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Marvin S. Schwitzer, age 88 of Menno, SD passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel in Menno with Rev. David Ellis officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery. Visitations will be from 4-8 PM, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home in Menno. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be his nieces: Sue Padgett, Susan McBride, Laura McBride, Betty McBride, Mary Canady, and Barbara Pritchitt.
Marvin was born on May 2, 1920 to Sefred E. and Anna (Bangs) Schwitzer in Clarksville, Iowa. In 1933, his family moved to Olivet where he attended school through the seventh grade. He began to seek out new opportunities the first at Crow Creek where he assisted in the construction of a dam and six months later he worked for the forestry service in Hot Springs. It was here that he seemed to really put his skill with a shovel to work. His grandfather instilled in him the sense of workmanship when he encouraged certain skills - like being able to keep a corner square. Marvin then returned back to Menno for a short time before exploring another opportunity taking him to California. In the early 1940's, he shipped out to Pearl Harbor to assist with the building of a hospital. When the building of the hospital fell through, Marvin worked as a mechanic doing a variety of jobs. He then returned back to Menno, where he spent the next 20 years working for the county while still balancing other odd jobs. In 1949, he took a part time job that he would stick with for the next 59 years: a grave digger. He enjoyed his relationship with the Menno Cemetery and held the title of cemetery sextant until the time of his death. Anyone who had the opportunity to visit with Marvin knew his favorite sayings, "I love to dig, and that is a fact" and "Have shovelÉwill travel."
Marvin loved to fish and was an avid bowler who had a room full of trophies. Marvin's home was always open to his friends and neighbors.
Those who will cherish his memory are his sister, Betty (Eric) Ellesson of Mount Prospect, IL; six nieces: Sue Padgett, Susan McBride, Laura McBride, Betty McBride, Mary Canady, and Barbara Pritchitt; four nephews: Jim Canady, Ammon Auch, Leo Auch, and Edward Ellesson, and his great nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Verne Schwitzer, two sisters: Louise Canady and Pearl Auch, and one niece, Peggy Canady.
Thomas Sestak, age 60, of Tabor, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, SD, with Rev. Joe Puthenkulathil officiating and Msgr. Carlton Hermann concelebrating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Visitations will be held Monday, October 13, 2008, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a wake service at 7:00 PM at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory of Tabor are in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be his nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be the Tabor High School Class of 1966.
Thomas Raymond Robert Sestak was born March 15, 1948 to Adolph and Lillian (Travnicek) Sestak in Yankton, SD. He attended St. Wenceslaus Grade School and graduated from Tabor High School in 1966. He continued his education at the Southern State College in Springfield, SD graduating with an Associate's Degree. After graduation, Tom worked in the surrounding area as a carpenter. Tom farmed with his two brothers, Terry and Gary.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, reading, especially western history, but most of all spending time with his family and friends.
He was a member of the Tabor Lumber Coop for 21 years and served as President for three of those years, a member and past president of the St. Wenceslaus Parish Council, lifetime member of the Catholic Workman Br. #93, and a member of the Jaycees.
He is survived by his four siblings: Patricia Garner of Ames, IA, Gary (Marilyn) of Tabor, SD, Karen (Martin) Luebke of Garretson, SD, and Terry (Eileen) of Tabor, SD; ten nieces and nephews, four great nieces and nephews, and an uncle, Emil Travnicek of Yankton, SD.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, an infant brother, Joseph, and a brother-in-law, Ken Garner.
Alvin P. Harm, age 84 of Yankton passed away on Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. A Memorial Mass will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton with Rev. Bob Lacey officiating. Burial of cremated remains will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery with military graveside rites by Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post #791. Visitations will be held from 4-8 PM, Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7:00 scripture service followed by a rosary. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
Alvin P. Harm was born on March 28, 1924 in Pierson, Iowa, the son of Julius and Daisy (Baker) Harm. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1941. He served in the U. S. Navy from March 21, 1944 to May 6, 1946 aboard the U.S.S. Massachusetts in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Following his discharge, he was employed at the Cudahy Packing Company in Sioux City, IA, and in 1955, he began his employment with Sioux Radio Products in Sioux City, IA. He married Claris "Jeff" Luken at Canton, SD on January 7, 1956. In 1957, when Sioux Radio Products relocated to Yankton, SD, Al moved with it. Sioux Radio Products merged with Dale Electronics in 1961 and he continued working there until 1968. Following that, he was employed at Zenith Radio Corp. in Sioux City, IA until 1978, then with Sioux Tools in Vermillion, SD until 1987 and retirement. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
He is survived by his wife, Claris "Jeff" Harm of Yankton, SD; his son, Kevin Harm of Columbus, NE; his daughter, Laurie (Michael) Johnson of Yankton, SD; four grandchildren: Cory and Cassandra Harm of Wayne, NE and Justin Johnson of St. Paul, MN and Alli Johnson of Yankton, SD; a sister, Doris Hendricks of Sloan, IA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Clark ( Florence) Carnes, of Holstein, IA, Bob (Ruth) Luken of Roseville, MN, and Ruth Schwarz of Holstein, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Bethyl Culler, a brother, Richard Harm, and brother-in-law, John Hendricks.
Benita Elaine (Harkness) Livingston, age 75, passed away on December 28, 2008 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital after a brief, but courageous battle with lung cancer. Benita was also known as Neeter, GÕma, Sugar Mama, and Grandma Gus/Gussy to her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Yankton, SD with Rev. Dave Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery. Visitations will be from 3-9 PM, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7:30 PM prayer service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Benita was born May 14, 1933 in Le Mars, IA to Guy Sr. and Anna Mae (Tillotson) Harkness. Benita attended Sayles Country School where she graduated from the eighth grade. She married her husband of 52 years, the late Ralph Edmund Livingston on September 28, 1949 in Vermillion, SD. Unto this union were born ten children. Benita was a loving wife and mother, and doting grandmother. She spent most of her life as a home maker. Benita loved baking and making meals for holiday get-togethers with family. Her specialties were sweet buns and her unable-to-be-replicated fried chicken. She enjoyed watching birds, especially hummingbirds, making crafts, doing crossword puzzles, watching Food Network, the Home and Garden Channel and Wheel of Fortune. Benita lived at the Sunrise apartment for the past year until she became ill. She easily made many friends. In 2003, she started working as a Senior Companion through the Department of Social Services. Her clients became some of her closest friends and she loved them all dearly. Benita was known as a generous, gentle, kind friend to everyone.
Benita is survived by her children: Brenda Frazee of Yankton, SD, Doyle (Darlene) Livingston of Irene, SD, Bryan (Judy Jensen) Livingston of Yankton, SD, Janice Juhnke of Lynch, NE, Jolene (Bob) Berndt of Yankton, SD, and Rhonda (Todd) Kasuske of Gayville, SD. Benita also has 18 adoring grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. In addition to those mentioned above, Benita is survived by her brother Alvin ("Al") Harkness of Elk Point, SD and two sisters, Bernice ("Bernie") Dimmick of Hawarden, IA and Beatrice ("Bea") Carroll of Spokane, WA.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Livingston in 2001, four of their children: Pamela Kay, Timmy Allen, twins Arlys LouAnna and Alana Lynette, her son-in-law Richard Frazee, seven brothers: Arnold, Everett, Jayce, Don, Blair, and Guy Jr. and three sisters: Betty, Dorothy, and Beryl. Benita will be greatly missed. There is a deep ache in the hearts of many family and friends who now cherish their memories of her.
Tamara K. Luke, age 49 of Yankton, SD died Monday, May 19, 2008 from injuries sustained in a vehicle/pedestrian accident. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 23, 2008 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, with Rev. Paul M. Opsahl officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, SD at approximately 1:30 Friday afternoon. Visitations will be 5 to 9 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Yankton, and then one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jason Sampson, Eric Heltzel, Kevin Ptak, Jason Bartunik, John Heltzel, and Sydney Zurcher.
Tamara was born August 15, 1958 at Rapid City, SD to Gerard and Carmen (Stevenson) Hehn. She followed the Lutheran faith and attended several churches in the area. She was married to Randy Sampson. She was a homemaker and a mother of four and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She took in a number of neighborhood children and she always thought of them as her own. She was full of life and very outgoing and energetic with a unique personality.
She is survived by four children: Jennifer Ann (Eric) (Sampson) Heltzel, Jason Scott Sampson both of Philip, SD, Andrea Brown of Sioux Falls, SD, and Angela Brown of Yankton, SD; one granddaughter Danessa Heltzel of Philip, SD; father Gerard (Lois) Hehn of Scotland, SD. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, mother on February 28, 1990 and one son Nicholas Brown.
Patrick Montgomery, age 46, of Yankton died unexpectedly, Thursday, May 22, 2008, at his residence. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, SD.
Pat was born June 27, 1961 to Robert and Phyllis (Wehenkel) Montgomery in Neligh, NE. He attended Neligh-Oakdale High School. He participated in football, wrestling, band and FFA. Pat also sang in the church choir. He received his high school diploma in 1979. He was married to Cindy Roark from 1984-1990. To this union his two beautiful children Jacqueline Marie and Kraig Charles were born. Pat farmed for many years and later moved to Yankton, SD in 1994 after he began his battle with bipolar disorder. He had been employed at Shur Co. and currently working at Bomgaars.
His hobbies included fishing, gardening, working on cars with his son Kraig, and planting strawberries with his daughter Jacque. He enjoyed being outside with his dog Jaida and woodworking. His latest finished project was building a crib for his grandson Deagan Patrick, whom he was very proud of. The thing that he loved doing the most was spending time with his two children and grandson.
Pat will be greatly missed by daughter Jacqueline (and Corey Vitek), son Kraig, and grandson Deagan Vitek, all of Yankton, parents Robert and Phyllis Montgomery, of Donna, TX, brother Phillip (Charlotte) Montgomery of Cotulla, TX, sisters Robin Treptow of Great Falls, MT, Roberta (Joe) Kleinschmit of Yankton SD, and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family wishes that memorials for Patrick Montgomery be directed to the Kraig Montgomery Fund at Wells Fargo Bank at 200 Cedar Street in Yankton, SD 57078.
Ann Marie Nadeau, age 89, of Yankton, SD, died December 9, 2008, at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:00 AM, Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Bob Lacey officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton, SD. Visitations will be 3 to 9 PM, Friday, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, with a rosary at 7:00 PM followed by a video tribute and then scripture service at 7:30 PM. Pallbearers will be Larry Lanning, Roger Huntley, Curtis Knoll, Nyle Heesch, Max Heesch, and Tyler Lanphear.
Ann was born February 12, 1919 on the family farm near Yankton, SD to Joseph and Mary (Hacecky) Pechan. She grew up in the Yankton area and attended school in Yankton County. She married Robert Cap of Tabor, SD and they had one daughter, Joann. Robert passed away December 12, 1948. She married Albert Nadeau February 9, 1956. She worked at Stockman's Livestock Auction for 20 years. Albert passed away June 5, 1998. She was a member of the Degree Honor and Sacred Catholic Church where she volunteered on the funeral committee. She enjoyed gardening and housekeeping and lived life at a fast pace.
She is survived by a daughter JoAnn (Pat) Smith of Yankton, SD; three grandchildren, Jill (Nyle) Heesch, Jay (Sherry) Smith, and Chad (Melisa) Smith. Nine great grandchildren and one sister Glennys Larson, from a suburb of Spokane, WA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, five brothers, and three sisters. Memorials are directed to the Sacred Heart Funeral Committee; 501 Capital Street; Yankton, SD 57078.
Lillian Lea Nusz, age 97 of Menno passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno, SD. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 22, 2008 at Salem Reformed Church, Menno with Rev. Michael Hecht officiating. Burial will be in the Unity Cemetery, rural Menno, SD. Visitations will be from 2-8 PM, Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home, Menno. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Lillian Roth was born on February 13, 1911 in rural Freeman, SD to John and Helena (Schoppert) Roth. She was baptized and confirmed in the Unity Lutheran Church in rural Freeman. Lillian was married to Raymond Weber on February 26, 1931. Raymond passed away December 30, 1943 and two children were born to this marriage, Glen and Alvin. Lillian continued on the farm until 1946 when she married Ed Klaudt. The family increased by 5 step children. Ed passed away February 15, 1963. Lillian worked as a waitress in the Klaudt's cafe for more than 20 years. After Lillian became a widower the second time, she married Ben Nusz October 10, 1967. Ben passed away April 18, 1994. Lillian enjoyed many pastimes in her life, she made many quilts and did embroidery and crocheting all of which her family enjoy today. She has been a resident of the Menno-Olivet Care Center since March of 2001.
Her memory will be cherished by her son, Alvin (Judy) Weber of Freeman, SD; step children: Archie Klaudt and Delano (Arlene) Klaudt both of Menno, SD, Darlene (Ralph) Schulenberg of Cross Plains, WI, Celesta (Marlin) Herrboldt of Menno, SD; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Marion Roth of Hudson, SD, Adeline Roth of Lodi, CA, and Luella Nusz Handel of Menno, SD and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Glen Weber, three husbands, step daughter, Janice Johnson, step daughter-in-law, Eileen Klaudt and all her siblings, Alice Bartling, Edwin Roth, Leo Roth, Meta Nelson, and Ferdinand Roth.
LaVonne Dorothy Peer, age 87 of Yankton passed away on January 1, 2009 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 17th, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton with Rev. Dave Lund officiating. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton is in charge of the arrangements.
LaVonne Dorothy Peer, born 2 April 1921 to William Henry Helmke and Hilda Helena Boge at Renwick, Iowa. After graduation from Renwick High School in 1938, she attended Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls and worked as a secretary for the Algona Insurance Agency and for a mental health clinic in Yankton. LaVonne was a superb cook and homemaker; and a wonderful mother.
On December 31, 1942, LaVonne was united in marriage to Corwin Callesen Peer at Parkersburg Iowa. LaVonne and Corwin resided in Algona and Ogden Iowa and in Yankton South Dakota.
LaVonne is survived by her son, Gary (Marie) Peer of Craig, CO; a grandson, Adam Peer, of Overland Park, KS; two sisters, Gretchen Rininger (Oren) of Schaller, Iowa; Janice Basler (Gary) of Renwick, Iowa; and one brother, Jerry Helmke (Mardelle) of Humboldt, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Carmen Peer Loux (Charles) of Sheldon, Iowa, and Irene Larsen Peer (Norman) of Clarion Iowa; as well as 8 nephews and 13 nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one brother, Norman Helmke (LaVonne); one sister, Kathryn Duffy (Jim); and two brothers-in-law, Norman Peer (Irene) and Charles Loux (Carmen).
Albert "Al" Pieper, age 77, of Yankton died late Monday, June 2, 2008, at Sister James Care Center, in Yankton.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 6, 2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton with Msgr. Hermann officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton with military honors provided by the Ernest Boyer VFW Post No. 791.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Thursday, June 5, 2008, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Opsahl-Kostel Chapel, Yankton.
Al was born on June 21, 1930, in Yankton, SD, to John and Elizabeth (Wuestewald) Pieper. He grew up in Yankton, attending Sacred Heart School and Yankton High School, where he graduated in 1950.
On June 1, 1950, he married JoAnn Jensen Albrecht. The couple lived in Yankton where they raised their four children.
Al honorably served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. During this time, 1950-1952, he was stationed at Fort Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska.
Al loved his family more than anything else. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football and playing cards with friends. He was a dedicated fireman for 37 years as well as a member of the Yankton County EMS for 18 years. He was a volunteer at Sacred Heart Hospital, Sister James Care Center and Sacred Heart Church, where he was a lifetime member. Al was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he served as Grand Knight from 1996-1998.
Al is survived by his wife of 58 years, JoAnn; his children, Wanda Mueller, Yankton, Linda (Loren) Knittel, Spearfish, Sandra Travnicek, Yankton, and Mike (Laurie) Pieper, Yankton; and a sister, Denelda (Kitty) Taggart, Rapid City; nine grandchildren, Lisa (Mueller) Schulz, Jay Mueller, Stephanie (Knittel) Morrison, Julie (Knittel) Boyle, Katie Knittel, Jill Travnicek, Michael Pieper, Elizabeth Pieper, and Daniel Pieper; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, one granddaughter, one great granddaughter and a son-in-law.
