Obituaries
James Howard Shaeffer
Jan 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that our family says goodbye to our beloved patriarch Dr. James Howard “Doc” Shaeffer. Surrounded by his loved ones, Doc passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 94.
Doc was born in Canova, SD on June 16th, 1930, grew up in Parker and graduated from Parker High School in 1948. He attended...
Dianne Payton
Jan 6, 2025
Dianne was born on July 27, 1943 in Sioux Falls, the daughter of Vernon and Charlotte Johnson. She attended school at Dell Rapids.
After high school, Dianne worked at Smokeys Drive Inn in Dell Rapids and while working there she met Leland Payton. They were married on December 17, 1960 and had three children together. They lived in Hadley, Minnesota and...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Tough
Jan 4, 2025
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Reibel was born on Sept. 24, 1942 in Worthington, MN, the daughter of Leonard and Helen (Fries) Reibel.
Jackie married Loren Tough in November of 1959 in Sioux Falls and they had three children. She and Loren operated Westside Auto Parts for many years.
Jackie enjoyed growing flowers and caring for her dogs.
Jackie was 82 years old when she passed...
Conrad Dice
Jan 1, 2025
Conrad L. Dice (Con) passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 9, 1929 in Freeman, SD and spent most of his growing up years on a farm near Parker, SD, graduating from Parker High School.
After graduating from high school and working on his family’s farm, Con joined the SD Air National Guard as...
Judith Higgins
Dec 21, 2024
Judith Kathryn Higgins, age 69, passed away December 21, 2024 in her residence in Sioux Falls, SD.
Judith was born March 5, 1955, the 7th child to long time Miller, SD residents Vincent Edward Higgins and Faith Darlene McRoden Higgins.
Judith graduated Miller High School in 1973; later receiving a Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD...
Elsie Wagner
Dec 21, 2024
Elsie G. Wagner, age 97, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
Elsie Gertrude (Huber) Wagner was born on November 9, 1927, to John and Lydia (Kirchhevel) Huber – the fourth of seven children. Elsie grew up on the family farm in rural Armour. She was baptized and confirmed at St....
Gerald Buchholz
Dec 17, 2024
Gerald Junior Buchholz was born on January 20, 1944 to Erwin and Bertha (Guthmiller) Buchholz In Tripp, SD. He passed away on December 17, 2024 at the age of 80. He attended school in Tripp and graduated in 1962. After graduation, he worked at the State Hospital from 1963-1965. He then joined the Army on October 20, 1965. He served...
John Sinclair, Jr.
Dec 13, 2024
John William Sinclair, Jr, age 81, passed from this life on December 13, 2024 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
John was born on September 16, 1943 in Monroe, Louisiana to parents John and Bessie Sinclair. He grew up in Louisiana and enlisted in the Navy in 1961. After serving his country, John worked for Boeing, first in New Orleans then in...
Barbara Remillard
Dec 9, 2024
Barbara J Remillard went to live with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.
She was born on May 31, 1963, in Huron South Dakota to Marianna and Duane Remillard. She is survived by her siblings Mary (Paul) Schwartz, Sandy (Erin) Deyo, Susan (Jack)...
Alonzo Little
Dec 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alonzo "A.J." Jeremy Little, born on July 27, 1985, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to John David Little and Cheryl Greene Little. A.J. passed away on December 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the great outdoors.
A.J. was...
Nicole Shanks
Dec 7, 2024
Nicole Renee Shanks, age 22, passed away on December 7th, 2024. Nicole was born on November 8th, 2002, in Sioux Falls SD, to Amy (Gunderson) Bender.
Nicole came into this world to challenge us, to show us what unconditional love is. From a very young age Nicole taught us that sometimes, you just have to laugh. Nicole had a very infectious...
Dorothy Legel
Nov 30, 2024
Dorothy A. Legel, 90, of Sioux Falls, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Avera Dougherty Hospice House.
Dorothy was born April 24, 1934, on a farm near Colton to parents Pete and Elvera Pearson. She grew up in the Lyons area and graduated from Lyons High School. Following high school, she began her career in banking working for First National...
Sonja Carlberg
Nov 29, 2024
Sonja was born on January 8, 1942 in Rapid City, South Dakota, the daughter of Melvin and Frances Bakken. She grew up in Rapid City where she graduated from high school. Following her graduation, she attended Stewarts Beauty School.
Sonja returned to Rapid City and worked at Mill’s Drug Store. While she was working at the drug store, she met Phillip...
Laura Boone
Nov 14, 2024
Laura Boone (Wolf), 60, passed away on November 14, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Calvin Wolf (deceased) and LaVonne Wolf of Aberdeen, SD. She spent most of her life in Aberdeen. It was there that she married Scott Boone. Together, they welcomed two beautiful daughters, Rachel and Emily, who were her pride and joy.
Laura loved the Green Bay...
Lenore Stafford
Oct 30, 2024
Lenore passed away peacefully in her home on October 30, 2024 at the age of 56. Lenore Faith Stafford was born in Garretson, SD on 6.18.68. She grew up in Sherman, SD. She attended school in Garretson and graduated from Garretson High School.
Lenore later married Robert Earl Stafford. They both worked at Bell Box, which is how they met. They...
Donna Martinell
Oct 29, 2024
Donna Hintz Martinell, 80, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, entered her Heavenly Home on October 29, 2024.
Donna was born on June 6, 1944, in Estelline, South Dakota, to Maurice and Hazel (Lenning) Hintz. A graduate of Castlewood High School, Donna began her life’s journey rooted in family, faith, and an enduring love of learning and service.
Donna married Sheldon Moe, and...
Alvin Helwig
Oct 27, 2024
Alvin was born on April 27, 1932 at Waubay, South Dakota, the son of Frank and Anna (Block) Helwig. He attended school at Waubay and as a young man began working for the REA installing poles and transmission lines.
Alvin entered the US Navy in 1950. He married Mardell Lardy in Webster, South Dakota on May 7, 1952. When Alvin was...
Susan Grover
Oct 5, 2024
Susan, 76 of Brandon, passed away on Oct. 5, 2024 at the Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls. No formal services are planned and interment of cremated remains will be with her parents in Three Forks, Montana.
Janet Tuttle
Oct 1, 2024
Janet Jeannine Tuttle passed away suddenly on October 1, 2024. Jan had a heart attack the day after her mother’s death and died one week later. Jan and her mother were very close and losing her mother simply broke Jan’s heart. The family is grateful that they are together again.
Jan was born October 8, 1979 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota....
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