Obituaries
Patricia Oren
Nov 16, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Ann Oren, 77, passed away on November 16, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital. Pat had a strong spirit until the end, finally letting go and resting in the arms of Jesus.
Pat was born on July 17, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Gates & Alice (Graham) Wetzbarger. Pat’s mother passed away shortly after her birth which led Gates to...
Colleen Rose Brown
Nov 8, 2025
As the season’s first snow fell softly outside, Colleen Rose Brown passed peacefully on November 8. 2025, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Surrounded by love and prayer, her farewell was quiet and tender - perfectly fitting for her humble, gentle spirit.
Born on September 21, 1952, in Sisseton, South Dakota, Colleen was the eldest daughter of Arnold...
Lorinda Bell
Nov 8, 2025
Lorinda Dawn Bell (Schipper) peacefully joined our heavenly father after a courageous battle with Leukemia, surrounded by family on Saturday, November 8th, 2025. She was lovingly welcomed into the world alongside her twin brother, Loren Dale, on September 6th, 1952 to Ukeus (Case) Schipper and Edna Mae Schipper (Christians).
Lorinda grew up on a small farm near Flandreau, SD. Lorinda had...
Dale Mitchell, Jr.
Nov 7, 2025
Dale Eugene Mitchell Jr., 67 passed away unexpectedly at home on November 7th, 2025 in Sioux Falls, SD where he resided with his youngest daughter Destiney. Dale was born May 25, 1958 in Ann Arbor Michigan to Monna (Duffroy) and Dale Mitchell Sr.
Dale grew up in Brighton, Michigan where he graduated from Brighton High School. He spent the majority of...
Julie Cain
Nov 5, 2025
Julie Patricia Cain, 68, of Worthington, MN passed away on Wednesday November 5th at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.
Julie was born on October 11, 1957 in Asheville, NC to Robert (Bob) Cain, a radio broadcaster and Marie(Gasahl) Cain. Her father’s career, which included a position at the CNN news desk, resulted in the familymoving many times during Julie’s childhood....
Jennifer Collings
Nov 2, 2025
Jennifer was born on September 9, 1976 to Donna and Raymond Hoffmeister. She grew up in Georgia where she attended school. Jennifer married Richard Collings on April 16th 2004.
Jennifer was employed on and off at McDonald's and Argus Leader. She loved delivering the newspaper for a number of years until her health declined.
Jennifer enjoyed spending time with family and friends....
Sondi Greiner
Oct 30, 2025
Sondi Greiner, 60, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away at her home on October 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Sisseton, South Dakota, on April 16, 1965, to Alvin and DeMeris Huff, Sondi grew up with a strong spirit and an unwavering determination that would define her life. She spent most of her years in Sioux...
Jason Smith
Oct 17, 2025
Jason Joseph Smith, 55, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on October 17, 2025, from a lengthy illness. Jason was surrounded by his family in his final moments at Avera Hospital.
Jason Joseph Smith was born on September 28, 1970, in Wagner, SD to William J. and Carole Marie Smith. Jason received his GED near Box Elder, SD as well as...
Cheryl Lynn Vincent
Oct 2, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Vincent, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at the age of 74. She was surrounded by family at the end and went peacefully.
Cheryl was born on January 3, 1951, in Colorado, and later made her home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It was here that her family grew and took root. And...
Dale Sweeter
Sep 24, 2025
A longer obituary will be posted soon. - Dale Sweeter of Beresford, SD passed away September 24 at the age of 94. Dale was a lifetime farmer and Korean War Veteran. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed family get togethers. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Gladys (Fodness) Sweeter, and his sister Laureli...
Beverly Ericksen
Sep 21, 2025
Beverly Jean Ericksen (Oberg) passed away peacefully in her home in Sioux Falls on September 21, 2025 at the age of 90.
She was born on May 9, 1935 in Sioux Falls, the third of ten children born to Clifford and Mary Bell Oberg. Beverly was united marriage to Hubert Ericksen on December 21, 1950 in Pipestone, MN. Their journey together...
Kip Steinberg
Sep 19, 2025
Kip Jerome Steinberg (John Pollman) was born on February 24, 1944 to Samuel Pollman, Sr. and Bertha (Wipf) Pollman at home near Bridgewater, SD. The Lord called him home and he passed peacefully on September 19, 2025 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Kip’s journey with cancer was strengthened through a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. He said that...
James Wainscoat
Sep 11, 2025
James Paul Wainscoat, age 84 of Viborg, passed away in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on September 11, 2025.
James was born May 8th, 1941 in Alameda, California to Conrad and Tory Wainscoat. James grew up working in his parent’s bakeries in California and learned a trait that he would end up passing down to his children.
James joined the military in 1962...
Thomas Casanova
Aug 30, 2025
Thomas Larry Casanova was born September 1st, 1942 in Watertown, SD to Paul and Frances Casanova. His family moved to Aberdeen, SD when he was a child and he lived there the majority of his life.
He joined the Army at 17 and served in Germany as a mechanic for 3 years.
He married Shirley Wilkie April 20th, 1964 in Aberdeen SD...
Janice Jundt
Aug 25, 2025
Janice Jundt, 88 of Sioux Falls, formerly of Leola, died August 25. 2025.
She was born March 20, 1937 at Eureka to Emma (Wolff) and Otto Opp. She attended grade school at Odessa #2 and graduated from Eureka High School May 1955. She married Maurice Jundt on September 18, 1955 at Gluckstahl Reformed Church one mile from her family farm. They...
Ralph Thomas
Aug 20, 2025
Ralph Lee Thomas, 96, died August 20, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in his home in Moville Iowa, January 22, 1929. Ralph grew up and lived in western Iowa completing through 8th grade while working on the farm. Ralph entered the army April 30, 1946 and was stationed at Ft. Snelling in Minnesota. Ralph...
James Wright
Aug 19, 2025
James Robert Wright, aged 71, passed away August 19th 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, friends by his side.
Born January 4, 1954 in Emmetsburg Iowa to Robert and Phyllis Wright, Jim was the middle child of 3. He graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1972, then Northwestern College in Orange City in 1976 - later obtaining his master's degree....
Mark Finn
Aug 8, 2025
Mark Allen "Al" Finn, 67, passed away on August 8, 2025, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Born on April 16, 1958, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Mark was the son of Wilbert and Juella Finn. From a young age, he displayed a deep appreciation for music—a passion that would shape much of his life.
Mark proudly served in the United States Army from...
Patrick Berry
Aug 3, 2025
Patrick “Pat” Michael Berry, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, after a brief time in hospice care. His life was marked by quiet strength, deep humility, and a steadfast devotion to his family, friends, and career.
Pat was born on January 9, 1967, in Niles, Illinois. As a child, he and his family relocated...
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