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Sharon 'Sherri' K. Norton

Aberdeen - The funeral for Sharon "Sherri" K. Norton, 55, of Aberdeen will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Zion Lutheran Church, 1732 S. Main St. The Rev. Gene Peterson will officiate.

Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Miller-Huebl Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today, and from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, all at the funeral home. There will also be visitation for one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

She died of natural causes Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.

Sharon K. Kuhfeld was born July 9, 1946, to Ervin and Katie (Cooper) Kuhfeld in Aberdeen. She was raised in Aberdeen, where she attended school. She graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1965. She attended Stewart's School of Hair Design and was a licensed cosmetologist. She was then employed at The Flair and Adam & Eve salons.

She married Howard Norton on June 1, 1968, in Aberdeen. They made their home in Aberdeen. She continued to work as a cosmetologist until she had children and stayed home to raise her family. In 1984, she went to work at Control Data and was employed there until it closed. She continued to make Aberdeen her home until December 1988, when they moved to Richmond Lake. This is where she resided until the time of her death.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.

She loved to knit, crochet and do crafts. She was an avid race fan and supported her family members when they raced. She also raced at Brown County Speedway for several years.

Survivors include her husband of Aberdeen; one son, Jay (Krista) Norton of Omaha, Neb.; one daughter, Kimberly (Robert) Bitz of Aberdeen; her parents of Aberdeen; one brother, Donn Kuhfeld of Mina; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Casketbearers will be nephews: Shawn Norton, Chad Norton, Ron Pasch, Burno Kuhfeld, David Meidinger and Garry Meidinger.

Mary Elizabeth Knickerbocker Christopherson

Denver - Mary Elizabeth Knickerbocker Christopherson, 87, of Denver and formerly of Aberdeen, died Jan. 18, 2002, in Denver.

A memorial service was Jan. 27 at Moore-Howard Berkeley Park Chapel in Denver.

Burial will be in the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

Mary Elizabeth Knickerbocker was born March 30, 1914, in Milwaukee. She completed nurses training at St. Mary's in Superior, Wis. She was employed as a registered nurse at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., and at St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen where she also served as assistant director of nursing services. She also did private nursing in Aberdeen.

She married I.B. Christopherson in 1938. He died in 1994.

She was active with Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. She enjoyed mixed bowling leagues and bridge.

Survivors include three sons, Dale Christopherson of Alpine, Texas, Jerry Christopherson of Burnsville, Minn., and Paul Christopherson of Denver; one brother, Robert DuCharme of Aurora, Ill.; two sisters, Dorothy Lewis of San Diego, and Sister Andree DuCharme of Manitowoc, Wis.; and four grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to The Argyle Foundation, 4115 West 38th Ave., Denver, CO 80212.

Travis William Kelly

Aberdeen - Mass of Christian burial for Travis William Kelly, 17, of 1318 S. Seventh St. will be at 1:30 p.m. today in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 215 N. Arch St. The Rev. Mike Kelly and the Rev. Gregory Tschakert will officiate.

Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Schriver's Memorial Mortuary, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., in charge of arrangements.

He died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, in Aberdeen.

Travis William Kelly was born Sept. 23, 1984, to Thomas A. and Winifred "Winnie" (Schumacher) Kelly in Aberdeen. He attended Simmons Elementary and Simmons Junior High School. He was presently attending Aberdeen Central High School and working for the high school as a student custodian at the time of his death.

He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

He enjoyed BMX bike racing, snow boarding, fishing, listening to music and playing the guitar.

Survivors include his parents of Aberdeen; three brothers, Ryan T. Kelly, Ross J. Kelly and Paul M. Kelly, all of Aberdeen; and his paternal grandmother, Hermina Kelly of Aberdeen.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and his maternal grandparents.

Casketbearers will be Jerry Kelly, Patrick Kelly, David Berg, Scott Hartung, Mark Schumacher and Luther Schumacher.

Margaret K. Vautherot

Redfield - Margaret K. Vautherot, 80, of Redfield died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, at Beverly Healthcare Center in Redfield.

Private funeral services will be at a later date.

Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret K. Ohaco was born Aug. 22, 1921, to Pierre and Grace Ohaco in Los Angeles. She grew up in California and graduated from Puente High School in Puente, Calif., in 1939. She worked for Lockheed Aircraft during World War II.

She married Jack Vautherot on Dec. 7, 1946, in Las Vegas. They lived in California and Texas before moving to PBC Apartments in Redfield in 1998.

She enjoyed reading and music.

Survivors include her husband of Redfield; one daughter, Katherine (Tom) Scott of Ashton; one sister, Helen Gilly of Los Angeles; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

Verna Mae Jacobs

McIntosh - Mass of Christian burial for Verna Mae Jacobs, 82, of McIntosh will be at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in McIntosh. The Rev. Dennis Riss, the Rev. Steve Biegler and Monsignor William O'Connell will officiate.

Burial will be in the church cemetery with Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon in charge of arrangements.

She died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at Five Counties Nursing Home in Lemmon.

Verna Mae Well was born July 15, 1919, to Henry J. and Clara M. (Myron) Well in Mott, N.D. She attended Wheeler Country School north of Morristown.

She married Alvin Jacobs on Sept. 16, 1936, in New Leipzig, N.D. They were migrant workers, picking potatoes in Idaho and cotton in Arizona. After living and working in Los Angeles for two years, they returned to the Jacobs home place north of Morristown. In June 1940, they purchased a Sioux County ranch north of McIntosh where they lived for 46 years. In the early 1960s, she earned a high school diploma, won a regional award as Good Neighbor of the Year, and was also involved in North Dakota politics. They retired in June 1986 and moved into McIntosh. He died Sept. 4, 1995, and she continued to live in McIntosh until entering Five Counties Nursing Home in Lemmon in November 1998.

She was an active member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, sang in the church choir and was a member of the Altar Society.

She enjoyed gardening, canning, tending to her flowers, entertaining, playing cards, coffee parties and stylish clothing. She was known for her bread baking, her cooking and her sense of humor. She and her husband enjoyed activities at the McIntosh Senior Citizens Center.

Survivors include three sons, Roger (Shari) Jacobs of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mel (Bernie) Jacobs of Bismarck, N.D., and Larry (Lyla) Jacobs of Timber Lake; six daughters, Deann Tschetter of Belle Fourche, Alice Bruce (Curt Hanks) of Spearfish and Lemmon, Mary Ann (John) Kane of Keldron, Linda (Robert) Hilsendager of Cheyenne, Wyo., Jocelyn (Wiley) Meyer of Gillette, Wyo., and Vickie (Myron) Volk of Sturgis; two brothers, Orin Well and Kenneth Well, both of California; two sisters, Norma Tuttle of Seattle, and Irene Hyslop of Missoula, Mont.; 36 grandchildren; and 39 great-grand- children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two grandsons, one granddaughter, one great-grandson and four brothers, including one in infancy.

Casketbearers will be her grandchildren.

Sister Mary Ellen Morrow

Aberdeen - The funeral for Sister Mary Ellen Morrow, 83, a Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Presentation Heights. The Rev. Ben Benzinger will officiate.

Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Spitzer-Osthus Funeral Home, 320 Sixth Ave. S.E., is in charge of arrangements.

A wake service will be at

7 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel.

She died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor.

Mary Ellen Morrow was born Oct. 26, 1918, to James and Anne T. (Regan) Morrow in Aberdeen. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Mitchell. After earning a teaching certificate from Notre Dame Junior College, she taught in rural South Dakota schools from 1938 to 1944. She was deputy county superintendent of schools in Brown County from 1944 to 1949 and secretary to the principal of the Aberdeen School District from 1949 to 1954. She entered Presentation Convent on Aug. 10, 1955. She earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education at Northern State College in 1967. She taught in parochial schools in South Dakota and Minnesota from 1957 to 1986. She served as secretary general of the Presentation congregation from 1986 to 1990. She was a resident of Mother Joseph Manor since 1998.

She was an active member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and participated in parish and community events.

Survivors include two sisters, Marguerite Kulla of Aberdeen and Elizabeth Krause of Mobridge; and two brothers, James Morrow of Aberdeen and Thomas Morrow of Westport.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother.

Casketbearers will be her nephews, James Krause and Christopher Krause, and members of the Knights of Columbus.

Theodore 'Ted' Theunissen

Hoven - Mass of Christian burial for Theodore "Ted" Theunissen, 89, of Hoven will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hoven. The Rev. Joseph D. Short 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 7:30 tonight at the church in Hoven.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today at the church.

He died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at Holy Infant Hospital in Hoven.

Theodore James Theunissen was born Dec. 7, 1912, to Henrica (Van Well) and Theodore Theunissen at his parents' farm four miles south and one and three-quarter miles west of Hoven. He grew up in the Hoven area and attended St. Anthony's Grade School in Hoven. He farmed with his father until 1948, when he took over the farming operation.

He married Irene Nothaus on June 1, 1949, at Salem, Mo. They settled on the farm southwest of Hoven. They retired from farming in 1976. He continued living on the farm until the time of his death.

He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hoven.

His hobbies including fishing and gardening. He enjoyed farming.

Survivors include his wife of Hoven; two sons, Edward Theunissen and Donald Theunissen, both of Hoven; one daughter, Mary Ann (Steve) Pirner of Pierre; and two grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, two brothers, three sisters and one grandson in infancy.

Casketbearers will be Steve Pirner, Zane Pirner and Jeremy Pirner, all of Pierre; Tim Theunissen of Aberdeen; and Charles Simon and Brad Simon, both of Hoven.

Michael Jones

Natick, Mass. - Michael Jones, 53, of Natick died of natural causes on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002.

There was no funeral service. Hamel, Wickens and Troupe Funeral Home and Cremation Society of Quincy, Mass., was in charge of arrangements.

Michael Jones was born Dec. 4, 1948, to Harry and Dolores (Gereaux) Jones. He moved with his family to Aberdeen at a young age. He graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1966. He then attended Boston University on a full scholarship. He taught music and literature early in his career. In 1984 he began using his engineering and design skills towards the invention of environmental technology in order to prevent coal and ash pollution during energy production. He helped found Dry Separations Machines Inc., a company that works to create new methods of mineral processing and plastics recycling.

He married Marilyn Gallant.

Survivors include his wife of Natick; one daughter, Betar Gallant of Natick; his parents of Elma, Wash.; two brothers, Gregory Jones of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Philip Jones of Hoquiam, Wash.; and four sisters, Brenda Bryson of Montesano, Wash., Linda Ringer of Roslyn, Wash., Cynthia Wheatley of Yakima, Wash., and Karen Smith of Rio Rancho, N.M.

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