On Nov. 16, 2023, Clayton Miles Lehmann passed away following a tragic accident. We remember him as a loving son, brother, father, and uncle, a cherished husband, and a devoted teacher. Clayton was born on Dec. 15, 1955 to Darlas and Donna Lehmann and raised on a 400-acre farm outside of Hurley, S.D...

Douglas R. Stoebner, age 69 of Menno, S.D., passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 20 at Grace Lutheran Church, Menno, with Rev. Morgan Hendershott officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery. Visit...

LaVonne Preheim, 80, of Freeman, passed away Nov. 11 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A funeral service was scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at First Church of God in Marion. LaVonne Loy (Tieszen) Preheim was born on July 24, 1943 and raised on a farm near Marion, S.D. by her parents Dave R...

Darrel Johnson, 55, of Freeman, S.D., passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 9 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. after a short illness. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center in Freeman. Darrel was born Aug. 20, 1968 in Kokomo, Ind., with ...

A celebration of life service for Mike Laughlin will be held Saturday, Nov. 25 at the Salem MB Church, rural Bridgewater. Condolences may be sent to Belva Laughlin, 2403 E. Bridgecreek Dr., Eagle, ID 83616; belvalaughlin@gmail.com. Mike Laughlin entered his earthly life on Feb. 26, 1954. Officially ...

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 ...