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Recent Obituaries

Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Elizabeth "Betty" (Schatz)  Brandner

Elizabeth "Betty" (Schatz) Brandner

Nov 4, 2017

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Elizabeth “Betty” Brandner, 89, of Aberdeen, and formerly of Leola, SD passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m.,...

Andrew Gregory Geffre

Andrew Gregory Geffre

Nov 1, 2017

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Andrew Gregory Geffre, 25, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at his home.

His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 6, 2017, at New Life Fellowship, 619 8th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Rod Johnson officiating.

Burial will follow at...

Mary Lenora (Austin)  Hallstrom

Mary Lenora (Austin) Hallstrom

Nov 1, 2017

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Mary Lenora (Austin) Hallstrom, 99, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Groton Care and Rehabilitation Center in Groton, SD, with family at her side.

Her memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th...

Karen A. (Engelhart)  Cowles

Karen A. (Engelhart) Cowles

Oct 31, 2017

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Karen A. Cowles, 78, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 6,...

Harold James Schaunaman

Harold James Schaunaman

Oct 19, 2017

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Harold James Schaunaman, 91, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 23, 2017, at...

Betty "Kaye" (Smith)  Caron

Betty "Kaye" (Smith) Caron

Oct 16, 2017

Betty “Kaye” (Smith) Caron of Redfield, SD, passed away peacefully in song on Monday, October, 16, 2017, surrounded by family, after a long battle with her health, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD.

A casual memorial ceremony will be held at the Eastern Star Home Chapel, 126 West 12th Avenue, in Redfield, SD, on Saturday,...

Betty Ramona (Lauzen)  Torrence

Betty Ramona (Lauzen) Torrence

Oct 15, 2017

Betty R. Torrence, 91, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017, at the Good Samaritan Society in Lennox, SD.

A memorial service for Betty will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 , at 10:30 a.m. at Aberdeen Christian Fellowship located at 214 First Avenue S. E. in Aberdeen. **

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Robert "Bob" Dale Michael Kuntz

Robert "Bob" Dale Michael Kuntz

Oct 1, 2017

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Robert “Bob” Dale Michael Kuntz, 78, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017, at his home.

His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2017, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Chaplain Deb Barnett officiating.

A luncheon...

Alice Marie (Hopfinger)  Kessler

Alice Marie (Hopfinger) Kessler

Sep 16, 2017

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Alice Marie Kessler, 78, of Aberdeen, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at her home.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Meinrad Nolz

Meinrad Nolz

Sep 14, 2017

Meinrad Adam Nolz, 84, long-time resident of Gellhaus Carehaus in Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

Meinrad’s wishes were to be cremated.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th AVE NW, Aberdeen.

www.schriversmemorial.com...

Jerome J. Hinderks

Jerome J. Hinderks

Sep 9, 2017

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Jerome J. Hinderks, 66, of Omaha, NE and formerly of Aberdeen, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  Jerome fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.

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Gordon Lee Jahnig

Gordon Lee Jahnig

Sep 6, 2017

Gordon Lee Jahnig, 80, of Aberdeen, and formerly of the Kidder and Britton, SD area, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.

No services will be held at this time but a family and friends remembrance for Gordon Lee Jahnig will be held in the latter part of June, 2018.  Interment will be...

Walter George Swatfager

Walter George Swatfager

Aug 31, 2017

Walter George Swatfager, 67, of Ellendale, ND, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen.

His memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 8, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church, 121 2nd Street South, Ellendale, with Reverend Paul O.S. Preus officiating.

Walter’s wishes were to be cremated with burial taking place...

Eleanir Winifred (Wallace)  Prestegard

Eleanir Winifred (Wallace) Prestegard

Aug 28, 2017

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Eleanir W. Prestegard, 87, of Aberdeen, died of natural causes on Monday, August 28, 2017, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September...

Sebastian Gisi

Sebastian Gisi

Aug 28, 2017

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Our loved one, Sebastian Gisi, 102, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial and the celebration of his life will...

Vernon I. "Vern" Schilling

Vernon I. "Vern" Schilling

Aug 25, 2017

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Vernon “Vern” Schilling, 79, of Aberdeen, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen. He had bravely fought an aggressive brain cancer (Glioblastoma-multi-form), which made itself known with stroke-like symptoms...

Arnold Alvin Mack

Arnold Alvin Mack

Aug 25, 2017

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Arnold Alvin Mack, 94, of Leola, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, at Ipswich Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Mass of Christian burial is 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Schriver’s Memorial...

Marion Jean (Clark)  Guhin

Marion Jean (Clark) Guhin

Aug 16, 2017

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Marion Jean Guhin, 93, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 21, 2017, at Sacred Heart...

Francis "Frank" Wolf

Francis "Frank" Wolf

Aug 13, 2017

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Francis "Frank" Wolf, 62, of Richmond Lake, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

His memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 18, 2017, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Father David Janes...

Marianne Agnes Piehl

Marianne Agnes Piehl

Aug 12, 2017

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Marianne Agnes Piehl, 56, of Richmond Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.

Her wishes were to be cremated.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory,...

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