Guestbook messages

Sent by:gloria Barnes (gloriaverm@yahoo.com)
On: July 1st, 2010 at 12:11pm

I have lovely memories of Eleanor. I can still see her and Merle as Grand Marshall of the Sesquicentennial Parade proudly waving to the crowds on Main Street.

Sent by:Pam Jurgensen (pjurgens@usd.edu)
On: July 2nd, 2010 at 8:59am

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful lady. Always kind, cheerful and willing to lend a helping hand. She was a dear friend and good neighbor to my mother. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in the memories.

Sent by:Nicole Allen (formerly Richardson) (nicole111@earthlink.net)
On: July 2nd, 2010 at 9:33am

I graduated VHS in 1991. Mrs. Offerdahl was my 2nd grade teacher. She was a good lady and will be missed. Sorry to hear about her passing.

Sent by:Janet Petersen (jpeterse@usd.edu)
On: July 2nd, 2010 at 10:05am

Dear Joyce, Please accept my sympathy in the loss of Eleanor. She will be missed.

Sent by:Evelyn Johnson (spring2008a@aol.com)
On: July 2nd, 2010 at 3:22pm

I am so sorry to hear about Eleanor. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sent by:Cindy Uecker - Thousand Oaks, CA (clu001@verizon.net)
On: July 3rd, 2010 at 10:53am

Eleanor was my favorite aunt and will be deeply missed. I will always remember the great camping trip we went on, the holiday celebrations at the house in Vermillion....I have so many happy menories that Eleanor is a part of!

Sent by:Dewey & Reta Uecker (Rug13k@comcast.net)
On: July 4th, 2010 at 5:53pm

We are so sad to hear of Eleanor's passing. We just saw her a week ago in Wagner, So. Dak. at the Uecker family reunion and she told me a lot of family history we did not know. She was looking forward to next years 90th reunion as she would be 90 years old then. I feel so blessed to have shared time with her on that day.

Sent by:Sheba Schlaikjer, ESA (sschlaik@siouxvalley.net)
On: July 5th, 2010 at 6:30pm

The South Dakota State ESA members send their thoughts and prayers to Eleanor's family. As a long time member of ESA she has touched many hearts with her wonderful spirit. She will be greatly missed. Sheba Schlaikjer, State Chaplain

Sent by:Alpha Chi of Dell Rapids (sschlaik@siouxvalley.net)
On: July 5th, 2010 at 6:33pm

The ESA chapter of Dell Rapids, Alpha Chi sends our condolences to the family of Eleanor. She will be greatly missed by her sisters.

Sent by:Sheba Schlaikjer, ESA (sschlaik@siouxvalley.net)
On: July 5th, 2010 at 6:41pm

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Eleanor. I remember 27 years ago I was at my first ESA convention. Eleanor was so excited about ESA and welcomed me with open arms. She talked about the wonderful sisters in her chapter and the ones she had made throughout the years. She talked about the projects, her community, family, and what a great organization ESA was. I will miss her seeing her at those State Conventions. Sheba

Sent by:Barbara Blumenthal (omabb1@yahoo)
On: July 6th, 2010 at 12:42am

Hello Joyce, Hello Merle, Today I wanted to attend the ceremony for Eleanor as she was the first person to welcome me to Vermillion and to ESA. Over time we met at the doctors' office and at Dairy Queen where she showed me how to open the salad container. Always,there were sparkling eyes and big smiles. This morning I was poorly, and so remained in bed until my daughter arrived. Getting old is no picnic. I'm grateful to have had a friend like Eleanor. My prayers are with you. Barbara Blumenthal

Sent by:Bob & Janet (Thormodsgaard-Belkey) Neibergall (bjneib@iw.net)
On: July 6th, 2010 at 4:54pm

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Eleanor. You are in our many thoughts and prayers. My Mom just passed away on February 2, and there is an empty spot in our hearts, but we know she is in a much better place. May your faith give you strength in knowing that you will see her again! God bless!

Sent by:chris c and joan e (chreng965@aol.com)
On: July 7th, 2010 at 4:10pm

To Eleanor's family: We were enroute to family reunion in Wisconsin when we received a phone call telling us of Eleanor's death. We were so sorry to hear the sad news. She was such a vibrant spirit that it seems impossible to think of her as gone. Of course, her spirit will go on in the loving memories and stories we all have of her. She was a terrific woman. She was our DKG sister. Chris and Joan

Sent by:Dawn Jensen (drjensen_99@yahoo.com)
On: July 9th, 2010 at 4:53pm

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She has been a busy woman as long as I have known her and know she will be missed by many. I hope it brings you some comfort that she did live her life how she wanted and she wouldn't have been happy with the lack of quality. She was very lucky to have the support from her family. She was a lucky woman.

Sent by:steven prusha (minnstevn@aol.com)
On: July 11th, 2010 at 5:43pm

To Merle and family, I am so sorry to hear of Eleanor passing away. She was a wonderful woman. May God give you all strength and comfort in this difficult time. take care. Sincerly, Steven Prusha