Rose Cudley, 96, of Tyndall, formerly of Wagner

Services are 11 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner, SD. Burial is in the ZCBJ Cemetery, Wagner. Visitation is Monday from 2 PM until 7 PM, followed by a prayer service at 7PM at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner.

Rose Mary Cudley was born December 26,1911 at Ipswich, South Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Rosa (Srajhans) Horky. She died Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall, SD. Rose attained the age of 96 years, three months and 30 days.

Rose received her education in rural school near Ipswich, SD and Friend, NE. She studied creative sewing and pattern making, which led to a lifetime love of sewing and crafts.

Rose married Adolph Cudley on August 7, 1934 at Wilber, NE. Together they farmed in the Ravinia and Wagner area until 1958. At that time they started the Cudley Grocery Store in Dante. They owned and operated the store for 10 years, retiring in Dante in 1968. Rose then worked for the Wagner Good Samaritan Society for several years. Adolph died May 25, 1989. Rose retired and moved to Tyndall in 1990.

Rose was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wagner and Tyndall. She was active in the Ladies Aid group and was a 75 year member of the WFLA, (formerly the ZCBJ). She was also involved in the Senior Nutrition Center in Dante and Tyndall

Rose will be remembered for her love of family and crafts. She was known for her quilting, crocheting, sewing, and her special rugs. Rose enjoyed selling many of the things she made at craft fairs, so others could enjoy her work. She loved baking, especially birthday cakes, rolicky, kolaches, playing cards and games. Rose also loved traveling and fishing with Adolph. Thankful for having shared her life are her sons: Marvin (Lois) Cudley, Blair, NE; Alvin (Karen) Cudley, Papillion, NE; and two daughters: Merna Cudley and Thelma Koupal, both of Tyndall, SD; six grandchildren: Lisa Cudley; Sandra (Mike) Slama; Keith (Tammy) Koupal; Michael (Teri) Cudley; Gregory Cudley and Rebecca (Ricky) Shell; nine great grandchildren; two sisters: Gertrude Jarolimek, Burley, ID; and Grace Odvody, Pleasant Dale, NE; one sister-in-law, Albie Anderson, Lincoln, NE; and several nieces and nephews.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Adolph; son-in-law, Fred Koupal; brother, Arthur Horky; and two sisters: Libbie Nerud and Blanche Rischling.

Memorials will be directed to the Tyndall Good Samaritan Society Hospice Center, 2304 Laurel St. Tyndall, SD 57066.