Verna Keiser Verna J. Keiser, 78, of Colman and Yankton died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at her home in Yankton. Verna was born March 12, 1932 at Montrose, SD to Olaf and Edith (Erickson) Lindstrom. She started her educa- tion in Montrose and graduated from Rutland High School in 1950. Verna was married to Donald Bothern on February 24, 1951 at Colman, SD. They lived on a farm in Fremont Township and moved into Colman in 1978. Verna worked at Dakota Industries and Raven Industries in Sioux Falls. Then she worked at May & Scofied in Madison until she retired. Verna married Merle Keiser on November 8, 1997 at Tea, SD and they lived between their two homes in Yankton and Colman. Verna was a former mem- ber of Midway Lutheran Church. Verna is survived by her hus- band, Merle; one daughter, Donna (David) Reaves, Marshall, MN; two sons, Rick (Barb) Bothern, Tea, SD, Ronald (Charlene) Bothern, Colman, SD; three stepsons, Neil Keiser, Malmo, NE, Curtis (Colleen) Keiser, Black Hawk, SD and Randy (Gloria) Keiser, Yankton; eight grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters and numer- ous step-grandchildren and great- grandchildren and one brother, Terry (Joanne) Lindstrom, both of Sioux Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Norton, Lawrence and Allen and two sisters, Virginia and Mary Lou. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Midway Lutheran Church, Colman with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Colman with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. www.skrochfc.com Yankton Press & Dakotan October 5, 2010 Olive Voigt AVON — Olive C. Voigt, 86, of Avon died Monday (Oct. 4, 2010) at the Good Samaritan Society, Tyndall. Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Avon, with burial in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at the church, followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Avon, is in charge of the arrange- ments. Alice Franklin WAGNER — Alice Franklin, 67, of Wagner died Sunday (Oct. 3, 2010) at the Community Memorial Hospital, Wagner. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at the YST Community Gym, Wagner. Burial is in the Greenwood Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Greenwood. Wake services will begin today (Tuesday) at the gym. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Wagner, is in charge of arrange- ments. NATION/WORLD DIGEST 5 Militants Killed By U.S. Strike In Pakistan BERLIN (AP) — An American missile strike killed five German mili- tants Monday in the rugged Pakistan border area where a cell of Germans and Britons at the heart of the U.S. terror alert for Europe — a plot U.S. officials link to al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden — were believed in hiding. The attack, part of a recent spike in American drone strikes on Pakistan, came as Germany said it has “concrete evidence” that at least 70 Germans have undergone paramilitary training in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and about a third have returned to Germany. Authorities across Europe have heightened security at airports and other travel hubs as well as at main tourist attractions following the U.S. warning of an al-Qaida-linked terror plot targeting London, Paris, Berlin and other European capitals. Washington warned Americans over the weekend to use caution when traveling in Europe and imposed a curfew on some U.S. troops based in Germany. On Monday, Britain, Japan and Sweden issued warnings of their own, advising their citizens traveling in Europe to be on alert for possible terrorist attack by al-Qaida or other groups. Test-Tube Baby Pioneer Wins Nobel Prize NEW YORK (AP) — The Nobel Prize in medicine went to a man whose work led to the first test tube baby, an achievement that helped bring 4 million infants into the world and raised challenging new questions about human reproduction. Robert Edwards of Britain, now an 85-year-old professor emeritus at the University of Cambridge, lived to see the far-reaching ramifica- tions of his hugely controversial early research. “Today, Robert Edwards’ vision is a reality and brings joy to infer- tile people all over the world,” the Nobel Committee said in Stockholm. It began with the birth on July 25, 1978, of the first test- tube baby, Louise Brown, to a couple who had been trying to conceive for nine years. With in vitro fertilization, or IVF, an egg is removed from a woman, mixed with sperm in a laboratory, allowed to divide for four or five days, then implanted in the womb to grow into a baby. Today the odds of a couple having a baby after a single cycle of IVF treatment are about 1 in 5, roughly the same odds as a fertile couple trying to have children naturally. ■ Get Updates At Yankton Online (www.yankton.net) www.yankton.net PAGE 3 Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan ■ NATION-WORLD/REGION ■ Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Friday, October 8th 7:00am to 5:00pm Benedictine Center Main Lobby All proceeds benefit the patients/residents of Avera Sacred Heart. Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Craft Committee’s Annual Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations, dish towels, aprons, baby bibs, and lots of miscellaneous items. 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Each 99¢ No Limit • No Take-Out • No Discount L INDSAY WATER C OND . 209 E. 3rd, Yankton 605-665-7471 S Y S T E M S ® For All Your Water Needs Pauline Leader CROFTON, Neb. — Pauline Mary Leader, age 98 of Crofton, Nebraska died on Sunday, October 03, 2010 at the Sister James Nursing Home in Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Constance, Nebraska will the Rev. David Fulton officiat- ing. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Constance. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4-8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Wintz Funeral Home in Crofton. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to services in Constance. To send on online sympathy card, go to www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com. Pallbearers will be Paul Schroeder, Michael Pommer, Randy Johnson, Doug Leader, Larry Leader, Brian Peitz, Cory Leader, and Mark Leader. Pauline Mary Leader, daughter of Henry and Anna (Goeden) Meyer, was born on June 30, l912 in Crofton, Nebraska. Pauline grew up in the Crofton area and married John F. Leader on February 14, 1933 in Constance, Ne. Pauline and John lived two miles east of Crofton on Hwy 12 since l943 where she and John raised Angus cattle. Shortly after John’s death in June of 2006 she moved to Majestic Bluffs in Yankton SD. Pauline was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Constance. She was a CD of A member for 50 years, a Christian mother and guild member. She was also an active member of the Crofton Senior Center. Her life was devoted to God, her family and her home. She was a friend to all. She will be remem- bered for her homemade pies, Sunday dinners and her love of flowers. She enjoyed quilting, card playing, crocheting and bingo. Pauline is survived by 7 chil- dren and spouses, Roger and Merina Leader of Bloomfield, Gordon and Carolyn Leader of Crofton, Allen and Linda Leader of Niobrara, Gladys and Errol Johnson of Estelline, SD, Alice and Larry Pommer of Hartington, Carol Peitz of Crofton, Arlene and Don Veldhouse of Yankton; one daughter-in-law, Lois Ann Leader of Crofton; 35 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren 9 step-great grandchildren and 6 great-great- grandchildren. Preceding Pauline in death were her parents, husband John Francis Leader on June 18, 2006 at the age of 95 years; three sons, Lyle, Arlan and infant Henry; two granddaughters, Lorrie Kliment, and Hope Leader; one great grand- son, Masyn Johnson, one sister Odelia Kollars and five brothers Pete, Fritz, Joe, Lawrence, and Irvin Meyer. Yankton Press & Dakotan October 5, 2010 Margean Mueller MITCHELL — Funeral servic- es for Margean G. Mueller, 81, of Mitchell and formerly of Tripp, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 6 at the Goglin Funeral Home in Tripp with Rev. Greg Way officiating. Interment will follow in Gracehill Cemetery, Tripp. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 5 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with Margean’s friends present to greet visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Margean passed away on Monday, October 4, 2010 at the Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell. Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.goglinfh.com. Leader Clifford Preszler MENNO — Clifford C. Preszler, age 80, of Menno was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD after fighting a coura- geous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Salem Reformed Church in Menno with Rev. Michael Hecht officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery with military graveside rites by Rames-Bender American Legion Post #152, Menno. Visitations will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Salem Reformed Church, Menno with the family present at 7 p.m. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Verlyn Hauck, Don Frasch, Mark Luebe, Frank Lutjens, Brian Pietz, and Tony Artman. Clifford was born on the family farm near Menno on November 22, 1929 to Herbert and Helen (Koerner) Preszler. He was baptized on February 2, 1930 and con- firmed on June 18, 1944. He attended country school at Klaudt School of rural Menno. Clifford graduated from the eighth grade and started farming until he was drafted into the US Army in 1952, where he attained the rank of Corporal. Upon his discharge in 1954, he married Arlene Pietz in Tripp, SD on May 25, 1954. Together they farmed east of Menno until 1992 when they retired to Menno. Clifford still helped with farming — going out to the farm nearly every day to do field work or whatever else needed to be done. During the years, Clifford was a board member of the Farmer’s Grain & Stock Elevator, Menno, SD treasurer for Sweet Township, and a member of the Salem Reformed Church Consistory. He was a life- time member of the Salem Reformed Church, Menno, SD. Clifford will be dearly missed by his wife Arlene of Menno, SD; son Steven (Sheri) Preszler, Menno, SD; daughter Kay (Phil) Kasten of Parker, SD; four grand- children Christopher and Erinn Kasten of Parker, SD and Matthew and Caleb Preszler of Menno, SD; one brother Roland of Menno, SD and two nieces and their families plus a host of friends and rela- tives. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister-in- law, Alma Preszler. Yankton Press & Dakotan October 5, 2010 Preszler AISENBREY– Online condolences at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com Keiser OBITUARIES However, she does remember the first thing when she came out of the coma. “I noticed my mother sitting at the side of the bed, sobbing. She asked, ‘Why didn’t you call me? I would have done anything for you,’” Panzau said. “You fear your parents (will show anger if called for a ride home after drinking), but they are the ones who are there for you. They will do any- thing to protect you.” On the other hand, Panzau learned who her true friends were — and weren’t. “There were a lot of people I thought would be there for me. But those so-called ‘friends’ came one time to the hospital. I haven’t seen or spoken to them in seven years,” she said. “The only one who never left my side was my mother. These (family members) are the people you need to run to. They’ll have your back if you need it.” Panzau takes full responsibility for her actions. In the same way, she encourages others to remain strong and make the right choices. While working on her recovery, Panzau suffered another personal tragedy. “On Sept. 11, 2008, I was back- stage (at an appearance) and my cell phone rang,” she said. “It was a family member, telling me that my 29-year-old cousin had been killed in a drunk-driving accident. Five years after me, my cousin went out and did the same thing. Why do something like that?” Panzau said, incredibly, she renewed her license a year after the accident. “The DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles) never took away my license. I was never investigated, and I never got a DUI (driving under the influence) ticket. The cops thought I just fell asleep at the wheel,” she said. “Two weeks (after the acci- dent) they got back my blood test, and my blood alcohol content was .31, or four times the legal limit. Even though I didn’t get a paper fine, I’m stuck paying a DUI sen- tence every day of my life.” Panzau said she was fortunate that her accident didn’t harm oth- ers. “My mother said she would do anything to take my pain away from me,” Panzau said. “But she also said how lucky I was. She told me, ‘You could be handcuffed to the bed (after an arrest). You could have killed someone. You could have to walk into another hospital room and see someone (in the same condition) as you.’ I am blessed that I didn’t take down someone with me.” Panzau returned to the athletic arena, playing volleyball in the Para-Olympics. “It’s a matter of rising above your disabilities,” she said. Panzau encouraged her young audience to develop a strong self- image. She spoke with dismay about past appearances where, in different schools, two grade- school students spoke of consider- ing suicide. She spoke of an increase in bul- lying and asked Irene-Wakonda students for insights. One student said bullying is used to make the person feel better, while another student said the targeted student feels worthless and unwanted. Panzau said her accident left her with similar reactions. For the first time in her life, she was judged on her appearance. She encouraged Irene-Wakonda students to embrace their individ- uality. “Don’t be afraid to be who you are. Our differences make us who we are,” she said. In response to audience ques- tions, Panzau said she doesn’t wear a prosthesis. She also suffers other health problems, including a lifetime of juvenile-onset diabetes which requires her to take five insulin shots daily. Panzau said she doesn’t talk about her chronic pain, which she described as a burning sensation, during her presentations. “I am lucky that I can feel pain at all. The doctor was amazed that I didn’t sever my spinal cord. I tested positive twice for brain damage,” she said. “I didn’t have medical or car insurance, so my mother put me on the Illinois state aid. I had bills of $1.3 million during the first two years.” Panzau still drives past her 2003 accident scene when she uses the nearby airport, which brings ugly memories each time. “There are still grooves in the con- crete five feet long, and the car crashed seven years ago,” she said. At the conclusion of the assem- bly, Panzau received a standing ovation from the Irene-Wakonda students and staff. Maggie Kribell, a sophomore, and Ethan Kiger, a senior, said they liked Panzau’s openness and her emphasis on being yourself and not judging other people. “I thought it was cool how she told it like it is,” Kribell said. “I like that she emphasized that our par- ents come pick us up (if the stu- dent had been drinking). Most of my friends would be afraid to call their parents.” Irene-Wakonda secondary prin- cipal David Hutchison said the assembly sent a powerful message about the dangers of drinking and driving. “Our community has been for- tunate to have avoided this tragedy, and we are very fortunate to have this program so better choices are being made,” he said. Joe Gill of Conkling Distributing and Tom Brown of Beal Distributing said they were pleased to be part of the program. They noted the tour is a joint effort with the South Dakota attor- ney general’s office, starting with former AG Larry Long and now continuing with current AG Marty Jackley. “(The program is) all about making good choices,” Gill said. Panzau feels she is fulfilling her mission in life. “This (speaking tour) is thera- py for me every day,” she said. “I will never be who I was before, but I consider this my second chance at life.” For more information, she encourages the public to go online at www.sarahsjourney.com or beeresponsible.com. SPEAKER From Page 1 www.yankton.net