Val C. Rush
Nov 6, 2022
Valentine (Val) Charles Rush was born July 8, 1949, in Flandreau, SD, the son of John J. and Evelyn M. (Valentine) Rush. He entered the presence of his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Val spent his days on the farm after graduating from St Mary's in Dell Rapids and then Dakota State in...
Doris S. Solem
Nov 5, 2022
Doris S. Solem, Flandreau, SD passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 96 November 5, 2022. Doris was born February 9, 1926, to Byron and Mary (Warrell) Rahn in Flandreau. Â She received her education in the Flandreau public schools graduating High School in 1943. She then attended Nettleton Business College in Sioux Falls. Doris...
Herbert Wolterstorff
Nov 4, 2022
Herbert Wolterstorff, 93, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, under hospice care at Edgewood Prairie Crossings Assisted Living, Sioux Falls. Herbert was born December 7, 1928, to Nicholas and Jennie (Damstra) Wolterstorff at home in Nobles County, MN the second of 12 children. He apprenticed as a carpenter at a young age and...
Audrey P. Sample
Nov 2, 2022
Audrey P. Sample, 87, of Flandreau, SD peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2022. Audrey Pearl (Friman) Sample was born on August 4, 1935, to Eldo and Gladys (Benson) Friman near Hurley, SD, number 11 of 15 kids. Audrey graduated from Hurley High School and then attended the South Dakota Beauty Academy in...
Brenden J. Hahn
Nov 1, 2022
Brenden J. Hahn "Ha Kikta Najiŋ" (Always Looking Back), 35, of Flandreau, SD passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Brenden was born February 6, 1987, in Flandreau, SD to Janine Schaap and Geoffrey Peterson. He was raised in Flandreau and attended Flandreau Public School. Brenden went to Job Corps for carpentry and worked for Bruce Allen, traveling...
Warren D. Ludeman
Oct 24, 2022
Warren Dale Ludeman, age 84, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Avera Flandreau Hospital with his wife by his side. Warren was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Born in Yankton, SD to Walter and Joyce (Holleman) Ludeman, Warren was raised in Springfield, SD where he graduated from high...
Ronald J. Minor
Oct 17, 2022
Ronald James Minor, 91, of Flandreau, SD passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls. Ronald was born April 25, 1931, in Brookings, SD to Henry R. and Marie (Katt) Minor. He attended country school and his family moved to California for 7 years. Upon returning to South Dakota, Ron graduated from Brookings...
Jerry C. Boulais
Oct 16, 2022
Jerry Craig Boulais, 80, Brookings, SD, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at his home in Brookings. Jerry was born at Madison, SD on June 3, 1942, to Roy and Cecile (Evans) Boulais. Jerry worked at Ross Electric and then for 10 years at T & R Electric of Colman, SD until starting Jerry's Electric in 1976...
Robert B. Henry Jr.
Oct 14, 2022
Robert Brown Henry Jr., 77, of Flandreau, SD died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on October 14, 2022. He was born on September 22, 1945, in Fort Walton, Florida to Dr. Robert and Cleone (Deeren) Henry. RB or Bob, as many knew him, Â grew up in Brookings, SD graduating from Brookings High School in 1963....
Scott W. Greenhoff
Oct 8, 2022
Scott W. Greenhoff, 50, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Scott was born January 20, 1972 in Sioux Falls to Duane and Rita (Loiseau) Greenhoff. Â Scott grew up on a farm outside of Flandreau, SD and attended Egan High School graduating in 1990. He...
Marian J. Pedersen
Sep 24, 2022
Marian J. Pedersen, 92, of Madison, SD, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the Madison Hospital. Marian Joan was born July 3, 1930, to Joseph and Alice (Fry) Halstenson in a farm home near Inwood, IA. She attended rural schools in Lyon County, IA and graduated from Inwood High School. Following graduation, she was employed at...
Darlene E. Bauer
Sep 22, 2022
Darlene E. Bauer, 93, of Brooking, SD passed away peacefully surrounded by her three children on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the United Living Community Center, Brookings. Darlene Ella Leinen was born on the farm in Troy Township, MN to Myron and Lena (Hinsch) Leinen on August 5, 1929. She attended country school through eighth grade. Darlene...
Darrel A. Bothe
Sep 9, 2022
Darrel Alvin Bothe, 91, of Elkton, SD passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by his family. Darrel was born June 17, 1931, at Aurora, SD to Ervin and Anne (Nussbaum) Bothe. He attended school through the eighth grade and then started farming with his dad. Darrel helped...
Karen Rae Christensen
Sep 4, 2022
Karen R. Christensen, 74, of Aurora, SD passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at her home near Aurora. Karen was born January 1, 1948, at Hendricks, MN to Ervin and Avis (Smith) Janssen. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1966. Karen married Vernon "Swede" Christensen on June 25, 1966, at Hendricks. They lived in Lake Benton,...
Marion I. Hammer
Aug 29, 2022
Marion I. Hammer, 82, of Flandreau, SD passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at Riverview Healthcare Center, Flandreau. Marion was born on April 6, 1940 at Thief River Falls, MN to Kenneth and Viola (Haugen) Moen. As a young girl they moved to Newfolden, MN where she received her education graduating in 1958. She attended...
Dorothy M. Reed
Aug 24, 2022
Dorothy M. Reed, 106, of Egan, SD passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Riverview Healthcare Community, Flandreau, SD. Dorothy was born July 15, 1916, at Flandreau, SD to Roland and Rena (Olson) Chamley. She was raised in Egan, SD where she attended Egan Public School. Dorothy married Clifford Reed in Sioux Falls, SD on December 17,...
James D. Hiller
Aug 24, 2022
James D. Hiller, 48, of Colman, SD passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. James was born March 16, 1974, at Madison, SD to Darrell and Naomi (Williams) Hiller. He graduated from Colman High School in 1992 and attended the farm diesel program at Canby Vo-Tech, Canby, MN. James married Jennifer...
Verlyn C. Rentschler
Aug 17, 2022
Verlyn C. Rentschler, 86, of Egan, SD passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at his home under hospice care. Verlyn was born February 4, 1936, to Charles and Ruby (Stevens) Rentschler in Flandreau, SD. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. Verlyn graduated from Colton High School in 1954. He met and married the love...
Nona N. Foster
Aug 15, 2022
Nona N. Foster, 79, of Colman, SD passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at Riverview Healthcare Community, Flandreau, SD surrounded by her family. Nona was born April 7, 1943, at Volga, SD to Joseph E. and Edith M. (Loiseau) Olson. She attended Rutland High School, graduating in 1961, and then Stewart's School of Hairstyling in Sioux Falls....
Marla J. Leitzke
Aug 13, 2022
Marla J. Leitzke, 76, of Colman, SD passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls, SD. Marla was born January 9, 1946, in Colman, SD to Silas and Mabel (Severson) Jensen. She received her early education at Midway Country School, graduated from Colman High School in 1964, and then attended Stewart Beauty School...
