Aberdeen: Mass of Christian burial for Frank Ashley Howe of Aberdeen will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 409 Second Ave. N.E., Aberdeen, with Father J. Joseph Holzhauser officiating. A private burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Aberdeen. 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 5 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary, with a liturgical wake service at 5 p.m. Visitation continues for one hour prior to Mass at the church on Monday.

 Frank passed away from pulmonary fibrosis at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls on Oct. 16, 2012, at the age of 89.

 Frank Ashley Howe was born on Jan. 26, 1923, in Cresbard to Frank Ashton and Sarah Francis (Rosenau) Howe. This is the area where he was raised and attended school, where he was active in the basketball and baseball programs.

 Frank was united in marriage to Dorothy Susanna Leisen on Aug. 25, 1948, at Aberdeen. Following their marriage, the couple farmed in the Chelsea area for a few years before moving to the Cresbard area, where they raised their family.

 In 1982, the family moved to Faulkton, where they resided until 1997, when they moved to Aberdeen. Dorothy was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease approximately 10 years ago, and is currently residing at Faulkton Healthcare Center. Frank continued to make Aberdeen his home until the time of his death.

 Frank was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Aberdeen and a past member of local organizations. He loved playing cards, golfing, watching the Minnesota Twins, playing and, later, listening to music. Last month, he attended the Glen Miller Orchestra with family members. He especially cherished the time spent with his large family. Frank was a hard-working and humble man who lived his life as an example for his kids and grandkids. As a husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend, he will be greatly missed, but will remain forever in our hearts.

 Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Dorothy; his seven children: Robert (Evie) Howe of Sioux Falls; Randall (Ledy) Howe of Prospect, Conn.; Richard (Pam) Howe of Tea; Deborah (Gary) Twedt of Sioux Falls; Russell (Annie) Howe of Bath; Frank (Joy) Howe of Brandon; and Kimberly (Mike) Grote of Mina; 34 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild on the way.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Ashton and Francis Howe; his sisters: Mildred White and Gladys Kretschmar; and two grandchildren.

 Aberdeen: Cyril Thomas "Tom" Bendorf, 88, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen. A funeral Mass for Tom will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Turton. Burial will be held at the church cemetery. A light reception will follow at St. Joseph's fellowship hall.

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

 Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary in Aberdeen. A rosary will be said at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Turton. Visitation will also be for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Presentation Sisters, 1500 N. Second St., Aberdeen, SD 57401.

 Tom was born to Cyril and Madeleine Bendorf on June 4, 1924, in Flagstaff, Ariz. He grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a fighter pilot and in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War; he retired as a major in the Air Force Reserve. He held bachelor's and JD degrees from the University of San Francisco and was a Coro Fellow in 1954. Tom had a long political career, working in city management in California and participating in many presidential campaigns. He moved to Washington, D.C., in 1958 to assist Sen. Clair Engle and, during the administration of Gov. Edmund G. "Pat" Brown, was appointed Deputy Director of Finance for the state of California. Subsequently, he became a Washington, D.C., government representative for Lockheed Corporation and the state of South Carolina. Tom served as director of national affairs for the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), eventually becoming its executive director. He was a member of the South Carolina Bar.

 In 1984, Tom retired to Turton, where he enjoyed pheasant hunting and wide-open spaces. A master of networking before there was such a term, he was also an avid reader and is especially remembered for his storytelling.

 Tom is survived by his sister, Margaret Callahan; 12 children: Heidi Bendorf, Tom (Linda) Bendorf, Karl (Pat Lacey) Bendorf, Marta (Mike) McGuire, Kristin (Phillip) Drlicka, Elin (Tim) Murphy, Peter (Consuelo) Bendorf, Kurt Bendorf, Karen (Jim) Hartpence, Gretchen Miller, Lise Tesch, Erik (Cindy) Bendorf; 22 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

 He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Muriel "Murley" Aschen Bendorf; sister, Martha Bendorf, SNJM; and grandson, Brian McGuire.

 Huron: Dr. Wayne Russell Kelley, 82, of Huron died Oct. 18, 2012, at his home. His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron with burial at 2 p.m. Monday at Riverside Cemetery in Aberdeen, with military honors by Aberdeen American Legion Post. Visitation with family present will be Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Welter Funeral Home in Huron, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. or Monday morning one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be sent to the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Preschool or SmileTrain.org.

 Wayne Russell Kelley, son of Glenn and Sigrid (Lindell) Kelley, was born on Feb. 23, 1930, in Scottsbluff, Neb. He spent his first seven years in several towns in central Nebraska, as his father acquired teaching positions of greater responsibility. His family moved to Aberdeen in 1937, where he graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1947 and Northern State College in 1951, majoring in physical science with an emphasis in chemistry and minors in mathematics and history.

 He served as a U.S. Marine (1951-53) in squadron and wing intelligence and operations positions in California fielding helicopter units and in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on Sept. 21, 1953, at the rank of sergeant. His fellow Marines' achievements are in the book, Cavalry of the Sky.

 He wed Evelyn Larson on June 20, 1954, in Aberdeen. He earned his doctorate from the University of Minnesota in 1957. He returned to South Dakota and established his family in Huron after graduating from dental school. Dr. Kelley practiced for 43 years. He retired in 2000.

 He was a member of the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, where he served as president multiple times and in other capacities, the South Dakota Dental Association, where he served as the president of the Southern District of the Dental Society, the Huron Dental Society, serving as president for 20 years, a life member of the American Dental Association, the National Society of Dental Practitioners, the Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity, and the Huron Rotary chapter, where he served as president and in other offices. His many interests included pheasant and waterfowl hunting, traveling, reading, watching the Minnesota Vikings, drawing, yard work and spending time with his family.

 He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Evelyn, of Huron; three children: John Kelley (Kate) of Spearfish, Mary (Allen) Harju of St Charles, Ill., and Susan (Tom) Fritz of Tucson; 10 grandchildren: Robert Kelley, Megan Zilberstein, Andrew Kelley, Russell Harju, Kelley Bryan, Alanna Harju, Tyler Harju, Rachel Harju, Elizabeth Fritz and Sarah Fritz; three great-granddaughters; and nephews: Glenn (Maureen Reeder) Kelley and David Kelley; niece, Anne (Marc) Conklin; and many other nieces and nephews.

 He was preceded in death by his parents: Dr. and Mrs. G.O. Kelley; and brother and sister-in-law, Justice G.E. and Margaret (Archer) Kelley, respectively.

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 Gettysburg: Clarence Iversen, 90, of Gettysburg passed away, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at St. John's in Kearney, Neb.

 Funeral services are currently pending.

 Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Clarence's arrangements.

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 Aberdeen: Donald E. Nordling, 81, of Aberdeen passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at his home surrounded by family.

 Arrangements are pending with Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., Aberdeen.

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 Britton: The funeral for Duane E. Carlson will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Britton.  Burial will be in the Britton Cemetery.

 Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Price Funeral Chapel of Britton, with a 7 p.m. prayer service.

 Duane passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at his home in Britton at the age of 80.

 An online guestbook and obituary is available at pricefuneralchapel.net.

 Aberdeen: Funeral service for Mildred Sukut Buising, 83, of Aberdeen will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen.

 Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens at Aberdeen.

 Visitation will be Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. and at 7 p.m., there will be an informal time for sharing stories of Mildred.

 Mildred died Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.

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 Castle Rock, Colo.: A committal service for Perry and Delores Stoddard will be held on Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. at the Westport cemetery.

 Family and friends are invited to attend.

 There will be a gathering at the Westport Catholic church for coffee after the committal service.

 Ypsilanti, Mich.: Donald E. Gefre of Ypsilanti, Mich., 77, died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at Arbor Hospice Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., after a courageous battle with leukemia.

 Donald is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Virginia; their children: Ann (Kevin) Gage of Northville, Mich., Daniel (Roxann) Gefre of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Denise Gefre of Ypsilanti, Mich.; three grandchildren: Andrew Gefre, Ryan Gage and Joshua Gage; brother, Leo (Ellen) Gefre; sister, Eileen Kenny; sister-in-law, Ramona Gefre; brother-in-law, Larry McBride; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 Preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Caroline (Jax) Gefre; brothers: Lawrence Jr. and Robert Gefre; sister-in-law, Valois Rue.

 Don retired 21 years ago from O&W Distributors after 17 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, an active member of the Foresters, AMVETS, American Legion, and Depot Town Antique Engine Club. Don loved being outdoors, was an avid camper, enjoyed working on small engines and shared his time volunteering and caring for the developmentally disabled.

 Resurrection Mass was celebrated on Friday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m., at St. Joseph Parish, 9425 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, Mich. Interment at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Community Alliance at communityalliance.com, serving individuals with developmental disabilities.

 Since 1986, Community Alliance, a nonprofit 501(c)3 agency, been pleased to serve individuals with developmental disabilities in Michigan. Through our three initiatives, community residence corporation, community living network and community housing alternatives, we provide affordable housing options and supportive services for adults with developmental disabilities in Washtenaw County, Mich. We are committed to assuring that our clients lead the very best lives they can in their own homes in their own communities. In order to continue to provide the highest quality services to those we serve in the face of fewer and fewer resources, we will continue thinking "outside the box." You can help us continue to be innovative by volunteering to help or by making a donation in support of our programs and initiatives. Thank you for your past and continued support of Community Alliance.

 Memorial Service for Tim Engelhart, 66, of Aberdeen will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., Aberdeen, with Tim's nephew, Pastor Scott Engelhart presiding. A luncheon and time of fellowship will immediately follow the service at Schriver's Memorial Fellowship Center. Tim's wishes were to be cremated, with burial of his cremated remains to take place at Riverside Memorial Park, Aberdeen.

 Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the mortuary on Tuesday. Friends may sign his online guestbook at schriversmemorial.com.

 Tim passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Ipswich.

 Tim Lawrence Engelhart was born on July 2, 1946, in Aberdeen, S.D., to William and Barbara (Lacher) Engelhart. This is the area where he was raised and attended school, graduating from Aberdeen Central High School with the Class of 1964.

 Tim was married to Charleen Webb in Aberdeen on Sept. 20, 1977. The couple had one son, Todd Engelhart.

Tim was employed with Hay's Furniture for a short time before injuring himself on the job and becoming disabled. He continued to make Aberdeen his home until 2009, when he became a resident of the Golden Living Center in Ipswich, S.D.

 Tim enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

 Surviving Tim are his son, Todd Engelhart of Aberdeen; four brothers, Bill Engelhart of Aberdeen, Paul Engelhart of Watertown, S.D., Kenneth Engelhart of Aberdeen, and Jerry Engelhart of Laguna Woods, Calif; and two sisters, Laura Kelly of Aberdeen and Marie Wayne of Lake Arrowhead, Calif.

 He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Caroline.

 Funeral service for Mildred Sukut Buising, 83, of Aberdeen will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. The Rev. Kevin Bergeson will officiate.

 Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens at Aberdeen.

 Visitation will be Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. and at 7 p.m. there will be an informal time for sharing stories of Mildred.

 Mildred died Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.

 Mildred Durr, daughter of Gotthilf and Kathryn (Lebedof) Durr, was born Dec. 8, 1928, in Aberdeen, S.D. She attended elementary school at a country school in Logan County, five miles southwest of Fredonia, N.D. She moved with her parents in October 1942 to Aberdeen. She attended Monroe Junior High School for one year and then graduated from Central High School with the class of 1947.

 She was united in marriage to Harold Sukut on July 20, 1947. They lived in Aberdeen for most of their marriage. Harold died Sept. 1, 1975.

 She was united in marriage to Russell Buising of Conde, S.D., on Oct. 1, 1977. They lived on the farm. Russell died Feb. 6, 2007, and Mildred shortly thereafter moved to Aberdeen.

 Mildred loved spending time with her children and their families. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting and gardening.

 She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary in Conde.

 Mildred is survived by eight children, Karla Cook of San Antonio, Texas; Duane (Gloria) Sukut of Aberdeen; Robert (Connie) Sukut of Rapid City; Cindy (Joe) Martin of Hudson, Colo; Harold "Harry" (Jerena) Sukut of Hecla, S.D.; Randy (Linda) Sukut of New Ulm, Minn; Bruce (Carol) Sukut of Aberdeen; and Tim (Tina) Sukut of Sioux Falls; 17 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

 She was preceded in death by both husbands, one grandson, Steven Milbrandt, two brothers, Wilbur and Harry Durr, and three sisters, Luella Miller, her twin sister, Merle Miller, and Jeanette Steen.

 Honorary Casketbearers will be Mildred's grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her friends.

 The casketbearers will be Mildred's grandchildren: Sol Sukut, Quentin Sukut, Robert Ramirez, Travis Sukut, Jeramie McInerney, Scott Sukut, Russell Sukut and Mike Bareth.

 The organist will be Arliss Alberts, soloist is June Martell and the readers will be Sandra Frickson and Tanya Thom.

 The family prefers memorials to Aberdeen Area Humane Society.

 Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 The funeral service for Viola Emma Caroline Milbrandt, 89, of Aberdeen, will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen. Viola died Saturday, Oct. 20, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.

 Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m., with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.

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 Michael John Osborne, 60, of Aberdeen died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at his home.

 Arrangements are pending with Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen.

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 Clarence Iversen, 90, of Gettysburg passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at St. John's in Kearney, Neb.

 Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Gettysburg, with Pastor Daniel Tews officiating. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, with a 7 p.m. prayer service at the church.

 Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Clarence's arrangements.

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 The funeral for Ione M. Curr, 91, of Amherst will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at First Lutheran Church of Britton. The Rev. Terrill Sorensen will officiate. Ione passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012.

 Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Price Funeral Chapel, Britton, with an Order of the Eastern Star and VFW Auxiliary Service at 7 p.m.

 An online guestbook and obituary is available at pricefuneralchapel.net.

 Funeral service for Donald Nordling, 81, of Aberdeen 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.

 Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the mortuary and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at church.

 Don passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at his home surrounded by family.

 Family prefers memorials to North Plains Hospice or Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

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 Funeral service for Donald E. Nordling, 81, of Aberdeen will be

10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1620 Milwaukee Ave. N.E., Aberdeen, with Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Gardens, with military graveside rites being conducted by the Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post No. 24 of Aberdeen.

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

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 Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation continues one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

 Don's family prefers memorials to either North Plains Hospice or Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen and grateful for all the support of Hospice, Pastor Deb and Pastor Jeff.

 Donald E. Nordling was born to Edwin and Katherine (Meese)

Nordling on Dec. 19, 1930, in Dupree. He lived in Aberdeen from infancy to the time of his death. Don was a 1949 graduate of Aberdeen Central High School. In 1951, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in Radar Operations in Little Creek, Va. He was discharged from the Navy in 1955.

 Don married Corrine Rott in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7, 1953. The couple was blessed with five children: three daughters, Debra (Jim) Palmer of Pierre, Sheree (Mick) Hogan of Rosholt and Dorene Buchanan of Mina; and two sons, Ronald

Nordling of Aberdeen and Richard (Joanne)

Nordling of Gloversville, N.Y.

 Don graduated from Northern State Teacher's College in 1959, with a degree in business. He and his father, Edwin, constructed many buildings in Aberdeen and he continued working until his death.

 Don lost his battle to lung cancer on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, with his family surrounding him at his bedside.

 Don was a life-long member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he served as an usher, Sunday school teacher, congregational president and Scout Master of Troop 51. He was also a member of the Yelduz Shrine, president of the Uniform Bodies, a member of the Color Guard for 32 years, a member, and later High Priest, of the Masonic Order No. 38 Aberdeen Chapter, and a charter member of the Sertoma Club, where he served as president and governor of the South Dakota District.

 Don enjoyed spending time with his family and loved being "Dad," "Grandpa," "Brother" and "Uncle Donald". There are many wonderful memories of time spent at Pickerel Lake. He will be remembered for his strong faith, courage, sense of humor and his fondness for fishing and eating lutefisk.

 Don is survived by his wife of 58 years, Corrine; five children; two sisters: Norene (Tom) Danely of Orange, Calif., and Janice (Wayne) Hansen of Aberdeen; one brother, Edward (Virginia) Nordling of Plymouth, Minn.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

 Preceding him in death were his parents; two infant brothers; and son-in-law, Spencer Buchanan.

 Lolita Harmon, 89, of Aberdeen died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.                             

 Arrangements are pending with Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen. 

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 Memorial service for Michael John Osborne, 60, of Aberdeen will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at New Life Fellowship in Aberdeen. Pastor Rodney Johnson will officiate.  

 Michael died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at his home.

 In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials.

 Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 Miran "Mike" Sayler, 87, of Aberdeen passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen.

 Arrangements are pending with Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, Aberdeen.

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