Bernard (Bernie) Weber, 85, of Bridgewater, S.D., passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 19 at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Aug. 25 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen's Catholic Church of Bridgewater. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24 at the church with a prayer service at 7 p.m.    

Bernard (Bernie) Fred Weber was born on May 3, 1938 on the Weber Homestead near Stanley Corner. Bernie was the “7th son of the 7th son” born to Bernard and Sue (Yontz) Weber. He attended St. Stephen’s grade school and graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1957. He served six years in the National Guard, and during that time married his “childhood and lifelong sweetheart” Rosalie Schwans and to the union added eight children.  

Marilyn Dewald, 85, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Thursday, Aug. 17 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman. A committal service will be Monday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Freeman Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at St Paul Lutheran Church.

Marilyn Adell Johnson Dewald, 85, was born April 30, 1938 at Lake Preston, S.D., the daughter of Erling and Wilma (Nelson) Johnson, and passed away on Aug. 17, 2023 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman, S.D.