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Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

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...

Lillian Josephine Kirchgasler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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