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Source - Year: 1940; Census Place: Sioux, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01205; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 84-34

Wedding vows were exchanged by Dolores Soldatke, Sioux Falls, daughter of Mrs. Clara Soldatke, Granville, S.D. and Leonard Kaskie, son of Mrs. Kathryn Kaskie, Rock Valley, an St Joseph's Cathedral, Sioux Falls, at 9 a.m. June 8.

Father Offerman officiated at the double ring ceremony before an altar decorated with gladioli and mums.

The bride given in marriage by her brother, Melvin Soldatke, wore a four-tiered floor-length gown of chantilace and nylon organza. The basque bodice featured a sabrina neckline and the skirt was bouffant. A crown of aurora crystals and seed pearls secured her fingertip veil of imported English illusion. She carried a cascade of red roses.

Mrs. Gary Inglis, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a street length dress of pink organza featuring a light pink bodice and matching pink veil hat. She carried white carnations tipped in pink. Bridesmatron was Mrs. Leonard Gruby, sister of the bride. She wore a light blue street length dress of organza with a lace bodice and matching veil hat and carried white carnations tipped in blue.

The groom was attended by Roger Frembgen as best man, and his brother, Bernard Kaskie, Lennox, S.D., as groomsman. Ushers were James VanBerkum and Carlyle Hamann.

Nuptial music was provided by Ronald Schallenkamp, organist.

The bride's mother wore a blueish grey dress and the groom's mother chose a pink lace and taffeta dress. Both wore corsages of white roses.

The 135 guests were registered by Mrs. Ed Paul, sister of the groom.

A reception was held in the History club, Sioux Falls, following the ceremony.

Gifts were opened and displayed by Mrs. Paul Soldatke, Bernice Hockstein and Mrs. Mark Carmon. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Soldatke were dining room host and hostess.

The wedding cake, decorated in blue and pink, was cut and served by Mrs. Melvin Soldatke. Marty and Marce Soukup were at silver service.

Waitresses were Marilyn Kaskie, Darlene Soldatke and Lilas Huebner.

As a going away outfit the bride chose a white picque sheath dress with a pink design.

The bride is employed with Northwestern Bell Co., Sioux Falls, and the groom is employed with the Thornburg Co.

After a wedding trip to Fond Du Lac, Wis., the couple will make their home at 1809 13th street, Rock Valley.

Source - Rock Valley Bee - Jun 20, 1963

Leonard E. Kaskie, 81, of Inwood, Iowa, died Friday, August 18, 2017 at Fellowship Village in Inwood following a long journey with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, August 24, at 11:00 AM at St. Dominic's Catholic Church in Canton, South Dakota with Father Jordan Samson officiating. Following a luncheon, burial of cremated remains will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Rock Valley, Iowa. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 23, from 5:30-7:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home in Inwood. A prayer service will follow at 7:00 PM with Pastor Rob Horstman officiating. Condolences may be left online at www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

Leonard Eugene Kaskie, son of Leo and Kathryn (Grant) Kaskie, was born January 18, 1936 in Rock Valley, Iowa. Leonard was a graduate of Rock Valley High School. On June 8, 1963 Leonard was united in marriage with Dolores Soldatke at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Together the couple lived in Rock Valley. They later lived in Sutherland, Iowa until returning to Rock Valley in 1990. Due to Dolores' illness, Leonard and Dolores moved to Inwood in 1998, where Dolores lived at Fellowship Village and where she died on December 13, 2001. Later Leonard found a dear companion in Jan Hamann and they dearly enjoyed their time together.

Leonard was very much a people person. He enjoyed meeting all kinds of people in his different vocations. Leonard worked as a salesman for the Thornburg Company in Rock Valley, ran the Upstairs, Downstairs Tavern in Sutherland, had Wink's Pub in Rock Valley, managed the Super 8 Motel in Rock Valley, and spent the last 15 years with Porter Funeral Home as a funeral director's assistant. He also spent lots of time speaking at Keystone Treatment Center and helping people who struggle with alcohol and drug abuse. Leonard was a friend of Bill W.

In the last couple years, as Leonard began his journey with Cancer, he was overwhelmed by the support, visits, phone calls, cards, and gifts he received from so many people. He was very appreciative and humbled by everyone's kindness. Leonard was very grateful for the care and compassion shown to him the last few weeks by the staff of Fellowship Village in Inwood. He also wanted to thank his niece and her husband, Marilyn and Marlyn Jacobsen, for their unbelievable help and care over the last several months.

Leonard is survived by his brother, Bernard Kaskie of Lennox, South Dakota; dear companion, Jan Hamann of Canton, South Dakota; Jan's family; and several nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Kathyrn; wife, Dolores; infant son, Donovan Leo; brother, Donald; and sister, Sally.

Source - Argus Leader - Aug 21, 2017