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Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Tammy Heilman

Tammy Heilman

Jan 24, 2026

Tammy's family would be honored if memorials were sent to the Aberdeen Catholic School System, either online at https://acss.kindful.com/ or by mail to 1400 N. Dakota St., Aberdeen, SD 57401 and St. Mary's Catholic Church by mail to 409 2nd Ave. NE Aberdeen, SD 57401. 

Prayer service can be viewed here. Mass of Christian Burial viewed here.

Tamera “Tammy” Kay Heilman, 66, of...

Marjorie Ann Allbee

Marjorie Ann Allbee

Jan 23, 2026

Prayer service can be viewed here.  Funeral service can be viewed here

Marjorie "Marge" Ann Allbee, 88, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 23, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel. Fellowship and a luncheon will follow the service at Schriver’s Fellowship Hall. 

Burial will...

Becky Ann Malsam

Becky Ann Malsam

Jan 22, 2026

Becky Ann Malsam, 47, a beloved daughter, sister, and partner, passed away peacefully at her home in Aberdeen on January 22, 2026, surrounded by family.

Becky's wishes were to be cremated with no formal services held. Becky was born to Ron and Melinda (Kahl) Malsam on June 9, 1978, in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

 Raised in Aberdeen, Becky graduated from Aberdeen Central High...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Harty

Jeffrey "Jeff" Harty

Jan 22, 2026

Jeffrey "Jeff" Harty, 41, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, surrounded by family at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel with Pastor Matt Spoden officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery...

Craig Terry

Craig Terry

Jan 17, 2026

Craig E. Terry, 77, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center. The family prefers casual attire.

Lunch and refreshments will be served.

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

Arnold "Arnie" Mathews

Arnold "Arnie" Mathews

Jan 15, 2026

The wake can be viewed here. The mass can be viewed here

Arnold G. Mathews, 97, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at home, with family at his side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aberdeen.

Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens...

Colleen Marie Jones

Colleen Marie Jones

Jan 14, 2026

Colleen M. Jones, 74, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.

Colleen's wishes were to be cremated, and a Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Aberdeen Area Humane...

Ray Bower Sr.

Ray Bower Sr.

Jan 14, 2026

Ray Bower Sr., 72, of Frederick, SD, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home. 

Arrangements are pending with Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory. 

LeRoy A. Neuhardt

LeRoy A. Neuhardt

Jan 13, 2026

Prayer Service can be viewed here. Funeral Service can be viewed here

LeRoy A. Neuhardt, 86, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, with Rev. Alan Ludwig officiating.

Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery...

Jack Ness

Jack Ness

Jan 12, 2026

The service may be viewed here

John "Jack" A. Ness, 76, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor, after a long battle with cancer.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen, with Pastor Matt Spoden officiating.

Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens...

Paul Anton Mardian

Paul Anton Mardian

Jan 8, 2026

View the wake here. View the mass here. 

Paul A. Mardian, 86, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aberdeen, SD.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow Mass at the parish hall.

Burial will be at...

Penny L Buchanan

Penny L Buchanan

Jan 7, 2026

Penny Buchanan, 73, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

A Celebration of Life gathering for family and friends will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Senior Center, 1303 7th Avenue S.E., Aberdeen. 

Refreshments will be served. 

Chip Swanson

Chip Swanson

Jan 6, 2026

The prayer service may be viewed here. The memorial service may be viewed here. 

Galen “Chip” LeRoy Swanson, 80, of Aberdeen, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Bethesda. He was finally reunited in heaven with his two children, Cassi and Greg. One can only imagine the hugs—and the SKOL chants—that followed.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m....

Mark Lynn Backous

Mark Lynn Backous

Jan 4, 2026

Mark L. Backous, 64, of San Antonio, TX, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Matt Spoden officiating.

Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery following the service.

A time for fellowship and lunch will follow the burial at Schriver’s Memorial...

Kim Ness

Kim Ness

Jan 2, 2026

Kim "Gus" Ryan Ness, 69, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by his family.

A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow at Schriver's Memorial Fellowship Center.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, January 12, at...

Tony L. Kamm

Tony L. Kamm

Dec 28, 2025

Tony L. Kamm, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at home of natural causes.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with the Reverend Welton Maunu officiating.

Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens following the service.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow the burial at...

Maria Anderson

Maria Anderson

Dec 26, 2025

Maria F. Anderson, 61, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A Prayer Service and Time of Remembrance will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Father Greg Tschakert officiating.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday before the service.

Refreshments will...

Thomas "Tom" Krumm

Thomas "Tom" Krumm

Dec 25, 2025

Thomas A. Krumm, 70, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away at his home on December 25, 2025.

Per Thomas’ wishes, 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 the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com.

Thomas “Tom” A. Krumm was born on September 9, 1955, in Aberdeen, SD,...

Dennis Elwood Gelling

Dennis Elwood Gelling

Dec 25, 2025

Dennis Elwood Gelling, 77, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on December 25, 2025, after a courageous 19-month battle with ALS. He was a devoted husband to Wanda (Schaunaman) Gelling and a loving father to Curt Gelling and Kelly (Gelling) Burgard.

A Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Brad Felix...

Ka Squire

Ka Squire

Dec 23, 2025

Ka P. Squire Jr., 94, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully at his home on December 23, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Aldersgate Church in Aberdeen.

A luncheon and fellowship will follow the service at the church.

A private family interment will be held at Riverside Cemetery following the lunch.

In lieu of...

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