Obituaries

Shirley Arrow, 69, of Lake Andes died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner. Burial was in the Native American Church Cemetery. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements. Shirley Ann Abdo Arrow, Redlightning Woman was born to Joseph Abdo Sr.

Funeral services for Charles Gray-Boettcher, 58, of Lake Andes were held Friday, January 18 at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.

Theresa Culver, 63, of Avon, died Friday, January 17, 2025 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, January 21 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tyndall. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Avon. Peters Funeral Chapel in Avon was in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Joseph Grant Stedronsky, 96, of Wagner, were Monday, January 6 at the United Methodist Church. Burial was in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner with military honors. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.

Funeral mass for Clarence I. Stratman, 89, of Springfield, was Thursday, January 2 at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Springfield. Burial was in St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery in Springfield. Visitation was at the church on Wednesday, followed by a Rosary/Wake Service.

Funeral services for Joseph Grant Stedronsky, 96, of Wagner, will be held Monday, January 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church. Burial is in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner with military honors. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner is in charge of arrangements.

Ole T. Olson Jr., age 67, of Avon, died surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton following a brief battle with brain cancer. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, January 4 at 3:00 p.m. at Friendensberg Church south of Avon.

Ardis Faye Gingery, 73, died December 7 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner. At her side at the time of death was her loving companion, Mike Econome of Wyoming. Mike described Ardis as “the most beautiful soul he ever met.

Funeral services for Doris Voigt, 93, of Avon, were held Saturday, December 14 at the First Baptist Church in Avon. Burial was in the Baptist Cemetery, rural Avon. Peters Funeral Chapel in Avon was in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Janith Rolston were held Tuesday, December 17 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner. Burial was in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner. Visitation was Monday, with a sharing of memories. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.