Obituaries

Funeral Services for Julia 'Judy' Picotte, 95, of Wagner were Monday, January 26 at the YST South Gym in Wagner. Burial was in the Greenwood Presbyterian Cemetery. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.

Wayne Adolph Cihak, age 85, passed away on December 23, 2025, after courageously fighting a prolonged illness. He was surrounded by the love and presence of his family in his final days. Wayne was born on August 31, 1940, in Avon to Adolph Anton Cihak and Helen Veronica (Pekas) Cihak.

Funeral services for James Christjans, 83, of Avon were held Monday, January 19 at the First Baptist Church in Avon. Burial was in the Baptist Cemetery, rural Avon. Peters Funeral Home in Avon was in charge of arrangements.

Funeral Services for Alvin J. Mudder, 91, of Avon were held Monday, January 19 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon. Burial was in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, with military honors. Peters Funeral Home in Avon was in charge of arrangements.

Dana Jayne Frederick Wanbdi Khuwa Win Follows The Eagle Woman Sunrise: July 5, 1996 Sunset: January 10, 2026 Dana was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. She was known for her generous heart, always willing to help anyone in need, and for a smile that could instantly light up a room.

Robert Luvern Whiteley, 92, died on Sunday, January 4, 2026 in his home in Mitchell. Visitation was held Friday, January 9 at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Avon. Burial was in the Tyndall Cemetery. Peters Funeral Chapel in Avon was in charge of arrangements.

Services for Jim Sprigler, age 89, of O’Neill will be at a later date in the summer. Jim passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk, Nebraska. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation.

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.

Patricia (Stricker) Roller, 56, of Marty, died unexpectedly at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 6 at the Marty Community Center. Burial was in the Native American Church Cemetery, rural Wagner.

Wake services for Amelia Zephier, 27, of Sioux Falls, were held Wednesday, December 31 at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Wagner. Funeral services were January 1 at the church.