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Gary Herman, 66, Menno, passed away Wednesday evening, April 23, 2008, after a brief battle with prostate cancer. Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Grace Lutheran Church in Menno, with Rev. Brad Danielson officiating.. Visitation will be Friday, April 25, 2008 at Aisenbrey-Kostel Funeral Home, Menno, SD, from 6-9 pm with family present from 7-8 pm. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
He was born March 10, 1942 to William and Nettie Herman near Parkston, SD. He graduated from Parkston High School in 1960. He married Delileah Seidel on October 17, 1964 at the Salem Reformed Church in Menno, SD.
He was self-employed as a well repairman. He also served as the Hutchinson County Emergency & Disaster Director from 2001-2007. Throughout his life Gary was a member of the Menno Fire Department, South Dakota Firefighters Association, member of Grace Lutheran Church and choir, Menno City Council, Menno Community Club, Menno Area Development Committee, and Lower James RC&D. He gave tirelessly of his time to the community and his friends. His pastimes included attending auction sales, attending concerts and plays, bowling, solving crossword puzzles and playing cards with his friends at the Beer Garden.
He is survived by his five children: Michelle Herman, Birmingham, AL; Lisa (Larry) Klaudt, Menno; Kristi (Jason) Sayler, Sioux Falls; Travis (Linda) Herman, Altoona, IA; and Janae Herman, Rapid City; five grandchildren: Nicholas and Jack Herman, Logan Klaudt , Jenna and Morgan Sayler; very special friend Gladys Billars, Kaylor; his mother, Nettie Herman, Menno; one brother, James Herman, Menno; three sisters: Joanne Ziarek, New Berlin, WI; Judy (Greg) Houda, Jackson Hole, WY; and Pat Herman, Iowa City, IA; his mother-in-law, Ruth Seidel-Record, his step father-in-law, Robert Record, one brother-in-law, Lee (Gloria) Seidel, Eau Claire, WI; one nephew, Mark (Lisa) Seidel, Madison, WI; one niece, Amy (Jeff Miller) Seidel, Iowa City, IA.
He was preceded in death by his wife and father.
Elsie Helen (Dyce) Hoffman, age 87, formerly of Sioux Falls, SD died Thursday, January 24, 2008 at the Hudson Healthcare Center in Hudson, SD. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, February 4, 2008 at the Salvation Army Chapel, 800 North Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD with Major Betty Bender officiating. Burial will be in the Our Redeemer Lutheran Cemetery, Bryant, SD at approximately 2:15 PM. Visitations will be on hour prior to the service at the Salvation Army Chapel. Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, SD is in charge of arrangements.
Elsie Helen Dyce was born May 20, 1920, the oldest of four children, to William and Anna (Tufte) Dyce. Elsie lived, worked, and took care of her parents in Nunda, SD. She met the love of her life at a dance. She married Arthur James Hoffman on May 20, 1958. They farmed around Bryant, SD area, where Elsie raised a few horses, that she loved to take care of.
Due to ill health, Art and Elsie sold they farm and moved to Sioux Falls in 1969. Being avid dancers, they loved going to the Arkota Ballroom, Gibbon, MN Polka Festival, and any dance that they could attend. After Art died, Elsie's health diminished. She was a long time resident of the Hudson Healthcare Center until her death.
Elsie is survived by 5 nieces: Martha Ann Traxler, West Unity, OH; Barbara Norkavage, Toledo, OH; Betty Bender, Diana Kinsley, and Carol Nedved, all of Sioux Falls, SD; 5 nephews: John Bender, Westminster, CO; Jim Bender, Leo Bender, and Ed Bender, all of Sioux Falls, SD, and Bob Bender, Hartford, SD; also many great nieces and great nephews, cousins, and all at the Hudson Healthcare Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Art; baby daughter, Darlene; her parents; a brother, Andrew Dyce; two sisters, Martha Thompson and Violet Bender.
The family would like to thank the people at Hudson Healthcare Center and Hospice of Siouxland for being with Elsie at the time of her death.
Joyce Houck, age 65, of Yankton passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2008 after a long battle with breast cancer.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 17, 2008 from 4 until 9 p.m., with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, SD. Funeral services will be Monday, February 18, 2008 at 11 a.m., at the United Church of Christ, Yankton, with Rev. Joe Schulte officiating. Burial will be at the Hills of Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Monday. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Pallbearers will be Delmar and Ehrin Nelson, Zach Proffitt, Mike, Danny and Dylan Manas, and Shane Toupal.
Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of the Yankton Community Library. We cannot thank you enough for your support and friendship throughout the years.
Joyce was born November 9, 1942 in Sioux Falls, SD to Henry and Clara (Fjelseth) Arne. She was united in marriage in Sioux Falls on May 2, 1962 to Del Caldwell. She later married Roger Houck in Sioux Falls in November 1966. The family moved from Sioux Falls to Yankton in 1971. In 1998, Joyce's mother joined her in Yankton where they were able to care for each other. Joyce was a lifelong avid reader with books filling every corner of her house, and she worked as a librarian for many years until her health forced her to stay at home. She loved cross-stitching, collecting angels, and her many beautiful grandchildren. Joyce recently joined the United Church of Christ and found comfort in attending services there.
Grateful to have shared in her life are her daughters Melissa (Delmar) Nelson, Michelle (Zach) Proffitt, and Melanie (Mike) Manas; nine grandchildren, Ehrin, Katie, Jessica, and Nathan Nelson, Logan and Ella Proffitt, and Danny, Emily, and Dylan Manas; and several cousins. May she always be known as "Mama Joyce" and "Grandma Joyce". She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Clara Arne, special friend, Tim Ferguson, and several aunts and uncles.
Donna M. Jensen, age 75 of Yankton died on Saturday, April 05, 2008 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery. Visitations will be from 2-9 PM, Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7:00 PM rosary followed by a 7:30 PM scripture service. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Tim Jensen, Matt Jensen, Nick Jensen, Jeremy Jensen, Justin Jensen, and Adam Jensen. Honorary pallbearers will be Nikki, Michelle, Kristen, Jessica, Josh, Alex, Chris, Mia, and Chad.
Donna was born September 17, 1932 to John and Rose (Bruder) Hausman in Crofton, NE. She was baptized by the Catholic Church. On June 16, 1947, she was united in marriage to Walter R. Jensen in Yankton, SD and to this union six children were born. Donna loved to be at home in her kitchen cooking and raising her family along with watching the Denver Bronco's football on Sundays.
Her memory will be cherished by her children: Richard (Paula) Jensen of Safford, AZ, David, Terry (Ruth), Kelly (Kathy) Jensen all of Yankton, SD, James (Toni) Jensen of Ardmore, OK, and Thomas (Bridget) Jensen of Milbank, SD; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a brother, Lloyd (Lucille) Hausman of Yankton, SD; sisters, Katherine Logan of Yankton, SD and Rita Stoller of Arizona; brother-in-law, Maynard Lokken of Santa Anna, CA; sister-in-law, Barbara Hausman of Michigan, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, her parents, two brothers, Vern Hausman and Lawrence Hausman, two sisters, Florene Logan and Phyllis Lokken, an infant grandson, Cody Jensen, and an infant granddaughter, Casey Jensen.
Emma E. Jorgensen, age 91 of Yankton, SD passed away on Thursday, March 06, 2008 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton with Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at a later date in National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD. Visitations will be from 4-7:30 PM, Friday, March 7, 2008 at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7:30 PM rosary followed by a 8:00 scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Emma was born on March 9, 1916 to Michael and Anna (Moser) Schiferl in Presho, SD. On June 23, 1938, she was united in marriage to Harold W. Jorgensen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, SD. Emma kept in contact with her family via email forever more.
Her memory will always be cherished by her children: Kayleen A. (Rod) Deacon of Yankton, SD, Jean (Louis) Lucero of Ball Ground, GA, and Dennis E. (Dodie) Jorgensen of Placitas, NM; 11 grandchildren: Kelly, Darren, Danny, Kristi, Todd, Cherie, Stephen, Christine, Thad, Carrie, and Michael; 11 great grandchildren: Cory, Mya, Cole, Elliot, Maleik, Tricia, Tracy, Amanda, Becky, Ashley, and Andera; 1 great great grandson, Keyan, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, her parents, 10 brothers and sisters, and 2 grandchildren, Matthew and Cathleen.
Father David Keating passed away Saturday, February 23 at the Sister James Care Center in Yankton. He was 82 years old.
David Lawrence Keating was born May 6, 1925 to John and Patricia (Hart) Keating in Yankton. He attended Sacred Heart grade school and Yankton High School. He served three years in the United States Navy and then attended Creighton University for three years before becoming a seminarian for the diocese. He spent a year at Conception College in Missouri and then completed his theology at St. Paul Seminary. He was ordained January 31, 1954.
His first assignment was as associate pastor at Christ the King, Sioux Falls. He also assisted at the Veteran's Hospital during this time. In 1958, he became the associate pastor at St. Thomas More, Brookings, where he also worked with the Newman Club at South Dakota State College. In 1960, he was named administrator of St. Mary, Clear Lake and St. Peter, Gary. He was appointed pastor of St. Joseph, Elk Point in 1965 where he served until 1968 when he returned to Brookings as pastor of St. Thomas More. He remained in Brookings until 1980 when he became pastor of Sacred Heart, Parkston. In 1985, he moved to Lesterville as pastor of St. John the Baptist and St. Agnes, Sigel. In 1989, he was named chaplain at Gettysburg Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home where he served until his retirement in April 1990 due to Alzheimer's. He lived with family for a time, then Prince of Peace Nursing Home, and finally Sister James these last years. He deeply appreciated the physical and spiritual care he received from the staff of both institutions.
Over the years Father Keating was also an active member of the Priest Senate and personnel boards, and he was very active in the pro life movement.
Father Keating is survived by four sisters: Ann Lemon and Sister Angeline Keating, OSB, both of Yankton; Kitty Strubert of St. Louis, MO; and Mary Margaret (Pecky) Kelly of Denton, TX, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and half brother Austin Keating and half sister Jane Alsman.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Bishop Paul Swain with a homily by Father John Brady at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitations will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with a Rosary at 7:30 and a Scripture service at 8 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton is in care of the arrangements.
The family asks that memorials be directed to either the Seminarian Fund or the Mother Theresa Endowment in care of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls, 523 North Duluth Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
Ronald L. Keegan, age 73 of Yankton passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post 3791 of Yankton. Visitations will be from 6:30-9:00 PM, Friday, January 18, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton with a 7:00 PM rosary followed by a 7:30 PM scripture service. Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers will be his Grandchildren: Kevin Keegan, Kyle Keegan, Katie Keegan, Kody Keegan, Kelsey Keegan, Eric Hefner, Tyler Keegan, Bryce Keegan, and Nathan List. Honorary pallbearers will be area farmers/ranchers and all of his great friends.
Ron was born on April 15, 1934 to Ruth (Keegan) Blachnik in Scotland, South Dakota. At the young age of 12, Ron learned about hard work when he started washing buses. His love for cattle then led to his employment at the North Yards. He was united in marriage to Arliss Lane on October 25, 1956 in Lesterville, SD. He entered into the United States Army serving his country from January 15, 1957 to January 14, 1959 then transferring to the USA Corps (Reserve) USAR Control Group until January 14, 1963. After his Honorable Discharge, Ron returned back to the North Yards to work for a short time when he decided to buy his own truck and haul gas for the CO-OP. His heart then took him back to working with ranchers and cattle beginning his career of 35 years with Stockmen's Livestock. He then continued on with his career joining Yankton Livestock working for Larry Ryken until his retired. The Livestock Barn was then sold to the Heine family and they talked Ron out of retirement for a few years. Ron was the Past President of the South Dakota Cattleman's Livestock Association. He enjoyed volunteering with the American Legion with delivering groceries, fishing, playing cards such as Pitch and Poker and was an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. He was very proud of his large donation of blood at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. But most of all, he loved the Lord in many ways. Ron was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Elks Lodge, and the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post #791.
Those who will miss him dearly are his children: Greg Keegan and his fiance, Wendy Johnson of Madison, SD, Marty Keegan and his girlfriend, Jamie Eldred-Roy, Ken (Debbie) Keegan, and Jodi (Brad) List, all of Yankton, SD; brothers: Buster Keegan of Lawton, IA, Don Bartholomew of Aurelia, IA, Frank Blachnik of Sioux City, IA, and Jim Blachnik of Omaha, NE; his sisters: Carol Barnes of Sioux City, IA and Elizabeth Blachnik of Sioux City, IA; his special friend, Glendora Wieseler of Wayne, NE and her family; his stepfather, Art Blachnik of Sioux City, IA; 9 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Arliss, his mother, Ruth Blachnik, and mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Alma Lane.
Philipp Knapp, age 71, of Yankton passed away on January 10th. He courageously battled prostate cancer for nine years sustained by friendships and never losing his love of life. Phil was born in Chicago Illinois to Ruth and Phillip Knapp March 3rd 1936. He was baptized and confirmed in the Immanuel United Church of Christ. His childhood was filled with memories of playing softball and basketball with friends in the streets and alleys of his neighborhood. He graduated with perfect attendance from Calumet High School in 1954. He joined the United States Navy and served in Newfoundland. He was recruited to Yankton College to play basketball and graduated in 1961. He later received a Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of South Dakota. Phil taught in Chicago, Rapid City and Denver. He married his wife Dona in1965 at Trinity Lutheran Church. They met in Yankton over a Christmas holiday when she visited home from college and he had remained in Yankton to play in a holiday basketball tournament. In 1966, after residing and working in Denver, Phil and Dona returned to Yankton where Phil joined his father-in-law Mike Imig in his vending business. Phil cherished his co-workers and their days were filled with conversation and fun. Phil later purchased the vending route serving the University of South Dakota. He enjoyed working in the University environment especially with the students he employed throughout the years, many who came from other countries.
Following his retirement Phil kept busy with many activities including US census taker, substitute teacher, and evaluator at the Yankton Federal Prison Camp always enjoying the new people the met. He loved to read and visit the library. Each year he sought to find new and interesting books and increase the number of books he read. In the heat of the summer Phil was outside keeping up the yard, building with his hands, or hitting a golf ball. At the end of the day, Phil loved to visit a favorite pub for conversation and a cool draft brew, preferably stout. He took great pleasure in food; favorites were his wife's enchiladas, neighbor's Italian spaghetti, Blacksteer ribs, Charlie's pizza, and Panchos' shrimp and snapper. On the top of his list was the crispy paper thin Wiener schnitzel at Figmuellers in Vienna. He once drove 400 extra kilometers to have lunch there.
A major focus of Phil's life was sports, which he loved both as a player and a fan. In Chicago, he excelled in high school and junior college basketball and was nicknamed Dynamite. He experienced the crowd chanting over and over "Ohlson. Siegel, Knapp" as his team went on to victory. At Yankton College, he was known for his famous hook shot and his elbows, which he used defensively now and then. He was chosen most valuable player in both 1960 and 196l. A capstone was his 2004 induction into the Yankton College Hall of Fame and recognition as a "Greatest of the Greats" in YC basketball. Phil never bragged about his basketball accomplishments always talking about the talents of his teammates. As a young teen spectator in Chicago he and friends found ways to attend professional and college sporting events including the Chicago Blackhawks. They would hang around a stadium until some sympathetic individual, often a police officer, gave them tickets. Throughout his life, Phil and his wife took great pleasure in attending sporting events including Cubs and White Sox Playoff games, the first Cubs night game, a Twins World Series, and most recently the Rockies playoff games in Denver. Always pursuing his love of sports, he enjoyed beginning his day at 6AM with the "Mike and Mike" morning sports show.
Another major focus was seeing the world. His eyes , donated on his death, saw most of the wonders of the world. He and his wife traveled the world independently often on a shoestring. They sought out unusual places the farther away and less traveled the better. They traveled to China, Russia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and South America before they became popular destinations. Mazatlan Mexico was a favorite winter destination. New Years Eve 2000 was celebrated with friends on the beach under the stars at Panchos'. A special highlight was the year they lived in Jordan and the opportunity to explore the Middle East. While his wife taught at a Jordanian University in the middle of the desert, Phil would daily travel nine miles by bus to the town of Irbid to pick up supplies. As he went from one little shop to another he became friends with shopkeepers who always invited him for tea and conversation. Camping out under the stars at Wadi Rum (Lawrence had nothing on Phil); celebrating Christmas Eve in Bethlehem, and numerous adventurous jaunts between Jordan and Israel provided special lasting memories. Last year while fighting cancer and between chemotherapy treatments, Phil enjoyed visiting Greenland and Iceland on a cruise from England to Canada.
A final legacy of Phil's was the quiet way he made, valued, and nourished friendships throughout his life Family and neighbors were very special. A day did not go by when he didn't talk about his friends. Keeping in touch often involved writing notes and sending crazy mementos. Throughout his illness he continued to add to his wealth of friendships including the wonderful caregivers at Avera Hospital and the Yankton Medical Clinic. He developed special relationships with many who cared for him. They gave him a treasured gift as they were able to maintain his dignity in his final days.
Finally, anyone who knew Phil experienced his love of animals. He rescued many pets and lovingly cared for them. A starving little cat jumped in his golf cart on the Springfield golf course and spent the next 17 years sleeping on his shoulder. Little Joe visited Phil in the hospital on his final day. Phil's little dog , Bentley, brought him great pleasure in recent years. Walking Bentley was not a task but an adventure with stories to tell when they got home. He purchased a camper so Bentley could travel with him and Dona throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. At his home he loved watching and feedings the birds, turkeys, and deer who visited daily.
Phil is preceded in death by his mother, father, only brother Reverend Robert Knapp, sister-in-law Dorothy Knapp, his Chicago uncles and aunt, two brothers-in-law, and father-in-law , Mike Imig, with whom he had a special relationship. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 43 years, Dona, his loving mother-in-law Irene Imig, four sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law and eleven nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to a charity of your choice or will be used for a bronze sculpture being commissioned in Phil's honor. The sculpture will be placed in Yankton to be enjoyed by the community. A future memorial service will be held to celebrate Phil's life. If you visit www.christapken.com (Dec. 15th post) you will find a loving tribute from a nephew.
Arrangements are under the care of the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton.
