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Recent Obituaries

Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Michael A. Richey

Michael A. Richey

Aug 6, 2020

Michael A. Richey, 55, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Ava’s House hospice care center in Sioux Falls, SD.

His wishes were to be cremated and a public Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Melgaard Park, 501 East Melgaard Road, Aberdeen, with Pastor Blair...

Ilene M. (Pitz)  Weber

Ilene M. (Pitz) Weber

Aug 2, 2020

Ilene M. Weber, 101, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, with Father Andrew Dickenson, Celebrant.

Burial follows at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Schriver’s...

Judy L. (Carson)  Shannon

Judy L. (Carson) Shannon

Jul 31, 2020

Judy L. (Carson) Shannon, 61, of Aberdeen, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 31, 2020, at her home with her husband, Mike and her kitties, “Oreo” and “Tucker” by her side.

Graveside committal services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2020, at Highlanda Lutheran Cemetery in rural Langford, with Pastor Mike...

Michael "Mike" Allen Mckay, Sr.

Michael "Mike" Allen Mckay, Sr.

Jul 26, 2020

Michael “Mike” Allen McKay, Sr., 68, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab following a courageous 10-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

His wishes were to be cremated and graveside memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2020, at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Westport, SD.  Pastor Jeff Whillock,...

Cleo May (Heilman)  Schneider

Cleo May (Heilman) Schneider

Jul 25, 2020

Cleo May Schneider, 54, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, following a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Kapperman officiating.  Cleo’s family respectfully...

Floyd Jerold Naasz

Floyd Jerold Naasz

Jul 25, 2020

Floyd Jerold Naasz, 78, of Aberdeen, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

His wishes were to be cremated.  No formal services will be held.

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

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

Helen Marvelyn (German)  Lahammer

Helen Marvelyn (German) Lahammer

Jul 22, 2020

Helen Marvelyn Lahammer, 83, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

Her wishes were to be cremated with a public memorial service being held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Rhia Strohm, of Bethlehem Lutheran...

Earl Wayne Kruse

Earl Wayne Kruse

Jul 17, 2020

Earl Wayne Kruse, 72, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab following a courageous seven-month battle with Glioblastoma.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Ave NE, Aberdeen, with Father Andrew Thuringer officiating.

Burial, with military...

Dorothea "Dot" Marie (Morgen)  Meyer

Dorothea "Dot" Marie (Morgen) Meyer

Jul 15, 2020

Dorothea “Dot” Marie Meyer, 93, of Mina, SD, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Kapperman, Celebrant.

Burial follows at Sacred Heart Cemetery....

Leonard "Lenny" Francis Wolf

Leonard "Lenny" Francis Wolf

Jul 12, 2020

Leonard “Lenny” Francis Wolf, 67, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.

His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Father Andy Thuringer officiating.

Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery with a...

Nicholas "Nick" B. Pharris

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Michael James Costello

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

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

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.

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