Obituaries

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...

May 29, 2024

Carol Ann Gourneau, 76, of Flandreau, SD passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Riverview Healthcare Center.  A time of visitation will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on June 21, 2024, at St. Ann...

May 26, 2024

Antoinette "Ann" Voelker, 82, of Colman, SD, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 1, 2024, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman, SD. Visitation, with the family present, will take place from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM on Friday, May 31, 2024. Wake service...

May 22, 2024

Henry Francis Burggraff of Egan, SD, passed away on May 22, 2024.  He was born on July 24, 1928, to Albert and Mary (Siemonsma) Burggraff, in Hartford, SD.  He received his education in Hartford. He had a welding shop in Colton, SD until joining the army in 1950. He spent 4 months in Camp Atterbury, Indiana, where...

May 22, 2024

Daryl Christensen, 92, of Flandreau, SD passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Riverview Healthcare Center. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Daryl A. Christensen was born on April 7, 1932 in Newton Hills, SD to Arthur and Dora (Adair) Christensen, and passed away on May 22, 2024....

May 19, 2024

Helen Marie Johanson, 87, of Colman, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Riverview Healthcare Center in Flandreau, SD.

Helen Marie Johanson was born September 12, 1936 in Wagner, SD to Adolph and Ella (Crha) Hasek. She graduated from Ravinia. She then met the love of her life and married Richard A....

May 16, 2024

Elaine Dorothy (Owings) Mitchell died at the age of 91 on May 16th, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society in Pipestone, MN.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, followed by a funeral service honoring Elaine's memory at 11:00 a.m. at the Rescue Church in Flandreau, SD. Following the service, a...

May 14, 2024

Phyllis Jean Sona, 93, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2023 at United Living Community in Brookings, SD. Private family services will be held at a future date.

Phyllis Jean Sona "Grandma Jean" was born on February 23,1931 in Flandreau SD, to Lovell Blanchard and Myrtle (King) Blanchard. She received...

May 13, 2024

Theresa "Terri" Lee Wiskur, 71, of Brookings, SD, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Brookings Health System.  Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00AM, Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Elkton, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a prayer service beginning...

May 10, 2024

It is with great bereavement that we announce the passing of our beloved Gene on May 10, 2024. There are no words to describe the true impact a person can have on your life and the life of others. His place can never be filled in our lives.  We send him softly off with full hearts for...

May 4, 2024

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Dean Charles Jones, age 57, of Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at...