Donald Kotzea

Donald Kotzea, 63, Aberdeen, formerly of Webster, died April 15, 2026 at Mother Joseph Manor, Aberdeen. Arrangements are currently pending with Coester Funeral Home, Webster.

Florenz Steiner

Florenz Steiner was born on February 28, 1933 and was raised on a farm near Eden, SD, where he first dreamed of farming his own land. After a severe crop failure ended that path, he served in the U.S.

Robert Grebel

Robert Grebel, 83 of Bristol, formerly of Waubay, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Waubay Senior Center, 106 N. Main St. Waubay, SD.

Arden Buhler

Arden Edward Buhler, age 64, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his residence. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Pastor Janine Rew-Werling and Pastor Craig Werling will officiate.

Marian Grode

April 19, 1933 - November 18, 2021Do not stand by my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am a diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on the ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain.

Bill Grode

October 10, 1960 - April 18, 2019There was once a master carpenter and he lived a good life for he loved to work, building things of wood. He was loved by his family, he was loved by everyone who knew him.

Carl Block

Carl Block, 98, Webster, died April 4, 2026, at Bethesda Home, Webster.Mass of Christian Burial was April 10 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Webster. Inurnment was at St. Otto’s Catholic Cemetery, Webster.Carl J. Block was born to Joseph and Mary (Lewno) Block Jan.

Helene Eisenbraun

Helene Eisenbraun, 84, Webster, died April 2, 2026,at Sanford Hospital, Webster. Memorial services were April 11, 10:30 a.m. at Fiksdal Funeral Service, Webster. Inurnment will be at Webster Cemetery later.Memorial visitation was April 10, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Alfred Miotke

Alfred (Fred) J. Miotke, 75, Pickerel Lake, died March 24, 2026.Per his wishes, no services will be held.Alfred (Fred) J. Miotke was born Oct. 22, 1950 to Matilda and Alfred F. Miotke. He lived his entire life at the Miotke family homestead at Pickerel Lake. In 1970, he enlisted in the U.S.

Melinda Larsen Rumpza

Melinda Jo (Mitzi) Larsen Rumpza, age 71, of Spearfish, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and unforgettable memories.