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Ruth Wickre
Veblen - The funeral for Ruth Wickre, 89, of Veblen will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Veblen.
The Rev. John Peterson will officiate.
Burial will be in the Palestine cemetery near Veblen with Frank Funeral Home of Lidgerwood, N.D., in charge of arrangements.
A prayer service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
There will also be visitation for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
She died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at the Lake Andes Health Center in Lake Andes.
Ruth Stensrud was born Oct. 3, 1913, to Ole and Julia (Siverson) Stensrud near Watson, Minn.
When she was almost three years old, the family moved to a farm near Flaxton, N.D., where she spent her childhood and attended schools, graduating in 1931.
She then worked in a general store in Flaxton.
In 1934, she moved to Veblen and worked for her uncle at Sivert Siverson's General Store.
She married
Leonard Wickre on June 20, 1940, in Veblen.
They farmed in the Veblen area for 43 years.
He died Aug. 30, 1983, and she continued to live in Veblen.
In spring 1997 she moved to the Haisch Haus, an assisted living home in Bonesteel.
In November 1998 she moved to the Lake Andes Health Care Center, where she lived until the time of her death.
She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and a former member of Palestine Lutheran Church near Veblen.
Survivors include one son, Ralph (Judy) Wickre of Veblen; one daughter, Ona (Mark) Ebsen of Fairfax; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, three brothers and two sisters.
Lila Ewart
Aberdeen - Lila Ewart, 77, of Aberdeen and formerly of Northville, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at ManorCare Health Services.
Arrangements are pending with Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield.
Jacob G. Benfit
Aberdeen - Jacob G. Benfit, 87, of 823 S. Kline St., died Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W.
The Rev. Gregory Tschakert will officiate.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic cemetery with military rites by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post No. 24 of Aberdeen.
A rosary service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.
Visitation will be at the mortuary from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and from 8 a.m. Monday until the time of the service.
Joe A. Dewald
Bowdle - Joe A. Dewald, 85, of Bowdle died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002, at his residence.
His Mass of Christian burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Bowdle.
The Rev. John Rader will officiate.
Burial will be in the church cemetery with Miller Funeral Home in Bowdle in charge arrangements.
A wake service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, all at the funeral home.
Aloysius J. 'A.J.' Van Well
Hoven - Mass of Christian burial for Aloysius J. "A.J." Van Well, 93, of Hoven will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hoven.
The Rev. Brian P. Simon and the Rev. Lance Oser will officiate.
Burial will be in the church cemetery with Miller Funeral Home in Bowdle in charge of arrangements.
A wake service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church.
He died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, at the Holy Infant Hospital in Hoven.
Aloysius J. Van Well was born April 24, 1909, to Emma (Genteman) and Gerard Van Well in Hoven.
He attended St. Bernard's Parochial School in Hoven.
He then farmed with his parents near Hoven.
In 1946, he attended the Coyne Electric School in Chicago.
Upon completion of the eight-month course he returned to Hoven and owned and operated an electrical and plumbing business.
Over the years, he served the area as a plumber and electrician.
In 1964, he expanded his business by building a small hardware store near his home.
He married
Ruth (Miles) Rausch on June 25, 1960, in Hoven.
He retired 10 years ago and lived the remainder of his life in Hoven.
He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hoven and sang in the choir.
He also belonged to the Catholic Order of Foresters.
He enjoyed woodworking, restoring furniture, gardening, reading and playing cards.
Survivors include his wife of Hoven; five sons, including Arnie (Debra) Rausch of Laurel, Md., Donald Rausch and Reynold Rausch, both of Rapid City, and Larry (Tammy) Rausch of Blanchester, Ohio; one daughter, LaVonne (Earl) Kruse of Aberdeen; one brother, Lee Van Well of Hoven; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, one in infancy, and two sisters.
Casketbearers will be his children.
Sister Katherine Scholtz
Aberdeen - Sister Katherine Scholtz (Sister Matthew), 66, a Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died of cancer Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, at Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls.
Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Presentation Heights.
The Rev. Ben Benzinger will officiate.
Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery with Spitzer-Osthus Funeral, 320 Sixth Ave. S.E., in charge of arrangements.
A wake service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Presentation Heights.
Katherine Scholtz was born Sept. 6, 1936, to Doris (Fuller) and Leo Scholtz in Watertown.
She earned a nursing diploma from St. Luke's Presentation School of Nursing in Aberdeen in 1958, a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Marquette University in 1964, and a master of science degree as a Medical Surgical Clinical Nursing Specialist from Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y., in 1972. She entered Presentation Convent in 1960 and made her perpetual profession as a Presentation Sister in 1967.
She contributed more than 40 years of healthcare ministry at St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, St. Joseph Hospital (Avera Queen of Peace) in Mitchell, School of Practical Nursing in Sioux Falls, Queen's General Hospital in Jamaica, N.Y., McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, and St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wis.
She served in a variety of positions including head nurse, surgery supervisor, nursing director and as a teacher and clinical instructor.
From 1990 to 1998, she was vice-president of the Presentation Sisters in Aberdeen.
She then became Mission Services Coordinator of Special Projects at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
She enjoyed traveling, attending the theater and symphony, listening to classical music, visiting the ocean and parasailing.
Survivors include her parents of Watertown; and two sisters, Nina E. Scholtz of Watertown, and Mary Jane Scholtz Cantrell of Billings, Mont.
She was preceded in death by one brother.
Casketbearers will be Don Cantrell, Loren Cantrell, Ben Cantrell, Dean Marske, Ron Feickert, Steve Sommers, Dave Arlt and John Porter.
