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Obituaries

JO ELLEN WORMSBECHER

Funeral services for Jo Ellen Wormsbecher, 87, of Avon are Wednesday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m., at the Danzig Baptist Church, rural Avon. Burial is in the Danzig Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. Peters Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
JO ELLEN WORMSBECHER

FORREST FARLEY, JR.

Forrest Farley, Jr., 83, of Pickstown passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner. His wish was to donate his body to science at the USD School of Medicine. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the Pickstown Community Church.

JAYMIE J. PHILLIPS

Jaymie Jo Phillips, 50, of Rapid City died Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Monument Health in Rapid City. Funeral services were Saturday, January 24 at the American Legion Hall in Wagner. Burial was in the Greenwood Presbyterian Cemetery. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
JAYMIE J. PHILLIPS

JULIA K. PICOTTE

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. Julia K.
JULIA K. PICOTTE

WAYNE CIHAK

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.
WAYNE CIHAK

JAMES CHRISTJANS

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.
JAMES CHRISTJANS

ALVIN J. MUDDER

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.
ALVIN J. MUDDER

DANA J. FREDERICK

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.
DANA J. FREDERICK

ROBERT WHITELEY

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.
ROBERT WHITELEY

JAMES 'JIM' SPRIGLER

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.
JAMES 'JIM' SPRIGLER
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