Obits
Ella Mae Ketchum, born June 24, 1938, died September 12, 2024.
Ella was born at home at the O’Brien Farm outside Philip, South Dakota. She was the fifth child of eight born to Lawrence and Marie (Hanson) Pfeifer; she grew up on her parents’ farm just south of Philip. She married Robert J. Hanson...
Micheal Everett Hansen, age 82, passed at his home on September 12, 2024 from cancer.
Mike was born November 19, 1941, in Dupree, SD to Stanley and Elaine (Van Cleave) Hansen. Mike attended school in Faith, SD.
Mike served honorable in the United States Army and was stationed in France.
Mike...
Katherine "Kathy" Bowie, age 72, of Midland, South Dakota, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.Katherine Marie Bowie, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, in Philip, South Dakota....
Tim Elshere, age 68, of Milesville, South Dakota, died on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.Timothy Moore Elshere was born October 31, 1955 in Kadoka, SD to Paul and Joy (Moore) Elshere. He joined one brother Jim and later his brother Andy (Martin) was...
Ruth’s prayers have become sight, as the Lord called her to Himself Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from her home in Primrose Retirement Community. She was 92.
Born Ruth Anita Huber on August 18, 1932, in Bison, South Dakota, to parents Philip George and Louise (Wenz) Huber, she was the daughter of...
Steven "Steve" Griffith, born in Lacona, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, with his daughters by his side and his family and friends in his heart.
A Celebration of Steve’s life will be held 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2024 at the Recreation Center in Pavillion, WY with...
Terry Sanftner, age 54, of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Friday, September 6, 2024 peacefully at his home in Kadoka.Terry was born in Kadoka, South Dakota March 9, 1970 to Leonard “Lenny” and Ruby (Buxcel) Sanftner. In 1971, his family moved to Cokato, Minnesota where he was raised and confirmed in...
Mary Alice Keyser, age 87, of Philip, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Scotchman Living Center in Philip.Mary Alice Henrickson was born March 6, 1937, at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. George Dewey and Alice (Fedje) Hendrickson of Philip, South Dakota adopted her at the age of two...
Kenneth M. Randall, Jr. age 93, of Prairie City, SD, passed away in Colorado on August 29, 2024.
Funeral services for Ken will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Beckman Memorial Wesleyan Church in Prairie City, SD. Pastor Brad Burkhalter will officiate with burial and...
Jack D. Vetter, age 74, of Bison, SD, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Monument Health in Rapid City, SD.
Memorial services for Jack will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church in Bison, SD, with Lynn Hall presiding. Burial will follow in...
