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Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Dennis "Denny" John Pelkofer

Dennis "Denny" John Pelkofer

Jan 5, 2021

Dennis “Denny” John Pelkofer, 81, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

Private family Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin, Celebrant.

Private family burial , with military rites, will take place...

Vivian A. Hoff

Vivian A. Hoff

Dec 30, 2020

Vivian A. Hoff, 85, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at her home.

A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2021 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with Pastor Samuel Bobbi officiating.

Vivian’s wishes were to be cremated and burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation...

Eugene Michael Lemler

Eugene Michael Lemler

Dec 25, 2020

Eugene Michael Lemler, 93, of Aberdeen, and formerly of Hoven, SD, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

His graveside committal service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery, Hoven, SD, with Father Darin Schmidt officiating.

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

Michael "Mike" F. Waltman

Michael "Mike" F. Waltman

Dec 23, 2020

Michael “Mike” F. Waltman, 58, of Leola, SD, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

His memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the Leola High School Gymnasium, 820 Leola Avenue, Leola, with Pastor Judy Schultz, of St. James Lutheran Church, officiating.

Burial...

Margy E. (Gramlow)  Zacher

Margy E. (Gramlow) Zacher

Dec 22, 2020

Margy E. Zacher, 92, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Avantara Groton.

Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2021 , at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 214 7th Avenue SW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Samuel Bobby officiating.

Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.

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Dr. Jerome A. Eckrich, Jr.

Dr. Jerome A. Eckrich, Jr.

Dec 22, 2020

Dr. Jerome A. Eckrich, Jr., 89, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father David Krogman, Celebrant and Father Andrew Dickinson and Father Brian Eckrich con-celebrating.

A luncheon and time...

Genevieve Carol (Unger)  Westerfield

Genevieve Carol (Unger) Westerfield

Dec 21, 2020

Genevieve Carol Westerfield, 98, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

Her graveside committal service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Riverside Cemetery in Aberdeen, with Father Michael Kapperman officiating.

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

Kari Jo (Ulmer)  Lozenski

Kari Jo (Ulmer) Lozenski

Dec 20, 2020

The world lost a beloved soul on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Kari Jo Ulmer Lozenski peacefully passed away, lovingly surrounded by family and friends. Diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2017, she fought a long and hard battle. Despite her pain, Kari always had a smile on her face and selflessly continued serving others in any way she could....

Virginia Mae (Hottman)  Erdmann

Virginia Mae (Hottman) Erdmann

Dec 20, 2020

On Sunday, December 20, 2020, Virginia Mae (Hottman) Erdmann, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 77, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at First Assembly of God, 1424 24th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Brad Kingsriter officiating.

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Kenneth "Ken" B. Engelhart

Kenneth "Ken" B. Engelhart

Dec 19, 2020

Kenneth “Ken” B. Engelhart, 73, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully, knowing that he was loved, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.

His memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 28, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin officiating.

Burial will take...

Richard Eugene Dohman

Richard Eugene Dohman

Dec 18, 2020

Richard Eugene Dohman, 82, of Aberdeen, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at his home.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Fr. Michael Kapperman, Celebrant.

Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.

Schriver’s...

Anna Marie (Norton)  Lacher

Anna Marie (Norton) Lacher

Dec 16, 2020

Anna Marie Lacher, 78, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

A private family Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, with Father Andrew Dickenson, Celebrant.

Burial will follow at...

Ryan Scott Dell

Ryan Scott Dell

Dec 16, 2020

Mass of Christian burial for Ryan Scott Dell, 34, of Aberdeen, will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 21, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Kapperman, Celebrant.

Private family burial will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Aberdeen.

Visitation will be 6:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Sacred...

David L. Lemer

David L. Lemer

Dec 15, 2020

David L. Lemer, 70, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Andrew Dickenson, Celebrant.

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

Janice Kathaleen (Sanger)  Davies

Janice Kathaleen (Sanger) Davies

Dec 14, 2020

Janice Kathaleen (Sanger) Davies, 73, of Redfield, SD, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

Her wishes were to be cremated with no formal services being held at this time.  A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will take place at a later date.

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

Delphine E. Janusz

Delphine E. Janusz

Dec 11, 2020

Delphine E. Janusz, 89, of Aberdeen, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 18, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Kapperman, Celebrant.

Burial follows at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Aberdeen.

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Cindy Grace (Maunu)  Pigors

Cindy Grace (Maunu) Pigors

Dec 6, 2020

Cindy Pigors, 62, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 6, 2020.

Her wishes were to be cremated and a Celebration of Life Service will take place at a later date.

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

Family and friends...

Irene Edith (Hopfinger)  Krumm

Irene Edith (Hopfinger) Krumm

Dec 6, 2020

Irene E. Krumm, 88, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.

A private family celebration of Irene's life will be held at a later date.

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

Family and friends may sign Irene’s online...

Norma Lee (Ketterling)  Kale

Norma Lee (Ketterling) Kale

Dec 6, 2020

Norma L. Kale, Aberdeen, SD, and formerly Verona, ND, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, one day before her 81st birthday, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen, following a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

Mass of Christian burial, for immediate family only , will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 14, 2020, at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church,...

Anton "Tony" Materi

Anton "Tony" Materi

Dec 6, 2020

Anton “Tony” Materi, 97, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Fr. Michael Griffin officiating.

Military Rights will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

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