Obituaries

Ethellyne "Ethy" Schnabel

Ethellyne "Ethy" Schnabel

Jun 12, 2017

CLERGYRev. Greg WayMUSICOrganist ~ Karen HuetherCongregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“How Great Thou Art”Ethellyne “Ethy” Maryanne Schnabel was born on May 16, 1933 to Moses and Albina (Petrik) Shindelbower in Tabor, South Dakota. She attended Southern State Teacher’s College and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Education. For several years, she worked as an economic and business teacher at Tripp School. In 1956,...

Larry Wilson

Larry Wilson

Jun 11, 2017

Larry WilsonOct 29, 1946- June 11, 2017Tripp, SD Larry Wilson, 70, Tripp, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 in his home. A graveside memorial service with military rites will be 1pm, Friday, June 23, 2017 at Grace Hill Cemetery in Tripp.

Donald "Jack" Collinge

Donald "Jack" Collinge

Jun 7, 2017

Donald Lloyd Collinge, better known as Jack, was born on December 17, 1921 to Charles and Mary (Holbert) Collinge on the family farm in Hutchinson County near Tripp, South Dakota.Jack attended country school and after eighth grade helped at home. He later took a job working for Charles and Mary Stverak helping out on the farm. He worked for them...

Dwight William Wilson

Dwight William Wilson

May 19, 2017

Dwight William Wilson, 47, of Tripp, SD passed away from heart problems at Avera St. Benedict’s Health Center in Parkston, SD. He is survived by his parents: Larry and Linda Wilson; brother David Wilson; nephews: Dakota (Kayla) Wilson, Andrew Wilson, and Brady Wilson; and great-nephews: Brody and Curtis Wilson.Rest in peace with your Lord.

Herman Kaul

Herman Kaul

May 17, 2017

CLERGYPastor Laurie KiddMUSICOrganist ~ Karen SchneiderSpecial Music ~ “In the Garden”Congregational Hymns“Old Rugged Cross”“Amazing Grace”CASKETBEARERSJeff White, Mark White,Matt Kaul, Jeremy Bruna,Clint Lewis, & Matt WeerheimHerman Kaul was born on August 30, 1917 to Christian and Christina (Hieb) Kaul, Jr. on the family homestead 8 miles north of Tyndall that was established in 1887. On March 18, 1943, he was united...

Gaylon E. Hofer

Gaylon E. Hofer

May 11, 2017

Gaylon Edward Hofer was born November 7, 1952 on the family farm in rural Scotland, SD. His parents were Sammy and Lydia (Haase) Hofer. Gaylon passed away May 11, 2017 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.He attended school in Scotland, SD, graduating in 1971. Following high school, he was drafted in 1973 into the United States Army and was...

Lois Elaine Weidenbach

Lois Elaine Weidenbach

May 10, 2017

CELEBRANTFr. Randy PhillipsMUSICOrganist ~ Georgianne PravacekCongregational Hymns“I Know That My Redeemer Lives”“On Eagle’s Wings”“Hail Holy Queen”“I Am the Bread of Life”“In the Garden”CASKETBEARERSCaleb Pedersen, Derek Pedersen, Lucus Pedersen,Chuck Wollman, Clate Soukup, & Jon SoukupLois Elaine Weidenbach, 63, of Lesterville, South Dakota, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota surrounded by her...

Irene Hamberger

Irene Hamberger

May 8, 2017

Irene Hamberger, 85, of Scotland, passed away on May 8th, 2017 in Parkston Hospital with family by her side after a brief illness.Irene was born to Julius and Ida (Weisser) Kaul on Jan. 26, 1932. She grew up in rural Scotland and was married to Maynard Hamberger on March 1st, 1949. To this union seven children were born and raised...

Jeannette Virginia Brandt

Jeannette Virginia Brandt

Apr 30, 2017

ClergyRev. Greg WayMusicOrganist ~ Cindy HightSoloist  & Violinist ~ Brandi Mandsager“Heaven’s Now My Home”“On Eagle’s Wings”“Jesus Loves Me”Congregational Hymns“Near the Cross”“How Great Thou Art”Honorary CasketbearersWilliam & Mary FriederichActive CasketbearersLucy Corro, Shayne Magstadt,Brandi Mandsager, & Steve MandsagerJeannette Brandt was born on December 19, 1929 to Walter and Vera (Reimann) Henke on the family farm southeast of Parkston, South Dakota. In 1947,...

Adeline E. Kubal

Adeline E. Kubal

Apr 29, 2017

Adeline Kubal was born on February 21, 1934 to Frank and Cristina (Cap)Kotalik in Tabor, South Dakota. On August 29th,1950, she was united inmarriage to George A. Kubal at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor.Together they made their home on a farm west of Tabor. Farming kept thecouple busy, yet George and Adeline shared a love of polka and attended...

Kenneth Paul Kahler

Kenneth Paul Kahler

Apr 22, 2017

Kenneth Kahler died suddenly at his home in Yankton South Dakota on April 22. 2017. He was born in Hawarden Iowa on January 9, 1948 to Alfred and Frieda Kahler. At age 3 he moved with his parents and five siblings to Vermillion South Dakota. Where he grew up attending elementary school and Vermillion High School. Following school, he followed...

Stephanie Marie (Keppen) Washburn

Stephanie Marie (Keppen) Washburn

Apr 21, 2017

CLERGYPastors Kristen & Benjamin EiseleMUSICOrganist ~ Jan KocerCongregational Hymns“Borning Cry”“On Eagle’s Wings”“Amazing Grace”CASKETBEARERSRandy Keppen, Steve Keppen, Jim Keppen, Charlie Keppen,John McNary, Joe Hoffman, & Trent McNaryStephanie Marie (Keppen) Washburn passed away unexpectedly at her home in Gayville, SD at the age of 25 years. Stephanie was born on February 29, 1992 to Pam and Ray Keppen in Yankton, SD. She...

Rolan Arthur Erck

Rolan Arthur Erck

Apr 16, 2017

ClergyRev. Brian BucklewMusicOrganist ~ Val SchwadererActive CasketbearersRay Dewald, Glennis Stern, Vernon Kraft,George Sandhoff, Duane Duba, & Tom BrownHonorary CasketbearersCade Erck, Tyler Erck, Elizabeth Dewald, Emily Erck,Eathen Erck, Chance Erck, Zach Dewald, & Emersyn ErckRolan was born January 18, 1940 to Arthur Erck and Elizabeth (Hofer) Erck in Wagner, SD.  On November 27, 1964, Rolan was united in marriage to Donna...

Larye Johnson

Larye Johnson

Apr 16, 2017

Larye Roland Johnson was born on April 5, 1936 to Elmer “Swede” and Opal (Wintersteen) Johnson in Olivet, South Dakota. He graduated Olivet Grade School in 1950 and Menno High School in 1954. On September 5, 1956, Larye enlisted in the United States Army. He completed basic training at Fort Chaffer, Arkansas and was permanently stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado....

Arnold "Arne" Kocourek

Arnold "Arne" Kocourek

Apr 15, 2017

CLERGYRev. Laurie KiddArnold L Kocourek was born April 23, 1952 in Yankton, South Dakota.  His parents were Louis and Renae (Braun) Kocourek.  He attended school in Scotland, SD, graduating in 1970. He married Marie Wampol on December 11, 1992 in Yankton.  He worked for Frank Pillar of Scotland, Ben Hur Ford in Sioux Falls, Truck Trailer in Yankton, Frick Trucking...

Doris Svendsen

Doris Svendsen

Apr 15, 2017

Doris Marie Svendsen was born June 28th, 1930 near Olivet, SD to Solomon and Olive (Schmiedt) Grosz. She was baptized at Hoffningsthal Lutheran Church July 20th, 1930.Her parents farmed near Olivet, SD and at age eleven the family moved to Sacramento, CA where most of her mother's family lived. Fear of living in Sacramento because of the war with Japan...

Ophelia Breisch

Ophelia Breisch

Apr 11, 2017

Ophelia passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at her home in Scotland, South Dakota. Her family wishes to honor her Native American heritage and will hold memorial services following a year of mourning as per her cultural custom.

Services will be held at a later date.

Caroline Weisser

Caroline Weisser

Apr 4, 2017

Caroline Hersman Weisser, age 85, of Yankton, South Dakota died in her home on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Private family services were held.Private family services were held.

Beulah Petzoldt

Beulah Petzoldt

Apr 2, 2017

ClergyRev. Kwen SandersonMusicOrganist ~ Jan KocerSoloist ~ LeAndra Mogck“I Can Only Imagine”Congregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“Old Rugged Cross”CasketbearersTaylor Bietz, Riley Bietz, Jason Wynia,Rodney Duin, Mike Petzoldt, & Derek HunsleyBeulah Celia Petzoldt was born on March 24, 1928 to Lloyd Amos and Mabel (Collinge) Colwell in Geddes, South Dakota. She graduated from Scotland High School. On Christmas Day, December 25, 1948, Beulah was...

Mabel Kost

Mabel Kost

Mar 27, 2017

ClergyRev. Ron ShifleyMusicOrganist ~ Sharon OrthSpecial Music by Linda KronaizlHymns“In the Garden”“Amazing Grace”“Beyond the Sunset”“I Don’t Know About Tomorrow”CasketbearersTerry Wormsbecker, Randy Berndt,Bob Reimann, Frank Kloucek,Richard Kloucek, & Dale BaltzerMabel Amelia Kost was born on September 5, 1920 to Alexander and Amelia Wormsbecker (Berndt) on a farm near Avon, SD.  She attended country school (Vesper School #66) through the eighth grade...

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