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Sister Del Rey Thieman

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Sister Del Rey Thieman, 77, a Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died November 28, 2012, at Prairie Lakes Hospital, in Watertown, South Dakota.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Del Rey will be Monday, December 3, at 11:00 a.m., in Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD. A Scriptural Wake service will be Sunday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Visitation is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.  Reverend John Lantsberger and Reverend David Krogman with be the celebrants.  Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery with Spitzer Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S Main, Aberdeen, SD, in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Joann was born November 13, 1935 on a farm near Wessington, SD, to Elizabeth (Matthews) Thieman and Henry Thieman. She attended elementary and secondary schools in Wessington and was valedictorian for both. She entered Presentation Convent January 1, 1955 and made her first profession of vows August 10, 1957.

Sister Del Rey graduated from Presentation College in Aberdeen, SD, 1957, received her BA degree from Fontbonne College, St. Louis, MO, 1960. Sister earned a Master’s Degree from St. Louis University in 1967, did post graduate work in Theology of Religious Life at St. Louis University 1974-1975 and at the Institute of Spiritual Formation, Loyola University, 1986-1987.

After teaching high school in Mitchell and Dell Rapids, she assumed the ministry of formation of new members for the Presentation Sisters. Lay people in Aberdeen learned of her work with the Presentation community and asked her to provide her services of spiritual formation to them as well. This led to Sister Del Rey beginning a full-time ministry to adults of various faith backgrounds in spiritual direction and retreat work.

In 1982, Sister Del Rey was elected vice president of the Presentation sisters. Upon completing her term in office, Sister moved to Sioux Falls and continued her ministry of spiritual direction and retreats, and ecumenical ministry.

Sister Del Rey is survived by her community of Presentation Sisters; 2 sisters, Jan Almquist, Minneapolis, MN, Mary Neal, Salem, OR, and nieces and nephews. Sister Del Rey is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Elizabeth Thieman.

Memorial preference is to the Presentation Hispanic Ministries.  www.spitzerfuneralhome.com

Denny DeVos

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Denny DeVos passed away suddenly Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron, South Dakota. Visitation will begin at 4 pm with the family present from 4 to 7 pm and a prayer service followed by a rosary beginning at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Miller Funeral Home, 13th & Main, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57106.

A Christian Mass of burial will be held Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 10:30 am at St. Michael’s Church, 1600 South Marion Road, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57106 with Rev. Chuck Cimpl as the officiate.

Denny was born on May 4, 1955 in Marshall, Minnesota to Roy and Pat DeVos. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1973. He was active in football, basketball, 4-H and FFA.

He attended South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings, South Dakota from 1973 to 1977 obtaining degrees in Ag Economics and Business. Denny was an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Fraternity while at SDSU and served as Eminent Archon.

Out of college, Denny joined Farm Credit Services as a lending officer in Yankton, South Dakota. It was through his work at Production Credit Association (PCA) in Yankton he met the love of his life Sue Lange. Denny and Sue were married on June 21, 1980 in Crofton, Nebraska. Together they made a home in Yankton, South Dakota, Webster City, Iowa, Fargo, North Dakota and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Denny spent 31 years of his professional career at Farm Credit Services working his way from branch manager to regional manager to chief credit officer. He served PCA (Farm Credit) in Yankton, South Dakota, Webster City, Iowa and Fargo, North Dakota-Moorhead, Minnesota. Denny concluded his tenure leading a team at AgCountry that loaned money to large agricultural businesses across the Midwest and the U.S. In 2007, Denny became the Vice President of Corporate Finance for POET of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Denny so loved the outdoors, farming and his family. He spent many hours hunting and fishing with friends and family. A highlight was several Canadian fishing trips with son Scott. Scott and Denny hunted together whenever they could, creating many cherished memories. Hunting with his brothers Dave, Duane, Dale, Dean and Darrell was part of his enjoyment growing up. He continued hunting excursions with his brothers throughout his life including a memorable elk hunt with Dave and Dean. Denny enjoyed an annual pheasant hunting trip with his SAE fraternity brothers in Gregory, South Dakota.

Farming and a deep love for the land was part of Denny’s heritage. He grew up on the DeVos family farm in Marshall, Minnesota. In 1983, he purchased the family farm with brother Dave. He devoted much of his free time tending to the farm, seeding and harvesting the crops. Farming absolutely guided his strong work ethic. He thoroughly enjoyed a good day’s work on the farm.

Denny’s family was his most profound love. He led his family to faith and joyful living not by words but by example. He was so honored to be a father and delighted in the accomplishments of Scott, Jenny and Kelsi. Denny loved travelling with Sue to visit the kids and do whatever was needed.

Denny is survived by his loving wife Sue; son Scott, Minneapolis, Minnesota; daughters Jenny, Houston, Texas; Kelsi, Kansas City, Missouri; five brothers Dave (Doreen) Spicer, Minnesota / Maricopa, Arizona; Duane (Denise) DeVos, Dell Rapids, South Dakota; Dale DeVos, Maple Lake, Minnesota; Dean (Barb) DeVos, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Darrell (Emma) DeVos Salem, South Dakota; one sister Doreen (Ray) Gosmire, Mitchell, South Dakota; mother-in-law, Virginia Lange, Crofton, Nebraska; in-laws Kathy (Jay) Jorgenson, Gayville, South Dakota; Ruth (John) Seaman, Pacifica, California; Roger (Jeanine) Lange, Crofton, Nebraska; Doug (Laura) Lange, Leawood, Kansas; Pat (Tina) Lange, Crofton, Nebraska; Jeannie (Phil) Ruhlman, Omaha, Nebraska; Bill (Rhonda) Lange, Raymond, Nebraska; Peggy Jo Lange, Lincoln, Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews.  His parents and one brother, Tommy, preceded him in death.  Honor the memory of Denny DeVos.   www.millerfh.com

Fred Finch

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Fred W. Finch, age 91, died Friday, November 23, 2012 at Riverview Health Services, Flandreau. Fred was born on June 16, 1921 in Dell Rapids, SD to Fred L. and Lulu (Bixler) Finch. He grew up in Dell Rapids and then moved with his family to Madison, SD where he graduated from Madison High School in 1940. Fred enlisted in the Army in 1941 and served in South America during WWII. Following his discharge, he married Reva M. Anderson on February 28, 1947 in Castlewood, SD. Fred then worked in Seattle, WA for a year and then they moved back to Moody County where he farmed. In 1956 Fred began his career with Morrell’s in Sioux Falls as a mule driver until his retirement in 1982. Fred and Reva traveled and spent 21 winters in Texas. He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing pool and cards and riding his scooter. Fred was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Flandreau, a life-time member of the Brookings Elks, the Moose Lodge of Sioux Falls, Kelley-Porter American Legion Post #70, Flandreau and the Moody County VFW Post #3351.

Fred is survived by a brother-in-law, Kenneth Anderson of Dell Rapids, 5 nieces and nephews, Dale (Lana) Anderson, Pierre, Dean Anderson, New York, NY, Sharlene (Troy) Swier, Sioux Falls, Kathy (Bob) Bachofner, Vancouver, WA, Karen (Gary) Hurteau , Seattle, WA, 10 great-nieces and nephews, Shandra, Cody, Corbin, Kaylee, Kellie, Davis, Jared, Thomas, Kenton, Alyssa, and 1 great-great-nephew. Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Reva, parents, 5 sisters and an infant brother.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 10:30 am at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Flandreau, with burial in Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation from 4-7pm Monday at Skroch Funeral Chapel with a 7:00 pm prayer service.   www.skrochfc.com/

Wesley “Wes” Van Daalen

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Wesley “Wes” Van Daalen, 81, of Dell Rapids passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Riverview Manor in Flandreau. Funeral services will begin at 11:00am Friday, November 23, 2012 at United Methodist Church in Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00pm with a prayer service at 7:00pm Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.

Wesley was born February 23, 1931 on a farm south of Egan, SD in Moody County to parents Wesley, Sr. and Laura (Baldwin) Van Daalen. He grew up in the area and attended school in Egan, graduating in 1950. He participated in basketball and track, setting several records which still unbeaten.

Wes married Maureen Christensen January 1, 1951 at Sioux Valley Baptist Church, rural Moody County. They farmed east of Trent from 1952 to 1981. They moved to Dell Rapids in 1981. While farming, Wes sold feed part time and then eventually ventured into a livestock equipment business. He sold the business in 1998 and became officially retired. Wes and Maureen spent their winters at Siesta Village in Weslaco, Texas from 1996 to 2004. Maureen passed away December 31, 2008.

Wes was known by three names; his relatives called him “Jr”. classmates and teachers called him “Hap” and everyone called him “Wes” when he started farming east of Trent. He was not good at remembering names but could figure out who people were by which name they addressed him by.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Egan, United Methodist Church in Dell Rapids, Moose Lodge in Sioux Falls and was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity for several years. While wintering in Texas he helped distribute food and clothing to the needy. In his spare time he remodeled several houses and helped with the new addition to the Methodist Church in Dell Rapids.

Wes passed away November 18, 2012 at Riverview Manor in Flandreau, SD at the age of 81.

Grateful for having shared his life are two sons, Douglas (Rita), Mandan, ND and Thomas (Shelly), Dell Rapids; five granddaughters, Cozette, Amber, Courtney, Tina and Crystal; six great-grandchildren; sister, Audrey Leuning, Jasper, MN and very special companion, Bernice Wrage and her family as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Wes was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen; parents; daughter, Patricia Van Holland and a brother.  www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

Louise Lydic

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Louise M. Lydic, 82, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012, at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Wentworth, SD. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Chester. Visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, with the family present at 5:00 P.M., and a prayer service beginning at 7:00 P.M., at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.

Louise is survived by her children: Luanna (Llyn) Shuck, Colton, Nancy (Darrel) Presuhn, Madison, and Ken (Dawn) Lydic, Chester; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; sister, Lavonne Dafoe, Sioux Falls; sisters-in-law: Marilyn Granum, Sioux Falls, Mary (Randy) Newcomer, Mitchell, and Patricia (George) Skelton, Casa Grande, AZ; brothers-in-law: George (Violet) Lydic, Denver, CO, and LeRoy (Tammy) Lydic, Sioux Falls; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; five brothers and one sister. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Peters Handicap Accessible Building Fund. Complete obituary at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Audrey Lathrop Brude

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Audrey Brude, 82, of Sioux Falls, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Audrey E. Lathrop was born April 25, 1930 at Dell Rapids, SD. As a child, she lived in Dell Rapids, California, and Colorado, before returning to Dell Rapids. She worked at the Rock Garden Café in Dell Rapids. While working there, she met Percy J.B. Brude. The two were united in marriage on August 16, 1949 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. The couple moved to Sioux Falls where they raised their family.

Throughout her adult life, Audrey worked for Dale Olson Oil Co., Montgomery Ward, Mode-O-Day, Litton Industries, Sioux Empire Federal Credit Union, the Radisson Hotel, and J.C. Penney Co. In 1996, she moved to Ward Assisted Living where she was living until moving to Dougherty Hospice House just prior to her death.

Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Arlynn (Michael) Beck of Sioux Falls, SD, Donnas (David) Fogelson-Doud of Harrisburg, SD, Toni (Doug) Oldre and Joan (Tony) Turgeon, both of Sioux Falls, SD; 8 grandchildren, Sonya (Nathan) Reed, Wyatt Beck, Travis (BJ) Beck, Jerrod (Shana) Beck, Brock (Stephanie) Oldre, Lacey (Kevin) Olinger, Michael (Katie) Turgeon, and Breanna (Seth) Bents; 2 step-grandchildren, Jason (Holly) Doud and Pam (Scott) Javers; 15 great grandchildren; 8 step great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; her brother, Vernon (Shirley) Lathrop; and many nieces and nephews. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Percy on January 18, 1983; and two sisters, Alverna Auch and Viva Szurek.

Funeral services will begin 10:30 am Monday at Miller Funeral Home. Interment will be in East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 3:00 to 5:00 pm Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Main Avenue location.  www.millerfh.com

 

Robert “Bob” Dressen

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Robert “Bob” Francis Dressen was born on December 17, 1951 to Leonard and Mary (Randall) Dressen.  He was raised on the family farm in rural Dell Rapids, SD.  He was diagnosed with kidney cancer in May 2010 and lost his fight on November 16, 2012 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD at the young age of 60 years old.  Funeral services will begin at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at the Eastside Baptist Church, 6101 E 49th St, Sioux Falls. Interment will follow at 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, at the Holland Cemetery, rural Centerville. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 P.M. Monday, with a Prayer Service beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Eastside Baptist Church.

Bob graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1970 and married his high school sweetheart Angela Rae Skotvold on August 28, 1970. He was a self-employed farmer with Rollin D Farms from 1970 to 1996 where he produced both irrigated and dryland crops in addition to raising livestock.  Then started his own heavy-haul trucking company, Rollin D Trucking, in 1996 and worked through June 2012.  Bob loved and cherished his wife, together they raised their three children Carie Ann, Robert “Robby” John and Rochelle Lea.  Bob worked with his dad, wife and kids on the farm.  Bob was very innovative and mechanical.  He loved tinkering with motors, especially his 1969 Chevelle. 

Bob was very active in the farming community for most his life, participating in critical community programs including Skunk Creek Water Association, Minnehaha County Pork Producers and Northwestern College Radio Advisory Board where he held seat on the Executive Boards.  He also was a member of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association.

Bob impacted the United States ‘green energy’ projects through his work with Rollin D Trucking where he hauled towers for the wind energy business.  His loads were overweight, over height and over length.  Even the complexities in hauling these towers did not intimidate Bob.  He developed great friendships and earned the trust of many people that he worked with throughout the years.

Whether it was at work or at home, Bob’s advice and wisdom was always sought out.  He was the guy to ask on almost everything.  From engine problems, the best route to drive, algebra equations or just his opinion on something; his kids, friends and family knew Bob would have the answer.  He loved to talk politics and share places that he had been or roads that he had traveled. 

Bob truly enjoyed his family and cherished his time with them.  He often took his wife Angela to the movies, including his favorite series, James Bond.  He enjoyed dirtbiking trips with his son Robby and son-in-law Kyle.  He loved refining the engine of his Chevelle with Robby and having Kyle paint the body.  He lit up when his grandkids came to visit, always interested in what they were up to. 

Bob will always be remembered for his warm smile, hearty laugh, gentle heart and his love for the Lord.  Many will miss him immensely, but the legacy he left behind will keep his memory alive.

Grateful for sharing his life are his wife of 42 years, Angela of Centerville, daughter Carie (Mike) Stiefvater and their children Hadley, Ella and Colton of Salem, SD, son Robby (Lori) Dressen and their children Kylie and Evan of Centerville, SD and daughter Rochelle (Kyle) Murphy and their children Kane and Elli of Dell Rapids, SD. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ross and Ethel Randall and John and Gertrude Dressen.  www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

Lawayne Leuning

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Lawayne J. Leuning, 76, of Jasper, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Dells Area Health Center. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the Reformed Church, Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the Logan Reformed Cemetery, rural Dell Rapids.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 with the family will be present at 5:00 p.m. and a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. To leave condolences please visit http://www.kahlerfh.com/.

LaWayne John Leuning was born on February 25, 1936, the son of John and Judith (Johnson) Leuning. He grew up on the family farm north of Dell Rapids. He attended country school and then Jasper High School. He graduated from Jasper High School in 1954. He attended SDSU. He enlisted with the U. S. Air Force and then returned home to farm. On September 8, 1962, he married Audrey Van Daalen in Egan,SD. The couple made their home on a farm north of Dell Rapids. LaWayne continued to be active in farming until his health wouldn’t allow it.

He was a member of The Reformed Church, the Jasper American Legion Post and the Jasper Lions Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, horses and horse back riding.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

LaWayne is survived by his wife of 50 years, Audrey of Jasper, MN; his son, Dennis of Dell Rapids; his daughters, Marcia Leuning of Brookings and Denise (Noel) Matson of Huron; his grandchildren, Christa of Brookings, Ashley, Tanner, and Shelby all of Huron; his brother, Lauren (Jackie) of Phoenix, AZ and his sister, Gwen (Gerald) Jaycox of Pipestone, MN.

Edith Cannon

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Edith Cannon died at Touchmark at All Saints at 7:30 AM, November 2, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, Nov 6, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be held at the Miller Funeral from 4:30 to 7:30PM. The family will greet friends beginning at 4:30 until 6:30 when a Christian Wake Service will be held.

Edith was born on February 9, 1920 on a farm near Dell Rapids, S.D. She graduated from Chester High School and attended the Eastern State Normal School, Madison, SD. She later attended and received a degree from Sioux Falls College.

In 1941, she taught at Franklin Consolidated School near Madison, and later became an instructor at the Army Air Forces Technical School in Sioux Falls, where she taught Morse Code and its procedure and met her husband, Chuck Cannon.

She married Charles Cannon of Cleveland, Ohio on June 3, 1944 at Huntimer, SD. They made their home in Sioux Falls, and she was a teacher in the Women’s Physical Education Dept., at Sioux Falls College and in later years became a teacher at All Saints School. In 1972 she became a teacher at St. Mary’s School in Sioux Falls, a position she held until 1991, when she retired.

She attended St. Mary’s Church and was a member and past president of the St. Mary’s Altar Society. She is survived by 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 9 great grand children.

Edith is survived by a daughter, Anne Hajek and husband Douglas, Sioux Falls; four sons, Michael and wife Sandy of Kansas City, KS; Pat and wife Joan , Sioux Falls; Ed and wife Judy, Plymouth, MN; Joel and wife Alex, Minneapolis, MN. Fourteen grandchildren, Nancy Davidson and husband Tim, and three children, Laura Radke, and husband Tom, and three children, Cassie Blosl and husband Matt, Ellie Smith, husband Jesse, and one child, Sara Gregor, husband Emiel, and two children, Mary Hajek, Patrick Cannon, Christine Cannon, Matt Cannon, Elizabeth Cannon, Meredith Cannon, Charles Cannon, Henry Cannon and John Cannon.

She is survived by a sister Cecelia Mergen, Dell Rapids. Memorials may be directed to Sioux Falls Catholic Schools.

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Lloyd C. Richardson, Jr.

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Lloyd C. Richardson, Jr., 88, died November 1, 2012. Lloyd was born in Dell Rapids, SD, February 9, 1924, to Leonora (Thompson) and Lloyd C. Richardson, Sr. As a young man he helped in the family business cutting and delivering ice from the Sioux River to local homes and businesses. After graduation from Dell Rapids public high school in 1942, Lloyd attended the University of South Dakota where his studies were interrupted by three years in the army during World War II. Upon his return from the army he attended the University of Minnesota where he received two degrees, his Bachelor of Science in law and his LLB under the University’s unique four-year law school program.

Lloyd was admitted to the South Dakota state bar in 1951 and opened a law office in the Capital Building in Aberdeen. SD. In 1954 he joined the Aberdeen law firm then known as Campbell, Voss, and Richardson which law firm is now known as Richardson, Wylie, Wise, Sauck, and Hieb. He was proud to have practiced law in the Aberdeen community for over 50 years. Lloyd was for many years the solicitor for the Milwaukee Railroad. He also lobbied in Pierre and Washington, DC, for all South Dakota railroads. He was a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and served as the President of the South Dakota State Bar Association in 1976.

Lloyd was active in the Aberdeen community and in local politics. He was President of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce in 1969 and served as chairman of the Brown County Republican party in 1952 and as a delegate to the 1968 National Republican Convention. He also gave of his time freely on many local charitable and business boards.

Lloyd married Caroline O. Jackus October 19, 1952, in Pierre SD. Lloyd and Caroline had an active social life and many close friends in Aberdeen. He especially looked forward to his annual Canadian fishing trips with the fishing group and his Saturday afternoon games of liar’s poker. Lloyd traveled extensively with both friends and family. He loved a good game of bridge. He studied and enjoyed the stock market and was an avid reader of history and philosophy. Lloyd loved life and was grateful for living in such a nice community with good family and friends. Even when he moved to Sioux Falls to be closer to his children in 2010 he enjoyed numerous visits from his Aberdeen friends and business associates.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline, who died April 4, 2004. He is survived by three children: daughter, Sarah Larson of Sioux Falls, SD and her husband Jeff; son, Paul Richardson of St. Louis Mo, and his wife, Kari, and their three daughters, Elyse, Laura, and Emily; and son, Dr. James Richardson of Sioux Falls, SD, and his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Dimitrivitch, and their two daughters, Sophie and Natalie.

A visitation will be at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary in Aberdeen, SD from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at Schriver’s. The family prefers memorials be directed to Story Book Land, Box 784, Aberdeen, SD. Miller Funeral Home of Sioux Falls, SD is assisting the family with arrangements.

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