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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.
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Janis Nedved, 90, of Wagner died at the Scotland Good Samaritan Society, under hospice care on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Funeral Mass was Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wagner. Burial was in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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Native American Church funeral services for Marcus Sheilds, 'Waha Canka Hoksila,' 50, of Rapid City, were held Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes. Burial was in the Native American Church Cemetery, rural Wagner. Wake services were at the White Swan Community Center. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral services for Myrtle Mae (Pelton) Reiff, 95, of Avon will be held Wednesday, January 7 at 10 a.m.attheFirstPresbyterian Church in Avon. Burial is in the Tyndall Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon. The service will be live streamed at the First PresbyterianChurchAvon Facebook page. Peters Funeral Chapel in Avon is in charge of arrangements.
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Gayland Duane Ashes, 60, of Alabaster AL, passed away at his home Sunday, December 28, 2025.
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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!
Read moreMarcus Shields, 50, of Rapid City, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in Rapid City. Native American Church funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 27 at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes. Burial is in the Native American Church Cemetery, rural Wagner. Wake services began Wednesday at the White Swan Community Center.
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Daniel Ray Winckler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on December 6, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, surrounded by family. He was 74 years old.
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