Jerry Smith

Body June 3, 1951 - April 15, 2026 Jerry Smith, 74, of Concord, Neb., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 5 to 7p.m.

Shari Lynn Otto

Body February 21, 1969 - March 3, 2026 Born February 21, 1969 to Orin L. Otto and Barbara Wilkins Otto in Powell,Wyoming, Shari died of natural causes March 8, 2026, in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Patrick William O’Brien

Body March 24, 1950 - April 14, 2026 Patrick William O’Brien, 76, of Hot Springs, S.D., passed away April 14, 2026, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, S.D. Patrick was born March 24, 1950, in Sisseton, S.D., to Richard and Helen (Barnhart) O’Brien.

Ardis J. Harrod

Body November 14, 1941 - March 13, 2026 Ardis J. Harrod was the third child born to Kenneth and Joy Harrod in Gillette, Wyoming on November 14, 1941.

Jean Cope Craft

Body March 12, 1932 - April 10, 2026 We pause to celebrate the long and wonderful life of Jean Cope Craft as she joins her family beside the heavenly Father. Jean (Phyllis Jean) was the 2nd child born to Henry and Phyllis Kienitz in their Smithwick S.D.

Darla Jean ‘Bolte’ Wilaby

Body November 19, 1951 - March 28, 2026 On March 28, 2026, in Custer, S.D., Darla Jean ‘Bolte’ Wilaby was relieved of her struggle with dementia. She was born to Frank and Ona Bolte in Brookings, S.D.

Eldon Stanton

Body June 5, 1953 - March 25, 2026 A Tribute to Eldon Stanton (Command Sergeant Major, Retired) Eldon Stanton, a man of iron will, oldfashioned values, and a heart far larger than his “grumpy” exterior let on, passed away March 25, 2026.

Brock August Reid

Body September 27, 19913 - March 23, 2026 Brock August Reid, 34, died unexpectedly March 23, 2026 in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He was born September 27, 1991 in Boulder, Colorado, the son of Patrick J.

Patricia L. Watkins

Body July 23, 1947 - March 9, 2025 Patricia L. Watkins, 78, of Edgemont, S.D., passed away March 9, 2026.

Ella ‘JoAn’ Dean

Body May 7, 1941 - March 11, 2026 Ella ‘JoAn’ Dean of Oral, S.D., cherished as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family.