Jeremiah J. Schneider | Secretary, SD Dept. of Veterans Affairs May is a month rich with meaning and significance as we take time to honor and recognize our veterans, their families, and the many individuals who currently contribute to the strength of our military...
Grant VanAartsen
SD Dept. of Veterans Affairs to host Memorial Day Program
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will host its annual Memorial Day program on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery, located at 25965 477th Avenue, Sioux Falls. The program will begin at 12:00 p.m. (CT).Former District 18 Senator...
Douglas Rowley
Age 72 Keystone, SD April 23, 2025 Douglas S. Rowley of Keystone, SD, dedicated husband to Linda, father to Emily and Elizabeth, Papa to seven grandchildren, and leader to many, took his final flight, arriving in Heaven on April 23, 2025, after a courageous war...
June Harberts
Age 91 Emery, SD May 11, 2025 June Harberts, 91, of Emery, SD, entered eternal life on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD. Funeral services were on Monday, May 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer, SD. Burial was at Emery Community...
Mary Ann Tuschen
Age 84Salem, SDMay 12, 2025 Mary Ann Tuschen, 84, of Salem, SD, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Pruitt Health Bethany in Millen, GA. Funeral mass will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem followed by burial at St. Mary’s...
Theresa Corbin
Age 47 Montrose, SD May 13, 2025 Theresa Corbin, 47, of Montrose, SD, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at her home under hospice care. A visitation and celebration of life was held Friday, May 16 at Kinzley Funeral Home in Salem....
Elliott Bartlett
by Zoey Johnston Elliott Bartlett is the son of Sara and Kevin Bartlett.Elliott has been in football, wrestling, FFA, choir, band, All-State Choir, and Student Council. The biggest piece of advice he would give to the incoming freshmen is to turn in your work. His...
Luke Kane
by Natlie Lueth Luke Kane is the son of Mike and Kim Kane. Luke has an older brother, Isaac, and a younger sister, Michaela.During Luke’s four years of high school, he has been involved in the Montrose National Honor Society, band, and choir. Luke would describe his...
Zoey Deters
by Alaina Pawlowski Zoey Deters’ parents are Kelly and Brent Deters, and her siblings are Cloey and JoLynn.Throughout Zoey’s high school years, she has participated in FFA, 4-H, volleyball, One Act, Oral Interp, band, and choir. One of Zoey’s favorite quotes is by...
Nicholas Paulsen
by Dravyn Garza Nicholas James Paulsen is the son of Melissa Beaner and Jess Paulsen. His siblings are Cyrene, Dylan, and Chris.Nick’s dream car, that he has plans to purchase if he can, is the C6 Corvette and the dream truck is a 6.7 Power Stroke 2016. His favorite...