Obituaries

Apr 27, 2026

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Apr 24, 2026

Waltraut "Bobbie" Criger was born on August 5, 1927 in Germany.

Bobbie met Don Criger while he was stationed in Germany after the end of WWII. She was working at the military post exchange. They had made plans to get married but Don received orders to got to Korea as the war began.

Bobbie and Don were married on October 10, 1953...

Apr 19, 2026

JoAnn Luverne Quigley (Lubben), born November 8, 1950 in Hawarden, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2026.

She was raised in Akron, Iowa and later made her home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Throughout her life, JoAnn was known for her steady presence and her dedication to serving others. Whether working in a local restaurant or a grocery store, she...

Apr 5, 2026

Virginia Ann Kleinheksel, 86, a beloved resident of Canton, SD, passed away on April 5, 2026 at the Veterans Administration Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD With her daughter Chris present, she touched the lives of many with her kindness, strength and adventurous spirit.

Virginia was born on April 26, 1939 in Canton, OH, the daughter of Otis Smith and Mildred...

Apr 4, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Ross (Houk), 57, died Saturday, April 4, 2026, in her hometown of Sioux Falls, following a brief illness.

Beth is the daughter of James and Roslie Houk, with whom she shared a close lifelong bond. Born on July 25, 1968, in Dodge City, Kansas, she was the middle of three sisters, along with Lynne Riddle and Lori Junso. They...

Mar 31, 2026

Shane was born in Sioux Falls, he passed away at the Dougherty Hospice House after a heroic battle with cancer. He was 44 years old.

Shane was completely devoted to his wife, Audra, and their two sons Declan and Seamus. He is survived by his mother, Betty, his siblings, Pat, Mike, Tim and Mark. He was preceded in death by father, Charles.

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Mar 28, 2026

Barbara was born on October 12, 1935 at Viborg, South Dakota, the daughter of Myron and Nina (Juul) Soyland. She grew up near Irene and graduated from high school in 1954. She then attended Nettleton Business School in Sioux Falls.

Barb worked as an office manager for most of her career in Sioux Falls, including work for an attorney, John Morell's,...

Mar 27, 2026

On Friday, March 27, 2026, Allen Lee Knudtson passed peacefully away at Ava’s Hospice House after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

Allen was born in Sioux Falls on May 17, 1956 to Glenn and Nadine Knudtson. Allen attended the Sioux Falls Public Schools graduating from Washington Senior High School. During his youth Allen worked at The Galley restaurant mastering the...

Mar 26, 2026

Sally was born on July 21, 1956 in Germany, the daughter of Samuel T. Harper, Jr. and Shisuye “June” (Shibata) Harper.

She graduated from the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in 1975. Sally attended National College of Business in Rapid City and earned a four-year degree in Computer Science, graduating in 1979.

Sally worked at the SDDC, starting...

Mar 25, 2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” Kolsrud entered the world on her own terms on August 11, 1963, CA. At a young age, she and her family moved to Hills, MN, where she attended school and grew up.

She lived her life guided not by convention, but by her own unwavering sense of what felt right. Some called her stubborn; she preferred “quirky”—and that she...

Mar 24, 2026

Betty Jean Aulner, age 74, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on March 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her daughters and two granddaughters, Alexandra and Hailey.

She was born on August 11, 1951, the daughter of Edward and Betty (Cooper) Huft. She grew up in the Mitchell countryside, where her beloved horse Star faithfully carried her to...

Mar 18, 2026

Arrangements are pending 

Mar 18, 2026

Tamara “Tami” Kaye Joldersma, age 66, of Slayton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 18, 2026

Tami was born to Esther and Mike Joldersma and spent her life rooted in southwest Minnesota. She was a proud and devoted mother to Mitchell (Kari) Joldersma and Jennifer (Andi) Hochrein, and an even prouder grandmother to Jack and Haddie Joldersma, who...

Mar 13, 2026

Rita Ann Wetzel, 76, of Sioux Falls, SD peacefully passed away at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House on Friday, March 13, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with an unrelenting and formidable form of cancer. She was cared for and surrounded by her loving family and friends as she endured her brief cancer journey with determination and grace.

Rita was...

Mar 10, 2026

Bul Kuek Biar AKA Mawet, born on January 1, 1980, in Sudan, passed away on March 10, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. He was the beloved son of Kuek Biar and Apiu Lueth.

Bul was proudly known as one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, a generation of young men whose lives were shaped by hardship, displacement, and extraordinary resilience. He spent...

Mar 7, 2026

Leticia Rodriguez Sanchez, age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Ava’s Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends and leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, generosity, and unwavering selflessness.

Leticia was born on November 2, 1959, in Sonora, Mexico, where she lived...

Mar 3, 2026

Feb 28, 2026

Charles was born May 24, 1951 in Petoskey, Michigan to Charles and Marion ONeill. Charles graduated in 1970 from Petoskey High School. Charles attended Votech for Auto mechanics in Lansing Michigan.

Later relocating to South Dakota, Charles had 2 children Justin and Sherri ONeill. They settled in Sioux Falls where Charles worked as a correctional officer at South Dakota State Penitentiary...

Feb 24, 2026

Jamie Sterk, 43, passed away on February 24, 2026. Born on September 9, 1982, in Sioux Falls, she grew into a woman whose strength, compassion, and fierce love shaped every life she touched.

Jamie devoted herself to caring for others, not only as a mother but as a foster mother to many children in need. Her home was a place of...