Obituaries

Melvin Lester Peterson

Melvin Lester Peterson

Mar 21, 2025

Melvin Lester Peterson, also known as Smilely by friends and family, passed away at his home in Lesterville at the age of 66 on March 21, 2025. He was thankful to be at home surrounded by family during his final days.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service, Monday, March 24 at Goglin Funeral...

Peter Jan Balvin

Peter Jan Balvin

Mar 11, 2025

Peter Balvin, father to April and Lyndsey Balvin, has passed in Springfield, SD at the age of 67. 

He was a lover of sports, cooking and camping. While he may have battled with inner demons, he is at peace and out of pain. He loved his girls and the memory of him will forever be in their hearts.

He is predeceased by...

George Verzani

George Verzani

Mar 11, 2025

View the funeral livestream from Friendens Reformed Church:  https://www.youtube.com/live/CKZcMMjsKvU?si=MfrkXugacfbDS06m

George Verzani, a resident of Scotland, SD, formerly of Tripp, passed away on March 11, 2025.

A funeral service will be held, 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 21 at Friedens Reformed Church in Tripp. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be at Friedens Reformed Church Cemetery.

George was born to William and Florence Verzani in...

Corrine Kubal

Corrine Kubal

Mar 11, 2025

Corrine Kubal, age 93 of Scotland, SD died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center. Her funeral is 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 14 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Scotland. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date.

Corrine (Heckenlaible) Kubal was born July 4, 1931 on the farm near Menno. She was...

Paul Alan Rosenberg

Paul Alan Rosenberg

Mar 9, 2025

Paul Alan Rosenberg, age 59 of Tripp, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.

No services are planned at this time. 

Paul was born on August 25, 1965, to Gary and Jo (Stout) Rosenberg in Nebraska. Paul spent his childhood in California and Washington. It was while living in Washington, that Paul fell in love with...

Luana Jean Frederiksen

Luana Jean Frederiksen

Mar 8, 2025

Luana Frederiksen passed away peacefully at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, Saturday, March 8, 2025. As she enters the gates of Heaven, her legendary spirit will be carried on by her beloved husband, Mags; her two children, Gina (Neal) Anderson and Clint Frederiksen; her four grandchildren, Parissa, Caden, Brianna and Michaela and great-granddaughter, Winnie.

Funeral service will be held at...

Bernice Pedersen

Bernice Pedersen

Mar 6, 2025

Psalm 4:8 “I will lie down and sleep in peace; you alone, oh Lord, keep me perfectly safe”

Bernice (Bernie) Pedersen from Scotland, South Dakota departed peacefully from her earthly home to be united with Jesus and reunited with Paul (PJ) in heaven on March 6, 2025 at the age of 87 years.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with...

Sherrill Ann Chambers

Sherrill Ann Chambers

Mar 6, 2025

Sherrill Ann Chambers, age 60 of Tyndall, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Dale Albert Schlechter

Dale Albert Schlechter

Mar 2, 2025

Dale Schlechter passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center. He was 82 years old. 

Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at Scotland Community Church. A memorial service, with military honors, will begin at 11:00 a.m. A light lunch will be served following the service. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be...

Gary Dean Stoebner

Gary Dean Stoebner

Feb 25, 2025

Gary Dean Stoebner, 66, of Tripp, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at Avera St. Benedict Health Center in Parkston, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2025, at Friedens Reformed Church in Tripp, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025,...

Paul William Deutscher

Paul William Deutscher

Feb 24, 2025

Paul William Deutscher, child of God, joined his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in his hometown of Scotland, South Dakota. He was healed of all earthly ailments and rejoices in God’s presence. He joined his lovely wife Emily and all of the saints that traveled before him at the age of 88. 

On November...

Kim Hakl

Kim Hakl

Feb 21, 2025

Kim Wayne Joseph Hakl, born August 21, 1953, peacefully passed away at his home on February 21, 2025 in Tripp, South Dakota. Kim was a son to Richard and Delores Hakl of Lake Andes, SD. He attended Lake Andes public school K-12 and graduated with the Class of 1972. During his early years he became an avid reader, served as...

Verna Mae Knoll

Verna Mae Knoll

Feb 21, 2025

Verna Mae Knoll, age 92, formerly of Tyndall, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Sr. James Care Center in Yankton. Per Verna’s wishes, no services will be held.

Verna was born September 28, 1932 to Edward and Rosalie (Heckenlaible) Woehl in Scotland. She grew up and attended school in Scotland. Beginning at a young age, she loved to sing, play...

Bonnie Bueber

Bonnie Bueber

Feb 12, 2025

Bonnie Blanche (Anderson) Bueber, 78 of Kaylor, SD, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society, Scotland.  

Visitation is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service, Sunday, February 16 at Scotland Community Church. 

Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 17 at Scotland Community Church.

Interment will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February...

Bryce Knudson

Bryce Knudson

Feb 10, 2025

Bryce Knudson passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 15, 1949 in Davidson, Saskatchewan. Gone too soon, he leaves behind a family who will forever cherish his love, laughter, and larger-than-life presence: his beloved wife of 46 years, Deb; their three children, Kristy (Jason) of Port Orchard, WA, Stephen of Billings...

Bernard James Pletka

Bernard James Pletka

Feb 3, 2025

Bernard James “BJ/Gus” Pletka was born on Monday, August 2, 1937, in Mitchell, SD, to John Joseph Pletka, Sr. and Frances Elizabeth (Plumb) Pletka. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 3, 2025, six months and one day after his 87th birthday.

Bernard James Pletka grew up in Tyndall, SD, attended Tyndall Public School and graduated...

Cheryle K Jones

Cheryle K Jones

Feb 1, 2025

Cheryle Kay Jones, age 84 died Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her Yankton residence. No services are planned at this time.

Cheryle Kay was born October 21, 1940 to Lindsey and Mary (Beck) Fox in Fremont, NE. Following graduation from Fremont High School she attended Nebraska Methodist College where she attained an RN degree. Cheryle married Boyd Jones February 18, 1961...

Loren Darrel McKittrick

Loren Darrel McKittrick

Jan 31, 2025

Loren D. McKittrick, age 87, died Friday, January 31, 2025 at Sr. James Care Center in Yankton.

Visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. wake, Monday, February 3 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall. Funeral Mass is 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 4 with celebrant Fr. Bob Lacey at St. Leo. 

Pallbearers are Roger Swanson, Jeff...

Dustin John Joseph Cuka

Dustin John Joseph Cuka

Jan 19, 2025

Dustin John Joseph Cuka, affectionately known as Dudu, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the age of 29, with his family and girlfriend by his side at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Born on February 25, 1995, in Tyndall, SD, Dustin was the youngest of four children born to Kevin and Sharon Cuka. He grew up with...

Roger Maurice Jones

Roger Maurice Jones

Jan 1, 2025

Roger M. Jones, of Dakota Dunes, SD, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025 in Sioux City, Iowa, at the age of 97. Roger will be laid to rest next to his wife, Emma at the Czech National Cemetery in Tyndall, SD January 9, 2025. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.; funeral 10:30 a.m. at Tyndall United Methodist Church 1812 Main Street,...

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