Obituaries

Funeral services for Richard Papousek were held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Gregory, SD, with Pastor Royal Archer officiating.

Funeral services for Don Smith were held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Gregory, SD, with Reverend Thaniel Certa-Werner officiating.

Funeral services for Myrtle Osnes were held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Burke, SD, with Reverend Thaniel Certa-Werner officiating.

Kenneth B. Perrin was born to Clara Eisenhower and Clarence Perrin, on June 21, 1941, at his grandparent’s farmhouse south of Gregory, SD. He is the grandson of Gus and Lillie Sommerfeld, and nephew of Martin Sommerfeld.

Arthur Lee Sattler, age 85, of Eastvale, CA, passed away on October 1, 2024. Art was born on January 20, 1939, in Gregory, SD, to Emil and Elsie (Cerv) Sattler. He attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school and graduated from Gregory High School in 1957 with fifty-eight classmates. He excelled in sports, particularly football, basketball, and track. His athletic talents earned him a football scholarship to South Dakota State University, where he played for the Jack Rabbits all four years. He was also active in track and field; He was a Two-time North Central Conference Champion for Javelin 1960 and 1961 and held the record at SDSU from 1960-1983. Art graduated with a degree in Engineering Physics and continued his education, earning a master’s degree in physics from University of California Los Angeles and a master’s in business management from Cal State Fullerton University. He began his professional career at Autonetics in Anaheim, California, after graduating in 1961.

A celebration of life was held for David Heying at the Witten Hall on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. David was born October 30, 1949. He was the third of seven children born to Gerald (Jerry) and Ruth Heying. He was raised on the family farm near Hamill, SD, and attended school in Winner, SD, quitting school to do the farm work when his father became ill. At fifteen, Dave left home for the working life. He worked for many different people in and around Winner, doing a variety of jobs. At 17, Dave joined the service, choosing the National Guard. He was trained as a medic, a cook, and an engineer bridge builder. Dave served in active duty during the Chicago riots in 1969, and the Rapid City flood in 1972. He worked for Butler Aviation while in Chicago, IL.

A memorial service for Francis Ellston was held at 11:15 a.m., on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls, SD. A private interment was held in the South Dakota State Veterans' Cemetery. George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory was in charge of arrangements. Dean “Peko” Ellston was born on August 2, 1936 in Rosebud, SD, to Arthur and Lyda (Helsing) Ellston. He attended grade school at McKenzie grade school near Dallas, SD, and high school in Dallas until the school burned down. Dean eventually received his GED while serving in the US Army.

A Mass of Christian burial for Larry Wagner was held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner, SD.

Funeral services for Myrna Gergen were held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the St.

Funeral services for Gloria Boettcher were held on Wednesday, October 2, 22024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home in Gregory, SD, with Pastor Russ Grim officiating.