Shawn Marie Johnson

Shawn Marie Johnson, of Allen, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at the age of 56.Born on December 8, 1968, Shawn dedicated her life to her family and friends. She was a beacon of kindness, generosity, and love, touching the lives of everyone who knew her.

Lois Gaskins

Lois R. Gaskins, 92, left us on March 1, 2025 at Box Butte General Hospital, Alliance, Nebr. She was residing in Alliance at Highland Park Assisted Living. Lois was a lifelong resident in Cherry County, she was a wise and beloved matriarch and was fondly referred to as “Mrs.Eli”. Lois R.

Leora Velma Denison

Leora Velma Denison, 89, of Tuthill, South Dakota passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Monument Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. Leora was born in Enduro, Nebraska on September 7, 1935, the daughter of General Lee and Neoma (Sherman) Hood.

Donna Matteson

Donnetta “Donna” Jean Matteson, 89, of Kadoka, SD, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, at the hospital in Philip, SD, surrounded by her loving family.Donna was born on October 20, 1935 in Gordon, Nebraska to Ruby J. Wren and Donald Cotton. She was raised by her mother and Joseph Parks.

Thomas Hammond

Thomas Anthony “Tom, Buzz” Hammond was born October 27, 1946 to Thomas Hammond and Nadine (Madrid) Hammond in San Francisco, California. After graduating high school he enlisted in the Navy and served during the Vietnam War.

Norma (Conroy) Bartlett July 5, 1925 - February 1, 2025

Norma Ruby (Conroy) Bartlett (99 years) was born July 5, 1925, in Batesland, South Dakota to Benjamin and Esther (Cottier) Conroy. She passed away peacefully February 1, 2025, at Ladow Court Assisted Living in Garfield, Wash.

Robert Oliva

Robert “Bob” Joe Oliva, 91, of Pierre, passed away January 25, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. CST, Monday, February 3, 2025 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Visitation will be held the evening prior from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Richard Dale Whittle

Richard Dale Whittle age 56, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 11, 2025, at Melrose Hospital in Wakefield Massachusetts. He was born March 8, 1968 in Martin South Dakota, to Ronald and Janice (Williams) Whittle.

Edward Henschel

Edward Harry Henschel, age 90, of Martin, S.D. passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2025. Eddie was born on April 23, 1934 in Martin to Frieda (Lavine) Henschel and Harry Henschel.Eddie grew up on a farm three miles west of Martin. He had one sister, Darlene (Henschel) Pich.

Archie Kingsbury

Archie Keith Kingsbury, 85, passed away January 1, 2025 at the Custer Care Center and Rehab on Hospice Care in Custer, S.D.Archie was born at home during a blizzard on October 29, 1939, to Archie Searl and Geneva Jane (Hardin) Kingsbury. He grew up near the LaCreek Refuge in Bennett County.