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Recent Obituaries

Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Eugene "Gene" Harold Pence

Eugene "Gene" Harold Pence

Nov 16, 2020

Harriet Pence, age 84, of Frederick, SD, passed away on November 13, 2020 and Gene (Eugene) Pence, age 92, of Frederick, SD, passed away on November 16, 2020.

With the risk of and the restrictions lessened with COVID19, we can now celebrate their lives with a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 4, 2021...

Harriet Lorraine (Mock)  Pence

Harriet Lorraine (Mock) Pence

Nov 13, 2020

Harriet Pence, age 84, of Frederick, SD, passed away on November 13, 2020 and Gene (Eugene) Pence, age 92, of Frederick, SD, passed away on November 16, 2020.

With the risk of and the restrictions lessened with COVID19, we can now celebrate their lives with a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 4, 2021...

Delmar O. Wahl

Delmar O. Wahl

Nov 11, 2020

Delmar O. Wahl, 90, of Aberdeen, and formerly of Leola, SD, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at his home.

His funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1429 North Dakota St, Aberdeen, with Pastor Leland Armbright officiating.

Burial, with military rites, will take place at Sunset...

Tami Jill (Mcvay)  Zerr

Tami Jill (Mcvay) Zerr

Nov 9, 2020

Tami Jill Zerr, 57, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen following a courageous battle with cancer.

Private family Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aberdeen with Father Michael Griffin, Celebrant.

Burial follows...

Mary Lou (Kline)  Lechner

Mary Lou (Kline) Lechner

Nov 8, 2020

Mary Lou Lechner, 88, of Aberdeen, and formerly Leola, SD, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

Private family Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leola, SD with Father Tim Smith, Celebrant.

Burial will...

Clarence Eugene Hite

Clarence Eugene Hite

Nov 7, 2020

Clarence E. Hite went home to the “Good” Lord (as he always said) on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the age of 66.  He spent his final days under the care of the wonderful staff of Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2020, at Sacred Heart...

Donald F. Rausch

Donald F. Rausch

Nov 6, 2020

Donald F. Rausch, 99, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 16, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Axtmann, Celebrant.

Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.

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Larry C. Johnson

Larry C. Johnson

Nov 5, 2020

Larry C. Johnson, 68, of Columbia, SD, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion, SD.

His wishes were to be cremated and due to the COVID pandemic, a Private Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2020, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen,...

Phillip Aaron Klapperich

Phillip Aaron Klapperich

Nov 5, 2020

Phillip Aaron Klapperich, 68, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Bethesda Towne Square in Aberdeen.

A private memorial service , for immediate family only , will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin officiating.

Burial...

Marilyn A. (Drury)  Carrels

Marilyn A. (Drury) Carrels

Nov 5, 2020

Marilyn A. Carrels, 93, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Angelhaus in Aberdeen.

Private graveside committal services will take place on November 14, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Aberdeen and a family celebration of her life will be held in the spring.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue...

Charles "Chuck" M. Moffenbier

Charles "Chuck" M. Moffenbier

Nov 3, 2020

Charles “Chuck” M. Moffenbier, 86, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at his home, surrounded by family.

Chuck’s wishes were to be cremated and his memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin officiating.

Burial, with...

Lila Jane (Carlson)  Schwalbe

Lila Jane (Carlson) Schwalbe

Nov 2, 2020

Lila Jane Schwalbe, 86, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at her home.

Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2020, at First United Methodist Church, 502 South Lincoln Street, Aberdeen, with Pastor Derek Baum officiating.

Burial follows at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Aberdeen.

Due to...

Lawrence M. Walth, Sr.

Lawrence M. Walth, Sr.

Nov 2, 2020

Lawrence M. Walth, Sr., 87, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at Avantara Groton nursing home in Groton, SD.

His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Tim Sersen, of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating.

Burial, with military...

Virlene (Renz)  Mauck Knecht

Virlene (Renz) Mauck Knecht

Oct 31, 2020

Virlene (Renz) Mauck Knecht, 95, of Aberdeen, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

Due to COVID, Virlene’s family has chosen to have a private family service at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Blair Kirkpatrick, of Plymouth Congregational United...

Dennis "Denny" Lee Miller

Dennis "Denny" Lee Miller

Oct 29, 2020

Dennis “Denny” Lee Miller, 74, of Richmond Lake, SD, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020, at his home.

His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Northern Plains Baptist Church, 1604 Melgaard Road South, Aberdeen, with Pastor Neil Hannahs officiating.  Military rites, conducted by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24 of Aberdeen,...

Michael "Mike" Robert Lechner

Michael "Mike" Robert Lechner

Oct 26, 2020

Michael “Mike” Robert Lechner, 28, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at his home.

Visitation and sharing of memories, with refreshments being served, will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen.

Family and friends may sign Mike’s online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com.

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Robert L. Hladky

Robert L. Hladky

Oct 22, 2020

Robert L. Hladky, 80, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020, at his home.

His wishes were to be cremated and his memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 915 South Dakota St, Aberdeen, with Pastor D.T. Rawerts officiating.

Burial, with military honors, will take place at...

Rick Kienow

Rick Kienow

Oct 20, 2020

Rick Kienow, 60, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Avantara Groton in Groton, SD, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Rick’s wishes were to be cremated and his memorial service will be 2:30 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2020, at St. John Lutheran Church, 110 East Main Street, Warner, SD, with Pastor Derek Baum officiating....

Douglas C. Devoss

Douglas C. Devoss

Oct 16, 2020

Douglas C. DeVoss, 60, of Aberdeen, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

His committal service will be 11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen with Pastor John Hisel, of First United Methodist Church, officiating.

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

Timothy "Tim" J. Hixon

Timothy "Tim" J. Hixon

Oct 9, 2020

Timothy “Tim” J. Hixon, 62, of Aberdeen, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Tim’s family members and friends celebrate his life and spirit, and mourn his passing with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church,...

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