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Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Melvin T. Pitz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Donna Lucille (Hatzenbeller)  Grote Mehlhaff

Donna Lucille (Hatzenbeller) Grote Mehlhaff

Aug 4, 2019

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Donna Lucille (Hatzenbeller) Grote Mehlhaff, 80, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, at her home, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2019,...

Donna (Joynt)  Heintzman

Donna (Joynt) Heintzman

Jul 29, 2019

Donna Heintzman passed away peacefully on July 29, 2019, in Minneapolis, MN, at the age of 88.

Mass of Christian burial will be 9:30 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2019, at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville, MN.

Graveside Committal Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Aberdeen,...

Naomi May (Bresnan)  Omland

Naomi May (Bresnan) Omland

Jul 29, 2019

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Naomi May Omland, 94, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

Her memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2019, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Father David Janes officiating.

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Susan "Sue" K. Birrenkott

Susan "Sue" K. Birrenkott

Jul 28, 2019

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Susan “Sue” K. Birrenkott, 70, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409...

Delores "Dee Dee" Anne (Braa)  Schwab

Delores "Dee Dee" Anne (Braa) Schwab

Jul 22, 2019

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DeLores “Dee Dee” Anne (Braa) Schwab, 72, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen, following an extended battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Arrangements are being handled by Schriver’s Memorial...

Margie A. "Midge" (Robinson)  Schnaidt

Margie A. "Midge" (Robinson) Schnaidt

Jul 15, 2019

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Margie A. “Midge” Schnaidt, 68, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, in Sioux Falls, SD.

Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2019, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Mike Waldrop, of First United Methodist...

Frank William Schwab

Frank William Schwab

Jul 13, 2019

Frank William Schwab, 90, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

Frank’s wishes were to be cremated.  His graveside committal service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Aberdeen with Father Andy Thuringer officiating.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory,...

Danny D. Kolb

Danny D. Kolb

Jun 27, 2019

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Danny D. Kolb, 68, of Richmond Lake, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Chris Anderson leading the...

Boyd James "Bj" Schnaser

Boyd James "Bj" Schnaser

Jun 21, 2019

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Boyd James “B.J” Schnaser, 81, passed away at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD on Friday, June 21, 2019.

Memorial services, with military rites, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Reverend...

Catherine "Cathy" Alice (Miller)  Schatz

Catherine "Cathy" Alice (Miller) Schatz

Jun 20, 2019

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Catherine “Cathy” Alice Schatz, of Aberdeen, passed away on her 81st birthday, Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rdAvenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Patrick...

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