All Obituaries

Aberdeen, SD-Scott Clark, 61, of Aberdeen died July 24, 2021 at his home. Arrangements are pending with Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen.

Aberdeen, SD-Private Family Graveside Service for Larry Lee Farmer, 62, of Aberdeen will be held in Restlawn Memory Gardens in Huron, SD. Larry died July 21, 2021, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen. Larry Lee, son of Louis Eugene and Betty Jane (French) Farmer was born September 30, 1958, in Huron, SD. He graduated from high school in Huron and then began working at Super America Convenience Store in Huron in 1976. He later transferred to Redfield, SD in 1978 to manage the...

Ellendale, ND-Henry Hanssen, 100, of Ellendale and formerly of Dickinson, ND died peacefully, Friday, July 9, 2021, at Benedictine Living Community-Ellendale where he has lived for the past three years. Henry was born June 4, 1921, in Manning, in Dunn County, North Dakota, the son of John and Amelia (Steffen) Hanssen. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Dickinson, ND. He married Ethel M. Hansen on September 8, 1946. Henry and Ethel were blessed with six...

Aberdeen, SD-Henry “Hank” R. Kienast passed away July 7, 2021, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen, at the age of 90 years old. His wishes were to be cremated. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen has been entrusted with arrangements.

Aberdeen, SD-Mass of Christian Burial for Kathryn Elizabeth Heier, 87, of Aberdeen will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Mark Axtmann will officiate. The service will be live streamed and available at www.CarlsenFH.com under Kathryn’s obituary. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday at 4:00 pm with a Rosary and Wake Service at 5:00 pm at the funeral home. Kathryn died June 30, 2021, at Prairie Heights...

Eureka, SD-Walter Dais, 98, of Eureka passed away June 24, 2021, at Avera Eureka Health Care Center in Eureka, SD. A private family graveside service will be held. Walter Dais, son of George G. and Mary (Nies) Dais, was born February 28, 1923, on the family homestead. He attended country school and worked on the family farm. He was drafted into the United States Marine Corp in 1944 and was stationed in California. Walter was united in marriage to Florence Schnabel in 1948. They made their...

Aberdeen, SD-Private Graveside Service for Pamela Rae (Driver) Ernst, 61 of Aberdeen will be in Riverside Cemetery in Aberdeen. Pastor Gary Compton will officiate. Pamela died June 23, 2021 at her home. Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen has been entrusted with arrangements.

Aberdeen, SD-Memorial Service for Sandra Kay Fernen, 62 and her son, Brandon Schlosser, 41, both of Aberdeen will be 3:30 pm, Thursday, June 24, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen. Pastor Mike Waldrop will officiate. Inurnment for Sandra will be in Black Hills National Cemetery and Inurnment for Brandon will be in Conde Cemetery. Sandra died June 19, 2021, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD and Brandon died June 12, 2021, in Sioux Falls. Sandra Kay, was born...

Leola, SD-Funeral Service for Terry Lee Pudwill, 66, of Leola will be 1:00 pm, Friday, June 25, 2021 at Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory. Pastor Judy Schultz will officiate. The service will be live streamed and available at www.Carlsenfh.com under Terry’s obituary. The prayer service will be Thursday, June 24th at 7:00 pm with visitation from 4:00-7:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Mound Cemetery, Leola with military graveside rites at a later date. Terry died...

Aberdeen, SD-Memorial Service for Sandra Kay Fernen, 62 and her son, Brandon Schlosser, 41, both of Aberdeen will be 3:30 pm, Thursday, June 24, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen. Pastor Mike Waldrop will officiate. Inurnment for Sandra will be in Black Hills National Cemetery and Inurnment for Brandon will be in Conde Cemetery. Sandra died June 19, 2021, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD and Brandon died June 12, 2021, in Sioux Falls. Brandon Scott...