Funeral service for Harold Schnabel, 87, of Ashley will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Ashley Baptist Church.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Harold died Oct. 30, 2012, at Wishek Home for the Aged in Wishek, N.D.
Survivors include his wife, Esther; son, Wayne Schnabel; and daughter, Connie (LeRoy) Tysdal.
Carlsen Funeral Home of Ashley has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Funeral services for Joseph Running Hawk, 53, of Bullhead will be Monday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. CST, at the Rock Creek School Gym, Bullhead.
Burial will follow at St. John's Episcopal Cemetery, Bullhead, under the direction of Stout Family Funeral Home, Mobridge. Meet at the hill above Bullhead at 5:45 p.m. Sunday to procede to the community center for an all-night wake, with services beginning at 7 p.m.
Joseph entered the spirit world Oct. 29, 2012.
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Lester Kilber, 87, Bowdle, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at the Bowdle Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Roscoe, with the Rev. Winfried Schroeder leading the service. Burial follows at Morningside Cemetery, Roscoe.
Funeral home visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, with family present from 5 to 6 p.m. Viewing resumes 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Church.
Lien Funeral Home, Bowdle, is in charge of arrangements.
Cresbard: Frank Gabriel, 95, of Cresbard passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at home with his family.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at the United Methodist Church, Cresbard, with Pastor Julie Nygaard officiating. Burial will follow in the Miranda Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton.
Frank was born on Dec. 8, 1916, in Onaka, S.D., to Andrew and Magdalina (Winderhalt) Gabriel.
On July 2, 1960, Frank married Yvonne Gabriel. They were blessed with 52 years of marriage and three children. Frank and Yvonne lived in Sioux City, Iowa, until 1972. They then moved to Cresbard, S.D., until his passing.
Frank sheared sheep for almost 50 years. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and gardening. Frank had a great love for animals. He will always be remembered in the town of Cresbard for keeping all the squirrels and birds feed and watered.
Frank is survived by his wife, Yvonne, of Cresbard; two daughters: Beverly (Terry) Huss, Marilyn (Marlin) Newman; and one son, James Gabriel, all of Faulkton. Also special to Frank were his grandchildren: Kelsey (Joy) Huss of Cresbard, Amanda Huss (Matt Kervin) of Aberdeen, Tiffany Newman of Brookings and Thomas Newman of Faulkton; one brother, Andrew; one brother-in-law, Bob Wolfe; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded into death by his parents; four brothers; and five sisters.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Frank's arrangements.
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Aberdeen: The funeral service for Daryl Weller, 79, of Aberdeen will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen, with Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen.
Daryl died Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Sanford Health Medical Center, Aberdeen.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home.
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Bowdle: Lester Kilber, 87, Bowdle, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at the Bowdle Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Roscoe, with the Rev. Winfried Schroeder leading the service. Burial follows at Morningside Cemetery, Roscoe.
Funeral home visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, with family present from 5 to 6 p.m. Viewing resumes 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Church.
Lien Funeral Home, Bowdle, is in charge of arrangements.
West Bend, Wis.: Gerald R. Malsom, 67, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a car/pedestrian accident on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1945, to the late Ralph and Mary (nee Binfet) Malsom. He graduated from high school in Cresbard, Class of '63, and moved to West Bend in 1966. He was employed at West Bend Company.
Jerry was an avid Packer, Brewer and Badger fan. He enjoyed playing sheepshead and bowling. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Holy Angels Parish.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; cherished children: Robin (Tod) Seltrecht, Todd (Tony Kafura) Malsom; beloved grandchildren: Jarrett (Sarah Miller) Tessar, Caitlyn Malsom, Tyler Seltrecht, Morgan Malsom, Megan Seltrecht, Makensie Seltrecht; and brothers: Jim (Maureen) Malsom and Wes (Waneta) Malsom of Aberdeen. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at 6 p.m. at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Drive, West Bend, WI 53095), with Deacon Mark Jensen presiding. The visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, Nov. 5, from 3 to 5:45 p.m.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Froedtert Hospital.
The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family.
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Bullhead: Funeral services for Joseph Running Hawk, 53, of Bullhead will be Monday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. CST, at the Rock Creek School Gym, Bullhead.
Burial will follow at St. John's Episcopal Cemetery, Bullhead, under the direction of Stout Family Funeral Home, Mobridge. Meet at the hill above Bullhead at 5:45 p.m. Sunday to procede to the community center for an all-night wake, with services beginning at 7 p.m.
Joseph entered the spirit world Oct. 29, 2012.
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Ashley, N.D.: Funeral service for Harold Schnabel, 87, of Ashley will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Ashley Baptist Church.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Harold died Oct. 30, 2012, at Wishek Home for the Aged in Wishek, N.D.
Survivors include his wife, Esther; son, Wayne Schnabel; and daughter, Connie (LeRoy) Tysdal.
Carlsen Funeral Home of Ashley has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Aberdeen: Funeral Service for Shirley J. Jacobson Bakke, 82, of Aberdeen, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., Aberdeen, with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen. Refreshments and a time of fellowship will follow the interment at Schriver's Memorial Fellowship Center.
Visitation at the mortuary will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Friends may sign her online guestbook at schriversmemorial.com.
Shirley passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Ipswich.
Blessed be her memory.
Shirley J. Poe was born on May 4, 1930, in Andover to William B. and Alma (Awe) Poe. She attended school in Bristol and graduated from Bristol High School in 1948.
Shirley was united in marriage to George Bakke in Aberdeen on Dec. 9, 1989. The couple made their home in Aberdeen, where Shirley was employed at Clark and Hopfinger Accounting for 29 years until the time of her retirement. She became a resident of the Golden Living Center in Ipswich in September 2012, and continued to reside there until the time of her death.
Shirley was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen for many years. She enjoyed doing needlework and was an active member of several craft clubs in the community. She was an avid football fan and especially enjoyed watching her team, the Minnesota Vikings. Most of all, Shirley loved spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren's school and sporting activities.
Grateful for sharing in her life are her husband, George Bakke, of Aberdeen; two sons: Rick (Susan) Jacobson and Brian (Becky) Jacobson, both of Aberdeen; four stepchildren: Shirley (Mel) Christensen of Aberdeen, Kenny (Judi) Bakke of Brandon, Shelley (Greg Anderson) Smith of Aberdeen and Kevin (Margo) Bakke of Aberdeen; two grandchildren: Steven (Melanie) Jacobson of Mitchell and Christopher Jacobson of Aberdeen; seven stepgrandchildren: Todd (Sarah Johnson) Bakke, Tara (Tim) Borge, Kristin (Don) Ganje, Tracy (Tracy Zimmerman) Christensen, Brent (Tricia) Christensen, Travis (Katie Lohmann) Smith and MaKenzie Smith; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren: Shannon (Ben) Bistline, Ashley Ganje, Ryann Ganje, Zac Ganje, Tylie Borge, Aubrey Bakke and Ella Smith.
Preceding Shirley in death are her parents; two brothers; two sisters; one stepgreat-grandchild and one stepson-in-law.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Gramm Funeral Home, U.S. Highway 12, Ipswich and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Ramona passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Ipswich.
Funeral services through Gramm Funeral Home of Ipswich.
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Lloyd was born in Dell Rapids, Feb. 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. In 1954, he joined the Aberdeen law firm then known as Campbell, Voss and Richardson, which 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, D.C., 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, Oct. 19, 1952, in Pierre. 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 and her husband Jeff; son, Paul Richardson of St. Louis Mo., and his wife, Karl, and their three daughters, Elyse, Laura and Emily; and son, Dr. James Richardson of Sioux Falls and his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Dimitrivitch, and their two daughters, Sophie and Natalie.
A visitation will be at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary in Aberdeen from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at Schriver's.
The family prefers memorials be directed to Storybook Land, Box 784, Aberdeen, SD.
Miller Funeral Home of Sioux Falls is assisting the family with arrangements.
Lester was born near Roscoe on Oct. 19, 1925, to Emma (Albrecht) and Robert Kilber. He was raised on the family farm and formally educated at the Lutheran School in Bowdle, the Glover Township Rural School, the Lutheran Academy in Mobridge and graduated from Roscoe High School in 1944. Lester was employed at Scherf's Super Valu in Roscoe before returning to work on the farm.
Lester married Lenora Scheid on Oct. 12, 1947, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Roscoe. Lester and Lenora made their home on the Kilber homestead, where they operated a dairy farm for 54 years and raised their family of seven children. Lester retired in 2001 and moved from the farm to Bowdle. Lester was a resident of the Bowdle Nursing Home since July 2012.
In his early years, Lester played catcher for the Roscoe baseball team. Lester and Lenora enjoyed league bowling and square dancing. Lester was a longtime Glover Township board member and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council. Since moving to Bowdle, Lester attended St. John's Lutheran Church and was active at the Bowdle Senior Center. Lester loved to share a joke or tell a good story to anyone who would listen. He attended many local sporting events and was an avid Twins and Vikings fan. Lester was hardworking, honest and was proud of his family.
Lester is survived by Lenora, his wife of 65 years; his children: Carmen Kilber of Andover, Minn., Corrine (Clarence) Heinz of Boise, Idaho, Carla (Leroy) Beitelspacher of Bowdle, Cornel (Joani) Kilber of Grand Forks, N.D., Cindy (Darwin) Rohrbach of Roscoe, Craig (Terrie) Kilber of Eagan, Minn. and Clint Kilber of Chicago, Ill.; brothers and sisters: Arlo (Jan) Kilber of Wahpeton, N.D., Ramona (Milbert) Voegele of Watertown, Robert (Bernice) Kilber of Highmore, Jean (Don) Voegele of San Diego, Calif., Donna (Marv) Schreck of Omaha, Neb., and Delbert (Melanie) Kilber of Sioux Falls; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Lester was preceded in death by his father on Jan. 13, 1979; his mother on Jan. 29, 1952; two brothers: Calvin on June 12, 1997, and Rupert in infancy.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Roscoe, with the Rev. Winfried Schroeder officiating. Organist will be Carol Schroeder and ushers will be Gideon Schuh and Melvin Himmerich.
Honorary bearers will be grandchildren: Jill Fitzer and Jeff Heinz of Boise, Erika Mischke of Bellevue, Neb., Andrea Rohrbach of Aberdeen, Meghan Kilber of Grand Forks, N.D., and Kelsie Kilber and Riley Kilber of Eagan; and great-grandchildren: Brock and Logan Kilber, Katherine and Elizabeth Fitzer, Alana, Cade, Alexa, Cole and Brody Beitelspacher, and Braxton and Chloe Mischke.
Casketbearers will be grandsons: Ryan Kilber of Chandler, Ariz., Brent Beitelspacher, Colin Beitelspacher and Brandon Beitelspacher, all of Bowdle; and godsons: LeRoy Kilber of Ipswich and Stan Kolb of Aberdeen.
Funeral home visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, with family present from 5 to 6 p.m. Viewing resumes 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
To leave an online condolence or to view the tribute video, please visit MillerLienFH.com.
Lien Funeral Home, Bowdle, is in charge of arrangements.
Jason Tomas Akins was born on Oct. 29, 1995, to Tommy and Stephanie (Hillhouse) Akins in Atlanta, Ga. Jason grew up and attended school at Woodstock, Ga., until 2009, when his family moved to Aberdeen. Jason was a junior at Central High School in Aberdeen and was employed at Maverick's.
Jason had a great sense of humor and was friendly with everyone, always making himself available to his friends. When he was younger, he loved skateboarding and enjoyed playing baseball and football. Jason loved the water and enjoyed fishing. He spent many hours reading and listening to music. He really enjoyed Halloween and watching scary movies.
Grateful for having shared Jason's life are his parents, Tommy and Stephanie Akins, Aberdeen; his sister, Kayla Akins, Aberdeen; brother, Sean Akins, Aberdeen; both of his grandmothers, Linda Akins, Canton, Ga., and Kathleen Hillhouse, Jasper, Ga.; his grandfather, Stanley Hillhouse, Jasper, Ga.; uncles: Jeremy (Jennifer) Akins, Chris (Heather) Akins and Toby (Angela) Payne; aunts: Shannon (Steven McDowell) Hillhouse and Kelly (Marty) Carr; cousins: Andrew Akins, Emery Akins, Philip Akins, Abigail Akins, Susanna Akins, Grace Akins, Sara Carr, Copland Payne and Amelia Payne.
Jason was preceded in death by his grandfather, Tommy "Papa" Akins Sr.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials.
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Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m., with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
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Visitation will be Tuesday from noon to 5 p.m. at Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory in Aberdeen. On Wednesday, visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at Carlsen Funeral Home in Ashley, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Johnnie died Nov. 2, 2012, at Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.
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Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home.
Daryl Leon Weller was born Feb. 2, 1933, to Jacob and Margaret (Jansen) Weller in Bowdle, S.D. He grew up in Eureka until age 12, when he moved to Aberdeen with his family. He graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1951. He worked various odd jobs until he started working full-time at the Aberdeen American News. In 1967, he started working for the City of Aberdeen with the street department. Daryl's jobs ranged from patching the street to hauling snow. He remained there until he retired in June 1996 after 29½ years.
Poor health stopped Daryl from driving, but he would be seen riding or pushing his bike all over Aberdeen. Daryl resided at Aberdeen Health and Rehab Center from December 2009 to December 2010, when he moved to Primrose Place. Daryl played an active role in starting the singles club in Aberdeen. He was the treasurer for many years. He was also a member of the Eagles Club and Senior Citizens Center.
Surviving Daryl include nieces: Sheryl Doud of Jackson, Mich., Jan (Steve) Marquardt of Aberdeen, Cindy (Kerry) Zell of Sartell, Minn., and Valerie (Libby) Usera of Black Hawk; nephews: Owen (Bonnie Conraads) Weller and Todd (Valynda) Weller of Aberdeen; great-nieces: Nicki (Shawn) Remme of Savage, Minn., Heather Usera of Rapid City and Jaida Usera of Black Hawk; great-nephews: Shawn (Sarah) Newell of St. Cloud, Minn., Chad (Reyna) Doud of Jackson, Mich., Michael (Havilah Lilly) Marquardt of Northglenn, Colo., Justin Usera of Oklahoma City, Okla., Kirby (Megan Braun) Weller of Jamestown, N.D.; and several great-great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Margaret Weller; and brother, Douglas K. Weller.
Pallbearers will be his nephews: Owen Weller and Todd Weller; nephews-in-law: Libby Usera and Kerry Zell; and great-nephews: Michael Marquardt and Kirby Weller. Organist will be niece-in-law, Valynda Weller, and special music will be sung by great-nephew, Kirby Weller.
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Shirley was born to Edward and Erna (Spitzer) Fauth on March 24, 1937, on the family farm near Leola, S.D. She and her brother, Merlin, grew up on the farm. After graduating from Leola High School, she attended the School of Business in Rapid City, receiving a secretarial certificate in business. She started her career as the private secretary for the manager of the Hotel Alex Johnson.
Shirley met her husband, Paul, when he returned from Korea after serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. They met while cruising in downtown Rapid City. Paul rolled down his window and asked Shirley to meet at the American Legion and she said, "Yes."
Shirley was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She showered unconditional love upon her immediate and extended family. She was constantly giving of herself. She was a stay-at-home mom while her children were growing up. She then began working for the Rapid City ISD at Robbinsdale Elementary, where she showered more love on the staff and children. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Paul, of 55 years, Rapid City; daughter, Terri Gibeau Birnbaum, Rapid City; son, Kenny (Julie) Gibeau, Hudson, Colo.; brother, Merlin (Shirley) Fauth, Rapid City; five grandchildren, Nathan and Amelia Birnbaum, Paul, Alex, and Faith Gibeau; one great-grandson, Gavin Birnbaum; brother-in-law, Jack (Kathy) Gibeau; and many nieces and nephews.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws, Ken and Ava Gibeau; grandson, Johnathan in 1988; and granddaughter, Hailey Ann in 1990.
Memorials have been established to The Cancer Care Institute and Rapid City Regional Hospital Home Health.
Memorial visitation will be Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Kirk Funeral Home, with a Christian wake service starting at 6:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at 10 a.m. at St. Therese the Little Flower Catholic Church, with Father Bill Zandri officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, S.D.
Family and friends may sign Shirley's online guestbook at kirkfuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Gramm Funeral Home, U.S. Highway 12, in Ipswich and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Ramona was born Jan. 7, 1925, to Jacob and Lydia (Schumacher) Voegele in Roscoe, S.D. She attended school there and graduated from Roscoe High School. She furthered her education at Northern State Teacher's College in Aberdeen and attained her teacher's certificate.
She married Harold Markuson on Nov. 19, 1944, in Roscoe. They made their first home together on his parent's farm so that Harold could continue working with his family. After a short time, they moved into Ipswich, S.D. Ramona spent many years teaching in Edmunds County rural schools and also worked as a substitute teacher. Their marriage would span 65 wonderful years.
She loved to play the piano and played by ear as Harold would sing along to her playing. Together, they enjoyed playing cards with friends and faithfully attended First Baptist Church in Ipswich. She also loved to go bowling.
Harold passed away on March 7, 2009. Ramona continued to make Ipswich her home. She found great joy in visits from family and playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her declining health eventually led her to move to the Golden Living Center in Ipswich. This is where she passed away on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012.
Ramona is survived by her daughter, Shirley Olverson of Watertown, S.D.; son, Gary (June) Markuson of Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, Milbert (Ramona) Voegele of Watertown; five grandchildren, Scott Makens, Tom (Jake Yelinek) Makens, Marnie (Matt) Dondoneau, Michelle (Chris) Determan and Eric (Natasha) Markuson, as well as six great-grandchildren.
Her husband; parents; and four sisters, Martha Jeschke, Ellen Kuecker, Lenora Brugman, and Adelida Lassle preceded her in death.
Funeral services through Gramm Funeral Home of Ipswich.
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Virginia was born at 5:20 a.m. on Sept. 17, 1932, in Aberdeen. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark's Episcopal Church of Aberdeen. Mom attended Garfield Grade School, Roosevelt Junior High and Central High School. These were happy years for Mom, and many of these friends remained with her for the rest of her life. She graduated in 1954 from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, with a bachelor's of service degree in home economics, a major in dietetics and a minor in chemistry. She has remained very close with her college friends throughout the years. Virginia took her internship in dietetics at Marshal Reese Hospital in Chicago. Afterwards, she was the dietitian at Crookston Hospital in Minnesota. Later, she became the dietitian for all the dorms at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. This is where she met her husband, Greg Harrison. They were married and lived in several towns in Minnesota, where their two children were born and then moved to Seattle, Wash., in 1965. One year later, they had a son, Christopher. Greg worked for Boeing for many years and Mother stayed at home and took care of us three kids.
Greg, Virginia and their three children are charter members of St. Hilda's Episcopal Church, where they started in 1965. St. Hilda's was later merged with St. Patrick's of Eastmont, Wash.
Greg and Virginia were blessed with three children: Gregory Scot, Nancy Ann and Christopher Howard. Scot and Nancy attended all three Meadowdale Schools and still live in the surrounding area. Christopher died in 1979 from a long bout of kidney failure from E. coli poisoning; he was 12-years-old. I want to thank Dr. Robert Hickman and Dr. Henry Tenekoff for giving us extra years of life with Chris.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Nancy; her son, Scot; his wife Stardette; and their two children, Megan Starr and Christine Ann. Virginia had survived pancreas cancer surgery in May 2005, but it returned in the spring 2012. Our special thanks to Dr. Jeffery Ward of Swedish/Stevens Oncology Dept, and Mrs. Suzie Free of Providence Hospice for excellent care and making her last days on Earth comfortable. Celebration of her life will be held on Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. at St. Hilda's Episcopal Church.
Memorials may be sent to: St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1410 N. Kline St. Aberdeen, SD 57401-2103.