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IRENE HALE
Funeral service for Irene Hale, 91, Aberdeen, will be 10:30am, Friday, April 16, 2010 at First United Methodist Church at Aberdeen. Pastor Tom Haggar officiating. Burial will be at Warner Township Cemetery at a later date. Irene died Tuesday, April 13, at Aberdeen Health & Rehab.
Visitation will be from 1-7pm, Thursday, April 15, with family present from 5-7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
Irene Thelma Bengs was born November 9, 1918, at West Gem Township, Brown County, SD to Albert and Laura (Linnemon) Bengs, Sr. This is where she started Elder Grove School and attended the first through the eighth grade. She graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1936. She attended the Aberdeen Business College and received her Associates Degree in Accounting. Following college, Irene moved to Rochester, MN, where she was employed at Earl Vine and Son Funeral Home and later at Rochester Credit Bureau. Late in 1939, she returned to Aberdeen and in 1940, moved to Pierpont and was employed at the First State Bank until 1942. She returned to Aberdeen and worked for John Morrell & Co, a job which she held for 22 years as office and credit manager.
She was united in marriage to Wesley Hale on April 6, 1963 at Aberdeen. In 1964, she and her husband developed Mobile Dwellers Ranch on old 281, (Warner Road). After her husband’s death in October, 1969, she continued to manage the business until 1971 when she sold it to Liebelts, Inc.
She began making her home at Mina Lake where she lived until 1991 when she moved to Ipswich. Irene returned to Aberdeen in 2004 where she remained until the time of her death.
Irene enjoyed the outdoors and had a strong passion for hunting and fishing. In her free time she enjoyed playing golf and reading. She was also an avid Minnesota Twins fan. Irene was a former member of Credit Women International and a member of Alcoholics Anonymous since 1972. She was also a member of the Susannah Wesley Guild, “Y” Group and Women of the Moose. Irene was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church.
Grateful for having shared Irene’s life are her step-daughter, Darlys (Dick) Jensen, Aberdeen, seven step grandchildren, fourteen step-great grandchildren 3 step great-great grandchildren, one sister in law, Mrs. Al (Connie) Bengs Jr., five nephews, four great nieces, eight great nephews, two great-great nieces, two great-great nephews and two special friends, Bernice Wietgrefe and Marie Brick.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one step son Donald Hale and one brother Albert Bengs Jr.
Family prefers memorial be sent to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund at 502 South Lincoln Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401 or the The Yellow House at 519 South Arch Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401 in memory of Irene.
ALF E. JORDETH
Graveside service for Alf E. Jordeth, 85, of Redfield, SD and formerly of Lebanon, SD will be at 11:00am, Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Lebanon City Cemetery at Lebanon. Pastor Drew Becker will officiate. Military graveside rites by the Gettysburg American Legion and VFW Honor Guard. Alf died on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the Golden Living Center at Redfield.
Alf E. Jordeth, son of Oly and Paulina (Olson) Jordeth, was born on January 1, 1925 at Lebanon, SD. This is the area where he was raised and attended school, graduating from Lebanon High School.
Alf entered the United States Army on February 15, 1951. He was honorably discharged on September 26, 1952. Following his time in the Army, Alf worked in the insurance business for many years, selling insurance in the Lebanon and surrounding areas. He entered the Golden Living Center in Redfield where he remained until the time of his death.
Grateful for having shared Alf’s life are one brother Edwin Jordeth of Mesa, AZ and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by five brothers, Erling, Norman, Harold, Ole K. “Sam” and Victor Jordeth, and three sisters, Palma Jordeth, Lajla Elliott and Irene Gentry.
Casket bearers will be Richard Kaup, Ron Dahlquist, Bob Dahlquist, Gary McCloud, Sam McCloud and Gene Becker.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home of Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.
BEATRICE (BEA) EVANGELINE OVERBY
Memorial service for Beatrice (Bea) Evangeline Overby, 83, of Auburn, Washington, will be 2:00pm, Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen. Pastor Jeff Whillock will officiate. Burial will be in the Northville Cemetery, Northville, SD at 10:00am Saturday, May 1. Bea passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 at her home.
Bea was born on April 24, 1926 in Claremont, SD to Frank G. and Irene Bourdon. She had three sisters and three brothers and was raised and educated in Aberdeen. She graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1944. On December 30, 1947 Bea married John (Jack) G. Overby in Aberdeen and moved to Schenectady, New York as he began his career as an engineer for the General Electric Company. GE located them in Pittsfield, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Jackson, Michigan and finally in the State of Washington. Beatrice and John resided in Issaquah, Washington from 1966 until 2003 and then moved out to the Enumclaw plateau near Auburn.
Mom devoted her life to her family and was a loving and caring Mom. She particularly enjoyed family outings and camping in the State of Michigan and visiting many of our National Parks out here in the West. 1965 brought many changes to her life as she and Dad made their ‘final move’ out here to Washington. They were finally able to purchase a ‘mini farm’ of 5 acres in Issaquah and Mom started taking an interest in horses. This started as a hobby with the purchase of three grade horses for her daughters and herself. After taking riding lessons, attending horse shows and getting to know local horse people, Mom settled upon the Arabian horse as her favorite. Mom purchased her first pure bred Arab in 1970 and that led to many more. She started Fallissa Farm in the mid 70’s and specialized in the Skowronek line of Arab horses. Mom was active in the breeding and showing of her horses in the Pacific Northwest until the late 80’s.
Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband Jack in 2007 and is survived by her children: John of Coulee Dam, Washington; Linda Hansen and son-in-law Phillip of Coulee Dam, Washington; Judith (Jude) Overby of Auburn, Washington; three grandsons, three great granddaughters and her brother Robert J. Bourdon of Aberdeen, South Dakota.
We will all miss our Mom but take great peace and comfort in knowing that she is with the Lord. In lieu of flowers please send donations to your favorite charity.
RUTH L. OLSON
The funeral service for Ruth Olson, 88, Aberdeen, will be 1:00pm, Friday, April 16, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Burial is at Sunset Memorial Gardens at a later date. Ruth died Monday, April 12, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth was born October 5, 1921 in Artas, SD to Rose and Emil Zimmerman and graduated from Herried High School. She attended the Aberdeen School of Commerce and then served as the deputy county clerk in Mound City.
On October 31, 1948 she was united in marriage to Arnold Olson. They raised two sons, Tom and Bob, in Aberdeen, after living a short while in Montevideo, Minnesota. Ruth was a long-time member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and a devoted NSU Wolves fan. She loved to play golf, compete at bridge, volunteer at her church and make lefsa.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Ruth is survived by her son, Tom (Jill) Olson, Pierre and Bob (Cheri) Olson, Aberdeen. Her sister is Agnes Olson, Aberdeen. She was grandmother to Tonya (Dean) Tyska, Heath Olson, Kalie Olson, Stephy (Tim) Hanigan and Tieg Olson. She was great grandmother to Dylan and Sam Tyska. Her nieces, Rita Olson, Sandra Clocksene and Brenda Kiefer.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Clarence Zimmerman.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the “Arnold and Ruth Olson Memorial Scholarship” with the NSU foundation or to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
GLADYS I. OMODT
The funeral service for Gladys I. Omodt, 94, Aberdeen, is 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Burial: Spring Grove Cemetery, Spring Grove, MN. Gladys died Sunday, April 11, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Visitation: 3-7pm, Tuesday, April 13, with family present from 5-7pm at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Gladys Irene Hallan was born February 23, 1916 in Spring Grove, Minnesota to Oscar and Nellie (Onsgard) Hallan. This is where she grew up and attended school. After graduating from Spring Grove High School and attending one semester at St. Cloud State University, she returned to Spring Grove. She worked at the local Drug Store, taught Sunday School and cared for her parents in the family home. She spent much time sewing outfits for her nieces and nephews, often entering them in the County and State Fairs winning many awards and recognition. She enjoyed taking the train to St. Paul to attend operas and concerts and stayed at her sister’s home helping care for her nieces and nephews.
On May 4, 1955 Gladys married Orval Omodt. Gladys then became a homemaker raising their three children, twins Lynn and Linda, and Karen. In 1972, the family moved to Aberdeen. Gladys continued to sew for their children and later grandchildren. She had a special talent for piecing patterns together to create a finished look. Another specialty was making smocked dresses. She was an avid doll collector.
Gladys was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Sons of Norway. She was very proud of her Norwegian baking and Norwegian heritage. Gladys especially treasured her time with her grandchildren and great grandchild.
Grateful for having shared Gladys’ life are her three daughters, Lynn (Randy) Parker, St. Cloud, MN, Linda (Pat) Kennedy, Grey Eagle, MN, Karen (Mike) Heier, Aberdeen, grandchildren, Kayleen Parker, Keith Parker, Jesse Bassett, Kelly Kennedy, Kim (Justin) Werk, Amanda Preston, great grandson, Jet Werk, and sister, Edna Burns, Caledonia, MN.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters, Myrtle Brueggeman, Neva Bunge, Ona Ryan and infant brother, Nels Hallan.
JERRY NOLAN LILLY
The funeral service for Jerry Nolan Lilly, 79, Aberdeen, SD, is 10:00am, Monday, April 12, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen, Dr. Harold Salem officiating. Burial: Riverside Memorial Park: Military Honors by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24. Jerry passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, at the VA Hospice Care Unit, Lexington KY.
Visitation: 2-7pm, Sunday with family present from 5-7pm at the funeral home.
Jerry Lilly was born December 8, 1930 to Harry Lilly, Sr. and Katherine Louise (Helms) Lilly at Aberdeen, SD. He attended Aberdeen Public Schools. He served in both the Navy and the Army during the Korean War Era. Jerry attended Northern State Teachers College graduating with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration with a Minor in History in 1957.
Jerry married Betty Mae Schott on September 7, 1957 at Webster, SD. From this union, they had six children: Richard, Susan, Carol, Scott, Ron & James.
Jerry worked a variety of jobs including: construction work, railroad work, Taxi driver, Brown County Deputy Jailer from 1967-1970, and retired from the Hennepin County Detox and Drug Treatment Center in 1993. He returned to Aberdeen where he resided from 1993-2009.
Jerry was diagnosed with Cancer in September 2009. In December 2009, he moved to Kentucky and spent the last few months of his life surrounded by his family.
Jerry was a member of the Aberdeen American Legion.
Grateful for having shared Jerry’s life are his former wife, Betty (Lilly) Suedmeier, daughters, Susan (Kent) Rufer, Carol (Larry) Kirby, sons, Ron Lilly, James Lilly, sister, Lois “Jo” Rogers, brother, Bob Lilly, half brothers, Gayle Lilly, Harry Lilly, Jr., David Lilly, Wayne Lilly, Paul Lilly, half sisters, Sharon Pietz, Sandy Hawks, grandsons, Justin, Chris, Joseph & Robert Weigel, Ryan & Mathew Denholm, Conor Lilly, granddaughters, Jenna Rufer, Makenzie Kirby, great granddaughter, Hannah Denholm and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ivan Lilly, sister, Elaine Palmer, half sisters, Ava Kumpf, Judy Denners, sons, Richard James Lilly & Scott Allen Lilly, and grandson, Michael Scott Weigel.
LAVANCH VAN STONE
The funeral service for Lavanch VanStone, 94, Warner, SD, will be 1:00pm, Monday, April 12, 2010 at St. John Lutheran Church in Warner, with Rev. Joanne Nagele officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens at a later date. Lavanch died Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from 2-7pm, Sunday at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Oris Lavanch Burton, a twin, was born June 19, 1915 on a farm near Miller, SD to Otto and Effa (Hay) Burton. Her twin brother died shortly after birth. Lavanch grew up in the Miller area.
On June 19, 1937 Lavanch and Frederick VanStone married in Aberdeen, SD. The couple lived near Ashton, SD, before moving to Hague, ND. The family then returned to Warner where Lavanch lived until her death.
Lavanch worked at Siebrecht greenhouse for many years and later was a cook at Warner School for over 25 years.
Lavanch is best known for the wonderful “butterhorns” she enjoyed baking.
Lavanch was a member of Jewel Rebekah Lodge of Warner, 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star and other community organizations.
Grateful for having shared Lavanch’s life are two daughters, Kae McQueen, Huntley, IL and Fae (Donald) Dayton, Stratford, SD, 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, one sister, three brothers, and many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, two daughters, two brothers, three sisters, two grandsons and two sons-in-law.
REGINA L. HATLE
A private family funeral service for Regina Hatle, 85, formerly of Aberdeen, will be Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St, with Pastor Mary Ann Nelson-Loefke officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Regina died Wednesday, April 07, at the Sanford Health Cottage in Luverne MN.
Regina Nyvold was born May 20, 1924 to Martin & Alice (Peterson) Nyvold. She was born and raised on the family farm near Roslyn. Regina’s father died when she was thirteen years old.
Regina married Arnold Hatle on September 2, 1941 at Sisseton, SD. They made their home on a farm near Fort Sisseton until 1950 when Arnold sold the farm and they moved to Aberdeen, where Arnold began working at South Dakota Department of Transportation. Regina has spent the last six years living with her children in Missouri and Minnesota.
Regina enjoyed baking bread and cookies for loved ones and neighbors. She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage, and was a strong willed yet humble woman. She loved dancing, crocheting, quilting and sewing.
Grateful for having shared Regina’s life are her children, Clayton (Inez) Hatle, Aberdeen SD, Dennis (Linda) Hatle, Sioux Falls, SD, Darlis (Dan) Brakke Parkville, MO, A. Jay (Jeanette) Hatle, Luverne, MN, grandchildren, Russell, Toni, Clint, Bradley, Heather, Nelly, Britt, Erik, Ryan, Christopher, Kayla, Kendra, Monte, sister, Juletta Gerow, Vista, CA, and “favorite cousin” Irene Grove, Kingman, AZ, fourteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, six nieces and one nephew.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Maynard Hatle, and two brothers, Martin and Elmer.
Marjorie "Marge" Stewart
The service for Marjorie (Marge) Isabel Stewart, 98, Aberdeen, will be 2:00pm Friday April 9, 2010 at First United Methodist Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Eldon Reich officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Aberdeen, SD. Marjorie died Tuesday April 6, 2010 at Mother Joseph Manor, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be 1-7pm, Thursday, April 8, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St. Aberdeen.
Marge was born in Sutherland, Iowa, on March 27, 1912 to Turis and Clara (Frear) Traver. The family moved to Onida, SD, where Marge attended school, graduating in 1929. Following graduation her family moved to Kadoka, SD, but Marge remained in Onida where she was employed at the Bauman-Welsh store. In the summer of 1934 she resigned her position and joined her family in Kadoka to care for her ailing mother.
On December 25, 1934, Marge and Ray Stewart were united in marriage in a small ceremony in Kadoka. The couple made their home in Gettysburg where Ray was employed as a teacher. They lived in several small South Dakota communities where Ray served as school superintendent and teacher prior to moving to Aberdeen in 1947. Marge and Ray had been married 54 years at the time of his death in 1988.
Marge was an active volunteer in her children’s activities and was a member and president of the Board of Directors for the Aberdeen YWCA. During her time on this board, the YW built a new building, which is now used as a daycare by the Family Y. Marge was an active member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood for 63 years. She also served as a volunteer at the Dacotah Prairie Museum for many years.
Marge attended the First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen where she enjoyed working on the wedding committee for many years.
She was an accomplished seamstress and loved to knit. She also enjoyed gardening, traveling, walking, crossword puzzles, Cribbage and spending time with her family and friends.
Grateful for having shared Marge’s life are her daughter, Sue (Allen) Gates, Aberdeen; daughter-in-law, Mary Stewart, Iowa City, Iowa; grandchildren, Barbara Stewart, Madison, Wisconsin, and Tom (Meredith) Stewart, Bloomington, Indiana, and great-grandchildren, Mathew, Nicholas, Morgan, Ashley, and Zachary.
Honorary Casket Bearers will be Karl Kempf, Dennis Maloney, Bryant Kolb, Peter Carrels, Brian Kringen, Lou Ludwig and Dennis Batteen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, two sisters and one brother.
