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Linda Marie Clemens, 71, of Wagner died Monday, January 26, 2026 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were Friday, January 30, at the United Methodist Church in Wagner. Burial was in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Wagner. Peters Funeral Home of Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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Roger Wayne Frankenstein, 80, formerly of Dante passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Florence, South Carolina, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Funeral services are Tuesday, February 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Wagner. Burial is in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Wagner. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Legion Hall, 107 2nd St SW, Wagner, SD 57380. Peters Funeral Home of Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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William “Billy” LeRoy, 48, of Wagner died Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Douglas County Memorial Hospital in Armour. Funeral services were Saturday, January 31 at the gym. Following his services, Billy was cremated. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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June R. Kinder, age 82, of Willow Lake (formerly of Arlington), passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown.
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South Dakota High School Wrestling Coaches Association recognizes Kevin Vellek for a much-appreciated lifetime of achievements in the sport of wrestling. Since 1999, Kevin has been instrumental in rating and record keeping of both classes of high school wrestling in the state. He was instrumental in assisting coaches during seeding meetings and standing mat side during duals with lineup suggestions of which wrestler to send out to win close duals.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 the Wagner Rotary meeting started off with all Rotarians enjoying a wonderful noon lunch prepared for us by Two Spurs Steakhouse and catching up with fellow Rotarians at their tables. President, Jamie Soukup rang the bell to bring the meeting to a start and all Rotarians joined in saying our Rotary grace. Jeannie Crowe introduced her guests for today: Dick Crabtree who will give the program during the meeting and her husband, Mike Crowe who was also the meal delivery person today.
Read moreMITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its fall 2025 dean’s list which includes 19 graduate students and 445 undergraduate students.
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