Loyola Sprenger
December 9, 1929 ~ January 26, 2008
Loyola (Lolie) M. Sprenger of Pierre, formerly of Miller and Orient, South Dakota died Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the age of 78 at St. Mary’s Transitional Care Unit in Pierre, South Dakota.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30a.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at St. Liborius Catholic Church in Polo with Fr. Chester Murtha officiating. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2:00-5:00p.m., Tuesday, January 29 at Reck Funeral Home in Miller with a 7:30p.m. prayer service at the church in Polo.
Loyola Marie Anglin was born on December 9, 1929 on a farm southwest of Polo, South Dakota, the daughter of Tom and Frances (Kellen) Anglin. She attended 12 years of school at Polo, graduating in 1947. Following graduation, Lolie attended nurse’s training in Pierre. She then worked for Henry and Mildred Venjohn at the Polo Store for about four years.
On April 7, 1953 Lolie married George Sprenger in Polo. They bought a farm 11 ½ miles northwest of Polo, where they farmed and raised their family of eleven children. In 1997, George and Lolie moved to the Miller Manor in Miller. In 2003, Lolie moved to Pierre where she since resided.
Lolie’s faith and family were the most important aspects of her life. She was a member of St. Ann’s Band, Christian Mothers, and St. Liborious Catholic Church in Polo. She later belonged to St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Miller and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Pierre.
In addition to caring for her children, Lolie produced a large garden and preserved its product as labors of love. As her husband George’s health declined in later years, she became his faithful caregiver.
Survivors include her eleven children: Mike (Carol) of Presho, Gary (Peg) of Orient, Kathy (Gary) Sarvis of Pierre, Patty Sprenger of St. Paul, Minnesota, Mary (Jerry) Nelson of Philip, Karen (Vern) Bult of Wahpeton, North Dakota, Deb (Jim) Peterson of Sioux Falls, Jim (Sharon Rons) of Renner, Joe (Sandy) of Orient, Steve Sprenger of Pierre, and Carol Sprenger of West New York, New Jersey.
She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, one sister, Ethel Schapmann, and three brothers, Alvin, Harley, and Tom Anglin.
Lolie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George in 2002, an infant granddaughter Laura Jean Peterson, an infant sister Eileen Anglin, and two brothers, Jim and Sel Anglin.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller was entrusted with her arrangements.
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Dear Cousins: So sorry to hear about Aunt Lolie. She was such a sweet and gentle soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May God bless you all with peace during this time of great loss. I remember your mom to be a gentle and caring woman. She was always so good to all of Deb’s friends. I hope you can celebrate her life and continue to carry her close in your heart. Our faith reminds us that we will all be together again soon. blessings, cherie
Sorry to hear about your Mother.She was a great persoon and we had lots of fun with your mother and Dad. Larry & Ruth Hartley
Steve-
so sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
We send our sincere sympathy to the Sprenger family. We will remember Lolie fondly as a good and kind neighbor and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Terry and Carol
Dear Sprenger Kids –
I’m sending my sympathies to you on your sad and profound loss. Aunt Lolie’s shy sweetness was unusual in these times and helped make her a unique person and, I’m sure, unique mom. May your strength as a family help you support each other and get through this tough time. Condolences to you all.
JoAnn
Deb and family, just want you to know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Mom was a very sweet lady and she did a wonderful job of raising all of you. If there is anything we can do, let us know. Take care and God bless all of you. Love, Denise and family
It was a honor to have gotten to know Lolie while she was at TCU. She was a beautiful person and will be truly missed.
Lacy, Jamie & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy to lose a grandparent because their love and support is something we can never imagine being without. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Steve, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jackie and her family would also like you to know that they also are thinking about you.
Carol and Family,
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I will be thinking of you and praying for you. May the love of God surround you at this time.
Please feel free to call me at any time, you know, I do know what you are going through. Please rely on your friends to help you at this time!
We’ll have to talk soon.
Love you!
Delora
Dear Deb and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom and Grandma. I’m sure that your parents are so happy together in heaven, and are so proud of their family. Please know that you are all in our prayers at this time of sorrow and rejoicing.
Vicky and Larry Anderson and family
Dear Kathy and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With our Deepest Sympathies.
Joy and Rich Penrod
Deb, just wanted to let you know that I have had you & your family in my thoughts & prayers this week. You have great memories of your mom, & believe me they help to get through all of the pain. She is in a better place, to keep watch over you now. Hang on to those memories.
Betty
Deb, we are so sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you get through this very tough time.
Jim,
We are extremely sorry for your loss. Although we won’t be able to attend, you will be in our thoughts throughout the day. You are a VERY special person in all our lives and our prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Ethan, Emma, Jennifer, and David
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you guys as you go through this
difficult time. Just keep in your hearts that your parents are together and are at peace.
Sprenger Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you now. I remember having “game nights” at your house when we were little. Seems so long ago. May you find comfort in your memories to help you through your loss. Brenda and Family
Steve and Kathy,
My thoughts are prayers are with you both at this difficult time.
To all the family members of Lolie Sprenger.
Just want to express our sympathy and let you know you are in our prayers. I knew Lolie from Polo and she was a sweet person. I remember when your parents were going together and their wedding day, and now they are both gone. They loved all of you and were very proud of all of you.
Jim, We want to offer you our sympathy in the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Terry, Jill, Ainsley, Madisyn and Sydney
To the Sprenger family, With deepest respect I send my condolences on the loss of your Mom. She always made me feel welcome when I was at your home and I’ve always thought she was a special lady. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dear Deb and family,
We are keeping you in our prayers, and trusting that God will bring you peace. We are so sorry for your loss.
Kelly and Ken