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Carole Lea Bartunek, 88, of Yankton, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by family. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, Carole’s warmth and laughter touched all who knew her. She will be remembered as someone who loved deeply, gave selflessly, and filled every room she entered with joy; besides giving the best hugs!
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Visitation with a sharing of memories for Sharon (Ratzlaff) Jespersen, 81, of Freeman, will be held Saturday, January 3 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Friedensburg Bible Church, rural Avon. Burial is intheFriedensburgCemetery. PetersFuneralChapelinAvon is in charge of arrangements.
Read moreMURDO, S.D. – When a group of two dozen economic development leaders gathered in this central South Dakota city in November, they were asked to list the top challenges to growth and prosperity in their communities.
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On Sunday, December 21, the Avon Fire Department conducted a controlled burn at the former North View Motel, owned by Kevin Eben and Don Kocmich. The department was assisted by the Dante and Wagner Fire Departments during the operation. The burn provided valuable hands-on training, allowing firefighters to experience real-life fire behavior while focusing on coordination and safety procedures.
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Library hours for New Year’s Holiday: Closing at 3:00 on December 31st. Closed January 1st. Open normal hours on January 2nd. Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year!
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