=Gerald Michael Wollmann was born on Feb. 11, 1938, in Freeman, S.D., to Michael S. and Clara (Hofer) Wollmann. He had a younger sister, Lila Clara. The family moved to Bridgewater, S.D. in 1944 where Gerald attended school and graduated in 1956. Gerald met Vauneta Decker through mutual friends. They were married on Nov. 4, 1960, at Plum Creek Baptist Church near Emery, S.D. Gerald and Vauneta were blessed with three children: Sheila Rae, Gail Lynn and Merlin Wayne.

David Rolf Olson died peacefully at home on Jan. 3, 2023, at the age of 88. He was born at Moe Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. on June 7, 1934, to Clifford and Berna (Holland) Olson. He attended Lowell Elementary School and Washington High School in Sioux Falls and graduated from Augustana College in 1956. After graduation from Augustana, he taught a year of English and music at Humboldt High School.  He then worked at the Sioux Falls Public Library for several years. 

Calvin R. Hofer, 83, passed away unexpectedly at his farm in rural Marion. A private family committal service will be held at the Hutterthal Mennonite Church Cemetery. A memorial service at the Hutterthal Mennonite Church will be held at a later date.  

Evelyn Hageman, 91, of Freeman, S.D., passed away on Jan. 4 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 at Walter's Funeral Home in Freeman with burial to follow at Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service.   

Donna (Mettler) Sutfin was born May 20, 1956 in Scotland, S.D. to Herbert & Lorraine Mettler. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Reformed Church, Menno, S.D.

Esther Weidenbach was born July 1, 1929 to Henry and Karolina (Mehlhaf) Streyle at the family farm near Freeman, S.D., and was the youngest of eight children. Esther passed away Jan. 1, 2023 at the age of 93 in the Scotland (S.D.) Good Samaritan Society. 

Connie Renee Schaeffer, age 60 of Menno, S.D., passed into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Jan. 3, 2023 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls, S.D. A funeral service will held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 9 at Peace Christian Reformed Church, Menno, with Rev. Travis Grassmid officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan.

Paul M. Hofer, age 91, of Doland, S.D., passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at the Huron Regional Medical Center. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5 at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church, rural Doland. Burial will be in the church cemetery. His service will be livestreamed through the Kuhler Funeral Home website.

Agnes Hofer, age 90, of Huron, S.D., passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at Huron Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held Friday, Dec. 30 at Prairie Bible Church, rural Carpenter, S.D. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 

Michael Leder, 58, of Brookings, S.D., passed away on Dec. 16, 2022 at Advance Assisted Living in Brookings. A memorial service is pending for spring of 2023. Michael is the son of Wadie and the late Willis Leder of Canistota.