Obituaries

Harlan Gerald DeJong, 78, of Springfield, passed away on July 23, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1947, in Springfield to a loving family who helped shape the hardworking, generous, and faithful man so many came to know and love.

Daniel Morrow, 91, passed away on July 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his four daughters.Funeral services were Saturday, July 25 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Lake Andes. Burial was in St. Mark’s Catholic Cemetery, Lake Andes. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.

Susan Huapapi, 48, died Monday, July 13, 2026 at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were Friday, July 17 at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes. Burial was in St. Phillip’s Episcopal Cemetery in Lake Andes.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Wayne Hyde, affectionately known as Ronnie, who departed this life peacefully on July 16, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on April 25, 1943, in Wagner, Ronnie built a life of dedication and service.A proud veteran of the U.S.

Noreen Bridges, 94, went to her heavenly home Monday, July 6, 2026 at Lake Andes Healthcare Center in Lake Andes. Funeral mass was Monday, July 13 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Geddes. Arrangements by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Lake Andes.

Funeral services for Gary Romkema, 76, of Springfield, are 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 15 at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery, rural Springfield, with military honors.

Steve H Podzimek, age 98, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton.Funeral Mass was Monday, July 13 at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Springfield. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dante, with military honors.

Noreen Bridges, 94, went to her heavenly home Monday, July 6, 2026 at Lake Andes Healthcare Center in Lake Andes. Funeral mass was Monday, July 13 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Geddes. Arrangements by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Lake Andes.

Funeral services for Gary Romkema, 76, of Springfield, are 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 15 at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery, rural Springfield, with military honors.

Steve H Podzimek, age 98, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton.Funeral Mass was Monday, July 13 at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Springfield. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dante, with military honors.