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Recent Obituaries

Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Jay Del Gunther

Jay Del Gunther

Jan 29, 2020

Jay Del Gunther, 55, of Frederick, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at his home, surrounded by family, following a three-month battle with cancer.  His wishes were to be cremated.

Jay’s memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2020, at First Baptist Church, 1500 East Melgaard Road, Aberdeen, with Pastor Gary Compton and Pastor...

Dennis "Denny" Claude Kraft

Dennis "Denny" Claude Kraft

Jan 26, 2020

Dennis Claude Kraft, 81, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.  His wishes were to be cremated.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Lichter, Celebrant.

Burial will...

Leonard A. Lahr

Leonard A. Lahr

Jan 25, 2020

Leonard Lahr passed away peacefully on January 25, 2020, at Angelhaus, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 11 2nd Avenue West, Westport, SD, with Father Patrick Grode, Celebrant.  Military rites will immediately follow Mass.

Burial will take place at Wayside...

Kenneth Orvin Reistad

Kenneth Orvin Reistad

Jan 24, 2020

Kenneth Orvin Reistad, 88, of Faulkton, SD, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.

His wishes were to be cremated with no formal services being held.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.  Family and friends may sign Kenneth’s online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com....

Allan E. Monson

Allan E. Monson

Jan 21, 2020

Allan E. Monson, 88, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

His memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1620 Milwaukee Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating.

Allan’s wishes were to be cremated with burial and military rites taking place...

Francis "Fritz" La Verne Maddock

Francis "Fritz" La Verne Maddock

Jan 19, 2020

Francis “Fritz” La Verne Maddock, 75, of Aberdeen, and formerly of Guelph, ND, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020, at the Guelph Community Church in Guelph, ND. A luncheon and time of fellowship...

Annie (Imberi)  Hartze

Annie (Imberi) Hartze

Jan 16, 2020

Annie Hartze, 94, of Aberdeen, passed away, surrounded by family, on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 24, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin, Celebrant.

Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Gardens,...

Leonard Joseph Kline

Leonard Joseph Kline

Jan 14, 2020

Leonard Joseph Kline, 84, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, surrounded by the people for whom he prayed daily.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 20, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin, Celebrant.

Burial will take place at Our Lady...

Allen Albert Hoeft

Allen Albert Hoeft

Jan 14, 2020

Allen Albert Hoeft, 82, of Stratford, SD, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Patrick Grode, Celebrant.

Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.

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Leo Schatz

Leo Schatz

Jan 13, 2020

Leo Schatz, 84, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Patrick Grode, Celebrant and Father David Janes con-celebrating.

A luncheon and time of fellowship will...

Willis Floyd Heiser

Willis Floyd Heiser

Jan 12, 2020

**PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF SERVICE DATE**

Willis Floyd Heiser, 93, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the Faulkton Area Medical Center in Faulkton, SD.

His funeral service HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 , at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Blair...

Joy Ann (Bahl)  Schweigert

Joy Ann (Bahl) Schweigert

Jan 12, 2020

Joy Ann (Bahl) Schweigert, 71, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen.

Joy’s wishes were to be cremated with no formal services being held.

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

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

Roy Henry Gruenstein

Roy Henry Gruenstein

Jan 8, 2020

Roy Henry Gruenstein, 91, of Aberdeen, returned to his eternal home and joined hands with his loving wife on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

Mass of Christian burial will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Andy Thruinger, Celebrant.

Burial, with military rites, will...

George E. Voeller

George E. Voeller

Jan 7, 2020

George E. Voeller, 91, of Aberdeen, and formerly of Frederick, SD, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen.

Per his wishes, no formal services will be held.

Burial will take place at Wayside Cemetery in Frederick, SD, at a later date.

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

Carl Ace Antanitis

Carl Ace Antanitis

Jan 6, 2020

Carl Ace Antanitis, 83, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

His memorial service, with military rites, will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Gary Compton, of First Baptist Church, officiating.

A...

Catherine B. (Heier)  Kappenman

Catherine B. (Heier) Kappenman

Jan 1, 2020

Catherine B. Kappenman, 92, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 6, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Lichter as Celebrant.

Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in...

Jeanette Ann (Hobus)  Wiseman

Jeanette Ann (Hobus) Wiseman

Dec 30, 2019

Jeanette Ann Wiseman, 84, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.

Her funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Jeff Whillock, of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, officiating.

Burial will take place at Riverside...

Bernard Alexander Jacob

Bernard Alexander Jacob

Dec 29, 2019

Bernard Alexander Jacob, 96, proud lifetime resident of Aberdeen and World War II Veteran, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin...

Donald James Johnson

Donald James Johnson

Dec 28, 2019

Donald James Johnson, 85, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.

His memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Mike Jacobson, of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, officiating.

Refreshments and a time of...

Marcella Ann (Aslesen)  Gerber

Marcella Ann (Aslesen) Gerber

Dec 23, 2019

**PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATES FOR VISITATION AND MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL**

Marcella Ann (Aslesen) Gerber, 91, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor, Aberdeen, from Alzheimer’s Disease.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. on THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 , at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409...

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