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Ruth Skrivan
BLOOMFIELD, Neb. -- Ruth O. Skrivan, 88, Bloomfield, Neb., died Tuesday (Sept. 9, 2003) at the Bloomfield Good Samaritan Center.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Bloomfield, with the Rev. Stan Schmit officiating. Burial is in the church Cemetery, Bloomfield.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today (Friday) with a 7:30 p.m. wake service at the church.
Brockhaus Funeral Home, Bloomfield, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born May 14, 1915, at Wayne, Neb., to Curtis C. and Mary M. (Edmundson) Thompson. When she was an infant, her family moved to a farm near Bloomfield. She attended Bloomfield School and graduated from high school in 1934. She married William A. Skrivan June 22, 1935, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Bloomfield, by the Rev. Bernard Westerman. They lived in Bloomfield for several years before moving to Glen Ellyn, Ill., where her husband was employed with the Glen Ellyn News as a Linotype operator. After five years, they moved to Dowagiac, Mich., where her husband worked for the daily newspaper. They returned to Bloomfield and soon purchased the Bloomfield Monitor. They sold the newspaper in 1981 to their son, Joseph, and his wife, Mary. She helped at the Monitor office for several years. Following her husband's death, she continued to live in her home until entering the Good Samaritan Center in 1999.
She was a member of St. Andrew's Altar Society, Christian Mothers, Bloomfield Woman's Club, American Legion Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors of America and Bloomin' Belles Project Club. She served as a den mother for Cub Scouts for several years and was a member of several card clubs.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing cards and baking. She crocheted several hundred stocking caps for her children, relatives, friends, orphanages, missions and the American Legion Auxiliary Home in Norfolk, Neb.
She is survived by her children: Thomas, Bloomfield; Mary Joan Fisher, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Heather Halbert, Fresno, Calif.; William Jr., Lincoln, Neb.; Ruth Anne Negaand, Downers Grove, Ill; Joseph, Bloomfield; John, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Kathryn Haney, Colorado Springs; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law: Lillian Thompson, Bloomfield; Louisa Bailey, Noblesville, Ind.; and Nona Vopat, Wolbach, Neb.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Jerry L. Mach
Jerry L. Mach, age 72, of Yankton, formerly of Flandreau, died Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.
A funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2003, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, with Father Rodney Farke officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton.
Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Thursday at Ray, Cantrell and Wintz Funeral Home, Yankton, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.
Pallbearers are grandchildren: Jennie Mach, Dan Mach, Bryan Pratt, Darci Pratt, Billy Mach, John Mach, Matt Halse, Sam Halse, Sarah Halse and Becky Halse. Honorary pallbearers will be the Knights of Columbus.
Jerry was born October 29, 1930, to Louis and Rose Mae (Lange) Mach on a Bon Homme County farm near Tripp, South Dakota, the younger of two children. He started grade school at the age of 4 because he wanted to be with his older brother, and he graduated from Tripp High School when he was 16. His dream was to become a farmer. He worked with his father on the farm until 1952, when he was drafted into the Army during the Korean Conflict. After basic training, he was sent to serve in Germany. Following his discharge in 1954, he enrolled at South Dakota State University under the G.I. Bill, studying toward a degree in Agronomy. That same year, he married Barbara Schmoll of Tyndall.
In August 1957, the best job in his field at that time was in Bennett County as its county agent. He served there for seven years, transferring to Moody County in 1964. At that time, the Extension office was in the courthouse and the fairgrounds were mostly that -- "grounds." His goal was to change that area, and in 1970 the goal was realized with a new building and facilities for livestock and other activities. During his career, he helped establish the Wheat Commission and was named Outstanding County Agent in 1977 by the South Dakota County Agents Association. In 1983, he was named Outstanding County Agent by the South Dakota Weed Boards. In 1984, he received special recognition by the 4-H members and leaders, and received a certificate of distinguished service to the State of South Dakota.
He organized the Moody County Fair and worked over the years with Crop Improvement Association, Corn Growers, Soybean Association, Pork Producers ASCS, SCS, Weed Board FmHA, Big Sioux Community Water System, SVEEA, Extension Board, Ag & Home Society, Cattlemen's Association and 4-H leaders. He helped organize the Big Sioux Rural Water to bring quality water to farmsteads. He retired from Extension service in 1994 and went into crop consulting. He was elected to serve as a Moody County commissioner. He was instrumental in securing 911 for Moody County. He served as representative to Glacial Lakes Tourism and served with the First District of Local Governments, of which he was chairman for two years and a board member, receiving the Regional Citizen Award from them last January. He served on the zoning board and worked in the field of youth detention as a board member. He worked diligently for the employees of Moody County, ensuring fair wages for good work. In January 2003, he and his wife decided to retire to Yankton to be close to his farm roots. Here, he was involved in the development of the quality of life in the residential Fox Run neighborhood.
He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Kiwanis Club and National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Mach; two sons and daughters-in-law: Steve and Carmen Mach of Milbank, and Tim and Bev Mach of Storm Lake, Iowa; two daughters and sons-in-law: Teresa and Bratt Pratt of North Mankato, Minnesota; and Patty and David Halse of Rock Rapids, Iowa; and 10 grandchildren: Jennie, Darci, Sarah, Becky, Bryan, Billy, John, Dan, Matt and Sam.
His parents and brother preceded him in death.
Everett Sorensen
Everett Sorensen, age 85, of Yankton, passed away Sunday (Oct. 12, 2003) at the Heart Hospital of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, with the Rev. David Wildermuth officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery with military graveside rites by Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791, Yankton.
Pallbearers will be Terry Hoxeng, David Hoxeng, Bruce Brown, Tom Meyers, Pat Smith and Tom King. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Branaugh, Merlin Larson, Clarence Koletsky and Ralph Hagar.
Visitations will be one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church.
Everett was born Oct. 1, 1918, in Marion, S.D., to Hans and Anna (Andersen) Sorensen. He was baptized July 1919 and confirmed in 1934 in Viborg, S.D. In 1937, he worked for the Civilian Conservation Service in Alcester, S.D. He then worked for the Great Northern Railroad, until he was called to serve in the United States Army. He was a Private first class, with the Co C. 63rd Armored Infantry Battalion and served in Alaska from 1941 to 1944 and European Theatre Operations from January 1945 to September 1945. He was honorably discharged on Sept. 16, 1945. He returned to the Yankton area and resumed his employment with the Great Northern Railroad until his retirement with Burlington Northern Railroad in 1978. During his time in the service, Everett married Helen Virginia Sorensen of Mission Hill, on July 2, 1944, in El Paso, Texas. They lived 33 loving years of marriage in Yankton, until her death on Oct. 10, 1977. Everett married Peggy Crocker of Colorado Springs, Colo., on Nov. 19, 1983, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton. They resided in Yankton during their 20 years of marriage and enjoyed their retirement years together. They vacationed every winter in Apache Junction, Ariz.
Everett was a life member of the VFW, a member of the Elks, and also a member of the Danish Brothers and Sisters (DBS). Everett loved to camp, fish, hunt and travel with his family. He enjoyed working in his garden, yard and garage. He was a talented man who could build and fix most anything. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who treasured and cared for his family.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sorensen, Yankton; his daughter, Twila Stibral, Yankton; and his two grandchildren: Christopher and Jennifer Stibral, Yankton; his sisters- and brothers-in-law: Gladys Brown, Huron; Murriel Aaen, Pierre; Lucille (Gilbert) Mjeon, Yankton; Darlene Hoxeng, Yankton; and Carolyn (Jerome) Zavadil, Crofton, Neb.
His parents; his wife, Helen; his sisters: Estella Andersen and Elaine Meyers preceded him in death.
Robert Wiedenfeld
Robert "Bob" Wiedenfeld, 57, Yankton, died Monday (Oct. 27, 2003) at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls.
A funeral mass is at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, with the Rev. John Fischer officiating. Burial is in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton, with military honors provided by Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791.
Pallbearers are Eric Bynum, Jason Bynum, Marlin Kumm, Ray McCoy, Pat McCoy and Lowell Myers.
Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today (Thursday), with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m., at the Ray, Cantrell & Wintz Funeral Home, Yankton.
Bob was born Feb. 11, 1946, at Hartington, Neb., to William H. and Georgia Ann (Carlson) Wiedenfeld. He grew up in the Hartington area and attended Hartington High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era from April 27, 1964, to April 26, 1967. He received several awards during his years of service, including the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star and Expert Badge (Rifle M-14). On Feb. 17, 1968, he married Jacqueline McCoy at Sioux City, Iowa. She died on June 12, 1988. After the service, he moved to Yankton and began working at Morgen Manufacturing. At the time of its closing in July 2002, Bob was the vice-president of sales.
He was a life time member of the Ernest Bowyer VFW Post No. 791 in Yankton. He liked to be outside hunting, boating or spending time with grandchildren.
Survivors include his daughter, Sandra (Charles) Schlid, Eldon, Mo.; a son, William (Sherri) Wiedenfeld, Yankton; four grandchildren; a step-mother, Hazel Wiedenfeld, Yankton; a sister, Elaine Bynum, Yankton; and his cat, Dude.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Blanche Pech
TYNDALL -- Blanche Pech 87, Tyndall, died May 2, 2003, at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center.
Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Czech National Cemetery, Tyndall.
Goglin-Kelley Funeral Home, Tyndall, is in charge of arrangements.
Henry Huntley
MERIDIAN, Idaho -- Henry Huntley, 89, Meridian, Idaho, died Nov. 24, 2003, at his daughter's home in Meridian.
Cremation was under the direction of the Cremation Society of Idaho. At his request, a family memorial will be held in the spring of his favorite camping site.
Henry was born May 7, 1914, in Yankton to Charles and Agnes (Wierhowski) Huntley. He married Edna Meyers Feb. 11, 1936, in Vermillion. He was a master plasterer and, during his lifetime, worked in Yankton and in many western states. He was a lifetime member of the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Union, and on his retirement he was awarded a gold card. He was also an inventor and has several patents, including Forever Homes.
He enjoyed the outdoors and especially taking his children and grandchildren camping and fishing. He was an avid gardener and, in his early years, sold vegetables along Highway 50 near Yankton. He was well known for his extra-large sunflowers.
Survivors include his wife, Edna, Meridian; one daughter, Linda (Gary) Weeks, Meridian; five sons: Roger (Marilyn) and Chuck (Elsie), Yankton; Marlin (Rick), Boise, Idaho; and Steve, Eagle, Idaho; 20 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Josephine DeLuz, Oakdale, Calif.; and Helen Zavadil, Yankton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
Condolences may be sent to Edna Huntley, 1812 Leisure Lane, Meridian, ID 83642.
Catherine Hladky
Catherine Hladky, age 95, of Yankton, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, with the Rev. Richard Baumberger officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton.
Pallbearers will be Bob Kolda, Jerry Kolda, Ed Krempges, Bob Koletzky, Tim Dickes and Don Moriarty.
Visitations will be Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. followed by a service from the Women of the Moose at 7:45 p.m.
Catherine was born Feb. 25, 1908, at Parkston, S.D., to Joseph and Genevieve (Weiss) Strohmayer. She grew up in the Parkston area and attended school in Parkston. She moved to Tripp, S.D., and then married Lyle Hawley on Sept. 14, 1928, in Mitchell, S.D. She traveled with Lyle for 18 years while he did construction work. They moved to Yankton in 1947 and at that time purchased the Allis Chalmers Implement dealership where she was the bookkeeper for 28 1/2 years. Lyle passed away in May of 1962. She married Emil Hladky in Yankton in July of 1970. Emil passed away in 1971.
Catherine was past International Board Member of The Women of the Moose, College of Regents of The Women of the Moose, State President of the Garden Club and a board member of the National Council of Garden Clubs, past State Grand Council of the U.C.T. (United Commercial Travelers), Auxiliary, Past State President of the Women's Relief Corp., Past Grand Regent of the Catholic Daughters of America, Past Oracle of the Royal Neighbors of America, President of the House of Mary Shrine, President of the National Catholic Society of Foresters, Past President of the B.P.W. American Legion Auxiliary, member of the VFW Auxiliary, Legion of Mary, Carmelite of St. John of the Cross, Home Extension Club, Madonna Circle, Yankton Federated Women's Club, Hospital Auxiliary, and Hospital Volunteer for more than 49 years. One of her favorite hobbies was playing cards in a number of card clubs in Yankton.
Catherine is survived by one sister, Anna G. Hoffman of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents; both husbands; three brothers: Frank, Emery, and Joseph Strohmayer; and one sister, Elizabeth Erlacher, preceded her in death.
Memorials are directed to the House of Mary Shrine c/o Cheryl Lemon, 411 Pine, St., Yankton, SD 57078.
Arthur Utesch
WYNOT, Neb. -- Arthur W. Utesch, 82, Wynot, Neb., died Monday (Dec. 15, 2003) at Beverly Healthcare Nursing Home, Hartington, Neb.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hartington, with the Rev. Stewart Sell officiating. Burial is in the Wynot Cemetery with military rites by Wynot American Legion Post No. 31.
Pallbearers are Brad Utesch, Charles Utesch, Robert Utesch, Jason Utesch, William Shoemaker and Joseph Shoemaker.
Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today (Thursday), with the family present from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington. Visitation resumes one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.
Arthur was born July 3, 1921, in LeMars, Iowa, to William and Bertha (Gardener) Utesch. He grew up in the LeMars area. He married Elaine Hammatt Sept. 14, 1940, in LeMars. After marriage, they lived in Sioux City, Iowa, where he worked for the Swift Packing Co. for 31 years. He was a veteran in the Navy, serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. In 1960, he had an unsuccessful campaign for Iowa State Representative. He and Elaine moved to Wynot in 1964 and owned and operated the Wynot Locker until 1976. He also worked as an insurance salesman and adjuster from 1977-1988, when he retired after suffering a stroke. He had been a resident of Beverly Healthcare Nursing Home since March 17, 1994.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Hartington; Wynot American Legion Post No. 31; a former member and very active in the United Packing House Workers of America; active in the Democratic Party; former chairman of the Cedar Security Bank Board; and was a Green Thumb worker in Wynot.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine, Wynot; two children: Ric (Judy) Utesch, Aurora, Colo.; and Laurelle (Bill) Shoemaker, Kensington, Md.; one daughter-in-law; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers: Donald Utesch, Sioux City; Arnold Utesch, Loveland, Colo.; and Ronald Utesch, LeMars; and one sister, Elvira Shulz, LeMars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one brother, one sister and a sister-in-law.
Alvin Kirschenman
Alvin A. Kirschenman, age 93, of Yankton, passed away Dec. 30, 2003, at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton.
Cremation has taken place and no immediate services will be held. A private memorial service will be at a later date.
Alvin was born in Menno, S.D., on Nov. 27, 1910, to Karl and Rosina (Bender) Kirschenman. He worked as a steamfitter in the Midwest region for many years and was a proud member of Union Local 587. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the camaraderie of his friends and family.
He is survived by his immediate family: David (Mary) Kirschenman of Yankton, S.D.; Punkie (Ed) Altamore of Creighton Neb.; Sharon Anderson of Yankton, S.D.; Susie (Lorin) Stolz of Saginaw, Texas; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; and two stepchildren: Leo Thomson and Charleen Boone.
