Obituary: Arline Marie Petoske

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In memory of

Arline Marie Petoske

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 92

Arline Marie Nelson was born February 10, 1923, in Midland, South Dakota, the second of seven children born to Oliver and Edrie (Faubel) Nelson. As a child, Arline helped her brother Rupert, herd sheep during the hot summer days. While the sheep rested in the heat of the day, Arline embroidered small quilt blocks to pass the time. She grew up in the “Dirty Thirties” when times were tough. She learned many lessons from these times and they helped shape her life.

She lived on a farm and attended country schools, Eureka and Pleasant View 63, north and west of Midland. She then went to high school in Midland, graduating in 1940. She attended Black Hills Teachers’ College in Spearfish for one year.

She taught at two country schools, three years at the Pheba School in Stanley County and one year at the Markwed School, north of Midland.

Arline and Clarence Petoske were married in Durham, North Carolina on November 2, 1944; and to this union were born five children. They moved into their new home on the hill in 1957. She and her husband owned and operated Petoske Construction, a dirt construction business until they sold to their son James in 1982.

Her husband Clarence preceded her in death in 2011. She lived in Midland all her life, until she moved into the Silverleaf Assisted Living in Philip in 2011 and then into the Philip Nursing home in 2013.

Arline enjoyed raising her family of five children. When they graduated from high school, she went back to an old love of art and began to work and enjoy drawing, painting, sewing, quilting, and ceramics. She especially enjoyed painting and produced many beautiful works, especially roses and other flowers.

Arline was a member of St. William Catholic Church of Midland, and a member of their Altar Society.
She served on the Midland School Board 12 years, was a 70 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary where she was recently honored as a 70 year Gold Star Sister. She was active in many Midland organizations including the Midland Senior Citizens and took pride in her community.

Survivors include three daughters Barbara Jones and her husband Morris of Midland, Carol Snook of Alton, Illinois, and JoDene Block and her husband Garold of Midland; one son James Petoske and his wife Barbara of Midland; one sister Marcia Jackson of Hot Springs; a son-in-law Bob Eckert of Kadoka; a sister-in-law Rose Nelson of Midland; a brother-in-law Leonard Petoske and his wife Pauline of Las Vegas, Nevada; 14 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband Clarence, Arline was preceded in death by one daughter Jill Eckert; four brothers, Olaf "Ole" Nelson, Roald Nelson, Rupert Nelson, and Clayton Nelson; one sister Alma Nadine Stamm; and a son-in-law Leland Snook.

Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 18, with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. at St. William Catholic Church in Midland.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, at St. William Catholic Church in Midland, with Father Kevin Achbach as celebrant.

Interment will be at the Midland Cemetery.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 - 10:00 a.m.
St. William’s Catholic Church
Midland, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Kevin Achbach

ALTAR SERVERS
Kash Block - Kaelan Block

READER
Shelly Gentelin

MUSIC
Barb Petoske – Pianist
Vocalists
Carrie Mentele - Jill Sheldon - Lori Yunker
“Amazing Grace”
“Come to Jesus”
“Christ Be Our Light”
“O Loving God”
“How Great Thou Art”

USHERS
Brody Jones - Braden Jones

PALLBEARERS
Jeff Jones - Pat Jones
Jon Jones - Ross Block
Rob Eckert - Kory Petoske
Kevin Petoske

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

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Visitation: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 18, with a prayer service starting at 7 at St. William Catholic Church in Midland.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, at St. William Catholic Church in Midland.

Interment: Midland Cemetery.

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We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know that we are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers and may your wonderful memories bring you much comfort. ~ Hal and Tammy Jewett Highmore, SD (5/15/2015)
Arline was such a gracious lady, a talented artist and creative gal. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. ~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (5/15/2015)
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. It is always so hard to let go of a love one. I had many good visits with Arline when she was in the nursing home and most of those were centered around her family. She loved all of you very much. She is safe and happy in Heaven now. ~ Larry and Julie McLaughlin Midland (5/15/2015)
Sorry to hear about Arline. She lived a live filled with family and friends and will now be with Jill again. Our prayers are with you all. ~ Pam and Keith Bonenberger Kadoka SD (5/15/2015)
So sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Lisa (Schofield) Jonas Pierre (5/15/2015)
What a nice lady and she will be missed. I enjoyed visiting with her and she was kind and patient. Sorry for you loss, I know you will miss her. ~ Janet Magelky Kadoka (5/15/2015)
I was so sorry to hear of Arline's passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Mary Jo Jones Midland (5/15/2015)
So sorry to hear of your loss of your Mother and Grandmother. May your hearts be content with wonderful memories. ~ Roxy & Doug Schmit Spearfish, SD (5/15/2015)
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom and grandma. She was a neat lady and will surely be missed by so many. May she rest in peace while having an ever so happy reunion with those that went before her! ~ Glenda Nemec Hill City (5/15/2015)
So sorry to learn of the loss of Arline. She was a gracious lady--so sweet & kind to all. She will be missed by many beyond the family. Find peace in knowing she is in Heaven with Jesus. Blessings to all of you. Joyce Vollmer Williamson ~ Joyce (Vollmer) Williamson Rapid City, Sd (5/15/2015)