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Recent Obituaries
Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas
David M. Murray
Jul 10, 2018
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David M. Murray, 64, of Stratford, SD, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409...
Lorraine M. (Zahn) Scheele
Jul 9, 2018
Lorraine M. Scheele, 88, of Aberdeen, and formerly of Ipswich, SD, passed away July 9, 2018, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 12, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Andy Thuringer as celebrant.
A luncheon will immediately...
Herman Pfeiffer
Jul 3, 2018
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Herman Pfeiffer, 86, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church,...
James Leroy "Jim" Knecht
Jul 2, 2018
James LeRoy “Jim” Knecht, 87, of Aberdeen and formerly of Selby, SD, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
A private, family memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, Aberdeen, with Pastors Tim and Ginny Adams of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ officiating....
Laura (Engelhart) Kelly
Jun 21, 2018
Laura (Engelhart) Kelly, 82, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Her memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Laura’s nephew, Pastor Scott Engelhart, officiating.
A luncheon and time of fellowship will immediately follow...
Charles "Charlie" Clark, Jr.
Jun 21, 2018
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A Celebration of Life Service for the life of Charles “Charlie” Clark Jr., 86, of Aberdeen, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Derek Baum and Jane Ann Rayman, of First United Methodist Church,...
Joan Carrine (Cochrane) Caven
Jun 14, 2018
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Joan Carrine Caven, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Lakewood, Colorado at the age of 90. She struggled with refractory congestive heart failure and lung disease, but died peacefully, surrounded by her children, enveloped by the same dignity that she lived...
Alfred John "Al" Kirchgasler
Jun 13, 2018
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Alfred John Kirchgasler, 106, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed peacefully into God’s hands from natural causes on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. He was a dedicated husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He would easily be considered one of...
Hailey Rae Grotelueschen
Jun 10, 2018
Hailey Rae Grotelueschen, newborn baby of Nicole Grotelueschen, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Aberdeen Sanford Medical Center, Aberdeen, SD.
Graveside Committal Service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the Hecla City Cemetery, Hecla, SD, led by Pastor Jay Haaland.
Jay Michael Imrie
Jun 8, 2018
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Jay M. Imrie, 64, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully Friday, June 8, 2018, at his home in Aberdeen.
A Celebration of Life will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 15, 2018, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary, 414 5th Avenue...
Marley Leslie Raye Norton
Jun 3, 2018
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Marley Leslie Raye Norton, 4 month old infant, Aberdeen, SD, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.
Funeral Services will be 10:30am, Wednesday, June 6, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary, Aberdeen.
Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Aberdeen.
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Ella Irene (Schwartz) Bulian
May 27, 2018
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Ella Irene Bulian, 94, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at her home.
Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 624 North Jay Street, Aberdeen, with Pastor Samuel Bobby and Pastor Josiah Fitch officiating.
A...
Robin Kay (Hamilton) Dutenhoeffer
May 21, 2018
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Robin Kay Dutenhoeffer, 56, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at her home in Aberdeen, surrounded by the ones she loved.
Her memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Jon...
Otto Paul "Sonny" Friske
May 15, 2018
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Otto “Sonny” Friske, 91, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409...
Gloriane E. (Erickson) Yost
May 9, 2018
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Gloriane E. Yost, 91, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen, following a lengthy illness.
The memorial service celebrating Gloriane’s life will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2018,...
Ronald Adam "Ron" Hauck
May 5, 2018
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Ronald Adam “Ron” Hauck, 76, of Aberdeen, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic...
Laverne V. Lahammer
Apr 27, 2018
Laverne Virgil Lahammer, 84, of Aberdeen, SD, died Friday, April 27, 2018, at Strand-Kjorsvig Community Rest Home in Roslyn, SD, after a long illness.
Laverne’s wishes were to be cremated with public services being held at a later date.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, Aberdeen, SD, is in charge of arrangements.
Laverne was...
Donald H. Quimby
Apr 26, 2018
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Donald H. Quimby, 77, of Brandon, SD and formerly of Hecla, Frederick, Gettysburg, and Parkston, SD, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Sanford Hospice Centennial Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD.
Mass of Christian burial will...
Albert Singer
Apr 25, 2018
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Albert Singer, 87, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.
His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2018 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 214 7th Avenue SW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Samuel Bobby and Pastor Josiah Fitch officiating....
Victoria R. Olson
Apr 19, 2018
Victoria R. Olson, 73, of Arlington, SD, and formerly of Ipswich, SD, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Brookings Health System in Brookings, SD.
Graveside committal services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2018, at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Aberdeen. Reverend Dr. Val Putnam, Pastor Emerita of Westminster Presbyterian Church, will officiate....
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