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Jean Aldinger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2004.

Aberdeen - Memorial service for Jean Aldinger, 55, Aberdeen, is 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Pastor Tony Haglund officiating. Jean died Monday, March 29, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen. Her body was cremated. Arrangements by Spitzer Funeral Home, 320 Sixth Ave. S.E. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, April 2, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Jean Ann Larson was born on Feb. 11, 1949, in Mitchell, S.D., to Clair “Stub” and Doris (Drenkow) Larson. This is the area where she grew up and attended school. In 1963, the family moved to Aberdeen where she attended Aberdeen Central High School, graduating in 1967. She then attended Northern State College receiving her bachelor of science degree in 1971. On Feb. 14, 1970, she married Patrick Aldinger in Aberdeen. While Patrick was in the military, she taught school in Mitchell for one year and then made their home in Aberdeen. In 1984, she went to work for Norwest Bank/Wells Fargo, retiring on Jan. 1, 2004. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, where she loved the fellowship of the church. She especially loved her husband, children and grandchildren. She enjoyed sports and the outdoors, especially spending time at the cabin. She was a member of the Red Hat Friends. Grateful for having shared her life are: her husband, Patrick Aldinger, Aberdeen; daughter, Amy (Kenton) Jones, Aberdeen; two sons, Joey (Terri) Aldinger, Sioux Falls, Jon Aldinger, Aberdeen; two grandchildren, Noah Mohr and Braydon Jones; mother, Doris Larson, Mitchell; mother-in-law, Olivia Aldinger, Aberdeen; four sisters, Joey (Trent) Alexopoulos, Ledyard, Conn., Jackie (Greg) Grossman, Chokio, Minn., Jan (Bob) Snortum, Sioux Falls, Judy Mittleider, South Sioux City, Neb.; brother-in-law, Randy (Sue) Aldinger; and several nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by her father, Clair “Stub” Larson, father-in-law, Eugene Aldinger and niece, Emily Socha.

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April 22, 2004

Jan Snortum posted to the memorial.

April 10, 2004

Joey Alexopoulos posted to the memorial.

April 6, 2004

Laura Masterson posted to the memorial.

13 Entries

Jan Snortum

April 22, 2004

Pat,Amy, Joey, Jon,

God Bless You! This has been such an unbelievable time in our lives. God, will see us through the tough times to come and He has His loving arms around Jean. You guys mean the world to me and I Love You. I'll be in touch with you often, and you will continue to be in my prayers. Much love. Jan Snortum

Joey Alexopoulos

April 10, 2004

Dear Family and Friends of Jeannie,

Hug each other, laugh with each other, play volleyball and hockey and Yahtzee. Have a Diet Coke and some chocolate chip cookies. Paddle the boat strong and hard. Smile at a stranger, be kind to those who are unkind to you. We were so blessed to have known and loved Jean. It's our turn to pick up the ball.

Joey

Laura Masterson

April 6, 2004

Dear Pat, Amy, Kent, Joe, John, and Terry,

It must be so hard to hear all the words of consolation people have for you right now. But when you are ready, remember that someday you will again see that smiling face with those chubby cheeks and hear her sweet voice greeting you to a time when you will never again be apart. I will always love my Aunt Jean.

Love to you all,

Laura

Tom & Christy Haire

April 5, 2004

Amy,

We were saddened to read about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

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Gloria Smith/Geary

April 5, 2004

Dear Pat and family

I'm so sorry to hear of Jeans illness and passing away. We had some good laughs at the class reunions and at lunch a couple of times when I was home. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. She is now in heaven dancing with the angels and looking down on you smiling. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Wood

April 3, 2004

Dear Pat, Amy, Joey, & Jon:

Years ago I moved from Aberdeen to North Carolina and left many "good friends." Most of them I never heard from again, but Jean was different. She was a person who took her friendships seriously. Over the years we saw each other a few times but mainly kept in touch by phone and we never missed a beat. Jean was a friend who always shared her love for her family but never forgot my family. She was loyal, honest, funny, loving and unforgettable. I will miss her forever.

My heart goes out to all of you and to her mother, sisters, grandchildren, extended family members, and all of us she has left behind.

Love, Nancy

Love, Nancy

Randy James

April 2, 2004

Dear Pat and family,

I am so sorry to hear about Jean. She always had the most spring in her step, the brightest outlook on life, and the most warming smile, as anyone, who ever walked the halls of Central. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Randy James

Kathy Smith Decker

April 2, 2004

Dear Pat and Family,

Jean was a wonderful woman with a positive attitude. My prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time of losing a loved one.

Susan Soike/Spear

April 2, 2004

Dear Pat and family,

I was so sorry to hear about Jean. We always had so much fun at the reunions reliving our high school years. Please know that I'm thinking of you and keeping you in

my prayers.

Susan Soike Spear

Vikki Hagen French

April 2, 2004

Dear Pat and family,

Wish I could be there on Friday. I will cherish those high school memories, and the time I did get to see Jean at the bank when in Aberdeen. She will be missed. My love to all of you,

Vikki

Kristen Socha

April 1, 2004

Dear Aunt Jean,

We will all miss you so much. Like everyone, I so wish I had more time with you and I wish I wasn't so far away from you. A Godmother is one who guides lovingly in faith - you certainly have and will always. May you be at peace with all the angels (we have a few).

Noah Mohr

April 1, 2004

Grandma Jean, my mom told me that you have gone to Heaven to live with your dad, I am sure he has missed you. I will miss you at the lake. My mom told me you are going to be an angel now - she always says that mist on the lakes in the early morning, isn't really mist, but angels dancing...I will think of you every time I see the mist.

Love, Noah

Judy Mittleider

April 1, 2004

Jean, You are so loved by so many people. I will miss you more than you'll ever know. As a sister you were always there for me and you made me laugh and let me cry. I will never, never forget anything about you. Be at peace, sweetie.

Judy

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