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Recent Obituaries

Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Joan Dee Pudwill

Joan Dee Pudwill

Jul 5, 2026

Joan Pudwill, 71, of Leola, SD, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel.

A time for fellowship and refreshments will follow the service at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is honored to serve...

Priscilla Kraft

Priscilla Kraft

Jul 3, 2026

Priscilla Kraft, 88, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Angelhaus of Aberdeen.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Interment will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery following Mass.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow the interment at the parish hall.

Visitation...

Vernon Korab

Vernon Korab

Jun 28, 2026

Vernon Korab, 87, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

A private Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel.

Interment with Military Honors will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is honored...

LeRoy Bieber

LeRoy Bieber

Jun 27, 2026

LeRoy Bieber, 92, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor.

A Memorial Service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Alton Vilhauer officiating.

A time for fellowship and refreshments will follow at Schriver's Memorial Fellowship Center.

Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-7...

Michelle Jones

Michelle Jones

Jun 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michelle Kimberly Jones, of Claremont, SD, who passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the age of 49.

A Celebration of Michelle’s Life will be held at Claremont Community Church in Claremont, SD, on Saturday, July 25th at 2 pm.

A reception will follow at the Claremont Firehall.

Family and friends...

Donna Marie Cowan

Donna Marie Cowan

Jun 25, 2026

We celebrate the beautiful, love-filled life of Donna Marie Cowan, age 67, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, who entered into her eternal home on June 25, 2026. Donna was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose gentle spirit, endless kindness, and radiant warmth brought joy to everyone she met.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July...

Ronald Hekrdle

Ronald Hekrdle

Jun 19, 2026

Ron Hekrdle, 84, of Redfield, SD, passed away peacefully at his home on June 19, 2026.

A Graveside Committal Service with Military Honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield, SD.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is honored to serve the Hekrdle family. Friends and family may sign...

David Wallien

David Wallien

Jun 17, 2026

“Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of Life.”

David P. Wallien, age 97, died on June 17, 2026, at Bethesda Nursing Home in Aberdeen, SD, where he resided in assisted living for the past year. He was a believer in Jesus and ready for eternal life with his Lord.

He was born March 2, 1929, in...

Joseph Gonska

Joseph Gonska

Jun 16, 2026

Joseph "Joe" Gonska, 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.

Joe's wishes were to be cremated, and no formal services are to be held at this time.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.schriversmemorial.com.

Marjorie Kay Triebold

Marjorie Kay Triebold

Jun 16, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep love, the family of Marjorie Triebold, 69, shares the news of her sudden passing on Tuesday, June 16, at Sanford Medical Center in Aberdeen from heart failure. Marjorie was surrounded by her family, held in love during her final moments, and leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories, quiet strength, and devotion to those she...

Pegi A Knox

Pegi A Knox

Jun 15, 2026

Pegi Knox, 73, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, June 15, 2026, at her home.

Per her request, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Wylie Birdhouse on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. A short prayer service will begin at 5:30 p.m., led by Avera Chaplain Tina Opdahl, followed by fellowship, sharing stories,...

Dianne Rasmussen

Dianne Rasmussen

Jun 14, 2026

Dianne Rasmussen, 82, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully at her home with her girls by her side on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Dianne's wishes were to be cremated, and no formal services will be held. She will be buried alongside her husband at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls, SD.

In lieu of flowers, Dianne would have loved for...

Dick Kornder

Dick Kornder

Jun 13, 2026

Dick Kornder, 87, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Greg Tschakert officiating. Visitation will be one hour before Mass.

Private Burial will be...

Marjorie Lynn Parsley

Marjorie Lynn Parsley

Jun 12, 2026

Marjorie Parsley, 62, of Ashley, ND, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Atmore, Alabama.

Marjorie'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 Parsley family. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com. 

Full obituary is pending.

Audra Lynn Jung

Audra Lynn Jung

Jun 9, 2026

Audra Jung, 46, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.

Interment will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Schriver's Fellowship Hall, with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m....

Donald Edward Delzer

Donald Edward Delzer

Jun 8, 2026

Donald E. Delzer, 78, of Mina, SD, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Avantara Redfield.

Donald's wishes were to be cremated, and no formal services are to be held at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is honored...

Gene Schumacher

Gene Schumacher

Jun 2, 2026

Eugene "Gene" Anthony Schumacher, 85, of Brandon, SD, formerly of Aberdeen, SD, died at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD, after a brief stay. Family and supportive staff were with him on Tuesday evening, June 2, 2026, as he returned to God.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, at St....

Virgil Heinrich

Virgil Heinrich

Jun 1, 2026

Virgil Don Heinrich, age 73, Tolstoy, died at home on June 1, 2026 after a 6 months fight/struggle from cancer. Testimonial service will be at 7:30 PM, Saturday, June 6, 2026 and memorial service will be at 10 AM, Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the Bowdle Seventh-day Adventist Church. Burial will follow at the Bowdle Seventh-day Adventist Cemetery.

Virgil, son of...

Kaitlyn Anne Weisenburger

Kaitlyn Anne Weisenburger

Jun 1, 2026

Kaitlyn Anne Weisenburger, 29, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service at the church hall.

A visitation will be held from...

Ann Helen Lacher

Ann Helen Lacher

May 31, 2026

Ann Helen Lacher, 97, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor, Aberdeen, SD.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Father Mitchell McLaughlin officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery following Mass.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to Mass. A...

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