Kenneth “Kenny” Zielike, age 82, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD.  Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Chapel in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held... Read more

Sandra “Sandy” McKernan, 88, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Thursday,... Read more

Scott Derald Hay was born in Ortonville, Minnesota on January 16, 1957 to Margaret and Derald Hay. He passed away in Abilene, Texas on September 5, 2026 at the age of 69 after a three and a half year battle with cancer. Scott grew up on a farm in rural northeast South Dakota.... Read more

Lawrence “Larry” Brook, Jr., age 87, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held... Read more

Karen “Karin” Mack, age 73, of Ortonville, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. Per Karen’s wishes, no formal service will be held at this time. Her final moments holding hands with her kids and in the company of her deeply... Read more

Luann (Bogenreif) Pittman, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, in Ortonville, MN. A gathering to honor and celebrate Luann’s life will be held at the Big Stone Community Center on September 19, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Those who knew Luann are welcome to... Read more

Rodney Hansen, age 69, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at his home.  Funeral Services are pending at this time.  Read more

Rodney “Rod” Russell Hansen, a longtime Wilmot resident, adventurer, and all-around good guy, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2026, at his home on Big Stone Lake following a sudden cardiac event. He was 69 years old. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, September 9,... Read more

Michael Beare, 77, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Milbank.  Visitation services will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Private family services will be held, and burial will be at St.... Read more

Marion “Mike” E. Nitz, age 88, of Brandon, SD, died on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Avera McKennan hospital in Sioux Falls with family at his side. A Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Heritage Lutheran Church in Brandon. A Funeral Service... Read more