Obituaries

Sep 14, 2024

Roger S. Johnson, 91, a lifelong resident of Flandreau, passed away peacefully at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls on Sept. 14, 2024. Visitation will take place at Skroch Funeral Chapel on Saturday, September 21 from 11am-1pm, immediately followed by a celebration of life at 1:00pm with burial to follow at Union Cemetery.

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Sep 12, 2024

Randy Scott Johanson 65 of Flandreau, SD passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at home, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, humor, pranks, love, and many cherished memories. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, September 16, 2024 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Flandreau. The family will be present for visitation from...

Sep 10, 2024

A Memorial Service for Donna Kay will be Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Flandreau, SD.  Visitation will be Friday, November 22, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 PM to include a Time of Sharing beginning at 6:30 PM at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau.

Donna Kay Schoeberl,...

Sep 6, 2024

Lois D. Spiering, age 89, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024.  She was born in Codington County, South Dakota, to the late Alfred and Mary Spring.

Over many years, Lois so enjoyed teaching children in Sunday School.  She also was an avid reader and gardener – oh how she loved her hollyhocks!  Later...

Aug 29, 2024

Robert "Bob" Dean Chamley, 80, of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 under hospice care. Visitation will be from 1:30pm - 3:30pm on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD.

Robert was born August 22, 1944, to Russell L. (Bud) and Marguerite (Tootie) (Headrick) Chamley of Egan, SD. He...

Aug 28, 2024

Roger Schmidt, 80, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Dell Rapids Nursing and Rehab Center. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at St. Peter Catholic Parish in Colman, SD.  The family will be present for visitation from 5:00PM to 7:00PM with prayer service...

Aug 28, 2024

John (Jack) Hinricher

May 1952 - August 2024

Jack, 72, of Colman, SD, passed away from natural causes due to COPD on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 2-4pm at the Skroch Funeral Chapel, 214...

Aug 27, 2024

June Alice Ketcham, age 76, passed away surrounded by family at the Dougherty Hospice House on Tuesday, August 27 after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure.  A celebration of June's life will be held will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Second Presbyterian Church in Flandreau, SD.  She will be deeply missed...

Aug 15, 2024

John L. Hess, 96, of Flandreau, SD, passed away surrounded by family at Riverview Healthcare Center in Flandreau, SD, on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau, SD. Following John's wishes, John's body will be donated to...

Aug 10, 2024

Patty Clark, 77, of Elkton passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Pipestone County Medical Center Hospice Home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Second Presbyterian Church in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM...

Jul 20, 2024

Roger Wayne Lamp, 76, of Elkton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Flandreau Riverview Healthcare Center just short of his 77th birthday. He was lovingly surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elkton...

Jul 14, 2024

Keith Blair, 73, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Eastman Hall in Flandreau.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5-6 PM on Thursday, July 18, with the Wake immediately following...

Jul 8, 2024

Dean Eldon Dexter, 81, of Elkton, SD, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Dean was born on September 25, 1942 to Eldon and Evelyn (Anderson) Dexter. He grew up and received his education in Elkton, SD.

When he turned 18...

Jun 30, 2024

On June 30, 2024 Roger Hurley passed away at the Avera Flandreau Hospital with his wife and family at his side. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on July 5, 2024 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD.  His Celebration of Life will be held following at 11:00 AM at Second Presbyterian Church in...

Jun 20, 2024

Scott Duncan, 65, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau, SD. Visitation with the family present will take place from 5:00 PM...

Jun 19, 2024

Dennis "Denny" Van Dam, 74, of Colman, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at his home. A private family service was held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman, SD.

He was born on August 4, 1949 to William and Muriel (Park) Van Dam at the Chester...

Jun 12, 2024

Joyce E. Schroeder, 98, of Flandreau, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Flandreau. Visitation will take place from 3:00PM to 5:00PM on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in...

May 31, 2024

Nina Sue Thielsen, 83, of Flandreau, SD passed away at her home on May 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Flandreau United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 6:45 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at...

May 30, 2024

Gertrude Carolyn Duffert, age 85, of Flandreau, SD, passed at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, June 3,...

May 29, 2024

Michael "Mike"  Corcoran, 51, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024  at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 PM on Sunday, June 2, 2024 with an all-night wake service beginning at...