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Edith Mae Pike, age 82, of Yankton, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be 4:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, with Rev. David Lund officiating. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the church. She was a lifelong resident of Yankton born Aug 31, 1926 to John J. and Ida (Berg) Larson. She graduated from Yankton High School in 1944 where she was homecoming royalty, class officer and valedictorian. Due to WW II, women were needed in new occupations, so she attended Airline Communications School in Minneapolis and Chicago and was hired as a radio operator (similar duties to an air traffic controller today) for United Airlines at the Burbank Airport near Los Angeles.
On August 10, 1947 she married G.W. (Bill) Pike, in Yankton, whom she'd dated since 8th grade, recently celebrating their 61st anniversary. They purchased the Credit Bureau of Yankton in 1949 and operated it together for 35 years. In 1972, they began spending winters in Florida and then Arizona, enjoying their retirement lifestyle before fully retiring at age 57.
She was a charter member of Hillcrest Golf & Country Club and throughout the years held every office of the Hillcrest Women's Organizations. She was on the Job's Daughters Council for 23 years serving as Bethel Guardian many of those years. She was a long time member of the Yankton Federation Women's Club, Trinity Lutheran Church, and Dorcas Circle. She also served as State President of the Associated Credit Bureaus.
Her favorite pastimes were golfing, watching sports, playing lots of bridge and cards, reading, and doing crossword puzzles. She was known for always remembering friends and relatives' birthdays, and never missed sending out those many cards.
She shared her wonderful life with Bill and 2 daughters, Sharon & husband Ken Sarvak, Palm Desert, CA, Jane & husband Greg Adamson, Yankton, SD and grandchildren: Andra Adamson, Jackson Hole, WY, and Jared & his wife Amanda Adamson, Vermillion, SD, her brother Clifford 'Kip' (Shirley) Larson, Yankton, SD, sister Inez Harris, Yankton, SD, sister Phyllis (Spencer) Berg, Chevy Chase MD, brother-in-law Duane (Mary) Pike, Luverne, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Glenn and Joseph.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton or to Avera Sacred Heart Hospice.
Roger D. Saul, age 54, of Santee, NE, passed away early Friday, November 28, 2008, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD of apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the Oyate Oyanke Community Center, Santee, with Rev. Clifford Canku officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery, Santee, NE. Visitations will begin at noon on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Community Center, Santee, and run until service time on Tuesday. There will be a scripture service each evening at 8:00 PM. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Donavon Keele, Jared Reddest, Roger Whitebeaver, Kasey Saul, Wes Saul, Jr., Virgil Cooke, Sr., Terry Whipple, Danny Lee Red Owl, Jason Greeley, and Mike Weddle.
Roger was born April 2, 1954 to Wesley and Shirley (Keeble) Saul. He graduated from Stephan High School, Stephan, SD in 1972. He worked for the city of Yankton and later moved to Sioux City, IA and worked at I.B.P. until his retirement. He was an outstanding pool player and won many trophies.
Left to cherish his memory are two children; son Randy Franklin and a daughter Clarissa and her husband of Mitchell, SD. Three sisters Sharon Lopez of South City, NE, Cindy Whipple and Tracy Medina both of Santee, NE; four brothers Marcel Saul of Watertown, SD, Carmen Saul of Santee, NE, Dewey Saul of Lincoln, NE, and Wesley Saul, Jr. of Yankton, SD. Three aunts Margorie Reddest of Santee, NE, Connie Demarris and Diane White of Sisseton, SD. Two uncles, John Campbell of Santee, NE and David Keeble of Chicago, IL. His special friend, Audrey Denney and children of Santee, NE. Three grandchildren; Mike, Christian, and India of Mitchell, SD; 13 nephews and 14 nieces. He was proceeded in death by his parents, grandparents, two brothers Randy and Leslie, Uncles Percy Keeble and Tyrone Keeble. He will be missed much.
Edward C. Sazama, age 36, of Yankton, SD, passed away at his residence. There will be no formal services and the burial of the cremated remains will take place in the Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, NE. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, is in charge of arrangements.
Ada M. Schow, age 95, of Yankton, SD, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, January 5, 2009 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Yankton, with Rev. Dani Jo Ninke-Greaver officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, NE at approximately 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 6, 2009 in McCook, NE. Visitations will be 5 to 8 PM, Sunday, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Mark Reynolds, Mike Reynolds, Steven Reynolds, Cody Reynolds, Shawn Ritter and Mike Henry for Yankton and Rick Ruggles, Jeff Ruggles, Jim Ruggles, Johnnie Reynolds, Sam Frandsen and Wally Derr for McCook.
Ada Margaret was born on February 2, 1913 to Jacob and Nancy (Strauser) Kutz in Cambridge, NE. She was a member of the Methodist Church and youth groups. After high school, she moved to McCook in 1930 where she worked as a nanny. She married John W. Schow on July 27, 1936 in Lincoln, NE. They lived on a farm north of McCook for many years. In 1969, they moved into town where she worked at the McCook Schools Cafeteria.
Her memory will be cherished by her son, Wayne Schow of Laughlin, NV; daughters: Betty Horan of Las Vegas, NV, and Rebecca Clyde of Crofton, NE; brother, Albert Kutz of Eugene, OR; 7 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband John on November 19, 1984, her parents, brothers, John, Charles and Harvey and sisters, Esther, Katie, Goldie and infant baby Ruth.
Jay J. Trantina, age 49, of Yankton, died Saturday, May 31, 2008 at his home after a lengthy illness. Memorial service will be at 3:00 pm, Thursday, June 5 at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel in Yankton with family visitation from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Inurnment to follow at the Rosehill Cemetery in Scotland.
Jay graduated from Yankton High School in 1976. He worked several different jobs throughout his lifetime. He will be remembered for his uncomplaining nature, quick wit, and kind heart. He is survived by his: mother, Phyllis of Sioux Falls, SD; father, James (Jeri) of Sanborn, IA; sisters, Laure Williams of Tea, SD and Kay Slocum of Norfolk, NE; brothers, Scott (Gail) of Sioux Falls, SD and Dan of Yankton, SD; special friend, Nancy Bogh of Yankton, SD; 3 nieces; 2 nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and brother Kelly.
Marian Julia Venteicher, 89, passed away on Friday December 12, 2008 at the Sr. James Nursing Home in Yankton.
Marian was born January 25, 1919 in ONeill, Nebraska, to Harry and Ella Dempsey. Marian was blessed by having three loving husbands. She married Charles Tessier and worked at the Naval Station in Long Beach CA while he served in WWII. They returned to Nebraska and a year later Charles passed away when he was struck by a power line. She married Burton Kimball in 1953 and farmed near Osmond, Ne for 30 years until Burton died of a heart attack in 1983. She married Sylvester Venteicher on December 31, 1988. When Sylvester was diagnosed with Alzheimers they moved from their home in Norfolk, NE to live in Yankton.
Marian was faithful in making sure Sylvester received the best of care at Sr. James and was a regular visitor. In 2006, Marian moved to Majestic Bluffs and continued to participate in the activities. She loved taking part in the baking club and playing bingo. Marian was an avid reader and also enjoyed traveling, visiting with people, dancing and smiling. She was very proud of her Irish heritage. Although Marian never had children of her own, Sylvesters eleven children and many grandchildren welcomed her. She loved attending family gatherings and was even willing to crawl into a small plane, bad knees and all, to attend a family party.
Survivors include her brother, Brian Jack Demspey and wife, Carlene, of Emmet, Ne; eleven step-children, Mary (Duane) Steffen, Gerry (Trish) Venteicher, Loretta Freudenburg, Ann Johnson, Carol (Bruce) Mordhorst, Dale (Tina) Venteicher, Alice (Steve) Rokahr, Roger (Jackie) Venteicher, Marlene (Jack) Konsel, Nita (Dan) Meyer, and Nancy (Chuck) Dunivan and many nieces and nephews, especially including Donald Graham of Omaha. Her husbands, her parents, two brothers and three sisters and one grandson preceded Marian in death.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Majestic Bluffs Gathering Place on Sunday, December 28, 2008, at 3:30 p.m. True to her nature, Marian asked that no one wear black; instead, wear the bright colors Marian always enjoyed.
Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Richard W. (Dick) Larsen, age 76 passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton following a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, SD with Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery with military graveside rites by Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post #791, Yankton. Visitations will be from 3-9 PM, Friday, November 28, 2008 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7:00 PM Scripture service followed by a video tribute. Pallbearers will be Matthew Larsen, Tyler Larsen, Doug Feimer, Rolland Hausmann, Robert Jensen, and Robert Chavis.
Dick was born October 9, 1932 in Yankton, SD to Nels and Sena Marie (Christensen) Larsen. He attended Grove School and Yankton High School before enlisting in the US Air Force. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
Dick married Mary Ann Pick on August 4, 1955 in Hartington, NE. In the early years of their marriage, Dick and Mary Ann lived in Yankton, Randolph, NE, and LaHabra, CA before returning to Yankton in 1965 to raise their four boys. Dick worked as a flooring contractor and in 1972 he and Mary Ann opened their business, Larsen Carpet, which they operated until 1995. He continued to work part time until he became ill.
Dick enjoyed many years of boating, skiing, fishing, and camping with his family. They spent countless weekends on the Missouri River with their friends. He also enjoyed woodworking and "tinkering" in his garage, always inventing something to make everyday life easier. His boys and his friends all knew that if they ever needed an unusual or rare piece of hardware, Dick probably had it in his garage. He especially loved gardening at his "getaway" along the Jim River. He planted a garden big enough to feed an Army every year and generously shared his produce with everyone he knew.
Dick was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post #791, the American Legion, and the Moose.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann of Yankton, SD; four sons: Steve (Kim), Kevin (Kim), Brian, Verlin (Patricia), all of Yankton; four grandchildren: Katie (Doug) Feimer, Matt Larsen, and Tyler and Alexa Larsen, all of Yankton. Also surviving are his brothers: Maynard (Lydia) of Yankton and Ralph (Collette) of Ipswich UK and his sister, Geraine (Bernard) Kline of Yankton, and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers: Selmer, Virgil, and Milton and a sister, Lois Johnson.
Shelley Rae Henry, age 41, of Santee, NE, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 22, 2008 in Santee, NE. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the Oyate Community Center, Santee, NE, with Rev. David Hussey officiating. Burial will be in the Our Most Merciful Savior Episcopal Cemetery, Santee, NE. Visitations will begin Saturday evening at 5:00 PM and continue until service time. There will be a prayer service each evening at 8:00 PM. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, is assisting with services. Pallbearers will be Frank Whipple, Terry Whipple, Jon Johnson, Chad Johnson, Jason Kitto, Justin Kitto, Mark Henry, Michael Henry, Devin Henry, and Raymond Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be all friends and family, Santee Community School and Staff.
Shelley Rae Henry was born January 26, 1967 to Darlene Henry and Mike Kocer in Yankton, SD. Shelley attended school in Santee, NE, where she graduated in May 1985. Shelley graduated from Nebraska Indian Community College with her Associates of Arts degree. She was employed in Santee with the Takoja Tipi Daycare, Santee HeadStart, Lakeview Resort, and the Santee Public School, where she was currently employed.
Her memory will always be cherished by her husband, Phillip "PJ" Johnson, Sr. of Santee, NE; her sons: Floyd Johnson of Santee, NE, Phillip (Tiffany) Johnson, Jr. of Santee, NE, Cody Johnson of Santee, NE, Joseph Johnson of Santee, NE; her daughters: Sherry Johnson of Santee, NE, Paula (Donnie) Johnson of Santee, NE, and Sandy Henry of Santee, NE; her siblings, Cheryl Kitto of Norfolk, NE, Mike Henry of Niobrara, NE, Tamara Sandoval, David Henry, Jim Henry, and Robert Henry, all of Santee, NE, and her loving Grandmother, Warleen Henry of Santee, NE; and 13 Grandchildren, all of Santee, NE, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Shelley was preceded in death by her mother, Darlene Henry, her father, Mike Kocer, a brother, Mark John Henry, her Grandmother, Ruth Whipple, and Grandfather, Gordon Henry, Sr.
Shelley will be missed by her family and friends.
Leonard Louis Hunhoff, 89, passed away on October 28, 2008, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, November 3, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Bob Lacey officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post #791. Visitations will be from 4-9 PM , Sunday, November 2, 2008 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, SD with a 7 PM rosary followed by a 7:30 PM scripture service. Pallbearers will be Thomas Hoebelheinrich, Robert "Bob" Hunhoff, Wade VanGerpen, Dave Hunhoff, Rodney Schramm, and Darrel Harts.
Leonard was born April 17, 1919 on the family farm near Utica, SD to Bernard and Mary (Vlasek) Hunhoff. When Leonard's dad Bernard died in 1927, Leonard, along with his five brothers and three sisters helped their mother Mary farm the family farm near Sigel Church. He also attended Klimisch country school near Sigel for eight years. When Leonard became older, he worked for other farmers in the surrounding area. He served in the Army from January 1942 to December of 1945, and at that time he was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant.
During his furlough in 1944 from Fort Bliss, Texas, he came home to marry Mildred Pesicka at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Yankton. Together they spent his remaining military service at Fort Beale, CA. Leonard always joked that he fought the "Battle of California", meaning he was one of the lucky ones to stay state side during World War II. Upon his discharge from the Army, they came home to farm in the Yankton area until 1968 when they moved into Yankton.
Leonard liked being outdoors and was glad to work at Cargill in Yankton for seven years, being able to get around in the Yankton area, meeting with other area farmers. In 1975, Leonard began working for the Yankton County Highway Department as a grader operator for 12 years. Leonard retired in 1987 but still kept active with a part time job at Morgan Manufacturing, where he got to know and enjoy everybody there.
In 1996, Leonard stayed home to take care of his wife, Mildred, while she was sick, until her passing in 1999. After her passing, Leonard kept active by spending his time doing yard work, raising a plentiful garden for his children and grandchildren, while working part time at Premium Best Transport, to socialize with all his coworkers. He was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Yankton Moose for over 50 years.
Leonard became known for his ability to make afghans and cross stitch pictures for family and friends. He also crocheted slippers for grandkids, as a traditional Christmas present. We also looked forward to his famous Fruitcake and Kolaches every year.
Leonard is survived by his daughter, LaLonnie (Kenneth) Hoebelheinrich and son, Thomas (Lois) Hunhoff, both of Yankton; four grandchildren: Holly Hoebelheinrich, Thomas (Leyna) Hoebelheinrich, Sherry (Wade) VanGerpen, and Robert Hunhoff; one sister, Margaret "Marge" Campy of Lake Bay, WA and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hunhoff, his parents, five brothers and three sisters.
