Obituaries

Darlene Paulson

Age 88 Mitchell, SD November 25, 2025 Darlene Paulson, 88, of Mitchell, SD, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 2, at First Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Burial...

James B. Weber

Age 97 Natick, MA November 20, 2025 James B. Weber, 96, of Natick, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Born in Bridgewater, South Dakota, on November 12, 1929, James was the beloved son of Leo James and...

Robert Lee Hopper

Age 75 Spencer, SD November 29, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Lee Hopper who died in his home in Spencer, SD on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Robert was born on December 25, 1949, in Deadwood, SD, but lived most of his childhood in...

Roger DeRouchey

Age 69 Alexandria, SD November 23, 2025 Roger Alan DeRouchey, of Alexandria, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, at the age of 69, after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted husband, father, and teacher, Roger’s life was built upon a...

Paul Lasley

Age 54 Alexandria, SD November 20, 2025 Paul Lasley, 54, of Alexandria, SD, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 20, 2025 from natural causes. Memorial Services were held on Tuesday, November 25, at the First Baptist Church of Emery. Paul Lorenz Lasley was...

Larry Holland

Age 77 Rock Rapids, IA November 18, 2025 Larry D. Holland passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Rock Rapids, IA on November 18, 2025, just 11 days shy of his 78th birthday. A Celebration of Life will be held for Larry in Rock Rapids on December 7, 2025,...

Roger DeRouchey

Age 69 Alexandria, SD November 23, 2025 Roger DeRouchey, 69, of Alexandria, SD, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 29, at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church. Burial will...

Richard Anderson

Age 84 Lake Havasu City, AZ October 18, 2025 Richard John “Dick” Anderson, 84, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, due to complications related to Lewy body dementia. A lifelong coach, teacher, and businessman, Dick dedicated his...

Kay Miles

Age 86 Madison, SD November 14, 2025 Kay Miles, 86, of Madison, formerly of Montrose, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Madison Regional Health System in Madison, SD. Visitation with family present will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20 with a...

Jean Skaff

Age 80 Salem, SD November 14, 2025 Jean Skaff, age 80, of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls with her children by her side. Jean was born on August 14, 1945, to Thomas and Genevieve (Barrick) Schoeberl and grew up...