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Recent Obituaries
Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas
Merle G. Bomesberger
Oct 10, 2019
Merle G. Bomesberger, 84, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Kevin Bergeson of Bethlehem Lutheran Church officiating.
A luncheon and time of fellowship will...
Matthew "Matt" Harold Hollister
Oct 5, 2019
Matthew “Matt” Harold Hollister, 37, of Dell Rapids, SD and formerly of Aberdeen, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019, near Dell Rapids.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 14, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin, Celebrant.
Interment will take place at Sunset...
Theodore "Ted" Winburn
Oct 2, 2019
Theodore “Ted” Winburn, 94, of Houghton, SD, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Bill Duncan officiating.
A luncheon and time of fellowship will immediately follow the service...
Joyce A. (Craig) Kraft
Oct 2, 2019
Joyce A. Kraft, 96, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen.
Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary...
Walburga "Wally" (Kiefer) Nold
Sep 26, 2019
Walburga “Wally” Nold, 93, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin, Celebrant and Father Mark Axtmann con-celebrating.
Burial follows at St....
Christine Regina (Huber) Mastel
Sep 18, 2019
Christine Regina Mastel, 94, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Patrick Grode, Celebrant.
Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen....
Ruzell Davis, Jr.
Sep 17, 2019
Ruzell Davis, Jr., 71, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.
His wishes were to be cremated with no formal services being held at this time.
Interment of his cremated remains will take place in West Chester, CA, at a later date.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary...
Nicholas "Nick" Fettig
Sep 16, 2019
Nicholas “Nick” Fettig, 37, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, in rural Aberdeen, as a result of injuries sustained in a four-wheeler accident.
His funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, September 20, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Lichter officiating.
A luncheon and time...
Dean William Ottenbacher
Sep 14, 2019
Dean William Ottenbacher, 70, of Aberdeen passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen with Father Patrick Grode, Celebrant and Father Mark Axtmann, con-celebrating.
Burial will take place...
Viola L. (Bartz) Stange
Sep 12, 2019
Viola L. Stange, 106, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2019, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 214 7th Avenue SW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Samuel Bobby and Pastor Josiah Fitch officiating.
Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens...
Melvin T. Pitz
Sep 8, 2019
Melvin T. Pitz, 83, of Redfield, SD, and formerly Mina, SD, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Avantara Redfield Nursing Home.
His memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2019, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Ave NW, Aberdeen, with Father Andy Thuringer officiating.
Melvin’s wishes were to be cremated,...
Caroline A. Lacher
Sep 5, 2019
Caroline A. Lacher, 101, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 9, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin, Celebrant.
Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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Irene K. Gese
Sep 2, 2019
Irene K. Gese, 88, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2019, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin, Celebrant.
Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Aberdeen,...
Sheldon Dale Lenling
Aug 27, 2019
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Sheldon Dale Lenling, 75, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church,...
Linus H. Lavallie
Aug 26, 2019
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Linus H. LaVallie, 71, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, following a short battle with cancer.
His memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2019, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with...
Joan Dianne (Ulmer) Ellwein
Aug 21, 2019
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Joan D. Ellwein, 76, of Rapid City, SD and formerly of Barnard, SD, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Regional Health Rapid City Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 26, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church,...
Elizabeth (Baumgartner) Holzer Larsen
Aug 19, 2019
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Elizabeth Holzer Larsen, 101, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, at her home.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 Third...
C. J. "Jerry" Nesseim
Aug 13, 2019
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C. J. “Jerry” Nesseim, 82, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Sacred Heart...
Martin O. Ronning
Aug 9, 2019
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Martin O. Ronning, 95, of Aberdeen, and formerly of Columbia, SD, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at St....
Ronald John Schmidt
Aug 4, 2019
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Aberdeen, Ronald John Schmidt 82, passed away Sunday, August 4th 2019, at Avera Hospital with his wife Bernadette at his side.
Visitation will be 5-7pm with wake to follow on Thursday August 8th, 2019 at Schriver’s...
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