Ernest John “Ernie” Petty, a beloved member of the Elk Point community, passed away on August 17, 2024, at the age of 94. Per his request, cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at Kober Funeral Home in Elk Point.

Patrick (Murph) Connors, 77, of Jefferson, SD, passed away on August 10, 2024 peacefully in the comfort of his family. Pat was born on May 15, 1947 to Kenneth and Marguerite (Boyd) Connors in Sioux City, IA.

Harold Clyde Rosenbaum, age 82, of Elk Point, South Dakota passed away peacefully on July 21st, 2024, at Wel-Life Assisted Living in Elk Point, South Dakota. A Celebrations of life will be held at a later date down at the Rosenbaum Campground.

Margaret “Peggy” Ann Rosenbaum, 88, formerly of Elk Point, SD died July 28, 2024. A Catholic Mass will be held Monday, August 26, 2024, at 10:30 AM at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Vermillion, SD. A rosary will be held 45 minutes prior to mass. Lunch will be served following mass. Interment will be at the Elk Point Cemetery for Albert and Peggy at approximately 1:00 PM. Kober Funeral Home of Vermillion has been entrusted with the service and condolences may be posted online to www.koberfuneralhomecom.

Greg Wayne Hansen, 52, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Sioux City, IA passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. The Graveside Service with Military Honors will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2024 at St.

William “Bill” R. Chicoine, 69, of Elk Point, S.D., died July 26, 2024 in Sioux City, Iowa, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Malyn (Mal) Ray Eidem, 87, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on May 9, 2024, in Rapid City, SD. There will be a service followed by a luncheon at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Elk Point, SD, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 11 a.m.

Paul S. Michels, 75, North Sioux City, SD, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 3, 2024, surrounded by his sister Mary Jo and his brother Steve following a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Paul was born on July 12, 1948, and was the second child of Ronald and Marnie Michels. He graduated from Emery High School in 1966 and attended the University of South Dakota, graduating in 1970. After graduation, he served in the US Army in Korea for two years. Upon his return, he purchased Sandy’s Bar in Emery. Paul later purchased Carey’s Bar in Vermillion, which he ran for the next 20 years. Paul moved to North Sioux City, owning numerous small businesses, including a newspaper and magazine delivery business and a property management business.

Peggy passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 15, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2024 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson, SD with Father Joe Vogel as Celebrant. Burial followed at St. Peter Cemetery. Visitation, with family present, was two hours prior at the church Friday. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel assisted the family. Online Condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroshcapels.com Peggy was born in Sioux City, Iowa on August 24, 1937 to Evelyn (Pfiel) and Frank Echols of Sioux City, Iowa. Soon after she was born, her mother took ill. Her Grandparents, Louis and Gertrude Pfiel raised her until their deaths in 1955. After that she lived with her mom. Peggy graduated from Heelan High School in 1955. After High school she went to work in an office until she met the love of her life, Alfred LaCroix and they Married on Nov 22, 1958. Together they raised five children; Jackie, Renee, Jeff, Michelle, and Julie. They lived in Cedar Rapids until 1975 when they moved back to Jefferson to the farm. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family meant everything to her. She never drove but when her kids started driving, she was the one to show them how to navigate around Sioux City. After raising her own kids, she helped in taking care of her grandkids. Her great grandkids loved visiting her and raiding her cookie jar.

Patricia Ann Olson was born Nov. 1, 1943, at Vermillion, S.D., to Philip and Mildred (Halderson) Ofstehage. She grew up on the family farm in rural Union County, S.D., and received her elementary education at the one-room Walnut Grove Country School. She began her first year of high school at Augustana Academy in Canton, S.D., but transferred to Vermillion High School later in the year. She then took one-year off from her high school studies to undergo back surgery. She recovered from the surgery at home while in a cast for six months. She was blessed with loving care from her parents, siblings and extended family members.