Ellendale, N.D.: Memorial service for John Douglas Borg, 77, of Ellendale, formerly of Benton City, Wash., will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Prince of Peace Care Center Peace Chapel in Ellendale.
He died Oct. 24, 2012, at Prince of Peace Care Center.
John is survived by his wife, Leona, of Benton City; local survivors include daughter, Nancy Fischer and granddaughter, Jolene (David) Maunu, both of Ellendale.
Carlsen Funeral Home of Ellendale.
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Humboldt: Wallie A. Binfet, 88, of Humboldt passed away on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. A memorial Mass will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Humboldt, with family present one hour prior to greet friends.
Inurnment will take place at a later date in Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis.
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Eureka: Theophil Dohn, 85, of Eureka died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at his home.
Arrangements are pending with Carlsen Funeral Home of Eureka.
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El Cajon, Calif.: Graveside services for Donald Dean Engstrom, originally of Andover and recently of El Cajon, Calif., will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, in the Andover City Cemetery. The Rev. Lloyd Redhage will officiate.
Donald died Sept. 8, 2012, at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in La Jolla, Calif.
Aberdeen: Ruth Frerichs, 89, of Aberdeen, formerly of Columbia, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Angelhaus Regional Basic Care Center in Aberdeen.
Arrangements are pending with Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., Aberdeen.
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Wallie A. Binfet, 88, of Humboldt passed away on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. A memorial Mass will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Humboldt, with family present one hour prior to greet friends. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis.
Wallie Uhrich was born on Aug. 16, 1924, to Stanislaus and Clara (Glatt) Uhrich near Roscoe. She grew up and attended country school near her home.
On Sept. 21, 1944, Wallie married Walter Binfet. They spent many years together in the Black Hills until Walter's passing in 1999. Shortly after that, Wallie moved to Humboldt and lived there until her passing.
During her life, Wallie enjoyed many hobbies including reading, traveling, quilting, playing cards, baking, doing crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. She also truly loved to spend time with family and friends, especially her coffee group. Wallie was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, where she was also a member of the altar society.
Wallie is survived by six sons: Louis (Cindy) of Belgrade, Mont., David of Honolulu, Hawii, Jerry (Gayla) of Edwardsburg, Mich., Arnold of Lead, Dan of Belgrade, Mont., and Kenneth of Denver, Colo.; five daughters: Rose Bertram of Washburn, N.D., Judy (Andy) Loban of Summerset, Diane (Bob) Petersen of Riverton, Wyo., Laura Halloran of Hobart, Ind., and Muria (Randal) Olson of Humboldt; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Lawrence; two sons-in-law, Tom Halloran and Lee Bertram; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Binfet; a grandson; and her sister, Christine Binfet.
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Funeral service for Theophil Dohn, 85, of Eureka will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Eureka Baptist Church. The Rev. Gary Bergman will officiate.
Burial will be in the Eureka City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Theophil died Oct. 25, 2012, at his home.
Carlsen Funeral Home of Eureka has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Funeral service for Ruth Frerichs, 89, Aberdeen, formerly of Columbia, is 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Columbia.
Burial is at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen.
Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Visitation continues one hour before the service at the church on Monday.
Ruth passed away Oct. 25, 2012, at Angelhaus Regional Basic Care Center, Aberdeen.
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Family services for Bernice Fliehs, 84, of Groton will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Groton. The Rev. Craig Grams will officiate. Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.
Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to services on Sunday.
Bernice passed away Oct. 25, 2012, at the Golden Living Center, Groton.
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The funeral for Alice A. Olson, longtime Langford area resident, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Langford. The Rev. Charlie Bunk will officiate with burial in the Hillside Cemetery, Langford.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Price Funeral Chapel of Britton.
Alice passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Sundial Manor in Bristol at age 93.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at pricefuneralchapel.net.
Mass of Christian burial for Robert "Bob" Mecseji, Grandpa "Bobcat", 74, of Aberdeen will be 10:30 a.m.j Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Aberdeen. The Rev. Shaun Haggerty will officiate. A time of fellowship will immediately follow in the church hall.
Burial will then follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
There will be a rosary and liturgical wake service at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, with visitation from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bob passed away at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, after a lengthy illness and with his wife of 53 years at his side.
Robert Allen Mecseji was born Oct. 13, 1938, to Joseph and Mary (Molner) Mecseji in Omaha, Neb. He was raised in Omaha, attending Omaha North High School, where he met the love of his life Judy. Bob was a Nebraska State High School Wrestling Champion at 112 pounds his senior year of high school. He then attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln on a wrestling scholarship.
He married Judy Huntley on Oct. 17, 1959, and after working a short time for the Union Pacific Railroad, he began his career at IBM. He was transferred in 1965 to Aberdeen, where they raised four beautiful children, Pam, Mark, David and Mary. After his retirement from IBM, he worked at various places in Aberdeen until his full retirement in 1997.
Bob was an integral part of the Aberdeen Elks Diving Team from 1971 to 1983. He served as a diving judge for numerous events including the Junior Olympics. His wife, Judy, was the coach, but Bob accompanied her on every trip as driver, judge, and cheerleader. He was most proud of his "Mr. Wonderful" trophy awarded by his wife for all of his help with diving. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 47 years. He was also a member of the Elks Club and a past Chamber Ambassador.
Bob enjoyed playing bridge, playing the piano, golfing, working in his yard, spending time with his family, especially his nine grandchildren, and watching Nebraska football. You could find him with three TV's, a computer and a radio listening to every game. He enjoyed his frequent chats with his boys, analyzing the latest NSU, Big 10 or Pac-12 information.
Bob had a fabulous sense of humor and you could always count on him to be the life of the party. He was an amazing poet and pianist. His family and friends looked forward to the poems that he wrote for all the special occasions in their lives. It was also a treat for his family to come home and hear the beautiful music that he generated from the piano.
Bob is survived by his wife, Judy, of 53 years; their children, Pam (Kendell) Titze and their children, Shane and Kendra; Mark (Colleen) Mecseji and their children, Eric, James and Elizabeth; David (Erin) Mecseji and their children, Olivia and Amelia; and Mary (Mike) Couture and their children, Michelle and Madysen. He is also survived by his sister, Lucy Depyper; his sister-in-laws, Orpha Mecseji, Jackie Ferguson and Sherri Huntley; his brother-in-laws, Arch Ferguson and Jon Huntley, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Mashal Mecseji; his parents, Joe and Mary Mecseji; his brother, Joe Mecseji and his brother-in-law, John Depyper.
Honorary urnbearers will be LeRoy Adams, Don Grey, Erin Mecseji, Arden Gilbert, Colleen Mecseji and Jim Larson.
Urnbearers will be John Bishop, Jon Oster, Rick Pesek, Michael Couture, Kendell Titze and Arch Ferguson.
The organist and cantor will be Charlene Blondo; lector is Jerry Mattern; usher is Scott Cunningham and offertory gifts will be presented by Bob's grandchildren, Shane Titze, Kendra Titze, Eric Mecseji, James Mecseji, Elizabeth Mecseji, Michelle Couture, Madysen Couture, Olivia Mecseji and Amelia Mecseji.
Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Funeral Service for Ruth Frerichs, 89, of Aberdeen, formerly of Columbia, S.D., will be 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Columbia, with Pastor Craig Grams officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen.
Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary, with a prayer service at 5 p.m. Visitation continues one hour before the service at the church.
Ruth passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Angelhaus Regional Basic Care Center, Aberdeen. Blessed be her memory.
Ruth Evers was born on May 13, 1923, in Franklin, Neb., to Fred and Matie (Ebke) Evers. This is the area where she was raised and attended school. After graduating from Franklin High School, Ruth furthered her education and received her teaching certificate.
Ruth was united in marriage to John Frerichs on Jan. 19, 1947, in Franklin, Neb. The couple was blessed with two sons and two daughters. The family moved to the Columbia area in 1956, and farmed there for many years. Ruth and John shared nearly 40 years of marriage before he passed away in 1986. Ruth later moved into Aberdeen, where she continued to reside until the time of her death.
Ruth was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Columbia, where she served as Secretary of the Lutheran Women's League and was an active member of The Ladies Aide. She also did substitute teaching at the parochial school in Columbia for several years. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and especially loved spending time with her family and friends.
Surviving Ruth are her children: Wallace Frerichs of Yakima, Wash., Rayma Pierson of Columbia, and Janice Evers of Sun Prairie, Wis.; five grandchildren: Scott, Jeffrey, Brandon and Kyle Frerichs and Nicole Weron; three great-grandchildren: Hunter Frerichs and Veronica and Axel Weron; and one sister, Bernice Arment-McFadd of Aberdeen.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; one son, Jason Frerichs; one sister, Mildred Bartels; and one half-sister, Meta Evers.
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Funeral service for Theophil Dohn, 85, of Eureka will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Eureka Baptist Church. The Rev. Gary Bergman will officiate.
Burial will be in the Eureka City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Theophil died Oct. 25, 2012, at his home.
Theophil Dohn, son of Christ and Sophia (Bertsch) Dohn was born July 15, 1927, near Greenway in McPherson County, S.D.
He was united in marriage to Arlene Fischer on June 18, 1950, at Bertsch Station Baptist Church near Venturia, N.D. They made their home 12 miles north of Eureka on the Dohn family homestead. They were general farmers raising small grains and livestock. They semi-retired in June of 1994 and moved to a house four miles southwest of their home. Arlene died Jan. 27, 2002.
Theophil was united in marriage to Joyce Yoder on Nov. 26, 2004, at Eureka Reformed Church. They made their home in Eureka.
Theophil was a member of Eureka Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing cards, driving around the area and looking at the crops and helping to move farm equipment. Annual butchering gatherings with the family and spending time with his grandchildren were always special memories.
Theophil is survived by his wife, Joyce; three sons, Jim (Judy) Dohn of Eureka, Terry (Cindy) Dohn of Aberdeen and Keenan (Lori) Dohn of Rapid City; one daughter, Judy (Greg) Pesall of Webster; stepchildren, Jay Parker of Ft. Worth, Texas, Jeff Parker of Salina, Kan., and Jannel (Paul) Bentz of Eureka; one sister, Martha Bader of Aberdeen; one brother, Albert (Irene) Dohn of LaMoure, N.D.; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
His parents, first wife, Arlene, three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Honorary Casketbearers will be Theophil's grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The casketbearers will be David Dohn, Duane Dohn, Mark Dohn, Alton Nies, Wayne Fischer and Travis Bentz.
The family prefers memorials be sent to Eureka Senior Center, PO Box 42, Eureka, SD 57437-0042.
Carlsen Funeral Home of Eureka has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Family services for Bernice Fliehs, 84, of Groton will be 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Groton. The Rev. Craig Grams will officiate. Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.
Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to services on Sunday.
Bernice passed away Oct. 25, 2012, at Golden Living Center, Groton.
Bernice Arlene was born on April 17, 1928, in Aberdeen to Walter and Lorna (Gengerke) Schmidt. She was baptized and confirmed at the First English Lutheran Church of Groton. Bernice attended East Hanson School and graduated from Groton High School in 1946. She then studied in Sioux City, Iowa, at the Western Union Telegraph School. Bernice worked as a teletype operator in Chicago, Ill., for Western Union.
On Sept. 27, 1947, she united in marriage with Harvey Richard Fliehs Sr. at the First English Lutheran Church. Together, they celebrated 65 years of marriage.
Celebrating her life is her husband, Harvey, their children: Judy Feser, Joan (Jerry) Johnson, Harvey (Sue) Fliehs II, all of Groton; and grandchildren: Aaron (Chasity) Feser, Heather Feser, Carrie (Chuck) Cole, Adam (Amanda) Feser, Jerry Ray Johnson, Lyndsey (Steve) Higgins and Trey (Becah) Fliehs. Bernice is also survived by five great-grandchildren, her sister, Patsy Ritter-Miller of Holland, Mich., and her brother, Gordon Schmidt of Bath.
Preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers, two sisters and her son-in-law, Richard Feser.
Casketbearers will be her grandchildren.
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The funeral for Alice A. Olson, longtime Langford area resident, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Langford.
The Rev. Charlie Bunk will officiate, with burial in the Hillside Cemetery, rural Langford. Casketbearers will be Aron Nickelson, Chuck Holland, Kurt Hoines, Kyle Hoines, LaMont Johnson and Dallas Johnson. Music will be provided by Barbara Bunk, organist and Terry Price, soloist.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Price Funeral Chapel of Britton.
Alice passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Sundial Manor in Bristol at age 93.
Alice A. Vickers was born Sept. 29, 1919, in Claremont, to Mernie and Minnie (Hinrichs) Vickers. Her education was received in Claremont and Langford. After graduating from Langford High School, Alice attended Northern State College in Aberdeen.
On Nov. 23, 1938, she married Dwight Oliver Olson in Britton. The first few years of their marriage, they lived in San Francisco, Calif., while Dwight was serving in the U.S. Navy. After his discharge, they returned to Langford where they made their home. Alice served as the substitute mail carrier for her husband's rural route for 20 years. Dwight passed away Feb. 6, 1971, and Alice continued to make her home in Langford. She eventually sold their home and moved into an apartment in Langford. She lived there until moving to Sundial Manor in Bristol in June of 2011.
Alice had been a member of the Presbyterian Church in Langford and active in the Presbyterian Women's group. She also served as an elder and secretary. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary in Langford and also had served in a state office. She was a 68-year member of the Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary and had held county offices with that organization. Alice was also active in the Langford Senior Citizens group.
She enjoyed playing cards and bingo. Perhaps above all else, Alice loved to travel. First with her husband, and after his death, she made many trips with friends and her brother. Over her lifetime, Alice had traveled to all 50 states, Europe and South America.
Surviving Alice are two daughters: Karen Brinkman of Loon Lake, Wash.; Mona (Russell) Nickelson of Langford; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, three daughters: Kay Johnson, Vicki Hoines and Verna Holland; two brothers: Don Vickers and John Vickers; two sisters: Arlie Vickers and Mernis Wallace; and three grandchildren.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at pricefuneralchapel.net.
The memorial service for Catherine "Cay" Conway, 87, of Yankton, formerly of Aberdeen, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, with Pastor Chris Anderson officiating. Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Aberdeen. Catherine died Friday, Oct. 5, at Avera Yankton Care Center.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Funeral Service for Ruth Frerichs, 89, of Aberdeen, formerly of Columbia, S.D., will be 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Columbia, with Pastor Craig Grams officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen.
Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary, with a prayer service at 5 p.m. Visitation continues one hour before the service at the church.
Ruth passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Angelhaus Regional Basic Care Center, Aberdeen. Blessed be her memory.
Ruth Evers was born on May 13, 1923, in Franklin, Neb., to Fred and Matie (Ebke) Evers. This is the area where she was raised and attended school. After graduating from Franklin High School, Ruth furthered her education and received her teaching certificate.
Ruth was united in marriage to John Frerichs on Jan. 19, 1947, at Franklin, Neb., The couple was blessed with two sons and two daughters. The family moved to the Columbia area in 1956 and farmed there for many years. Ruth and John shared nearly 40 years of marriage before he passed away in 1986. Ruth later moved into Aberdeen, where she continued to reside until the time of her death.
Ruth was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Columbia, where she served as Secretary of the Lutheran Women's League and was an active member of The Ladies Aide. She also did substitute teaching at the parochial school in Columbia for several years. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and especially loved spending time with her family and friends.
Surviving Ruth are her children, Wallace Frerichs of Yakima, Wash., Rayma Pierson of Columbia, and Janice Evers of Sun Prairie, Wis.; five grandchildren, Scott, Jeffrey, Brandon and Kyle Frerichs and Nicole Weron; three great grandchildren, Hunter Frerichs and Veronica and Axel Weron; and one sister, Bernice Arment-McFadd of Aberdeen.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; one son, LaVon Frerichs; one sister, Mildred Bartels; and one half-sister, Meta Evers.
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Amaya Marie Larson, 10-month-old daughter of Dr. Christopher and Melissa Larson, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at the Faulkton Area Medical Center, Faulkton.
Services are pending with Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.
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Sidney Schad, 64, of Lantry passed Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at his home in Lantry. Arrangements are pending with Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.
Service for Willard "Willie" Kermit Tesky, 86, Aberdeen, is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at Calvary Baptist Church, Aberdeen. Pastor Randy Battey officiating. Burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Willard passed away on Saturday, Oct. 27, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, following a courageous battle with leukemia.
Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m., with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Calvary Baptist Church.
Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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