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Clarence Van Beek
Born June 23, 1940
Resided Scotland, South Dakota
Died November 4, 2010
Age 70
Clarence Van Beek was born Sunday, June 23, 1940 in Hawarden, Iowa to Mease and Grace (Meerbeek) Van Beek. Clarence was united in marriage to Rachel VandenBosch on October 28, 1963 at Pipestone, Minnesota. Throughout his working years, Clarence held a variety of positions. He worked in a sandpit, then farmed and worked at Alkota Manufacturing in Alcester. They moved to Washington state, where he and Rachel ran a successful lawncare business. They moved back to South Dakota and ran Mayfield Store, Cottonwood Corral, then Tony’s Lounge in Kaylor with their son, Anthony. Being a very social person who loved to meet and visit with people, Clarence enjoyed the restaurant business. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Clarence enjoyed living on his acreage, which allowed him to keep a variety of animals, which he loved. He also enjoyed fishing and traveling. Clarence passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland at the age of 70 years, 4 months, 12 days.
Grateful for having shared Clarence’s life are his wife of 47 years, Rachel Van Beek of Scotland; eight children: Carla (Curtis) States of Perkasie, Pennsylvania, Lavonne (Daryl) Sobek of Anchorage, Alaska, Clarence (Becky) Van Beek of Granite Falls, Washington, Tom (Tracy) Van Beek of Arlington, Washington, Brian Van Beek, who passed away on March 30, 2009, Sarah (Duane) Hochstein of Scotland, Carolyn (Matt) Dennis of Scotland, and Anthony (Candace) Van Beek of Scotland; twenty-six grandchildren; one brother: John (Phyllis) Van Beek of Volin; four sisters: Everdeen Zwak, Geraldine (John) Zwak, Kathy Van Zee and MaryAnn (Ken) Zhart; a sister-in-law, Ann (Pete) Van Beek; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mease and Grace Van Beek, his son, Brian Van Beek, two brothers and two brothers-in-law.
CLERGY
Rev. Mark Ostrem
MUSIC
Organist ~ Jeannie Gustad
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace” #578
Saxophone Accompaniment by Lydia Sobek
“Old Rugged Cross” #78
Vocal Trio ~ Matt Kiger, Mark & Sharyn Ostrem
“If We Never Meet Again”
“I’ll Fly Away”
CASKETBEARERS
Hugh Healy
Marvin Hinseth
Larry Hoff
Joe Mutschelknaus
Ron Pietz
Ralph Riggert
cemetery:
Trondjheim Free Lutheran cemetery
Rural Irene, South Dakota
Sylvia Ann Dvorak
Born August 29, 1918
Resided Scotland, South Dakota
Died November 5, 2010
Age 92
Sylvia Ann Dvorak was born Thursday, August 29, 1918 to Mathias “Mike” and Carrie (Trantina) Kokesh on the family farm southeast of Scotland. Sylvia attended Klinkner Country School near the family farm. Her mother Carrie died in 1934, leaving Sylvia to help her father care for the remaining seven children on the family farm. The hardships of the Great Depression and the difficulties of the weather during the “Dirty Thirties” made life on the family farm almost impossible. To help provide for her brothers and sisters, Sylvia left the farm to work as a caretaker for Dr. and Mrs. Traynor in Omaha, Nebraska for several years.
Sylvia was united in marriage to Edmund Dvorak on April 12, 1937 in Lesterville. They raised four children. They farmed together north of Scotland along with Edmund’s brother, Frank, for 36 years. Sylvia and Edmund retired from farming in 1973 and moved to Scotland. Sylvia loved gardening, quilting and life. She also valued her many friends.
Sylvia was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Scotland and was very active in the Altar Society and also served as President for many years. She played integral leadership roles in numerous church functions and operations. As a volunteer, she delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. Sylvia passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland, having attained the age of 92 years, 2 months, and 7 days.
She is survived by a son, James and wife Celestine of Scotland; a daughter, Karen Dvoark and fiancé Lynn Ziegler and family of Sioux Falls; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Dvorak of Parkston; six grandchildren: Michael and Vicki Dvorak and family of Scotland, Charlene and Vince Connelly and family of Sioux Falls, David Dvorak of Scotland, Stacey and Frank Massey and family of Olivet, Robert Dvorak and family of Parkston, and Sharon and Roger Crotten, St. Mountain, Minnesota; and seven great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by six sisters-in-law: Florence and Agnes Kokesh of Wagner, Delphie Kokesh of Scotland, Delores Kokesh of Delmont, Helen Kokesh of Yankton, and Norma Kokesh of Brookings.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband in 1987, two sons: Donald in 1968 and Edward in 1979; a granddaughter, her parents, seven brothers: Donald, Joe, Clayton, Raymond, Ernie, Mike, Edward, and three sisters: Elsie Cap, Gracie Hacecky and Frances Thunker.
cemetery:
St. George Catholic cemetery
Scotland, South Dakota
Lawrence Frank Conrad
Born April 16, 1915
Resided Scotland, South Dakota
Died November 9, 2010
Age 95
Lawrence Frank Conrad was born to Charles and Clara Conrad on April 16, 1915 on a farm northwest of Scotland, South Dakota. He passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland at the age of 95 years. He was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kaylor, and was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Scotland. On May 23, 1937 Lawrence was united in marriage to Alma Gall at Congregational Faith Church in Lesterville. Together they made their home on a farm north of Scotland where they raised their four children. In the fall of 1944, Lawrence's faith in the Lord was strengthened after a farming accident caused the loss of his leg and nearly claimed his life. Lawrence and Alma retired from farming in the fall of 1979 and moved to Scotland. Throughout his life Lawrence was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, and he was an evangelist of his faith always telling others of the wonderful things the Lord had done for him. Lawrence found great joy in being with his family, farming, fishing with his grandchildren, reading and telling Bible stories, playing cards with family and friends, and doing puzzles. Recently, Lawrence had been a resident at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center where he took great joy in sharing how blessed he was for all the family and friends he had.
Grateful for having shared his life are children: Terry (Sharon) Conrad, Sioux Falls, Gale Conrad and Deb Conrad, Tyndall, Sheila (Ron) Goeken, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Karen (Glen) Hildebrandt, Sioux Falls; grandchildren: Jennifer (Steve) Vermillion and Dustin, Tea, Daniel (Heather) Conrad, Sioux Falls, Anthony Conrad and fiancé Olivia and Kenisha, Zahra, Isabelle, Sioux Falls, Laurie (Peter) Erenberg and Rose, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kristina Conrad and Devan, Sioux Falls, Kelly Conrad, Sioux Falls, Matthew (Brita) McGuire, Benjamin and Thomas, Madison, Andrew (Rhyanna) McGuire and Hallie, Rapid City, Shaelean (Noe) Melchor and Aiden, Elkton, Greg and Simeon Hildebrandt, Sioux Falls; and four sisters-in-law: Irene Conrad, Esther Conrad, Yankton, Eldora Munson, Mesa, Arizona, and Mary Ann Gall, Lesterville.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and four brothers: Arnold (and wife Carol), Edward, Earl, and George.
CLERGY
Rev. David W. Ellis
MUSIC
Organist ~ Donna Knodel
Congregational Hymns
"Chief of Sinners Though I Be"
"Just as I Am, Without One Plea"
"Jesus Sinners Doth Receive"
"Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won"
PALLBEARERS
Daniel Conrad
Anthony Conrad
Matthew McGuire
Andrew McGuire
Peter Erenberg
Dustin Vermillion
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Jennifer Vermillion
Laurie Erenberg
Kristina Conrad
Kelly Conrad
Shaelean Melchor
Greg Hildebrandt
Simeon Hildebrandt
cemetery:
Rosehill cemetery
Scotland, South Dakota
Alice Margaret Mensch
Born February 1, 1917
Resided Scotland, South Dakota
Died November 22, 2010
Age 93
Alice Margaret Mensch was born near Freeman, South Dakota on Friday, February 9, 1917. She was the youngest of eleven children born to her immigrant parents, Philip, Sr., and Emilie (Kramer) Mensch. Her mother died when Alice was ten years old. She graduated from Freeman High School in 1935, and then spent the following two years taking care of her father. After attending Brookings State College for a short time, she found nursing to be the career she wanted to pursue. She then enrolled in Sacred Heart Nursing School in Yankton. For the next 40 years, she enjoyed the hard work of nursing. She was a compassionate nurse, serving as a floor nurse and as a private nurse. To this small Midwest town girl, New York and the big eastern cities were particularly interesting. She liked the people she cared for, with the Jewish patients taking a special liking to her. As she got older, she moved to Kansas City, Missouri to work and live with her sister, Ruth. She retired to Yucaipa, California in 1980 and lived with her sisters, Minnie and Martha. After they passed away, she returned to South Dakota in 2000. In 2002, she became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland. In these last days, her faith in and love for her Lord Jesus was renewed as she enjoyed daily devotions and singing many hymns by heart. Card games with friends kept her mind alert. In November, 2010, her health began to fail and she passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 at the age of 93 years, 9 months and 13 days.
Alice’s family is grateful for her life. Her niece, Harriet Schaeffer of Scotland, and other extended family members will miss the time they spent with her.
In addition to her parents, Philip, Sr., and Emilie Mensch, Alice is preceded in death by three brothers: Henry, Philip, Jr., and Herman, and seven sisters: Amelia, Katherine, Dora, Minnie, Henrietta, Martha, and Ruth.
Blessed are they that die in the Lord, for Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the Life!"
cemetery:
11:30 a.m.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Freeman cemetery
Freeman, South Dakota
Charlotte Hawley
Born March 3, 1913
Resided Tripp, South Dakota
Died December 12, 2010
Age 97
Charlotte Hawley was born on Monday, March 3, 1913 in Tripp, South Dakota to Ernest and Mary (Dangel) Kotas. She graduated from Tripp High School and earned her teaching certificate from General Beadle State College. Charlotte was united in marriage to Ivyn Hawley on May 27, 1943 at Mt. Vernon, South Dakota. Charlotte spent her life caring for children in many capacities. She taught country school for over 25 years, receiving awards from the State of South Dakota for her dedication to the education profession and also from the Tripp-Delmont School District. Charlotte and Ivyn were foster parents and welcomed numerous children into their home over the years. In addition, Charlotte cared for many other area children. She also spent many years as an adult literacy tutor. While she and Ivyn lived on the farm, she was an active partner, milking cows for over 60 years and was recognized for 50 years of farming at the South Dakota State Fair. Charlotte touched many lives through her generosity, both in the teaching and farming professions, and her chocolate chip cookies and apple pies were always favorite treats. She became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society of Tripp in January of 2007, and it is there that she passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010, having attained the age of 97 years, 9 months and 9 days.
Charlotte is survived by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Ernest and Mary Kotas, Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband, Ivyn Hawley, three brothers: John Kotas, William Kotas and Ralph Kotas, and a sister, Loretta (Kotas) Walz.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Tripp-Delmont High School toward the Charlotte Hawley Scholarship Fund for future teachers.
MUSIC
Organist ~ Bonna McGregor
Congregational Hymns
Processional ~ “Amazing Grace”
Offertory Hymn ~ “On Eagle’s Wings”
Communion Hymn ~ “Prayer of St. Francis”
Recessional ~ “Here I Am, Lord”
HONORARY CASKETBEARER
Darwin Sampson
CASKETBEARERS
Glen Hieb
Dana Horn
Jim Kotas
John Kotas
Tom Kotas
Bob Reitz
cemetery:
Gracehill cemetery
Tripp, South Dakota
Walter Frederick Rembold
Born February 22, 1920
Resided Tripp, South Dakota
Died April 25, 2011
Age 91
Walter Frederick Rembold was born Sunday, February 22, 1920 at Kaylor, South Dakota to Edward and Minnie (Konrad) Rembold. He attended school at Kaylor through the 10th grade. Walter was united in marriage to Viola Davis on June 10, 1945 at the United Methodist Church in Tripp. Following their marriage, they farmed one mile north of Kaylor for a few years. He purchased the hardware store in Kaylor, which burned down in 1960. After a short return to farming, Walter and Viola moved into Tripp in 1968, where Walter became custodian at the school and Viola worked with him part-time. He was custodian for the school for 25 years. Walter’s pastimes included hunting, fishing, golfing and gardening. He was a member of the Emmaus Lutheran Church. Walter passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tripp, having attained the age of 91 years, 2 months, and 3 days.
Walter’s memory will be cherished by three children: Linda (Dennis) Huber of Freeman, Norma (Terry) Garvey of Yankton, and Ed Rembold of Tripp; six grandchildren: Jon Huber, Steve (Maggie) Garvey, Brady (Jill) Muth, Lori (Toby) Aberle, Jodi (Loren) Garcia, and Garrett Rembold; eight great-grandchildren: Colin, Hannah, Addison, Abby, Katelyn, Kennedy, Christian and Henry; daughter-in-law Karen Rembold of Spearfish; a sister, Helen Baltzer of Tripp; a sister-in-law, Anita Davis of Custer, and a brother-in-law, Verlyn (Violet) Fuerst of Tripp.
In addition to his parents, Edward and Minnie Rembold, he was preceded in death by his wife, Viola, on October 4, 2008; a son, Michael, in 2006; one granddaughter, Heather, in 2002; and two sisters: Viola (Alvin) Heckenlaible and Marie Fuerst.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
CLERGY
Rev. Richard Weeman
MUSIC
Organist ~ Andra Semmler
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace”
“I Am But a Stranger Here”
“How Great Thou Art”
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Walter’s Granddaughters and Great-Grandchildren
CASKETBEARERS
Jon Huber
Steven Garvey
Brady Muth
Garrett Rembold
Toby Aberle
Loren Garcia
cemetery:
Gracehill cemetery
Tripp, South Dakota
