Obituaries

Oct 1, 2025

Tanya Olson, 69, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Schriver’s Fellowship Center in Aberdeen. All who knew and loved Tanya are welcome to attend and celebrate her remarkable life.

Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens following...

Sep 29, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Heine, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Fort Worth Transitional Care facility in Fort Worth, TX.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Father Gerald Thornton officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to Mass.

Burial will be at St....

Sep 26, 2025

Joanne K. Geffre, 89, of Leola, SD, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Leola, SD, with Father Michael Griffin as celebrant.

Burial will follow at...

Sep 26, 2025

Erna A. Gross, 101, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mother Joseph Manor.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Plymouth Congregational Church, with Reverend Blair Kirkpatrick officiating.

Burial will take place at Riverside Memorial Park following the service.

A...

Sep 20, 2025

Linda Dillavou, 87, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor, Aberdeen.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery following the service.

Sep 18, 2025

Patrick C. Schaeffer, 53, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Aberdeen, SD.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at New Life Fellowship, 619 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Rodney Johnson officiating.

Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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Sep 16, 2025

Elizabeth Valis, 96, long-term resident of Manahawkin, NJ, and Holiday City West of Berkeley Township, NJ, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Avantara care facility in Groton, SD.

Funeral services and interment were held in NJ. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Schriver’s Fellowship Center on...

Sep 14, 2025

Floyd P. Schweigert, 76, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at his home.

A Celebration of Life and sharing of memories for Floyd and Joy Schweigert will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at City Lights Bar and Event Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Melissa Wika, P.O. Box...

Sep 13, 2025

Milna D. Fauth, 91, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hosmer, with pastor Janet Sandmeier officiating.

Burial will be at Bethany Cemetery in Hosmer following the service.

A time...

Sep 10, 2025

Virgil E. Steger, 97, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, formerly of Mansfield, SD, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

A graveside committal service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Mansfield, SD, with military honors.

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

Sep 7, 2025

Kathleen Jandahl, 76, of Little Chute, Wisconsin, a kind and caring woman with overflowing love for others, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 7, 2025. Kathy lived life as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, friend, and believer.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 1-3 p.m....

Sep 6, 2025

Carlon "Bud" C. Van Wagner IV, 71, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Per Bud’s wishes, he will be cremated, and no formal services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be sent to the Aberdeen Area Humane Society or a charity of your...

Sep 6, 2025

Carl Wright, 95, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor.

Carl's wishes were to be cremated, and no services will be held at this time.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online...

Sep 5, 2025

Shannon McGee, 68, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel, with Deacon Pete Mehlhaff officiating.

A time for fellowship and refreshments will follow at Schriver’s...

Aug 30, 2025

Estelle L. Stuart, 87, of Redfield, SD, formerly Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Avantara Redfield Nursing Home.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Brianna VonEye, Estelle’s granddaughter, officiating.

A time for fellowship and refreshments will follow the...

Aug 26, 2025

James "Jim" Frank Gabriel, 87, of Aberdeen, SD, unexpectedly passed away at home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, just shy of his 88th birthday.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Father Greg Tschakert officiating.

A time for fellowship and luncheon...

Aug 24, 2025

Judy Kornder, 85, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, under hospice care at the Primrose Cottages.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Greg Tschakert officiating.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will be...

Aug 23, 2025

Blanche Irene Richardson, 87, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 23, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Blanche's wishes were to be cremated and she will be buried with her husband in Ohio. A private memorial service will be held with family to celebrate Blanche’s life.

Schriver’s Memorial...

Aug 20, 2025

Our precious little boy, Liam Glenn Lamont, beloved son of Todd and Danielle Lamont, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the age of 5.

A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, at Aldersgate Church, with refreshments & lunch to follow.

Visitation will be...

Aug 20, 2025

William "Bill" Hild, 87, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Angelhaus.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Fr. Gregory Tschakert officiating.

Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

A time for...