School southwest of Tabor, SD. He married Helen Behensky October 7, 1941 at St. Wenceslaus Church in Tabor, SD. Together they farmed southwest of Tabor for many years after which they retired and moved to Tabor in 1980. He was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Catholic Workmen, and the Czech Heritage Society.
His memory is cherished by his wife Helen of Tabor, SD; Four daughters, Anna Mae (Marvin) Engstrom of Tabor, SD, Jeanette (Ron) Matuska of Red Wing, MN, Marci (Roger) Henderson of Bloomington, MN, and Joan (Rick) Kline of Yankton, SD. Two sons Larry (Crystal) Zdenek of Sioux Falls, SD and Randy (Debbie) Zdenek of Brandon, SD. 16 Grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and one brother Laddie Zdenek of Sun Lakes, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dan and sister Lillian (Gust Souhrada).
Francis Zapletal, age 82, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away at the Pioneer Manor Nursing Home on June 26, 2006 of complications due to cancer surrounded by her family.
Francis was born on May 12, 1924 in Moorcroft, Wyoming the daughter of Nicholis and Helen (Harmon) Goetzinger the oldest of 7 children. She attended school in Moorcroft graduating from Moorcroft High School in 1942.
On October 4, 1944 she married Robert Karl Zapletal of Rapid City, South Dakota. The couple had 8 children. Francis was a wonderful homemaker and mother. She loved to embroider, quilt, garden both flowers and vegetables and spending time with her children. She worked at M-Trons an electronics firm as a technician. After she retired in 1998 Francis moved to Gillette, Wyoming to be close to her family. She was always a hard working woman who never met anyone she didn't like. Every year she attended the high school reunion.
Francis is survived by her daughter; Betty (Bill) Lindvall of Wayzata, Minnesota, 2 sons: Carroll Zapletal of Gillette, Wyoming and Gorden Zapletal of Wheatland, Wyoming, daughter; Tina Hintz of Gillette, Wyoming, 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, brother; James (Eileen) Goetzinger of Salem, Oregon, 3 sisters: Eva Mae (Bill) Riley of Billings, Montana, Phyliss Irene (Don) Kovar of Sheridan, Wyoming and Vera McKinney of Gillette, Wyoming and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Junior Goetzinger, still born sister Lois, 3 sons: Wayne George Zapletal, Dale Raye Zapletal and Alan Scott Zapletal.
Memorial service for Francis Louise Zapletal will be held in Tyndall, South Dakota at the Czech Cemetery at a later date with Chaplin Ralph Reed of the Campbell County Memorial Hospital Hospice officiating. Arrangements by Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home.
Rosalie Gertrude Zogg was born January 26, 1926, in Salem, Nebraska, to Clarence and Ottice (Kelly) Cook. She attended a country school near Scotland, South Dakota, and later graduated from Scotland High School in 1944. She was united in marriage to Alfred Zogg on a farm east of Scotland on March 11, 1945, with her future father-in-law (the Rev. Ulrich Zogg) officiating. They began their married life in Scotland and then moved to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where Rosalie worked at a Rexall drug store for the eight years they lived there. In 1963 the family returned to South Dakota, moving to Armour where she worked as a secretary for the Douglas County Extension Office for over 35 years. The friendships she made while working there were something she truly treasured. She and her husband Al moved to Kaylor after her retirement. Some of Rosalie’s interests included reading, fishing, knitting, crocheting (at which she was quite proficient), and getting together with friends to play cards. Her warmth and friendly manner was infectious, and she always had a smile on her face. Her kindness wasn’t reserved for just friends and family, as she was also an avid animal lover. She passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008, at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland at the age of 82 years, 4 months, and 10 days.
Rosalie is survived by her son, Andrew Zogg of Kaylor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred, and her parents.
Funeral services for Edwin Eltor Ziegler were held Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at 1:30 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, Scotland, with the Rev. William R. Greaver III officiating. Interment was made in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, with Goglin Funeral Home, Scotland, in charge of arrangements. Casketbearers were Duane Dean, Oliver Mogck, Eugene Weidenbach, Glenn Ziegler, Rudolph Jerke, and Norman Suurmeier.
Edwin Eltor Ziegler was born on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1919, to Edward and Christina (Weisz) Ziegler. He was baptized on December 21, 1919, by Rev. J. Koeppel and confirmed on Ascension Day, May 10, 1934, by Rev. P. Briest, both at the Dennewitz Lutheran Church east of Tripp.
He attended grade school at Sharon Dist. #10 and graduated from Tripp High School in May 1937. He attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, for one year. He was employed at the Farmers State Bank in Kaylor from 1939 to 1944, and in the 1950s became a director of the bank. He retained a position on the board until the bank was sold in 2001.
He married Erna Jerke on September 30, 1945, at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Kaylor. They took over the Ziegler homestead farm upon the retirement of his parents. They continued to operate the family farm until 1980, at which time they built a new building in Kaylor and operated a grocery store until 1991. At that time they retired completely, living in their new home in Kaylor.
He served his church as Deacon for many years, did reading services and taught Sunday School, both in the Dennewitz and Emanuel Churches. He served as secretary of the Immanuel Lutheran parish for many years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland. He served on the board of the Zion Lutheran as president for nine years and as secretary for six years. Since 1985, he was a member of the Germans from Russia Heritage Society of Bismarck, North Dakota, and its SoDak Stamm Chapter of Kaylor and surrounding areas. For nine years, he was a member of the board of directors of the society in Bismarck.
He also did translation work from German to English.
He served in various capacities on the local Kaylor Township Board, and was treasurer for 41 years. He also served on the Scotland School Board for nine years, from 1970 to 1979. In April of 2005, he moved to the Scotland Good Samaritan Center. After several hospital stays, he moved to the Luther Manor in Sioux Falls on December 27, 2006.
He died on Monday, Feb. 26, 2007 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 87 years and three months.
He is survived by his wife, Erna, Scotland; daughters, Charlene Ziegler, Louisville, Ky., LouAnn Ziegler, Cheryl Ziegler, Ellen Smook, and Lisa (Jeff) Ducheneaux, all of Sioux Falls; and two granddaughters, Evelynn and Madelyn Ducheneaux.
He was preceded in death by a son in infancy; a son-in-law, Thomas Smook; and his parents, Edward and Christina.
Funeral services for Matthew Zogg, 64, Kaylor, will be at 2 pm Wednesday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland with the Rev. Noble Kile officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home.
Mr. Zogg was born April 12, 1908 at Sutton, Neb. to Mr. and Mrs. Ulrick Zogg and died April 15, 1972 at the Scotland Hospital after a short illness. On August 28, 1934 he married Olive Nelles at Scotland.
He was graduated from Tripp High School and Northern State University, taught school for many years before becoming a businessman. He lived in Scotland for many years before moving to Kaylor.
Survivors include his widow; his mother, Pocatello, Idaho; four brothers, Ulrick, Plymouth, Wis.; Alfred, Armour; Walter, Broken Arrow, Olka.; and Richard, Chicago, and four sisters, Mrs. Agatha Zogg, Pocatello, Idaho; Mrs. Harry Ackerman, Scotland; Mrs. Bert Golden, Granfield, Kan., and Mrs. Don Blaser, Dover, NJ.
Mass of Christian Burial for Eleanor Lois Zeitner of Sioux Falls will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland. Celebrant will be Rev. Fr. Matthew Vazhappilly. Interment will follow in St. George Catholic Cemetery in Scotland. Casketbearers will be Lisa Stradley, Mark Tipton, John Tipton, Doug Hanson, Dave Hanson, Mike Hanson, John Stradley, Laura Stradley and Calvin Hanson. The family will be available to greet guests from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 4 at the Miller Funeral Home (507 S. Main St.) in Sioux Falls.
Eleanor Lois Zeitner was born on Sunday, June 4, 1911, near Tripp, South Dakota to Frank and Elizabeth (Feehan) Bradley. Eleanor's calling in life was nursing. After completing her nurse's training at St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois in 1933, she continued there as a staff nurse there and also at Edgewater Hospital in Chicago until 1937. She returned to South Dakota in 1937, where she was head nurse at the hospital in Flandreau. She did private duty nursing in Tripp from 1939 to 1940. In December of 1940, Eleanor was united in marriage to William Zeitner in Parkston, South Dakota. From 1941 to 1951, she was a Public Health Nurse for Hutchinson, Tripp and Minnehaha Counties in South Dakota. She continued her nursing career at the Veteran's Hospital in Sioux Falls from 1951 until 1975. Eleanor loved gardening, and her passion was fishing on the lake with her husband. She looked forward to family boating and fishing get-togethers on Lewis and Clark Lake near Yankton. She belonged to a duplicate bridge group and a retired nurse's group. Eleanor died on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at Sanford Health System in Sioux Falls South Dakota at the age of 95 years, 10 months and 27 days.
She is survived by three nieces: Betty Bradley of Tripp, JoEllen (Merlin) Tipton of Vermillion, South Dakota, and Mary (Walter) Stradley of Des Moines, Iowa; and six great-nieces and great-nephews: John Tipton of Sioux Falls, Mark Tipton of Vermillion, Mary (Calvin) Hanson of Meckling, South Dakota, and Lisa Stradley, Laura Stradley and John Stradley, all of Des Moines; three great-great-nephews: Doug (Mandy) Hanson, Dave Hanson and Mike Hanson, all of Meckling; and a great-great-great-niece, Kasey Hanson of Meckling. In addition to her family, Eleanor will be missed by Jet, her black Labrador.
Her husband, William; parents, Frank and Elizabeth Bradley; sister, Josephine Pillar; and brother, Charles Bradley, preceded her in death.
A memorial service was held Dec. 28, 2007, at Ya-Po-Ah Terrace in Eugene, Ore., for Evelyn (Lee) Zimmerman of Springfield, Ore. She died Dec. 16 of age-related causes at age 83.
She was born Jan. 22, 1924, in Yankton, S.D., to John and Frances (Saunders) Lee. She married LeRoy Gries on June 1, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa, and they divorced after 25 years. She next married H.R. Zimmerman and they later divorced.
She held a teaching certificate from Eastern State Teachers College in Madison, S.D. She was a homemaker and worked as an Avon representative and a substitute teacher.
Survivors include four children: Judy Hein and Katherine Gries, both of Eugene, Ore., Jerry Gries of Veneta, Ore., and Greg Gries of Dexter; a brother, Robert Lee of Elk Point, S.D.; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A grandson, Devin Gries, died in 1999. Evelyn was the sister of the late John F. Lee of Tyndall.
Inurnment will be in Tyndall, S.D., at a later date.
Funeral service for Willard Zander, 76, is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Zion Lutheran Church, Scotland, South Dakota. Officiating is Rev. William R. Greaver III. Organist is Jan Kocer and soloist is Lonn Sweet accompanied by Glee Deutscher.
Willard died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007 at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital, Scotland.
Honorary casketbearers are Brooke Riddle, Brittany Zander, Victoria Travnicek, Jeni Mitzner, Nikki Evenson, Brandy Shaffer, Gregg (Trudy) Ames, Jeff Ames, Kristi Schneider, Paul Schneider. Casketbearers are Brandon Zander, Ryan Shaffer, Carl Evenson, Brady Riddle, John Travnicek, Jay Mitzner, Billy Schneider. Interment is in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, South Dakota. Visitation is 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2007 at Goglin Funeral Chapel, Scotland, South Dakota. Arrangements are by Goglin Funeral Home, Scotland, South Dakota.
Willard P. Zander was born to Robert and Ida (Jauss) Zander on January 27, 1930 in Dickinson, North Dakota. He grew up and attended the Shipley Country Grade School and Model High in Dickinson. On October 21, 1951, Willard married ElNora Schweinforth in Scotland, South Dakota. Following their marriage, they moved to the Zander family dairy south of Dickinson, where they lived until they moved to Scotland, South Dakota in 1961.
Willard worked for Farmer's Co-op Association, Scotland Oil, Hehn Construction, and Neumeister Brothers. In 1966, they moved to the Oscar Schneider farm southwest of Scotland. They went back into dairying, which made a total of 45 years in the dairy business. Farming was his pride and joy and a life he always loved.
Willard was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and served as a member of the church council. He served on the Scotland Creamery Board from 1968 to 1984 and the Tyndall Co-op Board from 1970 to 1985.
He is survived by his wife, ElNora of Scotland; five children: Diana (Hugh) Ames, San Antonio, Texas; Wayne Zander, Rapid City, South Dakota; LeRoy (Diane) Zander, New Ulm, Minnesota; Bev (Orlyn) Evenson and Rich (Linda) Zander, all of Scotland; eight grandchildren: Brian (Brandy) Shaffer, Brandon Zander, Brook (Brady) Riddle, Brittany Zander, Victoria (John) Travnicek, Jeni (Jay) Nitzner, Nikki Evenson and Carl Evenson; four step-grandchildren: Paul Schneider, Billy (Kristi) Schneider, Greg (Trudy) Ames and Jeff Ames; four great-grandchildren: Ellie and Ray Travnicek, Lily Shaffer and Mallory Mitzner; four step-great-grandchildren: Morgan and Avery Schneider and Gavin and Evan Ames. He is also survived by a brother, Gordon (Betty) Zander of Sequim, Washington; four sisters: Adeline Schmaltz, Delores Moor, Gladys (Pete) Kolling, all of Dickinson, and Eileen Dobie of Miles City, Montana; and a sister-in-law, Mary Zander of Dickinson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ida Zander, three brothers: Harold (Florence) Zander, Norman (Marie) Zander and Robert Zander, Jr.; and two brothers-in-law: Nick Schmaltz and Lee Moore.
He will be missed by all.
Funeral services for Erna Ziegler of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday March 6 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland with Rev. Jonathan Vehar officiating. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m., with family present 6-8 p.m., at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland.
Erna Christina Jerke was born on Tuesday, September 30, 1924, on a farm southwest of Kaylor, South Dakota. She was the youngest child of Henry and Christina (Geiszler) Jerke. She was baptized on October 19, 1924 at the Posthal Lutheran Church by Rev. Koeppel and confirmed on May 12, 1940 at Zion Lutheran Church, Scotland, by Rev. Em Fuchs. Erna attended and graduated from the Geishirt School which was southwest from the homeplace. Her teen years were spent at home where she helped her parents with the farm and house work.
On September 30, 1945, Erna married Edwin Eltor Ziegler at the Emanual Lutheran Church in Kaylor, South Dakota. They then lived and operated the Ziegler Homestead Farm northwest of Kaylor until 1980. At that time, they started and operated a grocery store in Kaylor until 1991, when they closed it and fully retired to their home in Kaylor. Erna and Edwin were blessed with five daughters: Charlene, LouAnn, Cheryl, Ellen and Lisa.
During her life, Erna kept busy caring for her children and helping her husband with the farm work and at the store. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, quilting and visiting with friends (especially coffee time in Kaylor.) Prior to her marriage, Erna was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Kaylor where she taught Sunday school. After her marriage, she was a member of the Dennewitz Lutheran Church until it closed and they again became members of Emanuel Lutheran in Kaylor. In 1970, they joined Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland. There Erna sang in the choir for many years, helped with quilting and was also active in the women’s organization.
Due to Edwin’s ill health, they moved to Luther Manor in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in December of 2005. Upon Edwin’s death in February of 2007, Erna became a permanent resident of the Good Samaritan Home in Scotland. Erna passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, having attained the age of 88 years.
Erna is survived by her five daughters: Charlene Ziegler of Simpsonville, Kentucky, LouAnn Ziegler, Cheryl Ziegler, Ellen Smook and Lisa (Jeff) Ducheneaux, all of Sioux Falls; two granddaughters: Evelynn and Madelyn Ducheneaux; a brother, Richard (Lula Jerke) and a sister-in-law, Velda Jerke, all of Parkston.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin, on February 26, 2007; a son in infancy; her parents; six brothers: Alfred (Lorinda), Arthur (Viola), Bernhard (Anna), Hugo (Ella), Eugene (Violet), and Emil; one sister, Frieda (Bernard) Grosz; and son-in-law, Thomas Smook.
Virginia Mae Zweifel, 83, Scotland, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2001) at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno.
Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church, Scotland, with the Rev. Marlyn Kuper officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Pallbearers are David Sykora, Dennis Bietz, Rodney Burke, Larry Hebbert, Todd Zweifel and Wendy Zweifel. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today (Monday) with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service at the Petrik-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland.
She was born Oct. 31, 1917, in Pine River, Minn., to Jens and Ella (Larsen) Dybdahl. She grew up in the rural Olivet area. She married Clarence Zweifel on Dec. 31, 1934, at Scotland. They owned and operated Scotland Transfer for 56 years. She drove truck and kept the books. She loved to fish and hunt pheasants. She enjoyed playing pinochle and bowling on the Scotland Transfer team.
She was a member of the Scotland United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and was a charter member of the Scotland Moose Lodge.
She moved into the West Wind Apartments in 1996, and became a resident of the Menno-Olivet Care Center in 2000.
Survivors include one son: Roger (Delores) Zweifel, Piedmont; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, in 1995, and two sons.
Funeral services for Anton Zelenka, 82, will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Petrik Funeral Home with the Rev. Alton Kelley officiating. The scripture service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Leo's Catholic Cemetery.
Mr. Zelenka was born Nov. 7, 1886 in Czechoslovakia and died Feb. 18, 1969 at the Tyndall hospital.
On Jan. 29, 1920 he married Ludmilla Kotalik at Yankton and they farmed in the area until moving to Tyndall in 1957.
He was a veteran of Word War I.
Survivors include his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Merle (Evelyn) Clark, Mesa, Ariz.; Mrs. William (Agnes) Stolz, Yankton, and Mrs. Leonard (Amelia) Rokusek, Tabor; two sons, Joseph, Tyndall, and Anton Jr., Glenwood Springs, Colo.; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mary Zemina, 84, of Mitchell died August 15, 2012 at Firesteel Healthcare Center, Mitchell.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be Graceland Cemetery, Mitchell. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bittner Funeral Chapel.
Mary Catherine Zemina was born November 25, 1927 to Louis and Rose (Wurtz) Wampol on the family farm southwest of Tabor, one of fifteen children. She attended rural country schools in Bon Homme County. At age 19 she moved to Dallas TX where she worked at a hat factory. She returned to South Dakota in 1948 and married Frank Zemina on August 31, 1949 in Tyndall SD. Mary was a resident of Mitchell for many years. She moved to Crystal Manor and in 2009 became a resident of Firesteel Healthcare.
She enjoyed gardening, baking and playing the piano. She was an avid reader and puzzle solver until glaucoma took her eyesight. Mary’s Czech heritage led her to attend Tabor Czech Days every June, listening to the accordion music, tasting the cultural food and having fellowship with her extended family. She took great pride in her family.
Mary is survived by one son, Frank Jr. and wife, Carmen of Mitchell; four daughters: Carol Larsen and husband, Robert of Yucaipa CA, Nadine Howard (Brian) of Mitchell, Lorna Sonne and husband, Daniel of Mitchell and Julie Stedronsky and husband, Mark of Mitchell; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one sister, Louise Henley of Fortuna CA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; her parents; six brothers; five sisters; one grandson, Jesse Sonne.
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Mary Catherine Zemina was born November 25, 1927 to Louis and Rose (Wurtz) Wampol on the family farm southwest of Tabor, one of fifteen children. She attended rural country schools in Bon Homme County. At age 19 she moved to Dallas TX where she worked at a hat factory. She returned to South Dakota in 1948 and married Frank Zemina on August 31, 1949 in Tyndall SD. Mary was a resident of Mitchell for many years. She became a resident in 2007 of Crystal Manor and in 2009 became a resident of Firesteel Healthcare.
She enjoyed gardening, baking and playing the piano. She was an avid reader and puzzle solver until glaucoma took her eyesight. Mary’s Czech heritage led her to attend Tabor Czech Days every June, listening to the accordion music, tasting the cultural food and having fellowship with her extended family. She took great pride in her family. She took great pride in her family. Her faith and the love for her family were never ending.
Mary is survived by one son, Frank Jr. and wife, Carmen of Mitchell; four daughters: Carol Larsen and husband, Robert of Yucaipa CA, Nadine Howard (Brian) of Mitchell, Lorna Sonne and husband, Daniel of Mitchell and Julie Stedronsky and husband, Mark of Mitchell; eight grandchildren: Jessica (Mike) Sangalang, Darcey (Paul) Wilson, Michael Zemina, Angie (Steve) Hagena, Jesse Howard, Chad Carr and Michael Sonne; seven great-grandchildren: Jackson, Connor, Adam, Nathan, Andrew, Ashlyn and Colton and one sister, Louise Henley of Fortuna CA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank in 2005; her parents; six brothers: Louis, Fred, William, Jim, Joe and Frank; five sisters: Sylvia Verba, Rose Wuestewald. Tillie Steinfeld, Marie Wampol and Helen Burrow and two in infancy and one grandson, Jesse Sonne.
Charlotte Katheryn Eisenmann was born in Scotland, South Dakota on February 16, 1921, to Charles and Leonora Eisenmann. An only child, she spent her childhood there, graduating from Scotland High School, Class of 1939. She was the drum majorette in the Scotland VFW band while growing up. Charlotte attended and graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD in 1944, majoring in Economics.
Charlotte’s love of travel and learning about new places led her to become a stewardess for United Airlines, domiciled in Chicago. Flying on DC-3 aircraft, she loved the job. She was reaching seniority to fly the Hawaii run, when WWII ended, and she married Walter A. Zeeb on August 25, 1945. She and Walter had known each other since first grade. Due to rules at the time, she was forced to quit flying upon her marriage, without seeing Hawaii.
Ike worked as the registrar of the Trade School at Boys’ Town, while Walter pursued his dental degree at Creighton University. Upon his graduation in 1950, the couple moved to Denver, residing there until 1989. In 1953, Charlotte and Walt welcomed their son, Charles; in 1955, the family increased by one with the arrival of their daughter, Katheryn. Charlotte was a devoted and caring mother; her children were always greeted by her when arriving home from school.
A talented artist, involved in many art activities, including the Littleton Art Guild, she tried several media, including oil painting, watercolor, and mixed media. Her style interests ranged from contemporary, impressionist, to landscapes. Following a visit to the Grand Tetons with her family, she painted a scene of Mount Moran to remember the grandeur of the place. Prior to every dinner party she and Walt hosted, we would see her in the living room with oil paints out, trying to “fix” the water in the lake; she was never satisfied with the painting. Her family cherishes it and always thought it was fine!
The couple first visited Hawaii in 1972, and purchased a condominium on Kauai, with five other couples, in 1980. When Walt retired, they had already purchased a home site in Kalaheo, Kauai, and construction of their retirement home was under way. Charlotte quickly found the opportunity to further her art studies in oils, watercolor, Oriental brush and Plein Aire techniques. She took so many courses at Kauai Community College, she had enough credits for an Art degree. Also studying under Steven Sands, painting on location around the island, she honed her eye for the unique landscapes of Kauai.
Charlotte and Walt moved back to the Denver area in 2005, to be near better medical care for Charlotte, family and friends. Charlotte suffered from Parkinson’s, which ultimately took her from us. Charlotte enjoyed re-connecting with old friends and attending the semi-annual “Equinox” party started many years ago to celebrate friendship.
Charlotte is survived by her husband of 64 years; her son, Chuck (Sherry); daughter, Kaki; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Her wishes are, in lieu of flowers, donations to:
Island School, Kauai (3-1875 Kaumuali’i Highway, Lihu’e, Hawai’i 96766)
Denver Dumb Friends League (www.ddfl.org)
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on West Kaua’i (PO Box 247, Eleele, HI 96705)
Parkinson’s Association
The Denver Hospice (www.thedenverhospice.org)
Or a charity of your choosing
Charlotte will be interred next to her beloved parents in Scotland, SD, on Saturday, January 16, at 1:00 PM. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 11:00, Horan & McConaty at Parker Road and Dartmouth, Aurora, Colorado.
Margie Mae Zilla passed away December 23, 2007, at Majestic Bluffs Avera Sister James Care Center, at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 24 days old.
Visitation is 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2007, at Goglin Funeral Chapel, Tyndall, South Dakota. Wake service is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2007, at St. Leo Catholic Church, Tyndall, South Dakota. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2007, at St. Leo Catholic Church, Tyndall, South Dakota, with the Rev. Fr. Gerald Thury officiating. Music will be provided by organist Kathy Koenig and the St. Leo Church Choir. Honorary casketbearers are Chris and Pat Riley, Eric, Kara and J.P. Zilla, Jarod Gortner, Joseph and Josh Voigt, Wesley, Chad and Zachary Sufficool and Kaely Zilla. Casketbearers are Shawn Riley, Ryan Zilla, Matthew Gortner, Kari Voigt, Makenzy Sufficool and Matthew Zilla. Interment is in the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall, South Dakota.
Margie Mae Zilla was born on Sunday, March 29, 1925, in rural Avon to Albert and Lillian (McCann) Kreber. She married Joseph Zilla on March 2, 1946, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. They resided in Yankton where she raised six children. Her children will long remember the baking that she loved to do - her breads, pies and especially Christmas candy and cookies. They moved to Colorado in 1973 where she worked for the King Sooper grocery store and was known for her outgoing personality and helpfulness. She retired and moved back to Tyndall in 1991. Throughout Margie's life, her faith, her husband and children, and her brothers were very important to her. She had been an active member of St. Leo Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Margie became a resident of Majestic Bluffs Avera Sister James Care Center in November of 2003.
Margie is survived by her children: Bernadette (Ron) Riley of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Joseph (Joan) Zilla of Mitchell, South Dakota, Mary Kay Zilla of Hill City, South Dakota, Barb (Bruce) Voigt of Tyndall, South Dakota, Geralyn (Wesley) Sufficool of Rapid City, South Dakota, and John (Linda) Zilla of Scott City, Kansas; 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ronald (Virginia) Kreber of Laguna Beach, California; and sister-in-law, Leona Kreber of Tyndall.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, on December 23, 1986; her parents; one sister, Delores; three brothers, Levoyd, Robert and Franklin; one sister-in-law, Arla Kreber; and stepmother, Anna Kreber.
Funeral services for Donald Zweifel, 90, of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 9 at the United Methodist Church in Scotland with Rev. Tom Petersen officiating. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery in Scotland, with graveside military rites. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland.
Donald E. Zweifel went peacefully to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland. He was not alone; his wife of 65 years and his son were by his side. He died of a stomach aneurism.
Don entered this world on December 24, 1922 in rural Olivet, South Dakota to proud and loving parents, Henry and Clara (Luchsinger) Zweifel. He was raised in the Scotland area and remained there his entire life. He farmed at home until 1940. Then he worked for his brother, Clarence, who owned Scotland Transfer. In 1943, he entered the Army and received training at Camp Butler and Camp Picket before going overseas. He then joined the 90th Division with the 3rd Army in the infantry and fought in southern France, Ardennes, Belgium, and central Europe. During WWII he received from the President of the United States the Distinguished Service Cross, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against the armed enemy. He also received 3 Purple Hearts, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge. After being discharged from the Army in 1945, Don returned to Scotland to start his own business in trucking and shelling until his retirement. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and the United Methodist Church. On June 19, 1948, he married Ruth Alice Retzer of Scotland in Sioux City, Iowa in front of their friends, Corvin Kepplinger and Dorthea Keesler of Scotland.
The ones who gratefully shared his life and are left to honor his memory are his wife, Ruth, of Scotland; a daughter, Theresa (Terry) and her husband Laverne (Joe) Hoff of Olivet; a son, Greg and his wife Cindy Zweifel of Scotland; five grandchildren and their families: Troy and Teresa (Green) Hoff of Covington, Georgia and their children Tiana and Tyler, David and Kristin (Wynia) Hoff of Sioux Falls and daughters Audrey and Madeline, Stacie (Zweifel) and Seth Peterson of Sioux Falls and their children Cohen and Vivien, Paul and Alyssa (Slykhuis) Zweifel of Dell Rapids and their children Parker, Aspen and a daughter-to-be, and Jared and Jenny (Hamberger) Zweifel of Scotland and their son, Henry.
He left us to be with his parents, nine brothers: Walter, William, Fredrick, Henry, Jr., Robert, Elmer, Clarence, George, and Albert, and three sisters: Katherine, Anna and Gladys, along with their respective wives and husbands.
Funeral services for Danial Joseph Zitka, 18, of Tabor, who died early Saturday morning at Sacred Heart hospital, Yankton, after a brief illness, were held at St. Wenceslaus Catholic church in Tabor Monday morning at 10:30. The Rev. Fabian Pakosta, OSB, officiated and the REv. Joel Dirks, OSB, delivered the sermon. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Caba, Ronald Hovorka, Roger Kortan, Charles Kronaizl, Larry Peterka, Dale Stibral, Edward Houser and Richard Cimpl. A Scripture service was held Sunday evening at the church, followed by the recitation of the rosary, which was led by students of the Tabor high school.
Daniel was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Zitka on February 7, 1952. He was graduated from Tabor high school this spring. He participated in basketball, football and track all four years of high school. He was a member of the band in his sophomore, junior an dseniour years, served as a class officer for three years and in his senior years was elected student body president. He was a member of the "T" Club and was on the THS paper and annual staffs. He took part in class plays and was an attendant for the 1969 homecoming royalty. He was named last December as one of three students at Tabor High selected by the Outstanding Americans' Foundation as Outstanding Teenagers of America, was named to "Who's Who Among High School Students" and was also one of the two seniors receiving citizenship awards from the Tabor American Legion. He was a member of the Triple "T" Club and a Seniour Youth in the Tabor Farmers Union Youth program.
Survivors are the parents; four sisters, Mary, Mrs. Richard Potts, Fordyce, Nebr.; Rose Ann, Mrs. Donald Schwarz, Yankton; Bernadette, Mrs. Dennis Nesheim, Ethan; and Evelyn Zitka, Tabor; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. George Zitka, Yankton, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Scherschligt, Tabor.
Funeral services for Ruth Zweifel, 84, of Scotland, South Dakota will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at United Methodist Church in Scotland. Burial will follow in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25 at the Goglin Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:30 p.m. prayer service there, family will be present from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Ruth passed away on Saturday, November 22 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Ruth Alice Zweifel died on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center. Ruth was born April 15, 1930 to William and Martha (Schneider) Retzer. She graduated from Scotland High School in 1948 and married Don Zweifel in Sioux City, Iowa on June 19, 1948. She worked at the Bon Homme County courthouse for a short time. Ruth and Don worked together in the trucking and corn shelling business. She did the accounting and drove a truck.
Ruth loved to dance to the music of the 40’s and 50’s. She was a competitive bowler on the Scotland Transfer team. Her talents included baking, sewing, and crocheting. She enjoyed playing Scrabble and doing crossword puzzles. Ruth loved her family and always thought of others first.
She was a member of the Scotland United Methodist Church and served as the financial secretary.
Grateful for having shared her life are a daughter, Theresa (Terry) and her husband LaVerne (Joe) Hoff of Olivet; a son Greg and his wife Cindy (Cannon) Zweifel of Scotland; five grandchildren and their families: Troy and Teresa (Green) Hoff and their children Tiana and Tyler of Covington, Georgia; David and Kristin (Wynia) Hoff and their daughters Audrey and Madeline of Sioux Falls; Stacie (Zweifel) and Seth Peterson and their children Cohen and Vivien of Sioux Falls; Paul and Alyssa (Slykhuis) Zweifel and their children Parker, Aspen, and Raegan of Dell Rapids; and Jared and Jenny (Hamberger) Zweifel and their son Henry of Scotland; a sister Alvera Weinke of Yankton and a brother Ron Retzer of Santa Maria, California.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Don, and brother-in-law Robert Weinke.
Wilma Zeeb, age 84, of Menno, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the Landmann Jungman Memorial Hospital, Scotland, SD.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the Salem Reformed Church, Menno, with Rev. Michael Hecht officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery, Menno, SD. Visitations will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Salem Reformed Church, Menno, SD and then one hour prior to the service. The Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno, is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Greg Hansen, Jeff Hansen, Roger Auch, Gary Auch, Fred Gall, and Roger Schortzman.
Wilma Laurene Auch was born to Robert and Clara (Weidenbach) Auch on November 28, 1925 on the family farm near Lesterville. She was baptized and confirmed at the Petersburg Church, rural Lesterville. Wilma attended country school at Odessa #41 near Lesterville.
Wilma was united in marriage to Marvin Zeeb on February 12, 1942 near Menno. They purchased a farm south of Menno where they were blessed with seven children. She was a dedicated housewife and loving mother. For many years, they owned Zeeb Electric where she took care of the books.
Wilma took great pride in cooking and making all the old German recipes. She enjoyed sewing and embroidering. In the fall of 1990, she moved into Menno. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling, camping, and visiting with family and friends. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Her funny sense of humor will be remembered by all. She was a member of Salem Reformed Church in Menno.
Thankful for having shared her life are her children: Larry (Marge) Zeeb of Menno, SD, Curtis (Elaine) Zeeb of Lesterville, SD, Milo Zeeb of Philip, SD, Max Zeeb of Menno, SD, Renay (Virgil) Souhrada of Tabor, SD, and Scott (Mindy) Zeeb of O’Neill, NE; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; two sisters: Viola Wollman of Menno, SD and Alta Hansen of Beresford, SD; brother: Allen (Ella) Auch of Lesterville, SD and several nieces and nephews.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin in 1987 and one son, Mark in 1991.
Alfred Zogg, 80, Kaylor, SD, died Thursday (Oct. 11, 2001) at his residence.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. today (Monday) at Petrick-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland, with the Rev. John Sieverts officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Pallbearers will be William Mikuska, Wayne Bartlett, Charles Pravecek, Louis Sedlacek, Frank Bruna Jr. and Dave Baltzer.
He was born March 2, 1921, at Tripp to the Rev. Ulrich and Elsie (Herbster) Zogg. He worked in a poultry house in Scotland and owned and operated a restaurant. He married Rosalee Cook on March 11, 1945, in Scotland. The lived in Wisconsin where he worked as a foreman in a furniture factory. They moved to Armour where he was a mail carrier until he retired in 1976. The moved to Kaylor in 1998.
He is survived by his wife, Rosalee Zogg, Kaylor; one son, Andrew Zogg, Kaylor; two brothers: Walter Zogg, Broken Arrow, Okla., and Richard Zogg, Tulsa, Okla.; and three sisters: Mildred Blazer, Tulsa, Okla.; Alma Golden, Grainfield, Kan.; and Margaret Ackerman, Scotland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services for Edna Sophie Ziegler were held July 26, 2008.
Edna was born on July 24, 1928, in rural Bon Homme County to Christian and Katherine (Neth) Bauder. She was baptized at their rural Lutheran Church as an infant and confirmed in German at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland. She completed eight grades in a one-room rural school.
On May 1, 1949, she was married to Oscar Ziegler at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland. They made their home in rural Hutchinson County on the farm.
She made her life on the farm as a homemaker, and she worked in the dietary department of the Tripp Good Samaritan Center for 37 years.
She was a member of rural Denevitz, St. John's, and Emmaus Lutheran.
She died July 21, 2008 at Valley Regional Hospital, Brownsville, Texas. She attained the age of 79 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one sister, Ella; and six brothers, Richard, Charles, Otto, Julius, John and William.
She is survived by her son, Dale; sisters, Anna Friederich, Kaylor; and Martha Ziegler, Tripp; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Weisser and Hulda Streyle; and brother-in-law, Elmer Streyle, Menno; and many nephews, nieces and friends.
Mr. Michael Zolnowsky Sr., died at his home in Scotland on Tuesday at 1 o'clock p.m. He had a stroke of paralysis about two months ago, but from this he seems to have fully recovered. About two weeks ago a kidney and bladder trouble developed which caused his death. Mr. Zolnowsky was born at Brodnie, West Prussia, Germany, in 1837, being at the time of this death 77 years, 4 months, and 18 days old. He came to America in 1873 and located in Milwaukee where he resided three years when he came to Dakota Territory, locating in Bon Homme county where he has since resided. He married Miss Julia Zalewski who with six sons and two daughters are left to mourn his departure. The sons and daughters are John, of Yankton, Frank, Mike Jr., Jacob, and August, of Scotland, Steve, of Vermillion, Mrs. Mary Selmer, of Chicago, and Mrs. Tracy Shumski, of Sengar, N.D.
Source: The Citizen-Republican (Scotland, SD) ~ May 28, 1914
Long-time La Habra schoolteacher, Eileen Lorraine Uken, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Eileen was being treated at UC Irvine Medical Center following a stroke. She was 77.
Eileen was born on February 22, 1934 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Hugo and Essie Chilman. She had two younger siblings, Judy and Norval, who she adored and the three remained close throughout her life. She wanted to be a navy nurse when she was growing up but she soon discovered her true calling and became a schoolteacher in Avon, South Dakota where her salary was $2250 per year.
It was there that she met the love of her life, William Uken, a Navy man recently discharged. Although she was only 19, she knew she would marry the dashing 23-year old, and after a year-long courtship they married on December 8, 1953.
Eileen and Bill lived first in Cleveland, Ohio and then Wayne, Nebraska where he was a bricklayer and she worked in a doctor's office. In 1955 their life was touched by sadness when their first baby, Michael, was stillborn. Their son David was born a year later in 1956. Soon after that, they left Nebraska; moving to California in search of better opportunities, they decided to make their home in La Habra. Daughter Valerie arrived in 1959 and son Brent in 1965. Eileen loved reading books to her children, and attending their many sporting and music activities. She often said that her happiest years were when all of her children lived at home sharing meals and being together.
Besides being devoted to her own children and grandchildren (she never missed a birthday or holiday!), Eileen was also dedicated to the many children whose lives she touched as a 2nd grade teacher at Sierra Vista, Valencia, and Ladera Palma elementary schools. Her career spanned 40 years and she was beloved by her more than 1000 students. Her special blend of skill, patience, and positive nature earned her the respect of her peers: she was a mentor teacher for 3 years and was honored as La Habra City School District "Teacher of the Year" in 1986. She herself never stopped learning, earning a B.A. in 1963 and an M.A. in 1983.
Since her retirement from teaching in 1996, she continued to serve her community as a volunteer at the Braille Institute, where she spent many hours helping the sight impaired.
Eileen is survived by her husband, William Uken; her three children, David Uken and his wife Cheryl Maslanka-Uken of Fremont, California, Valerie Olguin of Whittier, California, and Brent Uken and his wife Melanie Uken of Powder Springs, Georgia; her nine grandchildren, Eddie, Chris, Jeff, Jenny and Joey Uken, Sara and Kenny Olguin, and Kaytlin and Hannah Graham; her brother, Norval Chilman; and her sister, Judy McNeill.
Burial services will be private. A memorial service for all who knew Eileen and wish to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 18, 2011 in St. Andrew Lutheran Church (11345 Miller Road, Whittier, CA). If you wish to make a donation to honor Eileen, please consider a contribution to the Braille Institute at www. brailleinstitute.org or Lutheran Church of the Master in La Habra.
Dorothy "Dot" Uken passed away on December 17, 2010. A prayer service will be held at a later date in Arizona where Dot lived for many years. She was born in Winner, SD on November 23, 1923 to Henry and Rose (Wiedman) Lueken. Dot married Joseph L. Uken on January 23, 1945 in Winner SD.
Dot was head pastry cook at Southern State College, Springfield, SD and she enjoyed spending time with her family, hiking and traveling.
Survivors include her children, Sharyn (Ed) Babcock of Cold Spring, MN and Sandra (Larry) Haima of Albany OR; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Gertrude Honke of Atlantic, IA and Cecelia Larsen of Mesa, AZ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; parents; brothers, Norbert and Raymond; sisters, Alma and Alice.
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Mother Lucille Assisted Living Home in Richmond, MN for the loving care they provided in her later years.
Larry Uken, age 70, of Yankton, SD passed away Monday, August 30, 2010 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2010 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, with Rev. David Lund officiating. Burial will be in the Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, SD at approximately 1:30 p.m. Visitations will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Larry Gene Uken was born November, 8th 1939 in Yankton to Emil and Mary Elizabeth (Gotschall) Uken. He was raised on the family farm in rural Springfield. He graduated from Springfield High School. He served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1965 and was also in the Korean War. Larry resided in the Yankton area much of his life. He enjoyed fishing, reading, completing crossword puzzles, and playing the occasional poker game. He was really interested in trivia and could answer any question a TV game show, like Jeopardy, might throw at him. In addition, Larry was a member of the VFW Post 791. The joy of his life was his family. He was especially proud of his daughters and grandchildren. He most recently resided at the Wakonda Nursing Home where he made many friends.
Grateful for having shared his life include: four daughters, Crystal Uken-Sherwood and husband Wayne of San Francisco, CA., Carla Steppat and husband Jeff of Yankton, SD, Angie Sander and husband Brett of Omaha, NE, Ranata Radcliffe and husband John of Scotland, SD; six grandchildren, Curtis and Collin Steppat, Alex Sander, and Anthony and Zach Radcliffe and Ashley Uken; three great-grandchildren, Serena, Chloe, and Syler; two brothers Ray (Lorna) Uken of Yankton SD and William (Eileen) Uken of La Habra, CA.; two sisters Leona Fryda of Springfield, SD and Mary Cathey of Oceanside, CA.; and one special nephew Emil J. Uken of Harvard, NE and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Glenn, Emil Jr., Leonard, and Leo; and two sisters, Lola Travnicek and Ruth Chacon.
Marlene Joan Urban, 67, died Wednesday (Oct. 10, 2001) at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall.
A family memorial service will be held for the cremated remains in Norton, Kan., at a future date. The Petrik-Kelley Funeral Home, Tyndall, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born June 27, 1934, on the family farm in Bison, Kan., to Leo and Veronica (Stramel) Urban. She entered the Dominican religious community at the Immaculate Conception Convent in Great Bend, Kan., in 1948 and made her profession as S. Mary Verona. She retired from the religious order in 1962. During that time, she worked as a student teacher and nurses aid. After leaving the convent, she moved to her parents' home in Norton and clerked at a Duckwalls store. In 1967, she moved to Moline, Ill., where she worked in a Thriftown DiscountStore and for the K-mart Corportation for 25 years, retiring in 1994 due to ill health. She moved to the K-Nopf Assisted Living Center, Springfield, in 1998 and most recently was a resident at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center since August 1999.
She enjoyed time with her nieces and nephews, working on crafts and collecting dolls.
Survivors include her mother, Veronia, Norton; two brothers: Eugene, Albert, Kan., and Larry, Norton.; one sister, Eileen Jaeger, Tyndall; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, two brothers and one sister.
Another of the early pioneers who was numbered amoung the first settlers of Bon Homme county, coming here nearly 50 years ago, was called to his final reward Friday (July 30, 1926), when Vincent Uherka Sr. died at his home in this city, death resulting from Bright's disease.
Vincent Uherka Sr. was born in Moravia in 1845, where he acquired his education and grew to manhood. In 1869 he was united in marriage to Theresa Bednar, and four years later immigrated to America, settling in Iowa. Here they lived four years. In 1877 they moved to Bon Homme county and Mr. Uherka filed on a homestead six miles from Tabor, where he farmed until 1915, when he retired and moved to Tyndall.
Left to mourn his loss is his wife, Mrs. Theresa Uherka, three daughters, Mrs. Adolph Slama of Tabor, Mrs. Wm. Pluhar of Cohagen, Mont., Mrs. John Valach of Miles City, Mont., two sons, James Uherka of Tyndall and Joseph Uherka of Wagner. Two children died in infancy.
During his life, Mr. Uherka was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church. Funeral services were held Monday from the Presbyterian church of Tyndall, and burial made in the Presbyterian cemetery east of town.
Kathryn Ann Lundin Uken passed away on January 25, 2015, after her battle with cancer. Kathryn was born on the family homestead west of Springfield, South Dakota, to James Mathias Lundin and Cornelia Jenny DeRoos on November 28, 1928. She grew up on the family homestead as the oldest of six children and graduated from Springfield High School in 1947. She married Helmuth (Ken) Uken on June 15, 1947. Kathryn attended Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, and taught in Geddes, South Dakota, until she moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico, where she worked at the National Scientific Laboratory.
Kathryn moved her family 21 times in 17 years after Ken was recalled to Air Force Active Duty at the beginning of the Korean War. A few of the many moves she made with her family were to the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and to Rhein Main Air Force Base in West Germany. The last military move was to the ROTC Detachment at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota.
In the mid 60’s, Kathryn found herself raising four children as a single parent and furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and then a Master’s Degree in Educational Counseling at South Dakota State University. She then taught and counseled at Brookings elementary schools for several years before pursuing a career in real estate. Kathryn moved to Arvada, Colorado, in 1982, and worked as a realtor until her retirement in 2009.
Kathryn was a talented pianist who played at countless events and was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Kathryn played in the Bell Choir at Holy Cross for many years. She also served in Reach to Recovery to support those diagnosed with breast cancer and also served in the Stephen Ministry, a one-to-one lay caring ministry for people who are hurting. Kathryn’s passions in life were her family, music, world travel, her church, and helping others.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, James and Cornelia Lundin, and infant son Joseph. She is survived by her children James Uken (wife – Marilyn) of Glendale, Arizona; Karen Michiels (husband – Tim) of Loveland, Colorado; Wanda Hawes (husband – Jon) of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; Eric Uken of Arvada, Colorado; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and siblings Perry Lundin, Mary Nygaard, John Lundin, Janice Crea, and Connie Dresbach.
A memorial service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, CO, on Wednesday, February 4, at 11 a.m., with a reception immediately following. A memorial service is also scheduled to be held at the Norwegian Cemetery on Memorial Day weekend at the family homestead near Springfield, South Dakota.
If you would like to make a donation in Kathryn’s memory, please consider the American Cancer Society. Donations can be made out to the American Cancer Society and mailed to Eric Uken, 8465 C Everett Way, Arvada, CO 80005.
Leo Uken age 81, of Woonsocket, SD, died April 6, 2005, at the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Funeral services will be Monday April 11, 11:00 am, Bethany Lutheran Church, Woonsocket, SD. Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial, Spencer Cemetery, Spencer SD. Visitations, Basham Funeral Chapel, Woonsocket, SD, Sunday April 10th, from 2-5 and 7-9 pm and one hour prior to service at the church.
Leo Ervin Uken was born Dec. 26, 1923 at Springfield, SD to Emil and Mary Elizabeth (Gotschall) Uken.
He served in the Army Air Force Jan. 1943 to Sept. 1945 as a ball-turret gunner aboard a B-24 Liberator in the Pacific Theatre during WWII.
He married Mardella Laufman Aug. 21, 1949 in Spencer, SD, at St. Matthews Church. To this union, four children were born.
A graduate of Southern State Teachers College in 1951 and later earned his Master's degree at Northern State University.
He was, for 38 years, a teacher, coach, principal and superintendent. A strong advocate of academics and sporting activities. He also refereed high school and college sports. He was especially honored to be selected to referee many State "B" basketball tournaments.
He was a member and president of the SD High School Activities Assoc. and SD Superintendents Assoc. and received a 25 year coaching award from the SDHSCA.
Leo was also a member of the American Legion and Masonic Lodge, receiving a 50 year recognition for both.
Grateful for having shared his life include: his wife of 55 years, Mardella of Woonsocket, SD, two sons; Glen and wife Beth Uken of Brandon, SD, Greg "Ace" Uken of Woonsocket, SD; two daughters, Gloria Damgaard and husband Roger of Sioux Falls, SD; Gina Trebilcock and husband Nate of Eden Prairie, MN. Six grandchildren, Stuart and Mike Uken; Andrew and Daniel Damgaard; Anna and Kara Trebilcock and one great-grandson Cade Damgaard. Three brothers and two sisters; Ray (Lorna) Uken and Larry Uken both of Yankton, SD; William (Eileen) Uken of La Habra, CA; Leona Fryda of Springfield, SD and Mary Cathey of Oceanside, CA; a special nephew Emil J. Uken of Harvard, Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Glenn, Emil Jr., Leonard and two sisters, Lola Travnicek and Ruth Chacon.
Emil Uken, 68, of Wayne, NE, died Friday, June 8, 1990 at Marion Health Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
Services were held Monday, Jun 11 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon, S.D. The Rev. Robert Ruls of Sioux City, Iowa officiated. Assisting were the Rev. Harvey Calsbeck of Sibley, Iowa and the Rev. Bill Van Gerpen of Tyndall, S.D.
Emil "Jake" Uken, the son of Emil J. and Mary Elizabeth Gotschall Uken, was born April 9, 1922 at Springfield, S.D. He graduated from high school at Springfield. He served in the Army with the 441st Counter Intelligence Corps of occupation forces in Japan. He was a member of the VFW Post in Wayne. He was a masonry contractor in Wayne. He married Marcile Bertus on Dec. 8, 1953 in Avon. He attended the First Christian Reformed Church of Sioux City, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, Marcile of Wayne; Leona Fryda, Mary Cathy, Ruth Chacon, Jaden, Leo, Bill, Ray and Larry Uken.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Honorary pallbearers were William Blecke, Brett Fuelberth, Wilfred Gehner, Jon Haase, Charles Nichols, Delbert Roberts and Robert Woehler, all of Wayne; Peter Attema, Gordon Johnson, Frank Klynsma, Arend Kraayenbrink, Lowell Kredit and Marvin Noteboom; all of Sioux City, Iowa; and Dean Wynia of Dante, S.D. Active pallbearers were Randy Uken, Burt Guthmiller, John Uken, Donald Bertus, Jack Coleman, and Dale Reiff. Burial was in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon, S.D. with Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home of Avon, S.D. in charge of arrangements. Military honors were by Arthur Wissman Post of Avon.
After the sun has set beyond the western horison and the shadows gather o'er vale and hill, we behold a wonderous glow, transfiguring in glorious and beautiful colors the departing day. Thus it is when the noble life of a Christian mother comes to a close and those who are sorely bereft, feel about them the darkness of bereavement. But they may look upward and see the beautiful memories of her earthly life, set in the splendor of the promise of immortality.
The long useful life of Mother Nelles of 87 years is ended but her character, built upon the foundation of truth and rightousness, will abide forever, not only in the hearts and minds of her loved ones left behind, but in the life beyond.
Rebecca Jane Colwell was born Jan 10, 1855, at Kincardine, Bruce county, Ontario, Cananda, where she grew to womanhood. On April 10, 1873, she united in marriage with Isaac Nelles of Toronto, Canada. Shortly after their marriage they came to the United States, settling on a prairie homestead in South Dakota, where they resided 26 years. They underwent many hardships, as that was a new country, with only Indian trails. Their nearest town, the village of Scotland, S. D., consisted of one small store, blacksmith shop and hotel. Homes were many miles apart. Fuel was scarce and they took ox teams and drove 18 miles for wood. Mother Nelles often related how uneasy the wives of those men would be until their return for fear of hostile Indians.
In 1896 they moved to Harrison county, Missouri, east of Ridgeway, where they observed their golden wedding anniversary April 10, 1923. Three years later the husband was called home and this faithful wife was left in the old homestead, where so many fond memories clung. Nine years ago she established a happy home with her daughter, Mrs Omer Provin, and it was here she closed her eyes to the scenes of this life July 23, 1942, at the age of 87 years, six months and 13 days. How sweet to think of death as expressed in the following beautiful lines:
"Death is only an old door, set in a garden wall
On gentle hinges, at dusk, when the thrushes call.
Along the lintels are green leaves.
Beyond, the light lies still.
Very willing and weary feet
Go over that still.
There is nothing to trouble any heart.
Nothing to hurt at all;
Death is only a quiet door
In an old wall."
Twelve children blessed this home. One passed away, while 11 grew to maturity, but five preceded her in death; Jerusha A., Delilah J., Herman H., William H. and Edith (Mrs James Fitzgerald), whose tragic death by fire will be recalled by many. Surviving and mourning are four daughters and two sons: Mrs Omer Provin, Mrs Fred Ramey, Mrs Edgar Arkle of near Ridgeway, Mrs Buford Kampman, Bethany, Walter, DeSoto, Kan., and Merril, Ridgeway. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren, and one brother, A. K. Colwell of Scotland, S. D. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Methodist church, living a Christian life until the end, a kind, loving wife and mother, and a true friend.
Services were at the Methodist church of Ridgeway, July 24, conducted by the Rev H. E. Marshall. Hymns were beautifully rendered by Mrs Ercel Johnston, Mrs Doris Fancher, Vilas and Vern Young, with Mrs Agnes Lowe at the piano Floral escort were the granddaughters - Ruth Johnson, Thelma Powers, Helen Peetoom, Bonnie Fitzgerald, Edith Preston and Verda Quillen. Those carrying her to her last resting place in Yankee Ridge cemetery were the grandsons - Ray, Eugene, Virgil and Verne Kampman, Earl, Garland and Max Provin, Guy, Everett Nelles, Guy and Veryl Ramey. Those attending the services from a distance were Mrms A. K. Colwell, Scotland, S. D., Mrs Gladys Nybakke and son, Bloomington, Ill., Mrs Verda Quillen, Joplin, Mo., Mrms Elmer Pulliam and family, Walter Nelles, DeSoto, Kan., Everett Nelles and family, Mrms Ruel Thompson, Birch Tree.
Source: Bethany (Missouri) Republican ~ Aug 10, 1942
Isaac Nelles was born November 2nd, 1842, near Toronto, Canada, and died April 5th, 1926, at his home near Ridgeway, Mo., at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 8 days. On April 10th, 1893 he was united in marriage to Rebecca Jane Colwell, and to this union twelve children were born, seven of whom are now living. All of them were with him at his bedside at the time of his death. They are as follows: W. A., of Hatfield, Mo.; W. H., of Neosho, Mo.; Mrs Mer Provins, of Ridgeway; Mrs Buford Kampman, Mrs Edgar Arkle and Merrel Nelles, all of Ridgeway. The children preceding their father in death were: Mrs James Fitzgerald, Gerushia A. Nelles, Delilah J. Nelles, Herman H. Nelles and one infant child.
He leaves a wife, seven children, twenty-two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren to mourn his loss. He was a good father and a loving husband, always bearing his trials and temptations without a murmur. He was converted and joined the Methodist church forty seven years ago at Scotland, S. Dakota. When his time came he said he was ready to go to his reward. Funeral services at the home Wednesday of last week, were conducted by Rev. Imes. The burial was made at the Yankee Ridge cemetery Wednesday, April 7, 1926.
The body of Mr. John Newman was brought here for burial Tuesday from Langford, accompanied by his son-in-law, Mr. Jesse Schaefer, with whom Mr. Newman had been living for a number of years. A year ago last June he had a stroke of paralysis from which he never recovered, but he was able to be about the house until about six weeks before his death which occurred last Friday. He was 84 years and 6 months old and death was caused from old age. He leaves three sons: Charles of Harrison, Neb., Hector of Mondive, Mont, and David whose present address we do not know; also two daughters, Lydia who lives in Michigan, and Mrs. Schaefer with whom he lived. His wife died some six years ago and was buried at this place.
Mr. Newman was an old resident of Scotland, having worked at the carpenter and wagonmaker's trades here many years ago. He left here over twenty years ago and has since lived in Omaha, Chicago, and Detroit, Mich., and finally returned to South Dakota to make his home with his daughter. He was a conscientious Christian gentleman, and is kindly remembered by all of the old settlers in this vicinity.
Source: The Citizen-Republican (Scotland, SD) ~ October 24, 1918
Funeral Mass for Jake Nehonsky, 60, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Vodnany Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Duman officiating. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Schmidt Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Nehonsky was born Feb. 2, 1908 at Trlpp to Mr. and Mrs. Vehonsky and died Jan. 10, 1969 at the Tyndall hospital. On Nov. 26, 1935 he married Mary Schuch. He was a member of the Catholic Workmen.
Survivors include his widow; one daughter, Mrs. William (Margaret) Baumiller, Parkston; two grandchildren; three brothers, John, Scotland; and Joe and Paul, Tripp, and a sister, Mrs. Alfred Matuska, Omaha.
Funeral services for Delina Nagel, 78, of Springfield are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 5 until 7:30 p.m., with family present from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.
Delina Christina Nagel was born May 14, 1938 in Naper, NE, the daughter of Gottlieb and Alvina Hermann. Delina passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Delina was confirmed at the age of 16 on June 23, 1954. She graduated from Gregory High School in 1957. She attended Southern State College in Springfield. Delina was united in marriage to John Nagel on June 13, 1958 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gregory, SD. Together they raised their family and farmed in rural Avon until they moved to town in 2009. Delina also worked at the Springfield Assisted Living Center.
Delina will be remembered for her passion for her family, raising and promoting beef, her church, gardening, sewing and embroidering.
Delina was a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Willing Workers, SD Beef Industry Council, Beef Bucks Board and also helped organize the beef booths for River Boat Days and Dakota Fest. She was a past President of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Auxiliary and received the 2011 South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Person of the Year Award.
Thankful for having shared her life are her husband John of Springfield; John Bryan and wife Angela (Powers) Nagel of rural Avon, Brenda Lea and husband Darwin Bartels of Urbandale, IA and Blane Todd and wife Cindy (Sorenson) Nagel of Springfield; nine grandchildren: John Nagel, Cassie Nagel, Jonalyn (Dan) Mulcahy, Tyler Bartels, Landon (Raya) Nagel, and Shayna, Chesney, Cheylee and Shalayne Nagel; five great grandchildren: Mylee and Michael Branaugh, Sloan Mulcahy, Rhykon Nagel and Tristan Keistler; two brothers: Donald Herrmann of Rapid City, DuWayne (Pat) Herrmann Sr. of Rose City, TX; sister Dianna (Dennis) French of Evansville, WY; and many relatives and friends.
Delina was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Delphine Buffington and Doris Herrmann.
Alfred J. Novotny was born on July 20, 1927 to Vaclav J. and Anna V. (Karolewicz) Novotny in Tabor, South Dakota. He graduated from Tyndall High School in 1945. In November 1945, Alfred was drafted into the United States Army and served with the Korea 7th Division. He specialized in automotive parts and later became an assistant squad leader. In July 1947, Alfred was honorably discharged, yet remained active the U.S. National Guard. Later in life, he also served on the draft board for the Vietnam War.
On October 30, 1951, Alfred was united in marriage to Marjorie Ann Swatek at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. In 1953, he began to work for the City of Tyndall with the light and water plant. He loved his job, and worked there for over 35 years until his retirement in 1988.
Throughout his life, Alfred liked to stay busy. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, gardening, and camping. He was an avid fan of sports and loved to watch football, the American Legion baseball games, and the Minnesota Twins. Alfred was also a collector with a collection packed with numerous license plates and beer cans.
He was a member of many local organizations: the Tyndall Fire Department Elliott Hose Co. 1, Pike-Wagner American Legion Post #2, Simek-Ptak VFW Post #6895, and Knights of Columbus. Alfred was a devout Catholic and member of St. Leo Catholic Church, Tyndall. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
Alfred passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall having attained the age of 88 years, nine months and 13 days.
He is survived, loved and remembered by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie Novotny of Tyndall; children: Mona (Ed) Wilson of Centennial, CO, Anita (Melvin) Turner of Hawthorne, CA, and Ted (Kathleen) Novotny of Malverne, NY; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister Leona Bouska of Yankton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Patrick Novotny, sister, Edna Ross and brothers: Wesley, Leo, Marcel and Gilbert.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6 at St. Leo Catholic Church, Tyndall from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. wake service there. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 at the church with Fr. Joe Forcelle officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota. Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.