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Recent Obituaries

Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

Dennis Lee Cleland

Dennis Lee Cleland

Nov 16, 2025

Dennis Cleland, 79, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away after an 11-month battle with ALS on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 24, 2025, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Fr. Gregory Tschakert officiating.

Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery following the service.

Visitation will...

Jeff Ochs

Jeff Ochs

Nov 15, 2025

Jeff Ochs, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Indianapolis. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 5, 2025, at Schriver's Memorial Chapel.

A time for luncheon and fellowship will follow the service at Schriver's Fellowship Hall. 

Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery at a later date. 

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary...

Janice Lee Aman

Janice Lee Aman

Nov 15, 2025

Janice Lee Aman, of Aberdeen, formerly of Hosmer, SD, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Prairie Heights.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with pastor Tim Vander Vorst officiating.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will be held at Schriver’s Fellowship Center following the service. Visitation will be...

Michael "Mick" Hermansen

Michael "Mick" Hermansen

Nov 11, 2025

Michael Ray Hermansen, of Aberdeen, SD, peacefully passed away on November 11, 2025, at Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen, at the age of 93.

A private family committal will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Condolences may be sent to his wife, Pat, at Prairie Heights Healthcare, 400 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD.

In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Dennis Michael Curry

Dennis Michael Curry

Nov 10, 2025

Dennis Curry, 56, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at his home. 

Dennis' wishes were to be cremated, and a celebration of life will be held at City Lights Event Center at a later date. 

Full obit to follow. 

www.schriversmemorial.com

Leo Kline

Leo Kline

Nov 10, 2025

Leo Kline, 96, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jordan Samson officiating.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will follow the Mass in the parish hall.

Burial will follow the lunch at...

Elizabeth "Betty" Flahaven

Elizabeth "Betty" Flahaven

Nov 10, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Flahaven, 102, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away at Avera Mother Joseph Manor on Monday, November 10, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Deacon Ed Mitzel officiating.

Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery following the service.

Visitation will be one hour before the service.

Betty's service can...

Daryl Thomas

Daryl Thomas

Nov 8, 2025

Daryl Thomas, 70, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Aberdeen Health and Rehab. During his time there, he walked around passing out hugs and enjoyed snacks.

A Graveside Committal Service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery at a later date.

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

Paul Usselman

Paul Usselman

Nov 7, 2025

Paul W. Usselman, 80, of Mina, SD, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his home.

A Funeral Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel in Aberdeen, with Father Tim Cone officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military honors. 

Schriver’s Memorial...

Bernard Artz

Bernard Artz

Nov 6, 2025

Bernard Artz, 89, of Leola, SD, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Avantara Redfield.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Don Peck officiating.

Burial with Military Honors will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will be at Schriver’s Memorial Fellowship Center following...

Sandra "Slick" Cisco

Sandra "Slick" Cisco

Nov 6, 2025

Sandra “Slick” Cisco, 53, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with Deacon Jeff Swank officiating.

Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery following the service.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will be...

Susan Rae Herr

Susan Rae Herr

Nov 4, 2025

Susan Rae Herr, 75 of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Arizona, surrounded by love.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, with details to be announced.

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

Kathy Wendt

Kathy Wendt

Nov 2, 2025

Kathy Wendt, 64, of Warner, SD, passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

A Funeral Service to honor Kathy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, with Rev. Chad Schopp officiating. Visitation with family present will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday at the church.

A time...

Carter Wayne Ness

Carter Wayne Ness

Oct 29, 2025

Carter W. Ness, 68, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Carter’s wishes were to be cremated and buried with his parents and brother, Jason, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. No formal services will be held.

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

John Vander Hoek

John Vander Hoek

Oct 26, 2025

John Vander Hoek, 73, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away at Avera McKennan Hospital on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Gerald Thornton officiating.

Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery following Mass.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will be at the...

Barbara Frank

Barbara Frank

Oct 25, 2025

Barbara Frank, 89, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

A Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Aberdeen.

A time for fellowship and luncheon will be in the church hall following the service.

Interment will follow the luncheon at Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Visitation will be...

Rebecca Ellendorf

Rebecca Ellendorf

Oct 24, 2025

Rebecca Ellendorf, 62, of Wesport, SD, moved from this life into the next on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen, after a long and difficult journey with primary progressive aphasia. She died surrounded by family.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2025, at Freedom Church, 516 Production St. #200, Aberdeen, SD, with...

Judith Barron

Judith Barron

Oct 22, 2025

Judith Barron, 84, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 

Arrangements are pending with Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory. 

www.schriversmemorial.com

John Smith

John Smith

Oct 11, 2025

John D. Smith, 72, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at his home. 

John’s wishes were to be cremated, and no formal services will be held.

John’s family would like to sincerely thank those who were part of his life and appreciate the years of kindness, friendship, and, most importantly, memories.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that...

Marilyn J Erdmann

Marilyn J Erdmann

Oct 10, 2025

Marilyn J. Erdmann, 85, of Leola, SD, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Marilyn J. Janisch was born on September 18, 1940, in Aberdeen, SD, to Benjamin and Bea (Wheeldon) Janisch. She attended Aberdeen public schools and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School. Marilyn was united in marriage to Albert E. Erdmann on July 16, 1959,...

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