Christopher A. Chavez

February 23, 1991 – November 14, 2023 Christopher A. Chavez, 32, of Timber Lake entered the Spirit World on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at UC Health Center, Aurora, CO. A viewing will taking place from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Star Nation Center in Eagle Butte.

Virgil Lenling

Virgil Lenling, 79, formerly of Glencross, passed away November 13, 2023, in Cuthbert, GA. Funeral services were at Zion Lutheran Church in Mobridge on November 22, 2023. Virgil passed away peacefully under the care of Georgia Hospice and the Fellowship Home of Cotton Hall, GA.

Edward Widow

January 12, 1932 — November 20, 2023 Edward Widow, 91, of Dupree, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at Cheyenne River Health Center in Eagle Butte. Funeral services are pending with Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg.

Leon Useful Heart

October 19, 1973 — November 6, 2023 Leon C. Useful Heart, 50, of Rapid City (and formerly of Eagle Butte) entered the Spirit World on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Rapid City.

Matthew Dupris

March 20, 1988 – November 12, 2023 Matthew Dupris, 35, of Eagle Butte entered the Spirit World on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Sioux Falls. Rooks Funeral Service in Eagle Butte is in charge of arrangements.

Hayden Joe Schmautz

  Dupree, SD December 8, 2003 – November 10, 2023 605-365-5195 Hayden Joe Schmautz, 19, of Fort Pierre passed away on November 10, 2023 due to an auto accident. Hayden was born on December 8, 2003, in Pierre to Monacha and Ryan Ellerton and Danny and Elizabeth Schmautz.

Virgil Lenling

March 13, 1944 – November 13, 2023 Virgil Lenling, 79, formerly of Glencross and Mobridge, passed away November 13, 2023 in Cuthbert, GA under the care of Georgia Hospice and the Fellowship Home at Cotton Hall. Funeral arrangements are pending with Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.

Floyd LeBeau, Jr.

March 8, 1955 — November 1, 2023 Floyd LeBeau, Jr., 68, of Aberdeen and formerly of Swiftbird entered the Spirit World on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Rooks Funeral Services at Star Nation Center at Eagle Butte was in charge of arrangements.

Gibson Garreau

February 9, 1965 – November 1, 2023 Gibson Garreaux, 58, of Eagle Butte entered the Spirit World on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Eagle Butte. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Eagle Butte with Mother Ellen Huber officiating. Burial was at St.

Theresa M. Lofton

September 6, 1953 – November 4, 2023 Theresa Marie (Laundreaux) Lofton, “Unpan Gleska Win” (Spotted Elk Woman), 70, of Eagle Butte began her journey to the spirit world on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.