The family of Howard Hogrefe wishes to express out heartfelt thanks for all the cards, calls, texts, Facebook messages, and especially for the prayers. Special thanks to the Color Guard from the Gregory American Legion Post 6, and the Burke VFW. Special thanks also to the Navy Honor Guard. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. (27p)
The family of Buck Sealey would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We would especially like to thank Dr. Kafka, the nurses and staff of the Avera Gregory Hospital and the Avera Rosebud Country Care Center Center for the compassionate and kind care given Buck.
Many thanks to Mason Funeral Home and Justin for the support in planning the service, Fr. Kevin and musicians for the wonderful service, Ellsworth Air Force Base and Thayer Waters American Legion Post 146 for the military honors, and the St. Isidore Catholic Church for the luncheon.
A very special thanks to Lori and the staff of Golden Prairie Manor for their understanding and unending patience with Buck. (27)
Thank you to the Gregory Commercial Club for honoring us as this year’s Fourth of July Parade Marshals and to the Gregory Volunteer Fire Department for letting us kick-off the fireworks!
Ron and Peg Wendell
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