Obituaries
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...
Gary Sullivan
Aug 15, 2026
Gary Wilfred Sullivan passed away on August 15, 2026 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls after many years with heart disease.
Gary was born on September 17th, 1952, to Wilfred and Leona Sullivan. He was raised in Fulton, South Dakota. Gary attended Notre Dame High School in Mitchell and graduated from Hanson High School in 1971. He began working in Sioux...
Jerry Allen Sweets, Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
Bishop J. Allen Sweets Jr. ThD, known by his family and friends as Allen, peacefully passed to his heavenly home on August 10, 2026, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the age of 59. He lived a life anchored in faith and defined by devotion—to God, to his family, and to the people he served. Those closest to him will...
Audrey Kouril-Rud
Aug 8, 2026
Audrey Jane Kouril-Rud, 69, of Sioux Falls, SD died unexpectedly on August 8, 2026. Audrey was born on December 27, 1956 in Sioux Falls, the daughter of Fred and Coral (Kling) Kouril. She attended Washington High School, where she graduated in 1975. She married Jeff Rud on April 25, 2014; although they have been inseparable for the last 32 years. Their...
Sandy Ostendorf
Aug 4, 2026
Sandra Lee Ostendorf, most recently of Custer, South Dakota, peacefully passed away on August 4, 2026, at Custer Care and Rehab Center. She was born on December 27, 1941, to Clarence and Jean LaVaughn (Wacker) Peterson in North Platte, Nebraska.
Sandy worked various jobs throughout her life, from retail to bookkeeping and, at the time of her retirement, housekeeping. Sandy will...
Shannon Driscoll
Aug 4, 2026
Shannon was born on April 28, 1975, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Dell and Dannelle (Bader) Kelly. She was raised in Sioux Falls and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1993. In 1993, she married Michael Driscoll, and together they welcomed two daughters, Makayla and Megan, who remained the greatest joys of her life.
Throughout her life, Shannon dedicated herself...
Craig Leibrich
Jul 31, 2026
Craig Leibeich, 65, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2026, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Craig was born on December 21, 1960, in Burke, South Dakota, to Robert and Gloria (Carter) Leibrich. He grew up in Winner, South Dakota, where he attended school before enlisting in the United States Army in April 1981. He was...
Margo Lail
Jul 28, 2026
On July 28, 2026, Margo Rae Lail of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away peacefully at home, enveloped in the love of her family.
Margo began her journey on October 2, 1956, born to Leo Wesley Campbell Sr. and Carol Christine Campbell (Odegaard). A lifelong resident of Sioux Falls, she cultivated her love for nature at Southeast Technical College, where she earned...
Myrna Searl
Jul 25, 2026
Myrna Searl, 99, of Sioux Falls (formerly of Humboldt, SD), passed away on July 25, 2026, at Good Samaritan Village.
Visitation with family present will begin at 9:00 a.m. on August 1 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. A private family burial will follow.
Myrna was born to Ontje and Hilda (Otten) Groeneveld on April...
Lorrin Jensen
Jul 17, 2026
Lorrin Curtis Jensen was born on 8/17/1941 to Art and Dorothy (Thompson) Jensen in Sioux Falls SD. He grew up in Badgerand Brookings, SD until the family moved to Sioux Falls in 1960. After moving to Sioux Falls, Lorrin attended LifeScape school for the handicapped and helped his dad at the family service stations until Art retired in 1985. Lorrin...
Richard Selle
Jul 16, 2026
Richard was born on Jan. 9, 1958 in Sioux Falls, the son of Arthur and Phoebe (Larsen) Selle. He grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School in 1976.
Richard married Lynda Siefkes on Sept. 2, 1978 in Groton, SD. They lived in Sioux Falls where Richard worked for Nash-Finch his whole career.
Richard passed away on July 16,...
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