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James Kye Grow

James Kye Grow

Jun 28, 2025

James Kye Grow, age 53, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00PM to 5:00PM on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD.

James was born on September 5, 1971 to Lloyd and Kye Grow...

Edna Lucile Bender

Edna Lucile Bender

Jun 20, 2025

Edna Lucile Bender, 68, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial service will be held at 5:00PM on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD. Following the service there will be a reception at Eastman Hall.

Edna...

Robert James Carlisle Clark

Robert James Carlisle Clark

Jun 10, 2025

Robert Clark, 89, of Colman, SD, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, SD. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD. Family present visitation will take place from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Thursday, June 12, 2025...

Francis "Frank" P. Seivert

Francis "Frank" P. Seivert

Jun 8, 2025

Frank Patrick Seivert, 79, of Elkton, SD, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00AM on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Elkton, SD. The family will be present for visitation one our prior to the funeral service.

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Casey Joe Wilson

Casey Joe Wilson

Jun 2, 2025

It is with our deepest sorrow and overwhelming love that we share the passing of Casey Joe Wilson, age 50, of Flandreau, SD — beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, roping partner, farrier, bandmate, team leader, friend, and someone who never met a stranger without making them feel like family. Casey passed away unexpectedly on Monday,...

Gerald J. Voelker

Gerald J. Voelker

May 31, 2025

Gerald J. Voelker, 86, of Colman, SD, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30AM, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman, SD. Family present visitation will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025 from...

Darrold Dean Hay

Darrold Dean Hay

May 25, 2025

Darrold Dean Hay, age 82, passed away surrounded by his close family on May 25, 2025 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD; the family will be present for visitation one hour prior to the funeral service.

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Dorothy M. Lyford

Dorothy M. Lyford

May 13, 2025

Dorothy Marguerite Lyford, 96, a resident of Edgewood Assisted Living, Flandreau, SD, died May 13, 2025.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00AM at Christ the King Free Lutheran Church, Pipestone, MN.  Family present visitation will begin one hour prior to the Celebration of Life at 10:00AM. Refreshments and a time...

Matthew Brett Johanson

Matthew Brett Johanson

May 9, 2025

Matthew Brett Johanson, (37) of Flandreau, SD, passed away at his home on Friday, May 9, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:30AM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Flandreau. Family present visitation will take place from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau,...

Ricky Eich

Ricky Eich

May 9, 2025

Ricky Eich, 56, of Madison, SD, passed away on Friday. May 9, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30AM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman, SD. Family present visitation will take place on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Colman, SD....

Glenda R. Hansen

Glenda R. Hansen

Apr 22, 2025

Glenda Hansen, 81, of Flandreau, SD, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Second Presbyterian Church in Flandreau, SD. The family will be present for visitation on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM with a...

Carol Gay Robertson

Carol Gay Robertson

Apr 15, 2025

Carol G. Robertson, Ihawičaya Wiɳ (Makes Them Smile/Laugh Woman), passed away surrounded by her daughters and loving family.  She made her journey on April 15, 2025 at the Flandreau Tribal Health Long Term Care Center, surrounded by her daughters and loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Wicoicaga Otipi...

Patricia Ann Sutton

Patricia Ann Sutton

Apr 10, 2025

Patricia Sutton, 88, of Flandreau, SD passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30AM on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau, SD. Family present visitation will be held from 4:00PM to 7:00PM with a prayer service...

Virginia Lou Haman

Virginia Lou Haman

Apr 7, 2025

Virginia Lou Haman, 86, of Egan, SD, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30AM on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau, SD. The family will be present for visitation from 5:00PM...

Judith (Hove) Oslun

Judith (Hove) Oslun

Apr 6, 2025

Judith Ann Oslun (Hove) of Fredonia, WI, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Forest Haven Assisted Living Facility in Fredonia, WI.  She was 88 years old.

Judy was born Oct 4, 1936, in Flandreau SD, daughter of Leonard and Bernice (nee Halvorson) Hove.  She attended Juve...

Lorraine Ardyce Utech

Lorraine Ardyce Utech

Mar 29, 2025

Lorraine Ardyce Utech met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ while surrounded by family on Saturday, March 29, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Flandreau,  SD. The family will be present for visitation from 5:00PM to 7:00PM with a prayer service beginning at 7:00PM...

Robert "Bob" Dale Rolfson

Robert "Bob" Dale Rolfson

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...

Janet E. May

Janet E. May

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,...

Jane Farquhar

Jane Farquhar

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...

Douglas Edward Bendt

Douglas Edward Bendt

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...

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