Obituaries

Sep 19, 2023

Remi Lynn Bietz passed away on September 19, 2023 at the U of M Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital. Remi was born on April 15th, 2023 to her parents Brady and Sydney Bietz. She made her appearance into this world 14 weeks early with a fighter's spirit and an undeniable feisty side. Our little redhead fought hard for...

Sep 16, 2023

Elaine Ann Powers, 91, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at United Living Community in Brookings, SD. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a prayer service beginning at...

Sep 14, 2023

Joyce Crantz, 84, of Flandreau, SD, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 21, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church in Flandreau, SD. The family will be present for visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 also at First...

Sep 9, 2023

Linda Branstrom, 62, of Elkton, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023.  There will be no services held at this time, with Skroch Funeral Chapel assisting her family with arrangements.

Sep 8, 2023

Deanna Marie Humes Jueschke, was born December 7, 1938. She passed away in her home on September 8, 2023. Deanna was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Helen (Olach) and Theodore Humes. Deanna graduated from Ponca City High School in 1957. She attended Oklahoma State University, where she paid for her own college education earning a Bachelor...

Sep 5, 2023

Wayne Dinsmore Lyford, 97, a resident of Riverview Manor, Flandreau, SD, died September 5, 2023. Wayne was born on October 30,1925 at Aberdeen, SD to Reid B. Lyford and Lilly (Wagner) Lyford.  Wayne had three brothers – Reid Jr., Willard and Lynn.  No sisters.

Wayne started country school in Aberdeen, SD.  The family...

Jul 28, 2023

Gladys M. Kreber, age 100, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at United Living Community in Brookings, SD. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 2,...

Jul 24, 2023

Nicholas "Bernie" Spielmann, age 89, of Colman, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the Madison Regional Health System in Madison, South Dakota.  Visitation will be from 5:00-6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, July 26th at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Colman, with a prayer service starting at 6:30 P.M. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July...

Jul 22, 2023

Jody Lynn Anderson, 60, of Elkton, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, July 28, 2023 at United Parish of Elkton in Elkton, SD. Visitation will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Skroch...

Jul 18, 2023

Renae Blair Anderson (Cante Un Kitawapi Ikiyedan Winyan) She's In Our Hearts Woman, age 36, of Flandreau, SD, started her journey on July 18, 2023. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, July 24, 2023 at Wicaicaga Otipi Community Center in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, July...

Jul 9, 2023

Lloyd Theodore Gundvaldson, 76, of Egan, SD, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, SD. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, July 14,...

Jul 7, 2023

Maryann "Lucy" Wendell, 84 of Egan, SD, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Palisade Healthcare Community in Garretson, SD. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 14, 2023 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral service.

Lucy was...

Jul 3, 2023

James "Jim" Merges, age 87, of Colman, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the Flandreau Hospital.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at St. Peter Parish in Colman with burial in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4-7 P.M. on Friday at Skroch Funeral Chapel...

Jul 2, 2023

Palmer "Swede" Nebben passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023 at the Dougherty Hospice House at the age of 104. Swede was born April 25, 1919 on his family's homestead near Colman, SD to John and Anna (Haugen) Nebben. He attended Gale Ridge Country School. After school, he helped out on his family's farm.

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Jul 2, 2023

Eric Leonard Anderson, 47, of Flandreau, SD, died on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. A funeral service will be held 11:00AM, Friday, July 7, 2023 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00PM to 7:00PM with an all-night wake service beginning at 7:00PM on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Eastman...

Jun 29, 2023

Maggie Day, 68, of Flandreau, SD, passed away at the Avera Hospital in Flandreau on June 29th, 2023 with her family surrounding her. Funeral Services will be 11:30 am on Monday, July 3, 2023 at the Flandreau United Methodist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior the service. Lunch will be served after the funeral with Interment...

Jun 7, 2023

Timothy "Tim" Lloyd Wellman, age 50, of Brookings, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at home from an apparent heart attack.  Memorial services will be 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings.  Visitation will be at Eidsness Funeral Home from 5-8 P.M. on Thursday, with sharing of memories starting at...

Jun 2, 2023

Byron (Harv) Harvison, 90, died Wednesday, June 2, 2023 at Spring Hill Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, TN. A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Skroch Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at Union Cemetery in Flandreau, South Dakota.

Byron was born May...

May 30, 2023

Robert H. Armstrong, 56, of Flandreau, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at his home. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, June 5, 2023 at First Presbyterian Cemetery in Flandreau, South Dakota. An all-night wake service will be held beginning at 7:00 PM, Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, South Dakota.

May 24, 2023

William "Bill" Clifford Bird Jr., 42, of Flandreau, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Good Samaritan Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, South Dakota. A wake service will be held on Monday, May 29, 2023 starting at 7:00 PM and...