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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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