1988
Hannah
2007
Hannah Maass
October 7, 1988 — August 26, 2007
Funeral services for Hannah Jo Maass, age 18, of rural Corona, SD, will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2007, at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Reverend Craig Werling and Reverend Janine Rew-Werling will officiate. Hannah died on Sunday, August 26, 2007, at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm, MN. The organist will be Carol Ydstie and the soloist will be Jason Seurer. Family members are asked to meet in the church multi-purpose room by 9:30 a.m. Saturday to attend services. Visitation will be at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank on Friday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service for family and friends. Visitation will continue in the church on Saturday one hour before services. Overflow parking will be available in the southwest corner of the State Auto Insurance Company parking lot on Saturday morning and a shuttle bus will be provided for transportation to the church and back. Pallbearers will be Hannah's Fellow Soldiers. Burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery with military graveside rites presented by the South Dakota Army National Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lynn and Brenda Maass, 47512 138 Street, Corona, SD 57227.
Hannah Jo Maass was born on October 7, 1988, to Lynn and Brenda (Eernisse) Maass, in Ortonville, Mn. She was baptized October 20, 1988, at Wilmot Lutheran in Wilmot, SD, and confirmed April 27, 2003, at American Lutheran in Milbank, SD.
Hannah was active in basketball, volleyball, choir, yearbook staff, and other various clubs and activities throughout her school years. She also served as student manager for the track and boy's basketball teams, where she was recognized as an incredible, loyal, Bulldog fan. Her enthusiasm and school spirit never went unnoticed. She graduated from Milbank High School on May 20, 2007.
She had been employed by Shady Beach Supper Club and Bill's Super Valu, where she was well-known for her upbeat personality and beautiful smile. She enjoyed being involved in church and other community activities.
Hannah enlisted in the South Dakota National Guard on December 12, 2005, and was a member of the 740th Transportation Company out of Milbank. She had completed basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and her Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Bliss, TX, where she was recognized for her positive attitude, determination, and leadership abilities. Her military occupational specialty was a motor transport operator. Her military awards included the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. She was also awarded a victory coin for her "excellent display of motivation and determination" and was appointed to the role of Platoon Guide while in Basic Training. Hannah was enrolled in South Dakota State University's Clinical and Laboratory Sciences program and was to start classes there this fall.
Hannah's greatest pleasures in life included spending time with her niece and nephew, her friendships made in the Guards, playing cards and board games, chatting online with friends, talking and text messaging on her cell phone, and supporting the Miami Dolphins. She had a strong faith in God and was extremely proud to serve her country.
Grateful for having shared in her life are her parents, Lynn and Brenda, rural Corona; her sister, Jessica Hagedorn and husband, Brad, and niece and nephew, Mya and Brent, New London, MN; paternal grandmother, Emma Maass, Humboldt, SD; maternal grandmother, Marlene Eernisse, Toledo, IA; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Hannah is eternally united with her brother, Justin Maass; paternal grandfather, Henry Maass; and maternal grandfather, Gerald Eernisse.
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Hannah Jo Maass was born on October 7, 1988, to Lynn and Brenda (Eernisse) Maass, in Ortonville, Mn. She was baptized October 20, 1988, at Wilmot Lutheran in Wilmot, SD, and confirmed April 27, 2003, at American Lutheran in Milbank, SD.
Hannah was active in basketball, volleyball, choir, yearbook staff, and other various clubs and activities throughout her school years. She also served as student manager for the track and boy's basketball teams, where she was recognized as an incredible, loyal, Bulldog fan. Her enthusiasm and school spirit never went unnoticed. She graduated from Milbank High School on May 20, 2007.
She had been employed by Shady Beach Supper Club and Bill's Super Valu, where she was well-known for her upbeat personality and beautiful smile. She enjoyed being involved in church and other community activities.
Hannah enlisted in the South Dakota National Guard on December 12, 2005, and was a member of the 740th Transportation Company out of Milbank. She had completed basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and her Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Bliss, TX, where she was recognized for her positive attitude, determination, and leadership abilities. Her military occupational specialty was a motor transport operator. Her military awards included the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. She was also awarded a victory coin for her "excellent display of motivation and determination" and was appointed to the role of Platoon Guide while in Basic Training. Hannah was enrolled in South Dakota State University's Clinical and Laboratory Sciences program and was to start classes there this fall.
Hannah's greatest pleasures in life included spending time with her niece and nephew, her friendships made in the Guards, playing cards and board games, chatting online with friends, talking and text messaging on her cell phone, and supporting the Miami Dolphins. She had a strong faith in God and was extremely proud to serve her country.
Grateful for having shared in her life are her parents, Lynn and Brenda, rural Corona; her sister, Jessica Hagedorn and husband, Brad, and niece and nephew, Mya and Brent, New London, MN; paternal grandmother, Emma Maass, Humboldt, SD; maternal grandmother, Marlene Eernisse, Toledo, IA; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Hannah is eternally united with her brother, Justin Maass; paternal grandfather, Henry Maass; and maternal grandfather, Gerald Eernisse.
Click here to view Hannah's tribute video