76Sioux Falls, SDJuly 30, 2024Lorraine Johnson, age 76, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the...
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Ken Hay
83Parker, SDJuly 27, 2024Ken Hay, 83 died Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church in Parker with burial with military honors at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. ...
Bernie Steffen
82Yankton, SDAugust 2, 2024Bernie Steffen, 82, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton with his wife by his side and his daughter Kim near by. Lois, his daughter-in-law spent some special time with him also. A celebration of...
Lyle Hans Larson
91Yankton, SDJuly 27, 2024Lyle Hans Larson, 91, of Yankton, SD died at Avera Majestic Bluffs on July 27, 2024. He was called to Heaven by his beloved wife, Doris, on her birthday.Lyle was born on March 13, 1933 in Hurley, SD to Lovina (Hansen) and Marius Larson. He...
Post 72 is headed to state
Post 72 includes players from Centerville, Beresford, Alcester-Hudson and Viborg Hurley. (Back row left to right) Jacob Cole, Alec Austin, Tucker Martz, and Lincoln Mansfield. (Middle row) Ethan Bobzin, Gage Schollerman, Kyson Mansfield, Aiden Bobzin, Miles Eide, and...
Sticks score 12 runs in victory over Letcher Hawks
Alan Astleford | Writer Riley Tschetter accounted for four runs with a bases loaded home run in the sixth inning. The Sticks totaled nine runs in the sixth inning for the win. Jackson Donlan scored the first run with a single. During the game, Easton Tschetter had...
Parker football schedule released
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker football schedule has been released and has some changes from previous years. The Pheasants are looking for more success coming off a solid year which saw them make the playoffs. The season kicks off August 23 at home with Elk...
16U finishes season
Jevin Erickson connects with the ball against MVP. Erickson has been a team leader all season. (Photo/Submitted by Kirsten Wieman) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 16U baseball team had high hopes of qualifying for a state tournament last week, but instead was...
August 8, 2024
24th Annual Cornstock happening this Saturday in Wakonda
A children’s carnival will take place from 11:30 until 12:45 p.m. in the Wakonda Park run by the Wakonda Pool lifeguards and staff. Cornstock will also feature live music, inflatables for kids, swimming at the pool, a poker run, and more (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva...
Hot Hurley Nights lives up to its name
Everyone loves a petting zoo. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Renae Hansen | Editor It just wouldn’t be Hot Hurley Nights without temperatures in the 90’s and high humidity, and this year was no exception. The schedule may have been adjusted slightly, with the Fishing...
Centerville Lewis Family Drug closes
Renae Hansen | Editor Lewis Family Drug in Centerville will be closing their doors this Friday, August 2. All prescription files will be transferred to the Lewis Pharmacy in Viborg, and pharmacy technicians Jenna and Amanda will transfer to the Lewis stores in Viborg...
Parking Lot Party at Parker First Baptist Church
Joe Cunningham, Director of Worship at Parker First Baptist Church. (Photo/H Photography) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Earlier this year, Parker First Baptist Church welcomed a new pastor and now one of their own has stepped up to be the Director of Worship. Joe...
Remembering Luke Hansen
Luke’s Mile is run during Hot Hurley Nights in honor of Luke Hansen, son of Bill and Barb Hansen who lost his life to cancer as a child. Many of Luke’s classmates come back each year to participate. Pictured are classmates Chase Mason, Sam Rabern, Seth Deneui, Blake...
Marion youth attend 911 Kids Safety Program
Several departments from the area came out to talk to Marion youth about different safety topics. (Photo/Submitted by Karen Hughes) Renae Hansen | Editor The youth of Marion were treated to a 911 Kids Safety Program last week, where they were able to learn about...
Helen Sorensen
97Viborg, SDJuly 21, 2024Helen Sorensen, 97 of Viborg, passed away on July 21, 2024 at thePioneer Memorial Hospital. Memorial Services were held onSaturday, July 27, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran Church, ViborgThe service was livestreamed at...
Norma Jeno Ackerman
78Marion, SDJuly 23, 2024Norma Jeno Ackerman, 78 of Marion, passed away on July 23, 2024.Memorial Services were held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Marion. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.Norma Jean Wanous was...
Richard Becker
76Canistota, SDJuly 18, 2024Richard Becker, 76, of Canistota passed away on July 18 at his home under hospice care. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, July 24, at Bethesda Church of rural Marion.Livestream of the...
Janice “Jan” Koch
70Sioux Falls, SDJuly 26, 2024Janice “Jan” Koch passed away under the compassionate care of Dougherty Hospice at the age of 70 years and four months on July 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.A private graveside service took place at Woodlawn Cemetery on...
Janice Erickson
84Davis, SDJuly 23, 2024Janice Erickson, 84 of Davis passed away July 23, 2024, at the Centerville Care and Rehab Center. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 1, at United Methodist Church, Hurley. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday,...