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Dorothy Jean Ochsner
Born June 13, 1939
Resided Kaylor, South Dakota
Died March 12, 2011
Age 71
Dorothy Jean Ochsner was born on Tuesday, June 13, 1939 at Parkston, South Dakota to Henry and Lena (Mehlhaff) Schoon. She grew up on a farm east of Parkston and attended Fairview School District #9. She was baptized and confirmed by Rev. Henry Roemer. On February 22, 1959, she married
Kenneth Ochsner at the Bethany Reformed Church in Scotland. Dorothy was a farm wife all her life. She was an active member of the UCC Women’s Fellowship and served as the treasurer for many years. Dorothy enjoyed cooking, baking, embroidery work, quilting, gardening and playing softball in her younger years. She also was an avid bowler most of her adult life until her health began to fail, winning numerous awards and trophies. Dorothy passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 30 days.
Dorothy’s memory will be cherished by her husband, Kenneth Ochsner of Kaylor; her daughter, Beverly (Robert) Ulmer of Tabor; three sons: Mark Ochsner of Kaylor, John (Kim) Ochsner of Hartford, and Ardell (Betsy) Ochsner of Jesup, Iowa; nine grandchildren: Stephanie, Brittany, Lindsay and Scott Ulmer, and Tanya, Kyle, Zoey, Kamden and Brennan Ochsner; one sister, Darlene Schoon of Freeman; two brothers: Roger (Donna) Schoon of Whitewood and Louis (Ann) Schoon of Parkston; and her numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Kenneth Schoon, and sister-in-law, Erna Schoon.
CLERGY
Rev. Gordon Harris
MUSIC
Organist ~ Lois Hehn
Special Music by Linda Kronaizl
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace”
“Abide With Me”
CASKETBEARERS
Bill Schoon
Roland Schoon
Lelund Schoon
Harley Verhulst
Chad Voji
Robert Ochsner
Marty Munkvold
cemetery:
Rosehill cemetery
Scotland, South Dakota
Jacob Allen Miller
Born October 27, 2010
Resided Scotland, South Dakota
Died March 8, 2011
Age 4 months
Jacob Allen Miller was born Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Yankton, South Dakota to Chris and Stacy (Schlechter) Miller. He was baptized on February 13, 2011 at the United Church of Christ in Scotland. Jacob passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 4 months, 11 days.
Jacob was a blessing to his parents, Chris and Stacy Miller and his sister, Elizabeth Sue Miller, of Scotland; his paternal grandparents, Rocky and Tammy Miller of Scotland, his maternal grandparents, Dale and Doreen Schlechter of Scotland, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by both his paternal and maternal great-grandparents.
Music
Organist ~ Shirley Orth
Congregational Hymns
“How Great Thou Art”
“Jesus Loves Me”
“Jesus Loves the Little Children”
cemetery:
Rosehill cemetery
Scotland, South Dakota
Clara R. Schlechter
Born December 30, 1915
Resided Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Died March 5, 2011
Age 95
Clara Rosa (Suess) Schlechter was born Thursday, December 30, 1915 on the family farm near Scotland, South Dakota. She was the seventh of fourteen children born to George and Magdaline (Heihn) Suess. She was baptized on March 5, 1916 at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Scotland. She attended country school through the 8th grade. As a teenager, she did housekeeping for families, especially those with new babies. A favorite job was this role in the home of their pastor. Clara was united in marriage to Ruben F. Schlechter on September 1, 1936 at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Scotland. After their marriage, they moved to a farm in Hutchinson County and Clara was a devoted farm wife and homemaker. She raised ducks and geese that were butchered for food and feathers used for pillows and featherbeds; chickens were raised for food and eggs. She was a fantastic cook and meticulous housekeeper. She helped with all of the family chores including a large garden with much canning. She found relaxation in her needlework, including many elaborately embroidered quilts. After her marriage, Clara joined the Congregational Church to which Ruben belonged and spent her life living what Jesus taught in His word. She taught Sunday School, played piano for services, was a kitchen helper, and was involved in church functions as long as she was able. Following her life on the farm, she retired to a cozy little home in Scotland before moving to assisted living in Sioux Falls in 2002. Clara passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Covington Heights in Sioux Falls, having attained the age of 95 years, 2 months and 5 days.
Clara’s memory will be cherished by her daughter, Rita C. (Donald) Vogt of Sioux Falls; three grandchildren: Dwight D. (Kathy) Vogt of Kansas City, Missouri, Douglas A. Vogt of Sioux Falls, and Noelle Schlechter of Yankton; a great-grandson, Paul D. Vogt of Kansas City, Missouri; two brothers: Ed (Irene) Suess of Freeport, Illinois and Al Suess of Sioux Falls; two sisters: Elda Juhnke of Columbus, Nebraska and Ella Bertrand of Scotland; a sister-in-law, Eva Suess of Freeport, Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, George and Magdaline Suess, Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Schlechter; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry R. and Linda (Hanson) Schlechter; Larry’s stillborn twin brother, Gary G. Schlechter; seven brothers: Hugo, Ruben, Arthur, Emil, Alvin, Harold, and Loren; and two sisters: Martha and Esther.
CLERGY
Rev. Gordon Harris
Rev. Dawn Burnett
MUSIC
Organist ~ Shirley Orth
Soloist ~ Lorie Luke
“Does Jesus Care”
“Beyond the Sunset”
Congregational Hymns
Processional ~ “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
Recessional ~ “Safe in the Arms of Jesus”
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Dwight Vogt
Jim Frier
Ray Bertrand
CASKETBEARERS
Doug Vogt
Reggie Suess
Tom Suess
Gary Suess
Joe Bertrand
Paul Schlechter
cemetery:
Rosehill cemetery
Scotland, South Dakota
Evelyn Anna Mach
Born January 23, 1921
Resided Scotland, South Dakota
Died February 28, 2012
Age 91
Evelyn Anna Mach was born Sunday, January 23, 1921 at Tyndall, South Dakota to Clarence and Anna (Hack) Bower. She was raised on a farm northeast of Tyndall and attended country school. On January 3, 1945, she was united in marriage to Thomas Mach at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. They began their married
lives on a farm southwest of Scotland, and devoted the next 33 years to farming and raising their family. Evelyn was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning all the fruits and vegetables they raised on the farm. She loved living on the farm, but after Tom passed away in 1978, she moved into Scotland and began working as a dietary aide at the Good Samaritan Center. She enjoyed her work there and made many life-long friends. After working there for 16 years, she retired in 1994.
Evelyn enjoyed sewing, quilting and baking. She was well-known for her homemade bread and doughnuts. She was an excellent cook, and especially enjoyed preparing large meals for anyone who came to visit her. Evelyn loved to sew and made many of her own clothes, as well as clothes for her children as they were growing up. After her retirement, she began making patchwork quilts. A lot of people will remember her as the lady who sold eggs in Scotland. She never passed up an opportunity to go shopping, as that was one of her favorite hobbies. She was a very generous and hard-working person who was always willing to help. Evelyn was a life-long member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, and a member of St. George Catholic Church.
In September of 2007, she became a resident at the Good Samaritan Center in Scotland. She passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the age of 91 years, 1 month, and 5 days.
Grateful for having shared her life are her two sons: Don Mach of Katy, Texas and Ken (Diana) Mach of Scotland; and her daughter, Eileen (Warren) Johnson of Spearfish. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Chris (Lauren) Mach, Kelly Mach, Patrick Mach, Darin (Jennifer) Johnson and Nathan (Aimee) Johnson; and two great-grandchildren: Joe and Lucy Johnson.
In addition to her parents, Clarence and Anna Bower, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom, one brother, Roy Bower, and two sisters: Marian Bower and Laura Fuchs Tycz.
CELEBRANT
Fr. Mathew Vazhappilly
LECTORS
Chris Mach, Kelly Mach, Patrick Mach
MUSIC
Organist ~ Martin Sieverding
Processional ~ “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
Solo ~ Linda Kronaizl ~ “On Eagle’s Wings”
Offertory Hymn ~ Linda Kronaizl ~ “Amazing Grace”
Communion Hymn ~ “Be Not Afraid”
Recessional ~ “How Great Thou Art”
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Syrolla Haase
Marvin Haase
Maurina Hille
Edward Pesek
Lorraine Sternhagen
Ray Schneider
CASKETBEARERS
Darin Johnson
Chris Mach
Kelly Mach
Patrick Mach
Warren Johnson
Ray Bower
Nathan Johnson
cemetery:
St. George Catholic cemetery
Scotland, South Dakota
Gary Lee Bauder
Born September 6, 1944
Resided Scotland, South Dakota
Died February 27, 2012
Age 67
Gary Lee Bauder was born Wednesday, September 6, 1944 in Scotland, South Dakota to Richard and Martha (Orth) Bauder. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1962. After high school, Gary worked a few years at Utica Lumber, the Lesterville Farmer’s Union Co-op, and the Scotland Creamery. He began farming southeast of Scotland, near Lesterville, in 1971. Gary was united in marriage to Janet McCord on March 25, 1972 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Woonsocket. They moved to Scotland in 1998. Gary continued to help on the farm, and also did garden tilling and moved snow for various people in the area. Gary was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was an active member of the parish, singing in the choir for over 40 years and serving as Treasurer for seven years. He also sang in the Community Choir for several years. Gary was recently recognized for having served on the Board of Directors for the Tabor Lumber Co-op for 30 years, for which he was Secretary for 25 of those years. Gary enjoyed collecting coins, caps, and toy tractors. His pastimes included bowling and playing cards, but his special joy in life was playing with his grandkids. Gary died on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton at the age of 67 years, 6 months and 21 days.
Gary will be remembered always by his wife of nearly 40 years, Janet, of Scotland; two children and four grandchildren: his son, Patrick (Cheryl) Bauder of Scotland and their daughters Ashley and Brittney; his daughter, Michelle (Tom) Hlavac of Scotland and their children James and Kristina; and a sister, Ruthann (Bob) Wrobel of Ankeny, Iowa.
In addition to his parents, Richard and Martha Bauder, Gary was preceded in death by a brother in infancy.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Scotland and Lesterville Volunteer Fire Departments.
CLERGY
Pastor Jonathan Vehar
MUSIC
Organist ~ Dorothy Bietz
"Amazing Grace"
"Jesus Loves Me"
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus"
"God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again"
ACTIVE CASKETBEARERS
Sean Bauder
Dan Haase
John Haase
J. D. Jensen
Jay Kokes
Fred Kubal
Joe Sedlacek, Jr.
Shane Wynia
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Gary’s Grandchildren
Past & Present Board Members
of the Tabor Lumber Co-op
cemetery:
Rosehill cemetery
Scotland, South Dakota
Donald Louis Kennedy
Born December 28, 1929
Resided Tripp, South Dakota
Died February 25, 2012
Age 82
Donald Louis Kennedy was born on Saturday, December 28, 1929 in Pocahontas, Iowa to Will and Katherine (Schumacher) Kennedy. He graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1948. After high school, he worked on the family farm. Donald entered the U.S. Army in November of 1951 and was honorably discharged in October of 1953, having attained the rank of Sergeant. He served in Korea, during which time he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, two Bronze Service Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge. Following his military service, he came to the Tripp area and joined his brothers, Edward and William, who had each purchased farms in the area. He bought a farm 2 miles west and 1½ miles south of Tripp and later built a new home on the property. Farming was Donald’s life, and he spent all of his time raising cattle and crops. Due to health problems, Donald recently moved to the Good Samaritan Society in Tripp. It is there that he passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the age of 82 years, 1 month, and 28 days.
Donald is survived by his sister, Bernice Peterson, of Pocahontas, Iowa, and his cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, Will and Katherine Kennedy, Donald was preceded in death by three brothers: Leo Kennedy, in infancy, Edward Kennedy in 1988 and William Kennedy in 1994; and one sister, Lucille Kennedy, in childhood.
CLERGY
Fr. John Rader
ALTAR SERVERS
Noah & Ripley Schafers
ORGANIST
Payton Schafers
LECTOR
Edgar Magera
cemetery:
2:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
St. Mary Catholic cemetery
Pomeroy, Iowa
