Obituaries

Jun 5, 2026

Initial services are going to be a private ceremony. The family plans to hold a larger public celebration of life in July. The time and date are yet to be finalized. 

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

May 5, 2026

Nancy Carolyn Herrig, 83, of Sioux Falls, passed away on May 5, 2026.

She was born on March 6, 1943, in Philadelphia, to Paul and Lillian Guidi. She later moved to Sioux Falls with her mother and bonus father, Donald Olson Sr., where she was blessed to become a big sister to Donald and Leonard Olson.

It was in Sioux Falls that...

May 2, 2026

Katherine Rae Jacobsma passed away on May 2, 2026 at the young age of 40. She was born January 18, 1986 in Canton, South Dakota to Brian and Wanita Jacobsma, and was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

Kathy grew up in Inwood, Iowa and graduated from Western Christian High School in 2004. Gifted with an artistic ability from...

Apr 29, 2026

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. – noon at the Sioux Falls Convention Center for Richard “Dick” Huffman, 89, who passed away at the V.A. Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 after a brief illness.

Richard was born on September 3, 1936 to Bert and Mae Huffman at his parent’s...

Apr 27, 2026

Steve was born on January 29, 1964 in Sioux Falls, the son of Charles and Sharon (Gravning) Arens. He grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Lincoln High School. Steve married Theresa Lund.

Steve worked for several businesses in Sioux Falls; John Morell, Gateway Computers, Novak Sanitation and Sweetman Construction where he was a ready-mix truck driver.

Steve loved spending time...

Apr 25, 2026

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,...