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.

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., Monday, February 16, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek,...

OBITUARY: SHAWN ENGELMEYER

Shawn Engelmeyer of Watertown, SD passed away at the age of 54 on Saturday, February 7, 2026 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.

EILEEN HANKS

Eileen Hanks, 93, of White Lake, SD, passed away February 1, 2026, at Edgewood Assisted Living in Mitchell.

JOAN J. SHORT

Joan J. Short went to be with Jesus on December 30, 2025 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.Joan was born in Ellensburg, Washington on May 11, 1941 to Violet (Claus) Alloway.She graduated from Mitchell High School, attended Dakota Wesleyan University for two years, transferred to Marion...

DAVID CRANDALL

David Crandall, age 85, of Ellendale, ND, formerly of Wessington Springs, died Wednesday, January 7, 2025. Graveside services will be held at a later date.

REINA FORD

Reina Ford, age 53, of Wessington Springs, SD, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her home in Wessington Springs.