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Sunday, February 16, 2025

Betty Olson

Age 81

Sioux Falls, SD

It was on May 7, 1943, that the Jacob and Olga (Schaefer) Vilhauer family of Highmore, SD, welcomed the arrival of Betty Jean in a...

It was on May 7, 1943, that the Jacob and Olga (Schaefer) Vilhauer family of Highmore, SD, welcomed the arrival of Betty Jean in a Pierre, SD, hospital. It was on Valentine’s Day 2025 Betty...

Heritage Funeral Home

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Photo of Betty Olson

Harriet Simmons

Age 97

Sioux Falls, SD

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Harriet Simmons, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who departed this life to join her...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Harriet Simmons, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who departed this life to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 14, 2025. Born...

Heritage Funeral Home

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Photo of Harriet Simmons

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Ted Hamze

Age 62

Sioux Falls, SD

"Do good and throw in the ocean" - this ancient Arabic proverb was more than just words my father quoted; it was the compass that...

"Do good and throw in the ocean" - this ancient Arabic proverb was more than just words my father quoted; it was the compass that guided his entire life. The proverb speaks to showing kindness...

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Photo of Ted Hamze

Gail A. Hermanson

Age 83

Brandon, SD, SD

Gail A. Hermanson, 83, Brandon, SD, passed on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living in Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life will...

Gail A. Hermanson, 83, Brandon, SD, passed on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living in Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, at...

Heartland Funeral Home

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Photo of Gail A. Hermanson

Bradley Wersal

Sioux Falls, SD

61, passed away February 13, 2025. Arrangements provided by Miller Funeral Home.

61, passed away February 13, 2025. Arrangements provided by Miller Funeral Home.

Miller Funeral Home

Friday, February 14, 2025

James Delvaux

Age 90

Sioux Falls, SD

James "Jim" Delvaux, 90, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 7, 2025, at Touchmark at All...

James "Jim" Delvaux, 90, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 7, 2025, at Touchmark at All Saints in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be 10:00...

George Boom Funeral Home

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Photo of James Delvaux

James Arthur Haugen

Age 82

Denver, CO

James Haugen died on February 1, 2025, in Denver, CO after battling a long illness. Jim was born March 9, 1942, in Alpena SD to Arthur...

James Haugen died on February 1, 2025, in Denver, CO after battling a long illness. Jim was born March 9, 1942, in Alpena SD to Arthur Haugen and Leona (Srstka) Haugen and grew up on farm...

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Photo of James Arthur Haugen

Leona "Lee" Knowlton

Age 101

Sioux Falls, SD

Leona "Lee" Knowlton, 101 of Brandon, SD, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Bethany Home - Brandon. Visitation with the family present will...

Leona "Lee" Knowlton, 101 of Brandon, SD, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Bethany Home - Brandon. Visitation with the family present will be from 4 to 6 pm with a Celebration of...

Miller Funeral Home, 507 South Main Avenue

Sister Michelle Meyers

Age 97

Sioux Falls, SD

Sister Michelle Meyers, 97, Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died February 14, 2025 at Dow Rummel Village, Sioux Falls, SD....

Sister Michelle Meyers, 97, Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died February 14, 2025 at Dow Rummel Village, Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial Mass will be held, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February...

George Boom Funeral Home

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Photo of Sister Michelle Meyers

Joan Sheridan

Age 93

Flandreau, SD

Joan Sheridan, 93, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Riverview Healthcare Center in Flandreau, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will take...

Joan Sheridan, 93, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Riverview Healthcare Center in Flandreau, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30AM on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Ss....

Skroch Funeral Chapel

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Photo of Joan Sheridan

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Glenna Fickbohm

Age 81

Sioux Center, IA

Glenna Fickbohm, 81, of Sioux Center, formerly of rural Hawarden, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux...

Glenna Fickbohm, 81, of Sioux Center, formerly of rural Hawarden, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral Service will be 11:00...

Porter Funeral Home

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Photo of Glenna Fickbohm

Derringer "DJ" Folkers

Sioux Falls, SD

32, passed away February 11, 2025. Arrangements provided by Dingmann Funeral Home ~ Adrian, MN. Services on Feb 14, 7:00pm at Dingmann Funeral Home ~...

32, passed away February 11, 2025. Arrangements provided by Dingmann Funeral Home ~ Adrian, MN. Services on Feb 14, 7:00pm at Dingmann Funeral Home ~ Adrian, MN.

Dingmann Funeral Home ~ Adrian, MN

Wendell Gabel

Alcester, SD

89, passed away February 11, 2025. Arrangements provided by Wass Funeral Home. Services on Feb 15, 2:00pm at Beresford Zion United Methodist Church. Zion Cemetery....

89, passed away February 11, 2025. Arrangements provided by Wass Funeral Home. Services on Feb 15, 2:00pm at Beresford Zion United Methodist Church. Zion Cemetery.

Wass Funeral Home

Dr. Robert Roy Kintner, Ph.D

Age 96

Dr. Robert Roy Kintner, Ph.D, 96, of Cedar Rapids died on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Cottage Grove Place. Private burial will take place...

Dr. Robert Roy Kintner, Ph.D, 96, of Cedar Rapids died on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Cottage Grove Place. Private burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery, Denver, Iowa. Teahen Funeral Home is assisting...

Teahen Funeral Home

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Photo of Dr. Robert Roy Kintner, Ph.D

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Dorothy Fiedler

Age 98

Sioux Falls, SD

Dorothy Ann (Dargen) Fiedler, 98, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Ava’s House Hospice surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 4:00...

Dorothy Ann (Dargen) Fiedler, 98, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Ava’s House Hospice surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2025, at George...

George Boom Funeral Home

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Photo of Dorothy Fiedler

Ronald 'Ron' Fisher

Age 87

Sioux Falls, SD

Ronald "Ron" Fisher, age 87, of Sioux Falls, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society - Sioux Falls Village. Visitation will...

Ronald "Ron" Fisher, age 87, of Sioux Falls, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society - Sioux Falls Village. Visitation will be from 4:30 - 6:00 PM, Monday, February 17th, at...

George Boom Funeral Home

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Photo of Ronald 'Ron' Fisher

Cynthia Holm

Age 73

Tea, SD

Cynthia "Cindy" Margaret Holm (Zens), peacefully passed away on February 9th, 2025, in her home, surround by her beloved husband Mike and loved ones. A Mass...

Cynthia "Cindy" Margaret Holm (Zens), peacefully passed away on February 9th, 2025, in her home, surround by her beloved husband Mike and loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, February 14, 2025,...

Heritage Funeral Home

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Photo of Cynthia Holm

Kendell Oaks

66, passed away February 11, 2025. Arrangements provided by Miller Funeral Home.

66, passed away February 11, 2025. Arrangements provided by Miller Funeral Home.

Miller Funeral Home

Monday, February 10, 2025

Karen A. Cox

Age 81

Mass of Christian Burial for Karen A. Cox, age 81, of Fairmont, MN, will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, at St. John...

Mass of Christian Burial for Karen A. Cox, age 81, of Fairmont, MN, will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont with inurnment in Calvary Catholic...

Lakeview Funeral Home, Fairmont

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Photo of Karen A. Cox

Kelly J. McIlvenna

Age 64

Sioux Falls, SD

Kelly J. McIlvenna, age 64, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. A Mass of Christian...

Kelly J. McIlvenna, age 64, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Kelly on Friday, February 14,...

Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home

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Photo of Kelly J. McIlvenna

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