Obituaries

May 9, 2025

Danny Gilmore Schmeling, 74, of Watertown SD died May 9th 2025 in the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls SD. Danny was born in Deadwood, SD to Gilmore and Phyllis (Margeson) Schmeling on December 14, 1950. He spent his youth growing up in Arizona and moved back to South Dakota at age 14, attended school in Waverly, Clear Lake and LATI...

May 5, 2025

Robert (Bob) John Hamilton was born June 20, 1962 in Aberdeen, SD. He was the oldest of 5 children. He was later adopted along with two sisters by Tipp and Mort Hamilton of rural Midland and raised on the family ranch near Robb's Flat. His early memories were being flown in a personally owned plane to his new home on...

May 4, 2025

Bradley Maurice Schmidt, 55, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on May 4, 2025, at his home. 

Brad was born in Sioux Falls, SD, on October 9, 1969, to Myron (Mike) and Mary Lou Schmidt. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls.

On May 5, 1987, Brad welcomed his beautiful...

Apr 27, 2025

Apr 27, 2025

Gary Earl Palmer entered the gates of Heaven on April 27, 2025 at Centennial Cottage Hospice in Sioux Falls, SD after a courageous battle with prostate cancer and Parkinson’s.

Gary was born on January Friday 13th 1950 to a superstitious mother, Anita (Thompson) and Earl Palmer in Sioux Falls, SD. Gary was the oldest of 5 children. Gary graduated Lincoln High...

Apr 25, 2025

Wanda Johnson was born on November 2, 1964 at Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Wayne and Mary Johnson. Her family lived in Washington, North Dakota and Nebraska before settling in Sioux Falls in 1980. Wanda graduated from Washington High School.

Wanda married Jay Jacobs on July 2, 1987 in Fargo. They lived in Sioux Falls and Wanda worked as a...

Apr 19, 2025

Frank was born Wagner, South Dakota on April 30, 1973. His parents were Shirley Chin and Wrothel Macmanus. Everyone called him MAC. He grew up in Sioux Falls and went to Lincoln High School. He worked in the construction field and was a concrete finisher for several years. Mac also was a stay at home dad.

He liked going fishing with...

Apr 18, 2025

Donald Lee Stansbury Jr, 76, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed from this life on April 18, 2025 at his home.

Please join his family for a time of fellowship and storytelling from 5-7 pm, Tuesday, April 22 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Sioux Falls.

Don, the oldest of 5 siblings, was born on July 26, 1948 to parents Donald “Dutch”...

Apr 17, 2025

Lyle was born on September 11, 1945 at Sturgis, South Dakota, the son of Lyle and Dorothy Goodroad. He grew up in Sturgis and Oregon. He lived in New Plymouth, Idaho for several years before coming to Sioux Falls in 1990.

Lyle moved to Sioux Falls and began receiving support with LifeScape in March of 1992. Lyle lived in various homes...

Apr 15, 2025

Betty Comer, 66, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away suddenly on April 15th, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on August 27th, 1958, and graduated from Lincoln High School. She married Ivor Comer on July 1st, 1988.

Betty had a vibrant spirit and a heart full of joy. She loved thrifting, long chats on...

Apr 13, 2025

James Lee Isburg, known by many as “Jimmy”, was born on March 14, 1968 to Wendell and Kathryn (Schoenfelder) Isburg.Jimmy was diagnosed with cancer and leukemia in 2022. He endured heavy chemotherapy and constant hospital visits, but he lost the battle on April 13, 2025. A private service was conducted in Sioux Falls, SD.Jimmy grew up on a farm &...

Apr 11, 2025

Marie Anderson (Swier)—known lovingly by everyone as Binky —was born on December 19, 1994, and left this world far too soon on April 11, 2025.

From the moment she could walk, Binky chose to run. She was full of energy, life, laughter, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. She had no fear and no off-switch, and those who knew...

Apr 8, 2025

Geraldine Rae Brown was born on June 6, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa to Zean and Nora (O’Donnell) Brown. On August 16, 1958, she married John Bixler. Together they had four children.

Geri was a member of St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Sioux Falls. She spent a good portion of her life volunteering at Sanford and St. Vincent De Paul. She was...

Apr 1, 2025

Michael passed away in Liberia and services are tentatively set for May 3, 2025 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home. 

Mar 28, 2025

Lexus Lynn Shipp-Garibay (28), a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness. She was the devoted mother of two beautiful daughters, Chevelle (8) and Cheyenne (5), whom she adored beyond measure.

Lexus had a deep love for animals, especially her beloved ducks and geese, which brought her endless joy. She was...

Mar 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tahire Ahmed Sado, who left us peacefully in the middle of the night on March 24, 2025. Born on January 1, 1985, in Ethiopia, Tahire’s life was a journey of love, adventure, and unwavering commitment to family and community.

Tahire spent his early years exploring the beautiful, rugged outskirts of Ethiopia...

Mar 20, 2025

Joseph Michael Herrig, 84, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on March 20th, 2025. He was born on August 24th, 1940, in Iona, Minnesota, to Alfred and Clara Herrig. Joe was a proud graduate of Iona St. Columba Catholic High School in 1958, where he developed a deep love for his faith and remained a devout Catholic throughout his...

Mar 20, 2025

Dorothy was born on Feb. 29, 1932 in Canistota, South Dakota, the daughter of Albert and Ida (Zafft) Wise. She was married to Norman Christensen on Dec. 28, 1949 in Luverne, Minnesota.

They settled in Sioux Falls where they raised six children. Norm was working as a truck driver so Dorothy not only took care of the children, but also had...

Mar 18, 2025

Matie was born on Dec. 28, 1928 at Roslyn, South Dakota, one of four children of Fred and Mary (Brown) Waddle. She attended grade school in Roslyn and Garretson. She attended high school in Garretson and graduated in 1946.

Matie married Delbert Heesch on October 27, 1946 in Garretson. Matie worked as a seamstress for Genie's Interior Design for over 30...

Mar 17, 2025

Arthur was born on March 11, 1945 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland of the United Kingdom. He was the son of Robert Arthur Peden Templeman and Christina Crawford (Gibb) Templeman. His family came to the United States in 1949 and settled in Detroit, Michigan. Art grew up in Michigan and graduated from Finney High School in 1963.

Art served during the Viet...