Obituaries
David Lewis Balvin
Feb 22, 2014
CELEBRANTFr. Joe ForcelleMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigSoloist ~ Lisa Knoll"Serenaded by Angels"Congregational Hymns"How Great Thou Art""Amazing Grace""On Eagle's Wings""Daddy's Hands"CASKETBEARERSDavid BalvinMatthew BalvinJared BalvinTravis BalvinJohn TjeerdsmaJeffrey TjeerdsmaMichael TjeerdsmaDavid Lewis Balvin was born on Friday, November 29, 1929 on the family farm six miles southeast of Tyndall, South Dakota to Frank and Mary Beatrice (Schneider) Balvin. He attended Pleasant Ridge Country School and...
Margie Serr
Feb 16, 2014
CLERGYRev. Jonathan VeharMUSICOrganist ~ Jan KocerCongregational Hymns“Rock of Ages”“Nearer My God to Thee”“Old Rugged Cross”“Amazing Grace”Margie Etta Serr was born on Thursday, August 6, 1942 in Scotland, South Dakota to Tice and Minnie (Kruse) Haase. She graduated Scotland High School, where she played saxophone, in 1960. She then attended business school in Huron. On August 6, 1963 at Zion Lutheran...
Gerald "Jerry" Miller
Feb 15, 2014
CLERGYRev. Duane CoatesMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigSoloist ~ Lisa Knoll“Serenaded by Angels”Congregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“How Great Thou Art”CASKETBEARERSBradley MillerMike MillerEdward MillerDenny MillerDave CalliesMark MengenhauserGerald “Jerry” Miller was born on Tuesday, May 31, 1927 in Canova, South Dakota to Vernon and Velva (Bunce) Miller. He attended Canova High School through the 11th grade. From 1946 to 1947, Jerry served in the U.S. Army...
Diane Joy Wieting
Feb 9, 2014
Diane Joy Wieting, 66, of Eureka, CA passed away peacefully in her home on September 2, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and her cat (Gremlin).Diane was born September 16, 1947 to Don and Martha (Frier) Brunken in Parkston, SD. She graduated from Delmont High School in 1965 and National College of Business...
Loretta Bouska
Feb 4, 2014
CLERGYRev. Jonathan VeharMUSIC“Amazing Grace”“In Christ Alone”Loretta Bouska was born on Monday, December 24, 1934 to Wesley and Pauline (Krieger) Bouska in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. She lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota for several years and later moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. On January 8, 2014, Loretta became a resident at Palisade Manor in Garreston, SD and it is there that...
Ruby Hicks
Feb 2, 2014
ClergyRev. Greg WayMusicOrganist ~ Shelly FinckSoloist ~ David Finck“How Great Thou Art”Congregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“Nearer My God To Thee”Ruby Hicks was born Saturday, May 18, 1929 in Hutchinson County, near Tripp, South Dakota to Solomon and Anna (Goehring) Koth. Ruby graduated from Tripp High School in 1947. After graduation, she attended the School of Cosmetology in Sioux Falls and began a career...
Evelyn Fuchs
Jan 29, 2014
CLERGYFr. Joe ForcelleFr. Gerald ThuryMUSICOrganist ~ Marcene KniffenCongregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“I Come to the Garden”“On Eagle’s Wings”“How Great Thou Art”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSEmily Balvin Weber Scott WeberTyler Weber Marie ArnesonCASKETBEARERSDaniel Rasmussen Jeremy RasmussenRyan Rasmussen Randy RasmussenMatt Balvin Don ArnesonEvelyn Mary Ann Fuchs was born January 29, 1923 at rural Springfield, SD to Matt and Emma (Schmoll) Arneson. She passed away on January 29,...
Leo John Hisek
Jan 29, 2014
CLERGYRev. Duane CoatesMUSICOrganist ~ Marcene KniffenSoloist ~ Rev. Duane Coates"Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone"Congregational Hymns“America the Beautiful”“Lord of the DanceCASKETBEARERSJayson BranaughEric ButlerKevin HisekMat WalzerMarc MalitzChris HaefnerLeo John Hisek was born on November 12, 1920 in Tyndall, South Dakota to James Sr. and Emma (Mraz) Hisek. He worked on his parents’ farm before being drafted into the army. He entered...
Margaret Friederich
Jan 27, 2014
Margaret Jane Friederich was born on Tuesday, November 17, 1936 to Arnold and Altha (Brenner) Semmler at Delmont, South Dakota. After graduating from Delmont High School she attended Springfield College and attained a teaching certificate in 1954. On January 14, 1955, she was united in marriage to Wallace Friederich at the First Lutheran Church in Mitchell. For 4 years, Margaret...
Sammy D. Hofer
Dec 30, 2013
CLERGYRev. Tom PetersenMUSICOrganist ~ Glee DeutscherCongregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”“How Great Thou Art”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSAll of Sammy’s Great-Grandchildrenand Great-Great-GrandchildCASKETBEARERSKevin HoferChad HoferRyan HoferChris HoferAmy EckertJackie VaithMichael WestJordan WestSammy D. Hofer was born on Thursday, May 4, 1911 in Hutchinson County near Dolton, South Dakota to David R.M. and Anna (Stahl) Hofer. He attended country school through the 8th grade. Sammy...
Rosie Tonie Asche
Dec 27, 2013
CLERGYRev. Jonathan VeharMUSICOrganist ~ Dorothy Bietz"How Great Thou Art""What a Friend We Have in Jesus""The Old Rugged Cross"Rosie Tonie Asche was born on Thursday, November 26, 1927 near Kaylor, South Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Martha (Semmler) Fuerst. Rosie was confirmed in the Congregational Church near Scotland and graduated from Scotland High School in 1945. She attended Yankton College...
Norman Ochsner
Dec 26, 2013
CLERGYRev. Ron ShifleyMUSICOrganist ~ Shirley OrthCongregational Hymns“In the Garden”“Abide With Me”“Just a Closer Walk With Thee”CASKETBEARERSMark OchsnerJohn OchsnerArdell OchsnerRobert OchsnerRobert UlmerMarty MunkvoldNorman Ochsner was born on Sunday, April 13, 1930 on the family farm north of Scotland in Hutchinson County. He was one of four boys born to Fred W. and Martha (Reister) Ochsner. He was baptized and confirmed at...
Melvin Matuska
Dec 25, 2013
CELEBRANTFr. Joe ForcelleFr. Gerald ThuryMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigCongregational Hymns"Amazing Grace""You Are Mine""On Eagle's Wings""How Great Thou Art"Melvin “Mel” A. Matuska, 74, of St. David, Ariz. died December 25, 2013. He had been a resident of St. David for the last four years after moving from Omaha, Nebraska.Melvin was born May 18, 1939 in Tyndall, South Dakota to Alfred and Emma...
Joseph A. Rothschadl, Jr.
Dec 20, 2013
CELEBRANTFr. Joe ForcelleMUSICOrganist ~ Marcene KniffenCongregational Hymns“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”“Amazing Grace”“O Come, Divine Messiah”“How Great Thou Art”CASKETBEARERSDennis DedRichard PtakCraig RothschadlKenneth RothschadlLogan RothschadlScott Rothschadl Greg SchneiderJoseph Anthony Rothschadl, Jr. was born Thursday, August 29, 1946 at Scotland, South Dakota to Joseph and Lillian (Cihak) Rothschadl. He attended country school through the 8th grade. For many years, Joe worked on the family...
Annabelle Svanda
Dec 13, 2013
OFFICIATINGRev. Bill VanGerpen & Lorney VanGerpenMUSICOrganist ~ Marcene KniffenCongregational Hymns“How Great Thou Art”Presbyterian Choir“Here I am Lord”“My God and I”Soloist ~ Tammy Varilek“Love Remains”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSGrandchildren & Great-GrandchildrenCASKETBEARERSRoger SvandaTim HovorkaJim SipPaul PudwillLumir RumanWayne SchuurmansAnnabelle Mae Svanda was born Saturday, October 26, 1929 to Edward and Mamie (Hajek) Sip at rural Tyndall, South Dakota. She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1947....
Edwin Lihs
Dec 12, 2013
MUSIC“Amazing Grace”“On Eagle’s Wings”“Be Not Afraid”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSEd’s Grandchildren & Great-GrandchildrenCASKETBEARERSTricia SzathmaryJoe SzathmaryJason LihsAdrianna PetersonMatthew Peterson Edwin Lihs was born on November 7, 1913 at Bristow, Nebraska. He was one of twin sons born to August and Josephine (Seekatz) Lihs. Ed was united in marriage to Lillian Louise Hroza on October 25, 1938 at Tabor. They resided near Pickstown from 1946...
Kevin James Koenig
Nov 26, 2013
CONCELEBRANTSFr. Joe ForcelleFr. John RasmussenFr. Mark LichterMUSICOrganist ~ Marcene KniffenSoloist ~ Tim Dingman“Going Home”Congregational Hymns"The King of Love""One Bread, One Body""Holy God"CASKETBEARERSMichael GleasonJim McFarlaneNicholas O’ConnorMichael O’ConnorJames O’ConnorWayne O’ConnorKevin was born April 6, 1979 in Rapid City, SD to James and Kathleen (Donahue) Koenig of Tyndall, SD. He grew up in Tyndall and graduated from Bon Homme High School in 1998. ...
Marvin W. Holec
Nov 26, 2013
CLERGYRev. Dean SchroederCASKETBEARERSRobin HolecKevin HolecBill WenzelQuentin ThompsonDoug EickhoffKyle OdensMarvin W. Holec was born Thursday, October 8, 1936 at Yankton, South Dakota to William and Marie (Fryda) Holec. He was united in marriage to Darlene (Wenzel) Frey on August 5, 1977. Together they made their home on the family farm, a Century Farm, southeast of Tyndall. Marvin enjoyed spending his time...
Louis Behl
Nov 13, 2013
CLERGYRev. Tom PetersenRev. Russell StewartMUSICPianist ~ Loretta SchoenfishSpecial Music ~ Happy Memories Band“Just a Closer Walk with Thee”“Softly and Tenderly”Soloist ~ Rev. Russell Stewart“On Eagle’s Wings”Congregational Hymns“How Great Thou Art”“Amazing Grace”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSDavid BehlBrady GeutherTim WoehlJoseph FischerCASKETBEARERSPaul WeidenbachLyle WeidenbachJohn WeidenbachFrank BehlCody GeutherDelray GeutherLouis Behl was born on Thursday, August 3, 1933 on the family farm near Scotland, South Dakota to D....
Violet Dorothy "Vi" Schneider
Nov 10, 2013
CLERGYFr. Joe ForcelleMUSICOrganist ~ Marcene KniffenCongregational Hymns"How Great Thou Art"“Only a Shadow”“I Am the Bread of Life”“On Eagle’s Wings”“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSStaff & Residents of Good Samaritan Society of TyndallCASKETBEARERSDavid AuchKevin CardaDavid HorkeyDoug JanssenRobert O'GradyDarrel PavelViolet Dorothy “Vi” Schneider was born on Sunday, October 4, 1936 in Hutchinson County near Tripp, South Dakota to Joseph and...
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