Obituaries

Mar 23, 2025

Robert "Bob" Rolfson, 74, of Colman, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home.  A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 28, 2025 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Colman, SD.

Robert was born on May 14, 1950 to parents, Wayne O. and Lila (Haan) Rolfson. He grew up in Sioux...

Mar 3, 2025

Janet E. May,  78, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Orchard Hills Assisted Living. Memorial services will be held at 10:30AM, Friday, March 7, 2025 at The Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Memorial visitation will take place from 5:00 to 7:00PM on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Colman,...

Mar 2, 2025

On March 2, 2025, Jane Ilene Farquhar of Elkton, SD passed away peacefully at the age of 83. Jane was born April 14, 1941 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Charles, Sr. and Jane (Hyde) Howard. She received her education in Ottumwa, graduating from Ottumwa High School in 1959. During high school is where she met her husband Jerry...

Mar 1, 2025

Douglas Edward Bendt, 69, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Avantara Lake Norden. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Skroch Funeral Chapel...

Feb 26, 2025

Barbara K. Schenck, 73, of Loon Lake near Vergas, MN, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Ecumen - The Cottages in Detroit Lakes, MN, under care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Barb was born on December 14, 1951, in Pipestone, MN, to Robert and Arline (Thompson) Westover. She was the...

Feb 23, 2025

Robert (Bob) Gene May, 83, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 23, 2025 at Copper Canyon Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Tucson, AZ due to complications from Frontotemporal Dementia. He faced this relentless disease with the same courage, dignity, and warm smile that defined his life, always supported by his beloved wife of 60 years,...

Feb 17, 2025

James "Jim" Deiterman, 66, of Montevideo, MN (formerly of Elkton, SD) passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Elkton, SD. Family-present visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral service.

Feb 14, 2025

Michael James Christensen, 62, of Colman,  passed away on Friday, February 14,  2025 at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date.

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Feb 13, 2025

Joan Ann Sheridan began her journey to our lord on February 13, 2025, at Riverview Healthcare Center in Flandreau, SD. With her husband, the love her life, by her bedside.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30AM on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau,...

Feb 9, 2025

James "Jim" Doyle, 73, of Flandreau, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025.  A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau, SD. Family present visitation will take place from 5:00 to 7:00PM with a prayer service beginning at 7:00PM on Wednesday, February 12,...

Feb 7, 2025

David "Dave" Earl Fuhs was born March 24, 1946, to Melvin Earl and Mildred Evelyn (Hanson) Fuhs in Flandreau, SD.  He passed on February 7, 2025 in Erick, OK at the age of 78 years, 10 months and 14 days.

Dave grew up and attended school in Flandreau, SD.  It is here he...

Jan 21, 2025

Ronald "Lee" Severtson, age 65, of Dell Rapids and formerly of Flandreau, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Memorial Services will be 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Ronald Lee Severtson was born on May...

Jan 16, 2025

Velma Auren, 80, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Second Presbyterian Church in Flandreau, SD. The family will be present for visitation from 5:00PM to 7:00PM with a prayer service beginning at...

Dec 29, 2024

Barb (Barbara) Ann Westover passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at home due to a tragic horse accident. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 3, 2025 at the William J. Janklow Community Center in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will begin prior to the service beginning at 9:30 AM.

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Dec 25, 2024

Kathryn Ann Herrick (Kathy) passed away peacefully, at the age of 79, on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, surrounded by love and the gentle playing of Amazing Grace. Kathy's life was a testament to kindness, selflessness, and love. It is fitting that someone who gave so much to others left this world on such a sacred day,...

Dec 21, 2024

Larry Lovejoy, 75, of Flandreau, SD, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD. The family will be present for visitation one hour prior to the funeral service.

Dec 15, 2024

Sheila Elizabeth Eastman, 38, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Wicoicaga Otipi Community Center in Flandreau, SD. A two-day wake service will begin at 7:00PM, Thursday,  December 19, 2024 also at Wicoicaga Otipi Community Center in Flandreau, SD.

Dec 8, 2024

Tiffany Catherine Gregory (Sutton) of Flandreau, SD passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 8, 2024, after a 10-year battle with Breast Cancer.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A.M. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau with burial following the lunch at...

Dec 6, 2024

Joan Ruth Scofield, 84, of Flandreau, SD, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 6, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Flandreau, SD.  The family will be present for visitation on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a...

Dec 2, 2024

Eldon "Gus" Barnes, 92, of Flandreau, SD, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Riverview Healthcare Center. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau, SD.  Visitation will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service beginning...