Obituaries
Delano Lee Preszler
May 17, 2026
DeLano Lee Preszler was born on January 6, 1939 in Eureka, SD to Jacob and Sarah (Berreth) Preszler.
On October 21, 1978 he married Marcia Rux of Aberdeen, SD.
For 5 years they farmed northwest of Aberdeen, SD. In 1984 they moved to Rapid City, SD where he was employed as a mechanic and later a foreman of heavy equipment at Ellsworth...
Daniel Hammond
May 12, 2026
Daniel Lee Hammond passed away on May 12, 2026, at the age of 70.
He was found on the banks of the Missouri River on a day perfect for fishing, with two fishing lines cast out. Dan was born on October 27, 1955, in Circleville, Ohio, to Wes and Joyce Hammond. When he was young, the family moved to Draper, South...
Mary Ann Gall
May 11, 2026
Mary Ann Gall, 89, of Menno, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026 at Menno-Olivet Care Center.
Mary Ann was born on December 25, 1936, in South Dakota to Michael and Albina Kocer. She attended country school through the fourth grade and continued her education through the eighth grade at Tabor Catholic School. Mary Ann was remarkably intelligent, hardworking,...
Cynthia Schlimgen
May 7, 2026
Cynthia Schlimgen, 73 of Scotland, died Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton.
Visitation is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Rosary, Wednesday, May 13 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland. The family invites you to wear your gray “Live Like Cindy” shirts, or any gray attire, to the visitation as we honor...
Jorgen Wadkins
May 4, 2026
Jorgen Wadkins passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026 at Avera Scared Heart Hospitial, Yankton, SD. No formal services are currently planned.
Gary Lee Frank
May 2, 2026
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Gary Frank, 78, of Avon, died Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. Benedict Health Center in Parkston.
Visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service, Wednesday, May 6 at Friedens Reformed Church in Tripp.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7 at Friedens Reformed.
Burial with military rites will be at Friedens Reformed Church Cemetery.
Gary...
John William Sedlacek
Apr 20, 2026
John Sedlacek, age 83, died Monday, April 20, 2026 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall. Visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Rosary and wake, Sunday, April 26 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 27 at St. George. Burial, with military honors, will be at St....
Andrew Seiler
Apr 15, 2026
Andrew Seiler passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026 at Avera Majestic Bluffs while under hospice care. No formal services are planned.
Kevin James Vellek
Apr 6, 2026
Kevin Vellek, 58, passed away peacefully from kidney failure, Monday, April 6, 2026 at his rural Scotland home.
Kevin James Vellek was born July 1, 1967 to Louis and Nyla (Jezek) Vellek. Kevin lived on the farm his entire life, helping his father and brothers with the farming.
Kevin was a 1985 graduate of the Class of the Bon Homme Cavaliers. He...
Mary Jo Bertrand
Mar 31, 2026
Mary Jo Bertrand, age 86, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Scotland, SD.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Goglin Funeral Home, Scotland, SD. Visitation will be held at Goglin Funeral Home, Scotland, SD, on Wednesday April 8, from 5 pm to 7 pm with a song dedication by Jeremy Bertrand...
Rodney Leo Pechous
Mar 29, 2026
Rodney L. Pechous was born on December 2, 1946, to Leo and Adeline (Kortan) Pechous on the family farm southeast of Tabor. He passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, with family and friends at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital.
Following graduation from Tabor High School, he answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Navy during the...
Larry Weisser
Mar 25, 2026
Larry Loren Weisser, born August 17, 1947, in Parkston, South Dakota, passed away peacefully and will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his work, and his service to his country.
Larry was born to Ruben and Wynetta (Tiede) Weisser. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Ness Weisser on July 2, 1967, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton, South...
Melvin Finck
Mar 13, 2026
Melvin Finck, age 90 of Tripp, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service, Thursday, March 19 at Friedens Reformed Church in Tripp. Funeral service is 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 at Friedens Reformed Church. Burial will be at Friedens Reformed...
Colleen Meyers
Mar 12, 2026
Colleen Kim Meyers, born March 9, 1961, passed away after a life defined by hard work, adventure, and love for family and the outdoors.
Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 at Goglin Funeral Home in Yankton. Funeral service is 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in Yankton Municipal Cemetery.
She was a proud and devoted mother to...
Melvin Simek
Mar 12, 2026
Melvin Simek, age 97, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19 at Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be at St. Leo Catholic Cemetery.
Melvin was born May 28th, 1928 in Tyndall, SD to Thomas and Laura (Plattner) Simek. He graduated from Tyndall High...
Janet Sykora
Mar 9, 2026
Janet Marie Sykora, age 91, of Tabor, SD passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall after a brief illness.
Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, March 21st at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor. A wake will be held on Friday, March 20th at 7 p.m. with visitation from 5 to 7...
Darold Werkmeister
Mar 5, 2026
Darold Werkmeister, 95 of O'Neill, Nebraska died Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Arbor Care Center in O'Neill. No public services are scheduled.
Darold H. Werkmeister was born December 20, 1930 in Winner, SD to Harold and Clara (Breding) Werkmeister. The family moved from Keya Paha, South Dakota to a farm/ranch south of Ewing, Nebraska in 1941.
Darold attended a rural elementary school,...
Loyd McComb
Mar 5, 2026
Loyd McComb's colorful life's journey ended on March 3rd, 2026 at Avera Sister James Care Center. Loyd was well known for his love of metal detecting and coin collecting. He spent many enjoyable hours at the flea market and auctions. He made friends easily and had many metal detecting and coin collecting friends and associates. He spoke often about a...
LaVerna Magstadt
Mar 5, 2026
To watch the funeral livesteamed 10:30 am March 16, 2026 please join the private Facebook group "Scotland Community Church" AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to ensure entry before the service starts.
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LaVerna Magstadt passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton at the age of 79.
Visitation will be held from 5...
Elvera Friederich
Feb 27, 2026
Elvera Friederich, 90, formerly of Tripp, SD passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4 at First American Lutheran Church in Tripp with Pastor Barry Nelson officiating. Visitation begins at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Grace Hill Cemetery, Tripp.
Pallbearers are Mike Mehlhaff, Allen Mehlhaff,...
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