Obituaries

Mass of Christian burial for Jody Ridgway, will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell, SD, with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m.

Funeral services for Janice Smith were held on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Church in Burke, SD, with Father Jonathan Dillon officiating. Lectors were Sarah Bottjen, Elly Daisy, and Jackie Hamanaka, servers were Noah Buhta and Dawson York, and gift bearers were Jennifer Millage and Grant Buhta.

Funeral services for Margaret Meyer were held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Winner, SD. Burial was in the Winner City Cemetery.

Memorial services for Gladys Pejsa were held Monday, November 8, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. at Benson Funeral and Cremation in Mt.

Funeral services for Mercedes Andrews were held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at the Bonesteel City Hall in Bonesteel, SD, with Reverend Ken James officiating. Music was provided by the Pickstown Presbyterian Church Choir and Lorenzo Stars.

Funeral services for Donna Dice are scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Winner, SD. Burial will follow in the Winner City Cemetery in Winner, SD. A visitation will be held one hour prior to funeral service. Mason Funeral Home of Winner, SD, is in charge of arrangements,

Funeral services for Ronald Bridges were held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Gregory, SD, with Pastor Elmo Herman officiating.

TSgt Michael M. Kirwan was born on March 18, 1969, to Mike and Willa Kirwan. He grew up in the Ft. Randall area on his parents’ farm. Following his 1987 graduation from Andes Central High School, he enlisted in the Air Force.

Funeral services for Elizabeth Henderson were held on October 30, 2021, at the Chapel of Chimes, Phoenix, AZ, with Chaplain Danny Thompson officiating. Burial was at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Glendale, AZ, beside her husband. Hansen Mortuary in Phoenix, AZ, was in charge of arrangements.

As David requested, a private family service will be held at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, SD. Burial will take place at a later date at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton, SD. Wintz & Ray Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.