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Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Paula Kay Cowles

Paula Kay Cowles

May 14, 2014

Paula Kay Cowles, 54, of Lemmon, SD, and formerly of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at her home in Lemmon.

Her memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Father J. Joseph Holzhauser presiding.

Paula's wishes were to be...

Richard "Rich" Russman

Richard "Rich" Russman

May 9, 2014

Memorial services for Richard "Rich" Russman, 47, of Aberdeen, will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, 502 South Lincoln Street, Aberdeen, with Pastor Tom Haggar presiding.

Rich's wishes were to be cremated with interment taking place at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Aberdeen.

Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414...

Gordon Bunke

Gordon Bunke

May 6, 2014

Gordon Bunke, 84, of Mansfield, SD, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 12, 2014, at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Mansfield, SD, with Pastor Bret Bierman officiating. Burial follows at the church cemetery.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th...

Joseph "Joe" Steve Gefre

Joseph "Joe" Steve Gefre

May 4, 2014

Joseph “Joe” Steve Gefre, 87, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen. Joseph’s wishes were to be cremated.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2014, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father J. Joseph...

Clarabel Eunice Daschel

Clarabel Eunice Daschel

May 3, 2014

Mass of Christian Burial for Clarabel E. Daschel, 93, of Aberdeen, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father David Janes officiating. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is...

Michael Paul Schaffer

Michael Paul Schaffer

May 2, 2014

Mass of Christian Burial for Michael Paul Schaffer, 92, of Aberdeen, will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father J. Joseph Holzhauser officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

A Liturgical Wake Service, followed by a Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m.,...

Kelup Jay Lechner

Kelup Jay Lechner

Apr 30, 2014

Kelup Jay Lechner, 49, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at ManorCare Health Services in Aberdeen.

Kelup’s wishes were to be cremated. His memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Dave Vilhauer leading the service. A luncheon and...

Joseph "Joe" Anthony Gese, Sr

Joseph "Joe" Anthony Gese, Sr

Apr 29, 2014

Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph “Joe” Anthony Gese, Sr., 83, of Aberdeen, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2014, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen, with Father Mike Kelly and Father J. Joseph Holzhauser con-celebrating. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory,...

Marie E. (Daly) Bain

Marie E. (Daly) Bain

Apr 28, 2014

Mass of Christian Burial for Marie E. Bain, 88, of Aberdeen and formerly Frederick, SD will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Westport, SD, with Marie’s son, Father Ken Bain, Celebrant and Father Tom Anderson, con-celebrating. Burial will take place at Wayside Cemetery in Frederick, SD.

Schriver’s Memorial...

Sandra Ann Rohl

Sandra Ann Rohl

Apr 27, 2014

Mass of Christian Burial for Sandra Ann Rohl, 42, of Aberdeen, will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, with Father Shane D. Stevens, Celebrant. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of...

Ann Rita Mack

Ann Rita Mack

Apr 23, 2014

Ann Rita Mack, 71, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

A memorial reception, with lunch, honoring Ann will be held on Monday, April 28, 2014, beginning at noon at The Eagle’s Club, 316 South 2nd Street, Aberdeen. Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue...

Marion "Buck" L. Bown

Marion "Buck" L. Bown

Apr 20, 2014

Marion Lyle “Buck” Bown, age 87, formerly of Mobridge, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Aberdeen Health and Rehab. A graveside Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 12:30 p.m., at Greenwood Cemetery in Mobridge with Brent Alkire officiating. Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5 th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements....

Mavis Elgene Nikolas

Mavis Elgene Nikolas

Apr 18, 2014

Mass of Christian Burial for Mavis Elgene Nikolas, 85, of Aberdeen, will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Ave NE, Aberdeen with Fr. J. Joseph Holzhauser, Celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

A Liturgical Wake, followed by a Catholic Daughter’s Rosary, will be at...

Donald "Don" Dwayne Dix

Donald "Don" Dwayne Dix

Apr 18, 2014

Mass of Christian Burial for Donald ”Don” Dix, 56, of Aberdeen will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 409 2nd Avenue NE, Aberdeen. Rev. J. Joseph Holzhauser will be officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in...

Leota M. Labesky

Leota M. Labesky

Apr 15, 2014

Leota M. Labesky, 92, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.

Her funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Brian LaCroix officiating. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in...

Dr. Paul Roy Leon

Dr. Paul Roy Leon

Apr 11, 2014

Mass of Christian Burial for Dr. Paul R.Leon, 85, Aberdeen, will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 409 3rd Ave S.E., Aberdeen, with Father Shane D. Stevens officiating. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

A Liturgical Wake, followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary, will begin...

Evonne Dorothy Gilborne

Evonne Dorothy Gilborne

Apr 4, 2014

Evonne D. Gilborne, 74, of Aberdeen, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.

Evonne’s wishes were to be cremated with no formal services being held.

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

A gathering and time of sharing will be held...

Marian Mae Dittus Methke

Marian Mae Dittus Methke

Mar 30, 2014

Marian Mae Dittus Methke, 77, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014, at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1429 North Dakota Street, Aberdeen, with Pastor Liz Dieseth presiding. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen. Schriver’s Memorial...

Jay R. Hornaman

Jay R. Hornaman

Mar 25, 2014

Jay R. Hornaman, 56, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.

Arrangements are pending.

Jay R. Hornaman

Jay R. Hornaman

Mar 25, 2014

Jay R. Hornaman, 56, of Aberdeen, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.

Arrangements are pending.

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