It is with gratitude for a rich and adventurous life that we announce the peaceful passing of Barry Hertz on May 7, 2022, just shy of his 73rd birthday. Barry touched the hearts and minds of so many people throughout the course of his life. His smile, his goofy sense of humour and his deep and abiding love of the natural world are just a few of the qualities for which he is remembered. He was a gentle and humble person, widely regarded as a gifted teacher and musician, with an inquisitive mind and a creative spirit.

Thelma Hofer was born in rural Bridgewater, S.D. on June 29, 1931 and passed away May 28, 2022 in Peoria, Ariz., at the age of 90.

Our mother, Naomi (Becker) Ensz, went to be with the Lord on May 24 reaching the age of 100. Mom was born Oct. 27, 1921 at Marion, S.D., to Isaac Becker and Eva P. Becker. She attended the Schartner Country School for eight years. She then attended one year of high school in Freeman, SD. She also took a course of Bible Study at the Freeman College.

Dr Scott Richmond Plath, age 68, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, Friday, May 20, 2022. A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 24 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Yankton, S.D. Scott was born Aug. 27, 1953 in Yankton to Dr CJ “Corky” and Grace (Richmond) Plath. He grew up in Yankton and had an eventful childhood. Scott had open-heart surgery at five years old. He spent the rest of his life “testing” his guardian angels.

Elsie Irene Auch, fondly known as Irene, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Sister James Care Center in Yankton, S.D. She was 91 years old. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 28 at Goglin Funeral Home in Yankton. Inurnment will take place at 4 p.m. at Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, S.D. 

Alvin T. “Tim” Schaeffer, age 54, of Watertown, S.D., passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the local hospital. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 14 at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown, with Pastor Jeff Ruggles officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Urn bearers were Allison Schmidt, Seth Miles, Ralph Riggert and Warrin Krull.

Marvin David Glanzer, 79, of Woodstock, Ga., passed away Friday May 6, 2022 at his residence following a period of declining health.

Donald (Don) Dale Miller, 89 passed away on Nov. 3, 2021 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S.D. He was born on a farm west of Freeman, S.D., on Aug. 11, 1932 to Leona (Graber) and Marion Miller. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Meridian Bridge at Riverside Park in Yankton.

David Stahl David Lee Stahl was born Oct. 3, 1956 in Freeman, S.D. He died at his home on April 25, 2022 having reached 65 years of age. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jacob (Jack) Stahl and Anna Stahl; his brother, Kenneth J. Stahl; and brother-in-law, Kenneth L. Meisenheimer. 

Joseph Senyak, 79, of Gettysburg, S.D., passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Avera Oahe Manor in Gettysburg, S.D.  A funeral was held April 26 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, with Pastor Jeff Adel officiating. Burial was in the Gettysburg Cemetery, with military honors. Joseph Senyak was born Oct. 13, 1942 to Peter and Anna (Stempak) Senyak at Lehigh County, Pa. He graduated from Whitehall High School in Whitehall, Pa.