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Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Percy "Perk" Washenberger

Percy "Perk" Washenberger

Mar 2, 2016

Percy "Perk" Washenberger, 80, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2016, at his Aberdeen home, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Lichter as Celebrant.

Burial, with military rites, follows at Sacred Heart...

Thomas J. "Spud" Casanova

Thomas J. "Spud" Casanova

Mar 1, 2016

Thomas J. "Spud" Casanova, 59, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Tom's wishes were to be cremated with burial taking place at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Aberdeen on Monday.

A private family service will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Chapel in Aberdeen with Pastor...

Douglas Vaughn Rush, Sr

Douglas Vaughn Rush, Sr

Feb 28, 2016

Douglas Vaughn Rush, Sr., 68, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen.

His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2016, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Liz Dieseth officiating.

Refreshments and a time of fellowship will immediately follow...

Marilyn Louise Littrell

Marilyn Louise Littrell

Feb 27, 2016

Marilyn L. Littrell, 74, of Warner, SD, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.

Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at St. John Lutheran Church, 110 East Main St., Warner, with Pastor Cassandra Lamb officiating.

Burial follows at Warner Township...

Evelyn "Eva" Leana Mikkelson

Evelyn "Eva" Leana Mikkelson

Feb 26, 2016

Evelyn "Eva" L. Mikkelson, 98, of Aberdeen, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016, at her residence.

Her funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 624 North Jay St, Aberdeen, with Pastor Tyler Poppen officiating.

Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.

Schriver's Memorial Mortuary...

Raymona Mabel Weron

Raymona Mabel Weron

Feb 22, 2016

Raymona Mabel Weron, 87, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Mass of Christian burial is 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 26, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin officiating.

Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.

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Lawrence John Kaven

Lawrence John Kaven

Feb 12, 2016

Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence John Kaven, 91, Aberdeen, will be 10:00 am Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Ave SE. Father David Janes will be the Celebrant. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen.

Liturgical wake service will be 7:00pm Wednesday, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th...

Harry R. Hauffe

Harry R. Hauffe

Feb 11, 2016

Leola- Harry Richard Hauffe, age 83, of Leola passed away February 11, 2016, three days shy of his 84th birthday from natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary on February 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM. A luncheon will follow. Burial will be in the Green Mound Cemetery, with military graveside rites by Roy...

Lois Ann Miller

Lois Ann Miller

Feb 11, 2016

My name is Lois Ann Miller and early on the morning of Thursday, February 11th, I passed away. My first kidney failed a while back and I knew I didn't have long with my last one. The last few months of my life I spent at the ManorCare Nursing facility. I wasn't an easy patient thougha

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Stierwalt

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Stierwalt

Feb 9, 2016

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Stierwalt, 105, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen with Father Mark Lichter as celebrant.

Burial will follow at Sunset...

Mavis Adeline Akkerman

Mavis Adeline Akkerman

Feb 7, 2016

Service Folder for Mavis Akkerman Mavis Adeline Akkerman, 87, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen. Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, 431 West Melgaard Road, Aberdeen with Reverend Timothy and Virginia “Ginny” Adams officiating. Burial will take place at...

Clara Helen Sanders

Clara Helen Sanders

Feb 3, 2016

Clara Helen Sanders, 92, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 8, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Axtmann as celebrant.

Burial will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

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Steven Mark Pelzl

Steven Mark Pelzl

Feb 3, 2016

Steven Mark Pelzl died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis, MN.

Steve was born November 9, 1950 in Aberdeen to James and Dorothy (Williams) Pelzl, the second of four children.

Steve graduated from Central High School in 1969 and attended Northern State for two years before his father's heart attack forced him...

Henry "Hank" C. Westphal

Henry "Hank" C. Westphal

Jan 31, 2016

Henry "Hank" C. Westphal, 89, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.

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

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen,...

Lorraine Frances Evelo

Lorraine Frances Evelo

Jan 31, 2016

Surrounded by her family, Lorraine F. Evelo, 89, of Aberdeen, SD joined Johnny on the heavenly dance floor, January 31, 2016. Lorraine died at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Lichter as...

Kenneth L. Thompson

Kenneth L. Thompson

Jan 29, 2016

Kenneth L. Thompson, 89, of Aberdeen, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin as celebrant.

Burial, with military rites, will take place at Sunset Memorial...

Agnes Helen Villano

Agnes Helen Villano

Jan 28, 2016

Agnes Helen Villano, 91, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 7:55 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 409 2nd Ave NE, Aberdeen, with Fr. Michael Griffin Officiating.

Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in...

Billy "Bill" E. Meidinger

Billy "Bill" E. Meidinger

Jan 28, 2016

Billy E. Meidinger was born May 18, 1946, in Aberdeen, SD to Leonard and Billie (Whitmore) Meidinger. He was a hard worker and go-getter from the beginning. As a boy, Bill raised doves and rabbits and had several paper routes to supplement his family's income. While in high school, he held several part-time jobs. After graduation from Aberdeen Central...

Peter John Adam

Peter John Adam

Jan 27, 2016

Mass of Christian Burial for Peter John Adam, 57, Aberdeen, will be 10:30am Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Ave SE. with Father Melvin Kuhn officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery with Military rites by the Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24 of Aberdeen, SD.

A rosary will be...

Orva "Ladonna" Brotzel

Orva "Ladonna" Brotzel

Jan 25, 2016

Orva "LaDonna" Brotzel, 86, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 29, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, with Father Melvin Kuhn as celebrant.

Burial, with military rites, will take...

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