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Alton Edgar Winckler
Mar 24, 2011
CLERGYRev. Gregory WayRev. Travis WincklerMUSICOrganist ~ Ruby DewaldSoloist ~ Lennis Mehlhaff“Beyond the Sunset”Congregational Hymns“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”“Great is Thy Faithfulness”“It Is Well With My Soul”CASKETBEARERSDarren HaklDouglas HaklEthan SchulteAndrew Van ZeeTravis WincklerDon WoehlTerry WoottenAlton Edgar Winckler was born January 14, 1937 near Avon, South Dakota to Philip and Ida (Stoebner) Winckler. He was baptized May 6, 1937 at...
Violet Velda Thiesse
Mar 20, 2011
CLERGYPastor Tom PetersenMUSICOrganist ~ Twyla HoraCongregational Hymns“How Great Thou Art”“Mansion Over the Hilltop”“Amazing Grace”“He Leadeth Me”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSAll of Violet’s GrandchildrenCASKETBEARERSGary GallCharles MogckDean MogckFrank PravecekTerry RothLance ThuryViolet Velda Thiesse was born Wednesday, April 24, 1929 on the family farm near Tripp, South Dakota to Henry and Rose (Stoebner) Mehlhaff. She graduated from Parkston High School and earned her teaching degree from...
Viola Ann Mikuska
Mar 19, 2011
SPEAKERMaurice BueberMUSICOrganist ~ Karen HuetherSoloist ~ Sara PermannCongregational Hymns“Shall We Gather at the River”“Blessed Assurance”“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”CASKETBEARERSChad BietzKen MikuskaDan ReimnitzMichael ReimnitzTerry ReimnitzRyan PermannRobert SchmidtPat Wilson Viola Ann Mikuska was born Wednesday, May 17, 1916 at Tripp, South Dakota to Christian and Pauline (Diede) Geigle. She was baptized and confirmed in the First American Lutheran Church in Tripp, where...
Duane Carl Blachnik
Mar 16, 2011
CELEBRANTFr. Mathew VazhappillyMUSICOrganist ~ Georgianne PravecekSoloist ~ Kelli Mehlhaf“One Day at a Time”“Sweet Hour of Prayer”Congregational Hymns“Gift of Finest Wheat”“On Eagle’s Wings”ACTIVE & HONORARY URNBEARERSAll of Duane’s Children, Stepchildren,Grandchildren & Great-GrandchildrenAll of His Pinochle Playing FriendsAll of His Many Trucking Friends,Especially Harold, Leland, Joe & JohnDuane Carl Blachnik was born Monday, April 17, 1944 in Yankton, South Dakota to Carl...
Arnold John Berndt
Mar 11, 2011
ClergyRev. Bill Van GerpenRev. Mike BoyleMUSICOrganist ~ Jean ChristensonSoloist ~ Shelly Dejong“Amazing Grace”“In Times Like These”“What A Friend”“How Great Thou Art”CASKETBEARERSCasey BerndtTravis BerndtBrian CihakWayne WincklerGerald BerndtErnie WurtezerArnold John Berndt was born on the family farm on Sunday, September 7, 1924 to John and Edith (Hinzman) Berndt. He attended Avon High School through the 11th grade. On Friday, February 4th, 1944...
Darlene R. Buchmann
Feb 24, 2011
MUSICOrganist ~ Andra SemmlerCongregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“Rock of Ages”“Beautiful Savior”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSGrandchildren, Great-Grandchildren,Nieces & NephewsCASKETBEARERSMatt HiebSteve HiebJason StreyleJames StreyleBarry SchmidtTom SchmidtMike BuchmannChris BuchmannDarlene Rosina Buchmann was born Thursday, August 20, 1936 at Mitchell, South Dakota to Theophil and Minnie (Renner) Bitterman. She was united in marriage to Marlin Buchmann on November 2, 1958 at Tripp, South Dakota. As well as caring for...
Aileen E. Treick
Feb 22, 2011
CLERGYRev. David W. EllisMUSICOrganist ~ Harriet SchaefferCongregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“Just As I Am, Without One Plea”“How Great Thou Art”“Rock of Ages, Cleft For Me” ...
Raymond "Ray" Schmidt
Feb 11, 2011
CELEBRANTSMsgr. Carlton HermannFr. Tony OpemALTAR SERVERSJacob BiesZachary NovakLECTORSGina JensenNancy McClintickRESPONSORIAL PSALMLinda KronaizlEUCHARISTIC MINISTERSJan SchmidtGina JensenPETITIONSCarla SweeneyGIFTTBEARERSSusan BiesMary NovakGREETERMarcia KirchnerMUSICPianist ~ Martin SieverdingSoloist ~ Linda Kronaizl“How Great Thou Art”“Here I Am, Lord”“Ave Maria”“America the Beautiful”CASKETBEARERSDan MillerTim SchmidtBryan ReisingJoel KirchnerPaul BainbridgeHONORARY CASKETBEARERSMarvin ThumTed GraceRaymond Bernard Schmidt was born on Friday, June 15, 1928 in Scotland, South Dakota. He was the fourth child...
Esther Theresa Klemme
Feb 10, 2011
CLERGYRev. David W. EllisMUSICOrganist ~ Lois HehnCongregational Hymns“Just As I Am”“Amazing Grace”“Nearer My God to Thee”"Jesus, Lead Thou On"CASKETBEARERSClay WittmeierKen KonradLee WittmeierGeorge BauderChris KonradRyan BauderEsther Theresa Klemme was born to Gotthilf and Louise (Jerke) Bietz on May 29, 1922 in Kaylor, South Dakota. Growing up she lived in Kaylor and graduated from Menno High School in 1940. On Saturday, September...
Frank Joseph Bruna, Sr.
Feb 6, 2011
CELEBRANTFr. Mathew VazhappilyMUSICOrganist ~ Georgianne PravecekCongregational Hymns“Lead Me, Lord”“Amazing Grace”“How Great Thou Art”Vocalists ~ Mary Lou Bruna, Daniel Bruna, Cathy Strand“Let There Be Peace on Earth”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSAll of Frank’s Great-GrandchildrenCASKETBEARERSMichael BrunaDaniel BrunaChad StrandBrett WhitmoreBen WhitmoreJoey Bruna ...
Olive Marie Gran
Feb 5, 2011
CLERGYPrayer Service ~ Pastor Bill Gran, NephewFuneral Service ~ Pastor Tom PetersenMUSICOrganist ~ Glee DeutscherCongregational Hymns“How Great Thou Art”“He Touched Me”“The Old Rugged Cross”Special Music by the “Happy Memories Band”"Go Tell It On The Mountain"PALLBEARERSGrandsons Ryan and Jayme Gran and Chris ArensNephews Don Knigge, John Ellingsen, and Merlin StillmanHONORARY PALLBEARERSGranddaughters Kimberly Gran and Robyn (Gran) Arens Great-Grandchildren Mataya and Maddox...
Harold Emme
Jan 22, 2011
Harold Emme was born in Tripp, South Dakota, on October 19, 1927, the son of Fred and Selma Emme. Harold attended school in Tripp, moving to Bowman, ND after graduating from high school. It was there where he met his wife Margaret Stoen. Harold had several careers that included restaurant owner, furniture and carpet sales, and motel owner. The family...
Morris Gran
Jan 21, 2011
CLERGYPastor Dan FlygerMUSICPianist ~ Pat Asche“It Is Well With My Soul” ~ #321“What a Day That Will Be” ~ #470“Mansion Over the Hilltop” ~ #471“Victory in Jesus” ~ #526HONORARY PALLBEARERSNephews & Nieces of Morris & Fern GranPALLBEARERSCaleb DeanDerek MarnJed HicksBenjamin BaxaRyan SwanstromBryan BorkBrandon GreenMorris Gran was born on Saturday, November 22, 1919 on a farm six miles east of Scotland....
Elder Adam Magstadt
Jan 14, 2011
CLERGYRev. Greg WayMUSICOrganist ~ Ruby DewaldIt Is Well With My SoulOn Eagle’s WingsSoftly & Tenderly Jesus is CallingHONORARY CASKETBEARERSAll of Elder’s GrandchildrenAnd Great-GrandchildrenCASKETBEARERSMark PhinneyScott PhinneyMichael WollmannTim WollmannDarrell MagstadtJohn TiedeElder Adam “Mike” Magstadt was born on Tuesday, November 1, 1910 on the family farm near Tripp, South Dakota. He was one of ten children born to Frederick and Lydia (Baltzer) Magstadt....
Clarence Eisenbraun
Jan 10, 2011
CLERGYRev. Richard WeemanMUSICOrganist ~ Andra SemmlerCongregational Hymns“Amazing Grace”“What is the World to Me”“I Know That My Redeemer Lives”CASKETBEARERSRick MayerLonnie MayerTony BergstromMike BergstromRyan SnuggerudJames BollockClarence Eisenbraun was born in Tripp, South Dakota on Monday, September 26, 1921 to Walter and Elsie (Ahntholtz) Eisenbraun. He grew up in Hitchcock, South Dakota, graduating from high school there in 1939. Throughout his youth, he...
Doris Darlene Novak
Jan 5, 2011
CLERGYRev. Jonathan VeharMUSICOrganist ~ Jan KocerCongregational Hymns“In The Garden”“Nearer My God to Thee”“Abide With Me”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSCo-Workers and Friends from theGood Samaritan Society of ScotlandCASKETBEARERSJames GunnBryan NohavaJeff NohavaPaul StevensonRussell StevensonKeith ThranumDoris Novak was born on Monday, October 22, 1928 at Scotland, South Dakota to Frank and Emma (Grosz) Gunn. She graduated from Scotland High School in 1946. Doris was united in...
Charlotte Hawley
Dec 12, 2010
MUSICOrganist ~ Bonna McGregorCongregational HymnsProcessional ~ “Amazing Grace”Offertory Hymn ~ “On Eagle’s Wings”Communion Hymn ~ “Prayer of St. Francis”Recessional ~ “Here I Am, Lord”HONORARY CASKETBEARERDarwin SampsonCASKETBEARERSGlen HiebDana HornJim KotasJohn KotasTom KotasBob ReitzCharlotte Hawley was born on Monday, March 3, 1913 in Tripp, South Dakota to Ernest and Mary (Dangel) Kotas. She graduated from Tripp High School and earned her teaching...
Kathleene Amelia Carlson
Dec 5, 2010
CELEBRANTRev. Fr. Gerald ThuryMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigSoloist ~ Pam NovakSt. Leo Choir & CongregationProcessional ~ “Amazing Grace”Offertory Hymn ~ “How Great Thou Art”Communion Hymn ~ “Be Not Afraid”Recessional ~ “On Eagle’s Wings”CASKETBEARERSBryan CarlsonJeff CarlsonDan CarlsonSteve GassenBill GassenJosh GassenKathleene Amelia Carlson was born on Thursday, April 5, 1917 in Tyndall, South Dakota. She was the only child born to Adolph and...
Alice Margaret Mensch
Nov 22, 2010
Alice Margaret Mensch was born near Freeman, South Dakota on Friday, February 9, 1917. She was the youngest of eleven children born to her immigrant parents, Philip, Sr., and Emilie (Kramer) Mensch. Her mother died when Alice was ten years old. She graduated from Freeman High School in 1935, and then spent the following two years taking care of her...
Rose Irene Kocer
Oct 30, 2010
CELEBRANTRev. Fr. Leonard KayserMUSICOrganist ~ Georgianne PravecekCongregational HymnsCASKETBEARERSLarry KocerKevin KocerAdam KocerErnie MerkwanDennis KaldaWilliam Cap ...
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