All Obituaries

Sandra Logan, 81, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.  A Graveside Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield, SD.  Full obit to follow. 

Zachary Deen Rathert, 37, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, due to a motor vehicle accident. A Funeral Service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow the service at the church hall. Interment will be at the Westport Cemetery following the lunch. Visitation will be 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, at the church with a prayer service at ...

Elsie Weigel, 82, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Thursday, October 10,2024 at Avera St. Lukes, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 16,2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be after the Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow the burial at the Parish Hall. Visitation will be 5pm-7pm Tuesday, with a liturgical wake and rosary at 7 p.m.at Carlsen Funeral Home in Aberdeen. ...

Vivian Eske, 91, of Aberdeen, entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, following a brief illness. A Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, with Pastor Mike Jacobson officiating. A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow the service at the church hall. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens following the luncheon. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Carlsen ...

Ruth Karjalainen, 86, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, October 9,2024, at Avera St. Luke’s, Aberdeen, SD. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Justin Brotzel of Savo Lutheran Church officiating. Ruth was born on March 16, 1938, in Emmons County, North Dakota to John and Lydia (Stock) Hoff. Ruth married Elmer Karjalainen in November of 1960 in Aberdeen. They made their first home in the Frederick ...

Lenora "Lee" R. Nitschke, 92, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Prairie Heights Healthcare, Aberdeen.  A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Leland Armbright officiating.  A time of fellowship and refreshments will be held after the funeral in the church hall with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5-7 ...

Merle Eugene Hastings, 85, of Aberdeen, SD passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at his home. Private family services will be at North Savo Cemetery, Frederick, SD at a later date. Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen is handling arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.carlsenfh.com. Merle E Hastings was born in Iowa Falls, IA to Robert Hastings and Lillian (Barker) Hastings on March 2, 1939. He was the youngest of four sons. In 1956 he left high ...

Maxine “Max” A. Taskerud Kinslow, 75, of Sturgis, SD, formerly Frederick, SD, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare, surrounded by her loving family.  A Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Frederick, SD, with Pastor Justin Brotzel officiating. Following the service, the burial will be at Wayside Cemetery, Frederick, SD. A time of Fellowship and Luncheon will follow the ...

Irene M. Gross, 94, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Prairie Heights Healthcare, surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Service will be at 3:00 pm on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, SD, with Pastor Mike Jacobson officiating. Burial will also be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen is handling arrangements. Family and friends may ...

Frank Lophovsky, 74, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Carlsen Funeral Home & Crematory.  www.aberdeenfuneralhome.com

Caroline “Carol” Louise Gossman (Raugutt), a vibrant and caring soul, passed away on August 9, 2024, at the age of 89. A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Carlsen Funeral Home, Aberdeen, with Pastor Jeff Whillock of Bethlehem Lutheran Church officiating. Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.  Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at https://www.carlsenfh.com/ Caroline Louise Raugutt was ...

Marlene Kennedy, 73, of Webster, SD, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Bethesda Home, Webster.  A Celebration of Life for Marlene will be on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Heritage Village Chapel, 129 W. Hwy 12, Webster, SD, from 2-4 p.m. with sharing of memories at 2:30 p.m. www.aberdeenfuneralhome.com

Allen A. Nitschke, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Bismarck, ND. His wishes were to be cremated and have no formal services.  Allen was born on January 4, 1940, to Arthur and Hilda (Hoffman) Nitschke.  He is survived by his son, Scott; daughters Corinne (Greg) Bitz and Robin (Jered) Hartman; and stepdaughter Sherrie Forkel.

Richard “Dick” Leroy French, 82, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on May 19, 2024, at Sanford Hospital, Aberdeen, surrounded by family after battling many illnesses.  A Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24th, 2024, at Carlsen Funeral Home in Aberdeen, with Pastor Micah Westby of New Life Fellowship officiating. Military Honors will follow the service by the American Legion Post 24.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the ...

Gail Hamilton Pickus, 90, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Aberdeen. A Funeral Service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Carlsen Funeral Chapel, 1708 8th Ave NE, Aberdeen, with Rabbi Mendel Alperowitz officiating. Private Interment will immediately follow the service at Riverside Memorial Cemetery, 1726 W Melgaard Rd, Aberdeen. In lieu of flowers, please donate to: SD Deaf Resource & Outreach Programs, https://sddrop.org/donate/ or ...

Allan David Wellman, 80, of Aberdeen SD passed away on April 7, 2024.   A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Aldersgate Church with Pastor Mike Waldrop officiating. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the service at the church hall. Per his wishes, Allan was laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Aberdeen, SD, on April 10, 2024. Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory, 1708 8th Ave NE, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.  Family ...

Due to the forecast of extremely heavy snow and bad weather, services have been postponed to 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Forbes, ND. Visitation will be Monday, April 1, from 5:30-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Carlsen Funeral Home & Crematory, Aberdeen, SD.  Alden James Flakoll, 90, of Forbes, ND, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Sunday, March 17, 2024. His life was embraced with the love of family and ...

Bertha Turnquist, 98, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Aldersgate Church, with Pastor Mike Waldrop officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service beginning at 12:00 p.m.  The service will be live streamed at www.Carlsenfh.com under Bertha's obituary. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the service at the church hall. Burial ...

Brenda Rae Emery, born December 20, 1959, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, passed away peacefully in her home on February 25, 2024, in Aberdeen, SD, at the age of 64. She was a beloved figure in the lives of many, being considered an aunt, a sister, and a best friend, but above all, a cherished friend to all. Visitation and sharing with family present will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Carlsen Funeral Home, Aberdeen. Following the service, family and ...

Darleen L. Christensen, 94, of Aberdeen, SD passed away Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at Nano Nagle Village, Aberdeen, SD. Her wishes were to be cremated and have a private family burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens at a later date. Darleen was born February 8th, 1930 to Herman and Chloe(Heinrich) Behrens.  Darleen was known for her warmth of heart and tender soul. She loved to bake goodies, shop, play games with her grandchildren, and go on long walks.  Her care-giving spirit ...