Funeral services for Viola Stotz, 84, of McLaughlin will be 10 AM, MT Friday, January 14, 2011, at United Church of Christ in McLaughlin. Burial will be January 20, 2011, at 11:30 AM, MT at Black Hills National Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be from 3-7 at the funeral home, with a prayer service starting at 7. Viola passed away January 12, 2011, at the Mobridge Regional Hospital.
Viola Stotz was born January 29, 1926, on the farm southeast of McLaughlin to Jacob and Caroline (Mertz) Bauder, joining 9 brothers and 3 sisters. Viola worked as a waitress at Em's Café in McLaughlin, before marrying Eugene M. Stotz on April 13, 1947. They lived in town before moving to the Stotz farm and ranch 5 miles west of McLaughlin in the early 1950's.
They were blessed with 3 children: Charles L. Stotz of Huron, Gail D. Stotz of Rapid City, and Craig K. Stotz of McLaughlin. Viola was a loving wife and mother, always there to see to every ones needs and an independent lady. She was a fun loving, loved to laugh, enjoyed her family and grandchildren. Viola loved to cook, her family called her the best cook in Corson County. When the guys were in the field, Viola would bring them ice tea at 3 o' clock every day. Viola had a big garden every year and did lots of canning with her garden rewards tell the age of 80 years old. She was an active member of the United Church of Christ her whole life. Viola brought lunch to the church once a year.
She was a classy lady always looking her best. When the family would get together, she would put on a feast. When the first grandchild was born they sold their house in Arizona and also the motor home, because they missed their granddaughter Danielle.
Viola is survived by 3 brothers, Rick Bauder, Harve Bauder, and Ervin Bauder, 2 sisters Bernice Record and Ernestine Ballard, and 6 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and numerous brothers and sisters.
Viola Stotz was born January 29, 1926, on the farm southeast of McLaughlin to Jacob and Caroline (Mertz) Bauder, joining 9 brothers and 3 sisters. Viola worked as a waitress at Em's Café in McLaughlin, before marrying Eugene M. Stotz on April 13, 1947. They lived in town before moving to the Stotz farm and ranch 5 miles west of McLaughlin in the early 1950's.
They were blessed with 3 children: Charles L. Stotz of Huron, Gail D. Stotz of Rapid City, and Craig K. Stotz of McLaughlin. Viola was a loving wife and mother, always there to see to every ones needs and an independent lady. She was a fun loving, loved to laugh, enjoyed her family and grandchildren. Viola loved to cook, her family called her the best cook in Corson County. When the guys were in the field, Viola would bring them ice tea at 3 o' clock every day. Viola had a big garden every year and did lots of canning with her garden rewards tell the age of 80 years old. She was an active member of the United Church of Christ her whole life. Viola brought lunch to the church once a year.
She was a classy lady always looking her best. When the family would get together, she would put on a feast. When the first grandchild was born they sold their house in Arizona and also the motor home, because they missed their granddaughter Danielle.
Viola is survived by 3 brothers, Rick Bauder, Harve Bauder, and Ervin Bauder, 2 sisters Bernice Record and Ernestine Ballard, and 6 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and numerous brothers and sisters.
Funeral services for Viola Stotz, 84, of McLaughlin will be 10 AM, MT Friday, January 14, 2011, at United Church of Christ in McLaughlin. Burial will be January 20, 2011, at 11:30 AM, MT at Black Hills National Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be from 3-7 at the funeral home, with a prayer service starting at 7. Viola passed away January 12, 2011, at the Mobridge Regional Hospital.
Viola Stotz was born January 29, 1926, on the farm southeast of McLaughlin to Jacob and Caroline (Mertz) Bauder, joining 9 brothers and 3 sisters. Viola worked as a waitress at Em's Café in McLaughlin, before marrying Eugene M. Stotz on April 13, 1947. They lived in town before moving to the Stotz farm and ranch 5 miles west of McLaughlin in the early 1950's.
They were blessed with 3 children: Charles L. Stotz of Huron, Gail D. Stotz of Rapid City, and Craig K. Stotz of McLaughlin. Viola was a loving wife and mother, always there to see to every ones needs and an independent lady. She was a fun loving, loved to laugh, enjoyed her family and grandchildren. Viola loved to cook, her family called her the best cook in Corson County. When the guys were in the field, Viola would bring them ice tea at 3 o' clock every day. Viola had a big garden every year and did lots of canning with her garden rewards tell the age of 80 years old. She was an active member of the United Church of Christ her whole life. Viola brought lunch to the church once a year.
She was a classy lady always looking her best. When the family would get together, she would put on a feast. When the first grandchild was born they sold their house in Arizona and also the motor home, because they missed their granddaughter Danielle.
Viola is survived by 3 brothers, Rick Bauder, Harve Bauder, and Ervin Bauder, 2 sisters Bernice Record and Ernestine Ballard, and 6 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and numerous brothers and sisters.
Viola Stotz was born January 29, 1926, on the farm southeast of McLaughlin to Jacob and Caroline (Mertz) Bauder, joining 9 brothers and 3 sisters. Viola worked as a waitress at Em's Café in McLaughlin, before marrying Eugene M. Stotz on April 13, 1947. They lived in town before moving to the Stotz farm and ranch 5 miles west of McLaughlin in the early 1950's.
They were blessed with 3 children: Charles L. Stotz of Huron, Gail D. Stotz of Rapid City, and Craig K. Stotz of McLaughlin. Viola was a loving wife and mother, always there to see to every ones needs and an independent lady. She was a fun loving, loved to laugh, enjoyed her family and grandchildren. Viola loved to cook, her family called her the best cook in Corson County. When the guys were in the field, Viola would bring them ice tea at 3 o' clock every day. Viola had a big garden every year and did lots of canning with her garden rewards tell the age of 80 years old. She was an active member of the United Church of Christ her whole life. Viola brought lunch to the church once a year.
She was a classy lady always looking her best. When the family would get together, she would put on a feast. When the first grandchild was born they sold their house in Arizona and also the motor home, because they missed their granddaughter Danielle.
Viola is survived by 3 brothers, Rick Bauder, Harve Bauder, and Ervin Bauder, 2 sisters Bernice Record and Ernestine Ballard, and 6 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and numerous brothers and sisters.
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