Obituaries

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,...

Feb 9, 2025

Greg passed away on February 9, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Private services are being planned 

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...

Jan 31, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 8, 2025

no services are currently planned. 

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Dec 13, 2024

John William Sinclair, Jr, age 81, passed from this life on December 13, 2024 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

John was born on September 16, 1943 in Monroe, Louisiana to parents John and Bessie Sinclair. He grew up in Louisiana and enlisted in the Navy in 1961. After serving his country, John worked for Boeing, first in New Orleans then in...

Dec 9, 2024

Barbara J Remillard went to live with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. 

She was born on May 31, 1963, in Huron South Dakota to Marianna and Duane Remillard. She is survived by her siblings Mary (Paul) Schwartz, Sandy (Erin) Deyo, Susan (Jack)...

Dec 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alonzo "A.J." Jeremy Little, born on July 27, 1985, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to John David Little and Cheryl Greene Little. A.J. passed away on December 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the great outdoors.

A.J. was...

Dec 7, 2024

Nicole Renee Shanks, age 22, passed away on December 7th, 2024. Nicole was born on November 8th, 2002, in Sioux Falls SD, to Amy (Gunderson) Bender.

 Nicole came into this world to challenge us, to show us what unconditional love is. From a very young age Nicole taught us that sometimes, you just have to laugh. Nicole had a very infectious...