Obituary Listing

Sep 16, 2023

Diane Fendrich, 80, passed away in her home on September 16, 2023, with her children by her side. A Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 AM Friday, September 29th, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 Rosary, Thursday, September 28th, 2023 at Will Funeral Chapel. Burial...

Sep 6, 2023

Leonard Aulner, (formerly of Alexandria, SD) passed away peacefully under hospice care in Houston, TX, September 6, 2023. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria, SD with burial at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1:00 PM...

Aug 31, 2023

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Walter Grasser, 98, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Firesteel Healthcare in Mitchell, SD.

A memorial service for Walt will be held at Will Funeral Home at 10 AM on Saturday, September 9th.  All friends and family are welcome.

Aug 30, 2023

Vivian Kaul went home to be with the Lord at the age of 92 on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Monday September 11, 2023 at Will Funeral Chapel; burial to follow in Graceland Cemetery.

Born in Presho, South Dakota on July 14, 1931 to Fred and Goldie Stransky; she lived a...

Aug 15, 2023

Mary Kight, 81, died on August 15, 2023, at Avantara in Huron, SD after a long battle with Alzheimer's. A Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 AM Friday, August 25, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Will Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in...

Aug 15, 2023

Shirley Tanner, 96 of Mitchell passed away Tuesday, August 15 at Avera Brady Health and Rehab, Funeral services are pending.

Aug 6, 2023

Kathryn Kay Garrity, age 72, of Thousand Oaks, CA died Sunday, August 6, 2023 at her home under hospice care. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell, SD.

Kathy was born February 28, 1951, to Margaret and Harvey Pueppke, Mitchell.  She went to school there and graduated from...

Aug 5, 2023

Claudia Vaughn, 78, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Doughtery House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the First Reformed Church in Mitchell. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 prayer service and time of sharing on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Will...

Jul 31, 2023

Marion "John" Weekley, 72, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. A family service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to 121 Lakeview Lane #3, Mitchell, SD 57301.

John was born on August 24, 1950 in Platte, SD to Archie and Edna (Hockey) Weekley.  After...

Jul 31, 2023

Frances Lucille (Kayser) Fabian, 86, of Rosemount, Minnesota, passed away on July 31, 2023 after struggling with congestive heart failure, surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM Friday, August 4, 2023 at St Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria, SD; visitation will begin one hour prior. Burial will be in St...

Jul 31, 2023

Greggory Patridge, 59, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Firesteel Health Care in Mitchell, SD. There are no services planned at this time. Condolences may be sent to 204 West Havens #141, Mitchell, SD, 57301

Jul 30, 2023

Dorothy Campbell died peacefully in her sleep at Avantara Norton Nursing Home in Sioux Falls on July 30, 2023 at the age of 95. A funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Friday, August 4, 2023 at Will Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Will Funeral Chapel. Burial will...

Jul 29, 2023

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Bernice L. Baumgartner, 95, of Mitchell, SD entered the joy of eternal life in God's glorious kingdom, because of her faith in Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 29, 2023. She died peacefully at home with her daughter, Laurel,...

Jul 25, 2023

James "Basil" Hofer, 45, of Harrisburg, SD passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in his home from natural causes. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, July 31, 2023 at Resurrection Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM with a 4:30 prayer service Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Will Funeral Chapel. Burial will be...

Jul 14, 2023

Kaye Jean Hauser, 76, of Mitchell, SD, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her three children as well as other loved ones, on July 14, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell, SD on Friday, July 21st 2023 at 10:30 AM, with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Jul 7, 2023

Philip Lee Aylward, Alexandria, SD, formally of Phoenix, AZ died Friday, July 7, 2023. No funeral services at this time; interment will be held at a later date.

Son of Philip James Aylward, he was born August 12, 1954. The third in a family of six siblings. He graduated from Hanson High School, joined the Army, serving...

Jul 3, 2023

LaVonne Amelia Aslesen, age 89 of Sioux Falls, SD (formerly of Mitchell, SD died Monday, July 3, 2023 at Sanford USD Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Will Funeral Chapel with burial at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Will Funeral...

Jun 30, 2023

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Harvey Dean Beedle, age 87 of Mitchell, SD died Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Dougherty House in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services will be 7:00 PM Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Will Funeral Chapel with...

Jun 28, 2023

Maria H. Laffey, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Avera Borman Manor in Parkston. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the First Reformed Church in Mitchell; visitation will begin an hour prior. Burial will be at a later date in the American Legion Cemetery.

Maria Henrietta VanZuidam, daughter of Dick...

Jun 28, 2023

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Donna Mae (Degen) Myers passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Will Funeral Chapel; visitation will begin at 10:00...