Obituaries
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,...
Loyd Taylor
Jul 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt appreciation for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Loyd, who left this world peacefully at home on July 7, 2026. Born on September 23, 1944, Loyd lived a life characterized by dedication, passion, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved.
Loyd was a proud and devoted member of the Sioux...
Jim Newman
Jun 30, 2026
James Michael "Jim" Newman was born on February 28, 1956, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Melvin Newman and Lenora McMillan. He left this world leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, music, and unconditional love that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Jim married his high school sweetheart, Candy, on June 13, 1974. Together...
Helen Welfl
Jun 28, 2026
Helen Geraldine Welfl passed away on June 27th, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Center in DeSmet, SD at the age of 90.
Helen was born on August 30th, 1935 to Walter and Clara Griffith in Irene, SD. She attended the Irene school district and graduated in 1953. After high school Helen went on to study for a receptionist degree in Springfield,...
Janet Von Auer
Jun 26, 2026
Janet Von Auer, 76, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on June 26, 2026.
Janet was born on October 10, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Lyle Hoffa and Bonnie (Auerswald) Hoffa. She grew up in South Minneapolis and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1967.
A strong-willed and independent woman, Janet lived life on her own terms. Following her divorce, Janet...
Nancy McCahren
Jun 18, 2026
Nancy passed away June 18, 2026 in Vermillion, SD. She ran the race well and found peace.
Born February 21,1935 to Carl and Hazel Hoy in Sioux City, IA. Raised in Vermillion, she grew up on Main Street just blocks from USD’s campus. She emerged as a force to be reckoned with in high school competitions in the Debate Club and...
Melvin Stroup
Jun 13, 2026
Melvin Leroy Stroup passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2026 at the VA Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by his loving family.
Mel was born December 6th, 1934, the youngest of 5, to Archie and Eva Stroup in Watertown, SD. A couple years after graduating from High School, Mel enlisted in the United States Army. Upon discharge he started...
Julianne Hilden
Jun 11, 2026
Julianne (Holly) Jean Hilden passed away peacefully in Sioux Falls, SD, on June 11th, 2026. She was 51 years old.
Born on December 18th, 1974, Holly was the daughter of the late Gary and Sandy Hilden, growing up in Bloomington, MN. The youngest of three children, she was active in band and danceline in high school.
Jules was a loving and protective...
Billy Tarrell
Jun 5, 2026
Billy Lewis Tarrell, a man with a gruff voice but a big kind heart, passed away June 5, 2026 at the VA Hospice Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Bill was born October 20, l952 at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to his parents George and Lillian (Pusch) Tarrell who lived on a farm near Canistota, South Dakota....
Travis Gallop
Jun 5, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of a man whose presence made the world brighter, kinder, and infinitely more interesting. On June 5, 2026, Travis James Gallop, 55, took his final ride, trading the highways of this world for the endless roads of Heaven, passing away in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Travis ‘Porkchop’ was born on October 5, 1970,...
Dennis Jones
May 29, 2026
Dennis Lee Jones knew two things from the time he was old enough to hold a wrench and walk a fence line on the family farm in Milbank, South Dakota: how to work hard, and how to make people laugh. He carried both of those gifts with him every single day of his 79 years, and the world is a...
Charles "Doc" Hanson
May 28, 2026
Charles “Doc” Hanson, 72, passed away Thursday morning, leaving behind a legacy of service, achievement, friendship, and unforgettable memories. A longtime resident of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Doc was known for his sharp wit, strong character, and warm presence that touched the lives of many.
Born with a determined spirit and a passion for life, Doc proudly served in the United...
Greg Klepel
May 27, 2026
Greg Kent Klepel was born on Sept. 6, 1955 to Verna Joy Geiken (Klepel) and Fred Herbert McKenzie JR in Sioux Falls, SD. In school, he was known for his physical strength and participated in football, wrestling and Track. Greg married Theresa on Sept. 9, 2000.
Greg joined the United States Army in 1974 and was stationed at Fort Belvoir, VirginiaThere,...
Jilane Torgerson
May 22, 2026
Jilane Mable (Jensen) Torgerson was born on April 5, 1944 in Watertown, SD, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Thompson) Jensen. The family was from Badger and later moved to Brookings where they resided until 1959 when they moved to Sioux Falls. Jilane met the love of her life when she ran out of gas and Edwin, who just happened...
Sharlene Ellis
May 15, 2026
Sharlene “Shar” (Dubbelde) Ellis, 74, passed away on May 15, 2026. Born on December 4, 1951, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Shar was known for her caring spirit, strong faith, love for family, friends, and the outdoors.
Shar was an active member of First Baptist Church, Miller, South Dakota, where she found joy in fellowship and service. She had a creative...
Douglas Wierenga
May 15, 2026
Douglas Wierenga passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and unwavering devotion to those he cared for most.
Doug was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Velma, and his father, Sam Wierenga. He is survived by his sister, Gail Barron; his daughters, Kristy Myers-Boland and Kathy Thompson; his son, Keith Myers;...
Randall Stiver
May 10, 2026
Randall Paul Stiver, of Brookings, died on May 10, 2026, after ashort hospitalization due to a major stroke. He was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on July 15, 1952, to Naomi and Luther Stiver. From there the family moved to Oral, South Dakota and later to the Portland, Oregon area, and then back to South Dakota.
Randy attended the Bricket Wood campus...
Douglas Monette
May 7, 2026
Douglas Joseph Monette age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 7, 2026 in Sioux Falls, SD.
He was born on August 31, 1955 in Belcourt, ND. He moved to Sioux Falls with his mother, Barbara, and step-dad, Delbert, graduating from Washington High School. Doug moved to Missouri and lived there for a short period of time before coming back to...
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