Obituaries

Nov 14, 2024

Laura Boone (Wolf), 60, passed away on November 14, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Calvin Wolf (deceased) and LaVonne Wolf of Aberdeen, SD. She spent most of her life in Aberdeen. It was there that she married Scott Boone. Together, they welcomed two beautiful daughters, Rachel and Emily, who were her pride and joy.

Laura loved the Green Bay...

Oct 30, 2024

Lenore passed away peacefully in her home on October 30, 2024 at the age of 56. Lenore Faith Stafford was born in Garretson, SD on 6.18.68. She grew up in Sherman, SD. She attended school in Garretson and graduated from Garretson High School. 

Lenore later married Robert Earl Stafford. They both worked at Bell Box, which is how they met. They...

Oct 29, 2024

Donna Hintz Martinell, 80, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, entered her Heavenly Home on October 29, 2024. 

Donna was born on June 6, 1944, in Estelline, South Dakota, to Maurice and Hazel (Lenning) Hintz. A graduate of Castlewood High School, Donna began her life’s journey rooted in family, faith, and an enduring love of learning and service.

Donna married Sheldon Moe, and...

Oct 27, 2024

Alvin was born on April 27, 1932 at Waubay, South Dakota, the son of Frank and Anna (Block) Helwig. He attended school at Waubay and as a young man began working for the REA installing poles and transmission lines.

Alvin entered the US Navy in 1950. He married Mardell Lardy in Webster, South Dakota on May 7, 1952. When Alvin was...

Oct 5, 2024

Susan, 76 of Brandon, passed away on Oct. 5, 2024 at the Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls.  No formal services are planned and interment of cremated remains will be with her parents in Three Forks, Montana.  

Oct 1, 2024

Janet Jeannine Tuttle passed away suddenly on October 1, 2024. Jan had a heart attack the day after her mother’s death and died one week later. Jan and her mother were very close and losing her mother simply broke Jan’s heart. The family is grateful that they are together again.

Jan was born October 8, 1979 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota....

Sep 18, 2024

Richard Sutherland, 87 of Sioux Falls, died Sept. 18, 2024 in Sioux Falls. 

Richard is survived by his wife, Marlene; five children, Kathy (Randy) Throop of Grand Island, NE, Teresa (Marty) Nore of Columbus, NE, Calvin Sutherland of Kearney, NE, Wesley Sutherland of Omaha, NE, and Russell (Andrea) Sutherland of St. Paul, NE; and nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

He was...

Sep 17, 2024

Richard C. Amos, 85 of Sioux Falls, passed away on Sept. 17 at his home.

Richard was born on April 25, 1939 in Kingsport, TN and received his education in the Oak Ridge, Tennessee School System, Dakota Wesleyan University and the University of Iowa. Richard honorably served for four years (1956-1960) in the United States Air Force.

On August 20, 1961, Richard...

Sep 13, 2024

Sep 5, 2024

Duane Lammert passed away on September 5, 2024, at the age of 82 surrounded by his family at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.

 Duane was born April 11, 1942, in Luverne, MN to Clarence and Viola Lammert. He attended grade school, junior High and High School in Luverne, MN, graduating 1960. After high school, Duane moved to Sioux Falls, SD...

Aug 31, 2024

Merle joined the army in 1958. He serve 3 years before moving to the Army National Guard where he spent 22 more years and retired after 25 years as Staff Sargent. His list of medals and ribbons includes the following: Army Commendation Medal, Army Reserve Conduct Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal with Valor “V”, Armed Forces...

Aug 30, 2024

Monty Ray Colvin passed away on August 30, 2024, at the age of 70, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Born on April 7, 1954, in Lead, South Dakota, Monty lived a life marked by dedication, love, and faith.

After graduating from Lead High School in 1972, Monty honorably served in the Army, where he developed a strong sense of duty that...

Aug 30, 2024

Yvonne was born on May 31, 1935 in Rock Valley, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Nellie (VanDeWeerd) Vugteveen. She attended grade school in Rock Valley and graduated from Hawarden High School in 1952. After high school, Yvonne lived in Sioux Falls.

Yvonne married Jimmie Schmuck on November 5, 1961 at the First Methodist Church. She was employed at Reinharts, Barkleys...

Aug 28, 2024

Ronald A. Moos, 82, passed away August 28, 2024, in his home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was born on March 4, 1942 in Waterloo, Iowa to Nick Donald and Mary Louise Rouse Moos, and graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1960. He married Suzanne Sanderson in 1963, and they welcomed their first daughter Deirdre in 1965, followed by...

Aug 25, 2024

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Jul 28, 2024

Sharon Stewart of Brookings SD, passed away on July 28th 2024 at the Avera McKennan Hospital at the age of 51.

Sharon Stewart was born on September 11th 1972 in Fort Dodge, IA to Elwin and Elsie Stewart. She grew up in Montevideo, MN and graduated from Montevideo High School in 1991. In 2001, she moved to Marshall, MN where she...

Jul 17, 2024

Jessica Nicole Richardson (Albright), aged 39, passed away on July 17, 2024, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Born on February 5, 1985, in Dallas, Texas, Jessica spent her life nurturing a family and bringing joy to those around her. 

 Jessica attended Winfree Academy and later devoted herself full-time to her family as a homemaker, an endeavor she approached with boundless love....

Jul 17, 2024

John Arthur (Jack) Edmonds, 87, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (originally of Laurens, Iowa) passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Jack was born on July 2, 1937 to Art and Bertha Edmonds of Laurens, Iowa. He attended Laurens Community School for most of his years growing up. However, he suffered the loss...

Jul 14, 2024

Colleen Adell Daws, born on September 15, 1949, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Paul and Elizabeth (Hall) Paulson, dedicated most of her adult years to the healthcare industry. Early in her career, she worked as a candy striper at Sioux Valley Hospital (now Sanford) in Sioux Falls and later served in an administrative role for two decades at Avera McKennan...

Jul 12, 2024

Doris was born on July 2, 1944 in Eureka, SD, the daughter of Christian and Martha (Mehlhaff) Moser. She graduated from Eureka High School.

Doris met William Knittel, Jr. at Roscoe, South Dakota and they were married on December 12, 1964 in Aberdeen. They move to Sioux Falls in 1972 where Doris worked at Raven Industries for 30 years and worked...