Obituaries
Ernest Austin Metz
Apr 16, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Ernest Metz announces his passing after a brief illness. Ernie was a Yankton native born on November 24, 1931 and passed away peacefully in his sleep at Sacred Heart Hospital on April 16, 2018. Ernie was survived by his wife Helen of 63 years, sons Craig and Jeff and daughter Linda. ...
Donald Ralph Nelles
Apr 12, 2018
Donald Ralph Nelles was born on November 24, 1934 to Ralph and Elnora (Kepplinger) Nelles on a farm two miles south of Kaylor, South Dakota. In 1935, his family moved into Scotland, South Dakota. He attended Scotland Elementary and High School graduating in 1952. He went on to complete Mechanic’s School at Southern State College in Springfield in 1953. For...
James "Virg" Kocmick
Apr 10, 2018
CLERGYRev. Bill Van GerpenMUSIC“Amazing Grace”CASKETBEARERSJoshua Curry, Nicholas Curry, Andrew Curry,Kyle Kocmick, Kristin Enz, & Kara KocmickJames “Virg” Kocmick was born on April 6, 1936 to Thomas and Opal (Hinzman) Kocmick in rural northwest Avon, South Dakota. He attended country school Lone Tree #1 and went on to graduate from Avon High School in 1955. In March 1956, Virg enlisted in...
Dennis Wayne Williams
Apr 8, 2018
“The memory of a good person is a blessing. Proverbs 10:7”Dennis Wayne Williams was born on October 10, 1943 to Lawrence and Agnes (Schaal) Williams in Parkston, SD. He was baptized on October 20, 1943 at Parkston Hospital and confirmed on April 14, 1957 at Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont. After graduating from Delmont High School, Dennis moved to Denver,...
David Wayne Courtney
Apr 2, 2018
David Wayne Courtney, 39, of Yankton, South Dakota was found deceased on Monday, April 2, 2018 in Yankton.
No local services will be held.
Frieda Thum
Apr 2, 2018
CLERGYRev. Ron ShifleyMUSICOrganists ~ Sharon Orth & Shirley OrthSoloist ~ Linda Kronaizl“Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone”Congregational Hymns“In the Garden”“When the Roll is Called Up Yonder”CASKETBEARERSDoug Bierle, Colton Bierle,Joel Neuman, Brad Kiefer,Randy Thum, & Roger DvoracekFrieda Barbara Thum was born September 10, 1925 near Lesterville, SD to Wilhelm and Katherina (Neth) Kost. She was baptized on November 25, 1925 at...
Frances Marie Schaefer
Mar 28, 2018
Frances Marie Schaefer was born on a farm southwest of Tripp on January 29th, 1928. She was the eldest daughter of Emmanuel and Elizabeth Schaefer. Another daughter was born about four years later, Frances’s only sister, Geraldine (Brezina).Frances grew up on the farm and she helped her parents a lot. She attended rural school and enjoyed music, learning how to...
Leonard Martin Hisek
Mar 27, 2018
Leonard Martin Hisek was born on August 15, 1924 to James and Emma (Mraz) Hisek on the family farm southeast of Tyndall.Leonard passed away peacefully at twilight on March 27, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society-Tyndall. He was 93 years old, had grown tired and knew his work was done here.As a child, Leonard went to Pleasant Valley District #78 country...
Jacqueline M. Pikula
Mar 27, 2018
Jacqueline Pikula was born on January 7, 1943 to Stanley and Josephine (Kijowski) Lipinski in Chicago, Illinois. On September 11, 1965, she married her high school sweetheart, Ronald P. Pikula at St. William’s Church in Chicago. For a year, she attended Northern Illinois University and earned her business degree at the University of South Dakota. Through the years she worked...
Cynthia Lou Nord
Mar 25, 2018
Cynthia Lou Nord passed away after a long battle with cancer.Cindy was born August 15, 1960 in Milbank, South Dakota to Darrel and Marion (Thomas) Nord. The family moved to Sioux Falls, where she lived most of her life.Cindy attended school in Sioux Falls. She graduated from Washington High School. Later, she completed post secondary school at Kilian Community College...
Martha Flamming Grimme
Mar 24, 2018
Martha Louise (Goins) Flamming Grimme, age 76 of Tyndall, passed away March 24, 2018. She was born January 30, 1942 to C.E. (Gene) Goins and Louise (Parsons) Goins of Custer, SD. Martha graduated Custer High School (1960) and South Dakota State University (1964). At the age of 9 Martha knew she wanted to become an Extension Home Economist and she...
Garry L. Johnson
Mar 24, 2018
Garry Loren Johnson was born on January 4, 1946. His parents were Orville and Polly (Gordon) Kampen in Alameda, California. He attended school and went on to earn his G.E.D. In 1963, Garry enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until his honorable discharge in 1967. During his service, he received a National Defense Service Medal. On January 12, 1968,...
Donna Bell
Mar 23, 2018
Donna Mae Sternhagen was born on August 30, 1930 to William and Helena (Sayler) Sternhagen in Scotland, South Dakota. She graduated from Scotland High School in 1948 and from Mercy School of Nursing, Sioux City, Iowa in 1952. She married Emil Orth on October 12, 1952. They lived in Sioux City Iowa and Scotland South Dakota. Emil passed away on...
Bernhard "Ben" Winckler
Mar 19, 2018
Bernhard Winckler was born on July 4, 1924 to Peter and Eva (Hieb) Winckler on the family farm. He attended Hoff school in rural Tyndall, South Dakota. Ben was confirmed in the Reformed church by Rev. Karl Stuebb. As his older siblings left home, Ben became his dad’s right hand man on the farm. On Augsut 31, 1947, he was...
John Allen Benson
Mar 16, 2018
John Allen Benson, 48, of Yankton, South Dakota, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 peacefully at his home, surrounded by family and friends, after a hard fought battle with cancer.John was born on April 21, 1969 to Erling and Mary Anderson in Yankton, South. He grew up in Yankton and attended Yankton Public Schools. He worked various manufacturing jobs...
Genevieve "Teenie" Ardella Liebsch
Mar 15, 2018
Genevieve "Teenie" A. Liebsch was born Dec. 8, 1925 to Charles Davis and Clara Bentley-Davis in rural Brookings, SD. She graduated from Volga, SD high school in 1942. She worked at the creamery in Volga after she graduated. She moved to Renton, WA and worked as "Rosie the riveter" for Douglas Aircraft until 1945.She also worked for Northwestern Bell in...
Julius Schmidt
Mar 15, 2018
Julius Schmidt was born on Wednesday, September 24, 1924 to Andrew and Anna (Bujer) Schmidt in Tyndall, South Dakota. He attended Tyndall School and graduated in 1943. During the Korean Conflict, Julius served in the U.S. Army and was awarded the South Korea Veterans Ambassador for Peace Medal. On June 5, 1950, Julius married Linda Finck at Immanuel Reformed Church...
Darrell R. Magstadt
Mar 13, 2018
Music“Amazing Grace”“Uncloudy Day” by Willie Nelson“We’ll Meet Again” by Johnny CashHonorary CasketbearersDarrell’s GrandchildrenAlanna, Aidan, & Oliver MagstadtActive CasketbearersJim Isaak, Jim Mehlhaff,Vern Fuerst, Greg Gall,Mark Mehlhaff, & Doug BaltzerDarrell Ray Magstadt was born on February 26, 1944 to Benjamin and Ruth (Gall) Magstadt in Yankton, South Dakota. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1962. In November 1963, Darrell enlisted in...
Alvin "Dick" Diede
Mar 11, 2018
CLERGYRev. Dean SchroederMUSICOrganist & Pianist ~ Sarah Schaeffer & Rachel StarwaltSoloist ~ Sarah Schaeffer“Beyond the Sunset”Congregational Hymns“Rock of Ages”“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”“How Great Thou Art”CASKETBEARERSDaryl Bierle, Bob BrownAlan Diede, George Blacy,Clint Starwalt, Daniel SchenkelAlvin “Dick” Richard Diede was born on July 4, 1938 to Reinhold “Reiney” and Hilda (Schenkel) Diede on the family farm in rural Lesterville,...
Larry Stoebner
Mar 6, 2018
CLERGYRev. Greg WayMUSICOrganist ~ Shelley FinckCongregational Hymns“Bornin’ Cry”“How Great Thou Art”CASKETBEARERSMark Stoebner, Jeff Hieb,Darin Ziegler, Jordon Ziegler,Ryan Roth, & Jon BueberLarry Stoebner was born on December 26,1935 to Gottlieb and Emelia (Winckler) Stoebner on a farm northwest of Tripp, SD. He attended Union District # 77 country school. He also attended college briefly at Dakota Wesleyan University where he studied...
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