Obituaries

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...

Nov 30, 2024

Dorothy A. Legel, 90, of Sioux Falls, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Avera Dougherty Hospice House.

Dorothy was born April 24, 1934, on a farm near Colton to parents Pete and Elvera Pearson. She grew up in the Lyons area and graduated from Lyons High School. Following high school, she began her career in banking working for First National...

Nov 29, 2024

Sonja was born on January 8, 1942 in Rapid City, South Dakota, the daughter of Melvin and Frances Bakken. She grew up in Rapid City where she graduated from high school. Following her graduation, she attended Stewarts Beauty School.

Sonja returned to Rapid City and worked at Mill’s Drug Store. While she was working at the drug store, she met Phillip...

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...