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Recent Obituaries

Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Bernel Russell Swanson

Bernel Russell Swanson

Nov 24, 2023

Bernel R. Swanson, 80, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully Friday, November 24, 2023, after a battle with cancer with his family by his side. Honoring his request, no formal services will be held.  A family gathering will be held sometime in the future.

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

Vincent Prunty

Vincent Prunty

Nov 21, 2023

Vincent Prunty, 76, of Pierre, SD, formerly Aberdeen, SD, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Avera St. Mary's Hospital, Pierre, SD.

A Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen, with Deacon Pete Mehlhoff officiating.

Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery following the service.  A...

Joann Williams

Joann Williams

Nov 19, 2023

JoAnn Williams, 66, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Heidi Youngquist officiating.

Burial will be in Minnewaukan, ND, at a later date.

Schriver’s...

Kathleen M Pfeifer

Kathleen M Pfeifer

Nov 18, 2023

Kathleen M. Pfeifer, 83, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Kathleen will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aberdeen.

A time of fellowship and luncheon will...

Donald Heinz

Donald Heinz

Nov 15, 2023

Donald Michael Heinz, 70, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

A Private Family-Only Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel. Don’s wishes were to be cremated and burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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Mickey Thorpe

Mickey Thorpe

Nov 15, 2023

Leslie A. Thorpe, known to everyone as Mickey, 78, of Ellendale, ND, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD, surrounded by family.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mickey will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at St. Helena’s Catholic Church, Ellendale, ND, with Father Patrick Parks and...

Bruce Albrecht

Bruce Albrecht

Nov 11, 2023

Bruce “Bubba” Albrecht, 70, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Jacob Smith officiating.

A time of fellowship and...

Richard Waltman

Richard Waltman

Nov 10, 2023

Richard Frederic Waltman, 85, of Leola, SD, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at his home.

Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Aberdeen, with Father Jeffrey Schulte officiating.

Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Military Honors following the service.

A time...

Geraldine Schmidt

Geraldine Schmidt

Nov 10, 2023

Geraldine Ann Rathert-Schmidt, 91, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by family.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Geraldine will be at 2:30 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aberdeen, with Father Mitchell McLaughlin officiating.

Burial will be at Sacred...

Herbert Brosz

Herbert Brosz

Nov 7, 2023

Herb L. Brosz, 78, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on November 7, 2023, in Sioux Falls.

A reception celebrating his life will be at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center in Aberdeen on Saturday, November 25, from 1-3 pm, with a short program beginning at 1:30 with Military Honors.

If you wish to honor him through a...

Sandra L. Walker

Sandra L. Walker

Nov 7, 2023

Sandra Lynn (Kramer) Walker, 72, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Aberdeen, passed away with family by her side early Tuesday morning, November 7, 2023, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

A Memorial Service for Sandra will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be one...

Robert "Bob" Gyles Smith

Robert "Bob" Gyles Smith

Nov 6, 2023

Robert “Bob” Gyles Smith, 76, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Schwan’s Recreation on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 4 p.m.

Condolences may be sent to 624 N. State St, Aberdeen, SD.

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

Chuck Manning

Chuck Manning

Nov 4, 2023

Chuck Manning, 78, of Sun City West, AZ, formerly Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

At Chuck’s request, no formal services will be held.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.  Family and friends may sign the online...

Harlin Knecht

Harlin Knecht

Nov 3, 2023

Harlin H. Knecht, 81, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly Aberdeen, SD, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow...

Debra Ann Mack

Debra Ann Mack

Oct 31, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Ann Mack, 72, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Pastor John Hisel officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  A time of fellowship and a...

Kirk Niesen

Kirk Niesen

Oct 30, 2023

Kirk Noel Niesen, 63, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare in Watertown, SD.

A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel. Pastor Jeff Whillock of Bethlehem Lutheran Church will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  A time...

Terry Larson

Terry Larson

Oct 28, 2023

Terry Larson, 56, of Lake Andes, SD, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD.

Terry’s wishes were to be cremated and no formal services will be held at this time.

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Marcia Carls

Marcia Carls

Oct 21, 2023

Marcia Carls, 84, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

Marcia's wishes were to be cremated, and services and burial will be held in Mesa, AZ, at a later date.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.  Family and friends...

Mabel Jacob

Mabel Jacob

Oct 18, 2023

Mabel Jacob, 97, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

A Funeral Service and Internment will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 26, at Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.  Family and friends may...

Emily Buttaro

Emily Buttaro

Oct 17, 2023

Emily Lockwood Howe Buttaro, 90, of Shoreview, MN, formally Aberdeen, SD, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She left this world surrounded by her family with a prayer and birds out her window.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aberdeen, with Father Jeffrey Schulte...

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