Obituaries

Elieen Wilson

Age 78 April 4, 2024Eileen Marjory Wilson was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 19, 1946 to Rev. John and Marge De Vries. She lived her early years in Hitchcock, Geddes, Gregory, Sioux Falls, and Lead, where her father served Methodist and United Methodist Churches....

Patricia Sexton

Age 63 Saratoga, WY April 1, 2024 Patty Mary Sexton, 63, born November 10, 1960, and a resident of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away April 1, 2024, after her battle with cervical cancer. After living 25 years in Salem, SD she moved to Saratoga to be closer to family. She...

Brian Hofer

Age 69 Alcester, SD April 2, 2024 Brian Jude Hofer was born September 30, 1954 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Ottwin and Mildred (Kappenman) Hofer. He died April 2, 2024 in Sioux Falls at the age of 69 years. Brian was raised in Bridgewater, SD where he attended...

Gregor Streff

Age 85 Salem, SD April 2, 2024 Gregor Streff, 85, of Salem, SD, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home under hospice care. A memorial mass was held on Monday, April 8 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem. Gregor Streff was born August 25, 1938 to Henry and...

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....