Obituaries

Feb 7, 2026

Richard M. Wright, 80, of Elkton, SD, passed away peacefully at his home on February 7, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at United Parish of Elkton. The family will be present for visitation one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will take place at the Elkton City Cemetery.

Richard was born...

Feb 4, 2026

Juanita Rose Wakeman (66) passed away on February 4, 2026 at Avera Hospital in Flandreau, South Dakota. Family present visitation will take place at 11:00 AM with a funeral service to follow beginning at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 9, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church Flandreau, SD.

Juanita Rose Wakeman was born on April 1, 1959, in Sisseton, South Dakota, to...

Nov 2, 2025

Charles Michael Deiterman ("Charlie" to his friends and "Chuck" to his family) passed away on November 2, 2025, at his home in Dodge City, KS, after a brief illness.

Charlie was born on March 22, 1950, to Arnold and Marlys (Williams) Deiterman, the oldest of four children. He grew up on the family farm near Ward, SD, and attended St. Mary's...

Jan 23, 2026

William Henry Wiederich (87) passed away at Huron Regional Medical Center on January 23, 2026, in Huron, South Dakota. 

William Henry Wiederich was born June 15, 1938 in Flandreau, SD at the home of his uncle and aunt, Edward and Anna Suhl (Lamp), to William Theodore Wiederich and Laverna Augusta Lamp. He was raised in Ward, SD, where he attended a...

Jan 18, 2026

Richard “Dick” Duncan passed away Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at Lodi Memorial Hospital in Lodi, CA. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Second Presbyterian Church in Flandreau followed by burial at Union Cemetery also in Flandreau, SD. 

Dick was born in Flandreau, SD to Douglas & Vaneta (Koch) Duncan. His Mother died December 16,...

Jan 16, 2026

George P. Sample of Flandreau, South Dakota, passed away on January 16, 2026, and is now reunited with his beloved wife. George was born on June 13, 1934, in Clear Lake, South Dakota, to Wilber and Lillian (Amy) Sample. He was the second oldest of six children.

In 1959, George married the love of his life, Audrey Friman. Over the next...

Jan 16, 2026

Carole Ann Heinricy, 75, of Colman, SD, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman, SD. Visitation with the family present will be held from 5:00 PM...

Jan 12, 2026

Robert (Bob) William Landis, 77, of Colman, SD, passed away surrounded by his family at the VA Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD, on Monday, January 12, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Colman Lutheran Church. Visitation with the family present will take place from 5:00 PM to...

Jan 10, 2026

Edith Lorraine Christiansen, 93, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at United Living Community in Brookings, SD. A funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Flandreau, SD. The family will be present for visitation one hour prior to the service.

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Jan 7, 2026

Charles John "Chuck" Heesch, 87 (Going on 88), passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 surrounded by his family at his home in Elkton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Elkton, SD. The family will be present for...

Jan 1, 2026

Patricia Lynn Schmidt, 77, of Flandreau, SD, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, SD. An all-night wake will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026 beginning at 4:00 PM with a wake service starting at 6:00  also...

Dec 30, 2025

Patricia "Patti" Lynn Johnson, 54, of Colman, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 30, 2025, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD. Family present visitation will take place on Sunday, January...

Dec 29, 2025

Vernon "Vern" Duane Auren, 92, of Flandreau, SD, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Avantara Lake Norden. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Second Presbyterian Church in Flandreau, SD. Family present visitation will take place at Skroch Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 2,...

Dec 27, 2025

Bill Cone, age 89, entered into his heavenly home on December 27, 2025 surrounded by his family and is now rejoicing in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

William Augustus Cone was born in Trent, SD, on February 15, 1936, to William A. Cone Jr. and Virgie (Hoover) Cone.

Dec 19, 2025

Rebecca Gale Red Earth-Villeda (née Rederth) 72, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Flandreau Santee Sioux Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, December 26, 2025. Family present visitation will take place at 5:00 PM with a wake service beginning at 7:00PM on Monday, December 22, 2025...

Dec 17, 2025

Jeremy Leo Davis Jr.  Wakinyan Ska (White Thunder) passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, SD. All night wake services will begin at 6:00 PM on Monday, December 29, 2025 also at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, SD.

Dec 17, 2025

Grace Frances Walker, 25, of Wentworth, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in Flandreau, SD. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Madison City Armory, 198 Van Eps Avenue N. Madison, SD.

Grace Frances Walker of Wentworth, SD was born February 27, 2000...

Dec 12, 2025

Juve Ann Lindberg, 68, of Renner, SD, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, December 12, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Flandreau United Methodist Church. The family will be present for visitation  from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 18, 2025...

Dec 11, 2025

Doris Kulhavy, 94, of Colman, SD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Chester United Methodist Church. Visitation will take place on Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with a prayer...

Dec 8, 2025

Janice Mae Zephier, 61, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Family and friends are invited to visitation on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM, at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau.