Nicholas Joseph Kraft

September 4, 1960 – January 29, 2023 Nicholas Joseph Kraft of Story, WY, passed away on January 29, 2023, at the age of 62, leaving family and friends to mourn. A graveside service was held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Little Piney Cemetery (Quiet Rest Cemetery).

Damon Aberle

Damon David “Abe” Aberle, 54, originally of Trail City, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, near Dupree. A celebration of life was held Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Trail City Community Building in Trail City. Damon was born June 8, 1968, along with two of his first cousins.

Richard “Dick” Schweitzer

Richard “Dick” Lee Schweitzer, 76, of Aberdeen, passed away on January 25, 2023. He was born June 4, 1946 to Ted and Vera (Korb) Schweitzer in Mobridge. He grew up on the family farm at Glencross and attended elementary school there.

WayneWhite Eagle

Died January 27, 2023 Wayne White Eagle, 48, of LaPlant, entered the Spirit World on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Seattle Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Funeral arrangements are with Rooks Funeral Home of Eagle Butte.

Georginia Red Bear

April 3, 1955 – January 26, 2023 A celebration of life service for Georginia Juanita Red Bear, 67, of Dupree will be at 11:00 a.m. MT, Friday, February 3, 2023, at Pioneer Hall in Dupree. Burial will follow in the Dupree City Cemetery. A prayer and comfort service will be 6:00 p.m.

Nadine

Bagola/Fisherman September 15, 1954 – January 26, 2023 Nadine Bagola/Fisherman, 68, of Eagle Butte, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Cheyenne River Health Center, Eagle Butte. Funeral services are with Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg.

Correction on Naden Kempf Obituary

Naden Kempf, whose obituary appeared on page 5 of the January 26 issue of the Topic, graduated from Timber Lake High School in 1969, not 1968.

Sharon Dady

March 16, 1934 – January 18, 2023 Mass of Christian Burial for Sharon Dady, 88, of Mobridge was held January 23, 2023 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mobridge with Father Michael Griffin as Celebrant.

Damon Aberle

June 8, 1968 – January 17, 2023 Damon David “Abe” Aberle, 54, originally of Trail City, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, near Dupree. A celebration of life will be at 12:00 noon MT on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Trail City Community Hall. A complete obituary will follow.

Geri Lynn Zorin

November 15, 1965 – January 20, 2023 Geri Lynn Zorin, 57, of Eagle Butte passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at the IHS Hospital in Eagle Butte. Arrangements are with Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.