Richard “Rick” Van Heerde

69 Colton, SD December 13, 2021 Richard Van Heerde passed away at his home. Memorial services were held Friday, December 17, 2021, at The Reformed Church, Dell Rapids. Burial will be at the Colton Cemetery. Arrangements were provided by Minnehaha Funeral Home…....

Donald Allan Christopherson

88 St. Anthony, MN (previously Sioux Falls) Donald Allan Christopherson lived a life of public service, serving the people of the U.S. and our military veterans for 38 years. Born in Minot, ND, the son of two teachers from farms nearby who brought public education to...

Jay Yttreness

58 Sioux Falls, SD November 28, 2021 Jay Yttreness passed away in Huron after some brief health struggles. Jay, son of Gary Yttreness and Kathleen Tassler was born July 6, 1963, in Sioux Falls. He graduated from Washington High School in 1981. He later attended SDSU...

Mary Paulette Gillespie

76 Chester, SD December 4, 2021 On December 4, 2021 God, through his divine grace, called Mary Paulette Gillespie to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven. Love of his life and wife to David Gillespie for almost 51 years, Paulette opened her arms to Jesus...

Editor’s Adventures

Pictured is a map of the Hartford Recreational Trails that community members are able to take advantage of throughout the community of Hartford. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Growing up I enjoyed running in cross country and track. Eventually taking some time...