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Recent Obituaries
Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas
Nicholas "Nick" B. Pharris
Jul 1, 2020
Nicholas "Nick" B. Pharris, 45, of Aberdeen, passed away due to injuries received from a grand mal seizure, Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.
A Celebration of Nick’s Life will be held at Wylie Park, Aberdeen, at a later date.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW,...
Irene M. (Gutenberg) Kraft
Jun 28, 2020
Irene M. Kraft, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Primrose Cottages in Aberdeen, one day after her 93rd birthday.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Andy Thuringer, Celebrant.
Burial follows at St. Mary’s Cemetery....
Robert "Bob" Lyle Trapp
Jun 26, 2020
Robert “Bob” Lyle Trapp, 80, of Aberdeen and formerly of Hecla, SD, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Due to the COVID-19 virus, a private family memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Sara Sorensen officiating....
Donna Marie (Sauer) Dauman
Jun 24, 2020
Donna Marie Dauman, 86, of Aberdeen, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor, Aberdeen.
Her wishes were to be cremated with no formal services being held.
Burial of her cremains will take place at a later date in Bruce, SD, at Elmwood Cemetery, near her children.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and...
Wendy (Jensen) Schaunaman
Jun 21, 2020
Wendy Schaunaman, 58, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family.
Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2020, at First Assembly of God, 1424 24th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Gary Wileman and Reverend Jaymee Kinser officiating.
Burial follows at Riverside Cemetery in...
James"J.D." Durand
Jun 20, 2020
James “J.D.” Durand, 73, of Aberdeen, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, following a short but strong battle with cancer.
J.D.’s wishes were to be cremated and a private family memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th ...
Donald Dinger
Jun 19, 2020
Donald Dinger, 82, of Britton, SD and formerly of Hecla, SD, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center in Britton.
Donald’s wishes were to be cremated and his memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 13, 2020, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 511 Main Street, Hecla, with Pastor Sara Sorenson officiating.
...Michael James Costello
Jun 18, 2020
Michael James Costello, 73, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen.
A Celebration of Life is 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center, Aberdeen.
Visitation and refreshments will start at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Fellowship Center.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and...
Grayce Eileen (Hassebroek) Beilke
Jun 15, 2020
Grayce Eileen Beilke, 83, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020, at her residence.
Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor John Hisel and Pastor Eldon Reich officiating.
Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in...
Richard C. Nelson
Jun 12, 2020
Richard C. Nelson, 80, of Aberdeen, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
Public visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen.
Richard’s wishes were to be cremated with no formal services being held.
...Twyla Ethelyn (Ellestad) Niesen
Jun 11, 2020
Twyla Ethelyn Niesen, 83, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020, at her home.
Twyla’s private memorial service, for immediate family only, will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Jeff Whillock, of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, officiating.
Burial follows at Riverside...
Beverly Jean (Abramson) Halvorson Ackerman
Jun 10, 2020
Beverly Jean Halvorson Ackerman, 89, of Columbia, SD and formerly of Aberdeen, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen due to heart disease.
Her wishes were to be cremated and her memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Columbia Congregational Church, 301 North Broadway Street,...
Dr. Arthur Roy Buntin
Jun 10, 2020
Dr. Arthur Roy Buntin, 94, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.
Arthur’s wishes were to be cremated and his memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, 431 West Melgaard Road, Aberdeen, with Pastor Blair Kirkpatrick officiating.
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Lois Y. (Welch) Ristau
Jun 4, 2020
Lois Y. Ristau, 96, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Angelhaus North in Aberdeen.
A private family graveside committal service will take place at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 8, 2020, at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Aberdeen, with Pastor Bret Bierman officiating.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen,...
Don "Otto" Krause
May 31, 2020
Don “Otto” Krause, 64, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020, at his home.
His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mansfield, SD, with Pastor Bret Bierman and Lay Minister David Peterson leading the service.
Burial follows at the church cemetery.
Schriver’s Memorial...
Madonna L. (Nikolas) Kuhfeld
May 24, 2020
Madonna L. Kuhfeld, 75, of Mina, SD, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, surrounded by family, at her sister’s home in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Fr. Andy Thuringer, Celebrant.
Burial will be at St. Mary’s...
Donna Mae Schaible
May 23, 2020
Donna Mae Schaible, 74, of Leola, SD, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor, Aberdeen.
A private family Memorial Service is 2:00p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, Aberdeen, with Pastor Sara Sorensen officiating.
Burial is at Green Mound Cemetery, Leola, SD, at a later date.
...Tyler James Goldade
May 23, 2020
Tyler James Goldade, 22, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his home in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aberdeen.
Burial is at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen,...
Calvin R. Austin
May 19, 2020
Calvin R. Austin, 67, of Westport, SD, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at his home.
His wishes were to be cremated and a graveside committal service will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Westport at a later date.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements....
Rex Lloyd Lanz
May 19, 2020
Rex Lloyd Lanz, 76, of Aberdeen, and formerly of Miller, SD, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.
His wishes were to be cremated and a graveside committal service at St. Lawrence Cemetery in St. Lawrence, SD will take place at a later date.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory,...
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