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Daniel Joseph “Budd” Crowe - Share this obit - Print this obit
Daniel Joseph “Budd” Crowe was born April 20, 1961 to Robert and Janet (Rebnord) Crowe.
After extended years of declining health, on the morning of May 6, 2025 at 2:55AM, Dan was called home to join his lost loved ones in heaven.
Dan was employed at many of the construction trades and acquired many lifelong skills. He put his hand to siding, roofing, flooring, and drywall, as well as door and window installation. He was especially skilled with concrete and ran his own business for several years.
When family or friends needed help with any of those tasks, he would be there. It was best to stand back and watch him work, but if one felt they had to help he would assign appropriate tasks. Dan would help anyone in any way he could. If he had money and you needed it, it was yours. If you needed a place to stay, he would give you his bed and sleep on the couch. That is the man Dan was, and all those who knew him would agree, he did more for me than he ever asked of me.
A good man with a big heart that just wanted everyone around him to find the joy in life that he knew. We could all learn from his style of friendship. His long list of friends are like brothers to him, and he was a brother to them.
Dans favorite thing to do in life was to have friends over. He would have a campfire with food and beverages and a lot of good laughs. That was what made life amazing for him. The last couple years were making him weaker, but he still had a campfire going most of the time.
Recently it was just Dan with Theresa, the love of his life. They enjoyed those many moments of loving, caring closeness. The love and care that Theresa gave Dan, was what allowed him to be at peace when the illness took him. As Dan put it, to be with his Mom and Dad. Dan will be missed by all who knew him.
Dan is survived by his one son: Aaron, that he held the deepest pride and love for, of Sioux Falls, the love of his life: Theresa McDonnell, and her children: Shane, Jesse, Nicole and Dustin; 9 grandchildren; brothers: Mike (Jean) Wagner SD, Bob (Kathy) Brandon SD, Bill Sioux Falls, Roger Sioux Falls, Jeff (Brenda :d:) Flandreau SD; and sisters: Cindy Wyant (Jeff :d:) Sioux Falls, and Becky Miller (Clarence) Hardwick, MN. Also, countless aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly. Dan was preceded in death by his Mother and Father and one very close friend, cousin Eddie Crowe.
Kenny Bagley Sr. - Share this obit - Print this obit
Kenneth Lyle Bagley Sr, 95, passed April 30, 2025. He always enjoyed meeting new people and talking to those he knew. He spent many years whistling through the workday at Pete’s Texaco on East 10th Street and later Harold’s on 41st Street. He was hard to keep up with and he always had a quick pace to his step and curious nature.
Ken served with the SD Army National Guard who were activated during the Korea Conflict. He loved vintage cars, attending car shows, collecting model cars, belt buckles and Bolo ties, hats and shiny jewelry. Over the past many years, he attended the Senior Center to play pool with a group, he had a fancy pool due and case, he rarely missed a day.
He was preceded in death by his wife of many years: Marge (Marquardt): and infant son: Jerry: second spouse: Marie: his parents: Paul and Alfreda: step-mother Juanita: brother: Marvin (Ruth), Melvin (Hattie), Dick (Lynette); and sister: Mille. He is survived by his children: Roxane (Kim) McLaughlin, and daughter Emily of Scottsdale, AZ; Bonnie (Mark) Jones of Canisota, SD, their sons: Kerry and Micheal as well as Ken Bagley Jr. (Dawn), and their children: Lexy (Erik) Choske and John, all of Sioux Falls; as well as a sister: Shirley Laughlin of Virginia.
Visitation with family present will be Wednesday, May 7, 5:00 PM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be Thursday, May 8, 10:00 AM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home.
Jody Ann Cox - Share this obit - Print this obit
Jody Ann Cox, age 65, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at 12:25 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Jody was born on June 25, 1959, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Roland and Joyce Peterson. She grew up on a farm nine miles north of Salem, South Dakota, where she graduated from high school in 1977. Jody furthered her education at Mitchell Vo-Tech, developing her secretarial skills and paving the way for a distinguished career in banking.
In August 1984, she married Robert James Cox of Sioux Falls. They began their life together in Sioux Falls, where Jody balanced her career and motherhood before relocating to Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1991. Jody dedicated 29 years to Citibank, retiring in 2014. She and Robert returned to Sioux Falls in 2022.
Jody cherished cooking, gardening, and, above all, spending quality time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 41 years, Robert Cox, and their four children: Montgomery (Laura) of Mine Hill, New Jersey, Roland (Melissa) of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Robert (Brooke) of Las Vegas, Nevada, Elizabeth (Tyler) Faucette of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jody is also survived by four beloved grandchildren: Ryker Marvin Faucette, Debra Elizabeth Cox, Ivy Jean Cox, and Jameson Dale Cox, all of Las Vegas, Nevada. Additionally, she is survived by her father, Roland (Lynn) Peterson; brothers, Steve Peterson of Salem, South Dakota, and Bruce (Jana) Peterson of Sioux Falls; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Peterson Johnson of Salem, South Dakota, and her grandparents.
Jody’s unwavering kindness, devotion, and warmth will leave a lasting legacy cherished by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation, with family present, will be Thursday, May 1, from 5:00-7:00pm at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, May 2, followed by a luncheon at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home.
The service can be viewed via live stream on the Barnett-Lewis website homepage.
Ronald Leon Hansen - Share this obit - Print this obit
Ronald Leon Hansen, 89, of Sioux Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was born April 26, 1935 to William and Anna (Geraldson) Hansen in Yankton, SD.
Ronald grew up on the homestead outside of Yankton, while attending school in Yankton.
On May 6, 1956 he married Betty Lou Collins and from that union four children were born. Upon his marriage he began working for John Morrell’s in Sioux Falls, he remained there until his retirement. However, his strong work ethics would not let him fully retire, so he began working part time for the Sioux Falls Stockyards. Fully retiring in 2008 to care for his beloved wife, who would pass away after a long illness on December 24, 2008.
Ronald was an avid hunter, and in the summer you would find him fishing on the Missouri River with friends and family. Dancing was something Ronald and Betty Lou enjoyed together, often traveling to Utica, SD to one of their favorite dancing spots.
In 2009, Ronald rekindled a friendship with Betty Ketter. They enjoyed dancing, fishing and a friendship that lasted until his passing.
Ronald will be missed by his children: Eva Hansen, Sioux Falls, Walter Hansen, Yankton, Ronnie Hansen, Sioux Falls, and Betty Isacs, Texas; his nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; a brother; Kenneth; 2 sisters: Connie and Betty, all from Yankton, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty, brothers Jerald, Sydney, James and an infant brother, John
Visitation, with family present, will be Saturday, April 26 from 10:00-11:00 AM, a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD.
Sherry Dawn Amburn - Share this obit - Print this obit
Sherry Amburn, 66, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus with her family by her side on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. A private family memorial will be arranged at a future date.
Sherry Dawn Skaff was born on September 29, 1958, in Sioux Falls to Tom and Bonnie Skaff. She graduated from Washington High School in 1976 and went on to nursing school where she obtained her LPN license. She married Brad Tefft in 1977 with whom she had her two oldest daughters, Brandy and Brooke.
She was united in marriage to Robert Amburn in 1985 with whom she had her son, Robert Jr., and daughter, Bonny.
Sherry worked as a nurse her entire career. She loved the time she worked at Avera McKennan on Labor and Delivery, helping bring babies into the world. She spent seven years at The Inn at Westport at a Unit Coordinator where the residents became her second family. She was most recently back at Avera McKennan working as a float nurse in various clinics.
The most important things in Sherry’s life were her relationship with Jesus and her family. She was a devoted wife and mother; the love she had for her husband and children was immeasurable. She was always available to listen, give her best advice and amazing hugs. Anyone who met Sherry will never be able to forget her warmth, kindness, generosity, and compassion. Words cannot express how much Sherry was loved by her family and friends or how greatly she will be missed.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband: Robert Amburn; daughters: Brandy Tefft, Brooke (Dale) Pope, and Bonny Amburn; son: Bobby Amburn; and grandchildren: Samuel, Leah, Jaxon, Jada, Zae, Kye, and Nali. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Bonnie Skaff, and sister, Debra Jaqua.
Joshua - Share this obit - Print this obit
Joshua Troy Reiter, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday March 22, 2025 at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD
Joshua was born July 7, 1962 to Leroy and Karen (Hart) Reiter in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, he grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and graduated from O’Gorman High School.
Joshua was united in marriage to Barbara Amundson on January 23, 2003. Together, they raised their nine boys.
Joshua was employed at Syverson Tile and Stone for over 20 years before he semiretired. He worked at Napa auto parts until 2025.
Joshua is survived by his wife: Barb; their nine sons: Micheal of Rochester, MN, Joseph (Pamela) of Sioux Falls, SD, Joshua of Brookings, SD, Nickolus of Sioux Falls, SD, Stephen (Jacquelyn) of Herrick, SD, David of Sioux Falls, SD, Johnathon of Sioux Falls, SD, Noah of Sioux Falls, SD, Matthew of Sioux Falls, SD; and one brother: Tony (Deb) of Sioux Falls, SD; and one sister: Jill (Donnie) of Gardner, Colorado; five grandchildren: Camron, Cashton, Mia, Talia, and Jackson; many Nieces Nephews, and multiple bonus kids throughout the years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Leroy and Karen: and brothers: Kim and Tim.
Visitation with family present will be Thursday, March 27, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be Friday, March 28, 10:30 AM at First Presbyterian Church.
Rose Jae Mascarenas - Share this obit - Print this obit
Rose Jae Mascarenas, 34, of Helena, MT passed away Wednesday, February 26th, 2025. Rose was born February 1st, 1991 in Fayetteville, NC but spent most of her life in Montana.
Rose loved being in the great outdoors in nature and enjoyed activities like swimming, hiking, camping, fishing, snowboarding, rafting, and paddleboarding to name a few. Rose was very active and loved fitness. She enjoyed playing basketball, frisbee, and volleyball. Rose made friends wherever she went and will be missed by many.
Rose is survived by her 3 children: Royce, Bentley and Amor; her sister: RoyAna (Bradley) Shields, Sioux Falls, SD; nephews: Anthony, Camden, Donavan, Eamon, Sawyer and Simon; and cousin: Mystie.
Rose was preceded in death by her father: Michael Mascarenas; mother: Jung Jae Ma; Grandparents: Roy and Beatrice Mascarenas; and uncle: Mark Mascarenas.
A private family celebration of life will be held to honor and memorialize Rose’s life.
John Gordon Miller - Share this obit - Print this obit
John Gordon Miller, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of the Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 10 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation, with family present, will be Sunday, March 9 from 4-7 p.m. at Barnett-Lewis Funeral home, 901 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD. A Scripture Vigil will be held at 5:30p.m. followed by a Rosary.
John was the youngest of five boys born in Roswell, SD on January 31, 1930, to Francis (FT) and Elizabeth Gaspard Miller. He served in the Army as a Combat Medic during the height of the Korean War, reaching the rank of Sgt First Class.
After returning to the U.S., he settled in Sioux Falls and worked at Montgomery Wards and John Morrells before joining the U.S. Postal Service. John ran a house painting business on the side for many years to make ends meet.
John married Dorothy Sabatka on June 4, 1953 and was an amazing husband and father. Family vacations using the scenic route were always an adventure in navigation. He would always greet you with a big smile and often a “dad” joke. John was a hobbyist woodworker, lucky the girl who received one of his hope chests. He enjoyed hunting with his sons. Playing cards for pennies was his family favorite, but he’d never turn down a chance to play cribbage with an available family member.
After retiring from the USPS John and Dorothy traveled the U.S., England and the Holy Land. John had a very special connection with all his grandchildren. Beyond offering encouragement, he often acted as the school taxi, proud dance recital attendee, soccer practice partner and newspaper delivery coordinator.
John was well loved in the community, and he always had a cheerful greeting for everyone. Everywhere he went he knew somebody, and he never missed an opportunity to use his car horn as a friendly “hello”. When asked, he would always tell you that he was “Fantastic”.
John was a member of Christ the King Catholic parish for over 70 years, never missing a Sunday Mass. He shared his time and talents renewing the church pews, painting school desks and operating the dart/balloon game each year at the church bazaar.
Left to mourn his passing are his children: Suzanne, Patti (Steve) Pendegraft, Mark (Catherine), Kathy (Jerry) Phillips, Robert (Louise), Nancy, and Joseph; eight grandchildren and eleven great- grandchildren. John was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Dorothy (Sabatka) Miller of 52 years, his brothers, Gerard, Francis Buell, Cyril, and Marlo, daughter-in-law, Vicky (Swanson) Miller, and grandson Jason Pendegraft.
Paul James Grathwol - Share this obit - Print this obit
Paul James Grathwol, age 62, of Sioux Falls, SD died peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on February 20, 2025. He was born September 13, 1962 in Clinton, IA. He was the son of James G. and Virgina (Schwartz) Grathwol. Paul lived in Duluth MN, Burnsville MN and finally in Brookings, SD where he graduated with the class of 1981. He attended Canby Vocational Institute where he met his wife Nadine.
Paul and Nadine (McKernan) were united in marriage on March 3, 1984 in Milbank, SD.
Paul and Nadine moved to Sioux Falls, SD in 1988 and Paul spent his career in various sales positions, his most recent being with Dave’s Flooring America. Paul and Nadine welcomed two daughters into their family which Paul enjoyed being witness to all of their different activities. In his younger years Paul enjoyed playing baseball, softball, hockey and golf, most of which he also enjoyed watching on tv. He enjoyed cheering for the MN Twins, St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, KC Chiefs, MN Wild, and Chicago Blackhawks throughout their various seasons. Paul enjoyed traveling and especially enjoyed his daddy/daughter trips he got to take with his youngest daughter. His pride and joy was his family and the time he got to spend with them and especially his 3 grandchildren. Paul was also best known for his cooking, wide array of dad jokes, and sense of humor.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Nadine of Sioux Falls, SD; two daughters: Crystal (Sam) Smith, Ottis, Eleanor and Walter of Blair, NE and Jessica Grathwol of Omaha, NE; Siblings: Ann Murray (Mike Grenwalt) of Lewellen, NE; mother in law Sandy McKernan of Milbank, SD. Brothers in law Mike (Holly) McKernan of Twin Brooks SD, Dennis (Cathy) McKernan of Mesa AZ, Lyle (Darla) McKernan of Rapid City, SD. Sisters in law Diane (Bruce) Kneeland of Summit SD, Cheryl (Scott) Meyer of Milbank SD and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Virgina Grathwol and his father in law Gene McKernan.
Visitation will begin at 5 PM, Thursday, February 27 at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with a Scripture Vigil at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 28, 10:30 AM at St. Lambert Church with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Kelly J. McIlvenna - Share this obit - Print this obit
Kelly J. McIlvenna, age 64, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Kelly on Friday, February 14, 10 AM, at St Joseph Cathedral, Sioux Falls, SD. Following the service, a military burial with full honors will be held at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls at 1 PM.
Kelly was born on November 8, 1960 to Patrick and Adeline (Bickett) McIlvenna. He graduated from O’Gorman High School in 1979 and joined the Army National Guard.
He married Nancy Orth. They had 2 children, Dustin and Megan. They lived in Aurora, Colorado where Kelly owned his own woodworking business for many years. After moving back to South Dakota in 2012, he began working as a woodworker for BHI Contracting in Harrisburg, SD. He loved his trade and was a very talented woodworker. He was very proud to be part of the BHI family.
One of Kellys most commendable accomplishments was 24 years in the Army National Guard. He retired as a First Sergeant. He was very proud of being a soldier and following in his fathers footsteps to serve for our wonderful country.
Kelly will be eternally remembered by his children: Dustin (Brandi) and Megan Nalwood; ex-wife: Nancy; 6 grandchildren: Jerin, JohnnyRay, Jenae, Lyric, Jehu, and Josiah; siblings: Sherri Zuelke, Dan McIlvenna, Mary (Steve) Blau, Teresa (Rory) McKenney, Mik e(Lisa) McIlvenna and Jerry (Joan) McIlvenna; many nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives; and lifelong best friend, Wendall Leonard. He was also loved and will be greatly missed by many other friends and coworkers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Adeline McIlvenna, grandparents and many aunts and uncles.
In loving memory of Kelly, a celebration of his life will be held at the Phoenix Lounge, 305 E Willow St, Harrisburg, SD on Saturday February 15, 2025, starting at 3PM. Kelly was a true friend to many, always ready with a smile and a good story, and loved sharing a drink with his buddies. Please join us as we raise a glass to his memory, share stories and laughs and reminisce about the great times we shared.
In lieu of flowers and to honor Kelly’s service, donations can be made to the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery Fund.
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