Melda Lawrence Lee

March 27, 1920 —October 30, 2023 Melda Elaine Lawrence Lee, 103, went peacefully in her sleep early in the morning of October 30, 2023. Melda was surrounded by family and friends in her last days on earth. For four years and to the end, her son Marlin and wife Willie cared for her.

Beaux J. Marshall

January 16, 1966 – October 31, 2023 Beaux Marshall, 57, of Marshall, MN, and formerly of Eagle Butte entered the Spirit World on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Marshall. Rooks Funeral Services of Eagle Butte was in charge of arrangements. Beaux spent his early years in the Mobridge area.

Jean Farlee

Funeral services for Jean Farlee, 76, of Dupree were held November 10, 2023, at the Pioneer Hall in Dupree. Burial was at the Dupree Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Jean passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center in Rapid City.

Joachim “Jim” Ripplinger

May 31, 1936 – November 4, 2023 Joachim “Jim” Ripplinger, 87, of St. Michael, MN passed away on November 4, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1936 in Trail City to Thomas and Mary (Meier) Ripplinger. Jim was raised on a farm in Upsala, MN.

Jean Farlee

December 17, 1946 – November 2, 2023 Funeral services for Jean Farlee, 76, of Dupree will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Pioneer Hall in Dupree. Burial will be at the Dupree Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.

Bryanna Rayne Ducheneaux

January 27, 2001 – October 28, 2023 Funeral services for Bryanna Rayne Ducheneaux Clown, 22, of Eagle Butte were held Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Cheyenne Eagle Butte School Gym with burial at the Eagle Butte Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.

Beaux J. Marshall

January 16, 1966 – October 31, 2023 Beaux Marshall, 57, of Marshall, MN, and formerly of Eagle Butte entered the Spirit World on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Marshall, MN. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rooks Funeral Services at Star Nation Center at Eagle Butte.

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 arrangements are pending with Rooks Funeral Services at Star Nation Center at Eagle Butte.

Theresa M. Lofton

September 6, 1953 – November 4, 2023 Theresa M. Lofton, 70, of Eagle Butte, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at her home. Funeral services are currently pending with Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg.

Melda Lawrence Lee

Died October 30, 2023 Melda Elaine Lawrence Lee, age 103, passed away on October 30, 2023. Her rosary service, mass and celebration of her life will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church in White Horse on August 3, 2024. A complete obituary will follow.