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Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Alvin John Mathern

Alvin John Mathern

Dec 30, 2016

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Alvin John Mathern, 79, of Newell, SD and formerly of Mina, SD, died Friday, December 30, 2016, at Cheyenne River Health Center in Eagle Butte, SD.  He was on his way home to Newell from Aberdeen at the time of his death.

Mass of Christian burial will...

Lina Teresa (Tomasulo)  Leboffe

Lina Teresa (Tomasulo) Leboffe

Dec 26, 2016

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Lina T. (Tomasulo) Leboffe, 88, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Lichter as celebrant....

Irene (Loterbauer)  Zimmerman Howell

Irene (Loterbauer) Zimmerman Howell

Dec 15, 2016

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A joint memorial service celebrating the lives of Irene Zimmerman Howell and Robert Dean Howell, of Aberdeen, will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Chris Strohm officiating.

Visitation will...

Mary Susan Cunningham

Mary Susan Cunningham

Dec 14, 2016

Mary Susan Cunningham, 63, of Redfield, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.

Her wishes were to be cremated and not have any formal services held.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Ave NW, Aberdeen.

Robert "Bob" Dean Howell

Robert "Bob" Dean Howell

Dec 14, 2016

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A joint memorial service celebrating the lives of Robert Dean Howell and Irene Zimmerman Howell, of Aberdeen, will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Chris Strohm officiating.

Visitation will...

Samuel E. Mann

Samuel E. Mann

Dec 9, 2016

Samuel E. Mann, 84, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2016, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, following a battle with cancer.

Sam’s wishes were to be cremated and requested no formal services be held.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.  Friends...

Gwen Marie (Schmaltz)  Brunmaier

Gwen Marie (Schmaltz) Brunmaier

Dec 8, 2016

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Gwen Marie Brunmaier, 58, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.  Gwen battled pancreatic cancer for 10 months with strength and grace and the valued guidance of Dr. Rudder, Dr. Spjut and their nursing staff.

Mass of Christian burial will be...

Bernard Charles Gerber, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Bernard Charles Gerber, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dec 4, 2016

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Bernard Charles Gerber, M.D., FACS, 90, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen, SD, from pancreatic cancer.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 12, 2016,...

Gladys Marcella (Treftz)  Wanner

Gladys Marcella (Treftz) Wanner

Dec 1, 2016

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Gladys Marcella Wanner, 81, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at her residence.

Her memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1732 South Main St., Aberdeen, with Pastor Marcia Sylvester officiating....

Joseph Thomas Labesky

Joseph Thomas Labesky

Nov 30, 2016

Joseph Thomas Labesky, 95, of Aberdeen passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen.

Private family services, with military rites, will be held at a later date.   Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.

Memorials are preferred to the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired,...

Karon "Ma" (Brasel)  Thomas

Karon "Ma" (Brasel) Thomas

Nov 28, 2016

Karon “Ma” Thomas, 68, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016, at her home.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Axtmann as celebrant.

Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Schriver’s Memorial...

Elton Marvin Herman

Elton Marvin Herman

Nov 26, 2016

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Mass of Christian burial for Elton Marvin Herman, 92, of Gillette, WY, and formerly of Aberdeen, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, with Father Barry...

Natalie Lorraine (Mrs. Emmett) Lenihan

Natalie Lorraine (Mrs. Emmett) Lenihan

Nov 23, 2016

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Natalie Lorraine (Mrs. Emmett) Lenihan, 95, of Hopkins, Minn., and formerly of Orange, Calif., and Aberdeen, S.D., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minn.

Mass of Christian burial...

Carrie J. (Waba)  Lang

Carrie J. (Waba) Lang

Nov 22, 2016

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Carrie J. Lang, 74, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen, following a short battle with cancer.

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

Richard "Rich" Leon Kezar

Richard "Rich" Leon Kezar

Nov 15, 2016

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Mass of Christian burial for Richard “Rich” Kezar, 69, of Aberdeen, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 21, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, with Father David Janes as Celebrant.

Burial, with...

Lawrence Reinbold

Lawrence Reinbold

Nov 6, 2016

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Lawrence Reinbold, 86, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Axtmann as celebrant.

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Doris (Arthurs)  Little

Doris (Arthurs) Little

Nov 5, 2016

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Memorial services for Doris (Arthurs) Little, 84, of Groton, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Kevin Bergeson officiating.

A luncheon and time of fellowship will immediately follow the service at...

Shirley Jeanne (Biegler)  Haffeman

Shirley Jeanne (Biegler) Haffeman

Oct 31, 2016

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Mass of Christian burial for Shirley J. Haffeman will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 4, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Lichter as celebrant.

Burial will take place at...

Joyce Schnaible

Joyce Schnaible

Oct 30, 2016

Due to technical difficulties were are not able to provide a recording of this service.

Joyce Schnaible, 83, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 214 7th Avenue SW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Samuel Bobby...

Lorraine Alice Gruenstein

Lorraine Alice Gruenstein

Oct 24, 2016

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Mass of Christian burial for Lorraine Alice Gruenstein, 82, of Aberdeen, will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin as celebrant.

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