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Bessie Koester

Bessie Koester

Jan 25, 2013

Bessie M. Koester, 91, of Redfield, SD, died January 25, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Redfield. Bessie's wishes were to have no services,and to be cremated. Her ashes will be buried in the Ashton Cemetery at a later date. (www.thelenfuneralhome.com) Bessie was born September 27, 1921, in Foley, MN to Flora Bymers. She was raised, educated and a...

Bernice L. Gaffey

Bernice L. Gaffey

Jan 25, 2013

Bernice Gaffey, 93, of Redfield, SD, died Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Order of the Eastern Star Home in Redfield. Her funeral will be Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Eastern Star Home Chapel in Redfield. Pastor Lorah Houser Jankord will officiate. After the funeral, Bernice will be cremated and her ashes will be buried at...

Shirley Arlene Guenthner

Shirley Arlene Guenthner

Jan 20, 2013

Shirley A. Guenthner, 80, of Redfield, SD, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at her home. Her funeral will be Monday, January 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at First Congregational UCC Church in Redfield. Reverend Tim Fugman will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield. Closed casket visitation will be Sunday from 3-7:00 p.m. with the family present...

Lavaun "Bonnie" Peterson

Lavaun "Bonnie" Peterson

Jan 19, 2013

LaVaun "Bonnie" Marie Peterson, 93, of Northville, SD, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at her home. Her funeral will be Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Northwestern United Methodist Church in Mellette. Reverend Jon Damaska will officiate. Burial will be in the Northville Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1-7:00 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in...

C. J. "Corny" Fink

C. J. "Corny" Fink

Jan 5, 2013

C.J. "Corny" Fink, 78, of Zell, SD, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at his home near Zell. His funeral will be Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Zell. Father Christopher Hughes will celebrate the Mass. After the funeral, Corny will be cremated and his ashes will be buried at a later date....

Milbert Sandmeier

Milbert Sandmeier

Dec 30, 2012

Milbert "Bill" Sandmeier, 71, of Redfield, SD, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Avera St. Lukes Hospital in Aberdeen, SD. His funeral will be Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Redfield. Pastor Brad Traxler will officiate. Burial will be in the Bohemian Cemetery near Highmore, SD. Visitation will be Friday from...

Milton John Buchholz

Milton John Buchholz

Dec 19, 2012

Milton John Buchholz, 93, of Redfield, SD, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Redfield. His funeral will be Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at First Congregational UCC Church in Redfield. Reverend Tim Fugman will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield. Visitation will be Friday from 2-7:00 p.m. at Thelen Funeral...

Wynelle "Mac" Christensen

Wynelle "Mac" Christensen

Dec 8, 2012

Wynelle "Mac" Christensen, 88, of Redfield, SD formerly of Athol, died Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. Her funeral will be Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at First Congregational UCC Church in Redfield. Reverend Tim Fugman will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1-8:00 p.m....

Donald Kenneth Rahm

Donald Kenneth Rahm

Dec 6, 2012

Donald Kenneth Rahm, 61, of Turton, SD died Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield, SD. Donald was cremated and his memorial service will be Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Turton. Reverend Peter M. Utecht will officiate. (www.thelenfuneralhome.com) Donald was born on March 29, 1951, to Johnnie and...

Mildred Christman

Mildred Christman

Nov 22, 2012

Mildred Christman, 101, of Redfield, SD, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Redfield. Mildred was cremated and there will be a private memorial at a later date. www.thelenfuneralhome.com Mildred was born September 7, 1911 at Huron, SD to Gordon and Artie (Bendorf) Hampton. She graduated from Huron High School. After high school she received her...

Donna Zens

Donna Zens

Nov 20, 2012

Donna Zens, 80, of Boyden, IA, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull, IA. Her funeral will be Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield. Reverend Brian Wasmoen will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Zell, SD. Visitation will be Saturday from 11-2:00 p.m. at...

Leroy A. Anderson

Leroy A. Anderson

Nov 18, 2012

LeRoy A. Anderson, 61, of Redfield, SD, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Avera St. Lukes Hospital in Aberdeen. His funeral will be Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Redfield. Father Christopher Hughes will officiate. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2-7:00 p.m. with the family...

Eleanor Komraus

Eleanor Komraus

Nov 17, 2012

Eleanor Komraus, 78, of Rockham, SD, died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at her home. Her funeral will be Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield. Reverend Stephen Perry will officiate. Burial will be in the Rockham Cemetery. Closed casket visitation will be Tuesday from 3-7:00 p.m. with the family present from 4-6:00 p.m....

Coletta Galbreath

Coletta Galbreath

Nov 16, 2012

Coletta M. Galbreath, 91, of Redfield, SD, died Friday, November 16, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Redfield. Mass of Christian will be Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Redfield. Father Christopher Hughes will celebrate the mass. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 1-4:00 p.m. with...

Lucille "Lucy" Candyce Styles

Lucille "Lucy" Candyce Styles

Nov 15, 2012

Lucille "Lucy" Styles, 63, of Brentford, SD, died Thursday, November 15th at her home near Brentford, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 20th at the Brentford Congregational UCC Church. Reverend Jon Damaska will officiate. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery near Brentford. Visitation will be Monday with the family present 5:30...

Faye Olive Waddington

Faye Olive Waddington

Nov 14, 2012

Faye Waddington, 97, of Redfield, SD, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Redfield. Her funeral will be Monday, November 19, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at First Congregational UCC Church in Redfield. Reverend Tim Fugman will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5:00 p.m. with the family present...

Pauline Schoniger

Pauline Schoniger

Nov 13, 2012

Pauline Schoniger, 77, of Redfield, SD, died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. Pauline was cremated and her memorial service will be Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield. Reverend Tim Fugman will officiate. Cremains burial will be in Phoenix, AZ at a later date. www.thelenfuneralhome.com Pauline was born September 3,...

Nadine Zarneke

Nadine Zarneke

Nov 12, 2012

Nadine Zarneke, 92, of Redfield, SD, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. Nadine was cremated and her memorial mass will be Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 10:30a.m. St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Redfield. Father Christopher Hughes will celebrate the mass. Cremains burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. www.thelenfuneralhome.com Nadine was born January 14, 1920...

Kenneth Eldon Thiesen, Sr

Kenneth Eldon Thiesen, Sr

Nov 9, 2012

Kenneth Eldon Thiesen, Sr., 76, of Doland, SD, died Friday, November 09, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Kenneth was cremated and his memorial service will be Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Doland. Reverend Kris Larson will officiate. Cremains burial will be at...

Carl E. Anderson

Carl E. Anderson

Nov 8, 2012

Carl E. Anderson, 94, of Redfield, died Thursday, November 08, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Redfield. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, November 13th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Redfield. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 1-8:00 p.m. with a scriptural wake service at 7:00 p.m. at...

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