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Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Vernon J. Pfeifer

Vernon J. Pfeifer

Feb 22, 2026

Vernon J. Pfeifer, 86, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center, one day after his 86th birthday.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Mitchell McLaughlin officiating.

A luncheon will follow Mass in the parish hall.

A visitation will be held...

Gordon Walter Orth

Gordon Walter Orth

Mar 10, 2026

Gordon Walter Orth, 74, of Eureka, SD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Aberdeen, SD.

Gordon's wishes were to be cremated and have a celebration of life at a later date.

Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD, is honored to serve the Orth family. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com

Gordon...

Melissa Heuer

Melissa Heuer

Mar 9, 2026

Melissa Heuer, 59, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. 

Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD, is in charge of arrangements. 

www.schriversmemorial.com

Joe Gisi

Joe Gisi

Mar 9, 2026

.Joseph "Joe" Gisi, 58, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, peacefully at his home.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Yelduz Shriners, 802 S Main St, Aberdeen, SD 57401. 

Full obit to follow. 

www.schriversmemorial.com

Judith Kay Grieb

Judith Kay Grieb

Mar 8, 2026

Judith Kay Grieb, 82, of Columbia, SD, formerly of Jamestown, ND, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Avera St. Luke's Aberdeen, SD.

Judith's wishes were to be cremated, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date in Jamestown, ND.

Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD, is honored to serve the Grieb...

Sherry Ann Feiock

Sherry Ann Feiock

Mar 8, 2026

Sherry Ann Feiock, 70, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed away on March 8, 2026, surrounded by family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and faith touched everyone who knew her.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Avera Chaplain Tina...

Dennis Hettich

Dennis Hettich

Mar 5, 2026

Dennis A. Hettich, age 78, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed away on March 5, 2026, at Avantara in Redfield, SD.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Roscoe, SD, with Rev. Tony Hansen officiating.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow the service.

Visitation will be one hour before the...

Clayton C. Carruth

Clayton C. Carruth

Mar 3, 2026

Clayton Charles Carruth, 62, of Grand Island, NE, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Aberdeen, SD. 

Services will be held at a later date in Grand Island, NE.

Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD, is honored to serve the Carruth family. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com

Dale Mork

Dale Mork

Mar 3, 2026

Dale's prayer service may be viewed here

Dale A. Mork, 85, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

A Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Plymouth Congregational UCC, Aberdeen, with Pastor Don Peck officiating.

A time for fellowship and lunch will follow the service at the church hall.

Interment...

Troy Anderson

Troy Anderson

Feb 24, 2026

Troy Gary Anderson

Troy’s wife, Gayle, and sons, Justice and Grady, will have a Celebration of Life for him this Spring at an outdoor location that was meaningful to him, his wife, and sons.

Troy died on Tuesday, February 24th , at the farm he grew up on and farmed at with his grandpa and dad for many years of his life....

Janet VonEschen

Janet VonEschen

Feb 23, 2026

Prayer Service may be viewed here. Memorial Service may be viewed here

Janet Lee VonEschen (Carter), of Aberdeen, SD, went home to the loving arms of the Father on February 23, 2026, at the age of 76.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Plymouth Congregational Church, with Pastor Blair Kirkpatrick officiating.

Burial will be...

Georgia "Gigi" Robinson

Georgia "Gigi" Robinson

Feb 22, 2026

Georgia Lee Robinson, affectionately called “Gigi” by her loved ones, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital at the age of 79.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be one hour before the...

Kristine "Kris" Schultz

Kristine "Kris" Schultz

Feb 20, 2026

Kristine "Kris" Ann Schultz, 71, of Winona, MN, passed away on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness, and will be deeply missed.

A Memorial Service and celebration of Kris' life will be held at First Evangelical Church, 141 Mill St, Minnesota City, MN 55959, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Visitation will be...

Marc "Pops" Runnels

Marc "Pops" Runnels

Feb 19, 2026

Marc's service may be viewed here

Marc "Pops" Runnels, 57, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at New Life Fellowship Downtown, 214 1st Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD, with pastor Micah Westby officiating.

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

Richard "Dick" Ludwig

Richard "Dick" Ludwig

Feb 17, 2026

Richard "Dick" Ludwig, 79, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.

Arrangements are pending with Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory. 

Betty Weigel

Betty Weigel

Feb 16, 2026

Betty's service may be viewed here

Betty Weigel, 86, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Visitation will be one hour before the service.

Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery following Mass.

A time for fellowship...

Beverly Elaine Klepetka

Beverly Elaine Klepetka

Feb 16, 2026

Beverly Klepetka, age 93, died on Monday February 16, 2026 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, South Dakota following a brief illness.

Beverly'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 in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook...

John "Jack" H. Hall

John "Jack" H. Hall

Feb 12, 2026

Jack's service may be viewed here

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, JOHN’S SERVICES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. 

SERVICE LOCATION HAS NOT CHANGED. SERVICES WILL STILL BE AT THE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER IN MOBRIDGE. 

John Houston Hall, affectionately known by friends and family as “Jack”, 80, of Eureka, SD, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Avera...

Harold "Harry" Howell

Harold "Harry" Howell

Feb 12, 2026

Harold "Harry" Howell, 73, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his home.

Harry's wishes were to be cremated, and a celebration of life will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at City Lights Bar & Event Center.

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

Jay McCurdy

Jay McCurdy

Feb 11, 2026

Jay's service may be viewed here

Jay Melvin McCurdy, 72, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel.

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

Visitation will be one hour before the service.

Schriver’s...

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