Obituaries

Mar 27, 2025

Neil D. Long, age 80, Sisseton, long-time Roberts County Sheriff, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home.

Funeral Mass will be Monday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Sisseton with Father Ken Lulf and Deacon Tim Tracy officiating.  Music will be provided by Kay Nikolas and Sandi Jaspers.

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Mar 25, 2025

Carlton Holmes Fletcher, 83, of Clinton, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Memorial Services will be Monday, March 31, at 2:00 p.m. at Elim Free Lutheran Church in Clinton with Pastor David Tonn officiating.

Following the service, military honors will be provided by the Campbell Williams American...

Mar 22, 2025

Kathleen Ann Powlish passed away from natural causes on March 22nd, 2025, at Essentia Grace Home in Graceville, MN.

A funeral service will be held at St. John's Catholic Church in Rosholt on June 5th at 2:00 p.m.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be in the St. Nicholas Cemetery,...

Mar 20, 2025

Richard M. Johnson, age 77, Browns Valley, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, in his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, March 27, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Browns Valley with Father John Paul Knopik officiating. Music will be provided by pianist Carmen Hills and vocalists Sue Sykora and Stacey Borgheiinck....

Mar 12, 2025

Bonnie Doll, age 83, of Rosholt, formerly of New Rockford, ND, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center, Britton, SD.

Funeral services are pending.

Bonnie Rae was born December 24, 1941, to Rupert and Lilas (Larson) Judkins in Glenwood, MN. She attended school in Villard, MN. She then went to beauty...

Mar 5, 2025

Loretta Frisch Rausch, age 96, Rosholt, passed quietly on March 5, 2025, under a warm quilt on a cold winter Ash Wednesday after a life filled with everyday joys and sorrows.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 22, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Rosholt...

Mar 5, 2025

Betti Jeanne Labs, 77, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away on March 5th, 2025, at Edgewood Senior Living.

A celebration of life for Betti will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Browns Valley on Thursday, June 26th, at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Midway Cemetery, with sandwiches, dessert, and coffee served at the church afterward.

Feb 21, 2025

Donald B. Braun, age 96, Rosholt, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at Coteau des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton.

Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, February 26, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Rosholt with Father Ken Lulf officiating.  Music will be provided by organist Cindy Marohl and vocalist Mindy Foltz.

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Feb 20, 2025

Delores A. Oletzke, age 87, Browns Valley, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Grace Home in Graceville, MN.

Funeral Services will be Friday, February 28, at 3:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Browns Valley with Pastor Jonathan Varns officiating.  Music will be provided by Ginny Westbrock and Charlene Strand.

Burial will be in...

Feb 18, 2025

Dennis M. Remund, age 80, Wilmot, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Avantara in Milbank.

Funeral Mass will be Friday, February 28, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wilmot with Father Brian Eckrich officiating.  Music will be provided by organist Paulette Levisen and vocalist Todd Johnson.

Burial will be in the...

Feb 17, 2025

Paul David Kellen, age 87, Beardsley, MN, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Grace Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 22, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville with Father Shawn Polman officiating.  Music will be provided by organist Deb Needham and vocalist Pat Needham.

Burial will be...

Feb 16, 2025

Boyce R. Kempton, age 95, Rosholt, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at his home in rural Rosholt.

Funeral Services will be Monday, March 3, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt.

Burial will be in the Trondhjem Cemetery, rural Rosholt.  Military honors will be provided by the Leo American Legion Post 48...

Feb 11, 2025

Anne "Beverly" Sykora, age 89, Browns Valley, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 18, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Browns Valley with Fr. John Paul Knopik officiating.  Music will be provided by pianist Sue Varpness and the...

Feb 8, 2025

Marian A. Firchau, age 80, Breckenridge, MN, formerly of Graceville, MN, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at CHI St. Francis Home in Breckenridge.

Funeral services will be Thursday, February 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Francis Chapel in Breckenridge officiated by Father Leo Moenkedick.  Music will be provided by organist Mary Joyce Breuer.

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Jan 22, 2025

Terry Richié Ellingson, age 72, New Effington, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in her home.

Funeral Services will be Monday, January 27, at 1:00 p.m.at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington with Rev. Karie Geyer and Vicar Pat Schubert officiating.  Music will be provided by pianist Sawyer Huff.

The service will be livestreamed on...

Jan 19, 2025

Terry J. Hoffman, age 63, Browns Valley, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Essentia Health Graceville.

Funeral Services will be Friday, January 24, at 11:00 a.m. at Family Life Assembly of God Church in Sisseton with Rev. Vern Donnell officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church.

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Jan 16, 2025

Janet A. Anderson, age 84, Beardsley, MN, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Browns Valley Health Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 25, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Browns Valley with Fr. John Paul Knopik officiating.

Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Beardsley.  Honorary...

Jan 6, 2025

Beverly A. Deutsch, age 74, Beardsley, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Wilmot Care Center.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, January 9, at 2:00 p.m. at the Eggers Funeral Home in Rosholt officiated by Deacon Darrin Campbell.

Burial will be in the Beardsley Community Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Jake Haggerty, Damian Deutsch, Lee...

Jan 5, 2025

Kenneth C. Warren, age 83, Browns Valley, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2024, at the Browns Valley Health Center.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 11, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Browns Valley officiated by Rev. Jim Probst.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

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Jan 4, 2025

Raymond P. Renelt, age 77, Rosholt, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by family at Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

Funeral Mass will be Monday, January 13, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Rosholt with Father Ken Lulf officiating. Music will be provided by organist Lana Sand.

Burial will be...