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Danielle Marie Malwitz-White Mountain was born on Feb. 23, 1974, in Fridley, Minnesota, to Ron and Ardella Malwitz. They lived there for a couple of years before moving to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran church in Howard, South Dakota. Growing up, Danielle enjoyed baking goodies with her great grandmother. She and her cousins would eat all the…

Danielle Malwitz-White Mountain, age 51, passed away surrounded by loving family Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  A visitation will take place Friday, Jan. 23, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne, Minnesota, from 4 to 7 p.m.  A funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Arrangements have been…

Scott Alan Hoogeveen, 54, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. He was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed. Scott Alan Hoogeveen was born on Oct. 14, 1971, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Alvin and Shirley (Berghorst) Hoogeveen. Quiet by nature, Scott had a kind heart that spoke louder than words. He showed his love through his steady presence, thoughtful actions, and willingness to…

Timothy “Tim” Douglas Palank was born on June 22, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He grew up in Hardwick, Minnesota, and was confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne, Minnesota. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1998. He attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and then a semester at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota, before he moved…

Richard Lee Stempges, age 74, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on Oct. 16, 2025.  Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 5500 W. 26th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with the family present one hour prior to the service.  There will be private burial at Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, Minnesota.  Miller Funeral Home in Sioux Falls, South…

Betty Catherine Bouma, age 87, of Luverne, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on Oct. 2, 2025, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life was Monday, Oct. 6, at the Luverne, Minnesota, Christian Reformed Church, beginning with visitation at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m., then a meal, followed by interment at the United Reformed Cemetery in Hills,…

Gladys A. Walker, 90, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away peacefully Sept. 16, 2025. A visitation was Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at George Boom Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory, 3408 E. 10th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. A funeral service was Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, beginning at 10 a.m. at Faith Baptist Fellowship, 601 W. 57th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. Gladys was laid…

Matthew “Matt” Neil Haraldson was born on May 14, 1993, to Dean Haraldson and Patti (Weatherly) Haraldson in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was baptized on June 25, 1993, at Rose Dell Lutheran Church in Jasper, Minnesota, and grew up on the family farm near Jasper. Matt attended Pipestone Area High School in Pipestone, Minnesota, where he excelled in athletics. He was all-conference in football…

Marlyn F. Roberts, age 79, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Royal C. Johnson VA Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial visitation was Wednesday, June 25, from 5-7 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Memorial service will be Thursday, June 26, at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne, with military honors to follow. Arrangements are…

Patricia Kienholz of Luverne and the late Bryan Kienholz and Doug and Sharon Stoks of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, announce the engagement of their children Kristen Marie Kienholz and Kyle Douglas Stoks, both of Sioux Falls. Kirsten graduated from Luverne High School in 2014 and from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, in 2017. She completed her master’s degree at University of South Dakota…

Marcia Tweed Klecker passed away on March 9, 2025, of complications from multiple sclerosis, a disease she lived with for 48 years. Visitation will be held at George Boom Funeral Home on Friday, March 21, from 5-7 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at George Boom on Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m., during which the family invites loved ones to share memories. Interment will be at a later…

With deep gratitude for the time we had with him, we share that John Craig Sandager, 74, passed away into God’s care on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  John was born on October 14, 1950, to Victor Leon and Frances Jane (Cragoe) Sandager. He was raised on a farm near Hills, Minnesota, where he was surrounded by a large and loving family. He attended Hills-…

Benard ‘Ben’ Aning Benard “Ben” John Aning Sr., a longtime employee of John Morrell Co., passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at 93. Benard John Aning was born to John and Grace (Dammer) Aning on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1931, in a rural house a few miles northeast of Roscoe, South Dakota. The family farmed there for approximately seven years but…

William C. Braa, 83, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Peace Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with burial at a later date at Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, Minnesota. Visitation with the family present to greet friends was from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at Miller Funeral Home Westside Chapel in…

Peter Wesley DeKam, age 90, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Leota, died Saturday, Nov, 9, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leota. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leota, officiated by Pastor Cole Pleggenkuhle and Pastor Dan Kuik. Burial with full…

Edgar “Ed” Anton Vermeer, 82, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Brandon, South Dakota, passed away on Oct. 29, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, surrounded by family. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Heartland Funeral Home, Brandon. Memorial services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Spirit of Truth Lutheran Church, Brandon.  Inurnment followed at…