Lynell Dennis Hofer, age 78, of Freeman, S.D., passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in Freeman. He was born on March 15, 1947, to Darius and Marie Hofer and often said he was born the day Julius Cesar died, just a few years apart. A lifelong resident of Freeman, he was a devoted member of the com...

Jane (Hofer) Schrader, age 89, formerly of Mitchell, S.D., passed away on May 15, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, S.D. A funeral service was held Tuesday, May 20, at Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell, with burial at the Emery Community Cemetery. Jane was born on July 16, 1935, in Dolt...

John Charles Gering, 68, of Sioux Falls, passed away June 3 at Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls. A private family burial will take place on Saturday, June 14, at 3 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m. at the Salem Mennonite Church. A time of food and fellowship will follow in the church ...

Lowell Fredrick Claussen, 84, of Freeman, S.D., passed away on May 9 surrounded by family. His celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14 at Renner Lutheran Church (47474 258th St, Renner, S.D. 57055. Lowell was the oldest of three sons born on Dec. 13, 1940, to Lorenz and...

Lorene Kaufman, 87, formerly of Freeman, S.D., passed away May 27, 2025 in Sterling, Ill. A time of viewing and visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 14 at the Salem Mennonite (South) Church of rural Freeman. Lorene Maribelle Miller-Graber-Kaufman was born Sept. 6, 1937 in a home n...

Reinhardt “Rheiny” Charles Hofmann, 97, formerly of Freeman, S.D., passed away peacefully on May 27 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mt. Lake, Minn. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Mennonite church of Freeman. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Friday,...

Lyle Mensch was born June 7, 1942 on a farm near Freeman, S.D., to Philip and Ada (Janzig) Mensch. He died Saturday, May 24, 2025 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall, S.D., surrounded by his family. Lyle attended Avon High School and graduated in 1960. He attended the School of Mines and Technology...

Donna Lehmann, 91, of Freeman, S.D., passed away on May 21 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 11 a.m., at the Salem Mennonite Church of rural Freeman. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church on Saturday, prior to the funeral service. A fu...

Janet R. Parnell, 86, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and faith. A born farm girl and South Dakotan, Janet lived with a passion for nature—especially birds, flowers, and the quiet joy of gardening. Her hands were rarely still, and her garde...

June (Mundt) Schamber was born to Henry and Johanna (Hines) Mundt on June 13, 1929 at Wagner, S.D. She was baptized on June 30, 1929 by Rev. E. J. Zanow, and was confirmed on April 18, 1943 by Rev. Armin Ellwein at St. John Lutheran Church in Wagner. She went to be with Jesus on April 27, 2025. June...