All Obituaries

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...

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...

John Lilley, 73, of Aberdeen,SD passed away Saturday, February 17,2024, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab. His wishes were to be cremated and have no formal services.

Harley Dean Zephier, Sr. Circle Owl/Saved by the Bear July 1, 1935 – February 10, 2024 Harley Dean Zephier, Sr., 88, of Aberdeen, SD, passed into the Spirit world Sat., Feb. 10, 2024, at home with his family by his side. Much loved, Harley was born in Pine Ridge, SD, to parents Antoine and Victoria (Aungie) Zephier. Harley is now reunited with his wife of 65 years, Alverda, who passed away in 2021. A member of the Yankton (Inhanktanwon) Dakota Tribe, he graduated from Dupree High...

Jerald Schaffer, 69, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on February 6th, 2024, at Avera St. Luke’s Aberdeen, SD. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, February 12th, 2024, at Carlsen Funeral Home in Aberdeen. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Waldrop of Aldersgate Church. The burial will be at a later date at Eureka City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at...

Valarie Jean Kilian (Kleine), 72, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. Her wishes were to be cremated with no formal funeral service. Her family would like to invite you to join them in a Celebration of Life on March 9, 2024, at 2 pm at the Aberdeen Elks Lodge. Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook. Valarie “Val” Kleine was born...

Daniel "Dan" Vern Stoecker, 58, of Aberdeen, SD, passed into Heaven on Thursday, February 1st, 2024, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.   The Celebration of Life for Dan will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, at New Life Church in Aberdeen, with Pastor Rodney Johnson officiating.   A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow the service. Burial will follow the luncheon at Sunset Memorial Gardens.   Visitation with family present...

Howard G. Van Orman, 84, of Mobridge, SD, formerly of Aberdeen, passed away on January 18, 2024, at his home.  Howard's wishes were to be cremated and no formal services will be held.  Howard G. Van Orman born August 15, 1939 in Mobridge, SD. He was married to Marlene 55 years and 7 months. He was dedicated to the US Army 3 years. He liked cars, dogs, cats, gardening, and people.  www.aberdeenfuneralhome.com

Glenda Joyce Huber Pudwill Salzer, 89, entered eternal rest on January 13, 2024. The Funeral Service is at 1:00 pm, Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Carlsen Funeral Home, 1708 8th Ave NE, Aberdeen, SD, with Pastor Judy Schultz officiating. The burial will be at a later date at Green Mound Cemetery Leola, SD. Visitation will be two hours before the service at the funeral home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.aberdeenfuneralhome.com Glenda Joyce Huber was born July...

Berdella L. (Arlt) Spilde, 85, of Aberdeen, SD, passed into the arms of her loving Savior at 6:25 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center, Aberdeen. She was the widow of the late Rodney L. Spilde, who preceded her in death in 2008, to whom she was married for 50 years. Berdella L. Arlt was born on February 19, 1938, in Eureka, SD, to Edwin and Hulda (Miller) Arlt. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and worked for years side-by-side with her husband running a...

Ronald “Ron” John Rivett, 83, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Saturday December 9, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Miami, FL. A student of life, passionate Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, entrepreneur and outdoorsman, Ron’s life and legacy are as large as his personality and smile. A Mass of Christian Burial for Ron will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aberdeen, with Father Jordan Samson officiating. A...

Connie L. Kaup, 80, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor, Aberdeen, SD. A Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2023, at Carlsen Funeral Chapel, Aberdeen, with Father Gregory Tschakert officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.  Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.aberdeenfuneralhome.com. Constance...

Richard Boullion, 79, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away, Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center, Aberdeen, SD. His wishes were to be cremated with services held at a later date.

Aberdeen, SD-Mass of Christian Burial for Joan Marie Sahli, 92, of Aberdeen will be 3:00 pm, Thursday, October 19, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Very Rev. Gregory Tschakert will officiate.    Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, followed by a reception and fellowship at Refuge Retreats Clubhouse, 711 N. Lancelot Drive, Aberdeen.   Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service.  Joan died October 17, 2023, at her daughter’s...

Milbert Dais, 96, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Funeral Service. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, following the service. A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow the burial at the church hall.  Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Aberdeen, is in charge of...

Cheryl Lea McCarty, 69, of Hitchcock, SD, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Redfield Community Memorial Hospital. No formal services will be held at this time. Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.  Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.aberdeenfuneralhome.com. Cheryl was born June 10, 1954, in Miller, SD, to Wayne and Mavis (Snyder) Ganske. Growing up you would find Cheryl helping on the family farm and riding and...

Douglas Kalberg Beyer, 91, of Sioux Falls, SD (formerly Revillo, SD) passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Avantara Norton, Sioux Falls, SD.  A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milbank, SD with Pastor Chris Davis officiating.  Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.  Burial will be at St. Paul’s Cemetery rural Albee, SD. A time of fellowship and refreshments will be at Emmanuel...