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Jane (Benning) Gruenwald

Jane (Benning) Gruenwald

Apr 28, 2026

Jane Elizabeth (Benning) Gruenwald, 65, of Redfield, SD, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. Through cornea donation, Jane's final act of kindness was the gift of sight. 

Graveside services will be held at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to and are pending with Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield (www.hykefuneralhome.com).

Deanna (Johnson) Bindenagel

Deanna (Johnson) Bindenagel

Apr 27, 2026

Deanna Margaret (Johnson) Bindenagel, 75, of Frankfort, SD, passed away on Monday, April 27th, 2026, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD, after a short battle with cancer that she fought with her family at her side. Deanna’s final act of kindness was the gift of sight through cornea donation.

Her services will be held on Friday, May 1st,...

Ronald "Ron" Hanson

Ronald "Ron" Hanson

Apr 22, 2026

Please note that we are posting this obituary as a courtesy to the Hanson family in Rapid City, SD, and Kirk Funeral Home in Sturgis, SD.

Memorial Tribute for Ronald “Ron” Hanson                                                          ...

Jerald Melum

Jerald Melum

Apr 22, 2026

Jerald Robert Melum, 89, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He has been cremated and will be interred at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield, South Dakota.

Hyke Funeral Home of Redfield is assisting Jerald’s family with arrangements (www.hykefuneralhome.com).

Jerald was born on January 27, 1937, in Huron, South Dakota, to Donald Briggs Melum and...

Jerry Brand

Jerry Brand

Apr 19, 2026

Jerry Alfred Brand, 92, of Redfield, SD, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, surrounded by his family, which he cherished so deeply.

Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 28, at the Redfield Methodist Church in Redfield. His funeral service will start at 2:00 pm with Pastor Melissa Rowenhorst officiating. Inurnment, with military honors, will...

Gary Newman

Gary Newman

Apr 14, 2026

Gary LeRoy Newman, 84, of Redfield, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.

Gary was born on August 7th, 1941, to Clayton and Katherine "Peg" (Jessen) Newman in Redfield. He grew up with three siblings and attended grade school and high school in Redfield. Gary graduated...

Sandra (Knecht) Thornburg

Sandra (Knecht) Thornburg

Apr 12, 2026

Sandra Marsha (Knecht) Thornburg, 67, of Redfield, SD, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Avantara Nursing Home in Redfield, SD.

Sandra was born on August 11, 1958, in Gackle, ND, to Albert and Amanda (Stuckle) Knecht. Sandra worked as a Direct Support Professional for the South Dakota Developmental Center for over 20 years.

Sandra...

Cheryl Lynn Marie Shelby

Cheryl Lynn Marie Shelby

Apr 10, 2026

Cheryl Shelby, 61, was born August 20, 1964, in Santa Clara, CA, to Marilyn Marie Kirouac and Clifton Howe. Cheryl passed away April 10, 2026, at her home, in Redfield, SD.

Cheryl grew up in California, obtaining her Bachelors Degree in Business from Victor Valley College, and working her way up at the San Bernardino County Office,...

Brad Fischer

Brad Fischer

Apr 5, 2026

Brad Sterling Fischer, 62, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully of natural causes at home on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the family home in Phoenix. Interment of his cremated remains will take place at a later date at...

Karlene (Lehman) Stellmacher

Karlene (Lehman) Stellmacher

Apr 2, 2026

Karlene Kay (Lehman) Stellmacher, 77, of Tulare, SD, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Avantara Huron in Huron, SD.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield, SD.  Her prayer service and time of sharing will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Due to remodeling...

James "Jim" Groft

James "Jim" Groft

Mar 30, 2026

James "Jim" Roa Groft, 78, of Ashton, SD, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.  Graveside services will be held in the Ashton Cemetery on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Doug Duncan officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield, SD....

Mavis (Masat) Ellis

Mavis (Masat) Ellis

Mar 29, 2026

Mavis Marilyn (Masat) Ellis, 86, of Redfield, SD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 6th, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield. A prayer service will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Her Funeral Services will be held at...

Delbert "Duke" Meyer

Delbert "Duke" Meyer

Mar 2, 2026

Delbert "Duke" Helmuth Meyer, age 97, of Redfield, SD, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield.

His services will be held on Monday, March 9, at the Redfield Methodist Church in Redfield.  Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, with his funeral service starting at 10:30...

Maxine (Bauhs) Waddington

Maxine (Bauhs) Waddington

Feb 27, 2026

Maxine Margaret (Bauhs) Waddington, 97, of Redfield, SD, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.

Her services will be held on Saturday, March 7, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Redfield.  Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.  Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at...

James "Jim" Esser

James "Jim" Esser

Feb 27, 2026

James "Jim" Norbert Esser, 75, of Redfield, SD, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield. A Scriptural Prayer Service, Time of Sharing, and Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m....

Marvin Mannie

Marvin Mannie

Feb 26, 2026

Marvin Lawrence Mannie, 92, of Redfield, SD, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield.  A Scriptural Prayer Service, Time of Sharing, and Rosary will begin at 6:00 PM, with the Redfield Knights of...

Clayton Kloss

Clayton Kloss

Feb 18, 2026

Clayton Harold Kloss, 81, of Tulare, SD, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield, SD.

His services will be held on Monday, February 23, at Tulare United Church in Tulare. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. His funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor...

M. June (Freeburg) Bottum

M. June (Freeburg) Bottum

Feb 8, 2026

M. June (Freeburg) Bottum, 93, of Tulare, SD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by her family.

June's funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, at Tulare United Church in Tulare.  Pastor Rey Colón will officiate. Burial will follow the service...

Donna (Bradke) Peterson

Donna (Bradke) Peterson

Feb 5, 2026

Donna Mae (Bradke) Peterson, 78, of Northville, SD, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield, SD.

Her services will be held on Monday, February 9, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield.  Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., with her funeral service starting at 2:00 p.m.  Pastor Douglas W. Duncan...

John "Buddy" Christman

John "Buddy" Christman

Feb 3, 2026

John "Buddy" Perry Christman, 69, of Redfield, SD, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Avantara Redfield.

His funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 13, at the Redfield Wesleyan Church with Pastor Adrian Timmons officiating.  Military honors will take place outside the church after the service. Lunch and fellowship will follow in the...

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