Obituaries

Apr 6, 2023

Jeremias Paul Rouse

Okičize Wohitika Hokšina "Fierce Fighting Boy"

Jeremias Paul Rouse entered into eternal rest on April 6, 2023.

Jeremias was the cherished son of Darius Heth and Elijah Rouse.

Others mourning his loss are his big brother Se'Kahni, grandparents; Amber Mengenhauser and John Rouse, Dorothy...

Apr 4, 2023

Jeanette Cecilia Willcuts, 82, of Wagner

Jeanette died Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church at 10 AM, Friday, April 7, 2023. Burial is in the St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery in Marty, SD. Wake services will begin Wednesday at the White...

Apr 3, 2023

Douglas Kent Thin Elk

Douglas Thin Elk, age 59, passed away on April 3, 2023 in Arvada, CO at his home. Wake services will begin Wednesday, April 12 at 7 PM at the White Swam Community Center. Funeral service will be held at the White Swan Community Center Friday, April 14 at 1:30 PM. Burial...

Apr 1, 2023

Terry Garvey, 62, of Lake Andes

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Lynn Garvey, a beloved biker, father, husband, and friend.

First ride July 17 th 1960 – Last ride April 1 st 2023

Terry left this world on April 1st 2023, in the place...

Mar 26, 2023

Kathleen Jackson, 32, of Sioux Falls

Kathleen died Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her home in Sioux Falls after an extended illness.

Funeral services are 2 PM, Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Marty Community Center. Burial is in the Holy Fellowship Episcopal Cemetery in Greenwood. Wake services will begin Thursday at the...

Mar 21, 2023

William "Sonny" Soulek, 84, of Lake Andes

William "Sonny" Soulek was 84 years old when he passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the Avera Sr. James Care Center in Yankton.

He was a Combat Engineer in the US Army and ranked Major when he retired. He proudly served his country and...

Mar 18, 2023

Betty Taylor, 91, of Lake Andes

Funeral services will be 10 AM, Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Marty Community Center. Wake services will begin Wednesday at the Marty Community Center.

Betty Marie Taylor was born in Greenwood, SD on July 4, 1931 and passed into the Spirit World surrounded by her loved...

Mar 9, 2023

Darleen Crisman, 97, of Wagner

Funeral services will be 11 AM, Monday, March 13, 2013 at the Wagner Community Church. Burial is in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner. Visitation will be the hour prior to services on Monday at the church. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner is in charge of arrangements.

Darleen Crisman...

Mar 3, 2023

Marla Heth, 37, of Wagner

Marla died Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner. Funeral services are 1 PM, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the Greenwood Community Center in Greenwood. Burial is in the Greenwood Presbyterian Cemetery. Wake services will begin Monday at the Greenwood Community Center.

Marla was...

Mar 2, 2023

Vesta Habben, 82, of Lake Andes

Vesta died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at her home in Lake Andes. Services will be 10 AM, Monday, March 6, 2023 at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes. Burial is in St. Phillip's Episcopal Cemetery in Lake Andes. Wake services began Friday at the White Swan Community...

Feb 26, 2023

Stanley Swatek, 80, of Wagner

Stanley died Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the Lake Andes Healthcare Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. John's Catholic Church in Wagner. Burial is in St John's Catholic Cemetery, rural Wagner with military honors. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from...

Feb 25, 2023

Jessie Heusinkveld, 96, of Springfield

Funeral services will be at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield at 10:30 AM, Friday, March 3, 2023. Burial is in the Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 6 to 8 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM. Peters Funeral Home...

Feb 24, 2023

David Brandt, 76, of Avon

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church in Avon, with Pastor Ken Johnson, officiating. Burial is in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 5 to 7 PM, followed by a Prayer Service at 7 PM....

Feb 23, 2023

Del Bartness, 72, of Springfield

Del died Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home in rural Springfield. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Feb 23, 2023

Leonard Hare III, 51, of Lake Andes

Funeral services will be 10 AM, Monday, February 27, 2023 at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes. Burial is in the Hill Church Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Wagner, with military honors. Wake services will begin Friday at the White Swan Community Center. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner...

Feb 21, 2023

Velda Hawley, 106, of Rapid City

Velda A. Hawley, age 106, passed away at the Good Samaritan Center in Corsica, SD on February 21, 2023. Private funeral services are being held at Peters Funeral Home in Wagner. Graveside services will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City, SD.

Velda Hawley was born...

Feb 20, 2023

John Cournoyer, 47, of Wagner

Funeral services will be 10 AM, Saturday, February 25, 2023 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Marty. Burial is in St Paul's Catholic Cemetery. Wake services will begin Wednesday at the YST South Housing Community Gym in Wagner.

John Cournoyer was born in Yankton, SD to Donald Cournoyer,...

Feb 13, 2023

Mortisha Lopez, 44, of Flandreau

Mortisha died Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 12 Noon on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the Native American Church, rural Greenwood. Burial is in the Native American Church Cemetery, rural Greenwood.

Feb 6, 2023

Zona Robsahm, 93, of Sioux Falls

Funeral services will be 2 PM, Friday, February 10, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon. Burial is in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Peters Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.

Zona Louise Robsahm was born September 9, 1929 in rural Avon,...

Feb 2, 2023

Betty Hrdlicka, 75, of Tripp

Betty died Thursday February 2, 2023, at her home in Tripp. A Celebration of Betty's Life Ceremony will be held 11 AM, Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Wagner Lake in Wagner. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner is in charge of arrangements.

Betty was born on March 5, 1947,...