Obituaries
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...
LeRoy Gimbel
Feb 10, 2016
Leroy Gimbel went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at his home in Scotland, South Dakota. Leroy was loved by many people who's lives he touched. He will be greatly missed by all.Leroy was born to Emanuel and Ida (Meyers) Gimbel in marriage to Mary Jo Yeager in Lacrosse Wisconsin. Leroy worked hard his whole...
Lorraine Johnson
Feb 7, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Joe ForcelleMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigSpecial Music ~ St. Leo ChoirCongregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“On Eagle’s Wings”“How Great Thou Art”“Be Not Afraid”CASKETBEARERSDennis HeisingerTony CaylorMegan HirschKent HirschGene HeinemannJames HeinemannLorraine R. Johnson was born on September 9, 1937 to Louis and Rose (Kubal) Stluka in Yankton, South Dakota. She graduated from high school in 1957. Following her graduation, Lorraine worked for Northwestern Bell as...
Gale "Corky"Â Scholl
Jan 25, 2016
CLERGYRev. Ron ShifleyMUSICOrganist ~ Linda KronaizlCongregational Hymn“How Great Thou Art”Soloist ~ Linda Kronaizl“Here I Am Lord”Gale “Corky” Scholl was born on October 16, 1926 to Fred and Cecilla (Johnson) Scholl in Springfield, SD. He received his education in Springfield graduating in 1945. After graduation he went to work for Northwestern Public Service Co.In May of 1949 he married Amy Ferwerda....
Doyle "Bubba"Â McDonald
Jan 23, 2016
Doyle M. "Bubba" McDonald, 70, of Bloomfield, Nebraska, formerly of Crofton, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society of Bloomfield. Honoring our father's wishes, no service or memorial is planned. His cremated remains will be scattered in the mountains of Idaho at a later date. Doyle was born on April 5, 1945 to Raymond and...
Patricia Ann Hansen
Jan 22, 2016
CLERGYRev. Kwen SandersonPatricia Ann Hansen, 95, of Yankton, South Dakota passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Avera-Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Pat shared her preference with her family for only a quiet, simple remembrance of her life following her death. The family is honoring her wishes, yet also recognize the need for the opportunity to mourn and...
Charlotte Thum
Jan 20, 2016
CLERGYRev. Ron ShifleyEULOGYDennis ThumMUSICOrganist ~ Sharon OrthCharlotte Thum was born on July 22, 1922 to Adam and Johanna (Max) Muehlbeier in rural Scotland, South Dakota. On February 25, 1945, she was united in marriage to Elton Thum at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland. Following the completion of Elton’s U.S. Navy military service, they made their home on the Thum family...
Norman W. Berndt
Jan 20, 2016
CLERGYRev. Aaron RushMUSICPianist ~ June FinckSpecial Music ~ Quartet"How Great Thou Art""Amazing Grace"Congregational Hymns"Old Rugged Cross""Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"Honorary CasketbearersNorman's Youngest GrandsonsActive CasketbearersJames SchultzHector CurrielHarold HokenstadNathan TerveenEvan SchultzKalin TerveenNorman Walter Berndt was born on November 26, 1934 to Walter and Martha (Hauck) Berndt on the family farm in rural Avon, South Dakota. As a young man, he helped...
Janet Cruff
Jan 14, 2016
Janet E. Cruff was born on August 30, 1937 to Edward and Della Margaret (Halkey) Swadish, Sr. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On August 4, 1956, she was united in marriage to Douglas Bernard Cruff in Milwaukee. In 1966, they moved to Detroit, Michigan. In 1977, they moved and made their new home in Scotland, South Dakota. Throughout her life, Janet was...
Mabel Kronaizl
Jan 13, 2016
CLERGYFr. Randy PhillipsMUSICOrganist ~ Georgianne PravecekPianist ~ Delilah HahnSpecial Music ~ Kraig & Morgan KronaizlCASKETBEARERSMabel's GrandchildrenRyan KronaizlCorbin & Heather WomacKraig & Morgan KronaizlMichael KronaizlMabel Ann Kronaizl was born on September 29, 1919 to Albert and Christina (Tucek) Slaba in rural Tripp, South Dakota. On October 8, 1946, Mabel was united in marriage to John Kronaizl at Vodnany Catholic Church. For...
Coralee Victoria Deion
Jan 12, 2016
CLERGYPastor Lorney VanGerpenMUSIC“How Great Thou Art”by Elvis Presley“Peace in the Valley”by Elvis PresleyCoralee Victoria Deion was born on November 24, 1948 to Calvin Anthony and Myrtle Marie (Molinere) Deion in New Orleans, Louisiana. For several years, she worked as a medical assistant at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. Upon moving to Avon, South Dakota, Cora began to work for...
Mabel Rose Heisinger
Jan 7, 2016
Mabel Rose Heisinger was born on April 10, 1926 to William and Theresa (Lammers) Lange in Nebraska. She graduated from Crofton High School in 1942 and went on to earn her teacher’s certificate from Mt. Marty College, Yankton in 1943. For a time, Mabel taught at many rural country schools and later worked for Dale Electronics in Yankton. On June...
Elverna Milda Stoebner
Jan 7, 2016
CLERGYRev. Greg WayORGANIST ~ Pinky HuetherSpecial Music ~ Men's Choir"It is Well With My Soul"Congregational Hymns"In The Garden""Borning Cry""Because He Lives"CASKETBEARERSNoah StoebnerCole StratmanNickolas StratmanChase StoebnerEvan StoebnerShad QuissellElverna Milda Stoebner was born on October 30, 1934 to Ewald and Viola (Schelske) Schulz on a farm east of Parkston. She married Aaron Stoebner on November 16, 1952. Aaron served overseas in the...
John Francis Humpal
Jan 2, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Joe ForcelleMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigCongregational Hymns“Come to Me”“Lord, You Have Come”“Christ Be Our Light”“How Great Thou Art”CASKETBEARERSKevin RanekKeith PickWade HumpalJoel HumpalJames HumpalJason HumpalJustin HumpalJohn Francis Humpal was born on June 9, 1939 to James and Anne (Teply) Humpal in Tabor, South Dakota. His entire life he lived in Bon Homme County, near Tabor and in Tyndall. He attended Roosevelt...
Theodore "Ted"Â Macy
Dec 31, 2015
CLERGYRev. Greg WayMUSIC“Amazing Grace”“Should Have Been a Cowboy”by Toby KeithTed Macy was born on January 9, 1966 to Emmett and Joan (Nagel) Macy in Edmonds, Washington. He graduated from Tonopah High School, Tonopah, Nevada, in 1984. From June to September 1984, Ted served in the U.S. Army. In December 1984, he once again enlisted, this time as a hardcore Marine....
Betty Ann Klatt
Dec 29, 2015
Betty Ann Klatt was born on June 12, 1929 to Hans and Ella (Thiessen) Hoeppner in Sutherland, Iowa. She was welcomed into the family by her two older sisters, Nina and Neva. When Betty was in the 2nd grade, the family moved to Arnold's Park, Iowa which became her home until her marriage. On March 25, 1952, she was united...
Rachel Frank
Dec 27, 2015
CLERGYRev. Greg WayACTIVE CASKETBEARERSStacy FrankKelcey FrankGary A. FrankJosiah SchertelDawn MuelowJared FrankHONORARY CASKETBEARERSRachel’s Grandchildren &Great-GrandchildrenRachel Frank was born on Monday, January 19, 1925 to Otto H. and Martha (Huber) Griess in rural Sutton, Nebraska. She attended country school through the 8th grade. On March 25, 1946, Rachel was united in marriage to Alfred E. Frank in Belleville, Kansas. Together they lived...
Wayne Gustave Kropuenske
Dec 15, 2015
CLERGYRev. Dean SchroederMUSIC"Amazing Grace"HONORARY URNBEARERSWayne & Arlo SchuurmansJudy & Bob RuebRandy WermersWayne Gustave Kropuenske was born on Saturday, April 21, 1945 to Earl and Thelma (Leslie) Kropuenske in Beresford, South Dakota. He graduated from Luverne High School in Minnesota in 1963. In that same year, Wayne enlisted in the National Guard. For a time, he sold Hansen Silos with his...
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