Alice A. Hento, 87 of Springfield

Services will be 10:30 am Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, with burial in the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield Friday form 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with the family present from 4 to 6.

Alice Agnes Hento, daughter of David and Dora (Jellema) Wiebenga, both of Holland, was born December 31, 1920 on a farm northwest of Springfield. She died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Alice attained the age of 87 years, 11 months and 5 days.

Alice moved with her family to a farm southeast of Avon and attended Drake Country School for eight years.

Alice was baptized at the Emmanuel Reformed Church on April 3, 1921 and made confession of her faith, along with her future husband, at that church on November 18, 1940. Alice was a faithful member all of her life and an active member of the Willing Workers Circle.

Alice married Gus Hento on March 3, 1944 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church Parsonage. They lived on a farm south of Avon until 1991, when they retired and moved into Springfield. Four children were born to their union.

Alice will be remembered for playing games with her grandchildren and having "tea time" with them. She did much embroidery, crocheting and fancy work throughout her life.

Her memory is cherished by her husband of 64 years; her four children: Jim and wife Darla of Avon, Rich and wife Mona of Mitchell, Diane of Fremont, NE, and Larry and wife Ruth of Avon; 11 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Andrew, Clarence and Ben.