Obituaries

Hayes John Balvin

Hayes John Balvin

Jan 15, 2009

CLERGYFr. Charles Cimpl, Wake ServiceFr. Gerald Thury, Funeral MassMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigSt. Leo ChoirHONORARY CASKETBEARERSEmily WeberKatie SmithBill HochJeanne HochJim, Leonard, John, Don & Manny CimplCASKETBEARERSMatt BalvinMichael SmithScott WeberCary HajekMike HajekJoe CimplHayes John Balvin was born on Sunday, July 22, 1923 on the family farm near Tyndall, South Dakota to Edward and Emiline (Kloucek) Balvin. He attended Armstrong Country School and...

Michael  Lee Vellek

Michael  Lee Vellek

Jan 7, 2009

CLERGYFr. Gerald ThuryMUSICOrganist ~ Kathy KoenigHONORARY CASKETBEARERSTyndall-Tabor High School Class of 1981and Mike's FriendsJohn CapRich FrydaRich HonnerRobbie KeppenBruce KortanRyan KronaizlDave SuteraEric TyczWayne WincklerCASKETBEARERSMarlowe VellekLaurie VellekMarcia SkipperKevin VellekDave BuchmannDoug KokeshMichael Lee Vellek was born on Wednesday, October 17, 1962 in Tyndall, South Dakota to Louis and Nyla (Jezek) Vellek. Mike lived his life on the farm near Scotland and Tyndall and...

Willard Willis Friederich

Willard Willis Friederich

Jan 4, 2009

CLERGYRev. Michael J. JacobsonMUSICOrganist ~ Karen HuetherCongregational Hymns“How Great Thou Art”“I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry”“On Eagle’s Wings”“Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound”CASKETBEARERSLarry FriederichRobert FriederichScott GoekenSteve StoneBrian KnittelDavid WincklerWillard Willis Friederich was born Wednesday, August 11, 1937 on the family farm near Tripp, South Dakota to Emil and Bertha (Dewald) Friederich. He attended country school through the 8th...

Alex Edmond Mueller

Alex Edmond Mueller

Jan 3, 2009

CLERGYRev. Leon SchulzMUSICOrganist ~ Jan KocerCongregational Hymns“How Great Thou Art”“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”“There Will Be Peace in the Valley”HONORARY CASKETBEARERSResidents and Staff of theGood Samaritan Society of ScotlandAlex’s Neighbors & FriendsCASKETBEARERSEric HoogshagenEvan HoogshagenLew MuellerLyle MuellerLarry MuellerLester MuellerJoe JamesJoe SedlacekRoger ListAlex Edmond Mueller was born on Friday, October 31, 1919 near Lesterville, South Dakota in Yankton County to ...

Viola Eleanor Stemper

Viola Eleanor Stemper

Dec 28, 2008

CLERGYPastor Bill VanGerpenMUSICPianist ~ Barb HebnerSpecial Music by Robert Rueb & Joyce Svanda“Safe in the Arms of Jesus”“My God and I”“He the Pearly Gates Will Open”CASKETBEARERSDawn RyeTrevor GrimmeShane GrimmeDoug StemperJodi StemperBrian StemperCraig RyeViola Eleanor Stemper was born on Saturday, March 22, 1919 to Karl and Freda (Rueb) Schmoll in Tyndall, South Dakota. She was united in marriage to Andrew Stemper...

Marvin  Adolph Halva

Marvin  Adolph Halva

Dec 26, 2008

CLERGYPastor Dean SchroederFr. Gerald ThuryMUSICWind Beneath My WingsHow Great Thou Art (Congregation)I Will Always Love YouAmazing GraceCASKETBEARERSVernon KreitzingerKurt PotterRoger StockMike GolterJames OsiengerDan HonomichlMarvin Adolph Halva was born on Sunday, December 22, 1940 to Adolph and Clara (Kreitzinger) Halva near Lesterville, South Dakota. He attended country school through the 8th grade and began farming on the family farm. He was married...

Doris Frances Bambas

Doris Frances Bambas

Dec 24, 2008

CLERGYPastor Gordon HigginsURNBEARERSteve SzymanskiMUSICOrganist ~ Diane BryanSoloist ~ Lisa Knoll“How Great Thou Art”“Never Walk Alone”"On Eagle's Wings"Doris Frances Bambas was born on Friday, November 24, 1922 in Tyndall, South Dakota to Joseph and Frances (Toczek) Szymanski. Doris was united in marriage to Bernie Bambas on November 7, 1946 in Yankton, South Dakota. She was employed as a bookkeeper at Farmer’s...

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...

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