Yankton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Else Christiansen

brownswa1 — 2013-01-13 08:33:57Z

Else was born in Denmark and moved to Yankton with her husband Christ. They had 2 children that lived. Any information would be appreciated.
Bob

Re: Burial record/Obituary, Marie VALIN

Kaela04 — 2012-12-22 21:36:00Z

Hi Syd,

I saw this post by you, and I know it's from 2009, so hopefully you see this :) I've been working on my family
genealogy. Through my dad's side (Carrieres), I traced my line to Celina Volin,daughter of Louis Volin and Adrienne Volin, the two cousins. Celina married Harmisdass Carrieres. These two were my great great grandparents. I have found some information on Louis Volin's father,Charles Valin's line, but I'm not really sure if it's correct. I haven't been able to reach France yet. I was wondering if you could share the information you have with me. I'd really really appreciate it! Thanks! My email is mccarrieres@yahoo.com

Kaela

Obituary Lookup Please

Zimmith_1 — 2012-11-09 21:30:35Z

I am looking for the obituary or notice of death for a member of my family tree. Her name is "Eugenie Hartman", died 30 Jul 1939 in Yankton County, SD. Her husband was Raymond "Ray" Hartman who also is buried in the family plot in Colton, SD. Interested in her maiden name, date and place of birth. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Re: Ole J Hill ( Jacobson) 1863 , Norway

Kally2 — 2012-10-29 20:38:31Z

Thank You So much for looking into Ole.
I will contact them .
Thanks again
Kris

Re: Ole J Hill ( Jacobson) 1863 , Norway

judyartley53 — 2012-10-28 01:19:37Z

Hi,

I searched Ancestry and FamilySearch but didn't find anything on him.

I did find the following in findagrave.com.

Ole Hill
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Buried: Pleasant hill Cemetery, Vedin Corner, Yankton Co., South Dakota.

There is a genealogical society that might know more about the grave.
Yankton Genealogical Society
c/o Yankton Community Library
515 Walnut Street
Yankton, SD 57078

Have you contacted the state about ordering an informational death certificate? If no, go to South Dakota health Dept., http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/genealogy.aspx. Ask them if they have death records that go back that far before filling out the form and sending it in. Successful Searching!

Re: RATHJEN, Margaret - Seeking Obit/Burial Place - Died 1936

judyartley53 — 2012-10-28 00:48:39Z

Hi,

I did a search for Margaret in South Dakota Gravestones, www.southdakotagravestones.org but didn't find her in Yankton County. You can search all the counties at that web site.

Did you contact the Yankton Muncipal Cemetery, 605-668-5231?

Do a Google search for the Yankton Public Library. they might have copies of obituaries. Successful Searching!

Re: Vanderhule family in Yankton from 1880 to ?

irisgates1 — 2012-10-02 17:34:25Z

Barbara, happy to see your message here. We're also researching the Abraham > Gershom Vanderhule family. We were wondering if your sister's book (your grandfather's) lists all of Abraham's children.

There is probably information we could share. I have Abraham's father as Henry, baptized in the Dutch Church, New York (city) in 1728. Then we have a land record of his in Monmouth County, NJ (there are probably others, if we could find them), and we think he died not long after 1804.

How far back does your sister's book go?

Thanks,
Liz

Re: Vanderhule family in Yankton from 1880 to ?

Ceciltapey — 2012-09-25 15:14:16Z

Thank you but I am no longer going to follow the lead on Vanderhule as it does not look like the family is related. Appreciate your help and further look ups.

Re: Vanderhule family in Yankton from 1880 to ?

BVanderhule — 2012-09-25 12:24:32Z

Have found some add'l info. George W. Vanderhule. He was married to Matilda L. Bramble in 1860. She was born in May 1840 in Vermont and grew up on a farm with a large family--she was one of 7 siblings. George W. Vanderhule's parents were Gersham and Lavina(Meade) Vanderhule. I can do some add'l research if you'd still like to find out where they're buried, but I'm fairly certain Matilda was buried in South Dakota.

Re: Vanderhule family in Yankton from 1880 to ?

Ceciltapey — 2012-09-10 22:58:19Z

On Sept. 13, 1871 and Oct. 18, 1871, George W. Vanderhule of Sioux City, Iowa with Henry L. Brooks of Sioux City, Iowa, testified under oath that both knew Charles H. Bostwick, of that city, and that they have known him for a long time. Also, it was true that the disability he incurred during the war made it difficult for him to work, etc. All of this was for an increase in pension. Since Henry L. Brooks was Charles' brother-in-law I was hoping there was some family connection between George W. Vanderhule and and Charles. Charles was from Vermont as was his wife and were from the same county as Matilda Vanderhule. The more I think about it I imagine it was just a coincidence about the place of birth and that Vanderhule was probably Charles' doctor. Although no where in the pension application does it mention that he is a physician. Names in the family that might be of interest - AMIDON, BROOKS, LAKE, HARDING, BOSTWICK. Thank you for your response.

Re: Vanderhule family in Yankton from 1880 to ?

BVanderhule — 2012-09-10 12:12:29Z

I am Barbara Vanderhule-Rocco. I have been doing extensive family research, tracing the Vanderhules all over the country, from NY, PA, Mass., South Dakota,Idaho, Iowa, Montana, and California. It's been an interesting journey and I'm not finished. my sister has a little black book that my grandfather gave her which lists the history of the Vanderhules from the 1700s. That has been very helpful as well. It seems to me that all of the Vanderhules in the U.S. are related. I believe the first one to come here from Holland was Hendrick Vanderhule in the 1600s. He isn't in the book-it doesn't go back that far. The book starts with Abram Vanderhule. There are records from ancestry.com of Abram and Hendrick Vanderhule(brothers) serving in the Revolutionary War--it blows my mind. I have gained a ton of information, but haven't yet put all of the pieces together. Are you related to the Vanderhules?

Re: Want obit for Donald Dale Buckman 3-19-2005

TerryBuckman66 — 2012-08-18 16:18:01Z

Henry kept the old spelling Buckmann and is buried in Park Cemetery in Nora Springs, Ia along with numerous relatives in Nora Springs, even his mother is there she came over about 30 years after Henry.
We have an excellent family picture of the South Dakota Henry and his children.

Re: Want obit for Donald Dale Buckman 3-19-2005

MaryESicard — 2012-08-17 16:52:51Z

I see there is a Henry Buckman buried in Osage Iowa on Find A Grave

Re: Want obit for Donald Dale Buckman 3-19-2005

MaryESicard — 2012-08-17 16:48:45Z

Interesting brothers with the same name. No I am sorry that I know nothing about the Buckmans. My husband is a Sicard so he is related to Mary.

I find genealogy so very interesting. I spend a lot of time trying to get obits etc. Do you know about Find A Grave? All cemeteries are defined and I have created a memorial for Donald Dale Buckman. You can look at it. If you want more information write me at backhome@mchsi.com

Re: Want obit for Donald Dale Buckman 3-19-2005

TerryBuckman66 — 2012-08-17 16:42:13Z

Yes, I am a distant relative. Henry Buckman was the first Buckman to arrive in the Gayville area and he had a brother also named Henry from Nora Springs, Iowa that was my Great Grandfather. I have quite a bit of information on the Buckmans. Do you have any old pictures, stories etc?
Henry lived in Iowa before going to South Dakota and had numerous brothers and sisters who also came over from Germany.
Henry had 3 wifes and Donald was from Henry's son Emory.
Emory's mother was killed by lighting while he was in a high chair close by.

Re: Want obit for Donald Dale Buckman 3-19-2005

MaryESicard — 2012-08-16 13:34:31Z

Apparently you are a relative and I want to thank you for the obit. My husband is a of Mary Donovan Buckman - cousin.

Re: Want obit for Donald Dale Buckman 3-19-2005

TerryBuckman66 — 2012-08-16 05:29:33Z

Yankton Press & Dakotan
Monday, March 21, 2005

Donald D. "Budgie" Buckman, age 85, of Yankton, passed away early Saturday, March 19, 2005, at his residence.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Rev. John Fischer officiating. Burial will be the Gayville Cemetery, Gayville, SD, with Military Graveside Rites by the Gayville American Legion Post #237.

Visitations will be 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2005, at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Wade Beach, Matt Beach, Cory Beach, Nick Buckman, Cory Schnider and Dan Van Osdel.

Budgie was born September 23, 1919, to Emory and Anna (Garvey) Buckman in Gayville, SD. He attended Gayville High School graduating in 1937 and then attended SDSU in Brookings, SD receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture in 1942.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Amphibious Force. He made 7 major invasions in the Pacific during WWII. He was a commissioned officer at the end of his tour of duty in 1945. He married Mary Donovan June 27, 1945, while stationed in San Francisco, CA.

After his tour of duty, they returned to South Dakota where they purchased their farm north of Gayville, SD. Budgie farmed until retirement age. During their retirement years, Budgie and Mary spent 19 years wintering in Mesa, AZ.

He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, VFW and Gayville American Legion Post # 237, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. His hobbies included woodworking of all kinds, rock polishing, fishing, and spending time with his family.

His memory is cherished by his wife of Mary of 59 years, of Yankton, SD; three children: Gail (Larry) Skove of Gayville, SD; Mike (Mary) Buckman of Gayville, SD; and Joan (Butch) Beach of Vermillion, SD; 6 grandchildren: Jodi Schnider; Nick and Jenny Buckman; and Wade, Matt and Cory Beach; and 2 great-grandchildren: Riley and Griffin Schnider.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Florence Buckman, of Gayville, SD.

RATHJEN, Margaret - Seeking Obit/Burial Place - Died 1936

elizabeee — 2012-08-02 15:38:45Z

Margaret Mary (Devine) Rathjen died 03 May 1936 in Yankton County - probably in Yankton. I am seeking an obituary and/or the place of her burial. She was a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, born 01 Jan 1894. Her husband was Henry Martin Rathjen. She had three children: Harriet Barlow, Elizabeth Rathjen, and Harold Rathjen. I will appreciate any kind soul that will assist me with this lookup.

Note: Margaret's husband was buried at Yankton City Cemetery in 1968. Margaret may be there, too.

Re: Dickman and Schramm's

carrotarms — 2012-08-01 00:21:33Z

Hi Jimmy,

I am related to this family. Please see my website at Rootsweb.com. Here is the direct url:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

Dickman and Schramm's

jimmyd44 — 2012-07-31 23:00:41Z

I am starting out without really picking my dad's brain, but I am looking for Dickman's or Schramm's related to Morris H Dickman and Rose Schramm (I am pretty sure it is Rose A)

Re: Donna Gusarson Munck 1927-2012

chriscatva — 2012-06-14 01:28:23Z

My condolences on the loss of your mother/grandmother/friend.

Chris Braun (wife of Bob Munck, son of Ianer Munck, Donna's brother-in-law).

Angela Jansen Leise 1919-2012

mykidsfamilyinfo — 2012-03-27 02:18:09Z

Angela Leise, age 92, of Yankton, SD died Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Golden Living Center, Hartington, NE.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories.

Visitations will be from 6-9 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2012 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7 p.m. rosary followed by a 7:30 Scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.

Pallbearers will be Jason Roeder, Bryan Schoenfelder, Austin Reinsch, Tiffany Schoenfelder, Tina (Schoenfelder) Jansen, and William Roeder. Honorary pallbearers will be Todd Roeder, Marshall Reinsch, and Kevin Reinsch.

Angela Leise was born on June 26, 1919 to John and Maxalinda (Suing) Jansen in Fordyce, NE. She worked as a sales lady for Rexall Drug. She was united in marriage to Francis V. Leise on October 1, 1941 and to this union four daughters were born: Patricia, Ruth, Cheryl, and Jeri. Angela was known for her great talent for making wedding cakes which she made for each daughter for their weddings. She also made cakes and cookies for all occasions for her grandkids, relatives and many people in the Yankton area. She loved being at a party with her daughters and was always the last one to leave. She loved to attend her grandchildren’s Gazelle games.

She was a long time member of Catholic Daughters of America and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Those who will cherish her memory are her four daughters: Patricia (Robert) Schoenfelder of Yankton, SD; Ruth Roeder of Hot Springs Village, AR; Cheryl (Paul) Reinsch of Omaha, NE and Jeri (Jeff) Negri of Santa Rosa, CA; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; two brothers, Leonard Jansen of Hartington, NE and Clarence (Angela) Jansen of Fordyce, NE; four sisters: Rita Sudbeck of Bow Valley, NE, Loretta Schulte of Bow Valley, NE, Clara Rolfes of Wynot, NE, and Lorraine (Leo) Schulte of Hartington, NE; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Jansen of Crofton, NE and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis on September 9, 1993, son-in-law, Bill Roeder, her parents, and three brothers and their wives, Martin and Alice, George, and Elmer and Rosemary; sister-in-law, Mary Jansen, brothers-in-law: Marvin Sudbeck, Claudie Schulte, and Alfred Rolfes.

The family wishes for memorials to be directed to: Sacred Heart Catholic School.

Donna Gusarson Munck 1927-2012

mykidsfamilyinfo — 2012-03-26 00:42:23Z

Donna E. Munck, age 84 of Yankton, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Center in Canton, SD.

A Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2012 at the Christ Episcopal Church in Yankton with Father Jim Pearson officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will be in the Yankton Cemetery.

Visitations will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with the family present from 5-7 p.m. and a 7 p.m. prayer service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.

Donna Gusarson Munck, wife, mother, teacher, volunteer and Alzheimers fighter tossed off the bonds of that cruel disease Tuesday, March 13, and moved onto her new life with Christ. Born the third daughter of Carl Oscar and Edith Gusarson August 27, 1927 in Sioux Falls, her first major trip was to meet her maternal grandparents in Umea, Sweden at age two. Donna’s family life changed with the death of her father when she was nine, and the family, now including a younger brother, moved to Orange County, California. A short time later, the family returned to Brandon- Sioux Falls, where Donna graduated from Washington High School and then Augustana College.

At Augustana, Donna met her future husband, James W. Munck. After Jim’s Army service, the couple moved to Evanston, Illinois where Donna worked in a law office while Jim attended Seabury Western Theological Seminary. Upon his graduation, the couple returned to South Dakota.

After the birth of their three daughters, Donna’s life revolved around service as a Girl Scout Leader, activity with Christ Church choir and altar guild and PEO. Donna returned to school, completing work at Yankton College and secured her teaching certificate. She taught fourth grade at Webster Elementary School for 22 years, delighting in the achievements of students when they discovered the love of reading or the thrill of exploration during Gavins Point field trips. Donna shared her love of music, reading and baking with her children.

Donna lost her soul-mate when Jim died in 1976. Her children, church and teaching kept her going — she bought a home, received her Master Degree in Education from the University of South Dakota, and discovered the joy of gardening.

Her parents and younger brother Dean, her husband, Jim, and her oldest sister Gertrude all preceded Donna in death.

She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Peterson, Florida and daughters Tanya (Rick) Ask, Helena, Montana; Edith (Larry) Nelson, Canton, South Dakota; and Martha (Allen) Potts, Omaha, Nebraska. Donna is also survived by eight grandchildren: Lt. James (MaryJane) Ask, Jacksonville, Florida; Ben (Aimee) Ask, Missoula, Montana; Signe Ask (Dana Driggs) Helena, Montana; 1st Lt. Samuel Nelson, Ft. Pendleton, California; Peter Nelson, Sioux Falls; William Potts (fiancé’ Angela Malloy) Kansas City, Missouri; Tanya Potts, Omaha; and Sarah Potts, Lincoln, Nebraska; three great grandchildren Betsy, James and Caleb, and one on the way, Brearley. She is also survived by her three special sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews, her Christ Church family and special Yankton friends.

Her family wishes to thank the Christ Church family, the staff at Majestic Bluffs, Behavior Center in Sioux Falls and the staff of Canton Good Samaritan for their care and support of Donna during her illness. Memorials in Donna’s name may be made to:

Christ Episcopal Church, 517 Douglas Avenue, Yankton, SD 57078

Contact Center, PO Box 137, Yankton, SD 57078

Heartland Humane Society, PO Box 585, Yankton, SD 57078

Augustana College, (Augustana Fund), Office of Development, 2001 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57197.

William Block d.2012

mykidsfamilyinfo — 2012-03-26 00:39:02Z

William (Bill) Block, 69, passed away March 12, 2012, in Minneapolis, MN.

He was the son of Arnold and Elma (Mohne) Block. He grew up in Yankton, was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church and attended school in Yankton. He moved to Minneapolis in 1963, where he worked until he was disabled. He married Jo Ann Arko in 1968 and had two daughters. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapshooting.

Survivors include daughters Sheila (Greg) White and Sherry (Hosea) Rubio; mother Elma Block; grandchildren: Evan, Estaban and Mario Rubio, and Presley White; one brother, Ron Block; sisters: Karen (John) Schoenfelder and Barb McDonald.

He was preceded by his father, Arnold Block, four uncles and one aunt.

Dorothy Burkhead Schmidt 1925-2012

mykidsfamilyinfo — 2012-03-26 00:37:28Z

Dorothy J. (Burkhead) Schmidt passed away on February 20, 2012, in Tucson, Arizona.

She was born April 1, 1925 to Erwin and Marguerite Burkhead in Yankton, SD. She graduated from Yankton High School in 1942 and Yankton College in 1946. She earned a teaching certificate at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

She married Alvin Schmidt and they had one daughter, Ginger. They moved to Tucson in 1961. She taught in the Amphitheatre School District for 15 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin and daughter, Ginger.

She is survived by her sister, Beverly Burkhead Hallstrom, of Sioux Falls and her family; Lavern (Delores) Schmidt of Puyallup, Washington and family. Son-in-law Michael Mulvena (fiancé Melody), grandsons - Bryan (Angela), Grant, David (fiancé Lindsay), Javan and 2 great grandchildren, Michael and Jordyn, all of Arizona, and many special cousins and friends.

Memorial services were held February 25, at Casas Adobes Congregation Church in Tucson.

Erick Nielsen 1928-2012

mykidsfamilyinfo — 2012-03-26 00:35:18Z

Erick Nielsen, age 83, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Avera Yankton Care Center in Yankton.

Funeral services are 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend David Wildermuth officiating.

Visitation is one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in the Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, South Dakota at 1:30 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Thursday, March 15, 2012 with military honors provided by the SD National Guard Military Honors Team and VFW Post 1273.

Honorary pallbearers will be Erick’s niece and nephews.

Erick was born July 13, 1928, in Turner County, South Dakota, to Marinus and Bertha (Thorstensen) Nielsen. He grew up in the Turkey Ridge Area and graduated from Hurley High School. He enlisted in the United States Army on May 25, 1951 and served as a radio operator in the 89th Tank Battalion in the Korean War. Erick received the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharge on April 20, 1953, with the rank of Tech Sergeant. Erick then moved back home to farm and to take care of his parents. On April 15, 1969, he married Beulah Penner. In the fall of 1971, they moved to Yankton. Erick worked as a dispatcher for the Yankton Police Department, then was a custodian for Trinity Lutheran Church, and finally, he worked for the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Garden of Memories Cemetery until he retired in 2003. Erick enjoyed reading and watching football. He also enjoyed farming and loved being outdoors.

Erick is survived by his brother Milton (Reta) Nielsen of Viborg; four nephews: Larry (Lisa) Nielsen of Irene, James (Lynn) Jepsen of San Diego, CA, Frank (Mary) Jepsen and Louis (Beverly) Jepsen, both of Oregon; a niece Nancy (Steve) Wrigg of Viborg; and many cousins and extended family members.

Erick was preceded in death by his parents; wife Beulah on August 27, 2006; two sisters Jessie Jepsen and Mabel Nielsen; and two brothers Emmett Nielsen and Edward in infancy.

Memorials may be directed to either the Black Hills National Cemetery or the Elim Cemetery.

To send an online sympathy message, please visit wintzrayfuneralhome.com.

Audrey Mortensen Gall 1924-2012

mykidsfamilyinfo — 2012-03-26 00:33:42Z

Audrey Gall, age 87, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Saturday, March 10, 2012, at her home in Yankton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend Dani Jo Ninke officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the funeral on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Jake Brandt, Jeremy Brandt, Cameron Brandt, Tristen Brinkman, Shawn Brandt, and Chris Brandt.

Honorary pallbearers will be Nikki Brandt, Jenna Brandt, Briana Brandt, and Justin Brandt.

Audrey was born November 23, 1924, in Vermillion, South Dakota, to Morris and Dora (Hoffman) Mortensen. She grew up and attended school in Vermillion. She married John Gall on March 30, 1943, in Vancouver, Washington. They moved back to Yankton in 1945, where Audrey worked for the Gurney Seed Company for many years.

She enjoyed crocheting, reading, puzzles, and collecting cups and saucers. Her family was the most important thing in her life and she loved spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, John of Yankton; daughter, Joyce Brandt of Yankton; three grandchildren: Jack (Laura) Brandt, Brenda Brandt, and Joe (Arlene) Brandt; 9 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Gerald Brandt; two brothers: Irvin and Woody Mortensen; four sisters: Marlo Sorensen, Ginny Russell, Margie Hansman, and Donna Hatt.

To post an online sympathy message visit wintzrayfuneralhome.com.

Hanna Goeken 1968-2012

mykidsfamilyinfo — 2012-03-26 00:29:10Z

Hanna Grace Goeken, 43, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012 in Yankton, South Dakota.

Funeral is in Fort Worth, Texas at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lakeland Street Baptist Church. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home.

Hanna was born July 18, 1968, in Fort Worth. She attended Riverside and Oakhurst Elementary and graduated from Carter-Riverside High School. Hanna also worked as a housekeeper for Dr. John Bowman and his wife, Michelle. They were not only her employers but very special friends to Hanna.

Hanna was a beautiful-spirited special-needs girl. Everywhere she went people would come up to her and receive a big beautiful smile. Hanna was extremely artistic, making beaded jewelry, pottery and drawings.

Hanna was involved in numerous interests and stayed active up to the time she was diagnosed with bladder cancer. She was a member of the Catholic Church in Yankton, S.D. She was a cheerleader for Special Olympics and their team won several awards at cheer competitions. She played guitar, participated in local plays, volunteered at senior citizen facilities and accomplished a black belt in karate. She went to nationals with her karate and presented karate moves for the public. Hanna enjoyed swimming, bowling, her job in a dentist office where she was able to wear scrubs, singing lessons and receiving tutoring in math. She was also the number one fan of Elvis Presley.

Hanna was preceded in death by her parents, Bobbie L. and Lloyd A. Goeken.

Survivors: Sister, Julia Dangel and husband, Mike; brother, Mike Odom and wife, Brenda; nephews, Jonathan Dangel, Matthew Dangel and wife, Kayla, James Dangel, and Chris Odom and wife, Andie; niece, April Beard and husband, Layne; special friend, Jerri “Mamma” Smith; aunts, Nelda Wallace, Allene Bell and Janet Hegwer; uncle, Buddy Triplett; and many cousins, but most especially Joe and Shannon.

Mavis Cwach Gaul 1928-2012

mykidsfamilyinfo — 2012-03-26 00:26:18Z

Mavis Gaul, 84, died on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at a Sioux City hospital.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Christy-Smith-Larkin Chapel with parish vigil at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral service are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Mavis was born at her parents’ farm home five miles west of Yankton, South Dakota, on February 22, 1928, to Joseph Cwach and Katherine (nee Bloch) Cwach. She attended Fairview School in rural Yankton County and graduated in 1945 from Yankton High School. She received her nurse’s training at Sacred Heart School of Nursing, graduating in 1948. She worked as a registered nurse at hospitals in Yankton, Storm Lake and Omaha. In 1955, she attended Sacred Heart School of Anesthesia in Yankton, and thereafter served as a nurse-anesthetist at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Methodist Hospital, and St. Vincent Hospital, all in Sioux City, being at St. Vincent Hospital for 10 years. She retired in 1967 to devote full time to her family.

She married Dewie Gaul at Sacred Heart Church in Yankton, and they lived in Sioux City for the following 55 years. All of her children attended St. Joseph School and Heelan High School in Sioux City. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish and of the parish guild, serving a term as president thereof. She served as a Cub Scouts den mother and enjoyed traveling, going to rummage sales, and caring for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking and was an avid collector of cookbooks.

Mavis is survived by Dewie, her husband of 55 years, and by her daughter Jackie and Jackie’s husband Victor Charbel, of Eagan, Minnesota; her daughter Sandra, of Dubuque, Iowa, her son Thomas of Des Moines, Iowa; her son Robert (Bouf) and his wife Nancy of Inverness, Illinois; her son Randal and his wife, Patty of Sioux City; and her daughter Laurie, and her husband Frank (Bink) Crisler of Arlington, South Dakota.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Melanie Pemble, of Mankato, Minn.; Anthony Enderle of Burnsville, Minn.; Gabrielle Charbel, of St. Paul, Minn., Michael Charbel, of Eagan, Minn.; Sarah Gaul and Christopher Gaul, of Sioux City; Allison Green and her husband Joe Green of Garretson, South Dakota; and Dan Crisler of Arlington, South Dakota. She is also survived by Jack Pemble, her great-grandson, of Mankato, Minn.

Also surviving are her sister, Angela Lindstrom of Yankton, S.D., and her brother Elmer Cwach and his wife Dorothy of Gehring, Nebr., and many nieces and nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandson Matthew Gaul, her brothers Clarence and Luvern, and her sister Lorraine Dallas.

Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Church, Heelan High School, or the donor’s favorite charity.

Ole J Hill ( Jacobson) 1863 , Norway

Kally2 — 2012-03-21 18:35:52Z

Looking for death record of Ole J. Hill (Jacobson)
Born in Norway <1863>
Went to S.D. after 1886 from Iowa.
Died between the years of 1890 -1895.
May have lived across the state line in Nebraska.
Father : Jacob Larson , Larsen
Mother: Kari
Thanks

Need help with look up in Irene , yankton

Kally2 — 2012-03-16 00:07:50Z

I'm looking for info on Ole J.(Jacobson) Hill.
He was born in Norway , <1863> His father's name was Jacob Larson , Mother: Kari
He came to the States around 1885 . Was in Iowa in 1886 ( Story Co)
I found on Find A Grave a Ole Hill , But dates are unknown. Wondering if someone could look the Death date up for me . he is buried in Pleasant Hill Cem. , Vedin Corner.
Any other info on him would be gratly appreciated , as I have not much info on Ole.
Thank You

Emilija Young

bre2624 — 2012-01-29 17:57:56Z

Looking for anyone who knew Emilija Young (sometimes called Emily), who was originally from Latvia. She was married to Jarvis Young (known as Buck or Jerry) and they lived in Yankton. Jarvis worked at Sacred Heart Hospital and Emilija worked possibly at Mount Marty College. This would be in the 1950s. Jarvis died in 1960, but I believe Emilija continued to live and work in Yankton in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. She passed away in 1999.

I am a relative of Jarvis' and have Emilija's photo albums with some photos of her friends, nursing students at Mount Marty, and some of the nuns as well. I would like to return some of these pictures to the families of her friends as Emilija had no family of her own to pass these down to.

Anyone with any information of Emilija or Jarvis Young, please contact me!

Breana Kennedy

Rasmus Hansen and Family, Yankton

sammi1125 — 2011-11-21 15:12:13Z

Hi,

I’m looking for any information on my great-grandparents, Rasmus Hansen, born around 1862 in Denmark, and his wife, Margreta Jorgenson, also born in Denmark around 1866. They lived in or around Yankton, South Dakota, and had several children:

John Richard Hansen 1887 – 1959
William Ingeval Hansen 1888
Fred Leonard Hansen 1890
Agnes Matilda Hansen 1893
Charley L Hansen 1894
Mabel Louise Hansen 1897
Clara Jessie Hansen 1899
Elmer Ervin Hansen 1901

My great-grandfather was John Richard Hansen, who at some point after 1910 moved to Minnesota. He used several different names over his life, including John Hansen, Chester Hansen, Chester John Hansen Bernard, Chester Bernard, Chester Barnard, and possibly more. I know he was married many times, and had several children, three of whom were named Marie, Connie, and Jack, but because he used different names, I can only definitely identify my grandfather, Richard Barnard, and his brother, Arthur Bernard.

Any information on this family or why my grandfather may have changed his name would be extremely helpful. Thanks!

Samantha

Re: Hansen

sammi1125 — 2011-11-17 08:43:13Z

Hi! Yes, Rasmus was born in Denmark. I believe his parents were Hans Larsen and Inger Marie Jenson. Rasmus came to the US in about 1882/1883. I don't know why he picked Yankton exactly, but he married my grandmother and by 1900 they were living there with a bunch of kids. He does have a son named Fred. That's about the extent of my knowledge!

Re: Hansen

marsmemories1 — 2011-11-17 05:01:24Z

This is a long shot but I have to respond. My grandfather, Fred Hansen, lived with some people by the name of Madsen near Yankton. He had an uncle by the name of Rasmus Hansen. He was born in Denmark but I do not know if he came to the US. I always wondered why my grandpa ended up in Yankton from Minneapolis when he was young. His mother had died in Denmark and his father came to Minneapolis in 1893. In 1895 he sent for the four children. The oldest girl died at the age of 18 so my great grandfather farmed the remining children out to Danish famlies. My grandpa and a sister went to Yankton and a sister went to Windom, MN. There might be a match here. But, of course, every other male in Denmark was named Hans so there are a lot of Hansen's. Do you have any more information about your Rasmus? Was he Danish? We would love if you were in our family.

Re: Hansen

marsmemories1 — 2011-11-17 04:56:51Z

This is a long shot but I have to respond. My grandfather, Fred Hansen, lived with some people by the name of Madsen near Yankton. He had an uncle by the name of Rasmus Hansen. He was born in Denmark but I do not know if he came to the US. I always wondered why my grandpa ended up in Yankton from Minneapolis when he was young. His mother had died in Denmark and his father came to Minneapolis in 1893. In 1895 he sent for the four children. The oldest girl died at the age of 18 so my great grandfather farmed the remining children out to Danish famlies. My grandpa and a sister went to Yankton and a sister went to Windom, MN. There might be a match here. But, of course, every other male in Denmark was named Hans. Do you have any more information about your Rasmus? Was he Danish? We would love if you were in our family.

Re: Hansen

sammi1125 — 2011-11-16 01:46:34Z

My great-great-grandfather was Rasmus Hansen from Yankton, and I've been trying to find any information I can about him and his family. Are these the same Hansens?

Re: Frank Willman 1919 Yankton

dband131 — 2011-10-02 20:35:33Z

Yes, that's one of only two mentions we know of.

The Fricks are his sister Magdalena and her husband. He's 39 in 1900 so we see a birth of Mar, 1861 on the form.

He later shows up in our second instance mentioned in his brothers obituary in Oct. 1919. He is mentioned as "brother Frank of Yankton, SD".

Re: Frank Willman 1919 Yankton

barbdale_1 — 2011-10-02 20:32:12Z

There is a Frank Willman, born in Iowa in 1861, living in Yankton in 1900. He is a servant for a family named Frick. No sign of Frank in the census since then, not even the SD state censuses.

Re: Frank Willman 1919 Yankton

dband131 — 2011-10-02 20:25:13Z

We don't have a lot. A census in 1900 shows him as being born in March, 1861. His family was living in Postville Iowa at the time. So, best guess is Postville, IA March 1861.

Thanks for the reply!

Re: Frank Willman 1919 Yankton

barbdale_1 — 2011-10-02 20:20:39Z

When and where was Frank born?

Frank Willman 1919 Yankton

dband131 — 2011-10-02 17:41:45Z

Searching for information about Frank. Of the eight children, he is the one there is no information at all on.
He is listed as a survivor in an obituary in 1919 as living in Yankton.
His father Paul Willman lived in Postville, IA. His older brother Emil lived in SD near Wessington Springs, and for a time near Utica.
Thanks for any information in advance!

dband @ charter . net

Re: Joseph Pechan

HaroldSickles — 2011-08-03 23:42:46Z

Barbara,

I'm trying to determine how my Pechan family are related to any South Dakota Pechan's. My mom has said that many years ago, someone gave her mom a book of information and that she was invited to a family reunion of sorts by some Pechan's from South Dakota. I am in the line of Simon Pechan who married Katherina Apfeld, and their son Bernard Pechan married Lavina Kissinger. Their adopted son Harold (Sickles) Pechan married Ben's son Mathias's daughter Caroline. Harold and Caroline were my grandparents. I have never found a link to the "South Dakota Pechan's" in my research. I was wondering if possibly Joseph and Simon were related. I do have the information from Simon's death certificate saying his father's name was Joseph, but it would not be this Joseph. Simon was born in 1818, but I was wondering if maybe they were brother's or cousins or something along those lines. Any information would be appreciated. SOrry I did not see this reply until I was searching the message boards tonight to see if there was anything new.

Re: Yankton County Country Schools

2darncute — 2011-05-01 02:19:04Z

This is a photo of Slowey School #27, which was established in 1880 and rebuilt in 1920. I am also attaching the write-up about the school.

Unfortunately, this was sent to me by someone else so I am not sure of the source. It looks like it might be from a book, but I'm not sure.

Paul Wayne Duncan - Yankton, SD, Norfolk, NE

SandysHome — 2011-04-28 04:43:34Z

I am looking for info on Paul Wayne DUNCAN, born 1927-1928 in Yankton, SD. He was married to Marie Julia Ann KRUTINA, born Aug, 1928 in Howells, NE. I don't have any info as to when or where they were married, but they were married before their son, Donald Wayne DUNCAN was born in April, 1948 in Norfolk, NE. Paul was 20 & Marie was 19 at the time of his birth. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Frank W Meier/Anna Vogler/Hedwig "Hattie" Meier of Yankton

cynthiasours — 2011-03-31 00:22:36Z

Looking for info on grandmother Hattie Meier (married Frank Sours of St Paul, Minn). Her father was Frank Meier and her mom was Anna Vogler. Hattie was born in Yankton SD in about Nov 1884 in something called Township 94. That's all I have. Hattied died in 1920. Any Help would be great

Obituary - Horace Barber

lyndam124 — 2011-03-21 04:44:55Z

I am looking for an obituary for Horace Barber who died in March 1979 in either Lead, Lawrence, or Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota
He was born 8 Jan 1917

Thank you. lynda

Yankton County Country Schools

scroggv2 — 2011-03-18 23:47:26Z

I am researching Country Schools in Yankton County between the years 1888 and 1920. I'm interested in seeing pictures of country schoolhouses from the County, especially ones near Irene.

If you have any information. Let me know. Thanks.

Re: Amundson/Frank Families

jaybird1111 — 2011-02-09 14:18:01Z

Thanks for your help. Your note is all that we know too.The Frank name IS her maiden name we know that for sure. We don't know what happened to them.

Thanks,
Jay Amundson

Re: Amundson/Frank Families

barbgk — 2011-02-07 17:56:51Z

I'm not related but I did a little searching and didn't come up with anything.

In the record of their marriage Eleanor Frank is listed as divorced (and she was only 19) so Frank isn't necessarily her maiden name. I couldn't find a previous marriage record for her.

Do you know where Orville is, or was, at any point after the marriage? That's the last record I have found for him. The other Orville Amundsons don't seem to match up, either with the birthdate or middle initial. Do you know if he and Eleanor stayed married?

Barbara