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Mary Jane Vosika Manke

Birth	:	13 Jul 1921 Burke, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	19 May 2012 Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	IOOF Cemetery, Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2380000, -99.4480000
Description	:	Mary Jane Manke was born on July 13, 1921 to Edward and Rose (Nemec) Vosika on the family farm near Burke, SD. She joined sisters Helen and Minnie. She was so small that she could fit into a shoebox. Later, brother George, and sisters Katherine Rose, Doloris, and Betty completed the family. The family was greatly saddened when Katharine died from a heart condition at the age of 9. This was a very close, loving and hardworking family. Mary attended the Holmes country school that was near her home. Her family lovingly referred to her as "Silky" because of... Read More	Mary Jane Manke was born on July 13, 1921 to Edward and Rose (Nemec) Vosika on the family farm near Burke, SD. She joined sisters Helen and Minnie. She was so small that she could fit into a shoebox. Later, brother George, and sisters Katherine Rose, Doloris, and Betty completed the family. The family was greatly saddened when Katharine died from a heart condition at the age of 9. This was a very close, loving and hardworking family. Mary attended the Holmes country school that was near her home. Her family lovingly referred to her as "Silky" because of her pretty strawberry blond hair. Mary was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. She was a life long member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Gregory and the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. At the age of 18, Mary worked for the National Youth Administration (NYA) in White Lake, SD. This was the women's version of the 1930's WPA (Works Project Administration) that was part of President Roosevelt's New Deal. She met William "Bill" Manke, the love of her life, at a dance, and they continued dancing for many years. They were married on October 20, 1942 at Butte, NE. Their attendants were Melvin and Helen Vosika. After a year of marriage, Bill and Mary purchased a farm south of Gregory. It was on this farm that they raised their five children: Larry, Betty, Beverley, Donald, and Sandy. Bill and Mary were a very devoted and loving couple. They worked side by side raising cattle, crops and milking cows. Even though it was hard work, they found great joy in their farm life. However, they always took time to sit and visit every morning while enjoying a cup of coffee. Mary was a very warm, loving, and generous person. It was nearly impossible to leave her house without a cup of coffee and something to eat. The table would just fill up with all kinds of good food when guests would arrive. She had a knack of being able to create a feast. Kolaches, round steak, chocolate chip cookies, apple rolls, fried chicken, apple pie, and cinnamon rolls were just a few of the wonderful things she cooked. If she could get you into a "mean" game of pitch or Old Maid, you better be prepared for squeals and giggles if she beat you. She loved her daily visits on the phone with her family and friends. She was a superb gardener. Her gardens would produce unbelievable amounts. Being able to give her prized tomatoes, cucumbers or potatoes away to family and friends, gave her such great joy. You always had to go to see the garden as soon as you came for a visit. She would can many of her garden goods, but she was especially noted for her dill and watermelon pickles. Her love for her family and friends was evident by her thoughtfulness. She never forgot a birthday or special occasion. You could always count on a card with some money in it from her. She had a way of just making people feel like they were very special. She never put herself first. Mary lost Bill on March 17, 1999 after nearly 57 years together. She continued to live on the farm. On March 25, 2005 she suffered a severe, debilitating stroke. She spent one year in the Winner Nursing Home and the remainder of her days at the Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory. Her extraordinary strength and the love of her family allowed her to live 7 additional years to reach the age of 90 years , 10 months, and 6 days. She passed away early in the morning on May 19, 2012 in the arms of her loving family. Mary is survived by her children: Larry of Pierre, SD; Betty (Paul) Vaughn of Gregory, SD; Beverley (Jim) Keegan of Gregory, SD; Donald of Gregory, SD; and Sandy (Gene) Baker of O'Neill, NE. Grandchildren: Rhonda (Tom) Waterbury, Jay Keegan, Justin (Jennifer) Keegan, Chauncey Keegan, Jessica Baker, William (Mary) Baker, Randy Baker, LeMars Manke, and LaVonne Smith. Step grandchildren: Kerry Odenbach and Carmen Cox. Great grandchildren: Cory and Chantel Manke, Brittany, Garrett, and Kyra Keegan, Kylie and Kaiden Smith Step great grandchildren: Chase Smith and Shawndraya Cox. And great great grandchild Aurora Roper. Sisters: Doloris Oldham, Betty (Jonas) Bruntz and Marvelyn Manke. And by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, her parents, Edward and Rose Vosika, Sisters Helen Umberger, Minnie Stuckers, Katharine Rose Vosika, brother, George Vosika. Mary lived an honorable life. She was a devout Christian. She believed in hard work and she paid her own way until the end. She was a wonderful, kind, and fun lady with a smile that could light up a room. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed.

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Mary Jane Vosika Manke's memorial is located at: IOOF Cemetery, Gregory, Gregory County, USA.
When did Mary Jane Vosika Manke death?
Mary Jane Vosika Manke death on 19 May 2012 in Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.2380000
Longitude: -99.4480000

Family Members:

Spouse

William Manke

(1914 - 1999)

Children

Betty Lou Manke Vaughn

(1945 - 2022)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. IOOF Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2380000, -99.4480000

2. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2202988, -99.4338989

3. Czech National Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2118988, -99.4636002

4. Dallas Hillview Cemetery
Dallas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2271996, -99.5310974

5. Saint Augustine Catholic Cemetery
Dallas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2263940, -99.5334467

6. Evangelical Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Dallas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1401970, -99.5147400

7. Graceland Cemetery
Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -99.3022003

8. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1507988, -99.2913971

9. Dixon Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3932991, -99.4738998

10. Sully Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2770000, -99.2380000

11. Peace Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0816994, -99.3946991

12. Gregory County Home Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1253014, -99.2866974

13. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Paxton, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0823490, -99.5336010

14. Johnson Family Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1755028, -99.2228660

15. Lucas Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2991560, -99.2189780

16. Lucas Catholic Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3005981, -99.2193985

17. Petersen Cemetery
Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2539558, -99.1770172

18. Saint Isidore Catholic Cemetery
Colome, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2638200, -99.7223800

19. Colome Cemetery
Colome, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2638245, -99.7223816

20. Herrick Cemetery
Herrick, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1110000, -99.1970000

21. Brozik Family Cemetery
Dixon, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4599755, -99.3854681

22. Mniska Presbyterian Cemetery
Bull Creek Township, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4593800, -99.5531500

23. Gibson Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0642014, -99.6908035

24. Rock Valley Cemetery
Wewela, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0641300, -99.6918100