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Gilbert "Gib" Mjoen, age 83, of Yankton passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at his residence after a battle with cancer. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, February 29, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, with Rev. David Wildermuth officiating. Military rites will be by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post #791. Private family interment of the cremated remains will be in the Garden of Memories. Visitations will be 6 to 8 PM, Thursday, February 28, 2008 at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one prior to the service at the church.
Gilbert was born January 30, 1925 near Volin, SD to Edward and Gertrude (Storli) Mjoen. He was baptized July 1925 and confirmed May 1939 at Zion Lutheran Church in Volin.
After graduating from high school, Gilbert was called to military duty on April 23, 1943 to serve in the United States Army. He was a Private First Class, assigned to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 414th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division. He served in the European Theatre of Operations from 1943 through 1945. Campaigns included Belgium, Holland, Siegfried Line to Rhine, and into Germany to the Elbe River about 50 miles from Berlin, meeting up with the Russian Army. Citations included the Bronze Star, the American Campaign Medal, The World War II Victory Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Gilbert also received the Purple Heart for wounds received near the town of Moerdijk, Holland. He was honorably discharged on December 15, 1945 and returned to the Yankton area.
On February 20, 1946, Gilbert married Lucille Sorensen Mjoen at Dakota City, NE. He attended Nettleton Commercial College from June 1, 1946 to June 1, 1947. He worked in Accounting for 13 years and worked in Banking for 32 years retiring in 1992.
Gilbert was active in many civic organizations: 1970-71 Past Commander of the VFW Ernest Bowyer Post #791, 1973-1977 Yankton County American Red Cross Treasurer, 1994-96 Past President of the Sons of Norway Lodge #1-633 Lillehamer. He enjoyed golfing, folk dancing and sports.
Gilbert will be dearly missed by his loving family including his devoted wife, Lucille and children: Roger (Vicki) Mjoen of Naples, FL; Pamela Mjoen of Lincoln, NE; Robert Mjoen of Greeley, CO; Sheryl Mjoen Horacek of Yankton; brother Kenneth (LeElla) Mjoen of Owatonna, MN; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Gertrude Mjoen, brothers Milton Mjoen and Arthur Mjoen.
Elmer Neuharth, age 83, of Menno, SD, passed away Friday, December 07, 2007, at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, December 10, 2007 at Zion Reformed Church, Menno, with Rev. Scott Henry officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Rames-Bender American Legion Post #152. Visitations will be 2 to 9 PM, Sunday, December 9, 2007 at the Aisenbrey-Kostel Funeral Home, Menno, with the family present from 6 to 8 PM and a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Sherry Peterson, Kerry Brigance, Brandon Brigance, Michael Neuharth, Michelle Neuharth, and Shane Peterson.
Elmer E. Neuharth was born to Philip and Katharina (Mehlhaf) Neuharth at Menno, SD. He attended rural school and was confirmed by Rev. Bodenman. His confirmation verse was Psalm 143 verse 10. He had basic training at Camp Fanin, Texas. He married Alice Knittel on April 30, 1948 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman, SD, celebrating 59 years together. They had two children, Joyce and Earl. Elmer enjoyed farming and after they retired he continued to help his son. He enjoyed the fellowship of his family and reading. Elmer served his church, the Zion Reformed Church, as a Deacon, an Elder and was also was a lifetime member.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Alice Neuharth of Menno, SD; daughter, Joyce (Richard) Outka of Lubbock, TX; son, Earl (Teresa) Neuharth of Menno, SD; Grandchildren: Sherry (Bill) Peterson, Kerry (Brandon) Brigance, Michael and Michelle Neuharth; three Great Grandsons: Seth and Shane Peterson and Brady Brignace; four sisters: Verlinda Huber of Albany, OR, Erna (Laverne) Decker of Hartford, SD, Viona (Luverne) Buehner of Canistota, SD, and Arlene Walz of Menno, SD; two sisters-in-law, Betty Neuharth and Phyllis Knittel; one brother, Philip (Virginia) Neuharth of Menno, SD; brothers-in-law, Lloyd (Jean) Stevenson, and Victor Schneider, Alton Neiman, Gideon Schultz, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Leon, Ray, and Marvin; five sisters: Beatha Stevenson, Alma Neiman, Ida Schneider, Norma Neuharth, and Elda Schultz.
Carol J. Nielsen, age 66 of Yankton passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at her residence. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the Kostel Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rod Veldhuisen officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will be in the Mission Hill Cemetery in Mission Hill, SD immediately following the service. Visitations will be from 7-9 PM, Monday, February 4, 2008 at the Kostel Funeral Home in Yankton with a 7:00 PM prayer service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Danny Schroeder, Butch Heine, Dave Schmidt, Ron Zimmerman, Jr., Laddie Novak, Jr., and JR Hoefs.
Carol was born on May 10, 1941 to Levi and Wilda (Logan) Zimmerman in Aten, Nebraska. She attended grade school in Aten and high school in Crofton, NE. Carol worked for many years at Jensen's Scrap Metal in the office and later started her daycare and continued with that until the time of her death. Her daycare kids considered her "Gramma Carol" and in her heart, they were "Her" Grandkids. It is certain that she will be greatly missed by these little ones. Carol married Jim Nielsen in June 1984, Jim was the love of her life and she was his. They enjoyed all the precious time that they shared with their children and grandchildren. Above all, Carol's family was her most important accomplishment in her life. Jim passed away on January 24, 2007.
Grateful to have shared in her life are her sons: Paul (Kelly) Sangster of Yankton, SD, Scot (Shelly) Sangster of Yankton, SD, Jason (Karen) Nielsen of Sioux Falls, SD, and Juston (Katie) Sangster of Sioux Falls, SD; her daughter, Tammy (Jack) Smith of Yankton, SD; as well as her grandchildren: Jacquelyn, Derek, Jessica, Nicole, Zach, Nathan, and Levi; her brothers: Dick (Evelyn) Zimmerman of Irene, SD, Jim Zimmerman of Oregon, Ronald (Linda) Zimmerman of Yankton, SD, Steven (Lorraine) Zimmerman of Yankton, SD, David (Jan) Zimmerman of Sioux Falls, SD, Jerry (Kathy) Zimmerman of Mission Hill, SD, and Daryl (Angie) Zimmerman of Lincoln, NE; her sisters: Mary (Laddie) Novak of Utica, SD, Lucy (Stanley) Hoefs of Yankton, SD, Joan (Bob) Heick of Crofton, NE, and Barb (Clyde) Yosten of Norfolk, NE, and many nieces and nephews.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jim, a son, a grandson, and a brother.
Robert A. Oligmueller, age 59 of Yankton died on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, SD with Msgr. Carlton Hermann officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitations will be from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Kostel Funeral Home with a rosary beginning at 1:30 PM.
Robert was born on October 26, 1948 to Arnold and Catherine (Schaefer) Oligmueller in Miller, SD. He grew up in Miller and graduated from Miller High School in 1967. He continued his education by attending University of South Dakota for three years and was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Robert was a long time Yankton resident and was employed by Dale's, M-Tron, and Gurney's along with other jobs in the Yankton area.
Survivors include his sister, Joan Miller and her husband, Curt of Crystal Lake, IL and his brother, Gerry Oligmueller and his wife Jane of Lincoln, NE; his aunt, Marge Schaefer of Sioux Falls, SD and his aunt and uncle, Norm and Etta Eschenbaum of Sturgis, SD; five nieces and nephews and nine grand nieces and nephews who called Bob "Uncle Bob".
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Genevieve Lucille Omanson, 85, went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 22, 2008 at her residence. A memorial celebration will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Emmanuel Evangelical Church (Yankton High School Theater), Yankton, SD with Rev. Susan Omanson officiating. Private family committal services will be at a later date. Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, is in charge of arrangements.
Genevieve was a kind, compassionate woman whose Christian devotion and energy for life will be missed by all. In their sixty-two years together, Genevieve and Reverend Oliver Omanson had an amazing partnership faithfully serving the Lord together in churches in South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Nebraska. The outpouring of love for Genevieve and her family during this time speaks to the eternal impact of their fruitful ministry. Weeks before Genevieve went to be with the Lord, in spite of her illness, she continued her loving ministry at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Yankton where Oliver is currently the pastor.
Genevieve was born on a farm in Miner County, S.D. She attended a country grade school and graduated from Winfred High School in 1940. She then attended Sioux Falls College for one year. For the next two years, in order to pay for college, she worked at John Morrell's packing plant in Sioux Falls. Genevieve then attended the University of South Dakota, graduating in 1946 with a major in Bacteriology and worked for the South Dakota Department of Public Health. During this time she also met and married Oliver Omanson, a World War II Prisoner of War Veteran. Together they began serving the Lord even before Oliver graduated from Bethel Seminary. Over the next six decades Genevieve served side-by-side with Oliver in the ministry, blessing multitudes with her beautiful singing voice and wonderful hospitality. Genevieve was a woman of great spiritual depth and inner strength who was devoted to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
A talented artist, many of her paintings grace the walls of family and friends as a precious reminder of her many gifts. A breast cancer survivor for many years, she volunteered with Reach for Recovery and inspired many breast cancer patients with her witness and example. Also, many women benefited from her involvement with Christian Women's Clubs either as her guest, as a special music vocalist or behind-the scenes volunteer. Over the years, she also served the community in various capacities with a special emphasis on serving the poor and disenfranchised. Her legacy of compassion and justice for the marginalized lives on in her children and grandchildren as they continue to follow her example and make a difference in this broken world.
Of Genevieve's many accomplishments, she was most proud of creating a beautiful family of three wonderful children, Darrell, Deborah and Dwight, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Tragically, her precious daughter, Deborah, went home to be with her Lord on January 22, 2008 after a very sudden illness. Genevieve is survived by her husband, Reverend Oliver Omanson; sons, Darrell (Susan) and Dwight (Judy) Omanson; son-in-law Mike Stevens; grandchildren, Charity, Micah, Sophie, Sadie, Jason, Jessica, Tiffany, Heidi and Haley, and great grandson, Cale; sister, Deloris Zischke, and brothers John (Phyllis) and Donald (Mary Ann) Palmquist. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Ellen Palmquist and very recently her daughter Deborah.
Marcella A. Pechous, age 92, of Tyndall, formerly of Yankton, passed away Monday, April 21, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 24, 2008 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Ken Bain officiating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Tabor, SD, at approximately 1:30 PM Thursday afternoon. Visitations will be 6 to 9 PM, Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, with a rosary at 7 PM followed by a scripture service at 7:30 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be William Bares, Gary Bares, Mike Pishek, Scott Pechous, Jeff Hauck, Robert Hauck, and Dean Rothschadl.
Marcella was born to John T. Sr. and Anna Hejl Vitek on December 9, 1915, on the family farm 2 miles north of Tabor, SD. She was the 9th of 10 children. She received her elementary education from St. Wenceslaus School and Blachnik #26. She graduated from Tabor High School in 1934. She was the only one in her family to do so. After high school she helped on the family farm.
On October 4, 1937, she married Emil Pechous. They farmed in the Tabor area until 1974 when they retired to Yankton. For a short time she worked at Gurney's filling spring orders and as a cook at Stockman's.
Her faith was very important to her. She enjoyed playing cards, holiday meals with her family, and canning garden produce. She shared her bounty with her family, friends, and neighbors. She was patient, kind, forgiving, humble, generous, and always there to lend a helping hand. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband of 70 years Emil of Tyndall, SD; four daughters, Donna Pishek of Storm Lake, IA, Eileen Bares of Tyndall, SD, Grace (Don) Rothschadl of Tyndall, SD and Joyce (John) Hauck of Tabor, SD; son Joseph (Sue) Pechous of Tabor, SD; one bother Ivan Vitek of Yankton, SD; 21 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sons-in-law Laddie Bares and Eugene Pishek, 2 grandchildren Mary Lauren Pishek and Teresa Vonnahme, 3 sisters; Pauline Houpt, Mary Dvoracek, and Ann VanBeek, and 5 brothers Joseph, James, William, Daniel, and John Vitek.
Alma H. Preszler, age 75, of Menno passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 8, 2008. She reached the age of 75 years 1 month and 22 days. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Bethlehem Reformed OPC in Freeman, SD with Rev. Ken Honken officiating. Burial will be at the Menno Cemetery, Menno, SD immediately following the service. Visitations will be 3-9 PM, Friday, January 11, 2008 at the Aisenbrey-Kostel Funeral Home in Menno with the family present at 7:00 PM. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Judson Guericke, Douglas Guericke, Todd Holzwarth, Earl Keller, Steven Preszler, and Phil Kasten. Honorary pallbearers will be Gregg Bartolo, David Mack, Vincent Bartolo, Alexander Bartolo, Charles Bartolo, and Andrew Bartolo.
Alma Hildegarde Preszler was born November 17, 1932 to Arthur and Alice (Werning) Guericke near Clayton, SD on a farm. She was baptized on December 26th, 1932 by Rev. Luebke at Clayton. She was confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on June 23rd, 1946 by Rev. Luebke. She attended grade school at Highland District #78. She graduated from Parkston High School with the class of 1950.
Before her marriage, she worked at Parkston and in Mitchell at a printing office and at a drugstore. In 1954, upon the death of her mother, with the help of her father, Alma faithfully devoted herself to the care of the family, especially her two younger brothers, Gilbert and Eldon. On December 16, 1956, Alma was united in marriage with Roland Preszler by Rev. Eberhardt at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, rural Clayton, South Dakota. They celebrated their Golden Anniversary last year. They were blessed with two daughters.
Roland and Alma farmed for 43 years on their farm northeast of Menno. In the spring of 2000, they retired and moved into Menno, South Dakota. Alma taught Sunday school at Clayton for many years before she was married. She greatly enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and reading. Alma and Roland traveled often to visit their daughters who lived further away.
Alma is survived by her loving husband, Roland of Menno, SD; two daughters: Charlene and her husband Gregg Bartolo of Long Beach, CA and Cynthia and her husband, David Mack of St. Louis, MO; two sets of twin grandsons, Vincent and Alexander, Charles and Andrew Bartolo; three brothers, Arthur Guericke and his wife, Arlene of Alexandria, SD, Gilbert Guericke and his wife, Carol of Las Vegas, NV, and Eldon Guericke of Sioux Falls, SD; two sisters: Alice and her husband, John Holzwarth of Freeman, SD and Lena and her husband, Maynard Winter of Mitchell, SD; one brother-in-law, Clifford Preszler and his wife, Arlene of Menno, SD; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Alice Guericke, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herbert and Helen Preszler, one brother, William and her stepmother, Justina Guericke.
Alma's Bible, faith in God, her family and friends were the most important parts of her life.
Clifford A. Quast age 94, of Menno, SD passed away Monday, April 14,2008 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno. A celebration of his long life will be held Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Menno with Rev. Brad Danielson officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30, Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church with the family present to greet friends. Burial will be held at the Menno Cemetery with military graveside rites by Rames-Bender American Legion Post #152, Menno. Arrangements are in care of the Aisenbrey-Kostel Funeral Home, Menno.
Clifford was born May 14, 1913 in Menno. He graduate from Menno High School and entered the Army in January 1941. He was a part of the 41St Field Artillery Battalion, Medical Detachment. He was a decorated veteran who served in the Sicily, France, Tunisia and Central Europe Campaigns. After his discharge in June 1945, he married Amanda Wellner on July 1 and started his life in Menno.
Clifford worked over 30 years as the custodian at Menno Public School and was very active in his church and in the choir. He also was a dedicated member of the Menno Legion, Menno Fire Department, and Menno Community Club.
Clifford enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. During the summer months he could be found at Menno Lake camping and teaching many area students how to water ski behind the boat that he and his family made. During his retirement years he and Amanda were able to travel and visit all 50 states and many foreign countries. They would spend their winter months in Arizona with their son, Michael and his family.
Grateful for having shared his love and his life are his children, Michael (Jackie) Quast of Tucson, AZ and Marcia Herr of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren, Jason, Val, Adam and Jordon; 5 great-grandchildren and sisters-in-law, Alitha Quast of Menno, SD; Eleanor Quast of Menno, SD; and Clara Ashcraft of Denver, CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Katherina Quast, his wife Amanda (Wellner) Quast, his sister Elsie Jungman, his brothers, Walter Quast and Randy Quast; and 8 brother and sister in-laws.
John Randall, age 56, of Yankton, SD died unexpectedly Friday, January 25, 2008, at Atalissa, IA where he was working for Midwest Carthage. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at the Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, with Rev. Paul Opsahl officiating. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, SD. Services will continue at Webster City, IA with a visitation from 5 to 8 PM Tuesday evening at Foster Funeral Home in Webster City. Burial of the cremated remains will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Ft. Dodge, IA. Pallbearers will be Darin Fuhrer, Dave Fuhrer, Kelly Gale, Gregg Price, and Don Hopkins.
John was born to Roy and Ruby (Claude) Randall on May 29th 1951. He grew up in Webster City, IA. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Webster City in 1969. Shortly thereafter he joined the Army and served for 6 years. Upon discharge from the service he started working as a truck driver, which became his passion. He came to South Dakota in 1997 when he went to work for Marquardt Trucking. John also had a passion for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. John is survived by his wife Jean Randall (Hysell) of Yankton. Brother, Melvin Randall, Sister Martha Hargrave (Ronald) all of Webster City, IA. and a brother Gary (Phyllis) Randall also from IA. John will be greatly missed by many other extended family members and friends.
