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Recent Obituaries
Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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