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MARJORIE V. CRAWFORD
The funeral service for Marjorie Crawford, 87,
Aberdeen, is 2:00pm, Friday, May 25, at First United Methodist Church,
Pastor Vicki Saude-Worthington officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside
Memorial Park, Aberdeen. Marjorie passed away Saturday, May 19, at Bethesda
Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation is from 1-7 pm. Thursday, May 24th at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
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JACQUELINE "JACKIE" STEWART
Jacqueline "Jackie" Stewart, 79, of Aberdeen, died
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD.
Arrangements are pending with Spitzer-Miller Funeral
Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
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BEULAH (ERICKSON) RISTAU
The funeral service for Beulah (Erickson) Ristau, 89,
of Aberdeen, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 26th, 2012, at Zion
Lutheran Church, 1732 S. Main St., Aberdeen. Pastor Vicki Saude-Worthington
will officiate. Burial will follow lunch at 1:30 p.m. at Scandinavia
Lutheran Cemetery. Beulah died Sunday, May 20th, in Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 25th
at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
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ARLAN EUGENE SCHLENKER
The Memorial Service for
Arlan Schlenker 61, Huron, will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen, Pastor Hyle
Anderson officiating. Arlan died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at his home in
Huron.
Arlan Eugene Schlenker was
born on August 25, 1950 to Arthur and Paulina (Kirschenmann) Schlenker in
Britton SD. His family was living in Houghton, SD where Arlan began his
schooling. In 1957 the family moved to Groton, SD where Arlan attended
school through the eighth grade.
Arlan worked as a farm hand
at Oliver Farms in Groton SD, and later for Darwin Fox Farms in Bancroft
SD. He later went on to work as grounds maintenance at the South Dakota
State Fairgrounds in Huron SD where he remained until being forced to retire
due to health. In his spare time, Arlan spent his time outdoors where he
enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Grateful for having shared
Arlan’s life are brother, Arthur Schlenker Jr., Cheyenne WY, sister Arlene
Bain, Aberdeen SD, sister Arla Weifenbach, Aurora SD, 18 nephews and nieces,
44 great nieces and nephews and many cousins. Arlan was preceded in death
by his parents, sister Ardis Pietz, one infant sister and one great nephew.
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SR. CAROL QUINN
Sister Carol Quinn, 68, a Sister of the Presentation of
the Blessed Virgin Mary, died May 12, 2012 in Sioux Falls, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Carol will be
Thursday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Presentation
Convent, Aberdeen, SD. A Scriptural Wake service will be Wednesday, May 16
at 7:00 p.m. in Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Visitation was from 4:00 to 7:00
p.m.
Reverend Charles Cimpl will be celebrant and homilist
assisted by Reverend Michael Kelly.
Burial was at the Sacred Heart Cemetery with
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S Main Street, in charge of arrangements.
Carol was born July 16, 1943 Bridgewater, SD to
Margaret (Detterman) and Raymond Quinn. She graduated from Bridgewater High
School in 1961 and attended Presentation Jr. College 1961-1962. Carol
entered Presentation Convent August 10, 1962 and made her first profession
of vows August 10, 1965, She graduated from Marquette University,
Milwaukee in 1967 with a Bachelor degree in History Education and did
graduate studies in Applied Theology at the Franciscan School of Theology,
Berkeley, CA 1988-1990.
Sister Carol (once known as Sister Kevin) taught at
Roncalli Jr. High School from 1967-1971. In 1971 she went to Chicago where
she helped start the Loretto Adult Education Center, an alternative high
school for adults and children. She became the administrator there where
she ministered until 1980. Sister Carol came to Presentation College as
Director of Admissions 1980 until 1988. From 1990 until 1995 she ministered
as Pastoral Assistant at Immaculate Conception Parish, Sacramento, CA and
Pastoral Administrator at, Ghant, MN (1995-2000). For two years, 2000-2002,
Sister Carol worked in St. Paul, MN as an Advocate for Mothers and
Children. As Resident assistant for “New Start” in Sioux Falls, SD she was
an ESL instructor merging cultures through her Volunteers of America Even
Start ministry where she taught English to Hispanic and African immigrants
(2002-2007). Through her teaching ministry, Sister Carol empowered the
people she served every day as she fostered knowledge and understanding in
the once-strangers who now call America their home. Sister reached out to
pregnant teens and adults, teaching them life skills and influencing them in
making choices to improve their future.
Sister Carol is survived by her community family of
Presentation Sisters, three sisters, Rose Deleo, Claredon Hills, IL, Joan
Schacht, Rapid City, SD, Louise Quinn, St. Paul, MN and four brothers, Gene,
Rapid City, SD, Gerry, Sioux Falls, SD, Robert, Hill City, SD, and Jim,
Sturgis, SD.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and
Raymond Quinn, and a sister, Marlene.
Casket bearers will be brothers and nephews.
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DELBERT ARTHUR HILLEN
Memorial service for Dr.
Delbert Arthur Hillen, 80, Sarasota, FL and formerly of Aberdeen will be
10:00 am, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
Street, Aberdeen. Pastor Mark Erhmantraut officiating. Inurnment will be in
the Lakeview Cemetery, Columbia, SD. Del died on April 25, 2012 in Sarasota.
Visitation will be from
1:00-7:00 pm, Monday, May 21, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home.
Delbert Arthur Hillen, son
of Henry and Ida Mae (Reisdorph) Hillen was born on December 30, 1931 in
Aberdeen. He was raised on a farm and attended school in the Houghton, SD
area. From 1950 through 1953 Del taught at several rural schools in Brown
County. Later he taught in Roslyn, SD.
Del attended Northern
State University in Aberdeen where he received both his Bachelors and
Masters degrees, graduating in 1958. Del was selected by the Department of
Defense as an educator and was stationed at Keflavik Air Force Base in
Iceland. He was later transferred to the Rhein Main Air Force Base in
Germany and also spent time in the Philippines as well as Tokyo. In 1968,
Del completed his PhD in counseling and psychology. He remained overseas for
several years working in London and later returning to Germany.
In 1974 Del accepted an
assignment to the Navy Depot in Scotia, New York. This is where he conducted
research in military testing and training and traveled extensively to
military bases throughout the United States. During this time Del also
worked as a visiting professor for the University of Southern California in
ergonomics and communication in their graduate program in the US, Europe and
Asia. Del retired to Florida in 1986 and worked part time for the University
of Southern California until 1993 when he fully retired.
Del was a member of
Trinity United Methodist Church in Sarasota. During his retirement he
volunteered countless hours at his church, local hospice facilities, and the
Sarasota Opera Guild and Association as a host and translator. Del was an
active member of the Masonic Lodge and served as organist for the Masonic
Bodies on 3 continents. Masonic committal service to follow by Maurice E.
Webb.
Grateful for having shared
Del’s life are his sister, Mareta Hormann and nephew Dan (Ramona) Hormann
all of Aberdeen.
He was preceded in death
by his parents.
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KENNETH JAY MINDT
Memorial service for Kenneth Jay Mindt, 37, Aberdeen
will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 14, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
1111 S. Main St. with Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Kenneth died Monday,
May 7, 2012 at the Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen.
Kenneth Jay Mindt was born November 22, 1974 to
Clarence & Connie (Barth) Mindt, in Hartford, WI. When he was 2 years old
they moved to California where he enjoyed playing basketball, soccer and
football and received his education. Following graduation from Lodi High
School in 1992 he attended Hartsog Trade School in Lodi for HVAC (heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning). In 2001 Kenneth moved to Aberdeen and
worked for Preston’s Home Improvement and Repair. He owned and operated
Mindt’s Remodel until his health deteriorated and he was no longer able to
work. He valiantly fought his battle with diabetes for 27 years.
He enjoyed many trades such as plumbing and home
remodeling. He had a broad range of interests that included fishing,
hunting and gardening, photography, nature, art, music, reading and
cooking. He enjoyed carpentry too, and had recently helped lay hardwood
floors in his brother’s home and built a deck for his family to enjoy.
Foremost, Kenneth had a passion for his family, he loved spending time with
his niece and nephew and three precious god-daughters.
Grateful for having shared Kenneth’s life are his
mother, Connie Barth Mindt, Aberdeen, father, Clarence Mindt, Stockton, CA,
brother, Christopher (Crystal) Mindt, Aberdeen, sister, Jennifer Mindt (Jeff
Skarles), Lodi, CA, niece, Aschlie Mindt, Aberdeen, nephew, Nathan Skarles,
Lodi, CA, grandmother, Ellina Barth, Aberdeen, special friend, Michelle
Ramos, and three god-daughters, Sachelle, Katana, and Lilka, all from
Aberdeen.
Preceding Kenneth in death are his grandparents, Walter
and Martha Mindt, and Walter Barth.
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SISTER FRANCELLE
CLARKE
Sister Francelle Clarke, 84, a Sister of the
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died May 8, 2012 at Avera Mother
Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.
A Memorial Mass for Sister Francelle will be Saturday,
May 12 at 2:00 p.m., in Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Presentation Convent,
Aberdeen, SD. Reverend William Hamak is the celebrant and homilist. A
Scriptural Wake service will be May 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament
Chapel.
Helen was born October 14, 1927 to Mary Ellen
(McDonald) and Francis Xavier Clarke in Ethan, SD. She graduated from Ethan
High School in 1945 and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and
Psychology from Northern State University in 1965. She received a Master’s
Degree in Education and Counseling from Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
Helen entered Presentation Convent September 8, 1948
and made her first profession of vows on August 10, 1951. Sister Francelle
taught elementary grades in Milbank, Sioux Falls, and Jefferson. She was
appointed principal of Holy Family School, Mitchell, SD 1968-1971, and at
St. Mary’s School, Willmar, MN. For twenty-six years, 1971-1997, Sister
Francelle was professor of psychology, counselor and Director of Student
Activities at Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD. In 1977, Sister launched
the first Search for Christian Maturity Program at Presentation for the
young people in the diocese of Sioux Falls, SD. For the next twenty years,
she served as Coordinator of the program. Sister was also Vocation and
Postulant Director for the Presentation Sisters. In 1966, she was elected
the first president of the Sister’s Senate in the Diocese of Sioux Falls.
For seven years, she was involved in a healing ministry for women Victims of
Torture from Africa, in St. Paul, MN. She was active in the Pro-Life
ministry. Sister Francelle volunteered at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital and
served Meals on Wheels from 2007 to 2012.
Sister requested that her body be donated to the
University of South Dakota for science research. She wrote: “If my eyes
could be used to help someone to see the beauty of the world,
If my ears could help
someone to hear the sweet sound of a bird,
Or if my heart could help another
to keep on loving, I would be honored.
If donating my body to science
would help another to enjoy a better life,
I would consider it a privilege.”
Sister Francelle is survived by her community of
Presentation Sisters, two sisters, Rose Ann Sachse, Leavenworth, KS, Angela
Johansen, Papillion, NE, one brother George Clarke and many nieces and
nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Sister Margaret
Mary Clarke, PBVM and one brother, Tom Clarke.
Request is that memorials be sent to St. Vincent DePaul
or the Salvation Army in any city.
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EUGENE WALTER HORMANN
Funeral service for Eugene Walter Hormann, 80, Aberdeen
will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in the Sunset Memorial Gardens
Mausoleum, Aberdeen. Pastor Neil Hannahs officiating. Burial following in
Sunset Memorial Gardens with military honors by Sidney L. Smith American
Legion Post 24. Eugene died on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at ManorCare Health
Services, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, Monday, May 14,
2012 in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Eugene Walter Hormann, son of Ernest and Nora (Wolter)
Hormann was born on December 14, 1931 in Aberdeen, SD. He joined the United
States Army on June 17, 1953 and served during the Korean War. Eugene
received his honorable discharge in June of 1965.
He was united in marriage to Mareta Hillen on July 5,
1957 in Redfield, SD. To this union one son Dan was born in 1960. For many
years Eugene worked for the United States Postal Service loading and
unloading trucks.
Grateful for having shared Eugene’s life are his wife
Mareta Hormann of Aberdeen, one son Dan (Ramona) Hormann of Aberdeen,
grandchildren Jennifer, Andrew and Elizabeth and siblings Marvis, Lyle,
Leota, Loretta and Violet.
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents and four
brothers, Lynford, Merle, Donald and Kenneth.
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STEVEN JOHN SERR
Service for Steven John Serr, 64, Leola, formerly of
Eureka will be 10:30 am, Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Eureka Reformed
Church. Rev. Richard Stetler officiating. Burial in the Eureka City
Cemetery. Steve died Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Aberdeen.
Visitation is from 3:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 9 at
the church in Eureka.
Steven John Serr, son of Art and Elaine (Meidinger)
Serr was born on April 8, 1948 in Eureka. This is the area where he was
raised and attended school graduating from Eureka High School in 1966. He
attended Northern State University in Aberdeen where he received his degree
in music education. He was employed at the Java Public School in Java, SD
where he served as their music instructor until 1978. At this time Steve
returned to Northern State University earning a second degree in business
administration.
Steve was elected McPherson County Auditor in 1983, a
job which he was committed to and held until the time of his death. For many
years Steve also did accounting work for several businesses in Leola and
Eureka. Since 2008 he also worked for the National Weather Service as the
official cooperative weather observer for Leola.
Steve had a passion for music. Over the years he
directed numerous church choirs in surrounding communities and served as
director of the Long Lake Community Band. He was an avid sports fan and
enjoyed watching football and baseball games in his free time. He will be
remembered by many as the voice behind the microphone at the Eureka Lakeside
Ballpark where he volunteered countless hours as announcer and score keeper
for many Eureka Teener, Legion and Amateur baseball games.
Grateful for having shared Steve’s life are one
brother, Tim (Bonnie) Serr, Eureka; two nephews, T.J. (Kelly) Serr and Lorne
(Samantha) Serr, Aberdeen and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Art and
Elaine Serr and one infant sister Mary Ann Serr.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials which
will be distributed to local organizations in Steve’s memory.
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EVERETT WAYNE PRICE
The funeral services for Everett Wayne Price, 90,
Aberdeen, are 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at First Baptist Church,
Dr. Harold E. Salem officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, with
military honors by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post 24. Everett died
Saturday, May 5, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m., with family present
from 5-7 p.m., and a prayer service at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, in the Fellowship Hall.
Everett Wayne Price was born on May 17, 1921 at
Aberdeen, SD to George and Mabel (Laulo) Price. This is the area where he
grew up and attended school. On July 28, 1944 he entered the US Navy and
was honorably discharged on February 8, 1946. On December 26, 1943 he
married Mary Frankenberger at Hettinger, ND. They lived in Haynes, ND,
McLaughlin, SD, Mobridge, SD and in 1994 they moved to Aberdeen, SD He
worked for the railroad retiring after forty-three years and then did
testing for the military for more then ten years.
Everett was a member of First Baptist Church,
Aberdeen. He loved hunting and fishing. His family was very important to
him, he always put them first. He enjoyed spending time with his
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Everett’s life are his wife,
Mary Price, Aberdeen, children, Peggy Larabee, Tim (Michele) Price, Diane
Brokaw and Brad (Tracie) Price, grandchildren, Warren (Crystal) Horselooking,
Michele Horselooking, Kathleen Smith, Amey Horselooking, Lee Larabee, Thomas
Larabee, Jessica (Jack) Phinney, Libby (Aaron) Gellhaus, Edward Everett,
Samantha, Elizabeth, Josephine and William Price, great grandchildren,
Warren, Jr., Samantha, Brooke, Brandon and Tiana, Sharde, Devaun, Latrice,
Lyric, Lillian, Patrick, Jr., Lee, Jr., Aliea, Leia and Angelina, brother,
Allan Price.
Everett is preceded in death by his parents, George and
Mabel Price, brother, Robert Price, sister, Hazel Madden and sister-in-law,
Kathleen Price.
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CLARA L. DUNKER
Mass of Christian Burial for Clara L. Dunker, 91, Casa
Grande, AZ and formerly of Aberdeen was held on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Casa Grande. Clara died on Saturday,
April 14, 2012 at her home in Casa Grande.
Burial will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 5, 2012 in
Riverside Memorial Park, Aberdeen under the direction of Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Clara is survived by a son; Clinton Dunker of Sturgis,
SD and a sister; Edna Reiker of Aberdeen, SD.; Daughter-in-Law; Diann Dunker
of Casa Grande, AZ;and grandchildren; Aaron (Martha) Dunker and Angela
Morales all of Casa Grande, AZ; and Abbie Dunker of Tucson, AZ.; Fourteen
great-grandchildren and Five great-great grandchildren.
Clara was preceded in death by her husband; Alvin
Dunker and a son; Darwin Dunker
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DORIS JANE MADDEN
The funeral service for Doris Jane Madden, 74,
Aberdeen, is 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 7, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
Pastor Tom Haggar officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery,
Aberdeen. Doris passed away into God’s loving arms on Thursday, May 3, at
Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Visitation is from 2-7 p.m., Sunday, May 6 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Grateful for sharing her life were her three children;
Sharon Kirth, Ricky (Remy) Broadbent and Monica ( Matt) Swearingen, eight
grandchildren; Grainger Kirth, Matt Kirth and Beth (Bryan) Hofer, BJ (Rashel)
Artz, Jason (Crystal) Artz, Richard (Amanda) Swearingen, Travis Swearingen
and Richard Broadbent, eight great grandchildren; Anthony, Michael, Jayden,
Jordyn, Dylan, Kaylee, Kaleb and Carter, sisters; Ione Hampton and Illa
Fischer, and brother, Oryn Fischer.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents; Eva and
Herbert Fischer, two brothers, two sisters, one infant daughter, Francine
Broadbent, and one great grandson, Gabriel Kole Artz.
Doris passed away peacefully with her daughters Sharon
and Monica and grandson Richard by her side. Doris had a love for music,
flowers and life. She lived life her way till the very end. Doris’ family
would like to send special thanks to Sharon Weiss for all the prayers and
support she gave the family through mom’s long illness. Also Aberdeen
Health and Rehab staff for all the loving care they gave our mother the last
nine years. Rest in peace, Mom, we love you.
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RAYMOND “RAY” ACKERMAN
The funeral service for Raymond “Ray” Ackerman, 74,
Aberdeen, is 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, at First Assembly of God, Pastor
Gary Wileman officiating. Burial: 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens,
with military honors by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post 24. Raymond
died Thursday, May 3, at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation is from 1-7 p.m., with family present from
5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen.
Raymond Ackerman was born on May 1, 1938 to Christian
and Magdalena (Oberlander) Ackerman in Herreid, SD. When Ray was 5 years
old, his family moved to Aberdeen, SD. He grew up and attended school in
Aberdeen. After receiving his education Ray joined the United States Air
Force. He served most of his four years in California though he was
stationed in Guam for a short time.
Ray married Judy Sexton on June 28, 1963 in Aberdeen,
SD. He was working for the Aberdeen School system at the time. Ray spent
most of his time with the school system at Simmons Jr. High. In 1974, Ray
began work for the General Service Administration. He then went to work for
the city of Aberdeen at the airport in 1984 and was there until his
retirement in 2003.
Ray was a member of First Assembly of God Church in
Aberdeen. He loved to garden and would often grow things for other people.
Ray had a servant’s heart and was always willing to lend a hand to those in
need. Taking time to fellowship with others was important to Ray and his
time with Judy and friends drinking coffee at Ken’s was a special time for
them.
Grateful for having shared Ray’s life are his wife
Judy, Aberdeen, son Patrick (Tangee) Ackerman, his granddaughter Kylee,
Aberdeen, four sisters, Leona (Paul) Crane, Richmond, VA, Verna Tolson,
Aberdeen, Myrlene Weishaar, West Bend, WI, JoAnn Ackerman, Aberdeen, and one
brother, Richard (Karen) Ackerman, Aberdeen.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and
Magdalena, one sister Bernice Miller, and two brothers, Harold Ackerman and
Robert Ackerman.
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GAYLEN E. POPPEN
Funeral service for Gaylen E. Poppen, 57, Aberdeen will
be 11:00 am, Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 915 S.
Dakota Street, Aberdeen. Pastor D. Thomas Rawerts will officiate. Burial
will be in Riverside Memorial Park. Gaylen entered into eternal rest on
Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Visitation is from 1:00-7:00 pm with a prayer service
at 7:00 pm Friday, May 18, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
Street.
Gaylen Edgar Poppen, son of Hanko and Wilhelmina (Siefkes)
Poppen was born on May 17, 1954. He attended Aberdeen public schools and was
a client of Aspire, Inc. in Aberdeen since 1986. Gaylen worked at various
businesses in Aberdeen including the Millstone Restaurant, Aberdeen City
Hall, Herberger’s, and the Lakewood Mall Food Court. He was a member of St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church for many years, and more recently a member of Trinity
Lutheran Church. In his free time Gaylen enjoyed watching sports on T.V.
Gaylen is survived by his brother and sister-in-law
Arlyn and Kathie Poppen of Eagan, MN, one niece, Jennifer Poppen of
Woodbury, MN, one nephew, Andrew (Megumi) Poppen of Maple Valley, WA, and
numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hanko and
Wilhelmina Poppen.
The family requests that memorials in Gaylen’s memory
be directed to Aspire, Inc.,
607 North 4th Street, Aberdeen, SD
57401-2733.
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ARLIS DEAN HANSON
Funeral service for Arlis “Arly” Hanson, 74, Bath will
be 1:00 pm, Monday, May 7, 2012 at First United Methodist Church, Aberdeen.
Pastor Eldon Reich will officiate. Arly died on
Monday, April 30, 2012 at his home in Bath.
Visitation will be from
1:00-7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm Sunday, May 6, 2012 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Marvin and Irene (Schneider) Hanson welcomed Arlis (Arly)
Dean Hanson on August 24th, 1937. Their family also included
Merle, Allen, and Patty. After graduating from Columbia High School, Arly
left for the US Army. When he returned, he married Arlene Kuebler where they
spent their life in Bath, raising a busy and fun loving family. Arly was the
first Fire Chief at the Bath Fire Department, worked on the family farm, and
managed the Bath Fertilizer Plant for the South Dakota Wheat Growers for 18
years. At that time, he started his own soybean company, Ag Services; then
Natural Gold where he was still president of the board. He was also the
proud inventor of the process of the Renewable Diesel Additive.
Arly and Arlene were married for 52 years and blessed
to have 6 kids; Glenn (Tami) Hanson, Todd (Lynn) Hanson, Kim (Allen)
Nickeson, Scott (Lori) Hanson, Holly (Gary) Bettmann, and Carl (Carrie)
Hanson. Arly always said he had 6 kids for a reason and made sure to keep
them all very busy. It was very important to him to teach them the value of
a hard working man. Countless family memories were made hunting, fishing,
farming, the family lake cabin, and his special Christmas meals.
The sight of his grandchildren never failed to bring a
smile to his face and a sparkle to his eyes. He enjoyed every one of his 14
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. During his months of illness, his
youngest granddaughter of 23 months spent lots of time with him which kept
him occupied and on his toes. His grandchildren’s memories consist of many
which include his funny, honest, and energetic personality, his loving
laugh, his involvement with them in hunting, sports, and car racing, fun
food gatherings including his lobster Christmases, and he was always a
friend to every single one of them.
Grandchildren include Colton & Courtney Hanson, Tyler,
Shelby, & Meggie Hanson, Austin McKittrick, Casie, Sonny, Denver, & Mariah
Nickeson, Joshua Felton, Hayley & Marquell Haberer, and Sage Hanson. Great
Grandchildren include Treston Hanson, McKenna Huset, and Parker Boeger
Towards the end of his life Arly was blessed by his
many caring and passionate friends who took the time to extend extraordinary
acts of kindness towards him and his family. In the end, Arly was able to be
in his home with his family surrounding him. Even Suzi, the family dog, was
right with him being his friend to the end.
Arly was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Hanson
and son, Scott Hanson.
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ESTHER WELLS
Funeral service for Esther Wells, 90, Aberdeen will be
2:00 pm, Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
St. with Pastor Sam Ellyson officiating. Burial will be Wednesday, May 23
at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Ohio . Esther died Saturday, April 28,
2012 at the Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Wednesday with family
present at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials.
Esther Thorndike was born on March 19, 1922 in
Elizabeth, New Jersey to Robert and Ruth (Matthews) Thorndike. At a young
age the family moved to Barberton, Ohio. She graduated from Barberton High
School in 1939, and Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with a BS in Education
in 1943. She taught elementary school for several years until she married.
Esther was united in marriage to Fred L. Wells, Jr. on
October 18, 1947 at Barberton, Ohio. They made their home in Doylestown,
Ohio. Four children were born to this union. Esther kept busy as a
homemaker and volunteer.
She was active in her church, especially with the
women’s missionary circles. She taught Sunday School for many years. She
was also active in Girl Scouts over 30 years, helping to start the first
troop in Doylestown. She was a volunteer at Children’s Hospital in Akron,
Ohio, serving faithfully for 30 years.
In 2002 Esther moved to Aberdeen, SD to be near her
children.
Esther loved to knit and kept her children’s hands warm
with many pairs of colorful mittens. Even after the kids were grown, Esther
continued to knit mittens. Every year she would donate at least fifty pairs
to charities. Esther also enjoyed counted cross-stitch. As her vision
began to fail and arthritis stiffened her fingers, Esther kept busy by
reading large print books. But her greatest joys were her children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her church. She was a former
member of First Baptist Church in Barberton, Ohio and First Baptist Church,
Aberdeen, SD. At the time of her death she was part of the fellowship at
Sovereign Grace Church, Aberdeen.
Blessed to have shared Esther’s life are her children:
Fred L. (Sherry) Wells III of Vale, SD, Anne Wells of Missoula, MT, Nancy
(David) Eckert of Aberdeen, SD, and Mary (John) Weygaerts of Piedmont, SD;
grandchildren Jancy Wells, Alleah (David Johnson) Weygaerts, and Sheridan
Weygaerts; great-grandchildren Tyson Wells and Kina Johnson; honorary grand
children Bethel Delzer, Jonah Eckert, and Aaron, Tyler and Rachel Propst;
nephew Brad Thorndike and niece Kim (George) Rainear.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents Robert and
Ruth Thorndike, her husband of fifty years, Fred Wells, and her brother,
Edward Thorndike.
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VAL DEE CUTLER
The funeral service for Val
Dee Cutler, 79, of Groton, will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., with Pastor Nancy Manning
officiating. Private burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Val died Thursday,
April 26, 2012 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from
1:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, May 1 at the funeral home with family present from 5-7
pm.
Val Dee Cutler was born on
September 19, 1932 at Claremont, SD to Homer and Grace (Snyder) Cutler.
This is where he grew up and went to school. He was part of a 6-man
football team from Claremont that took the state championship and held the
record for the most consecutive wins. In 1950, he graduated from Claremont
High School. Val married Marilyn Stange on August 19, 1956 at Groton, SD.
He farmed until his retirement in 2003.
Val was a member of the
United Methodist Church in Claremont. He was a devoted, kind-hearted
husband and father. He dearly loved spending time with his family and
especially his grandchildren. Val also had a great love for his dog,
Honda. He loved farming and working the ground. Airplanes, trains and
miniature farm equipment sparked his interest, as well as sports and his
time at Mina Lake.
Grateful for having shared
Val’s life are his wife, Marilyn Cutler, children, Valerie (Jeffrey) Spomer,
Tammie (Kevin) Wegehaupt, Larry (Kris) Cutler and Terry (Jill) Cutler,
grandchildren, Sunny, Ane and Grant Spomer, Dustin (Candice), Eric (Sheilah)
and William Wegehaupt, Laura (Joe) Jolesch, Emily Meyers, Mackenzie, Madison
and Michaela Cutler, Jonathan, Abby and Megan Cutler, great grandchildren,
Gabriella, William and Owen, siblings, Wayne (Patsy) Cutler, Kay Cutler,
Lorelii Odland and Gary Cutler.
Val is preceded in death by
his parents, Homer and Grace Cutler, and brother, Dean Cutler.
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BRYCE SHELDON ANGLIN
Funeral service for Bryce
Sheldon Anglin, 21, Aberdeen will be 1:00 pm, Monday, April 30, 2012 in the
Wachs Arena at Northern State University’s Barnett Center. Pastor Eldon
Reich and Pastor Tom Haggar officiating. Burial in Riverside Memorial Park.
Bryce died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Visitation will be from
1:00-7:00 pm with family present from 5:00-7:00 pm Sunday, April 29 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street.
Bryce Sheldon Anglin was born on July 19, 1990 to Greg
and Jeanette (Grau) Anglin in Aberdeen, SD. He attended May Overby
elementary, Simmons middle school and Aberdeen Central High School,
graduating in 2009. At the time of his death, he was a junior at Northern
State University majoring in Marketing.
During Bryce's elementary years he was involved in
Destination Imagination and was a member of the 2000 team that went to the
Global Finals in Ames Iowa. In 2001 and 2003, Bryce was South Dakota's
representative at the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick regional championships held at
the Metrodome. At Aberdeen Central High School, he participated in
football, basketball and track. Bryce was an honor roll member throughout
all four years of high school.
Bryce's sport of passion was baseball. He started
playing when he was in kindergarten with Spring League baseball and
continued on with traveling teams from age nine to twelve. He then played
teener baseball with the Aberdeen Smitty Baseball program from 2003 through
2007 and high school baseball from 2004 through 2009 culminating with back
to back state championships in 2007 and 2008. Bryce was a member of the
Aberdeen Smitty's American Legion baseball team in 2008 and 2009. The 2008
team captured Aberdeen's first state championship since 1964 and Bryce was
very proud to be a part of this historic achievement played on the home
field. Bryce was a member of the 2010 and 2011 NSU baseball teams earning
NSIC All Conference Academic Honors in 2011 and also received Kretchman Academic
Honors in 2010 and 2011. He was currently playing amateur baseball with the
Northville Merchants.
Bryce was currently employed at Ken's SuperFair Foods
and Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department as a summer park maintenance
worker. In the summer of 2011, Bryce also began umpiring teener games for
the Aberdeen Hardball Association. He did yard work for many years
for special neighbors Lester and Charlotte Clarke and Bill and Clara Keller,
who treated him like a grandson.
In the fall of 2009, Bryce began his college education
at Northern State University, where he had earned NSU Wolf Pact, SD
Opportunity and baseball scholarships. Bryce was on the NSU Dean's list his
freshman and sophomore years. He was elected Steele Hall President for the
academic year of 2010-2011 and was a new member of the Northern State
Orientation Leadership group.
Bryce was baptized and confirmed at First United
Methodist Church.
As shown by the great response to his Caring Bridge
website and by the number of visitors during his battle with cancer, Bryce
touched the lives of an unbelievable number of people throughout his
short life. The amount of support that “Bryce Nation” received can only be
described as overwhelming as he courageously fought this disease.
Grateful for having Bryce in their lives are his
parents, Greg and Jeanette Anglin, Aberdeen, brother Brian ( Heather) Anglin, Brentford,
SD, sister Erin Anglin, Eureka, SD, nieces and nephew, Kyanne, Rain and
Steele Anglin, Godparents Jackie Witlock and Gerald Moench and many aunts,
uncles and cousins, whom he loved dearly.
Bryce was preceded in death by his paternal
grandparents, Jerome and Georgia Anglin and maternal grandparents Raymond
and Rose Grau, Aunt Kyra Schraeder, Uncle Duane Peavler and Cousin Michael
John Grau.
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SISTER ESTHER BLOTZ
Sister Esther Blotz, 99, a Sister of the Presentation
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died April 18, 2012 at Presentation Convent.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Esther will be
Monday, April 23, at 11:00 a.m., at Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Presentation
Convent, Aberdeen, SD. A Scriptural Wake service will be Sunday, April 22,
at 5:45 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday from
4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Father Joseph Sheehan will be celebrant and homilist at
the Mass. Father Charles Emezie will assist.
Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery with
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S Main Street, in charge of arrangements.
Esther (Sister Basil) was born March 19, 1913 at
Fulton, SD to Frances (Bradley) and Charles Blotz. She graduated from Plano
High School in 1932. She entered Presentation Convent on January 5,
1933 and made her profession of vows on July 9, 1935. She graduated from
Presentation School of Nursing in 1936 and earned a CRNA degree from the
Detroit Anesthesia School in 1952. Sister Esther was teacher and Pediatric
Supervisor at Avera McKennan Hospital 1937 to 1942. From 1942-1952,
1954-1967 she was the Anesthetist at Avera McKennan and then at Avera St.
Luke’s, Aberdeen and Holy Rosary in Miles City, MT. She also worked in ICU
and CCU and Prem ICU 1967-1970. After 1974 she ministered in pastoral care,
home visiting, and working as a volunteer. Sister Esther resided at Prince
of Peace in Sioux Falls from 1991 to 1997. After retiring to Presentation
Convent in Aberdeen she continued doing crafts and various kinds of
handiwork.
Sister Esther is survived by her community of
Presentation Sisters and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death
by her parents, 4 sisters, Helen Hernes, Mabel Austin, Mary Leveque, Eva
Hanson, and 5 brothers, Charles, Joseph, John, Alfred and Richard Blotz.
Nephews of Sister Esther will serve as casket bearers.
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MAUREEN LOUISE NIEWENHUIS
The funeral service for Maureen Louise Niewenhuis, 51,
Aberdeen, is 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Richland Church, 36781
142nd St, Mina, with Pastor Ron Wickard officiating. Burial will be at a
later date. Maureen died Monday, April 16, 2012, at Avera St. Luke’s
Hospital, Aberdeen.
Visitation is 1-7 p.m., with family present from 5-7
p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 18 at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Maureen Louise
Theisen was
born March 27, 1961 to Nick and Helaine (Kielty) Theisen at Hot Springs,
SD. She grew up and attended school in Hot Springs, graduating from high
school there. Maureen attended Northern State University and earned her
Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Library Science with a minor in English.
On June 6, 1987, Maureen married Wendell Niewenhuis at
Aberdeen, SD. Above all else, Maureen loved being a mother. Her devotion
to her kids was shown through her desire to be a stay-at-home mom. She
could often be found reading to her children, sharing her love of books with
them. Her love of teaching through reading was not limited to her
children. She taught as Librarian, at both Roncalli Senior High and Lincoln
Elementary as well as being an active volunteer in her children’s education
at Aberdeen Christian. Friends and family of Moe appreciated her gentle
character and her ability to enjoy peaceful, beautiful and simple things in
life that made her laugh. Much joy was found as she spent time sewing and
quilting. Much beauty can still be found in her well manicured flower
garden. The outstanding beauty in Maureen’s life was her love and
dedication to serving her Savior, Jesus Christ. This relationship with
Christ is what gave her the grace and strength to fight her battle with
breast cancer. Maureen concluded her self-written cancer story with these
words:
“I was trying to handle it by myself.
Cancer cannot be handled alone. Nor can it be handled by our power. I
needed to let go and let God. After quiet reflection and a word or two from
God, I realized that God has promised to be with me and help me. Isaiah
41:13 ‘for I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says
to you, Do not fear; I will help you.’ You cannot beat that!!!
My cancer has been a catalyst for growing
emotionally and spiritually for me. I thank God for each day he gives me
here on earth but look forward to being with Him after my earthly life is
done. In the mean time His grace is sufficient for each day.”
Grateful for having shared Maureen’s life are her
husband, Wendell, three children, Samuel, Emma and Job Niewenhuis, all of
Aberdeen, her mother, Helaine Theisen, Hot Springs, SD, two brothers, John (Shelli)
Theisen, Winter Park, FL, Chris (Bern) Theisen, Bend, OR, four sisters,
Peggy (Roger) Exum, Clinton, TN, Colleen (Craig) Fuhs, Burnsville, MN, Mary
(Tom) Tschetter, Waxhaw, NC and Terese (Dan) Leuchen, Windsor, CO, and many
nieces and nephews.
Maureen was preceded in death by her father, Nick
Theisen.
Maureen requested all those who knew her to take a day
and pass on an act of kindness in her memory.
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LESTER A. SCHNABEL
Funeral service for Lester A. Schnabel, 71, Aberdeen
will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen. Pastor Tanya Rist officiating. Burial in
Riverside Memorial Cemetery with military honors by Sidney L. Smith American
Legion Post 24. Lester died on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Aberdeen Health
and Rehab.
Visitation will be from noon until the time of the
service on Tuesday at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home.
Lester Allen Schnabel, son of Henry and Marie (Gohl)
Schnabel was born on June 7, 1940 in Eureka, SD. As a young child he moved
with his family to Aberdeen. This is the area where he was raised and
graduated from high school. He worked in Aberdeen for several years prior to
being drafted and serving several years in the military. He was stationed in
Germany and following his honorable discharge returned to Aberdeen.
Lester worked various jobs prior to starting his career
with the City of Aberdeen in the Parks and Rec Department, a job which he
held until retiring in 1995. He also worked as a cab driver for several
years.
Lester enjoyed the outdoors and in his free time liked
to hunt and fish. He espically enjoyed his grandchildren and the time he was
able to spend with them.
Grateful for having shared Lester’s life and his two
children, Jennifer (Brent) Danielson, Aberdeen and Jamie (Nikki) Schnabel,
Pierre; two grandsons, Landon and Jaxon Danielson; two sisters, Arlene
Decker and Betty (Ray) Peterson; one brother-in-law, Harold Ford and one
sister-in-law Fran Schnabel.
Lester was preceded in death by his parents, one sister
Mavis Ford and one brother Gordon Schnabel.
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JOSEPH LEO SHELL
The memorial service for Joseph Shell, 10, of Apache
Junction, AZ and formerly of Aberdeen, will be 12:00 pm, Saturday, April 14,
2012 at the Family Worship Center, 435 N Highway 281, Aberdeen. Pastor
Robert Lockhart officiating. Inurnment will be in the Frederick Cemetery.
Joseph died March 6, 2012 in Apache Junction.
A time of remembrance will be from 1-5 pm, Friday,
April 13 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials
Joseph Leo
Shell was born on January 17, 2002 at Aberdeen, SD to Robert & Darlene (Napton)
Shell, Jr. He attended school in Aberdeen and Frederick and in August,
2011, Joseph and Bob moved to Apache Junction, AZ.
Joseph
especially loved his sister, Nina. He enjoyed working on his grandpa’s
farm. He attended the Boy’s & Girl’s Clubs in Aberdeen and Arizona where he
played soccer. Joseph’s favorite things were riding his bike, playing with
his cousins and playing baseball in Frederick.
Grateful
for having shared Joseph’s life are his mother, Darlene Napton, sister,
Allena, grandparents, Robert & Mary Shell, Sr., Darrel and Marjo Napton,
Marilynn Big Eagle and Larry Wermers; uncles and aunts, Mike Rouse, Paul
Rouse, Travis Napton, Daniel Napton, Leah Rouse, Claressa Big Eagle, Joni
Napton, Kimberly Odish, Donald Vanden, Linda Randolph and their families.
Preceding
him in death are his father, Robert Shell, Jr., and grandmother Debra Jarman.
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ROBERT “BOB” SHELL, JR.
The memorial service for Robert Shell, 38, of Apache
Junction, AZ and formerly of Aberdeen, will be 12:00 pm, Saturday, April 14,
2012 at the Family Worship Center, 435 N Highway 281, Aberdeen. Pastor
Robert Lockhart officiating. Inurnment will be in the Frederick Cemetery.
Bob died March 6, 2012 in Apache Junction.
A time of remembrance will be from 1-5 pm, Friday,
April 13 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials
Robert
“Bob” Shell, Jr. was born on June 27, 1973 at Dover, DE to Robert & Debra (Jarman)
Shell, Sr. This is the area where he grew up and attended school. He
worked at a café in Delaware and later moved to North Carolina. On January
26, 2001 he married Darlene Napton at Jefferson, NC. In 2001 they moved to
Aberdeen where he worked at Culvers and Dakota Unlimited. In August, 2011,
Bob moved to Apache Junction, AZ.
Robert
especially loved his children, Joseph & Nina. He enjoyed coaching soccer
umpiring baseball and wrestling. As a result of his health failing he met
many friends while going through dialysis.
Every
community Bob graced with his outgoing charisma has been truly blessed. Bob
enjoyed life to the fullest extent. Towards the end of his life he came to
terms with his health procedures to maintain his life.
Grateful
for having shared Bob’s life are his daughter, Allena, Darlene Napton,
Parents, Robert & Mary Shell, Sr, Kimberly Odish, Donald Vanden, Linda
Randolph and families; extended family, Darrel and Marjo Napton, Marilynn
Big Eagle and Larry Wermer, Mike Rouse, Paul Rouse, Travis Napton, Daniel
Napton, Leah Rouse, Claressa Big Eagle, Joni Napton and families.
Preceding
him in death are his mother, Debra Jarman, his son, Joseph Shell brother,
Rickey and his daughter Angel.
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JOHN GILES BOWMAN
The memorial service for John Giles Bowman, 35, of
Barnard, SD will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 South Main Street, Aberdeen, Pastor David Phillips
officiating. John died Sunday, April 8, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux
Falls.
John Giles Bowman was born on June 11, 1976 at Fort
Braggs, CA to Linda (Blair) Weber. As a small child the family moved to
Newton, IA where he grew up and attended school. On September 17, 2004 he
married Mandy Cruse in Aberdeen. They moved to Houston, TX where he worked
for X Imports. They moved to Barnard in 2006 where he owned and operated
Premier Paint and Empire Builders until the time of his death.
John was a member of the First Baptist Church. John
put a lot of time into breeding and showing pit-bulls. He enjoyed racing,
motorcycles, fishing and hunting, but above all, he loved spending time with
his wife and children.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife,
Mandy; his children, Alex, Ryder, Talia and Jaxon Bowman; his mother, Linda
(Curtis) Weber and sister, Jessica (Bryan) Kriech.
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DONALD “DON” MOORHEAD
The funeral service for Don Moorhead 82, of Aberdeen
will be at 1pm, Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, with Pastor Gary Wileman officiating. Burial will be at
Riverside Cemetery following the service. Don went to heaven on Saturday,
April 7th, 2012.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 11th,
from 8am until the time of the service, at Spitzer-Miller, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen, SD.
Don Moorhead was born August 8th, 1929, to
Fred Denver and Opal Moorhead in Omaha, Neb. Don moved to Redfield in 1933
where he resided until moving to Aberdeen in 1974. Before retiring in 1994,
Don worked at the Sheraton Motor Inn, Tiffany Laundry, ATC (woodshop &
custodial) and Godfathers Pizza. Don resided in his own apartment until
Aug. 2009, when he moved to a retirement home at 702 S. Kline.
Don had a strong faith in God and a wonderful church
family at First Assembly of God in Aberdeen. He had a great love for music
and taught himself to play the harmonica and organ. He knew many hymns and
Christmas songs and was eager to share them either by playing and/or singing
them. He most often had his harmonica in his pocket.
Don rode his 3-wheeled bike up until age 79. He loved
being outside. He spent many hours at the train yard watching the trains.
Don made many friends in the community. He would visit his “Main Street”
friends on a daily basis, stopping to say “Hi” or helping them with errands,
etc. Don also enjoyed bowling, swimming, boating, attending car races, the
circus, eating at Pizza Ranch and celebrating his birthday! He could be
heard saying “I sure don’t look that old do I!”
Don will greatly be missed by his housemates and the
many friends that have become his family throughout the years.
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VIOLA “OLE” ALVINA JASMER
The funeral
service for Viola “Ole” Jasmer, 94, of Aberdeen, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,
April 10, 2012 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Nathan Henschen and
Pastor Hyle Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial
Gardens, Aberdeen. Viola died Friday, April 6, 2012 at Manor Care Health
Services, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m., Monday, April 9 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Viola Alvina Hoeft was born on September 25, 1917 to
Julius and Emlia (Jasmer) Hoeft at Leola, SD. This is the area where she
grew up and attended school. As a young lady she worked on the family farm
until she was married to Clarence Jasmer on September 7, 1939 at Baker, MT.
They made their first home and farmed southwest of Leola until 1948 when
they moved into Leola. In March, 1954, the family moved to Aberdeen. She
worked part-time for Gambles until she became employed at Coast to Coast
where she worked until she retired in 1988. Viola was a member of St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church, Aberdeen.
Grateful for having shared Viola’s life are her
sister-in-law, Dolores Klipfel, Lodi, CA, nephews, Raymond (Rita) Hoeft,
Puyallup, WA, Robert (Joan) Hoeft, Yakima, WA, Jerry (Jeanette) Jasmer, New
Hope, MN, Ron (Millie) Wacker, Killeen, TX, nieces, Doris Janssen, Vancouver, WA, Lila Mae Nelson, Mobridge,
SD, Karen (Ray) Mehlhoff, Aberdeen, Shirley (John) Fishback, Aberdeen,
Arlyce DeHoet, Columbia, SD, Nancy (Larry) Vietmeier, Columbia, SD, Sharon
(Leonard) Schaffer, Aberdeen, and Bonnie (Fred) Suurmeyer, Sisseton, SD and
her Godchild, Carol Podoll.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence,
parents, Julius and Emlia, two sons, Gary and James Jasmer, her daughter,
Judith Marie Jasmer, three brothers and seven sisters, nieces and nephews,
Gerald Hoeft, Elenor Lapka, Joanne Baer, Dean Krein and June Kradle.
Honorary casket bearers
will be Margaret “Molly” Gunderson, Eldora Burckhard, Donna Howell, Mavis
Breitag, Cliff Moffenbier and Tootie Podoll. Casket bearers will be Johnny
Fishback, Howard Anderson, Brian Mays, Jerry Jasmer, Larry Vietmeier and Ron
Gunderson.
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DONALD NELMER CARLSON
The funeral service for Donald Nelmer Carlson, 79, of
Aberdeen, will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 13, 2012, at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church, with Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. at
Our Redeemer Lutheran Cemetery, Bryant, SD. Donald died Friday, April 6, at
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m., with family present
from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 12, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S.
Main St., Aberdeen.
Donald Nelmer Carlson was born on April 21, 1932 to
Nelmer and Nora (Brekke) Carlson at Vienna, SD. He grew up and attended
school and farmed in the Vienna, Bryant and Willow Lake area.
On June 24, 1973 Donald married Madeline Paulson at
Skudesnes Lutheran Church of rural Pierpont, SD. They made Aberdeen their
home. Donald worked at the south sale barn and Brown County Courthouse. He
retired due to health problems that began when he had polio at the age of
16. Donald spent his retirement watching his children and grandchildren
grow up.
Donald was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in
Aberdeen. He enjoyed reading, playing cards on the computer and keeping up
with the news on Keloland. Donald was an avid Minnesota Twins and Vikings
fan, although they sometimes frustrated him. Donald loved spending time with
his children and grandchildren and enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s
activities.
Grateful for having shared Donald’s life are his wife,
Madeline, Aberdeen, two sons, Paul (Nicole) Carlson and their children,
Kaine and Devon, of Bakersfield, CA, and Rob (Danielle) Carlson and their
children, Logan, Hailea, Avery and Isabella, of Aberdeen, his sister,
Carolyn Jorgensen, aunt, Selma Froke and nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Nelmer and
Nora Carlson.
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ALMA JEAN BENDER
The funeral service for Alma Bender, 93, of Aberdeen,
will be 9:30 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2012 at First Assembly of God, with
Pastor Gary Wileman officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens,
Aberdeen. Alma died Monday, April 2, 2012 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation is 3-7 p.m., Sunday, April 8, at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home 1111 S. Main St.
Alma Jean Delzer was born January 21, 1919 to Henry and
Margaretha (Kreug) Delzer in Ashley, ND. She grew up around the Ashley area
where they lived on a farm. In 1941 she married Herman Bender at Ashley,
ND. They moved to Stockton, CA where they lived before moving back to
Ashley, ND in 1947. In 1949 they moved to Aberdeen where they made their
home and raised two sons. Alma was employed for 19 years at the Aberdeen
YMCA. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church of Aberdeen, where she
served in the women and prayer ministries and as a Sunday school teacher,
Her family is comforted by memories of “Granny”
preparing amazing German dishes, especially Kuchen, the many blankets she
lovingly crocheted and her love for her Savior.
Grateful for having shared her life are her son, Dale (Kathlyn)
Bender, Sierra Vista, AZ; and two granddaughters, Mrs. Renee Lindberg (and
her husband, T.J. Lindberg), Miami, FL, and Rhonda Bender, Tacoma, WA; her
great-grandchildren, Owen, Paige and Mason Lindberg; and her sister,
Florence Smith, Medford, OR.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and
Margaretha Delzer; former husband, Herman Bender; son, Rodney Bender;
grandson, Randal Bender; sisters, Ida, Lydia, Ella; and brothers, Edward and
William.
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CHESTER L. FISCHER
The memorial service for Chester Lee Fischer, 68, of
Columbia, will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, Dr. Harold E. Salem officiating. Inurnment will be at Sunset
Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen. Chester died Sunday, April 1, at Avera St.
Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation is 2:00-7:00 p.m., with family present from
5:00-7:00 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home 1111 S. Main St.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials.
Chester Lee Fischer was born on July 21, 1943 in Artas,
SD to Christ P. and Bertha (Heiser) Fischer. As a young boy the family
moved to Aberdeen where he grew up and attended school. On July 20, 1960 he
entered the US Navy and was honorably discharged on July 20, 1964. On
September 30, 1964 he married Sharon Arlt at Aberdeen, SD. They made their
home in Aberdeen where he worked for the Aberdeen Fire Department until
1969. They moved to Lodi, CA where he worked for Pure Sausage and Meat
Processing and also started Chet Taxidermy in 1971. In 1974 they moved the
business to Aberdeen and he also worked at the Brown County Courthouse until
he was forced to retire due to his health.
Chester was a member of First Baptist Church. He loved
hunting and fishing. He really enjoyed spending time with his family.
Grateful for having shared Chester’s life are his wife,
Sharon Fischer, children, Shauna (Michael) Noonan, Troy (Alison) Fischer,
Renae (Brad) Fischer, Brian (Lisa) Fischer, grandchildren, Jamie Reese,
Chelsie Reese, Whitney Reese, Bryce Fischer, Tiffany (TJ) May, Tyler
Fischer, Mikala Fischer, great grandchildren, Lilly Reese and Mackenzy
Fischer, brother, William (Edna) Fischer and sister, Lorraine Moody.
Chester is preceded in death by his parents, Christ and
Bertha Fischer, granddaughter, Taylor Fischer, sisters, Amelia Fisher,
Tillie Germer, Ella Fisher, Bertha Hoaldly, Edna Sund and Hilda Boulais.
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VIRGINIA THELEN
The funeral service for Virginia Thelen, 86, of
Aberdeen, formerly Mansfield, is 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2012 at First
Presbyterian Church, Mansfield, with Pastor Jon Damaska officiating. Burial
at Riverside Cemetery, Aberdeen. Virginia died Saturday, March 31, at her
home in Aberdeen.
Visitation: 1:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, with family
present from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home 1111 S. Main St.
Virginia Maxine Dull was born on July 28, 1925 to Ward
and Bess (Jarrett) Dull at Aberdeen, SD. She was the eighth of ten children
in the family and grew up and attended school in the area. Virginia
graduated from Brentford High School in 1943 and went on to receive her
Teacher’s Certificate from Northern. She then taught country school for a
year.
On May 27, 1944, Virginia married Daldon Thelen at
Mobridge, SD. They made their home on a farm near Mansfield. Daldon passed
away on February 19, 1992. Virginia continued to make Mansfield her home
until moving to Primrose Apartments in 1998.
Virginia was a member of First Presbyterian Church in
Mansfield. She served as the church treasurer for many years. She also was
active in Ladies Aide where she made many quilts and church banners over the
years. When they were younger, Virginia and Daldon enjoyed playing cards
with their friends in Mansfield. Virginia played a major role in planning
the Mansfield Centennial. Virginia loved to travel. They traveled
throughout much of the US, Europe, Australia, and Hawaii. One of her
favorite family trips was when they drove to Alaska. Virginia loved her
family. She held a special place in her heart for babies and little
children.
Grateful for having shared Virginia’s life are her
daughter, Pamela (Glenn) Handke, Raymond, SD, son, R. John (Toye) Thelen,
Mansfield, grandchildren, Michelle (Steve) Patterson and Michael (Julie)
Thelen, great grandchildren, Johnathan, Elizabeth, and Samantha Thelen,
sister, Joanne Cooper, Fallon, NV, and many nieces and nephews.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Daldon,
parents, Ward and Bess, sisters, Loverne Berreth, Frances Becker, Phyllis
Vanderfeen, L. Jean Brown and Carol Nilsson, and brothers, Charles, Clifton
and Russell Dull.
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SAMUEL ERIC SAUERWEIN
Samuel Eric Sauerwein, infant son of Corey and Jennifer
Sauerwein, Aberdeen went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.
Private family services will be held on a later date. Interment will be in
Riverside Cemetery, Aberdeen.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street,
Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.
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SR. COLMAN COAKLEY
Sister Colman Coakley, 84, a Sister of the Presentation
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died March 30, 2012 at Presentation Convent,
Aberdeen, SD.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Colman Coakley
will be Tuesday, April 3, at 2:00 p.m., in Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Presentation
Convent, Aberdeen, SD. A Scriptural Wake service will be April 2 at 7:00
p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00
p.m. Father Michael Kelly will preside as celebrant and
homilist.
Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery with
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S Main Street, in charge of arrangements.
Brigid Nodlaig Coakley was born December 28, 1927 in
Cork, Ireland to Hannah (Cotter) and Cornelius Coakley. She was educated at
the South Presentation Convent/School, the original convent founded by Nano
Nagle. She left the South Presentation Convent/School at age 15, after
completing three years of high school and wrote the government examination
known as the intermediate certificate. Nodlaig then attended Haynes
Commercial School and took classes in bookkeeping, typing and shorthand,
etc. At age 17, she was employed at Musgrave Brothers, Inc. in the
wholesale department. She was a clerk for four years, filled orders and
costed out the orders for billing purposes.
Nodlaig felt the missionary spirit and made the
decision to enter Presentation Convent in Aberdeen. She left Cork May 7th
on the Cunard Liner Brittanic, arrived in New York on May 14 and traveled by
train from New York to Aberdeen arriving May 17, 1949. She received the
habit May 22, 1950 and professed perpetual vows August 11, 1955.
Sister Colman began working at Avera McKennan in 1952
as a bookkeeper, then business manager until 1968. Sister attended
Augustana College in Sioux Falls where she obtained a degree in business
administration in 1971. When the Presentation Health System formed in 1978,
Sister Colman became their first President. The Health System grew under
her influence and leadership from the Presentation Sisters’ four owned
hospitals to a regional network with 18 hospitals, 14 long-term care
facilities, assisted living and independent living senior apartment
complexes and a home-care organization, as well as many other associated
services and programs.
In 1997, Sister Colman was inducted into the South
Dakota Hall of Fame because of her outstanding accomplishments and
contributions to health care in South Dakota. As a leader of one of the
largest regional health care systems, she developed programs to share
resources and expertise with small, rural facilities and as director of
Pastoral Care, she developed programs to assure Christian, Gospel-based
values in caring for the sick. Sister Colman served as chair of Avera
McKennan’s Board of Trustees from 1970 to 1989.
After a year on sabbatical, she came to Aberdeen doing
volunteer work at Avera St. Luke’s hospital for three years (1998-2001).
She retired in 2001 and returned to Sioux Falls working as a volunteer with
the Hispanic Ministry until 2007. Sister Colman came to live at Presentation
Convent in March 2012.
Sister Colman is survived by her community of
Presentation Sisters, Neil and Liam Manley, Cork Ireland, Con, Thomas,
Michael, Mary (Sweeney), Rosario, and Nulli Coakley. She is preceded in
death by her parents, sister, Nancy Manley and brother, Thomas D. Coakley.
Memorials preferred for: Sister Colman Coakley Health
Care Education Scholarship,
The Free Clinic at Avera McKennan Foundation or
Caminando Juntos, Presentation Sisters Hispanic Ministry.
Pall bearers will be Avera Health representatives.
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RUBEN "TOM" SPITZER
Funeral services for Tom Spitzer, 89, Eureka will be 2
pm, Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church, Eureka with Pastor Ryan
Gage officiating. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Eureka. Tom
died on Monday, March 26 at the Aberdeen Health & Rehab.
Visitation will be from 2-5 pm, Saturday at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. and two hours prior to the
service at the church.
Ruben Spitzer, one of ten children, was born on
February 16, 1923 at Eureka, to David and Katharina (Nehlich) Spitzer. He
grew up and attended school in Eureka. He met Theresa Geffre in Oakes, ND
and they were married on January 6, 1956 at Havana, ND. They made their
home in Eureka and later moved to Rapid City where he worked for a
construction company. In 1963 they moved back to Eureka where they
purchased a tavern and named it “Tom’s Place”. They operated the tavern
until May 7, 2008 when they were forced to retire due to their health.
Theresa died on July 16, 2008 in Aberdeen and Tom resided at the Aberdeen
Health & Rehab until the time of his death.
Tom was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Eureka. He
loved his hobby farm which he shared with his son, Jeff, where they raised
sheep, chickens, ducks, geese and pheasants. He enjoyed attending Kevin’s
baseball and basketball games, always cheering from the sidelines. They
loved playing Pinochle with their friends. He loved his family and
especially his grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Tom’s life are his children,
Jeffrey (Carol) Spitzer of Watertown, SD and their children, David (Keisha)
Spitzer and their children, Jesse, Jayson and Carmen, Tom Spitzer, Kathy
Spitzer and her daughter, McKenna, Tom (Lisa) Lapka of Chanhassen, MN, and
their children, Billy (Carrie) Lapka and their daughters, Eva and Lila, Annie Lapka, Kevin (Lynda) Spitzer of Mina and their children, Krystina Spitzer
(Tyler Heuer) and Danielle Spitzer (Chase Hegge), Jason Sander and his
children, Westen & Kianna, Joshua Sander, brother, Marvin Spitzer, Rapid City, SD, numerous
nieces and nephews.
Tom is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa, parents, David and
Katharine Spitzer, siblings, John Spitzer, Jacob Spitzer, Otto Spitzer,
Edwin Spitzer, Frieda Butala, Herbert Spitzer, Emma Nelson and Jane Minard.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials.
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LEONORA C. PRESZLER
Funeral service for
Leonora Preszler, 87, Watertown and formerly of Aberdeen will be 2:00 pm,
Monday, April 2, 2012 at the First Reformed Church, Aberdeen. Rev. David
Dawn will officiate. Burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen.
Leonora died on Monday, March 26 at the Watertown Golden Living Center.
Visitation will be from
1:00-7:00 pm with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 pm, Sunday, April 1 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Leonora
Preszler was born Feb. 1, 1925, to August and Alita (Grischkowsky) Heyne on
the family farm near Hosmer. She went to school in Hosmer and graduated in
1942 as the class salutatorian. Since there was a teachers shortage due to
World War II, she took a teaching job at a country school, where she taught
for four years.
She married
Roy Preszler June 18, 1944, and they farmed 11 miles east of Eureka. They
farmed for 11 years and moved to Aberdeen in 1955. She cleaned houses for
people. In 1963, she began selling Avon in northeast Aberdeen and continued
selling for 21 years. In 1968, she began employment with the Food Stamp
Program and in 1976, she was employed with the WIC Program. She retired in
1990.
After
retiring, her life revolved around her children and grandchildren. At that
time, her grandchildren ranged in ages 2 to 8, which kept her busy playing
ball, flying kites and cooking, especially their favorite German food.
Leonora and
Roy were active Eagles Club members and she was president of the Ladies
Eagles Auxiliary. They attended Polka and German fests and danced every
Saturday night. Each summer, they traveled with her sister and
brother-in-law, Selma and Freddie Mohr throughout the United States visiting
relatives and seeing the sites. Leonora was a volunteer for St. Luke's
Hospital Auxiliary and was active with the Reformed Church Ladies Aid. She
sewed quilts and pillows for each grandchild. She enjoyed crocheting, jigsaw
puzzles, painting, fishing and camping.
Grateful for
having shared her life are her daughter, Brenda (Dave) Solberg of Watertown,
SD; her son, Roger (Jeannine) Preszler of Bismarck, ND; her sisters, Selma
Mohr of Hosmer, SD, Verna (Ed) Fremole of Phoenix, AZ, Betty (Ben) Loebs of
Britton, SD, and Joyce (Milton) Herrboldt of Hosmer, SD; her grandchildren,
Tiffany Preszler of Dallas, TX, Matthew Preszler of Bismarck, ND, Colin
Preszler of Chicago, IL., and Alex Preszler of Fargo, ND; her sister-in-law,
Irene Schnabel of Lodi, CA; and one brother-in-law, DeLano (Marcie) Preszler
of Scotland, SD.
She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roy of 64 years and her
brother-in-law, Freddie Mohr.
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LESTER DENNIS
Funeral service for Lester Dennis, 90, long time
Mellette farmer will be 10:30 am, Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the
Northwestern United Methodist Church in Mellette. Pastor Jon Damaska will
officiate. Burial will be in the Mellette Cemetery. Lester died on Monday,
March 26, 2012 at Avera St. Lukes Hospital in Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, March
28, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Lester Leo Dennis, son of Ross and Rena (Jansen) Dennis
was born on April 16, 1921 near Frankfort, SD. He attended school near
Frankfort prior to moving to Mellette in 1930. Lester went on to graduate
from Mellette High School with the class of 1939. For a short time he went
to work in an airplane factory in San Diego, CA prior to moving back to
South Dakota to start farming.
Lester was united in marriage to Laura Parrott on June
2, 1945 in Aberdeen. They purchased a farm near Mellette where they made
their home for the next 67 years. In 1955 Lester was named the first
Outstanding Young Farmer in Spink County. He was a supervisor for the Spink
County Conservation District and was also a past director for the South
Dakota Wheat Growers Association and Dacotah Bank. Lester was an avid
outdoorsmen and especially enjoyed hunting and trapping. He loved his family
and treasured the time he spent with his grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Lester always cherished the times he was able to watch his
grandsons play basketball both at Northwestern High School and Northern
State University.
Grateful for having shared Lester’s life are his wife
Laura, Mellette; daughter Donna (Jim) Boekelheide, Northville;
grandchildren, Tami (Ryan) Henke and their children Sam and Ali, Oxbow, ND;
Chad (Kris) Boekelheide and their children Derek, Hailey, Jessica and Ella
and Scott (Heidi) Boekelheide and their children Ethan and Ty all of
Northville.
Lester was preceded in death by his parents Ross and
Rena Dennis and one brother Dick Dennis.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home of Aberdeen is in charge of
arrangements.
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JOHANNA REITSMA
The funeral service for
Johanna Reitsma, 89, of Aberdeen, will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2012
at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be at Conde Community Cemetery,
Conde. Johanna died Friday, March 23, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Visitation will be two hours
prior to the funeral on Tuesday at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home 1111 S. Main
St.
Johanna
Reitsma was born April 24, 1922 to Henry and Jessie (Doma). She grew up in
the Conde area and moved to Aberdeen in 1980. She lived at the Homestead
Apartments until she moved to Aberdeen Health and Rehab in 2001.
Johanna was
active in the Conde American Legion Auxiliary while she lived in the area.
She was a very friendly lady and made friends where ever she went. Once she
moved into Aberdeen Health and Rehab she enjoyed participating in arts and
crafts projects and sharing her candy with others. She has been very
instrumental in recruiting and encouraging others to participate in the
Sunday morning Church services there at the Center. She made herself
available to anyone who needed a friend or a prayer.
Grateful for having shared
Johanna’s life are her niece, Julie (Neal) Wietgrefe, and nephews, Jerome
(Debra) Hansen, and David (Sheila) Hansen, and all her friends and the staff
at Aberdeen Health and Rehab
Johanna was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Jessie Reitsma, her
brother, Oliver Terpstra, sister, Clara Hansen, her twin sister, Mary
Reitsma and one niece, Deborah (Hansen) Mohr.
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GORDON O. PALMER
The funeral service for Gordon O. Palmer, 77, of
Mellette, SD, will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday March 27, 2012 at Northwestern
United Methodist Church, Mellette, with Pastor Jon Damaska officiating.
Gordon died Friday, March 23, 2012 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen. Burial will
follow at Mellette Cemetery, Mellette, SD.
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m., with family present
from 5-7 p.m., Monday, March 26 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
St., Aberdeen.
Gordon Odegaard Palmer was born January 10, 1935 at
Mellette, SD, to Harold “Hans” and Myrtle Jane (Odegaard) Palmer. He
attended school in Mellette and graduated from Mellette High School in 1953.
He then attended South Dakota State University, and Northern State College.
On May 8, 1958, Gordon was united in marriage to Lois
Kittlesland and settled in Mellette. Two sons were added to this union.
Gordon started farming in high school, and worked for his father delivering
gas. He started farming again in 1959. Gordon and Lois bought a farm 3½
miles east of Mellette in 1965.
Gordon served many years on the Mellette Township Board
and the Spink County Soil Conservation Board. He was a member of the
Mellette Fire Department, was active in the Mellette Methodist Church and
served on the Church Board. He later attended Northwestern United Methodist
Church and was a “sidewalk engineer,” as the church was being built.
Gordon enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bird watching. He
was concerned with caring for the land and conservation was very important
to him. Gordon was an avid woodworker. Above all he enjoyed spending time
with family, especially watching his son’s sporting events and later
attending his grandchildren’s activities.
Grateful for having shared Gordon’s life are his wife
Lois, sons Roger (Amy) Palmer, and Charles Palmer, all of Mellette,
grandchildren Nathan Palmer and Hannah Palmer, sister Pat (Kenny) Lillemoe,
Aberdeen and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jane
Blake, and infant sister Marlene Palmer.
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JUDY REZATTO
The memorial service for Judy Rezatto, 64, of Aberdeen,
will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Father Michael Kelly, celebrant. Judy died Thursday, March 22, at Avera St.
Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation is 3:00-7:00 p.m., with family present from
5:00-7:00 p.m., and a Wake service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Judy Peterson was born on May 22, 1947 to George and
Dorthea (Enning) Peterson at Sioux Falls, SD. She grew up and attended
school there. Judy was a tremendous athlete and had a try out in junior
high for the Olympic softball throw in Sioux Falls.
Judy married Brian J. Rezatto on May 30, 1970 in Sioux
Falls. She graduated from University of South Dakota in 1970 with her
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Judy and Brian moved to Aberdeen
where she coached swimming for 10 years. She coached the last Aberdeen swim
team to win the South Dakota State Swim Meet. She coached tennis for 20
years at Roncalli and was named Coach of the Year in 2007. Judy was
inducted into the South Dakota Tennis Hall of Fame in 2012. She was an avid
golfer and once shot par golfing left handed and then shot par golfing right
handed on the same round. Judy was active at the Aberdeen YMCA where she
taught many classes including boxing and aerobics. She was also a past
board member at the YMCA and served on the board of the Boys and Girls
Club.
Grateful for having shared Judy’s life are her husband,
Brian, two sons, Brett (Mandy) Rezatto and Justin Rezatto (Sara Arbach), all
of Aberdeen. two grandchildren, Reese and Ryder Rezatto, and two brothers,
George (Gunna) Peterson, Sioux Falls, and Jim (Dianne) Peterson, Colorado
Springs, CO.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, George and
Dorthea and one brother, Bill Peterson.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to go
to the “Judy Rezatto Roncalli Tennis Memorial Fund, c/o Dacotah Bank, PO Box
1560, Aberdeen, SD 57402-1560.
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GERTRUDE EVELYN LUCAS GULLICKSON
The funeral service for Gertrude Evelyn Lucas
Gullickson of Aberdeen will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 29, 2012 at
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Langford with Reverend Charles Bunk
officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery Langford. Gertrude
passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at Angelhaus of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday,
March 28, at Spitzer Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., and one hour prior to
the service at the church.
Gertrude Evelyn Lucas was born on April 28, 1920 near
Andover to Evert and Carrie Downing Lucas. Gertrude graduated from Pierpont
High School in 1937. Gertrude worked at The Potter Store in Andover
following high school graduation and also at a retail business in Aberdeen.
On Sept 23, 1940, Gertrude married Marvin Gullickson at
Milbank. She and Marvin lived and worked in Milbank before moving to
Everett, WA where they worked together at the Boeing Aircraft Plant. In
1948, they purchased the Gullickson Hardware Store in Langford and worked
there together until they retired in 1986. In 1998 they moved to Aberdeen
and in 2007, moved into the Bethesda Home of Aberdeen. Following Marvin’s
death on July 4, 2008, Gertrude moved to Angelhaus in Aberdeen. Gertrude
was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church, Langford, and later Bethlehem
Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Gertrude was a member of Eastern Star, American
Legion Auxiliary, the Langford Book Club, was a long time church choir
member and was active in women’s groups at Langford Evangelical Church
throughout the time she lived in Langford.
In addition to working beside Marvin in the hardware
store, Gertrude was known as being a loving and devoted mother to her four
children. Gertrude was also well known for her ability to serve wonderful
meals. No one could best “Grandma’s buns” or famous potato salad. She was
patient, kind, loving and had a quiet grace.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children:
Greg (Sandy) Gullickson, Aiken, SC, Marvel (Larry Fosholt) Rich, Peoria,
AZ, Lynn (Joe) Gednalske, River Falls, WI, Jeffrey Gullickson, Salt Lake
City, UT, grandchildren: Matthew (Melissa) Gullickson, Michael (Melissa)
Gullickson, Mark Rich, Jeffrey (Rebecca) Rich, Aaron (Brittany) Rich, Kent
(Brandi) Gednalske, Kirk Gednalske, Ashley Gullickson, Anthony Gullickson,
great grandchildren: Grant, Luke, Wade and Jack Gullickson, Jacob
Gullickson, Blake, Mason, Teigan and Aabri Rich, two nephews: Roland and
Alan Potter and families.
Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, Evert
and Carrie Lucas, her sister Winifred Potter, and her husband, Marvin.
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DONALD WILLIAM VOGT
The funeral service for Donald William Vogt, 80,
Aberdeen will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church, Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Burial at Riverside Memorial Park.
Donald died Monday, March 19, at Bethesda Home.
Visitation: 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March
21, with family present from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.
Donald William Vogt was born on June 11, 1931 to
William and Hattie (Dummann) Vogt in Clear Lake, SD. He grew up and attended
school in Watertown, graduating in 1950. He attended the University of
Nebraska, the University of South Dakota and graduated from Northern State
Teacher’s College. Don received a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education
and a Master’s Degree in Education.
Don married Roberta C. Bryson on May 31, 1953 in Watertown. They lived in
Watertown where he taught social science and coached football, basketball
and track. In 1958 they moved to Aberdeen. Don was involved at Northern
State University where he served as a graduate assistant, coached football,
and was the Dean of Men, Dean of Students and Director of Alumni affairs for
20 years. Don served as a high school administrator in Wood, Selby and
Eureka. Upon retirement, he was a substitute teacher in the Aberdeen School
District.
Don excelled at sports throughout his high school and
college career. He was a star on both the football field and the track
team. Don was inducted into the Watertown High School Arrow Hall of Fame in
2001 for his achievements on the field. He was also on the Argus Leader
South Dakota All-Time Football Team. He was 5th team
All-American running back in 1949. Because of his talent on the field, Don
was heavily recruited by many colleges. He received a scholarship from the
University of Nebraska and started as a running back in 1951. Don later
joined the NSU football team and helped lead the team to an undefeated
season in 1953. He was named to the NSU Hall of Fame in 1979. Don was
instrumental in starting the wrestling team at NSU.
Don’s faith was an integral part of his life. He was a
devoted member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where he served as President of
the church council, numerous committees, ministerial outreach programs and
as a volunteer wherever needed. He also served his community and was active
in the Lion’s Club where he served as District Governor for South Dakota.
He was on the board at Bethesda, was active in the Retired Teachers
Association and was President for AARP in South Dakota where he received the
Andrus Award in 2003. Don was an avid fan of University of Nebraska and the
Minnesota Twins. He loved his family and always looked forward to time
spent with his granddaughters and great grandson.
Grateful for having shared Don’s life are his son, Doug
(Kim) Vogt, Aberdeen, daughter, Victoria (Duane) Hurley, Milford, IA,
granddaughters, Jessica (Eric) Schable and Rebecca Hurley, great grandson,
Aiden Schable, brothers, Herb (Janet) Vogt, Alfred, ME, Bill (Jean) Vogt,
Kalispell, MT, and Jim (Judy) Vogt, Powell, WY, and many nieces and
nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta on March
18, 2002, his parents, and his sister, Darlene Vogt.
The family prefers memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran
Church.
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EDWARD "ED" HOFF, JR.
Memorial service for Edward “Ed” Hoff Jr., 87, Aberdeen
will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen. Dave Graf will officiate. Private family
interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens with military honors by Sidney
L. Smith American Legion Post 24. Ed died on Friday, March 16, 2012 at
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Edward Hoff Jr., son of Edward and Martha (Heupel) Hoff
Sr. was born on June 30, 1924 in Eureka, SD. This is the area where he was
raised and attended school, graduating from Eureka High School. Ed enlisted
in the United States Army in 1943 and served with the 574th Air
Sig as a radar operator in the Philippines and New Guinea. Following his
honorable discharge in 1946 he began working in Aberdeen at Aberdeen Block
Company where he became manager.
Ed was united in marriage to Marion Weisz in Aberdeen.
This is where the couple made their home and raised their two children. In
1966, Ed went to work for House of Glass where he worked as a sales rep
until his retirement in 1987. They remained in Aberdeen and also enjoyed
traveling south in the winter to visit their son.
Ed was a member of Faith United Methodist Church where
he served as usher and trustee. He was an avid bowler and was active in many
bowling leagues for 50 years where he won many awards and trophies including
the first Dihl Hasz Sportsmanship Trophy.
Grateful for having shared Ed’s life are one son, Rick
(Cathy) Hoff, Wylie, TX; one daughter, Debbie (Warren) Hunstad, Aberdeen;
five grandchildren, Kelly Hoff Kovaric, Eric Hoff, Jason Hoff, Scott Hunstad
and Tara Hunstad, six great grandchildren, one sister, Adeline Goehring,
Aberdeen; one brother, Dallas Hoff, Las Vegas, NV; and special friend Velma
Scheid.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife Marion Hoff,
parents Edward and Martha Hoff Sr., two brothers and one sister.
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GARY BEBO
Memorial service for Gary Bebo, 71, Cresbard will be
2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the United Methodist Church, Cresbard.
Pastor Julie Nygard officiating. At his request his body was cremated.
Private inurnment will be in the Cresbard Cemetery. Gary died on Thursday,
March 15 in Faulkton.
A time to remember Gary’s life will be Monday, March 19
from 1:00-7:00 pm with family present from 5:00-7:00 and a prayer service at
7:00 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
In lieu of flowers family prefers memorials.
Gary Andrew Bebo was born March 20, 1940 at Turton, SD
to John and Alphena (Anderson) Bebo. He grew up in the Mellette area and
later worked on the Oahe Dam in Pierre where he met his wife Shirley. They
were united in marriage on September 15, 1961 in Pierre.
Gary and Shirley spent six years in Tucson, AZ but Gary
always wanted to come home to South Dakota. They returned home where Gary
helped his father on the family farm prior to farming on his own. Several
years later he started his career as a truck driver.
Gary loved trucking, his customers as well as all the
wonderful people he met along the way. He trucked until his health would no
longer allow it. Gary spent seven years in a wheelchair. He loved going to
the local coffee shop in his electric wheelchair. That was the highlight of
every day, regardless of hail, sleet or blizzards. His coffee shop friends
always watched out for him to be sure he got there and got home.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife,
Shirley Bebo of Cresbard; his daughter, Annie (Marvin Rose) Bebo of
Aberdeen; extended family Shawn and Shani Crane and family; two brothers,
Richard (Darla) and Ronald (Faye) Bebo; one sister, Joyce (Maynard) Fortin;
many nieces, nephews and cousins and his beloved cat Makani
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, John and
Alphena Bebo; step mother, Clara Bebo; one son, Robert Bebo and one brother,
Robert Bebo.
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EMIL KOLB
Funeral services for Emil Kolb, 97, Aberdeen, formerly
of Leola are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at St. James Lutheran
Church, Leola, Pastor Gayler Korsmo officiating. Burial: Green Mound
Cemetery, Leola. Emil died Sunday, March 11, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation: 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, with a prayer
service at 5 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street,
Aberdeen.
Emil Kolb was born November 9, 1914 to Jacob and Lydia
(Rau) Kolb at Timber Lake, SD. He moved with his parents from Timber Lake
to south of Long Lake, SD in 1921 with a 1912 International truck that had
hard tires. In 1930, he moved with his parents north of Leola where he
worked for numerous farmers. He also worked for the Public Works
Administration.
Emil married Adeline Kolb on June 24, 1937 at Sisseton,
SD. In 1941 they moved to Tulare, SD where he worked for Henry Blume. In
the fall of 1943, he moved with his wife and young family back to Leola
where he purchased a farm three miles east and one half mile south of
Leola. He resided there until May of 2011 when they moved to the Primrose
Cottages in Aberdeen.
Emil was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church. He
also served on the Leola Township Board and as a director for FHA in the
Leola District. Farming was always an important part of Emil’s life. He
loved driving tractors, looking at tractor books and Black Angus cattle.
Emil enjoyed horses and farmed with them for a number of years. Emil’s
greatest joy came from his family, especially his grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Emil’s life are his wife,
Adeline, Aberdeen, children, Duane (Aileen) Kolb, Leola, Darlene (Merle)
Heupel, Aberdeen, and Richard (Susan) Kolb, Leola, grandchildren, Kevin
Kolb, and Ann Erdmann, great grandchildren, Tyler Kolb, Logan Kolb, Ethan
Kolb and Dawson Erdmann, brother, Otto Kolb, Leola, and sisters, Lydia
Bertsch, Novato, CA and Emilia Hofwolt, Ft. Pierre, SD.
Emil was preceded in death by his parents,
granddaughter Erin Kolb, three brothers and five sisters.
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LORI ANN YOUNG
The memorial service for Lori Ann Young, 48, Aberdeen,
is 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2012 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen,
with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial
Park, Aberdeen. Lori passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Avera St.
Luke’s Hospital at Aberdeen.
A time to share with Lori’s family will from 3-5 p.m.
Sunday, March 11th, with a prayer service at 5 p.m. at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Lori Ann Allbee was born on October 8, 1963 to Ernest
and Doris (Locken) Allbee in Aberdeen. She grew up and attended school in
Aberdeen, graduating from Central High School in 1981. She then attended
Northern State University where she earned her Bachelor’s of Science in
Business in 1985. Lori worked at Kesslers while attending both high school
and college.
On June 1, 1985, Lori married Harlan Young at
Aberdeen. She began work for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in 1988 and was
employed there until the time of her death.
While Lori had many passions, her family and friends
came first. Lori was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She
was also active in the community and was a member of Great Plains
Outdoorsman. Lori enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid trap
shooter. She enjoyed tending her flower garden and loved the outdoors. Her
Golden Retriever, Bob, held a special place in her heart.
Grateful for having shared Lori’s life are her husband,
Harlan, Aberdeen, two sons, Eric Young, Blytheville, AR, and Lucas Young,
Birmingham, AL, her mother, Doris Allbee, Aberdeen, three brothers, Gary
(Dena) Allbee, St. Michael, MN, Neal Allbee, Aberdeen, and Brian Allbee,
Aberdeen, her sister-in-law, Nancy (Charlie) Whittlesey, St. Louis Park, MN,
her brother-in-law, Donald Young, Aberdeen, and six nieces and nephews, Mike
Allbee, Steve Allbee, Kirsten Bertsch, Elizabeth Whittlesey, Claire
Whittlesey and Mason Young.
Lori was preceded in death by her father, Ernest and
her nephew, Ross Allbee.
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SCOTT C. CRAIG
The funeral service for Scott C. Craig, 45, Aberdeen
will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
1111 S. Main St., with Pastor Tom Haggar officiating. Burial will follow at
Riverside Cemetery. Scott died Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Avera St. Luke’s,
Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. with family present
from 6-8 p.m. and a prayer service at 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 7, at
the funeral home.
Scott Clarence Craig was born on February 21, 1967 to
Dayle Keith and Blanche (Bonn) Craig at Aberdeen, SD. He grew up on a farm
near Groton and was baptized and confirmed at the Groton United Methodist
Church. He was active in the Lazy Farmers
4-H club. Scott attended Groton schools and graduated
from Groton High School. After graduating, Scott worked for Funk Custom
Combining for a few years and then worked on a farm near Artesian.
On May 21, 1989, Scott married Kathleen Schwingler at
Aberdeen. Scott worked for Wolken’s Trucking out of Groton and then worked
for several farmers near Groton.
Scott was a member of Groton United Methodist Church.
He had an excellent sense of humor. He enjoyed hunting, especially hunting
deer, and fishing. They spent many days fishing at Tacoma Park. Scott and
Kathleen kept a garden together. His pets were special to Scott and he
liked to play with his pets, Puggy, Bobbie Jo and Cody. Scott loved
children and spending time with his family.
Grateful for having shared Scott’s life are his wife,
Kathleen, Aberdeen, two step-daughters, Becky (LeRoy) Aman and their
children, Jonathan, Michael and Carissa Aman of Hosmer, and Holly Strobel
and her daughter Emily Strobel of Eureka, two brothers, Gary (Teri) Craig,
Houston, TX, Roger (Jenny) Craig, Alexandria, SD, three sisters, Vicki (Les)
Hovrud, Madison, SD, Sandy Knudson, Aberdeen, and Becky (Todd) Sapp,
Alexandria, SD, and many nieces, and nephews.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Dayle and
Blanche and his grandparents.
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EVA STABLER
The funeral service for Eva Stabler, 93, Aberdeen will
be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 12, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111
S. Main St., with Pastor Tanya Rist officiating. Burial will be at Sunset
Memorial Gardens. Eva died Thursday, March 1, at Primrose Place Assisted
Living.
Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m., with family present
from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, March 11, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home 1111 S. Main
St.
Eva Schmidt was born on January 17, 1919 to Peter S.
and Eva (Fuehrer) Schmidt at their home in rural Campbell County, SD. She
grew up there and received her education at rural school. Eva was baptized
and confirmed at the Artas Reformed Church.
On June 28, 1942, Eva married Albert Stabler at Eureka,
SD. Together they farmed in the Eureka area and were members of the Zion
Lutheran Church, Eureka. In August of 1992 they moved into Aberdeen. Albert
died on March 23, 1997 and Eva continued to make Aberdeen her home. She
lived on her own until September of 2008 when she moved to Primrose Place.
Eva was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Aberdeen.
She was always a hard worker, both helping with the farm work and keeping
her house immaculate. She enjoyed gardening and embroidering when she was
able and was a great cook. Her grandchildren often mention her delicious
German vegetable soup and kuchen. Eva was a gracious host with a servant’s
heart. She had a great memory and liked watching game shows, keeping up
with the current news and always followed the local weather. Family was
very important to her and she loved time spent with them.
Grateful for having shared Eva’s life were her
daughter, JoAnne (Arnie) Mehlhoff, grandchildren, Mark (Karla) Mehlhoff and
Monte (Becky) Mehlhoff, great grandchildren, Meghan, Mason, Kaden, Kyler,
Alyson, and Joshua Mehlhoff, all of Aberdeen, one sister, Helen Tichota,
Aberdeen and one brother, Harvey (Gladys) Schmidt, Roseville, CA.
Eva was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, parents, Peter and Eva,
sisters, Christine Wacker, Lydia Berreth, Emma Koth and Ida Nitschke and her
brother Peter P. Schmidt.
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DIANNE MARY (GOLDIN) CRAFT
Dianne Mary (Goldin) Craft, 83, Mellette died
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen. A
memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements: Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
Street, Aberdeen.
Dianne Mary
Deloy was born December 30, 1928 to Lester and Ruth (Couch) Deloy at home in
Mellette. She grew up and attended school there graduating from Mellette
High School. Dianne went on to Northern State Teacher’s College and earned
her two year Teacher’s Certificate. She taught at country schools near
Northville for a few years.
On January 1, 1948, Dianne married Leland Goldin at
home in Mellette. They continued to make Mellette their home. Leland died
in August of 2002.
Dianne stayed in Mellette and married Rollin “Rollie”
Craft on February 12, 1996. Dianne was a lifetime member of Northwestern
Methodist Church. She was active in the Eastern Star and Grand Chapter.
Dianne was a past Matron in Eastern Star. She was a member of Extension
Club where she was very active for many years. She was also active in the
Senior Citizen’s Center and served as secretary. When she was younger,
Dianne enjoyed camping and fishing with her family. She was also an avid
flower and vegetable gardener. Dianne dedicated her life to caring for
others. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Grateful for having shared Dianne’s life are her
husband, Rollie Craft, Mellette, two daughters, Melinda (Roger) Redman,
Maroa, IL, and Debra (Matt) Wise, Mellette, seven grandchildren, Mark
Buechler Jeremy Mikuska, Jennifer Collins, Jake Collins, Ashly Wise, Brook
Wise, and Doris Wise, nine great grandchildren, Chloe, Kia, and Aubrey
Mikuska, Micah and Ariona Collins, Ashlynn, Mason and Malachi LaHoe, and
Lillian Collins, her sister, Joanne (Garold) Nesthus, Long Beach, CA, two
brothers, Al Deloy, Mellette, and Jim (Carolyn) Deloy, Belle Fourche, SD.
Dianne was preceded in death by her husband, Leland
Goldin, her parents, grandson, Jack Collins, granddaughter, Jessica
Buechler, brother, Ronnie Deloy, infant brother, Allen Deloy and
sister-in-law, Marilyn Deloy.
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MARTHA MARIE OPP
Funeral service for Martha Marie Opp, 95, Aberdeen will
be 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the First Reformed Church, 818 9th
Ave. SE, Aberdeen. Rev. David Dawn will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset
Memorial Gardens. Martha died on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at ManorCare
Health Services, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1:00-6:00 pm with a prayer
service at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Martha Marie Weishaar daughter of John and Magdelena (Eman)
Weishaar was born on March 9, 1916 near Hosmer, SD. This is the area where
she was raised and attended country school. As a young lady she helped her
parents on the farm.
Martha was united in marriage to Eugene Opp on November
15, 1936. They began making their home on the Opp family farm northeast of
Eureka until 1955, when they moved to Aberdeen. For the past five years
Martha resided in the Homestead Apartments.
Martha was a member of the First Reformed Church in
Aberdeen where she was active in the Ladies Aide. For several years she also
cleaned houses. Martha was an outstanding baker and was known for her Kuchen.
In her free time she enjoyed making quilts for family and lap robes for
people in nursing homes.
Grateful for having shared her life are her six sons;
Donald Opp, Grand Junction, CO, Gerald (JoAnn) Opp, San Jose, CA, Stanley
Opp, Malaga, WA, Kermit Opp, Portland, OR, Timothy (Vicki) Opp, New
Braunfels, TX, and Thomas Opp, West Minster, CO, four daughters; Marge
(Denny) Puepke, Ethan, SD, Joyce (Jerry) Hunstad, Aberdeen, Shirley (Howard)
Hollimon, Kerrville, TX, and Connie Akers, Aberdeen, daughter-in-law, Sharon
Opp, San Jose, CA, 24 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one sister,
Esther Preszler, Roscoe, SD.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and
Magdalena Weishaar, her husband, Eugene Opp in 1991 two sons; Elton in 1992
and Wilbert in 1996, one daughter-in-law, Vicky Opp; nine brothers, four
sisters and two grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to
First Reformed Church, Aberdeen.
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KENT DONOVAN SEYMOUR
Funeral service
for Kent Donovan Seymour, 74, Mellette will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February
24, 2012 at the Northwestern United Methodist Church, Mellette. Pastor Jon
Damaska and Pastor Chris Anderson officiating. Burial at the Mellette
Cemetery. Kent died Tuesday, February 21, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation: 3:00-7:00 p.m. with family present from
5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111
S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Kent Donovan Seymour, son of Jason and Dorothy (Arthurs)
Seymour was born on August 10, 1937 in Aberdeen. He was raised on the family
farm near Mellette and attended country school through the 8th
grade. He moved into Mellette and lived with his grandmother, where he
played basketball and attended Mellette High School graduating in 1955.
He was united in marriage to Marjorie Spatafore on
August 17, 1955 in Webster, SD. Kent and Marjorie resided at the farm for
56 years. Kent went on to attend SDSU for one semester prior to moving back
to the Mellette area to begin farming with his father. He remained on the
farm until 1995 when his health caused him to retire.
Kent cherished his time on the farm and loved caring
for his animals. He especially enjoyed raising the sheep his children showed
over the years. In his spare time he enjoyed watching John Wayne westerns.
Kent loved going to the South Dakota State Fair. He spent countless hours
visiting with his friends at the Mellette Travel Plaza as well as at the
post office. Kent was a caring family man and was always passionate about
his children’s sporting events.
Grateful for having shared Kent’s life are his wife
Marjorie, Mellette; children Ron Seymour, Indianapolis, IN; Terri Seymour,
Dripping Springs, TX; Nancy (Ron Walker) Wolf, Clark, SD and Kathy (Mike)
Kulm, Aberdeen; grandchildren, Kurt Seymour, Eric (Kayla) Bohlander,
Stephanie Bohlander, Cody Bohlander, Nicole Cornelius, Jennifer Cornelius,
Casey Kulm and Cassandra Kulm; great grandchildren, Danille Seymour and
Grady Bohlander; brother-in-law, Larry (Katie) Spatafore and cousins Linda
(Clarence) Larson and Craig (Karen) Swenson.
Kent was preceded in death by his parents and infant
brother Glen Owen Seymour.
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JORDAN DANIEL HEYD
Funeral services for Jordan Daniel Heyd, 21, Aberdeen
will be at 10:30 am, Friday, February 24 at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor
Marcia Sylvester officiating. Jordan died Monday, February 20, 2012.
Visitation will be from 1-7 pm, Thursday, February 23,
with a prayer service at 7 pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
St.
Jordan Daniel Heyd was born on August 6, 1990 in
Aberdeen, SD to Daniel and Michelle (Click) Heyd. This is the area where he
grew up and attended school. He graduated from Aberdeen Central High School
with the class of 2009. He worked for Fordham Farms, Cash-Wa Distributing
and Griese Construction.
Jordan was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where he
was baptized and confirmed. Many fond memories and friendships were created
through his passions: BMX racing with his dad and brother, hunting,
trapping, fishing and trap shooting. His most recent friendships were made
through participation in the weekly NA and other support groups.
Grateful for having shared Jordan’s life are his
father, Daniel Heyd, mother, Michelle Heyd (David Peterson), sister, Heather
Heyd, brother, Devon Heyd, grandparents, Dean and Mae Click, Marie Heyd,
great grandparents, Anna Stern, George and Joan Sorensen, uncles and aunts,
Paul and Heidi Click, Michele and Scott Bretsch, Scott Heyd, cousins,
Katrina, Karsten, Brianna, Hayden, Hallie, Jessica and Alex, special friend,
Rachel Diede and his sponsor, Troy Adams. The loss of Jordan leaves our
hearts empty; however, we will always cherish the short time we had with
him.
Jordan is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Darwin
Heyd and John Leibke, great grandparents, Walter Stern, Otto and Hildegard
Haupt.
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AUDREY A. ULRICH
Funeral service for Audrey A. Ulrich, 87, Aberdeen will
be 10:30 am, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 624
North Jay Street, Aberdeen. Pastor Jais Tinglund will officiate. Burial will
be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Audrey died on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at
ManorCare Health Service, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 2:00-7:00 pm, with family
present from 4:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Audrey A. Walker, daughter of Gotlieb and Ernestina (Knoepfle)
Walker was born on November 11, 1924 in Artas, SD. She was raised in Kulm,
ND and graduated from Kulm High School prior to attending Ellendale College
where she earned her teacher’s certificate. For several years she taught
country school near Fredonia, ND.
Audrey was united in marriage to Leonard Ulrich in June
of 1947 in Kulm. They farmed in the Fredonia, Kulm and Merricourt, ND areas
prior to purchasing a farm five miles north and three miles east of
Frederick. This is where they made their home for many years and raised
their five children. Audrey also worked for many years at the Ellendale
Nursing Home. They made their home on the farm until 1997 when they moved
into Ellendale. Her beloved husband died in 1998. Audrey remained in
Ellendale until 2008 when she began making her home in Aberdeen.
Audrey was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in
Ellendale for many years. In her free time she enjoyed reading and working
on crossword puzzles. Audrey was an avid gardener and she loved cats. Over
the years she enjoyed many wonderful trips with her family and husband.
Grateful for having shared Audrey’s life are her
children Lila (Gene) Jones, Brandon, MS; Judy (Carl) Bulian and Dale (Marla)
Ulrich both of Aberdeen; one daughter-in-law Joyce Ulrich; grandchildren
Gregg Jones, Chris (Megan) Ulrich, Tim Ulrich, Lyndsey Ulrich, Beverly
(Jeff) Fiferlick and Troy (Carrie) Ulrich and great great grandchildren,
Austin Ulrich, Davina Fiferlick, Kalista Fiferlick and Theo Ulrich.
Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, husband
and two sons Darwin and Dean.
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MILDRED “MILLIE” EUNICE WILLIAMS
Mildred “Millie” Williams, age 87, of Brentford passed
away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Dow Rummel Village, Sioux Falls, SD. A
visitation for family and friends will be Friday, February 24th
from 1:00-7:00 pm with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with a prayer
service at 7:00 pm followed by a service by the Eastern Star at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen. Funeral services will be held
Saturday, February 25th at 11:00 am at the United Church of
Christ in Brentford with Rev. John Damaska officiating. Interment will
follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.
Millie was born the youngest of seven children May 12,
1924 to Ed and Eva Dunker in Stratford, SD. After graduation from Groton
High School and attending Northern State, Millie and Hurst were married on
June 24, 1943 and farmed in the Brentford area until they moved to Bethesda
Town Square in Aberdeen in 2003. She remained in Aberdeen after Hurst died,
on March 13, 2005, until moving to Dow Rummel Village in 2007 due to
Alzheimers. Millie was active in the Order of the Eastern Star for 61 yrs
and became Worthy Grand Matron of South Dakota in 1979. She was also active
in Daughters of the Nile, Extension Club and the United Church of Christ
Women’s Fellowship. She made numerous banners that reflected the church
year. Millie loved to ballroom dance, work crossword puzzles, sew for Make
It With Wool contests, knit Christmas stockings, deliver hot meals out to
the field during harvest, cook for family gatherings, and play bridge –
even when “the cards weren’t going her way”.
She was a devoted wife for their 62 years of marriage,
a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by their four children,
Dan (Snow) of Lilburn, GA; Pam (Don) Kettering of Yankton SD, Max (Heidi) of
Brentford, SD and Tas (Paul) Tellinghuisen of Sioux Falls SD; 6
grandchildren, Dr. Derek (Dr. Katherine) and Devin Williams, Lance (Candie)
Kettering and Heather (Ben) Brasel, and Colin (Meagan) and Jenna Williams
and 9 great grandchildren: Jessica, Amber, Lyla, Tessa, Nora, Hunter, Maddie,
Henry, and Jack and sister Inez Knickrehm of Groton, SD, sisters-in law
Carol Dunker and Betty Dunker of Aberdeen, SD and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hurst
Williams, parents, brothers Ray,
Wally and Dale (Marg) Dunker and sisters Hazel (Joe) Sager and Evelyn
(Harold) Borge and brother-in-law Robert Knickrehm.
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RUTH J. MAGAGNA
Memorial services for
Ruth Magagna, 87, of Aberdeen will be Tuesday, February 28, at 11a.m. at
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Pastors Chris Anderson and Tim
Serson will officiate. A prayer service with Eastern Star Funeral
Ceremony will be held in the Good Shepherd Chapel on Monday, February 27 at
7 p.m. Burial of cremains will be in Mt View Cemetery, West
Hazleton, PA. Ruth passed away on February 18, 2012 at Bethesda Nursing
Home.
Ruth Jane Roberts was
born September 11, 1924, to William G. and Clarissa Jane (Troell) Roberts.
She attended school in West Hazleton, graduating with the class of ’42. Ruth
was employed with Miners Bank in West Hazleton from ’43 until her retirement
in 1990. Ruth married Louis John Magagna on September 9, 1950. They raised
two children, Barry, who died in a motorcycle accident in 1970, and Sharon.
Louis died February 8, 1987. In November 1992, Ruth moved to Aberdeen to
live with her daughter and family.
Ruth was Past Matron and
life member of both Mayflower Chapter #107 Hazleton, PA and Minerva Chapter
#5 Aberdeen; Order of Eastern Star; and Past Mother Advisor of Rainbow
Girls, Hazleton, PA. She loved to cook, bake, sew and hand made many
beautiful quilts for family and friends. She was a member of the Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church Quilters, Aberdeen Quilt guild, Girl Scouts, 1st
United Methodist Church widows group, Mary Circle - WELCA, Pasque Club, and
church choirs at both Christ Memorial UCC in West Hazleton and Good
Shepherd. Ruth organized and chaired the Christmas Tea at Good Shepherd for
10 years. Ruth’s joy for life was contagious and her singing and humming,
while she worked and played, helped all around her enjoy her company.
Feeding people, both physically and spiritually, brought her great
happiness.
Being blessed to share
Ruth’s life include her daughter Sharon (Curt) Bossert of Aberdeen,
grandchildren: Craig (Ashley) Bossert, Omaha, NE; Nathaniel (Sadie) Bossert,
Sioux City, IA; Heather (Jacob) Wiskerchen, Reno, NV; Barry (Dineen) Magagna,
Philadelphia, PA; William (Erin) Magagna, Lancaster, PA; 9 great
grand-children; 1 great-great grandchild; and many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in
death by her parents; husband; son; brothers, Robert and Arthur Roberts; and
sister, Doris Huttenstine.
In lieu of flowers, the
family prefers memorials to Good Shepherd Quilters or Adult Choir.
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JANICE KAY HOFFMANN
Memorial service for Janice Kay Hoffmann, 74, Aberdeen
will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church,
Aberdeen. Pastor Deb Grismer will officiate. Inurnment will be at Black
Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD at a later date. Janice died on
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Aberdeen.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street,
Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.
Janice Kay Kramlich was born
November 14, 1937 to Rinhold (Riney) & Minnie (Hinzman) Kramlich at
Mobridge, SD.
The oldest of three children,
Janice was raised in Mound City, SD, where her father owned the grocery,
meat market and locker plant. Her family lived upstairs above the
business. At the age of 14, Janice was a telephone operator in Mound City,
running the telephone office full-time over the summer. She graduated from
Herreid High School in 1955. After working at the ASCS office in Mound City
and the bank in Linton, ND, Janice moved to Aberdeen in 1962 and
worked at Farmers & Merchants Bank.
She married Rueben Hoffmann
on October 22, 1966 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, SD. Together
they raised two daughters and operated the A&W restaurant. Janice was an
office manager for Pred's Coats from 1981 - 1999. From 1999 - 2009, she
helped prepare weekly community meals at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. In
1999, Janice also started work as office manager at Kippley Accounting and
worked there until her death.
Janice was diagnosed with
cancer in August 2011. Her determination to recover from surgery and fight
her cancer gave us daily insight into the strength she always
possessed. These past months - at Mayo Clinic, in nursing care in
Minneapolis, and in recovery and chemo at home - Rueben was Jan's constant
companion and capable nurse.
Jan loved reading,
crosswords, crocheting, cooking and baking, and keeping house. She liked
whist but hated to duck. Her quiet disposition and even temper were
complemented by a sly sense of humor and a deep concern for others. She was
a devoted Oma, aunt, and great aunt.
Janice is survived by her
husband, Rueben; her daughters, Susan (Cal) Lout, Armour, SD, and Becky
(Jacob Krause) Hoffmann, Minneapolis, MN; her grandchildren, Asa Krause and
Juniper Krause, Minneapolis, MN; her brother, Donald (Sandy) Kramlich,
Rolling Meadows, IL; and her sister, Lois (Stacy) Fischer, Aberdeen. She
was preceded in death by her parents.
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HAROLD R. FRIED
Funeral service for Harold R. Fried,
Aberdeen will be 10:30 am, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at First Baptist
Church, 1500 East Melgaard Road, Aberdeen. Dr. Harold E. Salem will
officiate. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens with military honors by
Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post 24. Harold died on Wednesday, February
15, 2012 at his home at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 18 days.
Visitation will be from 1:00-7:00 pm,
Friday, February 17, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
Street, Aberdeen.
Harold R. Fried, son of Jacob and Lydia
(Orth) Fried was born on December 28, 1925 in Campbell County, SD. He
attended country school and later attended Artas High School. He worked on
the family farm.
Harold was drafted into the United
States Army in October of 1950 and was stationed at Camp Cooke in
California. He was stationed overseas with the Far East Command serving in
both Japan and Korea. Harold received his honorable discharge on November
20, 1956.
He was united in marriage to Idella Lutz
on August 19, 1960 in Herreid, SD. This is where they made their home for
the next five years prior to moving to Moorhead, MN. Harold was employed at
various businesses in the Fargo/Moorhead area until his retirement in 1989.
In 1993 the couple moved to Aberdeen where Harold remained until the time of
his death.
Grateful for having shared his life are
his wife Idella of Aberdeen, one daughter, Juanita (Kerry) Howell of
Columbia, SD; three grandchildren, Renata, Evan and Aleigha Howell and two
sister-in-laws, Martha Ackerman of Eureka and Inez Fried of Marshall, MN.
Harold was preceded in death by his
parents, four brothers, Albert, Herman, Emmanuel and Carl Fried and one
sister-in-law Pearl Fried.
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ROBERT “BOB” GEAREY
Services for Robert “Bob” Gearey, 83, Aberdeen are 1
pm, Saturday, February 18, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, Pastor Tom Haggar
officiating. Bob died Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Manor Care Health
Services.
Visitation will be from 1-7 pm, Friday at the funeral
home.
Robert A. Gearey was born March 12, 1928 in Jamestown,
ND to Warren and Emma (Gensberg) Gearey. He was raised and attended
school in Aberdeen. Bob served in the Army from 1950 – 1952 where he worked
in the kitchen. In 1954 Bob married Susan Marlene Imberi in Webster, SD.
They made their home in Aberdeen for a few years but soon moved to Tacoma
Park until 1997 when they moved back to Aberdeen.
Bob had many jobs throughout his career ranging from
Eddie and Cox’ Bakery, International Harvester Company, sales for Smith
Truck Sales, a mechanic for Brick’s Skelgas and Biegler’s as well as
transporting for the hospital. Bob would often hire himself out to till
local gardens for additional income.
Throughout Bob & Susan’s marriage, they had an
incredible garden. People would come from all over North and South Dakota
for Gearey’s Garden vegetables. They loved taking long family vacations and
never missed a county or state fair. He enjoyed fishing, and ice fishing
where he would scoop nets of bullheads. He also loved to hunt but he wasn’t
a good shot. When long time friends, Regulas, would come to visit, Bob and
John would go to the river for ice to make homemade ice cream. All the kids
would take turns cranking the ice cream maker. He always needed to be busy
working on cars, the garden or rentals that he owned.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Susan
Gearey, daughters Judy Coleman, Sartel, MN, Michelle (Corey) Bunke,
Aberdeen, three grandsons, Joe Coleman, Aberdeen, Nick Coleman, Rapid City,
and Coltan Bunke, Aberdeen, one great-granddaughter, Eva, Rapid City, and
one sister, Anita Gearey, Minneapolis, MN.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Warren and Emma
Gearey, daughter, Charlotte Gearey, brothers; Harlan Gearey, Richard Gearey,
Harvey Gearey, sisters; Ruby Seura and Beverly Gearey.
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ADOLPH SPERLE
The funeral service for Adolph Sperle, 88, of Aberdeen,
will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012 at First Assembly of God
Church, with Pastor Gary Wileman officiating. Burial will be at Sunset
Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen. Adolph died Monday, February 13, at Avera St.
Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation is 1-7 p.m., with family present from 5-7
p.m., on Wednesday, February 15, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home 1111 S. Main
St.
Adolph Sperle was born March 28, 1923 in Ashley, ND to
Gottlob and Christina (Merkle) Sperle. He attended school in rural Eureka,
SD. Adolph worked on the family farm until he joined the Army in 1941 until
1944 where he served during World War II. When he returned from the army he
met a blond named Olivia Schock and on October 20, 1946 they were married.
In 1955 they moved to Aberdeen and he went to work for Kessler’s until he
retired in 1987.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife,
Olivia two children, Shirley (Mike) Sommers and Brenda (Paul) Coats, five
grandchildren: Mike (Carol) Sommers, Jr., Pat (Gina) Sommers, Amanda
(Justin) Curtis, Cora (Travis) Riter, & Nathan Coats, and twelve great
grandchildren, Austin, Carley, Brandon, Paige, Braden, Alec, Erin, Megan,
Elizabeth, Lillian, Dominick and Kiera who were the love of his life. He
loved them and they loved their “Pa Pa” and “G Pa”, siblings, Otto Sperle,
Ervin Sperle, Emma Wolfe and Esther Gienger.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Gottlob and
Christina Sperle, siblings, Gottlieb Sperle, Ted Sperle, Oscar Sperle, Lydia
Lammele, Irene Schneider, Emila Gaglareie and Ida Mastel.
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HIRAM KUSLER
Services for Hiram Kusler,
82, Aberdeen, are 2 pm, Friday, February 17, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church:
Pastor Tanya Rist officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Hiram
died on Monday, February 13 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation: 1-7 pm,
Thursday with family present from 5-7pm, and a prayer service at 7 pm at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home.
Hiram Kusler was born July
20, 1929 to John & Amelia (Maier) Kusler at Leola. He was baptized and
confirmed at Salem Emanuel Lutheran Church, Long Lake.
Hiram graduated from Leola
High School in 1947. He attended Northern State University.
On October 4, 1949 he
married Lorraine Schmitt at Roscoe. Hiram taught rural school in the Leola &
Long Lake area.
In 1950, they moved to
Aberdeen, where he was employed at Fritz Forseth Insurance Agency. In 1955,
they moved to Rapid City. They moved back to Aberdeen in 1957, and Hiram
worked for Dornbush Agency, Reed-Johnston Insurance and Real Estate Agency
becoming a partner in 1968. In 1978 he became owner of the Dakota Claims
Service. In 1983, he managed Gerharter Insurance Agency.
In 1990, Hiram was
employed at Simmons Middle School and Hub City Transit, retiring November
25, 2003.
He was Vice President of
SD Association of Mutual Agents, a member of Zion Lutheran Church, serving
on the church council, singing in the choir, ushered and taught Sunday
School. He was a member of the Aberdeen Area Senior Center. Hiram sang with
the Men’s Friendship Group and enjoyed coffee with his brothers and friends.
He was an avid pool player. He loved attending sporting events, especially
those of his children and grandchildren. Hiram cherished his family and
friends. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Grateful for having shared
Hiram’s life are his wife, Lorraine, sons, Nolan (Joy) Kusler, Omaha; Joel
(Barb) Kusler, Rapid City; Paul (Stacey) Kusler, Sioux Falls; grandchildren,
Kristi (Jim); Jason; Taylor & Connor; Austin, Adam, Aaron; Parker; great
grandson, Dominik; and brothers, Howard (Berni) Kusler; Ervin (Elaine)
Kusler; Myron (Mabel) Kusler, Ernie (Joey) Kusler.
Preceded in death by
parents; grandparents; two nephews.
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PHYLLIS WELLS
Services for Phyllis Krikac Wells, 85, of Aberdeen will
be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Plymouth Congregational Church
with Pastor Jill Warner officiating. Burial at Riverside Memorial Park.
Phyllis died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Bethesda Home.
Visitation will be Wednesday, from 1-7 p.m., with
family present from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at Spitzer-Miller Fellowship Hall.
Phyllis Leone Lillemoe was born on February 13, 1926,
near Frankfort, SD the daughter of John and Agnes (Ugland) Lillemoe. She
attended school in the Conde/Brentford area and graduated from Augustana
Academy in Canton, SD in 1944.
After a year at Northern State Teachers College,
Phyllis taught at Fairview, SD. She then obtained her two-year degree from
NSTC and taught at Canton for two years. In 1950 she graduated from
Northern with a BS degree in physical education and minors in art and music.
She was united in marriage on February 14, 1950 at
Lands Lutheran Church, rural Canton, SD to William K. Krikac. They met in
the Lincoln Dining Hall where she worked on the NSTC campus.
The couple spent the next 40 years together in Aberdeen
where Bill was the business manager at Northern. Phyllis raised her four
children and taught elementary in the Aberdeen School system in the 1960’s
and 70’s. Bill died on March 2, 1990.
She was united in marriage on May 19, 1998 at the
Plymouth Congregational Church in Aberdeen to John Wells.
Phyllis enjoyed traveling and went to Norway, homeland
of both her parents, five times. She traveled there with both husbands and
her grandchildren. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage.
She was very active in the Plymouth Congregational
Church in Aberdeen where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir for
over 40 years and played in the bell choir for over 30 years and held other
church offices.
Her activities were many, including NSU Faculty Wives,
Aberdeen Retired Teachers Association, Sons of Norway, PEO. She was also a
member of Delta Kappa Gamma, where she served as state treasurer, and
received the Alpha Pi achievement state honor. In 1994 Phyllis was honored
as First Lady of Aberdeen by Beta Sigma Phi.
She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, and she
especially enjoyed music and playing piano. She walked to Hardee’s every
day with her special friend, Glenna Fouberg.
Phyllis lived in the same house on S. 1st in
Aberdeen from 1954 to 2009.
She was a NSU supporter/booster of music, athletics and
memorial scholarships.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Beth Auwarter of
Breckenridge, MN, son, Bill (Betty) Krikac of Clark, grandchildren Eric (Fernanda)
Auwarter, Mt. Vernon, WA, Collin Auwarter, Abercrombie, ND, Jackie (Greg)
Larson, Pelican Rapids, MN, Rachel (Ben) Pierson, Dell Rapids, Billy Krikac,
Sioux Falls, Becky Scott, Rapid City, Sarah (Jordan) VanBerkum, Aberdeen,
SD, Natalie (Brian) Murphy, Volga and Sonny (Aimie) Law, Faulkton, great
grandchildren Charlie, Grady, Alissa, Taylor, Julia, Zoe, Caleb, Abbie,
Chloe and Jack, sisters Josephine (Morris) Burch of Custer, Orinne Hagen of
Webster, and Marguerite (Jack) Bergren of Mound, MN and daughter-in-law
Joanie Krikac, Rapid City.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill
in 1990, her husband John in 2010, her sister Frances Twedt, son Keith
Krikac, son Dan Krikac, granddaughter Jennifer Krikac and son-in-law Gordon
Auwarter.
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LUELLA L. FEIOCK
Services for Luella L. Feiock, 88, Aberdeen will be
1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church with
Pastor Randy Battey officiating. Burial is at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Luella died Sunday, February 12, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation is 3-7 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, with
family present from 5-7 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home 1111 S. Main St.
Luella L. Steiger was born on August 18, 1923 to Albert
and Christina (Stoecker) Steiger on the family farm near Leola, SD. She
attended school in Leola, graduating in 1942. After receiving her education,
Luella taught at rural schools in McPherson County for three years.
Luella married Elmer Feiock on July 4, 1944 at her
parent’s farm near Leola, and had three sons added to this union. They
raised their family on a farm near Leola until moving to Aberdeen in 1968.
They purchased rental property in Aberdeen and managed it together for 32
years. Luella worked at Control Data for 17 years.
Luella was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in
Aberdeen. Church was a very important part of her life and she served with
Ladies Mission Society, was a Deaconess, and taught Sunday school. Luella
enjoyed embroidering and growing flowers. She was an excellent cook and
baker and was known for her delicious apple pies and Kuchen. Luella’s strong
faith and love for God is a legacy that she has passed on to her family.
She loved to spend time with her family and especially cherished time spent
with her grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Luella’s life are her
husband, Elmer, Aberdeen, three sons, Les (Connee) Feiock, Harrisburg, SD,
Stan (Lupe) Feiock, Phoenix, AZ, and Elmo (Myra) Feiock, Aberdeen, four
grandchildren, Jason Feiock, Jeff (Ann Marie) Feiock, Jon (Megan) Feiock,
all of Sioux Falls, and Chad Feiock, Powell, TN, seven great grandchildren,
Joshua, Rachel, Madelyn, Robert, Maria, Jack, and Sophia Feiock, and
sisters, Olivia Schaible and Lorraine Fauth, Aberdeen.
Luella was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and
Christina Steiger.
The family prefers memorials to Calvary Baptist Church
or a charity of your choice.
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MILDRED A. JENSEN
The funeral service for Mildred A.
Jensen, 89, Aberdeen is 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Pastor Chris Anderson
officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen. Mildred died
Wednesday, February 8, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen.
Visitation is from 1-7 p.m., Friday,
February 10, with family present from 5-7 p.m., at the funeral home.
Mildred Alice Quandahl was born on
October 11, 1922 to Nels and Melissa (Curtis) Quandahl at Groton, SD. She
grew up and attended school in the Verdon and Groton area. Mildred
graduated from high school in Conde, SD. She would often tell of the time
she went to the theatre in Groton to see Gone with the Wind when it
was first released. After graduating, Mildred worked at a café in Groton and
it was there that she met her husband of over 51 years, Ben Jensen. They
were married on October 11, 1944 at Groton. They farmed in the area until
1960 when they moved to Mansfield, SD. In 1968 they moved to Aberdeen.
Mildred began babysitting in her home.
After moving to Aberdeen, Mildred
enjoyed flower gardening and was especially fond of her flowers. She moved
to her home on Prospect Avenue in Aberdeen in 2001. Reading was a favorite
pastime of hers. She was an avid Minnesota Twins fan. Mildred spent several
winters in Florida with her daughter Norma and grandchildren. Mildred’s
greatest joy came from time spent with her family and she truly loved her
grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionately named her GG.
Grateful for having shared Mildred’s
life are her son, Donald (Ruby) Jensen, Eden, SD, two daughters, Norma (Bob)
Ozley, Flemming Island, FL, and Linda (Duane) Rogers, Aberdeen, her
grandchildren, Jackie (John) Morrison and their daughter Samantha, Jeffrey
(Shelly) Stanley and their children, Kyle, Ryan and Elizabeth,
step-grandchildren, Shelly (Paul) Steiner and their children, CJ and Alex,
and Ron Nehls and his daughter Nichole, and one sister, Patricia Quandahl,
Long Beach, CA.
Mildred was preceded in death by her
husband, Ben, parents, Nels and Melissa and brother, Duane Quandahl.
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MARY R. PERRY
There will be no Aberdeen services for Mary R. Perry, 89, of Aberdeen.
There will be family services held in California.
Mary died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at ManorCare Health Services, Aberdeen.
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RALPH LUTTER
Funeral services for Ralph Lutter, 93,
Ashton, SD, will be 11:00 am, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at First Assembly
of God Church, Aberdeen. Pastor Gary Wileman officiating. Burial will be at
3:00 pm, Saturday at the Ashton Cemetery, Ashton. Ralph died Tuesday,
February 7, at his home near Ashton.
Visitation will be from 1-7:00 pm with
family present from 5-7:00 pm Friday, February 10 at the Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home Fellowship Hall, located directly east of the funeral home.
Ralph Hubert Lutter was born on June 3,
1918 to Adam and Alice (Woodruff) Lutter at their family home in rural
Ashton. He graduated from Ashton High School with the class of 1937. Ralph
was accepted into SD School of Mines and Technology. Due to the Depression,
he did not attend college, but remained at home to become a joint partner in
the family farm. On June 3, 1948 he married Jeanette Miller in Aberdeen.
They made their home on the family farm near Ashton. They had four
children.
Ralph was a charter member of the
Redfield Assembly of God Church where he was a past Deacon, Sunday School
Superintendent, Sunday School teacher and was active in other church
functions. He was also a member of First Assembly of God Church, Aberdeen.
After many years of farming and raising
live stock, Ralph and Jeanette enjoyed traveling, site seeing and visiting
their children and grandchildren throughout the US and Europe.
Grateful for having shared Ralph’s life
are his children, Kathy Hunt, Betty (Alan) Kruse, Patricia (David) Laughlin,
Robert (Linda) Lutter, grandchildren, Stephanie (K.C.) Hildenbrand, Jamie
(Chris) Phillips, Kari (Keegan) Bullis, Tricia Laughlin, Katie Laughlin,
Alexia (Nathan) Mills, Alisha (Eric) Nixon, Adrianna, Jesse and Joseph,
great grandchildren, Tyler, Emma, Claire, Avery, Carson, Cooper, Landon,
Broden, Jacob, and Samantha.
Ralph is preceded in death by his wife,
Jeanette, parents, Adam and Alice Lutter, sister, Arlene Fortin and baby
sister.
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DOROTHY ELSEN
Services for Dorothy Elsen, 75, of Hecla,
SD will be 10:30, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at St. John’s Lutheran Church
with Pastor Jay Haaland officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Dorothy died Sunday, February 5, at her home.
Visitation will be from 1:00 – 7:00 pm,
Friday with family present from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and a prayer service at 7:00
pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home 1111 S. Main St.
Dorothy Fuller was born
October 9, 1936 to Edward and Ada (Hill) Fuller at Ludden, ND where she
attended school through the eighth grade. She was united in marriage to
Donnley Elsen on January 31, 1955 at the parsonage in Hecla, SD. They made
their home on a farm west of Hecla.
She enjoyed bowling, playing
cards, reading, watching television, listening to country music, and
attending many music concerts. Dorothy was an especially big fan of Elvis,
George Strait, Ricky VanShelton and Vince Gill. Her favorite actress was
Elizabeth Taylor. Dorothy and Donnley enjoyed going to many horseshoe
tournaments most of all and working in the fields. She enjoyed spending
time with her large family. Dorothy especially enjoyed reminiscing with her
siblings. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Hecla. She just
recently became cancer free.
Celebrating her life are her husband,
Donnley Elsen, her children; Dale (Rhonda) Elsen, Britton, Dawn (Allen)
Skoglund, Greeley, CO, Duane (Julie) Elsen, Britton, Dustan (Leela) Elsen,
Clark, Darren (Tami) Elsen, Aberdeen, Denise (Greg) VandeKamp, Aberdeen,
Danelle Elsen (Ryan Bonsall), Tea, SD, thirteen grandchildren and ten great
grandchildren, four sisters; Pat (Bob) Blazer, Havre, MT, Marie Cloud (Don
Zamzow), Minden, NV, Betty (Dave) Revard, Ventura, CA, Bonnie (Calvin)
Reamer, Oakes, ND, and one brother; Andy Fuller, Carson City, NV.
Preceding her in death were her parents,
Edward and Ada Fuller, her sister, Myrtle McGrath, her brother, Joe Fuller,
granddaughter, Stephanie Elsen and grandson Devin Elsen.
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BERNICE THEELER
Funeral services for
Bernice Theeler, 92, of Aberdeen will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 10,
2012 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. The Pastor Deb Grismer will
officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park at 3:30 pm Friday.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be at the church from 12:00 noon to 1:15 p.m., prior to the
funeral. Respects may be made on the online guestbook at
www.spitzerfuneralhome.com
Bernice passed away on
Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Bernice Harriet Hedblom was
born March, 15, 1919, to Peter and Hannah (Nesheim) Hedblom at Aberdeen, SD,
where she was raised and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School.
Bernice married Jack
Theeler on June 2, 1940 at Tacoma Park, SD. Jack passed away on September
15, 1998.
She and her husband, Jack,
lived in Draper, White River, Winner, McLaughlin and Sisseton before moving
to Aberdeen in 1964.
She was Executive
Secretary, for the professional Insurance Agents of South Dakota, from
1961-1984.
Bernice loved to play
bridge, dance and golf. She also loved to cook and bake and especially
enjoyed making Norwegian lefse and other Scandinavian pastries. As the
youngest of five children, she cherished the memories of her older brothers
and sisters. She was always happy when visiting and sharing stories with
family and friends.
She was active in the Order
of Eastern Star and was president of the Aberdeen Country Club. She enjoyed
working in the libraries of Grace Lutheran Church, Sisseton and Bethlehem
Lutheran Church, Aberdeen.
Bernice is survived by her
children, Ginger Adams, Mitchell; Jack (Nancy) Theeler, Mitchell; Jim
Theeler, Salem, Oregon and Barb (Mike) Hopper, Aberdeen; 10 grandchildren, 7
great-grandchildren and 5 nieces and nephews.
Bernice was preceded in
death by her husband, parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
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FLORENCE E. FULLER
Funeral service for Florence E. Fuller, 79, Mina, will
be 10:30 am, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church,
Aberdeen. Pastor D. Thomas Rawerts will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset
Memorial Gardens. Florence died on Saturday, February 04, 2012 at Aberdeen
Health and Rehab.
Visitation will be from 1:00-7:00 pm, with family
present from 5:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Florence E. Bauer, daughter of Emil and Ella (Walz)
Bauer was born on March 31, 1932 on the family farm near Zeeland, ND. She
attended school through the 8th grade in Zeeland prior to
attending Northwestern Lutheran Academy in Mobridge, SD where she graduated
from high school. Florence attended Dr. Martin Luther College for one year
before enrolling at St. Luke’s School of Nursing where she completed her
nurses training.
Florence was united in marriage to Delmar Fuller on
September 23, 1955 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. For 37 years she
worked as a registered nurse in pediatrics at St. Luke’s Hospital in
Aberdeen until her retirement. She was a long-standing member of Trinity
Lutheran Church.
Florence was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother with a resolute faith that guided her entire life. Family
was important to her and she cherished every moment spent with them.
Florence always made time for her family and her love and support was
patient, steadfast and unwavering.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband
Delmar, Mina; five children, Lynne Kendall, Underwood, IA; Karen Fuller,
Aberdeen; Steven (Kiyoko) Fuller, Woodway, WA; Tamara (Bryan) Pietrzak,
Omaha, NE; and Michael (Victoria) Fuller, Hudson, WI; nine grandchildren,
Brandi Fuller, Brent Kendall, Alexx Kendall, Elizabeth Fuller, Joshua
Fuller, Jonathan Fuller, Jacob Pietrzak, Christian Fuller and Emily Pietrzak;
two great grandchildren, Isaiah Fuller and Chloe Holt.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
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SOPHIA MICHELLE ERICKSON
Services for Sophia Michelle Erickson,
infant daughter of Ross and Michelle Erickson will be 7:30 pm, Saturday,
February 4, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. with
Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Sophia died on February 1 at Avera St.
Luke’s Hospital.
Sophia will be greatly missed by her
parents, Ross and Michelle Erickson, brother, William Erickson,
grandparents, Gary (Pam) Erickson, Robyn Michlitsch (Warren Lahammer),
Michael Michlitsch, great grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins.
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STEVEN MICHAEL AMAN
Steven M. Aman, formerly of Aberdeen, died peacefully
in his home in Brooklyn Park, MN, surrounded by love on Tuesday, January 31,
2012. He was born in Brunswick, ME, May 2, 1967, and spent most of his
childhood in Burnsville, MN. Steven graduated from Burnsville Senior High
School in 1985 and shortly after moved to Mankato, MN, to attend and
graduate from Minnesota State University - Mankato.
On July 3, 2011, Christina Rice and Steven Aman were
joyfully wed at their home in Brooklyn Park. Steven has enjoyed his life
with his new family. He was a loving and caring father and husband. Before
moving to Minnesota, Steven helped create, manage and offer ideas and
support to South Dakota artists as the art director for the Ward Plaza
Artists Showcase and Gallery on Main St. in Aberdeen. Steven created an
amazing experience in the gallery for local artists, art enthusiasts looking
for a special piece of South Dakota and many who just stopped by to talk to
him and learn about the art world. Steven also was CEO of a business called
Digital Palette Design and his work helped others envision big changes to
large buildings or whole sections of a community. One of Steven’s projects
was the Redfield Main Street revitalization project but there were also
several locations in downtown Aberdeen that Steven helped others envision
including the new location of the police department, the Aberdeen Chamber of
Commerce, the Northern Beef Packers and the Wells Fargo Auto buildings.
Before moving to South Dakota, Steven lived in Texas for 10 years, operated
a Native American Tea sales and distribution site from his home and worked
for Aman Collection Service, A.C.S., his father Tom Aman’s business.
While in college, Steven was injured in an accident
that left him paralyzed but this never stopped him from enjoying life.
Steven traveled across the United States, loved to ride cruise ships, drove
sporty cars, enjoyed snowmobiling, skiing and even parasailing. His faithful
little Sheltie dog, Nicholas, was always by his side. Steven was a graduate
of the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Disability and he traveled to many
University campuses as a motivational speaker so he could help enlighten
other students about living with disability. He touched thousands of people
over the years with his real-life and inspirational stories. Steven was
proud of his work as Student Services Coordinator with the Minnesota State
University Student Association. He helped to establish many progressive
changes on campuses one of which was the development of campus recycling
programs in the state of Minnesota.
Grateful for having shared Steven’s life are his
eternal love Christina L. Aman and her sons Lucas and Daren, loving and
devoted parents Danielle and Tom Aman of Aberdeen, dear brother Jonathan D.
Tkach and sons Garrett and Brady of Eagan, MN, dear brother David A. Aman,
partner Brent Burge and son Nathaniel Burge of Ham Lake, MN, step-siblings
John B. Aman, wife Jyl Aman of Aberdeen, David T. Aman of Oshkosh, WI, Matt
T. Aman of Phoenix, AZ, Carol Sommers, husband Mike Sommers and children
Austin and Carley, loving grandparents, Dan and Helen Kidder of Missoula, MT
and his birth father.
Steven wondered about the world and had questions about
practically everything. He was one-of-a-kind and a truly amazing person who
touched the lives and hearts of many. His family and close friends were with
him over the last few years, months and days, and Steven always appreciated
their enduring love and support.
We will miss Steven and his strong spirit, loving
smile, the way in which he tried to make improvements to everything and
everyone he came in contact with, his sense of humor, remarkable thoughts
and ideas. He made the world a brighter and better place for all of us. We
love and miss him dearly.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 3, 3-7 p.m. at Spitzer
Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen. Steven’s funeral service
will be Saturday, Feb. 4, 1 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church 1732 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen. Pastor Marcia Sylvester will officiate. Interment following at
Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Aberdeen.
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FRANCES MOSER HOHENECKER
Funeral service for Frances Hohenecker, 87, Aberdeen
will be 10:30 am, Saturday, February 4, 2012 at First Baptist Church,
Aberdeen. Dr. Harold E. Salem will officiate. Burial is in Fairview Cemetery
in Herreid, SD at 3:00 pm, Saturday. Frances died on Wednesday, January 25,
2012 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1:00-7:00 pm, with family
present from 5:00-7:00 pm, Friday, February 3 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral
Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Frances Pauline Ackerman was born on
October 18, 1924 at Hague, ND to George and Elizabeth (Brockel) Ackerman.
This is the area where she grew up and attended school. On January 26, 1943
she married Simon Moser, Jr. at Eureka, SD. They made their home on a farm
near Pollock, SD. Simon died on September 7, 1967 and she continued to live
on the farm and later moved to Aberdeen. On August 12, 1978 she married
Bill Hohenecker at Aberdeen. Frances worked for Americana Nursing Home,
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen and was a caretaker for people in their homes.
She also worked for North West Fabric for several years. Bill died on March
8, 1993. She moved to the Bethesda Home in 2010.
Frances was a member of First Baptist
Church, Aberdeen. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, hunting and fishing.
She really loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Frances’ life
are her children, Rodney (Sandy) Moser, Mobridge, Mavis (Jack) Heyd,
Aberdeen, Don (Debra) Moser, Aberdeen, Dave (Jean) Moser, Aberdeen,
grandchildren, Chad (Jazz) Moser, Tate (Cindy) Moser, Debby (Dan) Johnson,
Michelle (Mark) Gierach, Jackie ( Michael) Martin, Kim Moser, Deon (Milissa)
Moser, Michael Marsh and Justin Moser, Azure (Micheal) Smith and Ivori
Moser, great grandchildren, Racheal, Joshua, Kaylee, Kasandra, Kamyren,
Kaden, Grace, Rhett, Ethan, Jonathan, Anthony, Jacob and Anna.
She is preceded in death by her parents,
George and Elizabeth Ackerman, husbands, Simon Moser and Bill Hohenecker,
son, LeRoy Moser, sisters, Eva Iszler and Lizzy Ackerman, brothers, Johnny
(Martha) Ackerman, Hank (Alma) Ackerman, Reuben (Viola) Ackerman and Bob (Mamie)
Ackerman.
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WALLVIN “BOB” ACKERMAN
Graveside service for Wallvin “Bob” Ackerman, 81, Brooklyn, MD will be 3:15
pm, Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Fairview Cemetery, Herreid, SD. Bob died
Saturday, June 11, 2011 in Brooklyn, MD.
Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. is in charge of arrangements.
Wallvin T. Ackerman was born on April 4,
1930 at Hague, ND to George and Elizabeth (Brockel) Ackerman. This is the
area where he grew up and attended school. He entered the US Army on
January 10, 1952 and was honorably discharged on September 20, 1953. He
moved to Herreid, SD and later moved to Baltimore, MD where he worked for
Sea Food Market.
Bob enjoyed hunting, horse racing and
playing cards. He loved tinkering with old cars.
Grateful for having shared Bob’s life
are his best friend, Mamie Paterson and her sons, John and Tom Paterson.
He is preceded in death by his parents,
George and Elizabeth Ackerman, sisters, Frances Hohenecker, Eva Iszler and
Lizzy Ackerman, brothers, Johnny (Martha) Ackerman, Hank (Alma) Ackerman and
Reuben (Viola) Ackerman.
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TILLIE L. HOFF
Tillie Hoff , 89, Aberdeen, died Saturday, January 28,
2012 at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Arrangements are pending with Spitzer-Miller Funeral
Home, Aberdeen and services will be held at a later date.
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WILMA HILGEMANN
Funeral
service for Wilma Hilgemann, 89, North Platte, NE and formerly of Leola and
Spearfish, SD is 10:30 am, Thursday, February 2, 2012 at St James Lutheran
Church, Leola with Janna Bader officiating. Burial at Green Mound Cemetery,
Leola. Wilma died January 26, 2012 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Visitation is from 1:00-7:00 pm, with family present from 5:00-6:00 pm,
Wednesday, February 1, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street,
Aberdeen.
Wilma
Wunner was born on April 17, 1922 in Hillhead, SD to Adam and Ida (Netzer)
Wunner. She grew up in Eureka, SD graduating from Eureka High School.
After graduation she worked at the McPherson County courthouse in Leola.
She was united in marriage to Edwin Hilgemann on January 14, 1945 in
Amarillo, TX. Leola was their home throughout their married life together
with the exception of residing in Langdon, ND for a few years.
Wilma
was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Leola. She was a loving mother,
wife, daughter, and sister. Among her many interests some favorites were
reading, gardening, card stamping, playing bridge, spoon and stamp
collecting, bowling and traveling. Wilma also enjoyed collecting fossils &
minerals establishing Wilma's Rock Museum (Leola) in a one room school house
in the 70's. She loved sharing her collection with many school groups, local
residents and out of town visitors. Throughout the years Wilma actively
participated in SD & ND Rock Clubs and shows, SD Coin & Stamp Assn., SD
Children's Care, 4-H leadership, Germans from Russia Organization, American
Legion Auxiliary, Roy S. Hickman Unit #78, Leola, SD; OES (Minerva No.5
Chapter) Aberdeen, SD, and a charter member of Leola Disco Club.
Grateful
for having shared Wilma's love and life are two daughters and son-in-law
Carol Hilgemann, Spearfish; Julie (Roger) Harmon, North Platte; family and
friends.
Wilma
was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Ida Wunner; husband, Edwin
Hilgemann; baby brother, Vernon Wunner; four sisters and brother-in-laws,
Alice (Art) Springer, Georgina (Art) Joachim, Freida (Jake) Kammerer, &
Doris (Bob) Snyder.
The
family suggests memorials to St. James Lutheran Church, Leola, SD.
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RAMONA MAE ANDERSON
The funeral service for Ramona Anderson, 77, of
Aberdeen will be 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2012 at First United
Methodist Church with Pastor Eldon Reich officiating. A funeral service in
Watertown will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, at Cornerstone United
Methodist Church, with Pastor Elmer Brinkman officiating. Burial will be at
Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown. Ramona died Thursday, January 26 at home.
Ramona Mae Horswill was born on April 2, 1934 to Lloyd
D. and Myrtle C. (Dodge) Horswill in Watertown, SD. She went to school and
graduated from Summit High School in 1952. Following her graduation she
attended Northern State University.
Ramona married Dean Anderson at the United Methodist
Church in Summit on August 17, 1952. Three weeks after their marriage she
was stricken with Polio, leaving her paralyzed. She never complained about
her disability, but chose to overcome it and use her abilities to help
others and serve her Lord. Along with being a loving wife and mother, she
did much of the bookwork for the farm to help her husband. She taught
Sunday school, helped put together the church Christmas programs for many
years. Ramona was known for her fresh baked bread and enjoyed crocheting,
knitting and sewing. She loved calling to visit with people and reading.
Ramona was a member of the United Methodist Churches in
Summit, Milbank and Aberdeen.
Grateful for having shared Ramona’s life are her
daughter, Dalita (Thomas) Meyer, grandchildren, Bailey, and Blake all of
Aberdeen, Sister-in-Laws, Dorothy Davis and Carolyn Anderson.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Dean Anderson,
two infant daughters, LaDonna and Tressa, her parents, Lloyd and Myrtle
Horswill, and a baby sister, RoseMary.
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ESTHER STRUCK
The funeral services for Esther Struck, 89, of Aberdeen
will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012 at First Baptist Church with
Dr. Harold E. Salem officiating. Burial at Riverside Memorial Park. Esther
died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. with family present
from 5-7 p.m., Friday, January 27 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home 1111 S.
Main St., Aberdeen.
Esther was born to Wilford B and Artie Mae (Utterbach)
Hedges on November 5, 1922 at Batavia, IA. They moved to the Frederick, SD
area in 1934 and resided there many years.
Esther married George Struck on September 19, 1942.
They resided throughout their marriage on the same Centennial farm.
Esther was a great cook and wonderful baker; well known
for her chocolate cake and divinity candy. She had many hobbies –
gardening, plants, sewing, and games. She loved animals and was a busy farm
wife. Esther belonged to Bide-a-wee Extension Club, Moose Lodge, Brown
County Election Board and First Baptist Church.
Her three granddaughters, three grandsons and ten great
grandchildren brought her great joy through many years.
Grateful for having shared Esther’s life are her
husband, George Struck, one son, Gerald (Gail) and one daughter, Margaret
(Les), six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, one sister, Tessie
Berheim.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Lee,
five brothers and six sisters.
Memorials can be sent to Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
Aberdeen.
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CHARLES “CHUCK” H. BOWER
Memorial service for Charles “Chuck” H. Bower, 88,
Aberdeen is 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church, Aberdeen. Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Inurnment in Riverside
Memorial Cemetery, Aberdeen with military honors by Sidney L Smith American
Legion Post 24. Chuck died on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Bethesda Home
of Aberdeen.
Charles H. Bower, son of Jacob and Emma (Kaz) Bower was
born on October 29, 1923 in Braddock, ND. He was raised in Linton, ND and
graduated from Linton High School in 1941. He was drafted into the United
States Army in 1943, and was a military policeman and Judo instructor. He
was stationed overseas in North Africa (French Morocco). He was a member of
General Eisenhower’s Honor Guard. He was honorably discharged with the rank
of Sergeant in March, 1946.
He was united in marriage to Irene Frank on September
24, 1950 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Wishek, ND. Initially, they made
their home in Hettinger, ND while Chuck was employed with the Milwaukee
Railroad. In 1959, they moved to Aberdeen where Chuck started his career as
an insurance agent and underwriter. In 1970, he joined the Anderson
Insurance Agency where he remained for the next 23 years, retiring in 1993.
Chuck was an active member at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
where he served on the church council, acted as Sunday school supervisor and
teacher, usher, greeter and coffee server. Chuck loved the outdoors and
spent countless hours hunting, fishing and golfing. During his retirement he
enjoyed playing golf with his senior league, and cherished time hunting with
his sons, grandsons and their friends through the age of 85. He thoroughly
enjoyed the company of his Monday morning coffee group.
Chuck loved his family and cherished time spent with
his wife, children and grandchildren. He was a gentleman in every respect,
and will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and
friend to all who knew him.
Grateful for having shared Chuck’s life are his wife
Irene of Aberdeen; two sons, Dr. Thomas (Jody) Bower of Rochester, MN and
his children Nathan, Kelley, Sean and Patrick Bower; Steven (Deb) Bower of
Appleton, WI and his children Michael and Bryan Bower; and one sister, Betty
Moore of Tacoma, WA.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and
Emma Bower and one sister, Beverly Gimbel.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials sent in
Chuck’s memory to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bethesda Home of Aberdeen or to
the Alzheimer’s Research Program at the Mayo Clinic.
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DEAN ALLEN EICHLER
Services for Dean Allen Eichler, 50, of Groton, will be
10:30 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2012 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Columbia
with Pastor Jais Tinglund officiating. Burial will follow at St. John’s
Lutheran Cemetery. Dean died at his home in Groton.
Closed casket visitation will be from 1-7 p.m.,
Thursday with family present from 5-7 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home
1111 S. Main St.
Dean Allen Eichler was born on August 18, 1961 to
Harvey and Elinor (Bruns) Eichler at Aberdeen, SD. He grew up five and one
half miles north of Columbia and was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s
Lutheran Church. He attended school at St. John’s Lutheran Parochial and
Columbia Elementary for a few years. Dean then went to school in Groton and
graduated from Groton High School in 1980. He continued his education at
the vo-tech in Watertown, SD. After receiving his education, Dean returned
to the Columbia area where he farmed on his own for awhile. He moved to the
Spearfish, SD area where he worked on a ranch for several years. His love
for cattle brought him back to the Groton area. He worked as a herdsman at
various places prior to working for Jack and Helen Walter at the Walter
Angus Farm, where he was employed at the time of his death.
Dean was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. When
he was younger, Dean was a member of the 4-H Club where he showed cattle. He
always looked forward to the Brown County Fair, he enjoyed horses and loved
attending the rodeos. Dean was known for going to the sale barn and
watching the auctions. Listening to music always brought him joy and he
loved a good harmony. Dean also liked to spend time playing cards with his
family and friends, and thoroughly enjoyed his nieces and nephews.
Grateful for having shared Dean’s life are his mother,
Elinor of Columbia, four sisters, Phyllis (Art) Yeske, Columbia, Joyce
(Joel) Wilson, Houghton, SD, Sharon (Roger) Zastrow, Columbia, and Betty
(Steve) Dunker, Groton, two brothers, Karl (Val) Eichler, Columbia, and
Keith (Suzan) Eichler, Aberdeen, three step-brothers, Lloyd (Doris) Dennert,
Columbia, Don (Norma) Dennert, Aberdeen, and Paul (Peggy) Dennert, Aberdeen,
two step-sisters, Doris (Alfred) Larson, Aberdeen and Alice (Tom) Hanson,
Columbia, his aunt, Alice Wegehaupt, ten nieces and nephews and their
families and a good neighbor and friend, Julius Kolb.
Dean was preceded in death by his father,
Harvey, step-father, Harold Dennert, all of his grandparents, two aunts and
four uncles.
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KATHLEEN PRICE
Kathleen Price, 83, of Aberdeen, went home to be with
her Lord, January 23, 2012. Funeral services to honor Kathleen’s life and
to worship her Savior will be at First Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m.,
Thursday, January 26, with Dr. Harold E. Salem officiating. Burial will
follow in Riverside Cemetery, Aberdeen, SD.
Visitation is 1-7 p.m. with family present from 5-7
p.m., Wednesday, January 25, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
St., Aberdeen.
Alice Kathleen Ferguson was born February 16, 1928 in
Aberdeen, SD to John and Ethel Ferguson. She grew up in rural Wetonka,
where her parents modeled a strong work ethic and took her early to the
Presbyterian Church. She attended school in Wetonka through grade 10 when
she transferred to Aberdeen Central High School. In 1944, during her junior
year of high school, she moved with her parents to Portland, Oregon. She
graduated from Roosevelt High School in Portland with the class of 1945.
Following her graduation, she returned to Aberdeen and enrolled in the Cadet
Nurse Corps training. Her nursing program was interrupted when she married
Allan Price of Mina, SD on September 15, 1946.
She and Allan set up their home on the Price farm south
of Mina. Called by her middle name, Kathleen devoted herself to their three
children and helping Allan with the task of farming. She became a wonderful
cook. Her family remembers with fondness her specialties of potato salad
and fried chicken.
Kathleen enjoyed people and was an active member of the
community. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Mina. There,
under the leadership of Rev. Dick Johnson, she understood the gospel and
received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. The church in Mina closed in
the next few years and Kathleen began attending, and later joined the
Richland Wesleyan Church along with her husband, Allan. She enjoyed
teaching a young adult Sunday School class, was active in the Women’s
Missionary Society, and enjoyed the relationships with those in the local
Birthday Club. Kathleen was active in the Do Good Extension Club and 4-H.
At one time she served as chairman of Edmunds County Home Extension Service
District #6. In 1972 she enrolled in the nursing program at Presentation
College in Aberdeen to complete her goal of becoming a nurse. In 1975
Kathleen graduated as a Registered Nurse from Presentation College in
Aberdeen.
In 1977 Allan and Kathleen moved to Rapid City, SD
where they enjoyed their neighbors and new city life. Here she worked in a
nursing home, lovingly caring for her patients. She was active in Christian
Women’s Club, became a local officer and later became a speaker for the same
organization. In 1981 they moved to Dickinson, ND where Kathleen learned to
manage the books for their business and was a great support to her husband
in every way. In Dickinson, they were members of the Evangelical Bible
Church where Kathleen served on the board of Hope Christian Academy for a
number of years.
In 2001, due to health concerns, she and Allan moved to
Aberdeen to be closer to family.
Kathleen was always an eager learner and an avid
reader. She listened with interest to all the stories and news her children
had to tell her. She will be remembered for her love, her beautiful smile,
her sense of humor, the wonderful home she made for her family, her ability
to make good friends and her sincere love for Jesus Christ. She will be
deeply missed.
Privileged to have shared her life are her husband of
65 years, Allan Price and her three children: Paula “Polly” (Jon) Damaska
of Aberdeen, Peter (Susan) Price of Lawrenceville, GA and Donald (Pat) Price
of Naperville, IL; five grandchildren, Heidi (Michael) Betz of Buffalo, WY,
Peter (Sarah) Damaska of North Branch, MI, Matthew (Missy) Price of
Lawrenceville GA, Angela Briel of Alpharetta GA, Daniel Price of Naperville,
IL and four great grandchildren, Savannah Price, William, Kate and Eliza
Damaska, and Ariana Price. She is survived by her brother, John (Edith)
Ferguson, living in Austin, TX, numerous beloved nieces and nephews and many
dear friends.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, John &
Ethel Ferguson, her sister and brother-in-law, John and Nancy (Ferguson)
Arnold, and one great-granddaughter, Annie Jane Damaska
The family prefers memorials to Aberdeen Christian
School, Aberdeen SD or Hope Christian Academy, Dickinson, ND.
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EDWARD "ED" P. LAMBERT
Funeral service for Edward
“Ed” P. Lambert, 87, Aberdeen will be 10:00 am, Thursday, January 26, 2012
at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Pastor Chris Anderson
officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Prairie Hill
Cemetery near Bradley, SD. Ed died on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Avera
McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls.
Visitation will be from
1:00-7:00 pm, with family present from 5:00- 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 25,
2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Edward P. Lambert, son of
Philip and Mae (Abeli) Lambert was born on February 6, 1924 in Clark County,
SD. He attended country school and later Bradley High School. He was
inducted into the United States Army on April 25, 1944. Ed received his
honorable discharge on May 5, 1946. He returned home to South Dakota and
worked as a farm hand in the Bradley area.
He was united in marriage
to Luella Luvaas on April 10, 1949 at Our Savior Lutheran Church near Lily,
SD. He worked for a short time at Thorpe School as a custodian. They moved
to Minneapolis and later returned to Bradley prior to making their home in
Aberdeen in 1953.
Ed was employed at Armour
and Company Meat Packers until 1965 when the company closed. He worked at
Montgomery Ward and Company for a short time prior to starting his
employment with Hub City Iron. This is where Ed remained until his
retirement on April 7, 1989.
Ed was active for many
years in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the 40 & 8. He
held every office on the local level for the Sidney L. Smith American Legion
Post 24 as well as every office for the local 40 & 8 organization. He also
held various offices at the state level for the American Legion and the 40 &
8.
During his retirement, Ed
enjoyed traveling with his wife. They went on several bus tours and enjoyed
vacations to Europe and the Caribbean Islands. He enjoyed gardening and was
also an avid race fan.
Grateful for having shared
Ed’s life are his wife Luella of Aberdeen, two sons, Norman Lambert, Savage,
MN and Larry (Julie) Lambert, Aberdeen; one daughter, Linda (Donald)
Woodward, Aberdeen; 5 grandchildren, Justin (Sarah) Lambert, Aaron (Kristin)
Lambert, Tyler Lambert, Brad Lambert and Kelli (Ryan) Haessig and one great
granddaughter Addison Lambert.
Ed was preceded in death
by his parents Philip and Mae Lambert and two brothers Donald and Leonard
Lambert.
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GEORGE W. DIXON
George Warner Dixon was born
in Aberdeen, SD at St. Luke’s Hospital on April 18, 1950 to Frank and Mary
Dixon. George died on January 15, 2012. He enjoyed his childhood of
playing baseball, basketball and riding his bike with his neighborhood
buddies. George was a talented swimmer and won many ribbons in swim meets.
He was an enthusiastic pheasant hunter and he and his dad spent many
weekends together finding good places to hunt. As George said many times,
“I was so lucky to have a perfect childhood.”
Every two years the Dixon
family would pile into the car for an exciting vacation to some far-away
destination. While these included Miami, New Orleans, Chapel Hill,
Washington, New York, Boston, Dallas, Grand Tetons, Denver and Winnipeg,
George’s favorite aspect of these vacations was when the family stayed at a
motel with a swimming pool!
Two years ago George suffered
from a series of mini-strokes which had a damaging impact on his short-term
memory. At that point he needed to move from living independently to living
in the support of Bethesda Home. George’s family wishes to thank those
staff members at Bethesda who were mindful of his circumstance. Particular
thanks to Pastor Vicky Saude-Worthington, Chaplain at Bethesda Home, for
her many respectful conversations with George which he appreciated so much.
George enjoyed visits to
Sacramento, CA to visit his sister, Ginny. While in Sacramento he also
enjoyed spending time with a dear family friend, Joe McCarthy who writes,
“It was with a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of my dear friend,
George Dixon. In his frequent visits to Sacramento he and I would take some
time together. He liked to go shopping, especially for candy. He would
always choose candy that was sugar-free and, indeed, would bring that to my
notice. You see, George knew that he was my friend, but he also know that I
was going to report to Ginny. His favorite stop was Dairy Queen, where the
sugar rules were thrown to the wind. What went on in Dairy Queen stayed in
Dairy Queen.”
“I like to think that George
was in this world, but not of this world. That twinkle in his eye when he
would smile reflected an angelic sincerity and purity. George was asked to
carry a heavy burden in life, one that could be frustrating and painful for
him at certain times. He had the devoted love and care of his sisters, Kay
and Virginia, especially in recent years. Now he is reunited with his
loving parents, Frank and Mary Dixon, in the blessed joy of heaven where
there are no tears and all are forever young in the Lord. May he rest in
peace.” (Joseph McCarthy, M.Div.,M.A.)
Surviving George are his
sisters, Virginia L. Dixon of Sacramento, CA and Kay H. Dixon of
Minneapolis; his niece, Cheryl Dixon (Alex Ramirez) and children Rosemary,
Carolina and Alejandro of Sacramento and his niece Deborah Martisko (Jeremy
Bendewald) and daughter, Avery of Aberdeen, SD George appreciated the
kinship of his many cousins and aunts and uncles.
In lieu of flowers, the
family expresses George’s wishes for donations in his memory to Bethesda
Home, 1224 South High St., Aberdeen, SD 57401 or to Northeastern Mental
Health Center, 703 Southeast 3rd Ave., Aberdeen, SD 5740l.
A memorial service honoring
George Warner Dixon will be held during July; an announcement will confirm
this by June 30.
George was a wonderful
brother and a devoted son. May heaven bless him with good hunting and many
motels with swimming pools.
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GERTRUDE B. REHFELD
The funeral service for Gertrude B. Rehfeld, 93, of
Warner, will be 2:00pm, Monday, January 23 at St. John Lutheran Church,
Warner, with Pastor JoAnne Nagele officiating. Following Gertrude’s wishes,
her body was donated to a medical school. Gertrude died Wednesday, January
18.
Visitation will be from 2-7pm, Sunday, January 22, with
family present from 2-4pm and a prayer service at 4pm at St. John Lutheran
Church, Warner.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to either
St. John Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or the charity of your choice.
Gertrude Bertha Buntrock was born August 22, 1918 at
Columbia, South Dakota to Herman B. And Elise G. (Podoll) Buntrock. She was
baptized at Hecla, SD and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Columbia.
Gertrude attended grade school at Garland Rural (Kelly
School) and when attending Zion Christian Day School (7th & 8th
grade) she stayed with her Grandmother Ida Buntrock. She then attended
Columbia High School and graduated from Westport High School in 1935. After
graduating from High school she attended Northern Normal and Industrial
College (now Northern State University) in Aberdeen and received her one
year teaching certificate. She taught in two one-room rural schools, the
Bossley School and the Wright School in the Mansfield/Warner, SD area.
Gertrude married Walter Rehfeld on December 21, 1941 at
St. John Lutheran Church in Columbia, SD. They made their first home on the
Rehfeld family farm south of Warner. Gertrude then returned to Northern and
earned a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Education. She resumed her
teaching career and taught at Lincoln and Howard Hedger Schools in Aberdeen
until the time of her retirement in 1982.
She has been an active member of St. John Lutheran
Church serving on the church council, as a Sunday school teacher and
superintendant, a Bible school teacher and holding various offices in the
women’s organization (WELCA). She belonged to the following educational
organizations: NEA, AEA, SDEA, and State and Local Retired Teachers
Associations and was a member of the Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.
She was also a member of Zonta (a business women’s organization) and the
Aberdeen and Warner Senior Citizens. She and Walt were co-founders of
Lutheran Social Services in Aberdeen.
Grateful for having shared Gertrude’s life are three
sons; Dr. Dwayne (Claudette) Rehfeld, Webster, Roger (Margaret) Rehfeld,
Surprise, AZ, and Larry (Barbara) Rehfeld, Sioux Falls, five grandchildren;
Dr. Lara Rehfeld and Scott Arend, Denver, CO, Shannon (Alfredo) Garduno,
Webster, Tyson (Rachelle) Rehfeld, Jefferson City, MO, Chad Rehfeld, Mesa,
AZ, Chris (Deidre) Rehfeld, Woodbury, MN, two step-grandchildren, Kelli
(Tony) Gibson, Brandon, SD, Andy (Didi) Owen, Edwards, CO, six great
grandchildren; Brady and Jared Rehfeld, Ashley and Kason Garduno, Tristan
and Payton Rehfeld and six step great grandchildren; Jackson Hilton,
Isabella Gibson, Chandler, Zane, Olivia and Bianca Ekholm, one brother,
Walter Buntrock of Aberdeen, and two sisters; Esther Herther of Sioux Falls
and Irene Healy of Aberdeen.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Walter Rehfeld
in 1997, her parents, Herman and Elise Buntrock, three brothers, Paul, Egon
and Herbert Buntrock, and one sister, Edna Ringgenberg.
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RICHARD “RICH” D. WILSON
Memorial service for Richard “Rich” D. Wilson, 83,
Aberdeen will be 10:30 am, Monday, January 23, 2012 at Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Pastor Chris Anderson officiating. Private family
burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park. Rich died Sunday, January 15,
2012 at his home in Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 3:00-4:00 pm with a prayer
service beginning at 4:00 pm, Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Richard D. Wilson, son of Kenneth “Stub” and Wilma
(Ryman) Wilson was born on March 12, 1928 in Aberdeen, SD. He was raised on
a farm and attended school in the Northville and Mansfield area. At the age
of 18 Rich enlisted in United States Army and served in the Pacific during
World War II.
Rich was united in marriage to Daphne Bouchee in 1948.
Three children were born to this union. They made their home in Aberdeen and
California and later divorced. Rich married Lou Smalley and they later
divorced. He worked for the Aberdeen Parks Department, Riverside Cemetery
and at several golf courses for many years. While living in California Rich
worked for Dow Chemical as a field man.
In 1986 he married Donna Hoffmann and they made their
home in the Aberdeen area. During this time Rich once again was employed as
a grounds keeper with the Aberdeen Parks Department and also for Northern
State University until his retirement.
Rich enjoyed life and found great joy while bowling and
dancing. He enjoyed traveling, wood working and playing cards with family
and friends.
Grateful for having shared Rich’s life are his wife
Donna, Aberdeen, children, Lance (Diane) Wilson, Tustin, CA; Diane Arnold,
Kelso, WA; and Daryl and his family, Kalama, WA; 14 grandchildren, several
great grandchildren; step-children, Viloria (Gary) Wiseman, Danna Jo (Rick)
Neugebauer, Nancy (John) Shaner, Dan (Karen) Hoffmann, Jim (Angie) Hoffmann,
Sheila (George) Nesbitt and Nora Hoffmann and 16 step grandchildren.
Rich was preceded in death by his parents and one step
grandson.
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RICHARD "DICK" M. PAPKE
Funeral service for Richard “Dick” Papke, 81, Aberdeen
will be 10:30 am, Friday, January 20, 2012 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
Aberdeen. Pastor Hyle Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in the Warner
Township Cemetery. Dick died on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Avera St. Luke’s
Hospital, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1:00-7:00 pm, Thursday, January
19, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Richard Papke, son of Adolph and Martha (Shilman) Papke
was born on December 13, 1930 in Aberdeen. He was raised on the family farm
west of Warner. Dick attended country school through the 8th
grade and went on to graduate from Warner High School.
Dick was united in marriage to Delores Rozell on
September 1, 1950 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. They made their home on the
family farm where they were general farmers for many years, retiring in
1988. During this time Dick was also employed as a machinist at Hub City
Iron, a job which he held for 33 ½ years. During their retirement, Dick and
Delores made their home at Mina Lake prior to moving to Aberdeen.
Dick enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and
fishing. He was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed playing in his younger
days, coaching his children and attending games with his family. He loved
John Deere tractors and especially cherished the time he was able to spend
with his family and friends. Dick was a past member of St. John’s Lutheran
Church, rual Aberdeen and currently a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
in Aberdeen.
Grateful for having shared Dick’s life are his wife
Delores of Aberdeen, three sons, Craig (Cheryl) Papke, Stratford, SD;
Timothy (Georgia) Papke, Rapid City, SD; and Mark (Lori) Papke, Cheyenne,
WY; one daughter, Dalyne (Jeff) Moyer, Lawton, OK; five grandchildren,
Christopher (Kari) Papke, Chad (Lisa) Papke, Colton (Jessica) Papke, Dakota
Papke and Ashley (Steve) Mathews and one great grandson Coy Papke.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents and two
brothers.
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HOWARD ALFRED EISEMAN
The funeral service for Howard Eiseman, 86, of
Aberdeen, will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012 at First Baptist
Church, with Dr. Harold E. Salem officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset
Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, with military honors by Sidney L. Smith American
Legion Post 24. Howard died Thursday, January 12, at Bethesda Home of
Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m., Friday, January 13,
with family present from 4-7 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S.
Main St., Aberdeen.
Howard Alfred Eiseman was born September 4, 1925 in
McPherson County near Eureka, SD to Jacob & Rose (Junker) Eiseman. This is
the area he attended rural country school and grew to adulthood. He farmed
with his father until 1946 when the family moved to Eureka. He worked as a
laborer on area farms until 1950 and entered the United States Army. He was
discharged in 1952 and continued to farm in the Eureka area.
Howard married Erna Laura Hirsch on October 8, 1954 at
Aberdeen, SD. They moved to Eureka in 1955 and Howard was employed by the
City of Eureka until 1970 when the family moved to Aberdeen and he was
employed with Dahme Construction. He worked there until he retired in 1995
and continued to live in Aberdeen.
Howard was a member of First Baptist Church. He was
also a member of the VFW, Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post 24 and the
Disabled Veterans. Howard loved his work and was sad to have to quit due to
health. He also enjoyed his coffee time with his friends at Ken’s. His
family was very important to him and he loved spending time with them.
Grateful for having shared his life are three
daughters, Mary (Mark) Tolvstad, Mellette, SD, Susan Darling, Silver Lake,
KS, and Ruby (Jim) Hood, Minot, ND, two brothers, Lloyd (Virginia) Eiseman,
Spearfish, SD, and Robert (Alfreida) Eiseman, Owatonna, MN, two sisters,
Ella Austin, Fresno, CA, and Ione Beck, Eureka, SD, nine grandchildren and
six great grandchildren.
Howard was preceded in death by wife, Erna Eiseman,
daughter, Cindy Lee Eiseman, his parents, Jacob and Rose Eiseman, four
brothers and five sisters.
The family prefers memorials to First Baptist Church,
Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post 24, or Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
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LOUISE ZANTOW
The funeral service for Louise Zantow, 96, of Ipswich
and formerly of Aberdeen, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2012 at
Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Marcia Sylvester officiating. Burial will
be at 1:00 p.m. at Green Mound Cemetery, Leola, SD. Louise died Wednesday,
January 11, 2012 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from 2-7pm Sunday, January 15 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Louise Anna Adelheid Zantow was born on May 13, 1915 at
Watertown, South Dakota to Robert and Ida (Gaul) Zantow. Louise grew up on
a farm south of Leola South Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at St.
James Lutheran Church in Leola. Louise worked for a short time on the
Erdmann farm near Leola. In 1937 she started her lifelong career of care
giving by caring for Pastor Reineke’s wife and family. In 1946, she moved
to Minneapolis, MN and continued care giving until her retirement in 1980
when she moved to Aberdeen to be near family.
Louise led a very simple life. She never had a driver’s license, and most
of her traveling was by bus or another relative. She enjoyed taking walks,
doing puzzles, and was an avid competitor in board games.
Louise was an active volunteer at Zion Lutheran Church where she was in the
Altar Guild and made quilts. She was also active with the Salvation Army,
and RSVP.
At the time of her death she was a resident of the Golden Living Center in
Ipswich.
Louise is survived by her siblings, Adolph (Mary) Zantow of Aberdeen,
Margaret (Joe) Meyer of Baton Rouge, LA, Meta (Pius) Vetter of Aberdeen, and
Elsie McBride of Sioux Falls, her nephew Henry Zantow who grew up with the
family, of Gillette, WY and many nieces, nephews, great and great-great
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers,
Paul, Bill, Fred, Rudolph, Emil and her sisters, Marie Zantow and LoRena
Zantow.
Cards can be sent to Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home.
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FLORENCE FERN CUMMINGS
Funeral service for Florence Fern Cummings, 90,
Aberdeen is 2 pm, Friday, January 13 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S.
Main St. with Dr. Harold E. Salem officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial
Gardens. Florence died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Manor Care Health
Services, Aberdeen.
Visitation: 1-7 pm, Thursday at the funeral home.
Born Florence Fern Leander in Alcester, South Dakota, on August 23, 1921,
our mother was the 7th of 9 children born to Alfred Lawrence and
Sadie Sarah Leander. Of 3 older brothers, 1 died before she was born. Three
sisters, Mabel, Della, and Lillian, were older, working at jobs, around the
house, or helping dad and brothers, Leslie and John, with field work when
she was born. She had a younger sister, Vivian, with whom she stayed quite
close while at home. One younger brother, Donald, was born when she was
around 10 years old. At this time, one brother, Donald, survives.
She married Walter Laverne Cummings on March 5, 1947, in Aberdeen. Together,
they had 5 children. Widowed in September 1965, she raised us, her children,
with help from and emphasis on the importance of extended family – aunts,
uncles, cousins, sharing time for holidays and birthdays. Most of our lives
were spent in a small house on Wells Street that daddy had given to her when
still in blueprint form. Together they tiled the floors and painted the
walls.
Four of us, the children, survive today. Lester. Florence Faye, and Glen
live in South Dakota. The oldest, Brian, and spouse, Carla, live in and have
raised their 8 children in southern California: Analisa, Hollyanna,
Christian, Collin, Keenan, Adriana, Bethany, and Cameron. At the time of her
passing she had been blessed with 9 great-grandchildren. Analisa (Bruce) has
2 daughters, Hollyanna (Jared) has 2 daughters and 3 sons, Keenan (Koseli)
has 1 son, and Adriana (Brian) has 1 daughter. Christian (Marie), Collin
(Jana), Bethany, and Cameron have no children to date.
Florence completed an 8th grade education in Alcester and later,
in Aberdeen, pursued a typing certificate. She assisted Walter as he
operated a mobile ex-ray unit and was employed as a nurse’s aide. She
retired from J.C.Penney store where she was employed in the janitorial
department. She did babysitting. She was a volunteer for the Foster
Grandparent Program in Aberdeen, assisting in the Boys & Girls Club and in
the NSU Day Care Center for more than a decade.
As Walter was ill and required hospitalization periodically during their
life together, she was at times left alone in difficult times to contend
with often very difficult circumstances in particular in New Mexico during
the 1950s, far from any family or friends, her faith sustaining her. As the
oldest child, Brian observed, “She endured with humility and steadfastness
trials that would have defeated the strongest among us. She always put
others and especially her children, first. She was sometimes slow to decide,
but she was also slow to anger and always saw the good in others.” Indeed,
she did.
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DOROTHY DELORES HOFFMAN
Service for Dorothy Delores Hoffman, 75, Leola, SD is
10:00 am, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at St. James Lutheran Church, Leola.
Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Burial at Green Mound Cemetery, Leola.
Dorothy died Friday, January 6, 2012 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation: 1:00-7:00 pm, Monday, January 9 with family
present from 5-7 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home Fellowship Hall located
directly east of the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials.
Dorothy Delores Feickert was born on December 28, 1936
rural Long Lake, SD to Jacob and Mary (Heil) Feickert, Jr. This is the area
where she grew up and attended school. She worked for Breitag Grocery Store
in Leola. On November 21, 1954 she married Luther J. Hoffman in Leola.
They made their home on a farm near Leola until they retired in 1991 and
moved to Leola.
Dorothy was a member of St. James Lutheran Church,
Leola. She loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling,
square dancing, quilting, playing cards and puzzles. She was a great cook
and loved making pickles. She was also a member of the American Legion
Auxiliary, Leola.
Grateful for having shared Dorothy’s life are her
husband, Luther Hoffman, children, Marcia (Roger) DeVoe, Anchorage, AK,
Sandra (Gary) Rueb, Plentywood, MT, Anita (Terry) Aaker, Hartford, SD, Jenny
(Neil) Sullivan, Marshall, MN, Brian Hoffman, Leola, grandchildren, Brian,
Elliot and Justin Rueb, Kelsey and Robin Hoffman, Ryan and Erin Sullivan,
Tyler and Morgan Hoffman and sister-in-law, Viola Tetherow, Aberdeen,
brother-in-law, Don German, Peever.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and
Mary Feickert, Jr., son, Dale Hoffman, granddaughter, Jessica Rueb, brother,
Albert Feickert and sisters, Dena Gehring and Ann German.
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EDITH RATH
Funeral service for Edith Rath, 82, Aberdeen will be
1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Pastor Deb
Grismer will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Edith
died on Thursday, January 5 at Angelhaus Regional Basic Care Center,
Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1:00-7:00 pm with family
present from 4:00-7:00 pm Monday, January 9 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Edith Ida Merkel, daughter of John and Eva (Klipfel)
Merkel was born on October 14, 1929 in Forbes, ND. She was united in
marriage to Robert Rath on November 13, 1949 in Forbes, ND. They made their
home on a farm south of Leola, SD where she raised her family. In 2006 they
began making their home in Aberdeen where she remained until the time of her
death. Edith’s beloved husband Robert died on October 28, 2009.
For many years Edith was a member of St. James Lutheran
Church in Leola and was also active in the ELCA Ladies Aid. She was also a
member of the Elks Club, Washington Argicula Club and also currently a
member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Edith was an outstanding cook and she also enjoyed
baking. She enjoyed quilting and spent countless hours at the farm gardening
and mowing the lawn. Edith cherished the time she was able to spend with her
family and especially enjoyed the company of her grandchildren. She loved to
dance and also enjoyed shopping and painting. Edith will always be
remembered for the foods she would can and pickle. She found great joy in
working with people especially while she was employed at Feinstein’s in
Aberdeen.
Grateful for having shared Edith’s life are her three
sons, David (Valerie) Rath, Leola; Mark (Donna) Rath, Lakeville, MN and
Kevin (Lynn) Rath, Aberdeen; two daughters, Elizabeth (Roger) Meyer,
Sturgis, SD and Judy Thein, Scottsdale, AZ; one brother, Delbert Merkel; two
sisters, Janette (Si) Coombs and Eunice Kiihn; three sister-in-laws, Violet
Merkel, JoAnne Merkel and Pat Merkel; one brother-in-law, Walt Beaton; 17
grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents, husband,
one grandson Gregory Rath, six brothers, Raymond, Marvin, Art, Delane, Paul
and Tom Merkel and two sisters, Erma Beaton and Ella Wahl.
Casket bearers will be all of Edith’s grandchildren.
Honorary casket bearers will be all of Edith’s great
grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
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MARJORIE S. GUBIN
Services for Marjorie Gubin, 73, Aberdeen will be 2 pm,
Saturday, January 7, 2012 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Eldon
Reich officiating. Private burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Marjorie
died Tuesday, January 3 at Avera Mother Joseph Manor.
Closed casket visitation will be from 1-7 pm, Friday
with family present from 5-7 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home 1111 S. Main St.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to
Avera St. Luke’s North Plains Hospice, Stratford Auxillary or First United
Methodist Church.
Marjorie Sharon Howell was born on October 11, 1938 in
Aberdeen, SD to Harvey and Margaret (Nelson) Howell. She attended country
school for grades 1-8. She then attended Aberdeen Central High School
graduating with the class of 1956. On November 4, 1961 she married Ronald
“Jack” Gubin in Aberdeen. They made their home on a farm near Stratford,
SD. After Jack’s retirement they moved to Aberdeen. Jack passed away on
December 30, 2009 in Aberdeen.
Marjorie was a member of First United Methodist Church,
Aberdeen. While living Stratford, she taught Sunday school, Bible School
and organized the children’s music program for many years at the
Presbytarian Church. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxillary
since 1979.
Grateful for having shared Marjorie’s life are her
children, Ronald (Kathy) Gubin, Jr., Warner, Jodi (Mike) Jurgens, North
Sioux City, SD, grandchildren, Aaron, Chad and Brian Peterson, Darin Gubin,
Savana, Aidana and Albina Jurgens, her mother, Margaret Howell, Aberdeen,
sister, Donna Johnson and brothers, Robert “Bob” (Irene) Howell and Dennis
(Claudia) Howell.
Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald
“Jack” Gubin, father, Harvey Howell and brother, Jerry Howell.
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WILLIAM "BILL" J. KELLER
Funeral service for William “Bill” J. Keller, 90,
Aberdeen will be 1:30 pm, Monday, January 9, 2012 at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church. Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Military honors by Sidney L. Smith
American Legion Post 24. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park at a
later date. Bill died Tuesday, January 3 at Avera St. Lukes Hospital,
Aberdeen.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the
church.
William Joseph Keller Jr., son of William and Elizabeth
Keller was born on April 7, 1921 in Hague, ND. He moved with his family at a
young age to Aberdeen where he was raised and attended school. He enlisted
in the United States Navy and served for several years during World War II.
Following his honorable discharge, Bill returned to Aberdeen.
At this time Bill began his career in the construction
business. He eventually went to work for Kyburz Construction where he was
employed for many years as a foreman overseeing many building projects. The
highlight of his career was the building of the Spruce Saddle Restaurant and
the Beaver Creek Ski Lodge in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
During his retirement Bill enjoyed spending his winters
in Texas. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and he also enjoyed dancing.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Clara
Keller of Aberdeen, one daughter, Jennifer (Dale) Kugath; one step son, Gary
(Lana) Nelson; one son-in-law, Rick Letherer; one granddaughter, Nikki
Letherer, two step grandchildren, Lisa (Ayman) Badr and Matthew Nelson, four
step great grandchildren, Kinzi and Adam Badr and Molly and Emily Nelson,
one brother, Edward (Mary) Keller; one sister, Monica (Joe) Palmer and his
dog and best friend Suzie.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, first wife
Virginia Keller, one brother Jim Keller, one sister Mary Dabbert and one
step daughter Cathy Letherer.
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BERNICE W. ANDREWS
Funeral service for Bernice W. Andrews, 87, Aberdeen
will be 2:00 pm, Friday, January 6, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen. Pastor Dennis Gellhaus will officiate. Burial
will be at a later date in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR.
Bernice died on Monday, January 2, 2012 at ManorCare Health Services in
Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1:00-7:00 pm, Thursday, January
5, 2012 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home.
Bernice W. Ross, daughter of Clayton and Suzie
(McKinney) Ross was born on February 8, 1924 in Amherst, SD. This is the
area where she was raised and attended school, graduating from high school
in 1942. Bernice went on to attend Northern State College and earned her
teachers certificate. For one year she taught at a country school north of
Hecla, SD.
Bernice was united in marriage to Russell Andrews on
March 17, 1945 in Webster, SD. She taught for one year in Amherst and lived
in the Britton, SD area for the next 10 years prior to moving to Aberdeen in
1956. This is where she and Russell (Doc) remained until 1988 when Doc
retired and they began making their home in Portland, OR. Bernice’s beloved
Doc passed away in September, 1993. She moved back to Aberdeen in 2006
where she remained until the time of her death.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children
Annette (Dennis) Oberlander, San Tan Valley, AZ; Laretta (Dennis) Mitchell,
Houghton, SD; Russ (Shirley) Andrews, Rapid City, SD; Larry (Kathy) Andrews,
Cottage Grove, OR; and Barbara Andrews, Milwaukie, OR; grandchildren, David
Oberlander, Melinda (Jacek) Jarmulak, Tammra (Rich) Allen, Lara (Shawn)
Gengerke, Trish (Trent) Rodahl, Tara (Troy) Ihde, Alexandra and Grant
Andrews, Jarret (Kesa) Andrews, Matthew (Christy) Andrews and Barrett
Andrews; great grandchildren, Natasha and Kerra Oberlander, Joel and Julia
Jarmulak, Derick Allen, Gia, Jasmine and Ethan Gengerke, McKenna and Taylor
Ihde, Michael and Maggie Mae Andrews, Tanelle Wylie and Tyler Andrews and Morgan
Howard and one sister Dorthy (Maurice) Jones.
Bernice was preceded in death by her parents Clayton
and Suzie Ross and her husband Russell Andrews.
Bernice will be remembered for the love she showered on
family. That love took the form of kisses on a bruised knee, a gentle hand
on a feverish brow, fresh from the oven bread, cinnamon rolls dripping with
butter and brown sugar. Oh how she loved to feed us! And her ready
applause, be it for wilted dandelions offered from a daughter’s small hand,
a toad leaping from a son’s pocket, the first scribbled lines of a great
grandchild, made each of us feel special. Her magic wasn’t limited to
family. Anyone lucky enough to fall within Bernice’s orbit came away from
the encounter smiling, a renewed zest to pay kindness forward. She was a
treasure, and our beloved Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma will be forever
missed. On the morning of January two, Bernice’s spirit rose with the sun,
and the reunion with loved ones who went before her is thick with joy.
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ERNA R. WEGEHAUPT
The funeral service for Erna Regina
Wegehaupt, 94, Aberdeen, will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Zion
Lutheran Church, Delmont, SD, with Pastor Brian Bucklew officiating. Burial
will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Delmont, SD. Erna died Saturday,
December 31, 2011 at the Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the
service at the church. Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.
Erna Regina Friederich was born on
February 3, 1917 to Otto and Emma (Weisz) Friederich in Kaylor, SD. This is
the area where she attended school. On January 6, 1936 she married William
“Bill” Wegehaupt at Delmont, SD. They farmed in Hillside, SD and eventually
in the Delmont area, retiring in 1977. They moved into Delmont in 1981 and
in 1997 they moved to Aberdeen to be closer to family. William died on
April 13, 2001 at Aberdeen, SD. Erna continued to make Aberdeen her home.
Erna loved baking, cooking and
collecting recipes. Erna and Bill loved traveling and they went on
twenty-three bus tours throughout the United States and Canada. She really
loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved
attending all their activities and sporting events.
Grateful for having shared Erna’s life
are her children; Jerald (JoAnn) Wegehaupt, Madison, SD, Glenn (Peggy)
Wegehaupt, Aberdeen, SD, Wynell Wegehaupt, Watertown, SD, and Kevin (Tammie)
Wegehaupt, Sisseton, SD, grandchildren; Tracy (Glen) Greenwood, Steven (Dee)
Wegehaupt, Robert (Melissa) Wegehaupt, Laura Wegehaupt, John Wegehaupt,
Michael Wegehaupt, Dustin (Candice) Wegehaupt, Eric (Sheilah) Wegehaupt,
William J. Wegehaupt, great grandchildren; Sidney Smith, Wyatt Smith,
Braedon Wegehaupt, Kailee Wegehaupt, Rayne Wegehaupt, Gabriella Wegehaupt,
William A. Wegehaupt and Mackenzie Wegehaupt and one sister, Hulda Stoltz.
Preceding her in death are her husband,
William R. Wegehaupt, and her parents, Otto and Emma Friederich, sisters,
Frieda Goldhammer, Bertha Beck, Lorayne Meyers and baby girl Fauth.
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GERALD A. DEMPSEY
Gerald Arden Dempsey, 73, passed away on Dec 28, 2011 at
Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Family and friends celebrated his life on Saturday Dec 31,
2011 in Eden, SD.
Arrangements by Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.
Aberdeen
Gerald was born on Feb 3, 1938 in Sisseton, SD to Alvin and
Cora (Bendickson) Dempsey. He graduated from Sisseton HIgh School in 1956.
He married Jean Michlitsch on Dec 1, 1956 in Eden, SD. He married Roberta
"Bobbie" Main on Nov 18, 1983 in Elko, NV. He worked for Indian Health
Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, The Dept. of Interior, and retired from
Western Area Power in 1992. After retiring in Billings, MT he and Bobbie
moved to Aberdeen to enjoy their "retirement".
Gerald loved being with his family, playing with his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, hunting, fishing, traveling, and
playing cards with his buddies.
Gerald is survived by his wife Roberta, son Allen Dempsey,
daughter Denise and Joseph Fox, step-daughter Nikki and Chris Schaubel, his
sister Vera and Terrance Jordheim, 6 grandchildren, and 4
great-grandchildren.
Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers
Curtis Dempsey, Warren Dempsey, his son Thomas Dempsey, and 2 grandsons
Dustin Fox and Jason Dempsey.
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DEANNA KLIPFEL
The funeral service for Deanna Klipfel, 59, Forbes, ND,
will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church, Forbes, with Reverend Alan Eppen officiating. Burial is at 2:30
p.m. at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Eureka, SD. Deanna died Wednesday, December
28, at her home.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday, December 30, with a
prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the church in Forbes.
Arrangements by Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S.
Main St., Aberdeen.
Deanna Bertsch was born to Herbert A. and Deloris
(Wolff) Bertsch on September 4, 1952 at Eureka, SD. She was baptized and
confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Eureka. Deanna graduated from Eureka
High School in 1970. She then entered Bismarck Hospital School of Nursing
(now Medcenter One) and graduated in May of 1973. She lived in several
places before moving to Hazen, ND, living there for many years. She worked
at Sakakawea Medical Center during that time, making many lifetime friends.
Deanna married Duane Klipfel on October 16, 2004 at
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Forbes. She worked for the Aberdeen School
District as a school nurse at Lincoln Elementary, retiring due to cancer.
Deanna was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in
Forbes, ND, past member of LWML, and had taught Sunday school and Vacation
Bible School. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and reading, especially
history of the Civil War. Her two cats and dog held a special place in
Deanna’s heart. She was an avid Vikings fan and loved to watch football on
Sunday. Going for walks was a favorite pass time of hers. Deanna’s faith
and family brought her the greatest joy and comfort.
Grateful for having shared Deanna’s life are her
husband, Duane Klipfel, Forbes, two daughters; Dr. Sara (Dr. Steve) Schmidt,
Omaha, NE and Aparna Reinke, Bismarck, ND, mother, Deloris Hilgeman,
Aberdeen, one sister, Lynn (Lance) Kallas, Aberdeen, and several aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Preceding her in death were an infant daughter, her
father, Herbert Bertsch, grandparents Ferdinand and Magdalena Wolff and Adam
and Lydia Bertsch, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family prefers memorials to North Plains Hospice.
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MILBERT ZELMER
The funeral service for Milbert Zelmer, 82, Aberdeen,
SD, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church,
Aberdeen, with Pastor Tanya Rist officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset
Memorial Gardens. Milbert died Sunday, December 25, at Avera St. Luke’s
Hospital.
Visitation: 1-7 p.m., Thursday, December 29 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen. Family will be
present from 5-7 p.m.
Milbert Zelmer was born on April 11, 1929 to Edward and
Anna Marie (Guthmiller) Zelmer at Long Lake, SD. This is the area where he
grew up and attended school. On July 19, 1950, Milbert married Marva Lou
Benderwald at Eureka, SD. They made their home on a farm near Long Lake,
SD. Milbert drove truck for Wolff Elevator in Long Lake and started his
career as an electrician. From 1960 to 1969, he worked for Rath Electric and
owned and operated Zelmer’s Market in Long Lake. In 1969 they moved to Leola
where he owned and operated Zelmer Electric. Milbert received his Class A
and Class B residential and commercial licenses in North and South Dakota.
He was acting fire chief for the volunteer fire department, served on the
city council and the church council for many years. They moved to Redfield,
SD where he worked for the South Dakota Developmental Center. In 1993, they
moved to Aberdeen where he worked as an electrician until his health forced
him to retire at age 80.
Milbert was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He served
as grounds keeper for many years and volunteered to help with electrical
work. Milbert enjoyed watching westerns and the weather channel. He was an
avid Twins fan and tried to catch all of their games on T.V. Throughout his
life, Milbert was a hard worker and was always willing to help others. He
liked to fellowship with others and was faithful to his coffee crew at
Kessler’s. Milbert’s greatest joy came from spending time with his family
and friends.
Grateful for having shared Milbert’s life are his wife,
Marva Lou Zelmer, Aberdeen, his three daughters, Wanda Gonzalez, Granada
Hills, CA, Karen (Ron) Erdmann, Aberdeen, Nancy (Robert) Schultz, Elko, MN,
his son Dennis Zelmer, Aberdeen, granddaughter Marianne Gonzalez and her
children, Adrienne, Andrew, and Christopher, grandson Eric (Traci) Erdmann
and their children, Brandon, Tyson and Madelynn, grandson Evan (Amy) Erdmann
and their children, Hayden, Brenna and Sydney, grandson Ethan (Michelle)
Erdmann, and their daughter Kaylee, granddaughters Katlyn Schultz, Natalie
Zelmer, and Nicole Zelmer, his brother, Edmund (Pat) Zelmer, Comal, TX, and
two sisters, Adeline Zelmer, Aberdeen and Anna Marie (Wayne) Smith,
Kerrville, TX.
Milbert was preceded in death by his parents, sister,
Alma Weishaar and brother, Otto Zelmer.
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LUVERNE ROUNDY
The graveside service for Luverne Roundy, 96, of
Milbank, SD, will be 3:00 pm, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Riverside
Cemetery, with Dr. Harold E. Salem officiating. Luverne died Friday,
December 23, 2011, at Golden Living Center in Milbank, SD.
Luverne Brink Tunnicliff was born March 15, 1915 at
Broadview, MT to George and Numa, (Helie) Tunnicliff. The family moved to a
farm south of Ipswich, SD later that year. They moved to the city of
Ipswich in 1922 and in 1925 to Aberdeen. Part of her childhood was spent
growing up with her grandmother, Kate Jones in Elk Point, SD. She had a
daughter, Virginia. In 1934 she married Russell Roundy and the couple made
their first home on a chicken farm near Worthington, MN. From Minnesota,
they moved north of Aberdeen to a relative’s farm, eventually purchasing the
farm. Later when the couple retired, they moved to Aberdeen and started a
cabinet shop. Russell passed away in 1977. They had no children. She then
rented a house next to the Wooden Mallet on State Street. She was a cook
for the Country Club and Sheriff’s Department for a while. She also took in
clients from Adjustment Training Center until 1998 providing room and board
for as many as eleven at a time. She was residing at Golden Living Center
in Milbank, SD since the fall of 2002.
Luverne was a member and supporter of VFW post in
Aberdeen since 1982. Memorials to Luverne may be sent to the VFW or a
favorite charity.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell
Roundy, her daughter, Virginia Coburn, her parents, George and Numa, and two
brothers; Martin and Reno Tunnicliff.
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DALLAS ROETTELE
The funeral service for Dallas Ray Roettele, 57,
Aberdeen will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Pastor Hyle Anderson officiating. Burial will
follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Dallas died Thursday, December 22, 2011
at Marshall, MN.
Visitation will be from 1-7:00 pm, Monday, December 26
at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Dallas Ray Roettele was born on August 31, 1954 at
Aberdeen, SD to Gordon Paul and Doris Driscilla (Quam) Roettele. He grew up
and attended grade school in Columbia and graduated from Groton High School
with the class of 1973. On February 24, 1973 he married Debra J.
Ringgenberg in Columbia where they made their home until 1980. They moved
to Armour, SD where he worked on a farm. In 1991 they moved to Ipswich, SD
where he worked for LDL Cattle Company until 1997 when they moved to
Aberdeen where he worked for Dakota Oil Company.
Dallas was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed
west river deer hunting. He shot trap and bow hunted. He watched football
and nascar racing. Dallas loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Dallas’ life are his wife,
Debra Roettele, Aberdeen, daughter, Jennifer (Shayne) Pipes of Sioux Falls,
SD, Michael Roettele, Aberdeen, grandchildren, Madyson and Dawson Pipes,
Taylor Roettele, siblings, Lynn Frohling, Duane (Cheri) Roettele, Denise
(Chuck) Knecht, Paula (Dewey) Huettl, Pam (Dick) Siefkes, Tracie Gates and
Troy Roettele.
Dallas is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and
Doris Roettele, granddaughter, Hayli Pipes.
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EZRA “ART” GRIEPP
Ezra
Arthur Griepp, 88, a longtime resident of Aberdeen and Watertown went to be
with his Lord Thursday, December 22, 2011 following months of declining
health. The family will have a private committal service on Tuesday,
December 27 at 3:00 PM at Mount Hope Cemetery in Watertown, SD. A public
memorial service will be Wednesday, December 28 at 2:00 PM at First Assembly
of God, Aberdeen, SD.
Art
was born October 11, 1923 in Bonduel, Wisconsin to Arthur and Emma (Stern)
Griepp, and was the first of nine children.
Art
grew up near Glad Valley, South Dakota where his parents broke the land and
homesteaded a farm. They moved to Sisseton, SD where he graduated from high
school. After graduation, Art enrolled in technical school in Rapid City,
SD. He later enlisted as a Sea Bee. In the Navy, he qualified for Officer’s
Training School and attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
In
1947 Art returned to South Dakota where he met and married Verna Mary
Bolhouse, his wife of 63 years. They were married on May 14, 1948, the day
that Israel became a nation. He began his career with Midland National Life
in Watertown as an insurance agent.
A
committed Christian, Art and his family faithfully worshiped at the
Watertown Assembly of God, where he served as a deacon.
In
1965, Art moved his family to Aberdeen to manage the Ed Downs Agency, later
known as the Griepp-Iwerks Agency. A gifted salesman, Art held the top spot
in Midland’s ‘App-A-Week’ national sales program for many years, and was one
of Midland’s longest tenured agents.
Art’s
business career, however, was always secondary to his family and his
relationship with God. Having been raised in a Christian home as a boy by
parents who valued reading God’s Word and times of family prayer, Art
followed them in his commitment to the Lord. Each day as an adult, he would
ask God for strength and wisdom, along with opportunities to share the
Gospel with others through his work and many acquaintances. Like his
parents, he was vigilant in prayer and leading his family in evening
devotions. Throughout his life Art treasured his salvation, wanting others
to find forgiveness and experience the new life in Christ he so enjoyed.
Art
was a devoted member of Aberdeen’s First Assembly of God, where he worshiped
and served on the board for many years. He also served as secretary of the
Assemblies of God South Dakota District Men’s Fellowship and was
instrumental in raising funds to begin a church in Brookings, and to raise
financial assistance for pastors of small South Dakota churches. He was a
member of Aberdeen’s Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship and served as the
chairman for approximately10 years. Art served on advisory committees and
boards for Trinity Bible College in Ellendale and Central Indian Bible
College in Mobridge. He was also a member of the Evangel College Councilmen,
and the Aberdeen Sunrise Kiwanis.
Though
he was not certified as a pastor, Art’s love for God and heart for the
elderly propelled him to organize and hold Sunday morning worship services
for residents at the Aberdeen Living Center for several years.
In his leisure time, Art enjoyed reading,
trading cars, boating, camping, doing household repairs, attending family
Bible camp, family reunions, hunting with family and friends, traveling and
visiting his children and grandchildren, and spending time with his beloved
wife Verna.
Art will be remembered by his family for his
firm guiding fatherly love, his humor, kindness, generosity, and unwavering
commitment to Christ.
Art is survived by his wife Verna, his daughter
Bobbie Ekanger (Ted) of Aberdeen, and his three sons: Doug Griepp, Stockton,
CA, Roger Griepp (Sue) of Peoria, AZ, and Rick Griepp (Cherie) of
Springfield, MO.
He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, Talmage
Ekanger (Aberdeen), Trevor Ekanger (Springfield, MO), January Harless, D.J.
Griepp, Jeffrey Griepp (all from Riverbank, California), Matthew Griepp
(Mesa, AZ), Nathan Griepp (Ozark, MO), Alyssa Griepp, and Autumn Griepp
(both from Springfield, MO) and 9 great-grandchildren.
He is survived by seven siblings: Aaron Griepp
(Watertown, SD), Wilma Mastley (Elk River, MN), Marion Golden (Hot Springs,
AR), James Griepp (Cypress, TX), Allen Griepp (Watertown, SD), David Griepp
(Hopkins, MN), and Alice Schlotte (Cokato, MN). Art is preceded in death by
his parents Arthur and Emma Griepp of Watertown, and one brother, Phil
Griepp formerly of Osseo, MN.
The family wishes to express special
appreciation to Art and Verna’s home church and friends at First Assembly of
God in Aberdeen, and their friends and caring staff of Primrose Independent
Living Center, and more recently the Primrose Cottages where Verna still
resides.
In lieu of flowers,
the family prefers memorials to the Gideon Bible Society.
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T. SYDNEY MORTENSON
T. Sydney Mortenson, 94, of Aberdeen died on December,
19, 2011 at Porter Hospital in Denver, Co.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday,
December 27, 2011 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. Pastor Jeff
Whillock will officiate. Visitation was from 1-7 pm Monday, Dec 26, 2011 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen. Burial will be
at Sunset Memorial Gardens with military honors by Sidney L. Smith American
Legion Post #24.
Syd was born on March 31, 1917 in Hamden, ND to Martin
& Regina Mortenson. He graduated from high school in Hampden in 1934, and
then attended UND in Grand Forks and participated in the ROTC program. Prior
to graduation, he joined the Air Force in 1943 and became commissioned a 2nd
lieutenant and was assigned to the B-17 bombardier position. While in flight
training in Utah, 1943 he married Nina Marie Bacon. (Deceased 1957) He was
stationed in England and flew bomber missions over Germany, until he was
shot down. He parachuted, was captured, and was sent to the STALAG LUFT III
Prison Camp. In April 1945 he was liberated by General Patton’s 3rd Army,
returned to the US and was honorably discharged. From 1957 to 1978 he served
in the Aberdeen SD Air Force Reserve Unit and retired with the rank of
Lieutenant Colonel. For his military accomplishments he was highly
decorated. The medals he received included the Air Medal, WWII Victory
Medal, European Theater Ops and Medal with Bronze Star, AF Commendation
Medal, Prisoner of War Medal, and the Purple Heart Medal.
Following his active duty in the Air Force, Syd
transitioned to the Federal Government with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. In
1965 he married Donna Truax. He served diligently until retiring in 1970
with 30 years of service. During this period he received the Outstanding
Civil Servant of the Year Award for SD.
Syd belonged to several voluntary organizations. They
included the Board of Directors for the Aberdeen Federal Credit Union, the
SD State Legislature as a “Standard Bearer”, the Local Chapter of the VFW,
American Legion, Elks Club, and as a member of the select committee to
design the WWII memorial on the State Capital Grounds.
Syd is survived by his son Marty, grandson Mitchell,
nieces Beverly Larson, Gracia Schmidt, Rosemary Worlein. Nephews MG
Mortenson, Richard Schwoebel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Nina
Marie (Bacon) and Donna Marie (Truax) and son Richard Mortenson.
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WILLIAM FRANK RAYMOND JR.
Mass of Christian Burial for William “Frankie” Frank
Raymond Jr., 64, Watertown and formerly of Aberdeen is 10:00 am, Friday,
December 23, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Shaun Haggerty,
Celebrant. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens with military honors by Sidney
L. Smith American Legion Post #24. Frankie died Monday, December 19 at his
home.
Visitation is Thursday, December 22 from 1:00-7:00 pm
with a Wake and Rosary service beginning at 7:00 pm at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
William “Frankie” Frank Raymond Jr., son of William
“Pug” and Evelyn (Wanttie) Raymond was born on July 16, 1947 at Aberdeen,
SD. This is the area where he grew up and attended school. Frankie enlisted
in the United States Army in 1967. He served in Korea with the Happy Valley
231st Infantry, 7th Division Bayonets. He returned to
the United States in 1969 and received his honorable discharge on May 11.
Frankie continued his military service and joined the
United States Marine Corps in 1972, serving in Okinawa. He returned once
again to the Unites States and received his honorable discharge on April 27,
1974. Frankie returned to South Dakota and lived in the Aberdeen area for
several years prior to making his home in Watertown where he remained until
the time of his death.
Frankie loved to visit and enjoyed having company at
his house. He enjoyed drawing in his free time and he spent many hours’
playing cards and dice. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and
fishing. Frankie enjoyed watching game shows on T.V. and was also an avid
football fan.
Grateful for having shared his life are his mother
Evelyn, Watertown; brothers Daryl E. Raymond, Watertown; Roger A. Raymond,
Sioux Falls and John R. (Shirley) “Raymond” Kennedy, Rapid City; sisters
Geneva M. (Norman) Hagen, Stratford, SD; Sheryl A. Jacobson, Watertown;
Laura J. Jacobs, Stratford, SD; Diane E. (Ross Neilsen) Sanders and Mary L.
Raymond both of Watertown.
Frankie was preceded in death by his paternal and
maternal grandparents, his father, one brother Charles one sister-in-law
Deborah Raymond and two brother-in-laws Valdemar Jacobson and Thomas
Jacobs.
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MYRTLE M. SYHRE
Funeral service for Myrtle M. Syhre, 88, Aberdeen will
be 2:00 pm, Friday, December 16, 2011 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111
S. Main Street, Aberdeen. Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Burial in Sunset
Memorial Gardens. Myrtle died on Saturday, December 10 at Avera St. Lukes
Hospital, Aberdeen.
Myrtle Hartberg, daughter of Arvid and Minnie
(Peterson) Hartberg was born on October 30, 1923 at Claremont, SD. At an
early age she moved to a farm near Langford, SD. This is the area where she
was raised and attended school, graduating from Langford High School in
1941. Myrtle attended the Aberdeen Commercial College and graduated one year
later in 1942. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith from Augustana
Lutheran Church near Claremont.
Myrtle went to work for the United States Government in
Washington, D.C. with the Quartermasters Corps during WWII. She was united
in marriage to Clifford D. Syhre in Augusta, GA on December 11, 1943 while
he was enlisted in the United States Army. Myrtle returned to Aberdeen and
was employed at the Internal Revenue Office for five years. She later went
to work at JC Penney’s and Pred’s Coats until her retirement.
Myrtle was a member of the American Swedish Institute
of Minneapolis, MN since 1974. She was also a member of the St. Lukes
Auxiliary since 1980 and for many years she volunteered at the gift shop.
Myrtle also volunteered in the Employee Health Office at the Bayfront
Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida where she wintered since 1990. She was
an avid traveler, visiting the entire United States and traveling to Europe
three times. Myrtle was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was active
in teaching both Sunday school and Bible School while her children were
growing up.
Grateful for having shared Myrtle’s life are her
children, Debra (Jim) Hicks, Ft. Pierre, SD; Bryan (LaRae) Syhre and David
Syhre, both of Aberdeen and Rick (Deb) Syhre of Maple Grove, MN, ten
grandchildren, one step granddaughter, and 12 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother
Raymond Hartberg and one sister Alice Nereim.
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GERALD “JERRY” HOWARD
Funeral service for Gerald “Jerry” Howard, 75, Aberdeen
will be 10:30am, Friday, December 9, 2011 at the First United Methodist
Church, Aberdeen. Pastor Tom Haggar will officiate. Burial will be at
11:30am, Saturday, December 10 in the Graceland Cemetery, Corsica, SD. Jerry
died on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 8, 2011 from
1:00-7:00pm with family present from 5:00-7:00pm and a prayer service at
7:00 pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Gerald Arthur Howard was born on May 10, 1936 to Carl
and Theresa (Neisz) Howard at Houghton, SD. He graduated from Groton High
School with the class of 1954. Jerry went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from
June 16, 1954 until April 8, 1958.
Jerry was united in marriage to Paula Angell on July 5,
1958 in Providence, RI. They moved to SD in 1961. They made their home in
the Groton and Columbia area where they raised their five children. Jerry
worked at Spaulding’s in Aberdeen and Bowles and Sour in Groton where he did
auto body work. He worked on the family farm, operated the Sinclair gas
station in Columbia and worked at Northern Farm Supply. In October of 1974,
Jerry became employed with the 3-M Company where he remained until his
retirement in April of 1995.
After his retirement Jerry worked for a short time at
Menard’s. He then built a woodshop and did woodworking for a number of
years. Jerry was a member of the Woodworking Club in Aberdeen and over the
years made many toys for children.
On May 29, 1980 Jerry married Donna Dykstra in Platte,
SD. Together they made their home in Aberdeen.
Jerry was a member of the First United Methodist Church
of Aberdeen. In his free time Jerry loved bowling and woodworking. He
enjoyed the outdoors especially camping and fishing. His greatest joy was
the time he was able to spend with his family.
Grateful for having shared Jerry’s life are his wife
Donna, Aberdeen; five children, Jerilyn (Dennis) Askew, Chesapeake, VA; John
(Susan Anderson) Howard, Ken Howard and John (Tracey) Lendry all of Groton
and Eric (Heather) Howard, Rapid City; eight grandchildren, two great
grandchildren, three brothers, Frank (Lenora) Howard, Burnsville, NC;
Chester (Connie) Howard, Bath, SD; and Jay (Rosemary) Howard, Groton and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, three
brothers, Velton, Elton and Carl and one sister Lucile.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials in
Jerry’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, South Dakota Office, 1000 N.
West Avenue, #250, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
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MARVIN N. LOUT
The funeral service for Marvin N. Lout, 78, Aberdeen,
is 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
with Pastor Jack Erickson. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen,
Military Honors by Sidney L. Smith Post 24. Marvin died Sunday, December 4,
at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-6 p.m., Tuesday, December 6
with a prayer service at 6 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
St.
Marvin Nathaniel Lout was born on June 3, 1933 to John
and Marie (Forkel) Lout on the family from in Edmunds County, near Onaka.
He grew up on the farm and attended country school. Marvin graduated from
Roscoe High School and went on to receive his teachers certificate from
Northern State Teachers College. He taught at a country school for one
year. On August 17, 1954, Marvin married Mable Bauer at Aberdeen. They
lived in Onaka for several years before moving to Aberdeen. Marvin entered
the US Army in 1955 and served in Germany and France as a loader operator
and interpreter. After his discharge in 1957, he returned home and began
work in construction. In the mid 60’s, Marvin started his own construction
business. He was owner of Marvin N. Lout Construction until the time of his
death. Marvin also loved to work as an auctioneer whenever he was able to.
Marvin was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was also a
member of the Eagles Club. Marvin and Mable loved to dance, especially to
polka music. They also enjoyed spending time with their family and friends.
Marvin would often spend time with his friends having coffee at the Starlite.
Grateful for having shared Marvin’s life are his wife,
Mable, daughter, Sharon (Carey) Lehr, two sons, LeRoy (Donna) Lout and Terry
(Hollee) Lout, one sister, Delores Severson, four brothers, Ray (Idella)
Lout, Derald (Karen) Lout, Jerald Lout, and Donald (Joyce Miller) Lout, all
of Aberdeen, his brother-in-law, Gary (Carol) Feiock of Sioux Falls, SD,
eight grandchildren; Angela (Chris) Hermansen, Kevin Lout (Danielle
Frazier), Ashley Lehr, David Lout, Cassandra (Charles) Kintz, Justin
(Whitley LeCompt) Lehr, Michael (Caylin Darling) Lout, and Derek Lout, and
two great grandchildren; Jon & Maddison Kintz.
Preceding Marvin in death are his parents, John and
Marie Lout, and sister, Marjorie Feiock.
The family
would like to thank Dr. Myrmoe and his staff along with the staff at Avera
St. Luke’s for the kind and attentive care given to Marvin.
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DORIS ANN ATTEBERRY
Memorial service for Doris Ann Atteberry, 76, Aberdeen
is 10:30 am, Thursday, December 8, 2011 at First Baptist Church with Dr.
Harold E. Salem officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, OK.
Doris died Sunday, December 4 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from 1-7 pm, Wednesday at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.
Doris Ann Atteberry was born August 1, 1935 to Ira
Selwyn & Velma May (Kreager) Atteberry in Coweta, OK. At a young age it was
discovered that Doris had glaucoma and would lose her sight. Her family was
proactive and she was enrolled in the Oklahoma School for the Blind. Doris
enjoyed all her classes and loved learning. She also had fond memories of
the social activities she participated in at the school. Doris felt
especially blessed to have the opportunity to live and grow in a residential
school. After recieveing her high school diploma from Oklahoma School for
the Blind, she went on to Oklahoma Baptist University for three and one half
years, graduating with a teaching degree. She taught at a residential
school in Bathgate, ND for one year, and then moved to Aberdeen where she
taught at the South Dakota School for the Visually Handicapped for 35
years.
Doris was a member of the First Baptist Church. She
enjoyed music and was active in the church choir.
Grateful for having shared Doris’ life are her nieces;
Frances Lightfoot, Mounds, OK, and Donna Lightfoot, Tulsa, OK, nephews; Dale
(Tory) Lightfoot, Stillwater, OK, and Glen (Andrea) Lightfoot, Albany, NY,
and great nephew and niece; Adam Lightfoot and Sylvie Lightfoot.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her
brother-in-law and sister, Frank and Loretta Lightfoot.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to the
Christian Worship Hour.
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DELORIS M. WEST
The funeral service for Deloris M. West, 95, Aberdeen
will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the First United Methodist
Church, Aberdeen. Pastor Eldon Reich will officiate. Burial will be in
Sunset Memorial Gardens. Deloris died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the
Golden Living Center in Groton, SD.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at
the church on Wednesday.
Deloris M. Knutson, daughter of Peter and Emma (Nelson)
Knutson, was born on January 29, 1916 near Langford, SD. She moved with her
family to Oakes, ND where she attended school prior to moving back to
Langford.
Deloris began making her home in Aberdeen for several
years until entering the Golden Living Center in Groton where she remained
until the time of her death.
Deloris was a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Aberdeen. She was an outstanding cook and she also enjoyed baking.
In her free time Deloris enjoyed crocheting, quilting and making dolls. She
was an avid bingo player.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children
JoAnne (Arnold) Banik, Aberdeen; Jim (Jan) Thennis, Citrus Heights, CA;
Barbara Thomas, Aberdeen; Shirley (Michael) Wolf, Mesa, AZ; and Judy (Jim)
Dolney, Blaine, MN; 20 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 19 great
great grandchildren.
Deloris was preceded in death by her parents, two
daughters, Linda Hart and Shari West; two granddaughters, eight sisters and
three brothers.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street,
Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.
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JULIAN HANSON
Memorial service for Julian Hanson, 90 will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, December
17, 2011 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen with military honors by
Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24. Pastor Deb Grismer will officiate.
Burial will be a private family service at Scandinavia Lutheran Church at a
later date.
Julian passed away December 3, 2011 after being cared for by his family and
assisted by Hospice. He died amongst his family after long awaiting to be
reunited with his wife in the presence of his Lord.
Julian Hanson was born on November 11, 1921 to Ole and Julia Hanson in
Aberdeen, SD. He lived with his parents and siblings, Orville and Olive
until the loss of both parents by the age of fourteen. He then lived with
his half-brother, Carl, and his wife, Lena until beginning work for Joe
Dixon. He entered the military service in September, 1944, honorably
discharged in July, 1946. Julian served in the European Theatre during World
War II, receiving the Victory Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Theater
Ribbon with 2 Bronze Battle Star, and two overseas service bars. During his
time of service he fought in both Germany and France.
Julian married Jean Danback on February 2, 1948 in Aberdeen, SD where they
resided and had three children, Keith (deceased), Janice, and Jim. He was
employed by Biegler Motors and High Grade Oil. In 1956 Julian began farm
work with his uncle and cousin. At this time he and his wife moved their
family to the farm where he remained until October 2011 when he moved to
Aberdeen Homestead Apartments.
Julian was a kind and gentle man who enjoyed the activities and visits from
his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He appreciated the
help and visits from his friends, neighbors, and family, whom he always had
a story to share.
Grateful for having shared his life are his daughter Janice Schock of
Aberdeen, son Jim (Linda) Hanson of Aberdeen. Grandchildren: Brad (Lindsey)
Schock, Tim (Shari) Schock, Tyler Hanson, and Gina (Christian) Pirlet.
Great-grandchildren: Breanna, Keegan, Kylie, Damian, and Torey. One sister,
Olive (Vernon) Evanson of Lemmon, SD.
Julian was preceded in death by his wife Jean, a son Keith, son-in-law
Dennis Schock, brothers Carl, Alvin (infant), and Orville.
In
lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to North Plains
Hospice, 305 South State Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401 or Bethlehem Lutheran
Church, 1620 Milwaukee Avenue NE, Aberdeen, SD 57401, in Julian’s behalf.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen is in charge of
arrangements.
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ALICE SCHRENK
The funeral service for Alice Schrenk, 94, of Aberdeen
will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at Calvary Baptist Church
with Pastor Randy Battey officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial
Gardens, Aberdeen. Alice died Friday, December 2, 2011 at her home in
Aberdeen
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. on Monday with the
family present from 5-7 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
St., Aberdeen.
Alice Fischer was born on November 27, 1917 to Jacob
and Lydia (Schauer) Fischer at their home in McPherson County. She attended
rural school. Alice went to Detroit Bible School in Michigan. After
graduating, she returned to South Dakota.
On September 6, 1949 Alice married Milton E. Schrenk in
Aberdeen. They were blessed with a daughter, Sheila and son, Sherwood. They
moved to Ellendale, ND in 1955 and owned the Red Owl Grocery Store. In 1964
they moved to Aberdeen and owned the Dixie Cream Bake Shop. Alice also
worked at Klein’s at both their downtown location and the present location.
Over the years, Alice also volunteered at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Alice was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church
where she played the piano, taught Sunday School and kept church historical
scrapbooks. She was a member of the Women’s Missions Fellowship and also
helped with the Awana program. Her strong faith has been an anchor for the
congregation over the years. Alice had a heart for missions and she was
able to visit her sister, Esther, who was in Africa as a missionary. She
liked to travel and visited many areas around the United States, Canada,
Europe and Africa. Alice enjoyed embroidering and gardening. She was a
great cook and was known for her baking. Time spent with her family,
especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, always brought Alice
great joy.
Grateful for having shared Alice’s life are her
daughter, Sheila (Keith) Rath, Aberdeen, son, Sherwood “Woody” (Vickie)
Schrenk, Aberdeen, granddaughter, Jan (Ken) Bjur and their children Jamie
and Ashton Bjur, Aberdeen, grandson Steve (Nicole) Rath and their children
Christian, Preston and Justin Rath, Britton, SD, grandson Chris (Ronna)
Schrenk, Salt Lake City, UT and granddaughter, Lisa Schrenk, Alexandria, VA,
and her sister, Helen (Jake) Ehman, Alpena, MI.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, parents,
one brother, Albert Fischer and one sister, Esther Hoffman.
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ESTHER MAY BLAKE URBAN
The funeral service for Esther May Blake Urban, 97,
Aberdeen, will be 2:00pm, Monday, December 5 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
Pastor Ron Wickard officiating. Private burial will be at Fairview
Cemetery, Northville. Esther died Thursday, December 1, at ManorCare Health
Services, Aberdeen.
Visitation: two hours prior to the service at the
funeral home.
Esther was born to Herbert and Lucina (Pearson) Blake
on September 3, 1914, at the family farm near Northville, SD. She graduated
from Northville High School in 1933, attended a semester of college at
Miltonvale, KS, and took a year’s credits at Wayne State University, Detroit
MI, before marrying Jerome S. Urban of Cresbard in 1936.
Over the next 25 years, Esther and Jerome lived in a
number of South Dakota communities, and had a daughter and two sons, all of
whom Esther was very proud. In 1960, Esther returned to college and earned
a teaching certificate from Northern State Teachers College. In 1962 she
signed a contract with the Aberdeen Public School system to teach first
grade and over the next 16 years, taught first, second and fourth grades at
Tiffany, Adams, and May Overby Elementary Schools, retiring in 1978. She
completed her B.S. in elementary education in 1969 at NSU.
Esther was a member of the Plymouth Congregational
Church UCC, and for many years, an active member of one of the Women’s
Fellowship groups. She was a member of the Aberdeen Teachers Association,
later the Aberdeen Retired Teachers Association, and with her retired
friends, met monthly for coffee and conversation.
A creative and conscientious teacher, Esther was at
heart a homemaker. Every house she ever lived in got painted inside and
out. Curtains were sewn, furniture was stripped and stained or painted,
gardens were planted. Every house became a home, clean, peaceful and
comfortable. She liked craftwork, crocheting and sewing. She was a good
cook, a master of the hearty soup and tasty casserole. She had a good mind
and liked to read and travel. She was a creative writer. She enjoyed music
and played the piano and harmonica. Esther had a lively sense of humor and
loved puns. She had a strong sense of fair play and was, at times, fiercely
independent. She was a woman of faith and believed in the power of prayer.
She was a good mother and loyal friend to her family and neighbors.
Grateful for having shared Esther’s life are her
daughter and son-in-law, Kristin Urban and Ross Dahlke, Maribel, WI; son and
daughter-in-law Mark and Marcia (Howie) Urban, Belle Fourche; grandsons,
Herbert and Robert Urban, Bloomington, MN; grandsons by marriage, William
and Bryan Reagan, Charlotte, NC; area nieces and nephews: Colleen (Blake)
and Selmer Anderson, Cresbard; Merritt Blake, Dave Blake and Marla Imberi-Blake
all of Aberdeen; Rachel and Terry Jundt, Cresbard; Greg and Janet Urban,
Hutchinson, MN; additional nieces, nephews and special friends Beryl Carroll and
Martha Parsch of Aberdeen.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents, four
siblings and their spouses (Elmer Austin Blake and wife Gladys, Hazel Inita
(Blake) Van Dover and husband Leonard, Herbert Norman (Mike) Blake and wife
Violet, and Kenneth Wesley Blake and wife Juanita); husband Jerome S. Urban
(1962) and son Blake Jerome Urban (2007); and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials are welcome.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at
ManorCare for the kind and attentive care extended to our mother during her
final stay with them.
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MARILYN EILEEN JONES
The memorial service for Marilyn Eileen Jones, 76,
Aberdeen, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2011 at First United
Methodist Church, Pastor Tom Haggar officiating. Inurnment will be at 3:00
p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen. Marilyn died Wednesday, November
30, 2011, at her son’s home surrounded by family.
Visitation is 4-6 p.m., Sunday, December 4, with a
prayer service at 6 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen.
Marilyn Eileen Erickson was born on April 13, 1935 to
Charles and LaVersa (Manning) Erickson at Tacoma Park, Brown County, SD.
This is the area where she started school. In 1941 the family moved to
Aberdeen. Marilyn graduated from Central High School. She worked for her
parents in the Milwaukee Café and various other cafes.
On December 15, 1956, Marilyn married Wilbert Meier at
Webster, SD. They made their home in Aberdeen. She was assistant manager
for Kessler Café and Deli until 1990. Marilyn married Delton W. Jones on
May 25, 1990 at Aberdeen. They made their home in Aberdeen. In 1990 she
started helping her son at the Airport Café. She continued to work there
through 2008. It was then that she moved to the Homestead Apartments. She
loved the friends she made there and was very active in the social events at
the apartments.
Marilyn was a member of the First United Methodist
Church. She was also a member of the VFW and the Moose Lodge. She enjoyed
traveling and would often go to see family. She was able to go on several
cruises and even traveled to Sweden. Marilyn enjoyed going to the casinos
and playing cards with her good friends. She spent so much time with them
that they were lovingly called her cronies, or crones for short, by her
children. Marilyn and her friends also enjoyed bus trips to out of town
casinos. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Marilyn’s life are her four
sons, Ronald (Kim) Erickson, Steve (Katie) Meier, Scott (Terrill) Meier, and
Stan Meier, two daughters, Sue (Brian) Prunty, and Sandy (Craig) Pfitzer,
all of Aberdeen, her brother Dean (Sharon) Erickson, Aberdeen, sister, Lynda
(Terry) Marko, Aberdeen, ten grandchildren, Corrie Sprinkel, Ryan Erickson,
Michael Meier, Emily Meier, Hannah Meier, Sophia Meier, Brantson Meier,
Nicole Jacobsen, Kyle Pfitzer and Taylor Pfitzer, five great grandchildren,
Colin Sprinkel, Austin Sprinkel, Hunter Erickson, Mikaella Erickson, and
Aiden Heathcote, and many nieces and nephews.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husbands Wilbert
and Delton, her parents, Charles and LaVersa, her great granddaughter Ashtyn
Sprinkel, two brothers, Vaughn Erickson and Donald Erickson and her sister
Karen Currie.
The family prefers memorials to North Plains Hospice.
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EARL H. STAHL
The memorial service for Earl H. Stahl, 84, of Bath,
SD, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2011 at North Highland United
Methodist Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Mark Ehrmantraut officiating.
Military honors by Columbia American Legion Post 58. Inurnment will be at a
later date at Bath Memorial Cemetery. Earl died Sunday, November 27, at
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen. Earl’s wishes were to be cremated.
Arrangements by Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S.
Main St.
Earl Harold Stahl was born on June 11, 1927 to Ralph
and Elsie (Miller) Stahl on a farm north of Rockham, SD. He grew up on the
farm and attended school in Northville. Earl graduated from Bath High
School in 1945. He entered the US Army during World War II. Just
before being transported overseas, Earl was chosen to be an aide for a
general and spent his time in service in San Francisco, CA. After his
service was over, Earl returned to the family farm. On June 19, 1949, Earl
married Joyce Bean at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church, rural Bath. They
made their home on the Stahl farm. In 1955 he attended trade school in
Chicago where he became a diesel mechanic. He was always willing to help
neighbors with mechanic work and as needed, worked as a mechanic and driver
for Roger's Trucking in Aberdeen.
Earl was a member of North Highland United Methodist
Church and a past member of Bath United Methodist Church. At North Highland,
he served as a Trustee. He was instrumental in moving the old church into
town and also in the construction of the new church. He loved the time
spent in fellowship at church and also the time spent with his Tuesday
morning coffee group. He enjoyed his outings with the “girls”, Darlene,
Maxine and Doris. Earl was a member of the Columbia American Legion Post
58. He served on the Board of Directors at the Brown County Co-op and also
served on the Bath School Board. Earl was the Justice of the Peace in Bath.
He was an avid woodworker and spent many hours in his shop making things for
his family, friends and church. Earl enjoyed traveling with his family and
bus trips he and Joyce went on. One of their favorite trips was going to
Hawaii. As much as he liked to travel, Earl loved the farm. The
grandchildren also loved the farm and the fun things they were able to do
there with their grandpa. Earl and Joyce truly loved their family and never
missed any of their grandchildren's events.
Grateful for having shared Earl's life are his
children, John (Sandra) Stahl, Aberdeen, Carolyn (Jim) Mund, Aberdeen,
Laurie (A.M.) Mitchell, Houghton, and David (Carla) Stahl, Bath,
grandchildren, Michael (Mary) Stahl, Ryan (Laura) Stahl, Jason Mund, Kaylee
Mund (Steve Karfis), Corey (Jaimie) Mitchell, Erin (Damian) Bahr, Mathew
Stahl, Morgan Stahl, great grandchildren, Samuel, Katherine, Joshua, Jakin,
Jude, Grace, Rebekah, Payton, Paisley, Jackson, London, and one sister,
Mildred (Lyle) Fritz
Earl is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, who died
on December 26, 2007, and his parents.
The family prefers memorials to North Highland
Methodist Church Building Fund.
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ROSE MARTHA JASMER
Services for Rose Martha Jasmer, 93, Aberdeen, formerly
of Leola will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at St. James
Lutheran Church, Leola. Pastor Deb Grismer and Janna Bader officiating.
Burial in Green Mound Cemetery, Leola. Rose died on Sunday, November 27 at
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, November
29 with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S.
Main Street, Aberdeen.
Rose Martha Schliebe, daughter of Gustov and Olga (Zempel)
Schliebe was born on December 29, 1917 in Columbia, SD. She grew up in this
area, graduating from Columbia High School in 1937.
Rose married Ernest Jasmer on September 6, 1937 in
Columbia. They made their home near Leola where they farmed and raised their
family. In 1980 they moved into Leola and managed an apartment building
until 1995. Ernie died on December 20, 1996. Rose remained in Leola a short
time and then entered the Golden Living Center in Ipswich and later Bethesda
Home.
Rose belonged to the McPherson County Cow Bells and the
Leola Hospital Auxiliary. Rose was a woman of deep faith. She was actively
lived her faith in Jesus Christ at home and at St. James Lutheran Church
where she was a member of the Ladies Aid. She also sang in the Leola Senior
Citizens Choir. Rose was a card player, involved in several Bridge clubs.
She was an outstanding cook and enjoyed playing the piano and gardening.
Several years ago she was crowned the Leola Rhubarb Queen. Rose especially
loved all the time she was able to spend with her family.
Grateful for having shared Rose’s life are her children
Jeanette (Ralph) Stensland of Milbank, SD; Richard (Janice) Jasmer, Leola;
and Gerald (Rhonda) Jasmer, Huron; grandchildren, Sue (Kevin) Moore, David
Stensland (Mel Vassey), Deb (Rod) Grismer, Pamela (Jason) Fauth, Gregory
(Lisa) Jasmer, Denise Jasmer and Ben (Molly) Jasmer; ten great grandchildren
and one great great granddaughter; sister Delores Zigastosky and brothers
Milton (Jesse) Schliebe and Charles (Sue) Schliebe
Rose was preceded in death
by her parents, husband, 3 sisters, Dorothy Freeman, Lillian Kamen
Schumacher, and Agnes Schliebe; one grandson, Jeffrey Jasmer and two great
grandsons, Joshua and Joseph Moore.
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THOMAS “TOM” MAI
Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas “Tom” L. Mai, 63,
Aberdeen, is 10:30 am, Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, Aberdeen.
Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen. Tom died
at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, Friday evening, November 25,
2011 after a desired triumph over pain from his illness.
Visitation: 3-7 pm, Wednesday with a Wake and Rosary
service at 7 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Thomas L. Mai was born on March 22, 1948 to Robert and
Mary (Cronin) Mai at LeMars, IA. He was raised on a farm near Remsen, Iowa
where he went to school, graduating from St. Mary's High School in 1966.
While growing up, he played basketball on a team with his brother, and also
played baseball. He attended Westmar College in LeMars, Iowa. He worked at
Wells Blue Bunny, sold life insurance, he was sales manager of several
stores throughout his career which included Woolco and Shopko, bringing him
to Aberdeen where he met the love of his life and best friend, Kathy. They
were married on May 12, 1989 in Aberdeen. Tom managed the Shopko store
until 1998, when he opened the Office Max store in Aberdeen, where he was
manager until his death.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Aberdeen. Tom had an insatiable spirit and will to live a full life with his
family. He lit up when he talked to his older grandchildren, Jamie,
Michaela, and Monika about their schooling and enjoyed playing basketball
and poker with them when they would visit every summer. His fourth
grandchild Noah touched him in ways that were indescribable. They played
together daily. They would light up when they saw each other. Papa was a
shining star to Noah. He loved playing with Teagan, his sweet fifth
grandchild, and getting to know her personality. Kristel and Josh spent
many quality moments going to movies with their Dad. Kristel always made
his favorite things to eat ~ ginger snaps and stuffed green peppers. Josh
loved watching sports with his dad and every year they watched the Super
Bowl together, except when Josh was in the Marines. They loved talking about
baseball and Notre Dame football, discovering and tasting new beers. Josh
learned from his father the value of money and a good work ethic. Tom spent
his life telling stories about growing up on the farm, gardening, golfing,
he had great knowledge of repairing and building anything, collecting
Budweiser mugs and Terry Redlin prints, learning new things and reading
God's Word, becoming a 25 gallon blood donor, and spending time at Christmas
with family and friends. He enjoyed the MAI saur braten family tradition,
topped off with Sour Cream Raisin pie.
Grateful for having shared Tom’s life are his wife, Kathy, daughter, Kristel
(Mike) Ingalls, Sioux City, IA; son, Josh Hoerth, Aberdeen, SD; his parents,
Robert and Mary (Cronin) Mai, Remsen, IA; five grandchildren, Jamie
stationed in Fort Hood, TX; Michaela and Monika, Sioux City, IA; Noah and
Teagan, Aberdeen, SD; three brothers, Jim (Donna) Mai, Struble, IA, Paul
(Patricia) Mai, Alton, IA, John (Sherrie) Mai, Struble, IA; three sisters,
Carol (Robert) Hardy, Harrisburg, SD, Mary (Monte) Konopasek, LeMars, IA,
Judy (Randy) Aldrich, Sioux Falls, SD; and 22 nieces and nephews and
numerous great nieces and nephews.
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