Mary Becker HARTINGTON, Neb. — Mary M. Becker, 79 of Hartington, Neb., died Saturday (Dec. 11) at the Park View Haven Nursing Home, Coleridge, Nev. Services are pending at Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington. H. Warren Brockmueller IRENE — H. Warren Brockmueller, 85, of Irene died Wednesday (Dec. 8, 2010) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton. Funeral services have been rescheduled for 10 a.m. today (Monday) at Calvary Lutheran Church, Irene. Burial will follow in Turkey Valley Lutheran Cemetery, rural Irene. For obituary and online con- dolences, visit hansenfuneral- home.com Hubert ‘Toby’ Schulte ST. HELENA, Neb. — Hubert R. “Toby” Schulte, 91 of St. Helena, Neb., died Saturday (Dec. 11, 2010) at the Golden Living Center, Hartington, Neb. Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Helena, with the Rev Eric Olsen officiating. Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in St. Helena. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, with a vigil service at 7 p.m., at the church Visitation will begin one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.wintzrayfuneralhome to send online condolences. Lloyd Reedstrom Lloyd Grant Reedstrom, long- time broadcaster and business- man, age 89, of Yankton passed away Saturday (Dec. 11, 2010) at Avera Sister James Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending under the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton. Ramona Lande Ramona K. Lande, age 48 of Yankton passed away on Saturday (Dec. 11, 2010) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday at Christ the King Lutheran Church with Rev. Dani Jo Ninke officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery. Visitations will be from 5-9 p.m., Tuesday at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 5:30 p.m. prayer service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. CHANGED SERVICE TIMES DUE TO WEEKEND WEATHER Lois Stockland Funeral services for Lois Arlee (Fessenden) Stockland, will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at the United Church of Christ, Wakonda. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Idella Kaiser Mass of Christian Burial for Idella “Della” Elizabeth Kaiser will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton. Visitations one hour prior to the service at the church. www.yankton.net PAGE 3 Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan ■ MIDWEST ■ Monday, December 13, 2010 Yankton, 605-665-3644 wintzrayfuneralhome.com Garden of Memories Cemetery There’s a good reason why you didn’t always play ‘dress up’ with your friends on Saturdays. His name was Dad. With him, even fishing was fun. And while you’ve idolized Dad your entire life, you’ll want to celebrate these times after his death. A meaningful funeral allows you to grieve and say goodbye, as well as remember and laugh. It’s a significant celebration that honors Dad. One that in many ways, is also for you. Even a princess occasionally chooses to get dirty. Charles A. Anstine who passed away on December 14, 2009 Edgar A. Becker who passed away on December 15, 2009 Elwood Joseph Dwyer who passed away on December 19, 2009 Joel Michael Mutchler who passed away on December 9, 1993 Laddie Cimpl who passed away on December 4, 2002 Our care and concern does not end with the funeral service. This week we remember with family and friends the anniversary of the deaths of: Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With Them This remembrance is brought to you free of charge. If you have a loved one you would like remembered, contact us at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory. Guiding and serving families with compassion and trust. Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton Memorial Resource Center, Tyndall Memorial Chapels, Tyndall, Tabor & Menno 665-9679 • 1-800-495-9679 www.opsahlkostelfuneralhome.com 23rd & Broadway•Yankton 6 6 5 -4 3 83 $ 6 25 M on-Sat 11am -2pm Allen L. “Al” Horner TABOR — Allen L. “Al” Horner, age 77, of Tabor, South Dakota, died Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Human Services Center in Yankton. A Memorial Mass will be 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor with Reverend Joseph Puthenkulathil officiating. Burial of Ashes will be in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Tabor. A gathering of family and friends is from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday with a rosary and vigil service at 7:00 PM at St. Wenceslaus Church in Tabor. Everyone is invited for refresh- ments at the American Legion in Tabor following the gathering. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton, South Dakota. Pallbearer will be Tony Souhrada. Honorary pallbearers will be Al's grandchildren and great grandchildren. Al was born July 27, 1933, in Burnstad, North Dakota, to John and Olga (Tolstoy) Horner. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Napoleon High School in Napoleon, North Dakota. He enlist- ed in the U.S. Army and served overseas in Germany during the Korean War. After returning from Germany he married Beverly Bresson (deceased) in 1958. Al served in the South Dakota National Guard for six years. Al was a painter for Northern Illinois University until moving to South Dakota in 1973. He married Veronica “Vee” Hron on February 14, 1989, in Yankton, South Dakota. Al worked in Yankton as a painter, insurance agent, and real estate agent. He also owned and operated the Czech Inn Supper Club until 1990. Al also owned and operated the Home Store in Tabor, South Dakota. In 1992, Al fell off his roof at home in Tabor. This fall resulted in multi- ple hospitalizations and his sub- sequent decline which resulted in his placement at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center for five years and three years at the South Dakota Human Services Center in Yankton. Al passed away surrounded by his wife and children. He will be greatly missed. Al was always known for his broasted chicken, quick wit, and big heart. He was always willing to lend a hand to a person in need and had a special relationship with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A special thank you to all the staff on Spruce II who were an extended part of Al's family. Survivors include his wife, Veronica “Vee” of Tabor; four chil- dren: Greg (Lea) Horner of Littleton, Colorado; Connie (Lyle) LaCroix of Aripeka, Florida; Sue (Tony) Souhrada of Tabor; and Kathy (Tracey) Adams on Dolan Springs, Arizona; three step-chil- dren: Teresa (Ken) Holland of Tabor; Kim (Dave) Bloch of Arlington, South Dakota; and Ron (Janelle) Trotter of Lesterville, South Dakota; 15 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; five broth- ers: Peter (Rose) Horner of Napoleon, South Dakota; Oscar Horner of Winona, Minnesota; Pius (Rosemary) Horner of California; Anton (JoAnn) Horner of Mesa, Arizona; and Jerome (Dottie) Horner of Bismarck, North Dakota; two sisters: Rosemary Kelley of Maryland and Betty Becker of Bismarck; sister- in-law, Julia Horner of Napoleon; brother-in-law, Franklin Hron of Tabor; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Joseph; brother, John; mother-in-law, Mary Hron; two sisters-in-law, Colleen Horner and Margie Horner; and three brothers-in-law, Jack Kelley, Bernie Becker, and Robert Hron. To post and online sympathy message to the family visit wintzrayfuneralhome.com. Yankton Press & Dakotan December 13, 2010 Donna Bovero Donna L. Bovero, age 73, of Yankton, died on Thursday, December 9th at Avera Sister James Care Center surrounded by family. Funeral services are at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, with the Rev. Rick D. Pittenger officiating. Burial will be in the Yankton Cemetery. Visitations are 5-8 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2010 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory and one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Donna was born in Yankton, on April 17, 1937 to Chris and Ann (Schmidt) Jensen. She married L. Carl Bovero on November 5, 1953 in Ogden, Utah. Donna worked at the Defense Depot until 1970. She and her family moved to Yankton in 1974. Donna did some babysit- ting, care giving for elderly, office work, and was a homemaker. Donna loved spending time with her family and friends. Donna will be greatly missed by her husband of 57 years, Carl; her 6 children: Chris (Maryann) of Centerpoint, IA; Ron (Linda) of Yankton; Carla (Travis) of Yankton; Mike (Dianna) of Mission Hill, SD; Ronda and Sheri of Yankton; 16 grandchildren: Christy (Terry), Ashley (Dusty) and Amber (Andy); Ron (Jeannie), Carl (Krystal), Delana, Toni (Chase), and Ryan; Brandy (Mike), Angela, Derek, and Danielle; Desiree, Megan, Malinda, and Dewayne (Shanna); and 32 great-grandchildren: Cooper, Chloe and Carson, Alexia, Abigail and Ace; Trish, Tiffany, Ashley, Jessica, and Josh; Jordan, Matty, Shawn and Katy; Mariah; Gage and Kylie; Mackenzie and Ashton; Madisen, and Morgen; Ashley, Brady, Samantha, Colton, Kloey, Jack, Allissa, Dewayne, Jocee and Tristin; sister Barbara (Larry) Wuestewald of Yankton, brother Bob (Betty) Jensen of Yankton, and sister-in-law Darlene Jensen of Yankton. She was preceded in death by her parents and 6 siblings: Evelyn, Marion, Dorothy, Betty, Walter, and Larry. Yankton Press & Dakotan December 13, 2010 Online condolences at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com Bovero Horner MIDWEST DIGEST New Laws Could Affect Farmers’ Tax Bills LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Several new laws that took effect in 2010 could affect farmers’ tax bills, so experts encourage farmers to plan ahead. Nebraska Farm Business Inc. Director Tina Barrett says some farm- ers and ranchers may be able to claim a tax credit for as much as 35 percent of the amount they pay for their employees’ health insurance. And Barrett says the limits on the deduction farmers can take for wages they paid during the year has been relaxed, so farmers may get a bigger deduction. The rules for recording the depreciation on the equipment farmers used have also changed. Barrett encourages farmers to talk to their tax preparers about whether they’ll be able to take advantage of these changes. Fire Destroys Business In Downtown Lincoln LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A three-story building in downtown Lincoln has been destroyed by fire. Bruce Sellon of the Lincoln Fire Department told the Journal Star that the fire that broke out Sunday at adult novelty store Romantix appears to be accidental. The cause of the fire remains under investi- gation. Firefighters were called to the scene just before 9 a.m. The roof and part of the building collapsed as crews were extinguishing the blaze. The fire sent smoke billowing through downtown Lincoln. A nearby building was evacuated as a precaution, and streets in the area were blocked off. Lincoln Fire Chief Niles Ford says the Romantix building is a total loss and adjacent businesses may have smoke damage. Man Awarded $281K For 2008 Golf Cart Crash SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — A Scottsbluff man has been awarded $281,000 for injuries suffered when he was struck by a golf cart. The Scottsbluff Star-Herald reports that jurors found in favor of Kirk Begley at the conclusion of last week’s trial in Scotts Bluff County Court. Begley filed a lawsuit in 2008 against his golf partner Daniel Harkins, seeking medical expenses and other monetary compensation. The lawsuit says Harkins was talking on a cell phone while driving the golf cart that struck Begley in August 2008. Begley was pinned against another cart and suffered a crushed foot and ankle. Online Tool Offers Info On Neb. Public Schools LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraskans have a new online tool to research the state’s public schools. The Data Reporting System offered through the state Department of Education provides information on student achievement, staffing and special education, among other things. It’s available online through www.education.ne.gov or drs.education.ne.gov. Education Commissioner Roger Breed says the new tool increases parental and community involvement in the education system and could lead to improvements. The department says the site has two levels — one for the public and another for school district. Information that identifies students is not available on the public version Trial To Begin In Gering Embezzlement Case GERING, Neb. (AP) — A trial is scheduled to begin Monday for a Gering woman charged with embezzling from the dental clinic she managed. The Scottsbluff Star-Herald reports that jury selection will begin in the case against 47-year-old Connie Harpold. The trial is expected to last four days. Prosecutors say Harpold embezzled more than $3,300 in cash pay- ments made by patients to the Gering Dental Clinic. Police say investigators found discrepancies in financial records of the clinic where Harpold had worked as a manager and receptionist. Court documents also say investigators discovered unauthorized checks were written from the clinic to a cleaning service that was found to be in Harpold’s name. ■ Get Updates At Yankton Online (www.yankton.net) OBITUARIES BY ERIC FREEMAN Columbia Telegram COLUMBUS, Neb. — Don Schneider’s pres- ence behind the Salvation Army Bell at the Columbus Walmart has become as much a tra- dition in the past six years as the Kettle Campaign itself. Schneider recently reached his personal goal of 2,400 volunteer hours for the Salvation Army. Schneider says 2,080 hours of that total or the equivalent of one year of full-time work has been spent on the bell ringing “Kettle Campaign.” “I grew up with the Salvation Army,” Schneider said. “I had relatives who were offi- cers in the Salvation Army and others in my fam- ily who served in various ways with the Salvation Army. “It’s been a big part of my life and volunteer- ing since my retirement has been my way of giv- ing back.” Kettle Campaign Coordinator Charlene Wilson said Schneider’s dedication to the Salvation is unparalleled. “Don’s dedication is amazing,” Wilson said. “Every year he’s out in the cold and snow ring- ing his bell. He’s very good at getting his hours in. I’ve never seen anyone so dedicated to his goal. He’s an amazing person.” Wilson has served as store manager for the Salvation Army thrift store for the past seven years, the Kettle Campaign Coordinator since 2007 and the organization’s local social service manager. Schneider works the bell at Walmart 12 hours a day six days a week during the cam- paign, which this year began Nov. 12 and will run until 4 p.m. Dec. 24. “Don is a faithful man, a very helpful man,” said Lt. Xaiver Montenegro. “I thinks it’s great that he would choose to express his gratitude to in this way for his long connection to the Salvation Army.” Montenegro oversees the Salvation Army operations in Columbus and Norfolk. The Salvation Army is a Christian-based organization that offers several services locally and worldwide including disaster relief, thrift shops, youth groups, charity and drug and alco- hol rehabilitation centers. Wilson said this year’s Kettle Campaign goal is $35,000 and most of the money raised through the campaign will be used to fund the local social programs of the Salvation Army. These programs include rent, utilities and food assistance, and the back to school pro- gram, coats for kids and other programs. The Kettle Campaign has bell ringers at six locations in Columbus including Hy-Vee, JCPenney, Joe & Al’s, SuperSaver, Walgreens and Walmart. Wilson said a small percentage of proceeds from the Kettle Campaign goes for overhead and administration but otherwise what is raised stays in Columbus. “Donations can be sent to the store and if the donation is marked for the Kettle Campaign it will go toward the campaign goal,” Wilson said. “Donations can be sent or dropped off at the store which is located at 2470 1/2 32nd Ave.” Black Hills Playhouse Begins Building Demolitions CUSTER (AP) — The storied Black Hills Playhouse is demol- ishing some of the dilapidated buildings at its longtime home in Custer State Park. Playhouse Board of Directors President Jerry Wheeler tells KEVN-TV that a half-dozen build- ings were rotten and falling apart. Wheeler says the board plans to launch a full fundraising cam- paign in three to six months to raise the $1.5 million to $3 million for repairs. Bell Ringer Passes 2,400 Hours For Salvation Army