GARY REFF

Gary Kenneth Reff, 61, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Wessington Springs, SD on June 23, 2025. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Huron Christian Church, Huron SD. There was no graveside or burial at this time.

DOROTHY OLSON

Dorothy Olson, 83, of Rutland, SD passed away June 18, 2025 at The Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings, SD.Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 23rd at Grace Lutheran Church in Nunda, SD. with Pastor Phillip Hofinga officiating.

MARLAND LEE LINAFELTER

Marland Lee Linafelter, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 13, 2025, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.Born on December 3, 1938, in Alpena, South Dakota, to Everett and Opal Linafelter, Marland was raised on a family farm north of Wessington Springs, South Dakota.Marland was a...

CHARLES BACKLUND

Charles Backlund, 92, of Pierre, SD, died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 15 at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Pierre, with visitation for one hour prior.

EUGENE GRABIN

Eugene Grabin, age 86, of Gann Valley, died Monday, December 2, 2024, at the Prairie View Healthcare Center in Woonsocket. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Foothills Bible Fellowship Church in Wessington Springs.

LYLE PAWLOWSKI

Lyle Pawlowski went to his heavenly home on May 16, 2025, at the age of 90. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs. Burial with military honors will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Hayden Goglin

Hayden Goglin, age 19, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Huron, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Sioux Falls.His funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 10, at the Kuhler Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Prospect Hill Cemetery at Wessington Springs.

Gilbert Hotchkiss

Gilbert Glenwood Hotchkiss: beloved father, spouse, and grandfather, passed away on April 3, 2025 after a long battle with lung cancer.Gilbert was born August 6, 1935 at Alpena, SD to Wallace and Lena (Daleske) Hotchkiss.Gilbert married Joyce Jenssen, December 11, 1955.

Tiffany Knipfer

Tiffany Knipfer, age 45, of Wessington Springs, died Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her residence. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2025, at Foothills Bible Fellowship Church in Wessington Springs.

Michial Brodkorb

Michial Brodkorb, age 51, of Wessington Springs, died Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his residence. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Wessington Springs School Gymnasium.