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Recent Obituaries
Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas
Marjorie Ann Allbee
Jan 23, 2026
Marjorie "Marge" Ann Allbee, 88, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Arrangements are pending with Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory.
www.schriversmemorial.com
Becky Ann Malsam
Jan 22, 2026
Becky Ann Malsam, 47, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Becky's wishes were to be cremated, and no formal services will be held at this time.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is honored to serve the Malsam family. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Harty
Jan 22, 2026
Jeffrey "Jeff" Harty, 41, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Arrangements are pending with Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory.
www.schriversmemorial.com
Craig Terry
Jan 17, 2026
Craig E. Terry, 77, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center. The family prefers casual attire.
Lunch and refreshments will be served.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW,...
Arnold "Arnie" Mathews
Jan 15, 2026
Arnold G. Mathews, 97, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at home, with family at his side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aberdeen.
Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery following Mass. A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow...
Colleen Marie Jones
Jan 14, 2026
Colleen M. Jones, 74, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.
Colleen's wishes were to be cremated, and a Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Aberdeen Area Humane...
Ray Bower Sr.
Jan 14, 2026
Ray Bower Sr., 72, of Frederick, SD, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home.
Arrangements are pending with Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory.
LeRoy A. Neuhardt
Jan 13, 2026
Prayer Service can be viewed here. Funeral Service can be viewed here.
LeRoy A. Neuhardt, 86, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, with Rev. Alan Ludwig officiating.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery...
Jack Ness
Jan 12, 2026
The service may be viewed here.
John "Jack" A. Ness, 76, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor, after a long battle with cancer.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen, with Pastor Matt Spoden officiating.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens...
Paul Anton Mardian
Jan 8, 2026
View the wake here. View the mass here.
Paul A. Mardian, 86, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aberdeen, SD.
A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow Mass at the parish hall.
Burial will be at...
Penny L Buchanan
Jan 7, 2026
Penny Buchanan, 73, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
A Celebration of Life gathering for family and friends will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Senior Center, 1303 7th Avenue S.E., Aberdeen.
Refreshments will be served.
Chip Swanson
Jan 6, 2026
The prayer service may be viewed here. The memorial service may be viewed here.
Galen “Chip” LeRoy Swanson, 80, of Aberdeen, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Bethesda. He was finally reunited in heaven with his two children, Cassi and Greg. One can only imagine the hugs—and the SKOL chants—that followed.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m....
Mark Lynn Backous
Jan 4, 2026
Mark L. Backous, 64, of San Antonio, TX, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Matt Spoden officiating.
Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery following the service.
A time for fellowship and lunch will follow the burial at Schriver’s Memorial...
Kim Ness
Jan 2, 2026
Kim "Gus" Ryan Ness, 69, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by his family.
A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel.
A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow at Schriver's Memorial Fellowship Center.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, January 12, at...
Tony L. Kamm
Dec 28, 2025
Tony L. Kamm, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at home of natural causes.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with the Reverend Welton Maunu officiating.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens following the service.
A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow the burial at...
Maria Anderson
Dec 26, 2025
Maria F. Anderson, 61, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
A Prayer Service and Time of Remembrance will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Father Greg Tschakert officiating.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday before the service.
Refreshments will...
Thomas "Tom" Krumm
Dec 25, 2025
Thomas A. Krumm, 70, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away at his home on December 25, 2025.
Per Thomas’ wishes, no formal services will be held.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com.
Thomas “Tom” A. Krumm was born on September 9, 1955, in Aberdeen, SD,...
Dennis Elwood Gelling
Dec 25, 2025
Dennis Elwood Gelling, 77, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on December 25, 2025, after a courageous 19-month battle with ALS. He was a devoted husband to Wanda (Schaunaman) Gelling and a loving father to Curt Gelling and Kelly (Gelling) Burgard.
A Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Brad Felix...
Ka Squire
Dec 23, 2025
Ka P. Squire Jr., 94, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully at his home on December 23, 2025.
A Funeral Service will be held in May 2026 at Aldersgate Church in Aberdeen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Aberdeen Salvation Army or Aldersgate Church.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of...
Florian "Flo" Volk
Dec 22, 2025
Florian “Flo” Leo Volk, 73, of Aberdeen, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, December 22, 2025. Florian’s wishes were to be cremated, and a Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date in April of 2026 in Aberdeen.
Florian Volk was born April 20th, 1952, on the kitchen table in Hague, ND, to...
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