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Recent Obituaries
Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas
Helen Lesnar
Dec 27, 2023
Helen Lesnar, age 2, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, Aberdeen, surrounded by her loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Helen will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Jordan Samson officiating.
A time of fellowship and...
Melvin Diers
Dec 26, 2023
Melvin Dallas Diers, 85, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away after a long illness with Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, Aberdeen.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel.
A time of fellowship and light luncheon will follow the service...
Daniel E. Engstrom
Dec 20, 2023
Daniel E. Engstrom, 74, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his home.
Daniel’s wishes were to be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with family and friends.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Family and...
Patricia E Waltman
Dec 20, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Ellen Waltman, 88, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Avera Nano Nagle Village Hospice Care, surrounded by her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Pat will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Aberdeen, with Father Jeffrey Schulte officiating.
A time...
Ethan A. Reasy
Dec 18, 2023
Ethan A. Reasy, 29, of Rapid City, SD, formerly Aberdeen, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, near Sturgis, SD, as a result of injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.
A Celebration of Life, sharing memories and fellowship, will be held at Schriver's Memorial Fellowship Center on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, with...
Kenneth Mehlhaff
Dec 17, 2023
Kenneth “Ken” Nordine Mehlhaff, 63, of Frederick, SD, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his home.
Ken’s wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial Service and Interment with Military Honors will be held at a later date at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen,...
Brenda Van Heerde
Dec 16, 2023
Brenda Kay Van Heerde, 66, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, surrounded by her family in her final days.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel at 6 p.m., with visitation from 4-6 p.m. before the service.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th...
Melvin Geffre
Dec 15, 2023
Melvin Geffre (aka Waŋblí Wičháša “Eagle Man”)
Melvin Geffre, 86, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aberdeen, with Father Mitchell...
Joyce Nadine Jensen
Dec 15, 2023
Joyce Nadine Jensen, 82, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Her Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Jacob Smith officiating.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery following the service.
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Midge Campbell
Dec 12, 2023
Midge Campbell, 90, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Father Jordan Samson officiating.
Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery following Mass.
...Donna Jean Tichi
Dec 11, 2023
Donna Jean Tichi, 83, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen.
A Memorial Service will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Jay Rossman officiating.
A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow the service at Schriver's Memorial Fellowship...
Carol J Sukut
Dec 11, 2023
Carol Sukut, 78, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Angelhaus, Aberdeen.
A Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Matt Spoden officiating.
Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery following the service.
A...
William Streifel
Dec 9, 2023
William Streifel, 90, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Community, Sioux Falls, SD.
William’s wishes were to be cremated. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Aberdeen.
Burial with Military Honors will be at...
Stan Malsom
Dec 6, 2023
Stan Malsom, 83, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, Aberdeen.
A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen, with Deacon Pete Mehlhaff officiating. A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow the service at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center.
Visitation...
David Beckel
Dec 1, 2023
David Anthony Beckel, 74, of Aberdeen, SD, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor.
A Committal Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 18, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, with Pastor Mike Jacobson officiating.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge...
Fr. Roger L. Geditz
Nov 30, 2023
In lieu of flowers, Father Geditz requested memorials be sent to Chief Financial Officer, Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska/Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska, at 1316 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, AK, 99709, the Knights of Columbus, your home parish, or a parish of your choosing.
Father Roger L. Geditz, 90, of Ipswich, SD, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at...
Kevin Hamilton
Nov 29, 2023
Kevin Hamilton, 65, Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home.
There will be no services held.
www.schriversmemorial.com
Patricia Ammann
Nov 28, 2023
Patricia K. Ammann, 74, of Bowdle, SD, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Patricia’s wishes were to be cremated, and no formal services will be held at this time.
Burial will be at a later date at Osceola Cemetery in Marvin, SD.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414...
Wanda Poppe
Nov 25, 2023
Wanda Poppe, 55, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away, Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center, Aberdeen, SD. Her wishes were to be cremated with no formal services.
Sarah "Sally" E. Squire
Nov 25, 2023
Sarah “Sally” E. Squire, 89, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.
A Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Aldersgate Church, Aberdeen, SD. Pastor Derek Baum will be officiating.
A private family burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow the service...
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