OBITUARY: MARLIN L. DAVIS

Marlin L. Davis, 87, of Faulkton, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen.Visitation will be 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton with family present. Burial will follow in the Faulkton Cemetery.Marlin L.

OBITUARY: Jason Zacher

Services for Jason Zacher, 59, of Wessington Springs, SD, will include a community fellowship in Wessington Springs on Thursday, March 26, from 4–6 p.m. at the Springs Inn Cafe. A fellowship gathering will be held in Mobridge, SD, on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at Kesling Funeral Home.

Service Details

Wessington Springs: Community fellowship on Thursday, March 26, from 4 – 6 p.m. with a time of sharing at 5 p.m. at the Springs Inn Cafe.Mobridge: Afellowship gathering will be held in Mobridge, SD, on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at Kesling Funeral Home.

DIANE CARLSON

Diane Carlson, age 90, of Wessington Springs, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs. Burial followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

CONNIE FARRIS

Constance “Connie” Louise Farris, of Woonsocket, South Dakota, left this world peacefully surrounded by her family on February 26, 2026, at the age of 73. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Spirit of Faith Church in Woonsocket. Burial will follow at Eventide Cemetery.

JERRY BOCKORNY

Jerry Bockorny, age 68, of Huron, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home under hospice care after many health struggles. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish with burial at St. Martin Cemetery in Huron.

OBITUARY: DANIEL DIEDE

Born on February 2, 1981, to parents Tim and Lori, Daniel Diede was a devoted individual known for his big heart and unwavering willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need. Daniel’s sense of humor touched the lives of many, ensuring that laughter was often a part of the fabric of his relationships.

OBITUARY: MARY L. (VOLKMANN) DURSTON

Mary L. (Volkmann) Durston, age 67, of Kiron, Iowa (formerly of Battle Creek, Iowa) passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital of Denison, Iowa.A Funeral Service was held at 10 a.m.

OBITUARY: SHAWN ENGELMEYER

Shawn Engelmeyer of Watertown, SD passed away at the age of 54 on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Watertown. A visitation and memorial service were held at the Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel in Watertown.

SERVICE NOTICE: DANIEL DIEDE

Daniel Diede, 45, of Woonsocket, South Dakota passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by family at his home following a twoyear courageous battle with cancer.Memorial visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2026, at Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell.