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Larry Anderson

Larry Anderson

Aug 7, 2026

Larry M. Anderson, 88, of Flandreau, South Dakota, passed away on August 8, 2026, in Pipestone, Minnesota.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau.

Larry was born on November 19, 1937, in Flandreau, SD, to Nell (Schramer) and Jesse Anderson. He attended school in Flandreau, graduating from...

Terance "Terry" James Schwebach

Terance "Terry" James Schwebach

Aug 2, 2026

Terance James “Terry” Schwebach, 73, passed away on August 2, 2026 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

No services will be held.

Terry was born May 26, 1953, in Madison, South Dakota, to Linus and Agnes (McDonnell) Schwebach. He grew up in Egan, South Dakota, where he graduated from high school in 1971.

Terry worked in maintenance for Lewis Drug until his retirement. In...

John Charles Wilkins

John Charles Wilkins

Aug 1, 2026

John Charles Wilkins, 84, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on August 1, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Kirk Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Rapid City, South Dakota. Burial will follow at 2:30 PM at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, South Dakota. Arrangements are entrusted...

John Charles Ockenga

John Charles Ockenga

Jul 29, 2026

John "Jack" Charles Ockenga, 77, of Flandreau, South Dakota, passed away on July 29, 2026 at Avera Flandreau Hospital. The family will be present for visitation from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD. A celebration of life followed by luncheon will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 beginning...

James Todd Nace

James Todd Nace

Jul 27, 2026

James (Jim) T. Nace, 71, of Colman, South Dakota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 27, 2026.

Burial will take place at Colman City Cemetery on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 3:30 PM, with visitation immediately following at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Colman, South Dakota, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Jim was born to Gerald (Bud) D. Nace and...

Thomas Joseph Peter Doyle

Thomas Joseph Peter Doyle

Jul 24, 2026

Thomas Joseph Peter Doyle, 77, of Colman, South Dakota, passed away on July 24, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.

A funeral service will take place at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, South Dakota. Visitation will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Skroch...

Everett "Sandy" Andrew Weston

Everett "Sandy" Andrew Weston

Jul 23, 2026

Everett “Sandy” Andrew Weston, 78, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

The first night of wake will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau. A meal will take place at 5:00 PM with wake service to follow. This time will be dedicated to Sundance...

Duane Bartelt

Duane Bartelt

Jul 18, 2026

Duane Bartelt, 86, a long-time resident of St. Peter, Minnesota, passed away on July 18, 2026, in Le Sueur, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Elkton, South Dakota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Duane Bartelt was born on May 6, 1940 in Elkton,...

Gordon Leroy Drewes

Gordon Leroy Drewes

Jul 14, 2026

Gordon Leroy Drewes, 71, of Arlington, SD, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation with the family present will take place from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD.

Gordon was born on April 9, 1955, to Dale and Mary (Crapser) Drewes.

He lived...

Randall Ralph Lee

Randall Ralph Lee

Jul 2, 2026

Randall (Randy) Ralph Lee, 67, of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Colman, South Dakota, passed away on July 2, 2026.

Randy was born December 5, 1958, in Marshall, Minnesota, and was the first of six children born to Ralph and Carolyn Lee. He grew up on the Lee family farm near Colman and attended school at Rutland, where he graduated in 1977....

Patricia Ann Hemmer

Patricia Ann Hemmer

Jun 27, 2026

Patricia (Pat) Ann Hemmer, age 84, of Egan, SD, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of family.

A private family service will be held. 

Pat was born on January 24, 1942, in Mitchell, SD, to George and Frances (Larimore) Van Hecke. She attended McCurdy Country School and graduated from Colman, SD in 1960. In 1961, she was...

Jerome Allen Swanson

Jerome Allen Swanson

Jun 23, 2026

Jerry Swanson, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Arvada, CO. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the United Parish of Elkton, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Jerome Allen Swanson Sr. was born on April 30, 1938, in Ada, MN, to Sidney Sr....

David Earl Rokeh

David Earl Rokeh

Jun 19, 2026

David Earl Rokeh, 80, of Flandreau, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife at his side on June 19, 2026.

There will be a gathering for family and friends on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Flandreau, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life will be held in...

Kiyotanka Duta Win Anderson

Kiyotanka Duta Win Anderson

Jun 12, 2026

Kiyotanka Duta Win Anderson, the infant daughter of Chante Heminger and Derek Anderson passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, SD. Burial will follow at First Presbyterian Cemetery also located in Flandreau, SD. 

She...

Dean Edwin Stoll

Dean Edwin Stoll

Jun 5, 2026

Dean Edwin Stoll, 64, of Flandreau, South Dakota, passed away on July 21, 2026 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. 

Dean Edwin Stoll was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on January 31, 1962, to Sharon K. Stoll (Miller) and Daniel Stoll. Dean grew up in Sioux Falls as a child and attended elementary school and middle school. They then moved to...

Norene Katherine Doyle

Norene Katherine Doyle

May 15, 2026

Norene K. Doyle, 76, of Brookings and formerly of Flandreau, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 15, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau, SD. The family will be present for visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00...

David Smith

David Smith

May 8, 2026

David E. Smith, 71, of Flandreau, South Dakota, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD. The family will be present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Skroch...

Thomas Edwin Amburn

Thomas Edwin Amburn

May 1, 2026

Tom Amburn, 94, found peace in the Lord on May 1, 2026, in Flandreau. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau. Visitation will precede the celebration beginning at 5 p.m.

Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. on May 6, 2026 at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery...

Richard Emmanuel Joseph Seivert

Richard Emmanuel Joseph Seivert

Apr 27, 2026

Richard Emmanuel Joseph Seivert, 76, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on April 27, 2026 at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church in Elkton, South Dakota. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.

Richard Emmanuel Joseph Seivert greeted his...

Ralph Walter Dyce

Ralph Walter Dyce

Apr 22, 2026

Ralph Walter Dyce, 85, of Brookings, South Dakota, passed away on April 22, 2026. Born on January 11, 1941, Ralph was a man defined by his quiet strength, a remarkably dry sense of humor, and a tireless work ethic.

Ralph dedicated the majority of his career to John Deere in Madison, SD, where his mechanical aptitude and reliability were deeply valued....

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