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Mary Margaret Westergaard
Apr 17, 2016
Mary M. Shepherd was born November 13th, 1955 to Harold H. Shepherd and Berniece (Lydon) Shepherd. For grades one through eight she attended Sacred Heart Parochial School. She graduated from Yankton Senior High School in 1974, and worked at various places, including Gurney's Hatchery and Dale Electronics. On December 24th, 1977, Mary married Algeen Westergaard. Mary and Al worked construction...
Robert "Bob" Lee Baker
Apr 13, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Randy PhillipsMUSICOrganist ~ Georgianne PravecekCongregational Hymns“Here I Am, Lord”“Beautiful Savior”“The Servant Song”“America the Beautiful”CASKETBEARERSAaron Girodat, Derek Girodat, Ben Girodat,Nic Baker, Jordan Mattern,Steve Pechous, & Clint StarwaltRobert “Bob” Lee Baker was born on September 12, 1938 to George and Hilda (Dawson) Baker on the family homestead in rural Scotland, South Dakota. He attended Nelles Country Grade School and Scotland High...
Viola Louise Mach
Apr 5, 2016
Viola Louise Mach was born on April 10, 1926 to Theodore and Lydia (Winter) Bietz in Delmont, South Dakota. She attended school through the 8th grade at which time she moved to Mitchell and began to work as a housekeeper for the Woelfel family. On June 20, 1954, Viola was united in marriage to Elmer Mach in Delmont. Together they...
Ronald Ray Hamberger
Mar 25, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Randy PhillipsREADERSJonah and Eli HambergerALTAR SERVERSNoah and Ella GrebleMUSICOrganist ~ Georgianne PravecekCongregational Hymns “Here I Am Lord”“On Eagles’ Wings”“How Great Thou Art”HONORARY URNBEARERSDavid ReheurekLarry ReheurekDon HajekJerry HajekDavid HajekDoug HajekWayne HajekMike RakerRonald Ray Hamberger was born on November 3, 1948 to Raymond and Arlene (Hajek) Hamberger in Scotland, South Dakota. He was baptized into the Catholic faith on November 28, 1948...
Viola Freier
Mar 19, 2016
CLERGYRev. Barry NelsonMUSICOrganist ~ Karen HuetherCongregational Hymns “How Great Thou Art”“Just As I Am, Without One Plea”“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”CASKETBEARERSDuane BuchmanKelly GreggLarry StolzLaurie VellekDerald SchnabelMelvin KonradViola (Schnabel) Freier was born on October 2, 1917 to August and Lydia (Meyer) Schnabel in Tripp, South Dakota. She was baptized on November 25, 1917 and confirmed on June 26, 1932 by...
Daryl Jerke
Mar 16, 2016
CLERGYRev. Jonathan VeharMUSICOrganist ~ Dorothy BietzDaryl Edward Jerke was born on May 11, 1938 to Edward and Martha (Schneider) Jerke in Scotland, South Dakota. He attended and graduated from Scotland High School. In 1961, Daryl enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country until his honorable discharge in 1963. In 1964, he was united in marriage to Katherine and...
Melva Jean Sutera
Mar 15, 2016
OFFICIANTLorney Van GerpenMUSICPianist ~ Saundra MudderSoloist ~ Steve PetersCongregational Hymns“Here I Am Lord”“Just As I Am”ACTIVE CASKETBEARERSMelva’s GrandchildrenHONORARY CASKETBEARERSMelva’s Great-GrandchildrenMelva Jean Sutera was born on December 21, 1930 to Charles and Mary (Vellek) Bambas in their home in rural Tyndall, South Dakota. She graduated from Tyndall High School in 1948. Melva went on to earn her teaching certificate from the...
O'Tillia "Tillie" Agnes Knodel
Mar 11, 2016
Tillie (O’Tillia) Knodel – Tillie Knodel, 107, was called home to be with her Lord on March 11, 2016, and reunited with her one true love, Edwin. Tillie’s was an amazing life both in its longevity, and the positive impact she made on everyone she touched.A celebration of Tillie’s life will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, March 16,...
Dr. Richard Tiahrt
Mar 3, 2016
OFFICIANTLorney Van GerpenORGANISTBecky TyczDr. Richard Wayne Tiahrt passed into eternal life on March 3, 2016 following complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by his wife and Richard’s three siblings, Maurice, Kathy and Denise.Richard, son of Irene (Hansen) and Arnold Tiahrt was born February 14, 1948 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The third child of six, lived on a small...
Clinton D. Mehlhaff
Mar 2, 2016
CLERGYRev. Ron ShifleyMUSICOrganist ~ Linda KronaizlSpecial Music by Patty AndersonCongregational Hymns“How Great Thou Art”“Amazing Grace”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSClinton’s Great-Grandchildren,Step-Grandchildren, andStep-Great-GrandchildrenCASKETBEARERSLaura HarringtonHope MehlhaffJanae MehlhaffWendy KaylPaul HarringtonJared MehlhaffJeffrey MehlhaffLuke MehlhaffClinton David Mehlhaff was born on January 10, 1932 to David and Sophia (Holzwarth) Mehlhaff. He grew up on a farm near Kaylor, South Dakota. As a child, he enjoyed his trips to school as...
Robert "Bob" James Maag
Feb 29, 2016
CLERGYRev. Brian BucklewCASKETBEARERSCole MaagNick MaagLarry MaagDaniel MaagJohn HirschRick MayerRobert James Maag was born July 16, 1948 to Victor and Ruby (Ehresmann) Maag of Tripp, SD and passed away February 29, 2016 at the age of 67. He grew up on the family farm southeast of Tripp. Graduated from Tripp High School in 1967. Later attended SDSU graduating with a Bachelor...
Steven John Neth
Feb 22, 2016
CLERGYRev. Ron ShifleyMUSICOrganist ~ Sharon OrthSoloist ~ LeAndra Mogck“He’ll Be”Congregational Hymns“I’ll Fly Away”“Amazing Grace”CASKETBEARERSGary UlmerAllan UlmerWillie KludtNorman JelsmaBob GreenGene MelicharSteven John Neth was born on July 28, 1952 to Elmer and Dorothy (Mogck) Neth in Parkston, South Dakota. In 1966, Steve was confirmed in the Christian faith. Steve early enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard and actively served in...
LeRoy Gimbel
Feb 10, 2016
Leroy Gimbel went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at his home in Scotland, South Dakota. Leroy was loved by many people who's lives he touched. He will be greatly missed by all.Leroy was born to Emanuel and Ida (Meyers) Gimbel in marriage to Mary Jo Yeager in Lacrosse Wisconsin. Leroy worked hard his whole...
Lorraine Johnson
Feb 7, 2016
CELEBRANTFr. Joe ForcelleMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigSpecial Music ~ St. Leo ChoirCongregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“On Eagle’s Wings”“How Great Thou Art”“Be Not Afraid”CASKETBEARERSDennis HeisingerTony CaylorMegan HirschKent HirschGene HeinemannJames HeinemannLorraine R. Johnson was born on September 9, 1937 to Louis and Rose (Kubal) Stluka in Yankton, South Dakota. She graduated from high school in 1957. Following her graduation, Lorraine worked for Northwestern Bell as...
Gale "Corky" Scholl
Jan 25, 2016
CLERGYRev. Ron ShifleyMUSICOrganist ~ Linda KronaizlCongregational Hymn“How Great Thou Art”Soloist ~ Linda Kronaizl“Here I Am Lord”Gale “Corky” Scholl was born on October 16, 1926 to Fred and Cecilla (Johnson) Scholl in Springfield, SD. He received his education in Springfield graduating in 1945. After graduation he went to work for Northwestern Public Service Co.In May of 1949 he married Amy Ferwerda....
Doyle "Bubba" McDonald
Jan 23, 2016
Doyle M. "Bubba" McDonald, 70, of Bloomfield, Nebraska, formerly of Crofton, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society of Bloomfield. Honoring our father's wishes, no service or memorial is planned. His cremated remains will be scattered in the mountains of Idaho at a later date. Doyle was born on April 5, 1945 to Raymond and...
Patricia Ann Hansen
Jan 22, 2016
CLERGYRev. Kwen SandersonPatricia Ann Hansen, 95, of Yankton, South Dakota passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Avera-Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Pat shared her preference with her family for only a quiet, simple remembrance of her life following her death. The family is honoring her wishes, yet also recognize the need for the opportunity to mourn and...
Charlotte Thum
Jan 20, 2016
CLERGYRev. Ron ShifleyEULOGYDennis ThumMUSICOrganist ~ Sharon OrthCharlotte Thum was born on July 22, 1922 to Adam and Johanna (Max) Muehlbeier in rural Scotland, South Dakota. On February 25, 1945, she was united in marriage to Elton Thum at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland. Following the completion of Elton’s U.S. Navy military service, they made their home on the Thum family...
Norman W. Berndt
Jan 20, 2016
CLERGYRev. Aaron RushMUSICPianist ~ June FinckSpecial Music ~ Quartet"How Great Thou Art""Amazing Grace"Congregational Hymns"Old Rugged Cross""Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"Honorary CasketbearersNorman's Youngest GrandsonsActive CasketbearersJames SchultzHector CurrielHarold HokenstadNathan TerveenEvan SchultzKalin TerveenNorman Walter Berndt was born on November 26, 1934 to Walter and Martha (Hauck) Berndt on the family farm in rural Avon, South Dakota. As a young man, he helped...
Janet Cruff
Jan 14, 2016
Janet E. Cruff was born on August 30, 1937 to Edward and Della Margaret (Halkey) Swadish, Sr. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On August 4, 1956, she was united in marriage to Douglas Bernard Cruff in Milwaukee. In 1966, they moved to Detroit, Michigan. In 1977, they moved and made their new home in Scotland, South Dakota. Throughout her life, Janet was...
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