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VERDELLA THOMAS
Verdella Thomas, age 59 of Bowdle, died Thursday, June 24, 1993, at her farm
home northeast of Bowdle. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, June 29 at St.
Augustine's Catholic Church in Bowdle with Fr. Terry Anderson officiating.
Burial followed at St. Augustine's Catholic Church Cemetery at Bowdle with
Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle in charge of arrangements.
Verdella Voegele was born July 10, 1933 at rural Roscoe to Anne M. (Hoffer) and
Jacob V. Voegele. She attended country schools and graduated from Hosmer High
School in 1951. She then taught country school around Hosmer for one year.
She married Albinus J. Thomas August 22, 1952 at Fairbanks, AK. Following his
discharge in 1954 they moved back to the home farm northeast of Bowdle. This is
where she lived the remainder of her life.
She was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church of Bowdle.
Survivors include her husband of Bowdle; two sons: Jeffrey K. Thomas of San
Diego Navel Base and Darryl K. Thomas of Brookings; two daughters: Mrs. Time
(Cheryl) Stahl of Tucson, AZ and Mrs. Peter (Charlene) Silkworth of S. West
Harbor, ME; one brother: Roger Voegele of Diamond Bar, CA and four
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Casketbearers were Wayne Fischer of Artas; Dennis Sauer, Ronald Hoffer and
Harvey Hoffer of Roscoe; Duane Kilber of Zeeland, ND, and Cletus Thomas of
Aberdeen.
JUNE E. LINEBACK
June E. Lineback, age 60 of Spearfish, died Sunday, June 20, 1993 at the Bowdle
Hospital. Her funeral was Thursday, June 24 at the Bowdle Church of God with
Pastor Gary Hooper officiating.
burial was Thursday afternoon at the Winner City Cemetery under the direction of
Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle.
June E. Keeler was born June 24, 1932 at Onoka, NE, to Luzerne and Mable
(Anderson) Keeler. She graduated from Butte (NE) High school. She married Don
Lineback march 3, 1950 at rapid City.
They lived in O'Neill, NE, and later moved to Winner. They moved to Mission in
1970 and then to Rapid City a year later. In 1989 she moved to Bowdle for two
years, then lived in Spearfish for a year. She recently returned to Bowdle as
her health failed. Her main hobby was embroidering.
She is survived by two sons: Donald J. Lineback of Sturgis and Kevin L.
Lineback of Spearfish; two daughters: Mrs. Alen (Deb) Placey of Boise, ID and
Mrs. Rickey (Rhonda) Hand of Bowdle; one brother: Mike Keeler of Wheatland, WY;
two sisters: Mrs. Otto (Velta) Schaefer of Enid, OK and Mrs. Veryl Keeler of
Lincoln, NE and 12 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, one daughter, one sister and
four brothers.
Casketbearers were Donald J. Lineback of Sturgis, Kevin Lineback of Spearfish,
Rickey Hand and Rocky Hand of Bowdle, Chad Semmler and Alen Placey of Boise, ID.
ELIZABETH RABA
Elizabeth Raba, age 77 of Aberdeen, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1993 at the Americana
Healthcare Center in Aberdeen.
The Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday morning, Nov. 19, at St. Anthony's
Catholic Church in Selby with Fr. Ivo Martini officiating. Burial followed in
the Catholic section of Selby Memorial Gardens.
Elizabeth Kosters, the daughter of George and Maria (Theunissen) Kosters, was
born on July 16, 1916 at Java and she attended rural school in the area. She
married Ladis Raba October 29, 1934, at Selby. They farmed in the Selby-Java
area until 1985, when they retired and moved to Aberdeen.
She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and its Alter Society at
Selby.
She is survived by her husband of Aberdeen; four sons: Donald Raba of Selby;
Marvin Raba, Anthony Raba and Gregory Raba, all of Douglas, WY; six daughters:
Mrs. Ed (Marilyn) Bohlander and Mrs. Pat (Theresa) Russell, both of Aberdeen;
Mrs. Bernard (Jeanette) Neal of Spokane, WA; Mrs. Don (Margaret) Mertz of
Mobridge; Mrs. Jerry (Rose Marie) Mittleider and Mrs. Max (Susanne) Smylie,
both of Douglas, WY; one brother: John Koster of Selby; one sister: Mrs. Martin
(Katherine) Raba of Selby; 22 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several
step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchilren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, three brothers, five
sisters, and one granddaughter.
Honorary pallbearers were Jessica Raba, Jolene Raba, Janelle Raba, Amiee Raba,
Maria Russell, Denise Mertz, Kristi Mertz, and Wendy Meyer.
Active pallbearers were Jim Bohlander, Dan Bohlander, Alan Bohlander, Jerome
Neal, Mike Russell, Steve Russell, John Russell, Scott Mertz, Jason Mittleider
and Brian Raba.
Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen was in charge of the arrangements.
VIRGINIA M. VOLLER
The funeral for Virginia M. voller, age 64 of Bowdle, was Thursday, June 17 at
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowdle with Pastor Mindy Ehrke officiating.
Burial followed at the church cemetery in Bowdle under the direction of the
Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle.
She died June 13, 1993 at St. Luke's Midland Regional Medical Center in
Aberdeen.
Virginia M. Haux was born July 15, 1928 about seven 1/2 miles northwest of Java
to Henry and Emma (Pleinis) Haux. She was baptized Nov. 11, 1928 at St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Java and confirmed there in July 1942.
She attended school in Selby and graduated with the Selby High School class of
1947. She then lived with her parents northwest of Java and helped with
housework and babysat for several families.
She married Harold A. Voller October 1, 1950 at Bowdle. For a mouth they made
their home with his parents eight miles northwest of Bowdle and then his
parents moved to Bowdle. Harold and Virginia remained on the farm until 1976
when they moved to Bowdle. Harold farmed one more year from town.
Virginia worked at the Bowdle Nursing Home until her health started failing.
She also worked at the Rev. Martin Bieber Public Library in Bowdle for several
years.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowdle. She had served as
treasurer and president of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of
American (WELCA) and also was treasurer of the Bowdle American Legion Auxiliary
Unit.
She is survived by her husband of Bowdle; two brothers: Ervin H. Haux of Selby
and Elmer H. Haux of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada; two sisters: Mrs. Phillip
(Leona) Huft of Roscoe and Mrs. Phillip (Estella) Bast of Flushing, MY.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
Casketbearers were Wilmer Boschee, Art Eisenbeisz, Jr,; Jimmy Jackson, Joe
Geier, Everet Lemke and Harold Haupt, all of Bowdle.
RAYMOND C. HUBER
Raymond C. Huber, age 72 of Hoven, died June 17,1993, at his home. Mass of
Christian Burial was June 21 at St. Anthony's Catholic church at Hoven with Fr.
William Osborn officiating.
Burial followed at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery at Hoven with Military
Graveside rites by the John J. Peters American Legion Post $149.
Raymond C. Huber was born Aug. 31, 1920 at Hoven to John C. and Barbara
(Koehner) Huber. He attended St. Bernard's School at Hoven through the eighth
grade. He then attended auto mechanic school at Hoven High School. From 1935 to
1941 he worked on the John Klocker farm west of Hoven.
He was inducted in the U.S. Army July 15, 1942. For 11 month of his enlistment
he served in the European Theater in the 95th Infantry Division. Hew was
awarded the Bronze Star and the Silver Star. He was honorably discharged Oct.
22, 1945.
Following his discharge he went into construction and retired from Brenner
Construction at Hoven in 1981. He spent the remainder of his life in Hoven.
He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church at Hoven and the Hoven Senior
Citizens. He was a member of the John J. Peters American Legion Post $159 at
Hoven and the Gettysburg V.F.W. He was also a member of the 95th Infantry
Division Association. He was an avid Chicago cubs fan, enjoyed doing crosswords
and playing pinochle.
He is survived by two brothers: Leo P. Huber of Avenal, CA and Chuck Huber of
Sioux Falls; one sister Mrs. Edwin (Alice) Blumhardt of Gettysburg and many
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother.
Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle was in charge of arrangements.
CHARLES ERNEST BERNDT
Charles Ernest "Charlie" Berndt, age 63 of Aberdeen, died June 15, 1993 at the
Aberdeen Living Center. His funeral was Friday, June 8 at the First
United Methodist Church with the Rev. Eldon Reich officiating.
Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens at Aberdeen with Military Honors by
Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post $24. Miller-Huebl Funeral Home of Aberdeen
was in charge of arrangements.
Charles Ernest Berndt was born at Aberdeen to Ernest Henry and Alice (Spencer)
Berndt June 10, 1929. He grew up in Aberdeen and attended school there. He
graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1947.
He began working for Northwestern Bell Telephone after high school. He was
drafted in 1951 and spent two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He
returned to Aberdeen and continued working with Northwestern Bell.
He married Margie L. Erbe April 8, 1953 at Aberdeen and made their home there.
He retired from Northwestern Bell in 1976 after 30 years with the company. They
continued to make Aberdeen their home. He had been a resident of the Aberdeen
Living Center since November of 1991.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen, a lifetime
member of V.F.W. He was very active with Boys Scouts and the Pheasant Council
for 10 years. He loved hunting.
He is survived by his wife of Aberdeen; five sons: Steven C. Berndt of Glasgow,
MT; Richard A. Berndt of Virginia Beach, VA; Ronald D. Berndt of Jamestown and
Scott W. Berndt and Kenneth L. Berndt, both of Aberdeen; one sister: Mary
Louise Berndt of Sequim, WA; one stepbrother, Richard Marlink of Albuquerque,
NM; one stepsister: Mrs. don (Winnie) Storeim of Ft. Collins, CO and five
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, Iva (Marlink)
Berndt.
JUNE E. LINEBACK
June E. Lineback, age 60 of Spearfish, died Sunday, June 20 at the Bowdle
Hospital.
Her funeral will be Thursday, June 24 at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of God in
Bowdle with the Rev. Gary Hooper officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday at the Winner City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home in Bowdle
and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.
Miller Funeral Home of Bowdle is in charge of arrangements.
CHRISTINA KASEMAN
Christina Kaseman, age 89 of Wishek, ND, died June 17, 1993 at the Wishek
Retirement and Nursing Home.
Her funeral was June 19 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wishek, ND, with the Rev.
Richard Spiedel officiating.
Burial was in St. Luke Lutheran Church Cemetery at Wishek, ND with Nickisch
Funeral Home of Wishek, ND in charge of arrangements.
Christina Schilling was born May 2, 1904 to John and Rose (Kessler) Schilling at
Bowdle. She grew up on a farm near Hosmer.
She married Edward Kaseman Oct. 24, 1922, at the home of her parents. After
their marriage the couple farmed 16 miles southwest of Wishek, ND, until 1060
when they moved into Wishek.
She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wishek. She enjoyed quilting
and crocheting. About four years ago she became a resident of the Wishek
Retirement and Nursing Home.
Survivors include her husband of Wishek, ND; six sons: Arthur Kaseman, Clifton
Kaseman and Howard Kaseman, all of Wishek, ND; Adam Kaseman of Gackle, ND;
Marvin Kaseman of Fargo, ND and Edward Kaseman of Bismarck, ND; two daughters:
Leona Kaseman of Stockton, CA; and Mrs. Lyle (Erna) Tallman of Bothell, WA; one
sister: Maggie Sulzle of Gettysburg; one brother, Jacob Schilling of Bowdle; 26
grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and three sisters.
Casketbearers were her six sons.
EMIL BROCKEL
Emil Brockel, age 80 of Mobridge, died Friday, Dec. 10, 1993, at his daughter's
home southwest of Selby.
His funeral was Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the Selby United Methodist Church with
Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock and Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock officiating.
Burial followed at Selby Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Miller Funeral Home of
Bowdle in charge of the arrangement.
Emil Brockel was born at rural Campbell County, Jan. 16, 1913, to John and
Frederika (Roesler) Brockel Sr. He attended country school in Campbell County.
He married Clara Berg April 28, 1934 at Selby. They farmed in rural Walworth
County until 1945. Then they owned the Brockel Hotel & Cafe in Bowdle until
moving to Selby in 1949 where he was the Standard Oil bulk fuel manager.
He was then employed as a parts man for Stulken Implement and Thorstenson
Implement, both in Selby. After that he worked at Holzworth's in Mobridge and
at Mobridge Iron Works before he started in the insurance business with Fritz
Simons in Selby. Later he had his own agency in Selby until selling it to Don
Marin in 1977. He continued to sell hail insurance for the Marin Agency for a
few years after retiring.
He and his wife had made their home in Selby until moving to Mobridge in 1961.
He was active in the Selby United Methodist Church and later the Mobridge
United Methodist Church. He sang in the choir and in the cantatas, taught
Sunday School and confirmation classes and counseled MYF groups for many years.
He also served as an usher and was active in the Methodist Men's groups.
He was a member of the Selby Masonic Lodge and the Mobridge Senior Center. He
enjoyed reading and watching baseball, but especially enjoyed working with and
being around people, which he did most of his life.
He is survived by his two daughter: Mrs. Verne (Marcella) Zabel and Mrs. Dale
(Shirlee) Burnette of Selby; three brothers: Henry Brockel of Mobridge; Elmer
Brockel of rural Selby; and Leo Brockel of Mound City; three sisters: Alma Nusz
of rural Woodland, CA; Ella Bossert of Paradise, CA; and Rose Brockel of
Glasgow, MT; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
he was preceded in death by his parents, his wife on Dec. 9, 1988, two sisters
and four brothers.
Pallbearers were Carroll Brockel, Dale Mayer and Harley Brockel of Selby; Ken
Brockel and Larry Thies of Java; and Alvin Sieler of Jamestown, ND.
Honorary pallbearers were Emil Twete of Mobridge and Don Brockel of Selby.
