Thomas Houck

March 26, 1929 – February 15, 2026______________Funeral services for Thomas Houck, 96, of Akaska were on February 20, 2026, at the Akaska Community Center. Burial was in the Akaska Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.

John Aberle

October 4, 2004 – February 15, 2026_____________John Anthony Joseph Aberle was born October 4, 2004 to Robert and Melissa (Haeder) Aberle in Rapid City. He was baptized on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 2004. John was a K-12 student of the Rapid City Catholic School System and graduated in 2023.

Frank Rosenau

October 26, 1930 – February 13, 2026______________Frank Rosenau, 95, of Lemmon passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. His funeral service was on February 21, at his ranch followed by burial in Greenhill Cemetery in Lemmon.

Floyd Eliason

June 29, 1940 – February 11, 2026______________________________________Floyd Alvin Eliason, 85, of Onida died Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Avera Oahe Manor in Gettysburg.Memorial service was on February 16, 2026 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Onida.

Les Stadel

July 28, 1944 – February 2, 2026_________________Les Stadel took his final checkered flag on this earth Monday, February 2, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born to Jake and Margaret Stadel on July 28, 1944, in a farmhouse at Isabel and was raised in the Isabel and Firesteel areas.

Elaine Traversie Ward

March 31, 1943– February 8, 2026______________________________________A Mass of Christian Burial for Elaine L. Ward, 82, of Parade was February 14, 2026 at All Saints Catholic Church in Eagle Butte. Interment was at the Timber Lake Cemetery.Elaine passed away February 8 at IHS-Eagle Butte Hospital.

Frank Rosenau

October 2, 1930 – February 13, 2026______________Frank Rosenau, 95, of Lemmon passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. Visitation for Frank will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 20 at his ranch at 11162 Hwy. 73, Lemmon, followed by a family service at 7 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.

Thomas Houck

March 26, 1929 – February 15, 2026______Funeral services for Thomas Houck, 96, of Akaska will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Akaska Community Center. Burial will be at the Akaska Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.

Cheryl Ann Kost

November26,1954–February8,2026_______________Cheryl Ann Kost, 71, of Red Cloud, NE passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was born to Donald and Geraldine (Malloy) Stankey in Mobridge on November 26, 1954.Cheryl graduated from Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School.

Marisa Benoist

November 18, 1981 – February 1, 2026_____________Marisa J. Benoist, 44, of Eagle Butte passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at her home.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 16, 2026, at CRST Bingo Hall, Eagle Butte. Burial will follow in the Eagle Butte Cemetery.