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Lorraine Cap

Lorraine Cap

Oct 9, 2017

Lorraine made Yankton her home for a number of years.  She loved to collect knick-knacks as her hobby.  She was a gentle soul who loved everyone she met.

Lorraine is survived by her community care givers and the staff at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD.

Arthur D. Peitz

Arthur D. Peitz

Oct 9, 2017

Art was born October 5, 1927 in Fordyce, NE to Frank and Mary (Loecker) Peitz.  Art grew up working on the family farm at Beaver Creek, NE.  He graduated from Yankton High School in 1946.  Art married Dolores Schneider at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, SD on May 26, 1952.  Art was a route salesman for...

Edwin Merle Pugh

Edwin Merle Pugh

Oct 6, 2017

Edwin “Eddie” Merle Pugh was called to his final cowboy round-up on Friday October 6, 2017.   A man who always put his word in a handshake, he worked hard all of his life, giving the shirt off of his back to help others. Eddie joined the Navy during WWII, denying his teen age years.  He survived polio...

Jerome Albert Kuehn

Jerome Albert Kuehn

Oct 4, 2017

Jerome (Jerry) Kuehn was born September 22, 1935 in Crofton NE, to Leonard & Anna (Borgheiinck) Kuehn.  Jerry enlisted in the US Army in 1957 and served until 1959. While serving, he enjoyed traveling to many of the European Countries.  He then served in the National Guards from 1959 to April 30, 1963 and was honorably discharged. ...

Bonnie Lou Oien

Bonnie Lou Oien

Oct 4, 2017

Bonnie was born November 29, 1935 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, the only child of Joseph L. and Lucille J. (Meyers) Horacek.  She attended schools in Texas and White Lake, Lake Andes, Grove School (Yankton) and Yankton High School.  After graduation, Bonnie worked at The Council Oak, Gambles, Newberry’s and Gurney Seed and Nursery, all in...

Robert P. "Bob" Titus

Robert P. "Bob" Titus

Oct 1, 2017

Bob was born August 3, 1923 in Wakonda, SD to Earl O. and Ruth M. (Powell) Titus.  He attended Wakonda Consolidated School through 11th grade.  In 1940 he moved with the family to Yankton.  He graduated from Yankton High School in 1941.  Bob served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946.  He graduated from Yankton College...

Cathleen Zimmerman

Cathleen Zimmerman

Sep 28, 2017

Cathleen was born on March 28, 1955 in Yankton, SD to Wilmar and Margret (Anderson) Swensen. She grew up in Yankton, where she attended Yankton High School and graduated in 1973. Growing up she helped her father with his lawn mower business and her mother with her 10 siblings.  After graduating, she worked at the Human Services...

Joann F. Vinatieri Flow

Joann F. Vinatieri Flow

Sep 26, 2017

JoAnn Francis Vinatieri Flow was born January 19, 1933 in Yankton, SD to Ehrum F. and Kathryn (Roberts) Vinatieri.  JoAnn was youngest of 11 children, the last Vinatieri of her generation.  She spent her formative years in Yankton at 308 Green St. She graduated from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in 1954.  She married Ralph C. Flow,...

Eleanor J. Padrnos

Eleanor J. Padrnos

Sep 25, 2017

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Eleanor was born July 4, 1928 on a farm near Lake Andes, SD to Edward and Mary (Dvorak) Vesely and grew up in Lake Andes, SD. She attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse near the farm and ended...

Opal Vivian Johnson

Opal Vivian Johnson

Sep 24, 2017

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Opal was born on July 8, 1914, in Olivet, SD, to William and Cora Mae Wintersteen.  The youngest of 10 children, Opal often spoke of her love for her family and her enjoyment in being spoiled as the youngest.  Opal...

Deanna "Dee" Conkling

Deanna "Dee" Conkling

Sep 24, 2017

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel.  Let us remember with thanksgiving what the Lord has done through His servant Dee.

Deanna Louise Conkling was giving life by her creator and was born on March 27, 1951, the child of Percy...

Victor W. Mehlhaf

Victor W. Mehlhaf

Sep 23, 2017

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Victor Wilhelm Mehlhaf was born June 1, 1920 on a farm northeast of Menno, SD to Henry and Barbara (Schempp) Mehlhaf.  He was baptized by Rev. M.C. Buettel at Kassel (Zion) Reformed Church, north of Menno and was confirmed by...

Ann  Metz

Ann Metz

Sep 22, 2017

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Ann Maibaum was born March 17, 1933 at home in Crofton, NE to Joseph and Minnie (Junkerfeurborn) Maibaum.  She grew up in Crofton, NE and attended East Blyville Country School and received her high school diploma by studying at home...

Mark D. Giziewski

Mark D. Giziewski

Sep 20, 2017

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GIZIEWSKI MARK

Mark D. Giziewski age 62 of Yankton, SD passed away early Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his residence under hospice care.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the First United Methodist...

Irene M Zeeb

Irene M Zeeb

Sep 20, 2017

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Irene Martha Schortzman was born on November 17, 1924 to Julius and Martha (Meyer) Schortzman in Alpena, SD.  She married Peter E. Zeeb on October 3, 1943 and to this union two children were born, Barbara and Joann.

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Ronda Kay Bovero

Ronda Kay Bovero

Sep 20, 2017

BOVERO RONDA KAY

Ronda Kay Bovero was born April 14, 1967 in Ogden, UT to L. Carl and Donna (Jensen) Bovero.  Ronda loved children and animals.  She babysat many of her nieces and nephews when she was younger.  She enjoyed the holidays, especially Halloween.  She loved dressing up and handing out...

Elmer Schelske

Elmer Schelske

Sep 13, 2017

Schelske Elmer

Elmer was born October 24, 1929 on the farm near Parkston, SD to Adolph and Emelia (Schnabel) Schelske.  Elmer was baptized on December 1, 1929 at Faith Lutheran Church, Parkston, SD and confirmed on May 28, 1944 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Menno, SD.  He entered military service with the...

Mary V. Healy

Mary V. Healy

Sep 12, 2017

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Mary Virginia Healy, age 59, of Yankton, SD passed away September 12, 2017 at the Daugherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls, SD after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.  Private family memorial services will be held at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home...

Patricia Ann Ensenbach

Patricia Ann Ensenbach

Sep 8, 2017

Patricia Ann Lehrkamp was given life by her creator and was born on April 3, 1948 in Parkston, SD, an only child to Norbert and Emma Lehrkamp (Henke).  On May 9, 1948 she received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of God.  On April 29, 1962 she publicly confessed her faith and was confirmed. ...

Darrell Dingman

Darrell Dingman

Sep 8, 2017

Darrell was born March 25, 1943 on the family farm to Earl and Lydia (Hoff) Dingman.  Darrell grew up on the family farm near Scotland South Dakota and graduated from Scotland High School May of 1961.  On September 19, 1965 Darrell was united in marriage to Mary Ann Friederich in Kaylor South Dakota.  Darrell was a member...

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