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Marshall William Kouf was born on 3 June 1923 in Sheffield, South Dakota.¹
Father: Jacob M Kouf (b 1897) - Mother: Grace Wilbur.¹
Marshall served in the US Army, 75th infantry in Europe during WW II.¹
Marshall was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustain during the Battle of the Bulge, the Combat Infantry Badge and 3 bronze stars.¹
He married Doris Marie Hopper, daughter of Oral Smith Hopper and Ethel Grace Renshaw, on 22 September 1946.¹
Marshall William Kouf died on 3 December 2004 in Huron, South Dakota, at age 81.¹
He was buried in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota.¹

Obit Notice

An obituary was published on 6 December 2004

Marshall Kouf, age 81, of Huron, died Friday, December 3, 2004, at his place of business.

Marshall William Kouf was born on June 3, 1923, to Jake and Grace (Wilber) Kouf at Sheffield, SD. As a youth he moved with his family to Huron where he attended school.

On January 21, 1943, he entered the U.S. Army and served with the 75th Infantry in the European Theater during World War II. He was awarded several service medals, including the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the Battle of the Bulge, the Combat Infantry Badge, and 3 bronze stars for meritorious service. He was honorably discharged on October 28, 1945.

On September 22, 1946, Marshall married Doris Hopper and they have made their home in Huron since that time.

Marshall worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 18 years. He established Lincoln Auto Salvage in 1953, and in 1976 opened a companion business, Marko Steel Service Center. Both businesses are now combined as Marko Enterprises Ltd.

He was a member of the William Reeves American Legion Post #7 of Huron, Disabled American Veterans, and the Elks Lodge.

He is survived by his wife Doris Kouf of Huron; 3 sons, Kevin Kouf of Mitchell, Wade Kouf of Huron, and Kent (Sue) Kouf of Huron; 5 grandchildren, Brandie (Robert) Bieker, Heather Kouf, Marshall Wade (Angela) Kouf, Dustin Kouf, and Trent Kouf; 4 great grandchildren, Ti Bieker, Aurora Bieker, Dillon Kouf, and Delaney Kouf; 3 step-grandchildren, Jeff Hanebuth, Jennifer Hanebuth, and Josh Hanebuth; 1 step great grandchild, Kylie Hanebuth; 3 sisters, Eleanor (Maurice) Anderson of Rapid City, Dorothy (Frank) Dave of Irvine, CA, and Veta (Tony) Zarifis of Mission Viejo, CA; and 1 brother, Roger (Lois) Kouf of Watertown.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and 1 great granddaughter, Dacotah Kouf.

Entombment at Restlawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum with Military Rites by the Huron Veterans Council.

Arrangements by Welter Funeral Home.

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Charts/Lists: LOP Second World War
Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

[S9189] Find A Grave: Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota, Marshall William Kouf, created by Find a Grave, In memory of Scott, added Sep 2006, memorial number 15622766.

Kevin Kouf¹

Sargent Lineage: Doris Marie Hopper¹¹, Oral¹⁰, Jessie Maude Toland⁹, Mary Lunette Snow⁸, Alonzo⁷, Marvin⁶, Sarah Watson⁵, Lydia Sargent⁴, Nathan³, Jonathan², John¹, William⁰

#56917

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Parents

Father: Marshall William Kouf (b. 3 June 1923, d. 3 December 2004)
Mother: Doris Marie Hopper (b. 3 September 1926, d. 19 February 2013)

Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

[S9189] Find A Grave: Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota, Marshall William Kouf, created by Find a Grave, In memory of Scott, added Sep 2006, memorial number 15622766.

Wade Kouf¹

Sargent Lineage: Doris Marie Hopper¹¹, Oral¹⁰, Jessie Maude Toland⁹, Mary Lunette Snow⁸, Alonzo⁷, Marvin⁶, Sarah Watson⁵, Lydia Sargent⁴, Nathan³, Jonathan², John¹, William⁰

#56918

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Parents

Father: Marshall William Kouf (b. 3 June 1923, d. 3 December 2004)
Mother: Doris Marie Hopper (b. 3 September 1926, d. 19 February 2013)

Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

[S9189] Find A Grave: Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota, Marshall William Kouf, created by Find a Grave, In memory of Scott, added Sep 2006, memorial number 15622766.

Kent Kouf¹

Sargent Lineage: Doris Marie Hopper¹¹, Oral¹⁰, Jessie Maude Toland⁹, Mary Lunette Snow⁸, Alonzo⁷, Marvin⁶, Sarah Watson⁵, Lydia Sargent⁴, Nathan³, Jonathan², John¹, William⁰

#56919

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Parents

Father: Marshall William Kouf (b. 3 June 1923, d. 3 December 2004)
Mother: Doris Marie Hopper (b. 3 September 1926, d. 19 February 2013)

Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

[S9189] Find A Grave: Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota, Marshall William Kouf, created by Find a Grave, In memory of Scott, added Sep 2006, memorial number 15622766.

Sue (née unknown) Kouf¹

#56920

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Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

[S9189] Find A Grave: Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota, Marshall William Kouf, created by Find a Grave, In memory of Scott, added Sep 2006, memorial number 15622766.

Treva Angellis Barnes¹

#56921, (1929-2008)

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Biography

Treva Angellis Barnes was born on 25 April 1929 in Alpena, South Dakota.¹
Father: Ellis Robert Barnes - Mother: Angeline Eberhard.¹
Treva married Herbert E Rohrabaugh on 25 April 1948 in Huron.¹
She married Lyle James Hopper, son of Oral Smith Hopper and Ethel Grace Renshaw, in 1974.¹
Treva and Lyle were divorced.¹
She died on 11 December 2008 in Huron, South Dakota, at age 79.¹
She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Huron, South Dakota.¹

Obit Notice

An obituary was published

Treva A. Hopper, age 79, of 360 20th St. SE, Huron, SD, died Thursday, December 11, 2008, at the Huron Regional Medical Center.

Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 16, at the First United Methodist Church in Huron with burial at the Riverside Cemetery, Huron.

Visitation will be Monday, December 15, from 3-8 p.m., at the Welter Funeral Home with the family present from 6-8 p.m.; or one hour prior to the service Tuesday morning. Visit www.welterfuneralhome.com.

Treva Angellis Barnes was born April 25, 1929 to Ellis Robert and Angeline (Eberhard) Barnes at home in Alpena, SD. She attended grade school and high school in Alpena graduating in1947. She was baptized as an infant and attended Alpena Methodist Church until she transferred to First United Methodist Church in Huron in 1948.

Treva married Herbert E. Rohrabaugh, Jr. on April 25, 1948 at the First United Methodist Church in Huron. They owned and operated Royal Radiator Repair and later Royal Distributing Company in Huron. She worked for the Habicht Department Store and Northwestern Public Service before beginning her career with the the Federal Government, starting in February 1948 and retiring in April 1984. The agencies she worked for included the Department of Interior, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Health and Human Services. After her retirement from federal services, she worked as a Kelly Girl in various positions in Rapid City for seven years.

Treva married Lyle J. Hopper in 1974 and they were later divorced. She moved to Rapid City, SD on August 1979, and completed her federal service there. She joined the Methodist Church in Rapid City and after retirement was a volunteer in the church office. Treva returned to Huron in June 1991 due to the failing health of her parents.

Treva was reinstated as a member of the First United Methodist Church in Huron, and served on various committees, was a United Methodist Women member, and served the church in many ways. She was a member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in both Rapid City and Huron. Treva enjoyed working crossword puzzles, crocheting, baking, and corresponding with many people. She also had a great love for dogs.

She is survived by her 3 nieces, Michelle Sexton, Huron, SD, Sheila Phillips, Pueblo, CO, and Jeanie Allerdings, Huron, SD; a nephew, Timothy Sexton, Ft. Morgan, CO; a grand nephew, Matthew Fischgrabe, Montevideo, MN; 3 grand nieces, Shelby Phillips, Pueblo, CO, and Katelyn and Halee Allerdings, Huron, SD; and five step-children.

Treva was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Trela Sexton; ex-husband, Herbert (Ed) Rohrabaugh, Jr.: and brother-in-law, Robert Sexton.

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Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

[S9182] Find A Grave: Riverside Cemetery, Huron, South Dakota, Treva Angellis Barnes Hopper, created by Find a Grave, Andrea added Oct 2011, memorial number 79356863.

Ronald Norman Jorgensen¹

#56922, (1931-2020)

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Child with Beverly Jo Ann Hopper (b. 4 September 1932, d. 8 April 2009)

Kim Ronald Jorgensen+ (b. 11 June 1956, d. 26 December 2002)

Biography

Ronald Norman Jorgensen was born on 8 March 1931 in Huron, South Dakota.¹
Father: Anton M Jorgensen (b 1890) - Mother: Ebba F Carlson.¹
He married Beverly Jo Ann Hopper, daughter of Oral Smith Hopper and Ethel Grace Renshaw, on 8 April 1951 in Huron, South Dakota.¹
Ronald joined the US Air force 19 Dec 1951 and served during the Korean War.¹
Ronald received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.¹
Ronald Norman Jorgensen was supervisor of Foreign Sales for Armour & Co for 38 years.¹
He died on 1 September 2020 in Huron, South Dakota, at age 89.¹
He was buried in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota.¹

Obit Notice

An obituary was published

Ronald Norman Jorgensen was born on March 8, 1931 in Huron, South Dakota to parents Anton M. and Ebba F. (Carlson) Jorgensen. He attended Huron schools, graduating from Huron High School in 1949. Ron joined the United States Air Force on December 19, 1951 and proudly served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on December 1, 1955, achieving the rank of Staff Sargent. Ron received the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

On April 8, 1951, Ron married Beverly Jo Ann Hopper at First United Methodist Church in Huron. Ron and Beverly lived in several places throughout the United States. Ron was Supervisor of Foreign Sales for Armour and Co. for 38 years. They lived in Ypsilanti, Michigan; North Platte, NE; St. Joseph, MO, Norfolk, NE; Memphis, TN; Phoenix, AZ; Woodbury, MN; then returned to Huron. Ron worked full and part time at UBC before fully retiring in 1993.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sons, a stillborn infant and a grown son, Kim Ronald Jorgensen (38 years old), brother Roy Jorgensen, sisters June Durst and Doris Kouf, and brother in-law, Lynn Hopper.

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Charts/Lists: LOP Korean War
Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

[S9189] Find A Grave: Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota, Ronald Norman Jorgensen, created by RH, added Sep 2020, memorial number 215102264.

Kim Ronald Jorgensen¹

Sargent Lineage: Beverly Jo Ann Hopper¹¹, Oral¹⁰, Jessie Maude Toland⁹, Mary Lunette Snow⁸, Alonzo⁷, Marvin⁶, Sarah Watson⁵, Lydia Sargent⁴, Nathan³, Jonathan², John¹, William⁰

#56923, (1956-2002)

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Parents

Father: Ronald Norman Jorgensen (b. 8 March 1931, d. 1 September 2020)
Mother: Beverly Jo Ann Hopper (b. 4 September 1932, d. 8 April 2009)

Children

Biography

Kim Ronald Jorgensen was born on 11 June 1956 in Huron, South Dakota.²
He died on 26 December 2002 in Florence, Kentucky, at age 46.²
He was buried in Mother of God Cemetery, Kenton Vale, Kentucky. Plot: Section 11B, Singles Lot 227.²
Gravestone

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Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

[S9189] Find A Grave: Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota, Ronald Norman Jorgensen, created by RH, added Sep 2020, memorial number 215102264.
[S9198] Find A Grave: Mother of God Cemetery, Kenton Vale, Kentucky, Kim Ronald Jorgensen, created by Bob Pettit, Just Plain Nosy, Eddie Donlin, added Oct 2014, memorial number 137170019.

James Patrick Coughlin¹

#56924, (1928-2016)

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Children with Lois M Hopper (b. 27 August 1927, d. 21 November 2022)

Biography

James Patrick Coughlin was born on 30 January 1928 in Spirit Lake, South Dakota.¹
Father: Thoas M Coughlin - Mother: Marie B Sturgeon.¹
He married Lois M Hopper, daughter of Oral Smith Hopper and Ethel Grace Renshaw, estimated 1950.^2,3
He was a Sergeant in the US Army in Korea.¹
In 2009 James and Lois lived in Omah, Nebraska.²
He died on 12 October 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska, at age 88.¹
He was buried in Omaha National Cemetery, Sarpy County, Nebraska. Plot: Section 3, Grave 15.¹

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Charts/Lists: LOP Korean War
Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

[S9202] Find A Grave: Omaha National Cemetery, Sarpy County, Nebraska, James Patrick Coughlin, created by Annie M, added Oct 2016, memorial number 171319987.
[S9189] Find A Grave: Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota, Beverly Jo Ann Hopper Jorgensen, created by DiAnn, added Feb 2011, memorial number 65517595.
[S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.

Martin Philip Hess^1,2

#56925

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Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

[S9189] Find A Grave: Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota, Beverly Jo Ann Hopper Jorgensen, created by DiAnn, added Feb 2011, memorial number 65517595.
[S3767] South Dakota Marriages, 1905-2018, online transcription database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005 www.ancestry.com; 361798:8561. (Original publication: South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Marriage Index , 1905-1914 1950-2013 and South Dakota Marriage Certificates 1905-1949, South Dakota Department of Health: Pierre SD). Hess-Hopper registered number 9212.