Susan Odson

took a safari to Kenya. In 1995, Bruce changed the course of their lives by purchasing the Leader-Courier in Elk Point. In 1997, the Odsons moved their family to Vermillion, but spent nearly every working day in Elk Point or North Sioux City. They purchased the Dakota Dunes/North Sioux City Times in 2005 and soon split their time between the two papers, with Susan concentrating on Elk Point and Jefferson for the Leader-Courier. Susan started in circulation, but added in graphic design, layout and legal publications. In 2015, she was named editor of the Leader-Courier and worked on government, school and local event coverage. During her tenure, the newspapers won more than 200 awards, including numerous individual story and photo awards for Susan. She took particular pride in her photographs for the paper and enjoyed interacting with her coworkers and the community.

Sonny Lennon

Floyd “Sonny” Lennon, 95, of Akron, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa. Celebration of Life was from 4 to 7 p.m.

Kenneth Wurtz

Kenneth D. Wurtz of Elk Point, SD died Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Susan Odson

Susan Odson, 70, of Vermillion, SD, died Aug. 1, 2022, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD.

Debra Hall

Debra J. “Debbie” Hall age 63 of Omaha, NE died Saturday, Aug.

Norma J. Rosenbaum

Norma J. Rosenbaum, age 69, of Elk Point, died Friday, July 22, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elk Point Friday, July 29. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., the Rosary at 10:45 a.m., with the Service to follow at 11 a.m. Kober Funeral Home of Elk Point has been entrusted with the service. Online condolences may be submitted at www.koberfuneralhome.com

Celebration of Life

Celebration of life will be held for Glen and Marie Olson who passed into the arms of our Lord in 2021. Friends and family are invited to share memories, stories and of course a snack and coffee on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. We will be meeting at St. Paul Lutheran Church located 31903 475 Ave., Elk Point, SD.

Mark Douglas Colt

Mark Douglas Colt, 65, of Frederic, MI, passed away April 29, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI.

Mark was born March 26, 1957, in Sioux City, IA, to Douglas and Vedeane Colt. He grew up in Jefferson, SD, and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1975.

John Anderson

John A. Anderson, 95, died Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Rapid City.

Funeral Services were Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Faith Lutheran Church, Rapid City. Burial will followed at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with Full Military Honors.

Mr. Anderson served in the United States Army.

Visit www.osheimschmidt.com for more information. Arrangements are with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, Rapid City.

Betty Lou Sexton

Sexton, Betty Lou (Jameson) Nee, Malone, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus Dec. 23, 2021, at the age of 89. Formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri and North Sioux City.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wayne Jameson and Leo Sexton; a son, Tim Jameson; and two stepsons, LeRoy Sexton and Stanley Sexton.