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Nancy Kay Harmsen, 60, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Sioux Falls.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 1, 2016 at George Boom Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Sioux Falls. Family present visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday prior to the service.
Nancy Kay Harmsen was born to Alvin and Carol (Van Driel) Bloch on May 3, 1956 in Yankton, SD where she learned the value of hard work and came to have four siblings; Steven (Julie) Bloch, David (Kimberly) Bloch, Geri (Mark) Scheff and Kevin Bloch. After graduating from Scotland High School and through the following years, Nancy moved to different areas in South Dakota, began her family, and pursued her cooking talent.
Nancy was united in marriage with Craig Harmsen on October 1, 1994 in Chamberlain, SD. The couple spent nineteen years together including 7 years in Denver, CO before returning to South Dakota and eventually settling in Dell Rapids.
Always together, they shared a passion for fishing, traveling, camping, and more. Craig passed away on November 1, 2013 and yet never left her side, thoughts, or heart.
Having been blessed with a large family, Nancy enjoyed; three daughters, Chris (Dan) Hotzler, Jaime (Jerrod) Steiger, and Keli (Chad) Bolstad; six grandchildern, Chris Mesa, Jacob Hotzler, Levi Hotzler, Taylor Steiger, Dustin Steiger, and Kaleb (Baby Peanuts) Bolstad; one step grandchild; four siblings; many nieces and nephews; and three step daughters and their children. Nancy greatly loved, and loved spending time with, her family.
Most recently Nancy resided in Sioux Falls, SD where she relished many adventures with her Grandchildren, worked full time at Active Generations as a Chef, and gave back to the community while brightening people's lives through delivering "Meals-on Wheels" to the elderly home bound in Sioux Falls. Above all else, she was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and sister that will be greatly missed.
Preceded in death by her husband Craig and survived by her parents Alvin & Carol Bloch, Lesterville, SD; daughters Chris (Dan) Hotzler, Baltic, SD, Jaime (Jerrod) Steiger, Kimball, SD, and Keli (Chad) Bolstad, Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren, Chris Mesa, Jacob Hotzler, Levi Hotzler, Taylor Steiger, Dustin Steiger, Kaleb Bolstad; one step grandchild; four siblings; many nieces and nephews; and three step daughters and their children.
Rather than mourning her death, Nancy would want us all to celebrate her life, remember the happy times with her, and above all spend more time with family.
Edward C. Sayler age 70, of Sioux Falls and Menno, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 22 at Salem Reformed Church, Menno with Rev. Michael Hecht officiating with the flag presentation by the SDARNG Honor Guard, Sioux Falls. Burial of his cremated remains will be in the Menno Cemetery with military graveside rites of the American Legion Post #152 Honor Guard, Menno. Visitations will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 21 at the Salem Reformed Church, Menno with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno is in care of the arrangements.
Edward Carl Sayler was born in Scotland, SD, to Raymond and Agnes (Ulmer) on June 21, 1946. He was baptized by Rev. Kaempchen on July 21, 1946 and was confirmed by Rev. Kaempchen in 1960, both at Salem Reformed Church, Menno, SD. Edward attended country school at the Zeeb Country School and graduated from Menno High School in 1964. He attended two years of vocational college at USDS (Springfield), majoring in auto mechanics.
Edward married Arlyn J. Guthmiller on December 22, 1966 at the Riverview Park Reformed Church in Yankton. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 1967, where he attended Basic Training at Ft. Lewis, WA. From there he went to AIT at Ft. Eustis, VA, and then on to Ft. Sill, OK, before being deployed to Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in August 1970.
Edward and Arlyn were blessed with three children: Jason, Corey and Jaime. Edward worked as a mechanic in Menno for many years as well as farming with his Dad. In 1987, they moved to the family farm south of Menno, where many wonderful memories were made. They moved to Sioux Falls, SD in 2007 to be closer to their children. Although not living in Menno, they remained connected to the community through their many friendships and their church. Edward worked for Rain & Hail LLC as a crop adjuster for 16 years until his passing.
Edward was a loving husband, a caring father and an amazing grandfather. His grandchildren will always cherish his bedtime stories, funny jokes and undivided attention.
Edward leaves behind his beloved wife, Arlyn, of 49 years; his three children: Jason (Kristi) Sayler of Sioux Falls, SD, Corey (Katie) Sayler of White River, SD, and Jaime (Pat) Sabers of Sioux Falls, SD; seven grandchildren: Jenna and Morgan Sayler, Nicholas, Joseph, and Zoe Sayler, Lincoln and Sienna Sabers; brother, Fredric (Terry) Sayler of Menno, SD; brother-in-law, Bob (Tammy) Guthmiller of Centennial, CO; sister-in-law, Sharon (Fred) Sorensen of Chandler, AZ; one uncle, Marvin (Betty) Ulmer of Menno, SD; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Agnes Sayler.
Violet Helen Goehring, 82, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Avera St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston.
Funeral mass will be Friday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Armour. Visitation will be Thursday, September 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Armour. Arrangements by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Parkston.
Violet (Merkwan) Goehring was born on June 10, 1934 in Tabor, SD to Thomas and Anna (Plihal) Merkwan and was welcomed by her older brother Emil. Violet spent her youth growing up on the family farm near Tabor, SD and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1952. Following graduation, Violet lived in Yankton, SD and worked at several businesses including the Human Services Center, Gurney’s and Stuelpnagel’s Egg Hatchery.
Violet married LeRoy Goehring on November 24, 1964 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor. They purchased and moved to a farm four miles north of Delmont, SD. Violet and LeRoy were blessed with two daughters and five sons. They farmed and raised chickens, cattle, sheep and hogs until they retired in 2004. During this time, Violet worked as a cook at the nursing home in Armour, SD and later enjoyed working at Dick’s Market in Delmont. In addition to caring for her children and grandchildren, Violet enjoyed crafting, crocheting and sewing. She loved to read, was an excellent baker and loved to garden. For many years, Violet ran a home Watkins business and was a devoted member of the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and Altar Society in Armour.
Violet is survived by her children: Lori Hoesing of Maskell NE, Tony Goehring of Delmont, Gregory Goehring of Tuscon, AZ, Richard Goehring of Indianapolis, IN, Robert Goehring of Mitchell, SD, Karen Goehring of Sioux Falls, SD, Timothy (Kimberly) Goehring of Hartford, SD; 10 grandchildren: Rachel Hoesing, Lindsey Hoesing, Andrew Hoesing, Matthew Hoesing, Megan Goehring, Olivia Goehring, Jackson Goehring, Lillian Goehring, Jonathan Goehring, Benjamin Goehring; a great-grandchild, Maci Wudel; and three nephews, Jim (Jolene) Merkwan; Dennis (Lorrie) Merkwan and Steve (Lavona) Merkwan.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leroy; infant twin daughters, Mary Lou and Katherine Lee, also by her parents, Anna and Thomas, brother, Emil Merkwan, sisters-in-law: Pat Merkwan and Barb Goehring, brothers-in-law: Ray Dewald, Art Simpfenderfer and Roland Reich and Reinhold Goehring Jr.
Memorial Services for Leroy Winckler, 80, of Avon, will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Avon. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
Leroy Donald Winckler was born February 8, 1936 at Tyndall, SD, the son of John and Alma (Retzer) Winckler. He died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall at the age of 80.
Leroy received his education in a rural school near Tyndall. He served in the US Army from 1958 to 1960. Leroy was married Patricia Camp until she passed away. He married Agnes (Novak) Hento on October 11, 1997.
Leroy lived in Oregon for many years before moving back to South Dakota in 1997. He worked for Haar Implement in Wagner during this time. They moved back to Oregon in June of 2000 until moving to Avon, SD in May of 2015. He was a self taught mechanical engineer and carpenter. If you showed Leroy a picture or described something, he could build it. He will be remembered for building and fixing things.
Thankful for having shared his life are his wife Agnes of Avon, SD; two daughters, Mariane Hinson of Madras, OR and Cheryl Harlow of Gaston, OR; two stepsons, Mark (Rhonda) Hento of Menno, SD and Jon (Brenda) Hento of Avon, SD; two stepdaughters, Debbie Callahan of Denver, CO and Kathleen Labau of Black Hawk, SD; 4 grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 10 step great grandchildren; a brother, John Winckler of Redmond, OR; and a sister, Jane Webb of Long Beach, WA.
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Patricia; stepson, Michael John Hento; step granddaughter, Valeen Labau; and sister-in-law, Margene Schaefer.
Funeral services were held at the Assumption Catholic Church at Dante July 4 for Mrs. Frank J. Barta, who died at her home in Tabor June 30, 1959 at the age of 70. The Requiem Mass was offered by the Rev. Father Benno, O.S.B. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery under the direction of the Crosby Funeral Home of Wagner. Pallbearers were Alfred Stork, Joseph Stepna, Charles Zacharias, Joseph Lillous, Anton Rezac and Anton Cihak.
Mrs. Barta, the former Mary Horak was born in Rapid City March 10, 1889, the daughter of Frank and Mary Horak. At the age of 11 she moved with her family to Tabor.
On May 8, 1908 she was married to Frank J. Barta. They were the parents of one daughter and one son. She and her husband were engaged in the grocery business and after his death she continued to operate the store for 20 years.
Deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Felix Kloucek of Corvallis, Ore.; a son, LaVerne of Dante; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Source: Mitchell Daily Republic ~ Friday, July 10, 1959
Mr. John Deutscher passed away at his home four miles east of town last Thursday night about midnight. He had been in poor health for about two years. A short time ago he went to the hospital at Rochester, Minn., where he underwent an operation which revealed the fact that he had an internal cancer and his case was hopeless. He revived sufficiently to be brought home, reaching here on Sunday, February 23rd, and died four days later. Funeral was held on Sunday, March 3rd, at the Reformed church, and the remains buried in Rosehill cemetery. Mr. Deutscher was a prosperous farmer and at the time of his death was president of the Farmers' Elevator Co. of this city.
Mr. Deutscher was 51 years of age at the time of his death. He leaves besides his wife four sons and two daughters. Also four sisters: Mrs. Joe Reister, living north of town, and Mrs. Adam Kaiser, Mrs. John (unreadable) and Mrs. Mineh, all of North Dakota.
Source: The Citizen-Republican (Scotland, SD) ~ March 6, 1919
Patricia Jean “Pat” Evans, age 77, of Crofton, Nebraska, died on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Scotland, SD.
Mass and Burial will be on Saturday, September 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton with Rev. Michael Schmitz officiating. Inurnment will be in the St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in Crofton. Memorial visitation with the family present will be on Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Wintz Funeral Home in Crofton.
Pat was born on May 27, 1939 at Murdo, SD to William and Cecelia Marie (Didier) Krogman. She grew up in the White River, SD area and attended school in White River and received her nurses training in Pierre, SD. Pat married Robert S. Evans on July 29, 1958 in Wood, SD. They made their home in the White River area from 1958 to 1963. At that time, they moved to Springfield, SD and lived there until moving to Menominee, NE in 1966. Pat worked at the Human Service Center in Yankton for several years and also worked as a teacher’s aide at West Catholic Elementary school in Menominee and worked at the Menominee Store. From 1973 to 1995 they lived in Fordyce, NE. During these years, Pat worked at the Golden Rod Head Start Program in Constance, Crofton and Santee, NE. She earned a Child Development Associates Degree in 1981. She became the Director of Head Start in Santee and then returned to the Head Start Program in Crofton. In 1995, they moved to Lesterville, SD and then moved to Crofton in 2009.
Pat was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Guild in Crofton and the Tabor American Legion Auxiliary. She and Bob loved to travel and fish. Pat did a lot of volunteer work and liked sewing, baking and playing cards. She loved taking care of her grandkids and attending all of their activities.
Pat is survived by four children and their spouses, Alice and Ivan Johnston of Winnemucca, NV; Mary and Ron Kulish of Lesterville, SD; Bob and Deb Evans of Crofton; Jerry and Pam Evans of Crofton; nine grandchildren, Jim Kulish, Alicia Kulish, Tara and Brady Arens, Crystal Evans and her two sons, Gunner and Gaige, Brent Evans, Bree and Wyeth Lynch and their daughter, Evelynn, Becca Evans and her friend Eric Schellpeper, Tim Evans and his fiancé Alex Dowling, Preston Evans, three brothers, Jerry and Pauline Krogman of White River, SD, Kenny and Bonnie Krogman of Wood, SD; Roger and Anita Krogman of White River, SD and a brother-in-law, Herbert Huber of Norris, SD.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert on May 27, 2010 at the age of 73, a sister, Delores Huber, three brothers, Larry, Joe and an infant brother, Johnny Krogman.
Marion Rose Sonichsen, age 82, of Yankton, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 31 at the United Church of Christ (Congregational), Yankton with Pastor Molly Carlson officiating. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories. Visitations will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 30 with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ (Congregational), Yankton with visitations resuming one hour prior to the service at the church.
Marion was born January 11, 1934 in rural Scotland to Harold and Alta (Weidenbach) Orth.
She attended rural elementary school and graduated from Scotland High School in 1951. She attended Nettleton School of Business in Sioux Falls, SD where she graduated with a secretarial degree in 1952.
On September 23, 1956, Marion married the love of her life, Jim Sonichsen, at Petersburg Church in rural Lesterville, SD.
Marion’s profession included secretarial work for 60 years. She was employed by Yankton County Court House, A.H. Law Firm, Mt. Marty College, Jim’s Fire Equipment and retiring after 20 years of continuous service at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital.
Marion was baptized and confirmed in the Scotland United Church of Christ (UCC). She became a member of the Yankton UCC, serving on various boards, Women Fellowship, and was a Sunday School Teacher as well as Girl Scout Leader. She was a trusted servant of the Yankton UCC church and frequently volunteered her time and efforts.
Marion belonged to several organizations in the Yankton Community which included VFW, the Women of the Moose, Yankton Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary, Red Hat Society and The Center.
Marion’s love for traveling took her to numerous locations such as Africa, Hawaii, Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Cancun Mexico, Alaska and several US states.
She enjoyed embroidery, sewing, playing cards, board games and canning from her big bountiful gardens. Marion was notoriously known for her homemade dill pickles, tomato juice and pumpkin bars.
Marion’s most precious moments included spending time with her family at the Sonichsen cabin (Red Rock Dock) and watching the beautiful sunsets.
Marion will be cherished by her two daughters, Susan (JD) O’Grady and Peggy (Douglas) Marquardt and one son, Thomas (Traci) Sonichsen. Her 10 grandchildren include Necol (Jeff) Arens, Ashley O’Grady, Jennifer Lucht, Jeremy O’Grady, Abby (Casey) Kustak, Amanda Fields, Benjamin Sonichsen, Alex Fields, Elsie and Burke Marquardt. She had four great-grandchildren: Natalie and Josephine Arens, Beckett and Penelope Kustak.
Marion’s surviving siblings are her two sisters, Nadine (Gordon) Jensen of Wakonda, SD, Diane (Wally) Neth of Menno, SD and Ken (George Paolucci) Orth of Boston, MA.
Marion is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and extended family members.
Frank J. Glynn, 89, a former farmhand and maintenance employee, died Monday, April 17, 1995, at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mr. Glynn was born June 25, 1905, on a farm near Tabor. He attended country school in Bon Homme County. He married Helen Petzoldt on Feb. 11, 1940, in Hartington, Neb. They lived in Yankton until 1945, when they moved to Scotland. They lived in Sioux Falls for two years and then moved to Canton in 1964. He worked as a farmhand for several years, and was also a maintenance employee at Augustana Academy and the Canton-Inwood Hospital. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Scotland. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Ron of Watertown; three daughters: Audrey Jennings and Dorothy Glynn, both of Canton; and Mrs. Gary (Charlene) Henle of Sioux Falls; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Thomas of Sioux Falls; and one sister, Nora Detmer of Canton. Services will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church in Canton, with burial at Forest HIll Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m.Wednesday at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, with the family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Nathaniel Edward Crosley was born at Dallas City, Iowa, March 6, 1881, the son of William and Catherine Crosley, and died at his home at Santee last week, having almost attained the age of 57 years.
When he was 4 years old, the family moved to Cedar Co., Neb., where he spent his early youth. Following the death of his father, he and his mother and younger sister went to Running Water, SD, in 1898, and they lived there for a time on a small farm. He then bought a piece of land nearer to Running Water, which he later sold.
In 1908, he homesteaded in Meade Co., SD, returning to Running Water in 1911. The following year, he moved across the river to the vicinity of Santee, where he had since lived. For the past 20 years he had lived on the same farm.
Mr. Crosley was married July 23, 1902, to Miss May Heins. They were the parents of eight sons and daughters, seven of whom survives. The are; Mrs. Howard Johnson, Sioux City; John, Mrs. Owen Lowden, Earl and Elmer of Center; Mrs. D. McCollum, Sioux City, and Walter at home. Harry died at the age of 10 years.
He is also survived by three grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers. Frank of Sturgis, SD; Mrs. Will Homer of Sturgis, SD; Mrs. Will Homer, Running Water, SD; George of Santee; Otto of Springfield, SD; and Mrs. Francis Donnelly of Canada. A brother Ran (Franklin), died the fore part of December.
Funeral services were conducted Jan 28 at the home at Santee, by the Rev. Mr. Reed of Santee, and at the Congregational church at Springfield, SD, with the Rev. Mr. Warner, pastor in charge. Interment was in the Springfield cemetery.
Mrs. Anna Crosley was born May 28, 1882 near Running Water, SD to Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Heins. She grew to womanhood in Dakota and was married to Nathaniel Edward Crosley, July 23, 1902. In 1912 they moved to Santee, Nebraska where they farmed until the death of her husband January 25, 1938. She continued to live on the farm with her sons until 1944 when she moved to Niobrara. She was a member of the Niobrara Presbyterian Church and Rebekah Lodge and was active in several clubs.
She leaves to mourn four sons, John, Walter and Elmer, Center, Nebraska and Earl of Niobrara, Nebraska, three daughters, Hazel Johnson and Florence McCallum, Sioux City, Iowa, and Sadie Konopasek of Norfolk, Neb., 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one sister Mrs. Louis Fisher of Niobrara, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. A son Harry, preceded her death.
Source: Springfield (SD) Times ~ Thursday, November 30, 1961
Harry Christopher Crosley, the ten year of son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Crosley of Santee, Nebraska, died of heart disease. The funeral services were conducted at the home yesterday morning by Rev. A. C. Warner of Springfield and burial in the Springfield Cemetery. A large number of relatives and friends met the family at the river when they crossed with the body of their lttle lad.
Harry was born in Meade County, South Dakota, November 12, 1910 and at his death was thus 10 years, 5 months, and 6 days old. He had been in poor health for some four or five years and this fact had made him more especially the object of love and care in the family and he will be sadly missed not only by his parents and sisters and brothers, but by the whole neighborhood to whom he was greatly endeared.
Source: Springfield (SD) Times ~ Thursday, April 21, 1921
The Springfield community was shocked and grieved Sunday evening as the tidings came that Ross Crosley had suddenly died from heart failure. He had seemed in usual health and had sawed some wood during the afternoon. Later he went out to his evening chores, came into the house and sat down by the fire, talking to Lyon Austin, who makes his home with the Crosley's and suddenly closed his eyes in death. Mrs. Crosley, who had been away for a few minutes on an errand to a neighbor, entered the house just as Mr. Austin was hastening to summon her.
The funeral services were held in the Congregational Church on Tuesday afternoon and a large congregation of friends assembled in the last tribute to a man who has been an honored and loved resident of Springfield for the past 27 years and of the county for almost 40 years.
William Ross Crosley was born on a farm near Ft. Madison, Iowa, on February 14, 1865, the son of William and Catherine (Urfer) Crosley. The family later moved to Missouri and then to western Iowa.
In 1886, Ross, in company with William Homer, came to Cedar County, Nebraska, where he worked for some time breaking prairie. So extensively did he do this that he used to say jokingly that he had broke up the county. The year after his coming, his parents with their family of children, followed him to Cedar County.
On the 20th of December, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Jacobson, the marriage taking place in Wheeler, S. D. For three years the couple continued to reside in Cedar County and then moved to eastern Iowa, to Cedar County in that state, where they resided for two years. This was at the time when the great drought made it necessary for many to leave this region temporarily. But in 1898 they returned to the west. Coming to Bon Homme County, and making their home at Running Water. They moved to Springfield in 1910 where Mr. Crosley has since engaged in farming on the south edge of town.
Their special object in moving to Springfield had been the education of their two daughters, but a few months after their coming, their younger daughter, Hilda, met death in an accident. The older daughter, Florence, is the wife of Arnold Breitenbach, of Springfield. There are four grandchildren. Of the parental family there are four brothers and two sisters. They are: Frank, of Sturgis; Ella (Mrs. William Homer), of Running Water; George, of Santee, Nebraska; Otto, of Springfield; Edward, of Santee; and Florence (Mrs. Frank Donnelly), of Canada. Mr. Crosley was a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, having joined them by confession and baptism in 1903.
Mr. Crosley has been a hard working, industrious man, a warm hearted and kindly neighbor, and honorable citizen. His sudden death came as a personal loss to all in the community where he has lived so long, for he was a friendly man, respected and loved by all.
Their sympathy is extended to Mrs. Crosley and daughter, and all the other relatives in this heavy bereavement that has come to them.
Source: Springfield (SD) Times ~ Thursday, December 9, 1937
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Anna Crosley, 82, Monday afternoon, January 27, at the Springfield Congregational Church with the Rev. Benj. Trickey officiating and the Crosby funeral home in charge. Interment was in the family plot in the Springfield Cemetery. Bearers were Glen Roddan, John Slattery, Jesse Dawes, Sam Henderson, Fred Dawes and Clio Henderson. Mrs. Anna Crosley passed away Friday morning, January 24, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.
Anna Matilda Jacobson was born May 10, 1875 in Vonga, Sockken County, Ostergutland Providence, Sweden. When four years old, she came to America with her parents, an older brother, Charles, and a younger sister, Celia. For three years the family lived in Portland, Conn., then the came west in 1882, stopping in Yankton a few days before going by wagon to what is now Hartington, Nebraska, where they lived on a farm for the winter. In the spring, they moved to St. Helena, Nebraska, where Mrs. Crosley attended school for two terms.
In 1885 the family moved by ox team to Holt County, Nebraska, where the father filed on a homestead near O’Neil. In 1889 they returned to Cedar County and engaged in farming near Wausa.
On December 20, 1892, Anna Jacobson was united in marriage to Ross Crosley. Six years later they came to Running Water and farmed near Springfield until 1908 when they moved to Mead county and lived on a homestead for eighteen months, then returning to the farm in Cedar county, Nebraska near Santee for eight years. In 1919 they returned to Springfield, which has been Mrs. Crosley’s home ever since.
Mr. and Mrs. Crosley were the parents of two daughters, Florence and Hilda. When Hilda was 12 years old, she was seriously burned in a fire which destroyed the home of the late Ed Dawes and passed away on December 21, 1911. Mr. Crosley also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Crosley was a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints. She was also interested in Sunday school work and when no Sunday school was near, would have classes in her own home. She leaves to mourn her, the daughter, Mrs. Florence Breitenbach, of Yankton; four grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one sister and two brothers; also her companion of many years, Rose Whipper and son, Francis, who grew up in the family home.
Source: Springfield (SD) Times ~ Thursday, January 30, 1958
Funeral services for Charles C. Pegley, 69, will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. A prayer service will be conducted a the Stedronsky Funeral Home on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Leslie Lewis will officiate. Burial will be made in the Lake View Cemetery with the Stedronsky Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Pegley died at the Wagner hospital on Saturday following several months illness. He was hospitalized at intervals during the past month but last entered the hospital on New Year's Day.
He was born in Louisiana on May 7, 1890 and came to the Lake Andes area in 1912. He was engaged in the grain elevator business in Lake Andes for many years.
He is survived by his widow, Susan; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Sandborn of Shelbyville, Ill. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Source: The Daily Republic (Mitchell, South Dakota) ~ January 4, 1960
Colonel Merlin W. "Bill" Foerster, United States Army (Retired), 88, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas died Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Trinity Village Medical Center.
The Colonel was born at Running Water, South Dakota on October 9, 1920 to the late Naomi and Adam Foerster.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Ann Foerster of Pine Bluff; daughter, Meryl K. Freeman (husband: Carl) of Wilmington, NC; son, William S. Foerster (wife: Cathy) of Kingsport, Tennessee; step-daughter, Marsha Adams of Jacksonville, Arkansas; step-son, Michael James Richardson of Jacksonville, Arkansas; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Colonel Foerster resided in Pine Bluff since he and Ann married April 20, 1996.
Bill spent his childhood years in Niobrara, Nebraska, where he graduated from high school in 1938. He then attended college and graduated with a BA degree in Science and History from Yankton College, Yankton, SD in May of 1942. In September of that year Bill joined the Army and after Basic Training and Officer Candidate School was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, Quartermaster Corps, United States Army on April 3, 1943. During a long and distinguished military career as a Commander and Logistician, he served his country through World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. During his regular Army career he was awarded the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf cluster, the Bronze Star, and Meritorious Service and Army Commendation Medals plus many other service medals and achievement awards. He retired as a Colonel on June 30, 1973.
Memorial services are Tuesday, November 11, 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church with the Reverend Doctor Walter Van Zandt Windsor and the Reverend Darrell L. Stayton officiating. Interment will be in the Trinity Columbarium immediately following the service. Arrangements are by Ralph Robinson & Son. Memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 703 West Third, Pine Bluff, AR 71601; Trinity Village, 6400 Trinity Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71603; or to Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD 57730-9506.
Graveside funeral services for Dorr Fletcher Billick, 77, who died last Sunday in his home at 137 Brinton Street in San Jacinto, were scheduled to be conducted yesterday (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in San Jacinto Valley cemetery by Dr. Walter McCleneghan, pastor of San Jacinto Methodist Church. Mr. Billick had lived in San Jacinto, 26 years. He was born in Iowa on August 26, 1875. He was a former city councilman. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anna K Billick, San Jacinto; two sons, Francis David Billick, Escondido, and Ira Dorr Billick, Lincoln, Placer county; a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Bradford, Carlsbad; three brothers, Arby R. Billick, Goldendale, Washington; Warren J. Billick, Elton, Oregon, and Charles H. Billick, Hemet; six sisters Mrs. Pearl C. Aaberg, San Diego; Mrs. Nina a. Rust, Yoncalla, Oregon; Mrs. Alice R. Matthew, San Jacinto; Mrs. Susan Kintz, Forest Grove, Oregon; Mrs. Gladys S. Neeley, Vancouver, Washington, and Mrs. Emma Seyler, National City and eight grandchildren.
Died at Rollins, Mont., January 27th, in the 84th year of her age, Atlanta A. Nye. Interment was made by the side of her husband, A.L. Nye, in Conrad Memorial cemetery.
Atlanta A. Berry was born in Salem, Mass., in 1824, and was married to David B. Rollins of Nobleboro, Maine, in 1841. In the fall of 1856 the young couple emigrated from Mass. to Iowa, where they lived until after the death of Mr. Rollins. The fruits of this union were 13 children, the youngest born shortly after the tragic death of the father and oldest son drowning in the Missouri river in 1867. Three of her sons served through the civil war. Daniel A. and Rhenault A. were twice captured and suffered great hardship in the terrible southern prisons and the youngest, Millard E., giving his life for his country, dying in service at Helena, Ark., in 1864. Truthfully it may be said of this mother, "She had known sorrow, he had walked with her. Oft supped, and broke with her an ashen crust." But through all the ups and downs of life she kept her courage high for her children's sake, and shortly after these sorrowful and trying events the family moved to Elkhorn valley, Nebraska, and with the remaining nine children Mrs. Rollins settled on a farm, building up a substantial home, and after remaining twelve years a widow was married to Rev. Adam L. Nye, afterwards moving to Des Moines, Iowa. They also lived for a time in Norfolk, Neb. and Springfield, S.D., coming from there seven years ago to the beautiful valley of the Flathead, where the oldest son, R.A. Rollins had already established a home, and where near five of her children she could spend her last days. In 1905, Mr. Nye, who had for many years been partially paralyzed, passed away leaving his wife broken with long years of care and devoted attention to his enfeebled condition.
Mrs. Nye was a consistent member of the Baptist church, being baptized by Rev. Blankenship, who was an earnest worker among the people of Elkhorn valley in 1875, and a long line of descendants mourn the close of this long and eventful life. The children living in Montana are R.A. Rollins, Willard Rollins, Mrs. Carrie Reynolds, and Mrs. Etta While, all of Rollins, and Mrs. M.J. Ritchie of Kalispell, Mrs. Louis Sessions of Norfolk, Neb., Mrs. Susan Harrison of Campbell, Iowa, John Rollins of Santee, Neb., and F??ner Rollins of Cranbrook, B.C., completing the circle of nine children, followed by over 60 grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Source: The Kalispell (Montana) Bee ~ Feb 8, 1907
Funeral services for Delmer Duane Wynia, 77 of Springfield will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield. Burial will be at the Springfield Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the family present from 6 to 7.
Delmer Duane Wynia, son of David and Laura Nadine (Halsey) Wynia, was born August 13, 1928 on a farm south of Tyndall, SD. He died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Duane attained the age of 77 years, seven months and 15 days.
Duane attended country schools in Bon Homme County and graduated from Springfield High School in 1946. He attended school in Vermillion for a year and then Southern State College for a year. Duane entered the U.S. Army in April 1951 and served for two years. He was stationed at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. Duane married Irma B. Svanda on August 30, 1951 at the Presbyterian Church in rural Tabor. Three children were born to their union. After the service, Duane and Irma returned to Springfield and farmed from 1953-1955, then they moved to Butte, NE, were Duane ran an Implement and Garage Gas Station from 1955 to 1959 with his sister Deloris and husband George Dahlenburg. They returned to the Springfield area in 1959 and Duane farmed, retiring in 2000. In 1981, Duane joined the IDS Investors Diversified Services/American Express and served as a registered representative for 11 years. He also became a licensed real estate broker in 1979 and served in that capacity for 20 years.
Duane was a member of the Presbyterian Church where he served on boards and was very active with the Sunday School. He later transferred his membership to the UCC Church in Springfield. Duane also was a member of Coop, Farm Bureau, Livestock Feeders and Growers Association, the National Real Estate Brokers Association, and a past chairman for the Bon Homme County Sunday School Association.
Duane will be remembered for his involvement in many business interests, his love for farming, cattle and watching crops grow.
Thankful for having shared his life are his former wife, Irma of Springfield; his children: Douglas and wife, Cheryl of Tyndall, Lori Enders and husband, Don of San Antonio, TX, and Lois Tjeerdsma and husband, Lowell of Springfield; six grandchildren Ryan Jerke, Dalon Wynia, Kristin (Wynia) Hoff, Dustin, Jason and Megan Tjeerdsma; brother, Don and wife, Alvina of Tyndall; three sisters: Dorothy Harr and husband, Harold of Union, IL, Deloris Huntsman of Springfield; and Delvonna Moser of Yankton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Duane was preceded in death by an infant son; his parents; and an infant brother, Robert.
Memorials will be directed to the Diabetes Association.
Vera Mae Tucker, 90 of Springfield died Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Wausa, Neb. Vera attained the age of 90 years, three months and 18 days.
Vera Mae, daughter of Morris P. and Blanche (DeMelt) Babcock, was born April 21, 1920 on a farm in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
Vera attended country school in Charles Mix County and then graduated from Springfield High School. She attended Southern Normal in Springfield for two years and then taught country school in Charles Mix County near Wagner for 2 1/2 years.
Vera married A. James Tucker on February 28, 1943. Five children were blessed to their union. After her children were all in school, she taught at St. Mary’s School for Indian Girls in Springfield for several years. Jim died October 22, 2001. Vera moved into the Assisted Living Center in Springfield in the Fall of 2003 and then to the Golden Living Center in Wausa on November 1, 2008.
Vera was a member of the United Church of Christ in Springfield; Eastern Star and Rebecca Lodge.
Vera enjoyed playing Bridge and Pinochole. She will be remembered for her love of quilting, fancywork, gardening and being a super cook.
Thankful for having shared her life are her children: Roger and wife Doris of Wausa, NE; Wayne and wife Sandy of Dakota Dunes, SD; Karen Johnson of Colona, IL; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Tucker of Alta, IA; seven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Vera was preceded in death by her husband; an infant daughter; son Jerry on September 25, 2004; granddaughter Erica Ann Tucker; two sons-in-law: Butch Florey on June 22, 1998 and Douglas Johnson on March 19, 2006; and four brothers: Edward “Buster,” Walter “Shorty,” Eugene and Donald.
Memorial services will be held in September at a later date in Springfield.
MISSOULA - Sybil E. Arnold, 88, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Hillside Manor.
She was born August. 25, 1920, in Tyndall, S.D., to Alex and Elsie L Geist. Soon after she was born, the family moved to Lincoln, Neb. She received her education in Nebraska schools and graduated from Beatrice High School in 1937. She later took secretarial training.
On December. 23, 1939, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert W. Arnold, in Lincoln, Neb. He preceded her in death in 1987; she was also preceded by one sister.
During World War II, she worked as a secretary for the War Manpower Commission.
After the war, she and her husband moved to Montana, where she lived the rest of her life. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed traveling, and was fond of fishing and the great outdoors in general. She was active in school affairs and served two terms as president of the Russell School PTA. She worked many years as an election judge.
She is survived by her sons, Robert W. Arnold Jr. of Bozeman and Gerald L Arnold of Seattle; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers; one sister; and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. The family suggests memorials be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Sunset Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Ruby Mary Estes was the fifth of seven children born to Frank and Mary Jackson Estes at Springview, Nebraska on April 30, 1915, and died at the Nebraska City Manor on December 30, 1983 at the age of 68.
She grew to womanhood and was educated in the area.
She was married to Rex Hibray and two sons, Leo and Richard were born to them.
She was married to Herman E. May in the summer of 1939 at Martin, South Dakota, and to them six children were born. They lived at Merriman, Springview, Long Pine and Bassett where Herman worked as a ranch hand.
In 1949 Ruby was hospitalized, and Herman was assisted by several Estes and may families in rearing the children. Leo and Richard were reared by the Estes family, Rhea and John were reared by the May families, John and William were reared by an aunt, Mr. and Mrs. William Turner, and Judy was reared and later adopted by friends of the family, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Peterson in the area of Springfield, South Dakota.
Ruby was hospitalized at Norfolk until about 1965 when she was transferred to Parkside Manor in Stuart and later to the Nebraska City Manor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Kathryn, four children, Leo and Richard Hibray, Saraphene who died in infancy, and John May.
She is survived by her husband, Herman; four children, Rhea Harris, James May, Judy Ball, and William May; two brothers, John Estes and Frank Estes; three sisters, Juanita Page, Rhea Brille, and Genevieve May; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Rev. Charles Q. Wallace, 86, of Mason City, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Avenue with Rev. Sean McRoberts, First United Methodist Church officiating. There will be no visitation. Inurnment will take place in Springfield, South Dakota at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church Carillon Bell Tower Project.
Rev. Charles Q. Wallace was born to Joel and Zola (Morgan) Wallace December 6, 1927 in Yankton, South Dakota. He was raised in Springfield, South Dakota. He entered Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa in the fall of 1945. He interrupted his college education by enlisting in the US Army in 1946. He served for 18 months. Part of that time was spent serving with the occupational forces in Italy. He returned to Morningside and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1950. He married a class mate, Anne Madison, December 27, 1950 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She went with him as he entered Garrett Evangelical Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. While a student there, he served as pastor of the United Methodist Church in East Dubuque, Illinois. He then joined the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church. He served for 40 years. He first served at Correctionville, Cushing, then as associate pastor in St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids. From there he went to Mt. Vernon, then Grace United Methodist in Sioux City, and First United Methodist in Mason City. During his time of ministry he was active on the staff at Methodist camps, evangelism, and other conference programs. In the communities where he served, he was a member of Rotary. He was a 50 year member in the Masonic Lodge. He and his wife, Anne, hosted three tours to the Holy Land and two tours to parts of Europe. Since retirement, activities have included substitute preaching, conducting Consecration Service Finance Campaigns, musical programs of singing with a guitar, and portraying the character "Bertha" for various organizations. He has also served as an interim pastor at Methodist churches in Aredale, Bristow, Forest City, Crystal Lake, and Rockford Marble Rock. He conducted worship services in various nursing homes in Mason City.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Anne of Mason City; children, Linda (Daniel) Wiltfang of Crawfordsville, Iowa, Teresa (Mark) Huisenga of Iowa City, Joel (Sharleen) Wallace of Iowa City, Martha (Royce) Sands of Bahamas, and Philip (Linda) Wallace of Grand Ledge, Michigan; 13 grandchildren, Daniel (Mary) Wiltfang, Jason (Pamela Wong) Wiltfang, Lucas Huisenga, Megan (Nicholas) Lopez, Joel Huisenga, Renae (William) Haskins, Jacob Wallace, Justine (Alex) Stamer, Raine Sands, Royce Sands, Charles (Kortney) Emerson, Morgan Wallace, and Charles Quincy Wallace; 7 great grandchildren.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 sister, Patricia.
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Mason City nursing home
MASON CITY - The family of a Good Shepherd resident who died in June 2014 after a fall has filed a wrongful death and dependent adult abuse lawsuit against the Mason City nursing home.
The lawsuit, filed last week in Cerro Gordo County District Court, states the resident, Charles Wallace, died of blunt force trauma to the head after falling down a flight of concrete stairs inside the facility.
Wallace was attempting to exit Good Shepherd through a second-floor stairwell door, causing an alarm to be activated, according to the lawsuit. The alarm was reset without looking at the alarm panel to identify the door that had been opened, the lawsuit states.
The family also claims the nursing home was negligent in caring for Wallace. They are accusing Good Shepherd of failing to transfer him to a higher level of care when his symptoms required it and failing to adequately staff the facility to provide for his care.
The family also claims Good Shepherd failed to follow Wallace’s care plan, failed to respect and protect his rights and violated his dignity.
They are accusing the nursing home of failing to communicate with them regarding urgent and important health matters affecting Wallace.
Wallace, who was 86 when he died, was a Methodist minister who served as senior pastor at First United Methodist Church in Mason City before his retirement in 1991.
The lawsuit was filed by Wallace’s widow, Anne, and their five children: Teresa Huisenga, Linda Wiltfang, Joel Wallace, Martha Sands and Phillip Wallace.
They are seeking an unspecified amount in damages.
Mike Svejda, CEO of Good Shepherd, declined to comment when contacted by the Globe Gazette.
Source: Mary Pieper at the Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa) ~ June 27, 2016
Pauline M. Carberry, 98, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at the Marian Home. Services were held Saturday, June 10, in the chapel of Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home, Fort Dodge, and at Corpus Christi Church with the Rev. Donald Ries officiating. Burial was at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Mrs. Carberry was born May 30, 1902, in Tabor, S.D., to J. W. and Anastasia Novotny Hruska. She earned her teaching certificate from Springfield Normal in 1920 and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Drake University in 1958. She married Emmett Francis Carberry in 1927 in Tabor. She taught in schools in Tabor, Somers and Moorland, before teaching in Fort Dodge for 18 years.
Survivors include sons, Brother Robert Carberry C.S.C., Mountain View, Calif., Dr. Joseph N. Carberry, Los Angeles, Calif., and Dr. Bill Carberry, Iowa City, nine grandchildren, who include Billy Carberry, Michael Carberry and Matthew Carberry, all of Iowa City; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Her husband and 10 brothers and sisters died earlier.
SCANDAL MONGERS CAUSE PURE GIRL TO COMMIT SUICIDE Stories Estranged Her Lover and Jennie Peters Hanged Herself in Barn
Tyndall, S. D., July 13.-To the woe of scandal mongers is directly due the tragic death of Miss Jennie Peters, the handsome 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Peters, highly respected and pioneer residents of the region about five miles northeast of Tyndall.
The girl, driven to desperation by the fact that the scandal mongers had caused a separation between herself and the young man to whom she was engaged to be married, took her own life by hanging herself to a rafter in the barn of her lover's mother. The case is one of the most pathetic in the history of this part of the state.
Found in her hat band was a message directed to her lover in the following words: "Dare to open nobody but Jim-James Bambas." The letter lacked the polished grammatical expression of an educated writer, but was an honest expression of love and forgiveness, and proved her far above the scandal mongers, whose wagging tongues has brought about the separation of the young couple and driven the affectionate and heart broken young girl to a suicide's grave.
The pathetic letter concluded by stating that when the form of the writer was next seen it would be cold in death, hanging in the barn or drowned in the lake. Reiterating her love and forgiveness the girl closed her letter with these words: "May you then shed a few tears for your loving Jennie."
Everything indicated that after writing the letter the girl went to the barn and, securing two halter ropes, tied them together. She then climbed one of the large posts that support the roof, and, hanging by one arm, apparently, had tied the rope to the roof beam, then shoved it out as far as possible from the supporting posts, after which she slipped her head through the noose and pulled it tight and then, loosening her hold, had fallen to her death.
The noose was tied in a perfect hangman's knot, and the fall of 10 or 12 feet broke her neck. Shortly before ending her own life the distracted girl went to the home of her lover, but was informed that he was not at home. She then went to a grove near the house, where it is thought she wrote the message found on her body. She then entered the barn unobserved and ended her life.
Not until three or four hours later was her body accidentally discovered.
Source: The Mitchell (SD) Capital ~ July 17, 1908
Tyndall, S.D. March 27 - The finding of Frank Koftan's hat and coat on the bank of the Missouri river is proof to the members of his family that he has committed suicide by jumping into the stream. He was likely suffering from temporary insanity and walked ten miles to the river, with the apparent purpose of ending his life. Koftan had resided in Bon Homme county for twenty years and was widely known. His son is attending the University of Wisconsin.
Source: The Mitchell (SD) Capital ~ March 29, 1901
Margie Ann (Pravecek) Kafka, age 79, of Pierre, SD, formerly of Dante, SD, passed away at home under hospice care after a five-year battle with cancer on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Dante with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Dante. Visitation will be at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18 with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the Isburg Funeral Home in Pierre, SD. There will also be a visitation at the Crosby/Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner, SD from 3:00-5:00 on Wednesday, October 19. A Rosary/Wake service will follow at the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Dante, SD at 7:00 p.m.
Margie Ann Kafka was born October 13, 1937 to William and Helen (Hamberger) Pravecek in Tyndall, SD. She attended rural schools through the 8th grade and graduated from Tyndall High School. She helped on the farm through her school years and on June 28, 1955 was united in marriage to Edward Kafka at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD. Over the next 61 years together, they farmed south of Dante along with her working in Wagner at Dog-N-Suds, Wagner Good Samaritan Center and the Spot Café until they moved to Dante in 1979 where she worked with Ed at Ed’s Bar. She then provided day care for numerous children from the Dante area for 21 years until she retired in 2002. Margie was a member of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church where she taught CCD and Altar Society in Dante prior to moving to Pierre in 2014 and joining Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. She will be remembered for her love of playing cards, BINGO, embroidering, sewing, putting puzzles together, baking kolaches and watching the Minnesota Twins on TV.
Thankful for having shared her life are her husband, Edward, children, Donald (Susan) of Council Bluffs, IA, Gary (Diane) of Pierre, Renee Moysis of Ethan (friend Greg Lee), Kenneth of Sioux Falls and Laurie (Jim) Lear of Jacksonville, FL; siblings, Raymond Pravecek, Yankton, Dory Zelenka, Glenwood Springs, CO, Lorraine Thaler (George), Augusta, GA and Lawrence (Mary) Pravecek, Beresford; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and a very dear friend, Gladys.
Margie was preceded in death by her parents William and Helen Pravecek, parents-in-law Frank and Clara Kafka, son-in-law Dave Moysis; siblings and spouses; George & Louise Pravecek, Leonard Pravecek, Irene & Joe Solo, sister-in-law Alice Pravecek and brother-in-law Tony Zelenka.
Norman Norbert Suurmeier was born on April 22, 1932 to Lester and Elsie (Weisz) Suurmeier on the family farm northwest of Scotland, South Dakota. He attended country school through the 8th grade until he started his lifelong career and passion, farming. In February 1953, Norman enlisted in the United States Army. After basic training, he was sent to Korea to serve. He arrived shortly after ceasefire orders and was able to serve as the unit’s cook and baker. He was honorably discharged on December 8, 1954.
On October 26, 1959, Norman was united in marriage to Evelyn Mary Mikuska. Together, they made their home on a farm in rural Olivet. He sowed crops, milked cows, raised chickens and slop fed pigs. Though there was a lot of hard work and tough times he had to endure, Norman was proud and content with being a farmer.
Following his retirement from farming, he kept himself busy visiting with friends in the surrounding area, baking, making homemade noodles, gardening, listening to polka, making rugs and quilts and serving as an active member of the Paul Grosshuesch VFW Post #2966.
Norman was a good man who appreciated the simple, beautiful things in life. He loved the fresh morning air, the heat of summer, attending church and the gathering of family and friends. Nothing was more important to Norman than family. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Norman passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 having attained the age of 84 years, four months and three days.
He is survived, remembered and loved by his eight children: Dan (Sheila) Suurmeier of Rapid City, Kenneth Suurmeier of Yankton, Theresa (Larry) Gimbel of Milesville, Barbara (Randy) Lewis of Newcastle, WY, Dave (Shawna) Suurmeier of Menno, Judy (Leander) Schieffer of Parkston, Carol (Mike) Buchmann of Crooks, and William (Nicole) Suurmeier of Tripp; many grandchildren; sister, Lorreta (Fred) Harmeyer of WI; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn in 2005, his parents, brother and sister-in-law, Harold (Cleone) Suurmeier, and sister and brother-in-law, Marie (Bob) Dalton.
Visitation will take place at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland, South Dakota on Monday, August 29 from 3:00 p.m. until Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30 at St. George Catholic Church, Scotland. Burial with military graveside rites will follow at the church cemetery following the service. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Mass of Christian Burial for Evelyn Suurmeier is at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at St. George Catholic Church, Scotland, South Dakota. Celebrants will be Rev. Fr. Matthew Vazhappily and Deacon Robert Dangel. Organist will be Georgianne Pravecek, and vocal selections will be by the Vodnany Choir. Casketbearers will be Mike Buchmann, Leander Schieffer, Randy Lewis, Larry Gimbel, Richard Gall and Richard Steiner. Honorary Casketbearers will be Ray and Mary Bouza, Wilmar and Margie Baumiller, Lars and Sylvia Jezek, and Lloyd and Geneva Sorlein. Interment will be in St. George Catholic Cemetery, Scotland, South Dakota. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at the Goglin-Kelley Funeral Chapel, Scotland, South Dakota. A wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Evelyn Mary Suurmeier was born on April 7, 1937 on her grandparent's farm southeast of Tripp, South Dakota to Joseph and Clara (Caba) Mikuska. Evelyn was united in marriage to Norman Suurmeier on October 26, 1959. They farmed in the Olivet area. Evelyn loved being a farm wife and living and working on the dairy farm. Her enjoyments in life included quilting and going to auctions and she often worked as a clerk at auction sales.
She was a member of the Vodnany Altar Society and the VFW Auxiliary.
Evelyn lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, June 30, 2005, at her residence near Olivet at the age of 68 years.
Evelyn's memory will be cherished by her husband, Norman of rural Olivet; eight children and fifteen grandchildren: Daniel (Sheila) Suurmeier and children, Luke and James of Rapid City, South Dakota; Kenneth Suurmeier and son Kamron of Menno, South Dakota; Theresa (Larry) Gimbel and children Marcella and Ryan of Hill City, South Dakota; Barbara (Randy) Lewis and children Jessica and Derek of Newcastle, Wyoming; David Suurmeier and daughter Jaymie (fiancée Shawna and daughter Melissa) of Menno, South Dakota; Judith (Leander) Schieffer and children Rebecca, Joshua and Joseph of Parkston, South Dakota; Carol (Mike) Buchmann and children Andrew, Nicholas and Stephanie of Crooks, South Dakota; and Bill (Nicole) Suurmeier of Tripp, South Dakota; and one brother, Eugene (Marge) Mikuska of Hermosa, South Dakota.
Evelyn's parents preceded her in death.
Leland Arntsen, 103, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (and formerly of Tyndall, South Dakota), fell asleep in Jesus on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30 at St. John Lutheran Church in Tyndall, with visitation two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at St. Leo Catholic Cemetery in Tyndall. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Leland Linville Arntsen was born on August 5, 1913 to Arnt and Magrethe (Langbak) Arntsen in rural Douglas county, South Dakota. He grew up near Platte and graduated from Platte High School. For a time, he farmed alongside his father. In 1950, Leland moved to Irene. He worked odd jobs until he became a Engineers Aid for the South Dakota State Highway Department based in Tyndall. Leland’s job required several trips to the courthouse where he met a nice, young woman by the name of JoEllen Schneider who worked as a Deputy Clerk of Courts. On October 6, 1956, Leland was united in marriage to JoEllen in the parsonage of St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. He continued to work with the Highway Department for over 26 years before retiring. From 1971 to 1981, Leland served as a congregational officer for St. John Lutheran Church in Tyndall.
In May 2001, JoEllen fell asleep in Jesus after a long battle with cancer. Leland was heartbroken yet showed great strength because of his reassurance that JoEllen was now in Heaven pain-free and in time he would see her again. In 2006, Leland moved in with his son, Joel and enjoyed their time together. He loved watching the Minnesota Vikings and collecting antique toy cars. After some struggles with his health, Leland moved into the Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor in Sioux Falls in January 2015.
Leland was a man of great faith and character. He was a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, and Christian brother. He was gentle, kind, and never really got mad. He was generous and willing to help anybody, never begrudging someone’s need. Leland is and was an honorable, sincere, and wholesome man.
Leland fell asleep in Jesus on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the nursing home having attained the age of 103 years and 21 days.
He is survived by his children Joel Arntsen of Sioux Falls and Andrea (Jeff) Pederson of Grand Island, NE; grandchildren: Matthew Pederson, Hilary Pederson, Sean (Shannon) Pederson, Heath Pederson, and Chace Arntsen; and great-grandchildren: Nykola Blue, Amiliya Flores, Oliver Pederson, and Otto Pederson.
He was welcomed into Heaven by his wife JoEllen, parents, and sister Alta.
To God be the Glory.
Leinad M. Hull, 88, of Gettysburg, South Dakota, died July 18, 2006, at the Oahe Manor in Gettysburg.
Funeral services took place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gettysburg with Monsignor Marvin McPhee officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery directed by Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg.
Leinad Schneider was born on March 13, 1918, to William and Myrtle (Benedict) Schneider of Tyndall.
She attended school in Tyndall, graduating from Tyndall High School in 1935. After graduation, Leinad attended cosmetology school in Mitchell and became a beautician.
She then moved to Gettysburg in 1937, where she worked for Rose Smith in Rose's Beauty Shop.
On Oct. 9, 1939, she married Clifford Hull in Northwood, Iowa. Together they operated Cliff's Jewelry in Gettysburg until moving to Minneapolis in 1942. After three year there they returned to Gettysburg and reopened Cliff's Jewelry. They operated the business until Cliff's retirement in 1978.
Cliff died on July 20, 1981.
Leinad was active in the community as a volunteer grey lady in the nursing home, 4-H leader and treasurer, Sacred Heart choir member, CCD teacher and numerous other organizations.
She is survived by her two children, Judi Adams of Newbury, Ohio, and Lisa Simon of New Rockford, N.D.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill Schneider of Novelty, Ohio; and one sister, Virginia Cox of Eaton, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Cliff, two brothers and one sister.
Leona Mogck, 81, of Scotland, South Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 9 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service there. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 10 at the United Church of Christ, Scotland. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland.
Leona J. Mogck was born on February 22, 1935 to Jacob and Mary (Tschetter) Walter near Freeman, South Dakota. Leona accepted Jesus as her savior and was baptized at Tyndall Baptist Church when she was in the 8th grade. She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1953 and attended Southern State College in Springfield. After completing her associate teaching degree, she taught school for 7 years in Tripp. On June 9, 1957, Leona was united in marriage to Duane Mogck. They spent a life time farming together near Olivet. After retiring in 1989, they moved to Scotland. Leona and Duane were members of the United Church of Christ in Scotland. Leona taught Sunday School, sang in the church choir, and was also very active within the UCC Women’s Fellowship.
Together with their friends, Charlotte and Shorty Thum, Leona and Duane sang as a quartet at many family and friends’ funerals. For many years she sang with the Scotland Community Choir. She was also an active member of the Scotland Hospital Auxiliary, the Scotland Civic Club, and the Red Hat Society. She was also involved with the SD Cattleman’s Auxiliary and the SD Angus Auxiliary. Leona took great pride in promoting beef and Angus cattle not only as her family business but as a wonderful way of life. As a mother and grandmother, she loved being involved with her sons and grandchildren at Scotland High School as their biggest sports fan. Leona went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 5, 2016, at the age of 81.
She is survived by her husband Duane Mogck of Scotland; sons: Dean (Patty) Mogck of Olivet and Charles (LeAndra) Mogck of Olivet; seven grandchildren: Nicole (Dan) Bowen of Colman, Kyle (Christy) Mogck of Olivet, Dalton and Hannah Mogck of Olivet, and Christina, Chase, and Ty of Olivet; five great-grandchildren: Rowdy, McCoy, Nash, Tynlee, and Wyatt; brother Carney (Betty) Walter of Sioux Falls; and sisters-in-law Darlene Pearson of Sioux Falls and Norma Mogck of Tripp.
Leona was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters: Clara Tiede, Elizabeth Schnabel, Bertha Elpert, Marie Kiehlbaugh, and Lily Rose Ortmann; and one brother, Max Walter.
Lily Rose Ortmann, age 82, peacefully entered into her Savior's presence after suffering a massive, fatal stroke on April 29, 2015.
Memorial service was held May 9, 2015, in Portland, Oregon. The burial service was on August 1, at the Vermillion Cemetery near Dolton, SD. It was a small gathering of 20 relatives from Kansas, South Dakota, Oregon, Idaho, and Minnesota. Rev. Ervin Ortmann officiated.
Lily Rose was born on April 8, 1933 in Freeman, South Dakota, the seventh child to Jacob and Mary Walter. She graduated 8th grade from Clear Lake District #18 and Tyndall High School, South Dakota. She continued her education and earned her teaching degree from Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, South Dakota. Her first teaching assignment was in a one room school house composed of all 8 grades. She then moved on to teach in Dolton, South Dakota.
Lily Rose's teaching career, in a professional way, ended after she married Ervin A. Ortmann in Tyndall, South Dakota on an extremely hot day, on August 30, 1953. Ervin went to serve in the Army shortly after they were married. So, early in their marriage Lily Rose traveled to Texas to have their first born, Duane, in an Army hospital. She then stayed with her parents in South Dakota until she and Duane were able to join Ervin on assignment with the Army in Germany.
Following Ervin's service years, they settled on a farm, outside of Marion, South Dakota. Lily Rose did her part to grow their family of five by continuing to educate, train and love on their children. They all kept busy farming, gardening, and assisting Ervin's parents with the family owned Allis-Chalmers Implement Business.
In December of 1969 Lily Rose and Ervin started the process of closing down the Implement Business and farm. Lily and Ervin felt the call into full time Christian ministry. As part of this process she and Ervin along with the three younger children spent one semester commuting back and forth to Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, Nebraska. They would return home on the weekends to see their two oldest children that had been staying with Ervin's mother. They worked the farm land for one more growing season and then moved, lock, stock and barrel in the middle of winter with their five children to University Park, Iowa to attend Vennard Bible College. Lily Rose was the faithful early morning cook at the college. She was also kept busy as they opened their home to many hungry college students.
The semester before Ervin's graduation from Vennard in 1974, they accepted a call to their first pastorate with the Missionary Church in Clarinda, Iowa. Lily Rose, with her cooking and baking ability was wonderful at entertaining people in their home from the church and the community.
They left Clarinda, Iowa in 1978 and moved to Omaha, Nebraska to start a new church work from scratch with The Missionary Church Denomination. This work brought another new challenge for Lily Rose as her and Ervin both became bi-vocational as they worked on starting the church there in Omaha. She went back to work, once again on the early morning shift as a waitress at Perkin's. She quickly became an expert waitress and had regular customers that always asked for her.
A really big adventure came Ervin and Lily Rose's way when they accepted a call in 1988, to pastor Willamette Blvd Evangelical Church in Portland, Oregon. They moved once again, in the dead of winter, this time, just the two of them from Omaha, Nebraska to Portland, Oregon. They ministered there to a wonderful group of people until their retirement in July of 1996.
Lily Rose enjoyed cooking, baking, large gardens, canning, music and tending her roses. She loved her children and grandchildren and was a "traveling grandma." She was there for the births or shortly thereafter for almost all of her 19 grandchildren. She had a heart for the lost and was a prayer warrior. She was a member of Life Fellowship Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ervin, of 61 years. Their children who reside in the following places with 19 grandchildren. Duane (Conchi) Ortmann of Chipiona, Spain - Inmaculada, Daniel (Sarah). Vickie (Timothy) Clemenson of The Dalles, OR - Caleb (Stacy), Jacob (Kaitlyn), Vanessa (Chad) Hollinger. DelRoy (Donna) Ortmann of Kokomo, IN - Olivia, Graham, Anna. Vonda (Steve) Spencer of Prairie Village, KS - Bailey, Blake (Kate), Brady, Holly, Hogan, Harrison, Avery. Dale (Erin) Ortmann of Springfield, OR - Athena, Drake, Rhett, Magnolia. Five great grandchildren: Jessica, Diana, Daniel, Joseph, Gabriel and Lilyana. She is also survived by her brother Carney (Betty) Walter of Sioux Falls, SD; and her sisters, Marie Kielbaugh of Phoenix, AZ; and Leona (Duane) Mogck of Scotland, SD.
Lily Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Mary Walter; her siblings, Clara Tiede, Elizabeth Schnabel, Max Walter, and Bertha Elpert. The family requests, in leiu of flowers, contributions made in her name to: Life Fellowship Church, 3935 North Lombard Street, Portland, OR 97217.
Funeral Mass for Mary Bethel Stulc, 89, of rapid City, formerly of Tyndall was held October 7, at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. Burial followed at St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Tyndall. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Mary Bethel Stulc was born on January 6, 1927 to Francis Arthur and Helen Clara (Seiner) Hagarty in Sioux City, Iowa. Following her high school graduation, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education through USD in Vermillion and Springfield. In 1950, Mary was united in marriage to Leonard Leo Stulc at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. For a time, Mary was an elementary school teacher at Hoff School in Tyndall. She then worked as a clerk for the Auditors’ Office in Bon Homme County. Mary also worked as a dietary aide at St. Michael Hospital in Tyndall.
In her spare time, Mary loved to read, complete crossword puzzles, and play the piano. She had an incredible sense of humor. She was a kind and compassionate woman and mother. She was a devout Catholic and a longtime member of St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. Mary always put her family first and dearly loved her children and grandchildren.
Mary passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Rapid City having attained the age of 89 years, 8 months, and 26 days.
She is survived and remembered by her children: Lennie (Susan) Stulc of Hutchinson, MN, Jeanne Costello of Rapid City, Janice (Rick) Schneider of Rapid City, Leo Stulc of Rapid City, and Donna (Scott) Hape of Bozeman, MT; grandchildren: Ryan (Katy) Stulc of Rapid City, Tania (Michael) Meier of Brookings, Elizabeth Costello of Rapid City, Brad Berndt of Rapid City, Emily Burdick of Rapid City, Brett Schneider of Rapid City, Matt Hape of Bozeman, MT, and Jack Hape of Bozeman, MT; great-grandchildren: Ivy Costello of Rapid City and Vance Vidinha of Rapid City.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard, parents, and brother Patrick Hagarty.
Irene Mae Fischer was born on December 10, 1927 to Albert and Emma (Kocourek) Wittmeier in Tyndall, South Dakota. She was baptized by Rev. Hessel on September 30, 1936 and confirmed on March 17, 1940. She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1945 and went on to earn her teacher’s certificate from Southern Normal College in Springfield. For two years, Irene taught at Dewald Country School until she married Ervin Fischer on January 13, 1947 and became a devoted farmwife. Together, they made their home on a farm 3½ miles south of Tripp where they would farm and live for the next 50 years. Irene worked alongside her husband, often helping him on the farm or in the field driving a truck. She loved her snapper mower and mowing her grass out on the farm.
Irene was a great cook and "if anyone ever left her home hungry, it was no one’s fault but their own." She affectionately insisted on feeding her visitors and making sure they had plenty of cookies and candy for the drive home. In her spare time, she enjoyed word finds, playing pinochle, polka music and her spoiled cats. She was a member of Frieden’s Reformed Church in Tripp. Irene was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who truly enjoyed spending time with her family.
Irene passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tripp having attained the age of 88 years, nine months and nine days.
Grateful for sharing Irene’s life are her children: Dennis (Mary Ellen) Fischer Sr. of Tripp, Donna (Gerald) Schaeffer of Menno, and daughter-in-law, Judy Fischer of Tripp; grandchildren: Dennis Lee (Sherry) Fischer, Jr., Terry (Sheri) Fischer, Sherry (John) Friman, Rick Fischer, Ron Fischer, Tammy (Dean) Varilek, Chad (Rachel) Schaeffer, Amanda (Kyle) Hodnefield and Craig Schaeffer; 21 great-grandchildren; and brother, Ken (Norma) Wittmeier of Tyndall.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin in 2003, son, Eugene Ervin Fischer in 2001, her parents, sister, Delores Wiederrich and great-grandson, Noah Hodnefield.
Visitation will take place from 3:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday, September 21 at Goglin Funeral Home in Tripp. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 22 at Frieden’s Reformed Church in Tripp. Burial will follow at Frieden’s Reformed Cemetery in Tripp. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Goglin Funeral Home of Tripp.
Alice died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Funeral services are 11 AM, Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the United Church of Christ in Yankton. Burial is in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be the hour prior to services at the church.
Alice Marek was born on January 13, 1922 in rural Avon, SD the daughter of Ernest and Grace (Luke) Kibble. She died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton at the age of 94.
At the age of six she was baptized by the Episcopalian Church at Springfield and joined the First Presbyterian Church in Avon in 1972. She transferred her membership to United Church of Christ in Yankton in 1999.
Alice lived in the Avon area and was educated in the Trumbo School, Avon High School and Southern State Normal at Springfield. She taught rural school in the Avon area for two years. After teaching, she worked for the Kaiser Shipyard employment office in Vancouver, WA. Upon returning to South Dakota, she attended the School of Cosmetology in Sioux City, IA and upon graduation opened a beauty shop in Avon. Alice was later employed by the Crosby Gas Co. and attorney John Engel for 30 years. After retirement she worked part time for the Crosby Funeral Home and attorney Tom Alberts. In 1946, Alice was united in marriage to Allen Marek of Avon and to this union was born a daughter, Trudy. Alice will be remembered for treasuring her family, neighbors and close friends. She enjoyed sewing, reading, playing bridge, cooking meals and baking treats for her family and had a great love for babies and small dogs. She was never without chocolate and always shared her homemade holiday goodies.
Thankful for having shared her life are her daughter Trudy and husband Douglas Dykstra of Yankton; three grandchildren, Aaron (Kathleen) Dykstra, Amanda (Jared) Adamson, Allison (Cullen) Kohles; four great granchildren, Rozlyn, Emma, Sophia, and Sawyer; and several nieces and nephews.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, husband Allen and sisters, Nellie Kiehlbauch and Doris Faye Muller.
Josephine “Jo” Hauck, age 72 of Menno, SD passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Sanford Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Peace Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Steve Moerman officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery. Visitations will begin at 5:00 p.m. November 9, 2016 at the Peace Christian Reformed Church with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Josephine Hauck was born November 5, 1944 on the family farm north of Tyndall, SD and went to be with her heavenly father on her birthday at the age of 72.
Steve & Josephine Ann (Bartunek) Misar were blessed with their 4th child. Jo was the youngest of the 4 children. They taught her the value of hard work and instilled it into all 4 of their children on the family farm. That work ethic carried on with Jo into her present life and she instilled it into her family.
On February 26, 1967 she united into marriage with Orville Hauck. To this union they had four children; Brian, Alan, Gary and John. Together they farmed many, many years on the family farm southeast of town.
Along with being a homemaker, Jo worked at Ed’s Food Market for many years and currently at the Menno-Olivet Care Center as a Housekeeper and Laundry Aide. She enjoyed her work very much; it brought much joy to her to see her co-workers and residents and with giving them a hug and a friendly smile.
Another passion of hers was the enormous toy tractor collection that her and her boys collected together. She was always willing and proud to display the featured tractors at the Pioneer Power Show. If it was Oliver tractors being featured that year you knew Jo would be calling the boys 2-3 times a day asking which tractor they were bringing and spending countless hours washing them and getting them ready. Orville and Jo were also proud members of the Tri-State Old Iron Tractor Club, where Jo was the Secretary. Orville and Jo had many wonderful tractor rides together and with the group throughout the years.
With her caring and giving heart she always gave 110% towards her family and friends with her loving ability of canning, baking and just her phone calls.
She is survived by her loving husband, Orville, 4 sons and their families; Brian (Gina, Shailynn, Shamae and Joshua)-Volin, SD, Alan (Deb & Kate)-Viborg, SD, Gary (fiancé Ashley, Aiden & Mckenzie)- Fulshear, TX. John (Jen, Ethan & Addysen)-Beresford, SD. Sister-in-law Darlene (Bert) Tiesen-Sioux Falls, SD, Sister, Evelyn Misar-Sioux City, IA, Elmer (Audrey) Misar-Yankton, SD, Melvin (Mary) Misar-Scotland, SD. Many niece’s, nephews and cousins.
She is proceeded in death by her parents-Steve and Josephine Misar, her mother and father-in-law-Lea and Alvin Hauck.
In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to the Peace Christian Reformed Church.
Don Janssen, 83, of Avon, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his home in Avon.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 12 at First Baptist Church in Avon with burial at First Baptist Cemetery in rural Avon with Military Honors. Visitation will begin Friday from 5-7 p.m. with family present at the church followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Eldon Janssen was born August 22, 1933 to Jasper and Lizzie (Engel) Janssen in rural Bon Homme County. He attended James Country School near Avon. He married Betty Berndt on January 3, 1954 at the Tyndall Baptist Church Parsonage. He was baptized and became a member of the First Baptist Church on May 23, 1954. Three sons were blessed to this union. Don served in the US Navy from December 1955 until August 1957. Don and Betty farmed in the Avon area until moving into Avon during the summer of 1973. He then worked for MJ Implement and Kocer Implement in Wagner. Don worked for the Avon School District as a janitor and bus driver and then drove truck for Orvin Tjeersdma Trucking in Avon. In 1992, his last place of employment was Brian’s Service in Avon where he worked until his retirement. During this time, he was a member of the Avon Fire Department for 31 years where he served as Assistant Fire Chief. Betty died on September 1, 2016.
Don was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and Sunday School in Avon. He will be remembered as a good mechanic and a handyman who was very good with his hands. Don enjoyed building chests and things out of wood for his grandkids.
Thankful for having shared in his life are three sons: Doug (Mary) of Tripp, Keith (Jean) of Yankton and Brian of Avon; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Hasken of Yankton and Shirley Branaugh of Atascadero, CA and many friends and neighbors.
Don was preceded in death by his wife; parents and two brothers, Jim and Glen.
Julie Ellen Miller, 70, of Tyndall, South Dakota passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tripp.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall; visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
Julie Ellen Miller was born on September 19, 1946 to Herman and Murray (Swayne) Miller in Dayton, Ohio. After earning her GED, she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where she worked as a salesclerk for Five & Dime stores and also as hotel pest control. In 1997, after living in Las Vegas for over 30 years, Julie moved with her step-sister Linda Bisson to Ohio. A few years later, they moved to Tyndall, South Dakota and Julie ventured across the area. For a time in 2012, she lived in Parkston then took a short stay in Las Vegas, returned to Tyndall, and lastly made her home once again in Parkston.
Julie was always very sweet, yet stubborn when she needed to be. Her most common sayings were her sincere “thank you” or “I’m sorry.” She enjoyed her days reading V. C. Andrew novels, playing Skip-Bo on her computer, and talking on the phone.
Due to her failing health, on September 22, 2016, Julie became a resident at the Good Samaritan Society of Tripp. Though her stay there was short and not without its challenges, she appreciated the afternoons when she could hear the residents’ singing from the chapel near her room. Julie passed away in her sleep on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tripp having attained the age of 70 years, 1 month, and 15 days.
She is survived by her step-sisters: Linda Bisson of Tyndall, Jeanna Phillips of Tyndall, Beverly Woodbeck of Tyndall, Kathy Link of Tyndall, and Jewel Johnson of Reno, NV.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Latten “Skip” Miller.
Irene Viola Herman, age 94, of Tyndall, SD, entered into her Heavenly home Friday, October 7, 2016. At the time of her death, she was residing at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall, SD.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 11 at the Tyndall Presbyterian Church, Tyndall, SD with Lorney Van Gerpen officiating. Burial will be in the Tyndall Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Tabor, SD. Visitations will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, October 10 at the Tyndall Presbyterian Church, Tyndall, SD with a Scripture service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Irene was born August 26, 1922 to Joseph and Anna (Vavruska) Svanda on a farm north of Tyndall, SD. She attended Nedved Country School and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1939. After graduation, she worked as a secretary at the A.A.A. office.
She married Emil W. Herman on January 26, 1943 at the Tyndall Presbyterian Church in rural Tabor. To their union were born Kenneth, Sandra and Lori.
She worked as a clerk at Chastka Department Store from 1940 - 1945. From 1945-1965, she stayed at home to raise her family. In 1965, she began working at Hoch Drug Store as a clerk. After many years, she obtained her Pharmacy Tech Certificate and enjoyed serving their customers until its closing in 2010.
She was a lifetime member of the Tyndall Presbyterian Church and very involved in the church’s functions. She was also a member of the Tyndall American Legion Auxiliary.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and attending her children and grandchildren’s activities.
She had a gift for sewing, a knack with words and a love for baking. She was known for making multiple quilts, always knowing the right thing to say and most of all her famous kolaches. She was always there to help others and never wanted anything in return.
Thankful for having shared her life is her son, Ken (Gail) Herman of Woodland Park, CO; daughters, Sandi Kreber of Yankton and Lori (Jim) Karolevitz of Tabor, SD; four grandchildren: Jeremy (Amy) Herman of Littleton, CO, Angie (Lee) Sayler of Scotland, SD, Stacy (Kyle) Herman of Richfield, MN and Mindy (Roger) Schweitzer of Yankton; six great-grandchildren; her brother, Elmer Svanda and sister-in-law, Arlene Svanda, both of Tyndall, SD.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Emil in 1982, brother, Wilbur, father-in-law, mother-in-law, four brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be directed to the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, 2304 Laurel St, Tyndall, SD 57066.
David John Kronaizl was born on October 10, 1949 to John Stanley and Mabel Ann (Slaba) Kronaizl on the family farm in rural Scotland, South Dakota. As a child, he attended Geishert Grade School, graduated from Scotland High School and later attended Nettleton College. For a year, David worked for Hattendorf Construction before enlisting in the U.S. Army National Guard and serving at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri for two years. Upon his honorable discharge, he began to work for S.S. White/Healthco in dental equipment repair for 15 years. He then worked for Patterson Dental in dental equipment sales. In the 15 years that he worked for Patterson Dental, he was the top regional salesman for many years and at one time was also in the national top 10 salesmen of the year.
David’s passion was hunting, fishing and golfing with all his friends. He truly loved hunting, which is why in 1998, David, with several of his closest friends, formed their own hunting ranch near Gann Valley, South Dakota called Buffalo Creek Ranch. Some of his proudest moments was when his beloved dogs, Casey and Abbie, would return pheasants for him.
David considered all of his friends as his family. At the drop of a hat, he was ready to help his loved ones. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his friends and family. David was always joyful, and it was difficult to truly upset him. He was a man who would make the best of a difficult situation.
David passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls having attained the age of 67 years, one month and four days.
He is survived and remembered by his fiancée, Mary Rose of Sioux Falls; sister, Dianna (Darrell) Van Ravenswaay of Sioux Falls; brother, Dennis (Linda) Kronaizl of Scotland; niece, Heather (Corbin) Womac; and nephews: Ryan Kronaizl, Kraig (Morgan) Kronaizl and Michael Kronaizl.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1972, mother in 2016 and brother, Daniel Thomas Kronaizl, in 1983.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 11 at St. Mary Church, 2109 South Fifth Ave, Sioux Falls, SD with family present from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 12 also at St. Mary Church. Burial will follow the reception (at approximately 2:15 p.m.) and will be held at St. George’s cemetery in Scotland, SD. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Elmer William Svanda was born April 30, 1925 to Joseph J. and Anna (Vavruska) Svanda at rural Tyndall, South Dakota. He graduated from Tyndall High School in 1942. Elmer’s journey of serving his country began when he was called to duty June 5, 1944 with the United States Navy. He was aboard the USS Baltimore and was in the communications department and worked occasionally in the post office. Seaman First Class Elmer Svanda was honorably discharged May 25, 1946. He served during time of World War II.
Elmer and Annabelle (Sip) were united in marriage April 19, 1949 at the United Methodist Church in Tyndall. At the beginning of their married life, Elmer and Annabelle made their home on a farm southeast of Tyndall for a short time until they purchased a farm acreage west of Tyndall in the early 1950s. The couple raised hogs, cattle, chickens and ducks and farmed numerous acres of grain. Up until the age of 89, he was still active in farming. Elmer was proud of his Czech heritage and was an avid polka dancer at the many polka fests he and Annabelle attended. He was a member of the Tyndall Presbyterian Church where he was a past elder, Czech Heritage Preservation Society, Pike-Wagner American Legion Post, Simek-Ptak VFW Post, Dakota Southern Cattlemen’s Association and WLFA Lodge. Elmer loved to hunt and made many trips West River for deer and turkey hunting and a trip to Wyoming for elk hunting as well as hunting in Bon Homme County. He was one of many WWII veterans who boarded the Honor Flight to Washington, DC in August 2010 to view the new World War II memorial. After Annabelle’s death in December 2013 Elmer remained on the farm until June of 2014 when he entered the Good Samaritan Society, Tyndall.
Elmer died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society, Tyndall at the age of 91 years.
Elmer is survived by his three daughters, Nancy (Tom) Logue of Tyndall, Pat (Dave) DeGroot of Tripp and Becky (David) Tycz of Tyndall; eight grandchildren, Kelli (Jon) Sternhagen, Amy (Chad) Martin, Dawn (Mike) Stoebner, Dean (Tammy) Varilek, Debra (Barry) Schmidt, Sara (Justin) Lammer, David Tycz Jr. and Emily Tycz; 12 great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Arlene Svanda of Tyndall.
He was greeted into Heaven by his wife, Annabelle, of 64 years; parents and parents-in-law, Joseph J. and Anna Svanda and Edward and Mamie Sip; a brother, Wilbur Svanda; a sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Emil W. Herman and two sons-in-law, Butch Rothschadl and Chuck Bame.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home, Tyndall. A prayer service will be held later that evening at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, Tyndall. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the church with military funeral honors.
Sheryl Van Winkle was born on May 13, 1951 to Leonard & Dorothy “Belle” (Starr) Dvoracek in Yankton, South Dakota. On June 8, 1968, she was united in marriage to Richard “Rick” Van Winkle at her parent’s home in rural Tyndall by Rev. H. F. Vans. They moved to Wood, South Dakota in 1974 where Rick worked for the Edwards Ranch. After 3 years, they returned to Tyndall where Rick and Sheryl started their own family farm. For over 20 years, Sheryl worked at St. Michael’s Hospital Avera in Tyndall as a nursing assistant and later in central supply/purchasing. In 2000, she became the manager of Gemar’s Grocery Store in Tyndall until her retirement in 2006 due to health reasons.
Sheryl was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church in Tyndall her entire life. She was baptized, attended Sunday school, and confirmed there. As a loving Christian mother, she raised her children likewise, having them baptized, attend Sunday school, and be confirmed at the Presbyterian Church. Throughout the years, she also served as a Sunday school teacher and as a session member. By the grace of God, Sheryl’s prayers and the prayers of many, including her church family, were answered when she survived brain cancer in 2006. She cherished her grandchildren and the time she spent with them. She was one of their biggest encouragers and rarely missed one of their sporting events or school activities. In her spare time, she loved to cook, garden, and take numerous photos.
Sheryl passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at St. Michael Hospital Avera in Tyndall, South Dakota having attained the age of 65 years, 5 months, and 19 days.
She is survived by her sons: Jeff (Karl Blessinger) of Huron and Justin (Lisa) of Tyndall; daughter-in-law Lisa (Randy) Weier of Tyndall; grandchildren: Tyler (Brittany), Jared, Scott, Tanner, and Allisan; great-grandchildren: Paisley, Quinn, and Lainey; sister Debbie Einrem of Sioux Falls; brother Gary (Michelle) Dvoracek of Springfield; brothers-in-law: Ken (Carol) Van Winkle of Gig Harbor, WA and Gary Van Winkle of Ft. Collins, CO; sisters-in-law: Zoa (James) Libis of Springfield and Peg (Wayne) Winckler of Tyndall; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
She was welcomed into Heaven by her husband Rick, son Scott Van Winkle, her parents, her in-laws Romain & Alice Van Winkle, and brother-in-law Jerry Einrem.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Presbyterian Church in Tyndall from 5:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 4 at the church. Private family burial services will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Goglin Funeral Home of Tyndall.
I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, and I often speak your name. All I have are memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake; with which I will never forget. God has you in his keepings, and I have you in my heart.
Jackie Dvorak, or better known as Jackie Kay Delone Howes, was born on May 26, 1967 to Ron and Dot Howes in Parkston, South Dakota. Directly out of high school, she worked as a nurses’ aide at the nursing home in Parkston. In 1986, she was united in marriage to Kevin TerMeer and they had a daughter, Natasha. Jackie worked as a guard in the prison system for a number of years in both Springfield and Yankton. After that, she received her degree in massage therapy and began working out of her home in Scotland. On July 20, 1996, Jackie was united in marriage to Laurence Nooney and they had two children, Riley and Kelsi. Years later, she went back to her passion with helping the elderly and began to work at the Good Samaritan Center in Scotland as the activities director. On February 14, 2008, she was united in marriage to Ron Dvorak and gained a step-daughter, Rachael. Most recently, Jackie had been working in Scotland for North Western and then at Fischer Electric.
Jackie was strong, motivated, caring, helpful and a loving individual. She has touched many people’s lives with her smile and personality. She enjoyed kayaking, playing guitar, taking her dog Maci for a ride on her bicycle in the basket, watching her kids play at all of their sporting events and singing with the Happy Memories Band.
At the age of 49, Jackie Dvorak passed away in her home in Scotland on Saturday, October 29, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Ron Dvorak; four children: Natasha (Izaak) Goldammer, Riley Nooney, Kelsi Nooney and step-daughter, Rachael Dvorak; two grandchildren: Jakoby and Tallie Goldammer; four sisters: Debbie (Doug) Stockholm, Beth (Russell) Jelsma, Darla (Jerry) Hovorka, Kelli (Harlan) Tjeerdsma; one brother, Ryan (Victoria) Howes; step-mother, Connie Howes; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Ron and Dot, grandmother, Elizabeth Kost, uncle, Arnie Howes and cousin, Troy Howes.
To us you’re a mother and to others you’re a wife, sister, and a friend. One thing we have in common is we will all miss you every day. Words can’t describe what you meant to us all, but as long as you know we love you, that’s all you need to know.
Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 3 at the United Church of Christ in Scotland. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Milltown Cemetery at Milltown, South Dakota. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday, November 2 at Goglin Funeral Home in Yankton. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Leona W. Ruppelt, 89, of Springfield, SD, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12 at Emmanuel Reformed Church, Springfield with burial at Springfield Cemetery in rural Springfield. Visitation will begin Friday from 5-7 p.m. with family present at the church followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield in in charge of arrangements.
Leona Winifred Ruppelt was born July 6, 1927 near Springfield, SD to Thomas and Cornelia (DeRoos) DeGroot. She attended eight years at Quinn Country School and graduated from Springfield High School. She attended Southern State Teachers College for one year. Following school, she taught four years in Hornstra and Equal Rights Country Schools.
Leona married George P. Ruppelt on May 15, 1952 at the Kingsburg Church. Nine children were blessed to their union. Leona and George farmed for 44 years near Kingsburg and retired in 1996. On May 10, 1997, they moved into Springfield. In June 2014, they became residents of the Springfield Assisted Living Center. George died on August 26, 2014.
Leona was a member of Springfield Community Bible Church, Jolly Neighbors Club and was an A.W.A.N.A. Chums Leader.
Leona will be remembered for her smile, good home cooking, her strong faith, master record keeper and love of sports.
Thankful for having shared in her life are her children, Gary (died November 5, 2011) and wife June of Springfield; Jim and wife Julie of Lincoln, NE; Robert and wife Deb of Tyndall; David of Tyndall; Sandra Gamradt and husband Richard of Brookings; Philip and wife Janie of Midland, TX; Bill and wife Laura Ann of Show Low, AZ; Mary Bradshaw and husband Jim of Canton; and Jay of Yankton; 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Leona was preceded in death by her husband; parents; her son, Gary; grandson, Adam; and three sisters: Betty DeFries, Thelma Kent and Clarice Shutt.
Memorials will be directed to the Springfield Assisted Living Center or the Springfield Community Bible Church.
Ernest E. Merkwan was born May 28, 1927 in Dante, SD and raised in the Avon area. His parents were Joseph and Agnes (Dvoracek) Merkwan. He died Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner.
Ernie attended school in Avon and served in the military during WW II in Germany.
Ernie married Arlene Jespersen of Wagner. They had two children, James and Carol.
Ernie farmed near Ravinia and Wagner. Before retiring he worked on road construction and for the City of Wagner.
His hobbies included woodworking and socializing. He will be remembered for his friendliness and enjoyment of visiting with family and friends. He also enjoyed music, especially polkas and playing the Accordian.
Thankful for having shared his life are his two children: James (Linda) Merkwan of Spencer and Carol Hartman of Rapid City; three grandchildren: Chris (Kara) Merkwan, Nick Merkwan and Jacquelyn Hartman (Matt); two great grandchildren: Monica and Aubrey; and his family and various friends at the Good Samaritan Center and the Wagner Community.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 PM, Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner is in charge of arrangements.
Carol Ann Pedersen, age 70, of Scotland, South Dakota, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Monday, October 10, 2016, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, South Dakota with Reverend Dani Jo Ninke officiating. Burial will be at 3:00 PM on Monday in Our Savior's West Cemetery in rural Menno, South Dakota. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. The visitation will resume one hour prior to the funeral on Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Eric Wolfe, Tony Fiechuk, Jacob Bierle, Jody Rokusek, D.J. Toyne, and Carl Evenson. Honorary pallbearers are Troy Rokusek, Shane Fiechuk, Alex Mitchell, Matthew Mitchell, Braden Wolfe, Skyler Wolfe, Christopher List, and Travis List.
Carol Ann Pedersen was born February 9, 1946, in Yankton, South Dakota, to Carl and Alice (Munkvold) Evenson. She grew up in Lesterville, South Dakota and graduated from Scotland High School in 1964. She then attended USD in Springfield, South Dakota receiving her Associates Degree in Business. She married Budd Pedersen on May 25, 1973, and in 1975 moved to Minnesota, where Carol worked as a secretary for various businesses. In 1983, they moved to Pennsylvania and Carol worked as an in home caregiver until moving to Scotland, South Dakota in 1991. She worked for a few years as a dietician at the Good Samaritan Center in Scotland.
Carol had a green thumb and enjoyed taking care of her plants, her dog Cody and her cat Max. She loved being a wife and mother. Carol was a selfless and caring woman who would often make sacrifices in her own personal life to make sure others were happy and cared for. She loved her family above all else and was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. We will never forget Carol - Beloved Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, cousin and friend to all those who were lucky enough to know her.
Survivors include her husband, Budd Pedersen of Scotland, South Dakota; four children: Shawna (Tony) Fiechuk of Yankton, South Dakota; Kristina (Eric) Wolfe of Canton, South Dakota; Jeffrey (Gloria) List of Kingsville, Texas; and Chuck Pedersen of Lesterville, South Dakota; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; two brothers, Orlyn (Bev) Evenson of Scotland; and John (Karen) Evenson of Springfield, South Dakota; three sisters: Charlotte (Darrell) Bierle of Lesterville; Armel (Donald) Toyne of Iowa; and Janis (Archie) Rokusek of Vermillion; South Dakota; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Evenson and her son, Tim Pedersen.
A Memorial Mass for Florence Krcil, 73, of Yankton, will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 26 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante. Burial is in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Dante. A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the church in Dante. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner is in charge of arrangements.
Florence Krcil was born June 18, 1943 to George and Alvina (Kocmich) Krcil in Avon, SD. She died Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the Avera Sister James Care Center (Majestic Bluffs) in Yankton at the age of 73 years and five months.
Florence attended country school in rural Dante through the third grade, after which she worked on the family farm for many years where she loved all of the baby animals, especially her cats. She helped with the milking, fed the chickens, picked eggs and helped where ever she could.
Florence entered a home in Yankton for the Special Needs and after some time her health started to fail. She entered the Yankton Health Care Center in September of 2008. Here she made a lot of new friends (the staff she called her family). In December of 2015, they moved to the Avera Sister James Care Center. Florence was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Dante.
Florence will be remembered as a very warm hearted and gentle person, especially loving all of her dolls, that she called her babies. She also had a love for chocolates, putting puzzles together, working crafts and coloring in her coloring books.
Thankful for having shared her life are her three brothers: Chester (Karen) Krcil of Claysville, PA, Michael (Carol) Krcil of Pinedale, WY and Pat (Cindy) Krcil of Dante; one sister, Jackie (Mike) Murphy of Stuart, NE; four nephews; five nieces; nine great nieces and nephews; and also the nurses, aides and staff of the Dakota wing at the Sister James Care Center.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents, George and Alvina Krcil, an infant brother, Franklin and a nephew, Toby Krcil.
DANTE - Funeral Mass for Mrs. John (Barbara) Krcil, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Assumption Catholic Church with the Rev. Adrian Klepac officiating. The Rosary will be at 8 o'clock Thursday night at the church. Burial will be in the Dante cemetery under the direction of the Crosby Funeral Home.
She was born Nov. 23, 1882 in Bon Homme County to Mr and Mrs John Schuch and died Feb. 10 at the Good Samaritan Home in Wagner. On June 5, 1905 she married John Krcil at Tabor and they lived in the Dante area.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mayme Plavec, West Bend, Wis., and Mrs. Helen Johnson, Minnesota; five sons, George, Dante; James, Yankton; John, Wagner; Leo, West Bend, and Robert, Hot Springs; 24 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Mike Rados, Dante, and Mrs. John Hvarenk, Spencer, Neb.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1932.
Source: Mitchell (South Dakota) Daily Republic ~ Thursday, February 11, 1971
Mrs. Stella Hajek died at her home in the south part of town Wednesday forenoon. She has been sick for some time, suffering with a complication of diseases, and was in the hospital at Yankton, but could get only temporary relief. The funeral will be held on Saturday. Mrs. Hajek leaves a husband who has for some years been in the state hospital at Yankton, and seven children: Mrs. Tony Weiland, Stanley, Julia, Lydia, Emma, Mary, and Vashek. She also leaves five sisters, Mrs. Sabatka and Mrs. Albert Schneider of Scotland, Mrs. Otto Eisenmann of Underwood, N.D., Mrs. Asa Smith and Mrs. J. C. Sharp of Waterloo, Iowa.
Source: The Citizen-Republican (Scotland, SD) ~ March 22, 1917
William DeJong was born July 21, 1903 at Edgerton, MN, the son of John and Mary (Van Essen) DeJong. He died Nov. 26, 1994 at the Yankton Care Center in Yankton. Bill had attained the age of 91 years, four months and five days.
Bill moved with his family to Platte, SD in 1944, where they lived for two years. The family then moved to Springfield. Bill attended Niles County School. He married Fanny Hobma at Parkston on Nov. 25, 1925. Together they farmed until 1964, when they moved into Springfield. Bill also drove truck. Fanny died September 21, 1980. Bill became a resident of the Yankton Care Center on May 16, 1983.
Bill made confession of faith on April 3, 1926 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, where he remained a member all of his life.
Thankful for having shared his life are his children: George and wife Lorraine of Avon; Eldon and wife Alberta of Springfield; Willis and wife Marjorie of Avon; Merrill and wife Bonnie of Darian, WI; Raymond and wife Shirley of Denver, CO; Irene and husband Lloyd Oliver of Corsica; and Gerald of Las Vegas, NV; 26 grandchildren; and 43 great grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife; parents; two sons: Wayne and Le Roy; and two brothers: Martin and Lewis.
Funeral services for Mrs. Leonard (Tillie) Holleman, 84, were held Jan. 25 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church with the Rev. M. Paul Vander Woude officiating.
Burial was in the Springfield cemetery under the direction of the Crosby Funeral Home. Music was provided by Mrs. Lee DeBoer, organist, and by a men's quartet composed of John Maynard and John A. Ludens and George Genant with Mrs. Isaac Odens as accompanist. Pallbearers were Henry Namminga, Jacob Namminga Jr., Glen Halsey, James Lundin, Isaac Odens and Cornelius Boersma.
She was born in Friesland, Holland, Dec. 17, 1881 to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boschma and died Jan. 21, 1966 in the Tyndall hospital. In 1901 she married Leonard Holleman.
Survivors include one son, Garret, Springfield, two grandchildren and three brothers, Richard Boschma, Knoxville, Iowa, Leonard Boschma, Springfield, and Paul Boschma, Sioux Falls.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1944 and by a son and one daughter.
Willard R. Zeeb, age 82, of Menno, SD, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the Freeman Hospital, Freeman, SD.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 21 at Peace Christian Reformed Church, Menno, SD with Rev. Steve Moerman officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery, Menno, SD with Military graveside rites by the Rames-Bender American Legion Post #152 and the SDARNG Honor Guard presenting. Visitations will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Peace Christian Reformed Church, Menno, SD. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.
Willard was born on December 4, 1933 to Ruben and Elizabeth (Bechtold) Zeeb in Scotland, SD. He was baptized on January 17, 1934 by Rev. John Bodenman at Salem Reformed Church, Menno, SD. He was confirmed by Rev. Eric Kaempchen on June 27, 1948. His confirmation verse was Matthew 7:13. Willard went to school at Fairview #94 and Zeeb #104 Country Schools and graduated from Menno High School in 1951. Willard joined the Army in 1954 and served in Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1956. He was a lifetime member of the Rames-Bender American Legion Post #152.
Willard married Donna Keller on November 3, 1957 at Grace Lutheran Church in Menno, SD. He started working for the Farmers Union Oil Company in 1957, later known as Cenex, for 35 years and was the manager for 21 years until 1992. Willard enjoyed driving the school buses for Menno School system from 1998-2001. He also enjoyed attending firearm, windmill and farm pioneer shows where he displayed his related collections. He was involved with the Menno Pioneer Power Show for 30 years. Willard was very handy at making and fixing things. For several years Willard was an accordion player with a group called the "Good Old Boys."
Willard remained a loyal member of the reformed faith for his entire life and was a current member of Peace Christian Reformed Church in Menno.
Willard is survived by his wife, Donna, of 59 years; two sisters, Alta Mae (Wayne) Mathias of Oceanside, CA, Vinnese (Dareld) Buchholz of Wessington Springs, SD; brother, Charles (LaVonne) Zeeb of Sioux Falls, SD; nephews, Mark (Genene) Mathias of Trabuco Canyon, CA, Warren (Wendy) Carter of Mt. Vernon, SD; nieces, Stacey (Chad) Patrick of Roanoke, VA, Charla (Jeff) Melby of Victoria, MN; great-nephews and nieces, Trevor and Christian Mathias, Dustin (Allie) White, Cassie, Trevor, Brooke Vaughn, Sierra Cundy, Jordan and Dylan Melby.
Willard was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Elizabeth Zeeb.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like the memorials to be directed to the Peace Christian Reformed Youth, 306 N High St, Menno, SD 57045.
Timothy “Tim” Edward Cokeley was born on December 7, 1954 to Charles and Helen (Scheffel) Cokeley in Tyndall, South Dakota. He graduated from Scotland High School. On November 4, 1983, he was united in marriage to Pamela “Pam” Barrett in Scotland. For several years, Tim worked as an auto mechanic for Arney Furney in Scotland. For a time, he was a partsman at Palace Motors in Mitchell before permanently moving to Scotland and working at Mel’s Hideaway. For over 30 years, Tim was a rural U.S. Postal Service mail carrier for Scotland. He belonged to the Volunteer Fire Department, Lake Henry Board, Rural Letter Carriers Association, and helped with many local charities and organizations.
Known for his Hawaiian shirt, Tim loved to hunt, fish, and to work on his taxidermy. He also enjoyed restoring cars, wood working, and listening to music. He was a well-read man who also enjoyed challenging himself with puzzles. Tim had a great sense of humor, loved traveling, and spent countless hours of fun with friends and family.
Tim unexpectedly passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland having attained the age of 61 years, 10 months, and 14 days.
He is survived, remembered, and loved by his wife of nearly 33 years, Pam Cokeley of Scotland; sons James (fiancée Irene Valenzuela) Cokeley of Denver, CO, and Paul (Jie Li) Cokeley of Sioux Falls; grandchildren James Timothy Cokeley and Charlotte Cokeley; brother Curtis Cokeley of Des Moines, IA; sister-in-law Judy (Larry) Huber of Yankton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dennis Cokeley.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland with burial following in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. rosary on Monday, October 24 at St. George Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.
Laura Bender was born on February 2, 1924 to Henry and Anna Marie (Magstadt) Gimbel in rural Scotland, South Dakota. On February 10, 1946, she was united in marriage to Eugene Bender in Scotland. Together they made their home on a farm 16 miles south of Gregory. She was a devoted farmwife. She milked cows, raised chickens, and in 1946, she even helped Eugene move a windmill from one hill to another. In the winter of 1946, they moved to southwest of Tripp and lived there for 5 years before permanently settling on their farm in rural Scotland. In 1997, a short time after Eugene’s passing, Laura moved into Scotland. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Scotland. She served as a pianist for the congregation and as a member of the Gideon’s Auxiliary. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Scotland. At the age of 59, she began her first ever paying job at Gurney’s. She went on to work at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland. Many remember her as an active neighbor in the community and for her delicious homemade noodles.
Laura passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston having attained the age of 92 years, 8 months, and 18 days.
Laura is survived and remembered by her children: LeRoy (Rosemary) Bender of Scotland and Shirley (Eldon) Pust of Appleton, MN; nine grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and her sisters-in-law: Martha Gimbel of Scotland, Adeline Bender of Winner, and Martha Bender of Marshfield, WI.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1995, her parents, great-granddaughter Kendall White, sisters: Anna Hoffmann, Ella Paulson, Clara Nachtigal, and brothers: Albert Gimbel, infant Adolf Gimbel, and John Gimbel.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Scotland. Burial will follow at Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. until a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Monday, October 24 at Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland.