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Richard L. Frazee
Richard Lyle Frazee, age 53 of Yankton passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, August 22, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2004, at the Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, with Rev. David Lund officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post #791.
Visitations will be 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 26, 2004, at the Kostel Funeral Home, Yankton, and then one hour prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Thadeus Brandt, Keith Livingston, Darrick Livingston, Travis Frazee, Galen Juhnke and Ben Ludeking.
Rick was born September 30, 1950 in Sioux City, IA, to Richard Sr., and Violet (Shannon) Frazee of North Sioux City, SD. He was the second oldest of eleven children born unto this union. As a child, Rick was baptized into the North Sioux City Baptist Church in North Sioux City, SD. Rick attended McCook Elementary School in North Sioux City, SD, and graduated from Riverside High School in Sioux City, IA, in 1968. He went on to join the Army after high school where he was stationed in Biloxi, MS, and worked as an air traffic controller. After his four years in the service, Rick moved to Florida where he trained Greyhound racing dogs for a couple of years before returning to the Midwest where he lived in Minneapolis and worked as a farmhand. Rick came back to his home area and worked at Balou Bricks in Sioux City, IA, and finally at Precision Specialty Products of Elk Point, SD, from 1977-80. On August 19, 1978, Rick married Brenda Livingston in Madison, SD, and they made their home in Vermillion, SD, for one year, and then one year in Richland, SD, before the family moved to Coleridge, NE, where Rick began his 24-year career as a Tool and Dye Maker for Hydraulics, Inc. of Hartington, NE. Rick and his family moved to Yankton, SD, in 1982, where they have lived since that time. Rick and Brenda had just celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary last Thursday.
Rick had many loves in his life, in addition to adoring; loving and spending time with his family. Rick loved to play pool, which is what he was doing in Las Vegas at the time of his death. He played for the Moose lodge, of which he was a long-time member. His team had won the regional championship here, and they were in Las Vegas representing South Dakota at the IAPA National 9-Ball Tournament. He was doing exceptionally well at the tournament and, in fact, had "run the table" twice on one of his competitors. Rick was also an avid reader of western novels, one of his favorite authors being Louis L'Amour. Although Mike Tice (head coach of the Minnesota Vikings) probably doesn't know this, Rick was also one of the Minnesota Vikings most enthusiastic armchair coaches. Football season was an easy time to locate Rick, as he was always there at home, rooting on his Vikes, or on occasion, cheering from the stands at the Metrodome. He also loved to watch Minnesota Twins baseball, play golf, ride motorcycles, play cards, go fishing with Brenda, and in general just loved to socialize with family friends. If there was a get-together planned, Rick was always eager to be there. He loved to laugh, and had an unforgettable, hearty laugh.
Rick's memory will be cherished by the love of his life, his "Hon" Brenda of Yankton, son Bradley (Amber Volmer) and their children Adam, Aaron, Madelyn, Molly, Joseph, Juliana, and another baby due in November, all of Marshaltown, IA; Beth Livingston and her fiancé Paul Cuneo of Paducah, KY; and Brandon (Kelly Schmidt) of Volin, SD; his father Richard, Sr. of Sergeant Bluff, IA; sisters Karen (Conrad) Calsbeek of Sioux City, IA, and their children Leona, Pam, Becky, and Melinda; Bonnie (Dave) Solano of Troy, MI, and their children Steven and Dana; Janice (John) Bach of Springdale, AK, and their children Thadeus, Leah, and Lisa; Lori (Ben) Ludeking of Sioux City, IA, and their children Josh, Chris, and Dacia; Brothers: Kenny Frazee of Minneapolis, MN, and his children Emma and Harrison; Terry Frazee of Monument, CO, and his daughter Tiffany; Dennis (Nancy) Frazee of Omaha, NE, and their children Jennifer and Samantha; Martin Frazee of Omaha, NE; Dean (Angela) Frazee of Omaha, NE, and their children Brendan, Justin, and Derrick; Don (Kim) Frazee of Omaha, NE, and their children Alexis, Travis, and Andrew; Mother-in-law Benita Livingston, of Yankton, SD; Brothers-in-law Doyle (Dar) Livingston of Irene, SD, and their children Bryan (Judy Jensen) Livingston of Yankton, SD, and Bryan's three children; Sisters-in-law: Janice Juhnke (Raymond Wade) of Lynch, NE, and her two children; Jolene (Bob) Berndt of Yankton, SD, and their two children; and Rhonda (Todd) Kasuske of Gayville, SD, and their three children.
Rick was preceded in death by his mother Violet in 2002 and father-in-law Ralph Livingston in 2001.
Margaret Varilek
ARMOUR -- Margaret Bess Varilek, 76, of Armour, SD died Friday, August 27, 2004, at Beverly Health Care Center, Armour, SD.
Funeral service will be Monday, August 30, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Geddes, SD with burial following in the Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, SD.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 29, 2004, from 6-8 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Geddes, SD. Prayer services will be Sunday, August 29, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Geddes, SD.
Koehn Bros. Funeral Home, Inc., Armour, is in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret Bess Varilek was born on January 27, 1928, south of Geddes, SD to Clarence and Lillian (Petrik) Durham. She graduated from Geddes High School, Geddes, SD in 1945. She attended Yankton College, Yankton, SD and attained a teaching certificate. She taught one year at White Swan School, rural Geddes, SD. On February 2, 1946, she married Elvern Varilek in Geddes, SD. Elvern died on June 13, 2004. She dedicated her life to her children and cooking.
Margaret was a member of United Methodist Church and circle, Geddes, SD, extension board, county fair board, civic club, was a 4-H leader and was famous for bull sale meatballs.
Margaret is survived by five children: Donna (Larry) Dufek, Watertown, SD; Tom (Carol) Varilek, Geddes; Mick (Lynn) Varilek, Geddes; Kathy (John) Guenther, Elk Point, SD; and Lory (Dave) DuFrain, Geddes, SD; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty (Ed) Bruner, Lake Andes, SD; three brothers: Buzz (Donna) Durham, Lake Andes, SD; Richard Durham, Geddes, SD; and Mervin (Carol) Durham, Lake Andes, SD; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elvern; twin granddaughters; special friends, Tony and Marie Oberembt; and one sister-in-law.
Joe Lutz
MESA, Ariz. -- Joe Lutz, 78, formerly of Harrisburg, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at Banner Hospice in Mesa.
Floyd Joseph Lutz was born May 10, 1926, at Tripp, SD, the son of John and Lizzie (Bunker) Lutz. He graduated from Tripp High School. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. He attended Southern Teacher's College in Springfield and graduated from Yankton College. He taught and coached in Harrisburg and Worthing, SD.
He married Doris Isaak of Tripp. They made their home in Harrisburg, SD.
He later married Marjorie "Marge" (Jones) Lems in 1984. They lived in Harrisburg and for the past year in Mesa, AZ.
Joe was an accomplished guitarist who played with The Country Gentlemen, Dave Jensen and the Switchman, Southern Knights and Prairie Country. He was lifetime member of the VFW and DAV in Sioux Falls.
He is survived by: his wife, Marge; 3 sons: Tim (Renee) Lutz, Lincoln, NE; Monte (Diane) Lutz, Sioux Falls; and Mike Lutz, Harrisburg; 3 stepsons: John (Lori) Lems, Tim (LaVonna) Lems, and Bob (Sandra) Lems, all of Canton; 3 stepdaughters: Debbie Lems, Islamorada, FL; Susan (John) Gorthy, Key Largo, FL; and Lisa (Brian) Broderick, Baxter, IA; 7 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 12 step-grandchildren; one brother, Leonard Lutz, Reseda, CA; one sister, Viola Dunham, Westminster, CO; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lizzie, and eight brothers and sisters.
A Memorial Service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the United Methodist Church in Harrisburg. Visitation was Monday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.
Donations may be directed to the Tripp High School Athletic and Music departments.
Alan E. Ray
Alan E. Ray, 62, of Western Springs, Illinois, died August 30, 2004, in Madison, Ind.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 2, 2004, at St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs, Illinois, after prayers at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside, Illinois.
Emtombment was in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Mausoleum, Hillside, Illinois.
He was born in Yankton, South Dakota, January 9, 1942. He was a resident of Western Springs for 25 years. He had a successful, long-standing career in the steel industry. He will be greatly missed by all.
Survivors include his wife, LaDonna; two daughters: Rochelle (Steve) Brown of Westminster, Colorado, and Jennifer (Bill) Nelson of Downers Grove, Illinois; five grandchildren: Alexa and Austin Brown, and Kailey, Grace and Kevin Nelson; two brothers: Stan Ray of Utica, South Dakota, and Douglas Ray of Yankton, South Dakota; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Luella Ray.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Melvin Schellen
CREIGHTON, Neb. -- Melvin W. Schellen, 91 years and four days, of Creighton, Neb., died Tuesday, August 31, 2004, at the Creighton Care Center.
Service is 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2004, at Christ Lutheran Church, Creighton, Nebraska, with Pastor Terrell Huber officiating. Organist will be Marion Pahl. Interment is in Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Neb.
Pallbearers are Wayne Colbert, Bob Rothschadl, Dan Fleming, Gordon Pulcher, Darrel Mehlhalf and Arnold Paulsen.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brockhaus Funeral Home, Creighton, Nebraska.
Melvin W. Schellen, son of William A. and Lena (Breyer) Schellen was born August 27, 1913. He attended Winetoon Public School. On April 20, 1978, he was united in marriage to Ella (Hauck) Frank at Christ Lutheran Church in Bazile Mills.
Melvin was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and farmed in the Winetoon area all of his life until entering the Creighton Care Center in February of 2002.
Survivors include his wife, Ella; stepdaughters: Dolores Broz and her husband, George of Tyndall, SD; and Shirley Auch and her husband, Edwin of Menno, SD; 11 step-grandchildren; 23 step-great-grandchildren; seven step-great-great-grandchildren; sisters: Elma Younker of St. Charles, MN; and Doris Schwab of Salt Lake City, UT; nieces and nephews.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William.
Irvin Wiedenfeld
HARTINGTON, Neb. -- Irvin H. Wiedenfeld, age 87, of Hartington, died on Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at Beverly Healthcare in Hartington, NE.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, at 4:00 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington, NE with Monsignor Cyril Werner and Rev. John Pietramale officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael's Cemetery in Hartington.
Visitation will be on Friday from 1-8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. Visitation will continue on Saturday until 3:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
Honorary Pallbearers are Jeff and Elaine Bynum, Leonard and Frances Gilberston, Elmer Wyant, Wilfred Hans, Louis Hans, Marcus Hans, Bill and Marilyn Thoene and Alice Smith.
Pallbearers are Robert Burke, Matthew Topf, Greg Topf, Mark Wiedenfeld, Ken Guenther and Gerry Wiedenfeld.
Irvin was born November 2, 1916, at Newcastle, Nebraska to Henry D. and Catherine (Koch) Wiedenfeld. He grew up in rural Dixon County and attended Grand Ridge County School. He married Grace L. Tesdall January 16, 1940 at St. James, Nebraska. She died March 31, 2003, at the age of 82. Irvin was a dedicated farmer who farmed the Wiedenfeld homestead farm for more than 50 years. He also worked at Prince Hydraulics for about four years.
Through the years Irvin had been a member of the Tara Hill Catholic Church, St. Peter's Catholic Church in Newcastle, and Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington. He was a former member of the Grand Ridge School Board and the Obert-Maskell School Board.
Survivors include three children and spouses, Kenneth and Mary Wiedenfeld, Hickman, NE; Kathryn and Charles Burke, Pierre, SD; Marilyn and Larry Topf, Salix, Iowa; eight grandchildren and spouses, Dawn and Ken Proctor, Robert and Theresa Burke, Rebecca Burke, Matt and Karie Topf, Niki and Brent Dewald, Mindy and Charlie Holm, Greg and Andy Topf; four great-granddaughters: Amanda Proctor, Alexandra Burke, Shea and Brooklyn Topf; two great-grandsons: Aidan Burke and Jackson Dewald.
Selma 'Sally' Gregory
Selma "Sally" Gregory, age 95, of Yankton, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2004, at the Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton with Rev. David Wildermuth officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton.
Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Selma "Sally" Gregory was born on January 31, 1909, to Sakarias J. and Martha (Ringstad) Sathe in Yankton County. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She was educated in the Yankton County schools and graduated from Volin High School in 1926. After graduation, she attended Sioux City Business College and completed business coursework. On January 21, 1933, she was united in marriage with Luverne J. (Bud) Gregory in Sioux Falls, SD. After a few years in Sioux City and Sioux Falls, she spent the greater part of her life in Yankton. She was a Bookkeeper/Office Manager at the former Jo Ellen Shop on 3rd St., for many years, before retiring after the store was closed.
Those who will cherish her memory are her son, Robert M. (Virginia) Gregory of Jacksonville, FL; two grandchildren: Michael R. Gregory of San Francisco, CA and Kathleen A. Gregory of San Francisco, CA ;and two sisters: Ruth Freng of Yankton, SD and Edna McVay of St. Paul, MN.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luverne J. (Bud); her parents; two sisters; and four brothers.
Geneva M. (Couch) Underhill
REDFIELD -- Geneva M. (Couch) Underhill, age 91, of Redfield, South Dakota, formerly of Yankton, died Sunday, October 10, 2004, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield.
A funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church, Yankton, with the Reverend Dean Trapp officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton.
Visitation is one hour prior to the funeral service, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the First United Methodist Church, Yankton.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ray, Cantrell & Wintz Funeral Home in Yankton.
Pallbearers are Shawn Donovan, Luke Donovan, Matt Koehler, Tate Underhill, Chase Krog and Ryan Knight. Honorary pallbearers are Sarah Donovan, Jenny Underhill, Kelly Krog and Tessa Krog.
Geneva was born April 4, 1913, Woodland, Illinois, to Newtom and May (Crist) Stanley. She attended grade school and high school in Woodland. She then attended the Fleeny Institute of Physical Therapy in Hammond, Illinois, and received her certificate as a Physiotherapist. In 1943, she enlisted in the Army Air Command and was attached to the medical department of A.A.F.RS #3 at Santa Monica, California, as a X-ray technician. There she met Clarence Couch, who was also attached to the same unit. They were married November 4, 1944, and on being discharged, returned to Yankton in June of 1944. She joined the American Legion Auxiliary and organized the Drum and Bugle Corp for American Legion Auxiliary children. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, taught Sunday school, and was active for many years in all church projects.
In 1946, she started her Studio of Physical Therapy, which provided the first physical therapy for Yankton and the surrounding area. In 1947, she started Yankton's first nursing home at the corner of 6th and Pine. She sold it in 1951, and a year later purchased the Nancy Hotel and converted that into a nursing home. In 1957, she sold the nursing home to Bruce and Roberta Warren. In 1962, they moved to Mitchell, South Dakota, and she purchased the Mitchell Retirement Center. She operated it until April of 1966 when she sold it to Charles Gurney. They then moved back to Yankton, where they continued to maintain their home during this time.
In 1952, she and Clarence were initiated in Keystone Chapter #33 and Order of the Eastern Star. She held a number of offices and in 1963, she was installed as Worthy Matron. She was appointed Grand Warder of the Grand Chapter, O.E.S. of South Dakota in the fall of 1963. In the fall of 1967, she was elected Associate Grand Conductress of the Grand Chapter. She advanced in the Grand Chapter offices and was elected Worthy Matron of the Grand Chapter, O.E.S. of South Dakota in 1970.
In June of 1977, she married Harold Underhill, formerly of Mitchell. On January 3, 2000, she entered the Eastern Star Home at Redfield as she had a progressive case of Alzheimer's and was unable to be cared for any longer at home.
Survivors include her husband, Harold of Redfield; two stepchildren, Ronald Underhill and Lori Deibert, both of Spearfish, South Dakota; ten grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Couch; parents; one brother; and one stepchild, Vicki Donovan.
