Obituaries

Wihenapa “Sunrise” Hart Sr., 46, of Wagner died Thursday, November 9, 2023 in his home in Wagner. Funeral services were held Monday, November 13 at YST South Housing Gym in Wagner. Burial was in the St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Marty. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.

Cheryl Lynn Nelson, daughter of Robert and Muriel (Reines) Nelson was born in Mitchell December 8, 1954. She passed away November 14, 2023 at Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 68.

Gary Wayne Nelsen, age 70, of Conifer, Colorado, passed away peacefully in his sleep September 25, 2023. Gary was born in Pickstown December 5, 1952, the son of Lavon and Wayne Nelsen of Lake Andes. He graduated from Andes Central High School.

Albert Dwayne Ridgway, Jr 74, of Aladdin, WY passed away November 11, 2023, in Rapid City, South Dakota, following a brief illness. Al was born in Wagner, South Dakota, to Albert Sr., and Pearl (Bradley) Ridgway and was the youngest of seven children.

Terry Lee Larson, 56, of Sioux Falls, passed away October 29, 2023, in Sioux Falls. He was born June 4, 1967, in Sioux Falls. Terry was a great man. He could fix just about anything, and if he couldn’t, he’d still find a way. He prided himself on his mechanical skill.

Funeral services for Donald Gene “Choppy” Patterson, Jr., 48, were held Thursday, November 2 at the YST South Community Center Gym. Burial was in the Holy Fellowship Episcopal Cemetery in Greenwood. Wake services were at the Community Center.

Funeral services for Donald Gene "Choppy" Patterson, Jr., were Thursday, November 2 at the YST South Community Center Gym. Burial was in the Holy Fellowship Episcopal Cemetery in Greenwood. Wake services were at the Community Center. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge or arrangements.

Terry Lee Larson, 56, of Sioux Falls, passed away October 29, 2023, in Sioux Falls. He was born June 4, 1967, in Sioux Falls. Terry was a great man. He could fix just about anything, and if he couldn’t, he’d still find a way. He prided himself on his mechanical skill.

FuneralservicesforMary Halsey, 94, of Springfield will be held Wednesday, November 1 at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Christ in Springfield. Burial will be in the Springfield Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Peters Funeral Chapel in Springfield.

Laurance “Larry” Gramkow passed away October 18, 2023 in Pierre. Visitation will be Friday, October 27th from 6-7 p.m. at IsburgFuneralChapelwitha prayer service and Masonic Rites starting at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 28th at 10:30 a.m.