Obits
Jerry Lee Wheeler died peacefully surrounded by friends and family on November 14, 2025, at his residence in Tucson, Arizona. He was 87 years old. Jerry was born in Murdo, South Dakota on July 7,1938, to Fred and Helen Wheeler. He is survived by his sister Diane Olson of Tucson, Arizona, his niece...
Gordon Gene Babcock, 92, of Creighton, South Dakota, sadly left us on November 26, 2025, and will now be joining his wife, Gladys, in the hereafter.
Gordon was a loving husband, father, and friend to all. He loved life and contributed greatly to his community and world. His infectious humor...
Nina Mildred (Vey) Fairchild was born in Little Hearts Ease, Newfoundland, UK, Canada on May 31,1941. She died at home surrounded by family at 84 years old on November 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.Nina was always a very independent girl, and this was very evident in her...
Leah Catherine Vesely, age 94, of Rio Rancho, N.M. and formerly of Draper, S.D. died Sunday November 9, 2025 of natural causes at Rust Hospital.
Leah was born October 26, 1931 in VanWert, Ohio to Ira and Helen (Westfall) Stemen. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School in Toledo, Ohio and North...
Valorie Kay Price Hlavka was born on June 6, 1956, to Bobby and Earleen (Schuelke) Price. She joined her brother Gary and sister Charmagne on the ranch south of Maurine, SD. When Bobby and Earleen were told their daughter would never walk, due to a birth defect, they found Dr. H.L. Arhlin in Rapid...
Lita (Kotalik) Wells, age 48 of Yankton, SD passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, South Dakota. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 17, 2025 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Tabor, South Dakota with Rev. Darin...
Mary Percy, age 93, of Wall, South Dakota, died on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood.
Mary Dean Percy was born September 1, 1932 in Wall, South Dakota and grew up in the surrounding area. She was raised on a ranch and attended Lincoln School, Wall High...
Zelpha M. Reede, 97, of New Underwood, SD, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Thursday, November 20, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at...
Duane Van Rooyen, age 62, of Pierre, South Dakota, died on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home in Pierre.Duane Paul Van Rooyen was born March 6, 1963, in Kadoka, South Dakota to John and Mary Ann (Oldenkamp) Van Rooyen. He grew up in Murdo before moving to Philip where he attended his senior...
Sean Schultes, age 22, of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado.Sean Matthew Schultes possessed an adventurous nature and restless soul that led him many places in his lifetime. He was born on March 14, 2003 in Prescott, AZ...
