Death Notice: DeWayne Graber

DeWayne Graber, 84, of Freeman, S.D., passed away on Feb. 4 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A funeral service was scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at Bethany Mennonite Church of Freeman. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.

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By Jeremy Waltner

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By Jeremy Waltner

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A game that was well within reach at halftime felt seemingly lost by the end of the third quarter, after Parkston turned a 12-8 edge into a 28-8 advan...

Death Notice: DeWayne Graber

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