All Obituaries

LeRoy M. Weiszhaar, 91, of Leola, SD, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. A Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at St. James Lutheran Church, Leola, SD, with Pastor Judy Schultz officiating. A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow the service at the church hall. Burial will be after the luncheon at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Aberdeen, with Military Honors by American Legion Post 78 of Leola. Visitation...

David “Dave” Kenneth Karrigan, 77, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024. A service of celebration for Dave will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel in Aberdeen, SD. The family requests casual wear.  A time of fellowship and light luncheon will follow the service at Schriver's Memorial Fellowship Center.  Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge...

Fae Lynn Krokel Schaffer, loving wife, mom and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, after a valiant fight with pulmonary fibrosis.  A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (1620 Milwaukee Ave NE, Aberdeen, SD 57401). Burial will be at Fort Meade National Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW,...

Frederick “Fred” Johnson, 63, of Lake Poinsett, SD, formerly of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Arrangements are pending with Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory.  www.schriversmemorial.com

Jeanette M. Harvey Black, 87, a woman of legendary spirit, passed away on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor Aberdeen, SD. A Memorial Service will be held at Lutheran Memorial Church, Pierre, SD, on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at 1 p.m. Interment will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery at a later date. 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...

Marlene Marie Tisher, 72, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home. Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Ave NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may read the obituary and view the tribute video at www.schriversmemorial.com. Marlene Marie Pearson was born on October 27, 1951, to Robert “Bud” and Evelyn (Reisenweber) Pearson in Britton, South Dakota. She grew up in Britton and was a tomboy...

Joanne L. Lyren, age 78, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, with family by her side. Joanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Aldersgate Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Derek Baum and Pastor Mike Waldrop officiating.  Following the service, there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments in the church’s fellowship room.  Burial will be at...

Connie Jean Bell, 69, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Prairie Heights Healthcare. A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, April 19, 2024, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel in Aberdeen, with Pastor Rodney Johnson officiating. A time of fellowship and a luncheon will follow the service at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, at the mortuary. Visitation continues one hour before...

Lynnette Johnson, 68, Ferney, SD, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Prairie Heights Healthcare. A Memorial Service will be at 2 pm, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen, with Pastor Adam Franken from Aberdeen Alliance Church officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Stillwater, MN. Visitation will be two hours before the service on Monday at the mortuary, Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in...

George R. Casanova, 99, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen. A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating.  A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, at Schriver Memorial Mortuary with a prayer service at 7 p.m.  Visitation continues one hour before the...