Obituaries

Mavis Louise Pech

Mavis Louise Pech

Dec 16, 2008

CLERGYPastor Gordon HigginsMUSICOrganist ~ Diane BryanSoloist ~ Lisa KnollHONORARY CASKETBEARERSMavis’ Many Friends at Ability BuildingServices and the Marne Creek ApartmentsCASKETBEARERSAllen LeaderGenise McLouthKevin McLouthJoe Rothschadl, Jr.Dan SchuurmansLarry VellekMavis Louise Pech was born on Thursday, February 11, 1937 to Emil and Blanche (Peterka) Pech in Tyndall, South Dakota. She attended Bambas Country School and also attended Tyndall High School, where she especially...

Reuben Gust Gall

Reuben Gust Gall

Dec 13, 2008

CLERGYPastor Del NeumeisterMUSICOrganist ~ Shirley OrthCongregational Hymns“In The Garden”“How Great Thou Art”Special Music by Joseph Block and Tesia Nichols“Amazing Grace”“Be Thou My Vision”CASKETBEARERSReuben’s GrandchildrenJeremy BlockJoseph BlockJessica BlockKori GallMaggie GallKyle GallTesia NicholsTanner SharpeTaylor SharpeSamantha GallGrace GallReuben Gust Gall was born on Saturday, September 24, 1927 on the family farm near Lesterville, South Dakota to Gustav and Vera (Auch) Gall. He attended...

Darlene  Hollman

Darlene  Hollman

Dec 12, 2008

CLERGYPastor Rodney VeldhuisenCASKETBEARERSMike KozakColin VarilekMark WincklerScott SchmidtKeith SchmidtSteven HansenDarlene Hollman was called by our Lord to her eternal home at the age of 71 years after a courageous battle. Darlene was born in Olivet to Henry Oorlog and Lydia Bender (White) on December 26, 1936. She was married to Robert Hollman from November 1, 1954 until his death in May...

Marjorie Jean  Mejstrik

Marjorie Jean  Mejstrik

Dec 6, 2008

CLERGYRev. Dean TrappORGANISTRon CarterCongregational Hymns"Hymn of Promise""Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore"Marjorie Jean (Pavel) Mejstrik was born October 9, 1926 to William & Rose (Obr) Pavel in Tyndall, South Dakota and passed away at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital on Saturday, December 6, 2008.  Marge married Joseph Mejstrik of rural Tyndall on June 2, 1945. They farmed in Tyndall...

Shelby Gene Sickler, Sr.

Shelby Gene Sickler, Sr.

Dec 5, 2008

Shelby Sickler, Sr. retired at Tyndall and lived there for several years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He was a member of the Bon Homme Masonic Lodge #101 in Tyndall, The El Riad Shrine, the Lewis and Clark Shrine & Club, and the Yankton Consistory. Shelby passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008 at his residence in TyndallHe is...

Florence M. Schatz

Florence M. Schatz

Nov 25, 2008

CLERGYRev. Leon SchulzMUSICOrganist ~ Jan KocerSpecial Music by Lester & Shirley MuehlbeierHONORARY CASKETBEARERSMembers of the Scotland V.F.W. AuxiliaryCASKETBEARERSAndy DiedeCharles ConradLarry HebbertShannon KlumbBrandon SigmundTyler ShayFlorence M. Schatz was born on March 9, 1914 on the family farm east of Menno, South Dakota to John and Helen (Hintz) Hellwig. She grew up on the farm and attended country school through the eighth...

Donald David Dvorak

Donald David Dvorak

Nov 18, 2008

CLERGYRev. Fr. Gerald ThuryHONORARY CASKETBEARERDonald GieddCASKETBEARERSJay DvorakShandy DvorakDoug HouleJordan HouleEd HumpalLamont LangeDonald David Dvorak was born on April 7, 1930 to Joseph Leo and Sophia (Blaha) Dvorak at Lake Andes, South Dakota. The family moved to Tyndall in 1937. In 1945, Donnie began setting pins for the Tyndall Bowling Alley. Over the years, he worked for Alvin Winckler at Al’s...

Evelyn L. Stoebner

Evelyn L. Stoebner

Nov 17, 2008

CLERGYRev. Greg WayMUSICOrganist ~ Ruby DewaldCongregational Hymns"Abide With Me""Savior, Again To Your Dear Name"CASKETBEARERSKyle StoebnerDarin VilhauerChad VilhauerKali VilhauerMerlyn HerrDonavan GoehringEvelyn L. Stoebner was born on Sunday, February 10, 1924 on the family farm in Hutchinson County, northeast of Tripp, South Dakota. Her parents were Adolph and Sarah (Auch) Herr. Evelyn was united in marriage to Raymond O. Stoebner on April...

Edward Joseph Kocmich

Edward Joseph Kocmich

Nov 16, 2008

CELEBRANTSRosary and Scriptural Wake ServiceRev. Fr. David StevensMass of Christian BurialRev. Fr. Mathew VazhappillyMsgr. Carlton HermannMUSICOrganist ~ Georgianne PravecekSt. George ChoirCongregational HymnsCASKETBEARERSEd’s GrandchildrenLaura Kocmich RecJulie Kocmich WilliamsEric KocmichNicholas KocmichNatasha KocmichJonathon KocmichMichelle Behl HlavacJennifer Behl BierleMichael BehlEdward J. Kocmich was born to John and Caroline (Binder) Kocmich on February 28, 1915 near Avon, South Dakota. He died November 16th at Avera...

Lorene Elvera Eilmes

Lorene Elvera Eilmes

Nov 13, 2008

CLERGYPastor Del NeumeisterMUSICOrganist ~ Sharon OrthCongregational Hymns“Just a Closer Walk With Thee”“How Great Thou Art”“On Eagle’s Wings”CASKETBEARERSMark SwensenMarty SwensenFrank SchnabelSteven SchnabelHenry BenderDanny WashingtonLorene Elvera Eilmes was born April 11, 1928 to George and Bertha (Ohling) Gerjets at Scotland, SD.  She died on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg, SD.  She was baptized by Rev. A....

Richard Lynn Rothschadl

Richard Lynn Rothschadl

Nov 10, 2008

CLERGYRev. Dean SchroederMUSICOrganist ~ Donna BohlmannCongregational Hymns"Lift High The Cross""On Eagle's Wings""How Great Thou Art"CASKETBEARERSGene MarvinDennis DedRichard HermanekCharles CihakLarry SchnabelLeland SchnabelRichard Lynn Rothschadl was born July 20, 1950 in Tyndall to Joseph and Lillian (Cihak) Rothschadl.He attended Nedved Country School and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1968. On his Senior Prom night, he asked Sue Marvin’s father for permission...

Donald Joseph Grohs

Donald Joseph Grohs

Nov 6, 2008

CLERGYPastor Del NeumeisterDonald J. Grohs was born Sunday, October 22, 1944 at Redfield, South Dakota to John and Bertha (Zens) Grohs. He attended the Catholic grade school in Zell and graduated from Doland High School. He attended college in Omaha, Nebraska for two years. On March 30, 1985 he married Cindy Conway of Yankton. Family, trucking and motorcycles were important...

Muriel Vivian Jonas

Muriel Vivian Jonas

Nov 2, 2008

CLERGYPastor Kathy KluisMUSICOrganist ~ Glee DeutscherSpecial Music by Lester & Shirley MuehlbeierCASKETBEARERSDarrel HeckenlaibleTodd HeckenlaibleMel SchortzmanTim FurneyGeorge BauderGary GramkowMuriel Vivian Jonas was born Tuesday, November 5, 1918 to Wilbur and Cathryn (Baker) Davis.  She went to Cass Country School and graduated from Scotland High School. She married Victor Jonas on November 5, 1941.  They lived on the family farm for 58...

Edna  Herr

Edna  Herr

Oct 31, 2008

CLERGYRev. Greg WayMUSICOrganists ~ GrandchildrenCongregational Hymns“Precious Lord”“When We All Get to Heaven”“It Is Well With My Soul”“How Great Thou Art"Special Music by Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren“Serenaded by Angels”“I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry”CASKETBEARERSBrian HaaseSteven DewaldJohn HerrChris HerrPatricia BentleyDavid WincklerEdna Herr (nee Stoebner) was born on Tuesday, May 11, 1913 in Bon Homme County near Avon, South Dakota to Jacob...

Lawrence  Craig Hille

Lawrence  Craig Hille

Oct 30, 2008

Lawrence Craig Hille was born on March 3, 1934 to Oscar and Elda (Fischer) Hille at Scotland, South Dakota. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Church of Christ, Scotland, South Dakota.  Lawrence attended country school and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1952. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and worked in the aerospace program.  After...

Myrtle Eleanor McCann

Myrtle Eleanor McCann

Oct 25, 2008

CELEBRANTRev. Fr. Gerald ThuryMUSICOrganist ~ Marcene KniffenSt. Leo ChoirCASKETBEARERSMyrtle’s GrandchildrenRobb McCannSteve McCannJason HinzmanMelissa McCannDave McCannPat McCannMyrtle Eleanor Beecher was born on April 5, 1924 to Roy and Ida (Spurrel) Beecher at their rural farm north of Springfield, South Dakota.  She attended Armstrong rural school and Springfield High School, graduating in 1942.  She was active in 4H club in county and...

Dr. Beverly K. Peter, M.D.

Dr. Beverly K. Peter, M.D.

Oct 9, 2008

CLERGYPastor Gordon HigginsRev. David KnechtMUSICPianist ~ Diane BryanSoloist ~ Valerie PhilippCongregation ~ Wonderful Words of LifeVocal Solo ~ It Is Well With My SoulVocal Solo ~ Softly and TenderlyPiano Solo ~ We Gather TogetherPiano Solo ~ The Shepherd of GalileeCongregation ~ My Country ‘Tis of TheeCASKETBEARERSPeter LintJennifer LintJennifer SchrummPaul SchrummPaul LintBrenda LintINURNMENTA private burial for family,followed by a memorial servicewill...

Viola Mary Rembold

Viola Mary Rembold

Oct 4, 2008

CLERGYRev. Richard WeemanMUSICOrganist ~ Karen ConradCongregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“I Am But a Stranger Here”“How Great Thou Art”CASKETBEARERSJon HuberSteven GarveyBrady MuthGarrett RemboldToby AberleLoren GarciaViola Mary Rembold was born on Thursday, September 14, 1922 north of Kaylor, South Dakota to Charles and Alvena (Dockweiler) Davis. She graduated from Tripp High School in 1940 and attended Dakota Wesleyan College for two years. She taught...

Elsie Magdalena Hebbert

Elsie Magdalena Hebbert

Oct 3, 2008

CLERGYRev. David EllisMUSICOrganist ~ Harriet SchaefferCongregational Hymns“I Am But a Stranger Here”“Beautiful Savior”“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”CASKETBEARERSCraig NeumeisterStephen NeumeisterJim MaloneySara MaloneyDaniel AbbottAshley AbbottElsie Magdalena Hebbert, recently of Brandon, South Dakota, but a lifelong resident of the Scotland area, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 3, 2008 at the age of 94 years. She died in...

Chassidy Lynn Bamsey

Chassidy Lynn Bamsey

Sep 28, 2008

Chassidy Lynn Bamsey was born on Wednesday, October 7, 1987 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Lila Joyce (Jonnes) McKinnon and William Frazier Bamsey and step-mom, Monica Foxhoven. She grew up in Sioux Falls and attended Hawthorne Elementary School, Axtell Park Middle School and Lincoln High School. Chassidy moved to Yankton, South Dakota to explore new...