Rodney Lee Hoffman, 76, of Belle Fourche, SD, stepped out of this temporal life into his next great adventure in the fellowship of Heaven on Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home near Nisland, SD. Rod was born July 5, 1950, in New Underwood, SD, the first of five children, to Walter G. and Onalee (Lytle) Hoffman. He attended first grade at a one room school on Corn Creek near Allen, SD. The beginning of his second grade year took him to Wasta, SD, where he stayed with his Lytle grandparents while his family finished their move to the old Ben Hoffman homestead near Creighton, SD. Thereafter, Rod attended Pleasant Ridge School, another one room schoolhouse, through eighth grade. Rod attended Wall High School as

Marilyn Maxine Waite was born on Tuesday, October 4, 1935 at William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield, KS. She weighed 8 Ibs. and 4 oz. and had an abundance of dark hair. Maxine was raised by her parents O. Boyd and Delores Waite, on the Walnut Valley Hereford Ranch Northwest of Winfield, KS. Maxine was later joined by two brothers: Dwaine and Larry. The Waites walked (uphill both ways) to Red Top Country School. Maxine attended Winfield High School and Kansas State University. Music, 4-H projects and Hereford cattle were important activities. The Waite’s worshiped at the First Presbyterian Church in Winfield. Maxine married her childhood sweetheart, Arlos Rusk from Wellington, KS on Sunday, November 20th, 1955. The Rusks spent their first five years of marriage at Cedar Nole

Alex J. Moncur, 35, of Camp Crook, SD, passed away on July 1, 2026 at the Monument Health in Rapid City, SD. Funeral services for Alex will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Camp Crook Community Center with Pastor Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Capitol Cemetery. Services will be live-streamed here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19L8RyVqEh/?mibextid=wwXIfr Alex J. Moncur was born on June 10, 1991 in Spearfish, SD, the son of Deb (Shevling) Stearns and Dale Moncur. Alex attended and graduated from Belle Fourche High School in 2010. While in school, Alex competed in a few years of football and wrestled in AAU. He was a kindhearted soul, a loyal friend, a hard worker and had the biggest and best

Mary Ann Berg, age 83, of Dalton, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 11, 2026, following a short period of declining health. Mary Ann was born on August 22, 1942, in Wooster, Ohio, to the late Walter and Ellen (Getchell) Brillhart. She graduated from Smithville High School in 1960 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Bluffton College. She later received her Vocational Teaching Certificate from The Ohio State University. On August 8, 1964, she married the love of her life, Jerry W. Berg, at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Marshallville. Together they shared more than 61 years of marriage and built a life centered on faith, family, and community. Mary Ann began her career as a vocational

Bradley Dale Carlson, age 73, of rural Colome, passed away on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 in the presence of his family in his home home. After losing his battle with Hyper-sensitivity pneumonitis (Interstitial lung disease) that he was diagnosed with in late August of 2025. Brad was the second born son to Harry W. and Ruby (Johnson) Carlson on February 9th, 1953 at the Rosebud Community Hospital in Winner, SD. He was baptized on May 10th, 1953 at the Congregational Church of Millboro. He attended Progressive Country grade school completing 1st -8th Grades. He then attended Winner High School. This is where he made so many lifelong friends that partook in shenanigans and pranks before graduating in 1971, with the largest graduating class of WHS.

Steve Elliott Price, 70, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 4th, 2026, while visiting family in Dundee, MI. Steve was born on April 21st, 1956, in Julesburg, Colorado, to Mildred M. (Sewald) Price and Robert A. Price. He was one of three children and grew up in Colorado, graduating from high school in Sedgwick before beginning a lifelong career in ranching. From an early age, Steve developed a deep appreciation for the land, hard work, and the western way of life. Ranching was more than a career to him – it was part of who he was. Over the years, he became known for his strong work ethic, leadership, and ability to manage large operations, including the Wyoming Hereford Ranch and Warren

Funeral Service for Mark Gustafson, 74, of Dickinson, will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with Rev. Scott Erickson officiating. Burial will follow at the Halliday Cemetery in Halliday. Visitation for Mark will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, with a Prayer Service at 6:00 pm. Mark passed away, Sunday, April 19, 2026 at CHI St. Alexius, Bismarck.

Duane Harris, 71, of rural Perkins County, SD passed away at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, ND on April 13, 2026. Branding of Duane’s casket will take place at 4:00 p.m. MT on Sunday, April 19, 2026, followed by visitation until 6:00 p.m.  A Gathering of Family and Friends and a Time of Sharing will be at 6:00 p.m., all at Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon, SD. Celebration of Duane’s life will be Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. MT at Calvary Lutheran Church in Lemmon, SD.  Charlotte Kvale and Ben Wiechmann will officiate and following a time of fellowship and lunch at the Church, burial will follow at the Harris Family Ranch Cemetery, south of White Butte, SD. Duane Alan Harris,

The world bids farewell to Dean Heins (Plainview, Minnesota), departing on April 6, 2026 at the age of 62. Dean leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dean Heins to show support. In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Dean’s spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

It is with great sadness that we share that Nelson Doenz, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away suddenly on April 4, 2026 in Warner, Alberta. Son of Leo and Helen Doenz, Nelson was born March 26,1955 in Lethbridge, Alberta and was raised on the family farm, where his childhood was filled with open fields, hard work, cattle and the simple joys of rural life. Nelson attended the University of Alberta, playing hockey with the Golden Bears, followed by a backpacking trip to Europe with friends where they visited the origins of the Donz Family in Switzerland. After returning home he married his loving wife Paula on February 26, 1977. Together they continued to build the Doenz Ranches family legacy. Nelson lived his

Brian Lee Mettler, age 53 of Menno, SD passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Freeman Regional Hospital, Freeman, SD. Brian Lee Mettler was born January 31, 1973 to Ron and Marcia Mettler at Freeman, SD. He graduated from Menno High School. Following graduation, he continued the family legacy of building the best Hereford herd alongside his father and later with his children. He achieved the honor of raising his herd on the original homestead of his great grandfather. The operation currently spans 5 generations. He took great pride in his cattle, always striving to produce maternally sound females that in turn produced highly functional herd bulls. Some of the highlights of his herd included multiple dams of distinction, Rival – Gold Trophy Sire

The passing of Edna Harrell (Baker City, Oregon) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 14, 2026 at the age of 88. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Though Edna has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 10, 2026, at East Lake Andes Lutheran Church 28977 US Highway 281, Armour, SD. Visitation will be from 2- 4 pm with scripture and a time of sharing starting at 4 pm. If you prefer to contribute to a memorial in lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed to East Lake Andes Lutheran Church. Richard Dean Dvorak, 83, passed away on January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls. A lifelong Christian and devoted family man, Richard’s life was marked by service, storytelling, and a deep connection to the land he called home. Born on December 6, 1942, in Wagner, South Dakota, Richard grew up with strong country

Billie Parsons of Milesville, South Dakota, died on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at his home in rural Milesville at the age of 90. Billie Don Parsons was born December 5th, 1935, the sixth of seven children born to William and Helen (Elshere) Parsons. He attended grade school at Hardingrove country school in Milesville and graduated from Philip High School in 1954. August 18, 1956 he was united in marriage to Connie Mae Morgan. Story has it that he was parked in front of the theater in Philip one afternoon when Connie and her mother Laura Morgan walked out, he stopped them and asked Connie if she would like to attend the dance in Midland that evening. Her mother approved and that set in motion a

John E. Schmidt, age 95, of Pipestone, Minnesota passed away peacefully December 16, 2025 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota. Memorials may be directed to the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery Fund or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Pipestone. Please return as John’s life history will appear when it becomes available. To send flowers to the family in memory of John E. Schmidt, please visit our flower store.

Celebration of Life for Eddie Steele Dec. 13 December 11, 2025 There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 AM at the L.D.S. Church in Pinedale, Wyoming. Bring your memories. Obituary – Edward F. “Eddie” Steele, Jr. May 12, 1948 – December 6, 2025 Edward F. “Eddie” Steele, Jr. was born May 12, 1948 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming to Edward F. Steele, Sr. and Lois Nelson Steele. He joined three sisters Jean (Sells), Ruth Steele and Marion (Cole). He grew up on the family ranch just outside of Pinedale on the New Fork River. Eddie went to school in Pinedale and graduated from Pinedale High School in 1966. He received a Wyoming State FFA Farmer Degree in 1966 and was

Billings, Montana – Doreen Mateer McMurry, age 84, passed away November 18, 2025, at St Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Montana. Doreen was born on July 1st, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late John W. Mateer and Elspeth Telfer Mateer. While growing up, Doreen lived in California, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. She put herself through Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio where she majored in biology and worked in research roles in various labs on the East Coast. She met Fred McMurry at Antioch College, and they married in 1965 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania and just celebrated their 60-year anniversary. Doreen earned a master’s degree from Temple University in Philadelphia while Fred attended medical school there. Fred and Doreen lived in Ft. Ritchie, Maryland during

Michael Alan Deewall (77 years) of Coldwater, KS passed away November 10, 2025. Mike was born October 16, 1948 in Stillwater, OK. He was the only child of Orville and Gertrude Deewall. Mike’s childhood was spent growing up on the Par-Ker Ranch near Choteau, OK which his father Orville managed. This is where Mike first developed his love for ranching and Hereford Cattle. Mike attended school in Chelsea, OK and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1966. Mike was very active in FFA participating in livestock judging, showing cattle, and speech contests. He showed the Reserve Champion Hereford Steer at the Tulsa State Fair in 1965 and earned his FFA State Farmer Degree in 1966. After high school, Mike attended Oklahoma State University majoring in

BEVERLY, KS – Roger Hoeh, 73, of Beverly, Kansas, passed away surrounded by family after a life lived with faith, grit, and love. He shared his life and love with his wife, Jean (Sundgren) Hoeh, walking side by side through 46 years of marriage filled with faith, hard work, and devotion to family. Roger Hoeh was born on June 15, 1952, to Jay and Zada (Olson) Hoeh, and grew up in Beverly, Kansas — the community and countryside he would call home his entire life. He shared his life and love with his wife, Jean (Sundgren) Hoeh, walking side by side through 46 years of marriage filled with faith, hard work, and devotion to family. From a young age, Roger learned the value of hard

Carol Anne (Pehl) Sparks passed away Oct 19, 2025 from complications of cancer. The first of John and Anne (Lane) Pehl’s children, Carol was born Oct. 9, 1954 in Terry, Mont. She attended twelve years of school at Terry, graduating as Valedictorian in 1972, and excelling in music and academics. She was active for 9 years in 4-H, attending several State 4-H congress events, and the National Citizenship short course in Washington DC. Attending Montana State University on an academic scholarship, Carol Anne graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ag Production, Range Science with highest honors.  Awarded the outstanding student in Agriculture in 1976, she served in many organizations while at the University including:  MSU Range club officer and judging team delegate to