Obituaries

Phyllis Jane Boese of Springfield passed away June 10, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Home in Tyndall with family present. She was born to William C. and Mary Frances (Adams) Thomas of rural Springfield April 27, 1930.

Gary Wayne Loukota, 75, of Springfield left this earthly world while surrounded by his family at his home in Springfield. He joined his Heavenly Father Friday, June 21, 2024. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be Friday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield.

Funeral Mass for Perry P. Picotte, 65, was held Friday, June 14, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Marty. Perry died Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Lake Andes Senior Living Center in Lake Andes. Funeral Mass Burial was in St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Marty.

Shirley Ann Vogt, 83, went to her heavenly home Friday, June 21 at Avera St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston. Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Armour. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 25 from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services for Dean Picotte, 65, of Lawrence, were held Tuesday, June 18, at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Wagner. Burial was in the Holy Fellowship Episcopal Cemetery in Greenwood at a later date. Peters Funeral Home of Wagner was in charge of arrangements.

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a courageous soul who graced our lives with his unwavering strength. Aden was 8 when he earned his angel wings June 9th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of enduring strength against impossible odds.

Elton A. Rokusek, age 78, formerly of Tyndall, died Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Arbor Care Center in Hartington, NE. A funeral Mass, celebrated by Fr. Joseph Forcelle, was held Saturday, June 15th, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tyndall. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Visitation with a scripture service was held for Darwin Dykstra, 86, of Springfield Thursday, June 13 at Peters Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial was in the Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery, rural Springfield. Darwin Dykstra was born April 11, 1938 at Running Water.

Funeral services for Arlen Thomas Kucera, 89, of Lake Andes, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 19 at the Wagner Community Church in Wagner. Burial will be in the ZCBJ Cemetery, with military honors. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the church.

Funeral services for Thomas H. Aungie, 59, of Wagner were held Saturday, June 8 at the YST South Gym in Wagner. Burial was at the Hill Church Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Dante. Peters Funeral Home of Wagner was in charge of services.