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Kim Jay Hackett
Jan 11, 2017
Kim Jay Hackett was born on March 22, 1960 to Norman “Dutch” and Betty (McMurray) Hackett in Yankton, South Dakota. Throughout his life, Kim worked various jobs and lived in many towns across the state. For the greater part of his adult life, Kim’s favorite occupation was working as a semi-truck driver. In the last 5 years of his life,...
Dolores Broz
Jan 11, 2017
ClergyRev. Laurie KiddMusicOrganist ~ Marcene KniffenSpecial Music“Amazing Grace” by Rev. Laurie KiddAccordion by Bob VrskeyCongregational Hymn“How Great Thou Art”Honorary CasketbearersDolores’ GranddaughtersActive CasketbearersDolores’ GrandsonsDolores Lillian Broz was born on March 23, 1930 to Reinold and Ella Susan (Hauck) Frank in Scotland, South Dakota. After a sweet courtship with a smitten George R. Broz, they were united in marriage on June 12,...
Delbert "Delby" J. Hohn
Jan 2, 2017
Delbert “Delby” Joseph Hohn was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1943 to Ray and Ella (Koster) Hohn in Parkston, South Dakota. He attended school through the 8th grade and went on to serve in the United States Army. In his younger years, Delby worked numerous construction trades across the US until he settled in Mitchell, SD. He truly loved...
Carolyn Jean Holm-Schmidt
Jan 1, 2017
Carolyn Jean Holm-Schmidt was born on January 6, 1945 to Ella and Leif Holm. She grew up in Scotland, South Dakota. In 1962, she graduated from Scotland High School. For a time, she worked at the Sportsman Cafe for Randall and Joyce Hosterman. She began to work as a dietitian at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Carolyn enjoyed her job...
Ella Schmidt
Dec 29, 2016
Ella Frances Schmidt was born on October 9, 1924 to Frank J. and Mathilda (Sedlacek) Brezina on the Brezina family farm east of Tripp, South Dakota. As a child, she attended Lake Region District Country School. On September 29, 1947, Ella was united in marriage to Albert C. Schmidt by Rev. J. R. Shepard at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp....
Melvin Winckler
Dec 25, 2016
Melvin Winckler, 84, of Tyndall, SD passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 25, 2016.Melvin Winckler was born August 25, 1932, to Otto and Emma (Hahn) Winckler in Tyndall, SD. As a young man, he helped his father on the family farm six miles north of Tyndall. Mel was married to Jane (Weiss), and they waltzed through nearly...
Leona Weidenbach
Nov 26, 2016
ClergyRev. Mike PettsMusicOrganist ~ Mary Ann GrossSpecial Music ~ “Safe in the Arms of Jesus”Congregational Hymns“Holy, Holy, Holy”“Blessed Assurance”“Under His Wings”ScripturesIsaiah 55 & Psalm 100CasketbearersLeroy Pedersen, Caleb Pedersen,Derek Pedersen, Lucas Pedersen,Jakab Weidenbach, Matthew Herzog, & LeonLeona Mae Weidenbach was born on July 2, 1946 to Claude S. and Ruth Naomi (Landis) Mumbauer in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Accepting Jesus Christ at a...
Curtis "Curt" Schuh
Nov 18, 2016
ClergyRev. Barry NelsonLectorsSteve Bauer & Charlene BietzMemorial Folder AttendantsCurt’s GrandchildrenHonorary CasketbearersGlenn Semmler, Ben Lagge, & Solomon SemmlerActive CasketbearersTroy Wixson, Levi Bietz, Brett Morrow,John Donahay, Seth Bietz, & Dave DuttonCurtis “Curt” Schuh was born on July 20, 1948 to Gedion and Agatha (Semmler) Schuh in Parkston, South Dakota. He attended Bietz country school #9 and Delmont school through the 11th grade...
Janet "Jan" Kaye Wittmeier
Nov 10, 2016
Janet “Jan” Kaye Wittmeier was born on January 9, 1948 to Gordon Francis and Vlasta Marie (Bruna) Hajek in Yankton, South Dakota. The Hajek family made their home on a farm northeast of Tyndall. As a child, Jan helped her Dad farm and attended Nedved #47 country school. She went on to graduate from Tyndall high school and attend Stewart...
David John Kronaizl
Nov 9, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Charles CimplMUSICOrganist ~ John ThuringerSpecial Music ~ Kraig & Morgan Kronaizl“Here I Am Lord”Morgan Kronaizl ~ “On Eagle’s Wings”Kraig Kronaizl ~ “Amazing Grace”Linda Kronaizl ~ “Ave Maria”Congregational Hymns“Be Not Afraid”“You Are Mine”CASKETBEARERSRoy Seaverson, Brad Pfeifle, Evan Parker,Keith Vanden Bosch, Ken Schaaf,& Cale SlackDavid John Kronaizl was born on October 5, 1949 to John Stanley and Mabel Ann (Slaba) Kronaizl...
Elmer Svanda
Nov 6, 2016
OFFICIATINGLorney VanGerpenMUSICSoloist ~ Tammy Varilek“Daddy’s Hands”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSElmer’s Grandchildren & Great-GrandchildrenACTIVE CASKETBEARERSRoger SvandaGary DvoracekWarren SvandaDan VarilekKen HermanTim HovorkaMemorials can be directed to Tyndall Good Samaritan Center and Compassionate Care.Elmer William Svanda was born April 30, 1925 to Joseph J. and Anna (Vavruska) Svanda at rural Tyndall, South Dakota. He graduated from Tyndall High School in 1942. Elmer’s journey of serving his...
Julie Ellen Miller
Nov 3, 2016
OFFICIANTJohn McNeilMUSIC"Old Rugged Cross""Shall We Gather at the River?"Julie Ellen Miller was born on September 19, 1946 to Herman and Murray (Swayne) Miller in Dayton, Ohio. After earning her GED, she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where she worked as a salesclerk for Five & Dime stores and also as hotel pest control. In 1997, after living in Las Vegas...
Sheryl Van Winkle
Nov 1, 2016
OFFICIANTJohn McNeilMUSICOrganist ~ Becky TyczSoloist ~ Joe SokolowskiSheryl Van Winkle was born on May 13, 1951 to Leonard & Dorothy “Belle” (Starr) Dvoracek in Yankton, South Dakota. On June 8, 1968, she was united in marriage to Richard “Rick” Van Winkle at her parent’s home in rural Tyndall by Rev. H. F. Vans. They moved to Wood, South Dakota in...
Jackie Dvorak
Oct 29, 2016
ClergyRev. Ron ShifleyMusicOrganist ~ Sharon OrthCongregational Hymns“Are You Washed in the Blood?”“Beyond the Sunset”“Softly and Tenderly”“I’ll Fly Away”CasketbearersSteven Kayser, Izaak Goldammer, Riley Nooney,Paul Hovorka, Travis Stockholm, & Ryan HowesI thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, and I often speak...
Mark Olesen
Oct 23, 2016
OFFICIANTRodger WenzlaffSPECIAL MUSIC “Amazing Grace” by George Jones“He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George JonesMark LeRoy Olesen was born on June 24, 1945 to LeRoy and Phyllis Olesen in Yankton, South Dakota. He was raised on the family farm west of Viborg where he went to country school and later graduated from Freeman Academy. In October 1965, Mark was drafted into...
Timothy "Tim" Edward Cokeley
Oct 21, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Randy PhillipsMUSICOrganist ~ Sharon OrthSpecial Music ~Dustin Barrett & Shannon Fanning“How Great Thou Art”Ronald Suess“You Are Mine”Congregational Hymn“Amazing Grace”URNBEARERSMike DangelJim SternhagenBlake KonstanzShannon FanningJaymie BarrettSean BarrettTimothy “Tim” Edward Cokeley was born on December 7, 1954 to Charles and Helen (Scheffel) Cokeley in Tyndall, South Dakota. He graduated from Scotland High School. On November 4, 1983, he was united in marriage...
Laura Bender
Oct 20, 2016
CLERGYRev. Dan FlygerMUSICPianist ~ Harriett SchaefferCongregational Hymns“I’ll Fly Away”“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”“My Jesus, I Love Thee”“Victory in Jesus”CASKETBEARERSNeal BenderStephen SimsLe BenderBrian BooteJosh BoydJason WhiteChris SillTim PustAndrew HoeraufLaura Bender was born on February 2, 1924 to Henry and Anna Marie (Magstadt) Gimbel in rural Scotland, South Dakota. On February 10, 1946, she was united in marriage to Eugene Bender in...
Leona Mogck
Oct 5, 2016
CLERGYRev. Ron ShifleyRev. Dennis ThumMUSICOrganist ~ Linda KronaizlSpecial Music ~ LeAndra Mogck & Linda KronaizlCASKETBEARERSLeona's GrandchildrenLeona J. Mogck was born on February 22, 1935 to Jacob and Mary (Tschetter) Walter near Freeman, South Dakota. Leona accepted Jesus as her savior and was baptized at Tyndall Baptist Church when she was in the 8th grade. She graduated from Tyndall High School...
Mary Stulc
Oct 2, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Gerald ThuryMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigSpecial Music ~ St. Leo ChoirCongregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“Be Not Afraid”“On Eagle’s Wings”CASKETBEARERSRyan StulcBrad BerndtMichael MeierScott HapeJack HapeMatt HapeMary Bethel Stulc was born on January 6, 1927 to Francis Arthur and Helen Clara (Seiner) Hagarty in Sioux City, Iowa. Following her high school graduation, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education through...
Irene M. Fischer
Sep 19, 2016
CLERGYRev. Greg WayMUSICOrganist ~ Karen HuetherIrene Mae Fischer was born on December 10, 1927 to Albert and Emma (Kocourek) Wittmeier in Tyndall, South Dakota. She was baptized by Rev. Hessel on September 30, 1936 and confirmed on March 17, 1940. She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1945 and went on to earn her teacher’s certificate from Southern Normal College...
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