Obituaries
Verne Eugene Grosz
Jun 4, 2016
CLERGYRev. Jonathan VeharMUSICOrganist ~ Dorothy BietzSpecial Music by Outback BandVerne Eugene Grosz was born in Scotland, SD on February 16, 1942 to Ruben and Irene (Bertsch) Grosz. Following his graduation from Scotland High School in 1959, he farmed alongside his father 11 miles northwest of Scotland. On August 18, 1963, Verne was united in marriage to Margery Ulmer at Grace...
Richard Roland Gensch
May 25, 2016
Richard passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at in residence in rural Lesterville, South Dakota.
private family service
Jeanette Petersen
May 23, 2016
CLERGYFr. Joe ForcelleSPECIAL MUSIC"Amazing Grace""I Am the Bread of Life""How Great Thou Art"Jeanette Petersen was born on January 27, 1947 to Betty Jean Lange in Springfield, South Dakota. As a child she attended school in Herreid, Parker, and Springfield. She married Anton “Butch” Hovorka in 1966. Two daughters were born to them, Roberta and Rebecca. Rebecca died in 1968 at...
Maynard Wiederrich
May 19, 2016
CLERGYRev. Greg WayMUSICOrganist ~ Shelly FinckCongregational Hymns"Bornin' Cry""How Great Thou Art"CASKETBEARERSMaynard's Grandchildrenand Great-GrandchildrenMaynard was born on March 31, 1924, to Samuel and Bertha (Schneider) Wiederrich south of Tripp, South Dakota. He attended Emanuel Country School District 48 and graduated from Tripp High School in 1941. On September 17, 1948, he married Evelyn Brunken in the Methodist Church in Tripp. They...
Rosemary M. Marek
May 12, 2016
Rosemary Margaret Balvin Marek was born on December 15, 1921 to Frank and Mary (Schneider) Balvin on a farm in rural Tyndall, South Dakota. She attended Mt. Marty High School for two years and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1940. She attended Sacred Heart School of Nursing, graduating in 1944 as a registered nurse. Rosemary worked at Sacred Heart...
Terry Kluthe
May 6, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Randy PhillipsMUSICOrganist ~ Georgianne PravacekSpecial Music ~ Pat & Amy WeightCongregational HymnsTerry Kluthe died in Sioux Falls, S. D. on May 6, 2016 after a courageous 22 day battle with human metapneumovirus. He had been successfully undergoing chemotherapy for multiple myeloma since July of 2015. Terry died surrounded by the love and prayers of his wife and children.Terry was...
Alfred J. Novotny
May 3, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Joe ForcelleMUSICOrganist ~ Deb O’GradySpecial Music ~ St. Leo ChoirCongregational HymnsSPECIAL COMMENDATION BYTyndall Fire Department Elliott Hose Co. 1BURIAL FUNERAL RITES BYPike-Wagner American Legion Post #2,Simek-Ptak VFW Post #6895, andNational Guard Funeral Honors GuardAlfred J. Novotny was born on July 20, 1927 to Vaclav J. and Anna V. (Karolewicz) Novotny in Tabor, South Dakota. He graduated from Tyndall High...
Geneva Gall
Apr 24, 2016
CLERGYRev. Ron ShifleyMUSICOrganist ~ Shirley OrthSoloist ~ Linda Kronaizl“Lord’s Prayer”Congregational Hymns “Nearer, My God, To Thee”“I’ll Fly Away”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSGeneva’s GrandchildrenRoger Bietz and the late Ron BietzACTIVE CASKETBEARERSDwight BietzDon BietzJason BietzDavid BaltzerElliott StrainMax AlexanderSPECIAL COMMENDATIONPaul Grosshuesch VFW Auxiliary Post #2966Geneva Viola Gall was born on November 23, 1924 to Otto and Hertha (Baltzer) Bietz on the family farm in rural Tripp,...
Mary Margaret Westergaard
Apr 17, 2016
Mary M. Shepherd was born November 13th, 1955 to Harold H. Shepherd and Berniece (Lydon) Shepherd. For grades one through eight she attended Sacred Heart Parochial School. She graduated from Yankton Senior High School in 1974, and worked at various places, including Gurney's Hatchery and Dale Electronics. On December 24th, 1977, Mary married Algeen Westergaard. Mary and Al worked construction...
Robert "Bob" Lee Baker
Apr 13, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Randy PhillipsMUSICOrganist ~ Georgianne PravecekCongregational Hymns“Here I Am, Lord”“Beautiful Savior”“The Servant Song”“America the Beautiful”CASKETBEARERSAaron Girodat, Derek Girodat, Ben Girodat,Nic Baker, Jordan Mattern,Steve Pechous, & Clint StarwaltRobert “Bob” Lee Baker was born on September 12, 1938 to George and Hilda (Dawson) Baker on the family homestead in rural Scotland, South Dakota. He attended Nelles Country Grade School and Scotland High...
Viola Louise Mach
Apr 5, 2016
Viola Louise Mach was born on April 10, 1926 to Theodore and Lydia (Winter) Bietz in Delmont, South Dakota. She attended school through the 8th grade at which time she moved to Mitchell and began to work as a housekeeper for the Woelfel family. On June 20, 1954, Viola was united in marriage to Elmer Mach in Delmont. Together they...
Ronald Ray Hamberger
Mar 25, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Randy PhillipsREADERSJonah and Eli HambergerALTAR SERVERSNoah and Ella GrebleMUSICOrganist ~ Georgianne PravecekCongregational Hymns “Here I Am Lord”“On Eagles’ Wings”“How Great Thou Art”HONORARY URNBEARERSDavid ReheurekLarry ReheurekDon HajekJerry HajekDavid HajekDoug HajekWayne HajekMike RakerRonald Ray Hamberger was born on November 3, 1948 to Raymond and Arlene (Hajek) Hamberger in Scotland, South Dakota. He was baptized into the Catholic faith on November 28, 1948...
Viola Freier
Mar 19, 2016
CLERGYRev. Barry NelsonMUSICOrganist ~ Karen HuetherCongregational Hymns “How Great Thou Art”“Just As I Am, Without One Plea”“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”CASKETBEARERSDuane BuchmanKelly GreggLarry StolzLaurie VellekDerald SchnabelMelvin KonradViola (Schnabel) Freier was born on October 2, 1917 to August and Lydia (Meyer) Schnabel in Tripp, South Dakota. She was baptized on November 25, 1917 and confirmed on June 26, 1932 by...
Daryl Jerke
Mar 16, 2016
CLERGYRev. Jonathan VeharMUSICOrganist ~ Dorothy BietzDaryl Edward Jerke was born on May 11, 1938 to Edward and Martha (Schneider) Jerke in Scotland, South Dakota. He attended and graduated from Scotland High School. In 1961, Daryl enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country until his honorable discharge in 1963. In 1964, he was united in marriage to Katherine and...
Melva Jean Sutera
Mar 15, 2016
OFFICIANTLorney Van GerpenMUSICPianist ~ Saundra MudderSoloist ~ Steve PetersCongregational Hymns“Here I Am Lord”“Just As I Am”ACTIVE CASKETBEARERSMelva’s GrandchildrenHONORARY CASKETBEARERSMelva’s Great-GrandchildrenMelva Jean Sutera was born on December 21, 1930 to Charles and Mary (Vellek) Bambas in their home in rural Tyndall, South Dakota. She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1948. Melva went on to earn her teaching certificate from the...
O'Tillia "Tillie" Agnes Knodel
Mar 11, 2016
Tillie (O’Tillia) Knodel – Tillie Knodel, 107, was called home to be with her Lord on March 11, 2016, and reunited with her one true love, Edwin. Tillie’s was an amazing life both in its longevity, and the positive impact she made on everyone she touched.A celebration of Tillie’s life will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, March 16,...
Dr. Richard Tiahrt
Mar 3, 2016
OFFICIANTLorney Van GerpenORGANISTBecky TyczDr. Richard Wayne Tiahrt passed into eternal life on March 3, 2016 following complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by his wife and Richard’s three siblings, Maurice, Kathy and Denise.Richard, son of Irene (Hansen) and Arnold Tiahrt was born February 14, 1948 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The third child of six, lived on a small...
Clinton D. Mehlhaff
Mar 2, 2016
CLERGYRev. Ron ShifleyMUSICOrganist ~ Linda KronaizlSpecial Music by Patty AndersonCongregational Hymns“How Great Thou Art”“Amazing Grace”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSClinton’s Great-Grandchildren,Step-Grandchildren, andStep-Great-GrandchildrenCASKETBEARERSLaura HarringtonHope MehlhaffJanae MehlhaffWendy KaylPaul HarringtonJared MehlhaffJeffrey MehlhaffLuke MehlhaffClinton David Mehlhaff was born on January 10, 1932 to David and Sophia (Holzwarth) Mehlhaff. He grew up on a farm near Kaylor, South Dakota. As a child, he enjoyed his trips to school as...
Robert "Bob" James Maag
Feb 29, 2016
CLERGYRev. Brian BucklewCASKETBEARERSCole MaagNick MaagLarry MaagDaniel MaagJohn HirschRick MayerRobert James Maag was born July 16, 1948 to Victor and Ruby (Ehresmann) Maag of Tripp, SD and passed away February 29, 2016 at the age of 67. He grew up on the family farm southeast of Tripp. Graduated from Tripp High School in 1967. Later attended SDSU graduating with a Bachelor...
Steven John Neth
Feb 22, 2016
CLERGYRev. Ron ShifleyMUSICOrganist ~ Sharon OrthSoloist ~ LeAndra Mogck“He’ll Be”Congregational Hymns“I’ll Fly Away”“Amazing Grace”CASKETBEARERSGary UlmerAllan UlmerWillie KludtNorman JelsmaBob GreenGene MelicharSteven John Neth was born on July 28, 1952 to Elmer and Dorothy (Mogck) Neth in Parkston, South Dakota. In 1966, Steve was confirmed in the Christian faith. Steve early enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard and actively served in...
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