The memorial service for Ruth Wood, 84, of Aberdeen, SD, will be 11:00am, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, in the chapel, with Pastor Matt Spoden officiating. Ruth died Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Bethesda Place of Aberdeen. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
News Category: Obituaries
Jim Kohnen, 72
An open house to celebrate the life of Jim Kohnen, 72, of Aberdeen, SD, will start at 2:00pm, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at his daughter Jessica’s barn SW of Groton, SD. Jim died Saturday, August 29, unexpectedly at his home in Aberdeen. Arrangements by Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 South Main Street, Aberdeen, SD. James ‘Jim’… Read more »
Marigene Atkins, 66
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marigene “Margie” Lea Atkins (Baumann), a beloved mother, nana, sister, and friend. Margie, age 66, departed this world on August 29, 2026, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026,… Read more »
Gladys Striefel, 98
Gladys Streifel, 98, Eureka, SD, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the Avera Eureka Healthcare Center. Gladys is survived by her son, John (Kathy) Streifel of Eureka; one daughter, JoAnn Streifel of Winner, SD; and her grandson, Jayden Streifel of Frederick, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, September 26, 2026 at… Read more »
Claudette Moran, 91
Claudette Moran, 91, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Los Lunas, New Mexico. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory,… Read more »
Janice Labesky, 86
A memorial service for Janice ‘Jan’ Bender Labesky, 86, of Frederick, SD, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 19, 2026, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Frederick. Pastor Justin Brotzel will officiate. A graveside committal will follow at Wayside Cemetery, Frederick, then lunch & a time of fellowship at the church to celebrate Jan’s… Read more »
Joanne Block, 84
Joanne Block, 84, formerly of Webster and Huron, passed away August 9, 2026, at Tieszen Memorial Home, in Marion SD. A Celebration of Life Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Fiksdal Funeral Service, a visitation will begin at 10:30am followed by a service at 11:30am. Inurnment will be at St. Otto’s Catholic Cemetery following the service.… Read more »
Jeanette Gross, 96
Jeanette Gross, 96, Eureka, SD, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the Avera Eureka Healthcare Center. Jeanette is survived by two sons, Todd (Brenda) Gross of Fargo, ND and Kim (Suzanne) Gross of Sioux Falls, SD; one daughter, Karla (Tom) Thompson of Fargo; one sister, Elda Obenauer of Pierre; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.… Read more »
Dale Duane Dean, 85
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Dale Duane Dean on July 1, 2026, at the age of 85. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2026, at G.A.R. Cemetery in Miller with Father John Short officiating. Dale was born on July 5, 1940, in Miller,… Read more »