Benjamin P. MacConnell

Benjamin P. MacConnell obituary, Aberdeen, SD

Benjamin P. MacConnell

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Jan

29

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

103 North Lund Street, Veblen, SD 57270

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Jan

30

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

103 North Lund Street, Veblen, SD 57270

Send Flowers

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Olson Funeral Chapel - Britton

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Benjamin MacConnell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Olson Funeral Chapel - Britton on Jan. 22, 2026.
Veblen, SD: The funeral service for Benjamin "Ben" MacConnell will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2026 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Veblen. Pastor Karie Geyer and Pastor Vern Donnell will officiate the service. Spring burial will take place at the MacConnell family farm cemetery.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

A full obituary is pending.

Ben passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Avera St. Luke's in Aberdeen, at the age of 77.

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Upcoming Events

Jan

29

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

103 North Lund Street, Veblen, SD 57270

Send Flowers

Jan

30

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

103 North Lund Street, Veblen, SD 57270

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Olson Funeral Chapel - Britton

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.