All Obituaries

Ronald J. Wolf, 91, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. The Catholic Daughters Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at...

Charlotte M. Hinricher, 92, of Dell Rapids, died of natural causes on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the United Living Community in Brookings. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the Christian Wake Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. and a rosary to follow on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Charlotte was born to Joseph...

Elizabeth Holmgren Werner, 91, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Pipestone, MN and Dell Rapids, SD passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 in Mesa, AZ. She is preceded in death by her two husbands, John "Eddie" Holmgren and Maynard Werner and her son, Steven Holmgren. She is survived by her children, Marvin (Deborah) Holmgren of Sioux Falls, Joyce (Steve) Kramer of Mesa, AZ and Virginia Benton of Pipestone, MN. A graveside service will be held at a later this spring at the Dell Rapids...

Donald "Donnie" J. Brende, 72, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. His funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday,  December 27, 2019 in the Baltic Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the East Nidaros Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Kahler Funeral Home with the family present from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Donald “Donnie” Jerome Brende was born on...

Robert Baum Sr., 92, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. His Memorial Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the mass in the church.  Memorials may be directed to Mothers Healing Garden. Robert (Bob) Eugene Baum Sr. was born in New Richmond, WI to Margaret and Herbert Baum on October 5 1927. Robert...

Harlan Williams, formerly of Webster, SD, crossed the thin veil from this world into waiting arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus, Saturday December 7, 2019, at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD, with his children by his side. Harlan would have celebrated his 87th birthday in January. His celebration of life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at River Community Church, 511 E 7th St, in Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be one hour prior to the...

Mike Kriens, 90, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Kahler Funeral Home. The family will be present at 4:00 p.m. with the Christian Wake Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Mike Clarence Kriens was born on August 25, 1929 to Clarence and Elizabeth (Riley) Kriens....

Patricia M. Nelson, 97, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids. Her funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2019 in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Kahler Funeral Home. Patricia Marie Middlen was born on August 29, 1922 at Mitchell, SD, the daughter of William and Anna (David) Middlen. She grew up in Mitchell...

Arnold “Arnie” A. Heinemann, 91, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Kahler Funeral Home with the family present at 5:00 p.m. The Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a family rosary to follow. Arnie was born on...

Sharline “Fouquet” Avera was born in Prague, Oklahoma on September 6th, 1942 to Leon and Stella Fouquet. Sharline left to be with her Heavenly Father on October 5th, 2019. Sharline was the best southern cook her family ever knew. Everything she cooked was made with love for her family and friends. Sharline was a strong woman who loved her independence and the Lord. She was loved and best known as “Aunt Shockey” and “Tex,” but most of all as...