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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 bearers will be the members of Plymouth Congregational UCC Choralier Choir and the Aberdeen Area Men’s Chorus.
