September 26, 1951 - August 26, 2026

Service: Sheila donated her body to the University of South Dakota for medical education and scientific study. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor her memory are encouraged to support an animal shelter, rescue, or other animal-welfare organization in their own community.

Sheila Ray, 74, passed away on August 26, 2026, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sheila was born September 26, 1951, to Laurence and Mary (Peg) Schreurs. She…

January 10, 1939 - August 21, 2026

Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be held on Monday, August 24, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Canton, SD. 

Wheeler Gill, age 87, died peacefully, Friday, August 21, 2026 surrounded by his family at the Sioux Falls VA Hospice Cottage.  Visitation, with family present, will be held on Monday, August 24,…

April 5, 1962 - August 10, 2026

Service: A private family burial will take place at a later date. 

Janet Marie (Mastel) Morris was born to Tony and Darlene (Owens) Mastel on April 5, 1962 in Canton, South Dakota.  She attended school in Canton graduating in 1980. Following graduation, she attended…

March 3, 1947 - July 29, 2026

Visitation: A visitation, with family present, will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.

William “Bill” Peltier, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 surrounded by his family at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center Hospice Cottage.  A visitation, with family present, will be…

November 21, 1940 - July 22, 2026

Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 at Anderson Funeral Home, Canton, SD

Service: Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Canton Lutheran Church. 

Barbara Jean Rikansrud, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Trail Ridge Senior Living Community in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, surrounded by the love of her family and…

March 17, 1935 - June 6, 2026

Service: Helen’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Lands Lutheran Church, Hudson, SD.

Helen Ann (Sandvig) Bergren, age 91, died Saturday June 6, 2026 at Sanford Canton-Inwood Hospital. Helen was born on March 17, 1935 on the family farm in rural Hudson, SD. She was…

August 11, 1942 - July 14, 2026

Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be held Sunday from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at Grand Valley Lutheran. 

Service: A Celebration of Jean Life will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Grand Valley Lutheran Church, Canton, SD.

Erma Jean “Jean” Thompson, age 83, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 surrounded by her family at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.  A Celebration of Jean Life will begin…

January 19, 1960 - April 17, 2026

Service: Private family services were held.

Julie Ann TerWee was born January 19, 1960 in the Canton, SD hospital to James and MaryAnn (Buse) TerWee. She passed away April 17, 2026 at the age of 66 in Libertyville,…

July 5, 1943 - July 6, 2026

Service: A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, July 13th at the Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD with burial at the Lands Lutheran Cemetery near Hudson, SD.

Nels Rudolph Ekle, 83, of Pierre, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, in Pierre. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, July 13th at the Anderson…

February 8, 1980 - June 29, 2026

Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home.

Service:   A Celebration of Nick’s Life will take place at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD. 

Nicholas “Nick” Mattern, age 46, died Monday, June 29, 2026 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.  A Celebration of Nick’s Life will take place at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8,…

November 18, 1935 - June 20, 2026

Visitation: Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.

Service: A Celebration of Arden’s Life will take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2026 at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD. 

Arden Hitzemann, age 90, died Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society Canton under hospice care.  A Celebration of Arden’s Life will take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2026…

December 5, 1957 - May 4, 2026

Service: A Celebration of Nich’s Life will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27th at the Canton Performing Arts Center, Canton SD.  A time of refreshments and fellowship will follow the service in the lobby of the performing arts center. 

Nicholas Brent Joslyn, age 68, died Monday, May 4, 2026 at Madonna VAU Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nich was born on December 5, 1957 to Thomas and Kathryn Joslyn in Detroit, Michigan. …

March 4, 1975 - May 21, 2026

Service: A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD. 

Laura Bensen, age 51, died peacefully Thursday, May 21, 2026 surrounded by her family at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.  A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Saturday, June…

December 2, 1954 - April 30, 2026

Service: A Celebration of Marne’s Life will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Harrisburg Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg, SD.  Burial of her cremated remains at the Canton Lutheran Cemetery will take place following the Celebration of Life.

Marne Renae Mauch (Juel), died peacefully, Thursday, April 30, 2026 at United Living Community in Brookings, SD.  A Celebration of Marne’s Life will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026…

April 15, 1926 - May 28, 2026

Visitation: Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.

Service: Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026 at Canton Lutheran Church, Canton, SD.

Albert “Curly” Knorr, age 100, died Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the Sioux Falls VA Hospice Cottage.  Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026 at Canton Lutheran Church,…

September 7, 1958 - May 28, 2026

Visitation: Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.

Service: Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Romsdal Lutheran Church, rural Hudson, SD.

Randy L. Myers, age 67, died Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Sanford Vermillion Medical Center.  Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Romsdal Lutheran Church, rural Hudson,…