Obituary: Agnes Sandall

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In memory of

Agnes Sandall

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 93

Agnes Johnson was born July 9, 1914 at Letcher, South Dakota, the daughter of Chris and Louise (Ness) Johnson. When she was two years old the family moved back to Norway where she started her elementary education. The family then moved back to South Dakota and settled on a farm-ranch northeast of Kadoka. She grew up on the farm-ranch and graduated from Kadoka High School. Agnes attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls for two years where she received her teaching certificate. She taught rural schools in the Kadoka area for four years and taught thirty-six years at Kadoka School. During her teaching career, she received her bachelor degree from Black Hills State Teachers College in Spearfish.
Agnes was united in marriage to Orville Sandall on August 28, 1938 at Custer, South Dakota. They made their home in Kadoka all their married life.
Agnes was an active, sixty-year member of the Evergreen Chapter #97, Order of the Eastern Star of Kadoka. She enjoyed many outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and gardening and shared her garden produce with her many friends.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband of almost 70 years, Orville Sandall of Kadoka; a niece and her family, Tennie and Gary Riggs of El Paso, Texas; very special friends, Glenn and Normaleen Vander Garde of Kadoka; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Agnes was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Idar Johnson.
Visitation was held one hour before the services at Concordia Lutheran Church on Saturday.
Funeral services were held 10:00a.m. Saturday, February 23, at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Kadoka with Pastor Art Weitschat officiating.
Interment was in the Kadoka Cemetery.
A memorial is established to the Concordia Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka.
Memorials may be sent to Orville Sandall, P.O. Box 7, Kadoka, SD 57543.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, February 23, 2008 – 10:00 a.m.
Concordia Lutheran Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Art Weitschat
MUSIC
Randi Oyan – Organist
Lyndy Ireland – Vocalist
USHERS
Merle Stilwell – Veryl Prokop
PALLBEARERS
Glen Jensen – Larry Parkinson
Ronnie Ireland – Kenny Ireland
Jerry Stilwell – Don Oyan
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

Visitation: One hour prior to services Saturday
Funeral services: 10:00a.m. Saturday, February 23, at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Kadoka.
Interment: Kadoka Cemetery.
A memorial is established to the Concordia Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka.

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Mrs. Sandall can never be known to me by any other title. I was one of the many that she taught in first grade in Kadoka. How may lives she touched! She instilled in us the love of books and reading and numbers. Most importantly, she was able to start a bunch of youngsters down the path of learning and knowledge. She mothered each and every one of us since, for many of us, this was the first time we had ever been away from home. Lois and I express our sincere sympathy to Orville and the rest of the family. ~ Roger Porch Philip (2/19/2008)
Mrs. Sandall was a great little lady. She will be greatly missed. She was little in stature, but big in dignity. I remember her as a wonderful first grade teacher, and a beautiful Adah in Eastern Star. She told the best story I ever heard, with warmth and pride. She touched many, many lives and God has acquired a special angel. My prayers and thoughts are with you Orville, and the rest of your family. ~ Tish Nickelson Pierre, SD (2/19/2008)
Orville-I was very sorry to hear about the loss of Agnes. I can think of a few holidays at Jim and Fayola Mansfield's that I had the opportunity to spend time with Agnes. She was a kind, gentle, thoughtful lady who will always be remembered. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Jody Petras Rapid City, SD (2/19/2008)
Orville, you are in our thoughts & prayers! Agnes was one of the sweetest little ladies I know. Mom (Lillian Carlson) always told us what a wonderful teacher Agnes was when she taught her. Love & Prayers to you! ~ Mike & Marlene Perault PO Box 196 Belvidere SD 57521 (2/19/2008)
Orville- I am very sadden and sorry on the loss of Agnes, your beautiful Wife. You and Agnes watched over me when I asked for your help and guidance growing up in Kadoka before entering the U.S. Navy. With out you and Agnes I would not be here today, many, many times in my life I remember your shared help, thank you both.
I am sorry I could not be with you today of sorrow, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Love You Both... ~ Jerry Baldwin P.O. Box 4163, Oakhurst, Ca. 93644 (2/19/2008)
Orville, I have many memories of Agnes, once she took me with her to a rural school before I started school in Kadoka. She was one of my grade school teachers. She will always be remembered! ~ Rich Grable 2432 Rock Creek Dr., Kerrville TX 78028 (2/19/2008)
Orville, May your cherished memories bring you peace and comfort through the days that are ahead.
May God Bless you ~ John and Carol Solon Kadoka,S.D. (2/19/2008)