Stofferahn hits her way to Butler University

Stofferahn hits her way to Butler University

Trojan senior Emillee Stofferahn, with her family by her side, signed with Butler University to continue her softball career while furthering her education next fall. (Photos/Susan Hanley) Sara Stadem | Editor Trojan Emillee Stofferahn, daughter of Pat and Tabitha Stofferahn, has made the decision to continue her softball career next fall while pursuing...

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Obituaries

Benjamin Goehring

22 Humboldt, SD October 18, 2023 Benjamin Goehring, age 22, of Humboldt, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2023 from a home explosion due to a gas leak. Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 am Saturday, December 2, 2023, at St. George Catholic Church...

Deanna Olinger

80 Salem, SD November 22, 2023 Deanna Mae Olinger, 80, of Salem, SD, died unexpectedly November 22, 2023, in Sioux Falls. A funeral was held on November 25, 2023 at 11 a.m, at Unite Church in Salem. A visitation with the family present was held on Friday, November 24,...

Eunice M. Lowe

95Hartford, SDNovember 8, 2023Eunice M. Lowe, 95, of Hartford passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Her Funeral Service was held 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church in Hartford. Visitation was held on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 4...

Dorothy A. Brynjulson

92Canton, SDNovember 10, 2023Dorothy A. Brynjulson, age 92, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Grand Valley...

John J. Bonander

97 Sioux Falls, SD November 5, 2023 John J. Bonander, a resident of Sioux Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Sanford Ava’s Hospice House at the age of 97. John J. Bonander was born on September 8, 1926, in Yankton to Arthur and Julia...

Brittany Mae Janish

29 Sioux Falls, SD October 12, 2023 How does one announce the passing of a loving and vibrant young women taken from us all too soon? Brittany Mae Janish, 29, left his world on October 12, 2023, after a tragic and devastating accident that has left all who have known...

Raymond L. Schulte

72 Luverne, MN (formerly of Hartford) October 6, 2023 Raymond L. Schulte, 72, Luverne, MN, formerly of Hartford died peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. Visitation was held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Hartquist Funeral Home in...

Randy Lee White

70 Hartford, SD October 8, 2023 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Randy Lee White, age 70, of Hartford, South Dakota, who passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023.Randy was born on October 18, 1952, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was the son of Donald and...

Sports

And the Bulldog Award goes to…

Logan DeSmet also received the Challenge Coin from West Central SRO Dep. Neville Smith. Challenge Coins are given to those who inspire or do the challenging things to make a positive different within their community or department. (Photo/Submitted) Logan “Bulldog”...

Mustang girls start season with exciting win

Mustang Lauren Grinde had 19 points and seven rebounds during their overtime season opener against the Blue Dragons on Tuesday, December 5. (Photo/Heidi Ellison) The Tri-Valley students celebrate during the nail-biter game on Tuesday when the Mustangs hosted the Blue...

West Central girls start season with big win

Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojans opened their 2023-2024 girls basketball season with a big road win in Baltic on Tuesday, December 5. After an early 6-0 lead by Baltic, the Trojans defense shut down the Bulldogs for a 78-20 win.Meredith Larson...

Trojan gymnastics results from Madison

Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan gymnastics team had a dual match in Madison against the Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 5. Madison won the event by a team score of 130.050 to 32.400.Sarah Johnson placed third All Around with 21.700 points. Johnson...

Tri-Valley wrestling wins three at Sioux Valley

Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team won all three of their duals at the Sioux Valley Quadrangular on Tuesday, December 5 in Volga. The Mustangs got wins over Howard, Marion/Freeman, and Sioux Valley.Luke Nehlich had two pins on the...

Grinde shoots her way to Mount Marty University

Mustang Lauren Grinde had her team by her side when she signed with Mount Marty University to further her basketball career this fall as she pursues a career in nursing. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Mustang Lauren Grinde, with family by her side, signed her letter of intent...