Obituaries

Area Funerals

Jack Elgersma

Jack Elgersma, age 73 of Sanborn, passed away at his home in Sanborn on Thursday, September 4th. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 8th, at 10:00 a.m.

Ronald Schol

Ronald Schol, age 92, passed away Wednesday, September 3rd, at his residence in Sibley. A celebration of life service will take place at a later date. The Jurrens Funeral Home

Orville W. Jetter

Orville W. Jetter, age 98, of Sheldon passed away on Thursday, September 4th, at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care. A private family graveside service with military honors will be held at

Beatrix “Betty” Ohling

Beatrix “Betty” Ohling age 86, of Ellsworth, MN, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 3rd. Visitation will be Friday, September 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bethel

Cynthia R. Klatt

Cynthia R. Klatt, age 78, of Sheldon, passed away on Tuesday, September 2nd, at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care.  Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 6th,

Loraine McCauley

Loraine McCauley, age 98, of Primghar, passed away on Tuesday, September 2nd, at Prairie View Retirement Home in Sanborn. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5th, at

Jeen H. Boer

Jeen H. Boer, age 93, of Sheldon, passed away on Sunday, August 31st, at Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest.  His memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10th,

Melony D. Schiphoff

Melony D. Schiphoff, age 65, of Sheldon passed away on Sunday, August 31st, at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center. Visitation with family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Leonard W. Grotewold

Leonard W. Grotewold, age 83, of Larchwood, passed away on Saturday, August 30th, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be on Friday, September 5th, from 5:00 p.m.

Marjorie “Marj” Hunt

Marjorie “Marj” Hunt, age 92, of Sanborn, formerly of Primghar, passed away on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center.  Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m.