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Carol Ann Gerlach
Jun 29, 2026
Carol Ann Gerlach, age 91, of rural Mt.Vernon, SD died Monday, June 29, 2026 at her home under hospice care. Per Carol's request there will be no services.
William "Bill" Alfred Kretschmer
Jun 28, 2026
William “Bill” Alfred Kretschmer peacefully stepped into life eternal on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Graveside services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at St. John's Cemetery in rural Dimock, SD. Visitation will be from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at the Will Funeral Chapel with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 PM.
He was born...
Joseph Henrich
Jun 28, 2026
Joseph Henrich, 78, of Mitchell, South Dakota passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Avera Queen of Peace in Mitchell. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment with full military honors to follow at Servicemen’s Memorial Cemetery in...
Ruth Elaine Daley
Jun 24, 2026
Ruth Elaine Daley, 76, of Mitchell, South Dakota passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home under hospice care. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell. A prayer service will follow the visitation at 3:30 p.m.
Ruth Elaine Garvis, daughter of Homer and Helen (Degen) Garvis was...
Muriel Groves
Jun 20, 2026
Muriel Ione (Tarr) Groves
Muriel Groves met her Lord face to face on June 20, 2026 in Brandon, South Dakota. She was 96, predeceased by her parents: Lelah Ione and Vernon Tarr; her 3 brothers: Robert Tarr, Gerald Tarr, Donald Tarr; her husband: Vernon Groves; and her son: Christopher Groves. Those who survive her treasure memories of her in their hearts:...
George "Randy" Hartwig
Jun 13, 2026
George “Randy” Hartwig, a devoted pastor, loving husband, and faithful servant of God, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, under hospice care at his home. Throughout his life, Randy’s greatest passions were his relationship with the Lord and the life he shared with his beloved wife, Laurel. Memorial visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June...
Marian Prickett
Jun 8, 2026
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Marian Prickett, age 108 years, 7 months, and 9 days, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell with burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery in Ethan. Visitation will...
Melvin D Lubbers
Jun 4, 2026
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Melvin Lubbers, 95, of Mitchell, S.D. passed away to eternity at Avera McKennan Hospital on June 4, 2026. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, June 8, 2026 at the First Reformed Church in Mitchell, SD with burial and military rites at Servicemen's Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00...
Doyle D. Estabrook
May 24, 2026
Doyle Estabrook, 89, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Weskota Manor in Wessington Springs. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell. Interment to follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery near Storla. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral chapel.
Doyle was born on February...
Peggy Ann Larsen
May 23, 2026
Peggy Ann Larsen, 69, of Mitchell, South Dakota passed away on May 23, 2026. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Additional obituary information will be available in the coming days.
Betty Lou Schabot
May 23, 2026
Betty Lou (Schryvers) Schabot, age 81, of Plankinton, SD died Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Aurora Brule Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, at the Plankinton United Methodist Church with burial at Mizpah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the Plankinton United Methodist Church with a prayer service...
RoseMary Boehmer
May 20, 2026
RoseMary (Kayser) Boehmer passed away on May 20, 2026 at Mesa Valley Estates in Mesquite, Nevada at the age of 90 years and 11 months. The celebration of RoseMary’s life will be held in Alexandria, South Dakota at St. Mary’s Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 PM followed by a Rosary at 7:00 PM....
Thelma Ann Hofer
May 9, 2026
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Thelma Ann Hofer, age 93 of Mitchell, SD was reunited with her husband Wilbert in Heaven, May 9, 2026 at Avera Brady Health and Rehab. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Friday, May 15, 2026 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation...
Sharon Ulmer
May 5, 2026
Sharon Ulmer, 74, of Mitchell, South Dakota passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. A casual open house luncheon in Sharon's honor will be held in the fellowship hall of the Harvest Community Church of the Nazarene in Mitchell from 11:00 - 1:00 on Saturday, June 6, 2026. While not necessary, Sharon's daughter...
Jeffery Wayne Smith
May 1, 2026
Jeffery Smith, 63, of Mitchell, South Dakota passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2026, at Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell.
Jeff was born on July 31, 1962, in Brownfield, Texas, to Darrell and Donna (Daywitt) Smith.
He was united in marriage to...
Donald "Bill" W. Montgomery
Apr 27, 2026
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Donald William Montgomery "Bill", went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2026. A private family memorial service will be held at Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell.
Bill was born in Mitchell, South Dakota August 28, 1935 to Curtis F. and Elva (Bates) Montgomery. He graduated from Mitchell High School. While living...
Robert Bernard Horstman
Apr 23, 2026
Robert Bernard Horstman, age 71, of Yankton, SD died Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Private family services were held at the Will Funeral Chapel with burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Kathryn "Kathy" Walz
Apr 20, 2026
Kathryn “Kathy” Walz, 81, of Mitchell, SD died April 20, 2026 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Will Funeral Chapel with burial at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Will Funeral Chapel.
Kathy Walz, daughter...
Delmer Van Genderen
Apr 16, 2026
Delmer Van Genderen, 91, of Harrison, South Dakota passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Edgewood Memory Care in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2026, at Harrison Community Church in Harrison, SD. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Burial at the Harrison Cemetery.
Delmer D. Van Genderen, son of Harry...
Elaine Mathis
Apr 14, 2026
Elaine Mathis, 90, of Watertown, South Dakota, formerly of Mitchell, South Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Elaine Joan Mathis was born on October 4, 1935 to Edward...
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