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Carl & Myrann Ludens
Carl E. Ludens, 87, of Springfield - Funeral services are 1:30 P.M., Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield, with military honors. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 PM until 7 PM, followed by a 7 PM prayer service at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield. Visitation will resume Thursday from 9 AM until noon at the funeral home.
Carl Edward Ludens was born September 19, 1921, the son of Albert and Marie (Wandscheer) Ludens, on a farm southwest of Springfield, SD. He passed away on Father’s Day, June 21, 2009 at Avera St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall, SD. Carl attained the age of 87 years, nine months and two days.
Carl grew up on the family farm and attended Logterman country school for eight years and one year of high school. He left school to help his parents and grandmother, Kate Wandscheer during the difficult years of the Great Depression. Carl was drafted and served in the United States Army from March 7, 1945 until he was honorably discharged on November 29, 1946, after having trained at Camp Hood, TX for the invasion of Japan. After the surrender, Carl served in Okinawa as part of the allied occupation forces and attained the rank of Sgt.
Carl married Edith Rienstra on March 3, 1948 and to this union was born two sons, Donald and Gene. Edith passed away on November 1, 1960. Carl then married Myrann DeRoos on October 5, 1962. Carl lived and farmed his entire life on the same farm west of Springfield. Carl and Myrann enjoyed 46 years of marriage.
Carl was a faithful member of Emmanuel Reformed Church where he served many years as an elder, Sunday school and catechism teacher, and a choir and quartet member. He also participated in Prison Fellowship and was a 33 year member of American Legion Post #132.
Carl enjoyed refinishing furniture and woodworking.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Myrann of Springfield, his children: Donald (Fay) of Rapid City and Gene (Cheryl) of Springfield; six grandchildren: Adrian, Heidi, Mallory, Gina, Megan and Kayla; four great grandchildren; his two sisters: Alberta (Eldon) DeJong of Springfield and Marie (Robert) Sloss of Beloit, WI; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Edith and two brothers: John Albert and Marion.
Iola Lorraine Walkes Lindh, formerly of Litchfield, Conn., died Tuesday afternoon, June 7, 2011, on the Transitions Unit of Marquis Vintage Suites in Butte, Montana with her daughter, Janet, by her side sharing this special moment. With increasing age and health issues affecting their independent lives in Connecticut, Iola and her husband, Bill, relocated to Butte in August 2008 to be closer to family.
Born at home in Bon Homme County, S. D., on Aug. 16, 1918, to John H. and Hulda (Voigt) Walkes, Iola was a lifelong South Dakota gal no matter where she lived. The values and experiences instilled by farm life - shepherding two younger brothers while older sister helped in the house, outdoor plumbing and one room schooling, to name a few - created an incredibly hard-working, responsible, practical, honest and reliable woman. Also, the Great Depression significantly shaped Iola's character, and typical of this era, she was thrifty but not tight and appreciated the difference between wanting and needing, something forgotten in the recent age of affluence. She was "green" before it was a lifestyle choice, always having some vegetables and flowers to tend, and loved sharing a meal and conversation with old and new friends around the kitchen table.
Iola graduated from Avon High School in 1936 and went on to cosmetology school in Omaha. She ran her own beauty shop for four years and then moved to Sacramento at the start of World War II, working at McClelland Air Field.
She worked in the secretarial field for most of her life, retiring from the UCONN Extension Office of Litchfield County in 1981. Retirement was short-lived, and Iola continued to fill her days with driving for Meals-on-Wheels, hospital and community volunteerism, letter writing, reading, current events and church positions.
Iola married A. William Lindh in San Francisco and celebrated 61 years together before his death in January 2010. She took care of Bill until the end even though it seemed likely that she would pass first, not he. After their marriage, Iola continued to work while Bill completed his education at the University of California.
"I always wanted twins and God heard me." The family grew with the birth of twin daughters. Iola loved her girls and gave them as many opportunities and support as she could, just as she did later with her one grandchild, who inherited only one of Grandma's dimples.
Iola was an active member of The First Congregational Church of Litchfield for almost 50 years. She was a woman of strong faith who lived it rather than preached it and there were many individuals and causes that were blessed by her often anonymous, quiet actions; when she saw a need she took care of it, or helped however she could. She was humble, private, and a remarkably gracious, sweet and kind lady. When pressed to describe her life, Iola offered the following thought: "I felt good that I looked out for other people besides myself."
Iola was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; brothers, Harold and Clayton Walkes; brother-in-law, Ben Krug; and nephew, Clinton Krug. Survivors include her daughters Janet Lindh of Butte (husband, James McDonald; sister-in-law, Sister Mary J, McDonald); Chantal Lindh of New York City; grandson, Tolliver Hart of Seattle; sister, Helen Krug of Tyndall, S.D.; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Walkes of Tyndall, S.D., and Iola Walkes of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and numerous nieces and nephews across the country.
It's impossible to thank everyone who was involved in Iola's care these past few years and who provided support to her family. Trust that you are remembered and we wish that you will be fortunate to find solace in a similar fashion when the need arises. There are many quiet angels in the world and we have lost one with Iola's passing. The Lindh family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the entire Marquis Vintage Suites staff for the compassionate, exemplary care Iola received while a resident there, especially most recently her Transition Unit CNAs. The personal concern, tenderness and ultimately, love shown during Iola's last few days gives meaning to the life process and reflects the true goodness in people - people who were once strangers but became family and shared in Iola's final journey. We are so incredibly grateful to you for this gift. Sincere thanks are also offered to Dr. Yates, Highlands Hospice and friends near and far.
Per Iola's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service and celebration for Iola and Bill will be held at the First Congregational Church, Litchfield, Conn., at a future time, with internment to follow. Memorial contributions can be made in Iola's name to Butte Special Riders, Habitat for Humanity or the Butte Food Bank.
Mabel Uken Lehman passed away at The Gardens Care Center in Kingman, Arizona on Sunday, January 20, 2002. She was 97.
Mabel Avery was born March 2, 1904 in Geddes, S.D., to Louis and Janetta Avery. She married Johannes Uken in 1919. They lived in Springfield, S.D., on a farm where they raised their six children. While in Springfield, she also worked at Southern State College Food Services for 25 years.
After her husband passed away in 1974, she moved to the White Mountains in Arizona. While there, she met and married Don Lehman. After Don's death, she moved to California to be near family. Mabel moved to Kingman six years ago to be closer to her daughter.
Mrs. Lehman is survived by: two sons and their wives, John and Mardell Uken of Springfield, SD and Dennis and Donna Uken of Reno, Nev.; one daughter and son-and-law, Betty and John Nadenicek of Lake Havaso City; two daughters-in-law, Kathryn Uken of Denver, Colo. and Dot Uken of Mesa; 17 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her two husbands, two sons, Joe and Helmuth Uken, and her daughter and son-in-law, Fonda and Lowell Mundon.
Mabel was very devoted to her big family. She was loved and admired by all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at Grace Lutheran Church, Pastor Steve Bergeson will officiate.
Tamara K. Luke, age 49 of Yankton, SD died Monday, May 19, 2008, from injuries sustained in a vehicle/pedestrian accident.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, with Rev. Paul M. Opsahl officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, SD at approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. Visitations will be 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Yankton, and then one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jason Sampson, Eric Heltzel, Kevin Ptak, Jason Bartunik, John Heltzel and Sydney Zurcher.
Tamara was born August 15, 1958, at Rapid City, SD to Gerard and Carmen (Stevenson) Hehn. She followed the Lutheran faith and attended several churches in the area. She was married to Randy Sampson. She was a homemaker and a mother of four and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She took in a number of neighborhood children and she always thought of them as her own. She was full of life and very outgoing and energetic with a unique personality.
She is survived by four children: Jennifer Ann (Eric) (Sampson) Heltzel, Jason Scott Sampson, both of Philip, SD, Andrea Brown of Sioux Falls, SD, and Angela Brown of Yankton, SD; one granddaughter, Danessa Heltzel of Philip, SD; father, Gerard (Lois) Hehn of Scotland, SD.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents; mother on February 28, 1990; and one son, Nicholas Brown.
Hal Ardell Lansdowne, age 84, of Gayville, South Dakota, died Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota.
Memorial services are 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at the Bon Homme Cemetery in rural Springfield, South Dakota at a later date.
Hal was born May 8, 1930 in Union County, South Dakota to Hiram and Sadie (Smith) Lansdowne. In his younger years, Hal worked for a lumber company in Oregon. He enjoyed racing cars and also riding horses and bulls in the rodeo. On August 19, 1962, Hal married Beverly Blachnik in Yankton. Hal worked for Western and J.A. Tobin Construction where he built many roads across the country, including I-29 from Kansas City to North Dakota. After his retirement in 1984, Hal went into his own business doing dozer work. He was also bus driver for Gayville-Volin School District and delivered trailers for Truck Trailer in Yankton.
Hal is survived by his wife, Beverly Lansdowne of Gayville; three sons: Brian (Penny) Lansdowne of Beresford, South Dakota, Hal Lansdowne of Gayville and Gene (Patty) Lansdowne of Box Elder, South Dakota; five grandchildren: Michael, Cody, Mitchell and Caleb Lansdowne and Branden Bernard; four great grandchildren; and a brother, Jack Lansdowne of Blye, Oregon.
Hal was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Edie Lansdowne.
Mabel Irene Lubbers, 84, of Yankton, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at Avera Wakonda Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Wakonda.
Her service will be at Kostel Funeral Chapel in Yankton with the Rev. Rod Veldhuizen officiating. Burial will be in Czech National Cemetery, rural Tyndall.
Mabel Irene Obr was born Dec. 15, 1923, at Avon to Joseph and Emma (Rehurek) Obr. She attended Lone Tree Country School and graduated from Tyndall High School.
She married Walter Lubbers Oct. 14, 1951, at Avon. While living in Tyndall she worked at Springfield College in Springfield. In 1961 they moved to Huron where she worked for the federal government and NorthWestern Public Service retiring on Dec. 31, 1988.
In 1989 she moved to Yankton. She was a member of Riverview Park Reformed Church and was treasurer for the Morning Glory Circle and the Reformed Church Women's Guild.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Darlene Obr of Omaha, Neb., and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband on Jan. 8, 1984; a brother, Joseph; and two sisters, Gladys and Dorothy.
Henry Lovejoy, who was sent from Bon Homme county in 1882, to serve a thirty years sentence in the penitentiary for rape, died at that institution, of pulmonary consumption.
Source: Jamestown (North Dakota) Weekly Alert ~ February 1, 1884
Miroslav Lapas was born on Thursday, July 5, 1956 to Duto and Amalya Lapas in Croatia. In his teens, Miro worked at a meat packing plant in Germany. In 1974 at the age of 18, he left Yugoslavia and came to the US. He settled in Tyndall, SD where he worked for Peschl’s Meat Market for several years. For a time, Miro drove back and forth between Tyndall and Sioux City to work at IBP packing plant. He also worked at CR Industries in Springfield.
Miro was very handy and talented. His skills encompassed butchering, plumbing, electrical work, handy-man construction, and much more. He loved to garden and to make and share his very popular wine.
Miro died on Monday, July 14, 2014 at his residence in Tyndall having attained the age of 58 years and 9 days. He is survived and remembered by his many friends.
Larry R. Lehr, 71, Omaha, Neb., died Tuesday (Oct. 14, 2003) in Omaha, Neb.
Funeral services will be held at a later date in South Dakota.
He was born July 20, 1932, in Yankton to Robert and Ellen (Ryan) Lehr. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Betty, Omaha; two sons: Mark (Mary) Lehr, Sioux City, Iowa, and Patrick (Paula) Lehr, Omaha; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, one sister and one brother.
Merry June Layton was born April 10, 1937 in Scotland, South Dakota, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ward Patten. She was raised and received her education in Scotland, South Dakota. Upon her high school graduation she attended and graduated from UCLA, having received a B.A. Degree in Education.
She was united in marriage to Boyd Eugene Layton on December 15, 1980 in Reno, Nevada. Following their marriage they made their home in the Cornelius community, where she had resided since.
Merry was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd, on September 18, 1995 at Cornelius, Oregon, after celebrating over fourteen years of marriage together.
She had worked as a 5th Grade Elementary School Teacher in Scotland, South Dakota for several years. Merry later worked as a waitress for Francisco's Restaurant in Los Angeles, California for several years. After moving to the Cornelius community, she worked in Retail Sales for Hank's Superstore for twenty-four years until she retired.
Merry was a member of Cornelius United Methodist Church and a member of the Tuality Community Hospital Auxiliary, having worked in the Gift Shop and had recently been recognized with a 4500 hour pin at their volunteer dinner.
Among her special interests she enjoyed fishing, reading and traveling, as they had visited Puerto Rico over twelve times.
Merry passed away on June 22, 2009.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda S. and Robert Layton, of Cornelius, Oregon; her four grandchildren, Heidi Mundy, of Hillsboro, Oregon; Amber St. Aubin and her husband, Jace, of The Dalles, Oregon; Jamie Layton, of Forest Grove, Oregon; and Robbie Layton, of Cornelius, Oregon; and her great-grandson, Landon Robert St. Aubin, of The Dalles, Oregon.
The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the Tuality Hospital Gift Shop, 335 S.E. 8th Avenue, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123, in her memory.
Donald & Maxine Leetch 60th Anniversary ~ 2013
San Diego, Calif. - Donald V. Leetch, 92, Snatee, Calif., formerly Mitchell, S.D., died Tuesday (April 1, 2014) in Alvarado Hospital. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell.
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Donald Val Leetch was born June 30, 1921 in Scotland, SD to Clifford A. and Marie (Ide) Leetch. He attended Mitchell grade schools and White Lake High School in South Dakota, graduating in 1939. Don joined the US Navy on September 23, 1939, and was honorably discharged at Wold-Chamberlain Field, Mpls. MN on October 30th 1945. On August 22, 1953 he married Shirley Maxine Davis in Mitchell, SD, where they made their home.
Don was authorized to wear American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African Campaign Medal with star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with star, “A” device awarded to ADSM, World War II Victory Medal, and received two commendatory service entries. Aboard the USS Erie, USS Florence Nightingale, Don served in south Atlantic, Africa, invasion of Sicily in July of 1943, invasion of Marshall Island in 1944, and survived the sinking of the USS Erie from a German torpedo off Island of Curacao on November 12, 1942.
Don attended Valley City State College, ND, under the V-12 Program, learned to fly under the GI Bill, worked as Admin Supply Tech in the National Guard for 29 years, was a member of the 147th Army Band, served in the SD National Guard for 33 years from July 8, 1947, to October 22 1980, and retired from Civil Service on January 7, 1978.
He was a member of the Mitchell Municipal Band for 40 years, a member of Masonic Lodge in Plankinton, SD, the York Rite, and the Mitchell El Riad Shrine band for 40 years. He was a licensed amateur radio operator, volunteer at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, the RSVP program, and Senior Citizens, and a guide at the International Balloon Museum. Don volunteered for many community projects including making calls to kids as Santa Claus.
Don was a former member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church as a Licensed Chalice Bearer, Lay Minister, choir member and Sunday school teacher. He enjoyed retirement life his past 10 years in Santee, CA, close to his family and friends, was a member of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, loving father and grandfather, and avid ham radio operator. Don’s sense of humor and enjoyment of life had a positive effect on everyone around him.
Grateful for sharing his life are his wife Maxine; daughter Barbara Leetch (Warren Savage) of Santee, CA, son Gregory Leetch (Laurie) of Pleasanton, CA; grandchildren Jonathan, Brian and Michelle Leetch, NyCola Bouck (Chad), and great-grandchild Lucas Ahlers.
He is proceeded in death by his parents and sister, Delores Earl.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to El Riad Shrine.
Georgine E. Libby, 73, of North Sioux City, formerly of Elk Point, passed away April 14, 2014, at a Sioux City hospital.
A celebration of life service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at United Parish in Elk Point, with the Rev. David Bambas officiating. Burial of cremated remains will be in Elk Point Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kober Funeral Home in Elk Point.
Georgine "Geo" Libby was born on Feb. 21, 1941, in Tyndall, S.D., to Frank and Esther (Bartunek) Teply. She lived in Elk Point and graduated from Elk Point High School in 1959.
After her marriage to Daniel Libby in 1962, she moved to Jefferson, S.D. She was employed as an insurance secretary at Valley Bank of Union County Insurance for more than 20 years. During that time, three children were born and raised in Jefferson.
Georgine lived her entire life in and around Elk Point. She was a member of Elk Point American Legion Auxiliary and attended church at Elk Point United Parish with her mother, Esther. Geo always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She loved spending time with her family and her best friend, Rachel. She was very proud of her children and eight grandchildren.
Georgine was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1990, but never let her illness affect her outlook on life. She enjoyed the last few years playing bingo and putting together puzzles with her friends at the Northport Apartments.
Georgine is survived by her former spouse, Dan Libby of Jefferson; her daughters, Christine Graham of Urbandale, Iowa, and Karen (Blane) Brummond of Ponca, Neb.; her grandchildren, Tristan Libby, Danielle Graham, Andrew Graham, Laikyn Libby, Braelie Brummond, Bella Brummond, Blaeden Brummond, and Edyn Brummond; her siblings, Margaret (Mark) Jones of Elk Point, Frank Teply Jr. of Thornton, Colo., Carl (Janelle) Teply of Elk Point, and Dan (Cathy) Teply of Elk Point; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Esther Teply; her son, Daniel Libby Jr.; her siblings, Dorothy "Dott" Cody and William "Bill" Teply; and her sisters-in-law, Ardith "Ardie" Teply and Dina Teply.
Darrel Duane Lane, 66, of Hanover, VA, died Thursday, January 23, 2014.
He is survived by his daughter V. DeAnne Walsh and husband Dennis; mother Marie Lane Radel; siblings Marilyn Cahoy, Vera Bares and husband Ray and Gary Lane and wife Sharon and his many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Glen Lane and brother-in-law Ray Cahoy.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.
The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd, Mechanicsville, VA. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at The Father’s House 5701 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, VA. Interment will follow in Upper King and Queen Baptist Church Cemetery.
Rose Lillian Lyons, age 99 of Yankton, passed away early Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.
Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Ken Lulf officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton, SD. Visitations will begin at 5:00 p.m. Monday, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Honorary Urnbearers are her grandchildren: Robin Voudry Tramp, Robert Albrecht, Brian Voudry, Michele Albrecht Stravato, Anessa Mola Van Osdel, and Tiffany Mola Bradley.
Rose Lillian (Chadim) Lyons was born Sept. 10, 1914 to Frank & Anna (Pidma) Chadim in Victor, Iowa. She was baptized in St. Bridget Catholic Church by Father Frenken. Her family moved to Tabor when Rose was 3 years old. After graduation from Tabor High School, Rose was a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell for several years.
She married Robert (Bob) Lyons of Yankton Aug. 24, 1938 and they made their home in Scotland S.D. They had three daughters, Rose Marie, Patricia and Anita. Rose loved being a homemaker and mother. She enjoyed gardening, canning, embroidering and quilting. She made each of her 6 grandchildren a quilt. She was very proud of her Czech heritage. She liked to cook duck, potato dumplings and sauerkraut and invite “the girls” and their families home for Sunday dinner. Rose’s greatest joy was her Grandchildren.
After Bob passed in Jan, 1990, Rose moved to Yankton to be near “her girls” and their families. They enjoyed many happy times together. Rose moved to Avera Sister James Care Center in April 2007.
Grateful to be loved by Rose are her daughters, Rose Marie (Don) Voudry of Yankton and Anita (Clark) Mola, Rapid City, SD. Sharing in Rose’s love are 6 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren, a son-in-law, Jerry Albrecht and a sister-in-law, Marjorie St. Pierre and many nieces and nephews.
Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, her beloved daughter, Patricia in 2005, her parents; 2 great great granddaughters, Kinley and Riley Filips and her sisters: Petronilla Svatos, Elsie Merkwan and Marie (Mae) Koranda.
Rest In Peace, Mom.
Ernest Fritjof Larson, formerly of Tyndall, passed away November 9, 1971 at Deaconess Hospital, Spokane, Washington.
The son of Bengt and Hannah Adina (Nelson) Larson, "Fred" was born May 12, 1918 at Orange township, Adams County, North Dakota.
He attended Christian College H.S., Cincinatti, Ohio and Gont Welding School at Morbridge. He worked for his father on a ranch near Mobridge from 1935 to 1942 as a rancher, planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops, specializing in raising and caring for pure bred cattle.
He entered the USAAF April 15, 1942. He received the Good Conduct Medal at Lubbock Army Air Force, Lubbock, Texas on Feb 6, 1945 and the American Theater Ribbon World War II Victory Medal.
He married Iva Mae Memmer July 22, 1942 at Avon, South Dakota. To this union were born three sons, and a daughter, Ralph E., Stanley L., Alice Marie, and James A.
He ranched and worked on various construction jobs in the South Dakota area until 1957 when he joined the U.S. Dept. of Interior Bureau of Reclamation. He worked in the North-South Dakota-Montana and Texas areas. He was an inspector for the U.S. Bonneville Power Association in the Oregon-Washington-Idaho area at the time of his death.
He was preceded in death by his mother Jan 15, 1965, and two brothers, Stanley Arnold during World War II and Robert Everett in infancy.
Survivors include his wife, a stepson, Leon, Kansas City, Missouri; his children Ralph E., Lincoln, Nebr; Stanley L., Kent, Washington; Mrs Larry E. (Alice) Lapeer, New Carlisle, Ohio and James Bend, Oregon, his father, Auburn; four brothers and two sisters, Edward Larson, Thunder Hawk, S. Dakota; Arthur Larson, Aitkin, Minn; Mrs. Merle (Leona) Waddell, Harold Larson, Mrs. Oscar (Virginia) Ehresman, all of Auburn, Washington and Benny Larson of Puyallup, Washington and six grandchildren.
Interment was Saturday, November 13 in the Mountain View Cemetery at Auburn, Washington.
Those attending the funeral were from Auburn, Kent, East Wenatchee, Puyallup, Wash; Lincoln, Nebr; Kansas City, Mo; Bend, Oregon; New Carlisle, Ohio, Thunder Hawk, S. Dak; Atkin, Minn; and Bovill, Idaho.
Iva May Memmer Larson was born in Avon, South Dakota Feb. 24, 1916, she died peacefully at age 94 on Sept. 30, 2010 in an adult foster home in Bend, Oregon. She was raised on a farm at a time when horses were routinely used for work and transportation; and running water, electrical services and public utilities would not be available for decades.
Her parents were Lawrence Victor Memmer and Laura Euretta Baker Memmer, she is the sixth of seven children. Iva was the last surviving child. She began, but did not complete, the tenth grade in school.
After the birth of her first son, she worked on the farm, and as a housekeeper and child care provider in Los Angeles, California, and Omaha, Nebraska.
She married Fritjof Larson, who was born in Pollack, South Dakota, and was a soldier in the Army Air Corps at Lubbock, Texas, in 1943, and thereafter lived as a homemaker.
Her husband, Fritjof (Fred) Ernest Larson and her son, Leon Stewart Memmer preceded her in death. Iva's brothers, Ralph Memmer, Asa Memmer, Wallace Memmer, Cecil Memmer and Donald Memmer and her sister, Alice Memmer Follen all passed away before her. Iva is survived by her daughter, Alice Marie Larson Lapeer of Costa Mesa, California; and her sons, Ralph Edward Larson, Hollywood, California, Stanley Lee Larson, Burns, Oregon and James Allen Larson, Seattle, Washington. Iva had 18 grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren and eight great- great-grandchildren.
The graveside service and interment will be at Pilot Butte Cemetery, Bend, Oregon, Friday, October 8, 2010, at 1 pm. Viewing commences at 10 am to 12 noon, at Niswonger Reynolds Funeral Home, 105 NW Irving Ave., Bend, Oregon 97701.
Edward Logterman was born Nov. 5, 1893 in Armour, SD to Jacob and Dieruke (Dora) Logterman. He passed away May 22, 1995 having attained the age of 101 years, six months, and 17 days.
He attended elementary school in Running Water, SD area. He continued living there until entering the Army in 1918. He served during World War I at Camp Funston until his discharge in 1919.
Upon returning from military service he married Martena Risseeuw on April 30, 1919, in Springfield, SD. This union was blessed with three children. Later that same year, Ed, his brother, Riemer, and their wives moved to the Lakeview, SD community. The two brothers built their homes in the Lakeview area and Ed lived there until entering the Pine View Nursing Home in Valentine.
Ed was a faithful member of the Lakeview Christian Reformed Church. He was also a member of the Valentine Post of the American Legion. He was a kind and loving father, grandfather, and great great-grandfather. Ed enjoyed children as well as baseball, softball, and basketball, especially if family members were involved.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one son, Robert; a great-granddaughter, Erin; four brothers, John, Paytrus, Riemer, and Clarence; and two sisters, Hattie Los and Dora Verduin.
Ed is survived by one daughter, Edna, and husband, William Verduin, of Zeeland, Michigan; one son, Melvin, and wife, Vernona, of Vermillion, SD; and one daughter-in-law, Melva Logterman of Crookston; he is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
Services for Edward Logterman were held May 26, 1995 at the Lakeview Christian Reformed Church in Lakeview, SD. Rev. Adrion Eising officiated at the 2 p.m. service. Burial followed at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Sandoz Chapel of the Pines was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Funeral services for Edwin Lihs, 100, of Tyndall will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 16 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. Interment will follow in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in Tabor. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday.
Edwin Lihs was born on November 7, 1913 at Bristow, Nebraska. He was one of twin sons born to August and Josephine (Seekatz) Lihs. Ed was united in marriage to Lillian Louise Hroza on October 25, 1938 at Tabor. They resided near Pickstown from 1946 to 1973, when they moved to Tyndall. He worked for the Army Corps of Engineers in Pickstown. Ed passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland at the age of 100 years, 35 days.
Grateful for sharing his life are his five children: Delwin (Rosi) Lihs of Canon City, Colorado, Dennis (Lois) Lihs of Sioux City, Iowa, Gerald (Patty) Lihs of Pierre, Barbara Grant of Tyndall, and David (Connie) Lihs of Trenton, Illinois; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian, in August of 2001, a great-grandson, Nyle, his parents, August and Josephine Lihs, eight brothers, and two sisters.
Cornelius "Cork" Lukkes Jr., 74, Avon, died Friday (Nov. 1, 2002) at the Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall.
Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. today (Monday) at the First Baptist Church, Avon. Burial is in the Baptist Cemetery, rural Avon. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel, Avon, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Feb. 24, 1928, in rural Avon to Cornelius and Martha (DeLong) Lukkes Sr. He attended rural schools in the Avon area. He married Leola Lippert Aug. 17, 1949, at the First Baptist Church, Avon. They farmed for 47 years. He entered the Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall, on Nov. 15, 2000.
He was baptized at the First Baptist Church by the Rev. James DeLoach on Dec. 31, 1953. He served as a deacon, trustee, Sunday School superintendent and secretary, assistant usher and sang in the men's chorus. He was also a school board member on the Trumbo Country School.
He will be remembered for his love of his children, grandchildren, visiting with neighbors and love of his cattle.
He is survived by his wife, Leola, Tyndall; five children: Lennis (Twila), Avon; LaRonda (Ed) McMillan, Mitchell; Lynette (Gerald) Tolsma, Springfield; LeWayne (Pam), Tyndall; and LaVonne (Terry) Gall, Tyndall; 11 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one brother, James, Avon; three sisters: Regina Ludens and Martha Babcock, both of Springfield, and Rose Vilhauer, Avon; and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, three brothers and one sister.
William Albert "Bill" Lidtke of Salem, Ore., passed away at home on December 12, 2010 at the age of 86. Bill submitted his heart and life to Jesus Christ as a teenager and took his final journey to eternity to live in Heaven with Our Heavenly Father.
Bill was born in Avon, South Dakota to Albert and Emma Lidtke. When his mother, Emma, passed away while Bill was an infant, his father, Albert, later married Aganeta Boese whom helped raise him and who Bill's children all grew to know her as "Grandma." Bill's family moved to Oregon in the 1930's where Bill attended, Parrish Junior high and Salem High. He then enrolled at Willamette University and shortly thereafter Bill was drafted into the Army and served in World War II earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, Bill returned to Willamette University earning a double major in drama and business.
In 1952 Bill began his 35 year career with First Interstate Bank where he managed several branches and even opened the Lancaster/Silverton branch as manager eventually retiring in 1986 from the Silverton, OR branch.
On September 17, 1955, Bill married his lifelong bride, Leora Mae Clark at Salem Evangelistic Temple, in Salem, Ore. After a lengthy illness Mae passed away in 2001, after which time Bill never remarried stating, "It just wouldn't seem right."
Bill's interests were collecting antique cars and he proudly owned 8 Packards. Bill loved attending antique car shows. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and reading the Bible. Bill was active in many organizations including the American Legion, Silverton Lion's Club, Salem Chamber of Commerce and Woodburn Kiwanis Club. Most recently he enjoyed attending the Young at Heart Group at Salem Evangelical Church and was a frequent attendee of the South Salem Neighbor's Senior Center where he had many close friends.
Bill is lovingly survived by his four children, Kevin (Robin) Lidtke, Mark (Melody) Lidtke, Lisa (Michael) McLemore and Brian Lidtke. He also adored his 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Bill is also survived by his brother, Vernon (Doris) Lidtke and sister, Lois (Stuart) McNaughton. Bill is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Leora Mae Lidtke; by his oldest sister, Ruth Powell; and infant brother, Norman Lidtke. Bill was a faithful supporter to the Union Gospel Mission, in Salem, Ore. At Bill's request, in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Union Gospel Mission, Salem.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2010, with services at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 17th, both at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service in Salem, Oregon. Private interment will be at the Pratum Cemetery.
Betty Livingston, 79, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
Betty was born and raised in Havana, ND with loving parents and three brothers. She met Howard, the love of her life, in Britton, SD and married him on October 16, 1954. Through good times and through bad, their love and commitment for each other endured. Together they raised their five children and impacted many lives for the better. Howard passed away in on September 14, 2011 and has no doubt been waiting impatiently for his precious Betty to return to him.
Betty worked hard keeping a home, raising her children and helping to make a living during her life time. Her most enduring and favored jobs were at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall and as a home health aide for several years following that in Yankton. She had a special and gentle way of caring for those in need whether at work or in her personal life.
Betty was full of love and shared it freely. Her biggest loves were her husband, children and grandchildren and her special friends. Her favorite pastimes were doing anything with her grandchildren, fishing, listening to music and sharing her faith in God and the hope of recovery through fellowship in Al-Anon. She loved the years she and Howard were able to live on North Buffalo Lake during their retirement.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children: Barbara (Jim) Mettler of Britton, Dean Livingston of Yankton, Kent (Rose) Livingston of Tyndall, Bob (Becky) Livingston of Sioux Falls, and Cindy (Tim) Matson of Hartford; and her siblings: Loren (Mary Jean) Hanson of Rosemont, MN, Roger (Kaye) Hanson of Albert Lea, MN, and Diane (Jerry, deceased) Hanson of Pierpont, SD. Betty had eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Betty will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Britton Cemetery.
Donna A. Lubbers, age 87 of Yankton passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton with Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitations will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2013 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7 p.m. rosary followed by a video tribute and 7:30 Scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers are: Charles Lubbers, Brian Lubbers, Wayne Rames, Harvey Cederholm, Jerry Pierret, Leroy Raabe, Rodney Raabe, Joe Gratzfeld, and Ken Kaiser.
Donna was born February 11, 1926 in Tyndall, SD to Albert & Mary Ann (Tierney) Raabe. She married Leonard Lubbers on September 21, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, SD. To this union, two children were born, Michael and Jan. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altar Society, Funeral Committee at Sacred Heart, Girl Scout Leader, and Yankton Area Senior Center. She retired from J.C. Penney & Company, Yankton in 1993. Donna loved to bake, embroider, quilt and share recipes.
She is survived by her son, Michael (Mary Weston) Lubbers of Dalhart, TX; daughter, Jan (Joel) Cederholm of Brooklyn Center, MN; three grandchildren: Mark Lubbers of Dalhart, TX, Melissa (Lubbers) Haggerty of El Paso, TX, and Kyle Cederholm of Ft. Benning, GA; and three great-grandchildren: Allie, Erin and Liam, all of El Paso, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Lubbers, parents, Albert & Mary Ann (Tierney) Raabe, siblings: Helen (Raabe) Seavers, Pat Raabe, Robert Raabe, Maryetta (Raabe) Kranz, Willard (Bill) Raabe, and Nel (Raabe) Baumgartner.
Clarence Calvin “Dutch” Lehr was born on Friday, November 9, 1923 in rural Tripp, South Dakota to Edward G. and Anna (Dewald) Lehr. He was baptized on December 9, 1923 by Rev. G.F.W. Gerike at Zion Lutheran Church three miles southwest of Tripp. His sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lindemann. He was confirmed on June 26, 1938 by Rev. John Dewald at Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tripp. Dutch graduated from Tripp High School in 1942 and attended South Dakota State University in Brookings. He served in the US Army, and was honorably discharged in November of 1945. Following his military service, he worked in a packing plant in Sioux City with some of his buddies before returning to the area and farming with his dad.
On October 5, 1947, Clarence was united in marriage to LuElla M. Gramkow, daughter of Paul and Clara (Knittel) Gramkow. The service was officiated by the Rev. Otto A. Pinnt at the Zion Lutheran Church in Avon. To this union, three children were born: Konstance Kay, Kim Klaire, and Kelly Clarence. After their marriage, Clarence and LuElla began farming on their own homestead a half mile east of his family’s farm, in the same section, for exactly 58 years. They retired and purchased the former John and Edna Albrecht home. They moved into Tripp on October 5, 2005, which was their 58th wedding anniversary. Two years later, they were privileged to ride on a float in the Tripp Homecoming Parade for their 60th anniversary, which happened to be on October 5, 2007. Although the temperature on that day was 92°, it still did not equal the temperature of 103° on their actual wedding day!
Clarence was an active member of Emmaus Lutheran Church, of which he was a lifelong member, and he held various offices as long as he was able. He was also an officer in the Aid Association for Lutherans for 25 years. He was a life member of the American Legion Post #142 of Tripp, where he served as Post Commander, Adjutant, membership chairman, and he held many other chairmanships. Clarence was very supportive of LuElla and her advancements in the American Legion Auxiliary and enjoyed traveling with her as she fulfilled her commitments to the organization on all levels.
Together they visited many of our states and Washington, D.C. to conduct Auxiliary business. In July of 1994, the Lehrs were part of a “building blitz” at Eagle Butte, South Dakota, where they joined former President Jimmy Carter, his wife, Rosalyn, and 1,500 other volunteers that saw 30 homes built in one week to benefit needy Native American families.
Clarence enjoyed the simple things in life – farming with his life’s partner, being able to raise their children in the freedom and openness of the country, and later for the grandchildren to spend part of their summers. Farming never left his blood. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing, playing cards, visiting, and having coffee with the boys in later years and sour cream raising pie!!
Clarence passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 at his residence in Tripp at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 5 days.
Clarence is survived by his wife of over 65 years, LuElla of Tripp; daughter Konnie (Arlo) Zeitner of Omaha, Nebraska, daughter Kim Laber and fiancé Kevin Carlin of Sturgis, and son Kelly (Bridget) Lehr of Yankton; five grandchildren: Eric Zeitner, Adrienne Lehr Gilberts, Britt Lehr, Nicholas Laber, and Kristine Laber; four great-grandchildren: Tate, Joedy, Greyson and Charlie; a sister, Doris (Vern) Goehring of Delmont; two nieces: Cheryl Nelles and Jan (Bob) Dunker; three nephews: Terrie (Lexine) Goehring, Tom (Deb) Goehring and Les (Daphnee) Gramkow; plus a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Anna Lehr; a brother, Maynard in infancy; two brothers-in-law, Floyd and Elder Gramkow; and a sister-in-law, Irene Gramkow.
Mass of the Christian Burial for Anna Marie Lhotak, 95 of Wagner will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2005, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Wagner, with burial in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rosary/Wake Services will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at the church.
Anna Marie Lhotak, daughter of Frank and Mary (Simek) Cuka, was born July 1, 1910 on a farm near Tyndall, SD. She died Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at the Good Samaritan Center in Wagner. Anna attained the age of 95 years, one months and 30 days.
Anna attended country school in the Tyndall area through the eighth grade. She worked in Pasadena, CA, Council Bluffs, IA and Omaha, NE. While working in Nebraska, she met Rudy Lhotak. They were married at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD on June 15, 1942. Four children were born to their union.
Rudy and Anna and their family moved from Blair, NE to Wagner in 1949. Together they farmed and raised their family. Rudy died November 10, 1992. Anna became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in Wagner on May 8, 1997.
Anna was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and American Legion Auxiliary.
Anna will be remembered for her love of farming with her husband. She enjoyed raising chickens, ducks, geese and sheep.
Thankful for having shared her life are three sons: Donald and wife, Judy; Francis and wife, Janet; and Kenneth; one daughter, Rita Remme, all of Wagner; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Anna was preceded in death by her husband; parents; six brothers: John, Frank, Albert, Mike, Paul, and Emil Cuka; one sister, Mary (George) Soukup; and daughter-in-law, Toni Lhotak.
Funeral services for Dean C. Luikens of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 3 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland with Fr. Mathew Vazhappilly officiating. Organist will be Georgianne Pravecek. Military rites will be presented by members of the Paul Grosshuesch V.F.W. Post #2966 and Joseph Verm American Legion Post #155, both of Scotland. Interment will take place on Monday, June 3 at 4 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Waverly, SD with Fr. Kenneth Koster officiating. Honorary casketbearers will be members of the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Umpire’s Association, all area amateur baseball teams, and all of Dean’s nieces and nephews. Casketbearers will be Jim Pesicka, Fred Eisenbraun, Dale Luikens, Erik Nusz, Jim Zeeb, Dan Zeeb, Floyd Pesicka, Ron Thyen, Ken Thyen, Bernie Thyen, Dan Thyen, Jim Thyen, Russ Thyen, Pat Kari, Tom Berg and Doug Dahlgren. Military graveside rites will be presented by members of the Codington County American Legion Post #17 and the Ellsworth Air Force Base Honor Guard. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 2 from 3-5 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland. There will be a 7 p.m. prayer service on Sunday, June 2 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland.
Dean Craig Luikens was born Tuesday, July 4, 1950 at Yankton, South Dakota to Jacob and Esther (Bartsch) Luikens. He graduated from Menno High School in 1968. He joined the US Air Force in 1969 and completed his basic training in San Antonio, Texas where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. He specialized in communications during his time spent at Akinci Air Base in Ankara, Turkey and later in Cheyenne Mountain AFB in Colorado and Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City. Upon the completion of his military service, Dean studied electrical construction and maintenance at Mitchell Vo-Tech. He later owned and operated a gas station in Olivet and drove truck for Mehlhaff Trucking of Kaylor. In recent years, he drove school bus for B-J School Buses. Dean was active in amateur baseball and served as an umpire for 37 years. Dean was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Thyen on December 22, 1984 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing and trapping. He was a member of Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed playing Scrabble, word search and other word games. He loved all sports, especially baseball. Dean died on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 62 years, 10 months, and 18 days.
Dean is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen, of Scotland; one daughter, Emily Luikens of Tea; a goddaughter: Shantel Geiman Milliken of Gettysburg; his parents, Jacob and Esther Luikens of Menno; his mother-in-law, Clarice Thyen of Waverly; six sisters: Brenda Dobbe of Sioux Falls, Phyllis (Pat Kari) Sour of Blackhawk, Lois (Doug) Hyde of Castlewood, Rita (Tom) Berg of Baltic, Sharon (Doug Dahlgren) Thyen of Watertown and Diane (Dan) Seitz of Alaska; six brothers: Ron (Dianne) Thyen of Hayti, Ken (Marlys) Thyen of Sioux Falls, Bernie Thyen of Norfolk, Nebraska, Dan (Becky) Thyen of Waverly, Jim (Penny) Thyen of Waverly and Russ (Heather) Thyen of Grove City, Minnesota; a sister-in-law, Susan Luikens of Story, Wyoming; an uncle, Albert (Irene) Luikens of Menno; his aunts: Ruth (Carroll) Dupraz of Arizona, Marge Eisenbraun of Creighton, Viola Ulmer of Menno, Mary Luikens of Freeman, Helen Haan of Kranzburg and Ruth Ebbers of Estelline; 25 nieces and nephews, 18 great-nieces and great-nephews, and 1 great-great-nephew.
Dean was preceded in death by a daughter, Theresa Ann Luikens; two brothers: Lewis Luikens and Roger Luikens (in infancy); his father-in-law, Ralph Thyen; brother-in-law, Corky Sour; his uncles: Leon Bartsch, William Luikens, Edmond (Fryda) Rempfer, Fred (Esther) Luikens, Jerry Haan and Paul Ebbers; and aunts Alice Frasch and Mary Gunderson.
Mabel H. Lloyd, 94, Littleton, Colo., died Thursday (March 8, 2001) at the Cherry Creek Nursing Home, Aurora, Colo.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the United Church of Christ (Congregational), Yankton with the Rev. Nelson C. Stone officiating. Burial will be in the Bon Homme Cemetery, rural Springfield. An Eastern Star Service will be 7 p.m. Monday at the Ray, Cantrell and Wintz Funeral Home, Yankton, conducted by Keystone Chapter No. 33, Order of the Eastern Star.
She was born Jan. 5, 1907, on the Harrison homestead, Bon Homme County, to Walter and Cornelia (Fenenga) Harrison. She attended Independent School in Bon Homme for six years until her family moved to Denver in 1919. They returned and lived in Bonesteel where she graduated from Bonesteel High School in 1924. She attended Southern State Normal from 1927-29 and Yankton College from 1932-33, graduating B.A. Cum Laude in 1933. She began teaching in South Dakota high schools, including Tripp, Bonesteel and Gregory. She also taught several years in Santa Rosa and Deming, New Mexico and Compton, Calif. In 1940, she married Dr. J.F. Adcock at Carlsbad, Texas. He died in 1942. She married Emil Roduner, at Tripp in 1949. In 1972 she married Ralph Lloyd at Sioux City, Iowa, and he died that same year. She was owner of Milady's Shoppe at Tripp for several years. She also was the owner of the Shoppe at Gregory for 19 years. In 1973, she retired and moved to Yankton. She made several trips to Europe, Russia, the Holy Land, Turkey, Hawaii, Central America and South America.
She was a member of the United Church of Christ, past president of Plymouth Guild and Woman's Fellowship, Yankton. She was an active member of the Senior Citizens in both Gregory and Yankton, a long time member of GFWC Woman's Club where she was past president at Gregory, South Dakota State GFWC president from 1976-78, was named to the Honorary 50-year membership by the Yankton Club in 1985 and was volunteer of the year in 1988. She was a member of O.E.S. for many years and served as first Worthy Matron of the new Tripp Chapter No. 170 in 1937-38. She was also member of Rebekah Lodges and served as secretary of Fountain Rebekah Lodge No. 12, Yankton, for 12 years. She was past president of Yankton Retired Teachers from 1982-83, and member of the Yankton Area Writers Club, where she specialized in genealogy and South Dakota history.
She is survived by two daughters: May (Jack) Grant, Barrington, R.I.; and Kay (Thomas) Williams, Littleton, Colo.; three grandsons; and sister, Ida Novotny, Lake Andes; one sister-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, one sister and two brothers.
Memorials may be directed to the Yankton United Church of Christ or Bon Homme Cemetery.
Martha Sophia Lang, 86, Tyndall, died Saturday (Jan. 27, 2001) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Scotland, with the Rev. John Sieverts officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Pallbearers are Pat Bauder, Marvin Bauder, Leroy Jerke, Melvin Haase, Jerry Kostal and Dr. Gary Merkwan. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today (Monday) with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at Petrik-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland. Visitation will resume Tuesday from 9 a.m.-noon at the funeral home.
She was born Nov. 13, 1914, on the Lang family homestead in Bon Homme County near Tyndall to Jacob and Sophia (Bauder) Lang. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church all her life. She lived and worked with her brother, Horace, on the family farm until 1995, when she moved to Tyndall. She became a resident of the Scotland Good Samaritan Center March 2000.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Lillian Louise Lihs, 84, Tyndall, died Wednesday (Aug. 8, 2001) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Tyndall, with Rev. Fr. John officiating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery, Tabor. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.. today (Friday) at the Petrik-Kelley Funeral Home, Tyndall, with an 8 p.m. wake service at the church.
She was born Aug. 6, 1917, at Weatherford, Texas, to Bohomil and Louise (Mikus) Hroza. She married Edwin Lihs Oct. 25, 1938, at Tabor. They resided near Pickstown from 1946-73 when they moved into Tyndall. She worked at the Human Services Center, Yankton, as a nurses aide for several years.
She is survived by her husband, Edwin, Tyndall; five children: Delwin (Rosi) Lihs, Canon City, Colo.; Dennis (Lois) Lihs, Sioux City, Iowa; Gerald (Patty) Lihs, Pierre; Barbara Lihs, Tyndall; and David (Connie) Lihs, Trenton, Ill.; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and seven siblings: Barney Hroza, Apple Valley, Calif.; Beatrice Johnson, Yankton; Rosie Ptak, Tabor; Geraldine Cigonovich, Palm Springs, Calif.; Elsie Hatwan, San Pedro, Calif.; Violet Carda, San Clementa, Calif.; and Leo Hroza, Columbus, Neb.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
Frederick John Lettau, 87, Tyndall, died Sunday (Nov. 25, 2001) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Burial will be held at a later date in California.
He was born Jan. 20, 1914, in Davenport, Iowa, to Rudolph and Emma (Gradert) Lettau. He worked in a defense plant in Los Angeles, Calif. He moved to Mitchell and was an auto mechanic until March 15, 1957, when he married Alvina Petrik at Tyndall. They moved to Los Angeles and he drove truck for T.M. Cobb Trucking. Later, they retired and moved back to Tyndall during the summers, when they would spend time restoring old homes in Tyndall. They continued to spend winters in Englewood, Calif., and spent that time acquiring and restoring antiques.
He is survived by his wife, Alvina, Tyndall; one son, Gail (Arleen) Lettau, Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters: Kay (Bob) McConnell, Miramar, Fla.; and Beverly (Tom) Lynch, San Jose, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Lucille (Bill) Van Lewven, Manhattan Beach, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, four brothers, one stepson, one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services for DeLores M. Lukkes, 78, of Avon will be 11:00 am Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Avon, with burial in the church cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Avon on Friday from 2 pm to 7pm.
DeLores Mae Lukkes, daughter of William and Rose (Oorlog) Dall, was born February 15, 1930 at Avon, SD. She died Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Avera St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall, SD. DeLores attained the age of 78 years, three months and 14 days.
DeLores grew up in the Avon area and graduated from Avon High School.
DeLores professed faith in Jesus Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Avon and a former member of the Maranatha Ladies Aid. DeLores was also a member of the Avon Senior Citizens.
DeLores married John C. Lukkes on June 10, 1949 at the Avon Baptiast parsonage, with Rev. Peter Geissler officiating. They farmed together until 1958, when they moved into Avon. A daughter, Sandra Rose was born to their union. She passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 1976. John died May 10, 1992.
DeLores worked as a cook at the Avon School for many years. She later worked at CR Industries in Springfield.
DeLores enjoyed baking, quilting, crocheting, solving cryptoquotes, doing jigsaw puzzles and playing pinochle. She will be remembered for the loving care she gave to her Mother and her Aunt Mable Pritzkau in their older years.
Thankful for having shared her life are her sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and many cousins. Also grateful are special "adopted" friends, Tony and Kay Eben of Tyndall, Joy and husband, Ryan Korton and daughters, Ella and Adley of Harrisburg, Kendra Eben and Grace Eben of Tyndall.
DeLores was preceded in death by her husband in 1992; daughter in 1976, and parents.
Funeral service for Reba Lukkes, 98, of Springfield will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield, with burial in the Springfield Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Reba Lukkes, daughter of William and Laura (Halsey) Fender, was born October 4, 1907 at Hamburg, IA. She died Friday, September 15, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall, SD. Reba attained the age of 98 years, 11 months and 11 days. Reba moved with her family to Basset, NE in 1916 and then in 1925, her family moved to a farm near Springfield. She attended two years of high school at Bassett and then graduated from Tyndall High School. Reba and Edward Lukkes were married on December 4, 1930 by Rev. Clevland at a parsonage in Yankton. Ed passed away in April of 1979. Reba was employed as a young lady by Ritter's Cafe and Perkins Store. She later became a manager of Gelfands Store for 13 years. When her husband was called to service, Reba managed their produce station for two years. She then became bookkeeper for Palsma-Holleman Motor Company for 28 years, until her retirement. Reba became a resident of the Springfield Assisted Living Center in 1998 and then became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall on January 11, 2002.
Reba was a member of the Untied Church of Christ-Congregational and also a 50-year member of the Dwight Wood American Legion Auxiliary. She will be remembered for her love of baking and sharing her baked goods with many others and her enjoyment of fishing with her husband.
Thankful for having shared her life are her sister-in-law, Bessie Hornstra of Tyndall and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Reba was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and five brothers: Bruce, Paul, Fred, Ben and Bill and their wives.
Funeral services for Norma Lukkes, 68, of Avon will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon, with burial in the Pioneer Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., followed by a 7:30 p.m. prayer service at the church. Visitation will continue at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning at the church.
Norma Lukkes was born at Tyndall, SD on January 11,1939, the daughter of James and Emma (Obr) Hasek. She died Friday, February 16, 2007 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Norma attained the age of 68 years, one month and five days.
Norma graduated from Tyndall High School in 1957 and worked at the Tyndall Courthouse in the Director of Equalization Office.
Norma married Kenneth Lukkes on April 10,1960. Three children were born to this union. Together they farmed in the Avon area.
After her husband's death in 1980, Norma moved into Avon. She held a variety of jobs, working at the Avon Enterprises, Mensch's Greenhouse, CR Industries, and as custodian of the American Legion Hall in Avon.
Norma was a member of the Avon Historical Society, the Abandoned and Restored Cemetery Association, First Presbyterian Women, and Just a Club. She was a faithful and active life-long member of the Presbyterian Church.
Norma enjoyed going to her grandchildren's school and church functions, ball games, rummage sales and auctions. She loved to take pictures of family and events and keeping track of the family history.
A highlight of Norma's life was being chosen "Senior Citizen Fan of the Year" in 2005, along with her friend, Dick Pier.
Thankful for having shared her life are her three children: Jeanene Horner and husband, Willie of Wagner, Marie of Tea, and Andrew and wife, Tracy of Sheldon, IA; Four grandchildren: Cody and Amanda Horner and Cassie and Zachary Lukkes; her special friend, Dick Pier of Avon; and the Pier family.
Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, on November 11, 1980; parents; brother, Donald Hasek; and sister, Delaine Hasek, who died as a young child.
Elsie Selma Lehr was born on Saturday, January 22, 1916 in Tyndall, SD to John and Christina (Schaefer) Hauck. She attended a country school up to the eighth grade. On Thursday, June 16, 1938, Elsie and Edwin Hubert Lehr were married by Rev. K.J. Stubbe at the Reformed Church. Elsie farmed with her husband and also was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and baking. Her organization and the running of a household was a talent of hers in where she found joy and satisfaction. Elsie loved gardening and her garden was the envy of her neighbors, friends, and family. She was active in the church where she belonged to bible study groups, and also as a member of the Ladies Aide. In 2008, she moved from Tripp to Sioux Falls where she became a resident of Stoneybrook Suites Assisted Living. She later made her home at Bethany Nursing Home. Elsie passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, having attained the age of 95 years, 6 months, and 2 days.
Elsie is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Edwin Lehr, her parents, John and Christina Hauck, three brothers, Samuel Eugene Hauck, Emanuel Theodore Hauck, and Rueben Otto Hauck, and four sisters, Martha Margaretta Berndt, Mary Magladen Weidenbach, Leona Adiela Kotas, and Albina Hauck.
Dennis Albert Luikens was born on July 27, 1953 to Albert and Irene (Larson) Luikens. They made their home on a rural Menno farm and in the city of Menno. Dennis graduated from Menno high school in 1971. He then entered the Navy and served for four years. He returned to Menno after his military service, and began working for James Steel in Lesterville. Dennis met Marlene Kocourek in 1976. After being together for 8 years, the couple joined together to seal their love on September 22, 1984. They then made their home in Scotland. Dennis was still employed at James Steel at the time of his passing, giving 34 years of commitment to the company. Dennis was an avid outdoors man, enjoying hunting, fishing, and golf. All these activities were made even more enjoyable as he loved doing them all with his father, brothers, stepchildren, grandchildren, and the love of his life, Marlene. Dennis’ gruff exterior may have fooled those who first met him, but in knowing him they learned he had a heart of gold. He had a giving spirit, not only to his family but the family he lovingly accepted with his marriage to Marlene. Dennis went to the home of our Lord unexpectedly at his home in Scotland on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the age of 57 years, 11 months and 26 days.
Dennis will be forever remembered in the hearts of his family: wife Marlene(Muhmel-Kocourek) Luikens of Scotland; parents Albert and Irene Luikens of Menno; three brothers: Dale (Sue) Luikens of Mitchell, Ronnie Luikens of Menno, and Dave (Debbie) Luikens of Parkston; two sisters: Delores (Steve) Osterloo of Sioux Falls and Rhonda (Jim) Isaak of Scotland; three stepchildren: Ryan Kocourek of Scotland, Marlin (Kim) Kocourek of Springfield, and Michelle (Lewis Burtsch) Kocourek of Avon; grandchildren Jeremy (Melinda) Bertrand of Tyndall, Shawn (Jayme) Kocourek of Scotland, Gavin (Jessica) Pravecek family of Tyndall, Shannon (Jon) Robinson of Utica, Rachel (Mark Bambas) Pravecek of Tyndall; ten great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a niece, Dixie Luikens.
Kenneth Joseph Liveris, 71, of Tyndall, South Dakota died Sunday, January 7, 2007 at St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall.
Funeral services are at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11 at the Bon Homme High School gymnasium with Pastor Phil Lint officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall, with the family present from 6:00 until 8:00. Visitation will resume on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the funeral home, and from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at the school. Ken's wishes for cremation will be carried out following his services.
Ken was born April 16, 1935 to Joseph and Charlotte (Kerns) Liveris in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Chicago where he graduated from Calumet High School. Ken earned an athletic scholarship to play quarterback for Yankton College. He graduated from YC in 1957 and earned his Master's Degree from the University of South Dakota in 1961.
Ken was united in marriage to the love of his life, Barbara Schmidt on October 12, 1956 at the United Methodist Church in Yankton. Ken and Barb made their home in South Dakota and had three daughters. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a wonderful family celebration.
Ken taught Social Studies and Physical Education and coached football, basketball, baseball, track, and golf for 30 years in all. He coached the Parkston boy's basketball team to a State B Championship in 1966. Ken officiated football and basketball and played amateur baseball for many years. He managed and played on the Parkston Baseball team that won the state tournament in 1968. He was inducted into the South Dakota Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991. Ken also owned and managed Roy's Bar in Tyndall for eleven years before retiring in 1995.
Ken enjoyed watching movies, playing cards, telling stories, writing his thoughts and memories, and playing with his pets. He valued family above all, and he organized family trips to Disney World and the ocean, and he anxiously awaited golf outings with his three sons-in-law.
Ken lived his life to the fullest with no regrets, with complete honesty, and with a passion that has inspired his family. He was the "color" and zest of his family, and he will be greatly, greatly missed. Ken lived by the words, "Do not pretend to be anything you are not! That way you can always be consistent and truly free."
Extremely grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Barbara Liveris of Tyndall, SD; daughters: Susan (Mike) Taplett of Huron, Jill (Jeff) Dvorak of Dell Rapids, Kena (Jim) Rezac of Tabor; his father, Joseph Liveris of Chicago; brothers: Ronald (Michelle) Liveris of Pinehurst, NC; Joel (Laura) Liveris of Chicago; grandchildren: Patrick Taplett, Jeffrey Taplett, Brittney Rezac, Shawna Rezac, Jena Rezac, Matthew Rezac; cousin, Barbara Lee Williams, California; nieces and nephews; and of course, all of his beloved pets. His mother, Charlotte Liveris, preceded Ken in death.
Ken asked that we celebrate his life because, he said, "It's been a great ride!"
Suzanne J. LeBarron, 64, of Great Falls, a librarian, died of cancer Monday (January 18, 2010) at a local hospital. A celebration of her life is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rainbow Assisted Living third-floor atrium. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Suzanne was born May 29, 1945, one of twins, in Tyndall, S.D., to Ford and Eunice LeBarron. The family moved to Great Falls when she was entering the first grade. She attended St. Mary's School and Central Catholic High School. After graduation, she enrolled at the then-College of Great Falls, from which she received her bachelor's degree in drama. She moved to the San Francisco area and found a job in the library at Stanford University.
After moving back to Great Falls, she worked at the Great Falls Public Library, when she decided to get a degree in library science. She moved to Minneapolis and got her master's degree in library science, and worked at the Minneapolis Public Library for a time. She had an opportunity to write a grant for the State Library of New York. When the grant was approved, she moved to Albany and administered the grant for several years. She was then offered a job as head of library services for the State of Kentucky, which she accepted. She lived in Lexington, Ky., for several years. Her next move was to Hartford, Conn. where she was the assistant state librarian. From there, she accepted the position of state librarian for Wyoming, and came out west to live in Cheyenne. During these years, she was very active and influential in the American Library Association. While in Wyoming, she started having medical problems and had to resign.
She then moved back to Great Falls, where she continued battling ill health. Once she was better, she took a position with the Minnesota Public Library system and lived in Moorhead for two years. Her health was not up to working and she had to retire. She returned to Great Falls, where she had lived ever since.
As a librarian, Suzanne devoted her life to better libraries, giving people the best possible access to books. She felt that uncensored libraries were the foundation of a working democracy, that anyone could learn anything as long as that person could read and had access to knowledge. She traveled widely throughout the United States, giving many people the benefit of her expertise and enthusiasm for libraries.
Cats were her constant companions until the last few years, when her health did not allow her the luxury of having a pet. Once, she even got a second cat so her older cat would have a friend when she was traveling.
Survivors include her mother, Eunice LeBarron of Great Falls; brother Sam LeBarron of Markleeville, Calif.; and sisters Vonnie McLain, Marie Walsh and twin Suzette LeBarron, all of Great Falls.
She was preceded in death by her father; and a sister, Kay Maloney.
Memorials are suggested to the Great Falls Public Library, 301 2nd Ave. N., Great Falls, MT 59401; or a library of the donor's choice.
Samuel O. LeBarron, 69, of Markleeville, California, a former Great Falls resident, died of cancer April 13, 2010 at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, California.
His memorial service is 1 p.m., May 8, at the Starlight Lodge in Markleeville. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Neptune Society of Northern California, and burial of ashes will take place at a later date in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Great Falls.
Sam was born Dec. 14, 1940 in Springfield, South Dakota, the son of Ford and Eunice (Venne) LeBarron. He was educated in parochial schools in Great Falls. He earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry at the then-College of Great Falls, and his master's in chemistry at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
In his early years, he was a chemist with the Pillsbury Co., helping to develop cake mix recipes; then worked for the government at a munitions plant in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1980, he moved to Seattle, where he was employed as an analytical chemist with Northwest Laboratories. He moved to Belmont, California in 1998, and was a chemist for Biosource until his retirement in 2003.
He married his first wife, Linda, in July 1964, in Springfield, Ilinois; they divorced in August 1966. In 2001, he married Yvonne Chen in Belmont, California.
Sam was an avid hiker and traveler, a talented photographer and gourmet cook, and truly relished the friends who shared his passions. He was an active member of the Friends of Hope Valley, the Carson Valley Trail Association, Carson Valley Hikers, the Gentlemen's Autoch-tonous Book Society and the Cloud Appreciation Society. He enjoyed the sport of dock-jumping with his faithful dog, Starbuck, who graced her human with many competition trophies.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Yvonne Chen; a daughter, Elise LeBarron, and her husband, Mike, of Gig Harbor, Washington; his stepdaughter, Shawn, and her fiancé, Mark, of Seattle; his stepson, J. Abernathy, his wife Sabahat, and their children Jasmine and Jaan, all of Walpole, Massachusetts; his mother, Eunice Venne LeBarron, of Great Falls; sisters, Vonnie McLain, Marie Walsh and Suzette LeBarron, all of Great Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ford; and sisters, Kay Maloney and Suzanne LeBarron.
Memorials in his name may be made to the Friends of Hope Valley, P.O. Box 431, Markleeville, CA 96120.
Funeral services for Lois L. Lange, 76 of Springfield will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2010 at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield, with Pastor Ken Johnson of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the funeral home Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., with the family present.
Lois Louise Lange, daughter of Horace David and Mary Elizabeth (Vawser) Lupton, was born June 18, 1943 in Gregory, SD. She died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Lois attained the age of 76 years, three months and 19 days.
Lois attended Gregory Elementary School for two years until her family moved to Springfield. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1952 and attended Southern State Teachers’ College where she earned a teaching certificate.
On June 28, 1952, Lois married Leonard Lange at the Clay County Courthouse in Vermillion, SD. The couple lived in Centerville, SD where Lois taught country school for one year. They moved to Springfield and Lois continued teaching country school in the Tyndall area. Lois also worked as a cook at the College Cafe and the Springfield Bowling Alley before becoming the head cook at Southern State College and USD/S. She also managed the “Kennel,” the Student Union, at the college, and later, Lois’ Cafe in Springfield. In her retirement, Lois also worked part time at Norm’s Bar in Springfield.
Lois enjoyed reading, cooking, NASCAR and Bible Study. She collected Mickey Mouse items and frogs. Lois especially loved her grandchildren.
Thankful for having shared her life are her son David and wife Paula of Columbus, NE; her grandchildren: Alexander, Benjamin, Annie and Veerama of Columbus, NE; one sister, Ruth Peters of Billings, MT; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, on October 10, 1981; parents; three sisters: Florence Durstan, Mary Carter and Charlotte Lupton; and three brothers: John, David and Joe Lupton.
Funeral services for Nelson J. Lagendyk, 88, of Avon will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2005, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Avon. Burial will be in the church cemetery, rural Avon with military honors. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon Sunday from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 6 to 7 p.m. A prayer service will follow at 7:00 p.m.
Nelson John Lagendyk, son of John and Johanna (Nyenhuis) Lagendyk, was born June 22, 1917, in Alton, IA. He was called by his Savior on his 88th birthday on June 22, 2005, at his home in Avon.
Nelson moved with his family to Avon in 1931. After graduating from Avon High School in 1937, he attended college in Missoula, MT and USD in Vermillion.
Nelson enlisted in the Air Force in June of 1941 at Ft. Snelling, MN and became a squadron clerk. He then joined the all volunteer glider program in 1942. His pre-glider training was in Hays, KS, where he was promoted to staff sergeant. Nelson then transferred to Lubbock, TX for glider combat training. After training in Louisville, KY, he was shipped over seas. On D Day, June 6, 1944, he flew his glider with 4000 other gliders into Hitler's occupied France. After victory in Europe, he was sent to California, where he was discharged. Nelson enlisted in the Air Force Reserves and retired from there in 1977 at the rank of Major. He received the Normandy and distinguished Air Medal.
Nelson married Leonora Spomer on June 20, 1946. Three daughters were born to their union. He was employed by Rocketdyne Aviation in California for several years and then returned to Avon, where he owned and operated Lagendyk's Variety Store from 1947 to 1997.
Nelson enjoyed traveling, especially in the mountains of western South Dakota, showing his "War Room" and sharing war time memories. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, American Legion and the Glider Pilot Association. Nelson was the Glider Pilot Commander of South Dakota. He was honored with induction in to the SD Aviation Hall of Fame Combat Wing at the Air and Space Museum in Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Leonora of Avon; daughters: Bonnie Boese and husband, Keith of Sioux Falls and Sherri Zachariasen and husband, Neil of Freeman; son-in-law, Charles Rezac of Sioux Falls; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters: Junetta Cameron of Thousand Oaks, CA and Luella Guthrie and husband, Bernard of Escondido, CA; and many relatives and friends.
Nelson was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Rezac in 1993 and his parents.
Nelson lived a good and faithful life and left happy to be with God.
Funeral Mass for Norman A. Leheska of Tyndall will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall with Fr. Gerald Thury as Celebrant. Organist will be Marcene Kniffen. Interment will follow in St. Leo Cemetery, Tyndall. Casketbearers will be Larry Kniffen, Robert Kortan, James Leheska, Steven Leheska, Tracy Mach and Greg Schneider. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. There will be a 7:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday evening at the church.
Norman A. Leheska was born on Tuesday, August 24, 1920 at Bijou Hills, South Dakota to Anton C. and Helen (Cepal) Leheska. He graduated from Kimball High School in 1939. He worked for the Kimball newspaper as a linotype setter and also played both alto and tenor saxophone in a dance band. Norm served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Camp Livingston, Louisiana, where he married Delores “Bonnie” Bonner on May 24, 1943. Following his military service, Norm attended a watchmaking school in Kansas City. The mayor of Tyndall at the time encouraged him to move to Tyndall and open a jewelry store. He and Bonnie moved to Tyndall and he opened the store where he sold and repaired watches and other jewelry. He also did wedding photography in the Tyndall area. With the advent of digital timepieces, Norm closed the shop in Tyndall and went to work as a linotype setter for the Tyndall Tribune. Later, he went to work for BY Electric as editor and publisher of the “BY Lines.” He also helped with meter reading, electrical wiring and worked with the line crew during storms. Following his retirement, Norm and Bonnie spent time travelling. He and Bonnie preferred to spend their time in each other’s company, taking care of their home. Norm was very creative and loved to tinker with many useful innovations around the house. He loved to sing and had a wonderful voice. Following Bonnie’s death, Norm enjoyed singing with the St. Leo Choir. Norm passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at St. Michael’s Hospital Avera in Tyndall, having attained the age of 90 years, 9 months and 18 days.
Norm is survived by his friends; three cousins: Imy (Leheska) Haase of Mitchell, Bernice (Leheska) Nemanic of Sacramento, California, and Alta (Leheska) Wade of Rapid City; a cousin-in-law, Lorraine Leheska of rural Chamberlain; and many second cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Helen Leheska, an infant brother, and his wife, Bonnie Leheska.
Mass of Christian Burial for John F. Lee, 81, of Tyndall, South Dakota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall, South Dakota. Celebrant will be Rev. Fr. Gerald Thury. Organist will be Marcene Kniffen. Pam Novak will be soloist. Honorary casketbearers will be Cletus "Pete" Szymanski, Robert Hajek, Julius Schmidt, Charles Bender, Gordon McCann, Jerry Miller and J. Ken Purcell. Active casketbearers will be Gary LaCompte, Michael Muller, Mark Kelley, Steve Sales, Ryan Ruman and Robert M. Lee. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery, with military graveside rites by Pike-Wagner American Legion Post #2 and Simek-Ptak VFW Post #6895. There will be a wake service at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the church.
John passed away on Monday, June 11, 2007 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center.
John Francis Lee was born to John L. and Frances A. (Saunders) Lee on January 1, 1926. He moved from Utica to Tyndall at the age of seven and lived there the rest of his life. John graduated from Tyndall High School in 1943 where he excelled in athletics and pestering the administration. On September 25, 1943, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps. He proudly served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, which included Hawaii, Clark Field in the Philippines, and Okinawa, Tachikowa and Irumagawa in Japan. John was honorably discharged from the military in 1946. On July 4, 1946, he wed Joan Muller. She was his bride for over 60 years. Together, they raised six children. John graduated from Southern State Teacher's College and then ran the Tyndall Gamble Store following the death of his parents. In 1956, he went to work with his friend, Bud Welfl, at the Welfl Construction Company. John soon became a project supervisor and served as General Manager of the company for the final 18 years of his 32-year career. He supervised the construction of dozens of buildings throughout the area and took special pride in the Sacred Heart and Mount Marty College buildings in Yankton.
John loved life! As a teen and young adult, he was known as a "hard-throwing right-hander" on the area baseball diamonds. He was an avid boater out of the Apple Tree for many years. He helped develop the Bon Homme Country Club and loved his Sunday morning foursomes. Elk hunting in Colorado and bowling with the Canadian lord provided many stories. John put his organizational skills to work as a board member of the Tyndall Balloon Museum and Veteran's Memorial. He was a long-time volunteer for the Tyndall Volunteer Fire Department, Elliot Hose Company. John gladly organized the volunteers who built the stadium at James Flevares Field at Bon Homme High School. He was a life-long member of St. Leo Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the V.F.W. and the American Legion.
John is lovingly survived by his six children: Mary (Stephen) Schnitker of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Patricia Lee of Pierre, Jacquie (Mark) Kelley of Pickstown, Vince (Sandi) Lee of Bothell, Washington, Fran Lee of Tyndall, and Laura (Steve) Sales of Dallas, Oregon; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a brother, Robert Lee of Elk Point; a sister, Evelyn Zimmerman of Eugene, Oregon; and many nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Joan "Mick" Lee on April 20, 2007, a granddaughter, Amy Ruman Jackson, his parents, and a brother, Vincent.
Joan E. "Mick" Lee, age 81 of Tyndall, SD died on Friday, April 20, 2007 at St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall.
A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Tyndall. Burial will be in St. Leo's parish cemetery. A vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 23 at the church.
Joan E. Lee, the daughter of Fred and Dorothy (Smith) Muller, was born on June 22, 1925 in Avon, South Dakota.
She grew up on ranches in Bon Homme and Charles Mix Counties, and attended rural elementary schools where she rode horseback to school with her brother Jim. In 1940 her family moved to Tyndall. She graduated as Valedictorian of the Tyndall High School Class of 1943.
Joan attended Briar Cliff College for 2 1/2 years before marrying John F. Lee in Tyndall on July 4, 1946.
She belonged to St. Leo's Catholic Parish and was a member of the Altar Society and the choir.
In her earlier years, Joan was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, St. Michael's Hospital Auxiliary, several card clubs, and Extension Club. She was particularly proud of being on the steering committee that developed the Tyndall Swimming Pool in the mid -1960s.
Survivors include her husband: John Lee of Tyndall, SD; her six children: Mary (Stephen) Schnitker, Council Bluffs, IA, Pat Lee, Pierre, SD, Jacquie (Mark) Kelley, Pickstown, SD, Vince (Sandra) Lee, Bothell, WA, Francine Lee, Tyndall, SD, Laura (Steve) Sales, Dallas, OR; her grandchildren: Amanda Schnitker, Robyn Lee, Ryan Ruman, Kathleen Schnitker, Rebecca Lee, Kate Ruman; and her great-granddaughter: Rachael Ruman.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents; her brother: Jim Muller; and her granddaughter: Amy Ruman Jackson.
She will be missed by her family and many, many friends.
Joan's family requests memorials be made to St. Leo's Catholic Church in Tyndall.
The Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall, SD is in charge of arrangements.
Frances “Vera” Layne, age 77, of Scotland, South Dakota, died Monday, May 10, 2010, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Christ Episcopal Church in Yankton with Reverend Rita Powell officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation is from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Pallbearers are Steve Broz, Mark Bush, Pat Mines, Jeff Sherman, Bob Waters and Craig Winckler. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Broz, Ron Broz, Bill Layne, Jim Layne, Marty Layne, Aaron Schneider, Mitch Schneider, Neil Shardlow and Paul Shardlow.
Vera was born in Loudwater, England on December 31, 1932 to James S. and Frances May (Collett) Storry. She grew up in the lush green landscape of the Thames valley. Vera matured quickly as a young girl due to the advent of World War II and “The Blitz” on England during which her father served in the Homeguard. She attended school and upon graduation at 14 years old, began her career in a fine clothing store. Vera met her husband, Leonard, in England during his tour of duty in the Air Force, and they were united in marriage on April 27, 1957. After a tour in Germany, they returned to South Dakota to raise their family. While in Yankton, Vera worked at Yankton College. She was often asked to speak to students regarding her experiences overseas and with four children in the Scotland School District she often volunteered her time with school functions. She served on the Advisory Board of Directors for the Scotland Good Samaritan Society prior to becoming an employee in the Activities Department where she worked for 12 years and shared her love of knitting and craftwork with residents.
Vera’s personal interests included reading, crossword puzzles, knitting, gardening and international foods. Her special interest was always her family that she loved with deep devotion. She was especially proud of her children for their military service and for obtaining their university degrees. Her children were very proud of their mother for becoming a U.S. Citizen in July of 2003.
Vera is survived by her husband, Leonard Layne Jr. of Scotland; three children: Clinton A. (Raelene) Layne of rural Tabor, Leslie Genimatas of Scotland and Leo Scott Layne of Scotland; two sisters, Poppy M. (Charles) Cooper of Wondiligong, Australia and Diane Shardlow of Long Eaton, England; and many nieces and nephews.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents; son, Howard V. Layne, grandson, Clinton A. Layne II; and a brother, Brian Storry.
Leonard Layne Jr., 77, of Scotland, SD, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., on Friday, October 19, 2012 at Christ Episcopal Church in Yankton, South Dakota with Reverend James Pearson officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton with military honors provided by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation resumes one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.
Leonard was born April 21, 1935 in Yankton, South Dakota to Leonard Sr. and Minnie (Remington) Layne. He grew up in Yankton where he attended Grove School and Yankton High School. Then Leonard enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served as an Air Policeman in England and Germany during the Korean War, obtaining the rank of Airman First Class. While serving in England, Leonard met Frances “Vera” Storry and they were united in marriage on April 27, 1957. After his discharge, they moved to Yankton and Leonard worked for Yaggie Mills and then with sales and delivery for Meadow Gold. After his military disability forced him to retire, they moved to Scotland, South Dakota where Leonard volunteered as a Boy Scout troop leader and girl’s softball coach. He loved golfing, bowling, hunting and fishing. Leonard enjoyed his Shortwave Radio and CB Club. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and VFW in Yankton and very active at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Scotland. Leonard was a jovial, friendly, cordial man who loved to visit and didn’t know a stranger. Above all, he treasured the time spent with his family.
Leonard is survived by three children: Clinton A. (Raelene) Layne of rural Tabor, SD, Leslie Genimatas and Leo Scott Layne both of Scotland, SD; four sisters: Shirley Broz of St. Helena, NE, Kay (Hal) Kellogg of La Barge, WY, Jan (Dennis) Mines of Yankton and Barb (John) Schneider of Yankton; and many nieces and nephews.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Frances “Vera” on May 10, 2010; son, Howard V. Layne; grandson, Clinton A. Layne II; brother, Robert “Bob” Layne; two sisters, Betty Sherman and Alice Bush.
Ida Amelia Lagge, 91, Scotland, died Friday (Nov. 28, 2003) at the Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital, Scotland.
Funeral services are at 1:30 p.m. today (Monday) at United Church of Christ, Scotland, with the Rev. Del Neumeister officiating. Burial is in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon today (Monday) at Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland. Pallbearers are Dennis Magstadt, Darrell Magstadt, Roger Magstadt, Todd Magstadt, Norman Konrad and Scott Maroon.
Ida was born May 13, 1912, in Hutchinson County to Fred and Lydia (Baltzer) Magstadt. She married Arthur Lagge Feb. 25, 1937, at Hoffenstahl Church near Kaylor. They farmed in Bon Homme County near Scotland and later in Hutchinson County near Tripp until retiring to Scotland in 1972. Her husband died in 1995.
She enjoyed quilting, playing pinochle and spending time with her family. She lived on her own in her own home until her recent illness.
Survivors include her daughter, Fern (Jim) Maroon, Madison; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three brothers: Helmuth Magstadt, Elder Magstadt and Alvin Magstadt, all of Scotland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and seven brothers and sisters.
Esther was born March 31, 1903 to George and Carolina Lehr in Tyndall, South Dakota. Her siblings included Arthur, Robert, Hulda (Lubbers), Ruth (Ortland) and Martha (Rummel). She also had one brother, Roland, who died in infancy.
Esther attended grade school and high school in Tyndall. Upon graduation in 1920, she received a scholarship to Dakota Wesleyan College in Mitchell, SD for one year of teacher training (Normal School), after which she taught for one year as the sole teacher in a one-room country school house under the Emery School Board. She then attended Sioux Falls College for one year and received her two-year Normal School Teaching Degree in 1923, after which she was again the only teacher in a country school under the Avon School Board, until 1926.
She met her future husband, George, when his father, Albert was serving as pastor of the Tyndall Baptist Church which she attended. In an old Bible of Esther's, it is written: Born again 1919; Baptized 1922. George and Esther were married on August 30, 1927 in Tyndall. Together George and Esther pastored churches in Lorraine, Kansas (where their sons, George W. and Harold were born), Tacoma, Washington, and Detroit, Michigan. In 1944 the family moved to Rochester, New York as George became president of the North American Baptist Seminary, moving with the Seminary to Sioux Falls South Dakota in 1949. At that time, George and Esther were also instrumental in the beginning of the Trinity Baptist Church in Sioux Falls.
Esther served faithfully beside her husband in many volunteer capacities during her husband's ministry and was always an integral part of his work. They were married 54 years before his death in 1980. She passed away June 21, 2003 at Covington Heights in Sioux Falls.
Esther has passed on her love for God and His work, and her love of people, to her two sons, eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
The family of Esther Lang thanks you for your support and presence today. An invitation is extended to join them at the church for refreshments and fellowship following the committal service.
Harry Losing, age 92, of Yankton, SD and formerly of Tyndall, SD, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton. SD. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, August 31, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, SD, with Rev. Dave Wildermuth officiating. Burial will be at the Yankton Municipal Cemetery, Yankton, SD, with military graveside rites by the Ernest Bowyer VFW Post #791 and the SDARING Honor Guard, Sioux Falls, SD. Visitations will be 5 to 8 PM, Thursday evening, August 30, 2012, with the family present at 7 PM, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, SD and then one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Pallbearers will be Chad Losing, Scott Losing, Ryan Losing, Chandler Losing, Joey Losing, and Robert Chladek.
Harry Losing was born April 2, 1921 in Sweet Grass, Montana to Konrad and Pauline (Stoebner) Losing. He married Hertha Neuharth on July 8, 1948. He managed the Farm Bureau Service, Tyndall, SD for 27 years; he worked as custodian at the Bon Homme County Courthouse, Tyndall, SD for 14 years.
Harry is survived by his loving wife Hertha of 64 years, one son Dennis (Judy) Losing of Marshalltown, IA, one daughter, Betty Losing of Yankton, SD; three grandsons, Chad (Rochelle) Losing of Yankton, SD, Scott (Tammy) Losing, Ryan(Mandy) Losing, of Marshalltown, IA; one granddaughter, Deidra Losing of Yankton, SD; three great grandsons, Chandler, Joey and Ross Losing all of Yankton, SD: and one sister.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters and two brothers.
Gertrude Ludens, 77, Springfield, died unexpectedly Wednesday (Sept. 19, 2001) at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield. Burial will be in the Emmanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Springfield, followed by a prayer service.
She was born Feb. 6, 1924, in Springfield to Jacob and Rena (Bruinsma) Namminga. She attended Kirkwood School, rural Springfield. She worked for a time at the Luken Bakery. As a teenager, she made her confession of faith and remained a faithful member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church. On April 19, 1945, she married Clarence Ludens at the Emmanuel Reformed Church parsonage, rural Springfield. Together they farmed west of Springfield. In 1990, they moved into Springfield.
As a young girl she taught herself to play piano. Over the years she accompanied the choir, many cantatas, the Bon Homme Men's Chorus, several men's quartets and other musical groups. She was also the pianist for many years with the Sunday School and Bible Schools. She was a long-time member of the Willing Workers and Ladies Aid Circles. She was also a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, where she served as chaplain for a time. In 1993 she was chosen the District Legionette of the Year. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence, Springfield; two daughters: Linda (Duane) Tjeerdsma, Springfield, and Dolores, Grand Island, Neb.; three sons: Dale (Gayle), Hill City; Jerald (Beth), Ft. Collins, Colo.; and Curtis, Springfield; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Florence Peterson, Greenville, S.C., and Edith Kuiper, Hesperia, Calif.; two brothers: Henry Namminga, Tripp, and Jacob Namminga, Springfield; and many other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Funeral services for Kathryn Ludens, 92, of Springfield, will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 23, 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 Thursday from 12 noon to 7 p.m., followed by a prayer service.
Regina "Kathryn" Ludens was born February 10, 1915, to Cornelius and Martha (DeLong) Lukkes in a log cabin east of Springfield. She died Monday, February 19, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall. Kathryn attained the age of 92 years and nine days.
Kathryn moved with her family to a farm north of Avon, SD when she was ten days old. She received an eighth grade education at the Rueb Country School. As a young lady, she helped her parents on the farm and worked as a domestic for several years.
Kathryn married John Albert Ludens on September 20, 1940, at his grandparent's Wandscheer home. Together they farmed for 46 years (1941-1987). Three children were born to their union. They retired in 1987 and built an home and moved into Springfield. When health declined, Kathryn entered the Springfield Assisted Living Center in February, 2003, then the St. Michael's Nursing Center in August, 2006 and the Good Samaritan Center in November, 2006.
Kathryn made confession of faith and was baptized in 1928 and joined the Baptist Church in Avon. Upon marriage, she joined the Emmanuel Reformed Church in 1940, and was an active member all of her life, having taught Sunday School and being a member of the Worship and Service Circle. She also taught Vacation Bible School at the Kingsburg Church and cooked at Bon Homme Bible Camp for many years. Kathryn worked with her husband to support the Sioux City Gospel Mission and Bon Homme Sunday School Association.
Kathryn was first and foremost a loving farm wife, mother and grandmother and will be remembered for her enjoyment of homemaking, gardening, canning, crocheting, quilting and sewing for her family and others.
Her memory is cherished by her children: Melvin and wife, Judy of Springfield; Lois Hornstra and husband, Ronnie of Avon; Donna Bruning and husband, Tom of Grand Marais, MN; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters: Martha Babcock of Springfield and Rose Vilhauer and husband, Marlin of Avon; one brother, James and wife, Carol of Avon; two sisters-in-law: Delores Lukkes of Avon and Leola Lukkes of Tyndall; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband on March 20,1995; parents; sister, Elizabeth Burma and husband, William; four brothers: infant brother John in Germany, William and wife, Henrietta, John, and Cornelius, Jr; and brother-in-law, Edward "Buster" Babcock.
Funeral services for Clarence Ludens, 81, of Springfield will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial will be at the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield, with military honors. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield, followed by a prayer service.
Clarence Ludens, son of Walter and Grace (Wynia) Ludens, was born April 6, 1924 at Springfield, SD. He died Saturday, October 15, 2005 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Clarence attained the age of 81 years, six months and nine days. Clarence attended Lincoln Country School and graduated from Springfield High School in 1942. He was inducted into the U. S. Army May 3, 1945, and was part of the Japanese occupation forces. Clarence was honorably discharged on December 6, 1946. Clarence married Gertrude Namminga on April 19, 1945, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church Parsonage, rural Springfield. Five children were born to their union. Together they farmed west of Springfield until 1990, before moving into Springfield. Clarence then worked fro Mesman Farm Supply. He became a resident of the Springfield Assisted Living Center in September of 2004.
Clarence was a faithful member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church and served on the Consistory and taught Sunday School for many years. He sang in the choir and Bon Homme County Men's Chorus. Clarence also was a member of the Dwight Wood American Legion Post and the Springfield Historical Society. Clarence loved life and his interests were many including reading, writing poetry, photography, and listening to music of all kinds. He loved family get together and socializing, considering himself a friend to everyone he knew with compassion, love and caring for all.
Thankful for having shared his life are two daughters: Linda and husband, Duane Tjeerdsma of Springfield and Dolores of Grand Island, NE; two sons: Dale and wife, Gayle of Hill City, SD and Jerald and wife, Beth of Fort Collins, CO; seven grandchildren: Teresa and husband, Brent Sampson of Orange City, IA, Valerie and husband, Jason Kaat of Plymouth, WI, TJ Corr and wife, Diane of Fort. St. John, BC, Jack Corr and wife, Melissa of Keystone, Jesse Ludens of Hill City, and Benjamin and Gracie Ludens, both of Fort Collins, CO; 13 great grandchildren; one brother, Harold and wife, Marj of Springfield; one sisters, Sue and husband, Myron Pudwill of Lincoln, NE; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Clarence was preceded in death by his wife on September 19, 2001; youngest son, Curtis; parents; and son-in-law, Don Mesman.
Maynard Jacob Ludens, 78, Springfield, died unexpectedly Sunday (Aug. 12, 2001) at the Ripon Medical Center, Ripon, Wis.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield. Burial will be in the Emmanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Springfield.
He was born June 17, 1923, at Springfield to Jacob and Clara (Renzema) Ludens. He attended Lincoln Rural School and graduated from Springfield High School in 1942. He completed a course in sheet metal schooling for aviation in Minneapolis, Minn. He then worked in Grand Rapids, Mich., for a short time before returning to Springfield to farm with his father. As a young man, he made his confession of faith March 18, 1942, and remained a faithful member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church all of his life. He married Velma Ruth Unruh April 5, 1946, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, rural Springfield. Together they farmed for 55 years and planned retirement at the end of this season.
He will be remembered for his love of music. He sang in a men's quartet for more than 50 years, in a mixed quartet with his wife for more than 40 years and he also sang solos. He was a former member of the Bon Homme County Men's Chorus. He served as Elder under every pastor of the Emmanuel Reformed Church since his marriage. He also served on the Kirkwood District School Board for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Velma Ludens, Springfield; daughter, Lynnette (Wayne) Dempster, Tripp; two sons: Merritt (Debbie) Ludens and Russell (Martha) Ludens, both of Spearfish; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Gertrude DeJong, Winner; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Curtis Robert Ludens, 44, died Sunday (Dec. 8, 2002) as the result of a car accident.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield. Burial is in the Emmanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a prayer service at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Springfield.
He was born Jan. 28, 1958 to Clarence and Gertrude (Namminga) Ludens at Tyndall. He was baptized at the Emmanuel Reformed Church. He attended Lincoln Country School District 38, graduated from Springfield High School in 1976 and attended USD/S. He worked for many years as a mechanic at Mesman Farm Supply, Springfield. He also worked briefly at TMA, Yankton. He was currently employed by Moody Motors, Niobrara, Neb.
He was an avid sportsman and loved the outdoors and enjoyed the river. He was active in Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. He will be remembered for his friendly disposition.
He is survived by his father, Clarence, Springfield; two brothers: Dale, Hill City, and Jerry, Ft. Collins, Col.; two sisters: Linda Tjeerdsma, Springfield, and Dolores Ludens, Grand Island, Neb.; grandmother, Grace Ludens, Springfield; four nephews; three nieces; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, his grandfathers and one grandmother.
Theresa Ludens, 100, Springfield, died Friday (April 18, 2003) at the Good Samaritan Village, Sioux Falls.
Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield. Burial is in the Emmanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. today (Monday), with a 7 p.m. prayer service, at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel, Springfield. Visitation continues from 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday.
She was born Oct. 22, 1902, at Springfield to Theodore and Susan (DeJong) Wynia. She attended Lincoln Country School through the seventh grade. She married John C. Ludens on March 4, 1925, at her parents' home in rural Springfield. Together they farmed in the Springfield area until they moved into Springfield in November 1965. Her husband died in October 1971. She moved to Avon in 1973 and then to the K-Nopf Assisted Living Centers on Nov. 25, 1997. She became a resident of the Good Samaritan Village, Sioux Falls, on Aug. 10, 2000.
She was a life-long member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield. She was also a member of Willing Workers and Ladies Aid Society at the church. Theresa will be remembered for her enjoyment of cross stitch and embroidery. She loved to be outdoors and had a heart for little children. Music was very important in Theresa's life. She and her late husband sang duets together at church and various other functions in the area.
Survivors include her children: Robert (Mabel) Ludens, Sioux Falls; James (Kathleen) Ludens, Orange City, Iowa; and Doris (Vert) Voigt, Avon; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one infant grandson in 1961; and eight brothers and sisters.
Grace Ludens, 102, Springfield, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003) at the Springfield Assisted Living Center.
Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield. Burial is in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 1-7:30 p.m. today (Monday) with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Springfield. Visitation resumes from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the funeral home.
She was born Sept. 25, 1900, in Denison, Iowa, to Theodore and Susan (DeJong) Wynia. At the age of one year, she moved with her family back to Springfield, where she has resided since that time. She attended Lincoln School District No. 38. She made confession of her faith in Jesus Christ in December 1917, at which time she became a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church of Springfield where she remained a lifelong member. She married Walter Ludens June 10, 1920. They farmed their entire life, living on the Ludens' home place four miles west of Springfield. They retired in 1969, and moved to an acreage just west of Springfield. Her husband died in August 1982. She continued to live at their retirement home until October 1993, when she moved into Springfield. In December 1997, she entered the Assisted Living Center, Springfield, where she lived until her death.
She was a member of the Willing Workers, Ladies Aid and the Woman's Guild of Emmanuel Reformed Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, quilting and tatting. She made nearly 40 quilts during her lifetime.
She is survived by three children: Clarence, Springfield; Harold (Marjorie), Springfield; and Susan (Myron) Pudwill, Lincoln, Neb.; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Theresa Ludens, Sioux Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant daughter, one daughter-in-law, one grandson and seven siblings.
Nettie Lippert died on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell, South Dakota, at the age of 90 years, 3 months, and 3 days.
Nettie was born on May 14, 1918, on a farm northeast of Tripp, South Dakota, to Frederich and Emilie (Koth) Mehlhaff. Nettie married Raymond Lippert on March 22, 1938, in Parkston, South Dakota. They farmed northwest of Tripp until 1983, when they moved into town. She was originally a member of Tripp Baptist Church until 1967, when she joined Danzig Baptist Church.
Survivors include four children, Myron Lippert and his friend, Pattie Reif, of Mitchell; Dennis Lippert and his wife, Joyce, of Flower Mound, Texas; Janet Jucht, and her husband, Roger, of Bridgewater, South Dakota; LaRae Odland and her husband, Mark, of Stevensville, Michigan; nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Walter Mehlhaff and his wife, Delma, of Hot Springs, South Dakota; and one sister-in-law, Carolyn Mehlhaff of Pheasant, California.
Nettie was preceded in death by Raymond, her husband of sixty years, her parents, five brothers, and two sisters.
Richard Roy Langley was born on Thursday, April 2, 1936 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Charles and Elsie (Kruse) Langley.
Dick served in the Army from January, 1954 until January, 1957.
He married Ruth Bartikowsky on August 8, 1958 in Mankato, Minnesota. During their marriage, Dick worked at the state hospital in Yankton. In 1974, he donated a kidney to his younger sister, Ruth. He later spent time in Alaska working on the Alaskan pipeline. Dick was in the trucking business for over 40 years. He began driving locally for Consumer Supply in Tyndall, did coast-to-coast trucking for Drotzman Trucking in Yankton and later worked as an independent trucker. He enjoyed fishing and boating and spending time visiting with his trucker friends. He died on Thursday, August 2, 2007, at his residence in Tyndall at the age of 71 years and 4 months.
Dick is survived by two sons: Rick Langley of Tyndall and Mark Langley of Yankton; a daughter-in-law, Kay Langley of Tyndall; seven grandchildren: Jeremy, Josh, Megan, Anthony, Sara, Jason and Brandon; one great-grandson, Matthew; two brothers: James (Kay) Langley of Volin and Mike Langley of Sioux Falls; and a sister, Mary (Kevin) Koth of Plant City, Florida. Dick is also survived by his ex-wife, Ruth Langley of Tyndall.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jerry; two grandchildren, Justin and Jenna; three brothers, Don, Jack and Robert; and three sisters, Alice, Ruth, and Joyce.
Jerry Jay Langley was born on April 10, 1960 to Richard and Ruth (Bartikowsky) Langley. He married Kay Rokusek on August 5, 1995. Jerry was employed by James Steel for 15 years, until his recent illness. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and also enjoyed time spent with his dogs. Jerry loved the outdoors, and loved to go camping, fishing and boating, He also enjoyed playing cards and bowling. Jerry died on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at his residence in Tyndall at the age of 45 years.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Kay Langley of Tyndall; son Jeremy Langley of Yankton and son Joshua Langley and daughter Megan Langley, both of Tyndall; a grandson, Matthew Langley, of Sioux Falls; his mother, Ruth Langley of Tyndall; his father, Richard Langley of Tyndall; two brothers: Rick Langley of Tyndall and Mark Langley of Yankton; his grandmother, Ruby Bartikowsky of Tyndall; mother-in-law Evelyn Rokusek of Tyndall; sisters-in-law Sharon Hetzel of Tyndall and Diane Rokusek of Mitchell; brothers-in-law Larry (Linda) Rokusek of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wilmer Rokusek of Tyndall, and Mike (Lisa) Rokusek of Tyndall; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and his maternal grandfather.
Burial in Bon Homme Cemetery, Bon Homme County,SD. Arrangements by Goglin-Kelley Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Velma Ludens, 89, of Spearfish, formely of Springfield are 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. with the family present from 5 -7 p.m. at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield.
Velma Ruth Ludens was born in rural Avon, SD to Peter and Anna (Lidtke) Unruh on July 6, 1925. She died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City.
Velma attended the rural Mennonite School and went to high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married Maynard Jacob Ludens at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, rural Springfield and had 55 wonderful years together. They farmed together and Velma also worked at the Mary Jane Nursing Home in Springfield, the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall and worked at CR Industries in Springfield for 10 years. She moved to Spearfish 10 years ago to be near her family.
Velma will be remembered for her love of embroidering, cross stitch, league and tournament bowling and the Sweet Adelines. Velma was a life long member of her church and was a member of Willing Workers and the church choir.
Thankful for having shared her life are her children: Lynnette and husband William Johnson of Mesa, AZ; Merritt and wife Debbie Ludens and Russell and wife Andrea-Milanto Ludens all of Spearfish; eight grandchildren: Troy Ludens of Spearfish; Jamie and wife Shawn Ludens of Spearfish; Vicki and husband Todd Johnson of Volga; Kristi and husband Brad Letcher of Huron; Chris and wife Michelle Ludens of Spearfish; Cassie Ludens and fiance´ Tom Anderson of Sergeant Bluff IA; Angela Charlson and fiance´ Scott Hanson of Spearfish; and Jennifer and husband Joshua Eymann of Auburn, WA; 15 great grandchildren: Sean and wife Kaylee Johnson; McKenna and Cooper Letcher; Trista, Miriah, Derrek, Slayton, Trey, Brandon, Tyler and Katelyn Ludens; Nevaeh, Caiden and Paiten Gee; Addyson Charlson; and Conner Eymann; one great-great grandchild, Jada Johnson; and two sisters-in-law: Marcie Ludens of Springfield and Gertrude DeJong of Winner.
Velma was preceded in death by her husband Maynard on August 12, 2001, parents, five sisters and one brother.
Shawn R. Lang-Fricke, age 32, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2006, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Mitchell, SD.
Funeral Mass will be 11:30 a.m. Monday February 6, 2006, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marathon, WI with Rev. Joseph Diermeier officiating. Visitations will be 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the Peterson-Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, WI. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the services at the church. Visitations will continue at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, SD from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening February 8, 2006, with a funeral service at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Paul M. Opsahl will officiate. Burial will be in the Bon Homme National Cemetery, rural Springfield, SD.
Shawn was born Dec. 1, 1973, to David and Norma Lang in Wabasha, MN. She attended grade schools in MN and, after moving in 1983 with her family to Yankton SD, she completed her education and graduated from Yankton High School.
In 1992, Shawn moved to Mitchell SD to live and work at the Mitchell Area Adjustment Training Center. There she was involved in various MAATC work programs and services. She enjoyed music, movies and having books read to her. She loved meeting people, and touched many lives with her enthusiasm and interaction.
She is survived by her parents, Edwin and Norma Fricke of Springfield, SD and David Lang of South Sioux City, NE; a brother, Joshua Lang of Hayward CA; stepsister, Heather Madeline of Stewartville MN; Maternal Grandparents, Adolph and Mildred Gruny; and Paternal Grandmother, Lucy Lang of Marathon WI.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers.
The Family requests that Memorials be directed to the MAATC Foundation Mitchell SD where she was blessed to be part of the MAATC Family for many years.
Violet Norma Ling, 87, of San Marcos, CA died Jan. 28, 2007. She was born on May 6, 1919 in Scotland, S.D., and was a service representative for Pacific Bell. She was a member of Valle Verde Activity Center and president of the Pac Bell Bowling League.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Ling; daughters, Leah Steadman of San Marcos and Deborah Seror of Hidden Hills; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, San Marcos United Methodist Church, 800 W. Mission Road, San Marcos. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Ave., San Diego.
Margaret Etta Larson, age 90, of Farmington passed away on June 19, 2008. Margaret was born in Scotland, SD on July 24, 1917 to parents Lewis and Sadie Standusky.
Preceded in death by: son, James Larson; parents, Lewis and Sadie (Sherman) Standusky; siblings: Eva Kargel, Grace Lessila, Viola Jewell, Elnora Wadsworth Johnson and Opal Brenno.
Survived by Loving: daughter: Donna (Robert ‘Pete’) Klotz; granddaughter: Karla Klotz (Sheila Clark).
Funeral Service will be 2 PM, Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the White Funeral Home Chapel, 901 3rd St., Farmington, MN with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Interment: Corinthian Cemetery, Farmington, MN.
Judith Ann Lamm, 31, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lynum of Lincoln, Neb., died in a car accident at El Dorado, Kan., Aug. 4, 1972. Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Chapel in Springfield, SD Aug. 8 with burial in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. She was born Sept. 18, 1940 at Sioux City. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela and Kristi; her parents; one sister, Mrs. Richard Scherer, Lincoln; and two grandmothers, Mrs. Clara Erickson, Springfield, and Mrs. Thea Lynum, Sioux City.
Hastings (Nebraska) resident, Doris E. Laird, 84, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, Hastings, Neb.
A book signing will be held at Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, 4- 6 p.m., with family present. Private family inurnment will be in Saint Mark's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral All Souls Chapel, Hastings. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be given to the family's choice. Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.
Doris was born April 5, 1926 in Yankton, S.D., to Harry E. and Josephine (Fitzgerald) Nieland. She graduated from Yankton High School in 1944 and went to Washington D.C., and worked for the U.S. government.
She returned to South Dakota and married James Crosby in Avon, S.D., in 1946. They had two sons, Robert J. and David F.
She married W. W. Laird on Aug. 27, 1971 and moved to Hastings.
She was a homemaker, active in PEO Chapter GZ and was a Mary Lanning Pink Lady.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Geraldine J. Moses.
Survivors include: husband, W. W. “Bill” Laird, Hastings; sons and fiancé, Robert J. Crosby and Lori Opp, York, David Fitzgerald, Denver, Colo.; niece and spouse, Mary Jo and David Orton, Omaha; step-children and spouses, Lynn and Ron Julianelle, Norfolk, Judy Bauer, Denver, Colo., Debby and Skip Heidler, Hinsdale, Ill.; grandchildren and spouse, Summer Crosby and fiancé, Jason Kent; Tyson and Megan Crosby, Danika Fitzgerald; 10 step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren.
Ruth Lillemoen, 87, of Wendell died Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at the Broen Menorial Home in Fergus Falls.
She was born June 24, 1914 on a farm near Avon, SD the daughter of William and Jessie VanGerpen. The family moved to the Windom, MN area while Ruth was a youngster. She received her education in South Dakota and Minnesota schools. In 1950 she moved to California and made her home in Oakland. She worked for several years for the Glen Godman Co. as a stock control clerk.
In 1954 she married Russell Lillemoen. They made their home in Burlingame, CA for the next 26 years. They were members of The Good Sheperd Lutheran Church of Burlingame, charter members of the Sons of Norway Lodge of San Mateo, and members of Guide Dogs of the Blind of San Rafael, CA. After retirement they returned to Minnesota and made their home in Wendell. They were members of the Rock Prairie Lutheran Church and she was a member of the Ladies Aid Society.
Preceding her in death were her parents; three brothers, Ralph, Fred and William, Jr. and four sisters, Lillian K. Dikkers, Eleanor Junker, Leona M. Holt and Gladys E Wulf.
She is survived by her loving husband, Russell; her step-son, Roger (Ellen) Lillemoen; her adopted son, Kenneth Lillemoen and foster-son, Bruce (Donna) Balsan; sisters, Dorothy Flaskegaard of Sheldon, IA and Mesa, AZ, Grace Hagerman of Bellingham, WA and Esther Junker of Windom; numerous nieces and nephews.
Jeremy “Jaybird” Langley, 33, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away Friday, June 26, 2015. A family directed memorial service will be 3:00 PM Thursday, July 2 at “the farm”.
Jeremy was born January 20, 1982 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD to Jerry and Ann Langley. In 1984, Jeremy and Ann moved to Sioux Falls, SD to live with Glen VanRegenmorter on the farm.
Jay accepted and loved Glen as his dad and considered "The farm" his home always. "Jay-Bird" loved farm life and most enjoyment came from learning how to work on cars with his dad. From the young age of three he spent the majority of his time helping Glen do any and everything he could from working with him on the tree service ("Stump-jumping") to learning the ins and outs of anything with an engine. Jay loved being out in "the shop" alongside his dad, learning all he could by taking motors and stereos apart and putting them back together in vehicles. Jay-Bird bought his first car at the age of 10. He had the car up and moving and spent countless hours driving back and forth with his cousins in the fields. This was the start of Jay's ability to get things running. He continued to buy and drive and and everything with two or four wheels he could get his hands on. When Jay-Bird wasn't under the hood or behind the wheel of his cars, he spent time with his animals. Jay had several animals including his dogs, Scooter 1, Scooter 2, Puppy, Jake, Wiley and Scar.
In 1988, Jay became a big brother. Jay was unsure of the new addition to the family, so he loaded up his wagon with legos and Scooter and said he was leaving until "She was gone!" Jay and Jamie would fight like cats and dogs, but no one loved Jamie the way Jay did. He nicknamed her "JameBabe". They would get along best when no one was looking or telling them they had to. Jay attended Brandon Valley Schools and later receiving his G.E.D. in Sioux Falls, SD.
Jeremy worked various jobs including cleaning nights, tire tech, construction with his Uncle Gary, and a warehouse/dock worker.
Jay's desire to always have a good time and be the life of the party created several legal problems in his life. He spent many of his adult years in and out of prison. Prison wasn't all bad for Jay. He met a lot of his best friends inside the walls. He loved to lift weights and work on his bodybuilding as well as making beaded projects for his family.
Jay married Bridget Redwing on March 12, 2015. Bridget and Jay loved riding on the bike together.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Bridget Langley, Sioux Falls, SD; a son, Matthew Langley; two step-daughters, Nevaeh and Kylee, and a step-son, Dylan; his mother, Ann Langley, Sioux Falls, SD; his father, Glen (Liz Richert) Van Regenmorter, Sioux Falls, SD; a sister, Jamie Van Regenmorter, Sioux Falls, SD; his grandparents, Peter and Dolores Van Regenmorter, Sioux Falls, SD, Ruth Langley, Yankton, SD; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Jay was preceded in death by his Grandpa "PaPa" Henry; his biological father, Jerry Langley; and Dick Langley.
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A 33-year-old Sioux Falls man is dead after a motorcycle crash near Flandreau.
Deputies in Minnesota tried to pull over Jeremy Langley for a stop sign violation and exhibition driving. A police pursuit began when Langley refused to stop. The pursuit covered 11 miles before the deputies ended it one mile east of the Minnesota/South Dakota border.
South Dakota authorities found Langley and the motorcycle lying in a ditch on 420th Street.
Langley was pronounced dead at the scene.
Source: Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, SD) ~ June 27, 2015
Graveside rites will be held Sunday, July 12 at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, Avon, for Alice Marie (Larson) Lapeer of Newport Beach, Calif.
Alice Marie Lapeer was born March 16, 1948 to Fritjof E. and Iva May (Memmer) Larson. Iva's parents were Lawrence Victor and Laura Euretta (Baker) Memmer of rural Avon. Alice was delivered in the Dr. James Hollingsworth medical office on Main Street, Avon. She attended Daisy Valley District 30 country school south of Tyndall, completing the fifth grade. The family moved to Glendive, Mont., for one year then to Huron where Alice completed her junior year at Huron High School. Her senior year the family moved to Plainview, Tex. where she graduated from Plainview High School in the class of 1966. Alice died of complications of colon cancer June 14, 2011 at Newport Beach, Calif.
She is survived by her brothers: Ralph, Stanley, and James Larson and her two children, Cheryl A. Lapeer and Larry E. Lapeer.
Esther E. Luikens, age 80, of Lesterville passed away Sunday, November 9, 2003, at Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2003, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Yankton, with Rev. David Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories. Visitations will be from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at the Kostel Funeral Home, Yankton, with an 8 p.m. prayer service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Luikens, Jeffery Hays, Jason Rempfer, Jason Beaudette, Mike Davis and Matthew Luikens. Honorary pallbearers will be Esther's grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Esther was born May 20, 1923, at her family farm near Lesterville, S.D., to Albert and Emelia (Gull) Sayler. She attended and graduated Scotland High School in 1941. She married Fredrick W. Luikens on July 9, 1944, in Lesterville, S.D. They began their life work farming in the Lesterville area and raised five children. Her joy in life was doing good for others especially her family. Esther had a special love for all her family and had a special way of expressing that love. She enjoyed baking and having the family together. She was very dedicated to the family and the Lord. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Yankton.
Those who will cherish her memory are her husband Fred of Lesterville, S.D.; three sons: Alvin (Marjorie) Luikens of Yankton, S.D.; Allen (Patricia) Luikens of Keller, Texas; and Clifford (Beth) Luikens of Yankton, S.D.; two daughters: Judy (Ray) Eli of Phoenix, Ariz., and Linda (Mike) Davis of Yankton, S.D.; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Oscar Sayler; and one sister, Lucille Sayler.
Beverly Ann Lovell, 60, of Springfield died Friday, August 21, 2015 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services are 10 AM, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield. Visitation will be an hour prior to services. Burial is in the Martinus Lutheran Cemetery at Utica.
Beverly was born September 25, 1954 at Greenwood, South Dakota, the daughter of Silas and Helen (Medicine Horn) Lovell.
Beverly graduated from Sioux Falls Washington High School in Sioux Falls. She also attended and earned an Associates Degree from the University of South Dakota at Vermillion.
Beverly met and had a special relationship for over 20 years with Cliff Bohlmann. She worked for the Springfield Academy for many years until it closed and has been a homemaker since that time.
Beverly will remembered for her love of cats, camping, music, riding motorcycles and going to the casino. She was a very giving, loving and caring person.
Thankful for having shared her life are her special friend, Cliff Bohlmann of Springfield; brother Terry Lovell of Sioux Falls; half brother Joe Lovell of Wagner; and sister Shirley Lovell of Sioux Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services for Leola Lukkes , 87, of Tyndall are 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 21, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Avon. Burial is in the church cemetery rural Avon. Visitation will be at the church on Sunday from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service.
Leola Grace Lukkes was born November 28, 1927 at Tripp, SD, the daughter of Edward and Christine (Mudder) Lippert. She died Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.
Leola was baptized on December 19, 1937 by Rev. Fred Bartel. She was a life long member of the First Baptist Church of Avon.
Leola married Cornelius Lukkes, Jr. (Cork) on August 17, 1949 at the First Baptist Church in Avon. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a very hard worker and her and her husband made a great team.
Leola was a very active member of the church in Women’s Missionary Fellowship, she was a Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teacher and Director, Youth Group Leader, President of the SD/Wyoming Association Ladies Group and the church choir.
Leola will be remembered for her hard work, love of God and Church, homemade apple pie, homemade dill pickles and especially for her love for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Leola moved into the North Point Apartments in Tyndall in 2000. She always made sure that people knew she was really from Avon. She also was a great fan of the Avon Pirates.
Thankful for having shared her life are her five children: Lennis and wife Twila Lukkes of Avon, LaRonda and husband Ed McMillan of Mitchell, Lynette and husband Gerald Tolsma of Springfield, LeWayne and wife Pam Lukkes of Tyndall and LaVonne and husband Terry Gall of Tyndall; 11 grandchildren: Kateena and Schuyler Kennedy, Heidi and Rob Moser, Melinda and Mike Bamsey, Nathan and Kate Lukkes, Jesse and Amanda McMillan, Cody Lukkes, Melissa McMillan, Justin Lukkes, Jessica Simons, Edwin Gall and Lynn Gall; 13 great grandchildren: Macagen and Kristen Moser, Lucas, Raef and Shaylee Kennedy, Jason, Lily and Parker Bamsey, Jackson and baby boy McMillan, Betty Lou and baby S. Lukkes, and Danica McMillan.
Leola was preceded in death by her husband Cork on November 1, 2002; grandson Dallas Simons on December 14, 1993; parents and sister, Marcella Voigt.
Funeral services were held January 17, 2006, at First Lutheran Church, Lake Andes, for Lula Laska, 93. She died January 12, 2006, at the Lake Andes Health Care Center, Lake Andes. Rev. Nancy Kapp officiated. Casket bearers were Larry Laska, Justin Blair, Jason Jaeger, Russell Odegard, Matt Romman, and Kevin Laska. Her other grandchildren and great-grandchildren were honorary casket bearers. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery, Lake Andes. Arrangements were by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Andes.
Lula Laska was born on March 3, 1912, to Charles and Myrtle (Kelly) Ridgway near Avon. She grew up in the Wagner and Dante area and attended country school.
She married Frank E. Laska on September 10, 1930, near Tyndall. They farmed near different cities until Frank's death in 1967. Lula moved to Lake Andes and worked at the Andes Central lunch room for 10 years, was a janitor for the ACS office for five years, worked at the swimming pool, and babysat between jobs. She served as treasurer for the White Swan School District #3 for over two years.
She was a member of First Lutheran Church, Lake Andes, WELCA, Hannah Circle, American Legion Auxiliary, Senior Citizens and 500 Club. She was a 50-year member of Royal Neighbors. Lula enjoyed playing cards and puzzles.
She is survived by four children: Adelene Odegard and husband, Bob, Lake Andes; Lillie Hruska and husband, LoVern, Bruce; Marlen Laska and wife, Pat, Lake Andes; and Merlen Laska and wife, Mary, Alburnette, IA; a sister, Olive Voight and husband, Fred, Avon; 21 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four sisters: Mamie, Byrdy, Hazel and twin, Lola; five brothers: Arthur, Albert, Richard, Earl and Charles; a daughter, Rose Romman; grandchildren, Darin Laska and Keelin Romman; great-granddaughter, Tarrah Odegard; and great-great-grandson, Grant Laska.
Lillian Rose Loula, 100, peacefully entered heaven on April 10, 2014. She was in recovery from a fractured hip at her passing. Lillian was born in Tabor, SD on September 1, 1913 and spent most of her life in Martin, SD, on the family farm and later, owning and operating an IGA grocery store. In 1984, she and husband, Henry retired and moved from western SD to Merritt Island, FL. Lillian was preceded in death by Henry in 1987, her grand-daughter, Pamela and her great-grandson, Mark.
Lillian is survived by her daughter, Shirley Solid and son-in-law, Lee Solid of Merritt Island; four grandchildren, Kelly and Deborah Solid of Palm Bay; Kevin and Bonnie Solid of Commerce, GA; Sheri and Skip Winston of Atlanta, GA; and Stephen and Kristina Solid of Fayetteville, TN. From these, she had 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Lillian devoted her life and resources to her family, gaining a reputation for being a loving and generous person who attributed her long life and success to hard work. She was a great cook and the family remembers the best cinnamon rolls ever made.
Arrangements by Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Rockledge, 632-1350.
Donna Carol (Davis) Lynch, age 66, of Galmey, Missouri, died Friday, April 5, 2015, at Cox South Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri.
She was born on June 3, 1948 in Scotland, South Dakota, to Francis and Anita Davis.
Donna married Jim Lynch on September 21, 1969. They lived in their home in Galmey, Missouri. She enjoyed travelling with her husband, playing cards, and visiting with friends and family. More than anything, she enjoyed being a wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma.
Survivors include her mother, Anita Davis, of Custer, South Dakota; husband, Jim, of the home; two sons, Tod Lynch, and his wife Sherri, of Pittsburg, Missouri, and Mike Lynch, of Jackson, Missouri; three grandsons, three granddaughters, and five great grandsons; and one brother, Dick Davis, of Bellefourche, South Dakota.
She is preceded in death by her father, Francis Davis; two sisters, Joan Davis, and Diane Wareham; and one step-son, Rick Lynch.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in honor of Donna to the American Heart Association, 2446 E Madrid St, Springfield, MO 65804.
Randall "Randy" Lyerla, age 46, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall, South Dakota.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, South Dakota with Reverend David Wildermuth officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Darrell Spence, Bob Hegdahl, Gene Spence, and Steve Broz.
Randy was born February 14, 1968 in Yankton, South Dakota, to Gerald and Betty (Cap) Lyerla. He grew up and attended school in Yankton. He moved to Yakima, Washington and worked as an artist designing tattoos for 15 years until moving to Salt lake City, Utah, where he began designing jewelry. When his health started failing in 2002, he moved back to Yankton to be closer to his family.
Randy loved drawing, telling stories, connecting with his friends on the computer, hunting mushrooms and traveling, including once hitchhiking to Alaska, but he especially loved his beloved dog, Spike. Randy lived life to the fullest taking life's challenges as they came and lived with no regrets. He was always on the move and wasn't afraid of anything. He wasn't very concerned with material things and would rather collect friends over things. Randy was always looking for the next adventure.
Survivors include his mother, Betty Maruska and her special friend Bob Hegdahl of Yankton; grandmother, Rose Cap of Yankton; sister, Cindy (Darrell) Spence of Yankton; two nieces Jennica and Amber Spence, step-mother, Linda (Lyerla) Erling of Huron, South Dakota, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald; paternal grandparents; and maternal grandfather.
James Lancrain, 76 of Pierre died on Friday, August 10, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital.
James Lancrain was born on June 7, 1931 in Springfield, SD to William and Mercy (Crane) Lancrain. He grew up in Lake Andes, Armour and graduated from Springfield High School, then attended college at Springfield College. He enlisted in the Army. Following the service, James lived in the Fort Pierre and Pierre area for over 40 years. He was an electrician at Karl's.
James married Ann Gullickson at Lake Andes in 1973, she died in 2005. He belonged to the Moose Lodge, the VFW and the Legion. He especially enjoyed fishing, bowling, was an avid reader and rockhound.
He is survived by his daughter, Sandra (Orlanda) Burston of Sioux Falls, and two nieces: Brenda Rommann and Ann McAdams.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ann, and his sister, Joyce Rommann.
Graveside services will take place Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at ZCBJ Cemetery, Wagner, SD. Arrangements by Isburg Funeral Chapel.
Ruth (Bicknell) Lindeman, of Alta, IA, formerly of Springfield, age 90, died May 10, 2016 in Storm Lake, Iowa, surrounded by family and friends.
A visitation will take place Thursday, May 12 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. There will also be a visitation Friday, May 13 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield, South Dakota at 12:30 p.m. Funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Michael Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Springfield Cemetery in Springfield. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake along with Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth was born October 5, 1925 in Yankton to Gilbert Glenn Bicknell and Harriet (Orvis) Bicknell.
Ruth grew up in Yankton and graduated from Yankton High School and the University of Nebraska. She also holds degrees from USD and USD/S.
On June 15, 1946, she married Theodore (Ted) Charles Lindeman, of Yankton. The Bicknell and Lindeman families were well acquainted with each other in Yankton.
In 1952, Ruth and Ted moved to Springfield, SD, where Ted practiced dentistry and they raised their five children. In 2013, they moved to Alta, IA, to be near their youngest daughter, Dr. Lisa Lindeman and her husband Stan Rishoi.
Ruth enjoyed reading, politics and current events. She was a longtime member of AAUW, was elected to the Springfield School Board, was appointed to the South Dakota Commission on the Status of Women, served over 20 years as the Springfield Historical Society secretary and was instrumental in bringing the Alternatives to Violence Program to the Springfield Correctional Facility, serving as facilitator up until her move to Iowa.
Ruth is survived by Ted of Alta, IA, her husband of 70 years, and children David (Barbara) Lindeman of Washington, DC, Eric (Jana) Lindeman of Seattle, WA, Gilbert (Gisela) Lindeman of Silver Spring, MD, Becky (Michael) Wheeler of Mackville, KY and Lisa (Stan Rishoi) Lindeman of Alta, IA. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a special nephew, Jim (Leann) Bicknell.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers William "Bill" (Betty) Bicknell and Gilbert "Buck" ("Rusty") Bicknell.
Christine Maria Luke, daughter of Friedrich and Maria (Andreas) Etzbach, was born July 9, 1924 in Koln, Germany. She died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Majestic Bluffs in Yankton at the age of 91 years, 11 months and 13 days.
Funeral Mass will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton. Burial will be in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be Thursday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon.
After her baptism, she was given the name of Christel, of which most people know her. During World War II, Christel met the love of her life. She was united in marriage to Ralph A. Luke on March 11, 1948 in Germany. They came to Avon, SD from Germany on April 26, 1947, along with their son, Ralph Fredrich, who was born in Germany on April 26, 1947. On September 22, 1949, they were blessed with a daughter, Linda Maria Luke. Then on March 31, 1956, they welcomed Roland Roy to their family and on October 31, 1959, they were again blessed with a son, Todd Lee.
Most of Christel’s life was spent in the home cooking and cleaning for Ralph and her family. She also prepared many meals for all of the hired men that were employed by her and her husband.
After the death of her husband in 1978, Christel worked for the Department of Social Services as a home health aide in the Avon and Yankton communities.
Christel was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton. She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary and Al-Anon. Christel loved to crochet, complete crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and play cards.
Christel will be remembered for delighting her grandchildren and other visitors by giving them stuffed animals as often as she was able. Her family was her life.
Thankful for having shared her life are her children: Ralph of Wagner, Linda (Mel) Schortzman of Clark, Roland (Linda) and Todd (Laurie) all of Avon; her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; brother Willie (Hilka) Dolle of Koln, Germany and their daughter, Petra. Christel was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, step-father, and two brothers: Karl and Josef in Germany.
The funeral services for Miss Eugenia Landmann who died of pneumonia in Kaylor last Thursday morning, were held from the home of her mother, Mrs. Paul Landmann, in this city at two o'clock Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held out doors, and was attended by a throng of the sympathizing friends of the deceased and her family. Brief sermons were given by Rev. Treick, pastor of the German Reformed church, of which Miss Eugenia was a member, and by Rev. Wm. R, Scott, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the family lot in Rosehill cemetery.
Eugenia Caroline Landmann was born in Scotland on January 15, 1895, being 23 years and 9 months of age at the time of her death, and practically all of her life was spent in this city. She graduated from the Scotland High School with the class of 1914, and the next two years was student at the University of South Dakota. While there she became a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. The following year she spent at home with her mother, but last year she was employed in the lower room of the Kaylor schools, which position she was again filling this year. About three weeks ago she suffered an attack of influenza and seemed to be recovering from it satisfactorily and was again in school when she took a cold and pneumonia developed, resulting in her death in a few days. At the time she was taken sick none of her immediate family were at home, but they were summoned by wire and were here at the time of her death with the exception of her sister, Mrs. Bender, who came from Sutton, Neb., on Friday and her brother, Lieut. G.A. Landmann, who arrived from Alabama Saturday evening. Two doctors were in almost constant attendance, and a trained nurse was secured from St. Paul. Everything that loving care and effort could do was done for her but death could not be averted.
She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Paul Landmann, two brothers, Lieut. G. A. Landmann, now at Anniston, Ala., and Paul, a student at the University at Lincoln, Neb., and two sisters, Mrs. Bender of Sutton, Neb., and Frieda, a student nurse at the Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. Besides these there are an extensive number of relatives and friends who ave known her from childhood, from whose circles she will be acutely missed, who think of her with loving remembrance and who feel the deepest sympathy for the bereaved family.
Source: The Citizen-Republican (Scotland, SD) ~ October 24, 1918
Dr. I. W. Leighton, 947 Iowa Ave., a member of the State University of Iowa College of Medicine faculty for 23 years, died Thursday at Mercy Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hohenschuh Mortuary, the Rev. E. P. Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens.
Dr. Leighton was a professor of anatomy at SUI from 1930 to his retirement in 1953.
He was a graduate of the Iowa City Academy. He attended the SUI College of Medicine for two years, then finished his schooling at Northwestern, where he received his medical degree in 1909.
Dr. Leighton practiced medicine in Scotland, SD for 20 years before joining the SUI faculty in 1930.
Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. E. H. Powers of Fort Worth, Tex., and Mrs. Owen Blexrud of Midland, Tex.; a son, Robert of Temple, Tex., and four grandchildren.
Robert Stephen Leighton died Thursday, August 21, 2003 after a long illness. Robert Leighton was born May 9, 1922 in Scotland, South Dakota to Isaac and Cordell Leighton. The Leighton family moved to Iowa City, Iowa in 1928. Robert graduated from City High in 1941. He attended the University of Iowa and received his degree from the Illinois College of Optometry before seving in the Air Force from 1943 until 1946.
Robert and Una Marie Roseland were married in East Lansing, Michigan August 7, 1943. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends. In 1952 Robert moved to Texas and began a long career with the Merck Drug Company and later he became District Manager for American Optical in their scientific instrument division in San Francisco, California. Robert retired in 1984 and returned to Iowa City to live until movng to Sun City Georgetown, Texas in 1996.
He was a member of the Santa Rose Catholic Church, Andice, Texas. Robert family includes his wife, Una; daughters, Diana Phipps of Iowa City, and Susan George of Austin, Texas; son, Steve Leighton of Marathon, Florida; seven grandchildren, John and his wife, Angela Phipps, Kathy Phipps Moen and her husband, Jeremy Moen, Stacy George Burns and her husband, John Burns, Kylie George, Robert Leighton, Christopher Leighton, and Stephanie Leighton; three great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Kelsey Phipps and Autumn Moen; and niece Patty Powers Freel.
A memorial service will be in Iowa City, Iowa August 27, 2003 at Gay Ciha Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hopice Southern Care, Austin, Texas.
Edward Novak, age 78 of Scotland passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital Avera, Scotland, SD. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Friday, December 23, 2011 at the United Methodist Church in Scotland, SD with Rev. Tom Petersen officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Visitations will be from 5-8 PM, Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno, SD with the family present at 7 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers are: Bob Reimann, Larry Mueller, John Ebelong, Steven Novak, Bruce Baker and Dave Baker.
Edward was born prematurely to Frank and Mary (Varilek) Novak on May 8, 1933 in Scotland, SD and the youngest of seven siblings. He attended school in Scotland. Ed married Doris Ann Heckenlaible on May 10, 1967 in Scotland, SD where they were blessed with one son, Steven Edward on June 17, 1968. He worked on the family farm in Scotland until the farm was sold in 1983 and also worked as a grave digger. Ed and Doris moved into town where they both worked in Tabor, SD making golf bags. They also worked the graveyard shift for Baldwin Filters in Yankton, SD for many years.
Edward loved fishing with his family. He collected fishing poles, fishing gear and caps. Edward and his son enjoyed putting around on their lawnmowers.
Survivors include his son, Steven Novak of Yankton, SD; aunt, Darline (Irwin) Kirkvold; stepbrother, Paul Meyer of Sioux Falls, SD; stepsister, Paulette Wier-Wift of Vermilllion, SD and a very dear friend, Collette Kline of Scotland, SD.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sisters, Violet Eichner and and infant sister shortly after birth; brothers, Louie (Evangeline), George (Doris), Harry (Helen), Milo (Signe) and Eddy (Doris Ann) and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ruben and Adeline Heckenlaible.
Marguerite Alene Alford was born on August 6, 1917 at Verdel, Nebraska. Her parents were William H. and Hilda Ethel (McLane) Alford. She graduated from Springfield High School and attended Southern Normal College in Springfield. Marguerite taught school for a few years and then helped in the Tourist Cafe located at 1506 Main Street in Tyndall, South Dakota. The Tourist Cafe was owned by her parents and is where she met Leo Nedved. Marguerite married Leo Nedved on June 5, 1946 at Tyndall. They farmed southeast of Tyndall.
Marguerite was a member of the Tyndall United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Board of Trustees, United Methodist Women and taught Sunday School. She loved to read, knit, crochet and was a member of Help One Another Extension Club. She was also a member and president of the T.O.P.S. Club for many years.
Marguerite died on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton at the age of 84 years.
Marguerite’s memory will be cherished by her husband, Leo Nedved, Tyndall; seven children, Charlotte Nedved, Tyndall; Alan Nedved, Tyndall; Duane and wife, Susie Nedved, Crooks, South Dakota; Jerome Nedved, and special friend, Margo Hoffman, Tyndall; Gloria Nedved, Denver, Colorado; Richard Nedved, Tyndall; John and wife, Melissa Nedved, Tyndall; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one sister, Bonnie Hinzman, Salem, Oregon; two sisters-in-law, Renate Alford, Sun City, Arizona; and Ann Alford, Aurora, Colorado.
Marguerite was preceded in death by one infant son, Bruce Nedved on March 7, 1956, her parents, two sisters and two brothers.
Jay Nielson, age 50, of Springfield, SD passed away, unexpectedly, Sunday, September 25, 2011 at St. Michael's Hospital, Tyndall, SD. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, with Rev. Dave Wildermuth officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories. Visitations will begin at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, with a scripture service at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers: John Bame, Jeff Sayler, Shane Ludens, Grant Nielson, Mark Hejna, Bob Kuipers, Tom Novak, and Alvin Bittner. Honorary pallbearers: All of Jay's Employees at Tyndall Auto Supply.
Jay was born on July 10, 1961 to Neal and Patricia (Smith) Nielson of Yankton, South Dakota. He attended elementary and high school in Yankton, graduating from YHS in 1979. While in high school he participated in band, football, wrestling and the DECA program - which got him his start in the auto supply industry. He worked at Yankton Auto Supply with his dad from 1977 until his dad's death in 1993. He also worked part-time at River City Skateland from 1992 to 1995 as a floor guard/dj.
In 1995 he purchased Tyndall Auto Supply, and moved his family to Tyndall, SD. In 2002 he moved with his family to Springfield, SD. He sold Tyndall Auto Supply in 2007, but continued to act as manager and salesman until his death.
He met his wife Teresa on New Year's Eve 1979 while playing drums for JJ Country at Joes Steak House in South Yankton, NE. After a whirlwind courtship, they were married on September 20, 1980 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton, SD. They welcomed five children into their marriage. Jay's children were the light of his life and his world revolved around them. He was even prouder when he became a grandpa - even saying if he knew grandkids were this fun, he would have had them first. He was affectionately called "Papa Vroom," because he was the grandpa who drove a motorcycle.
Jay was a really big kid who loved his family and his toys. He loved snowmobiling with a passion and couldn't wait for the snow to fly. As a family we always looked forward to our winter trips to the Black Hills. In the summer we spent many hours as a family out on the boat. He also loved his motorcycle and enjoyed taking long trips with his wife on the bike. We enjoyed a lot of family time going to amusement parks, riding bikes, roller skating, and just hanging around talking. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, trap shooting, playing Texas Hold-em and Blackjack. In his younger years, he was a drummer in different country bands that traveled around the area, including JJ Country, Country Combination and Chouteau Creek.
Because of his great ability as a salesman, he was awarded the NAPA 5-Star Excellence Award four times - and was able to enjoy vacations in Cancun, Cabo, Los Cabos and the Dominican Republic with his wife. He also won a trip to Phoenix, Arizona to a NASCAR race, and participated in the pit crew during a NASCAR Truck Series Race. Most recently he won his favorite trip ever - a trip to North Carolina to attend BMW Performance Driving School - where he got to drive BMW vehicles "like he stole them."
Jay was a member of the Springfield and Tyndall Chambers of Commerce, was a past club president of the Bon Homme Lions Club, member of Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, the Tyndall Development Corporation and past member of the Tyndall Rotary. Before his death, Jay was in the process of setting up a snowmobile trail system for the Bon Homme area.
Jay was one of a kind. He knew everyone - it seemed like we couldn't go anywhere with him without running into someone he knew. He also had the funniest sense of humor. He was always making jokes and exaggerating stories. We will really miss his quirky ways and the hilarious things that he would say. It is so hard for us to say goodbye to him so soon. 50 years doesn't seem like a long time to live a life, but he packed a lot into those years - and lived it to the fullest. We are forever grateful for every memory we have of him.
He is preceded in death by his father, Neal Nielson, paternal and maternal grandparents, and many aunts and uncles.
Forever grateful for having shared his life are his wife of 31 years, Teresa (Brasel) Nielson, of Springfield, SD, daughter Jennifer (John) Bame of Aberdeen, SD, son Chad (Kelly) Nielson of Sioux Falls, SD, daughter Janelle (Jeff) Sayler of Tabor, SD, daughter Kristin Nielson and fiancé Shane Ludens of Sioux Falls, SD, son Justin Nielson of Springfield, SD, grandsons James and Jacob Bame of Aberdeen, SD, granddaughter Marla Sayler of Tabor, SD, mother Patricia Nielson of Yankton, SD, brother Chris (Sonya) Nielson of Grand Forks, ND, and many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to the Wagner Community Hospital and Clinic for providing the cookies and bars for after the committal services Thursday afternoon.
May Elizabeth Nettleton, 90, died of respiratory and heart ailments on February 26, 1985, at Shoreham Terrace Nursing Home in St. Joseph, Michigan, where she had lived the past five years. Local arrangements were by Day-Florin Chapel of Florin Funeral Services, St. Joseph. Her body was cremated and a memorial service was held on March 30. Burial of her ashes was at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.
Mrs. Nettleton, the former May Elizabeth Wickens, was born March 26, 1894 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. When she was three years old, the family moved to a ranch near Avon, SD. She graduated from Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, in 1917 and taught school in Avon before her marriage to William D. Nettleton on June 28, 1919.
The couple lived at Whiting, Sloan, Mason City, and Des Moines, Iowa. After her husband's death on June 22, 1949 in Des Moines, Mrs. Nettleton moved to Sioux City where she resided until moving to Michigan.
She was a member of the American Association of University Women, the Daughters of the American Revolution and Grace United Methodist Church, all in Sioux City.
She is survived by a daughter, two sons and a sister, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Loreen Janet Novak, age 73, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Saturday, June 30, 2007 at her residence in Yankton.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Yankton with Reverend David Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation is from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a prayer service and video tribute at 7:00 p.m. Pallbearers are Mike, Kenny, Eddie "Sparrow", John "Hunza", Terry and Bob Novak and Jimmy Myers. Honorary pallbearers are members of the VFW Auxiliary.
Loreen was born July 21, 1933 at Tabor, South Dakota to Ambrose and Amelia (Blaha) Hovorka. She grew up in rural Tabor and attended country school there. On February 11, 1950, she married Marvin "Red" Novak in Tyndall. After their marriage, they lived in Yankton. Loreen was a life long waitress and worked at the Fryn' Pan for 34 years until she retired in March of 2007. Loreen was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed shopping and going to rummage sales. She also liked to travel and always enjoyed visiting with others. Most of all, Loreen treasured the time spent with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include eight children: Nola Novak of Mesquite, Nevada, Mike Novak of Yankton, Kenny (Val) Novak of Yankton, Eddie "Sparrow" Novak of Gayville, John (Donna) Novak of Gillette, Wyoming, Terry Novak of Yankton, Bob Novak of Yankton, and Lori (Jimmy) Myers of Yankton; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three brothers: Cleadues (Margie) Hovorka of Tyndall, Herman (Mildred) Hovorka of Tabor, and Richard (Sharleen) Hovorka of Tabor; one sister, Geneva (Melvin) Delzer of Mitchell; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin "Red" Novak; four brothers: Lloyd, Lester, Alvin and Willard Hovorka; and one sister, Eleanor Kiehlbauch.
Allen Norman Namminga, the third son of Andrew and Hattie (Wieten) Namminga, was born June 27, 1947 at Scotland. He passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Avera St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, with burial in the church cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 7 at the church, followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.
Allen received his elementary education at Rueb Country School and graduated from Avon High School in 1965. He then went to Northwestern College in Orange City, IA and earned a B.S. Degree in Biology and Chemistry in 1969.
Allen married June Bosgraaf on June 28, 1969. They moved to Denver, CO for seven years where Al was a Mine Inspector for the Colorado Bureau of Mines. In 1976, their first child, Dawn was born in Denver and they moved to South Dakota where Allen started farming with his brother Don. Three sons were born to their union: Drew in 1978, Darin in 1980 and Dwight in 1982.
Allen made his confession of faith on June 8, 1964 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church. He was an active member all of his life, serving as deacon, catechism teacher and elder.
Allen also was a member of the Tractor Club, B-Y Water Board, where he served as president, and heavily involved in Gideons.
Allen enjoyed gardening, working on Volkswagens and his Model-A truck. When he would go places with his family, he was always talking to and teaching his children. Allen very much enjoyed his four grandchildren- they were a special blessing from the LORD.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife June of Avon; four children: Dawn and husband Barnell Rogers of Beach Park, IL; Drew and wife Tami of Lynden, WA and their three sons: Mason, Kase, Asher; Darin and wife Jaime of Tempe, AZ and their daughter Sophia; and Dwight of Brookings; two brothers Lambert and wife Mary of Muskegon, MI and Donald and wife Beth of Avon; several nieces and nephews; and many relatives and friends.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law Robert and Mildred Bosgraaf, and a niece Susan Namminga.
Robert Delmar Nielsen of Burbank, South Dakota, passed away on June 16, 2014, at his home in Burbank.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service to be held at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at the Kober Funeral Home of Vermillion, South Dakota. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2014, at First Baptist Church of Vermillion with Rev. Elmer "Sandy" Aakre officiating. A committal ceremony will be held immediately following the service at the Gayville Cemetery of Gayville, South Dakota. Military Honors will be provided by the Gayville American Legion. A funeral luncheon will be held at the Eagle's Club of Vermillion following the committal ceremony.
Robert was born on September 30, 1933, in Springfield, South Dakota, to Bernhardt and Clara (Neisius) Nielsen. On September 11, 1954, Robert married the love of his life, Inez Mincks, and the two remained happily married until his passing.
Robert spent most of his working life as an accountant for many businesses including Fullerton Lumber, Hamm's Brewery, and Mack Trucking Co.
In his free time Robert was an outdoorsman who loved to fish and camp. He passed that love along to his family as he loved to bring his children and grandchildren along on these nature trips.
After his retirement Robert chose to travel the country in his motor home during South Dakota winters and spent 15 years making friends across the nation. He remained friends with many of the people he met during his travels even after failing health prevented him from taking summer trips.
When he wasn't outdoors he loved to spend time playing cards with the boy's club down at Whimps in Burbank. Robert is survived by his wife, Inez (Mincks) Nielsen of Burbank; his children, Amber (Leo) DeWitt, Ronda Miller, and Scott (Joan) Nielsen all of Omaha, Nebraska; his grandchildren, Heather (Travis) Hamann of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Racheal (Guy) Chhong of Seattle, Washington, Melissa (Scott) Gates of Omaha, Michaela (John) Bruner of Omaha, Matthew (Sarah Zink) Miller of Omaha, Rob Nielsen of Yankton, South Dakota, and Laura Nielsen of Papillion, Nebraska; 11 Great-Grandchildren; and his siblings, Melvin Nielsen of Vermillion, Ella Clark of Vermillion, and Lillian Moore of Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernhardt and Clara (Neisius) Nielsen; and his brothers, Floyd Nielsen and Martin "Jack" Nielsen.
Services have been entrusted to the Kober Funeral Home of Vermillion.
Kathleen Nelson was born Saturday, September 18, 1920 in Scotland to Matthew and Mary (Plattner) Bainbridge. After graduating from Scotland High School in 1938, Kathleen earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Southern State College. On March 30, 1945, Kathleen was united in marriage to Maynard Nelson in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
In addition to teaching and supporting Maynard on the farm, Kathleen was very active in her church and community. She held various volunteer positions including Presbyterian Sunday School Superintendent, 4-H Leader, library volunteer, delivered Meals on Wheels, Historical Society and Good Samaritian Society volunteer. If she wasn’t working or volunteering, she had many hobbies which she enjoyed in her free time. She enjoyed singing in the community choir, playing piano, quilting, reading and she was a member of a sewing club.
Kathleen passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society in Scotland. She had attained the age of 93 years, 8 months, and 24 days.
Grateful for having shared her life are Kathleen’s children: Jerry (Mary) Nelson of Scotland, Jeanette (John) Lisbeth of Viera, FL, Marlys (Donan) Wasmund of Worthington, MN, and Mary (Rick) Lingberg of Sioux Falls, SD; her grandchildren: Terese, Jeff, Julie, Matthew, Adam, Katherine, Josh, Sarah, Christine, and Heather; 18 great-grandchildren and her brother, Paul Bainbridge of Scotland.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband Maynard in 1977; her parents, Matthew and Mary Bainbridge; her son, David Nelson and her daughter-in-law, Karen.
Mary Nelson was born on Friday, July 20, 1928 in Tyndall to Albert and Mary (Blaha) Slavik. She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1946. After high school, Mary attended Southern State Teachers College where she received her Teaching Certificate. Mary married Lowell Nelson at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall on August 23, 1949. She worked for a time in the Auditor’s office before spending many years as the Bon Homme County Director of Equalization.
Mary passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall, South Dakota. She had attained the age of 85 years, 10 months, and 19 days.
Grateful for having shared Mary’s life is her husband of 64 years, Lowell Nelson of Tyndall; three children: Jeanne (Doug) Wiebelhaus of Mitchell, Greg (Deborah) Nelson of Sioux Falls and Mark Nelson of Sioux Falls; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and one sister: Elsie West of Torrance, CA.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Mary, her infant daughter Peggy Lee in 1953, and eight brothers and sisters.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Eva Neiles, 95 of Pierre, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Maryhouse Nursing Care Center. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Sunday, November 7 at Maryhouse Chapel with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm Sunday at Maryhouse. Services will be at 11:00 am Monday, November 8 at the Maryhouse Chapel with burial at Riverside Cemetery.
Eva was born in Tyndall, SD on November 19, 1914 to James and Teresa Hersman. She grew up in Tyndall graduating from Tyndall High School in 1933. She then went to Southern Normal for two years and received her teaching certificate. Eva taught for three years at a rural school in Bon Homme county and in White River.
She was united in marriage to Gilbert Neiles on August 24, 1939 in Springfield, SD. They lived in Kennebec, Sioux Falls and White River before moving to Pierre in 1954. After moving to Pierre Eva taught at McKinley School.
Eva enjoyed knitting, cross-stitching large pictures, counted cross-stitching, crocheting, detailed paper cutting, quilting, sewing, puzzles and bingo. She especially enjoyed making handmade projects for her family. She was a member of the Catholic Church, St. Michael's Band and three sewing groups.
She is survived by her daughter Peggy Neiles of Aurora, CO; two sons: Dan (Bev) Neiles of Brookings, SD and Jim (Darlene) Neiles of Pierre; four grandchildren: Megan, Patrick, Kelly and Brady and one sister Dorothy Sadler.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert; her parents; brother Wes Hersman and two sisters: Clara Slater and Gail Ehlers.
Gordon, Neb. — Albina Eleanor Koupal Novotny was born on March 28, 1907, in a sod house near Lucas, South Dakota. She passed away on March 17, 2005, at Gordon Countryside Car, at the age of 97.
She was the fifth child of eight children born to Joseph and Mary (Sykora) Koupal. In 1913 the family moved near Ardmore, South Dakota, in a covered wagon. There her father homesteaded a quarter of land. In 1915, after they owned the land, they moved back to the Tabor, South Dakota, area.
On November 15, 1926, Albina was united in marriage to Adolph J. Novotny in Tabor, South Dakota. To this union 4 sons and 3 daughters were born. They moved to areas around Mission; Martin, SD; and Gordon, Nebraska; before purchasing the home place in Batesland, SD, in 1941. Adolph passed away on June 16, 1959. Albina continued to live on the farm until she moved into an apartment Martin in the fall of 1989. Due to failing health she became a resident of Gordon Countryside Care in 2001.
Albina was a member of the Western Fraternal Life Association, was active in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Batesland and Martin. She loved to play the accordion for her family. Her other joys were sewing, baking and sharing her Bohemian heritage. She attended Czech Days numerous times in Tabor, South Dakota.
Preceding Albina in death were her parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 infant siblings; her husband; infant son, Adolph Jr.; daughter Jane Rous in 1987, son-in-law Jim Evans in 2000 and great-granddaughter Heather Winter In 2003.
Survivors include her sons: George (Arlene) of Batesland; Larry (Mary Kay) of Martin; John (Phyllis) of Batesland; daughters: Dorothy Evans of Gordon, and Dorine (Gordon) Fidge of Bismarck, ND; one son-in-law, Bly Rous; and one sister-in-law Helen Koupal of Mitchell, SD; along with 21 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-granddaughters.
Bennett County Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Norman R. Nedved, 82 of Wagner will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2014 at the United Methodist in Wagner. Burial will be in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner with military honors. Visitation will be at the church Thursday from 4 to 7, followed by a prayer service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Norman Rudolph Nedved, son of Ernest and Bessie (Benda) Nedved, was born September 2, 1931 at Avon, SD. He died peacefully January 7, 2014 at his home in Wagner under hospice care. Norm had attained the age of 82 years, four months and six days.
Norm grew up on the family farm. He attended Tobacco-Bottom Country School for eight years and then started farming with his parents. Norm was inducted into the United States Marine Corp, serving from February 11, 1952 to February 11, 1957.
Norm married Agnes Wampol on January 7, 1957. Two children, Patricia and Stanley, were blessed to their union. Together they farmed until 1962 and then moved into Wagner. Norm worked at the Wagner City Liquor Store and Rivin’s IGA for several years. In 1972, Norm went into the gas station business. He owned Norm’s Service for 32 years, retiring in 2004.
Norm was a very devoted American Legion Greer Post #11member, serving as Commander for many years and Charles Mix County Vice Commander for one year. He was honored to be named Legionaire of the Year.
Norm served on the Wagner City Council for two terms and was a devoted fireman for 24 years, where he served as Fire Chief. Norm also was a member of Dante Lake Club, Wagner Chamber of Commerce, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited and the Wagner Labor Day Committee. He and Agnes were Parade Marshals for the Labor Day Parade in 2002. Norm was also a 57 year member of the United Methodist Church.
Norm will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, gardening and card playing.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife Agnes of 57 years; daughter Patty Addy and husband John of Canistota; son Stan Nedved and wife Janet of Wagner; five special grandchildren: Deanna, Jason, Lindsey, Laken and Landon; very special great grandchildren: Preston, Braxton, Adrianna, Cesar, Roslyn, Rilee, Layla and Marley; two brothers: Walt and Joe and wife Judy, all of Wagner; sister-in-law, Margo Nedved of Rapid City; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Norm was preceded in death by his parents; sister, JoAnn Efta; two brothers: Leland and Ernie; and sister-in-law, Janis Nedved.
Dorothy C. Nedved, age 86, of Tabor, SD, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at St. Michael’s Hospital, Tyndall, SD.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, February 6, 2009 at St Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating. Burial will be at the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Visitations will be 5-8 PM, Thursday, February 5, 2009 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Tabor, with a 7 PM scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel. Pallbearers will be Darryl Becvar, Justin Young, Carrie Young, Todd Frank and Malena Frank.
Dorothy Claire was born on August 12, 1922 at the family homestead near Avon, SD to Paul and Pauline (Souhrada) Becvar. She attended the Daisy Country School and worked at various jobs including housekeeping in the area. Dorothy married John A. Nedved on November 25, 1952 at Dante, SD. After marriage, she kept up the home and helped her husband with the Nedved family farm. She loved to garden and share the produce with others as well as visit with family and attend Czech Days. They moved into Tabor from the farm in 1970. John passed away in 1988.
Dorothy is survived by sisters: Hattie Honomichl, of Wagner, SD and Anne Kotalik, of Tabor, SD, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by husband, John, who died in 1988, parents, brothers: Ed, Steve and Oscar, and sister, Violet Becvar.
Joseph Frank Novak was born on August 23, 1919 on a farm near Tyndall, South Dakota to Joseph F. and Josephine M. (Jilek) Novak. He attended the Daisy School near Avon, South Dakota, then helped his father on the farm. He lived on a farm 11 miles north of Avon, moved to Tripp then back to Tyndall. Joseph served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Gall on December 12, 1964 near Lesterville, South Dakota. He continued to live on the farm until 1999, when Joe and Marjorie moved into Tyndall. In 2000, they moved to Mitchell, South Dakota. Joe was a life member of the Moose Lodge and the Czech Heritage Club. He was also a member of the American Legion in Tabor, the North America Fishing Club, and the Cooking Club of America. After retiring from farming, he loved to garden and enjoyed his flower gardens. Joe died on Saturday, December 10, 2005 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell at the age of 86 years.
Joe's memory will be cherished by his wife, Marjorie Novak of Mitchell, South Dakota; two sons: Joseph E. Novak of Springfield, South Dakota and John (Jamie) Novak of Streator, Illinois; three daughters: JoAnn (Scott) Wilbur of Omaha, Nebraska; Jackie (Kelly) Young of Tyndall, South Dakota; and Janice (Josh) Peterson of Mitchell, South Dakota; ten grandchildren: Daniel and Cassandra Shutt and Bryan, Tyler and Caleb Novak, David and Isabelle Wilbur, Amber Novak and Hunter Young, and Landon Peterson; three brothers: Milo (Rose) Novak of Tyndall, South Dakota, Charles (Shirley) Novak of Yuba City, California and James Novak of Laramie, Wyoming; three sisters: Mildred (Herman) Hovorka of Tabor, South Dakota, Sylvia Corcoran of Spencer, Iowa and Gladys (Donald) Pechous of Yankton, South Dakota; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, and one sister, Irene Ruman, preceded Joe in death.
Adolph Navratil, 86, Tyndall, died Tuesday (May 13, 2003) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Tyndall, with the Rev. Lorney VanGerpen officiating. Burial is in the Yankton City Cemetery. Pallbearers are Edward Kreber, Wade Lippert, Larry Navratil, Daniel Sparks, Earl Sparks and Joseph Sparks. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today (Friday) at the funeral home. Visitation resumes at 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
He was born July 8, 1916, near Tyndall, to Joseph F. and Frances (Hruska) Navratil Sr. He lived with his parents, sister and brother on the family farm. His mother died in 1957, and he continued to farm with his father for many years. In 1964, he moved with his father and sister to his farm on Hwy 52. They raised watermelons for many years. After his father died in 1973, he continued farming and raising watermelons with his sister, Amelia. He also enjoyed fishing for catfish.
His nephew and three nieces have fond memories as young children of going to Springfield to the movies on Sunday night with him. His nephew and nieces would stay on the family farm in the summer. He was very patient with them and they loved to stay with them. In 1999, Amelia entered the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center and in 2001, Adolph moved to the North Point Apartments in Tyndall. He made friends and enjoyed playing cards and the company at meal times. He also enjoyed listening to Czech music.
He is survived by his sister Amelia Navratil, Tyndall; one sister-in-law, Edna Navratil, Springfield; nieces: Irene (Charles) Frigge of Newcastle, Colo.; Marge (Earl) Sparks, Yankton; and JoAnn Neuhalfen of Hemlock, Mich.; niece-in-law, Clara Navratil, Tabor; nine great-nieces and great-nephew and 14 great-great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, one nephew and one sister-in-law.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alex (Rose Marie) Nelles, 87, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert L. Larson officiating. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery with the Schmidt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
She was born Jan. 8, 1882 at Scotland to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eisenmann and died July 10, 1969 at a Yankton hospital after a short illness. She taught in rural schools and in 1904 married Alex Nelles and they farmed until moving to Scotland in 1944.
Survivors include her widower; two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Leora) Post, Yankton and Mrs. Matt (Olive) Zogg, Kaylor; and a brother, Charles Eisenmann, Scotland.
Funeral services for Marie Nelson, 93 of Avon will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon, with burial in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Avon from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service at the church.
Anna Marie Nelson, daughter of Nick and Beulah (Keith) Pool, was born January 3, 1916 at Chancellor, SD. She died peacefully at her home in Avon surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 2, 2009, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Marie attained the age of 93 years.
Marie attended rural schools at Chancellor and Sperry Country School, south of Avon through the eighth grade. She married Clayton Nelson on July 26, 1938 at Yankton. Three children were blessed to their union. They farmed in the Avon area until Clayton retired in 1986. They moved into Avon in 1987. Clayton died May 15, 1994.
Marie worked as a waitress in Omaha prior to having children. She also worked at Chicago Rawhide in Springfield after her family was out of school.
Marie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Ladies Aid Circle and Farmer’s Union.
Marie loved to entertain and cook for family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, canning and sewed when it was necessary. Marie will be remembered for her witty humor, her fried donuts and potatoes, her canned cherries, her famous pickles and playing board games with her grandchildren.
Marie’s family is thankful that they were able to lovingly care for her as she had done for them for so many years.
Thankful for having shared her life are her children: Richard and wife, Charlene of Sioux Falls; Cherilyn and husband Jerry Mudder of Avon; and Galen of Sioux Falls; seven grandchildren: Jay, Jim and Jan Mudder, Jeri Lyn Jastram, Cody Nelson, Douglas Nelson and Julie Nobles; seven great grandchildren; a brother, Darrell Pool of Sumner, WA; and many nieces and nephews.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband; grandson Scott Nelson; parents; three brothers: Kenneth, Jeff and Oscar Pool; and two sisters: Margaret Petersen and Eva Ludens.
Richard Novak, age 75, died Saturday, Sept 4,2010 at Avera McKennan Hospital.
Richard was born in Scotland, SD on February 20, 1935. He is the son of Vincent and Albina Novak. Richard had five sisters and two brothers. He graduated from Scotland High school in 1952, and served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956.
Richard married Ida M. Penn on August 6th 1956. He worked for Hassenstein Steel in Sioux Falls before founding Novak Sanitary Service in 1965. Richard retired in August of 1999, but continued to work part time until his health declined in 2005.
Richard's hobbies included camping, hunting, bowling and spending time outdoors with family. He was an avid Twins and Vikings fan. Richard belonged to the American Legion and the Moose lodge in Sioux Falls. He is a member of Saint Michael Catholic Church.
A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Ida Novak; three children, Deborah Oliphant (Roger) of Omaha, NE, Bob Novak (Cathy) of Sioux Falls, Craig Novak (LeAnn) of Pierre, SD; five grandchildren, Chad Novak, Eric Zumm, Ashlee Novak, Nikki Novak, Riley Novak; three step-grandchildren, Jeff, Jason and Joshua Green; two great-grand children, Jenae and Nikolas Green; two sisters and one brother, Marjorie Dunlap of Corona Ca, Dorothy Dangel (Don) of Baltic, and Vincent Novak of Belle Plain IA.
He was predeceased by his parents; three sisters, Alice Whitman, Francis Massie, Patricia Sedlacek; and one brother, Roger Novak.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 8th at St. Michael Catholic Church. Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7 pm on Tuesday with a prayer service at 6:00 pm, all at Miller Funeral Home, 507 S. Main Avenue. Memorials are preferred to the Hills of Rest Foundation or the Avera Foundation.
Amelia M. Navratil, 82, Tyndall, passed away July 1, 2004, at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center.
Visitation is 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2004, and from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2004, at the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Home, Tyndall, South Dakota. Funeral service is 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2004, at the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Home, Tyndall, South Dakota, with Pastor Lorney VanGerpen officiating. Interment is in the Yankton City Cemetery, Yankton, South Dakota. Casketbearers are Earl Sparks, Joe Sparks, Dan Sparks, Wade Lippert, Larry Navratil and Larry Hovorka.
Amelia Marie Navratil was born October 7, 1921, near Scotland, SD to Joseph F. and Frances M. (Hruska) Navratil, Sr. She attended country school through the eighth grade. Amelia lived on the family farm with her parents and two brothers, taking care of her mother who was blind. Her mother died in 1957. She remained living with her father and brother Adolph, and later moved to Adolph's farm in 1964. She continued caring for her father until his passing in 1973.
Amelia and her brother, Adolph, enjoyed living on the farm where they worked the land and raised watermelons. In 1980, they moved into Tyndall, but continued their daily trips to the farm to work.
Amelia had a love for flowers and gardening, as well her cats and dogs. She also enjoyed going fishing with Adolph.
Her nieces and nephews enjoyed staying on the farm and helping their aunt on weekends.
In 1999, Amelia entered the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center where she made her home until passing away on July 1, 2004.
Left to cherish her memory are her nieces: Marge (Emil) Sparks of Yankton, SD; and JoAnn Neuhalfen of Hemlock, MI; her sister-in-law: Edna Navratil of Springfield, SD; nine great-nieces and great-nephews: Joseph (Kelly) Sparks, Dan (Robin) Sparks, Betty Jo (Wade) Lippert, Larry (Angie) Navratil, Dawn (Steve) Hartlaub, Holly (Greg) Hann, Jeff (Kristee) Frigge, Andrea (Craig) Letzkus, and Shannon (Brett) Todd; 16 great-great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Amelia was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Joseph Navratil Jr. in 1974, John Navratil in 1994 and Adolph Navratil in 2003; one niece: Irene Frigge in 2003; one nephew: Joseph Navratil in 2003; and one sister-in-law: Eleanor Navratil.
Joseph L. Navratil, 63, rural Tabor, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
Funeral service is 1 p.m. Monday at the Community Bible Church, Springfield. Burial is in the Bon Homme Cemetery, with military honors by the Dwight Wood American Legion Post. Visitation is from noon-7 p.m. Sunday with the family present from 3-5 p.m. at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Springfield. Visitation continues from 9-11 a.m. Monday.
He was born Dec. 7, 1939, on a farm in Bon Homme County, near Tabor, to Joseph Frank and Edna Irene (Peska) Navratil Jr. He received his eighth grade education at the Monument and Independent Country Schools. He earned his GED while serving in the U.S. Army. He served from Oct. 28, 1958-Feb. 2, 1962. He married Clara Tucker Feb. 5, 1966, at Yankton. He worked at the Human Services Center, Yankton, and later for the Broadway 66 Gas Station, which he eventually owned an operated for a time. He also worked at Zimmerman Motors, Yankton. He was employed with the Gavins Point Unit of the U.S. Corps of Engineers for 24 years, retiring April 4, 2002.
He will be remembered for his enjoyment of hunting, fishing, "tinkering" on his farm, doing mechanical work and raising watermelons. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Clara; three children: Larry (Angela) Navratil and Betty Jo (Wade) Lippert, all of Tabor; and Brian (Joann) Lansdowne, Spirit Lake, Iowa; six grandchildren; his mother, Edna Navratil of the Assisted Living Center in Springfield; three sisters: Irene Frigge, New Castle, Colo.; Marge Sparks, Yankton; JoAnn Nuehalfen, Hemlock, Mich.; one uncle, Adolph Navratil and one aunt, Amelia Navratil, both of Tyndall; two cousins; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, his paternal and maternal grandparents, two uncles, two aunts, his parents-in-law and one brother-in-law.
Funeral services for Edna Navratil will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 29 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall with Lorney VanGerpen officiating. Interment will follow in the Bon Homme Cemetery, rural Tyndall. Casketbearers are Joseph Sparks, Daniel Sparks, Andrew Sparks, Ben Sparks, Justin Lippert, and Larry Navratil. Visitation will be held on Thursday, also at the funeral home, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The family will be present to greet visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Edna Navratil was born on Monday, May 2, 1921 on a farm near Tabor, South Dakota to Emil A. and Otilia (Totusek) Peska. She was united in marriage to Joseph F. Navratil, Jr. on October 7, 1938 at Yankton, South Dakota. They farmed southeast of Tyndall for 37 years and she moved to Tyndall in 1978. While on the farm, Edna grew watermelons and raised chickens, ducks and geese. She enjoyed sewing and embroidery and was a good cook and baker. Her other favorite pastimes included fishing, playing bingo, and dancing to Czech music. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Yankton and a past member of the Tabor Czech Heritage Society. In 2002, she moved to the Springfield Assisted Living Center and earlier this year she moved to the Avera Yankton Care Center. Edna passed away on Monday, October 25, 2010, having attained the age of 89 years, 5 months and 23 days.
Edna is survived by two daughters: Marge (Earl) Sparks of rural Yankton and JoAnn Neuhalfen of rural Hemlock, Michigan; ten grandchildren: Joseph (Kelly) Sparks, Daniel (Robin) Sparks, Andrea (Craig) Letzkus, Shannon (Brett) Todd, Betty Jo Lippert, Larry (Angie) Navratil, Dawn (Steve) Hartlaub, Holly (Gregg) Haan, Jeffrey Frigge and Brian Lansdowne; sixteen great-grandchildren: Andrew and Amanda Sparks, Tessa and Ben Sparks, Shauna and Justin Lippert, Sierra, Sage and Logan Hartlaub, Allie and Jordan Haan, Kylie, Vannesa, Amy, Jillian, and JosLynn Navratil; two great-great-grandchildren: Ella and Lauren Todd; a nephew, Gene Peska and a niece, Diane Avery.
In addition to her parents, Emil and Otilia Peska, Edna was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Peska, her husband, Joseph F. Navratil, Jr. in 1974, two children, Joseph L. Navratil and Irene Frigge, both in 2003, and a son-in-law, Orville Neuhalfen in 1974.
Lorraine F. Novak, 84, Yankton, died Tuesday (Jan. 13, 2004) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Yankton, with the Rev. Dean Trapp officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton. Pallbearers are Brandon Novak, Travis Auch, Noel Johansen, Rick Knock, Daryl Mello and Richard Petzoldt. Visitation is from 1-9 p.m. Friday at Ray, Cantrell & Wintz Funeral Home, Yankton, with an Eastern Star Service at 7 p.m. by Keystone Chapter, No. 33, Order of the Eastern Star.
Lorraine was born Oct. 7, 1919, in Springfield to Charles and Bernice (Aney) Ligon. She later moved to Wessington and then to Yankton where she worked at the Human Services Center. She graduated from the Yankton High School in 1939. On Aug. 26, 1939, she married James Novak at Yankton. She worked as a nurse's aide for 31 years at the Nancy Home, Sister James Nursing Home and Sacred Heart Hospital. She also delivered the Shopper for 10 years and volunteered at Sacred Heart Hospital.
She was a member the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Christian Women's Club, Keystone Chapter, No. 33, Order of the Eastern Star, Past Matron's Club and served as president, Royal Neighbors of America and American Legion Auxiliary. She collected salt-and-pepper shakers. She loved caring for and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, James Novak; a son, Larry (Janice) Novak, Verdigre, Neb.; daughters: Judy Johnson, Saginaw, Mich.; and Sheila (Rick) Knock, Lexington, Ky.; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Novak, Santa Cruz, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son.
Leo Nedved, 87, died Wednesday (Sept. 25, 2002) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Saturday) at the United Methodist Church, Tyndall, with the Rev. Arvella Palmer officiating. Burial is in the Czech National Cemetery, Tyndall. Pallbearers are William Leiferman, Ronald Leiferman, Jeremy Leiferman, Sean Nedved, Leah Nedved and Tyler Nedved. Goglin-Kelley Funeral Homes, Tyndall, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Nov. 15, 1914, in Bon Homme County, near Tyndall, to Charles and Antonia (Pechous) Nedved. He married Marguerite Alford June 5, 1946, at Tyndall. They farmed southeast of Tyndall. She died Feb. 19, 2002.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Tyndall, the church board, the country school board, the Co-op and the Isaac Walton League. He loved hunting and fishing for many years, and he also enjoyed listening to polka music. He loved to drive around in his pickup, and he had many wonderful memories of Sunday drives with his family.
He is survived by seven children: Charlotte Nedved, Tyndall; Alan Nedved, Tyndall; Duane (Susie) Nedved, Crooks; Jerome Nedved, Tyndall; Gloria Nedved, Denver, Colo.; Richard Nedved, Tyndall; and John (Melissa) Nedved, Tyndall; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three sisters-in-law, Bonnie Hinzman, Salem, Ore.; Renate Alford, Sun City, Ariz.; and Ann Alford, Aurora, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his wife, one infant son, one brother and his parents.
Alan Lloyd "Bear" Nedved passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2007, at St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall at the age of 58 years, 9 months and 20 days.
Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2007, at United Methodist Church, Tyndall, South Dakota, with the Rev. Mary-Lee Lint officiating. Music will be provided by organist Diane Bryan. Interment will be in the Czech National Cemetery, Tyndall, South Dakota. Casketbearers are Mary Donley, Rich Berringer, Ron Wagner, Joe Plihal, Gary LaCompte and Lloyd Nedved. Honorary casketbearers are the South Dakota Civil Air Patrol and All Amateur Radio Operators. Visitation is from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at Goglin Funeral Home, Tyndall, South Dakota.
Alan Lloyd "Bear" Nedved was born on Saturday, January 1, 1949, in Yankton, South Dakota to Leo and Marguerite (Alford) Nedved. He graduated from Tyndall High School in 1967, then attended Southern State College in Springfield for three years. Alan was a television and radio repairman from 1969 until 2006. He was also involved in computer sales and support where he traveled around the United States doing computer trade shows. In order to support the computer trade shows, Alan also started a semi trucking business that he operated with his brother, Richard, for eight years.
Alan had a number of hobbies ranging from HAM radios to motorsports. He was a member of the South Dakota Civil Air Patrol for 20 years, achieving the rank of Lt. Col. and was the Director of Communications for the South Dakota Air Wing. Alan was actively involved in the South Dakota Link Association (amateur/HAM radio) and also the Prairie Dog Amateur Radio Club of Yankton. He was also a trained storm spotter for the weather service. Alan's enjoyment of motorsports ranged from Baja, circle track, drag racing and 4-wheel-drive truck-pulling. He and Richard operated a 4-wheel-drive pull-truck, "Plum Nuts," on the national pulling circuit for 15 years.
Alan is survived by two sisters and four brothers: Charlotte Nedved of Sioux Falls, Duane Nedved of Crooks, Jerome Nedved of Tyndall, Gloria Nedved of Denver, Colorado, Richard Nedved of Tyndall, and John Nedved of Tyndall; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Marguerite Nedved in 2002; and one brother, Bruce Nedved in 1956.
Funeral services for Erma Nedved, 83, of Wagner are 11 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2010 at St. John Lutheran Church in Wagner. Burial is in the Czech National Cemetery, rural Tyndall. Visitation is Thursday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., with the family present from 5-7 p.m., at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner.
Erma Lorraine (Haeuszer) Nedved, daughter of Alex & Bertha (Permann) Haeuszer was born on September 23, 1926 at home near Delmont, SD. She died Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Avera St. Benedict Health Center in Parkston at the age of 83 years, three months and 26 days.
Erma attended Kennedy Country School through the 8th grade and then helped on the family farm.
Erma married Osvalda Nedved on January 8, 1950 in Wagner, SD Four daughters were born to this union. Together they farmed near Wagner. After retiring in 1992, they moved to the Heritage Court Apartments in Wagner.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, listening to music, watching game shows, and her Mountain Dew. But most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Erma was a resident of the Golden Living Center in Armour, SD since 2007. She was also a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Wagner.
Thankful for having shared her life are her daughters: Jenette Williams of Pella Iowa, Jean (Craig) Ahrens of Sioux Falls, SD, Judy (Tim) Vogel of Omaha, NE, and Jackie (Bruce) Gau of Lake Andes, SD; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Olga Peterson of Wagner; and one brother, Floyd Haeuszer of Cannon Falls, MN.
Erma was preceded in death by her husband in 1994, her parents, a sister, Artina Smith and two brothers: Gotthilf and Vernon Haeuszer.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church in Wagner SD.
Sherrie Nedved, 50, died peacefully at her home in rural Wagner on Friday, April 22, 2011.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at St. John Lutheran Church in Wagner. Burial is in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Wagner. Visitation is at St. John Lutheran Church in Wagner on Monday from noon until 7 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. Prayer Service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner is in charge of arrangements.
Sherrie Jean Nedved, age 50, of Wagner, South Dakota died Friday, April 22, 2011. She was born October 18, 1960 to Norman and Shirley (Jerke) Gibson in Yankton, SD. Sherrie and her older brother Randy grew up on the family farm south of Dante, SD. She graduated from Avon High School in 1978 and then went on to graduate from the University of South Dakota, Springfield. While in college she worked as a nurse’s aide at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall, SD and after graduating from college she worked in activities at the Human Services Center in Yankton. At a dance in Delmont, SD, she met Jim Nedved. They were married on October 6, 1984 at Zion Lutheran Church in Avon, SD. Three sons were born to this union, James, Evan and Jory. After marriage, Sherrie worked as a nurse’s aide at the Wagner Community Hospital and helped her husband Jim on their farm south of Wagner.
Many people were inspired by her strong will and her faith in God, despite health challenges and the loss of their sons, James and Jory. Sherrie will be remembered for her quick wit, sense of humor, and love of animals. It was rare if she wasn’t providing care for an animal in need. Although she spent the majority of her time at home, she reached out to others through daily phone calls and e-mails. During her mother’s final days on earth, Sherrie showed incredible strength and supported others during a difficult time. Sherrie was also eagerly anticipating the birth of her first grandchild.
Sherrie was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of Avon. At the time of her death she was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Wagner.
Sherrie is survived by her husband Jim Nedved of Wagner; son Evan (Cassie Painte) Nedved of Brookings, SD; father Norman Gibson of Dante; brother Randy (Paula) Gibson of Dante; mother-in-law Frances Nedved of Wagner; and many aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
Sherrie was preceded her in death were her two sons: James and Jory; her mother, Shirley; and father-in-law, Leonard Nedved.
Funeral services for Othilla "Tillie" Nedved, 100, of Wagner will be 1:30 pm Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner, with burial in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Othilla Nedved, daughter of Frank and Anna (Hron) Thaler, was born September 15, 1907 at Vodnany, SD. She died Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner. Tillie attained the age of 100 years, five months and six days. She was the last living relative from both families.
Tillie attended country school through the eighth grade. She married Levi Nedved in December of 1925. Four children were born to their union: Raymond, Elleanor, Geraldine and June. They farmed south of Wagner until approximately 1955. Tillie worked as a cook at the Wagner Hospital and clerked at Buche's until she retired. Levi died July 2, 1973. Tillie later moved into the Heritage Court and became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center on August 1, 2001.
Tillie loved her garden and flowers. She will be remembered for her enjoyment of crocheting and being a tremendous cook.
Thankful for having shared her life are three daughters: Elleanor Wilken of Winner, Geraldine Krsnak and husband, George of Centerville, IA, and June Kinder of Arlington; 11 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.
Tillie was preceded in death by her husband, Levi; son, Raymond on March 21, 2004; four grandchildren: Ricky, Rodney, Debra and David; a great grandson, Kody; and three sons-in-law: Dick Kinder, Robert Weidner and Alvin Wilkin.
Funeral services for Ernest R. Nepodal, Jr., 54 of Yankton, will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Springfield Community Bible Church in Springfield, with Pastor Jon Cooke of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the the Tyndall Cemetery, rural Tyndall. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield, with family present.
Ernest Richard Nepodal, Jr., son of Ernest W. and Virginia V. (Miller) Nepodal, was born August 26, 1957 in Tyndall. He died Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Ernest attained the age of 54 years and 14 days.
Ernest graduated from Springfield High School. After graduation, he pursued several occupations, such as farming and auctioneering, both of which he could not continue, due to physical limitations. Ernest was employed as a radio dispatcher directing the donation pickups for Good Will Industries in Houston, TX. When physical limitations once again thwarted this pursuit, he became a life-long friend and farmhand to David Ruppelt.
Ernest was a charter member of the Missouri Valley Railroad Club and Pastor Benny’s Baptist Church in Houston, TX. He was the student manager for the high school football and basketball teams, and was an over-all football fanatic. Ernest collected model railroading and John Deere model tractors. He also enjoyed bird watching and loved the country and farm life.
Thankful for having shared his life are his mother Virginia of Yankton; sisters: Cynthia (Carl) Pravecek of Yankton, Charlotte (Jim) Newkirk of Edmond, OK, Kathryn (Paul) Claus of Lincoln, NE, Lori (Jeff) DeForest of Oklahoma City, OK; brother Clark (Anita) Mola of Mesa, AZ, and their families; and many friends.
Ernest was preceded in death by his father on August 22, 1995.
Ernest was known for his ready smile and keen sense of humor. He was a constant inspiration to his family, friends and everyone who met him. Ernest will be greatly missed.
Funeral services for Karen Ann Nelson of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 15 at the First Presbyterian Church in Scotland with Rev. Mark Werner officiating. Organist is Emily Deutscher. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery, rural Scotland. Casketbearers are Andy Berg, Tom Bainbridge, Mark Keeton, John Larson, Scot Larson and Mike Smidt. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with family present to greet visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial in Karen’s name to benefit the Scotland Library.
Karen Ann (Mack) Nelson was born on Saturday, October 29, 1947 at Watertown, South Dakota to Ralph T. and Eileen (Alcorn) Mack. She spent her early years in Watertown, attended school in Clark through 2nd grade, Webster through the 10th grade and graduated from Yankton High School in 1965. During high school, she spent her summers at the family cottage at Blue Dog Lake and enjoyed fishing and swimming. As a girl, she enjoyed painting paint-by-number pictures and was an avid reader.
Karen attended Northern State College in Aberdeen and earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and her master’s degree in administration. She attended college during the summer with her mother, who was a teacher. Having grown up with this role model, Karen always wanted to be a teacher as well. She lived in Andover while going to Northern State College and was a certified teacher’s aide for first grade in Milbank. Her first teaching job was in Yankton. She lived in Rapid City during the flood. She was later principal at Carthage and taught fifth and sixth grades at Scotland and Lesterville schools. Karen taught school for 29 years in Scotland, retiring in 2008, and enjoyed the time spent with her students over her many years as a teacher, reading specialist and administrator. Karen married Rick Pierce in December of 1970 in Huron and they had two children: Jeffrey Lee and Julie Ann. She was united in marriage with David Nelson on August 19, 1977 at Carthage and they had a son, Matthew David.
Karen had a deep love of family, especially children. She loved spending time with family and loved every moment spent with her grandchildren. Karen also loved spending time with her nieces and nephews and their children, who will always remember her as “Gram-Gram.” Karen enjoyed reading, spending time with friends, bowling on Thursday evenings and watching movies. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Scotland and also the VFW Post #791 Auxiliary in Yankton.
Especially dear to her were her pets and her horses. She loved raising and watching her horses, going to horse sales and caring for her pets.
Left to cherish Karen’s memory are her three children: Jeffrey Pierce of Rapid City, Julie Pierce and fiancé Mike Erickson of Brookings and Matthew (Jenny) Nelson of Sioux Falls; six grandchildren: Jacob, Jacie, Justin, Matthew, Meredith and Evelyn (Evy); a sister, Donna (Don) Larson of Milbank; her mother-in-law, Kathleen Nelson of Scotland; a brother-in-law, Jerry (Mary) Nelson of Scotland; three sisters-in-law: Jeanette (John) Lisbeth of Viera, Florida, Marlys (Don) Wasmund of Worthington, Minnesota, and Mary (Rick) Lingberg of Sioux Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Eileen Mack, and her husband, David Nelson in 2003.