Obituaries
Marcia Elaine Hendrixson
Feb 25, 2025
Marcia Elaine Hendrixson passed away peacefully on Feb 25, 2025 at The Dougherty Hospice House surrounded by family.
Marcia Elaine Boe was born on Jan. 15, 1947 to Kenneth and Marcella Boe in Sioux falls, SD. She attended Washington High School. She was married to Richard Hendrixson March 1,1964 and, to this union, had three children: Dawn (Jay) Nielsen, Angela Pankonin...
Evonne Johnson
Feb 21, 2025
Evonne died on Feb. 21, 2025 At Ava's House, Sioux Falls.
Evonne was born on May 11, 1928 at Alpena, SD, the daughter of Walter and Lena (Dalaski) Hotchkiss. She grew up near Alpena and graduated from Alpena High School. She then attended beauty school in Watertown. While she was attending school, Evonne was working as a waitress at a cafe...
Greg Van Johnson
Feb 15, 2025
Greg passed away on Feb. 15, 2025, surrounded by family, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls. Private services will be held.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Johnson; five children, Miranda Jo Schroeder, Zac Tyler Brown, Alexis Rayne Brown, Maddie Mae Johnson and Theodis Van Johnson; grandchildren, Yara Ruth Ann Schroder and Ryatt Tyler Brown; and siblings, Jeanette Dorothy Coates,...
Edward Gottlieb Lewis
Feb 12, 2025
Edward G Lewis died February 12th, 2025, at Dougherty Hospice House.
He was born on April 14, 1939, to Lloyd and Irene Lewis. In 1957, after completing High School, Ed enlisted in the US Marines for 8 years. After his time in the Marines, Ed pursued careers including construction sales and opening his own credit counseling company.
Ed enjoyed riding bicycle, playing...
Greg Bodenhamer
Feb 9, 2025
Greg passed away on February 9, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Private services are being planned
Darlene Koellner
Feb 3, 2025
Darlene Mary Anna Koellner, 89, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Monday, Feb 3, 2025 in Bettendorf, Iowa at Clarissa C Cook Hospice House.
Darlene (Luze) was born in White, SD to Minnie (Rost) and Frank Luze on February 17, 1935. She attended White School District graduating in 1953. She attended Nettleton College in Sioux Falls. She met the love of...
Paul Wickham
Jan 31, 2025
Paul James Wickham, 64, passed away on January 31, 2025, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Born on August 7, 1960, in Stockton, California.
Paul lived a life defined by resilience, dedication, and an unwavering love.
Paul proudly served his country as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division in the United States Army. After his military service, Paul remained a man of...
Darlene Walker
Jan 24, 2025
Darlene was born on March 20, 1932 in Hallock, Mn., the daughter of Walter and Viola (Gaida) Nelson. She graduated from Kittson Central High School at Hallock and then attended Concordia College where she received a degree in social work and music.
After college, Darlene lived in Pierre, Sd., and was a parish worker for a couple of years and then...
Brian Shaw
Jan 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Brian James Shaw, age 71, on Friday January 24 2025, surrounded by his loving family under the care of Sanford Hospice.
Cherished son Brian was born on August 3, 1953 in Hamilton, Ontario to Thomas R Shaw and Eileen A Vaughn. Brian spent his formative years in southeastern...
Randall Olson
Jan 23, 2025
Randall Howard Olson, age 66, of Litchville, ND, passed away early Thursday morning on January 23rd, 2025, under Hospice Care at Ava’s House by Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD, with his daughters by his side. A funeral service will be held late spring on June 7th, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. at the Buffalo, ND Lutheran Church with an Interment...
Richard Collings
Jan 22, 2025
Richard was born on December 3, 1965 to Marlys and John Collings. He married Jennifer Hoffmeister on April 16, 2004
Richard was employed at Godfathers Pizza and at the Argus Leader. Health conditions forced him to retire early. He enjoyed spending time with family. Richard’s hobbies included scrapping metal and working on cars.
He is survived by his mother, Marlys; his wife,...
Richard Tuve
Jan 15, 2025
Richard was born on February 6, 1948 in Watertown, South Dakota, the son of Rudolph and Freda (Hasner) Tuve. He grew up near Porter, MN where he attended country school and Canby High School.
Richard enlisted in the US Navy in 1965 and serving during the Viet Nam War. He was discharged in 1969 in San Diego, California. He lived in...
James Howard Shaeffer
Jan 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that our family says goodbye to our beloved patriarch Dr. James Howard “Doc” Shaeffer. Surrounded by his loved ones, Doc passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 94.
Doc was born in Canova, SD on June 16th, 1930, grew up in Parker and graduated from Parker High School in 1948. He attended...
Dianne Payton
Jan 6, 2025
Dianne was born on July 27, 1943 in Sioux Falls, the daughter of Vernon and Charlotte Johnson. She attended school at Dell Rapids.
After high school, Dianne worked at Smokeys Drive Inn in Dell Rapids and while working there she met Leland Payton. They were married on December 17, 1960 and had three children together. They lived in Hadley, Minnesota and...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Tough
Jan 4, 2025
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Reibel was born on Sept. 24, 1942 in Worthington, MN, the daughter of Leonard and Helen (Fries) Reibel.
Jackie married Loren Tough in November of 1959 in Sioux Falls and they had three children. She and Loren operated Westside Auto Parts for many years.
Jackie enjoyed growing flowers and caring for her dogs.
Jackie was 82 years old when she passed...
Conrad Dice
Jan 1, 2025
Conrad L. Dice (Con) passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 9, 1929 in Freeman, SD and spent most of his growing up years on a farm near Parker, SD, graduating from Parker High School.
After graduating from high school and working on his family’s farm, Con joined the SD Air National Guard as...
Judith Higgins
Dec 21, 2024
Judith Kathryn Higgins, age 69, passed away December 21, 2024 in her residence in Sioux Falls, SD.
Judith was born March 5, 1955, the 7th child to long time Miller, SD residents Vincent Edward Higgins and Faith Darlene McRoden Higgins.
Judith graduated Miller High School in 1973; later receiving a Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD...
Elsie Wagner
Dec 21, 2024
Elsie G. Wagner, age 97, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
Elsie Gertrude (Huber) Wagner was born on November 9, 1927, to John and Lydia (Kirchhevel) Huber – the fourth of seven children. Elsie grew up on the family farm in rural Armour. She was baptized and confirmed at St....
Gerald Buchholz
Dec 17, 2024
Gerald Junior Buchholz was born on January 20, 1944 to Erwin and Bertha (Guthmiller) Buchholz In Tripp, SD. He passed away on December 17, 2024 at the age of 80. He attended school in Tripp and graduated in 1962. After graduation, he worked at the State Hospital from 1963-1965. He then joined the Army on October 20, 1965. He served...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
CONTACT US
365 DAYS OF GRIEF SUPPORT
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss