Obituary: Edna Mednansky

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In memory of

Edna Mednansky

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 85

Edna Alice Stickler was born January 27, 1925, on a farm near Okaton, South Dakota, the oldest of six children born to Raymond and Lona (Johnson) Stickler. She grew up in the Okaton area where she attended rural school. In 1934, she moved with her family to a farm south of Belvidere, where she continued her education at the Belvidere School. In 1942, she moved to Kadoka where she lived with Burt and Betty Doloff, and worked for them at the Tourist Cafe. She worked at many of the cafes in Kadoka over the years and was working at the Gateway Cafe for Shirley Grimes when she had to retire due to health reasons. She later started to volunteer at the local CAP (Community Action Program) office for five years before she fell and broke her kneecap and could no longer get around well.
Edna loved her cats and dogs. Over the years she had taken in many cats that were dumped in town. She would never allow any animal to go without food. Edna also loved flowers and always had a yard full of them.
Edna married Art Mednansky on November 28th , 1944, and to this union two daughters were born; Crystal “Chris” and Debra. She was the proud grandma of three grandchildren, Hope and Care Bosanco, and Kevin Kusick, and a very proud great-grandma to Macy and Alana Jacobs and Kaylee Jo Kusick. She was also really close to her brother-in-laws and their wives as well as her nieces and nephews.
Survivors include her husband Art Mednansky of Kadoka; two daughters Crystal “Chris” Kusick and her husband Kenny of Kadoka, and Deb Bosanco of Egan, South Dakota; three grandchildren Kevin Kusick of Kadoka, Hope (Bosanco) Jacobs and her husband Mike of Sioux Falls, and Care Bosanco of Chandler, Arizona; three great-grandchildren Macy and Alana Jacobs of Sioux Falls, and Kaylee Jo Kusick of Kadoka; three brothers Harold “Bud” Stickler and his wife Dorothy of Philip, Duane “Denny” Stickler and his wife Shirley of Loveland, Colorado, and Carold Stickler and his wife Joan of Loveland, Colorado; one sister Elaine Yanish and her husband Bob of Courtland, Kansas; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Gary Stickler in 1945.
Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Wednesday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment was in the Kadoka Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.
Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin
MUSIC
Jo Anne Stilwell - Pianist
Susan Davidson - Vocalist
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“How Great Thou Art”
USHERS
Phyllis Word - Faye Eisenbraun
PALLBEARERS
Bruce Boyd - Randy Boyd
Ed Burnette - Kevin Kusick
Justin Mednansky - Lawrence Schreiber
HONORARY PALLBEAERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

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Visitation: 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka.
Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka.
Interment: Kadoka Cemetery.

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Bud, Dorothy & family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. I am sure she will be greatly missed. ~ Mark Ford St. Cloud (2/6/2010)
Deb, Hope, Care And to the entire Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Briget (Millage ) Hatheway Draper (2/6/2010)
Deb,
We are all thinking of you. Hang it there.
Your Suzlon Family ~ Jan Peterson Suzlon Rotor (2/6/2010)
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With deepest sympathy. ~ Darlene & Rod Cudmore Fort Pierre (2/6/2010)
Our deepest sympathy. Sad to see the loss of a local Belvidere friend. We saw her many times in the home and she always had a spark in her eye and a slight grin on her face. Our thoughts are with you. ~ Eddie Kodet Family Belvidere, SD (2/6/2010)
You're all in my prayers. I'm so sorry for you loss. Your grandma was a very nice lady, she will be missed by many. ~ AnnMarie Jordan (Stevahn) 1725 5th St. #82 Springfield, OR 97477 (2/6/2010)
So sorry to learn of your loss. Edna was a hard working lady; she was kind,compassionate and fair. She always had a smile and she was willing to help everyone; she was very dependable--not many like that today. She was a treasure. You can be proud to call her Mom. God bless you and know that she made a difference in people's lives. ~ Joyce Vollmer-Williamson Rapid City, SD (2/6/2010)
Sorry to hear of Edna's passing. Many years ago, I worked with Eddie at the Skelly Cafe. She had her kitchen just so, and made sure you kept it that way. She was a lot of fun to work with, we had a lot of good laughs, and I learned quite a bit from her. She will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you. ~ Tish Nickelson Pierre (2/6/2010)
Bud and Dorothy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of your sister. May God give you strength and peace. ~ Kenny and Robin Stoner and family Murdo, SD (2/6/2010)
Art and Families--So sorry to hear of Edna's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Duane, Frankie, and Krista Hofer ~ Frankie Hofer Rapid City, SD (2/6/2010)
My condolences go out to all of Edna's family. I have good memories of her. ~ Rita Sutton Ludlow SD (2/6/2010)
We all Love and so miss you Mom !!!
~ Daughter ~ Deb Egan,S.D. (2/6/2010)