Obituaries

Rodney Paul Sexton

Rodney Paul Sexton

Sep 1, 2010

CLERGYRev. Jonathan VeharMUSICOrganist ~ Dorothy BietzCongregational Hymns“How Great Thou Art”“Amazing Grace”“Children of the Heavenly Father”URNBEARERBrother Craig SextonHONORARY URNBEARERSAll of Rodney’s Family & FriendsCOLOR GUARDJoseph Verm American Legion Post #155Paul Grossheusch VFW Post #2966Rodney Paul Sexton was born on Thursday, March 1, 1951 at Mitchell, South Dakota to Melvin and Emma (Mueller) Sexton. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1969....

Anna Katherina Friederich

Anna Katherina Friederich

Aug 18, 2010

CLERGYRev. Jonathan VeharMUSICOrganist ~ Jan KocerCongregational Hymns"On Eagle’s Wings""What a Friend We Have in Jesus""How Great Thou Art"HONORARY PALLBEARERSAll of Anna’s Great-Grandchildrenand Nieces & NephewsCASKETBEARERSCorey DingmanJonathan DingmanDean FriederichLeRoy JerkeDale SedlezkyRudy ZieglerAnna Katherina Friederich was born on Sunday, February 3, 1918 in Bon Homme County near Scotland, South Dakota. She was one of ten children born to Christian and Katherina (Neth)...

Anna Magdalena Jerke

Anna Magdalena Jerke

Aug 10, 2010

CLERGYRev. Jonathan VeharMUSICOrganist ~ Jan KocerCongregational Hymns“How Great Thou Art”“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”CASKETBEARERSRudy JerkeLeroy JerkeRandy JerkeClinton JerkeTerry FreierDave FreierDennis ConradDan FreierAnna Magdalena Jerke was born September 19, 1910 to Edward and Magdalena (Neth) Freier. She grew up near Delmont and attended the Freier Rural School. On June 9, 1935, she was united in marriage to Bernard Jerke...

Josephine  Pietz

Josephine  Pietz

Aug 7, 2010

CLERGYPastor Wayne HuberMUSICOrganist ~ Ruby DewaldCongregational Hymns“Jesus Loves Me”“In the Garden”Soloist ~ Lennis Mehlhaff“Just As I Am”CASKETBEARERSRaymond KoernerDavid MooreWayne RamesMark BuchholzHarry WaltersDavid KoernerINTERMENTFrieden’s Reformed CemeteryTripp, South DakotaJosephine (Buchholz) Pietz was born on Wednesday, May 19, 1915 on a farm near Dante, South Dakota to to Alex and Dorothy (Wormsbecker) Buchholz. She completed the 7th grade at a country school in...

Christine J. King

Christine J. King

Aug 1, 2010

CLERGYRev. Dean SchroederMUSIC “How Great Thou Art”“Tears in Heaven”“The Old Rugged Cross”CASKETBEARERSMatthew WalkerBarry HollmanArturo DavisRichie MonteithWilliam CrewsMark DavisChristine J. King was born on Saturday, June 9, 1962 at Elgin, Illinois to John and Loretta (Smith) King.  She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1980 and attended nursing school in Missouri. She was married to Barry Hollman on June 9, 1982 at...

Charlotte Katheryn  Zeeb

Charlotte Katheryn  Zeeb

Aug 1, 2010

Charlotte Katheryn Eisenmann was born in Scotland, South Dakota on February 16, 1921, to Charles and Leonora Eisenmann.  An only child, she spent her childhood there, graduating from Scotland High School, Class of 1939.  She was the drum majorette in the Scotland VFW band while growing up.  Charlotte attended and graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD in 1944,...

Dr. Robert J. Foley

Dr. Robert J. Foley

Jul 28, 2010

CELEBRANTFr. Charles CimplMUSICOrganist & Soloist ~ Kathy KoenigBagpiper ~ Dr. John BradySt. Leo ChoirHONORARY PALLBEARERSScott CrouseDr. Glenn DuncanCharles CampbellDr. John EnglishWilliam Hoch Dr. Herb SaloumWayne SchuurmansDale VanGerpenDr. Robert J. Foley died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Tyndall, South Dakota at St. Michael’s Hospital Avera after a courageous battle with cancer.  He had attained the age of 87 years, 3 months and...

Gertrude Hildegard Ehresmann

Gertrude Hildegard Ehresmann

Jul 27, 2010

CLERGYRev. Gregory WayMUSICOrganist ~ Shelly FinckCongregational Hymns“In The Garden”“The Old Rugged Cross”“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”Soloist ~ Lennis Mehlhaff“Beyond the Sunset”PALLBEARERSGrandsonsPaul SchmidtChristopher EhresmannJason EhresmannBrandyn MaasJared VirostkoJoshua VirostkoMatthew VirostkoGertrude Hildegard Ehresmann was born on Friday, June 30, 1916 at Tripp, South Dakota to Ludwig and Lydia (Weisser) Guthmiller.  Gertrude was united in marriage to Arnold Ehresmann on February 8,...

Alma Edna  Conrad

Alma Edna  Conrad

Jul 23, 2010

CLERGYRev. David W. EllisMUSICOrganist ~ Donna KnodelCongregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won”“Just As I Am, Without One Plea”“I’m But a Stranger Here”“How Great Thou Art”CASKETBEARERSDan ChladekDuane ChladekJeff ChladekCharles ConradGreg GallDarrell MagstadtAlma Edna Conrad was born to Gustave and Vera (Auch) Gall Tuesday, May 8, 1917, on the family farm, Lesterville, SD. She was baptized and confirmed at Lesterville Congregational...

Jimmy Dean  Jibben

Jimmy Dean  Jibben

Jul 3, 2010

Jim passed away at St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall, South Dakota on March 7th, 2010 of natural causes at the age of 72.  He was born on January 25th, 1938 to Emery and Matilda Jibben, in Estelline, South Dakota.Jim grew up near Nemo, South Dakota and graduated from Rapid City Central High School. Jim also served in the Army.  He...

Mary Jane Grimme

Mary Jane Grimme

Jul 2, 2010

CLERGYPastor Gordon HigginsMUSICOrganist ~ Diane BryanSoloist ~ Lisa Knoll“Amazing Grace”“On Eagle’s Wings”“Old Rugged Cross”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSAll of Mary’s GrandchildrenAnd Great-GrandchildrenCASKETBEARERSZac FrankJim GrimmePerry Grimme, Jr.Doug NelsonJoshua NygaardJohn PesekMary Jane (Hayward) Grimme was born on Monday, December 14, 1931 at Avon, SD to Charles and Maude (McLane) Hayward.  She attended school in Avon and graduated from Avon High School in 1949.  Mary was...

Evelyn Hamberger Van De Car

Evelyn Hamberger Van De Car

Jun 23, 2010

Evelyn Laverne (Hamberger) Van De Car was born Thursday, November 10, 1921 on the family farm near Scotland, South Dakota to Robert and Pauline (Vilhauer) Hamberger.  She married George Alger Van De Car on August 19, 1959, in Honolulu Hawaii. After Evelyn graduated from Scotland High School, she worked at numerous businesses in Scotland including the Scotland Clinic. Evelyn then...

Linda Esther Bauder

Linda Esther Bauder

Jun 20, 2010

CLERGYRev. Jonathan VeharMUSICOrganist ~ Dorothy BietzCongregational Hymns“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”“How Great Thou Art”“Amazing Grace”CASKETBEARERSRyan BauderJeff LandborgBrian WeiszJohn WeiszClay WittmeierLee WittmeierLinda Esther (Grosz) Bauder was born on Saturday, February 10, 1917 near Scotland to Emil and Minnie (Friederich) Grosz. Linda was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended school in Tripp and graduated from Scotland High...

Harvey John Schnabel

Harvey John Schnabel

Jun 19, 2010

CLERGYRev. Richard WeemanMUSICOrganist ~ Delilah HahnCongregational Hymns“Beautiful Savior”“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”“I Am But a Stranger Here”Special Music by Lennis Mehlhaff & David Finck“Amazing Grace”“How Great Thou Art”CASKETBEARERSDuane HeinertPaul KonradKyle LyonsMatthew LyonsDon MaagDerrick SchnabelHarvey John Schnabel was born Wednesday, June 29, 1932 in Hutchinson County near Tripp, South Dakota to Otto and Helen (Heinrich) Schnabel. He graduated from...

Viola Lorraine Bauder

Viola Lorraine Bauder

Jun 17, 2010

CLERGYRev. Jonathan VeharREMEMBRANCESLinda KlutheSenator Frank KloucekMUSICOrganist ~ Jan KocerCongregational Hymns“How Great Thou Art”“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”“God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”CASKETBEARERSConrad FinckCornelius FinckJohn CihakKenny BauderBill BreenLarry WentzHONORARY CASKETBEARERSRichard & Marian SomaHarold & Erna PirnerOtto & Ann HolderOrville BuechlerViola Lorraine (Wentz) Breen Bauder was born on Wednesday, September 19, 1923 on a farm three miles east of...

Raymond Thomas Hersman

Raymond Thomas Hersman

May 31, 2010

All are invited for luncheon and fellowship immediately following the funeral service atThe Center ~ 900 Whiting Drive, Yankton, SDCLERGYFr. Gerald Thury, Wake Service and Committal ServiceFr. Mark Lichter, Funeral MassMUSICOrganist ~ Shirley JenneweinMusic by Yankton CatholicCommunity Funeral ChoirHONORARY CASKETBEARERSAll of Ray’s Pinochle-Playing FriendsCASKETBEARERSKen WeisserRex WeisserMike FerwerdaTom RanekRon HumpalDean PutnamRaymond Thomas “Ray” Hersman was born on  Wednesday, February 12, 1930...

Vera Charlotte Hoch

Vera Charlotte Hoch

May 30, 2010

CELEBRANTSRev. Fr. Gerald ThuryRev. Fr. Jim BretzkeMUSICOrganist & Soloist ~ Kathy KoenigSt. Leo Choir & CongregationProcessional ~ “Come to Me”Offertory Hymn ~ solo, “Ave Maria”Communion Hymn ~ “We Remember”Recessional ~ “How Great Thou Art”CASKETBEARERSBill BalvinMatt BalvinCharles CampbellJim KoenigLowell NelsonWayne SchuurmansVera Charlotte Hoch was born on Tuesday, November 23, 1920 in Tyndall, South Dakota to Edward and Emiline (Kloucek) Balvin.  She...

Jerry Donald Bender

Jerry Donald Bender

May 29, 2010

CLERGYRev. Gregory WayMUSIC“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”“How Great Thou Art”CASKETBEARERSDarrel HartmanMichael HirschScott HirschDuane HirschShawn HirschKent HirschJerry Donald Bender was born on Friday, April 17, 1936 at Tripp, South Dakota to George and Helena (Keller) Bender. He attended school through the 8th grade in Tripp. Jerry was united in marriage to Betty Hirsch on July 28, 1964 at Hartington,...

Oliver Adolph Mogck

Oliver Adolph Mogck

May 28, 2010

MUSICOrganist ~ Karen HuetherCongregational Hymns"How Great Thou Art""Battle Hymn of the Republic""My Hope is Built on Nothing Less"Special Music by the American Lutheran Men’s ChoirCASKETBEARERSDamon MogckJustin MogckWayne BietzJohn HerrDale StephensonJim BietzCharles MogckOliver Adolph Mogck was born Sunday, June 10, 1928 at Olivet, South Dakota to Gustave Adolph and Lillie (Schlechter) Mogck.  He graduated from Scotland High School in 1946. He...

James Michael "Mike" Sizer

James Michael "Mike" Sizer

May 25, 2010

James Michael “Mike” Sizer was born on Monday, July 7, 1958 at Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota. His parents were Jim and Joan (Orvis) Sizer. He graduated from high school in St. James, Minnesota in 1976. During high school, he was active on the wrestling team. After high school, Mike worked on road construction for several years. He moved to South Dakota in...