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.

Robert “Bob” Reilly, 82, of Sioux Falls, S.D. passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at his home with family members at his side. Services were held on April 22 at Miller Funeral Home, Sioux Falls. Robert Francis Reilly, son of Ambrose and Agnes (Clercx) Reilly, was born August 30, 1939 in Larchwood, Iowa. He grew up there and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School. He enlisted in the South Dakota Air National Guard and did his basic training in San Antonio, Texas. After six years of service, he was honorably discharged.

Barbara (Mehlhaff) Rempfer, 66, of Freeman, S.D., passed away on April 25, 2022 at Freeman Medical Center surrounded by family. A private family services will be held. Barbara was born March 18, 1956 to Marvin and Hildegard (Fischer) Mehlhaff. On April 5, 1974 she was united in marriage with David Rempfer. The two were married for 48 years and were blessed with three children: Joshua, Nicole and Jacob.

Arden Henry Dewald was born April 15, 1934 to Arnold and Leontine (Schmitt) Dewald in Sioux Falls, S.D. He died one week after his 88th birthday on April 22, 2022. He was baptized on May 13, 1934 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman, S.D. He was raised in Freeman.

Allen Schoenwald, 63 of Marion, S.D., died on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at the Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, S.D. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Freeman, S.D. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 22 at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel, Marion, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. 

Sharon Schmidt, 73, of Freeman, S.D., passed away on April 2 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 24 at 2 p.m. at the Salem Zion Mennonite Church of rural Freeman. 

Johnny Graber, 88, of Freeman, S.D., passed away on April 12 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A funeral was scheduled for Saturday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Salem Zion Mennonite Church of rural Freeman.

Phyllis Rae (Schrag) Bovill was born October 27, 1942, at home to Elmer and Clarice (Waltner) Schrag. She was the oldest of four siblings whom she loved her entire life. They became her closest friends and confidants. They enjoyed playing after the work was done, telling stories, and being together. As a child, she attended Brookside District #65 through the eighth grade followed by Freeman Academy where she graduated in 1960. She made friends in school, many of whom she still stayed in touch with even recently.