Obituaries

Esther  Konstanz

Esther  Konstanz

Apr 1, 2008

CLERGYRev. Greg WayMUSICOrganist ~ Ruby DewaldSoloist ~ Lennis MehlhaffCASKETBEARERSGary WerningRussell WerningWayne WermersRandy Van ZeeCharles AndersonAllen VillmowEsther Konstanz was born on Tuesday, June 22, 1915 to Jacob and Lydia (Schneider) Pietz on the family farm near Delmont, South Dakota. She attended Pearly Mound Country School through the eighth grade. Esther married Emil Konstanz on January 3, 1933 at Tripp and farmed...

Henry Joseph Krcil

Henry Joseph Krcil

Mar 19, 2008

CELEBRANTRev. Fr. Gerald ThuryMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigSt. Leo Catholic ChoirCongregational HymnsCASKETBEARERSTerry KrcilTim KrcilDennis KrcilShawn KrcilJason KrcilAdolph KrcilAlan KrcilHenry Joseph Krcil was born on Thursday, September 20, 1923 near Dante, South Dakota to Adolph and Pauline (Cahoy) Krcil. He attended country school in the Dante area. He served with the US Army in France during World War II. Henry married Adeline...

Marion H. Bower

Marion H. Bower

Mar 6, 2008

CELEBRANTRev. Fr. Gerald ThuryMsgr. Carlton HermannMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigSt. Leo Church ChoirCongregational HymnsCASKETBEARERSKen MachL. Ray BowerJoshua WalterElton RokusekJoe RothschadlJim SchuchMarion H. Bower was born Monday, March 10, 1917 to Clarence J. and Anne (Hack) Bower on the family farm northeast of Tyndall. Marian dedicated her life to caring for her parents, grandparents, uncles and other distant relatives and friends. Marian...

Thomas Lee Herrboldt

Thomas Lee Herrboldt

Mar 5, 2008

CLERGYRev. David EllisMUSICOrganist ~ Gaylynn KonradSpecial Music by the Men's QuartetHONORARY CASKETBEARERSDavid EberhardtMike FuerstMichael "Dr. Joe" Hanvey, P.A.Joe WeberLarry HallTerry HerrboldtHank Bakand Grandchildren:Bryce, Paige and Karina HerrboldtThomas Lee Herrboldt was born on February 9, 1943 in Yankton, South Dakota to Eugene and Laurene (Wright) Herrboldt.  He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Reformed Church in Menno, South Dakota, where he...

Albina M. Crha

Albina M. Crha

Mar 4, 2008

CELEBRANTRev. Fr. Gerald ThuryMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigCongregational HymnsCASKETBEARERSBernie HasekDoug HasekSteve RykenGene BorlandDennis HeisingerKeith SudbeckAlbina M. Crha was born Monday, June 10, 1907 near Tyndall to Frank and Mary (Podzimek) Stluka.  She married James Crha at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at Vodnany.  They farmed six miles north of Avon. Albina will be remembered for her crocheting and her baking,...

Laura Rose Hamberger

Laura Rose Hamberger

Mar 2, 2008

CELEBRANTRev. Fr. Gerald ThuryMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigCongregational Hymns"In The Garden""How Great Thou Art""On Eagle's Wings""We Remember"CASKETBEARERSBrian CihakDon CihakBrian HambergerJames MageraGilbert MendozaGreg SchneiderEric TyczLaura Rose Hamberger was born Tuesday, November 21, 1916 to Joe and Katie (Plavec) Cihak.  She was born and raised in the Tripp, South Dakota area.  Laura was united in marriage to Emil Hamberger on February 23, 1950...

Elsie  Heinrich

Elsie  Heinrich

Feb 22, 2008

CLERGYRev. Richard WeemanMUSICOrganist ~ Karen ConradCongregational Hymns"I Know That My Redeemer Lives""On Eagle's Wings""Beautiful Savior"CASKETBEARERSDelray HerrJim BietzJohn SchnabelScott HerrRick BietzRobert SchmidtElsie Heinrich was born on Monday, January 15, 1912 in Tripp, South Dakota to Frederick and Katherina (Hochhalter) Herr. She attended Tripp High School and worked as a dental assistant to Dr. Fioeke for many years. Elsie was united in...

Alma Johanna Kremer

Alma Johanna Kremer

Feb 19, 2008

CLERGYPastor Del NeumeisterMUSICOrganist ~ Lois HehnSoloist ~ Shirley Orth"Lord, I Lift Your Name on High"Congregational Hymns"In The Garden""How Great Thou Art"CASKETBEARERSLynn BuechlerRichard Buechler, Jr.Patrick CampbellBrian FowlerGeorge CannellaRoy SoukupAlma Johanna (Klink) Kremer was born on Monday, January 18, 1915 to Daniel and Christina (Magstadt) Klink. She was raised in the Scotland area and schooled in the rural community of Plum. She...

Fae Marie Kaul

Fae Marie Kaul

Feb 17, 2008

CLERGYPastor Aaron RushPastor Bill VanGerpenMUSICPianist ~ June FinckSoloist ~ Verlin Buccholz"In The Cross of Christ I Glory"Congregational Hymns"Breathe on Me, Breath of God'"I Need Thee Every Hour"CASKETBEARERSJeff WhiteMark WhiteMatt KaulJeremy BrunaClint LewisMatt Weerheim

Leighton  Gemar

Leighton  Gemar

Feb 11, 2008

CLERGYRev. Fr. Mathew VazhappillyMsgr. Carlton HermannMUSICOrganist ~ Georgianne PravecekSoloist ~ Wade Gemar"Amazing Grace"Accompanied by Diane HoferCongregational Hymn"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"CASKETBEARERSRyan HoferChristopher HoferCarrie ReissDessa GemarEmily FirchauWade GemarLauri Gemar-RothschadlCarissa GemarAdam GemarLukas GemarGrant GemarAshley GemarMichael GemarMegan GemarRachel GemarHillary DahlenDerek DahlenNick DahlenLeighton Gemar died peacefully on Monday, February 11th at his home in Scotland, South Dakota.  Leighton was born in Scotland, SD to...

Martha  Maag

Martha  Maag

Feb 3, 2008

CLERGYRev. Richard WeemanCASKETBEARERSDon MaagGlen MaagDan MaagPhilip NeuharthBob MaagLarry MaagMUSICOrganist ~ Karen ConradCongregational Hymns"I Know That My Redeemer Lives""I Am But A Stranger Here""The Lord is My Shepherd, I'll Not Want"Martha Maag was born on Thursday, May 29, 1919 in Hutchinson County near Tripp, South Dakota to Charles and Lydia (Anhorn) Maag. She grew up in the Tripp area and moved...

Kathryn  Duncan

Kathryn  Duncan

Feb 2, 2008

CLERGYRev. Fr. Gerald ThuryLECTORJim StoebnerALTAR SERVERSLincoln StoebnerDuncan StoebnerDylan StoebnerMUSICOrganist ~ Lisa StoebnerVocalistsAmber SternHillary SternKaitlyn SternHONORARY CASKETBEARERSJane HamiltonAmber SternKelsey ClarkHillary SternKaitlyn SternCASKETBEARERSPaul KreberMark StoebnerTom KreberGreg StoebnerDrew DuncanTricia AmenKathryn was born Sunday, September 19, 1920 to John and Mary (McKenna) Sully in rural Tripp County, South Dakota.  She attended school in Gregory and graduated from Gregory High School. Kathryn married the love...

Fredrick David  Koupal

Fredrick David  Koupal

Feb 2, 2008

CELEBRANTSRev. Fr. Gerald ThuryMsgr. Carlton HermannMUSICKathy KoenigFlorence SuteraVeryl HohnLeroy HollmanStanley SwatekMarlene KostalHONORARY CASKETBEARERSHarvey FridrichLeland PapikKen WittmeierDennis KoupalPaul StogsdillTyndall Accordion Club and Fellow MusiciansMembers of the Czech Heritage SocietyCASKETBEARERSBrian SadlerLowell ChristensonGary GibsonDick RezacRandy RezacJohn HauckFredrick David Koupal was born on August 23rd, 1941 to Laddie L. and Rose (Rezac) Koupal in Wagner, South Dakota.  He graduated from Wagner High School in...

David Joseph Reiser

David Joseph Reiser

Jan 31, 2008

CLERGYRev. Kenneth SoykMUSICCongregational Hymns"What a Friend We Have in Jesus""Abide With Me"CASKETBEARERSDoug NeugebauerDenny NeugebauerRodney NeugebauerRandy HohnKevin FuerstDouglas DriggsDavid Joseph Reiser was born in Tripp, South Dakota on Wednesday, May 22, 1929 to Frederick and Jennie (DeVries) Reiser.  He served in the Army during the Korean War from 1951 through 1953. During his younger years, he did construction work on the...

James  Hisek

James  Hisek

Jan 12, 2008

CELEBRANTRev. Fr. Gerald ThuryMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigSoloist ~ Pam NovakSt. Leo Choir & CongregationHONORARY CASKETBEARERSGranddaughtersHeather (Hisek) PruntyLisa (Branaugh) KortanSara (Branaugh) HellmannHeide (Hisek) HaasTamara LuetkeAmy HisekCASKETBEARERSGrandsonsHeath HisekHannon HisekJayson BranaughLarry LuetkeJesse BranaughJames HisekJames “Jim” Hisek was born to James, Sr. and Emma (Mraz) Hisek on Tuesday, October 29, 1918. Jim grew up on a farm near Tyndall and attended rural school through...

Lila Eileen Gillette

Lila Eileen Gillette

Jan 11, 2008

CLERGYPastor Michael HechtMUSICPianist ~ Twyla HoraSoloist ~ Jay Herrboldt"I Come To The Garden Alone""How Great Thou Art"Congregational Hymn"Amazing Grace"CASKETBEARERSGillas SternScott SternBrian SternLarry BrunstingLee LundeLloyd LundeLila Eileen Johnson was born on Sunday, June 24, 1917 in Yankton County to Einer and Linnie (Roach) Johnson.  She attended grade school in Yankton County and in Olivet, South Dakota.  In 1935, she graduated from...

Gilbert  Meyer

Gilbert  Meyer

Sep 19, 2007

CLERGYRev. Greg WayMUSICOrganist ~ Shelly FinckSpecial Music by David & Shelly Finck"Amazing Grace""Peace is Flowing Like a River""How Great Thou Art"HONORARY CASKETBEARERSGilbert's GrandchildrenAnd All His Neighborhood FriendsGilbert Meyer, 79, Parkston, formerly of Tripp, died September 19th at Avera St. Benedict Hospital, Parkston. He was born December 6, 1927 on the family farm northeast of Tripp to Adam A and Anna...