Diane Lee Donnelly, of Elk Point passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the age of 79 while surrounded by her children. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m.

On Tuesday, November 28, William Paul McKelvey, (73), of Jefferson, SD, was called home, surrounded by his family. The world has lost a great husband, father, brother and grandpa.

David Pesicka, 58 of Sioux Fall, SD, passed away with family at his side on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the Dougherty Hospice House. Ronald David Pesicka was born on October 2, 1965, in Sioux City, IA.

Dorothy Jean (Jorgensen) Gunion, 96, of Onawa, IA, formerly of Elk Point, SD, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Burgess Health Center, Onawa, IA. A funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov.

Richard J. “Rick” LaFleur, 72 of Jefferson, SD passed away Sunday, October 22 surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer.

JoBeth Waters of McCook Lake passed away on October 19, 2023 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, after a brave battle with cancer. Visitation will be at St.

Debra Evon Livingston-Gray, beloved daughter, sister, wife and friend, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023, at the age of 73. She was born on January 6, 1950, at Gordon Memorial Hospital in Sioux City, IA, to Clarence and Ruth Livingston of Elk Point, SD.

The family of Steven Rosenbaum is saddened to announce is sudden passing of him and his two beloved dogs, Sneak and Buddy, on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the age of 63. Steve was the second child born to Richard and Marlene Rosenbaum on July 3, 1960 in Canton, SD.

Victor Rene Blanchard was born October 3, 1936 on the family farm southeast of Jefferson, SD to Victor and Adwilda Blanchard. He was raised in Jefferson and attended St. Peter’s Catholic School and graduated from Jefferson High School. He left for the service and was called home to help on the farm after his father had a shelling accident.

Paula Chicoine passed away from Alzheimer’s in Hospice at Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls, SD on October 15, 2023. A viewing with family present will be held Thursday, Oct. 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Heritage Funeral Home, 57th & MN, Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral mass will be Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 2109 S. 5th Ave., Sioux Falls. Lunch will be served after the funeral. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home.