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Lugene Fae Theel, age 53, of rural Lesterville, SD passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by her family and friends. Memorial services will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Zion American Lutheran Church, Scotland, SD with Pastor Jonathan Vehar officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will be approximately 1:00 PM Wednesday afternoon at the Menno Cemetery, Menno, SD. Visitations will begin at 5:00 PM, Tuesday, at the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno, SD with a prayer service and memory sharing at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Lugene was born February 15, 1959 in Sioux Falls, SD the daughter of the late Avis and Flavain Wayne Theel. She was one of six siblings. She graduated from Southeast Technical Institute and worked as a Surgical Technician. She worked for Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls for a number of years, and then in Freeman, Scotland, and Yankton, SD. For the last several years, she has enjoyed her role as a mother and homemaker. One of her greatest joys was volunteering for school and band activities and events.
Grateful for having shared her life are her significant other, DuWayne Herrboldt and son Austin Herrboldt of Lesterville, SD; sisters and brother, Donna (Chuck) Kappenman of Canton, SD, Marge (Larry) Dreesman of Sioux Falls, SD, Janet Lovaas of Sioux Falls, SD, Rhonda (Denny) Gallop of Jasper, MN, and Wayne (Julie) Theel of Platte, SD; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Lugene was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Ashley Julian.
Ronald E. Koupal, age 69, of Tabor, SD passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 with his family by his side following a courageous 5-year battle with lung cancer at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 2, 2013 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, with Msgr. Carlton Hermann and Rev. Joe Forcelle officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will begin at 4:00 PM, Friday, February 1, 2013 at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor, with a wake service at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the memorial chapel. Pallbearers are Ron's nephews: Bob Zavadil, Jim Zavadil, Jim Koupal, John Ptak, Kevin Ptak, Gary Ptak, and Dan Ptak. Honorary pall bearers are 1961 classmates of Tabor High School and co-workers of Bon Homme Yankton Electric. Ron was born March 10, 1943, in Rochester, Minnesota, to George and Anna (Petrik) Koupal. He attended St. Wenceslaus/ Tabor Elementary School and graduated from Tabor High School in 1961. Ron graduated from the University of South Dakota-Springfield in 1967. He married Barbara Christman on September 12, 1986.
Ron spent his 34-year professional career at Bon Homme Yankton Electric in Tabor, SD, retiring as manager in 1998.
Ron served as a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Catholic Workman, Tabor Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, Tabor Volunteer Fire Department, Bon Homme School Board, Boy Scout Leader, and Secretary of C.R.A.P. (Czechs Revolting Against Persecution).
Ron was an avid golfer, a Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan, supporter of Bon Homme School activities, and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and attending their various events.
Those who will share his memory include his wife Barbara; son, Jeff Koupal of Tabor; daughters, Becky Koupal of Tabor, Nicolle (Shane) Samuels of Harrisburg, Michelle Millen of Tabor, and Mandy (Neal) Petersen of Harrisburg; sisters, Jean Ptak of Sioux Falls, and Nancy (Mel) Ptak of Marion; brother, Rick (Jean) Koupal of Yankton; seven grandchildren: Tajia, Devin, Jordan, Kayden, Morissen, Josalyn, and Lawson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Ron in death were his parents, George and Anna Koupal; sister, Connie; and brother-in-law, Marvin Zavadil; and brother-in-law, Ervin Ptak.
Katherine Mary (Hausman) Logan, age 96 of Yankton, South Dakota, died on October 5, 2012, at her daughter's home in Noble, Oklahoma.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, October 12, 2012 at Saint Benedict Catholic Church in Yankton with the Rev. Ken Lulf officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
Visitations will begin at 5 PM, Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory in Yankton with a 7 PM rosary followed by a video tribute and a 7:30 PM Scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Pallbearers will be her Grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be her Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren.
Katherine was born on August 30, 1916, to John and Rose (Bruder) Hausman in Saint Helena, Nebraska. She grew up on a farm in the Saint Helena, Nebraska area. She married Leslie Melvin Logan on September 17, 1935, in Crofton, Nebraska. Leslie died on September 26, 2003, at the age of 89 years. She and Leslie lived on a farm west of Yankton. Throughout her life she was a devoted and loving Mother, putting her own needs aside to take care of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Birthdays were never forgotten throughout the year, as this was an all important way to show her loved ones that she never forgot them. Everywhere she went, dear friendships were formed. Katherine was a member of the Catholic Ladies Clubs in the Saint Benedict Church: Rosary Makers, the Extension and the St. Isidore Circle Clubs. Her strongest passions were her flowers and sewing. Her patriotism even showed through as she always had the American Flag flying at her home. She considered voting both a privilege and an obligation. It was always a serious responsibility to her. She could recite the Preamble to the Constitution Word for Word, because as she would say, "It's very important."
A strong work ethic was ingrained in Katherine, which showed through in everything she did. She worked at Gurney's in Yankton, sold cosmetics and water distillers. For 20 years she was an aid to the nurses at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. She was always willing to do what needed to be done and do it with a smile.
Whatever Katherine did was done with her heart and her endless energy. Reading everything in sight was mandatory for her. Even social outings were focused on relationships as was every action she did. Gardening and sewing were special ways she was able to give to others. She took care of her children by sewing clothes for them. Her garden and flowers were not her own, as she took great joy in bringing flowers back to full bloom that weren't cared for properly and then sharing them with others. This giving attitude was always a part of Katherine, and it formed the basis of the long lasting relationship she had with her Grandchildren, Great- Grandchildren, Great-Great-Grandchildren, as well as their parents.
Katherine put her trust in Jesus as her Savior and knew she was going to heaven to be part of God's family.
She is survived by her 3 children and their spouses, Fred and Marlene (Logan) Schmidt, Harold and LaVone (Logan) Wuestewald, and Marlin Logan and Lauren Rogers, 18 Grandchildren, 37 Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leslie, daughter, Kathleen and 6 sisters and 3 brothers.
Magdalene Claudine "Maggie" Manas
"Dearest Maggie, please know that our greatest blessing was having you." Maggie was born on September 7th, 2012 in Sioux Falls, SD and passed away in the loving arms of her Papa on September 8th, 2012 in Ann Arbor, MI.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, September 14, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Lesterville, SD with Msgr. Carlton Hermann and Rev. Joe Forcelle officiating. Burial will be in the Nikodym Cemetery, rural Utica, SD. Visitations will begin at 5:00 PM, Thursday, September 14, 2012 at the Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Tabor with a 7:00 PM wake service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Dearest Maggie, you never got to ride with Papa in the tractor or help Mama check on cows. You never got a chance to run and play on the farm with Connor but in our hearts you did. Even though our time with you was short, you have forever left footprints on our hearts. We now have a guardian angel in heaven watching over us all.
Survivors include her parents; Terry and Lacey (O'Connor) Manas and brother, Connor, Utica, SD; Grandparents; Jack & Claudine O'Connor, Ismay, MT; Marvin Manas, Utica, SD; Great Grandpa Ray Michels, Laurel, MT; Aunts & Uncles; Ty & Rachael O'Connor, Ekalaka, MT; Paige O'Connor, Ft. Bridger, WY; Ashley & Jordan O'Donnell, Dayton, WY; Ry O'Connor, Ismay, MT; Lori & Dave Lammers, Hartington, NE; Marvin Manas Jr., Chattanooga, TN; Lisa & Wade Dangler, Yankton, SD; Sandra & Eric Van Driel, Norfolk, NE; Susan & Trevor Goeden, Yankton, SD; Amie & Andy Colvin, Yankton, SD; Diane & Travis Krein, Sioux Falls, SD; Cousins; Mick, Tyra, Nasya, Tiernan, and Cortland O'Connor; Blaine, Jenna, and Ryan Lammers; Alex, Madison, Brady, and Bryce Dangler, Kaleb, Gavin, and Breely Van Driel; Kaylee and Brooke Goeden; Caden and Evan Colvin.
Maggie was preceded in death by her Great Grandparents: John and Emily Manas, Andrew and Agatha Kleinschmit, Jim and Magdalene O'Connor and Louise Michels.
Reverend Lawrence J. Marbach, age 86, of Yankton, SD died Wednesday, November 07, 2012 at the Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD of an extended illness. He was comforted in death by the presence of his brothers, Mr. Jerome Marbach and Mr. Donald Marbach along with his brother priest, Reverend Ken Lulf. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Monday, November 12, 2012 for Father Lawrence Marbach at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, SD. The Most Reverend Paul J. Swain, Bishop, of Sioux Falls, SD will preside at the Mass. Father Marbach's cousin, Reverend Jerome Ranek, will offer the homily. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton, SD. Visitations will begin at 5:00 PM, Sunday evening with a rosary at 7:00 PM followed by a liturgical scripture service at 7:30 PM. The Knights of Columbus will provide the honor guard. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers are: Don Marbach, Joe Marbach, Ron Marbach, Ray Marbach, Mark Marbach, Larry Murphy and Mark East.
Fr. Lawrence was born in Yankton, SD on May 28, 1926 to Joseph and Marie (Mader) Marbach and raised in Yankton, SD. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School and Yankton High School. Seminary training began at St. Bernard Seminary of Sioux Falls, SD, St. John's University, Collegeville, MN and St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, MN for six years. Upon completing the seminary course, he was ordained into the priesthood at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, SD on May 31, 1952 by the Most Reverend William O. Brady, Bishop of Sioux Falls, SD.
Upon his ordination, Father Marbach served as an associate pastor at the parishes of Saint Agnes, Vermillion and Saint Thomas More, Brookings. In 1958 he was appointed pastor and served in the parishes of Saint Pius X, Onida, Holy Rosary, Agar, and Holy Spirit, Blunt. Father Marbach went on to serve as pastor at the parishes of Immaculate Conception, Waubay, Saint Paul the Apostle, Armour, Saint Ann, Miller, Christ the King, Webster, Saint Anthony, Bristol, Saint Joseph, Lily, Saint Michael, Clark, and Saint James, Willow Lake-Bryant. In June of 1996, Father Marbach retired from active ministry.
After completing his assignments and while living in the Yankton area, Father Marbach offered priestly ministry to the infirmed at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and its related facilities as well as to the imprisoned at the Yankton Federal Prison Camp. Father Marbach was also active in providing substitute Sunday Mass coverage to surrounding parishes and, with great regularity, provided pastoral ministry to the faithful of Saint Agnes Parish (Sigel) in rural Utica, and House of Mary Shrine.
This past year, Father Marbach was joined by two ordination classmates, Reverend Charles Duman and Monsignor Carlton Hermann, in celebrating their sixtieth anniversary of ordination to the priesthood at a celebration held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton.
Father Marbach had two passions in his life: automobiles and priesthood.
He is survived by his two brothers: Don Marbach, Yankton, SD and Jerome "Joe" (Jody) Marbach, Pierre, SD; nephew, Mark Marbach and children: Nicholas and Emily Marbach, Pierre, SD; niece, Nancy (Mark) East, and children: Caiden and Cody, Sioux Falls, SD, cousins: Jeanne (John) Ranek, Sioux Falls, SD and their family and grandchildren, Howard (Mary) Bechen, Letcher, SD, Edward (Joyce) Bechen, Artesian, SD, Raymond (Janet) Marbach, Manchester, IA, Ronald (Marjean) Marbach, Dyersville, IA, William Killingsworth, Florida, Bradley Killingsworth, Bolivia, William (Donna) Grovijahn, Yankton, SD, Agnes Grovijahn, Yankton, SD, Delores Donovan, Columbia, MO, Robert (Mary) Grovijahn, Billings, MT, many nieces and nephews, and special friend, Robert Ritter, Brookings, SD.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Helen Maruska, age 84 of Mesa, AZ passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Hospice of the Valley, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services are pending with the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory.
Alvin A. Weber, age 73, of Menno, SD passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, January 5, 2013 at the Chandler Regional Medical Center, Chandler, AZ. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, January 11, 2013 at Grace Lutheran Church, Menno, with Rev. Theresa Jacobson officiating. Burial will be in the Unity Cemetery, rural Freeman, SD at approximately 1:15 PM Friday afternoon. Visitations will be from 5 to 8 PM, Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno, and then one hour prior to the service at the church.
Alvin was born on March 12, 1939, in rural Freeman, SD, to Raymond and Lillian (Roth) Weber. He was a farmer/rancher on the family farm in Freeman all of his life.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Judy (Guthmiller), their daughters Tanya (Bill) Karras of Chandler, AZ, and Tracie Weber (Gil Torres) of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by sisters Darlene (Ralph) Schulenberg and Celeste (Marlin) Herrboldt, brother Delano (Arlene) Klaudt, and brother-in-law Marvin (Vernette) Guthmiller.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Weber and Lillian Nusz, brothers Glen Weber and Archie Klaudt, sister-in-law Eileen Klaudt, sister Janice (Klaudt) Johnson, parents-in-law, Reiny and Vera (Schnabel) Guthmiller.
Memorials may be directed to the Sun Lakes, AZ, Fire Department.
Kent Wintersteen, age 83 of Olivet, SD passed away in Freeman, SD on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Olivet United Methodist Church, Olivet, with Rev. Dan Flyger and Rev. Tom Peterson officiating. Visitations with family present, will be 5:30 -8:30 PM, Friday, February 1, 2013, at the Olivet United Methodist Church, Olivet, and then one hour prior to the service at the church. The Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno, is assisting with service details.
Kent was born June 19, 1929 in Olivet, SD to Warren & Leota (Barth) Wintersteen. He married Shirley Grimm on August 26, 1950 in Olivet, SD. To this union, 3 daughters and 2 sons were born. He joined the United States Army on September 27, 1951 and was honorably discharged September 11, 1953.
As a young boy, Kent was intrigued by Indian designs because he liked the solid colors. To this day, he has one of the most extensive privately owned and historically significant collection of Indian artifacts in the Midwest; with the majority of his pieces displayed at the Heritage Hall Museum in Freeman.
Kent was a rancher all his life, with a devotion to God, family and the land. Thursday, December 31, 1987 was the last day of a 34 year career with the U.S. Rural Postal Service. He rode his last mile on his Arabian horse to replicate the pony express. In his early years, he was a Boy Scout Troop Master, involved in the Youth Fellowship Group and a Sunday School Teacher. He was a member of Olivet United Methodist Church, Women's Christian Temperance Union, Arabian Horse Association, Miracle of Jesus Pageant on the banks of the James River, Marchiannia Cattle Producer and Charter member of the Olivet Community Center.
Kent is quoted on his Indian artifact collection in an article reproduced from LIVING HERE Magazine. "The afternoon light is fading as Wintersteen abruptly concludes his narrative. Sinking into his easy chair, he sighs heavily. He is surrounded by tales and treasures of a bygone era. He is thinking about life...and he is thinking about death. 'My wife, Shirley, has been gone for ten years,' he says, his voice thick with emotion, 'and I miss her very much'. Wintersteen fingers a well-worn Bible on a side table, 'I have no fear of death whatsoever. I have the promise of seeing my wife again. Sometimes I feel a little bit guilty...because I look more forward to seeing my wife than to seeing the Lord.'"
He is survived by his sons, Kent (Lynn) Wintersteen, Jr. of Olivet, SD and Robert (Maggy) Wintersteen of St. Charles, IL; daughters: Sharee (Larry) DenHerder of Sioux Center, IA, Kris (Lee) Larson of Freeman, SD, and Cinda (Scott) Kutil of Castlerock, CO; grandchildren: Ross (Dena) DenHerder, Reid (Rhiannon) DenHerder, Maggie (Chad) Phelps, Thaddeus (Tammy) Larson, Tiffany (Andy) Bauman, Evan Wintersteen, Ellie Wintersteen, Joshua (Ryan) Wintersteen, Latisha (Bill) Mecha, Gavin (Allison) Kutil, Chelsie Kutil and Emily Kutil, and six great-grandchildren. He will be remembered the most by his grandchildren for their visits to Isenglass Hill and the "rainbow tree".
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, Mary Weber and brother, Maurice Wintersteen.
Memorials can be directed to Compassion Radio, P. O. Box 2770, Orange, CA 92859-0700 or Olivet Community Center, P. O. Box 85, Olivet, SD 75052.
