Rhonda "Kay" (Christopher) Banister
Aug 24, 2026
With deep love and gratitude, we remember Rhonda Kay Banister, 74, of Redfield, SD, formerly of Emory, TX, who passed away on August 24, 2026, under hospice care at her son’s house. Kay lived a life marked by kindness, adventure, and an unwavering devotion to her family. Kay’s final act of kindness was to donate her whole body to the...
Daryl Ames
Aug 18, 2026
Daryl Robert Ames, 71, of Tulare, SD, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
His services will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield, SD. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. His memorial service will begin at 2:00 PM. Reverend Lorah Houser Jankord will officiate. Military honors will follow the...
Roger Masat
Aug 10, 2026
Roger William Masat, 90, of Redfield, SD, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield.
Visitation, with family present, will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield. A prayer service and time of sharing will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Roger’s funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on...
Christopher "Chris" Rahm
Aug 7, 2026
Christopher Edward Rahm passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, at his Aspire home in Aberdeen, SD. Chris was born on December 5, 1968; and was the 5th child of Albert (Bert) and Mary Elaine (Remily) Rahm. From the instance that he entered the world, it was obvious that he was special as he’d been blessed with an extra 21st...
Milton Kopplin Jr.
Aug 3, 2026
Milton Charles Kopplin Jr., 90, of Tulare, SD, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home, Redfield, SD.
Milton (Junior) was born September 7, 1935, in Redfield, the second of six children, to Milton and Ruby (Harms) Kopplin. He attended country school through the 8th grade and then attended Tulare High School, from which he graduated...
Paul Whitley
Jul 29, 2026
Paul Ray Whitley, 59, of Redfield, SD, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories that will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. He was known as a giving person, and even in death, his giving continues, as his donation of tissues will touch the lives of as many as 50 people.
His...
Dean Zens
Jul 26, 2026
Dean Zens, 90, of Redfield, SD, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield, with his family at his side. He went to join his wife Diann of 66 years, who passed away on April 14, 2025. Following Dean's wishes, he will be cremated, and there will be no services. Their cremated remains will be...
Marlin Flint
Jul 24, 2026
Marlin Fred Flint, 98, of Redfield, SD, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield.
His services will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Redfield Methodist Church. His funeral service, with Masonic Rites, will start at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Melissa Rowenhorst officiating. Burial, with...
Charlene (Piper) Metcalf
Jul 23, 2026
Charlene Marie (Piper) Metcalf, 76, of Redfield, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, at Avantara-Redfield Nursing Home in Redfield.
Charlene was born on May 29th, 1950, in Olean, NY, where she was also raised. She, along with her brother, Raymond Charles Piper, joined the U.S. Army to serve their country during the Vietnam War. Charlene survived her brother and,...
Frank Dvorak
Jul 21, 2026
Francis “Frank” Ernest Dvorak, 86, of Redfield, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Redfield Community Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on January 28, 1940, to Francis “Frank” and Bessie (Klebsch) Dvorak, Frank developed a love for the outdoors at an early age—a passion that would shape much of his life. On July...
Erlene (Paul) Ragatz
Jul 4, 2026
Erlene Grace (Paul) Ragatz, 89, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Aberdeen Health & Rehab. Services will be held on July 14, 2026. Her funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield, SD, with Reverend Alton Vilhauer officiating. Inurnment will follow the service at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Frankfort, SD. After...
Carrie Buss
Jun 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carrie Buss on June 26, 2026, at the age of 46. Carrie passed away peacefully at Avantara Redfield – South Dakota, under hospice care, surrounded by those who loved her dearly.
Born on January 12, 1980, in Huron, South Dakota, Carrie was the beloved daughter of Cherie Buss and the...
Mary Anne Hawkins Fischer
Jun 23, 2026
Hyke Funeral Home is sharing this obituary as a courtesy to Mary Anne’s family. There are no services planned.
Mary Anne Hawkins Fischer, 81, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Mesa, AZ, of natural causes. Mary Anne was born on August 3rd, 1944, to Don and Ruby (Palmer) Hawkins of Mellette, SD.
Mary...
Rebecca Hofer
Jun 18, 2026
Rebecca J. Hofer, 69, of Spink Hutterian Colony, rural Frankfort, SD, passed away at home on Thursday, June 18, 2026. A public wake service will be held at the Spink Hutterian Colony Church on Saturday, June 20, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Rebecca’s funeral will start at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, at the Spink Colony Church. Interment will...
Wayne Nelson
Jun 6, 2026
Wayne Lee Nelson, 88, of Redfield, SD, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield.
Services will take place on Saturday, June 13, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Redfield. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wayne’s funeral service, with Masonic Rites, will start at 11:00 a.m....
Patricia "Pat" (Kayl) Law
May 30, 2026
Patricia Joan (Kayl) Law, age 74, of Rogers, MN, and formerly of Redfield, SD, passed away surrounded by family on May 30th, 2026, in Robbinsdale, MN.
Pat was born on April 20th, 1952, in Redfield, where she was also raised. She was a loving and most-caring mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. Pat had an unwavering faith in Christ and a true...
Marilyn (Sisson) Schmidt
May 29, 2026
Marilyn M. (Sisson) Schmidt passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Community Memorial Hospital, Redfield, SD, at the age of 102 years.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield. A prayer service, Order of the Eastern Star service, and time of sharing will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Marilyn’s funeral...
Dorothy Thompson
May 26, 2026
Dorothy Jeanne (Hahn) Thompson, 97, of Redfield, SD, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield.
Her funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, at the Eastern Star Chapel with Reverend Teresa Person officiating. Lunch and fellowship will follow at the Masonic Lodge in the Eastern Star Home. Dorothy absolutely loved the...
12th Annual Memorial Day Flag Project
May 22, 2026
May 22 -- It looks like there will be a break in the rain late this afternoon, and so the Flag Project will continue as planned.
Please join the Hyke Funeral Home staff and the Burdick family at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield, SD, to honor our deceased veterans for the "12th Annual...
Kevin Rice
May 20, 2026
Kevin Anthony Rice, 69, of Terre Haute, IN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
His family will host a Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, at the Kenneth & Kellie Blume farm (17207 391st Avenue / Redfield, SD / 57469). Hyke Funeral Home of Redfield has assisted Kevin’s family (www.hykefuneralhome.com).
Kevin was born...
