In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a foundation being started in Lucy's memory.

 Lucy was born Sept. 29, 1949, at Redfield Community Hospital to Lester and Eva (Bau) Masat. She attended a rural school for four years and graduated from Redfield High School in 1967. She also graduated from Nettleton College in Sioux Falls.

 On May 18, 1968, Lucy married Robert A. Styles in Redfield. Three children were born to this union. They lived all their lives in the Brentford area, where they farmed and ranched. She was an active member of the Brentford Congregational United Church of Christ since 1968 and the Women's Fellowship. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, past Matron and an officer for many years. 4-H was a major part of their lives when the children were growing up, with her being a leader and the kids all showing Angus cattle. The farm and Angus cattle were a big part of her life as she did all the bookwork for the farm and cattle and helped in the field also. While they lived in Brentford, Lucy was the town clerk for many years. She was relief postmaster for many years, starting in 2003. From 1974 to 1983, she played bass and harmonized with the Charlie Brown Band, Bob Styles and the Country Swingers and the Bob Styles Band.

 Lucy enjoyed the time their family spent together and watching their children and grandchildren grow and participate in events.

 She liked to read, fish and traveling, but being home was the best part.

 Those grateful for having shared her life include her husband, Bob; two daughters: Laura (Doug) Braun of Mellette and Tina (Mike) Birgen of Aberdeen; one son, Chris (Erica) Styles of Brentford; six grandchildren: Allison and Tyler Braun of Mellette, Breanna and Brittany Birgen of Aberdeen and Madison and Sawyer Styles of Brentford; two sisters: Mary (Ron) Becker of Elwood, Ind. and Esther (Greg) Preszler of Roscoe; and one sister-in-law, Judy (Mike) Stahly of Cavour.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Eva Masat; her brother, Leslie; her grandparents, Pete and Esther Bau and Eman and Mary Masat; and her mother and father-in-law, Lowell and Myrtle Styles.

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 Billings, Mont.: Wayne Gene Wagemann, 48, of Billings, Mont., and formerly of Aberdeen, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at his home in Billings.

 Arrangements are pending with Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.

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 Aberdeen: The funeral service for Melvina "Mell" Schilling, 83, of Aberdeen will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Craig Grams officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen. Mell died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor, Aberdeen.

 Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.

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 Marvin Peter Warns was born Jan. 12, 1929, in Wentworth, S.D., son of John and Ida (Rottluff) Warns. Marvin proudly served his country as a staff sergeant for the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After returning from the war, Marvin met the love of his life, Leona Huber. Marvin and Leona were united in marriage on Dec. 20, 1959, in McLaughlin. Together they made their home in Aberdeen for nearly 50 years, where Marvin worked for Herges, Kirchgasler, Geisler and Associates architectural firm as a building inspector. They moved to Inwood, Iowa, in 2008. Marvin enjoyed history, but his real passion for history was genealogy. Marvin was devoted to learning about all of his family history and even made a couple of family history books. Marvin also loved reading the newspapers and clipping out his favorite stories to pass on to others. He enjoyed helping people, and his house was always open for company. He cherished times spent with his family most.

 Marvin is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Leona Warns, of Inwood; daughters, LeAnn Herrmann and her husband, Mike, of Fargo, N.D., and Paula Scholten and her husband, Delmer, of Inwood, Iowa; seven grandchildren: Nicole, Kyle, Kristin, Kayla, and Katelin Scholten and Dustin and Tara Herrmann; one brother: Phillip (Carolyn) Warns of Seattle, Wash.; and two sisters: Ruth (Elmer) Smith of San Luis Obispo, Calif., and Ann Moe of Pacifica, Calif. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sibling; two brothers: Kenneth and Paul Warns; and a twin sister, Marian Tomell.

 Milo "Spud" Schanzenbach was born Jan. 25, 1925, in Selby to August and Ella (Peterhoff) Schanzenbach. He grew up on a farm south of Selby and graduated from Selby High School in 1943. Following graduation, he farmed with his family, until entering the U.S. Army in early 1945. He served with the 10th Army 53rd Port in Okinawa. He was honorably discharged as a Tec 4 on Dec. 7, 1946. Ten days after his discharge from the Army, Spud married Virginia "Ginger" Weiszhaar in Mobridge. After their marriage, they made their home on a farm southwest of Selby. He began farming with his father and continued the farming operation throughout his life. He was a grain farmer with an emphasis on wheat and, in later years, corn and beans. As a member of U.S. Wheat Associates, Spud traveled the world visiting 30 countries, including Russia and China, promoting American wheat. He also spent a short time in the insurance business.

 Spud was the past chairman of the U.S. Wheat Associates and served on the board for 11 years. He spent 12 years on the S.D. Wheat Commission, which included being the chairman. He was the president of the S.D. Wheat Producers, vice-president of the S.D. Jaycees, charter member of the Selby Jaycees and May Acres Golf Club. He was also on the Selby School Board and president when the elementary addition was built and had multiple positions at the UCC Church. He was a member of the Selby Area Men's Chorus and an active member of the "Weekend Loafers" for many years. He was the author of the "Dakota Dust" article that was published periodically in the Selby Record. He was a member of the Selby American Legion for over 65 years.

 Spud was a very outgoing man. He loved attending his children's, grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's events. He also enjoyed reading, following politics, hunting and watching the Twins and Vikings on TV.

 Spud is survived by his wife, Virginia "Ginger," of Selby; children: Michael (Sandy) of Fargo, N.D., Patti (Roger) Baumann of Selby, James (Tami) of Selby and Scott (Dawn) of Selby; grandchildren: Brandee (Craig) Reichard of Castle Rock, Colo., Cory (Cass) Schanzenbach of Fargo, N.D., Justin (Heather) Baumann of Selby, Kristin (Joe) Vyhnalek of North Platte, Neb., Kyle (Gail) Baumann of Mobridge, Kimberly (Nick) Pearson of Bismarck, N.D., Christopher Schanzenbach of Selby, Brittny Schanzenbach of Aberdeen, Olivia and Ava Schanzenbach of Selby, and 16 great-grandchildren.

 He was preceded in death by his parents; two great-grandchildren; two brothers: Robert (Norma) and Clifford (Agnes); and two nephews.

 Eleanor Komraus, 78, of Rockham, S.D., died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at her home. Her funeral will be Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield. The Rev. Stephen Perry will officiate. Burial will be in the Rockham Cemetery. Closed casket visitation will be Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m., with the family present from 4 to 6 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield.

 Eleanor was born Feb. 2, 1934, in Watertown, S.D. At an early age, Eleanor and her family moved to Minneapolis and later to Detroit, Mich. While in Detroit, she worked as a secretary for S.S. Kresge, the forerunner of K-Mart. She met John in Detroit and they were married Oct. 5, 1963. Their son, Keith, was born Oct. 10, 1972. In 1974, they moved to Rockham, S.D. Eleanor worked for John P. Shirk Nursing Home for a few years and South Dakota Developmental Center-Redfield for 19 years, as a switchboard operator and direct care. She retired in 2002.

 She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, baking, camping and watching QVC. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren.

 Eleanor is survived by her husband, of 49 years, John, of Rockham; her son, Keith (Nikki) of Rockham and her grandchildren: Hannah, Abbey and Elliott. She is also survived by her aunt, Geraldine Dring, of Redfield.

 She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson, Kolby.

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 The funeral service for Melvina "Mell" Schilling, 83, of Aberdeen will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Craig Grams officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen. Mell died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor, Aberdeen.

 Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.

 Melvina D. Ochsner was born on Nov. 21, 1928, to John and Marie (Pfeifer) Ochsner in Zeeland, N.D. She grew up on a farm near Zeeland and graduated from Zeeland High School in 1946. Melvina taught rural schools in Herreid and Artas. She came to Aberdeen in 1950 and was employed at Woodward Pharmacy, Dr. C. B. Kelly, DDS, Pleinis Jewelry and the state of South Dakota.

 Melvina married Ervin Schilling on April 10, 1954, in Aberdeen.

 Melvina was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, where she was active in LWML, Altar Circle and choir. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and volunteered at the Avera St. Luke's Hospital gift shop. She enjoyed walking, reading and traveling. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and friends.

 Grateful for having shared Melvina's life are her husband, Ervin Schilling, Aberdeen; two sons, David (Audrey) Schilling of Chandler, Ariz., and Kent (Kathie) Schilling, Rochester, Minn.; two grandchildren, Brandon (Amy) Schilling, and Cherie Schilling; her foster brother, William (Carol) Pfeifer; her foster sister, Judy Pfeifer; and five great-grandchildren.

 Melvina was preceded in death by her son, Jim Schilling.

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 Mass of Christian Burial for James E. Geffre, 79, of Aberdeen and formerly of Leola will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leola, with Father Randy Phillips Celebrant. Burial follows at the church cemetery.

 Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign his online guestbook at schriversmemorial.com.

 Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, at the mortuary with a liturgical wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation continues one hour before Mass at the church on Tuesday.

 Jim passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen. Blessed be his memory.

 James E. Geffre was born on Jan. 19, 1933, at Leola, to Lee and Rose (Kallas) Geffre. This is the area where he was raised and attended school. James graduated from Barnard High School, with the Class of 1951.

 Following graduation, James began his working career by teaching school in Willow Township for one year. He then worked in Aberdeen, farmed with his brother for one year, worked for Montana Dakota Utilities and was Owner and Manager of Jim's Standard Service before beginning employment with the Department of Transportation. James remained with the D.O.T. until 1987, when he was forced to retire due to kidney failure. He received kidney dialysis for four years, until he underwent a successful kidney transplant in 1991.

 Jim was united in marriage to Marva Lou Rau on Sept. 6, 1960, at Leola. Their union was blessed with three children. They made their home in Leola, until June 2012, when the couple moved to Aberdeen. Jim became a resident of ManorCare Health Services in August 2012, where he continued to reside until the time of his death.

 Jim served as President of the Leola Country Club for several years. He loved fishing, playing the card game Auction 66, gardening, traveling and going on bus trips. He will always be remembered for "picking" on little kids and "beeping" their noses and for his ability to come up with creative nicknames for his family and friends.

 Blessed to have shared his life are his wife of 52 years, Marva Lou Geffre, of Aberdeen; his children, Jerome (Jenny) Geffre and Fred (Jolene) Geffre, both of Aberdeen and Alan (Deb) Geffre of Sioux Falls, S.D.; his grandchildren, Eric Johnson of Clark, S.D., Andrew, Nathan, Jared and Emily Geffre, of Aberdeen and Lily and Nora Geffre of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and two sisters, Rita (August) Braun and Joan (LeRoy) Weiszhaar.

 Jim is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Norbert, Mary, Eleanora, Marcella, Leo, Frank, Clem, Clarence, Robert, and his twin brother, Jerome.

 Funeral services for Howard Hieb, 85, Aberdeen, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at First Reformed Church, Aberdeen, with the Rev. David Dawn officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

 Howard died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at ManorCare Health Services of Aberdeen.

 Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m., with family present from 5 to 6 p.m., and a prayer service at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.

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 Evangeline Trautman, 79, of Eureka died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at her home.

 Arrangements are pending with Carlsen Funeral Home of Eureka. 

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 Mass of Christian burial for Ruth Hagen Klein, 86, of Bismarck and formerly of Ellendale, N.D., will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bismarck.

 There will also be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Ellendale.

 Ruth died Nov. 17, 2012, at the Baptist Home in Bismarck.

 Carlsen Funeral Home of Ellendale has been entrusted with arrangements. 

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 Memorial services for William "Bill" Douglas Jr., 65, of Mobridge, S.D., will be Tuesday Nov. 20, 2012, at 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church in Mobridge. Bill passed away Nov. 18, 2012, at Avera St. Luke's in Aberdeen.

 Stout Family Funeral Home, Mobridge.

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 Gregg Allan Thompson was born on Aug. 10, 1955, to Charles and Arlene (Marks) Thompson at St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen. Gregg graduated from Northwestern High School in Mellette, in 1973. He attended Northern State University in Aberdeen, graduating in 1977, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration-Management.

 Gregg grew up on the Thompson family farm north of Northville; this is where his father injected the love of farming into his blood. Working hard in the fields at an early age on the farm, he was encouraged to participate in sports and enjoy time with friends, as long as the work was done. Over the years, he worked many different occupations, while experiencing life with a free spirit.

 While farming the family farm, with his dad, it left winters available for his second love of his life . . . snowmobiling. He had stories to tell and many involved the snowmobile trips he would take to the Black Hills with all his many friends from South Dakota. He had been blessed to work as a farm manager for a farming operation stationed out of Fargo, N.D. They farmed many acres in different parts of South and North Dakota and Minnesota. The operation started farming land in Roseau County in 1997. Little did he know in 2000, he would fall in love with the love of his life and her family. He married the love of his life, KLynn Pigeon, on Dec. 31, 2005, in Roseau, Minn. 

 His favorite pastime was "hanging out with his honey," they loved doing things together, especially time with family and following Kiauni in basketball. He was one of her biggest fans, right next to her mom. Krystle looked up to him and he was always there for her. He always wanted to be there for both girls and support them and guide them into well-rounded adults. Not to mention the love held for his granddaughters, enjoying time with them and watching them play. Gregg had the wonderful opportunity this last year to be a mentor for his future son-in-law in regards to home ownership and his "jack-of-all-trades" experience.

 He was active in the First Lutheran- First United Lutheran Church and served as President of the Church Council from 2006-2007.

 Gregg's life ended suddenly here on earth on Nov. 15, 2012, at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau at age 57. He is in Heaven, with his parents, free of pain and breathing the fresh air of God's garden.

 He is survived by his wife, KLynn of Roseau, Minn.; stepdaughters, Krystle Pigeon, (fiancée, Jevon Wallace) of Roseau and Kiauni Pigeon, currently attending Jamestown College; stepgranddaughters: Kalliann Solberg and Jayla Wallace both of Roseau; stepmother, Luella Thompson of Aberdeen; brother, Garry (Joan) Thompson of Pierre; sister, Dawn (Mark) Ruley of Baltimore, Md.; stepbrothers: Scott (Mary) Nelson of Mansfield and Stewart (Lisa) Nelson of Warner; in-laws, Earl and Marjorie Robinson of Roseau; brothers-in-law: Dean (Sally) Robinson, Richard (Connie) Robinson, Mark (Beth) Robinson, Ray (Sherri) Robinson, Scott (Becky) Robinson; sisters-in-law: Avis (Laurence) Wright, Cheryl (Larry) Eslick; and many nieces and nephews.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Thompson and Arlen Burghart; and nephew, Aaron Robinson.

 Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. at First United Lutheran Church in Roseau. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau. Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Northville at a later date.

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 Mass of Christian burial for Ruth Hagen Klein, 86, of Bismarck and formerly of Ellendale will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bismarck.

 There will also be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Presbyterian United Methodist Church in Ellendale.

 Ruth died Nov. 17, 2012, surrounded by her family at the Baptist Home in Bismarck, after a courageous fight with cancer.  

 Ruth LoRayne Ellsworth, daughter of William Charles and Bernice Marie (Wylie) Ellsworth, was born May 21, 1926, in Frankly Township, Brown County, S.D. Her family lived in several places within 10 miles of Barnard. She attended five years at rural school, then sixth grade through 12th, graduating from Barnard High School with the class of 1944. Ruth loved school and didn't want to miss any days, as her early ambition was to become a teacher. 

 Her teenage years were filled with work and play. She was a happy person. After school, she worked at the grain elevator, recorded ration stamps and as a waitress at a café and at JC Penney in Aberdeen, where she decorated the windows and made posters. 

 She was united in marriage to Leonard Hagen on July 17, 1946. They lived in Silverleaf, N.D., for two years with his parents, with whom he farmed. In 1949, they moved to Ellendale, where Ruth taught rural community school in Ellendale Township for six years, also working in the hotel café for two summers. She then became the Office Manager at the Ellendale Hospital. She started the Nodak Café in 1957 and in 1974 they sold the business after a very successful 17 years in the hospitality business. 

 Ruth was not one to sit around, even when she was busy while running the Nodak. In the early 1970s, she attended UND-Ellendale Branch, where she received an Associate's Degree in Business Administration. After a short stint of retirement, she went to work at Crabtree Insurance for a couple of years. In 1976, she began employment with the N.D. Truck Regulatory at the Ellendale Scale. Truck Regulatory later became a division of the N.D. Highway Patrol, where Ruth became one of the first women to wear a badge for the N.D. Highway Patrol. Ruth retired from the Highway Patrol in 1991. She then went back to work at Crabtree Insurance running the N.D. Vehicle Licensing division. After 52 years of marriage, Leonard died July 22, 1998. 

 Ruth was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star, where she served as Worthy Matron for two years and several other offices. She was President of Ellendale Federated Women for five years and President of United Methodist Women and held other offices within the church and served on the Board of Directors of the United Methodist Women Central District for eight years. She was a charter member of the Ellendale Historical Society, member of VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and Ellendale Civic Association. Ruth was known for her good business sense, hard work ethic and strong desire to achieve when it was difficult for women to own and operate their own business. 

 Ruth was united in marriage to Joe Klein on May 13, 2005. They lived on Joe's farm near Zeeland, N.D., until they moved to Bismarck in 2008. 

 Ruth is survived by her husband, Joe; two sons: Boyd Hagen of Ellendale and Lance (Debi) Hagen of Bismarck; siblings: Gary (Charlotte) Ellsworth of Florence, Ariz., Rita (Jim) Harrison of Sturgis and Ted (Linda) Ellsworth of Ellendale; stepchildren: Darren (Lynette) Klein of Wahpeton, N.D., Kelly Klein of Bismarck and Tammy (Randy) Schatz of Fargo; grandchildren: Mike Hagen, Michelle (Jeff) Braunberger, Mindy (Brad) Jensen, Lexi Hagen, Ericka and Shane Schatz and Kailee and Kiah Klein; and great-grandchildren: Taren, Jocelyn and Madelyn Braunberger.

 Her parents; husband, Leonard; and nephew, Grant Ellsworth; preceded her in death.

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 Funeral service for Evangeline Trautman, 79, of Eureka will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Carlsen Funeral Home. 

 Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

 Evangeline died Nov. 18, 2012, at her home.

 Survivors include her husband, Milbert; son, Dennis; daughters: Lucy (Larry) Bjerke and Glenda (Dan) Andera; sister, Deloris Klein; brother, Henry Lang; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

 Carlsen Funeral Home of Eureka. 

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 LeRoy A. Anderson, 61, of Redfield died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen. His funeral will be Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Redfield. Father Christopher Hughes will officiate. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 7 p.m., with the family present from 4 to 6 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield.

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 Funeral services for Arwood F. Johnson, 60, of Glenham will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at St. Jacobi Lutheran Church in Glenham.

 Burial will be in the Glenham Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.

 Arwood passed away, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Mobridge Regional Hospital.

 Donald Lemler, 73, of Selby passed away Nov. 19, 2012, at his home in Selby. 

 Funeral arrangements are pending with Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.

 Her funeral will be Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield.

 Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Zell. The Rev. Brian Wasmoen will officiate.

 Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield.

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