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Recent Obituaries
Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas
Jo Diestel
Apr 20, 2022
Jo Elizabeth Diestel, 66, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center, Aberdeen.
A Celebration of Jo’s life and a time of remembrance will be held at her home, 1315 N Jay St, Aberdeen, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on June 18, 2022.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414...
Curt W. Gienger
Apr 17, 2022
Curt Wayne Gienger, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022, at his home. His passing followed a courageous battle with cancer.
The Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Samuel Bobby officiating.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel...
Karen Joy (Strudle) Westbrook
Apr 9, 2022
Karen Joy (Strudle) Westbrook, 66, of Boise, Idaho (formerly of Aberdeen, SD) passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Boise, Idaho.
Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will be posted. Service will be held at a later date.
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In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that messages be posted on the...
Frank Cascio
Apr 8, 2022
Frank Cascio, 79, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at his residence.
Arrangements are pending with Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, Aberdeen.
Jaymi Ann Hixon
Apr 8, 2022
Jaymi Ann Hixon, 33, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Avera St. Luke’s, Aberdeen.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen, with Father Greg Tschakert officiating.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Monday, April 18, at the mortuary with a prayer service...
Charlotte Marguerite Beckler
Apr 6, 2022
Charlotte Marguerite Beckler, 75, of Bath, SD, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Angelhaus. Her passing followed a battle with dementia.
At Charlotte’s request, there will be no funeral service. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, SD, at a later date.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is...
Eric Michael Jurgens
Apr 6, 2022
Eric Michael Jurgens, 42, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, with family members at his side. Eric fought a courageous battle with cancer and is now finally at rest.
Memorial Service is 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Kapperman officiating.
A time of...
Paul G. Rasmussen
Apr 3, 2022
Paul G. Rasmussen, 75, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2022, with a Memorial Service following at 7 p.m. all at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen.
Burial will be at the South Dakota...
Breann Winters
Apr 1, 2022
Breann Lee Winters, 31, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 1, 2022, after a short battle with a chronic illness.
A Celebration of Life and visitation with family present will be held Sunday, April 10, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory,...
Tyler A. Myers
Mar 31, 2022
Tyler A. Myers, 45, of Tigard, Oregon, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Tigard.
A Celebration of Life and a Time of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 1-3 p.m., at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center, 414 5th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW,...
Dezirae Lerew-Bohn
Mar 28, 2022
Dezirae Lerew-Bohn, 24 of Aberdeen, SD, tragically passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, near Clark, due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.
A private family Memorial Service will be Monday, April 4, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel. Pastor Micah Westby of New Life Fellowship will be officiating.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414...
Albert J. Fischer
Mar 27, 2022
Albert J. Fischer, 95, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Aberdeen, with Father Jeffrey Schulte officiating.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Military Rites.
Schriver’s...
Michael Hughes
Mar 27, 2022
On Sunday, March 27, 2022, Michael Hughes, loving husband and father of two sons, passed away after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis, at the age of 59.
Funeral Service is 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2022, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen, with Father Gregory Tschakert officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the...
Elaine M Marzolf
Mar 25, 2022
Elaine M. Marzolf, 70, of Groton, SD, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at Avantara, Groton.
Elaine’s wishes were to be cremated and requested no formal services.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com.
Elaine...
William Michael Bierne
Mar 23, 2022
William “Bill” Bierne, 81, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Kapperman officiating.
Burial is at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors.
Visitation is 5-7...
Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn Wolter
Mar 12, 2022
Cynthia “Cindy” Lynn Wolter, 67, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen.
Memorial Service will be 2 P.M., Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary Chapel, with Pastor Heidi Youngquist of Bethlehem Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Memorial Service at the Chapel. A...
Pauline Barbara Fischer
Mar 1, 2022
Pauline Barbara Fischer, age 81, went to be with her Heavenly Father after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Kapperman officiating.
Burial is at Sunset Memorial Mausoleum.
Visitation is 4-5 p.m., Sunday, at...
Bonnie Schile
Mar 1, 2022
Bonnie Schile, 86, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Prairie Heights of Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Aberdeen.
Burial is at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Thursday, at the mortuary with a liturgical wake at...
Rick Olson
Feb 27, 2022
Nationally acclaimed competitive angler, Rick Olson, has passed away peacefully at home with the catch of his life (his wife) and his two beloved dogs at his side.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is handling arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com.
Rick was born in...
Theresa Ann Heilman
Feb 26, 2022
Theresa Ann Heilman, 80, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aberdeen.
Burial is at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Friday, at the mortuary with a liturgical...
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