Obituary: Margaret "Ilove" Sanftner

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In memory of

Margaret "Ilove" Sanftner

of Belvidere, South Dakota, died on Monday, November 20, 2006 at her home in Belvidere at the age of 79

Margaret Ilove Jensen was born November 8th , 1927, at her parents’ home twelve miles south of Belvidere, the daughter of Jens F. and Goldie Irene (Walker) Jensen. Ilove was a premature baby delivered by her grandmother Emma Walker. When the doctor finally arrived from Kadoka days later, he said she has a 1 in 10,000 chance of surviving, so you know Ilove had determination. Ilove graduated from Belvidere High School in 1946 with honors among a class of seven. Ilove then attended Black Hills Teachers College and taught for three years in the area.

Ilove was united in marriage to Charles "Bud" Sanftner on December 15, 1951, in Belvidere, and to this union were born two sons. In 1960, Ilove returned to teaching duties and continued until her retirement in the 1990’s. She has remained in Belvidere where he son Randy lived with her until his death in 2003.

Grateful for having shared her life include her son Rolly Sanftner and his wife Laurie of Casper, Wyoming; two grandchildren Tucker Dallas Sanftner of Iraq, and Holly Jean Sanftner of Laramie, Wyoming; two sisters Delores Bonenberger of Belvidere, and Gladys Hix of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two sisters-in-law Frances Jensen of Kimball and Theresa Matz and her husband Bob of Hot Springs; several nieces and nephews of the Jensen and Sanftner families; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ilove was preceded in death by a her husband "Bud" Sanftner on January 22, 1974; a son Randy Sanftner on July 14, 2003; her parents; and two brothers Dale S. and Virgil F. Jensen.

Memorial Mass was held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 25, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with Father Bryan Sorensen as celebrant.

Interment was in the Belvidere Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

A memorial fund "Books from Ilove" has been established to the Kadoka School

MEMORIAL MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, November 25, 2006 10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Bryan Sorensen

MUSIC
JoAnne Stilwell – Pianist
Congregational Hymns
"How Great Thou Art" #435
"Amazing Grace" #451

USHERS
Jim Addison – Danny Addison
Keith Bonenberger – Brett Bonenberger

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Belvidere Cemetery
Belvidere, South Dakota

I love you all dearly
Now don't shed a tear,
I am spending my holidays,
With Jesus this year.

MEMORIAL MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, November 25, 2006 10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

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I just wanted to say that I miss you greatly grandma love. It is terribly lonely in Belvidere without you. I didnt get to say happy new year. So happy New Year I love you , miss you, I cant wait to come and play rummy with you again soon. Love, CJ ~ Cassondra Terkildsen . (11/20/2006)
I was saddened to learn of Mrs. Saftner's passing. I have many found memories of her from the classroom and also the Belvidere Store. I remember one winter day she let me help put up a bulletin board during recess. I still remember how great I thought that was. I also remember spending time practicing my multiplication tables in the 3rd grade. She was a wonderful teacher who had a huge heart. She will always be remembered for her dedication to the youth of the community. ~ Jody Petras 8 Bengal Dr. (11/20/2006)
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Ilove. I have many fond memories of her not only as my teacher but as my friend. I remember riding the bus from Belvidere to Kadoka with her just about every day. Ilove made a difference in my life as my third grade teacher. I learned a lot from her and I will always remember her. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Kristina Fredde (Buxcel) 8103 NE 48th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64119 (11/20/2006)
Rolly,
I was so terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Ilove will always be remembered as a great lady with a fun loving spirit and a big heart. She always told the best stories and most would have you doubled over in the floor with laughter. She was very proud of both her grandchildren as they came up in conversation often, Holly for her talents and Tucker for his strengths and wise decisions. She was incredibly fond of Laurie and proud of the life you had made. I sure will miss my visits with her when I come home...she was a highlight. Please accept my condolences.
In loving memory,

Tina (Sanftner) Long ~ Randy & Tina Long 13255 Fairway Dr., Choctaw, OK 73020 (11/20/2006)
I am thinking of you at this difficult time. May you find comfort, peace and hope during this sad time. JoAnn (Buxcel) Saffert ~ Ed & Jo Ann (Buxcel) Saffert E6013 1150th Ave., Wheeler, WI 54772 (11/20/2006)
Ilove was always so giving and caring - she looked out for my Dad, Dick, when he lived in Belvidere and I will always remember that. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Randy and Holly (Vosberg) Nemec Midland, SD (11/20/2006)
I've always considered Ilove as Grandma Love, I was kind of shy about calling her grandma because I didn't want her to take it offensive but I don't know how she got the idea but one day she told me that it was okay for me to call her grandma because she did consider me as a grandchild and my mom as her daughter she never had. I just thought that I would tell you all how much she and Randy meant to me. I regret not being able to go and visit her in a while. I love her I miss her and I will always think of her. ~ Cassondra Terkildsen Belvidere, SD (11/20/2006)
Sorry, to hear about your loss of Ilove, she will be greatly missed, I had a lot of help from her going through the Kadoka school. My thoughts are with you all at this time of your loss. ~ Teresa Walker (Williams) Philip, SD (11/20/2006)