Obituaries
Linda Mcmahand
Sep 29, 2026
Linda was born on January 1, 1949 in Arkansas, the daughter of Vincent and LaVerne (Moss) Gentry. She passed away on Sept. 29, 2026 in Sioux Falls.
She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Svenson (Leif); her son, William Davis, Jr (Robin) and Donald Melby, Jr. (Katie); 16 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren; three siblings, Vincent Gentry (Shirley), Vickie Deleon, and...
Trace Stadin
Sep 28, 2026
Trace David Stadin was born on February 12, 1953 in Olivia, Minnesota, the son of Lois and Rodney Stadin. Trace was raised throughout Minnesota and South Dakota. He graduated from Sturgis High School in 1971 and then attended SDSU in hopes of becoming a pharmacist, but his mother passed away unexpectedly and he was unable to continue his studies. He...
Elysse Jastram
Sep 20, 2026
Elysse Jastram, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026,
Born on November 17, 1972, in San Diego, California, Elysse daughter of Carol Jastram and the late Wilbert Jastram. Her father and sister, Dianne Jastram Smith, and her grandparents predeceased her.
Elysse dedicated 24 years of her professional life to Sammons Financial. In her personal life, Elysse...
Galen Bekaert
Sep 17, 2026
Galen Justin Bekaert, 66, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by the people who loved him most.
Galen was born on August 10, 1960, to Raymond and Marlene Bekaert. He was raised in Gary, South Dakota, where he graduated from high school. It was during his childhood in Gary, with encouragement from his mother, that Galen...
Alyce Iverson
Sep 14, 2026
Alyce Rae Schelske was born on November 27th, 1955 to Edwin and Marlyn Schelske of Olivet, SD. The youngest of 3 children, she joined sisters Rose and Sue Schelske. She grew up in Olivet, SD where her mother operated a small cafe’ and her father was a handyman/mechanic. A typical teenager; she couldn’t wait to get out of the house...
James "Larry" Sroufe
Sep 14, 2026
James Lawrence “Larry” Sroufe, was born on May 8, 1941 in Ohio, the son of Paul and Ethel (Harmon) Sroufe
He has been known to family and friends his whole life as "Larry". He was born in Dayton,Ohio, as the only son of Paul and Ethel Marie Sroufe. He has been a resident of Sioux Falls,S.D. since 2000.
Larry has been the...
Bryan Bombeck
Sep 14, 2026
Bryan Kenneth Bombeck, age 60, passed away September 14, 2026, comforted by family, in his home in Sioux Falls. He was born February 21, 1966, in Sioux Falls, to Kenneth and Linda (Kryger) Bombeck. Bryan grew up in Brandon and Sioux Falls area and was happy to call himself a “native son”. On their Twenty Fifth Anniversary, April 23, 2023,...
Shaun Kirchen
Sep 13, 2026
Shaun was born on April 19, 1981 in Sioux Falls, the son of Steven and Victoria (Elsing) Tietz. He grew up in Sioux Falls and attended JFK Elementary School, Axtell Park Middle School and Washington High School.
He worked through job programs with Southeastern Behavioral Health, Volunteers of America and South Dakota Developmental Center.
Shaun was a very active participant in Special...
Margaret Kraft
Sep 11, 2026
On the 25th anniversary of 911 Margaret Elinor Kraft slipped away to join her late husband Alvin Leroy Kraft. After 16 years, the reunion of their souls and spirits are together rejoicing and praising in the presence of their risen Savior; the Lord Jesus Christ.
Margaret Elinor (Endicott) Kraft was born April 5, 1925 to Arthur Lowell Endicott and Rebecca Sevier(Gray)...
Kyle Stormo
Sep 5, 2026
Kyle Lee Stormo was born to Lance and Wendy Stormo in Sioux Falls, SD on March 29, 1986. He was found deceased in his home on September 5, 2026.
Kyle cherished his time with his nieces and nephews, creating lasting memories. He loved to take long walks while immersed in audiobooks, finding peace in nature. His time in Washington State was...
Dorothy Mae Davis (Tharge)
Aug 29, 2026
Dorothy was born October 24, 1946 in Superior WI, the youngest child of Lawrence & Bernice (Ford) Tharge.In 1966, Dorothy gave birth to her first child, Tina. In 1969, she married Robert Davis and from this union came four children, Colleen, Shawn, Kerry and Katherine.
Dorothy worked in the food service industry, mainly as a server, In August of 1987 a...
Douglas Hofer
Aug 26, 2026
Family plans to host a gathering time Sept. 13, 2026 from 2-4 pm at Chapel Hill Funeral Home to celebrate Doug's life.
Douglas "Doug" Neal Hofer, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2026, in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born on April 21, 1955 in Huron, SD to Willard "Willy" and Joanne (Toby) Hofer. Doug grew up with five...
DeOrval "Dick" Benjamin Purintun
Aug 25, 2026
With profound sadness we announce the passing of DeOrval (Dick) Benjamin Purintun on August 25, 2026 at the Hospice Cottage at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls
Dick was born on April 29, 1942 in Twin Brooks Dakota to DeOrval and Nettie (Gillespie) Purintun. He graduated from Watertown High school in 1960. He served in the United States Navy during the...
Ojulu Oballa
Aug 24, 2026
Ojulu Akway Oballa, also known as Kosti or “OJ”, was born on February 18th, 1964 in Akado, Gambella, Ethiopia to his father Akway Oballa and mother Achuul Kuwait. He was the second child born in his family. Ojulu passed away on the evening of August 24th, 2026 as a result of illness.
Ojulu was a loving husband, devoted father, natural leader,...
Cliff Schwebach
Aug 23, 2026
Clifford (Cliff) Schwebach of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, peacefully passed away on August 23, 2026, At Ava's Hospice House. He was born May 29, 1951, to William and Mildred Schwebach in Minnesota.
Cliff worked at Chase bag for many years, before starting construction with his son's until 2008 when he retired. Cliff will be remembered for keeping everyone on their toes...
James Diegmiller
Aug 21, 2026
James Brian Diegmiller lost his battle to cancer on August 21, 2026 at his home in Parker, SD with his daughter and grandchildren by his side, at the age of 68.
Jim was born on December 2, 1957 to the late Paul & Patricia Diegmiller in Barnesville, OH. He was the second baby of a set of twins. Jim grew up...
Mark Jensen
Aug 19, 2026
Mark Miller Jensen, of Canistota, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Sanford Hospital at the age of 63.
Mark was born on March 10, 1963, to Harvey and Claudette (Janssen) Jensen. He joined his sisters, Ann and Nancy, and brother, Chuck. He attended school in Gayville and continued his education at Southeast Area Vo-Tech in Sioux Falls.
Mark married Erna...
Wilma Jean Vincent
Aug 19, 2026
Wilma was born in Allen, NE, the daughter of Glen and Lena Pulse. Her family later moved to Ekalaka, MT where she was raised. She later moved to Sioux Falls in 1978. She worked different jobs over the years including working as a pre-school aid and then at Shop-n-Cart for 27 years until she retired.
She was a kind and caring...
Russell Witt
Aug 17, 2026
Russell Witt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by family at his home. Born on January 10, 1957, in Hettinger, North Dakota, Russell lived a life rich with love, warmth, and indelible contributions to everyone he encountered. His passing marks the end of a courageous battle with Front Temporal...
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