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Debbie Durnil

Debbie Durnil

Oct 16, 2022

Debbie was born on November 20, 1957 in Cambridge, Minnesota, the daughter of Jerome and Jeanette (Hoffman) Bonsall. She grew up in Minnesota, Canada and South Dakota as her family moved frequently due to her father's job with a drilling company.

Debbie lived in Canada for a few years and then moved to Tea, South Dakota, and eventually, Sioux Falls....

Richard Nelson

Richard Nelson

Oct 9, 2022

Richard was born on September 3, 1948 in Madison, South Dakota, the son of Martin and Eilene (Carmody) Nelson. He graduated from O'Gorman high school in the class of 1967. He served in the US Coastal Guard for 4 years and took great pride in serving during the Vietnam War. Most of his service time was on ice breakers in...

Thomas Rycerz

Thomas Rycerz

Oct 4, 2022

Tom was born on April 3, 1951 in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Frank and Irene (Wosniak) Rycerz. HE graduated from high school and worked at a steel mill for a few years. He then joined Boilmakers Union 374 and became a welder. Tom married Patti Turnipseed in Indiana on June 24, 1978. He retired after 30 years of work...

Patrick Fitzgibbons

Patrick Fitzgibbons

Oct 1, 2022

Patrick Fitzgibbons, age 60 of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on October 1, 2022, after years of declining health.

Patrick Fitzgibbons, born on September 21, 1962, in Sioux Falls, SD., was the son of James and Bonnie (Ryan) Fitzgibbons. He was the fifth of seven children. He attended St. Joseph Cathedral Grade School and O’Gorman High School. He worked at...

Charles Golden

Charles Golden

Sep 29, 2022

Born to Sylvan and Geri in 1949, Charlie grew up on the family farm in Canton. He graduated from Canton High School, then joined the Navy in 1969. He served in the Vietnam War, earning the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze star, Combat Action Ribbon, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged from the Navy...

Katherine Drew

Katherine Drew

Sep 28, 2022

Katherine “Kate” Drew entered this world on February 17, 1949 and she ended her long, astounding, and painful journey with cancer on September 28, 2022. She always said she would fight it until the finish line. She did up until her very last breath and is now in everlasting peace.

Kate was a lover of nature, art, geology, astronomy, music,...

Taryn Willow Kohler

Taryn Willow Kohler

Sep 22, 2022

Taryn was born on March 27, 1997 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Terrence and Deanne Kohler.

Taryn was blessed with a large and loving family. She married her best friend, Alexis Hall on May 21, 2016. Taryn helped raise three children with much love, patience and laughter. In her free time, she enjoyed making memories with her...

Annadell Loewen

Annadell Loewen

Sep 20, 2022

Annadell was born May 6, 1929 at Lennox, South Dakota, the daughter of Ross and Iona (Whittaker) Barber. She attended school at Lennox.

As a young lady, Annadell moved to Sioux Falls and worked at the Hollywood Theater. She married Cornelius Loewen on March 19, 1949 in Luverne, MN. They settled in Sioux Falls and had two daughters, Connie and...

Angelica Solares Orozco

Angelica Solares Orozco

Sep 17, 2022

A service will be held Sept. 22, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 6:00 pm.  Visitation will be 2-6 pm Saturday at Chapel Hill. Angelica will be sent to Guatemala for interment.  

Romaine Larsgaard

Romaine Larsgaard

Sep 14, 2022

Romaine was born April 1, 1943 at Canton, South Dakota, the son of Roy and Hazel (Sorum) Larsgaard. He grew up at Canton and graduated from Canton High School.

Romaine worked as brick layer for many years until an accident left him unable to continue work in his profession. He then took a job at the casino and enjoyed working...

Tunis Lomax

Tunis Lomax

Aug 20, 2022

Family and Friends will hold a visitation from 12-4 pm September 3 at Chapel Hill. Funeral Service will be October 1, 2022 at Chapel Hill.

No obituary is currently available.  

Robert Chapman

Robert Chapman

Aug 16, 2022

Robert (Bob) W Chapman, age 77, of Sioux Falls, SD took his final breath Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Dougherty Hospice House. His memorial service will be held at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Sioux Falls on Monday, August 22 at 3 pm with visitation beginning at 2:30.

Bob was born July 24, 1945 at Huron Hospital in Huron, SD....

Barbara Alba Gomez Cuellar

Barbara Alba Gomez Cuellar

Aug 12, 2022

No obituary will be posted. 

William Watkins

William Watkins

Aug 9, 2022

No obituary will be posted. Private family services were held. 

Melvin Lee

Melvin Lee

Jul 29, 2022

Melvin was born on August 16, 1933 in Volga, Sd, the son of Oscar and Leah (Brown) Lee. He grew up in Volga, graduated from high school, and attended votech school. He served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957 during the Korean War.

Melvin married Mary Voight on August 30, 1975. He was employed with the US Postal...

Heath Mays

Heath Mays

Jul 29, 2022

Heath Richard Lee Mays was born Dec. 26th, 1985 in Sioux Falls, S.D. to Kenneth and Dorothy (Yesda) Mays Sr.

He was the Easter Seals poster child in 1988 to 1989. At the tender age of 4 he was made an honorary member of the South Dakota National Guard by Governor Mickelson.

He loved participating in Special Olympics. I don’t...

Daniel Newman

Daniel Newman

Jul 28, 2022

Daniel Oren Newman was born on June 4, 1959 to Melvin and Lenora (Van Steenwyk) Newman in Sioux Falls. He grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School in 1978. Dan attended Western Dakota Tech in Spearfish, South Dakota and graduated in 1981.

He worked in Sioux Falls as a finish carpenter and cabinet maker. If you...

Joni Goodall

Joni Goodall

Jul 24, 2022

Joni Lynn Goodall (Simon) passed peacefully at Sanford Hospital on July 24th, 2022 surrounded by family.

Joni was born in Northfield, Minnesota on August 24th, 1976 to Ken and Barbara Simon (Boatman). Joni grew up in the Sioux Falls area, attending school in Brandon, and graduating from Brandon Valley High School in 1994. She married her husband Corey Goodall in...

Steven M Tague

Steven M Tague

Jul 22, 2022

Steve was born on August 21, 1953 at Minot, North Dakota, the son of Ernest and Stella Mae (Cummins) Tague. He graduated from Minot High School and then went to Technical School for mechanics. 

Steve served in the US Marine Corp for 4 years and was discharged in 1975. He worked as a mechanic for many years.

He is survived...

Joe Melcher

Joe Melcher

Jul 14, 2022

Joe was born on July 8, 1948 in Aberdeen, SD, the son of Russell and Vernus (Palmer) Melcher.

Joe served in the US Army during the Viet Nam War from 1969 until 1971 when he was injured and discharged with a permanent disability. Joe worked with a bridge construction company from Minnesota for a few years. Joe married Roxanne in...

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