Ollie Martschinske
August 28, 1920 ~ February 11, 2011
Ollie Ellen Martschinske, 90, of Faulkton, passed away Friday, February 11, 2011 at the Faulkton Healthcare Center.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the United Church of Faulkton with Pastor Paul Smith officiating. Burial followed at the Faulkton Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2011 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton.
On August 28, 1920 Ollie was born to Charlie and Edith (Horning) Connell. She grew up in Cresbard, South Dakota and was an admitted tom-boy. Upon graduating from Cresbard High School, she attended Northern State College and Aberdeen Business School. As a young woman, she took the train to Washington, DC where she worked for the United States government.
She met and married Charles Fetters in which two children were born, Marilyn and Donna. Ollie returned to Cresbard and met and married Edward Martschinske in which she had five children and farmed in the Faulkton area with her husband.
Ollie grew up with six brothers and sisters, Harland “Sonny” (Marilyn) Connell, Virgil “Bobo” (Doris) Connell, Virginia Connell, Peggy Connell, Vernon “Toad” (Darlys) Connell and Verna (Ray) Simon.
Bowling, golfing and most of all card playing were some of Ollie’s favorite pass times. She also loved her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Grateful to have shared in her life are her children: Donna Powers of Brookings, SD, Susan (Lynn) Laubach of Vida, MT, Gloria (David) Barber of Westminster, CO, Donald Martschinske of Homestead, FL, Gary (Claire) Martschinske of Camas, WA and Judy Kellar of Watertown, SD; 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Proceeding her in death was her daughter, Marilyn in 1944; husband Edward in 1991; brothers: Harland, Virgil and Vernon; brother-in-law, Ray Simon; and several brothers and sisters in infancy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the United Church of Faulkton.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Ollie’s arrangements.
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My deepest sympathy to you all!! Keep the wonderful memories close to you at this time. Ollie was a very special person.
Ollie was indeed a special person-she was one of a kind! She always had a smile and a friendly greeting for everyone. As it has been said death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Cherish the memories!
Martschinske Gang-
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Please accept our sincere simpathy. Aunt Sis was a very special aunt. I will always remember her sense of humor. Through the years, she was one who kept the past alive with her wonderful stories and insight.
Judy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish the wonderful memories you have.
God Bless,
Mel & Pam
My Deepest Sympathy to you all. Ollie was a good card playing friend of Mom’s.
Sorry to hear about your mom. I’m sure you have many fun times to look back on. Be sure & share your stories. You’ll be in my thougts & prayers this week.
Lori
Our sympathy and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our warm wishes and prayers go out to all of you. We were raised in that same area, and our mothers were of best friends up till the passing of our mother in 2000 (Gail Vogeler).
When words become meaningless, please know that you are in our prayers and ever so close to our hearts.
May the God of all our comfort bring you peace and healing.
With our deepest sympathies,
Terry Engelhaupt McFarling and Ronnie Engelhaupt
My sincere sympathy to you all in your loss of your mom. May all your memories bring you comfort.
Jane Eschenbaum Heying