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Louis Kuchta Louis George Kuchta, 82 years of age, of Greenfield, Calif., passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, at The Ridge, Salinas, Calif. Louis was born June 9, 1927, in Scotland, S.D., to John and Bozana (Kolda) Kuchta. He graduated from Yankton Senior High School in 1944. He drove transit bus in Sioux City, Iowa. Also, he worked at the packing plant in Sioux City, Iowa. Louis then enlisted and served in the U.S. Army. He met Lorraine (Kautz) in California while in the hospital, and she was his nurse. They were married in 1953, settled in California and had three daugh- ters. Lorraine passed on in 1978. In 1983, Louis married his wife, June. She passed away in 2004. Louis worked as an operating engineer for Granite Rock until retiring. We want to thank everyone that had been a part of his life; especial- ly his dear family, and many friends in the community of Greenfield, Calif. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at The Ridge in Salinas, Calif. Louis is survived by three daughters: Debbie (Murray) Metge of Great Falls, Mont., Kathy Lisle of Ojai, Calif., and Susy Friedrich of Salinas, Calif.; two brothers: Harry Kuchta of Arroyo Seco, Calif., and Lloyd F. Kuchta of Yankton, S.D.; one brother-in-law: Bernie Sanders of Tyndall, S.D.; six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Louis was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bozana; wife, Lorraine; second wife, June; broth- er, Paul J. Kuchta; sister, Dorothy M. Rehurek-Sanders, brother-in-law Ray Rehurek; five sisters-in-law: Carm Kuchta, Lorraine Kuchta, June Kuchta, Florence Kuchta and Darlene Kuchta. Family celebration of life: Will be held. Cremation Arrangements: Healey Mortuary and Crematory, Salinas, Calif. www.healeymortu- ary.com. Yankton Press & Dakotan June 22, 2010 James Austad VERMILLION — James “Jim” Edward Austad, 45, of Vermillion, SD. passed away suddenly Saturday, June 19, 2010. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elk Point, SD with Pastor David Bambas officiat- ing, with burial at a later date. Online condolences and obituary: hansenfuneralhome.com. Jim was born September 20, 1964 in Sioux City, IA, the son of the late Larry Austad and Velma (Stotz) Austad. In 1982 Jim married Kim (Sauceda) Dean and of that union, four children were born. He remarried in January of 2008 to Melany (Borgman) Austad. Jim has been a lifelong resident of the Elk Point/Vermillion area. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication from the University of South Dakota. He worked at several occu- pations including his work with LG Everist railroad and as a welder. He also joined the Air Force in 1982 until 1985. Some of the things he enjoyed the most were his family and friends. He loved old cars and trucks — Fords of course. He was very proud of his old camper and painted it “Ford Blue”. He liked sit- ting around with friends and telling stories. He had many, many stories and could make anyone laugh. He adored Bull Dogs and found a com- panion in his beloved Abby. He found delight in spoiling his grand- daughter Grace. He enjoyed treas- uring antique Coke collectibles. Jim is survived by his wife Melany, one son Christopher Austad of Sioux Falls, three daugh- ters, Elizabeth (Eric) Olson of Plattsmouth, NE one granddaugh- ter Grace Olson, Ashley Austad and significant other Jeff of Sioux City, IA, Kayla Austad and significant other Kevin of Papillion, NE, two step-sons Christopher and David of Vermillion, SD, his mother Velma Austad of Elk Point, SD, one sister Tammy Austad and significant other Jim of Elk Point, two nephews Alexander and Jacob Speirs and one granddaughter on the way. He was preceded in death by his father Larry Austad, his grand- parents John and Blanche Stotz, grandfather Stanley Austad. Yankton Press & Dakotan June 22, 2010 Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory is there for you. Our compassion knows no boundaries. We serve all churches, all faiths, all cemeteries. Kevin P. Opsahl Funeral Director Marvin Olnes III Funeral Director Tami Keller Funeral Director Penny Gregorio Office Manager No matter where your final resting place may be... Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton Memorial Resource Center, Tyndall • Memorial Chapels, Tabor & Menno 665-9679 • 1-800-495-9679 • www.opsahlkostelfuneralhome.com Guiding and serving families with compassion and trust. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SADDLE RIDGE RANCH! Howdy, Partner! Get ready to ride the range at Saddle Ridge Ranch! Join us at Vacation Bible School. Experience Bible stories, sing songs, play games, and make crafts. Don’t miss the fun at VBS! Dates: June 27 – July 1, 2010 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Place: Calvary Baptist Church 2407 Broadway Yankton, SD 57078 Ages: 3 years – 6th grade Each night at 8:40 p.m., parents are invited to the closing program. On Thursday, the closing program will feature a slide show of the week’s activities so don’t miss the fun! To register, call: 665-5594 W INTZ & R AY FUNERAL HOME and Cremation Service, Inc. 605-665-3644 W INTZ FUNERAL HOME INC. Hartington, Coleridge, Crofton 402-254-6547 www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com IN REMEMBRANCE Agnes Stortvedt 11:00 AM, Tuesday Seventh Day Adventist Church Yankton Creatin g g Creating CURB CURB Appeal Appeal Commercia l l & & Residentia l l Landscap e e Edging • Commercial & Residential Landscape Edging Concret e e Stamp p Overlays • Concrete Stamp Overlays 3 0 0 Differen t t Color s s Available • 30 Different Colors Available J& J J Concret e e Edging J&J Concrete Edging Jordon Odens: 605-491-0254 Josh Odens: 605-481-1577 Office: 605-384-3618 Cal l l Us s For r Call Us For Your r FREE E Your FREE Estimate Estimate 2216 Broadway • Yankton, SD • 665-4383 All-You- Can-Eat $ 7 95 $ 7 95 $ 7 95 Chicken Add Soup & Salad Bar for 99¢ 5-9pm Linda Bauder SCOTLAND — Funeral services for Linda E. Bauder of Scotland will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland with Rev. Jonathan Vehar officiating. Organist is Dorothy Bietz. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland. Casketbearers are Ryan Bauder, Jeff Landborg, Brian Weisz, John Weisz, Clay Wittmeier and Lee Wittmeier. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Scotland. Online condolences may be sent at www.goglinfh.com. Linda Esther (Grosz) Bauder was born on Saturday, February 10, 1917 near Scotland to Emil and Minnie (Friederich) Grosz. Linda was bap- tized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended school in Tripp and graduated from Scotland High School. On September 1, 1942, she married Edgar Bauder. They farmed south of Scotland until 1970 when they retired to Scotland. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, a member of WELCA, the quilting group, taught Sunday school and was in charge of the Cradle Roll from 1972 until 1996. Linda became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland in 2001, and it is there that she passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at the age of 93 years, 4 months, 10 days. She will be missed by her daugh- ter, Carol Weisz of Sioux Falls; son George (Paula) Bauder of Scotland; five grandchildren: Kristi (Jeff) Landborg, Brian Weisz and friend Peggy Rathjen, John (Bridget) Weisz, all of Sioux Falls and Cheri (Lee) Wittmeier of Tyndall and Ryan (Kelli) Bauder of Scotland; and four great-grandchildren: Clay and Lacey Wittmeier and Emma and Cole Weisz. Linda was preceded in death by her husband in 2002, her parents, stepfather, three brothers and son- in-law, Don Weisz. Yankton Press & Dakotan June 22, 2010 Harvey Schnabel TRIPP — Funeral services for Harvey J. Schnabel of Tripp will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23 at the Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp with Rev. Richard Weeman officiating. Organist will be Delilah Hahn, with special music by Lennis Mehlhaff and David Finck. Interment will follow in Gracehill Cemetery, Tripp with military graveside rites by Jelkin- Harms American Legion Post #142 of Tripp and the South Dakota Army National Guard Military Funeral Honor Guard. Casketbearers are Duane Heinert, Paul Konrad, Kyle Lyons, Matthew Lyons, Don Maag and Derrick Schnabel. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tripp. Online condolences may be sent at www.goglinfh.com. Harvey John Schnabel was born Wednesday, June 29, 1932 in Hutchinson County near Tripp, South Dakota to Otto and Helen (Heinrich) Schnabel. He graduat- ed from Tripp High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service, Harvey returned to the area where he farmed for over 50 years. Harvey was married to Eldora Neth on March 4, 1956 in Tripp. She passed away on December 9, 1996. Harvey married Jackie Koch on November 15, 2003 in Tripp. Harvey was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church where he served as a church elder. He served on the boards of the Farmer’s Elevator of Tripp and the German Township Board and was a member of the Jelken-Harms American Legion Post #142. His favorite pastimes were spending time with his grandsons and hav- ing coffee with friends. He also enjoyed farming, traveling and music. Harvey entered the Good Samaritan Society of Tripp on June 16, 2010 and passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the age of 77 years, 11 months, and 21 days. Harvey is survived by his wife, Jackie of Tripp; a son, John Schnabel of Tripp; a daughter, Jane (William) Lyons of Sioux Falls; and three grandsons: Derrick Schnabel, Kyle Lyons, and Matthew Lyons; five step-children: Laura (Karl) Lapka of Estherville, Iowa, Debra (Kerry) McMillan of Victoria, Minnesota, Julie (Bob) Sebert of Mitchell, Barbara (Steve) Miller of Rapid City, and Daniel Koch of Rapid City; thir- teen step-granddaughters, one step-grandson, and three step- great-grandchildren; and two sis- ters: Norma (Clifford) Konrad of Kaylor and LaRue Heinert of Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eldora and an infant daughter, Cindy. Yankton Press & Dakotan June 22, 2010 Viola Bauder SCOTLAND — Funeral servic- es for Viola L. Bauder of Scotland will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Scotland with Rev. Jonathan Vehar officiat- ing. Organist is Jan Kocer. There will be two hours of visitation prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery in Hurley. Casketbearers are Conrad Finck, Cornelius Finck, John Cihak, Kenny Bauder, Bill Breen and Larry Wentz. Honorary cas- ketbearers are Richard and Marian Soma, Harold and Erna Pirner, Otto and Ann Holder and Orville Buechler. Arrangements are under the direction of Goglin Funeral Home of Scotland, and online condo- lences may be sent at www.goglinfh.com. Viola Lorraine (Wentz) Breen Bauder was born on Wednesday, September 19, 1923 on a farm three miles east of Scotland to Robert and Bertha (Goecken) Wentz. She was baptized and confirmed, both in German, in the Evangelical Reformed Church in Scotland by Rev. Ulrich Zogg. She attended elementary school and graduated from Scotland High School in 1941. She attended the Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in Yankton and completed her Registered Nurse examination. On September 19, 1944, her 21st birthday, Viola was united in marriage to Lawrence Breen at her parents’ home in Scotland. Lawrence died in March of 1983 in Winner. She married John Bauder on June 2, 1987 at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. John died in July of 1992 in Yankton. During Vi’s long and accom- plished career as a nurse, she became a Certified Nurse Aide Instructor in 1965, a Certified Restorative Nursing Instructor in 1968, and became licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in 1974. In 1980, she completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health Care from Mount Marty College. She served in many clin- ical positions throughout the Midwest, and earned numerous citations and awards for her achievements in the nursing field. She was instrumental in establishing hospital and nursing home auxiliaries in several towns, including the auxiliary for Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland. In addition to her nursing career, Vi was an active member of the communi- ties in which she lived. She was a member of the Scotland Development Group, the Scotland Historical Preservation Society, the Scotland Civic Club, Scotland Senior Citizens, Sodak Stamm for Germans from Russia, Life Enrichment for the Elderly (LEE), and the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries. She also devoted many years to the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and vari- ous church offices. Viola passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland at the age of 86 years, 8 months, 29 days. Viola is survived by one son, Bob (Mona) Breen of Tempe, Arizona; a step-daughter, Pauline Finck of Tripp; four step-sons: Marvin (Dianne) Bauder of Tyndall, Duane (Shari) Bauder of Yankton, Rev. Larry (Kaye) Jerke of Mitchell and Norman (Marva) Jerke of Madison; three grand- children, thirteen step-grandchil- dren, three great-grandchildren and fifteen step-great-grandchil- dren; three brothers-in-law and seven sisters-in-law. In addition to her parents, Vi is preceded in death by a broth- er, Allen Wentz; her daughter, Jean Olson; and her first and sec- ond husbands, Lawrence Breen and John Bauder. Yankton Press & Dakotan June 22, 2010 Kathleen Mettler MENNO — Kathleen Mettler, age 75, of Menno, SD passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Grace Lutheran Church, Menno with Rev. Brad Danielson officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery. Visitations will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Jordan Mettler, Ryan Mettler, Austin Mettler, Noah Mettler, Isaiah Mettler, and Philip Heckenlaible. Honorary pallbearers will be Reno Mettler and Ray Heckenlaible. Kathleen was born on August 28, 1934 to John and Bertha (Trottnow) Schenk in Menno, South Dakota. She was baptized on November 16, 1934 into the Lutheran faith. On May 19, 1953, Kathleen graduated from Menno High School. She was united in marriage to Leroy Mettler on August 26, 1953 in Menno and to this union two sons were born, Rick and Darus. For 10 years, she worked at Mettler Hardware Store and for the next 26 years, she worked at the Menno Public School as a teacher’s aide. She was a mem- ber of Grace Lutheran Church and the Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid. In her spare time, Kathleen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, writing poetry, working with chil- dren, collecting, gardening, cook- ing, candy making and her dogs. Those who will cherish her memory are her two sons: Rick Mettler of Lincoln, NE and Darus (Laura) Mettler of Norfolk, NE; 7 grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy, her parents John and Bertha, and her 4 sis- ters: Mildred Hehn, Phyllis Wilcoxon, Lorraine Hehn, and Ramona Schenk. Yankton Press & Dakotan June 22, 2010 Viola Bauder Mettler AISENBREY– Online condolences at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com Harvey Schnabel Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan Tuesday, June 22, 2010 www.yankton.net PAGE 3 OBITUARIES Linda Bauder Kuchta Jeanette Lokken Jeanette Lokken, 91, of Yankton died Monday (June 21, 2010) at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton. Arrangements are pending with Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Yankton.

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Page 1: C CURBURBtearsheets.yankton.net/june10/062210/ypd_062210_main_003.pdfRidge, Salinas, Calif. Louis was born June 9, 1927, in Scotland, S.D., to John and Bozana (Kolda) Kuchta. He graduated

Louis KuchtaLouis George Kuchta, 82 years

of age, of Greenfield, Calif., passedaway Sunday, May 9, 2010, at TheRidge, Salinas,Calif.

Louis was bornJune 9, 1927, inScotland, S.D., toJohn and Bozana(Kolda) Kuchta. Hegraduated fromYankton SeniorHigh School in1944. He drovetransit bus inSioux City, Iowa. Also, he workedat the packing plant in Sioux City,Iowa.

Louis then enlisted and servedin the U.S. Army. He met Lorraine(Kautz) in California while in thehospital, and she was his nurse.They were married in 1953, settledin California and had three daugh-ters. Lorraine passed on in 1978.

In 1983, Louis married his wife,June. She passed away in 2004.

Louis worked as an operatingengineer for Granite Rock untilretiring.

We want to thank everyone thathad been a part of his life; especial-ly his dear family, and many friendsin the community of Greenfield,Calif. Many thanks to the wonderfulstaff at The Ridge in Salinas, Calif.

Louis is survived by threedaughters: Debbie (Murray) Metgeof Great Falls, Mont., Kathy Lisle ofOjai, Calif., and Susy Friedrich ofSalinas, Calif.; two brothers: HarryKuchta of Arroyo Seco, Calif., andLloyd F. Kuchta of Yankton, S.D.;one brother-in-law: Bernie Sandersof Tyndall, S.D.; six grandchildrenand many nieces and nephews.

Louis was preceded in death byhis parents, John and Bozana; wife,Lorraine; second wife, June; broth-

er, Paul J. Kuchta; sister, DorothyM. Rehurek-Sanders, brother-in-lawRay Rehurek; five sisters-in-law:Carm Kuchta, Lorraine Kuchta,June Kuchta, Florence Kuchta andDarlene Kuchta.

Family celebration of life: Willbe held. Cremation Arrangements:Healey Mortuary and Crematory,Salinas, Calif. www.healeymortu-ary.com.

Yankton Press & DakotanJune 22, 2010

James AustadVERMILLION — James “Jim”

Edward Austad, 45, of Vermillion,SD. passed away suddenlySaturday, June 19, 2010.

Funeral services will be held10:30 a.m. Friday at ImmanuelLutheran Church in Elk Point, SDwith Pastor David Bambas officiat-ing, with burial at a later date.Online condolences and obituary:hansenfuneralhome.com.

Jim was born September 20,1964 in Sioux City, IA, the son of thelate Larry Austad and Velma(Stotz) Austad. In 1982 Jim marriedKim (Sauceda) Dean and of thatunion, four children were born. Heremarried in January of 2008 toMelany (Borgman) Austad. Jim hasbeen a lifelong resident of the ElkPoint/Vermillion area.

He earned his Bachelor of Artsdegree in Mass Communicationfrom the University of SouthDakota. He worked at several occu-pations including his work with LGEverist railroad and as a welder. Healso joined the Air Force in 1982until 1985.

Some of the things he enjoyedthe most were his family andfriends. He loved old cars andtrucks — Fords of course. He wasvery proud of his old camper andpainted it “Ford Blue”. He liked sit-ting around with friends and telling

stories. He had many, many storiesand could make anyone laugh. Headored Bull Dogs and found a com-panion in his beloved Abby. Hefound delight in spoiling his grand-daughter Grace. He enjoyed treas-uring antique Coke collectibles.

Jim is survived by his wifeMelany, one son ChristopherAustad of Sioux Falls, three daugh-ters, Elizabeth (Eric) Olson ofPlattsmouth, NE one granddaugh-ter Grace Olson, Ashley Austad andsignificant other Jeff of Sioux City,IA, Kayla Austad and significantother Kevin of Papillion, NE, twostep-sons Christopher and David ofVermillion, SD, his mother VelmaAustad of Elk Point, SD, one sisterTammy Austad and significant

other Jim of Elk Point, twonephews Alexander and JacobSpeirs and one granddaughter onthe way.

He was preceded in death by

his father Larry Austad, his grand-parents John and Blanche Stotz,grandfather Stanley Austad.

Yankton Press & DakotanJune 22, 2010

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Linda BauderSCOTLAND — Funeral services

for Linda E. Bauder of Scotland willbe held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday,June 23 at the Zion Lutheran Churchin Scotland with Rev. JonathanVehar officiating. Organist isDorothy Bietz. Interment will followin Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland.

Casketbearers are Ryan Bauder,Jeff Landborg, Brian Weisz, JohnWeisz, Clay Wittmeier and LeeWittmeier.

Visitation will be held onTuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00p.m. at the Goglin Funeral Home inScotland. Online condolences maybe sent at www.goglinfh.com.

Linda Esther (Grosz) Bauder wasborn on Saturday, February 10, 1917near Scotland to Emil and Minnie(Friederich) Grosz. Linda was bap-tized and confirmed in the Lutheranfaith. She attended school in Trippand graduated from Scotland HighSchool. On September 1, 1942, shemarried Edgar Bauder. They farmedsouth of Scotland until 1970 when

they retired to Scotland. She was anactive member of Zion LutheranChurch, a member of WELCA, thequilting group, taught Sundayschool and was in charge of theCradle Roll from 1972 until 1996.Linda became a resident of theGood Samaritan Society of Scotlandin 2001, and it is there that shepassed away on Sunday, June 20,2010 at the age of 93 years, 4months, 10 days.

She will be missed by her daugh-ter, Carol Weisz of Sioux Falls; sonGeorge (Paula) Bauder of Scotland;

five grandchildren: Kristi (Jeff)Landborg, Brian Weisz and friendPeggy Rathjen, John (Bridget)Weisz, all of Sioux Falls and Cheri(Lee) Wittmeier of Tyndall and Ryan(Kelli) Bauder of Scotland; and fourgreat-grandchildren: Clay and LaceyWittmeier and Emma and ColeWeisz.

Linda was preceded in death byher husband in 2002, her parents,stepfather, three brothers and son-in-law, Don Weisz.

Yankton Press & DakotanJune 22, 2010

Harvey SchnabelTRIPP — Funeral services for

Harvey J. Schnabel of Tripp will beheld at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday,June 23 at the Emmaus LutheranChurch in Tripp with Rev. RichardWeeman officiating. Organist willbe Delilah Hahn, with specialmusic by Lennis Mehlhaff andDavid Finck. Interment will followin Gracehill Cemetery, Tripp withmilitary graveside rites by Jelkin-Harms American Legion Post #142of Tripp and the South DakotaArmy National Guard MilitaryFuneral Honor Guard.

Casketbearers are DuaneHeinert, Paul Konrad, Kyle Lyons,Matthew Lyons, Don Maag andDerrick Schnabel.

Visitation will be held onTuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:30p.m., followed by a prayer serviceat 7:30 p.m. at the Goglin FuneralHome in Tripp.

Online condolences may besent at www.goglinfh.com.

Harvey John Schnabel wasborn Wednesday, June 29, 1932 inHutchinson County near Tripp,South Dakota to Otto and Helen(Heinrich) Schnabel. He graduat-ed from Tripp High School in 1950.He served in the U.S. Army from1953-1955 during the KoreanConflict. Following his militaryservice, Harvey returned to the

area where he farmed for over 50years. Harvey was married toEldora Neth on March 4, 1956 inTripp. She passed away onDecember 9, 1996. Harvey marriedJackie Koch on November 15, 2003in Tripp. Harvey was a member ofEmmaus Lutheran Church wherehe served as a church elder. Heserved on the boards of theFarmer’s Elevator of Tripp and theGerman Township Board and wasa member of the Jelken-HarmsAmerican Legion Post #142. Hisfavorite pastimes were spendingtime with his grandsons and hav-ing coffee with friends. He alsoenjoyed farming, traveling andmusic. Harvey entered the GoodSamaritan Society of Tripp onJune 16, 2010 and passed away onSaturday, June 19, 2010 at the ageof 77 years, 11 months, and 21days.

Harvey is survived by his wife,Jackie of Tripp; a son, JohnSchnabel of Tripp; a daughter,Jane (William) Lyons of SiouxFalls; and three grandsons:Derrick Schnabel, Kyle Lyons, andMatthew Lyons; five step-children:Laura (Karl) Lapka of Estherville,Iowa, Debra (Kerry) McMillan ofVictoria, Minnesota, Julie (Bob)Sebert of Mitchell, Barbara(Steve) Miller of Rapid City, andDaniel Koch of Rapid City; thir-teen step-granddaughters, onestep-grandson, and three step-great-grandchildren; and two sis-ters: Norma (Clifford) Konrad ofKaylor and LaRue Heinert ofMitchell.

He was preceded in death byhis first wife, Eldora and an infantdaughter, Cindy.

Yankton Press & DakotanJune 22, 2010

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es for Viola L. Bauder of Scotlandwill be held at 10:30 a.m. onTuesday, June 22 at the ZionLutheran Church in Scotlandwith Rev. Jonathan Vehar officiat-ing. Organist is Jan Kocer. Therewill be two hours of visitationprior to the service at the churchon Tuesday. Interment will beheld at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday atthe Bethany Lutheran Cemeteryin Hurley.

Casketbearers are ConradFinck, Cornelius Finck, JohnCihak, Kenny Bauder, Bill Breenand Larry Wentz. Honorary cas-ketbearers are Richard andMarian Soma, Harold and ErnaPirner, Otto and Ann Holder andOrville Buechler.

Arrangements are under thedirection of Goglin Funeral Homeof Scotland, and online condo-lences may be sent atwww.goglinfh.com.

Viola Lorraine (Wentz) BreenBauder was born on Wednesday,September 19, 1923 on a farmthree miles east of Scotland toRobert and Bertha (Goecken)Wentz. She was baptized andconfirmed, both in German, inthe Evangelical ReformedChurch in Scotland by Rev. UlrichZogg. She attended elementaryschool and graduated fromScotland High School in 1941.She attended the Sacred HeartHospital School of Nursing inYankton and completed herRegistered Nurse examination.On September 19, 1944, her 21stbirthday, Viola was united inmarriage to Lawrence Breen ather parents’ home in Scotland.Lawrence died in March of 1983in Winner. She married JohnBauder on June 2, 1987 at theFirst Lutheran Church in SiouxFalls. John died in July of 1992 inYankton.

During Vi’s long and accom-plished career as a nurse, shebecame a Certified Nurse AideInstructor in 1965, a CertifiedRestorative Nursing Instructor in1968, and became licensed as aNursing Home Administrator in1974. In 1980, she completed aBachelor’s Degree in AlliedHealth Care from Mount MartyCollege. She served in many clin-ical positions throughout theMidwest, and earned numerouscitations and awards for herachievements in the nursingfield. She was instrumental inestablishing hospital and nursinghome auxiliaries in severaltowns, including the auxiliary forLandmann-Jungman MemorialHospital in Scotland. In additionto her nursing career, Vi was anactive member of the communi-ties in which she lived. She was amember of the ScotlandDevelopment Group, theScotland Historical PreservationSociety, the Scotland Civic Club,Scotland Senior Citizens, SodakStamm for Germans from Russia,Life Enrichment for the Elderly(LEE), and the VFW andAmerican Legion Auxiliaries. Shealso devoted many years to theGirl Scouts, Boy Scouts and vari-ous church offices. Viola passedaway on Thursday, June 17, 2010at the Good Samaritan Society ofScotland at the age of 86 years, 8months, 29 days.

Viola is survived by one son,Bob (Mona) Breen of Tempe,Arizona; a step-daughter, PaulineFinck of Tripp; four step-sons:Marvin (Dianne) Bauder ofTyndall, Duane (Shari) Bauder ofYankton, Rev. Larry (Kaye) Jerkeof Mitchell and Norman (Marva)Jerke of Madison; three grand-children, thirteen step-grandchil-dren, three great-grandchildrenand fifteen step-great-grandchil-dren; three brothers-in-law andseven sisters-in-law.

In addition to her parents, Viis preceded in death by a broth-er, Allen Wentz; her daughter,Jean Olson; and her first and sec-ond husbands, Lawrence Breenand John Bauder.

Yankton Press & DakotanJune 22, 2010

Kathleen MettlerMENNO — Kathleen Mettler,

age 75, of Menno, SD passed awayon Saturday, June 19, 2010 at theMenno-Olivet Care Center,Menno.

Funeral Services will be at2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 23,2010 at Grace Lutheran Church,Menno with Rev. Brad Danielsonofficiating. Burial will be in theMenno Cemetery.

Visitations will be from 6-8p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at theA i s e n b r e y - O p s a h l - K o s t e lMemorial Chapel, Menno.Visitations will resume one hourprior to the service at the church.

Pallbearers will be JordanMettler, Ryan Mettler, AustinMettler, Noah Mettler, IsaiahMettler, and Philip Heckenlaible.Honorary pallbearers will beReno Mettler and RayHeckenlaible.

Kathleen was born on August28, 1934 to John and Bertha(Trottnow) Schenk in Menno,South Dakota. She was baptizedon November 16, 1934 into theLutheran faith. On May 19, 1953,Kathleen graduated from MennoHigh School. She was united inmarriage to Leroy Mettler onAugust 26, 1953 in Menno and tothis union two sons were born,Rick and Darus. For 10 years, sheworked at Mettler Hardware

Store and for thenext 26 years, sheworked at theMenno PublicSchool as ateacher’s aide.She was a mem-ber of GraceLutheran Churchand the GraceLutheran LadiesAid. In her spare

time, Kathleen enjoyed spendingtime with her family and friends,writing poetry, working with chil-dren, collecting, gardening, cook-ing, candy making and her dogs.

Those who will cherish hermemory are her two sons: RickMettler of Lincoln, NE and Darus(Laura) Mettler of Norfolk, NE; 7grandchildren and her nieces andnephews.

She was preceded in death byher husband, Leroy, her parentsJohn and Bertha, and her 4 sis-ters: Mildred Hehn, PhyllisWilcoxon, Lorraine Hehn, andRamona Schenk.

Yankton Press & DakotanJune 22, 2010

Viola Bauder

Mettler

AISENBREY–

Online condolences at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com

Harvey Schnabel

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O B I T U A R I E S

Linda Bauder

Kuchta

Jeanette LokkenJeanette Lokken, 91, of Yankton

died Monday (June 21, 2010) atAvera Sister James Care Center,Yankton.

Arrangements are pending withWintz & Ray Funeral Home andCremation Service, Yankton.