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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
