Obituaries

Lewis Joseph Bailey

Lewis Joseph Bailey

Sep 14, 2023

The Bailey family bid a heartfelt farewell to an irreplaceable figure on Thursday, September 14th. Lewis “Grandpa Lew” Bailey, age 87, departed this world.  Lewis was not only a devoted husband and father but also a cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. He blazed a trail as the first HVAC contractor in his family, a role he pursued passionately for many years.

Lewis’s...

Debra Jean Williams

Debra Jean Williams

Sep 11, 2023

Debra Jean Williams was born on November 12th, 1954 to Lois and Gene Beverlin in Norfolk, Nebraska. She had two half-brothers from her father’s side, Wayne Beverlin and Jerry Beverlin. She grew up moving around with her parents for work related reasons, while finally landing in the Los Angeles area. She graduated high school in 1972. She then went on...

Charles Randall Gray

Charles Randall Gray

Sep 6, 2023

Chuck (to his business and community friends) / Randy (to his family), 75, passed away September 6, 2023 at Avera Majestic Bluffs Sister James, under hospice care after a short battle with cancer. He was born May 26, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio to Charles and Nina (Andrews) Gray. He lived and attended grade school in London, Ohio until 1959 when...

Dean David Schulte

Dean David Schulte

Sep 5, 2023

Dean David Schulte, age 58 of Mission Hill, died from complications of pneumonia, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

A graveside memorial service, with military rites will begin at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 23 at Garden of Memories in Yankton.

Dean was born April 30, 1965 to Richard R and Shirley (Schulz) Schulte in Yankton, SD....

Thomas James Sealey

Thomas James Sealey

Sep 1, 2023

Thomas James Sealey (aka Tom, Tommy), dedicated Husband, Father, and Papa, passed away at his home on September 1, 2023, after a short yearlong battle with cancer.

His friends and family are invited to share happy memories and celebrate Tom’s life as a strong, caring, and loving man to all who were a part of his life. Services will be...

Robert Lee Colgan

Robert Lee Colgan

Aug 31, 2023

Robert Lee Colgan, age 76 of Springfield passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 8 at Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. Inurnment will be in the Tyndall Cemetery.

Robert was born March 7, 1947 to Gilfred and Blanche “Sybil” (Young) Colgan in Avon, South...

Jerry John Geuther

Jerry John Geuther

Aug 12, 2023

Jerry Geuther, age 88, went to be with his family in heaven on Saturday, August 12, 2023. He died at his rural Delmont home.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 15 at First American Lutheran Church in Tripp. Interment will be in the Delmont City Cemetery.

Jerry John Geuther, son of Raymond and Anna (Frey) Geuther was...

Kevin Michael Ehlers

Kevin Michael Ehlers

Aug 8, 2023

Kevin Michael Ehlers, age 65 of Tripp, SD passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 after a very brief stay at Butte Healthcare Center in Butte, Nebraska. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 12 at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp.

Kevin was born June 3, 1958 to Robert and Ruby (Olson) Ehlers in Sioux City, Iowa. Following...

Donald Dale Ulmer

Donald Dale Ulmer

Aug 5, 2023

The family of Donald Dale Ulmer of Yankton, SD is saddened to announce his passing on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the age of 82 years. Don was born in Hutchinson County on November 4, 1940 to Ruben and Lydia (Wollman) Ulmer. He spent his entire childhood working on the family farm near Menno, SD. After graduating from high school...

Daniel John Joseph Wuestewald

Daniel John Joseph Wuestewald

Jul 30, 2023

Dan Wuestewald passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Majestic Bluffs in Yankton at the age of 85.  

A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 4 at Goglin Funeral Home in Yankton. Visitation begins at 9 a.m.

Daniel John Wuestewald was born January 15, 1938 at Yankton, South Dakota to Bill and Catherine...

John Charles Rothschadl

John Charles Rothschadl

Jul 29, 2023

John Charles Rothschadl, age 82 of Yankton, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Sister James Care Center in Yankton. A private memorial service will be held.

John was born January 24, 1941 to Emil and Leantine (Schneider) Rothschadl at Tyndall. John married Donna Baker December 27, 1960.  John served in the US Army, retiring after 22 years. During John’s...

Daniel Hymore

Daniel Hymore

Jul 24, 2023

Daniel Nick Hymore, age 61 died Monday, July 24, 2023 at his home in Sioux Falls. At Dan’s request, no services will be held. His final resting place will be in Wyoming.

Dan was born March 17, 1962 to Moody and Celestia “Lettie” (Heaton) Hymore in Sioux Falls. He graduated from Parkston High School with the Class of 1980. Dan...

Martha Johanna Ziegler

Martha Johanna Ziegler

Jul 22, 2023

Martha Johanna Ziegler, age 100, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Menno-Olivet Care Center. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 25, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service, at Goglin Funeral Chapel in Tripp. Funeral services will be Wednesday July 26, with viewing at 9:30 a.m. and service at 10:30 a.m. at Emmaus Lutheran Church...

Kolleen Marie Want

Kolleen Marie Want

Jul 19, 2023

Kolleen Want passed away in her home in Yankton, SD on July 19th, 2023 at the age of 61, surrounded by family and friends.  

Visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 24 at Goglin Funeral Home in Yankton, with a 7 p.m. prayer service.

Her memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25 at...

Clarence Sykora

Clarence Sykora

Jul 5, 2023

Clarence Sykora, age 95 of Tabor, SD passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno.

Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at Goglin Funeral Home in Yankton. The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland.

Clarence Michael Sykora was born February 24, 1928 to...

Bradie Hendrix

Bradie Hendrix

Jul 3, 2023

Detective Bradie A. “Mad Dog” Hendrix Jr., 78, of Yankton passed away July 3, 2023, in Yankton Avera Hospital, surrounded by his wife and good friend Pastor Dean Schroeder. He was born September 2, 1944, in Rockford IL, the son of Bradie A. and Mary E. (Pendergast) Hendrix.  Bradie married Bonita V. Stuen.  He was employed as a police officer by...

Wade Isaacs

Wade Isaacs

Jun 29, 2023

Wade D. Isaacs passed away on June 29, 2023 at Mercy One Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, following surgery and numerous health issues.

Wade was born on June 22, 1959 in Freeman, SD to Richard and Judith Isaacs. He was raised on the family farm north of Scotland. He attended school in Scotland, graduating in 1978. Following graduation he joined...

Elva Brosz

Elva Brosz

Jun 26, 2023

Elva Brosz, age 94 formerly of Tripp, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Bormann Manor in Parkston with her son and daughter at her side.

Visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Goglin Funeral Chapel in Tripp.

Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29...

Mary Lynne Miller

Mary Lynne Miller

Jun 13, 2023

Mary Lynne Miller, age 75 of Tripp, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno.

Visitation for Mary will be held 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2023 at First American Lutheran Church in Tripp. Her funeral will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Barry Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Grace Hill Cemetery,...

Richard Del Rey Ptak

Richard Del Rey Ptak

Jun 12, 2023

Richard Del Rey Ptak, age 83, died of natural causes Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home in Tyndall.

Services are pending.

Richard Del Rey Ptak was born on March 12, 1940 in Yankton, SD to Thomas K. and Ouida (Parks) Ptak. Rich grew up in Tyndall, residing most of his life in the house that was built by his...