Obituaries

James Zimmer

Age 82 Montrose, SD April 1, 2024 James Zimmer, 82, of Montrose, SD, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at his home under hospice care. A memorial mass was held on Friday, April 5 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Montrose. James Zimmer was born April 24, 1941 to Leo...

Karlyn Painter

Age 84 Montrose, SD March 25, 2024 Karlyn Painter, 84, of Montrose, SD, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church...

Ronald Moe

Age 88 Salem, SD March 19, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dad, Ronald Dennis Moe. He passed away of natural causes on March 19, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Ronald was born on a farm north of Carthage, SD in Kingsbury County...

Harley Zens

Age 72 Canova, SD March 23, 2024 Harley Edward Zens, 73, of Canova, SD, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024 surrounded by his family. Funeral mass was on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Church of the Epiphany in Epiphany, SD. Harley Zens was born on January 13, 1951...

Myron Grosz

Age 71 Mitchell, SD March 8, 2024 Myron Grosz, 71, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 13, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial was at West Lawn Cemetery in...

Dr. Susan Anderson

Age 53 Canistota, SD March 13, 2024 Dr. Susan Anderson passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, after a three-year battle with lymphoma. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, at Canistota School in the old gym. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m....

Susan Garry

Age 72 Sioux Falls, SD February 25, 2024 Susan Garry, 72, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2024 at her home in Sioux Falls. A memorial service was held on Monday, March 4, 2024 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Bridgewater, SD. A celebration of life gathering...

Milo Sager

Age 86 Milon (Milo) Leroy Sager entered this life on January 6, 1938, and departed on February 28, 2024. Milo enjoyed hunting and fishing and excelled at cabinetry. Milo was preceded in death by his wife Doris (Knutson) Sager, parents William and Elsie (Kunkle) Sager...

Doris Sager

Age 84 Doris Mae Schut-Harding-Sager (nee Knutson) entered this life on March 23, 1939 and departed on December 25, 2023. Doris’ kind, loving and creative spirit graced the lives of her family, friends, countless students, and associates. Doris enjoyed gardening,...

Michael J. Vetter

Age 80 Sioux Falls, SD February 8, 2024 Michael James Thomas Vetter, 80, a resident of Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Community - Sioux Falls, S.D., formerly of Salem, S.D., died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at Prince of Peace surrounded by his loving family. Funeral...