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Charlotte Van Laecken

Charlotte Van Laecken

Feb 9, 2017

Charlotte Van Laecken, age 96, of Mitchell, SD [formerly of Letcher, SD] died Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Avera Bormann Manor in Parkston, SD.  Funeral services will be 11 AM, Monday, February 13, 2017, at the Letcher Community Church in Letcher, SD, with burial at West Lawn Cemetery, Letcher, SD.  Visitation will be from 6 PM to 8 PM...

Joan Northrup

Joan Northrup

Feb 5, 2017

Joan Northrup age 83, of Mitchell died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Firesteel Health Care Community. Visitation will 6 to 8 PM Thursday, February 9, 2017at the Will Funeral Chapel with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday at Letcher Community Church in Letcher with the Rev. Garry Swagger officiating....

Vernon Steilen

Vernon Steilen

Feb 5, 2017

Vernon Steilen age 86, of Alexandria, SD died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Thursday, February 9, 2017 at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria with a prayer service and rosary beginning at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian burial will be 1:00 PM...

Melvin "Mel" Meinen

Melvin "Mel" Meinen

Feb 2, 2017

Melvin "Mel" Meinen, age 103, of Mitchell, SD died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Firesteel Healthcare Center. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at First Lutheran Church with burial at the South Spencer Cemetery, Rural Spencer, SD. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday February 7, 2017     at the Will Funeral Chapel...

Mary Lynn Geidel

Mary Lynn Geidel

Jan 29, 2017

Mary Lynn Geidel, age 71 of Aberdeen, SD (formerly of Mitchell, SD) died Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Avera St. Lukes Hospital in Aberdeen, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rural Dimock, SD with burial at Immanuel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday February 1,...

Ted Safranski

Ted Safranski

Jan 27, 2017

We lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Ted Safranski, on Jan. 27, 2017, at home under hospice care following a brief illness.

Ted was born Feb. 23, 1939, in Oswego, New York, to Ted Safranski and Jane Hitchcock. He attended elementary and high school in Fulton, New York. In 1959 he...

Richard Donald Gaulke

Richard Donald Gaulke

Jan 24, 2017

Richard Donald Gaulke, age 87 of Mitchell, SD died Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at his home under hospice care. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Will Funeral Chapel with burial at the American Legion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Will Funeral Chapel...

Marian Louise Young

Marian Louise Young

Jan 15, 2017

Marian L. Young age 85, of Mitchell, SD died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Firesteel Healthcare Community. Celebration of Life service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church.

Marian Louise Young was born June...

Dorothy Joanne Thome

Dorothy Joanne Thome

Jan 12, 2017

Dorothy Joanne Thome, age 85, of Mitchell, SD died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Firesteel Healthcare Community. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Will Funeral Chapel with a...

Frances Christensen

Frances Christensen

Jan 11, 2017

Frances Christensen age 98 of Mitchell passed away at the Firesteel Health Care Center on January 11, 2017.  Memorial services will be held at the Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 17, 2017, burial will follow at the Servicemen's Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Tuesday at the Will Funeral...

Rita Ann Bussmus

Rita Ann Bussmus

Jan 5, 2017

It's with very heavy hearts that we have to say farewell to our loving Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma and Sister. We know Mom and Dad are now dancing together in heaven.

Rita Ann Bussmus age 89, of Mitchell died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Avera Oueen of Peace Hospital.  A Mass of Christian Burial...

Thomas "Tom" Lichter

Thomas "Tom" Lichter

Jan 4, 2017

Thomas "Tom" Lichter, age 87, of Mitchell, SD died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at his home under hospice care. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday, January 9, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday January 8, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church...

David Sidney Miller

David Sidney Miller

Jan 3, 2017

David Sidney Miller, age 70, of Mitchell, SD died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Friday, October 6, 2017 at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Friday October 6, 2017 at the Will Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of...

Emily Jo Peterson-Rearick

Emily Jo Peterson-Rearick

Jan 1, 2017

Emily Jo Peterson-Rearick age 39, of Sioux Falls, SD died Sunday, January 1, 2017, in El Centro, CA. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Mitchell, SD with the Rev. John Hansen officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell, SD....

Deloris May Koth

Deloris May Koth

Dec 30, 2016

Deloris May (Klukas) Koth, age 89, of Mitchell, SD died peacefully under hospice care in Canton, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Monday at Mitchell Wesleyan Church, Mitchell, SD with burial at New Zion Cemetery, Rural Wessington. Visitation will be from 6:00 Pm to 8:00 PM Sunday at the Will Funeral Chapel with a prayer service beginning at...

Kenny Wendelboe

Kenny Wendelboe

Dec 28, 2016

Kenneth "Kenny" Wendelboe, age 73, of Chamberlain, SD (formerly of Mitchell, SD) died Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Sanford Medical Center in Chamberlain, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, December 31, 2016 at New Home Lutheran Church in Mitchell with burial at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the Will...

Irene Sophie Moke

Irene Sophie Moke

Dec 26, 2016

Irene Moke age 93, of Mitchell, SD died Monday, December 26, 2016 at Avera St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church (Hillside) rural Dimock, SD. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Will Funeral Chapel in...

Phyllis Ann Eastman

Phyllis Ann Eastman

Dec 21, 2016

Phyllis Ann Eastman, 77 of Madison, SD, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Sanford USD Medical Center.

Phyllis Jensen, daughter of Walter and Amelia (Schefsky) Jensen, was born in Huron, SD on October 15, 1939. She graduated from Artesian High School in 1957. Phyllis started as a nurse's aide and went to nurses training in Mitchell,...

Norma Kokesh

Norma Kokesh

Dec 12, 2016

Norma Kokesh age 90, of Mitchell died Monday, December 12, 2016 at Avera Brady Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, December 16, 2016 at the Will Funeral Chapel with Rev. Hank Kor officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 6 to 8 PM at the Will Funeral Chapel. Burial will be...

Imogene Van Overschelde

Imogene Van Overschelde

Dec 2, 2016

Imogene Van Overschelde age 103, died December 2, 2016 at Avera Brady and Rehab in Mitchell, SD. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Will Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Shane D. Stevens officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Butler Cemetery,...

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