Matthew Nolan

Matthew Nolan, age 55, of Delmont, SD, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell, SD. Services are pending under the direction of Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Matthew Raymond Nolan was born in Smithville, MO, on August 6, 1970, to Gwenda “Star” (Ogden) Smith and William “Sonny” Nolan.

Matthew lived his childhood years in Alepena, AR, where he attended school at Alepena Elementary and Alepena High School.

He enjoyed fishing, swimming, jumping from a rope into the lake, and mostly spending time with family and friends.

He married Lenore Jones of Green Forest, AR, and to this union two children were born: Preston and Alicia. In 1990, Matt and Lenore moved to Gregory, SD. On June 9, 1995, Matt married Michelle Mahrt, and to this union two children were born: Tiffany and Taylor.

Matt spent his days working as a welder, doing construction all across the United States, camping, fishing, and remodeling his home.

Matt is survived by his mother Star Smith of Gregory; SD, his wife Michelle Nolan of Delmont, SD; his children: Preston Nolan of Sioux Falls, SD, Alicia Nolan of Tulsa, OK, Tiffany French of Ethan, SD, and Taylor Olsen of Mt. Vernon, SD; siblings Rebecca Prickett of Mitchell, SD, Stephanie Smith of Huron, SD, and Gary Smith Jr. of Gregory, SD; seven grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father William Nolan; stepfather Gary Smith; brother Victor Nolan; paternal grandparents Charles and Blanche Smith; maternal grandparents Raymond and Mary Ogden; and many uncles and aunts.