Obituaries

Dec 26, 2025

Ambruelia Katherine Stricker, 24, of Porcupine, North Dakota, formerly of McLaughlin, passed away, Friday, December 26, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.

Dec 24, 2025

Steven T. May passed into the spirit world unexpectedly on December 24, 2025, at his residence. He was only 47 years old. The family Is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.

A prayer service will be held on Thursday January 15, 2026, at 3:00 pm at Kesling Funeral Home in Mobridge, SD.

Steven...

Dec 23, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Cassandra Crowshoe, 36, of Timber Lake will be at 11 AM, MT, Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Timber Lake Community Center. Inurnment will be at Emmanuel Episcopal Cemetery in Whitehorse. A procession will leave Kesling Funeral Home at 4 PM CT on Friday to go to the community center for a prayer service...

Dec 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Alan Byers of Selby, SD, who left this world unexpectedly at the age of 80 on December 22, 2025.

Gary was born in Williamsport, PA to Ollie and Ruth Byers.

In his younger years Gary was very competitive and a decorated player in...

Dec 21, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Tom "Bones" Keller, 71, of Mobridge, will be at 10 AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mobridge. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will start at 5 PM Monday with a prayer service at 7 PM at the church....

Dec 17, 2025

A celebration of life for David Kramer, 78, of Mobridge will be held on January 12, 2026, at 11:00 am, at Trinity Lutheran Church, with a burial at a later date in Britton, SD. Dave passed away on December 17, 2025, peacefully at his home in Mobridge, SD.

David (Dave) Robert Kramer, son of Robert and Leona...

Dec 14, 2025

Funeral services for Phyllis Prasek, 89, of Selby will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 22, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church in Selby. Burial will be at a later date at Black Hills National Cemetery. Visitation will start at 5 PM with a prayer service at 5:30 Sunday at the church.

Phyllis went to be with...

Dec 12, 2025

Funeral services for Terrell Evans Jerome Elk, 26, of Ft. Yates will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 19, 2025, at the AJ Agard Multipurpose Building in Ft. Yates. Burial will be in the Reed Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. An all-night wake will begin at 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at...

Dec 10, 2025

Funeral services for Carol Diane Walker, age 69 of Mobridge, SD will be held at 10:00 AM, CT, Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Cornerstone Community Church located at 1510 N. Main Street in Mobridge, SD with Pastor Everett Hornbostel officiating.  Burial will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of the Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge,...

Dec 9, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Samuel Rough Surface, 32, of Kenel will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Kenel Catholic Church of Assumption. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, December 22, 2025, at Kenel Catholic...

Dec 8, 2025

Funeral services for Lemar Chasing Hawk, 65, of McLaughlin will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Blue Gym in McLaughlin. Burial will follow at the Elkhorn Cemetery in Little Eagle. A prayer service will begin at 6:00 pm, Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Blue Gym followed by an all-night wake. A procession will leave...

Dec 7, 2025

Funeral services for Charles Richard Sanger, age 76, will be held at the Howell Cemetery at 1:30 PM, Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Howell Cemetery is located 17 miles north of Miller, ½ mile east of Hwy 26 then ½ mile north or from Hwy 212 south 8 miles, ½ mile east on HWY 26, then ½ mile north.

After the service lunch...

Dec 6, 2025

Funeral services for Evelyn Joyce Bierman, 94, of Isabel, with be at 11:00 am (MT), Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church in Isabel. A time of visitation will begin at 10:00 am (MT) before the funeral service. Burial will follow at the Hillview Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home. Evelyn passed away on Saturday, December...

Dec 2, 2025

Services for Shaunna have been rescheduled:

Funeral services for Shaunna Rae Marrowbone-Maldacker, 45, of Eagle Butte will be at 10 AM, Saturday , December 13, 2025, at the Eagle Butte Bingo Hall. Burial will be at St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery in Thunder Butte under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. A...

Nov 28, 2025

Services for Theresa have been rescheduled.

Mass of Christian burial for Theresa Pleets "Akicita Waste Win", 90, of Ft. Yates will be at 11:00 am, Friday, December 12, 2025, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ft. Yates, ND. Burial will follow at the church cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home. A...

Nov 22, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Cynthia Agard, 68, of Fort Yates, will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, at the A.J. Agard Multipurpose Building in Fort Yates. Burial will follow at the Agard Family Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. A rosary prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday,...

Nov 22, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Linda Village Center, 81, of Ft. Yates will be at 11 AM, Saturday, December 6, 2025, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ft. Yates. Inurnment will be at the church cemetery. A meal and time of fellowship will follow Saturday services at the St. Bernard Mission Cafeteria. A Rosary service will be at 6...

Nov 20, 2025

Memorial services for Arliss Opheim, 86, of Selby will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 29, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Selby, SD. A time of visitation will begin at 12:00 pm Saturday before the memorial service at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial will follow the service at Selby Memorial Gardens. Arliss passed away on November 20,...

Nov 20, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Alvina Long Chase, 84, of Bullhead, will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bullhead. Burial will be in the Pine Little Eagle Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, December 1, 2025,...

Nov 19, 2025

Michael Lee Neumann, 78, of Glenham formerly of Cavalier, North Dakota passed away, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Bowdle Nursing Home. A graveside service for Michael will be held at the North Dakota Veteran's Cemetery at a later date.