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Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Brenda Van Heerde

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

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

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

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.

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Donna Jean Tichi

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

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.

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William Streifel

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

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

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

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

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.

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Patricia Ammann

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

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

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...

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.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and...

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...

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