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Evelyn (Wagner) Kvansnicka, 96
January 17, 1917 - March 26, 2013
Mass of Christian Burial for Evelyn Kvasnicka of Yankton was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland with the Rev. Mathew Vazhappilly as Celebrant. Organist was Georgianne Pravecek. Interment followed in St. George Catholic Cemetery, Scotland. Honorary casketbearers were Dennis Ded, Ken Fousek, Rodney Ozanne, Jim Tucek, and Zack Waldner. Active casketbearers were David Kvasnicka, Jason Sedlacek, Joe Sedlacek, Jr., John Soukup, Paul Soukup, and Ron Wagner. There was a liturgical wake service Monday evening, April 1, at 7:30 p.m., also at St. George Catholic Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland and online condolences may be sent at www.goglinfh.com.
Evelyn Amelia (Wagner) Kvasnicka was born Jan. 18, 1917, to Maurice and Amelia (Skorepa) Wagner on the Wagner Homestead south of Lesterville. In the spring of 1919, her family moved to their new farm one mile northeast of Tyndall. Evelyn attended rural school and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1935. Evelyn married Frank P. Kvasnicka, Jr. June 26, 1939. Frank and Evelyn farmed the Kvasnicka family farm south of Tripp raising their three children--Charles, Eugene and Elaine. Evelyn was devoted to her children and was very proud of them. Frank and Evelyn retired from farming in the early ‘70s. They remained on the family farm until the fall of 1997. They then lived in the Lidi Apartments in Tyndall until October 2003. Frank and Evelyn moved to Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Frank passed away in June 2009. Evelyn received excellent, loving, care and friendship from the wonderful staff of Majestic Bluffs right up until the time of her death.
Evelyn was a life member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Vodnany where she was a member of the Vodnany Altar Society. Evelyn loved being a farm wife and worked hard on the Kvasnicka family farm. Evelyn was always quick to offer friends and neighbors a helping hand or offer homemade food when they were in need. She loved raising ducks, geese, chickens and turkeys and many became pets. Evelyn’s many hobbies included sewing, embroidering, crocheting and quilting. Evelyn loved gardening and then canning what she raised for the winter. Her love of flowers was evident with all the blooming flowers around their home. From the age of 14 years, Evelyn always had geraniums blooming year-around inside and outside her home until her death. Cooking and baking was another of Evelyn’s many excellent talents. Family and friends were privileged to enjoy her made from scratch wonderful meals. Whenever anyone stopped in, they were always treated to a meal or a “lunch.” Evelyn was noted for her excellent baking but most of all for her Kolaches and cinnamon rolls. Her children and grandchildren always will cherish those memories of all the freshly-baked rolls she made especially for them. Evelyn loved and enjoyed her grandchildren along with her “additional grandchildren,” the Sedlaceks. All her grandchildren have wonderful memories of the times spent on the farm with their grandparents, experiencing new adventures and fun things to do. Evelyn loved to write letters to keep in touch with her family and friends right up until the end with cards, letters and gifts for birthdays, Christmas and special events. As a resident of Sister James, Evelyn enjoyed the many friendships she made and the many activities of crafts, baking, sharing her recipes, playing cards and most of all Bingo.
Favorite pastimes of Frank and Evelyn were frequent trips to “The Hill,” Ft. Randall Casino, where they made new friends and visited with their friends and neighbors while there. Evelyn and Frank enjoyed many trips with Eugene through the years touring South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa. They also enjoyed traveling to many states and sight-seeing as they visited with their son, Charlie, and his family in Pocatello, Idaho, and their daughter, Elaine, and her family in Chicago, Ill., Jackson, Mich., and Winona, Minn. Unfortunately, they were unable to visit the Southwest where Elaine now lives. Evelyn passed on quietly and peacefully and into the arms of Our Heavenly Father, surrounded by her family and friends that went before her, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Majestic Bluffs in Yankton at the age of 96. Evelyn is at peace now and forever.
Eternally blessed for sharing her life with her love and memories are her children: Eugene F. Kvasnicka and Mary Kay Rokusek, both of Yankton and Elaine (Patrick) Soukup of Gilbert, Ariz.; her four grandchildren: John (Amy) Soukup of Peoria, Ariz., Paul Soukup of Winona, Minn., David Kvasnicka of Pocatello, Idaho, and Laurie (Brett) Struchen of Chubbic, Idaho; two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; her brother, Bernie Wagner of Yankton; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Martz of Wakonda; eight nieces and nephews; and one special feathered friend, “Fred,” also survives Evelyn.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; her son, Charlie P. Kvasnicka of Pocatello, Idaho, in 2002; her parents, Maurice and Amelia Wagner; her brothers, Clarence and Emil; her sister, Lorraine; and one great-great-grandchild. Evelyn was the last survivor of Frank and Evelyn’s lifelong group of close friends.
Landon Bueber, 7
August 2, 2005 - April 30, 2013
Funeral service for Landon Matthew Bueber were held May 6 at the Parkston National Guard Armory. Arrangements were by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home, Parkston.
Landon Matthew Bueber was born Aug. 2, 2005 to Jonathan and Kristie (Schmidt) Bueber in Parkston. He was baptized into the Christian Faith at First American Lutheran Church, Tripp. He was currently attending first grade at Parkston Elementary School.
Landon had a great love for the farm and showing pigs. He enjoyed playing with Legos, riding bike, playing in the sandbox, camping and fishing. He loved firetrucks and riding in the ambulance with his dad to football games.
Landon went to his heavenly home Tuesday, April 30, at his home in Parkston, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He is survived by his parents, Jonathan and Kristie Bueber of Parkston; his beloved little brother, Carson; grandparents: Linus and Dorothy Schmidt, Parkston, Maurice Bueber, Tripp, and Deborah Bueber, Mitchell; great grandparents Loretta Bueber, Tripp, and Wilbert Thuringer, Parkston; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Ella (Schneider) Heihn, 103
March 7, 1910 - April 30, 2013
Funeral services for Ella E. Heihn were held May 3 at Friedens Reformed Church in Tripp, with the Rev. Greg Way officiating. Music was furnished by Lennis Mehlhaff, soloist, and Karen Huether, organist.
Interment was in the Gracehill Cemetery, Tripp, with Goglin Funeral Home, Tripp, in charge of arrangements. Casketbearers were her nieces and nephews.
Ella Elisabeth Heihn was born Monday, March 7, 1910, on the family farm in Bon Homme County. She was born to Christian and Magdalena (Heil) Schneider.
She was baptized in the Reformed Church and was confirmed July 6, 1924, in the Reformed Church.
She went through the eighth grade at the Buechler School.
She was united in marriage to Alvin Heihn Dec. 9, 1935, at Tripp. After their marriage, they both worked at Mueller’s Hatchery in Tripp. He died March 24, 1985. She also worked at the Corner Cafe, Hink’s Cafe and the Tripp Sport Bowl, as a dishwasher, waitress and cook.
She was a former member of the United Methodist Church, Tripp, where she was active with the UMW and later a member of Friedens Reformed Church.
She was a member of the Jelkin-Harms American Legion Auxiliary of Tripp for over 60 years.
On Dec. 9, 2005, she became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society, Tripp. She died Tuesday, April 30 and attained the age of 103 years, one month and 23 days.
She is survived by a sister, Esther Hieb, Tripp; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Heihn; her parents, Christian and Magdalena Schneider; and eight siblings, Bertha Weiderrich, Edwin Schneider, Emil Schneider, Laura Brandt, Louise Hoff, Emma Weiderrich, Herbert Schneider and John Schneider.
Anna (Voll) Freitag, 98
April 23, 1915 - June 27, 2013
Funeral services for Anna Freitag were held July 1 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Scotland.
Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Anna Louise Voll, daughter of Andreas and Matilda (Schmidt) Voll, was born April 23, 1915, in Kaylor. She grew up there and graduated from Scotland High School.
She was united in marriage with Walter Freitag June 8, 1937, in Kaylor. The couple lived in various towns, including Ravinia, Tripp, Rapid City and Portland, Ore., where she worked at department stores. The couple retired and moved to Mesa, Ariz. Walter died in January 1981. She moved to Clayton, N.M., before returning to Sioux Falls.
She died Thursday, June 27, at the Good Samaritan Village. She attained the age of 98 years.
She is survived by her sister, Esther Stambaugh, Godfrey, Ill.; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; three brothers, Fred, Walter, Andreas; and three sisters Bertha Thomas, Ruth Vanderscheer and Paulina Kurtz.
Victor J. Maag, 90
April 21, 1923 - June 24, 2013
Funeral services for Victor J. Maag were held June 28 at the Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp, with the Rev. C. Brian Bucklew officiating. Music was furnished by Delilah Hahn, organist.
Interment was in the Gracehill Cemetery, Tripp, with Goglin Funeral Home of Tripp in charge of arrangements. Honorary casketbearers were Victor’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Casketbearers were Bob Just, Don Maag, Glen Maag, David Mogck, Melvin Muntefering and Jared Sedlacek.
Victor Johannes Maag was born April 21, 1923 in Tripp.
He married Ruby Stella Ehresmann October 12, 1947, at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp.
He grew up on the family farm southwest of Tripp. He briefly attended South Dakota State University. They made their home near Tripp, farming his entire life.
He was a member and served Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp. He assisted in a variety of positions.
He died June 24 at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls. He attained the age of 90 years.
He is survived by his children, grandchilden and great-grandchildren, consisting of: Robert J. Maag, Huron, and his sons, Cole Maag, Huron, and Nick Maag, Littleton, Colo.; Larry C. Maag, Tripp, and his daughter, Sarah Maag, Sioux Falls; Mary Jane Knobe, Sioux Falls and her daughter, Jennifer Jensen; his great-granddaughter, Mackenzie, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Daniel L. (Lori) Maag and their son, Matthew Maag, Lakewood, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby; his parents, Karl J. (Charlie) and Lydia Maag (Anhorn); and his brothers and sisters.
Emma (Henke) Lehrkamp, 89
February 27, 1924 - August 3, 2013
Funeral services for Emma Leona Lehrkamp were held Aug. 7 at Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont, with the Rev. C. Brian Bucklew officiating. Music was furnished by Val Schwaderer, organist.
Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Parkston was in charge of arrangements. Honorary casketbearers were Vernon Neugebauer, Donald Henke, Jake Hafner, Tom Hafner, Vernal Hanson and Richard Dusterhoft. Casketbearers were Duane Wagner, Dave Wagner, Ernest Wuertzer, Kenneth Henke, Gaylen Henke, Howard Bauder and Dave Greeneway.
Emma Leona (Henke) Lehrkamp was born Feb. 27, 1924, to John and Louise (Uttecht) Henke on the family farm southeast of Parkston. She was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Parkston. She graduated from Parkston High School in 1942 and then worked at St. Benedict Hospital, the Parkston Bakery and Renfro Variety.
On June 22, 1947, she married Norbert A. Lehrkamp at Salem Lutheran Church and then moved to Lehrkamp family farm near Delmont. She became a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont and served as a Sunday School teacher for many years, in addition to serving on many committees.
She served as a leader of the Go Getters 4-H Club of Douglas County for 10 years, and also was a member of the Prairie People Handicraft Club. She was a member of the Quilters Group of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Yankton.
They resided on the family farm, even after retirement. Norbert died May 25, 2012.
She died Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Good Samaritan Society, Tripp. She attained the age of 89 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia and husband, Ronald Ensenbach, Yankton; sister-in-law, Loraine Thaler, Wagner; several nieces and nephews and their families, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Lydia (Kusler) Lehrkamp; brothers and spouses, Walter (Vera), Hugo (Regina), Herbert (Meta), and Arnold (Clara) Henke; sisters and spouses, Johanna (Renatus) Doering, Olga (Jacob) Bauder, Edna (Alrod) Meyer; brother-in-law, John Thaler; and several nephews.
John D. Barden, 48
February 19, 1965 - August 4, 2013
A funeral Mass for John Barden was held Aug. 8 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, Amherst, Wisc., with the Rev. Jim Trempe officiating.
Burial was in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Town Lanark, Wisc.
John D. Barden was born in Stevens Point, Wisc., Feb. 19, 1965, the son of Franklin and Anna (Ebersdorfer) Barden.
He worked for C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc., and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 139. In his younger years, he played baseball for the local teams and was a member of the 4-H.
He died Sunday, Aug. 4, at his residence. He attained the age of 48 years.
He is survived by his parents, Franklin and Ann Barden, Amherst, Wisc.; siblings, JoAnn (John) Doyle, Amherst, Wisc., Tom (Patty) Barden, Almond, Wisc., Bob (Chris) Barden, Plover, Wisc., Karen (Mick) Wennesberg, Tell City, Ind., Gary (Sandy) Barden, Almond, Wisc., Mike (Val) Barden, Amherst, Wisc., Patty (Dave) Kamke, Green Bay, Wisc., Mary Jo Barden, Waupaca, Wisc.; aunt, Jo Skelly, Mitchell; and god-sons, Joe Barden and John Kamke, both of Green Bay, Wisc.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim (Peggy) Barden; his maternal grandparents; paternal grandparents; aunts and uncles.
Patrick William Skelly, 60
July 14, 1953 - July 26, 2013
A celebration of life for Patrick William Skelly was held Aug. 2 in Silverdale, Wash.
He was born July 14, 1953, in Mitchell to Michael and Mary Jo (Ebersdorfer) Skelly.
He was enrolled in Holy Family Catholic School and Notre Dame for 11 years, graduating from Mitchell Senior High in 1971. He then went to SDSU in Brookings. He also opened an electronic store, Dakota Audio, in Brookings.
He graduated from South Dakota State University, Brookings, with a degree in electrical engineering. Later in life, he obtained a master’s degree from Indiana University. He had over 26 years of Federal Civil Service at Navy Undersea Warfare Center in numerous capacities.
He died Friday, July 26, surrounded by his family. He attained the age of 60 years.
He is survived by his two daughters, Summer and Michelle; mother and sisters, Mary Skelly and Karen (Stan) Purcell; niece and nephew, Laura and Michael Purcell.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael.
NOTE: Patrick Skelly and John Barden were cousins. Their mothers are Mary Jo (Ebersdorfer) Skelly and Anne (Ebersdorfer) Barden who grew up in Parkston. Their parents were C.F. and Mary Ebersdorfer, lifelong Parkston residents.
Donald J. Geidel, 82
January 12, 1931 - September 25, 2013
Funeral services for Donald Julius Geidel were held Sept. 30 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Dimock, with the Rev. David Otten officiating. Music was furnished by Renae Kleinsasser, organist.
Interment was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Dimock. Casketbearers were Bo Geidel, Ed Geidel, Tiffany Geidel, Tyrel Geidel, Penny Humphrey and Travis Kruse.
Donald Julius Geidel was born to Alvin H. and Alma Geidel Jan. 12, 1931, in rural Douglas County. He was baptized by the Rev. Hempel Feb. 8, 1931. He was confirmed June 24, 1945, by the Rev. John Dewald. He was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Dimock.
He attended rural grade school in Douglas County. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1952 and attended basic training at Camp Pendleton, Calif. He was then sent to Germany until 1954.
After returning from Germany, he worked on the family farm.
He was united in mariage to Gladys Scheetz Oct. 24, 1956, at Immanuel Lutheran Church by the Rev. Leonard Eberhard. They farmed near Delmont until 1960. They moved and farmed near Mt. Vernon. In 1966, they purchased and began a dairy farm near Dimock.
He served on various offices at Immanuel Lutheran Church and on the Washington Township board.
He died Wednesday, Sept. 25. He attained the age of 82 years.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys; four children, DelRay, Dimock; Gail (David) Scheetz, Greeley, Colo., Steven (Tang), Ethan, and Robin (Gary) Kruse, Hutchinson, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Tyrel (Erin) Geidel, Tiffany Geidel, Tara (Duston) Seitz, Billi Jo Sweet, Ed Geidel, Cassie (Patrick) Meier, Bo Geidel and Travis and Hannah Kruse; four great-grandchildren, Olivia and Owen Meier, Ellie Sweet and Gabriel Geidel; brothers, Alvin, Mitchell, and Harvey, Parkston; sisters, Nelda Neugebauer, Mitchell, Irma Geidel, Loveland, Colo., and Margaret Scheetz, Mitchell; in-laws, Marvin Hoffman, Loveland, Colo., Dorothea Giedel, Mitchell, Elvina Scheetz, Mitchell, David and Beverly Scheetz, Parkston, Lois and Lambert Bialas, Dimock, Dwain and Kathy Scheetz, Mt. Vernon, Gary Scheetz, Parkston, Marilyn Castillo, Parkston, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Edward and Erna Scheetz; brothers, Gilbert and Gerhard; sisters, Adelia Matzner, Leona Rogers, Evelyn Hoffman, Lydia Geidel and Adeline Geidel; brothers-in-law, Ervin Matzner, Merle Rogers, Raymond Neugebauer, Howard Geidel, Marvin Scheetz, Harlan Scheetz, and Katherine Heidinger.
