Obituaries


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Artz, Arthur
B

Biegler, William Sr.
Bisbee, Roy

Blegeberg, Peter

Bouzek, Cathryn
Boyd, William

Bramblett, John
Britt, Martin

Burns, Matilda

C

Campbell, James
Cooper, Hilda Olsen
Corry, Mrs. C. E.

Crane, Vinton Charles


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DeGooyer, Grace Karns
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Engle, Mrs. George S.
F

Fink, C. W.

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Gard, Mary
Garland, Fannie
H

Hanicq, Agnes

Hansen, Nettena

Hansen, Carol Mae Oberlander

Hansen, Herman L.

Hansen, Mathilda

Hanson, Mrs. Conrad
Hartman-Goetz, Martin

Hastings, Arthur I.
Hatz, Casper

Hazard, Alexander

Horton, Mrs. Bert

I - J

Ingram, Sarah
Jarbi, Marie
Jark, Peter
Jeffries, Annette
K

Kaiser, Carrie

Karlins, Luvay P. Nesheim

Kopecky, Winnie Fae Morford
Kranmer, Emma

Kringen, Maurice Gordon

Krueger, Arnold Michael

Kruidenier, Albert


Kyle, James Henderson


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Lyman, Mary
M

Madden, John
Matteson, J. J.
Matteson, Martha M.
Melcher, Ed.
Morrow, John
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Nusser, Louis
O

Olsen, George Olaf

Olsen, Oscar A.


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Perry, Irene
Perry, Lydia
Q - R

Running, Mildred
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Seeman, Margery Cate

Seeman, Milford James

Shumaker, Mrs.
St. Clair, Infant
Stevens, William
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Todd, Mrs. G. T.
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V

VanSlyke, Vader G.
VeLure, Ramona Fischer Kautz
W

Wagner, Ernest
Williams, Henry
Winnie, Bert
Wood, James
Worthy, Thomas
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Y

Z

Zimmerman, Cynthia

 

William Biegler, Sr.

HAYWARD, Wis. May 1. -- William Biegler, Sr. for 30 years a resident of Hayward, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. John Pardon at Aberdeen, South Dakota, while on a visit. He has been ailing for months, and took a trip to Dakota in hopes that it would benefit his health. The remains have been brought home accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Pardon. Funeral services were held from the Episcopal church, Rev. Mr. Chase conducting services. Mr. Biegler is a member of the Woodman, Odd Fellows and Masons, all of whom marched in procession to the grave. The Masons held services at the grave.

Mr. Biegler has been prominent in business affairs in this city and has held the office of county treasurer and other offices. He leaves a wife, two sons, William and Lester, and three daughters, Mrs. John Pardon, Louise and Zella Biegler.

Source: Duluth News-Tribune (Duluth, MN); Thursday, May 2, 1912
Contributor: K.T.

Carol M. Hansen

STRATFORD — The funeral for Carol M. Hansen, 44, of R.R. 1, Box 3, Stratford, will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Gem Township, with the Rev. James H. Reeb officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Miller-Huebl Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.

Visitation will be at the funeral home in Aberdeen Monday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and at the church in Gem Township for one hour prior to the service. The family is to meet at the church at 10 a.m. the day of the service.

She died Thursday, Feb. 26, 1987, at her home due to a cancer-related illness.

Carol Mae Oberlander was born Sept. 1, 1942, in Herreid to Adam A. and Emma Sprenger Oberlander. Later the family moved to Aberdeen. She graduated from Central High School in 1960.

She attended Stewart School of Hairstyling, graduating in 1961. She worked at the Vanity in Aberdeen and later in Conde.

She married George (Pat) Hansen Jr. April 25, 1964, in Aberdeen. A short time later she opened her own shop at her home, calling it Carol's Beauty Salong.

She was a member of Elizabeth Circle, former youth advisor, taught Sunday School and music for many years at Scandinavia Lutheran Church and coached softball in Stratford.

Survivors include her husband, of Stratford; one son, Harley Hansen, San Diego, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. John (Karollee) Johnson; and Thea Hansen and Tina Hansen, all of Stratford; and Mrs. Brian (Janelle) French, Rapid City; two brothers, Myron Oberlander, Evanston, Wyo.; and Dennis Oberlander, Albertville, Minn.; and one sister, Mrs. Alfonso (Linda) Pena, Rapid City. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother.

Casketbearers will be Norman Lee, Warner; Orvin Lee, Aberdeen; Carlyle Mortenson, Groton; and Donald Dayton, Gerald Wanttie and Duane Jark, all of Stratford.

The organist will be Arliss Alberts, the soloist will be Rev. David Zellmer and there will be
congregational singing. The ushers will be Doug Locken and Arne Svarstad.


Source: Unknown
Contributor: Unknown

Ramona Kautz VeLure

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at Miller West Funeral Chapel in Sioux Falls for Ramona Kautz VeLure of Sioux Falls. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.

Ramona Fischer was born July 20, 1929 to Matthew and Katie (Hage1) Fischer at Eureka, South Dakota and died May 26, 2005 at the age of 75 years, ten months and six days.

She grew up in Eureka and graduated from Eureka High School in 1947. She then received her teaching certificate and taught in Ashley, North Dakota.

She was united in marriage to Arthur Kautz on May 15, 1949 in Eureka. They lived in Eureka, Columbia and Highmore. While living in Highmore, she was a member of the Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Arthur died on December 12, 1979. In 1983, Ramona moved to Sioux Falls and worked at the Good Samaritan Village. She married Kenneth L. VeLure on November 2, 1990.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arthur; two brothers, Harry Fischer and Marvin Fischer; and one sister, Irma Lokken.

[survivor information was omitted for privacy reason]

Source: The Highmore Herald (Highmore, SD); Thursday, June 2, 2005, Page Four
Contributor: Unknown

Luvay P. Karlins

A memorial service will be held in Webster, South Dakota, at a later date for LuVay P. Karlins of Fargo, North Dakota.

LuVay Nesheim was born August 31, 1913 to Louis and Marie Nesheim in Highmore and died April 27, 2005 in MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, N. Dak., at the age of 91 years, seven months and 26 days. 

She grew up in Highmore and attended nursing school in Mitchell. She moved to Webster in 1941. She was united in marriage to Walter Karlins in Aberdeen in 1948 and they made their home in Webster. She worked as a nurse in Webster, and following the death of her husband in 1970, she moved first to Aberdeen and then to Fargo to be close to her family. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and [last line cut of].

[Survivor information omitted for privacy reasons]

Source: The Highmore Herald (Highmore, SD); Thursday, May 5, 2005
Contributor: Jacque McDonnell

Herman L. Hansen

GROTON – Herman L. Hansen, 89, Groton, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1965, at St. Luke’s Hospital.

The funeral service will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with the Rev. Stephen Knudsen officiating. Burial will be in Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery, rural Aberdeen. Miller-Huebl Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be at the funeral home, 1111 South Main Street until 9 a.m. Saturday and at the church one hour prior to services. The family prefers memorials.

Herman L. Hansen was born on the family farm in east Gem Township, located on the banks of the Jim River, on Feb. 3, 1896, go Hans and Mathilda Hansen. This is where he grew up and attended school, living on the farm his entire life. He assisted his father with the farm and the road building business.

Following his father’s death, he operated the farm until his retirement in 1978.

He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen.

Survivors include two brothers, Hans, Aberdeen; and George, Stratford; one sister, Mrs. Arnold (Eda) Krueger, Aberdeen, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and six sisters.

The organist will be Arliss Alberts and the soloist will be Rev. Knudsen. The ushers will be Melvin Hunstad and Del Dawson.

The casket bearers will be all nephews, George Nansen, Jr., Arnold Krueger, Donald Hansen, Frank Dixon, Gordon Burke and Oliver Olsen. The honorary pallbearers will be all nephews, Mike, Duane and Howard Hansen, Curtis, Wally, Maurice, Harris and Irwin Kringen and John and Robert Ruckman.

Source: Unknown; November 1965
Contributor: Jacque McDonnell
Transcribed: Pamela J. Hamilton

Grace L. DeGooyer

HIGHMORE – Grace L. DeGooyer, 88, of Highmore, died Thursday at Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.

The funeral will be Monday, 2 p.m., at United Methodist Church, Highmore, with the Rev. Orland Sloat officiating. Burial will be in Highmore City Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, 2-9 p.m., at Hurd-Luze Funeral home, Highmore.

Grace L. DeGooyer was born January 3, 1891, in Indiana, to Henry and Fannie E. Karns. She came to South Dakota around 1911 and worked at Hill Hotel before marrying Antone DeGooyer Oct. 28, 1915, at Pierre.

After their marriage, the coupled lived in southern Hyde County until 1967. She then moved to Highmore and was a resident in the nursing home for the last four years.

She was a lifelong member of the United Congregational Church.

Survivors include three sons, Donald of Pierre, Karl of Highmore, and Pat of Rapid City; four daughters, Edna Poulson of Bellevue, Ohio; Evert Dittman of Madison, Wisconsin; Juanita Carlson of Devils Lake, N.D.; and Nellie Gullickson of Groton; 21 grandchildren; and two sisters, Gay DeWitt of Kadoka; and Clementine Karns of Vincennes, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1966 and one son, Gerald.

Source: Unknown; Thursday, November 22, 1979 [hand written]
Contributor: Jacque McDonnell
Transcribed: Pamela J. Hamilton

Hilda Olsen Cooper

MONMOUTH – Hilda Olsen Cooper, 87, of Monmouth, died Wednesday.

She was born in Aberdeen, S. D. and moved to Eugene in 1924. She came to Monmouth in 1974 from Silverton. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Oregon in 1927. She taught at Pacific College, now George Fox College, in Newberg and at Brookings Harbor High School until her retirement in 1963. She was a member of Silverton Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Delphian Club.

She is survived by four nephews and three nieces.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence with interment in Fir Crest Cemetery, Monmouth.

Contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Silverton.

Source: Unknown; Thursday, October 10, 1985 [hand written]
Contributor: Jacque McDonnell
Transcribed: Pamela J. Hamilton

Cathryn Bouzek

Cathryn Bouzek was born May 22, 1898 in Eden Township in Hyde County, South Dakota, to James and Kate (Jilek) Bouzek and died June 26, 1985, at the Huron Regional Medical Center, Huron, South Dakota at the age of 87 years, one month and four days.

She received her education in Hyde County schools and attended Aberdeen Normal in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She taught school for a number of years before attending the University of Chicago Art School. She taught art for 20 years at Galesburg, Illinois before returning to Hyde County where she continued her teaching. She entered Highmore Nursing Home in 1982.

She was an active member of the United Methodist Church, Community Club, Garden Club, Town and County Extension Club, 4-H and the Federated Women’s Club.

Survivors include one brother, Amos, Highmore; one sister, Alice Zeigler, Dodge City, Kansas and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and four sisters.

[Burial was at Bohemian National Cemetery, Hyde County, SD]

Source: Memorial leaflet
Contributor: Jacque McDonnell
Transcribed: Pamela J. Hamilton

Vinton Charles Crane

On Thursday, July 23, 1914 at Aberdeen, S. Dak., VINTON CHARLES, only child of Judge George W. Crane, jr., and Edith Coombs, age two years.

Funeral Saturday, July 25, at Aberdeen, S. Dak.

Source: The Washington Post (Washington, DC); Saturday, July 25, 1914
Contributor: Rita Bergendahl

Maurice Gordon Kringen

Bowman, N.D. — Maurice Gordon Kringen of Bowman, formerly of Aberdeen, S.D., died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at Southwest Healthcare Services Hospital at Bowman. He was 87.

The son of Bernt and Hulda (Hansen) Kringen of Aberdeen, he was born March 7,1919, at the old Presentation Academy. 

Maurice was a member of the American Legion, having served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from June 1941 through November 1946.

He was an excellent heavy equipment mechanic, having worked for the Caterpillar dealership in Aberdeen. He also had his private pilot license. As his parents aged and became ill, Maurice was there to help care for them. After moving to Bowman, he continued to use his expertise as a mechanic for several businesses in that area.

Maurice had a great love for children, and for hunting. 

Maurice is survived by brothers, Wallace of Aberdeen and Harris of Spearfish, S.D.; sisters, Doris Dahme and Harriet Heupel of Aberdeen; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Irvin and Curtis; one sister, Florence Brick; one niece; one great-nephew; and one great-niece.

A memorial service was held at the Krebsbach Funeral Chapel in Bowman on Wednesday, May 25, 2006.

Burial of his cremains will be at a later date.

Source: Unknown; May 2006
Contributor: Jacque McDonnell

Carrie L. Kaiser

Redfield—The funeral service for Mrs. Carrie L. Kaiser, 95, who died Tuesday at Americana Health Care Center, Aberdeen, will be held Friday at 2 p.m., at the Bryson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. R. J. Saushnan officiating. Burial will be in Mellette Cemetery, Mellette.

Friends may call at the Bryson Funeral Home from Thursday morning until time of service on Friday.

Mrs. Kaiser was born in Wisconsin, May 10, 1878. She lived in the rural Mellette area and has been a resident at Redfield for 40 years. She was a resident at Americana Health Center, Aberdeen, since March 1973. She married F. A. Kaiser, Orient, on March 10, 1897. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge at Redfield.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Thomas, Aberdeen; two sons, Harold, Spearfish, and Glenn, Richfield, Minn.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, five brothers and four sisters.

Funeral arrangements were announced by the Bryson Funeral Home, Redfield.

Source: Daily Plainsman (Huron, SD); Wednesday, January 30, 1974
Contributor: Unknown

Hensen, Nettena

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. HANSEN

Services for Mrs. Carl M. Hansen, 59, of Melgaard Road, were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The Rev. Edward W. Nervig officiated.

Miss Signe Brovold sang two solos with Merritt Johnson as organist. Co-workers of Lincoln Dining Hall and employes of the Bradbury Construction Co. attended the services in groups.

Pallbearers, all brothers-in-law of Mrs. Hansen, were Edward Reiten of Minneapolis, Minn.; John Volesky of Huron; Glen Stadheim of south Shore; Herman L. Hansen and George M. Hansen, both of Stratford; and Hans C. Hansen of Aberdeen. Burial was in Riverside Memorial Park Crematory.

Mrs. Hansen died Saturday morning at St. Luke’s Hospital a few hours after suffering a heart attack.

Source: Unknown; April 1955
Contributor: Jacque McDonnell

Mathilda Hansen

born 07/26/1869
died 03/10/1954

RITES CONDUCTED FOR MRS. HANSEN

Funeral services for Mrs. Mathilda Hansen, 84, Gem Township pioneer who died Wednesday, were held Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The Rev. E. W. Nervig, the Rev. A. Elmer Moe and the Rev. H. O. Scobey officiated.

Mrs. E. W. Nervig was soloist and Mrs. Arnold Krueger Jr., Owatonna, Minn., was organist. Burial was in Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery, Gem Township.

Pallbearers, all grandsons of Mrs. Hansen, were frank Dixon, Howard Hansen, Irvin Kringen and Maurice Kringen, all of Aberdeen; Oliver Olsen, Highmore; Arnold Krueger, Owatonna; Gordon Burke, Watertown, and George Hansen Jr., Stratford.

MRS. HANSEN DIES AT 84

Mrs. Mathilda Hansen, widow of the late Christ Hansen, Brown County pioneer, died Wednesday at her farm home in Gem Township. She was 84. She had been in failing health since July.
Mrs. Hansen lived in Gem Township 71 years. She was born July 26, 1869, in Columbia county, Wis. She came with her parents to Groton in 1882, settling later in Gem Township. She was married to Christ Hansen in Gem Township in 1886.

The Hansens homesteaded near Java until 1890, when they returned to the James river Valley. They lived on a farm on the outskirts of Aberdeen from 1921 to 1925, returning then to Gem Township. Mr. Hansen died in 1933.

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and burial will be at the Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery in Gem Township. The Rev. E. W. Nervig, the Rev. A. Elmer Moe and the Rev. H. O. Scobey of Scandinavia Lutheran will officiate. Huebl Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include four sons, Carl M. and Hans C. of Aberdeen, Herman L. of Groton and George M. of Stratford; four daughters, Mrs. Bernt Kringen and Mrs. Arnold M. Krueger of Aberdeen, Mrs. Edward Bunsness of Groton and Mrs. George Burke of Watertown; two sisters Mrs. Fred Pye of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Dagmar Olsen of Dawson, Minn., 37 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. Three daughters preceded her in death.

Source: Unknown; March 1954
Contributor: Jacque McDonnell

George O. Olsen


 

George Olsen

 
Private graveside committal services for George O. Olsen, 88, of 2222 3rd Ave. S.E., were held Tuesday afternoon at Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. Douglas Welser officiating.


The Huebl Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

   
Mr. Olsen died Sunday, May 21, at St. Luke's Hospital.

   
George of Olaf Olsen was born at Aberdeen on Feb. 25, 1890. He attended school here and graduated from Central High School. He was employed by Tiffany Laundry and Dry Cleaners. He married Mathilda Erickson April 26, 1924, at Sisseton. They lived in Aberdeen until 1947 when they moved to the West Coast. He later operated the Dayton Cleaners in Dayton, Ore., until 1958 when they returned to Aberdeen. Mrs. Olsen died in March, 1978. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

   
Survivors include two sons, Oliver, of Highmore; and Sydney, of Cedar Falls, Iowa; one daughter, Helen Rogers, Lakewood, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Wilson, San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Hilda Cooper, Monmouth, Ore.; and a nephew, Wendell Erickson, who lived with the Olsen family.

 
Source: Unknown; May 1978
Contributor: Jacque McDonnell

Milford James Seeman


    
Milford James Seeman, 46, of 901 N 1st St., advertising director of the American-News, died Sunday at St. Luke's Hospital following an extended illness.

Services will be at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. P. C. Conway, the Rev. Fr. James Joyce and the Rev. Fr. Marvin McPhee will officiate.

   
Rosary will be said at the Gates Funeral Home at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday.

   
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Aberdeen American Legion post.

   
Mr. Seeman was born July 1, 1921, at Rockham and grew to young manhood at Miller. He started in the advertising field with the Deadwood Pioneer-Times, and then joined the staff of the Huron Daily Plainsman in 1940. After three years in the service during World War II he returned to the Plainsman.


While in the service he was in the campaigns of Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the European-African Medal, the American-News. He was appointed national advertising manager and advertising director in 1958.

   
He married Evelyn Jorgensen May 8, 1943, at Camp Hood, Tex. In 1946, the couple opened a hardware store in Miller and in 1948, he joined the staff of the American-News. He was appointed national advertising manager and advertising director in 1958.


He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and of the Aberdeen American Legion Post.


He is survived by his widow; one son, Michael J., Brookings; one daughter, Karin Rae, at home; his mother, Mrs. Mary Yost, Miller; one brother, Jack, Willmar, Minn.; two half-brothers, James Yost, Denver, Colo.; and Jerry Yost, Miller; one sister, Mrs. Joyce Stoddard, Miller and one half-sister, Mrs. Kathleen Geiver, Miller; and two grandchildren.


The family would prefer memorials.


Source: Unknown; April 1968
Contributor: Karen Seeman

Winnie Fae Kopecky


Funeral services were held February 18 at the Church of Christ in Highmore for Winnie Kopecky. Pastor Max Kelley officiated and burial was at the Bohemian National Cemetery in rural Hyde County
.
Winnie Fae Kopecky was born July 28, 1928, in Highmore, South Dakota, to Ivan and Ann (Olive) Morford and died February 14,2006, at the Highmore Healthcare Center in Highmore, South Dakota, at the age of 77 years, six months and 16 days. She attended school in Illinois Township through the eighth grade. After graduation, she remained on the farm working various jobs for different neighbors.

   
On December 9, 1944, she married Gordon Kopecky. When Gordon was drafted into the Marine Corps in 1945, she continued to live on the farm with Gordon's parents. She resided on the family farm until October, 1996. She lived in Aberdeen for one year and then moved to the Highmore Manor in September, 1997, where she resided until the time of her death.

   
She will always be remembered for her awesome cooking and baking and for always having the coffeepot on for her neighbors. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be missed. She was a member of the Eden
   
Homemakers Extension Club, the Highmore Auxiliary, the Senior Center and the Church of Christ.

   
Her memory will be cherished by her nine children: Bonnie (Art) Wilson of Sturgis; Sharon (Dennis) Serfling of Aberdeen; Linda (Tom) Johannsen of Warner; Smokey (Janet) Kopecky of Highmore; Jerry (Cindy) Kopecky of Faulkton; Judy (Don) Craft of Aberdeen; Kathy (Jim) Bitzenburg of Camdenton, MO; Ron Kopecky of Leola; and Leasa (Gerri) Ortmeier of Faulkton; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one brother, Marvin (Gail) Morford; three sisters: Marlys (Jerauld) Salathe; Jannie (Ronnie) Rivenes; and Jan (Don) Ortmeier; two sisters-in-law: Hannah Morford and Mary Jane Gadd; one brother-in-law: Kent Hammill; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friends, Dorothy Ondricek, Gladys Lashman and Mary Genzler.


She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; step-mother, LaVerna Kutz; two brothers, Dale and Dean Morford; one sister, Lois Hammill; one sister-in-law, Maxine Morford and one granddaughter, Jodi Johannsen.


Source: Unknown; May 1978
Contributor: Jacque McDonnell

Mrs. Conrad Hanson


Lebanon—Funeral services were held in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Houghton for Mrs. Conrad Hanson, 62, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mikkelson, Lebanon. Mrs. Hanson died Feb. 14 in Aberdeen.


The Rev. Richard Lee officiated and burial was made in the Houghton Cemetery.


Source: The Daily Plainsman (Huron, SD); Wednesday February 21, 1962
Contributor: Unknown

Agnes Hanicq


Mrs. Agnes Hanicq, mother of Mrs. Charles Lesh, Sr., died at the home of her daughter, 23 Eighth Avenue southwest, at 4:30 p.m., yesterday afternoon, after an illness of one week, the result of a paralytic stroke.


Mrs. Hanicq was born in Junet, Belgium 79 years ago and had made her home in Aberdeen with her only child, Mrs. Lesh, since 1907. Previous to that time she had visited America several times. Mrs. Hanicq was well known in the city and her death has caused deep sorrow among a wide circle of friends. Despite her advanced age she has been active up until the time of her death, knitting and working devotedly during the war period for the Red Cross.


Surviving the deceased are her daughter, Mrs. Lesh, in this city and two brothers in France. Four grandchildren, Mrs. George McLaughlin, Louise Lesh, Charles Lesh, all of this city, and Mrs. Joe Mathieu of Stratford, also survive her.


Source: The Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD); Monday, May 10, 1920
Contributor: Karen Seeman

Kruidenier, Albert


Groton Herald -- The death of Dr. Kruidenier, as the result of overwork when his own physical condition was critical, serves to emphasize the fact that heroes are not all in the battle lines of the army.

Source: The Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD); Monday, April 13, 1914
Contributor: Karen Seeman

Burns, Matilda

Groton Herald -- The death of Mrs. L. P. Burns occurred at her home in Groton on Monday, April 6, 1914. Matilda Fuller was born in Illinois, February 17, 1844. Was married to Adam Rossbach, August 23, 1864. Five children were born, Mrs. William Fuller, John, George and Lawrence Rossbach of Groton, and Edward Rossbach of Davenport, Ia. Adam Rossbach died November 5, 1879. She was married to Lawrence Burns in Illinois, August 24, 1892. Left Quincy, Ill., in 1890, and came to Groton in the spring of 1897, where she lived until her death.

 
Source: The Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD); Monday, April 13, 1914
Contributor: Karen Seeman

Margery Cate Seeman


 

Aberdeen and Warner friends of Mrs. Lee Seeman, a young matron of Warner, better known as Margery Cate, were grieved today to learn of her death, which occurred in a local hospital yesterday at 1 p.m., following a short illness from convulsions. The young woman was about 21 years of age and she is survived by her husband and infant two days old, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Cate of Warner and two brothers, Arthur and Walton.

Source: The Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD); Monday, May 10, 1920
Contributor: Karen Seeman

Mrs. George S. Engle

 

Mrs. Geo. S. Engle, wife of ex-Attorney General Engle, died Thursday of consumption after a long and painful illness.


Source: Sioux Valley News (Correctionville, IA); Thursday, March 16, 1893, Page 5
Contributor: Suzanne Folk

Bramblett, John

J. E. Bramblett, a young man, 25 years of age, committed suicide yesterday morning at his home in Plana by jumping from a gable window in the barn. The young man had been complaining of a headache for the last two or three days, and was also in a feverish state of mind. Yesterday morning the young man arose and went out to the barn before breakfast to do the chores. In a few moments one of the women of the house called Mr. Bramblett and said that his son was lying on the barn floor. The father went out to the barn, where he found the boy, who said: “I’m crazy dad; I’m a goner.” Dr. Miller was called and after examining the boy said he was slightly bruised and would be all right in a day or two. This was about 6 o’clock. The boy continued to grow worse during the morning and at 1 o’clock in the afternoon he died from internal injuries. Bramblett was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bramblett, and came to Plana from Carlisle, KY. He was a highly respected young man and had worked for R. D. Roberts, a well nown farmer of Plana, for the last three years. The body was brought to Moore’s undertaking rooms later in the day, and J. D. Bramblett will start with the body for Lexington, Ky., this morning.

Source: Aberdeen American (Aberdeen, SD) Saturday, September 21, 1907
Contributor: James VanDerMark

James Henderson Kyle

James Henderson Kyle - South Dakota Senator Dead

Aberdeen, South Dakota, July 1 – Senator Kyle died this afternoon at 5 o’clock. He was stricken at his home here about 10 days ago. His trouble was of malarial origin, and resulted in a functional affection of the heart, which caused the greatest alarm. A Consultation of Physicians was held, and his case soon took a turn for the better, the heart action growing stronger and the general condition much more encouraging. One of the latest bulletins from his bedside last week was to the effect that he had passed the danger point, and that his recovery would be certain, though slow. The Senator had a similar attack in the East some time ago, and was liable to a recurrence of the trouble. His health had not been robust for a year or so. His relapse today was not expected, however. James H. Kyle was born near Xenia, Ohio, February 24, 1854. He entered the University of Illinois in 1871, but left in 1873 to enter Oberlin College; was graduated from the classical course in 1878; prepared for admission to the bar, but afterwards entered the Western Theological Seminary at Allegheny, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1882. He was pastor of Congregational Churches at Echo City and Salty Lake, Utah, from 1882 to 1885. Since then resided at Ipawich and Aberdeen, South Dakota. He was elected to the State Senate upon the independent Ticket in 1890; after a contest lasting 27 days, upon the 40th ballot, was elected as an Independent to the United States Senate, to succeed Gideon C. Moody; took his seat March 4, 1891, and was re-elected in 1897.

Source: The Oregonian (Portland, OR); Tuesday, July 2, 1901
Contributor: Frances Cooley
Transcribed: Frances Cooley

John Madden

John Madden, aged 71, died at 9 p.m. Thursday at the home of his son, J. J. Madden, 1018 Lincoln street south, of paralysis. The remains will be taken to Adrian, Minn., for burial – Aberdeen American, 17 September 1909 Claude, three months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Morgan, 521 State street south, died of cholera infantum last evening. – Aberdeen American, 17 September 1909 The funeral of the O’Reilly child will be held at the house at 2;30 today and at 3 at Sacred Heart church. – Aberdeen American, 17 September 1909 Clem Daley will be buried today. Service at the house at 9:30 and at 10 at Sacred Heart church.

Source: Aberdeen American (Aberdeen, SD) Friday, September 17, 1909
Contributor: James VanDerMark

Hasting, Arthur

ARTHUR HASTINGS DIED AT FAMILY HOME TODAY

Arthur I. Hastings died at his home, 5 Sixth Avenue, southwest, this noon, after a short illness.
   
Mr. Hastings, though but 40 years of age, was among the oldest settlers in point of residence, and is well known to all pioneers in Aberdeen, as well as to a very large circle of friends in and out of business circles.
   
A short time ago he took a lay off from his run as conductor between Aberdeen and Mobridge, but had gone back to work and seemed to be again in good health, until a few days ago.  Yesterday his condition was so serious that last night a special was run to Edgeley to bring a physician friend to his bedside, but it was too late for help and death resulted this noon.
   
His sudden death has been a shock and the cause of deep grief to his many friends, who but a few days ago met him on the streets and about his affairs, seemingly in good health and in the best of spirits.  Their symapthetic thought is with the breaved family in their sorrow.
   
Mr. Hastings entered the employ of the Milwaukee an September, 1896, and has been with the road ever since, making his home in this city.  He is survived by his wife and two little daughters; his mother and sister at Clinton Junction, Wis., and his brother, Pen, in Chicago and his brother, Paul, of Aberdeen.
   
Definite arrangements for the funeral service have not been completed at this time.

Source: Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) Monday, February 20, 1911
Contributor: G. Woodard


FUNERAL SERVICE OF WELL LIKED CITIZEN
   
The funeral of the late Arthur I. Hastings, held this afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church, was attended by a very large number of friends.  The church service was preceded by a short service at the residence.  Rev. J. W. Taylor, pastor to the church, conducting the two services.  Internment was in Riverside cemetery.
   
Large delegations from the Order of Railway Conductors, the Knights of Pythias and the United Workmen were present, and many friends of the family came in last evening and this morning from other towns to show their friendship for Mr. Hastings and their sympathy for his family by their presence.  There were great masses of beautiful flowers and set pieces from personal friends and from the various organizations who counted him an honored member.

 
Source: Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) Wednesday, February 22, 1911
Contributor: G. Woodard

Arnold Michael Krueger

Arnold Michael Krueger
Born: March 9, 1909, Stratford, South Dakota
Died: September 18, 1965, Elm Lake Resort, South Dakota
Services: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, South Dakota
Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Aberdeen, South Dakota

Source: funeral card
Contributor: Jacque McDonnell

Oscar A. Olsen

Oscar A. Olsen
Born: Nov. 30, 1887, Aberdeen, S.D.
Died: Oct. 16, 1958, Minneapolis, MN
Services: Saturday, Oct. 19, 1958
Pipestone, Minn.
Interment: New Woodlawn Cemetery, Pipestone, MN

Source: funeral card
Contributor: Jacque McDonnell

Peter Blegeberg

Peter Blegeberg, 321 Citizens Bank Building, passed away at a local hospital on Thursday afternoon at five o'clock, death following a severe attack of pneumonia from which he failed to rally.  He had been a resident of this city for many years, and was a painter by trade.

He was born in Norway 41 years ago.  The remains were removed to the Weinreis & Johnson Funeral Home to be prepared for burial.  Funeral arrangements [end of article]

Source:Aberdeen Evening News (Aberdeen, SD) - Friday, March 12, 1926
Contributor: The History of Today
Peter N. Jark

Peter N. Jark, aged 68, died at Stratford at 8:00 yesterday morning.

He was born in Germany, September 19, 1858.  The deceased is survived by his widow, two sons, William of Conde and Benjamin of Stratford, a daughter, Mrs. Carrie Thompson of Groton, two brothers, Jacob of Sac City Iowa, and Herman of Chicago.

Funeral services will be held at Stratford Saturday at 1:30 at the family home and 2:30 at the Presbyterian church.  Interment will be at West Rondell cemetery.

The body is at Wilson's Undertaking Parlors.

Source:Aberdeen Evening News (Aberdeen, SD) - Friday, March 12, 1926
Contributor: The History of Today
Martha M. Matteson

Martha M., wife of O. C. Matteson Westport, died Friday at her home from an illness that had been of long standing.  Mrs. Matteson was born on February 25, 1853 in West Virginia.  On November 18, 1870 she was married at Stockton, Minn.  Six children were born, five of whom are living.  They are Orville S., William A., Frank J., Fred C., and Mrs. C. C. Klock, all of Westport.  A sister, Mrs. John Shultz, of Winona, Minn., was at her bedside.

Source: The Aberdeen Sunday American (Aberdeen, SD) - Sunday, July 18, 1920
Contributor: The History of Today
Martha M. Matteson

Martha M., wife of O. C. Matteson Westport, died Friday at her home from an illness that had been of long standing.  Mrs. Matteson was born on February 25, 1853 in West Virginia.  On November 18, 1870 she was married at Stockton, Minn.  Six children were born, five of whom are living.  They are Orville S., William A., Frank J., Fred C., and Mrs. C. C. Klock, all of Westport.  A sister, Mrs. John Shultz, of Winona, Minn., was at her bedside.

Source: The Aberdeen Sunday American (Aberdeen, SD) - Sunday, July 18, 1920
Contributor: The History of Today
J. J. Matteson

MATTESON – Died of pneumonia, April 3d, 1890, at the age of 69, Mr. J. J. Matteson, one of the early settlers of Westport, Brown County, South Dakota.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. J. L. Brown, of the M. E. church, were held at the church in Westport, at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 4th.  The remains were taken to Winona, Minn., for burial.

The wife and children of the deceased take this method of expressing their appreciation and heart-felt thanks, to the friends and neighbors for the sympathy and assistance, during the sickness and death of husband and father.

Source: Aberdeen Weekly News (Aberdeen, SD) - Friday, April 18, 1890
Contributor: The History of Today
Garland, Fannie

Miss Fannie Garland, aged 17 years, youngest daughter of Jno. Garland, of this city, died on last Friday evening, Nov. 30th, of pneumonia, after an illness of about two weeks.  John Garland was one of the first to move his family to Aberdeen, in the summer of 1881, and Miss Fannie has ever since been a great favorite with our citizens.  Her sprightly disposition made her the life of the circle in which she moved, and her death cast a gloom over our city.  The family have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in their sad bereavement.  The funeral took place from the family residence on Third Street, last Sunday morning at ten o’clock, and was very largely attended by our citizens.

Source: The Dakota Pioneer (Aberdeen, SD) - Thursday, December 6, 1883
Contributor: The History of Today

VanSlyke, Vader G.

Died of Consumption

Vader G. VanSlyke Died Last Night After Long Illness

Vader G. VanSlyke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. VanSlyke, died yesterday afternoon at 6 o’clock of consumption.  Death came suddenly in spite of his long illness, as he ate his dinner as usual yesterday and seemed as well as usual until just before he died.

Vader G. VanSlyke was born in Washington county, Minn., February 2, 1869, and came to this city with his parents.  He at one time worked for the McCormick Harvester Company, but two years ago he fell and had had hip trouble ever since.  He was a member of the A.O.U.W.

The funeral will be held at the Congregational church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock and the services will be conducted by Rev. T. J. Dent.  Burial will be at Riverside cemetery.

Source: Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) - Saturday, October 8, 1904
Contributor: The History of Today

Shumaker, Mrs.

Died Of Small Pox

Mrs. Shumaker, Living South of Bath, Reported Dead From Disease

Mrs. Shumaker, whose home is south of Bath several miles in Rondell township, died on Sunday night from smallpox.  The cases in the Shumaker family were reported to Dr. McNutt, superintendent of the county board of health, and all precautions were taken to prevent the contagion from going beyond the members of the family exposed.  Where the disease came from is not known, but Mrs. Shumaker’s case was the virulent type.

The small pox has run its course in the Werth family in Rondell, and all the members are recovering in good shape.  Mrs. Werth was very sick, her case being of the virulent type, but she is recovering after passing through a hard siege.

Yesterday Dr. McNutt drove to Groton to make an examination of five families, where sickness prevailed, to settle a difference of opinion among physicians there as whether the disease was measles or scarlet fever.  In five homes he found the children affected with measles and in one, the Kraft home, he found scarlet fever of serious character.  The 12-year-old daughter, died yesterday morning of the disease, which had not been reported to the county board of health.  A few months ago a son in the Erdman family in Groton died of the same disease, Dr. McNutt reports, though there was no report of the existence of the disease made by the physician in charge.

Source: Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) - Tuesday, May 17, 1904
Contributor: The History of Today
Winnie, Bert

Dead Stranger Is Identified

Man Who Died At Wellman Farm Believed To Be Bert Winnie Of Minnesota

The man who died yesterday afternoon at J. L. Wellman’s farm, five miles south of the city, is believed to be Bert Winnie of Hibbing, Minn., Undertaker Wilson, who has the body in charge, has wired that place in an effort to find relatives.  It was thought at first, from an envelope found on the man, that he was Harris Holman, but the possessor of that name is still at work on Frank Wilbur’s farm at Bath.  Winnie formerly worked there and left Wilbur’s three days ago apparently in good health,  He arrived at Wellman’s Monday evening but could not go to work on Tuesday claiming that he did not feel well.  He died that afternoon of pneumonia.

The remains of John Hawks, who died in St. Luke’s hospital on Sunday are still at Wilson’s morgue, there being no trace of relatives found as yet.  Hawks formerly worked as cowboy for Scotty Philip at For Pierre but later lived near Frankfort.

The remains of Hawes Holmes, the night yard master at Mobridge, who died at St. Luke’s hospital from injuries received at Mobridge, were shipped to Huston, Minn. Last evening his parents and three sisters accompanying the remains there.

Source: Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) - Tuesday, September 8, 1904
Contributor: The History of Today
Gard, Mary

Aberdeen, Dec. 7. – Mrs. Mary J. Gard, wife of J. W. Gard, of this city, died yesterday and was buried today at Northville. She was an old resident of this part of South Dakota.

Source: Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, IA) - December 8, 1897
Transcribed by FoFG MZ

Fink, C. W.

The remains of C. W. Fink, late a mail clerk between Aberdeen and St. Paul, were taken through to Wolsey for burial. He died during an operation for appendicitis.

Source: Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, IA) - December 8, 1897
Transcribed by FoFG MZ

Worthy, Thomas

Hettinger, N.D., March 18. – Thos. Worthy was overcome by gas while working in a well and died from its effects. He realized his danger and called to his helpers to haul him to the surface. This was done, but he lost consciousness immediately after being brought up. He and his wife and baby came but recently from Groton, S.D.

Source: Evening Times (Unknown, USA) - March 18, 1910
Bisbee, Roy

Bisbee Funeral Held at Sacred Heart Church

Aberdeen Band Renders Music; Presentation Sisters Sing; Flowers Beautiful
 

The funeral services for Roy Bisbee were held Thursday morning from the Wilson Chapel at 9:15 and from the Sacred Heart church at 9:30. The funeral procession was the largest that has ever taken place in the city. The Sacred Heart church was packed with friends of the deceased, from far and near.

Short services were held at the Wilson Funeral Chapel at 9:15. From this point the procession was assembled. The course taken by the procession was from the Wilson Chapel to Second Avenue S. E., whence they turned and continued down the paved street to Arch Street and Third avenue to the church.

A wonderful assortment of flowers decorated the front of the church. Baskets, wreaths, pillows, and other designs could be noticed everywhere about the church.

The Aberdeen Band lead by Director Howard Bronson, and intimate friend of the deceased, played “Nearer My God To Thee.” H. Hendricks, a member of the band and a solo player of note, played “The Lord is Mindful of His Own.” The solo was very beautiful.

The Presentation Sisters choir sang several beautiful numbers during the services.

The escort formed at the Wilson Chapel as follows:
            Aberdeen Municipal Band.
            Firing squad.
            American Legion
            Heela Band.
            Columbia Band.
            Groton Band.
            Selby Band.
            Tiffany Band.
            Members of the Elks Lodge.
            Knights of Columbus.

Honorary pallbearers were: Mox Stokes, Geo. Anderson, V. S. Neill, F. E. Flynn, William Guhin and Al Bambeneck.

Following the different orders came the mourners cars followed by a long string of autos bearing friends of the popular man.

At the cemetery the Legion had charge of the ceremonies, a military service being conducted.     

The active pallbearers were John Keever, Ernest Angerhoffer, Howard Walker, Eugene Honegar, Frank Randall and Albert Anderson.


Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – July 20, 1922
Transcribed by D. Donlon


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Funeral Services For Roy Bisbee To Be Held Thursday

Prominent Musician Who Died of Heart Failure at Scatterwood Lake to be Laid to Rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery


Funeral services for Roy M. Bisbee, who died of heart failure at Scatterwood Lake Sunday evening, will be held at 9:30 Thursday morning at the Sacred Heart Church with interment to be made at the Sacred Heart cemetery.

Mr. Bisbee died while rowing on the lake with his wife, his adopted child and two friends, following a picnic. With Mr. and Mrs. Bisbee on the picnic party Ralph, the son Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ellert, Miss May Jones and Chester A. Perry. Two boats had been procured and the party went rowing in the evening after the band concert. A threat of a sudden storm hurried people from the lake and Mr. Bisbee collapsed while rowing in. Mr. Perry rushed the boat to shore, but Mr. Bisbee could not be revived. He had died instantly, falling backward from his seat into the arms of his wife.

Dr. Hill of Ipswich, coroner, was called, but he reported no inquest would be necessary. The body was brought to Aberdeen early Monday morning.
 
35 Years Old
 
The deceased was 35 years of age and was one of the popular musicians and esteemed citizens of Aberdeen. He had resided here previously, eleven years ago and was a musician of ability, being accomplished as a performer upon several instruments, in both string and brass. He was also an instructor in music and was director of the brass bands in Groton, Selby and Hecla, and of the Tiffany band of Aberdeen Municipal band, and was associated with Carl Ellert in the ownership of the Aberdeen Music Exchange at the time of his death.

During the late war he was a member of the 51st Field Artillery band and was a member of the Order of Elks, the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He was born in Spencer, Iowa, and is survived by two brothers and a sister, who reside in Ohio, as well as his immediate family here.
 
Taken to Aberdeen
 
The remains were brought to Aberdeen, and prepared for interment at the Wilson undertaking parlors, where they will rest until the funeral, which will be conducted by Rev. Father Dermody from the Sacred Heart Church, interment to be in the Catholic cemetery. The Aberdeen Municipal band, a large number of brother musicians and the American Legion will provide an escort for the funeral cortege. The announcement of the death of this well known citizen caused many expressions of sorrow among the people of Aberdeen.

Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – July 18, 1922
Transcribed by D. Donlon

Melcher, Ed.

Funeral of Ed. Melcher

Held This Afternoon From the German Evangelical Church
 
The funeral of Ed. Melcher, who died of tuberculosis Tuesday forenoon, was held from the German Evangelical church at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon, Rev. Frank Brockmueller, pastor of the church officiating. The burial was in Riverside cemetery. The funeral at the church was preceded by a short service at his late residence at Wolverton.

The funeral was largely attended. Mr. Brockmueller took the text of his funeral sermon from Psalms 103, 15-16, and his remarks were very appropriate. A quartet composed of Miss Susie Trapp, Mrs. Gus Bogemann, Fred Glau and August Glau, sang Sweetly Resting, Im Himmel ist Kein Scheiden Mehr and Weint Nicht um Mich. Miss Louise Ehrke played the accompaniment on the organ. The floral tributes were many, some of them being an anchor of roses from the A. O. U. W. and bonquets of roses, carnations and ferns, and lilies and ferns. The pallbearers were C. R. Kimball, Fred Peterson, J. E. Hickenbotham, Ira o. Curtiss, Charles Edwards and Thomas Turnmore.

Among the out of town persons present were George Hasse, Julia Hasse and Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Luke.

Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – May 4, 1905
Transcribed by D. Donlon

Stevens, William

W. J. Stevens
 
The funeral of the late W. J. Stevens, who was found dead at James a few days ago, was held this afternoon from the chapel of the Wilson undertaking parlors, Rev. J. W. Hyslop officiating. Interment was made at Riverside. Mrs. Emma Daley of Plainville, Wis., mother of the deceased, was here for the final rites.

Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – October 1, 1912
Transcribed by D. Donlon

Hazard, Alexander

Funeral Services of the Late Alexander Hazard to be Held Tomorrow

The funeral services of the late Alexander Hazard will be held from his late residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Miss Gertrude Hartman will have charge of the music and Rev. Dr. J. W. Taylor of the Methodist Episcopal church will officiate at the service.

Mrs. Alexander Gunn of Janesville, Minn., arrived last night and Mrs. Guy A. Poole of Brookings arrived night before last to attend the funeral. The oldest son, John Hazard of Assiniboia, Canada, and P. J. Stacey of this city, who is in Chicago, will be unable to attend. The interment will be at Riverside cemetery.

Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – September 23, 1904
Transcribed by D. Donlon

Campbell, James

Funeral of Wednesday

Rev. Dr. J. M. Campbell Passes Away Sunday Morning

Universal Grief in Aberdeen Over His Death – Obsequies to Take Place at Presbyterian Church Wednesday Morning – Sketch of His Life – Man of Strong Character

Although generally looked for, the news of the death of Rev. James M. Campbell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, which occurred early yesterday morning, came as a shock to the city at large, and caused unusually widespread grief. Dr. Campbell had been fighting the grim destroyer for weeks and the keenest interest was taken in his condition by all of the people of Aberdeen, regardless of creed or religious attachment. Each day during his sickness, scores asked to be informed of his condition. When the condition of the pastor became so low that hope seemed futile, it was told with the deepest regret. His death for the past three or four days was almost momentarily expected; but when it did come yesterday, it cast a gloom over the city.

Dr. Campbell was one of the most popular preachers Aberdeen has ever had. As a pulpit orator he had few equals, and people of all denominations liked to hear him. As a citizen he was also popular. He was a polished and agreeable gentleman and one whom all liked to meet and talk with. In short, Dr. Campbell was of the highest type of citizen.
 
Funeral Arrangements
 
The funeral will be held at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning from the Presbyterian church. In the meantime the body will be at the house. The interment will be in Riverside cemetery. It was thought at first that the body would be taken to Ontario for interment, but it was determined this morning to have it interred in Aberdeen, a city which Dr. Campbell had grown to love.

The casket will be removed to the church Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock and from that time until 10 o’clock, when the funeral services will be held, the casket will be open for those who wish to see the body. However, after the services are over, the casket will not be opened again.

John Campbell, a brother of the death clergyman, has arrived from St. Joseph, Mo. C. M. Abrahams, a brother of Mrs. Campbell, and a sister of her will also arrive, coming from Winnipeg today. The trustees and elders of the Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon to make arrangements for the funeral. Further details will be announced later.
 
Sketch of Dr. Campbell
 
Dr. Campbell was born at Nairn, Scotland, Aug. 26, 1859. Nairn was famous as the finest sea-bathing resort in the kingdom. He received a good elementary instruction under excellent tutors and at the age of 12 he came with his parents to this country and settled for a time at Honesdale, Pa., where his education was continued in the academy at that place. His family removed to Buffalo, N. Y. , and later to Canada, where he studied for the ministry, graduating with honors and was licensed by the presbytery of Petersborough.

His first pastoral charge was at Grand Ledge, Mich., for three years, and then he labored successively at Montague, Mich., two and a half years; at Lodi, Wis., six and half years; at Pawnee City, Neb., six years; and lastly at Aberdeen nearly a year and a half. About ten years ago he took a post-graduate course at Gale college, Wisconsin, under the scholarly Dr. W. D. Thomas, and secured the degrees of doctor of philosophy and doctor of divinity.

Dr. Campbell was intensely interested in evangelistic work, and in addition to the pastoral charges above named, he labored a year as evangelist in the synod of Illinois, with headquarters at Ottawa. This was just prior t his coming to Aberdeen. His service in his several charges has been marked by a decided increase of membership and strengthening of the work along important lines.

The doctor was blessed with an exceedingly social disposition and attached to himself both numerous and ardent friends. Hopefulness, enthusiasm and energy marked his efforts as pastor and preacher. He especially aimed to reach the men of the community, and a men’s club of sixty members was organized in connection with the Aberdeen church.

In theology he clung with the firmest faith to the historic tenets of the church and believed with all his heart in the holy Bible from cover to cover. The whole Bible for the whole man and the whole race was the end towards which his preaching was directed.

His surviving relatives are a wife and son in Aberdeen, a mother and two sisters in London, Canada, and a brother at St. Joseph, Mo.

Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – November 5, 1906
Transcribed by D. Donlon

Hartman-Goetz, Martin

Martin Hartman-Goetz
 
The funeral of Martin Joseph Hartman-Goetz was held Sunday afternoon from St. Mary’s church at 4 o’clock, the body having been brought to the city that morning by the grandmother, Mrs. M. Hartman, from Grasse Lake, Alta., where the child died September 25, while Mrs. Hartman was visiting a sister. The mother, Mrs. Fannie  Hartman-Goetz, died five months ago at the birth of the child.

Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – October 1, 1912
Transcribed by D. Donlon

Hatz, Casper

Hundreds Attend Funeral Service For Casper Hatz

Body Will Be Taken to Boyhood Home For Burial on Sunday Evening
 
The funeral of Casper Hatz, pioneer of Aberdeen, who died in a local hospital on Monday evening following a stroke of paralysis, was conducted from the Evangelical church on Friday morning. Hundreds of former friends were present to pay homage to their former friend. The Reverend G. E. Gohner officiated a the ceremony here. The body will leave the city to the boyhood home of the deceased in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin.
 
Pioneer Days Recalled
 
Bringing back the memories of early days in South Dakota, the casket was carried slowly through the snow filled streets by the use of a bobsled such as the deceased had been accustomed to travel in when he first began his career as one of the early settlers. The remainder of the funeral escort rode in six bobsleds, teams being the only means available to overcome the drifts piled up by the recent storm. It was the first time in many years the automobile had not been used at funeral services.

Mr. Hatz was one of Aberdeen’s most prominent business men, having erected the building on south main street known as the Hatz Block and founding the Hatz Investment Company of which he was president at the time of his death.
 
Pioneer Settler
 
The Deceased was born in Prairie Du Sac Wisconsin, 75 years ago, where he grew to young manhood. He was a graduate of the Normal School at Whitewater, Wisconsin and of the North Western College at Naverville, Illinois. After completing his education, he accepted a position as a teacher in the Wisconsin schools for a number of years.

When he was 37 years of age, he came west to Big Stone, S. D. where he was a teacher in the schools. He then settled in Eureka, entering the mercantile business where he remained for 13 years. Mr. Hatz then moved to Aberdeen, where he erected the building which now bears his name. He was a member of the Evangelical church for many years before his death.
 
Prominent in Church Work
 
The deceased was a lay delegate to the annual conference and also to the general conference of the church. He had taken a great interest in the education of young men for the ministry of the gospel. He was a founder of the Student Aid Society of the Dakota Conference.
 
The deceased was known to the entire community as a business man of ability and was esteemed by the many friends.

He leaves to mourn, one sister, Mrs. Escharmer of Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin and two brothers, John of Prairie Du Sac and F. J. Hatz.

Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – Febuary 2, 1903
Transcribed by D. Donlon

Perry, Lydia

Funeral of Mrs. Perry
 
The funeral of the late Mrs. Lydia A. Perry, held yesterday morning at 10 o’clock from the residence, 820 Sixth avenue southeast, was largely attended by friends of the family. Rev. C. C. Todd and Rev. J. R. Jones were both present. Interment was made at Riverside.

Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – October 1, 1912
Transcribed by D. Donlon

Perry, Irene

Funeral at Church Tomorrow

Mrs. Albert Perry Makes Dying Request for Church Funeral
 
The funeral of Mrs. Albert Perry will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Methodist Episcopal Church, instead of at the residence, it being her dying request that the funeral be at the church.

The pall bearers will be B. F. Slater, William Aggas, John Richardson, E. E. Chapman, A. R. Davidson, O. A. Mattice, all old passenger engineers on the Milwaukee and friends of Mr. Perry’s.

Will Perry of Sioux City, IA, brother of Albert Perry, arrived in the city this morning to attend the funeral.

The Women’s Relief Corps will meet at Library hall at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon to attend the funeral in a body.

Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – September 9, 1913
Transcribed by D. Donlon

Corry, Mrs. C. E.

Funeral of Mrs. Corry

A Large and Most Impressive Funeral at Columbia
 
The funeral of Mrs. C. E. Corry at Columbia yesterday was the most touching and impressive over held in that place. The Congregational church, which is one of the largest in this section, was filled with people and during the service there was not a dry eye in the whole assemblage. The church was beautifully and lavishly decorated with roses and other cut flowers. A floral arch reached a height of several feet above the pulpit. Monograms composed of letters formed of roses and flowers represented the Christian Endeavor, the Sunday school and Woman’s Home Missionary Society, of the latter of which Mrs. Corry was the state president. The casket in which her remains rested and the bier on which it stood were literally buried in flowers, which were emblematic of this purity, and beauty of character of the deceased, and must offerings from many loving and grieving friends. The music of the service was sung by a quartet consisting of Miss Barnice Smith, Miss Esther Smith, Rollo Smith, of Columbia and J. C. Kirkpatrick of Groton. Rev. Mr. Webb, the Columbia pastor, preached the funeral discourse, which was very affecting.

The burial took place in Lake View cemetery and the entire population of Columbia and the surrounding country, besides many from a distance, witnessed the final rites of interment.

Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – November 2, 1899
Transcribed by D. Donlon

Morrow, John

Morrow Funeral To Be Held Wednesday

The funeral of the late John L. Morrow of Rudolph will be held tomorrow at 12 o’clock, noon, from the residence near Rudolph. The funeral cortege will then proceed to Aberdeen, where the final rites will be performed for the deceased at the Sacred Heart church, Rev. Father M. Dermody officiating. Interment will be made at the Sacred Heart cemetery.

Mr. Morrow was born in Langford county, Ireland, sixty-three years ago. He migrated to America when a lad, settling in Illinois. In 1882 he moved to Dakota territory from Odell, Ill., and was one of the first settlers in the vicinity of what is now Rudolph. He settled on a homestead and by his thrift and economy he soon acquired a large amount of land in that neighborhood.

He is survived by a widow and eleven children as follows”  James, Bernard, Lillian and Theresa Morrow, Rudolph, May Margaret and Thomas Morrow, Minneapolis, Minn.; Viola Morrow, Spokane Wash.; Mrs. Agnes Hennessey and Mrs. Mattie Vaughan, Baker City, Ore., Mrs. Olaf E. Hollion, Aberdeen.

Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – October 1, 1912
Transcribed by D. Donlon

Running, Mildred

Funeral Services of Mrs. Mildred Running Held at Church
 
The funeral services for the late Mrs. Mildred Running will be held from the First Presbyterian church on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock instead of at the J. Running residence, 909 North Main street, as was at first announced. Rev. C. C. Todd will officiate. The Ladies of the Maccabees are urged to meet at the church in a body.


Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – November 22, 1912
Transcribed by D. Donlon

Williams, Henry

Last Respects to Aged Man
Many View Remains and Attend Funeral of Henry Williams Yesterday
 

The funeral of the late Henry Williams, Aberdeen’s oldest male resident, was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Rev. J. C. McGovern of Cresbard preaching the funeral sermon and Rev. W. J. Edgar, who knew Mr. Williams from childhood, reading the scriptures and paying a beautiful and loving tribute to the memory of the deceased. The pew occupied by Mr. Williams every Sunday for the past seven years was draped in mourning.

The funeral was attended by a large number of business men of the city, the friends of the aged man filling the church. The beautiful floral offerings spoke volumes of tribute to the memory of one who was loved and admired by all who knew him. Mrs. J. C. McGovern sang several solos during the services. A long procession of carriages and automobiles accompanied the remains to their last resting place in Riverside cemetery.

Tuesday afternoon while the body laid in state at the J. K. Williams home, it was viewed by the school children of the Jefferson and Monroe schools, seventy-eight in number, while as many more grown people who had known “Grandpa” Williams since his residence here took a last look at the benevolent face that had always been a source of cheer to them.

Quite a number of people from outside of the city were present at the funeral, among them being Charles Shaffer and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Morgan of Conde, former residents of Green Oak, Mich., Mr. Williams’ former home; Mrs. Mina Gould, Mrs. Frank Markin and E. C. Gordon of Randloph; Mr. and Mrs. William Willis of Wetonka; Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Kipp of Columbia; Rev. F. L. Bromaghim of LeBeau and Rev. and Mrs. J. C. McGovern of Cresbard.


Source: Aberedeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) – March 6, 1913
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Wagner, Ernest

Ernest Wagner died yesterday after a short illness from pneumonia. He is a young man from Clear Lake township, Edmunds county. Those left to mourn his death are: Mrs. Carl Wagner, mother, Charles J. Wagner, who is now in sevivce at Newport News, and Oscar who is at home are brothers and five sisters, Mrs. Edward Sando of Aberdeen, Mrs. William Tabert of Mina, Mrs. William Ritchie, Louise and Helen who are at home. The funeral will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. from the Wagner home, Rev. Rupke officiating and he will be buried at Warner.

Source: Aberdeen American (Aberdeen, SD) - October 13, 1918
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Horton, Mrs. Bert

Word has been received in this city of the death at St. Paul Sunday of Mrs. Bert Horton of Sisseton and formerly of Aberdeen. Mrs. Horton, who has been ailing for some time passed away at a St. Paul hospital. The remains will be taken by Mr. Horton to Sisseton for internment.

Source: Aberdeen Weekly News (Aberdeen, SD) -  December 9, 1915
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Kranmer, Emma

Emma, the 17-year-old daughter of Mr. George Kranmer of Langford passed away Saturday morning at the Custer Sanitarium where she has been spending the past ten months in hope of relief from tuberculosis, with which she was suffering. The mother of the young girl died in Aberdeen five years ago and Olive, a younger sister, was laid to rest in Riverside cemetery in April of this year.

The body of the girl will be brought to Aberdeen as soon as railroad connections with the western part of the state is restored, and internment will be made at Riverside cemetery.

Source: Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) - May 20, 1920
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Jeffries, Annette

Mrs. Waldo Jeffries, of this city, who had been taken to Hot Springs for her health, Jan. 10, died last Friday, at Custer. She was the wife of Waldo Jeffries and leaves beside her husband, three children, Darwin, Clarice and Marvin. Mrs. Jeffries came from Michigan and was married six years ago to Waldo Jeffries at Britton. They had made their home in Aberdeen for the past four years. W. B. Jeffries of 604 Lincoln St. N. is brother-in-law of Mrs. Jeffries. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Wilson chapel. Burial will be made at Riverside cemetery.

Source: Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) - Tuesday, February 1, 1921
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Lyman, Mary

Mrs. Mary M. Lyman, one and one-half miles north of Mansfield died at 11 o’clock Friday night from old age, she being 79 years old at the time of her death. The funeral services will probably be held Tuesday afternoon from the Presbyterian church at Warner, Rev. William Drysdale of Stratford officiating. Internment will be made at Warner by the side of her husband, who was laid to rest there 15 years ago.

Source: Aberdeen American (Aberdeen, SD) - January 29, 1914
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Boyd, William

Wm. G. Boyd, a prominent farmer of Andover, died in the Groton hospital Sunday of appendicitis. He was 45 years of age and unmarried.

Source: Aberdeen American (Aberdeen, SD) - June 4, 1914
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Todd, Mrs. G. T.

A telegram was received by Mrs. C. C. Todd Monday from her husband, Rev. C. C. Todd, who went to Minneapolis last night to attend his mother’s bedside, that she had passed away. His mother, Mrs. G. T. Todd, who was 92 years old, was for many years a resident of Aberdeen, and will be remembered by a great many here. She made her home with her daughter, Mrs. D. Deane of Minneapolis. The body will be taken to Fond du Lac, Wis., for burial.

Source: Aberdeen Weekly News (Aberdeen, SD) - July 15, 1915
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Jarbi, Marie

Mrs. Marie Jarbi passed away at her home seven miles southeast of Frederick Sunday afternoon at the age of seventy three.

Mrs. Jarbi was a native of Finland.

Funeral services were held today at two o’clock at the home, and burial was made in the Savoy cemetery.

Source: Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) - August 10, 1920
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Artz, Arthur

Arthur infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Artz, who live on a farm west of Aberdeen, died early yesterday forenoon, of influenza. No funeral announcement has yet been made.

Source: Aberdeen American (Aberdeen, SD) - February 6, 1920
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St. Clair, Infant

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas St. Clair, who died Saturday morning of pneumonia, has been shipped to Westport for burial. The little one was but 3 years of age and succumbed to the attack after a short illness with influenza, which later developed into pneumonia.

Source: Aberdeen American (Aberdeen, SD) - Friday, February 6, 1920
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Zimmerman, Cynthia

The death of Mrs. Zimmerman occurred at her home at Groton. Deceased had been a resident of Groton for the past thirty years. Five children survive.

Source: Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) - December 12, 1911
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Wood, James

James P. Wood was born at Cleveland, O., July 29, 1846, and died at Stratford recently, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. L. Carpenter. Mr. Woods had been in failing health for some time past. Rev. A. J. Tiffany of Aberdeen conducted the services.

Source: Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) - December 12, 1911
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Ingram, Sarah

Mrs. Sarah M. Ingram, the wife of E. G. Ingram, died last evening at her home at Westport, the result of an attack of heart failure, at the age of 76 years. She was an old settler in this section of the state, and leaves a husband and a host of friends.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock at the Methodist church. Burial will be made at the Westport cemetery.

Source: Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) - July 28, 1920
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Britt, Martin

Martin Britt of Groton, who was shot Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock by Oscar Smith died at the St. Luke’s Hospital at 12:15 o’clock this morning.

Source: Aberdeen Weekly News (Aberdeen, SD) - September 29, 1921
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Nusser, Louis

Louis Nusser of this city died yesterday at Redlands, Cal., where he had gone less than two weeks ago in search of health. The cause of his death was due to fatigue of the long journey, which proved too much for his weakened condition. For some years Mr. Nusser had suffered from consumption, and a month ago his physician told him that the only chance he had for his life was to go to California. He left this city a week ago last Thursday. Yesterday a message from Redlands stated that Mr. Nusser was very ill and asking if a nurse should be secured for him. Word was sent back that he should be given the best of care. This morning at 10 o’clock another message stated that he died there yesterday.

Mr. Nusser was 42 years of age and was born at Waterloo, Wis. He came to this city in 1882 and first engaged in the carpenter business. Later he was employed in the butcher shop of John Schuler. After learning the business thoroughly he entered into partnership with H. J. Lockington, afterwards launching into the meat business for himself. Six years ago he formed a partnership with O. T. Thompson and at the time of his death was still a member of the firm.
Mr. Nusser leaves a number of relatives in this vicinity. A wife and two children, Louis, 12 years old, and Marie, 7, and a mother, Mrs. Wagner, all of whom live in this city, survive him. Besides he leaves three sisters, Mrs. John Schuler of North Dakota, Mrs. Gunnitz of Watertown and Mrs. Blank of Ipswich.

Word has been sent to Redlands to have the body brought to this city.

Source: Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD) - January 30, 1905
Transcribed by FoFG MZ

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