Obituaries

Marleen was born on July 18, 1943, in Winner, SD, to Peter and Mary (Flemming) Struck, and grew up all over South Dakota. As a child, Marleen enjoyed watching and playing baseball. She said while attending country school it was always a popular game to play. Marleen was a long-time Minnesota Twins fan, and also grew to become a Denver Bronco, Nebraska Husker, and Kansas City Chief fan. On September 21, 1963, Marleen married Gary Mawhinney. They were married 42 years before Gary passed away. They raised three daughters and one son: Marjorie Struck of Florida, Kim (Rob) Benson of Iowa, Robert Mawhinney of Colorado, and Jennifer (Jeffrey) Raburn of Kansas.

A celebration of life for Jeffrey Hamling, is scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home of Rapid City, SD. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Online condolences can be left at www.osheimschmidt.com Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home of Rapid City, SD is in charge of arrangements. Jeffrey Hamling was born July 12, 1947, to Jerold and Natella in Gregory, SD. Jeffrey served in the US Army. Jeffrey married Norma Roggow on June 5, 1968. They had two children: Aaron and Rhonda. He farmed in Naper, NE. They then moved to Rapid City and continued to work at Dakota Craft for 12 years then they moved to Burke, SD, before moving back to Rapid City, SD in 2019. He enjoyed fishing, watching Husker Football, camping, and many years of enjoying his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.

Funeral services for Lance Schmitz were held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Prairie View Gospel Barn in Gregory, SD, with Pastor Russ Grim officiating.

Cynthia Jane Williams was born July 25, 1940 to Relly and Dorothy (Madison) Williams. She passed away on December 19, 2023 at the Rock County Hospital in Bassett, NE. Jane had three sisters, Jysten, Janis (who’s birthday was 9 years to the date Jane was born) and Billie Judy. When Jane was born Janis was so happy and proud that she ran up and down the street saying “I have a brand-new baby sister”, which made them have a special bond. Her special bond with Billie Judy was also special even though at times they would have different views. Jane always knew Billie’s husband had her back.

Funeral services for Marilyn Weidner were held Thursday, January 18, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairfax, SD, with Pastor Bill Heermann officiating. Music was provided by Judy Gies, organist, and Nicole Cerny and Heather Uecker were in charge of registration. Casket bearers were Matt Cerny, Adam Cerny, Aaron Bye, Joel Uecker, Ernie Wright, and Josh Bonstead. Interment was in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Fairfax, SD.Clausen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Marilyn Rose Jensen was born December 6, 1932 at Lake Andes, South Dakota to Anton and Rose (Cotton) Jensen. Marilyn was baptized on January 22, 1933 at West Lake Andes Lutheran Church and was later confirmed there on May 4, 1947.

Funeral services for Florence Heermann were held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. John Lutheran Church in Gregory, SD with Pastor Marcus Ring officiating. Music was provided by Geoff Smith, vocalist, accompanied by Melanie Hannahs, organist. Registration and flower attendants were Peggy Heermann, Patty Heermann, and Jennifer Fanger. Casket bearers were Peggy Heermann, Jennifer Fanger, Joe Fanger, Joe Fanger Jr., and Jordyn Fanger. Honorary casket bearers were Clyde Lutz, Fran Pochop, Harold “Genie” and Patsy Burkinshaw, Don Frank, Barb Fenenga, Connie Lutz, and the staff at Silver Threads of Gregory and Avantara of Pierre.

A prayer service for Shirley Vosika was held on Friday, January 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the St.

Memorial service and burial plans at Arlington National Cemetery, will be made at a future date. Born on the family farm just outside Gregory, SD, on September 8, 1930, Marcelle was the youngest of eight children for Albert and Edna Mae Drey. Life on the farm was tough during the Great Depression, but they were a close and self-sufficient family. After graduation from Gregory High School, Marcy worked in the administrative office of the local Gregory Times-Advocate newspaper for 50-cents an hour, before deciding to go with several girlfriends to find better work in the “big city” of Topeka, KS.

Funeral services for Victoria Thomas were held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the St.

A celebration of life service was held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Winner High School Armory.