Obituaries

Dec 13, 2025

Steven K. Soderman, age 70, of Iroquois, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his home in Iroquois, surrounded by his family.

His memorial visitation will begin at 1 p.m., on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Welter Funeral Home, with a prayer service to begin at 2 p.m.

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Dec 13, 2025

Marilyn J. Jensen, age 85, of De Smet and formerly of Huron, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in De Smet. Her memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Welter Funeral Home in Huron. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Iroquois. Visitation...

Dec 8, 2025

Garrett R. Schnabel, age 31, of Huron, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls after a short but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family. Though his time here was far too brief, Garrett's impact on those who knew him will be felt for a...

Nov 25, 2025

Gary Getscher, Age 72, of Wolsey died Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 of cancer at Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron.

Private family burial will be held in the Spring at the Wolsey Cemetery.

Gary Lee Getscher was born November 28th, 1952 to Elmer and Pearl (Dracy) Getscher.  He attended...

Nov 21, 2025

Ruth Hieb was born on March 19, 1924, at home on the family farm near Harold, SD. Ruth passed peacefully at the age of 101 on November 21, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet, South Dakota. Her funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church in...

Nov 17, 2025

Kirk Madsen, 62, of Carpenter, passed away on November 17, 2025. He entered heaven peacefully with his two children holding his hands, just as he wanted it. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Willow Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church in Willow Lake, SD. All are invited to gather in...

Nov 16, 2025

Beverly Kohlmeyer, age 85, of Huron, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron with burial to follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Her service...

Nov 10, 2025

Donald S. Grohs, age 91, of Huron, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Avantara in Huron.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish with burial to follow at St. Martin Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by...

Nov 9, 2025

Todd Gist, age 65, of Huron, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at his home in Huron. A memorial visitation service will be held from 2-4 p.m., on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Welter Funeral Home in Huron with a celebration to continue at Hurst's Corner.

Todd Virgil Gist was born on...

Nov 8, 2025

Denise Purintun, age 64, of Howard and formerly of Huron, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, under hospice care. Her memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Welter Funeral Home in Huron. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5 p.m.

Nov 6, 2025

Heath Robinson, age 53, of Huron, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home under hospice care. His memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Welter Funeral Home with inurnment to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Huron. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to the time of service...

Nov 2, 2025

Brenda York, age 76, of Huron, has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron.

Her memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., on Monday, November 10, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Huron.

She...

Oct 31, 2025

Melva J. Green, age 96, of Huron, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Avera Brady Health & Rehab in Mitchell. A memorial service to celebrate Melva's life will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:30 am at First Baptist Church in Huron with inurnment following at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be one...

Oct 31, 2025

Soe Htoo Kmoo Say, age 16, of Huron, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Huron Regional Medical Center.

His funeral service will begin at 10:45 a.m., on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at First Karen Union Baptist Church in Huron. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 am...

Oct 22, 2025

Juan Gonzalez Alvizo, age 62, of Huron, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Huron Regional Medical Center.

Visitation with the family present, will be from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Welter Funeral Home.

Oct 12, 2025

Kairi Joy Oxandaburu was born and received into the hands of the Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was loved by her parents, Travis and Desirae (Van Zee) Oxandaburu and her siblings, Jacoby and Winry. She was also loved by her grandparents, Pam and Craig Van Zee of Miller and Lonnie and Jody Oxandaburu of Huron;...

Oct 11, 2025

James Mattke, age 81, of Huron, died on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Peaceful Pines in Huron, SD. His funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at American Lutheran Church in Huron, SD, with burial at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Visitation with family present will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025...

Oct 7, 2025

Alfredo "Lux" Vasquez-Iraola, age 44, of Huron, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 due to a motor vehicle accident. His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Welter Funeral Home in Huron. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Oct 2, 2025

Faye L. Doolittle, age 97, of Huron, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Avantara in Huron.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish with burial at St. Martin Cemetery in Huron.

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Sep 27, 2025

William Wharton, age 96, of Huron, passed away on Saturday, Sept 27, 2025 at Avantara Huron. His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Friday, October 3rd at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Huron with interment following at St. Martin Cemetery. Visitation with his family present will be from 5-7 pm on Thursday, October...