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Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Ka Squire

Ka Squire

Dec 23, 2025

Ka P. Squire Jr., 94, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully at his home on December 23, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Aldersgate Church in Aberdeen.

A luncheon and fellowship will follow the service at the church.

A private family interment will be held at Riverside Cemetery following the lunch.

In lieu of...

Ellen Fiechtner

Ellen Fiechtner

Apr 22, 2026

Ellen Louise (Speidel) Fiechtner

(May 31, 1931 – April 22, 2026)

Ellen L. (Speidel) Fiechtner, 94, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Prairie Heights Healthcare. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen with Rev. Paul Preus and Rev. Ryan Drevlow officiating. A time...

Lenora Ruth Ford

Lenora Ruth Ford

Apr 17, 2026

LeNora Ford, 100, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor.

LeNora’s wishes were to be cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel at a later date.

Interment will take place at Riverside Memorial Park, Aberdeen, SD, next to her husband and parents.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Ave...

Virginia Eckmann

Virginia Eckmann

Apr 16, 2026

Virginia Eckmann, 97, of Britton, SD, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Marshall County Healthcare Center in Britton, SD.

A Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Britton, SD, with Pastor Robert E. Moeller, Jr officiating.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow the service at the...

Kay Fries

Kay Fries

Apr 14, 2026

Kay Fries, 82, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Jay Rossman of Holy Cross Lutheran Church officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Kathleen "Kathy" Henjum

Kathleen "Kathy" Henjum

Apr 10, 2026

Kathleen Henjum, 85, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Interment will follow the service at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Luncheon and fellowship will...

James "Jim" Swearingen

James "Jim" Swearingen

Apr 9, 2026

James "Jim" Swearingen, 73, of Bristol, SD, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.

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

A Graveside Committal Service will take place in his hometown at Kelly Cemetery in Maupin, Oregon, at a later date.

Jim was born to Donald and Peggy (Quinn)...

Zachary Lowe

Zachary Lowe

Apr 2, 2026

Zachary Lowe, 39, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow the service at Schriver's Fellowship Hall.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15,...

Joyce Block

Joyce Block

Apr 1, 2026

Joyce Esther Block, 68, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away at Aberdeen Health & Rehab on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

No formal services will be held at this time. 

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

Kade Ryan

Kade Ryan

Mar 31, 2026

Kade Ryan, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Freedom Church, 516 Production St., Aberdeen, with pastor Jeni Belmore & the Ryan family officiating. All those who would like to join the Ryan Family are welcome.

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

Eugene Mattern

Eugene Mattern

Mar 31, 2026

Eugene “Gene” Mattern, 95, of Aberdeen, S.D., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Fr. Gregory Tschakert officiating.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday,...

Joshua "Josh" Jung

Joshua "Josh" Jung

Mar 30, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joshua Paul Jung, who left us on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 45.

A Funeral Service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen, with pastor Jay Rossman officiating.  Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until the start of the...

Donna Lee Ryman

Donna Lee Ryman

Mar 29, 2026

Donna Lee Riel-Lechner-Ryman, 79, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully at her home on March 29, 2026.

Graveside Services will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Aberdeen on April 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Jeff Whillock from Bethlehem Lutheran Church will officiate.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Ave NW, is honored to serve Donna’s family. Friends and family may...

Tony Daly

Tony Daly

Mar 28, 2026

Tony Daly, 87, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Aberdeen, SD.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel.

Burial will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen, SD.

A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the burial at Schriver's Memorial Fellowship Center.

Visitation will...

Norman A. Denning

Norman A. Denning

Mar 24, 2026

Norman A. Denning, 93, of Aberdeen, SD, formerly of Ashley, ND, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

A Funeral Service will be at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Nicole Martin officiating from Zion Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, SD.

A luncheon will follow the service at Schriver's Memorial...

Sharon Schumacher

Sharon Schumacher

Mar 23, 2026

Sharon Schumacher, 82, of Brandon, SD, formerly of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Centerville Care Center in Centerville, SD.

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

Interment will follow the service at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

A time for fellowship and lunch...

Michelle Marko

Michelle Marko

Mar 21, 2026

Michelle Fay Stark Marko, 53, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life service for Michelle at Schriver's Memorial Chapel on March 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Jay Rossman will lead the service.

Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery after the service. A time for fellowship and refreshments...

Janet Pfeiffer

Janet Pfeiffer

Mar 20, 2026

Janet Pfeiffer, age 88, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Gregory Tschakert officiating.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, at...

Cherrie Weisz

Cherrie Weisz

Mar 14, 2026

Cherrie Weisz, 79, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Aberdeen Health & Rehab.

Cherrie’s wishes were to be cremated, and no formal services will be held at this time. Instead, she hoped people would continue with their lives and focus on what is most important to them. A private family gathering will be held at a...

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...

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