Obituaries

​Neal W. Harding, a devoted husband, father, and retired engineer, passed away peacefully in Mesa, Arizona, on April 28, 2026, at the age of 84.

Paul Henry Sanders died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 101 at the Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings, SD.

Mark W. Tisland, 87, of Volga, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Madison Regional Health in Madison.

Sara Watters, age 45, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at her home in Brookings.

Dawn Miller, age 63, of Brookings, South Dakota, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Ava’s Hospice House on April 23, 2026.

Larry Lee Smith was born Nov. 2, 1949 in Sioux Falls to Boyce and Julie (Brown) Smith of Beresford SD. He entered into rest on April 23, 2026 at United Living Community Hospice in Brookings.

Harold George Poppen, age 90, of Brookings, SD, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at his residence.

Alyce Louise Kontz, 68, of Colman, South Dakota, passed away on April 16, 2026, at Brookings Health System in Brookings, South Dakota. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Flandreau, South Dakota. Visitation will take place…

Arley Lee Larson, born Dec. 5, 1951, to Clifford and Alma (Ramse) Larson, passed away after a life enriched by family, friendships and simple joys. He grew up on the family farm and later attended special education programs in Canton, SD, and day services at the Sioux Vocational Workshop. Arley…

Dr. Satish Saxena passed away on April 4, 2026 at the age of 88.