All Obituaries

Aaron J. Van Ballegooyen, 29, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Dell Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2024. Visitation with the family present will be from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home with a time of sharing beginning at 3:00 p.m. A gathering of friends and family for a time of food and fellowship will follow at Norby's immediately following the time of sharing. Aaron was born on February 16, 1995 in Canton, SD, the second son of Joe...

Loren Fjellanger, 68, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at his home of natural causes. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the United Methodist Church of Dell Rapids. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024 with the family present from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Loren was born on May 8, 1955 in Sioux Falls, SD, the son of C. Leonard and Jeanette (Stykel) Fjellanger. He grew up on the...

Marcella A. Rave, 92, of Dell Rapids passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2024 with the Christian Wake beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Marcella Ann Ahlers was...

Mary Newcomb, 89, passed away on March 30, 2024 in the Madison Hospital. She was born to Elmer Leno and Dorothy Wood Selgestad in Madison, South Dakota and lived in the area for most of her life, including more than 30 years at her beloved home on Lake Madison.  Mary grew up on the farm, where she preferred working outdoors with her dad, actively assisting with the family’s farming operation. She would spend long summer days in the field, driving tractor and hauling bales. She...

Glen Bullion Jr, 89, of Vilonia, AR, formerly of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his daughter's home under hospice care. His Memorial Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. Glen R. Bullion Jr. was born in Conway, Arkansas, the son of Ralph Bullion Sr. and Ruby Bullion (Fulmer). Glen grew up in Conway where he spent his childhood with his brother...

Raymond “Ray” Eugene Habeger, 69, of Dell Rapids passed away peacefully at Doughtery House in Sioux Falls on Monday, February 12th, 2024 after a battle with lung cancer. His funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Reformed Church of Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Ray was born June 7th, 1954 in Madison, South Dakota to Bernard and...

Lonnie D. Johnson, 51, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Private family services were held. Lonnie was born on December 11, 1972 in Sioux Falls, SD, the son of Lyle and Janice Leigh (Heyer) Johnson. He grew up in Sioux Falls and attended school at Garfield Elementary, Emerson School and graduated from Washington High School. After high school he lived in various group homes in the Black Hills, Yankton and Madison. He was...

Gerald “Old Guy” Snoozy, 72, of Dell Rapids passed away in an automobile accident on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. His funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Gerald Eugene Snoozy was born on  March 5, 1951 in Dell Rapids, SD,...

Vincent A. Freiberg, 80, of Saratoga, CA, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. Interment will be in the Trent Cemetery. Vincent A. Freiberg was born on March 21, 1943, the son of Vincent Sr. and Neva Freiberg. He grew up in Sioux Falls and attended Washington High School....

Nancy L. Dunlap, 80, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls. Nancy’s wishes were for no service to be held, however, it would be greatly appreciated for anyone to donate to an animal rescue in her name. Nancy was born in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Gladys Buchmann. Nancy  grew up with one brother, Gerald Buchmann (deceased). Together, they all enjoyed spending time at the family cottage in...