Oliver R. Montagne, 88, of Jefferson, SD, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, surrounded by his family, at The Heritage at Northern Hills in Sioux City, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Jefferson, SD. Burial will be at St.

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Jeffrey (Jeff) Alan Kayl, 65, died at his home on February 6, 2025, in Visalia, CA. Jeff was born April 6, 1959, to Martin (Marty) Joseph Kayl and Mary (Betty) Elizabeth Broderson and resided in Elk Point, SD.

Julie Ann Whitlock, 67, of Jefferson, passed away on Thursday, February 6 at her residence. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Nils Frederick Grossman was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 13, 1951, the only child of Charlotte Josephine Groethe and Harold Frederick (H.F.) Grossman. He died of natural causes at his home in Elk Point, South Dakota on January 29, 2025, at the age of 73.

Rosalie Ella Merrill was born January 30, 1949 in Vermillion, South Dakota to Lowell and Ella (Renschler) Severson. Rosalie was raised in Elk Point, South Dakota attending school there through 8th grade.

Linda L. Hawkenson, 80 of Jefferson, South Dakota passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Marlys “Marty” V. Gruseth Erickson, 92, of Elk Point, SD passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Sanford Vermilion Hospital.

The Walking Christmas Tree has completed her Journey. Marti Jo O’Dea passed away at her home surrounded by family on Sunday January 12th.