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Recent Obituaries

Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Frances Gasco

Frances Gasco

Sep 10, 2022

Frances Kathleen Gasco, Fran as so many called her, fell asleep in death at home on Saturday, September 10th after a long battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be 2 PM, Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 1757 S. Lawson St., Aberdeen, SD.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory,...

Donald "Pooch" Dennis Van Dover

Donald "Pooch" Dennis Van Dover

Sep 2, 2022

Donald Dennis “Pooch” Van Dover, 81, of Westport, SD, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at CHI Oakes Hospital, Oakes, ND, after a long battle with cancer from contact with agent orange in Vietnam.

Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be one hour before the service at...

James Buechler

James Buechler

Sep 2, 2022

James M. Buechler, 63, of Aberdeen SD, passed away on September 2, 2022, at his home.

There will be a private family Graveside Committal Service at Sunset Memorial Gardens, with no formal services being held per Jim’s request.

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

Thomas L. Dosch

Thomas L. Dosch

Sep 2, 2022

Thomas Lee Dosch, 77, of Frederick, SD, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM, Monday, September 12, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel with Father Michael Kapperman officiating. A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow the service at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center....

Irmgard G Bautz

Irmgard G Bautz

Aug 31, 2022

Irmgard G. Bautz, 99, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Prairie Heights in Aberdeen.

Irmgard’s wishes were to be cremated with no formal services.   A private family interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens mausoleum at a later date.

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

Velma Piatz

Velma Piatz

Aug 29, 2022

Velma Piatz, 93, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.

A private graveside committal service will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery on Monday, September 19, 2022.

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

Donald Whittlinger

Donald Whittlinger

Aug 28, 2022

Donald Whittlinger, 95, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Avantara Redfield.

Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 26, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Ruth Clendenin of First Presbyterian Church officiating.

Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors. A time of fellowship and luncheon...

Monica Huber

Monica Huber

Aug 24, 2022

Monica Jo Huber (Casey), 39, of Sioux City, IA, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Mercy One Siouxland Emergency Care center of a heart attack.

Memorial Service and celebration of her life will be 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Friday before the service.

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Robert Pence

Robert Pence

Aug 24, 2022

Robert Louis Pence, 90, of Frederick, SD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, after a brief stay at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 29, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Westport, SD, with Father Michael Kapperman officiating. A time of fellowship and luncheon will be following...

Kendall Archie Peterson

Kendall Archie Peterson

Aug 19, 2022

Kendall A. Peterson, 79, of Northville, SD, a man devoted to his family, faith, work, and community, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at his home with his loving wife by his side. Kendall’s life defied many odds to make a lasting legacy for all who knew him.

The Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, August...

Leroy G. Lewis

Leroy G. Lewis

Aug 3, 2022

LeRoy G. Lewis, 72, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Aberdeen with Father Gregory Tschakert officiating.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, at the mortuary with a 7 p.m. Liturgical...

Donald D. Fischer

Donald D. Fischer

Aug 3, 2022

Donald “Don” Dean Fischer, 71, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded with love by his family on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.

Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen, with Pastor Rodney Johnson of New Life Fellowship officiating....

Rocky Lahammer

Rocky Lahammer

Jul 28, 2022

Rocky Alan Lahammer, 65, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel with Rocky’s brother, Pastor Warren Lahammer officiating. Burial is at Sunset Memorial Gardens following the service. A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow...

Colin M. O'Brien

Colin M. O'Brien

Jul 23, 2022

Colin M. O’Brien, 52, of Raytown, MO, passed away July 23, 2022, in Independence, MO.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, August 8, 2022, at St. Mary’s Church, Aberdeen. Colin’s uncle, Father Paul Craig, will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour before Mass at the church.

Burial will be at St....

Cassandra Bell

Cassandra Bell

Jul 22, 2022

Cassandra “Cassi” Rae (Swanson) Bell, 50, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away July 22, 2022, after a long, hard battle with cancer at Mother Joseph Manor.

The Memorial Service will be Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 11:00 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, SD with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 5-7 PM with...

Mary Barondeau

Mary Barondeau

Jul 20, 2022

Mary E. Barondeau, 93, of Aberdeen, SD, formally of Onaka passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A.M., Monday, July 25, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aberdeen. Fr. Mitchell McLaughlin and Fr. David Janes

Burial will be 1:00 P.M. Monday at the Onaka...

William "Bill" A. Klein

William "Bill" A. Klein

Jul 12, 2022

William “Bill” Klein, 71, of Aberdeen, SD, was found Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Aberdeen, with Father Mitchell McLaughlin officiating.

Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery following Mass. A time of fellowship and luncheon will...

Ronald F. Fastenau

Ronald F. Fastenau

Jul 4, 2022

Ronald Frederick Fastenau, 75, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at Sanford Aberdeen Hospital.

Ron’s wishes were to be cremated with no formal funeral services being 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...

Robert Leach

Robert Leach

Jul 3, 2022

Robert W. Leach, 75, of Groton, SD, formerly Pierre, SD passed away July 3, 2022, at Avantara Nursing Home in Groton.

Robert’s wishes were to be cremated, with no formal services being held.

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

Clint Spellman

Clint Spellman

Jul 2, 2022

Clint Kampman Spellman, 58; beloved son, brother, dad, grandfather, and friend passed away of natural causes on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at his home in Aberdeen.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen, with Pastor George Shaver officiating.

Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery.

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