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.

Janice K. Peterson, 76, went home to be with Jesus on June 27, 2024. She was surrounded by her girls at home. Jan was born on June 23, 1948 to Willis and Alvina Morse in Akron, Iowa. She was raised on a farm in Elk Point, SD with her 2 siblings, Ralph and Myra. She had her own house cleaning business for many years in Elk Point. She was a hard worker and held a few other jobs too.

Patricia Ann (Null) Hoffman, age 88 of North Sioux City SD passed away at her home in the care of her family on June 18, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial was June 26, 2024 at 10:30 am, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sioux City, IA with Father Tim Friedrichsen celebrant. A luncheon follewed at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Jefferson SD. Visitation was June 25, 2024 from 5-7 with a prayer service held at 7pm at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.

Verna Alvina Pardun, 97, of Vermillion, South Dakota passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Canton, South Dakota. She had previously been hospitalized at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls and was moved to the Canton facility on June 6,2024.

Judy Kay (Wilson) Vavra, 77, a beloved woman, known for her kindness and warmth of Elk Point, SD, peacefully departed from this world on, June 7, 2024, 2024 at a local hospital, in Sioux City, where she was born on July 20, 1946 at St. Vincent Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. She was the only child of Howard Wilson and Meroe Imogene (Buser).

Hazel Mae Kneebone, of Marion, South Dakota, formerly of Elk Point, South Dakota passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. Private Family Graveside service was be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Elk Point Cemetery in Elk Point, SD.

Nancy L. Brown, 79, of Jefferson, South Dakota, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at her residence.

Parris Erickson, aged 79, of Elk Point, South Dakota, peacefully passed away at his residence on June 2nd, 2024. Born on March 6, 1945, to Loren J.

Mary Jo (Sailors) McInnis, 47, of Elk Point passed away May 29, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. Memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elk Point, SD with Pastor Erik Olson officiating.

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.