Michael James Schweitzer, age 72 of Yankton, S.D., died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at his home in Yankton. Michael was born Dec. 26, 1950 in Yankton to Francis and Adeline Schweitzer of Freeman, S.D. Being the third born out of 14 children Mike graduated from high school in 1970 from Freem...

Dennis Shaltanis, 85, of Ankeny, Iowa, entered into his heavenly home on Nov. 1. Dennis was born in Sioux City, Iowa, the only child of Albert and Berneice Shaltanis. The family soon moved to Freeman, S.D., for Albert’s job as depot manager of the railroad. Dennis graduated from Freeman High School ...

Joann Darlene Bechtold, age 89, died on Oct. 17, 2023 at Manoogian Manor, Livonia, Mich. Joann was predeceased in death by her parents, Kate and Ed Bechtold, and sisters Eleanor and Donna. She is survived by her sister, Idella Anderson (Carl), many nieces and nephews, best friend Maria and family, a...

Steven Roy Tschetter was born on Oct. 27, 1960 to Calvin and Jeanette (Hofer) Tschetter in Huron, S.D.  He was raised on a farm south of Doland, S.D.  Steve received his education through the 12th grade at Doland Public School. He worked on the family farm during his high school years and for period...

Bell Va Jean Rosine (Wagner) Walter, 97, of Miller/St. Lawrence, S.D., was called home to Jesus, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller. A funeral service was held Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Community Church of St. Lawrence with Rev. Jim Hofman officiating. Burial followed at ...

With profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Bernette Rae Ensz (née Albrecht), 77, of Sioux Falls, S.D. Bernette suffered from a brain hemorrhage and passed away on the morning of Sept. 21, 2023 at Avera McKennan, with her beloved husband Jim and children by her side. In true Bernette...

James (Jim) Weier, 74 of Freeman, S.D., died Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. A funeral service was scheduled for at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at St. Boniface Catholic Church of rural Freeman. Visitation was scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening at Wa...

Alice Fliginger, 98, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Sunday, Sept. 17 at Oakview Terrace. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Freeman, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service.

Alice (Haar Urbina) Fliginger, 98 of Freeman, S.D., passed away Sept. 17 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 23 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Freeman. Alice was born on the family farm near Freeman on March 14, 1925, to Albert and Katherine (Nielsen) Haar. She atte...

Rosella Glanzer, 90, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Hutterthal Mennonite Church of rural Freeman, with internment at the church cemetery. Rosella Gross Glanzer was welcomed into the presence of...