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Anthony L. Mack Sep 10 1925 - Oct 25 2011
Funeral Mass for Anthony L. Mack, age 86, of Castlewood, SD, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011, at Holy Rosary Church in Kranzburg, SD. Fr. Kenneth Koster will officiate. Music will be provided by Eileen Lindner as organist, Neal Mack as soloist and the Holy Rosary Choir. Anthony passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at a care center in Watertown, SD. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kranzburg. Military graveside honors will be provided by Frank H. Adams Post #750 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Watertown, and Military Funeral Honors Team – SD National Guard. Pallbearers will be Anthony’s grandsons: Troy Mack, Chad Mack, Trent Mack, Adam Raml, Grant Raml, and Ben Olsen, and great-grandson, Coby Mack. Visitation will be at Holy Rosary Church on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow. Visitation will continue at the church on Friday prior to services. The family is requested to be at the church on Friday by 10:00 a.m. for a Rosary. Anthony was born at home on September 10, 1925, in Bemis, SD to Nicholas P. and Eleanora (Heyn) Mack. He attended school at Holy Rosary in Kranzburg. He entered the US Army in 1944 and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan during WWII. He was honorably discharged in November of 1946. On May 20, 1950, Anthony married Mary Frances Lindner at Holy Rosary Church in Kranzburg. The couple has resided on their farm for the past 61 years. Anthony was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Catholic Order of Foresters. He was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Church where he served on multiple boards. He was also a member of the church choir. His greatest loves were his faith, family, and farming. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances, of Castlewood; his children: Eugene “Gene” (Carol) Mack and Kevin Mack all of Castlewood, Virginia (Phillip) Raml and Joan (Greg) Gibson all of Goodwin, SD; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers: DuWayne (Rita) Mack of Goodwin, Philip (Alice) Mack of Watertown, SD, and Robert (Dorothy) Mack of Manteca, CA; and one brother-in-law, Eddie (Nancy) Friske, of Castlewood. Anthony was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela; a granddaughter, Symone Gibson; one sister, Mary Ann Friske; his twin brother, A.J.; and brothers, Ralph and Francis.

Anthony L. Mack
Sep 10 1925 - Oct 25 2011

Funeral Mass for Anthony L. Mack, age 86, of Castlewood, SD, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011, at Holy Rosary Church in Kranzburg, SD. Fr. Kenneth Koster will officiate. Music will be provided by Eileen Lindner as organist, Neal Mack as soloist and the Holy Rosary Choir. Anthony passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at a care center in Watertown, SD.

Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kranzburg. Military graveside honors will be provided by Frank H. Adams Post #750 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Watertown, and Military Funeral Honors Team – SD National Guard. Pallbearers will be Anthony’s grandsons: Troy Mack, Chad Mack, Trent Mack, Adam Raml, Grant Raml, and Ben Olsen, and great-grandson, Coby Mack.

Visitation will be at Holy Rosary Church on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow. Visitation will continue at the church on Friday prior to services. The family is requested to be at the church on Friday by 10:00 a.m. for a Rosary.

Anthony was born at home on September 10, 1925, in Bemis, SD to Nicholas P. and Eleanora (Heyn) Mack. He attended school at Holy Rosary in Kranzburg. He entered the US Army in 1944 and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan during WWII. He was honorably discharged in November of 1946.

On May 20, 1950, Anthony married Mary Frances Lindner at Holy Rosary Church in Kranzburg. The couple has resided on their farm for the past 61 years.

Anthony was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Catholic Order of Foresters. He was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Church where he served on multiple boards. He was also a member of the church choir. His greatest loves were his faith, family, and farming.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances, of Castlewood; his children: Eugene “Gene” (Carol) Mack and Kevin Mack all of Castlewood, Virginia (Phillip) Raml and Joan (Greg) Gibson all of Goodwin, SD; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers: DuWayne (Rita) Mack of Goodwin, Philip (Alice) Mack of Watertown, SD, and Robert (Dorothy) Mack of Manteca, CA; and one brother-in-law, Eddie (Nancy) Friske, of Castlewood.

Anthony was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela; a granddaughter, Symone Gibson; one sister, Mary Ann Friske; his twin brother, A.J.; and brothers, Ralph and Francis.

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Comment posted by: Jeannie R
Wed 02nd Nov 2011 11:05 am

Virginia and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Comment posted by: Bryon and Denice Spartz
Fri 28th Oct 2011 05:29 pm

Sorry to hear about your loss, our prayers are with you at this difficult time

Comment posted by: Duane Salonen
Thu 27th Oct 2011 03:10 pm

I've always thought of Tony as a gentle man and a sincere gentleman. It seemed like he always had a question to get me thinking and to display a real interest. Most impressive tome is the loving and caring family built by Anthony and Mary France Mack. May peace come soon to this special family.

Comment posted by: Mike and Julie LeVake
Wed 26th Oct 2011 01:00 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss. You have such a special family. We know you'll be there for each other. But please know that we are lifting all of you up in prayer.rnMike & Julie LeVake

Comment posted by: Delrita Troska
Tue 25th Oct 2011 07:37 pm

MaryFrances and Kids- We are very saddened by the loss of Anthony. Skip a day will always remember her name he gave her while butchering. Miss those good old days!

Comment posted by: Pete Mack
Tue 25th Oct 2011 02:02 pm

Tony was a very kind person, as a Young boy he impressed me so much that I took his name for my confirmation name, I always was going to tell Tony that but now he knows.

Comment posted by: Renee Mack
Tue 25th Oct 2011 11:23 am

Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Anthony was an exceptional person.

Comment posted by: Melissa Ries
Tue 25th Oct 2011 10:32 am

Mary Francis and family
My deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Just know that he is at peace and in a beautiful place. Thoughts and prayers to you as well.
Melissa ldrafavsun`

Comment posted by: Gerry and Clark Likness
Tue 25th Oct 2011 10:03 am

Mary Frances and Mack Family-we are very saddened to learn of your loss of Anthony. The heavens welcomed a very special soul today.

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