Obituaries

Apr 22, 2024

Mary Margaret Powers, 94, of Flandreau, SD, passed away with her sons by her side on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Avera Flandreau Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to...

Apr 20, 2024

Patrick Allen Bamburg, 29, of Madison, SD, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD due to complications from blood clots. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. Family-present visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00PM with a prayer service beginning...

Apr 18, 2024

Jennifer Lee Steinhauer, 68, of Egan, SD, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at her home. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD.

Jennifer was born on March 28, 1956 to Theodore "Ted" and Lela...

Apr 16, 2024

Harold Elroy (Jack) Hegerfeld was born on November 13, 1924, on a farm NW of Elkton to Fred and Anna Hegerfeld, and passed away at home with his family at his side on April 16, 2024.

By the way, a little known fact about that nickname "Jack"-it seems that the hired man always...

Apr 12, 2024

Bruce Kunze, 72, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Edgewood Assisted Living in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Flandreau. Visitation will take place from 5:00PM to 7:00PM with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 PM on...

Apr 1, 2024

Thomas F. Corcoran, 79, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Second Presbyterian Church in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the memorial service at 10:00 AM, also, at Second Presbyterian Church.

Mar 31, 2024

Melvin H. Renville, 89, of Flandreau, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, SD. Family present visitation will will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, April 8, 2024...

Mar 16, 2024

Hertha Timm, 83, of Kensal, ND, currently living in Fargo, ND, was granted the gift of eternal life when she passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Flandreau, SD while visiting her daughter.

Hertha Lydia Puhlmann was born on June 16, 1940 at Eureka, SD, the first child of Walter and Magdalena...

Mar 11, 2024

James Robert "JR" Iverson, 36, of Flandreau, passed away on March 11, 2024 at his home with Red and Shirley by his side.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Flandreau, SD. Family-present visitation will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a prayer...

Mar 10, 2024

Jean M. (Nelson) Kenison was born on August 1, 1925 to Clarence and Verna (Sonen) Nelson in Freemont Township, SD. She grew up and received her education in Colman, SD, graduating from Colman High School in 1942. From there she went on to attend Augustana College; during this time, she worked for the Oregon State Gaming Commission...

Feb 18, 2024

Paul Douglas Miles, 57, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Sanford USD Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held from 5:00PM to 8:00PM on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the Colman Community Center.

Paul was born on May 10, 1966 to Leslie and Judy (Croon) Miles...

Feb 14, 2024

James Dean Lusk, Sr., 85, of Sioux Falls passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Bethany Home, Brandon, SD under hospice care.

Jim was born June 14, 1938, at Carthage, SD to Luverne and Lucille (Michel) Lusk and received his education at Howard Public School. He married Betty Witt on July 16, 1960,...

Feb 13, 2024

Michael (Mike) Cullen passed away on February 13, 2024, surrounded by his two sons and the love and support of many people throughout our region. Mike was an educator to his core, often referring to his students as 'his kids'. He was a fixture as a teacher and school administrator in the communities he served throughout his...

Feb 11, 2024

Bruce Neale Kinner passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024 at Avera Tyler Hospital at the age of 91. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, February 16, 2024 at United Parish of Elkton in Elkton, SD. Family present visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 15, 2024 also...

Feb 2, 2024

The Funeral Service of Chief Deputy Prorok will be live-streamed at the following link: https://youtube.com/live/Gxg0yeYhx68

Ken Prorok, age 51, of Wentworth, tragically passed away in the line of duty on Friday, February 2, 2024.  Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the Chester Area High School...

Jan 15, 2024

Dana Red Earth, 71, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. An all-night wake service will take place from 11:00AM on Thursday, January 18 to 11:00 AM on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, SD. Cremation will take place on Friday and memorial...

Jan 14, 2024

James "Jim" Amdahl, 73, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Flandreau Community Center. Visitation with the family present will take place from 2:00PM to 4:00PM on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at...

Jan 12, 2024

Genette Rusk, age 83, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Riverview Healthcare Center in Flandreau, SD. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Friday, January 19, 2024 also...

Jan 11, 2024

Carole Ann VanHecke, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at home under family and hospice care.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman.  Burial will be at 1:00 P.M.  at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls.  Visitation...

Jan 8, 2024

Dolores M. Merges, 85, of Sioux Falls, passed away on January 8, 2024 at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman, SD. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday with a prayer service...