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Gary Jerke

Gary Jerke

Jun 28, 2022

Gary Jerke, age 74, of Tripp, SD died of an apparent heart attack on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday July 2, 2022 at First American Lutheran Church in Tripp, SD.  Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service on Friday July 1, 2022 at the...

Ricky Tietz

Ricky Tietz

Jun 23, 2022

Ricky Tietz, 64, of Mitchell passed away peacefully at his residence while under hospice care. there are no funeral services planned at this time.

Ricky was born on June 23, 1958 to William and Helen (Nelson) Tietz in Mitchell, SD  He attended school in Mitchell.  After school he worked for his dad before moving to Sioux Falls. ...

Esther Helen Renken

Esther Helen Renken

Jun 12, 2022

Esther H. Renken, age 91, of Mitchell, SD died Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Esther H. Renken was born August 4, 1930 in Platte, SD. She grew up in Platte and attended school there. She later moved...

Patricia Walker

Patricia Walker

Jun 8, 2022

Patricia Walker passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 in Springfield, MO.  Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Will Funeral Chapel, Mitchell, SD; visitation will begin one hour prior.  Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Spencer, SD

Patricia Ann Tegels Walker 78, was born March 17, 1944 in Spencer, South...

William "Bill" Geraets

William "Bill" Geraets

Jun 7, 2022

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William "Bill" Geraets, age 75, of Mitchell, SD died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 under hospice care at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, June 11, 2022 at First Lutheran...

Johnnie Niles

Johnnie Niles

May 19, 2022

Johnnie Lee Niles, 76, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Veteran's Hospital in Sioux Fall, SD.  A visitation will be at 1:00 PM with a time of sharing beginning at 2:00 PM, followed by Military Rites on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Will Funeral Chapel.

Johnnie was born October 24, 1945 to Andrew Levi...

Frances Marie Smith

Frances Marie Smith

May 15, 2022

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Frances Marie Smith age 94, of Mitchell, SD died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Avera Brady Heath and Rehab. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday May 23, 2022 at the Will Funeral Chapel with burial at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Anthony "Tony" Zens

Anthony "Tony" Zens

May 6, 2022

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Anthony "Tony" Zens, age 93 of Mitchell, SD died Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home under hospice care. Mass of Christian Burial...

Lavonne Schmit

Lavonne Schmit

Apr 25, 2022

LaVonne (Brutty) Schmit, 91, of Mitchell, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Avera Brady Health and Rehab.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Friday, April 29, 2022 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell.  Burial will be in Church of Epiphany Cemetery in Epiphany, SD.  Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM...

Barbara Lanners

Barbara Lanners

Apr 23, 2022

Barbara Lanners, 75, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Doughtery House in Sioux Falls, SD.  A private graveside service will be held.  Funeral arrangements by Will Funeral Chapel.

Barbara was born October, 27, 1946 in South Dakota to Jake and Marie (Janssen) Bauerle.  She attended school in Farmer and graduated from Farmer...

Geraldine "Gege" Hohn

Geraldine "Gege" Hohn

Apr 21, 2022

Geraldine "GeGe" Hohn, age 79, of Mitchell, SD died Thursday, April 21, 2022 at her home under hospice care. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Monday, April 25, 2022 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Monday, April 25, 2022 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church....

Gloria Ann Tuffs

Gloria Ann Tuffs

Apr 15, 2022

Gloria Ann Tuffs (Tollefson), 83, of Mitchell, S.D., died on Friday, April 15 th , 2022, in the loving presence of her son and his family while under hospice care in their home in Dakota, Dunes, S.D. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Resurrection Lutheran Church with burial at the Mt. Vernon, Cemetery. Visitation...

Arthur Pollreisz

Arthur Pollreisz

Apr 13, 2022

Arthur Pollreisz, 97, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Holy Family Church in Mitchell.  Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Ethan.  Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 Rosary...

Donald "The Chief" Stehly

Donald "The Chief" Stehly

Apr 2, 2022

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Donald "The Chief" Stehly, age 98, of Mitchell, SD died Saturday, April 2, 2002 at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Congregational UCC Church with burial at a later date at Graceland...

Paul Duffield

Paul Duffield

Mar 30, 2022

Paul Duffield, 54, passed away on March 30, 2022 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.  No service is scheduled at this time.

Mark Raymond Weeden

Mark Raymond Weeden

Mar 22, 2022

Mark Raymond Weeden, 63, of Mitchell passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his residence. .  Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM, with a memorial service at 2:30 PM Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Will Funeral Chapel.

Mark was born December 6, 1958 to Gerald and Rita (Clauberg) Weeden in Point Pleasant, NJ.  He...

Elmer Mickelson

Elmer Mickelson

Mar 20, 2022

Elmer Kenneth Mickelson, age 94 of Storla, SD died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Avera Brady in Mitchell, SD.  A memorial service for both Elmer and Shirley will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Lutheran Church in Storla.  Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 prayer service on Friday April...

Terrance Mahoney

Terrance Mahoney

Mar 17, 2022

Terrance Mahoney, 64, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Yankton, SD.

A graveside service was held on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Calvary Cemetery in Mitchell, SD.

James Petersdorf

James Petersdorf

Mar 17, 2022

James Alan Petersdorf, 78, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell.  The family will have a celebration of life at a later date.

James was born on November 24, 1943 to Dean and Marsha (Will) Petersdorf in California.  James attended school and graduated in California.  He then joined the Merchant...

Loren Menning

Loren Menning

Mar 16, 2022

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Loren Menning age 89, of Mitchell, SD died at his home under hospice care on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 after a five year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at...

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