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Wesley Kampeska
Funeral service for Wesley John Kampeska, 73, of Sisseton, SD, was held on Friday, April 1, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Agency Village, SD, with John Cloud III Senior Catechist, Lay Reader Clyde Kampeska Sr., and Fr. Ron Campbell officiating. Pianist was Billy Kohl. Pallbearers were Clyde Kampeska Jr., Darrell Mireau, Ernie Keeble, Thurman Frenier, Alex Wanna, John Kampeska, Terry Haug Jr., Thomas Lee, Luke Cloud, and Felix Renville Jr. Honorary Pallbearers were Ed Williams, Kenny Bursheim, Cyril Renville, Elton Flute, Morgan Redday Sr., and Gabe DesRosiers. There was an all night wake service on Thursday, March 31, 2005, starting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church at Agency Village. Interment was at St. Mary's Episcopal Cemetery at Agency Village. The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD, was in charge of the arrangements.
Wesley John Bear-Kampeska was born on August 16, 1931, to Winfield and Eunice (Renville) Kampeska in Sisseton, SD. Wesley was given the Indian name of Sunka Ku-Wah-pi (Chased by Dogs). Winfield and Eunice had four children, Wallace, Wesley, Geraldine, and Felix. Wesley, along with his dad and two brothers, went to work at Helgren Bros. Truck farm in Moorhead, MN.
During this time Wesley met and married Amelia "Dutchie" Schweigman in 1960. Out of this marriage came three daughters, Rhonda, Jackie, and Lesley.
Wesley worked at Helgrens for 12 years. Then he worked for Geller's Auto Salvage as a welder for 2 years. At this time his wife, Dutchie, became ill and passed away in May of 1972.
Wesley moved back to Sisseton and was left to raise his three daughters. Wesley's faith in God was strong, this was taught to him and his family by our grandpa, Winfield. Wesley passed away on March 29, 2005, at a hospital in Sisseton, SD.
Wesley is survived by his three daughters, Jackie Kampeska of Agency Village, SD, Lesley Kampeska of Sisseton, SD, and Rhonda Kampeska of Agency Village, SD; one sister, Geraldine Keeble of Agency Village, SD; and six grandchildren.
Wesley was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Amelia; and two brothers, Wallace and Felix.
Anna Mae "Annie" Larsen
Anna Mae "Annie" Larsen, 79, of Hammer, SD, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at her residence.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington with the Rev. Harold Watrous officiating. The organist was Debra Bredvik.
Burial was in the Ferkingstad Cemetery, rural Hammer. Casketbearers were Randy Ostby, Dale Ostby, Tom Bisek, Jerry Harrington, Cecil Stangeland, and David Navratil.
Visitation was from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. Eggers Funeral Home of Rosholt was in charge of the arrangements.
Anna Mae Larsen was born August 22, 1925, in Browns Valley, MN, to Fred and Clara Cloutier. She grew up in the Browns Valley area.
On October 24, 1943, she married Nelbert "Ole" Larsen at the Ferkingstad Church near Hammer, SD. Shortly after they were married, they bought a farm near Hammer. Annie spent her life as a farm wife, raising six children. Nelbert died in 1968.
Annie enjoyed going to garage sales and auctions.
Survivors include one daughter, Judy (Nordeen) Brink of Murdo, SD; and three sons, William Larsen of Hammer, Leland Larsen of Buffalo, MN, and Bradley Larsen of Murdo, SD.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelbert; and two sons, Thomas and James.
Vera I. McClung
Vera I. McClung, age 95, formerly of Watertown, SD, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2005 at a Clear Lake Care Center. She was the widow of George McClung. Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wight, Comes and Sogn Funeral Chapel in Watertown, SD, with Rev. Dick Fylling of the First Congregational United Church of Christ officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Visita-tion was held on Thursday, prior to services at the Wight, Comes and Sogn Funeral Chapel, Watertown.
Vera I. McClung, the daughter of Albert and Carrie (Banker) Ives, was born on May 23, 1909 on a farm near Veblen, SD. She graduated from Veblen High School.
On January 7, 1949 she married George McClung in Aberdeen, SD. The couple made their home in Watertown, SD. Mr. McClung passed away on July 2, 1966. Vera had been a resident at the Deuel County Good Samaritan Center. She was a member of the South Lake Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her son, Orville.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews.
Nordise J. Wineman
Nordise J. “Nordy” Wineman, age 81, of Robbinsdale, MN, died peacefully on March 15, 2005.
Nordy was the daughter of Oscar and Sophie (Lobben)Rolstad. She graduated from Sisseton High School, and moved to Minneapolis, MN, shortly after. She was a longtime employee of Minneapolis Honeywell, retiring after 29 years of service.
She was known for her beautiful handwork and was a devoted volunteer at the Courage Center. She was a faithful member of the Lutheran church, the latest being Elim Lutheran. She coordinated services from Elim with Copper-field Senior Homes, where she resided.
Nordy was preceded in death by husbands Bob Guest and Jack Wineman, eight sisters and four brothers.
She is survived by sisters Gladys Rolstad and Jerry Sckerl, both of Sisseton, SD, and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held on Saturday, March 19, 2005, at Washburn-McReady Chapel, with interment at Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.
Jeanette A. Martinek
Jeanette A. Martinek, 91, New Effington, SD, died Saturday, March 26, 2005, at the Rosholt Care Center.
Funeral services were held Wed-nesday, March 30, at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington with the Rev. Harold Watrous officiating. The organist was Debra Bredvik and the vocalist was Melanie Yost.
Burial was in the New Effington Community Cemetery. Casketbearers were Steven Swenson, Randy Martinek, Richard Martinek, Michael Martinek, Kevin Steen and Kraig Steen.
Visitation was Tuesday, March 29, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Eggers Funeral Home at Rosholt, SD, and continued Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Jeanette Alvila Martinek was born October 7, 1913, in New Effington, SD, to Alick and Hilda (Braaten) Stowe. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in New Effington. She graduated from New Effington High School on May 27, 1932.
On March 29, 1933, Jeanette married Emil Martinek at Wilmot, SD. They lived in the New Effington area their entire lives. Jeanette was a cook and a baker for her sister Louella's restaurants in New Effington. She also worked at Landsberger Creamery in Sisseton and did some babysitting for area children.
A member of Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington, Jeanette taught Sunday School, held all offices in the Ladies' Aid, and was active in her church circle and quilting. She was also a member of the New Effington Senior Citizens.
Jeanette was an excellent seamstress, baker, and cook. She also enjoyed embroidering, quilting, gardening, and canning. Jeanette entered the Rosholt Care Center July 6, 2004.
Survivors include two sons, Vernell (Phyllis) Martinek of New Effington, SD, and Larry (Jean) Martinek of Rosholt, SD; three daughters, Sandra Martinek of Sisseton, SD, Karen (Kervin) Steen of Sisseton, SD, and Janis (Lavern) Swenson of Goodwin, SD; 14 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 3 step-great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Lorraine Westby of New Effington, SD, and Louella Knut-son of Sisseton, SD; and two brothers, Kenneth (Margaret) Stowe of New Effington, SD, and Curtis (LeAnn) Stowe of New Effington, SD.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Emil; parents, Hilda and Alick Stowe; and brother, Lloyd Stowe.
Wilhelmine Dorothea Eberbach
Funeral service for Wilhelmine Dorothea Eberbach, 95, of Sisse-ton, SD, was held on Thursday, March 31, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cahill Funeral Chapel in Sisseton, SD, with Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Pallbearers were Sherman Heinecke, Les Heinecke, Richard Heinecke, Brian Heinecke, Jay Charles, and Patrick Eberbach. Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at the Cahill Funeral Chapel from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Interment was at Sisseton Cemetery. The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD, was in charge of the arrangements.
Wilhelmine was born on August 9, 1909, to Henry and Mary (Peters) Heinecke in Sisseton, SD. She grew up and attended country school. After her education, Wil-helmine helped her parents on the family farm.
She was united in marriage to Rev. Fred Eberbach on August 27, 1947, in Sisseton, SD. After their marriage the couple served many churches throughout the area where Fred was a pastor. They served the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Sisseton, SD, the Zion Lutheran Church in Waubay, SD, Emanuel Lutheran Church in Harold, SD, Christ Lutheran and Centennial Lutheran Churches in Wilmot, SD, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD, and Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD.
Upon Fred's retirement, the couple moved to a house on Big Stone Lake. Rev. Fred passed away on October 19, 1978. Wilhelmine lived in Milbank, Watertown, and Sisseton, SD. She liked to garden, play cards, and she was involved in hand writing analysis. Wilhelmine also enjoyed studying the lives of politicians and oil painting outdoor sceneries. Health reasons caused her to enter St. William's Nursing Home in 1999, where she passed away on March 26, 2005.
Wilhelmine is survived by one son, Charles and wife Elizabeth Eberbach of Sisseton, SD; two grandchildren, Patrick and Vanessa Eberbach of Acworth, GA, and Stephanie and Jay Charles of Savage, MN; and three great-grandchildren, Marissa and Daniel Eberbach of Acworth, GA, and Julia Charles of Savage, MN.
Wilhelmine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers, and one sister.
