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Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Luella Cecilia Kline

Luella Cecilia Kline

Oct 26, 2019

Luella Cecilia Kline, 86, of Aberdeen, passed away at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen, on Saturday, October 26, 2019, with family around her.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 31, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin as celebrant and Father Mark Axtmann con-celebrating....

Marcia Kay Moorman

Marcia Kay Moorman

Oct 25, 2019

Marcia Kay Moorman, 64, of Aberdeen, and formerly of Wessington Springs, SD passed away Friday, October 25, 2019, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls.

Marcia’s wishes were to be cremated.   A celebration of her life, along with a potluck luncheon, will begin at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the R & A Bar, 5 South...

Janice Marie (Garman)  Geffre

Janice Marie (Garman) Geffre

Oct 12, 2019

Janice Marie Geffre, 78, of Aberdeen, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.

Her funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2019, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Reverend Ruth E. Clendenin of First Presbyterian Church officiating.

A luncheon and time of fellowship...

Mary Ann Elaine (Ocel)  Whiteside

Mary Ann Elaine (Ocel) Whiteside

Oct 11, 2019

Mary Ann Elaine Whiteside, age 88, of Ankeny, IA and formerly of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at home in Ankeny, on Friday, October 11, 2019.

Her memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Father Patrick Grode officiating.

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Merle G. Bomesberger

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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,...

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