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Carrol Langeland: 1948-2023
Carrol Langeland, 75, of Menno, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on May 23 at his residence. A funeral service will be held Friday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Christian Reformed Church of Menno. Visitation will be Thursday, June 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Walter's Funeral Home in Freeman, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.   
By News Staff 
May 25, 2023
Carrol Langeland, 75, of Menno, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on May 23 at his residence. A funeral service will be held Friday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Christian Reformed Church of Menno. Visitation will be Thursday, June 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Walter's Funeral Home in Freeman, ...
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James Merk: 1957-2022
James Merk, 64, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at the Firesteel Nursing Home in Mitchell, S.D. A remembrance of life service will be held on Saturday, May 27 at 2 p.m. at Walter Funeral Home in Freeman.    James (Jim) Robert Merk was born Aug. 12, 1957 to Clifford and Ardis (Pankratz) Merk in Freeman. Jim attended Diamond Valley District 56 and Freeman High School. He graduated in 1975. Jim lived and farmed on the family land until ill health necessitated his move to Firesteel Healthcare Community in Mitchell. 
By News Staff 
May 15, 2023
James Merk, 64, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at the Firesteel Nursing Home in Mitchell, S.D. A remembrance of life service will be held on Saturday, May 27 at 2 p.m. at Walter Funeral Home in Freeman.    James (Jim) Robert Merk was born Aug. 12, 1957 to Clifford and Ardis (Pan...
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Myrdes Ruth Steffen: 1919-2023
Myrdes Ruth Steffen, 103, of Menno, S.D., passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno. A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 10 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Menno with Rev. Brian Moseman officiating. Inurnment will be in the Menno Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.
By News Staff 
May 8, 2023
Myrdes Ruth Steffen, 103, of Menno, S.D., passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno. A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 10 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Menno with Rev. Brian Moseman officiating. Inurnment will be in the Menno Cemetery. Online condo...
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Clellan Becker: 1942-2023
Clellan Becker, 80 of Marion, S.D., passed away on May 5 at the Freeman hospital. A memorial service was scheduled for Wednesday, May 10 at First Church of God in Marion.
By News Staff 
May 7, 2023
Clellan Becker, 80 of Marion, S.D., passed away on May 5 at the Freeman hospital. A memorial service was scheduled for Wednesday, May 10 at First Church of God in Marion. Clellan Lee Becker was born June 9th, 1942 to Paul and Alma Becker at their farm west of Marion. Clellan completed the family of ...
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Kenneth Handel: 1935-2023
Kenneth (Kenny) Handel, 88, of Freeman, S.D., passed away at his home on April 28. A funeral service was held May 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman. Kenneth Johannes Handel was born on Feb. 15, 1935, in Menno, S.D., to Gideon and Verlinda (Aman) Handel.
By News Staff 
May 1, 2023
Kenneth (Kenny) Handel, 88, of Freeman, S.D., passed away at his home on April 28. A funeral service was held May 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman. Kenneth Johannes Handel was born on Feb. 15, 1935, in Menno, S.D., to Gideon and Verlinda (Aman) Handel. He was baptized on April 14, ...
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Arthur J. ‘Art’ Haar: 1927-2023
Arthur J. ‘Art’ Haar, age 95 of Menno, S.D., formerly of Yankton, S.D., passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 2 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Yankton, with Rev. Steve Weispfennig officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery at approximately 1:30 p.m., Tuesday afternoon with Military Graveside Rites by the Rames Bender American Legion Post and the SDARNGHG.
By News Staff 
May 1, 2023
Arthur J. ‘Art’ Haar, age 95 of Menno, S.D., formerly of Yankton, S.D., passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center in Menno. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 2 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Yankton, with Rev. Steve Weispfennig officiating. Burial wi...
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Death Notice: Ronald White
Ronald White, 59, of Freeman, S.D., passed away unexpectedly on April 25 at the Freeman Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Freeman.  
By News Staff 
April 30, 2023
Ronald White, 59, of Freeman, S.D., passed away unexpectedly on April 25 at the Freeman Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Freeman.  
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Donna Rasmussen: 1932-2023
Donna Mae Rasmussen, 90, of Sioux Falls, S.D. and formerly of Bridgewater, S.D., passed away on April 17, 2023 at Dow Rummel in Sioux Falls. A funeral service was held at Zion Lutheran Church in Canistota, S.D. Saturday, April 22. Donna Mae Rasmussen was born outside of Bridgewater on Oct 31, 1932 to Willie and Marie Koepp. She was the fifth of seven children.
By News Staff 
April 27, 2023
Donna Mae Rasmussen, 90, of Sioux Falls, S.D. and formerly of Bridgewater, S.D., passed away on April 17, 2023 at Dow Rummel in Sioux Falls. A funeral service was held at Zion Lutheran Church in Canistota, S.D. Saturday, April 22. Donna Mae Rasmussen was born outside of Bridgewater on Oct 31, 1932 t...
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Lawrence Wentzel: 1931-2023
Lawrence Wentzel, 91, of Marion, S.D., passed away on April 12, 2023 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman, S.D. A funeral service was held April 19 at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Marion. Lawrence Harlan Wentzel was born Sept. 4, 1931 to Charley and Hattie (Dirksen} Wentzel, 2 1/2 miles south of Marion.
By News Staff 
April 27, 2023
Lawrence Wentzel, 91, of Marion, S.D., passed away on April 12, 2023 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman, S.D. A funeral service was held April 19 at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Marion. Lawrence Harlan Wentzel was born Sept. 4, 1931 to Charley and Hattie (Dirksen} Wentzel, 2 1/2 miles south of Marion....
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Eleanor Edelman: 1932-2023
Eleanor Edelman, 90, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at Monument Health, Rapid City, S.D.  Eleanor Jane Edelman, was born to Robert and Helen (Christopherson) Terrio, July 27, 1932, in Irene, S.D. 
By News Staff 
April 27, 2023
Eleanor Edelman, 90, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at Monument Health, Rapid City, S.D.  Eleanor Jane Edelman, was born to Robert and Helen (Christopherson) Terrio, July 27, 1932, in Irene, S.D.  She attended and graduated from Viborg High School in 1950. Melvin and Eleanor were married April ...
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