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FERN KLEINSASSER KAUFMAN
Died 8/7/03
Fern Kleinsasser Kaufman was born on Aug. 17, 1939, to Joe K. and Julia Schrag Kleinsasser. She was the 10th child in a family of 11 children. She grew up on a farm northwest of Freeman and went to grade school at Apple Grove #49 and Freeman Public School. She graduated from Freeman Academy in 1957 and Freeman Junior College in 1959 where she received her associate arts and teaching degree.
Fern was baptized upon her confession of faith June 6, 1954, at the Hutterthal Mennonite Church. She was a member there until her marriage and then she became a member of the Salem Mennonite Church until the time of her death.
On June 28, 1960, she married Clyde Kaufman. This marriage of 43 years was blessed by four daughters: Sharla, JoLeen, Allison and Robin.
Fern enjoyed helping Clyde on their east Freeman farm and loved taking care of her family and grandchildren. She volunteered many hours in the church and on the Freeman Academy Auxiliary. For over 30 years she was the treasurer of the Mennonite Aid Society. For the last 11 years she worked at Fensel's Wholesale which was a job she enjoyed very much. Her hobbies were cooking, gardening and raising flowers.
In August of 2000 she was diagnosed with endometrium cancer. She underwent surgery and radiation treatments. In 2002 the cancer recurred and she endured over nine months of chemotherapy.
Mom fought her battle with courage and dignity. Even on her lowest days she was concerned more about others than herself. She hoped to live long enough to see her youngest daughter, Robin, get married this summer. God graciously answered that desire on July 19, 2003, and she was so grateful to be a part of that special day. On Aug. 7, 2003, 10 days before her 64th birthday, Mom was relieved of her pain and welcomed into her Heavenly home.
Left to mourn her departure is her beloved husband, Clyde; her four daughters: Sharla and husband James Unruh, Marion; JoLeen and husband Dana Cunnigham, Hays, Kan.; Allison and husband Jeff Russell, Garnett, Kan., and Robin and husband Wade Anderson, Merriam, Kan.; five grandchildren: Ashley, Lauren and Adam Unruh and Rachel and Aaron Cunningham; one brother, Amos Kleinsasser and Kathryn; six sisters: Adella Gross and Erwin, Mary Wollmann, Sarah Stahl, Bertha Hofer and Eldon, JoAnn Stahl and William, Ruby Hughes and Gary; one sister-in-law, LaVonne Schrag and Duane; and one brother-in-law, Johnny Graber; brother-in-law Delbert Kaufman and Dolores; and sisters-in-law: Doris Sherard and Jane Ries and Marvin; plus many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Iva and Katheryn; and brother Silas.
Her funeral was held Monday, Aug. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Salem Mennonite Church with Rev. S. Roy Kaufman officiating. Murray Ries was the organist and vocal music was provided by Kathy Kleinsasser, Linda Schrag and Sonja Waltner. Pallbearers were Joey Graber, Kerwin Graber, Lee Hughes, Michael Kleinsasser, Duane Stahl and Mark Stahl. Interment was at the Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Jakie M. Gross
Friday, Sept. 14
Jakie M. Gross, 76, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2001 at the Huron Regional Medical Center.
Funeral: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Mt. Olivet Mennonite Church of Huron. Burial in the Mt. Olivet Church section of Ideal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m., with the family will be present from 7 to 8 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 17, at the Kuhler Funeral Home and prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
HILDEGARD SCHMIDT
Hildegard Amalia Barbara Schmidt was born Jan. 8, 1900, to Gottlob and Annetta Jans Schmidtgall near Freeman. Her parents died when she was eight years old and she then lived with her foster parents Reinhold and Barbara Baer - Barbara was her cousin and godmother when she was baptized. She made that her home until her marriage to Charles Schmidt on May 14, 1926.
To this union three daughters were born: Dorothy, Barbara and Marjorie.
Hildegard graduated from Mennonite Hospital School of Nursing in Bloomington, Ill., in 1925, and this work was the means of support for her family.
Hildegard passed away Saturday, July 26, 2003.
She is survived by two daughters: Barbara Putzier and Marjorie Chapp; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; two foster sisters: Clara and Hella Baer; one foster brother, Gerhardt Baer; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; daughter Dorothy; two sons-in law; five brothers; four sisters; and three grandsons.
The funeral was held Wednesday, July 30 at 2 p.m. at Walter Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Legacie officiating and Emma Daedler as soloist. The pallbearers were her grandchildren.
Interment was at Freeman City Cemetery.
Celia R. Hilty
Thursday, Sept. 13
Celia R. Hilty, 89, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001.
Memorial Service: 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 23, at First Mennonite Church of Bluffton, Ohio. Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 22, between 2 and 5 p.m. at the church.
FRANK CONRAD BOEHM
Frank Conrad Boehm, Jr., son of Frank C. and Doretta (Dunker) Boehm, Sr., was born Sept. 17, 1926, in White Plains, N.Y., and passed away on Friday, July 25 2003 in Bridgewater.
At an early age his parents moved to New Jersey where Frank grew up. In 1966 Frank moved to Colorado where he worked as a maintenance engineer. Because of his skill he was able to repair most anything.
His passions were being outdoors, fishing and big game hunting. He looked forward to his hunting trips each year with his close friends from Colorado and Minnesota.
On Dec. 14, 1973, he married Ruth (Hofer) Barrick in Reno, Nev. In 1987 Frank retired and moved to Dolton with his wife. Frank was the mayor of Dolton for eight years. After failing health Frank became a resident of the Diamond Care Center in Bridgewtaer.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Ruth; daughters: Ethel and husband Charles Conklin of Florida and Eileen Marko of New Jersey; his son, Daniel Boehm of New Jersey; stepdaughter, Heather Colman and husband Richard of New Hampshire; stepson, T J. Klay and wife Eloise of Tennessee; brother, August Boehm of New Jersey; sisters: Martha Seckar of Michigan and Catherine and husband Richard DeGroff of Nevada; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Doretta Boehm; son Wayne; daughter Catherine; brother Ed and wife Millie; brother-in-law John Seckar; sister-in-law Chris Boehm; son-in-law Dennis Marko; and mother and father-in-law, Rev. Jacob B. and Barbara Hofer.
His funeral was held Tuesday, July 29 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church with Pastor Randy Klynsma and Rev. Howard Hart officiating. Organist was Luella Burroughs with Linda Hofer as soloist. Pallbearers were Bruce Duerksen, Roger Duerksen, Rick Hofer, Mark Lokken, Troy Belden, Chris Kerkhove, Steve Smidt and Brad Hofer. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Curtis, Larry Curtis, Lloyd Erickson, Glen Erickson, Lynn Erickson, Wayne Erickson, Troy Erickson and Brian Erickson.
Interment was at the Bridgewater Cemetery.
Ralph R. Haar
Ralph R. Haar, 63, of Parkman Wyo., passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 23, 2002.
Ralph was born on Nov. 15, 1938, to Roland and Leone (Thalmann) Haar in Freeman. Following high school, he attended college for a time, and on Sept. 10, 1972, Ralph married Virginia Luckhurst in Garden City, S.D.
Ralph was self-employed in many areas, including, farming, livestock equipment production, Native American pottery, and woodworking. He designed and built three log homes for his family over the years, and most recently, he developed and directed the Sure Foundation Family Ministry, ministering on the Crow Reservation in Montana, with outreach in Wyoming and South Dakota.
Ralph loved to be with his family, and was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Sheridan, Wyo.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Haar of Parkman; his daughter, Shelly Brown and her husband, Keith, Merrill, Iowa; his two sons: Shannon Haar and Roland "Cody" Haar of Parkman; his four grandchildren, Jessica, Michaela, Adam, and Andrew Brown, all of Merrill; his mother, Leone Haar, Freeman; his sister, June Roth and husband, Kenneth, Bridgewater; his brother, Dale Haar and wife, Nancy, Sioux Falls.
Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Roland Haar.
The funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 27 at the Cornerstone Church (located at 4351 Big Horn Avenue, formerly Red Grade Christian Academy) with Pastors Tony Forman, Kenneth Pretty On Top, and Donald Brendtro co-officiating. Interment was in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.
The family has requested that memorials be made in Ralph's name to the Ralph Haar Memorial Fund in care of Sue Wieser, Citco Federal Credit Union, 29 North Connor, Sheridan, Wyo. 82801.
Harold Edward Heirigs
Sunday, Oct. 14
Harold Edward Heirigs, 70, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001 at his residence in rural Freeman.
Funeral: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, at St. Boniface Catholic Church (Idlywilde) of rural Freeman. Burial at the parish cemetery with military graveside rites by the Ernest Bowyer VFW Post #791. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at St. Boniface Catholic Church with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. followed by a scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
SAM SCHULTZ
Died 9/4/03
Sam Schultz, 99, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 4, 2003, at Spruce Manor Special Care Home, Dalmeny, Saskatchewan, which had been his residence since 1999.
He farmed in the Dalmeny area and was actively involved in the farm until age 90. He was a faithful member of his church, particularly encouraging the youth. He enjoyed talking to people, making friends in the local post office and places of business. When they moved to Primrose Chateau, Saskatoon, in 1995, he made new acquaintances with people in Lawson Heights Mall.
He is survived by his wife of 77 years, Margaret; son, Ray (Eileen) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; son Reg (Pat), Dalmeny; son-in-law, Ed Gunther, Saskatoon; grandchildren: Terry (Judy) Gunther, Leanne Schultz, Greg (Jackie) Schultz, Brad Schultz, Monika (Buck) Peters, Dorinda (Tim) Hase; great-grand-children: Kevin Crossman, Matthew and Emily Schultz, Buck and Bliss Peters; and Daxton Hase; his sisters: Annie Thiessen and Agnes Creighton; and sisters-in-law, Theresa Schultz and Susie (Schultz) Penner.
Sam was predeceased by his daughter, Verona in 2000; his parents, Rev. Henry P. and Aganetha Schultz; his siblings: Henry, Frieda Derksen, Peter, Mary Gamelin, Ted, Ralph and Teresa Koch.
The funeral was held Sunday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. at Dalmeny Bible Church. Rev. Eldon Schultz and Rev. Alvin Penner officiated the service. Interment was in the Dalmeny Bible Church Cemetery.
Dagmar Krehbiel
Dagmar (Kroeker) Krehbiel, 71, the daughter of Herman and Myrtle (Thompson) Kroeker was born Aug. 29, 1930 at Mt. Lake, Minn.
She received her education at a country school in Midway Township and graduated from Mt. Lake High School. Dagmar was baptized upon confession of her faith at the age of 16 at the Bethel Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake. She continued her education at Freeman Junior College in Freeman, Bethel College in N. Newton, Kan., and Mankato State University in Mankato, Minn.
In high school she was noted for her musical talent, especially for her ability to play drums. In college, she actively participated in operettas and choir.
It was in college that she met her lifelong companion, Philip Krehbiel Jr., and they were united in marriage on Sept. 28, 1952 at Freeman.
Many consider themselves part of Dagmar's family, because her kitchen table was available to all who needed to talk. Dagmar was a teacher and in later years, a teachers aide. She loved all children and was a devoted mother, always putting her needs last. Her memory is not noted by the honors and awards she received, but instead by the great sense of loss felt by all who knew her. She will never be replaced.
Dagmar is survived by her husband, Philip Krehbiel, Mt. Lake; two daughters: Christine Krehbiel, Butterfield, Minn., and Allison Krehbiel Baskfield and husband, Patrick, Madelia, Minn.; a son, Bradley Krehbiel and wife, Beth, Lake City, Minn.; five grandchildren, Ben and Andrew Dreyer Krehbiel and Madeline, Alexandrea and Hannah Krehbiel Baskfield; a brother, Ellsworth Kroeker and wife, Beulah, Mt. Lake; many special nieces and nephews; and her wonderful friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Marie Kroeker Preheim.
The funeral was held Wednesday June 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church with Rev. George O'Reilly officiating. Casket bearers were Kraig Krehbiel, Randy Krehbiel, Elliott Kroeker, Chet Kroeker, David Preheim and Rodney Stenke. Interment was at Mt. Lake Cemetery.
Clarence Glanzer
Thursday, Dec. 20
Clarence Glanzer, 81, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001 at the Huron Regional Medical Center.
Funeral: Sunday, Dec. 23, at Hutterthal Mennonite Church of rural Carpenter. Burial at the church cemetery.
Adina Madsen
Wednesday, Oct. 10
Adina Madsen, 86, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001.
Funeral: Thursday, Oct. 11, at Christ-Life Church of Fort Worth. Burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cypress, Calif.
Wilmer Herbert Langle
Wednesday, Dec. 19
Wilmer Herbert Langle, 76, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001 at the Freeman Nursing Home.
Funeral: Friday, Dec. 21, at Miller Funeral Home in Sioux Falls.
ADINA D. HUBER
Died 8/31/03
Adina D. Huber died Aug. 31, 2003, at the age of 91, in the Freeman Nursing Home.
Adina was born Feb. 18, 1912, on the family farm near Carpenter to David G. and Katherine Tschetter. She attended country school there. Adinawas baptized by Rev. Joseph Hofer on May 16, 1932, near Carpenter.
On Sept. 29, 1932, she was married to John S. Stahl. At that time she and John settled on a farm west of Freeman. Later they moved into the town of Freeman. John died in 1957.
On Aug. 31, 1960, she married Kurt A. Huber. Kurt died in 1998. At that time she moved to the Freeman Nursing Home where she lived until her death.
She enjoyed gardening as well as doing quilting and helping neighbors and friends.
She is survived by her sisters: Bertha Stahl of Yale, Martha Hofer, Freeman Nursing Home, Anna Stahl, Freeman and Mary Opsahl, Carpenter; two brothers-in-law: Jack Stahl, Freeman and Edward Hofer, Huron.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Jacob; two half brothers, David and George; and two sisters, Sarah Hofer and Katie Waldner.
The funeral was held Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethany Mennonite Church with Rev. Randall L. Tschetter officiating and Wanette Tschetter as organist. Pallbearers were David Stahl, Bruce Hofer, Melroy Waldner, Jim Opsahl, Norman Hofer and Doug Stahl. Interment was at Freeman City Cemetery.
LEO DONALD HANSEN
Leo Donald Hansen was born on April 29, 1921, to H. Chris and Boletta Hansen at Viborg. He died at the age of 82 on July 13, 2003, at 5 a.m. at the Mimosa Springs Assisted Living Alzheimer's Community, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Leo grew up on a farm near Freeman and graduated from Freeman High School in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army and attached to the U.S. Air Force during WWII in England, France and Germany during 1942-45.
He was married to Geraldine D. Roesler on April 16, 1948, in Freeman and had three children, Russell, Rickey and Janelle.
He spent his life farming in three locations in the rural areas of Freeman and Irene. Almost 28 years were spent at the last farm near the Midway stores, 18 miles north of Yankton. He attended Barber College in Sioux City, Iowa, and barbered full time in Viborg until he started farming. He continued to provide barber services to family, friends and neighbors whenever he could. In 1985, they retired from farm life and moved to Yankton, where he worked part time in real estate and Amway. In 1987, they moved to the Phoenix, Ariz., area where he was a groundskeeper of the TPC golf course for 10 years. Then in 1997, he suffered a stroke, and they later moved to Scottsdale, to be closer to their daughter, Janelle. The past three years he lived and received loving care at Mimosa Springs Assisted Living Center in Scottsdale.
Leo was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Survivors include his sons: Russell R. Hansen (Betty), Billings, Mont., and Rickey L. Hansen (Kandie), Aberdeen; daughter, Janelle Brasen (Larry), Scottsdale; his grandchildren: Tyler and Angela Hartl, Kjell Hansen, Lydia Hansen, Tyler Hansen, Ryan Hansen, Kyle Hansen, Sam Brasen and Holly Brasen; his sisters: Lorraine Osthus, Viborg, and Mildred Onstott, Yankton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, H. Chris and Boletta Hansen; his wife, Geraldine D. Hansen; his foster sister, Ann Klikeman; and his brothers-in-law: Kencil Onstott (surviving wife Mildred) and Norman R. Osthus (surviving wife Lorraine).
The funeral was held Thursday, July 17 at 10 a.m. at Glass and Garden Community Church in Scottsdale, with Patrick Shetler officiating. Organist was Carol Sterling with vocalists Janelle Brasen and Carol Sterling. Committal was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, Ariz.
