All Obituaries

Debrah “Debbie” Corene Ronning was born on May 12, 1948 in Washington D.C. to Joshua and Liberty Rizzo.  Debbie and her family resided in Washington D.C. where Debbie attended Anacostia High School, graduating in 1966.  On August 7th, 1971 Debbie was united in marriage to James ‘Jim’ C. Ronning at the University of Maryland Chapel in College Park, Maryland.  Initially the newlyweds lived in Suitland Maryland and soon after found a permanent residence...

Dr. Thomas J. Burkhart, 73, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 under hospice care at Ava's House in Sioux Falls. His funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at West Nidaros Lutheran Church (Masks are encouraged), 25400 471st Ave., Crooks, SD, with interment at Logan Reformed Cemetery in Dell Rapids, SD. The family will be present to greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at West Nidaros Lutheran Church, Crooks,...

David John Branco, 56, of Hudson, FL, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Madison, SD of an apparent heart attack. David is survived by his wife, Julie and sons, Jarrod and Jamal.

Laurietta "Laurie" Matheny, 81, of Dell Rapids, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2021 with the family present from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Christian Wake service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at...

Wava I. Osborn passed away peacefully on February 9, 2021, after 99 ½ years of robust living and bringing joy to family and friends. Wava was born in Aberdeen SD on June 21, 1921 to Lester and Helen (Bloom) Wiles. Her early years were spent on a farm by Frankfort, SD.  She attended rural school near Ashton and helped on the farm. Many a story was told of getting caught swimming in the James River, picking eggs, and...

Melvin E. Selken, 89, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Dell Rapids, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. His funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2021 in the Reformed Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Melvin E. Selken was born on August 22, 1931 to Charles and Goldia (Wilka) Selken in Larchwood, IA. He...

Emberly Ann Meyer, the most joyful 5-year-old girl, died January 24, 2021 at home with her mom and dad by her side.  Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the funeral home with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. The service will be live streamed at...

William “Bill” P. Huntimer, 89, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2021 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service with a rosary prayed at 10:00 a.m. Interment with Military Rites will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. William Patrick Huntimer was born on September 13, 1931 in Colton, SD, the...

Lois (Jill) Baker, 82, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center. Her graveside service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in the Trent Cemetery. Lois (Jill) Baker was born December 26, 1937 to Jack and Pearl Wiles Parker in Mitchell, SD. She was actively involved in a variety of school activities: Biology Club, Debate, Spanish Club, B Honor Roll and played the piano at First Presbyterian Church. Jill graduated in 1955. Jill and her mom had...

Lillian May Krause (97 years old), died on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the Dells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. She was born in Elcho, Wisconsin on May 28, 1923 to Ernest and Merlinda Knoke. Lillian was united in marriage to Gilbert Albert Krause on February 10, 1945 in Wild Rose, WI. Gilbert and Lillian made their home in Hibbing, MN, where she worked as a Registered Nurse in the Hibbing General Hospital and the Adams Clinic. She was an active member of...