Obituaries

Patricia  Joan Brosz

Patricia Joan Brosz

Jan 9, 2022

Patricia Joan "Pat" Brosz, 71, passed away from cancer on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Aurora South Hospital in Aurora, Colorado while in hospice care. Her cremains will be interred 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Friedens Reformed Church Cemetery, in her hometown, Tripp, South Dakota.

Pat was born April 23, 1950 at St. Benedict's Hospital in Parkston, SD,...

Richard (Dick) Stanley Weverstad

Richard (Dick) Stanley Weverstad

Jan 6, 2022

Richard (Dick) S. Weverstad, was born September 15th, 1942, in Yankton, South Dakota, the son of Floren and Lillian (Anderson) Weverstad. He passed away January 6th, 2022, at Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera, at the age of 79.

Dick was the second of two children. He attended school in Yankton, graduating in 1960. Dick entered the United States Army in 1964...

Edward John Haase

Edward John Haase

Jan 4, 2022

Marine and teacher Edward Haase’s love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Edward passed away on January 4, 2022 at the age of 94, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

He was born on June 24, 1927. At a young age he was drafted into the Marines. After serving in WWII, Edward completed his Master’s Degree...

Marvin G Anderson

Marvin G Anderson

Dec 23, 2021

Marvin Gerhard Anderson, son of Nels Sr. and Ragna Anderson, was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on October 8, 1939 and died peacefully surrounded by family in his home in Mission Hill, SD on December 23, 2021.

Marvin (Marv) was very athletic and grew up playing sports throughout his childhood in Detroit Lakes. In 1947, Marv, Nels Jr. (his brother)...

Goldie Winckler

Goldie Winckler

Dec 22, 2021

Goldie Winckler, age 81 of Tyndall, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

Goldie Hildagard Winckler was born September 10, 1940 in Bon Homme County to Philip and Ida (Stoebner) Winckler. She was baptized by Rev. Carl Green November 3, 1940 at the Newburg Congregational Church at Blaha, South Dakota. Leighton Weltz, Donna Thum and...

Frances "Pat" Marlene Winckler

Frances "Pat" Marlene Winckler

Dec 18, 2021

Frances “Pat” Winckler, 89, of Tyndall, SD died peacefully Saturday, December 18, 2021.

She was born October 8, 1932 in Bismarck, ND, a daughter of the late Glen and Lydia (Rosenberg) Tolliver. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tyndall. She was baptized and confirmed from the Lutheran church in Alexandria, SD and was also a member...

Violet Ehresmann

Violet Ehresmann

Dec 16, 2021

Violet Ehresmann, age 92, of Tripp, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Avera St. Benedict Hospital at Parkston.

Her funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Frieden’s Reformed Church of Tripp. Burial will be in the Frieden’s Reformed Church Cemetery of Tripp. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday,...

Dennis Wayne Pravecek

Dennis Wayne Pravecek

Dec 15, 2021

Dennis Wayne Pravecek, age 69 of Tyndall, SD, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, surrounded by his family, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. Facemasks are strongly urged to be worn by all in attendance. A private family graveside service will be...

Elizabeth Ann Vesey

Elizabeth Ann Vesey

Dec 14, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Vesey, age 60 of Yankton, SD passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Majestic Bluffs in Yankton.

Service information is incomplete at this time.

Vernon Ray Kaul

Vernon Ray Kaul

Dec 14, 2021

Vernon Ray Kaul was born on July 25th 1948 in Tyndall, SD to Rueben and Mae (Mattis) Kaul. Vern and his older sister Betty attended Smith Country School through the 8th grade. Vern graduated from Tyndall High School in 1966. After graduation, Vern continued to work alongside his dad on the family farm northwest of Tyndall. Vern enjoyed the farm...

Sharon Kay Waldner

Sharon Kay Waldner

Dec 13, 2021

Sharon Kay Waldner, 52, of Huron, SD, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021 from complications of COVID at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. She was surrounded by her family and will be missed by many.

Sharon was born January 30, 1969 and grew up in Highmore, SD. She adored playing with her fur babies Tippy and Kilo....

Audrey Ruth Holupka

Audrey Ruth Holupka

Dec 5, 2021

Audrey Ruth Holupka, 88, of Tyndall, SD, passed away peacefully with family at her side on December 5, 2021 at Freeman Regional Health Services, Freeman, SD.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Tyndall, SD with Rev. Dean Schroeder officiating. Burial is in the Tyndall Cemetery.

Visitation is from 5:00 p.m. to...

Esther Alma Conrad

Esther Alma Conrad

Dec 2, 2021

Esther Conrad of Yankton, South Dakota, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society, Scotland, at the age of 98.

Esther was born October 29, 1923 on the family farm near Delmont, SD to Edward and Magdalena (Neth) Freier. She was the youngest of nine children. She was baptized December 2, 1923 at Hoffnungsberg Congregational Church and confirmed June...

Sylvia Ann Jezek

Sylvia Ann Jezek

Dec 1, 2021

Syliva Jezek, unexpectedly passed away December 1, 2021 at her home in Kaylor, SD, having attained the age of 81 years, 7 months and 23 days.

A memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 9, 2022 at St. George Catholic Church in Scotland, SD. Inurnment will take place at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Cemetery, Vodnany. 

Sylvia Ann (Tucek)...

Vernon Gall

Vernon Gall

Dec 1, 2021

Vernon Gall, age 87, of Scotland, SD, formerly of Lesterville, SD passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society, Scotland. Vernon Alvin Gall was born Wednesday, January 31, 1934 to Alvin and Irene (Weidenbach) Gall on the home farm near Lesterville, South Dakota. He was raised on the family farm and attended Plum Country School through the...

Mardell F Uken

Mardell F Uken

Nov 29, 2021

Mardell F. Uken, age 95 of Springfield, SD passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at Centerville Care Center.

A celebration of life service will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Springfield S.D. on December 4, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

Mardell Nase Uken was born March 17, 1926 to Paul and Carolina (Anderst) Nase. Mardell was the youngest of three daughters and...

Robert “Bob” Vincent Kellen

Robert “Bob” Vincent Kellen

Nov 29, 2021

Robert Kellen, age 87, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at his home in Yankton.

Robert (Bob) Kellen, age 87, son of the late Nicholas and Beulah Kellen was born near Woodstock, Minnesota.

He was married to Mary Lou Biren on May 18, 1954. They were blessed with five children. After raising their family for over twenty years in Sibley, Iowa they...

Sheryl Ann Rye

Sheryl Ann Rye

Nov 22, 2021

Sheryl “Sherry” Ann Rye, age 64, of rural Irene, South Dakota, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in rural Irene on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Light refreshments and fellowship following the service.

Sherry was born in Yankton, SD to Willie and Vivian (Huber) Simonsen. She attended...

Thomas Alan Riter

Thomas Alan Riter

Nov 21, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Alan Riter, 64, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at his home in Yankton. Tom was born March 27, 1957, to Charles Dallas Riter and Letha Odessa (Haldeman) Riter. He grew up in Rock Rapids, Iowa, where he graduated from Central Lyon High School in 1975. His interest in farming and work on his family’s operation were early signs...

Terry Ellen Parr

Terry Ellen Parr

Nov 19, 2021

Terry Ellen Parr, age 61, of Yankton, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

Terry was born on August 14, 1960 in Sioux City, IA, the fifth of seven children, to Ted and Mary Davis. She attended North High School.

Terry entered the workforce early in life where she continued to strive to be a...

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