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RAYMOND H. JONES
Funeral service for
Raymond H. Jones, 95, of Aberdeen will be 11:00am, Friday, September 3, 2010
at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at Aberdeen. Pastor Chris Anderson and
Pastor Vicki Saude-Worthington will officiate. Burial will be in the
Houghton Cemetery with military graveside rites by Roy L. Hall American
Legion Post #58 of Columbia.
Visitation will be
Thursday, September 2, 2010 from 4:00-7:00pm with family present at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
Raymond H. Jones was born July 27, 1915 to Hugh Owen
Jones and Clara Grace Lange Jones in Houghton, SD. He passed away on August
30, 2010 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.
He received his education at Houghton Grade School and
graduated from Houghton/Hecla High School in 1933. In 1939 he graduated
from the University of South Dakota with a BS Degree in Business. He was a
member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.
Raymond was called to Active Duty with the US Army Air
Force from Sept. 4th, 1941 to April 10, 1946. He retired after 30 years as
Lt. Colonel in the US Air Force Reserve. On June 8, 1943 he married Irene E
Hanson in the Scandinavia Lutheran Church in Bath, SD.
He as a member of the Good Sam Travel Club, Aberdeen,
SD and they took many bus trips with the Aberdeen Senior Center.
Raymond retired from farming in 1988 after 35 years and
moved to Aberdeen.
He worked for ASCS part-time for 26 years as a grain
and land inspector.
Raymond served in various offices of Trinity Lutheran
Church in Houghton, SD.
Raymond was Clerk of Lansing Township for many years
and a member of the American Legion, Columbia, SD.
Raymond enjoyed reading and spending time with his
family.
Survivors include his wife Irene E. Hanson Jones, one
daughter Karen (Gene) Oleson of Rapid City, SD, two sons Howard (Sandra)
Jones of Reston, VA and Stewart (Valerie) Jones of Aberdeen, SD One sister
Helen Ryan of Porter, Indiana and seven Grandsons Kendall (Colleen)
Pfutzenreuter , McKinney, TX, Gregory Jones Newport Beach, CA, Stephan
Jones, Reston, VA, Douglas Jones, Reston, Va., Mitchel Jones, Aberdeen, SD,
Noah Jones, Aberdeen, SD, Isaac Jones, Aberdeen, SD, and two great
grandchildren, Ty and Tatum Pfutzenreuter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Janet
Kay Jones and granddaughter Rachel Marie Jones.
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MARVIN KOTH
The funeral service for
Marvin Koth, 87, Aberdeen, will be at 10am Thursday September 2nd,
2010 at First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend James Clarke
officiating. Burial and military rites by Sidney L. Smith Post #24 will
follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Marvin died Friday, August 27, 2010 at
Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be from
1-7pm Wednesday September 1st, at Spitzer Miller Funeral Home,
1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Marvin Koth was born September 14, 1922 on the family
farm in McIntosh County, ND to Gideon and Christine (Hauff) Koth. When he
was 2 years old the family moved to Fredonia, ND where he spent his
childhood, moving to Aberdeen, SD in 1940. Marv worked at Hub Recreation and
Swift and Company for a short time before being hired by K.O. Lee Company in
April 1941 where he retired from his position as shipping department manager
in 1987.
Koth was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Force at Ft.
Snelling, MN and went to Lincoln Air Base where he received basic training.
In October 1943 he was transferred to Lowry Air Base in Denver for gunnery
school. In January 1944 he was transferred to Camp Kilmer, NJ and then
sailed on the Queen Elizabeth to England to join the Eighth Air Force. The
ship crossed the North Atlantic carrying 18,000 men and women bound for
Glasgow, Scotland. What a rough ride it was with waves 40-50 feet high. From
Glasgow, they traveled by train to the 4th Strategic Air Base about 50 miles
north of London. Marv attained the rank of Corporal and was in charge of the
base transportation office for 1 1/2 years. When the war ended, he left
Southampton, England and returned to Norfolk, VA. From there he traveled to
Camp McCoy, WI and returned home on a 36-day furlough. He was awarded medals
for Good Conduct, European African Middle Eastern Service and the World War
II Victory Medal, and Carbine Sharp Shooter Medal. He was honorably
discharged in November 1945 while stationed at the Sioux Falls Air Base.
Marvin is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gladys M.
(Lee) Koth of Aberdeen and only son, Ronald M. Koth and his wife, Joyce of
Rapid City, and grandsons Dr. Sam L. Koth and his wife, Katy of Rock Valley,
IA and Karl R. Koth, of Rapid City, SD.
Marv always loved the great outdoors and was able to
hunt and fish for nearly 61 years until he developed macular degeneration.
He was a great storyteller and was fond of recounting his hunting adventures
with Cliff and Karl Lee as well as those with his son and grandsons. Marv
also liked traveling and was able to visit every continent with his wife,
Glady.
Marvin was preceded in death by his father in 1943,
mother in 1984, and 3 siblings: Elmer of Seattle, Albert of Sioux City and
Ida of Langford, SD.
Marv was a
member of First Presbyterian Church for over fifty years, and a member of
the Sydney L. Smith Post No. 24 of the American Legion for over 60 years,
and BPOE Elks Lodge 1046 for 40 years.
Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church,
Aberdeen, SD.
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LES G. GROSZ
The
funeral service for Les G. Grosz, 87, Aberdeen, will be at 10:00am, Friday,
September 3, 2010 at First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Tom Haggar.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Les died Thursday, August 26,
2010 at Angelhaus Regional Basic Care Center.
Visitation will be from
4-7pm, Thursday, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Les Grosz was born January
19, 1923 at Bowdle, SD to Fred G. and Theo (Jones) Grosz. He graduated from
Bowdle High School in 1941 and attended Mankato Business College. He served
11 months as an aviation cadet in the US Navy followed by 27 months in the
Army Air Force in WWII.
He married Marcy Mashek
May 16, 1944 at Lowry Field Chapel in Denver. He began his banking career
with the Bowdle State Bank in 1941. In 1955, he accepted a position with the
newly chartered Farmers & Merchants Bank in Aberdeen, where he served as
Vice President and Director until 1965, when he transferred to the
Affiliated Security Bank in Webster as its President. He joined the Bremer
Bank Group in 1972, assuming the President’s position at Farmers & Merchant
State Bank in Breckenridge, MN. He transferred to the First American Bank &
Trust in Marshall, MN in 1978, where he remained President until retiring
the end of 1985.
He was an active member of
Lions International for thirty-three years, serving as President of the
Aberdeen Lions Club and Charter President of the Webster Lions Club. In
1970/71, he served as District Governor of Lions District 5SE, followed as
Chairman of the board of governors of Multiple District 5. He served as a
member of the Board of Directors of many organizations. He was a past
President of the Webster Chamber of Commerce, Aberdeen Chapter AIB, several
United Way Chapters, and Past Commander of the American Legion and a three
year director of the Minnesota Banks Association. He became a Certified
Instructor of AARP 55 Alive/Mature Driving in 1992 and instructed many
classes in Aberdeen and surrounding communities.
He was a member of the
Herbert McKennett Post 40 of the American Legion in Webster, American
Association of Retired Persons and the First United Methodist Church in
Aberdeen, at the time of his death.
Grateful for having shared
Les’ life are his wife Jan, Aberdeen, two sons, Peter (Kelly), Stacy, MN,
Chris, Waubay, daughter-in-law, Darlyce Grosz, grandchildren, Terisa (Iordan)
Batchvarov, Daniel (Jessica) Grosz and Derek Dovolos, four great
grandchildren, all of Houston, TX.
He was preceded in death
by his wife Marcy, a son David, parents and one sister.
The family prefers
memorials to First United Methodist Church, 502 S. Lincoln St., Aberdeen.
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DARLENE MARIE NIEDERMAN
The funeral service for Darlene Marie Niederman, 67, of
Aberdeen, will be 10:30am, Monday, August 30, 2010 at First United Methodist
Church, Pastor Eldon Reich officiating. Burial will be at Riverside
Cemetery. Darlene died Wednesday, August 25, at Avera St. Luke’s
Hospital.
Visitation will be from 2-7pm Sunday, August 29, with
family present from 5-7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
Street, Aberdeen.
Darlene Marie Niederman was born on March 30, 1943 to
Edward and Louise (Mollman) Niederman at Mobridge, SD. She attended
elementary school at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Lemmon and went to Lemmon
High School.
Over the years, Darlene held various jobs. She was a
cocktail waitress and a bartender in Aberdeen. Darlene also worked as a
truck driver for a time. For many years, she worked as a cook at several
area restaurants including the Blue Buffalo and The Lumber Company.
Darlene was a member of First United Methodist Church
and AARP. Darlene enjoyed reading and especially liked Western novels. She
liked to be outdoors whether gardening, camping or just relaxing. Darlene
was a self-taught painter and was also an avid seamstress. Her friends and
family will remember her talent at cooking. She was known for her pies and
also the “goodie” trays she would make for Christmas. In 2009 she made 48
different items. Darlene spent many summer days going to rummage sales with
her friends. She had a very gentle and loving spirit. Darlene was also
generous, always willing to give to others her time and resources. She
loved to spend time with family and friends and especially loved time spent
with her grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Darlene’s life are her
daughter, Audi (Johan) Verwey and their children, Tallon Everson and Ashten
Verwey, her son, Brian Niederman, all of Aberdeen, sister, Mary Ellen
Baumgarten and her family, step-daughter, Trisha (Cal) Samborski and their
family, step-daughter Marianne Kilian and her family, step-son Terry Kilian
and his family.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents Edward &
Louise Niederman, her long time companion Keith Kilian, her step-grandson
Tommy Blaire, great nephew Riley Baumgarten and daughter-in-heart Bernice
Spraw.
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MARVIN RAY GRAVES
Funeral service for Marvin
Ray Graves, 85, of Aberdeen will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen with a flag
presentation by Roy L. Hall American Legion Post #58 of Columbia. Pastor
Loren Leonard will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens at
Aberdeen. Marvin died Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the Primrose Cottages at
Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from
1:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home at
Aberdeen.
Marvin Ray Graves was born
on April 30, 1925 at Andover, SD to William and Reva (Poe) Graves. He
attended country school in Andover for two years. The family then moved to a
farm north of Columbia, SD in 1933. He attended school, assisted with farm
work and played baseball for the junior legion in the surrounding areas. He
was scouted out and contracted to play for the St. Louis Cardinals farm team
as a pitcher.
Marvin enlisted in the US
Navy during WWII. Upon his discharge he returned to the Columbia and
Frederick area and engaged in farming.
Marvin married Adeline
Miller and later attended Springfield State Teachers College in Springfield,
SD, obtaining a degree in auto mechanics. They moved to Kadoka, SD where he
worked until returning to Aberdeen in 1959. He then worked at the John
Wheeting Mink Farm at Bath, SD for 10 enjoyable years.
After the mink farm closed
he became a custodian at Bethesda Nursing Home. His wife Adeline passed away
on February 4, 1971.
Marvin accepted a head
custodian position at Holgate Junior High School and worked there until his
retirement in 1986. He married Dorothy Bergh.
Marvin enjoyed working in
his yard, roses and gardening. His pride and joy was his three miniature
dachshund’s dogs named Carmel. He was a member of Roy L. Hall American
Legion Post #58 at Columbia for over 50 years.
Grateful for having shared
Marvin’s life are two nephews, Glenn (Charlotte) Graves of Frederick and
Ronald (Joanne) Graves of Cresbard, great nieces Reva and Renee Graves, Jodi
(Mike) Bird, great nephew Brett (Lisa) Graves, great great nieces, Mackenzie
Bird, Ella and Madeline Graves, great great nephews, Mason Graves and Tucker
Bird, three step children, Merle Miller, Georgia (David) Meyer and Rodney
Bergh, two step grandchildren, Bart (Tricia) Uhlir and Beth (Chris)
Feddersen and one sister in law Esther Graves.
Marvin was precede in
death by his parents, wife Adeline, one step daughter Jeanne (Stanton) Uhlir
and one brother Robert Graves.
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VAUGHN
L. BIERMAN
The Memorial Service for Vaughn L. Bierman, 64, of
Aberdeen will be 11:00 am Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at Holy
Cross Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial
Gardens with military honors by Sidney L. Smith Legion Post #24. Vaughn died
from a stroke Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital at
Aberdeen. Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Vaughn Leslie Bierman was born June 22nd,
1946 to Oscar and Elsie (Ghylin) Bierman in Aberdeen SD. He grew up in
Chelsea SD, and attended and graduated high school in Northville SD. Vaughn
was married to Karen Walker from 1968 to 1991. Two children were added to
this union.
Vaughn served six years in the Army National Guard 147th
Battalion of Redfield SD.
He was self employed in recycling scrap metal before
illness caused an early retirement in November of 2006. Vaughn loved
baseball, hunting and fishing and above all, his grandchildren.
Grateful for sharing Vaughn’s life are daughter Laurie
(Dan) Hanisch of Brandon SD, son Chad (Sandra) Bierman of Aberdeen, brother
Gaylen (Bonnie) Bierman of Sedro Woolley WA, sister Lois M. Abel of
Aberdeen, brother Lloyd M. Bierman of Aberdeen, former spouse Karen Buss of
Aberdeen and five grandchildren, Mitch, Hailey and Brooke Hanisch and Sidney
and McKenzie Bierman.
Vaughn was preceded in death by his parents and nephew
Joshua Ryan Abel.
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DOROTHY MARIE DE ROOS
The funeral service for
Dorothy Marie De Roos, 93, Aberdeen, will be 10:00am, Thursday, August 19,
2010, at First Baptist Church, Aberdeen with Dr. Harold E. Salem
officiating. Burial will be in Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery at Springfield,
SD. Dorothy went to be with her Lord Sunday, August 15, 2010 just three days
short of her 94th birthday at Aberdeen Health & Rehab.
Visitation will be from
1:00-7:00pm with a prayer service at 7:00pm, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Dorothy Marie (Wynia) De
Roos was born in Springfield, SD on August 18, 1916 to Albert and Jacoba (Risseeuw)
Wynia. Dorothy grew up on farms in the Tyndall and Springfield areas. She
attended Lincoln School #38 through the 8th grade and then worked
on the family farm as a hired hand.
In 1938, Dorothy married
Frank L. De Roos and because of hard times they honeymooned in the Black
Hills with two other couples.
They began married life at
the Bon Homme colony.
They had three children,
Karen, Marilyn, and Allen. During this time, Dorothy and Frank moved back to
Springfield where they ran the creamery called FRANK AND DOT’S. They also
lived in Fort Randall, Provo, and Columbia, SD. At Columbia, Dorothy started
cooking in the school, and also sold AVON products.
In 1963, Karen was killed
in a car accident. Dorothy and Frank then adopted Karen’s son, Lance.
Dorothy always focused on
her family and always enjoyed going hunting, fishing, camping, rock hunting,
and traveling. Frank and Dorothy also lived in Barnard, Selby and James
Valley where Frank taught school. Dorothy and Frank lived in Huron for a
number of years where she cooked for Huron High School.
Frank was diagnosed with
Alzherimer’s disease shortly after their 50th Wedding Anniversary
and passed away two years later.
Dorothy continued to cook
at the Huron Senior Center and completed her GED in1994. She then worked at
Reedy Business Supply, made and sold a variety of crafts at craft shows with
her daughter Marilyn, and attended as many games and activities as possible
of her grand children and great grand children until the last five years
when she resided at the Aberdeen Health and Rehab Center.
Dorothy is survived by her
children, Marilyn (Dennis) Tople of Mellette; Allen (Jane) De Roos of
Miller; Lance (Nancy) De Roos of Sioux Falls, one brother, Howard (Dorris)
Wynia, Springfield; two sisters, Leona Dumdei and Janice Wynia, Sioux Falls.
6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in
death by her husband Frank; her daughter Karen, her parents Albert and
Jacoba, and one sister Mable.
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MARIANNE MCCALLUM STENVIG
Funeral services for
Marianne McCallum Stenvig, 62, Aberdeen will be 2 pm, Friday, August 20,
2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St, with her soul sister,
Beth Smith officiating. Marianne died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Avera
McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD after a brief illness.
Visitation will be from
1-7 pm, Thursday at the funeral home.
The family requests donations to the South
Dakota Nurses Foundation where a scholarship will be created in her memory.
Marianne was born November 3, 1947 to Rob Roy
and Helen Mary (Ryan) McCallum at St. John’s, Newfoundland where her father
was stationed with the U.S. Army Air Corps. By virtue of her Canadian birth,
her parents dubbed her “Goofy Noofy”, a nickname family and friends
continued to use affectionately in her adult life. Her family settled in
Atwater, CA where she attended St. Anthony’s Catholic Grade School and
Atwater High School, graduating in 1965.
After earning a cosmetology certificate,
Marianne attended East Los Angeles Community College and became a registered
respiratory therapist while the field was still new. After working in
southern California for several years, she followed her dreams and embarked
on an adventure, moving to Oahu, Hawaii where she was employed as a civilian
at Tripler Army Medical Center. Here she met her husband Tom, who was
stationed at Tripler in the Army Nurse Corps. They were married November 6,
1976, in Kahaluu, Hawaii in an outdoor ceremony on the windward side of
Oahu.
Marianne and Tom followed Tom’s employment with
the Indian Health Service and lived in Shiprock, New Mexico, and Rapid City,
South Dakota before settling in Aberdeen in 1979. She worked at St. Luke’s
Hospital in Aberdeen as a respiratory therapist for several years before
earning a business degree from Northern State University and becoming a
licensed nursing home administrator for Manor Care in Aberdeen. In 1993 she
started a personal care product business named Good Nature with her close
friend Velna Hart and also became involved with the restaurant and catering
business at the Ward Hotel. She eventually became owner of the restaurant
and renamed it Alonzo’s after Alonzo Ward who had built the hotel. During
these years she was active in political, civic and community life, running
for city commission and serving on the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce,
including a term as Chamber President. After Alonzo’s closed, she enjoyed
spending time with her children and grandchildren and devoting her creative
talents to preparing spectacular meals for family and friends.
Marianne had a big heart and was always willing
to help others She was a consummate chef, and her culinary expertise will be
remembered and missed by many. She enjoyed traveling, all things Hawaiian,
the occasional practical joke, reading, and especially spending weekends at
the cabin at Elm Lake with family and friends.
Grateful for having shared Marianne’s life are
her husband, Tom Stenvig, daughters, Annie Stenvig, Kari (Steve) Stickelmyer,
Alexa Stenvig, grandchildren, Thomas Norman and Anna Laurel Stickelmyer all
of Aberdeen, and brother, Donald (Barbara) McCallum, Sacramento, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rob
and Helen McCallum and brother, Robert McCallum.
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EARL “MAC” MCCULLOCH
The funeral service for
Earl “Mac” McCulloch, 81, Aberdeen, is 2:30pm, Saturday, August 14, 2010 at
Plymouth Congregational UCC, with Pastor Vicki Saude-Worthington
officiating. Burial will be at Wayside Cemetery, Frederick, SD. Mac died
Wednesday, August 11, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation is 3-7pm,
Friday, with a prayer service at 7pm, at Plymouth Congregational UCC.
Earl “Mac” Winfield
McCulloch was born to Earl & Sylvia (Shook) McCulloch on February 1, 1929 in
Aberdeen, SD. He grew up in Franklyn Township, west of Barnard, SD. Mac
attended country school for eight years and graduated from Barnard High
School. He worked with his dad on the farm, raising livestock, and took over
the farm when they retired.
Mac married Carol Heagley
on August 22, 1954 in Aberdeen. They lived on the farm until 1992, when they
moved to Westport.
Mac was a 4-H leader for
the Barnard Go Getters and helped coach the Frederick Blues girl’s softball
team. He served on the Franklyn Township Board and the Barnard Co-op
elevator board. Mac was a supervisor for the Brown-Marshall Conservation
District for twenty-nine years. He drove school bus for Elm Valley School
District from 1978-2003.
Mac was a member of
Barnard UCC and a past member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed all sports and
snowmobiling. Mac was an avid hunter, fisherman, and also enjoyed
cooking. Mac was a good natured man who deeply touched the lives of those
around him. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor. Mac truly
loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren.
The family wishes to
extend a special thank you to the loving staff at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
for their wonderful care.
Grateful for having shared
Mac’s life are his wife, Carol, son, Greg (Bev), Mankato, MN, daughters,
Kelly, Great Falls, MT, Tina (Rick) Beilke, Wetonka, SD, four grandchildren,
Jessica, Kelli & Mackensie McCulloch, Chance Beilke, one great grandson,
Wyatt McCormick and several nieces & nephews.
He is preceded in death by
his parents, daughter, Kimberly, three sisters and their husbands, Lenore
(Shirley) Emery, Marge (Don) Madden, Jean (Harry) Radloff.
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PEARL CHRISTINE STOLLE
The funeral service for Pearl Christine Stolle, 98, of
Aberdeen, SD, will be 11am, Saturday, August 14, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran
Church, Hecla, with Pastor Jay Haaland officiating. Burial will be at Hecla
City Cemetery. Pearl died Monday, August 9, 2010 at the Sioux Falls Heart
Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm Friday, August 13, with
family present from 5-7pm and a prayer service at 7pm, at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Pearl Christine Oltman was born on July 25, 1912 to
Carl Henry and Amelia Marie (Schuelein) Oltman at Welcome, MN. Her family
moved to Hecla when she was in 2nd grade. Pearl attended school
in Hecla, graduating from Hecla High School. When her father Carl died,
Pearl worked as a book keeper at the Elevator in Hecla. Pearl then attended
Northern State Teacher’s College and received her Teacher’s Degree. After
receiving her education, Pearl worked for several years as a teacher in
country schools in the Liberty area.
On June 20, 1935, Pearl married Donald “Butch” Stolle
at Hecla, SD. They made their home in a little house north of the Standard
Gas Station in Hecla. Together they managed the station and eventually
moved into the gas station. Pearl took care of all of the book work for the
station and Butch provided the service. Butch died September 28, 1996.
Pearl continued to make Hecla her home until moving to Aberdeen in 2004.
She lived in Bethesda Towne Square and moved to Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
for a short time.
Pearl was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in
Hecla, where she played for many years as the church organist. Playing
Bridge and Whist were favorite pass times of Pearls. She enjoyed cooking
and always had food and coffee for anyone who would stop by to visit. Pearl
and Butch truly had servant’s hearts and were always willing to help those
in need. Though they had no children, they treated all who entered their
lives as family.
Grateful for having shared Pearl’s life are her sister,
Helen Newman of Pueblo, CO and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Butch, her
parents, Carl and Amelia, three sisters, Luella Bentley, Rosine Schliebe and
June Johnson, and two brothers, Victor Oltman and Robert Oltman.
The family prefers memorials to St. John’s Lutheran
Church, Hecla.
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KEITH SMITH
The funeral service for
Keith Smith, 82, of Warner, will be 10:30am, Friday, August 13, 2010 at
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Burial
will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Keith died Monday, August 9, at Avera
St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from
2-7pm, Thursday, with a prayer service led by Pastor Mary Anne Nelson-Loefke
at 7pm, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.
Keith Smith was born
April 22, 1928, in Aberdeen to Claude & Esther (Hansen) Smith. He was
raised on a farm near Mellette and attended school there. Keith was baptized
at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Warner. After his mother’s death, Keith
moved to Aberdeen at the age of thirteen. He worked for area farmers while
going to school. He operated heavy equipment and drove many miles over the
road.
Keith married Shirlee
Caskey Spaar on October 5, 1962 at Webster, SD. Together they raised three
children, Raymond, and twins, Shelee & Kelee. They made their home in the
Warner and Mellette area for most of their lives.
Keith was a member of
the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge.
Keith was a very generous and giving man. He loved working in the yard.
Keith enjoyed his dogs & cats.
Grateful for having
shared Keith’s life are his wife, Shirlee Smith, Warner, son, Raymond
(Myrna) Spaar, Webster, daughter, Shelee (Jack) Poirier, Aberdeen,
grandchildren, Cassandra Spath, Danielle Spaar, Kristy (Josh) Smith, Hollee
Hilla, Lynn Moffenbier, great grandchildren, Marckus Spath, Xaziah Smith,
Malakai Smith, special niece & nephew, John & Diane Smith, very special
friends, Connie & Butch Kline.
He is preceded in death
by his parents, sister, Claudia Lyddon, infant brother, Denver Smith,
daughter, Kelee Hilla, two sets of twin grandchildren, Michale & Michelee,
Jason & Jamee.
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SUSANNA M. BRAMMER
Funeral service for
Susanna M. Brammer, 91, of St. Peter, MN and formerly of Aberdeen, will be
1:30 pm, Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen.
Pastor Jeff Whillock will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial
Gardens. Susanna died Thursday, August 5, 2010 at the Benedictine Living
Community of St. Peter.
Visitation will be from
1-7 pm, Monday, August 9, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
St., Aberdeen.
Susanna Meier, daughter of
John and Mabel (Shave) Meier, was born on April 9, 1919 at Lemmon, ND. At a
young age, she moved with her family to Loyalton, SD. This is the area where
she was raised and attended school, graduating from Loyalton High School
with the class of 1937. Susanna went on to attend Northern Normal and
Industrial School where she received her Teaching Certificate. She taught
school in Edmunds County for three years prior to moving to Firesteel, SD
where she taught at the Firesteel Consolidated School.
She was united in marriage
to Hillis Brammer on June 17, 1943 at Neosho, MO. They made their first home
in Carthage, MO and in 1945 moved to Britton, SD, before settling in
Aberdeen in 1950. This is where they raised their family and remained for
many years. Susanna’s beloved husband passed away on May 5, 1997. In 2008,
she moved to St. Peter, MN to be close to her family.
Susanna was a member of
Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For many years she was active in the Women of the
E.L.C.A. as well as the Piecemakers. Susanna was a past member of the
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Educational Church Council and also taught Sunday
School and Bible School for many years.
Grateful for having shared
her life are her children Arlen Brammer of Denver, CO, Anna (Jerry) Westphal
of Two Rivers, WI, Linda Brammer of Minneapolis, MN and Leila Brammer of St.
Peter, MN, granddaughters Rebecca (Marcus) McCleery and Natalie Brammer and
one sister Ruth Hamilton.
Susanna was preceded in
death by her parents, husband, sister Adele Taylor and granddaughter Noelle
Westphal.
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LAURA FLEMMER
The funeral service for Laura Flemmer, 89, of Aberdeen,
will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial
Park. Laura died Wednesday, August 4 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from 1-7 pm, Tuesday at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Laura Maier was born on
July 25, 1921 at Long Lake, SD to Jacob and Martha (Preszler) Maier. This
is the area where she grew up and attended school. They moved to Leola and
later she moved to Aberdeen. In December 1946 she married Alvin Flemmer at
Webster and they made their home in Aberdeen. Laura worked for Nash Finch
Company until she retired in 1978. She continued to make Aberdeen her home.
Laura was a member of
Plymouth Congregational Church, Aberdeen and the Eagle’s Club. Laura took
great pride in her home and enjoyed working in her yard. She loved playing
cards, pool and fishing.
Grateful for having shared
Laura’s life are her son, Al (Marilyn) Flemmer of Aberdeen, granddaughters,
Angela (Jason) Dickhaut, and their daughters, Taylor and Stephanie of Grand
Priarie, TX, Stacy (Mike) Ramsdell of Richlands, NC, sister, Ella Jones of
Dickinson, ND, special nieces, Shirley (Ken) Rieger, Sandy (Mike) Storley
and other nieces and nephews.
Laura is preceded in
death by her parents, infant brother, sisters, Leona Coleman and Margie
Brown.
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JON ARLEN SMALLEY
Memorial service for Jon Arlen Smalley, 70, of
Columbia, SD will be 10:30am, Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the American
Legion Hall at Columbia. Pastor Shelia Apland-Ottenbacher will officiate.
Inurnment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery at Columbia. Jon died Wednesday,
August 4, 2010 at Covington Heights at Sioux Falls, SD.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street,
Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.
Jon Arlen Smalley was born
August 6, 1939 to Ward and Orene (Laurence) Smalley in Aberdeen, SD. The
family lived west of Frederick. In 1941 they moved west of Barnard where he
received his education. After graduating from Barnard High School in 1958
he farmed with his father for a couple of years. He then moved to
California where he worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft. On June 28, 1962
he married Kathy Hart in California. Later he worked for Dew Container and
in 1975 he joined his brother, Gene to form the Smalley Brothers business
making steel rule cutting die’s. Later it became Jon Smalley and Sons,
which is now operated by his sons. Jon retired in 1990 and in 2001 he moved
to Columbia.
Jon was a member of the
United Church of Christ, Columbia.
Grateful for having shared
Jon’s life are his children, Joseph (Kim) Smalley, Ward Smalley, II, Nona
Smalley, Jason (Teresa) Smalley, Jud (Heather) Smalley, all of California
and Jonielle Smalley, Columbia, grandchildren, Shauntell, Traci (Craig),
Jeremy, Chelsea, Levi, Geena, Jill, Jason, II, Christian and Brandon, great
grandchildren, Alyssa, Brooklyn, Owen and Kaycee, sisters, Beverly (Frank)
DiPietro, Merry (Marvin) Kalt, Angela (George) Whitaker, Cozette (Al) Wolff,
Joan Delight Henry, Lynne (Larry) Wampler, brother, Ward (Lila) Smalley,
several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by
his parents, son, Jon Smalley, brother, Gene Smalley and sisters, Gwendolyn
Pauley and Gladwyn Smalley.
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BEVERLY ROSE CRAMPTON
The funeral service for Beverly Rose Crampton, 83, of
Aberdeen, will be 11:00am, Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. with Pastor Eldon Reich officiating. Burial
will be at Riverside Cemetery. Beverly died Sunday, August 1, at Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 9am until the time of service
on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Beverly Crampton was born April 12, 1927 in Hecla, SD
to Charles and Vera (Hines) Estee. She graduated from Hecla High School and
then attended Northern State College. She then worked for the First
National Bank of Hecla from 1946-1949. She married Donald Crampton on July
2, 1949 in Webster, SD. She worked for First National Bank of Aberdeen from
1950-1951 and then K.O. Lee Company from 1953-1955. She then stayed at home
and raised her children. She was a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Aberdeen.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, husband,
Donald, and brother William.
Grateful for having shared Beverly’s life are two
daughters Lynn Chaney (Dew) of Ft. Scott, KS and Brenda Piatz (Greg) of
Eagan, MN; grandson, Daniel Piatz of Eagan, MN; sister Eleanor Osher of
Bettendorf, IA; her brother Charles Estee of Vermillion, SD and niece Dori
(Wayne) Anderson of Aberdeen, SD.
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LLOYD W. PIGORS
Funeral service for Lloyd W. Pigors, 84, Aberdeen will
be 10:30am, Friday, August 6, 2010 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Aberdeen.
Pastor Jais Tinglund and Pastor Lloyd Redhage will officiate. Burial will be
at Ferney Lutheran Cemetery, Ferney, SD. Lloyd passed away peacefully Monday
morning, August 2, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen after suffering a
stroke at his home the prior week.
Visitation will be from 1-7:30pm, Thursday, August 5,
with a prayer service at 7:30pm, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S.
Main St., Aberdeen.
Lloyd William Pigors was born on February 4, 1926 on
the Pigors family farmstead 4 miles east of Ferney, SD. This is the area
where he grew up and attended the area school.
He was baptized, confirmed, and a member at St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church in Ferney. He enjoyed serving the Lord as a church elder,
choir member, Sunday school teacher and was the chairmen of the congregation
when the new church was built in 1962.
Graduating from Groton High School in 1944, he started
farming with his father William.
On June 5, 1949 he married Muriel Ihde of Warner at the
Ferney church. They made their home on the family farm until they moved to
Aberdeen in 1991. He enjoyed farming and continued to stay active in the
family farming operations for years to come.
After moving to Aberdeen, Lloyd became a member of Our
Savior Lutheran Church, where he served as an elder.
Lloyd was active in education, serving on school boards
at Prairie Pride School, Ferney School and the Groton School District.
In 1955, Lloyd bought his first speed boat and enjoyed
taking his family on boat rides and water skiing, mastering the slalom. In
their later years, Lloyd and Muriel started RVing spending the better part
of the winter in Mesa, Arizona and Sacramento, CA. They enjoyed their
travels visiting all 50 states as well as abroad. He was a member of the
Hub City Sams camping club and the Belles and Beaux Square Dance club.
Lloyd enjoyed attending and watching his growing
family’s activities. He will be greatly missed by Muriel, his children and
grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Lloyd’s life are his wife of
61 years, Muriel; children, David Pigors, Groton, Bill (LuAnn) Pigors,
Rocklin,CA, Tamara (Wayne) Cramer, Huron, SD; daughter-in-law Cindy Pigors,
Aberdeen; grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) DeMarrias, Lon (Sarah) Pigors, James
Pigors, Erin Hovland, Amy (Darren Thorsteinson) Cramer, John (Kyleigh)
Cramer, Mark Cramer, Anna Cramer, Paul Cramer; great-grandchildren, Laura,
Kaydence, Zoey, Emerson, and Easton.
Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents, William and
Meta Pigors; son Lon LeRoy Pigors; brothers Wayne and Leonard Pigors and
sister Delores Schwarting, and grandson in-law Dan Hovland.
Casket bearers will be all his grandchildren. Memorials
may be given to Our Savior Lutheran Church, Aberdeen or St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church, Ferney.
As a farmer, Lloyd enjoyed harvesting the fruits of the
earth through his entire life. The seeds he planted of love and life will
live in our hearts forever.
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RUTH RISAGER
The funeral service for Ruth Risager, 88 of Aberdeen
will be 10am Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with
Pastor Mary Anne Nelson-Loefke officiating. Burial will be at Riverside
Memorial Park, Aberdeen. Ruth died Friday July 30th, 2010 at
Bethesda Home, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be 1-7pm Monday, August 2, with a
prayer service at 7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen.
Ruth Clementson was born on September 20, 1921 to
Martin and Marie (Amundson) Clementson in rural Union County, near Elk
Point, SD. She was Baptized and Confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
rural Elk Point. This is where she grew up and attended rural school. Ruth
graduated from Elk Point High School in 1939.
Ruth was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of
Aberdeen since April 14, 1957. Ruth had a gentle and kind spirit. She
loved her family and especially enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren
and great grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Ruth’s life are her son,
Gregg (Brenda) Risager of Aberdeen, daughter-in-law, Sandy (Kerry) Swingler
of Aberdeen, four grandchildren, Jordan Risager, Eian Risager, Tiffany
(Nick) Peterson, and Jessica Risager, and four great grandchildren, Kraityn,
Reece, Brady, and Preston Peterson.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, one
son, Steven, parents, Martin and Marie, three sisters and two brothers.
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ANNA HIEB
The funeral service for Anna Hieb, 84 of Aberdeen, will
be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with
Pastor Hyle Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial
Gardens, Aberdeen. Anna died Friday July 30th, 2010 at Mother
Joseph Manor, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm, with family present from
5-7pm, Monday, August 2, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen.
Anna (Obenauer) Hieb was born December 18, 1925 to Emil
and Magdalena (Scheuffele) Obenauer near Eureka, SD. She grew up on a farm
by Ashley, ND.
Anna married Fred Hieb on April 8, 1951 in Long Lake,
SD. The beginning of their married life was spent working and living on
various farms in McPherson County. In 1965, they bought The East End Café
in Pierpont, SD which they operated until 1969 when they moved to Webster,
SD. In Webster, Anna worked at Bain’s Café. In the fall of 1969 they moved
to Aberdeen, where Anna worked as cook at the Champlin Café, Virginia Café,
Dakota Midland Hospital, Bethesda Nursing Home and the Western Café. Fred
and Anna also did custom upholstery for a few years. She also enjoyed
quilting and was a member of the Quilting Ladies at St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church. After Fred’s death in 1989, Anna lived with her daughter until
2008, when she entered Mother Joseph Manor, where she was living at the time
of her death.
Grateful for having shared Anna’s life are her
daughters: Marianne Hieb of Pierre; Marilou Hieb of Aberdeen; grandson Eric
Serbousek of Pierre; sisters: Violet (Gary) Franck of Stockton, CA; Delvida
Obenauer of Jamestown, ND; Phyllis (Otto) Freier of Alexandria , MN;
Brothers: Herbert Obenauer of Jamestown, ND and Delbert (Donna) Obenauer of
Ashley, ND.
Anna is preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred,
son Milo, seven brothers: Rudolph, Edward, Clifford, Adam, Oliver, Oscar and
Jerry, and three sisters: Magdalena Huber, Eleanora Janke and Larentine
Obenauer.
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HAROLD J. GUTHMILLER
Services for Harold J. Guthmiller, 75, Aberdeen will be
9 am, Monday, August 2, 2010 at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Tanya Rist
officiating. Burial at 11 am at Green Mound Cemetery, Leola. Harold died
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Sunday with a prayer
service at 7 pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Harold John Guthmiller was born on January 2, 1935 in
McPherson County, SD to John and Johanna (Reinecke) Guthmiller. This is the
area where he grew up and attended school. On June 5, 1960 he married
Sharon Gabel at Leola, SD. They made their home on a farm near Leola until
1971 when they moved into Leola. He worked for the Department of
Transportation until he retired in 1990. In 1992 they moved to Aberdeen.
Harold was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Aberdeen
and a past member of St. James Lutheran Church, Leola. He was a member of
Little Leola River and the Aberdeen Senior Center. He will be greatly
missed by Sharon, his children and grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Harold’s life are his wife,
Sharon Guthmiller, Aberdeen, children, John (Kristi) Guthmiller, St.
Francis, KS, Jim (JoAnn) Guthmiller, Lyle, MN, Marla (Clayton) Larson,
Selby, Joel (Tina) Guthmiller, Groton, grandchildren, David, Sarah, Adam,
Kelsey, Carter, Allison, Nikolas, Cade, Carly and Cassidy, sister, Margaret
Novak, Sioux Falls, brother, Arlen (Leta) Guthmiller, Leola.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents, John and
Johanna Guthmiller, brother-in-laws, Guido Hohenecker and Ray Novak.
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ERNEST KETTERLING
The funeral service for Ernest Ketterling, 78, of
Aberdeen, will be 10:30am, Friday, July 30, 2010 at Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church with Pastor Chris Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Sunset
Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen with Military Honors by Sidney L. Smith American
Legion Post 24. Ernest died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Avera St. Luke’s
Hospital at Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm Thursday, with family
present from 5-7pm, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen.
Ernest Ketterling was born on January 11, 1932 at
Hosmer, SD to George and Karolina (Guthmiller) Ketterling. This is the area
where he grew up and attended school. In November, 1952, Ernest joined the
US Army and was stationed at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. It was in New Jersey
that he met the love of his life, Kathleen. On July 3, 1955, Ernest married
Kathleen Hundevadt at Long Lake, SD. They made their home in Aberdeen where
he worked for various plumbers. In 1973, he started Ketterling Plumbing and
Heating. Ernest retired in 2004.
Ernest was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
He was also a member of Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post 24. Ernest
loved the outdoors and working with horses. He liked to do crossword puzzles
in his free time. He enjoyed traveling and especially going to Indiana to
see his family. Ernest was a loving father and husband. One of his
greatest joys came from spending time with his grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared Ernest’s life are his wife,
Kathleen of Aberdeen, two sons, Calvin (Terri) Ketterling of North Vernon,
IN and Arthur (Rhea) Ketterling of Aberdeen, two brothers, George (Barbara)
Ketterling of Aberdeen, and Martin (Frances) Ketterling of Bismarck, ND,
three sisters, Esther Schock of Aberdeen, SD, Emma Kleinkneckt of Jamestown,
ND, and Anna (Eugene) Smith of Manango, ND, and four grandchildren, Eric
Ketterling, Callissa Ketterling, Caitlin Ketterling and Luke Ketterling.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, George and
Karolina, and two sisters, Margaret Ketterling and Clara Melaas.
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LEAH ROSE DINGER
Services for Leah Rose Dinger, three month old daughter
of Devin and Hannah Dinger are 10 am, Friday, July 30, 2010 at First United
Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Haggar officiating. Burial at Riverside
Memorial Park. Leah died Saturday, July 24 in Aberdeen.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., is in
charge of arrangements.
A memorial fund has been established at Great Western
Bank, 119 6th Ave. SE, Aberdeen, SD in Leah’s memory.
Leah Rose Dinger, precious baby girl to Devin and
Hannah (Andal) Dinger was born on April 29, 2010 in Aberdeen, SD. Leah
loved giggling, having her feet tickled, laughing while watching TV,
listening to music, playing peek a boo and being outside. Her toothless
smile was so precious to her family. Leah loved her bath time, lying on her
tummy, standing while her parents held her and going for rides in the car.
Leah enjoyed being the center of attention and would
make her presence known when other children were around.
Keeping her hat and blanket on was a constant
challenge.
Leah will be greatly missed by her parents,
grandparents, uncles, aunts and friends. Especially missed will be holding
her and making us laugh.
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GLENDORA M. HEYD
The funeral
service for Glendora M. Heyd, 85, of Aberdeen, will be 1:00pm, Wednesday,
July 28, 2010, at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Haggar
officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Aberdeen. Glendora died
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will
be from 1-7pm Tuesday, July 27 with family present from 5-7pm at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Glendora May
Wolff was born on May 9, 1925 at Danzig, ND to Gottlieb and Frances (Helmer)
Wolff. This is the area where she grew up and attended school. In 1940,
the family moved to Lehr, ND.
On June 26,
1955, Glendora married Ernest “Ernie” H. Heyd at Aberdeen. They made their
home on a farm near Leola, SD. In 1994 they retired from farming and moved
into Aberdeen. In March of 1995, Glendora moved into Bethesda Home of
Aberdeen.
Glendora was a
member of First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the
National Blind Association. Glendora had a good work ethic that she passed
on to her children. She was a loving wife and home maker. Glendora enjoyed
knitting and crocheting. She loved spending time playing board games with
her family. Doing puzzles was a favorite pass time of hers. Glendora loved
to listen to the radio and had a great sense of humor. She was known for her
wonderful bear hugs.
Grateful for
having shared Glendora’s life are her five children: Lorren (Janet) Weber,
Aberdeen, Joanella Weber, Santa Cruz, CA, Meillo Hochhalter, Los Angeles,
CA, Noella (Pernell) Graf, Groton, SD, Wayne (Mary) Heyd, Maynard, MN; nine
grandchildren: Roxanne Weber, Brian Weber, Todd (Amber) Weber, Cheryl Graf,
Tim Kaiser, Brady Graf, Alexander Graf, Caroline Graf, and Dylon Graf; six
great grandchildren: Tanya Farm, Kelsey Farm, Savannah Farm, Jadan Weber,
Devin Weber and Jordin Weber, two great great-grandsons, Noah Farm and
Jeremy Phillips, and her brother Melvin Wolff, Fargo, ND.
Glendora was
preceded in death by her husband, Ernie, parents, Gottlieb and Frances, two
brothers, Martin Wolff and Harold Wolff, and two sisters, Verna Wolff and
Rosina Harsch.
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BRIAN L. SAUER
Memorial service for Brian Sauer, 56, of Sioux Falls SD
and formerly of Aberdeen, will be 3:00 pm, Friday, July 30, 2010 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen. Inurnment will be
at Warner Township Cemetery, Warner. Brian died Sunday, July 18, 2010 at
Barstow Community Hospital, Barstow CA.
Brian Lee Sauer was born May 12th, 1954 to
Joseph and Maurene (Moulton) Sauer in Aberdeen, SD. This is the area that
he was raised and attended school. Brian was a graduate of Aberdeen Central
High School, and Lake Area Technical Institute.
Brian moved to Sioux Falls and was currently employed
with Dakota Carriers. Brian considered himself not a truck driver but a
“Highway Commodity Relocation Engineer”.
Brian was an avid Viking and Minnesota Twins fan. He
was passionate about his Harley Davidson motorcycle and always looked
forward to his annual Sturgis trip. Brian also loved talking to his dad and
his brothers and sister and relatives while he was on the road. Brian
always kept family informed as to where he was at and where he was traveling
next.
Brian loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his best
friend and traveling companion; a golden lab named “Sammy”.
Grateful for sharing Brian’s life are his father,
Joseph Sauer, Brother Richard (Sharon) Sauer, Brother Jerry (Cherie) Sauer,
and Sister Sheila (Russell) Rook; all of Aberdeen, and many nieces, nephews,
aunts and uncles
Brian was preceded in death by his mother Maurene.
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FLOYD C. HOUSE
Funeral service for Floyd C. House, 99, Aberdeen, will
be 11:00am, Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen.
Pastor Mary Anne Nelson-Loefke officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial
Gardens, Aberdeen. Floyd died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Avera St. Luke’s
Hospital, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm, Friday, July 23, at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Floyd Charles House, son of Albert C. and Anna (Ham)
House, was born on September 27, 1910 at Frederick, SD. This is the area
where he was raised and attended school. Floyd attended grade school at
Richland Township Country School and graduated from Frederick High School
with the class of 1928. Following high school, Floyd attended Aberdeen
Business College.
Floyd was united in marriage to Jennie Flagtvedt on
November 28, 1941 at Langford, SD. The couple made their home on a farm near
Frederick where they remained until their retirement in 1975. They began
making their home in Aberdeen. On January 23, 1992 Floyd’s beloved wife
passed away. In 1998, Floyd moved into the Davis Court Apartments in
Aberdeen where he remained until the time of his death. Floyd was a kind and
gentle man who gave generously and regularly to many needy causes and
organizations in his own quiet manner.
Floyd was a past member of
St. Paul Lutheran Church at Frederick where he served on the church council
for two terms. For 13 years, he served on the Richland Township Board and
was a member of the Savo Telephone Board for many years. He was a member of
Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Aberdeen.
While in Aberdeen, Floyd
was a member of the Aberdeen Senior Center and was also active in the
Retired Senior Volunteer Program. He also delivered Meals On Wheels for many
years. Floyd was a member of Sons of Norway as well as the American
Association of Retired Persons. Floyd was an avid traveler. Together Floyd
and Jennie visited 49 states including Hawaii and Alaska. They also traveled
to Europe and toured extensively twice.
Those left to embrace his
memory include a special nephew, Richard Holland and his wife Corinne of
Aberdeen and their children and families, a sister in law Myrtle Miller of
Switz City, Indiana and several other nephews and nieces.
Floyd was preceded in
death by his parents, wife, and one sister Erma House.
Honorary casketbearers
will be the residents and staff of the Davis Court Apartments of Aberdeen.
Casketbearers will be
Terry Holland, Jered Holland, Richard Holland, Royal Jerde, Sig Flagtvedt
and Burton Flagtwet.
Family prefers memorials
to Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1620 Milwaukee Avenue NE, Aberdeen, SD 57401 or
the Sertoma Storybook Land Visitors Center, PO Box 784, Aberdeen, SD 57401.
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HARRIET DIETER
The funeral service for
Harriet Dieter, 85, of Aberdeen, SD, will be 10:30am, Thursday, July 22,
2010 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Pastor Chris Anderson
officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen. Harriet
died, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer on
Saturday, July 17 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from
1-7pm, Wednesday, July 21, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen.
Harriet Lisell was born
July 5, 1925 in Roseau, MN to Oscar & Thilda (Brandt) Lisell. She married
Russell Dieter on November 20, 1943 at Grand Forks, ND. They made their home
in Roseau, Minnesota, and later moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota. They owned
and operated a chain of Ben Franklin Stores, including the Ben Franklin in
the Super City Mall. Harriet and Russell retired in 1990 and spent winters
in Mission Texas. Russell passed away in June of 2004.
Harriet was a member of
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Moccassin Creek Country Club. She loved
gardening, playing cards and going dancing with Russell. Harriet was a
fabulous cook and cherished time spent with her family.
Grateful for having shared
Harriet’s life are her daughters, Lucy (Doug) Nelson, Mobridge, Sonia
(David) Feickert, Aberdeen, Shelli (Sam) Ryman, Sioux Falls, eleven
grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and two great-great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death
by her parents, husband Russell, son Myron, brother Dalton, and sister Beda.
The family prefers
memorials to Avera North Plains Hospice of Aberdeen. Harriet’s family wishes
to express their sincerest gratitude to the staff of Bethesda Home of
Aberdeen and Avera North Plains Hospice for their professional and loving
manner of care.
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ROSEMARY RESHETAR
Services for Rosemary
Reshetar, 80, Aberdeen, are 10:00am, Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Bethlehem
Lutheran Church, Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Burial at Riverside
Memorial Park. Rosemary, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great
grandmother passed away peacefully at Avera Mother Joseph Manor on
Wednesday, July 14, after her long journey with alzheimers.
Visitation is from
1pm-7:30pm, Friday, family present from 6-7:30pm and a prayer service at
7:30pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home.
Rosemary Wilcox was born
to Robert J. and Alma (Running) Wilcox October 26, 1929 in Sioux Falls, SD.
She attended school in Sioux Falls, graduating from Sioux Falls Washington
in 1947. While attending Augustana College in Sioux Falls, she met the love
of her life Donald S. Reshetar. They married on June 25, 1950 at East Side
Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. They lived in Egan, Webster and Mitchell
before moving to Aberdeen in 1960. Aberdeen is where she and Don made their
home and raised their family.
In her life Rosemary most
enjoyed her time as a devoted wife to her husband, Don and as a loving
mother and grandmother to her family. She loved being in the kitchen
preparing family meals and desserts for any occasion, being an active member
of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and playing Bridge with her friends. Some of
her most treasured moments were spent with her husband as a loyal supporter
of Aberdeen Central Golden Eagle Athletics especially games at the Aberdeen
Civic Arena and Simmons Field.
Rosemary will dearly be
missed by all who knew and loved her. She will be remembered for her kind,
gentle heart. We love you mom.
Grateful for having shared
Rosemary’s life are her husband, Don Reshetar, Aberdeen, daughters, Judy
Bowerman, Aberdeen, Jan Driver, Sioux Falls, sons, Donald (Kerma) Reshetar,
Aberdeen, Tom Reshetar (Mike Hurley), Minneapolis, MN, grandchildren, Stawna
(Norm) Salas, Jessica Driver, Jodie Driver, Brandon Reshetar, Megan Reshetar,
great grandchildren, Nathan, Ashlyn, Lucas, Brody, sisters-in-law, Claire
Wilcox, Walled, MI, Virginia Wilcox, Rio Rancho, NM, several nieces and
nephews, and many loving friends.
She is preceded in death
by her parents, brothers, Robert, Arnold, and Donald Wilcox.
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ADELINE PAPKE
The funeral service for
Adeline Papke, 83, Aberdeen, will be 10:00am, Friday, July 16, 2010 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St, with Father Jeff Norfolk
officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Adeline died Tuesday,
July 13, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor.
Visitation will be from
1-7pm, Thursday, July 15, with a prayer service at 7pm at the funeral home.
Adeline Brick was born
November 27, 1926 in Aberdeen to Edward & Olga (Wilke) Brick. She grew up on
a farm near Aberdeen and attended St. John’s Parochial School.
On October 10, 1948,
Adeline married Robert Papke at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Highland
Township. They made their home on Robert’s parents farm until 1949, when
they moved to a home eight miles southwest of Mina. Robert died on October
22, 1985 at Aberdeen.
Adeline loved to hunt
pheasants and fish. She enjoyed going on her annual deer hunts to the Black
Hills. In her spare time, Adeline loved playing cards with her friends. She
loved animals, especially cats, dogs and feeding birds. Adeline enjoyed wind
chimes, reading, working in her flower garden, and spending time with her
grandchildren and great grandchildren. Adeline always had a great sense of
humor and positive outlook on life. You could always find Adeline with a
smile and book in her hand.
Grateful for having shared
Adeline’s life are her children, Pattie (Leonard) Dosch, Mina, Larry (Cathy)
Papke, Aberdeen, grandchildren, Jessica Papke, Cody Robert Papke, Aberdeen,
Aaron (Misty) Dosch, Frederick, great grandchildren, Emma, Joey, Tate,
brother, Edd (Bonnie) Brick, Aberdeen, and sister, Doris Adams, Arnoldsville,
GA.
She is preceded in death
by her parents, husband and brother-in-law, Chuck Adams.
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SISTER KATHLEEN JOHNSON
Sister Kathleen Johnson, 83, a Sister of the
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died July 11, 2010 at Presentation
Convent in Aberdeen, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Kathleen Johnson
will Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., in Blessed Sacrament Chapel at
Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD. A Scriptural Wake service will be
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
Visitation is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m
Reverend David Janes will be celebrant and
homilist.
Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery with
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, in charge of arrangements.
Kathleen Pearl Johnson was born May 8, 1927, in
Miller SD, to Anne (Lawless) and Oliver Johnson. She received her
elementary education in Miller Public School and graduated from Central
Catholic High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1945. Mary attended Notre
Dame Jr. College in Mitchell for two years and then entered Presentation
Convent September 8, 1948. She made her first profession of vows August 10,
1951. She attended summer classes at St. Catherine College, St. Paul MN and
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI and then received a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Education from Northern State University in Aberdeen in 1965.
Sister did graduate studies at Northern State University, South Dakota State
University, and Seattle University, Seattle, WA.
Sister Kathleen (Alphonsus) taught in many Catholic schools: Huron,
Sioux Falls, Dell Rapids, SD, Anoka, MN and Miles City, MT. She also taught
at Presentation College, Aberdeen and the Eagle Butte Campuses. She also
served at Presentation Convent in the laundry and dietary departments.
Sister Kathleen was a talented guitarist who wrote music and poetry. She
also enjoyed baking and making apricot jam.
Sister is survived by her community family of Presentation Sisters; he
sisters, Dorothy Lichty, Miller, SD and Elizabeth Gibbs. Cincinnati, OH;
many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Victor and Leo and
a sister, Eileen Connor.
Nephews and grand nephews will serve as active casket bearers.
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DARLENE WEST
The funeral service for
Darlene West, 74, of Aberdeen, will be 1:00pm, Saturday, July 17, 2010, at
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Nathan Henschen officiating. Burial
will be at a later date at Hecla City Cemetery. Darlene died Saturday, July
10, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital at Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from
1-7pm, Friday, with family present from 5-7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral
Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Darlene Lorraine Hankel
was born January 16, 1936 to George and Rosalia Hankel of Oakes, ND. This is
the area where she grew up and attended school.
Darlene worked as a
secretary in Hecla, SD and later in Milwaukee, WI, before returning back to
SD.
On August 27, 1954,
Darlene married Lynn West in Aberdeen, SD. They made their home in Wahpeton,
ND, where Lynn attended Wahpeton State School of Science. In 1957, they
moved to Minneapolis, MN, where Lynn drove truck for Standard Oil. In 1958,
they moved to Bloomington, MN, where they bought their first home (Darlene’s
favorite) and raised their four children. In 1965, they moved to Aberdeen,
SD, where Lynn worked for Servall Linen and later drove semi cross country
for Melroe Company. Darlene and Lynn continued to raise their children and
live in Aberdeen until the time of their passing.
Darlene remained an active
member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Darlene enjoyed traveling cross
country with Lynn during his trucking career. She also liked puzzles, game
shows, movies, playing cards and dancing. Her greatest joy came from being
with family and friends. Mom was loved by all the people she touched and she
will be truly missed by everyone of us who were fortunate enough to know
her.
Grateful for having shared
Darlene’s life are her children, Douglas (Elda) West, Craig (Sheri) West,
Michele West, grandchildren, Eric Johnson, Michael Schulz, Charissa (Jason)
Albert, Joshua Schaecher, great grandsons, Riley & Charley Albert, brothers, Ronald (Shirley) Hankel, Donnel Hankel, Dennis (Beverly) Hankel, sisters, Sharon (Rev. Elmer)
Boniek, Gweneth (Marvin) Hanson, and Marcie (Gareth) Clausen.
She is preceded in death
by her parents, husband, daughter, Lori West and brother, David Hankel.
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CAROLEE NORDYKE
The funeral service for
Carolee Nordyke, 73, of Aberdeen will be 10:30am, Monday, July 12, 2010, at
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1115 24th Ave.
NE, Aberdeen. Bishop John Vassar will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside
Cemetery at Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from
2:00-6:00pm, Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S.
Main St., Aberdeen.
Carolee Coonley Nordyke passed away July 8, 2010 after
a long, courageous battle with various illnesses. “I have fought the good
fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
Carol was born June 20, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to George Baldwin Coonley
and Sylva Rilla Emma Beaumont. She married Ralph Nordyke June 8, 1963 and
this union was solemnized in the Latter-day Saint Los Angeles Temple in
1973. Carol and Ralph raised three children and became foster parents when
they moved to South Dakota in 1974, raising many other children Carol always
called her own. Carol’s heart and home were open to all. She was an
example of generosity, fortitude, and faithfulness. She also enjoyed
charcoal artwork and excelled at this craft.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband,
Ralph, and their children, Robynne Christiansen of Tennessee, Scott
(Marlene) Nordyke of Utah, Kim Mack of Utah, Mary (Curtis) Smith of Texas,
Imogene Farrell of Washington, Meredith Habib of Aberdeen, and Kermit James
Swan of Aberdeen. Many other children are etched in Carol’s heart, even
though they are not mentioned herein by name. Carol leaves behind twelve
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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KAREN KAY CURRIE
The memorial service for Karen Kay Currie, 71,
Aberdeen, SD, will be 10:30am, Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Burial is
at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Karen was a little firecracker and gained her
independence from cancer on Sunday, July 4, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation: 1-7pm, Wednesday, July 7, with family
present from 5-7pm, at the funeral home.
Karen Kay Erickson was born June 2, 1939 to Charles
“Babe” and LaVersa (Manning) Erickson at Aberdeen, SD. She grew up and
attended school in Aberdeen. After attending Central High School, Karen
moved to Long Beach, CA for a short time before returning to Aberdeen.
Karen married Charles “Chuck” Currie in June, 1964 at
Webster, SD. They made their home in Aberdeen and Karen worked at the Zebra
Bar and later the Circus. They had three daughters together. Karen
received an accounting degree from The School of Commerce in Aberdeen in the
early 70’s. She then worked at Artz Camera as a book keeper before starting
work at Hansen Oil Company. Karen and Chuck were divorced but remained good
friends.
Karen met Dennis Hansen and they became long time
companions. She worked as a bar maid at the airport and sold Avon over the
years. Dennis died in November of 2000.
Karen was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She loved
playing Bingo, Yahtzee, Dominoes and was a real card shark. Karen enjoyed
scratch tickets, crossword puzzles and Sudoku. Karen was known as a coupon
cutting maniac and a mail-order catalog queen to her daughters. She was an
avid collector of coins, stamps and Beanie Babies. Karen liked to spend time
at Mina Lake and Table Rock Lake, Missouri with her family. Her daughters
have fond memories of her riding the jet ski with her grandkids and sitting
on the shore of the lake with her Spam t-shirt on. Cook-outs and family
get-togethers were always special to Karen. Her greatest joy came from her
family. She loved to attend her grandchildren’s activities. She enjoyed
tracing her family genealogy history. Karen had a kind and positive spirit
and was never judgmental.
Grateful for having shared Karen’s life are her three
daughters, Christine Albrecht, Blue Eye, MO, Dawn (Steve) Birkla-Mauk,
Aberdeen, and Theresa (Rodney) Huff, Aberdeen, grandchildren, Adam Linder,
Andrea (Mohammed) Linder-Amer, Logan Linder, Kelly Birkla, Kevin Birkla,
Cameron Huff and Hailey Huff, two great grandchildren, Gavin McDonald and
Zane Amer, three siblings, Marilyn Jones, Dean (Shari) Erickson and Lynda
(Terry) Marko, all of Aberdeen and many nieces and nephews.
Karen
was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Don Erickson and Vaughn
Erickson, and her special friend, Dennis Hansen
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ROLAND KUEBLER
The graveside service
for Roland Herman Kuebler, 87, of Aberdeen, will be 3PM, Thursday, July 1,
2010 at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. Roland died Monday,
June 28, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital at Aberdeen.
Roland Herman Kuebler
was born on May 5, 1923 at Carson, ND to Alexander & Beatta (Grosz) Kuebler.
When Roland was a young child, his family moved to Mott, ND, and he began
attending school. Roland graduated from Mott High School, where he had been
active in basketball and football. Shortly after high school, Roland moved
to Seattle, WA where he worked in ship yards.
On February 8, 1943
Roland married Norma Gifford at Seattle, WA. He entered the US Navy and was
stationed in England where he tested depth charges. In 1959, they moved back
to Mott and Roland worked at Mott Motor Company until 1972. They then moved
to Bismarck, where he worked for Versatile selling farm implements. He was
the regional sales representative for all of South Dakota. Roland retired in
1980 and they moved to Mobridge, SD. In 2005, Roland and Norma moved to
Aberdeen due to his health issues.
Roland was a 50 year
member of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in
Mott, ND. Roland was a volunteer fireman. He enjoyed watching sports,
especially the Minnesota Twins. He loved to fish and garden and was known
for his tomatoes.
Grateful for having
shared Roland’s life are his wife, Norma Kuebler of Aberdeen, five children,
Judy (James) Peterson of Denver, CO, Patricia (Carroll) Varns of Hamilton,
OH, John Kuebler of Hermosa, SD, Debora (Michael) Panuska of Kankakee, IL
and Victoria (Wade Lechner) Hayes of Aberdeen, SD, two brothers, Bill
(Shirley) Kuebler of Apple Valley, MN, Richard (Delain) Kuebler of Fargo,
ND, ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Roland was preceded in
death by his parents, Alexander and Beatta and one brother, Ernest Kuebler.
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RODERICK C. SCHNAIDT
Roderick C. Schnaidt was
born in Ellendale, North Dakota, Aug 28, 1964 to Reuben and Audrey (Schaunaman)
Schnaidt and died June 9, 2010 in Palm Harbor, Florida. Rod attended Leola
High School, Leola, South Dakota. At age 17, Rod fell from a tree and
sustained injuries that led him to be a paraplegic for the remainder of his
life. Rod had a love for music and it was an important part of his life.
Songs from a wide variety of music remind us of listening to these songs
with Rod. A major part of his life was his dog “Elvis” which he got as a
puppy and became his companion and best friend.
Rod loved his nieces and
nephews and enjoyed family times. He loved pictures and sharing memories of
them with friends and relatives. He was a fan of Coca-Cola and had a
collection of its memorabilia. Rod was a die-hard Packers fan, enjoying
their games and wearing Packer’s clothing. He also loved hats and wearing
bandanas. He liked dragons and collected them in any form. Rod’s life
included living in South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, Georgia, and Florida.
Survived by: Judy Wilson,
Sisters, Kristie (Geir) Hole, Karie Callaway, Bonnie Henjum, Jody (Craig
Johnson) Wilson. Nieces and nephews: Derrick Logan, Benjamin Hole, Nicholas
Hole, Joshua Schumacher, Destiny Callaway, Tyler Callaway, Kayley Henjum,
Mitchell Henjum, Craig Johnson Jr., aunts, uncles and cousins. Mother,
Audrey (Schnaidt) Dunagan.
Preceded in death: Father
Reuben Schnaidt, Brother-in-law Paul Henjum.
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VIOLET “VI” OLTMAN
Funeral service for Violet
“Vi” Oltman, 95, of Aberdeen, will be 11:00am, Saturday, June 26, 2010 at
St. John’s Lutheran Church at Hecla, SD. Pastor Jay Haaland officiating.
Burial will be in the Hecla City Cemetery at a later date. Violet died
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from
1-7pm, Friday, June 25 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen.
Violet Catherine Popham,
daughter of Jesse and Pauline (Grewing) Popham, was born on November 23,
1914 at Andover, SD. This is the area where she was raised and attended
school, graduating from Andover High School. She continued her education at
Northern State University in Aberdeen, where she obtained her Bachelor’s
Degree in Education.
She was united in marriage
to Victor Oltman on June17, 1943 at Watertown, SD. They made their home in
Hecla. For many years Violet taught school in the Hecla area, teaching
elementary school in Pierpont, Butler and Webster before finishing her
teaching career at Hecla. Upon her retirement, Violet taught school for a
total of 33 years.
In 1999 the couple began
making their home in Aberdeen. Violet’s beloved husband Victor died on March
23, 2002.
Violet’s greatest joy came
from being with her family and friends. She truly cherished and enjoyed
every moment she spent with them.
Grateful for having shared
Violet’s life are her children, Paula Oltman, Aberdeen, Stephen Oltman,
Fridley, MN, Jean (Tom) Hutchcraft, Colorado Springs, CO, grandchildren,
Connie (Gavin) Rueb, Rob (Cathy) Dafoe, great grandchildren, Nicole, Wesley
and Eric Rueb, Jacob, Thomas, and Samuel Dafoe.
She is preceded in death
by her parents, husband Vic, infant son, Thomas Arthur Oltman, brother,
Cyril Popham and sister, Virginia Woodburn.
The family prefers
memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 511 Main Street, Hecla, SD 57446 or
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen, 1224 S. High Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401.
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EMELIA NEUHARTH
The funeral service for
Emelia Neuharth, 92, Aberdeen, will be 1:00pm, Friday, June 25, 2010 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., with Pastor David Dawn
officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Emelia died Monday,
June 21, 2010 at ManorCare Health Services.
Visitation will be from
1-7pm, Thursday, with a prayer service at 7pm at the funeral home.
Emelia Fiechtner was born
July 23, 1917 at Eureka, SD to Christ and Elizabeth Bitz Fiechtner. This is
the area where she grew up and attended school. She graduated from Eureka
High School in 1936. After high school she worked for the Eureka Bazaar as a
sales clerk and later for Dr. Christie as a receptionist.
On June 9, 1944, Emelia
married Henry Neuharth at Eureka. They made their home on his farm. In 1966,
they moved to Aberdeen, where they made their home.
Emelia was a member of
First Reformed Church. She was a volunteer worker at St. Luke’s Hospital
Gift Shop. She had a passion for her family, friends, crocheting and playing
cards.
Grateful for having shared
Emelia’s life are her sons, James (Bev) Neuharth, Minneapolis, MN, Wayne
(Joanne) Neuharth, Poteau, OK , daughters, Margaret (Mike) Goff, Loveland,
CO, Linda (LeRoy) Weyer, Boise, ID, brother, Elwood (Robbie) Fiechtner,
Casper, WY, ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren .
She is preceded in death
by her parents, husband, Henry, daughter, Joyce (Ed) Mleczko, several
brothers and sisters.
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OTTO ZELMER
The funeral service for Otto Zelmer, 88, Aberdeen, will
be 10:30am, Friday, June 25, 2010 at Salem-Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with
Pastor Erik Swanson officiating. Burial will be at Salem Emmanuel Lutheran
Cemetery, Long Lake, SD. Military Honors by American Legion Post #276. Otto
died Monday, June 21, 2010 at Avera Mother Joseph Manor.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm, Thursday, at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.
Otto Henry Zelmer was born July 20, 1921 to Edward and
Anna Marie (Guthmiller) Zelmer near Long Lake, SD. This is the area where he
grew up. He attended rural school until his parents moved to Long Lake in
1935, then finished grade school in town. He helped his father in the garage
and farming, until he entered the Service in World War II on August 3, 1942,
being with the Infantry Anti Tank Co. After his discharge on October 16,
1943, he farmed until he retired.
Otto was a member of Salem Emmanuel Lutheran Church and
the American Legion. He enjoyed going on tours in the state and overseas.
One of the greatest highlights was in seeing the Holy Land in 1993.
Grateful for having shared Otto’s life are two
brothers, Milbert (Marva Lou) Zelmer, Aberdeen, Edmund (Patricia) Zelmer,
Olney, TX, two sisters, Adeline Zelmer, Aberdeen, Anna Marie (Wayne) Smith,
Durant, OK, two nephews, Dennis Zelmer and David (Lynn) Smith, three nieces,
Wanda Gonzalez, Karen (Ron) Erdmann, Nancy (Rob) Schultz, five grandnephews
and seven grandnieces.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Anna
Marie Zelmer, brother, Arthur Zelmer, sister, Alma Weishaar and niece, Kari
Marie Dutton.
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JOHN D. SKIPPER
John D. Skipper, 89, of
Aberdeen, died Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Golden Living Center, Groton, SD.
Arrangements are pending
with Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St, Aberdeen.
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ROSS THOMAS WENSMANN
The funeral service for Ross Thomas Wensmann, 20, of
Aberdeen, SD, will be 2:30pm, Friday, June 18, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church with Pastor Steve Meyer and Pastor Chris Anderson officiating.
Private family burial will be at a later date. Ross died on Tuesday, June
15, at his home in Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 2-7pm Thursday, June 17, with a
prayer service at 7pm, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen.
Ross Wensmann was born on December 20, 1989 to Thomas
and Renea (Christensen) Wensmann at Aberdeen, SD. Ross grew up and attended
school at Henry Neill, Holgate Middle School, and Central High School. At
age four, Ross was diagnosed with brain cancer and was not given much time
to live. His Lord had great plans for his life though, and he proved them
wrong. Ross was goal oriented and had a vision for his life. One of his
biggest goals was to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Another goal was to
graduate from high school. Ross graduated from Central High School and
achieved his Eagle Scout rank in 2008. He was attending Northern State
University, majoring in Business Administration and Computer Science.
More important to Ross than his goals of achieving
things was his love for his Lord Jesus and serving Him. Although his love
for Jesus was evident to those who knew him, he confirmed it beyond a shadow
of a doubt at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in May 2006. In doing that,
Ross also found great joy in serving others. He was a member of Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church in Aberdeen where he served in their Peer Ministry.
He also served others in Volunteer Connections. Ross was active in SADD at
Central High School and CICS (Christians in Christ’s Service) at NSU. He
was also active in several choirs at CHS and NSU and performed in plays at
the CHS Theatre. Ross was intricately involved in Camp Dreammakers and was a
counselor for two years. Ross was a lifetime member of the Boy Scouts. He
loved cooking and always wanted to own his own restaurant. A highlight in
Ross’ life was the Make-A-Wish Foundation. They brought true joy to Ross’
life by creating memories.
Ross enjoyed swimming and bowling. He liked word
puzzles; his favorite book being Puzzle Mania. Ross loved animals,
especially his cat Sprite and his dog Caesar. He enjoyed reading and writing
and wrote many of his own poems. Some of his favorite pass times were
watching Cartoon Network and Gameshow Network. He loved playing games,
especially video games, with Super Mario being his favorite. Ross was also
talented on computers and designed his own puzzle web site and maintained
the Troop 188 web site. He liked riding bike with his family. Ross had a
kind and caring spirit. He loved spending time with his friends and family
and had a true servant’s heart. Above all, Ross loved his Savior and best
friend, Jesus.
Grateful for having shared Ross’s life are his parents,
Tom and Renea Wensmann of Aberdeen, two sisters, Leah and Elizabeth Wensmann
and brother Taylor Wensmann, all of Aberdeen, paternal grandparents, Herb
and Elaine Wensmann of Lakeville, MN, maternal grandmother, Lois Christensen
of Madison, SD, seven aunts and uncles, Linda (Lance) Finberg, Steve
Wensmann, Sandy (Dean) Smith, and Terry (Deb) Wensmann, all of the Twin
Cities area, Ron (Jan) Christensen of Mitchell, SD, Sheri (Carl) Colmark of
Hugo, MN and Sandi (Kevin) Leighton of Madison, SD, numerous great aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Ross was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ron Christensen.
A memorial is being determined with the Make-A-Wish
Foundation.
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BERNICE KELLEY SWANSON
Funeral service for Bernice Kelley Swanson of Aberdeen
will be 10:30am, Friday, June 18, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at
Aberdeen. Pastor Deb Grismer will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside
Cemetery at Aberdeen.
Bernice Kelley Swanson passed away at Angelhaus on June
12, 2010. She lived a full and rich life living to the age of 93.
Visitation will be from 2:00-7:00pm with family present
from 5:00-7:00pm Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
The first daughter was born on September 12 , 1916 to
Herman and Sentha Reyelts in Britton, South Dakota, Bernice M. Reyelts.
Bernice graduated from Britton High School in 1934 and
later attended Business College in Aberdeen. She worked for Culberts and
later joined the staff at Mc Laughlin Electric which eventually became known
as PLAINSCO. Kelley worked her way to heading the Personnel and Finance
departments at PLAINSCO.
Bernice and Warren F. Kelley were married and settled
into their home in Aberdeen South Dakota. It was due to her married name
that she garnered the nickname “Kelley” which she is still known by today.
She was widowed in 1973 when Warren passed away.
All of her nieces and nephews knew Bernice as Aunt
Bernie. Although she never had children of her own she became an adopted
Mom to each and every one of us. She was a remarkable lady with great class
and a uplifting spirit who was a positive influence in all our lives.
Kelley loved life and spent many summers at the Kelley
cabin on Ramona Beach at Pickerel Lake. She enjoyed entertaining and
hosting friends and family. She was free spirited and was always the life
of the party. She was an active and respected member of the community and
was very active in Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Kelley enjoyed shopping whether it was looking at
catalogs or shopping for a new dress. She was an accomplished cook and took
great pride in her dinner and cocktail parties. She also enjoyed fishing
whether it was on Pickerel Lake or at the Missouri River. Kelley also
loved to travel. She traveled to visit friends and relatives to Canada,
Greece, Germany, California, Utah, and Hawaii.
Kelley was remarried to Albin Swanson in 1982.
Together Al and Kelley traveled extensively in their 5th Wheel
Trailer all across the country and to Alaska. They also took many fishing
trips to the Missouri River. Kelley was again widowed in July 2008 with the
passing of Al.
Kelley was a strong believer in keeping in touch with
her family. She was always interested in how everyone was doing and was a
bright and loving part of their lives. Kelley was amazing and remarkable.
She was a breath of fresh air. We will miss the wonderful woman we all
loved so much.
Kelley was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband Warren Kelley, and her second husband Al Swanson. She was also
preceded by her brother and his wife, Lorenz and Ellyce Reyelts; her brother
Clifford Reyelts; her sister, Hazel Sundberg, and her nephew Jeff Kelley.
She is survived by her niece, Ardyce (Ken) Charles of
Colorado Springs, CO; her niece, Janice (David) Zerr of Brownsville, MN;
her niece, Lynda Lee Reyelts (Kesley) of Albuquerque, NM; her niece, Mary
(Brian) Duoos of Eden Prairie, MN; her niece, Susan (Todd) Walker of
Menomonie, WI; her niece, Judy (Alan) Potter of New Brighton, MN; her niece,
Ann (Jim) Lasley of Redwood Falls, MN; her niece DeAnna (Nels) Granholm of
Brookings, SD; her nephew Charles (Teresa) Sundberg of Mililani, HI; her
niece Michelle Kelley of Dillon, CO; her sister-in-law Gladys Reyelts of
Britton, SD; her brother-in-law Jim Kelley of Richmond Lake, SD; her
daughter-in-law Marcia Swanson of Minneapolis, MN; and her son-in-law Gregg
Swanson of Berkley, CA.
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FRED BURRER
Memorial service for Fred
Burrer, 72, of Aberdeen, will be 10:30am, Saturday, June 19, 2010 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen. Pastor Deb
Grismer will officiate. Fred died Friday, June 11, 2010 at ManorCare Health
Services of Aberdeen.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral
Home of Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.
Fred Burrer was born July
18, 1937 at McPhearson County, SD to Christ & Rosina (Hagel) Burrer. He
graduated from Aberdeen Central High School with the Class of 1955. He
attended Northern State College for one year, than enlisted in the US Army
in April 1960, where he earned the expert marksman badge. On March 6, 1971,
Fred married Judy Bauer at Zion Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. Fred managed
Sherwin Williams for many years.
He enjoyed reading,
traveling, bowling and decorating for holidays. Fred was an independent and
private man.
Fred is survived by his
daughter, Jody (Joshua) Vaux, Aberdeen, grandson, Robert, sister, Alma
Wagenmann and many nieces & nephews.
He is preceded in death by
his parents and infant son, Kevin Grant Burrer.
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MAJOR EDMUND F. MURRAY
The memorial service for Edmund F. Murray, 81, of
Aberdeen, will be 10:00 am, Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen, with Pastor Gary Compton
officiating. Military rites by Sidney L. Smith Post #24. Ed’s wishes were to
be cremated, so there will be no visitation. Inurnment will be at a later
date at Norway Lutheran Cemetery, Glenham, SD. Edmund died Thursday, June
10, at his home due to complications from cancer.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home of Aberdeen is in charge of
arrangements.
The family prefers
memorials to the Salvation Army or the Roncalli Nearly New Store.
Edmund F. Murray was born
April 18 1929 in Minneapolis, MN. Ed graduated from West High School in
1947. After graduation he attended the University of Minnesota before
enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. During his Air Force career, he flew jet
fighters as a navigator during the Korean War, and flew surveillance
aircraft during the Vietnam War.
Ed married Jane Agnes
Greer on April 16, 1955. During Ed's 21 years of military service, he and
his family lived in various places in the U.S. Including two years in
England. Ed graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of
Great Falls in 1966.
After retirement from the
Air Force in 1971 at the rank of Major, Ed and his family moved to Aberdeen,
SD. Ed then worked for the State of South Dakota for an additional 17 years
retiring in 1991. His beloved wife Jane passed away in July of 2004.
After retirement Ed was
able to make more time for his passion for golf, as well as volunteer work
at Avera St. Lukes.
Preceding him in death
was his mother, Myrtle Murray and wife Jane. His memory lives on with his
two sons Timothy J. Murray of Aberdeen, SD and Stephen (Mitzi) Murray of
Port St. Lucie, FL. Three granddaughters, Sara Jane Murray, Heather Lee-Jolena
Murray and Nicole Dawn Murray. Three great grand children, Kayla Weis,
Joshua Murray and Jaeden Murray. Ed will be greatly missed by all that knew
him.
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EDNA BANKER
Funeral service for Edna
Banker, 82, of Aberdeen, will be 10:00am, Saturday, June 12, 2010 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen. Pastor Tom
Haggar will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Edna died
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital at Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from
1:00-7:00pm with family present from 4:00-7:00pm Friday, June 11, 2010 at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, Aberdeen.
Edna Staebner was born on
December 31, 1927, to Henry J. and Elizabeth (Kuebler) Staebner in Eureka,
SD. She grew up and attended school in the Eureka area. She moved to
Aberdeen at an early age, where she worked for the Ward Hotel. She met and
married William C. Banker Jr. on January 19, 1946. She worked as a nurse’s
aide at the Good Samaritan Rest Home and the Americana Nursing Center. She
worked at Dakota Midland as an aide and a housekeeper until it closed. She
finished her working career at ManorCare as a housekeeper
Edna was a great cook. She
was especially known for her wonderful apple & cherry pies and homemade
fudge. She enjoyed working in her garden, loved flowers and animals. In her
free time, Edna enjoyed doing puzzle books. She also loved to watch The
Price Is Right and Wheel of Fortune on TV. Edna’s greatest joy was the time
she spent with her family and friends.
Grateful for having shared
Edna’s life are her husband Bill of Aberdeen, two sons, Ronald Banker,
Aberdeen, Terry (Cindy) Banker, Aberdeen, four daughters, Bonnie (Rick)
Phalen, Mount Prospect, IL, Linda (Curt) Banker-Wagner, Winneconne, WI,
Diana Banker, Aberdeen, Patty (Gary) Amen, Lake Norden SD, seven
grandchildren, Christine (Dan) Bosma, Rich Banker, Elizabeth, William and
Patrick Phalen, Amanda Banker and Corey Amen, three great grandchildren,
Kayla, Brooklyn and Aspen, one brother, Reinhold (Phyllis) Staebner and one
sister, Loretta Ferguson.
She is preceded in death
by her parents, step father, Emil Maisch, one brother, Alvin Staebner and
two infant brothers.
Casket Bearers will be
Edna’s six children.
Honorary casket bearers
will be all of Edna’s grandchildren, great grandchildren and lifelong
friends.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral
Home of Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.
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RICHARD O. HOFFMAN
Funeral service for
Richard O. Hoffman, 86, of Aberdeen, will be 1:30pm, Tuesday, June 15, 2010
at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Pastor Deb Grismer officiating.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Richard died Wednesday, June 9,
2010 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from
4:00-7:00pm Monday, June 14, 2010 with family present at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St, Aberdeen.
Richard Oscar Hoffman was
born September 22, 1923 in McPherson County, Leola, SD, son of John P. and
Emma (Schauer) Hoffman. He grew up on the family farm north west of Leola
and attended Hoffman Hilltop School. He worked on the farm until he married
Gertrude V. Kaul on October 17, 1948 at St. James Lutheran Church in Leola.
They lived and farmed on the family farm for twenty-five years. After
selling the farm he moved to Aberdeen in 1973. Richard worked for the
Furniture Mart and K-Mart until he retired. He could visit with anyone and
enjoyed going for coffee with friends. He had an excellent memory and family
and friends asked him for facts many times. He became an avid bear
collector. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Aberdeen.
Grateful for having shared
Richard’s life are his wife, Gertrude Kaul Hoffman, one daughter, Patricia
(Joseph) Mayhew, Miamisburg, OH, and one son, James (Karol) Hoffman,
Pembroke Pines, FL, seven grandchildren, Krista (Darren) Palmer, Sioux
Falls, SD, Carson (Renata) LuzHoxsie, Mesa, AZ, Cadet (Lissa) Hoxsie, Sioux
Falls, SD, Katie (Derek) McDaniel, Cincinnati, OH, Elizabeth, Joseph and
Katherine Hoffman all of Pembroke Pines, FL, five great grandchildren, Hans
& Claire LuzHoxsie, Mesa, AZ, Jake & Ashley Palmer and Kennedy Hoxsie, Sioux
Falls, SD, one brother, Albert L. (Lavina) Hoffman, Aberdeen, two sisters,
LaVerna Hoffman, Aberdeen and Idelette Rath, Long Lake, SD and nieces and
nephews.
He is preceded in death by
his parents and stepmother, Bertha (Hess) Hoffman.
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VIONA “SNOOKIE” MONROE
The
funeral service for Viona “Snookie” Monroe, 63, Aberdeen, will be 10:00am,
Saturday, June 12, 2010, at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Harold E. Salem
officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral
Home, 1111 S. Main St is in charge of arrangements.
Snookie was born September
19, 1946 in Aberdeen, SD, where she grew up and attended school. She then
married and had four children. She did not graduate high school, but was
very passionate about getting her G.E.D. and accolplished this in 1981 at
North Dakota High School. Viona was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary,
Moose Lodge, and the D.A.V. & V.F.W Ladies Auxiliary, for many years in
South Dakota, North Dakota and Florida.
She was a bartender at the
V.F.W. and D.A.V. in Florida during her many years of residence. She then
changed careers and worked for Oglesby’s Construction for unfortunately a
very short time before she was seriously injured on the job.
Snookie struggled for many
years with her disability, but overcame them as best as she could. What kept
her strong was her bingo, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren
and friends.
Snookie passed away
Monday, June 7, 2010 peacefully at her home. She is now attending Bingo in
Heaven.
Grateful for having shared
Snookie’s life are her children, Steve (Julie) McElhone of Clark, John
(Irene) McElhone of Aberdeen, Rhonda Meletta Hanson of Port Orange, FL,
grandchildren, Schuyler, Ethan, Mason, Julian, Donny (Robyn) & Justin,
Mathew (Stacey), Dustin, two great grandchildren, Keanna and Leland,
granddog, Tator and grandhorse, Chopper, two brothers, William (Judy) and
Alan Hatzenbeller.
She is preceded in death
by her parents, Robert & Viola Hatzenbeller, daughter, Carman Michelle, and
grandparents, John & Bess Hatzenbeller, Julius and Meletta Preszler.
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HOWARD SCHROEDER
A private
service will be held for Howard Schroeder, 80, Rapid City, and formerly of
Aberdeen. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Howard died June 3, 2010 at
his home in Rapid City. Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
Howard is survived by three sons Merril, Wayne, and
Curt Schroeder and brothers Walter, Harold, and Herb Schroeder. He was
preceded in death by his parents, wife Evonne, and sisters Delores and
MaryAnn.
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MAXINE FIEKENS
Funeral services for Maxine Fiekens, 89, Barnard, will
be 11 am, Friday, June 4, 2010 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Harold E.
Salem and Pastor Galen Sylvester officiating. Burial at Riverside Memorial
Park. Maxine died Monday, May 31, 2010 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation 1-7 pm, Thursday with family present from
5-7, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.
Nora Maxine Arwood was
born on July 27, 1920, at Willow Lake, SD to Vernon and Nora Antrim Arwood.
This is the area where she grew up and attended school. On March 7, 1938,
she married Edward Fiekens at Willow Lake, SD. They made their home on a
farm near Willow Lake, SD until 1971 when they moved to Barnard, SD. They
worked for the school until 1983 when they retired. She helped her daughter
at the post office when needed over a period of several years. The work she
treasured most of all was her service as a foster grandmother at the Barnard
School. She loved each of the children very much, and greatly missed her
work with them when she could no longer physically manage getting to and
from the classroom. She had a heart for all children and when younger, had a
dream to have an orphanage. Maxine was a loving wife and mother, a loyal
friend, and a delight to know. Her sense of humor and quick wit were
endearing to those who knew her. Her Christian faith carried her through
challenging times. She will be greatly missed.
Maxine was a member of
First Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher and
member of the Dorcas Circle and Ladies Aid.
Grateful for having shared
Maxine’s life are her children, Betty (Doyne) Jensen, Frederick, Peggy
(Charles) Cruse, Barnard, Nancy Mathisrud, Knoxville, TN, Mary (Harold)
Forbes, Morgantown, WV, Leroy (Kara) Fiekens, Knoxville, TN, brother,
Maynard Arwood, Point of Rock, WY, twelve grandchildren, twenty-one great
grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death
by her parents, husband, three sisters and four brothers.
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REUBEN E. KAPPES
Funeral services for
Reuben Enoch Kappes, 79, Aberdeen, formerly of Leola will be 2:00pm,
Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with
Pastor Chris Anderson officiating. Entombment will be at Sunset Memorial
Gardens, with military rites by Roy S. Hickman American Legion Post No. 78.
Reuben died Sunday, May 30, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from
1-5pm, Wednesday June 2, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
Street, and an hour prior to the funeral service. Prayer service will be
held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 7pm on June 2, 2010. Please
consider alternate routes to the church due to construction on 8th
Ave. NE and Dakota and State Streets.
Reuben Kappes was born
October 21, 1930 at Ashley, ND to Adam & Katherine (Gross) Kappes. He was
raised on a farm near Long Lake SD, and in 1953 married Verna Kramer on
April 12 at Ashley ND. They farmed the original family homestead and raised
cattle, grain and horses until 1971 when they moved to Leola. In 1963,
Reuben began his extensive auctioneering career. He auctioned land parcels,
farms, estates, personal property and real estate. He was active as a Real
Estate Broker and Appraiser. Reuben and Verna moved to Aberdeen in 2001,
where he semi-retired, but continued to dabble in rental contracting and
working at Lincoln Futures.
Reuben was a member of
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Leola American Legion. He was past
commander of Adolph Schumacher Legion Post of Long Lake and a Leola City
Council member. Reuben was instrumental in bringing grants and donations of
money to Leola for the construction of the Leola Municipal building, Medical
building/library and swimming pool. Reuben was also known for sharing his
auctioneering talents with McPherson County 4H and was recognized for 25
years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family,
hosting and organizing social gatherings. He was active in the Republican
Party in the McPherson County. Reuben loved all animals and especially
children.
Pallbearers will include
Dennis Kappes, Jerome Kappes, Tom Kappes, Ron Kappes, Neal Nelson and Robert
“Bobby” Hatten. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Bill Stolle, Jim Goebel,
Charles Hoffman, Leon Crawford and Larry Pharris.
Grateful for having shared
Reuben’s life are his wife Verna, Aberdeen, and daughter Stacey Kappes,
Maplewood MN, Sisters Lila Rau, Leola SD, Delores Kumpf, Aberdeen SD,
Francis (Marvin) Lehr, Ashley ND, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by
his son Scott Reuben Kappes, parents and brother, Raymond.
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WILLIAM T. SCHNOOR
Memorial service for
William “Bill” Schnoor, 80, of Mansfield, SD will be 10:00am, Thursday, June
3, 2010 at Mansfield Presbyterian Church. Pastor Jon Damaska will officiate.
Military honors by Harris-Dennis American Legion Post #151. Inurnment will
be at a later date. Bill died Saturday, May 29, 2010 at his home.
Visitation will be from
1-7pm, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 with a prayer service at 7:00pm at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
William Thomas Schnoor,
son of William H. and Margaret F. (Thomas) Schnoor, was born on June 2, 1929
at Rapid City, SD. He grew up on a farm near Orient, SD and attended country
school. Bill boarded in Miller, SD and graduated from Miller High School. He
enlisted in the United States Army in July of 1952. Bill worked in the motor
pool and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Following his
honorable discharge in July of 1960, Bill returned to the Orient area and
began driving truck.
Bill was united in
marriage to Modesta Wilson in Redfield, SD. To this marriage three children,
Dale, Mark and Janet were born. They made their home in Mansfield where Bill
began working for Wilfang Implement and Koester Implement for the next 25
years.
Bill was united in
marriage to Edna Entzel Gillespie on February 13, 1965 at Faulkton, SD. The
couple made their home in Ipswich, SD for a short time before moving back to
Mansfield. To this union, two children, Everett and Ernest were born. Bill
began working as a mechanic at Lincoln Mercury in Aberdeen and later at
Beadle Ford in Ipswich, SD. Finally he
began working for Krause Allbee Farms where he remained until his
retirement.
Bill will always be
remembered by those who knew him as a practical joker. He loved reading
books by Louis L’Amour and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bill was a
member of the Mansfield Presbyterian Church and the Harris-Dennis American
Legion Post #151 at Mellette.
Grateful for having shared
Bill’s life are his former wife Edna, five children, Dale Schnoor of Black
Hawk, SD, Mark (Kristie) Schnoor of Aberdeen, Janet (Dave Murdock) Schnoor
of Camano Island, Washington, Everett (Annette Fischer) Schnoor and Ernest (
Toni) Schnoor both of Mansfield, grandchildren, Desaray Schnoor, Jared
Fischer, Klaryssa Schnoor, Vanessa (Nick Westlund) Schnoor, Dexten Frericks,
Michael Schnoor, Saven Lechner, Grasen “Bubba” Lechner, Logen Lechner, and
Courtlen Lechner, great granddaughter, Meadow Westlund, step son, George
(Victoria Fortin) Gillespie, step grandchildren Ryan Gillespie and Merrit
(Victor) Klapperich-Aguayo , step great grandchildren Jacob Mathis and
Madaline Aguayo and two cousins, Charles Pitz and Mark Pitz.
Bill was preceded in death
by his parents, step mother Erma, step daughter Debra Gillespie Klapperich
and several uncles and aunts.
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JOHN A. WELLS
Memorial service for John
A. Wells, 87, Aberdeen, will be 2:30pm, Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Plymouth
Congregational UCC, Aberdeen. Pastor Jill Warner officiating. Burial,
Riverside Memorial Park. John died Friday, May 28, at Avera St. Luke's
Hospital.
John Andrew Wells, son of
Cornelius and Alice (Skerel) Wells, was born May 20, 1923 in Webster, SD.
This is the area where he attended school, graduating from Webster High
School in 1942. John enlisted in the United States Navy and served as an
aviation radio technician. Following his honorable discharge, John attended
Northern State College in Aberdeen. He transferred to South Dakota State
University in Brookings, SD where he earned his degree in Electrical
Engineering. At this time, John began his employment with Northwestern
Public Service in Webster and Redfield, SD
John was united in
marriage to Gladys Mattes Foglesong on September 2, 1950. In 1955, they
began making their home in Aberdeen. John began working for McLaughlin later
known as Plainsco, where he specialized in outdoor lighting. He worked many
years for this company, retiring as Sr. Vice President at the age of 62.
John found great joy in
music and especially loved singing. He sang in the church choir for 55 years
and the Aberdeen Barbershop Chorus for many years. He also was a member of
the Elks Chorus/Aberdeen Men’s Chorus for 52 years. In his free time, John
enjoyed playing golf. However, his greatest joy was spending time with his
family.
Grateful for having shared
John’s life are his wife Phyllis Krikac Wells of Aberdeen, daughter, Suzi
Grote of Sioux Falls, SD, granddaughter Lexi Grote of Aberdeen, step
daughter Beth Auwarter, step son, Bill (Betty) Krikac, sisters, Jean A.
Thomas of Webster and Joan (Marlin) A. Wanner of Temecula, CA and many
nieces, nephews, and step grandchildren.
John is preceded in death
by his parents, first wife Gladie, brother James A. Wells, step sons, Keith
Krikac and Dan Krikac and infant daughter Cynthia Ann Wells.
Honorary urn beares will
be the members of Plymouth Congregational UCC Choralier Choir and the
Aberdeen Area Men’s Chorus.
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THERESA HEUPEL
Funeral services for
Theresa Heupel, 88, Aberdeen, will be 10 am, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at New
Life Fellowship with Pastor Joe Moslander officiating. Burial at 2 pm, at
the Eureka City Cemetery, Eureka, SD. Theresa died Friday, May 28, 2010 at
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from
1-7 pm, Tuesday at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Theresa Bertsch was born
on July 11, 1921 in McPherson County, SD to Jacob and Kathrina (Ladner)
Bertsch. This is the area where she grew up and attended school. On
October 10, 1940 she married Edwin Heupel near Venturia, ND. In 1941 they
purchased the farm five miles NE of Eureka where they farmed for
thirty-seven years. In 1978 they retired and in 1981 they moved to Eureka.
Edwin died on March 16, 1987 at Eureka. In 1990 she moved to Aberdeen. She
became a resident at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen in February 2010.
Theresa’s faith in the
Lord was the center of her life being baptized in July of 1934. She was an
active member of First Bapitst Church, Eureka. She moved to Aberdeen where
she was a member of New Life Fellowship. Her many talents were being a
seamstress, her pretty flower gardens, quilting, custom wedding and
anniversary cakes, volunteering at Avera St. Lukes Hospital and R.S.V.P.
Singers. Last but not least playing skippo with her family and friends.
Grateful for having shared
Theresa’s life are her daughters, Shirley (Gary) Wolff, Long Lake, Sylvia
(Don) Heinrich, Aberdeen, Donna (Lester) Heinrich, Watertown, Patty (Rick)
Trupe, Castlewood, grandchildren, Becki (Wayne) Wormstadt, Bill (Jandie)
Heinrich, Dena (Dan) DeBaere, Wanda (Jim) Zweig, Gwenda (Luther) Sieg, Dan
(Sue) Follmer, Aliecia (Eric) Stricherz, Jason (Robyn) Trupe, Chris (Jena)
Trupe, great grandchildren, Zachary, Jadyn, Teigen, Mikahi, Kimberly, Jared,
Derrick, Danielle, Courtney, Christin, Joshua, Gloria, Karl, Kaylee, Devin,
Tate, Conner, Clayton, Aubree and Sophie and sister Adeline Heupel.
Theresa is preceded in
death by her husband, Edwin, parents, Jacob and Kathrina Bertsch,
granddaughter, Dawn Quenzer, son-in-law, Derold Follmer, brothers, August,
Berthold, Albert and Jacob, sisters Ernestine Haas, Martha Bertsch and Ida
Goehring.
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MAVONE BEVERLY BRANDLEE
Graveside service for
Mavone Beverly Brandlee, 86, of Groton, SD and formerly of Aberdeen will be
3:00pm Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Riverside Memorial Park. Pastor Deb
Grismer will officiate. Mavone died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Golden
Living Center in Groton.
Visitation will be from
1-6pm, Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
St., Aberdeen.
Mavone Beverly Brandlee, daughter of Oscar and Anna (Gulsvig)
Brandlee, was born on May 24, 1924 at Aberdeen, SD. She was baptized and
confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Aberdeen. This is the area where
she was raised and attended school, graduating from Aberdeen Central High
School with the class of 1942. While in high school, Mavone was active in
the concert and marching bands. She was well known for her piano playing
skills and was also a very talented singer. Following high school, Mavone
went immediately into the working world. For many years she did secretarial
work for Paul Green, Hub City Iron, Socony and Mobile Oil Companies and
later the South Dakota School for the Visually Handicapped.
Mavone was an active member in the American Legion
Auxiliary and was honored for her many years of continuous membership.
Throughout her life she cared for several elderly Aberdeen residents in
their homes, and also cared for her parents in their home well into their
elderly years. Mavone made Aberdeen her home until 1994 when she entered the
Golden Living Center in Groton, where she remained until the time of her
death.
Mavone is survived by many cousins and friends. She was
preceded in death by her parents.
Honorary casket bearers will be the entire staff at the
Golden Living Center in Groton.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home of Aberdeen is in charge of
arrangements.
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LEO E. HOFFMAN
The service for Leo E. Hoffman, 79, Aberdeen, will be
1:00 pm, Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, with
Pastor Chris Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial
Gardens. Military Honors by Sydney L. Smith American Legion Post #24. Leo
died Thursday, May 27, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-8pm, Monday, with family
present from 6-8pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.
Aberdeen.
Leo was born on December 17, 1930 to Christian C. & Eva
(Schock) Hoffman on a farm east of Long Lake, SD. He attended rural school
in the area and then worked on the family farm with his parents. In February
of 1952, he was drafted to the U.S. Marine Corps. During his tour of duty,
he spent six months in Japan. He was discharged following two years of
service. Following his discharge, he started farming with his older brother
Ernest on the family farm.
In 1975, he married Wilma (Schmitt) Traxinger. They
made their home in Aberdeen where he worked for South Dakota Wheat Growers
until he retired in 1993.
He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,
was a life member of the VFW, Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post 24 of
Aberdeen, and the Aberdeen Area Senior Center. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,
bus tours and playing cards.
Grateful for having shared Leo’s life are his wife,
Wilma, two daughters, Sandy (David) Jorgenson, Sioux Falls, Candie (Rob)
Traxinger, Newbury, Vermont, four grandchildren, Andrew Jorgenson, Nick
Jorgenson, Rachael Dube and Travis Dube, one brother, Harold (Hilda)
Hoffman, Aberdeen, a sister, Marcella (Earl) Weisz, Park River, ND,
sister-in-law, LaVina Hoffman, Agar, SD and four nieces and six nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three
brothers, Elvin, Ervin, & Ernest.
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IONE EHLEY
Funeral service for Ione
Ehley, 76, Aberdeen, will be 10:00am, Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at North
Highland United Methodist Church. Pastor Mark Ehrmantraut will officiate.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Ione died Thursday, May 27, 2010
at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from
2-5pm, Monday, May 31, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
St., Aberdeen.
Ione Vander Laan, daughter
of John and Angeline (Van Vugt) Vander Laan, was born on February 4, 1934 on
her grandparents' farm near Westfield, ND. She was raised in the Westfield
area and attended county school through the eighth grade. Ione attended
Pollock High School in Pollock, SD graduating with the class of 1951.
Ione attended Ellendale
State College in Ellendale, ND where she earned her Standard Normal
(Teachers Certificate). Following her graduation she taught country school.
Ione was united in
marriage to Marvin Ehley on August 16, 1957 at Westfield. Together the
couple made their home in Milnor and Elgin, ND for several years where they
taught school. They began making their home in Aberdeen where Ione raised
their family. Later in life, Ione began teaching and tutoring elementary
students in Aberdeen, retiring from CC Lee Elementary School in 1996.
Ione
enjoyed singing in the choir and loved square dancing. She also enjoyed
traveling. In her free time, Ione enjoyed gardening and also loved flowers.
Ione enjoyed sewing and doing arts and crafts. Her greatest joy was spending
time with her granddaughter Sarah. Ione was a member of North Highland
United Methodist Church in Aberdeen.
Grateful for having shared Ione’s life are her husband
Marvin of Aberdeen, one daughter, Jean (Paul) Dutt of Aberdeen, one son,
Mark Ehley of Bismarck, ND, one brother, Keith Vander Laan, one
granddaughter, Sarah Dutt and three step granddaughters, Jessica Dutt,
Catherine (Eli) Reitzel and Laura Dutt.
Ione was preceded in death
by her parents John and Angeline Vander Laan.
The family prefers
memorials be made in Ione’s honor to Storybook Land at Aberdeen or the
American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or
www.cancer.org.
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EDWARD “ED” MEHLHAFF
The service for Edward
“Ed” Mehlhaff, 75, Aberdeen, will be 2:00pm, Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church, with Pastor Chris Anderson officiating. Burial
will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens at a later date. Ed died Wednesday, May
26, at Aberdeen Health & Rehab.
Visitation will be from
2-5pm, Saturday, May 29, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen.
Edward Mehlhaff, son of
Heinrich and Maria (Hieb) Mehlhaff, was born on August 4, 1934 at Hosmer,
SD. This is the area where he was raised and attended school, graduating
from Hosmer High School with the class of 1952. Following high school, Ed
attended the School of Commerce in Aberdeen. He worked various jobs in the
Aberdeen area. Ed served in the United States Army and Army National Guard
from which he was honorably discharged in August of 1960. For a short time
Ed was employed at the Homestake Gold Mine in Lead, SD.
Ed was united in marriage
to Verna Schmidtgall on October 18, 1963 in Bowdle, SD. In 1965, he became
employed at Hub City Iron, later called Safeguard. Ed retired thirty-two
years later. During his career at Safeguard, he was also a Real Estate Agent
for various brokerages in Aberdeen, until the time of his death.
Ed was a member of Lions,
Shriners, a lifetime Legion Member and on the Aberdeen Board of Realtors. He
loved dancing, music, visiting and dining out.
Grateful for having shared
Ed’s life are his son, Wayne Mehlhaff, Aberdeen, daughter, Veronica (Sean)
Wahl, granddaughter, Hunter Wahl, grandsons, Jackson and Lincoln Wahl, and
brother, Arnold (JoAnne) Mehlhoff, sisters, Florence Schock and Esther
(Alvin) Ottenbacher, and special friend, Nettie Frederick .
He is preceded in death by
his parents, wife, brothers, Walter, Harold, and Ervin.
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MILDRED HIEB
Funeral service for
Mildred Hieb, 96, Aberdeen, will be 10:30am, Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Holy
Cross Lutheran Church, 1015 N. Highway 281, Aberdeen. Rev. William Lee
Nelson-Loefke officiating. Burial at Ipswich City Cemetery. Mildred died
Monday, May 24, 2010 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be 1-7pm,
Friday, May 28, family present from 5-7pm, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
1111 S. Main St.
Mildred S. Hieb was born
on March 1, 1914 to Henry and Augusta (Manska) Wietgrefe at Ipswich, SD.
This is the area where she grew up and attended school, graduating from
Ipswich High School in 1931.
Mildred married Walter
Hieb on December 2, 1937 at Brainerd, MN. They made their home in Ipswich
until moving to Selby, SD in 1941. After raising her children she served as
a nutritionist at the Selby School. However, she spent most of her life
doing volunteer work. For 25 years Mildred volunteered at the Selby Nursing
Home as a “Grey Lady” and was also active in all the Church activities at
St. John’s Lutheran Church. They moved to Mina, SD in 1989, where they
helped build and were charter members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in
Aberdeen. They moved to Rapid City in 1994, where they were members of
Atonement Lutheran Church, until her husband of 59 years passed away. At
this time she moved back to Selby and in 2001 she began making her home in
Aberdeen.
The joy of Mildred’s later
years was spent rocking babies at the Bethesda Daycare Center in Aberdeen as
part of the Foster Grandparent Program. In November of 2009, she moved into
Bethesda Town Square and spent her last days at Bethesda Home, just down the
hall from all the babies she rocked at the Daycare.
Grateful for having shared
Mildred’s life are two daughters, Eldene Henderson of Rapid City and Verla
Schumacher of Mina, one son Robert (Bev) Hieb of Rapid City, seven grandchildren,
fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Mildred was preceded in
death by her parents, husband, one daughter Mariel, six brothers, one sister
and one great grandson.
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LARRY L. ANDERSON
The funeral service for Larry L.
Anderson, 75, Aberdeen, will be 1:30pm, Monday, May 24, 2010 at First United
Methodist Church, with Pastor Eldon Reich officiating. Burial will be at
Sunset Memorial Gardens. Larry died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Avera St.
Lukes Hospital.
Visitation is 2-7pm Sunday, May 23,
with Masonic Service at 7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,1111 S. Main
Street, Aberdeen, SD.
Larry Louis Anderson was born on
November 6, 1934 at Mitchell, SD to Roger V. and Lorraine M. (Demaray)
Anderson. He attended elementary and middle school at Mitchell, SD. Larry
graduated from Aberdeen Central High School, 1952. After graduation, he
attended Northern State in Aberdeen for two years.
Larry married Phyllis J. Johannsen
at Wilmot, SD on October 31, 1954. He began his employment with the South
Dakota Department of Transportation in 1955 as office clerk and retired
after 40 years of service as Aberdeen Region Materials & Design Engineer.
Larry retired on January 13, 1995. For many years, Larry was an instructor
in the AARP Driver Safety program. Larry was known for his dedication and
work ethic. He enjoyed woodworking, leisurely time on his computer, and
time with his family and grandkids.
Larry was a Life Member and past
Master of Sunrise Lodge No. 211, A.F. & A.M. and was the current Secretary
of that organization. Larry served as a past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
A.F. & A.M. of South Dakota 2005-2006. Larry was a Life Member and past
High Priest of Aberdeen Chapter No. 14, R.A.M. and a member and past
Commander of Damascus Commandry No. 10, Knights Templar. He was currently
serving as Secretary of both organizations. Larry was a Life Member of
Aberdeen Scottish Rite and was a member of the Aberdeen Yelduz Shrine. He
was a member and past Sovereign of St. Simon Conclave, Red Cross of
Constantine. Larry was a Life Member and past Patron of Minerva Chapter No.
5, Order of the Eastern Star and a past Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of
South Dakota, O.E.S. in 1984. He was a Senior DeMolay and recipient of the
DeMolay Legion of Honor and was a member of First United Methodist Church of
Aberdeen for over 60 years.
Grateful for having
shared Larry’s life are his wife, Phyllis of Aberdeen, children David L.
(Diane) Anderson, of Independence, MN and Michele M. (Richard) Wrzos, of Big
Lake, MN, his sister, Juanita Misslitz of Aberdeen, SD, brothers Richard (Rayola)
Anderson of Black Hawk, SD and Robert (Karen) Anderson of Huron, SD, his
grandchildren Sonja Anderson (Cory) Wahl, Michael Anderson, Holly Wrzos, and
great grandchildren Brynn and Mya Wahl.
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N. (NORMA) LUCILLE MITCHELL
The funeral service for N.
(Norma) LuCille Mitchell, 86, Aberdeen, is 10am Saturday, May 22, 2010 at
First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Eldon Reich and Pastor Tom Haggar
officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. LuCille went to be with her
Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation: 1-7pm Friday,
May 21, with family present from 5-7pm and a prayer service at 7:00pm at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, Aberdeen.
LuCille Knecht, daughter
of Henry and Myrtle (Marlow) Knecht was born on November 15, 1923 near
Houghton, SD. This is the area where she was raised and attended school,
graduating from Hecla High School in 1941. She attended Northern Normal
Teachers College, earning her teachers certificate in 1942. She taught for
one year at a county school north of Claremont, SD prior to teaching for one
year at the Loyalton Pubic School at Loyalton, SD.
She was united in marriage
to Charlie Mitchell on September 3, 1943 at Houghton. They made their home
on the Mitchell family farm near Houghton where they remained for many years
and raised their family. LuCille was a wonderful cook and entertainer. Over
the years she fed many friends and relatives and could always add another
plate to the table for any unexpected guests.
LuCille was a loving wife
and mother and cherished the time she spent with her family. She loved
flowers and also enjoyed gardening and traveling. She was a Sunday school
teacher for many years and also served as Bible School Director and teacher
at both the Houghton and Aberdeen Wesleyan churches. LuCille was a member of
the Shelby Friendship Club for over fifty years. She was also a member of
the Houghton Three in One Extension Club. After retiring from life on the
farm, they made their home in Aberdeen and enjoyed wintering in Mesa, AZ for
18 years.
Grateful for having shared
LuCille’s life are her husband Charlie, Aberdeen, four children, Dennis (Laretta)
Mitchell, Houghton, Marcy (Carroll) Stenseth, Rapid City, Curtis (Paula)
Mitchell and Carson Mitchell both of Aberdeen, three sister-in-laws, Helen
Knecht, MarGarett Knecht and Mary (Glenn) Jensen, brother-in-law, Gordon
“Monty” (Helen) Tunby, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, cousin
and good friend Alta Fetherhuff, Godson Michael Kampa and many nieces and
nephews.
LuCille is preceded in
death by her parents, brothers Wayne and Howard Knecht and sisters Frances
Smith, Maryellen Tunby and Alice Marietta Knecht.
Casket bearers will be all
of LuCille’s grandchildren Trish Rodahl and Tara Ihde, (Dennis) Tammra
Allen and Lara Gengerke (Laretta), Christopher and Sarah Komomua, (Marcy)
and Mallory and Alexander Mitchell, (Curtis).
Ushers will be Gary Cutler
and Terry Ochs.
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ROBERT SHEARN CLEMENSEN
Funeral service for Rob
Clemensen, 80, Aberdeen and formerly of Brentford, SD will be 11:00am,
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at First United Methodist Church at Aberdeen. Pastor
Tom Haggar will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens at
Aberdeen. Rob died Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Visitation will be from
1-7:00pm Monday, May 17, with family present from 5-7pm with a prayer
service at 7:00pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Robert Shearn Clemensen,
son of Sam and Mary (Shearn) Clemensen was born on August 25, 1929 on the
family farm near Brentford. He graduated from Brentford High School with the
class of 1947. Rob attended SDSU for two years and then started his own farm
in 1949.
He married Lois Carlson,
his high school sweetheart, on November 25, 1950 at the Brentford
Congregational Church. They made their home on a farm near Brentford where
they raised their family until retiring to Aberdeen in 1990, but he
continued helping his son on the farm.
Rob thoroughly enjoyed
farming, hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was a league golfer at Fischer
Grove Golf Course in Redfield and later at Moccasin Creek Country Club in
Aberdeen. Rob also enjoyed music, Bridge and spending time with his family.
He and Lois enjoyed nearly thirty winters together in Mesa, AZ.
Rob was an active director
on the South Dakota Wheat Growers Board for thirteen years, serving a
portion of the time as vice president. He was a member of the Mason’s,
Scottish Rite, and Plains Lions Club. Rob was a member of the Brentford
Congregational Church, where he served as Deacon, and current member of
First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen.
Grateful for having shared
Rob’s life are his wife, Lois of Aberdeen, one daughter, Jan (Erv) Schoppe
of Blaine, MN, two sons, Lon of Sioux Falls and Hal (Terri) of Conde, SD,
two brothers, Arlo (Betty) of Aberdeen and Alan (Bonnie) of Brentford, eight
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Rob was preceded in death
by his parents and two sisters, Myrna Gibney and Marge Goodwin.
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ALICE NEREIM
The funeral service for Alice M. Nereim, 92, of
Aberdeen, will be 2pm Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church,
Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens,
Aberdeen. Alice died in her sleep on Wednesday, May 12, at Bethesda
Parkside Retirement Community, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at
Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Arrangments by Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
Aberdeen.
Alice M. Hartberg was born on the
Pfutzenreuter
farm near Hecla, SD, on March 20, 1918 to Arvid and Minnie
(Peterson) Hartberg. She was raised on the family farm near Langford and
graduated from Langford High School.
Alice was married to the late Orlan J. Nereim, also of
Langford. For a brief time Alice lived at Ft. Hood, Texas where Orlan was
recovering from wounds received in WWII. Upon returning to South Dakota,
and except for the five years she lived on her and her husband’s farm near
Mina Lake, she lived in Aberdeen. She became one of the first residents at
the Bethesda Apartments on 12th Ave. SE and, until her passing
she was proud to be the longest resident there.
In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, she
worked as an office clerk, a sales clerk and a bookkeeper; the latter at
SPORTARAMA, owned by Orlan and his partner Orville Fenske. Mrs. Nereim
taught Sunday school and was a 65 year member of the Bethlehem Lutheran
Church.
Grateful for having shared Alice’s life are: two sons;
Allan F. (Bonnie) Nereim of Cary, NC, and Monty K. Nereim of La Jolla, CA,
her sister Myrtle Syhre of Aberdeen, four grandchildren; Allison Smith,
Matthew A. Nereim, Matthew B. (Melissa) Nereim, and Melinda (Ryan) Raymond,
seven great grandchildren; Isabella Smith, Natasha Smith, Madison Nereim,
Maria Nereim, Shawn Chick, Casey Chick and Emily Raymond.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband, Orlan, and her brother, Raymond Hartberg.
Memorials may be sent to Bethlehem Lutheran Endowment
or Bethesda Home of Aberdeen, Inc.
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GEORGE E. TARVER
George Edward “Turk” Tarver, 82, died Sunday, May 9,
2010, in North Oaks, MN at the Clare Bridge Senior Living facility where he
had resided for a short time.
A celebration of his life will be Tuesday, May 18, at 2
pm at the Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 South Main St. His brother, the
Rev. Russell Tarver of Sioux Falls, will officiate. A family burial will
precede the celebration at the Sunset Memorial Gardens at 11 am with the
Rev. Sheila Richards also officiating and military honors by Sidney L. Smith
American Legion Post No. 24.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Monday, May
17, at the funeral home.
George Edward Tarver was born August 19, 1927, to
Jewell and Mary Ellen Tarver in Aberdeen. He attended Aberdeen Central High
School, graduating in 1945. He played varsity football and basketball.
Following high school and at age 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served
in the Pacific War Theater during World War II, stationed in the
Philippines. After his military service, he graduated from the University
of South Dakota where he was president of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity,
played on the USD Coyotes basketball team and studied business and
engineering.
He married Marjorie Sophia Steiger on July 6, 1951, in
Huron. Following their marriage they resided in Rapid City, returning to
Aberdeen to make it their lifelong home soon after the birth of their first
daughter, Marlie, in 1952.
As the owner and manager of Tarver Construction
Company, he worked as a self-described general contractor doing commercial
building and remodeling projects in the Aberdeen area from the early 1950s
through the mid 1980s. During his career, he was named an Aberdeen Chamber
of Commerce Man of the Year, served on the South Dakota Housing Authority
and was active in the Aberdeen Jaycees and even found time to play amateur
basketball and slow pitch softball.
As an example of his many building endeavors, he was
the contractor for the First Christian Church building, where he also served
as a church elder. Located at 15th Ave. and S. Lloyd St., the
building still remains in use today. The local church, however, disbanded,
and members joined the First United Methodist Church in the 1970s. He became
active at First United Methodist, serving on varied committees and helping
with church building repairs.
Strong-willed, resourceful, reliable and directed to
help others, many of his most cherished accomplishments were known quietly
within his family and close acquaintances. He will be remembered for his
great love and fondness for his children, grandchildren and extended family.
He was a dedicated caretaker for his mother for the later years of her life.
He dutifully assumed many care activities for the love of his life,
Marjorie, when she developed health issues and continued doing so until his
own health declined.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, three daughters,
Marlie (Tracy) Trask of Wall; Kristie (Jim) Estes of Saint Paul, MN; and
Laura (Scott) Wiswall of Aberdeen; eight grandchildren, Taylor Trask of
Denver, CO, Tara Trask of Nashville, TN and Tiffany Trask of Vermillion;
Meredith Estes of Duluth, MN, Madeline Estes and Martin Estes of
Minneapolis, MN; Libby Wiswall and Addy Wiswall of Aberdeen; one brother,
Russell of Sioux Falls; and four sisters, Peggy Tarver and Beverly Marshall,
both of Seattle, WA, Dorothy Johnson of Rapid City and Virginia L. Belk of
Fargo, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers
including Robert, Richard and brother William, who died in infancy, and his
oldest sister, Lois.
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WALTER E. FROHLING
The funeral service for
Walter E. Frohling, 88, Aberdeen, and formerly of Hecla will be 10:30am,
Monday, May 10, 2010, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jais
Tinglund officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Walter
entered into eternal life with his loving wife at his side, Thursday, May 6,
2010 at Mother Joseph Manor.
Visitation will be from
4-7pm, Sunday, with a prayer service at 7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home,
1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Walter Edward Frohling was
born August 12, 1921 at Hecla, SD to Jacob & Zena (Stolle) Frohling. He was
baptized on August 28, 1921 and confirmed on April 14, 1935 at Peace
Lutheran Church in rural Hecla. Walter grew up and helped on the family
farm. He attended school in Liberty Township, rural Hecla.
Walter married the one who
stole his heart, Mae Anderson on October 28, 1945 at the family farm in
Hecla. They continued to farm in Liberty Township.
Walter was an active
member of Peace Lutheran Church, rural Hecla. He was on the Board of
Directors for the Frederick Coop and was an ASCS Brown County Committeeman.
Walter enjoyed pitching horseshoes, woodworking, playing cards, bowling, and
playing pool. He also enjoyed camping and fishing with the kids. Walter was
active in, and loved running the sawmill at James Valley Threshers. He
enjoyed many family gatherings and took great pride in his grandchildren and
great grandchildren. Walter was a very humble man. He loved traveling to
Colorado to visit his family.
Grateful for having shared
Walter’s life are his wife, Mae Frohling, Aberdeen, children, Phyllis
Hochhalter, Brighton, CO, Betty (Ward) Gilchrist, Aberdeen, Jerry (Margie)
Frohling, Valparaiso, IN, Renee (Barry) Idler, Aberdeen, Deborah (Skip)
Klapperich, Conde, Tamara (Bob) Schweigert, Aberdeen, Terry (Wendy) Frohling,
Hecla, sisters, Valera Dusel, Casper, WY, Louise Babb, Pelican Rapids, MN,
brother, Ernest “Bud” (Elaine) Frohling, Hecla, sister-in-law, Regina
Frohling, Aberdeen, thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren,
eight step grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, two brothers, Everett Frohling, John Frohling, sisters, Tena
Widstrom, Frances West, Angela Frohling, one granddaughter, Robyn, one
grandson, Michael and two infant sisters.
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IRL H. SCHAUNAMAN
The funeral service for
Irl Henry Schaunaman, 91, Aberdeen, is 10:30am Saturday, May 8, 2010 at St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Hyle Anderson officiating. Burial will
be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Irl passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at Manor
Care Health Services, Aberdeen.
Visitation is 1-7pm
Friday, May 7, with family present from 5-7pm and a prayer service at 7pm,
at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Irl Henry Schaunaman was
born on March 23, 1919 to Henry and Cecilia (Wullweber) Schaunaman, the
second of thirteen children, at their
home near Aberdeen. Cecilia delivered Irl at home by herself while Henry was
gone procuring the doctor. Irl was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. He attended several schools in Lincoln
Township. Irl graduated from Westport High School. When Irl was 12 years
old, he brought in a farm horse to race in the horse races at the Brown
County Fairgrounds and won first place. He helped his father farm with
horses when he was young. Irl played basketball and baseball and went to the
state baseball tournament. Irl worked at the CC Camps planting trees in the
Black Hills. During the summers of 1948 and 1949, Irl went with his dad’s
new Dodge truck and new self-propelled Minneapolis Moline combine with a 12
foot head, and custom combined from Brownsville, TX up to the Westport area.
When they were young, Irl and his siblings shocked a grain field as payment
for an ice cream freezer. They later entertained many times with ice cream
they made from ice cut out of Richmond Lake.
On February 14, 1957,
Irl married Irene Ristau at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Highland Township.
They lived in New Hope Township for awhile. In 1959 they moved to a farm
half a mile North of Warner. They farmed in that area for nearly 40 years.
Irl was a member of St.
John’s Lutheran Church where he held various church offices. He was
treasurer of the Lutheran Layman’s League for over 30 years. Irl was also a
30 year member of NFO and a long time member of the South Dakota Farmer’s
Union. Irl liked pitching horseshoes and bowling. He enjoyed going to farm
sales with his sons. Irl especially loved spending time with his
grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
Grateful for having
shared Irl’s life are his wife, Irene, Aberdeen, two sons, Lee (Kelly)
Schaunaman, Aberdeen, and Gary Schaunaman, Warner, one daughter, Susan K.
(Jon) Seaton, Aberdeen, six grandchildren, Naomi and Rachel Seaton,
Stephanie, Audra, Jonah, and Elijah Schaunaman, five step-grandchildren,
Amanda (Andy) Dolan, Pflugerville, TX, Staci (Sreedhar) Thota, Greely, CO,
Justin Hull, Sioux Falls, SD, Dominic Hull, Iowa City, IA and Spencer Hull,
Aberdeen, three step-great grandchildren Ryan and Adriene Dolan and Sohan
Thota. He is also survived by his siblings, Harold (Pauline) Schaunaman,
Westport, Don (Hazel) Schaunaman, Aberdeen, Albert Schaunaman, Aberdeen, Ila
(Ardell) Ronning, Billings MT, Lyle (Trudy) Schaunaman, Aberdeen,
sister-in-law, Peggy Schaunaman, Sioux Falls, brothers-in-law, Mike Serna,
Aberdeen and Lyle (Virginia) Morrison, Ellendale, ND, and many nieces and
nephews.
Irl was preceded in
death by his parents and his siblings, George Schaunaman, Anita Serna, Leon
Schaunaman, Edwin Schaunaman, Henry Schaunaman, Jr., Ruth Morrison and Vern
Schaunaman.
Memorials may be given
to St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Aberdeen.
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WAYNE LEE JENSEN
Funeral services for Wayne Lee Jensen, 66 of Aberdeen,
will be 2:00pm, Friday, May 7, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at
Aberdeen, with Pastor Hyle Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Sunset
Memorial Gardens. Wayne died Monday, May 3, 2010 at Avera St. Luke’s
Hospital at Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm with family present from
5-7pm Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main
Street, Aberdeen.
Pallbearers will be John Jensen, Alan Jensen, Keith
Jensen, Richard Jensen, Casey Jensen and Shannon Jesz.
Wayne Jensen was born on May 23, 1943 to Gustav and
Rosella (Keup) Jensen at Groton SD. He was raised on a farm southeast of
Aberdeen. At the age of five, Wayne began his education at Elder Grove
Country School. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church. In 1961 he graduated from Bath High School.
Following high school Wayne farmed with his father
until 1969 where he moved to Aberdeen and began working at Aberdeen
Equipment. He later was employed at Brown County and Harry Implement,
followed by The Aberdeen American News where he worked in the mailroom.
Wayne enjoyed watching westerns, playing softball, and
cherished his time with family. He loved to care for his dog Nellie and feed
his friends the squirrels.
Grateful for sharing Wayne’s life are siblings Dale and
Nancy Jensen of Aberdeen, sister-in-law Joyce Jensen, and many nieces and
nephews.
Wayne was preceeded in death by his parents, sister
Carol (Jensen) Rabine, brother Bill Jensen, brother-in-law Larry Rabine and
dog Nellie.
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SHARLOT
“BUNNY” FLUKE-SCHERF
The funeral service for Sharlot “Bunny” Fluke-Scherf,
92, of Aberdeen, SD, will be 10:30am, Friday, May 7, 2010 at First United
Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Haggar officiating. Burial will be at
Riverside Memorial Park, Aberdeen at a later date. Sharlot passed away
Monday, May 3, at ManorCare Health Services, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm Thursday, May 6, with
family present from 5-7pm, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen.
Sharlot “Bunny” Stewart was born on June 20, 1917 at
Stratford, SD to Fay and Irene (Hickman) Stewart. This is the area where she
grew up and attended school. She graduated from Stratford High School.
On February 14, 1939, Sharlot married Frank Fluke in
Aberdeen. They lived in the Bath and Aberdeen area. Frank died July 14,
1977. Sharlot married Harold Scherf on March 11, 1980 in Aberdeen. They
lived in the Mina and Aberdeen area. Harold died December 3, 1992.
Sharlot was a member of First United Methodist Church
where she was active in UMW Ladies Aide. She was also a member of Sodak
Extension Club. Sharlot loved spending time with her children,
grandchildren, family and friends. She loved reading, especially poetry and
was an avid piano player.
Grateful for having shared Sharlot’s life are her
children, Connie (Chet) Howard of Bath, Carol (Jerry) Wright of Bath and
Cindy Sherrill of Aberdeen, five grandchildren, Lona (Charlie) Haussman,
Scott Howard, Todd (Connie) Wright, Chad (Amy) Wright and Jeannie (Chad)
Ferguson, fourteen great-grandchildren, step-children Sam (JoAnn) Scherf and
Sally Scherf, step-grandchildren, Karla Scherf, Alison Scherf, Dennis
Miller, and Tammy Meidinger, and sisters-in-law, Glennis Stewart and Joyce
Stoneback and brother-in-law Wayne Fluke.
Sharlot was preceded in death by her parents, both
husbands, granddaughter, Dawn Marie Sherrill, brothers Jack Stewart and Don
Stewart and sisters Sylvia Jean Barstow and Sharon Bates.
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VERNON C. LUKE
God heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.
He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His
power is absolute! His understanding is without measure! Psalm 147:3-5
Service for Vernon C. Luke, 91 of Bath, SD, will be
2:00pm, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Faith United Methodist Church, Aberdeen.
Pastor Jack Erickson officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens,
Aberdeen at a later date. Vernon died Sunday, May 2 at the Golden Living
Center in Groton, SD.
Visitation is Wednesday, May 5 from 1-7pm with family
present from 5-7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.,
Aberdeen.
Vernon C. Luke, son of Chester H. and Mary Louise
(Schott) Luke, was born on February 28, 1919 at Aberdeen, SD. He was raised
and attended school in the Bath area, graduating from Bath High School.
Following his high school graduation, he continued making his home on the
Luke family farm working side by side with his parents.
He was united in marriage to Jo Ann Koglmeier on
February 13, 1951 at Aberdeen. Vernon built a new home on the family farm
where he lived for many years and raised his family. Vernon loved his time
on the farm, taking great pride in raising his crops and Angus cattle. He
was truly a jack of all trades and could be counted on to fix nearly
anything. Vernon was a self taught electrician and was also an accomplished
welder and mechanic.
Vernon was an active man. For many years he was active
on the Bath Township Board, serving as both director and treasurer. He was a
member of the International Association of Electrical Contractors and the
Farm Bureau. He was also a member of Faith United Methodist Church in
Aberdeen.
Vernon was a farmer at heart. He enjoyed the outdoors
and spent countless hours observing nature. Vernon cherished the time he
spent with his family and friends and enjoyed visiting with his neighbors on
the farm.
Grateful for having shared Vernon’s life are one
daughter, Lucy (John) Weigel of Bath, two granddaughters, Chelsey and
Adrienne Weigel, cousins, Maxine Voight, Frances Boyer and Marvin (Mary)
Luke, two brother-in-law’s, Jerry (Gloria) Koglmeier and Ernie (Marilyn)
Koglmeier and two sister-in-law’s Shirley Mack, and Alice Mellen
He is preceded in death by his parents Chester and Mary
Louise Luke, wife Jo Ann Luke and one son Allan Luke.
Honorary casket bearers will be all of Vernon’s friends
Casket bearers will be Jim Seaton, Jon Seaton, Rick
Schlauch, Dennis Beckler, Stan Beckler and Mark Shishnia.
The family prefers memorials to the American Diabetes
Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home of Aberdeen is in charge of
arrangements.
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FLOYD ALLAN SPILDE
Funeral service for Floyd Allan Spilde, 98, Aberdeen
will be 10:30 am, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at First United Methodist Church
with Pastor Tom Haggar officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Floyd died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from 1-7 pm, Wednesday at
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St.
The family prefers memorials to the Aberdeen Senior
Center.
Floyd Allan Spilde was born on October 13, 1911 at
Badger, SD to Edward and Louise (Marquardt) Spilde. This is the area where
he grew up and attended school. He joined the US Marines and served during
WWII. He then attended college where he received his degree in education.
He taught in Watertown and Aberdeen. He was Principal at Simmons and Henry
Neill. He touched many lives during his career in education.
Floyd was a member of First United Methodist Church.
He loved fishing, hunting and being outdoors. The farmer never left him
totally as he loved the dirt and prided himself on his tomatoes. His
friends and family will miss his gentle spirit and his great sense of humor
and kindness.
Grateful for having shared Floyd’s life are his
daughter, Jane (Mike) Wolforth, Rapid City, grandchildren, Cody Allan
Wolforth and Michelle Opal Wolforth, sister, Helen (Merrill) Thomas, Lake
Preston, SD, brother, Lawrence (Marilyn) Spilde, Estelline, SD.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Irene
Spilde, grandson, Michael Wolforth, brothers, James, John, Ralph, Donald,
Leonard, Max and sister, Florence
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MARGUERITE HAUTH
Funeral services for Marguerite Hauth, 96, Pierre, and
formerly of Columbia will be 2pm, Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller
Funeral Home 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen, with Pastor Craig Grams
officiating. Burial will be at St John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Columbia SD.
Marguerite died Friday, April 30, 2010 at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center in
Pierre SD. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1-7 pm, Friday, May
7th.
Marguerite Fouts was born to Earl and Nellie (Watts)
Fouts on the family farm during a blizzard near Houghton SD on January 17,
1914. This is the area where she grew up and went to school. She graduated
from high school in Columbia SD in 1932.
In November of 1932, Marguerite married Otto Yeske Jr.
at Columbia SD. To this union was added three children. The family farmed in
rural Columbia until Otto passed away in 1961. In 1963 Marguerite married
Conrad “Connie” J. Hanson in Columbia SD. The two enjoyed wintering in
Arizona and Mexico. Connie passed away in November of 1976. Marguerite
continued her winter travels to the south where she met and married Wilfred
“Red” Hauth. The two purchased a home and made Arizona their permanent
home. Red passed away in December of 1990, and Marguerite continued to make
Arizona her home until 2004 where she resided with daughter Lana in Pierre
SD.
Marguerite was a talented seamstress and stitched the
wedding gowns for her daughters and granddaughters. She loved to dance,
read, do crafts, fishing, golf and crossword puzzles. She was also quite
mechanically gifted and was known to fix her own faucets. Marguerite was a
lifetime member of 4H, spending her adult years as a 4H leader and a member
of the St. John’s Lutheran Ladies Aid.
Grateful for sharing Marguerite’s life are daughters
Doris Krage of Madison WI and Lana (Joe) Hanson of Pierre SD,
daughter-in-law Bonnie (Orv) Wiest of Aberdeen SD, Step-Daughters Yvonne
Wahl, LaVila Hanson, and Carolyn (Allen) Jung, Step Sons Arlen (Ramona)
Hanson and Thomas (Alice) Hanson, thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three
husbands, one sister, three brothers and son Marvin Yeske, and step sons
Robert and Jan Hanson and Ted Wahl.
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