Obituaries

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.

Dec 4, 2025

Daniel Charles Krotzer, 81, of Lake Benton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 3, 1944, in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, to George and Dorothy Krotzer, and grew up in a close-knit family with five siblings.

A memorial service will be held on...

Dec 1, 2025

2025 Service of Remembrance

Nov 28, 2025

Elaine Kaye Pederson, 75, of Egan, SD, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home in Egan.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Miller Funeral Home Westside Chapel 6200 W 41st St. Sioux Falls, SD, 57106. The family will be present for...

Nov 18, 2025

Dolly Karla Eva Hales, born November 11, 1934, age 91, passed away on November 18, 2025, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A celebration of life will be held at the Filling Station in Flandreau, SD on Sunday, December 7, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM followed by a graveside service at 3:45 PM at...

Nov 7, 2025

Floyd A. "Stone" Johnson, 88, of Egan, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Good Samaritan Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at George Boom Funeral Home and Crematory 3408 E. 10th St. in Sioux Falls, SD. The...

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...

Oct 27, 2025

James Stuefen,  81, of Elkton, SD passed away October 27, 2025 at the Riverview Healthcare Center in Flandreau, SD.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 1, 2025 at United Parish Church, Elkton, SD, with visitation one hour prior also at United Parish.

James "Jimmy" Irvin Stuefen...

Oct 27, 2025

Roger Allen Fritz, 86, of Colman, SD, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, SD. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Colman-Egan High School in Colman, SD. Family present visitation will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at...

Oct 21, 2025

Donald Dean Elverud passed away at the age of 89, on October 21, 2025 at Pipestone County Hospice.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau, SD. The family will be present for visitation from 2:00 PM...

Oct 8, 2025

Lorraine Lee Johnson, 72, of Flandreau, SD, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Second Presbyterian Church in Flandreau, SD. The family will be present for visitation one hour prior to the memorial service.