Obituaries

Julie Cain

Julie Cain

Nov 5, 2025

Julie Patricia Cain, 68, of Worthington, MN passed away on Wednesday November 5th at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Julie was born on October 11, 1957 in Asheville, NC to Robert (Bob) Cain, a radio broadcaster and Marie(Gasahl) Cain. Her father’s career, which included a position at the CNN news desk, resulted in the familymoving many times during Julie’s childhood....

Jennifer Collings

Jennifer Collings

Nov 2, 2025

Jennifer was born on September 9, 1976 to Donna and Raymond Hoffmeister. She grew up in Georgia where she attended school. Jennifer married Richard Collings on April 16th 2004.

Jennifer was employed on and off at McDonald's and Argus Leader. She loved delivering the newspaper for a number of years until her health declined. 

Jennifer enjoyed spending time with family and friends....

Sondi Greiner

Sondi Greiner

Oct 30, 2025

Sondi Greiner, 60, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away at her home on October 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Sisseton, South Dakota, on April 16, 1965, to Alvin and DeMeris Huff, Sondi grew up with a strong spirit and an unwavering determination that would define her life. She spent most of her years in Sioux...

Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Oct 17, 2025

Jason Joseph Smith, 55, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on October 17, 2025, from a lengthy illness. Jason was surrounded by his family in his final moments at Avera Hospital.

Jason Joseph Smith was born on September 28, 1970, in Wagner, SD to William J. and Carole Marie Smith. Jason received his GED near Box Elder, SD as well as...

Cheryl Lynn Vincent

Cheryl Lynn Vincent

Oct 2, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Vincent, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at the age of 74. She was surrounded by family at the end and went peacefully.

Cheryl was born on January 3, 1951, in Colorado, and later made her home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It was here that her family grew and took root. And...

Dale Sweeter

Dale Sweeter

Sep 24, 2025

A longer obituary will be posted soon.   - Dale Sweeter of Beresford, SD passed away September 24 at the age of 94. Dale was a lifetime farmer and Korean War Veteran. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed family get togethers. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Gladys (Fodness) Sweeter, and his sister Laureli...

Beverly Ericksen

Beverly Ericksen

Sep 21, 2025

Beverly Jean Ericksen (Oberg) passed away peacefully in her home in Sioux Falls on September 21, 2025 at the age of 90.

She was born on May 9, 1935 in Sioux Falls, the third of ten children born to Clifford and Mary Bell Oberg. Beverly was united marriage to Hubert Ericksen on December 21, 1950 in Pipestone, MN. Their journey together...

Kip Steinberg

Kip Steinberg

Sep 19, 2025

Kip Jerome Steinberg (John Pollman) was born on February 24, 1944 to Samuel Pollman, Sr. and Bertha (Wipf) Pollman at home near Bridgewater, SD. The Lord called him home and he passed peacefully on September 19, 2025 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Kip’s journey with cancer was strengthened through a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. He said that...

James Wainscoat

James Wainscoat

Sep 11, 2025

James Paul Wainscoat, age 84 of Viborg, passed away in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on September 11, 2025.

James was born May 8th, 1941 in Alameda, California to Conrad and Tory Wainscoat. James grew up working in his parent’s bakeries in California and learned a trait that he would end up passing down to his children.

James joined the military in 1962...

Thomas Casanova

Thomas Casanova

Aug 30, 2025

Thomas Larry Casanova was born September 1st, 1942 in Watertown, SD to Paul and Frances Casanova. His family moved to Aberdeen, SD when he was a child and he lived there the majority of his life.

He joined the Army at 17 and served in Germany as a mechanic for 3 years.

He married Shirley Wilkie April 20th, 1964 in Aberdeen SD...

Janice Jundt

Janice Jundt

Aug 25, 2025

Janice Jundt, 88 of Sioux Falls, formerly of Leola, died August 25. 2025.

She was born March 20, 1937 at Eureka to Emma (Wolff) and Otto Opp. She attended grade school at Odessa #2 and graduated from Eureka High School May 1955. She married Maurice Jundt on September 18, 1955 at Gluckstahl Reformed Church one mile from her family farm. They...

Ralph Thomas

Ralph Thomas

Aug 20, 2025

Ralph Lee Thomas, 96, died August 20, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in his home in Moville Iowa, January 22, 1929. Ralph grew up and lived in western Iowa completing through 8th grade while working on the farm. Ralph entered the army April 30, 1946 and was stationed at Ft. Snelling in Minnesota. Ralph...

James Wright

James Wright

Aug 19, 2025

James Robert Wright, aged 71, passed away August 19th 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, friends by his side.

Born January 4, 1954 in Emmetsburg Iowa to Robert and Phyllis Wright, Jim was the middle child of 3. He graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1972, then Northwestern College in Orange City in 1976 - later obtaining his master's degree....

Mark Finn

Mark Finn

Aug 8, 2025

Mark Allen "Al" Finn, 67, passed away on August 8, 2025, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Born on April 16, 1958, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Mark was the son of Wilbert and Juella Finn. From a young age, he displayed a deep appreciation for music—a passion that would shape much of his life.

Mark proudly served in the United States Army from...

Patrick Berry

Patrick Berry

Aug 3, 2025

Patrick “Pat” Michael Berry, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, after a brief time in hospice care. His life was marked by quiet strength, deep humility, and a steadfast devotion to his family, friends, and career.

Pat was born on January 9, 1967, in Niles, Illinois. As a child, he and his family relocated...

David Theel

David Theel

Jul 20, 2025

David Lee Theel

A.K.A. Moon Dog, Peeps, Papa, Pumba, Uncle Dave

David Lee Theel was born April 22, 1954 in Sioux Falls, SD to Arnold and Cleo Theel. His childhood was full of advice from his sister, adventures with his brother, and hauling for his parent’s trucking company. Graduating from Hartford High School in 1972, Dave then moved to Aurora, CO that...

Carol Ann Bahm

Carol Ann Bahm

Jul 20, 2025

Carol Ann Bahm passed away July 20th, 2025 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Carol Ann Bahm was born December 30th 1953 to Lawrence and Louise Bahm. Carol Ann was the second out of 10 kids.

Carol Ann married William Senter in December of 1972 and to this union Harold, Christopher and Victor was born. Carol Ann married Ray Durrin...

Charles Francis Boese, Jr.

Charles Francis Boese, Jr.

Jul 20, 2025

Charles Francis Boese, Jr. was born on May 14, 1969 in Sioux Falls, the son of Charles and Sharon (Krohn) Boese. He grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School in 1987.

Chuck worked at the Royal Fork while in high school. Over the years, he worked at Raven Industries, delivered ice, was as a bartender at the...

Max Putney

Max Putney

Jul 13, 2025

Max was born November 20, 1940, in DeSoto, Iowa, Dallas County, to Jack and Lucille Putney.

Max married Janet Hepner November 4, 1959, in Sioux Falls, SD. They later moved to Wisconson and had seven children together.

Max began dairy farming in the mid-1950s and enlisted in the United States Army later that decade. In the early 1960s, he worked in general...

Joan Reese

Joan Reese

Jul 11, 2025

Joan Reese, age 69, peacefully passed into the presence of Jesus on July 11, 2025, after a courageous 25-year battle with cancer. Though her body endured pain for many years, her spirit remained strong, full of joy, love, and unwavering faith.

Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Joan graduated from Salsbury High School and East Stroudsburg University and became an adoption specialist,...