Funeral service for Venoris L. Latham, 81, of Aberdeen will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory, 1708 Eighth Ave. N.E. The Rev. Bill Nelson-Loefke will officiate.

 Burial will be in Ashton Cemetery at a later date.

 Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.          

 Venoris died April 18, 2013, at home.

 Venoris L. Clausen, daughter of Harvey and Margurite (Hansen) Clausen, was born June 26, 1931, on the family farm near Ashton. She grew up near Mellette and attended Mellette High School.   

 She was united in marriage to Bertice "Red" Latham on Dec. 12, 1947, in Redfield. They made their home in Redfield and later Northville, where she worked at the Brentford Supper Club until it closed. They then lived in Los Angeles, Calif.; Baldwin Park, Calif.; and Azusa, Calif.; for 25 years where she worked as a beautician. They then moved back to South Dakota, living in Redfield. She worked at Redfield State Hospital for 12 years in the dietary department. In 1996, she had to retire due to poor health and in 2003 she and her husband moved to Aberdeen.

 Venoris enjoyed crocheting.

 Venoris is survived by her husband, Bertice "Red," of Aberdeen; and one half-brother, Marvin (Lillian) Fisher, of Gadsden, Ala.

 Her parents and two half-brothers preceded her in death.

 Casketbearers will be her friends and family.

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

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 Funeral service for Emma Speidel, 88, of Ashley will be 11 am, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church.

 Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

 There will be a prayer service Wednesday at 7 p.m., with visitation from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

 Emma died April 18, 2013, at Ashley Nursing Home.

 Carlsen Funeral Home of Ashley has been entrusted with arrangements. 

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Mass of Christian burial for Catherine "Katie" L. Gross, 93, of Aberdeen will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 Third Ave. S.E., Aberdeen, with Father Shane D. Stevens officiating. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Aberdeen.

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

 Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, April 21, 2013, at the mortuary with a liturgical wake service and rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation continues for one hour prior to Mass at the church on Monday.

 Catherine passed away Friday, April 19, 2013, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen. Blessed be her memory.

 Catherine "Katie" Brendel Gross was born to Walter and Bernadine (Geier) Brendel on Sept. 14, 1919, in Aberdeen, S.D. She met her future husband while playing softball and they married two years later on Jan. 25, 1938, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Aberdeen. Catherine enjoyed many family hunting trips and spent many hours riding her favorite horse, Lady. She was a floral designer for over 40 years and worked at Siebrecht Florist until they closed in 1982. After her retirement from Siebrecht, she fulfilled her dream by starting her own floral shop in her home and named it K&A Mini Flower Shop.

 Katie was loved by all, and her infectious smile warmed all the hearts of those who were blessed to have known her. She was an avid rosary attendee at Sacred Heart Church. She and Andy also enjoyed being members of the Aberdeen Moose Lodge for many years. Her greatest joy in life, however, was watching her grandchildren grow up. Katie and Andy shared over 57 years of marriage before he passed away in February 1995. After years of being without her beloved husband Andy, she is now in his loving arms.

 Survivors include her two sons, Robert A. Gross and Donald O. of Aberdeen; daughter-in-law, Alene Grohnke-Gross; her brother, George Brendel; her sister, Bea (Larry) Hawkins; eight grandchildren: Wendy DeJong, Lory Keeney, Kristy Koch, Roger Gross, Richard Gross, Rose Ann Zabel, Susan Mehlhaff and Patrick Gross; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

 She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andy; five sisters; one brother; one daughter-in-law; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

 Casketbearers will be Roger Gross, Richard Gross, Tyler Stuchl, Jordan Gross, Trevor Keeney, Gavin Stuchl, Justin Keeney and Pat Gross.

 Robert "Bob" A. Ackerman, 74, of Rapid City died Friday, April 19, 2013, at his home in Rapid City.

 Visitation will be Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis from noon until 9 p.m.

 Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at the Canyon Lake Methodist Church in Rapid City with Pastor Eric Grinager officiating. Burial with military honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard follows at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

 A memorial has been established to the National Parkinson's Disease Research Foundation and the University of South Dakota Chemistry Department.

 Bob was born in Aberdeen, S.D., on August 25, 1938, to Al and Marion (Daschel) Ackerman. After graduating from Aberdeen Central High School, he served in the U.S. Navy and then attended and graduated from the University of South Dakota. Upon graduation, he started working for Mason and Hanger Engineering Company and managed several governmental facilities, including the Water Desalination Plant in Webster, S.D., an ammunition plant in Burlington, Iowa, and the Oil Spill Research Facility in Leonardo, N.J.

 In 1980, Bob returned to Aberdeen and, along with his brother, Charles, he owned and managed Ackerman Welding Supply Company. After selling the business in 1992, Bob worked for the National Welding Association and conducted seminars and trainings throughout the United States on safety and regulatory issues related to the Welding Supply Industry. He did this until 2001, when Parkinson's Disease no longer allowed him to continue.

 Also, in 1991, Bob supervised the construction of a home at the base of Deer Mountain, near Lead, and he and his wife and daughter operated a bed and breakfast until 2001.

 Bob had a commercial pilot's license and flew his own plane for many years. He was an avid reader and especially knowledgeable in World War II history. Bob enjoyed working with wood and built everything from toys for his daughter to furniture for his home, to taking part in the construction and additions to his home. Bob especially enjoyed opera and was an avid follower of opera singer, Luciano Pavarotti. Bob and Vonnie attended several Pavarotti concerts throughout the United States.

 Bob was a member of Kiwanis for over 40 years and he served in many of the offices in the organization in the various communities in which he lived.

 Survivors include his wife, LaVonne "Vonnie" Whitman-Ackerman, Rapid City; daughter, Carrie Ackerman, Sturgis, S.D.; sisters: Donna (Eric) Chalimonczyk, Fargo, N.D., Barbara (Jim) Hundstad, Bath, S.D.; brother, Roger (Marcia) Ackerman, Apache Junction, Ariz.; Vonnie's sister, Gloria (Ivan) Montgomery, Rochester, N.Y.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Allan; brothers, Charles and Richard; and parents, Alvin and Marion Ackerman.

 Condolences may be sent to the family at kinkadefunerals.com.

 The funeral for Rupert A. Ulmer, 97, of Hosmer, is 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church in Hosmer. The Rev. Patrick A. Hahn will lead the worship. Burial in Bethany Cemetery.

 Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Gramm Funeral Home, 720 N. Sixth St., in Ipswich and one hour prior to the services at church on Monday.

 Rupert was born to Edward and Anna Ulmer on June 3, 1915, at Menno, S.D. In the spring of 1917, they moved from their farm southeast of Menno to a farm 2 miles southeast of Hosmer, S.D., where he grew up.  He attended grade school in Sangamon Township, high school in Hosmer and a year of college at Northern Normal College in Aberdeen, S.D., where he attained a teacher's certificate. Rupert went on to teach school in Sangamon Township for five years.

 He married Orma Gross on April 11, 1937, in Hosmer. In 1940, they bought a farm 6 miles east and mile south of Hosmer, where their one son and five daughters were born and raised. They farmed there until 1983, when their son took over the farm and they retired to their home in Hosmer. 

 When Orma died in 2000, he continued to live in his home until February of this year, when ill health required a move to the Hosmer Senior Citizen's Home. 

 During his lifetime, Rupert was an active member of his community, serving on the Hosmer City Council, the school board, township board, county extension board and the Hosmer Co-op board.  In his later years, he spent time with his children and grandchildren, played cards with friends and enjoyed dancing. He was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Hosmer and had served on the church council.

 Rupert died Thursday, April 18, 2013, surrounded by loving family, at the Bowdle Hospital.

 His constant quiet presence will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

 Rupert is survived by his son, Darwin (Kay) Ulmer, of Roscoe, S.D.; daughters: Lora DeWald of Sioux Falls, S.D., Evelyn (Donovan) Twite of DeSmet, S.D., Ileen (Doug) Lindner of Warroad, Minn., Patty (John) Beyers of Roscoe, and Carolyn (Don) Lang of Aberdeen, S.D; sister-in-law, Elsie Ulmer, of Lino Lakes, Minn.; brother-in-law, Joe Geier, of Aberdeen; 24 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren, as well as many wonderful friends.

 His parents, Edward and Anna; his wife, Orma; brother, Allen; sisters: Gertrude Preszler, Flora Gaub Jung, Gloria Geier and Virginia Meier; grandson, Russell Ulmer; and son-in-law, Clarence DeWald; preceded him in death.

 Arrangements with Gramm Funeral Home. Guest registry at grammfuneralhome.com.

 Services for Alice Jondahl, 92, of Aberdeen and formerly of Langford, will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Langford. The Rev. Charles Bunk will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date in Falnes Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.

 Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

 Alice passed away April 17, 2013, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

 Alice Gurine Holland was born June 4, 1920, to Mandius and Clara (Hoines) Holland in rural Langford. She was baptized and confirmed at Falnes Lutheran Church.

 Alice united in marriage with Henry Flagtvedt on Nov. 23, 1937. To this union, two sons were born: James Keith and Henry Conrad. Henry Senior died in 1939.

 She married Olger Jondahl on Feb. 3, 1942, and together they had three sons: Rodney, Donald and Loren, joining Olger's son, Richard.

 Alice lived in Langford all her life. She sang in the church choir for many years, helped with crafts for Bible school and was an active member of Eve Circle. She worked many years at Aspen Drug, The Gamble Store and also fixed hair in her home in Langford. She was also a Legion Auxiliary member for more than 66 years, a member of the senior citizens and enjoyed the bingo parties, pot luck dinners and the Langford Boosterettes for many Years.

 Preceding her in death were her parents; both husbands; two sons: Jim and Loren; her grandson, Brad Jondahl; and her brothers: Clarence, Elmer, Alvin and Marvin.

 Celebrating her life are her sons: Richard (Miriam) Jondahl of Waite Park, Minn., Henry Jondahl of Keystone, S.D., Rodney (Leone) Jondahl of Aberdeen, S.D., Don Jondahl of Aberdeen, S.D.; and daughter-in-laws: Marilyn Jondahl of Groton, S.D., and Lois (Jondahl) Dow of Arlington, Texas. Alice is also survived by 16 grandchildren 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Leslie Holland, of Ipswich, S.D.; one sister, Hazel McKittrick of Groton, S.D.; and her special kitty "Chetta."

 Casketbearers will be her grandsons: Craig Jondahl, Kevin Jondahl, Steve Jondahl, Chan Jondahl, Tanner Jondahl, Jeff Jondahl and Cory Olson.

 Memorials are preferred to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Langford, Falnes Cemetery or to the Langford Legion Auxiliary.

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 Leroy F. Brooker, 87, of Tulare died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. His funeral will be Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Tulare United Church in Tulare. Pastor Lorah Houser Jankord will officiate. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery near Tulare, with military rites. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield.

 Leroy Franklin Brooker was born Dec. 3, 1925, in Belmont Township, Spink County, S.D., to Franklin and Rose (Blume) Brooker. He attended country school through junior high, until his family moved to Los Angeles, Calif. After Leroy graduated from high school in Los Angeles, he moved back to South Dakota to begin farming. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Leroy married Elsie Kopplin on Nov. 10, 1953. They began their life together on the family farm, where they raised their three children.

 Leroy enjoyed playing kittenball and cribbage, woodworking and carpentry. He spent many hours helping his son, Dave, with his racecar adventures. He served 19 years on the Tulare Independent School Board and many years on the church board. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

 Grateful for sharing his life are his wife, Elsie, and their three children: Paula (Daryl) Ames, Peg Brooker and David (Becky) Brooker, all of Tulare. He was also blessed with four grandsons: Jake and Dan Ames and Wyatt and Andy Brooker.

 Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters and their husbands: Elenore (Harry) Throgmorton, Leona (Nick) Spathos; his sister-in-law and her husband, Marjorie (Richmond) Noble; and nephews: Steven Noble and Steven Spathos.

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 Walter Aman, 95, of Eureka died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Hosmer Senior Citizens Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Zion American Lutheran Church, Eureka, with Pastor Ryan Gage leading the service. Burial follows at the church cemetery.

 Visitation will be at Lien-Straub Funeral Chapel, Eureka, beginning 5 p.m. Tuesday, with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service.

 Lien-Straub Funeral Chapel, Eureka, is in charge of arrangements.

 Warren Engvar Markuson, 91, Ellendale died April 20 at Prince of Peace Care Center. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, at Zion Lutheran Church, Ellendale, with Pastor Tom Eckstein officiating.

 Visitation from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale, continuing one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Burial: Ellendale City Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel.

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 Hilton Mehlhaff, 91, of Eureka died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Eureka Community Hospital.

 Arrangements are pending with Carlsen Funeral Home of Eureka.

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 Ruth Thompson, 87, of Groton passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Sun Dial Manor in Bristol. Services are pending with Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.

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 Edna Holler, 90, of Bristol died Monday, April 22, 2013, at Sun Dial Manor in Bristol.          

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

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Eureka: Irene E. Heer, 92, of Eureka died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at the Hosmer Senior Citizens Home.

 Arrangements are pending with Lien-Straub Funeral Chapel in Eureka.

Forman, N.D.: Mass of Christian burial for Clara J. Lock, 80, of Harvey, N.D., and formerly of Forman, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Forman.

 Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church, with a 7 p.m. vigil service.

 Clara passed away suddenly on Monday, April 22, 2013, at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, N.D.

 Price Funeral Chapel of Forman has been entrusted with her arrangements.

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Britton: The funeral for Donald M. Docter, 90, a longtime Britton-area resident, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the First Lutheran Church of Britton. The Rev. Terrill Sorensen will officiate.

 Burial will be in the Britton Cemetery.

 Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Price Funeral Chapel in Britton.

 Don passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Marshall County Healthcare Center in Britton.

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

Bristol: The memorial service for Edna Holler, 90, of Bristol and formerly of Pierpont, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pierpont. Pastor Paul Kosel will officiate.

 Edna died Monday, April 22, 2013, at Sun Dial Manor in Bristol.

 Edna is survived by two sons: Scott (Diane) Holler of Holabird and Kirby Holler of Pierpont.

 She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank.

 Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen.

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Everett, Wash.: Larry Horst, 66, of Everett died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett.

 Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church in Selby, with Pastor Dale Hamre officiating.

 Visitation will be at Lien Funeral Chapel in Selby from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m.

 Please visit millerlienfh.com to leave an online condolence or view the tribute video.

 Lien Funeral Home of Bowdle is in charge of arrangements.