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Recent Obituaries
Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas
Lillian Josephine Kirchgasler
Jan 25, 2016
Lillian Josephine Kirchgasler, 99, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, peacefully passed into God's hands from natural causes on January 25, 2016. She was a dedicated wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a wonderful example of faith, hope, and kindness.
Lillian was born on June 30, 1916 in Castlewood, SD to Clair and Catherine (Kane) Culey. She...
Mary L. Hoerner
Jan 20, 2016
Mary L. Hoerner, 72, of Frederick, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at her home in Frederick.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 25, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Westport, SD, with Father Tom Anderson as celebrant.
Burial will take place at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Aberdeen,...
Bernard Theodore Fischbach, Jr
Jan 15, 2016
Good Morning! This is Bernard. Let's sit and visit a little while, as I always have liked to visit with people of all ages and see how they are doing over a hot cup of coffee. I will let the fellas at the Mellette Travel Plaza buy their own cups from now on.
My earthly life ended...
Marie Alice Gutenberg
Jan 4, 2016
Marie Alice Gutenberg, 85, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016, at her home.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 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.
Schriver's Memorial...
Michael Anton Salwei
Jan 2, 2016
Michael A. Salwei, 64, of Aberdeen, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen, following a long illness.
Michael's wishes were to be cremated. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen. No other...
Elizabeth A. (Hanlon) Johnson
Dec 31, 2015
Elizabeth A. (Hanlon) Larsen, Kaiser, Johnson, age 98, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015, at the Golden Living Center-Black Hills in Rapid City, SD, surrounded by her family.
Mass of Christian burial will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Lichter as Celebrant.
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Gaylen Larson
Dec 13, 2015
Gaylen Larson, 72, of Frederick, SD passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015, following a second battle with cancer.
Per Gaylen's wishes, no formal services will be held.
Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.
Lidwina Murray
Dec 12, 2015
Lidwina Murray, 93, of Aberdeen, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015, at her home in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 18, 2015, 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.
Schriver's...
Mark Anton Yrdanoff
Dec 12, 2015
Mark Anton Yrdanoff, 60, of Aberdeen, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015, at his residence.
Mark's wishes were to be cremated with no formal services being held.
A gathering of family and friends, and time of fellowship, will take place from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th...
Daniel "Dan" Gene Brown
Dec 10, 2015
Daniel "Dan" Gene Brown, 61, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.
His memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2015, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Father Mike Kelly conducting the service.
Dan's wishes were to be cremated...
Richard Peter Schwan
Dec 8, 2015
Richard "Dick" Peter Schwan, 80, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2015, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin officiating.
Burial, with military rites, will take place at St....
Lavohn C. Sieh
Dec 7, 2015
Mass of Christian burial for Lavohn C. Sieh, 95, of Aberdeen, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 11, 2015, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Lichter as celebrant.
Burial will take place at Groton Union Cemetery in Groton, SD.
Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW,...
John "Jack" Richard Jerome Nelson
Dec 5, 2015
John "Jack" Nelson, 73, of Aberdeen, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 10, 2015, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Fr. David Janes as celebrant.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
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H. Lloyd Stellner
Dec 3, 2015
H. Lloyd Stellner, 92, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2015, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Aberdeen.
Visitation will be...
Kim Owen Clausen
Dec 1, 2015
Kim Owen Clausen, 63, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at his home.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen with Father Melvin Kuhn officiating.
A luncheon will immediately follow the service at Schriver's Memorial Fellowship Center.
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Arlin William Dutenhoffer
Nov 30, 2015
Arlin W. Dutenhoffer, 78, of Aberdeen, SD, and formerly of Wetonka, SD, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 4, 2015, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin as Celebrant.
Burial will...
Donna Voeller
Nov 30, 2015
Donna Lynn Voeller, 65, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015, at her home.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Father Tom Anderson officiating.
A luncheon and time of fellowship will immediately follow the service at...
James "Jim" Martin Winterberg
Nov 30, 2015
James "Jim" Martin Winterberg, 63, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in Ipswich, SD, following a long and brave battle with cancer.
His memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 30, 2015, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor D.T. Rawerts presiding.
...Marvin Dean "Barney" Lorenzen
Nov 24, 2015
Marvin Dean "Barney" Lorenzen, 92, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2015, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Mark Axtmann as Celebrant.
Burial, with military rites, will take place at St....
Mark Weigel
Nov 18, 2015
Mark Weigel, 42, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Michael Griffin as celebrant.
Burial follows at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery....
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