Obituaries
Irene E. Isburg
Feb 19, 2017
Irene passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Wakonda Heritage Manor in Wakonda, South Dakota.
Ludwig "Lud" Rettedal
Feb 18, 2017
ClergyRev. Kwen SandersonMusicOrganist ~ Jan KocerSoloist ~ Patty Diede“Come to Jesus”Congregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”Ludwig “Lud” Rettedal was born on May 1, 1924 to Olaf and Dagmar (Eriksen) Rettedal in Minneapolis, MN. He attended school in Clarkfield, MN. In 1943, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. After his honorable discharge,...
Dorothy Irene Schmidt
Feb 16, 2017
CelebrantFr. Randy PhillipsMusicOrganist ~ Georgianne PravecekCongregational Hymns“Only a Shadow”“On Eagle’s Wings”“Immaculate Mary”“O Loving God“Prayer of St. Francis”CasketbearersBrian Schmidt, Tim Schmidt, Dan Miller,Bryan Reising, Peter Schmidt,Marc Bies, & Scott NovakDorothy Irene Schmidt was born on September 17, 1924 to J. P. and Rose (Podzimek) Schmidt in Scotland, South Dakota. She graduated from Scotland High School in 1942. Dorothy worked various jobs...
Maynard Schmidt
Jan 31, 2017
OfficiantPastor Dean UlmerMusicOrganist ~ Betty HiebSoloist ~ Tammy Varilek“Amazing Grace”“How Great Thou Art”Congregational Hymns“Whispering Hope”“Take Thou My Hand and Lead Me”Active CasketbearersWilliam Kludt, Bryan Kludt, Don Auch,David Guthmiller, Scott Schelske, & Steven HiebHonorary CasketbearersMaynard’s GrandchildrenMaynard William Schmidt was born on Easter Sunday, April 8, 1928 to Henry and Annette (Zeeb) Schmidt in Parkston, South Dakota. He was baptized and later...
Evelyn Rokusek
Jan 21, 2017
CLERGYRev. Dean SchroederMUSICPianist ~ Rachael StarwaltSpecial Music"In the Arms of an Angel" by Sarah McLaughlinCongregational Hymns"Amazing Grace""How Great Thou Art"Evelyn was born on November 9, 1926 to Herman and Katherina (Hoff) Raabe in Tyndall, South Dakota. She attended country school through the eighth grade. On November 16, 1944, she was united in marriage to Wilbert Rokusek. For a time they...
Lucille Cantrell
Jan 20, 2017
Lucille passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland.
Kevin Lee Livingston
Jan 19, 2017
ClergyRev. David WildermuthMusic“Be Not Afraid”“Here I Am Lord”“Go Rest on the Mountain” by Vince GillKevin Lee Livingston was born on November 14, 1963 to Ray and Mary Lou (Einrem) Livingston in Yankton, South Dakota. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton. He graduated from Yankton High School in 1982. Throughout his childhood and young adult life, he enjoyed...
Dolores Broz
Jan 11, 2017
ClergyRev. Laurie KiddMusicOrganist ~ Marcene KniffenSpecial Music“Amazing Grace” by Rev. Laurie KiddAccordion by Bob VrskeyCongregational Hymn“How Great Thou Art”Honorary CasketbearersDolores’ GranddaughtersActive CasketbearersDolores’ GrandsonsDolores Lillian Broz was born on March 23, 1930 to Reinold and Ella Susan (Hauck) Frank in Scotland, South Dakota. After a sweet courtship with a smitten George R. Broz, they were united in marriage on June 12,...
Kim Jay Hackett
Jan 11, 2017
Kim Jay Hackett was born on March 22, 1960 to Norman “Dutch” and Betty (McMurray) Hackett in Yankton, South Dakota. Throughout his life, Kim worked various jobs and lived in many towns across the state. For the greater part of his adult life, Kim’s favorite occupation was working as a semi-truck driver. In the last 5 years of his life,...
Delbert "Delby" J. Hohn
Jan 2, 2017
Delbert “Delby” Joseph Hohn was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1943 to Ray and Ella (Koster) Hohn in Parkston, South Dakota. He attended school through the 8th grade and went on to serve in the United States Army. In his younger years, Delby worked numerous construction trades across the US until he settled in Mitchell, SD. He truly loved...
Carolyn Jean Holm-Schmidt
Jan 1, 2017
Carolyn Jean Holm-Schmidt was born on January 6, 1945 to Ella and Leif Holm. She grew up in Scotland, South Dakota. In 1962, she graduated from Scotland High School. For a time, she worked at the Sportsman Cafe for Randall and Joyce Hosterman. She began to work as a dietitian at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Carolyn enjoyed her job...
Ella Schmidt
Dec 29, 2016
Ella Frances Schmidt was born on October 9, 1924 to Frank J. and Mathilda (Sedlacek) Brezina on the Brezina family farm east of Tripp, South Dakota. As a child, she attended Lake Region District Country School. On September 29, 1947, Ella was united in marriage to Albert C. Schmidt by Rev. J. R. Shepard at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp....
Melvin Winckler
Dec 25, 2016
Melvin Winckler, 84, of Tyndall, SD passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 25, 2016.Melvin Winckler was born August 25, 1932, to Otto and Emma (Hahn) Winckler in Tyndall, SD. As a young man, he helped his father on the family farm six miles north of Tyndall. Mel was married to Jane (Weiss), and they waltzed through nearly...
Leona Weidenbach
Nov 26, 2016
ClergyRev. Mike PettsMusicOrganist ~ Mary Ann GrossSpecial Music ~ “Safe in the Arms of Jesus”Congregational Hymns“Holy, Holy, Holy”“Blessed Assurance”“Under His Wings”ScripturesIsaiah 55 & Psalm 100CasketbearersLeroy Pedersen, Caleb Pedersen,Derek Pedersen, Lucas Pedersen,Jakab Weidenbach, Matthew Herzog, & LeonLeona Mae Weidenbach was born on July 2, 1946 to Claude S. and Ruth Naomi (Landis) Mumbauer in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Accepting Jesus Christ at a...
Curtis "Curt" Schuh
Nov 18, 2016
ClergyRev. Barry NelsonLectorsSteve Bauer & Charlene BietzMemorial Folder AttendantsCurt’s GrandchildrenHonorary CasketbearersGlenn Semmler, Ben Lagge, & Solomon SemmlerActive CasketbearersTroy Wixson, Levi Bietz, Brett Morrow,John Donahay, Seth Bietz, & Dave DuttonCurtis “Curt” Schuh was born on July 20, 1948 to Gedion and Agatha (Semmler) Schuh in Parkston, South Dakota. He attended Bietz country school #9 and Delmont school through the 11th grade...
Janet "Jan" Kaye Wittmeier
Nov 10, 2016
Janet “Jan” Kaye Wittmeier was born on January 9, 1948 to Gordon Francis and Vlasta Marie (Bruna) Hajek in Yankton, South Dakota. The Hajek family made their home on a farm northeast of Tyndall. As a child, Jan helped her Dad farm and attended Nedved #47 country school. She went on to graduate from Tyndall high school and attend Stewart...
David John Kronaizl
Nov 9, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Charles CimplMUSICOrganist ~ John ThuringerSpecial Music ~ Kraig & Morgan Kronaizl“Here I Am Lord”Morgan Kronaizl ~ “On Eagle’s Wings”Kraig Kronaizl ~ “Amazing Grace”Linda Kronaizl ~ “Ave Maria”Congregational Hymns“Be Not Afraid”“You Are Mine”CASKETBEARERSRoy Seaverson, Brad Pfeifle, Evan Parker,Keith Vanden Bosch, Ken Schaaf,& Cale SlackDavid John Kronaizl was born on October 5, 1949 to John Stanley and Mabel Ann (Slaba) Kronaizl...
Elmer Svanda
Nov 6, 2016
OFFICIATINGLorney VanGerpenMUSICSoloist ~ Tammy Varilek“Daddy’s Hands”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSElmer’s Grandchildren & Great-GrandchildrenACTIVE CASKETBEARERSRoger SvandaGary DvoracekWarren SvandaDan VarilekKen HermanTim HovorkaMemorials can be directed to Tyndall Good Samaritan Center and Compassionate Care.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...
Julie Ellen Miller
Nov 3, 2016
OFFICIANTJohn McNeilMUSIC"Old Rugged Cross""Shall We Gather at the River?"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...
Sheryl Van Winkle
Nov 1, 2016
OFFICIANTJohn McNeilMUSICOrganist ~ Becky TyczSoloist ~ Joe SokolowskiSheryl 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...
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