Obituaries

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.

Despi Haritos, 98, of Brookings, SD fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Neighborhoods at Brookview, Brookings, SD.  Funeral Services have been set for 10:30am Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Rude’s Funeral Home, Brookings, SD.  Visitation will be held from 9:00am to 10:00am at Rude’s…

Daron Wayne Therkildsen, 45, of Brookings, South Dakota, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after suffering a stroke.

Donald Charles ‘Swede’ Carlson, age 85, of White, peacefully passed away, April 11, 2026, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, April 15, at St. Paul Catholic Church in White, SD. Visitation will be held the night prior from 5 to 7…

On March 28, 2026, in Custer, SD, Darla Jean Wilaby [Bolte] was relieved of her struggle with dementia. She was born to Frank and Ona Bolte in Brookings, SD on Nov. 19, 1951. Darla, youngest of 6, loved reading from a young age, a love that continued her whole life.…

Duane Ray Nelson, 73, of Volga, SD passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Brookings Health System, Brookings, SD.

Christine Hammer passed away on Feb. 21, 2026 at the age of 85.