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Obituaries

Journey to the Spirit World

This page serves as a space to honor and remember the lives of our tribal members who have passed away. Here, we come together as a compassionate and supportive community to pay tribute to their legacies.

  • Obituary picture of Dana Red Earth
    Dana Red Earth

    Born: January 8, 1953Journeyed to the Spirit World: January 15, 2024

    Dana Red Earth, 71, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Avera McKenna Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. An all-night wake service will take place from 11:00AM on Thursday, January 18 to 11:00 AM on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, SD. Cremation...

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  • Obituary picture of Nancy Ann Herrick
    Nancy Ann Herrick

    Born: August 21, 1939Journeyed to the Spirit World: January 6, 2024

    Nancy Ann (Robertson) Herrick, 84, of Flandreau, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 12, 2024 at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau, SD with burial in First Presbyterian Cemetery, Flandreau....

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  • Obituary picture of Renae Anderson
    Renae Anderson

    Born: October 16, 1986Journeyed to the Spirit World: July 8, 2023

    Renae Blair Anderson (Cante Un Kitawapi Ikiyedan Winyan) She’s In Our Hearts Woman, age 36, of Flandreau, SD, started her journey on July 18, 2023. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, July 24, 2023 at Wicaicaga Otipi Community Center in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will take place...

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  • Obituary picture of Eric Anderson
    Eric Anderson

    Born: August 18, 1975Journeyed to the Spirit World: July 2, 2023

    Eric Leonard Anderson, 47, of Flandreau, SD, died on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Avera McKenna Hospital in Sioux Falls. A funeral service will be held 11:00AM, Friday, July 7, 2023 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00PM to 7:00PM with an all-night wake service beginning...

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  • Obituary picture of William “Bill” Clifford Bird Jr.
    William “Bill” Clifford Bird Jr.

    Born: October 4, 1980Journeyed to the Spirit World: May 24, 2023

    William “Bill” Clifford Bird Jr., 42, of Flandreau, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Good Samaritan Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, South Dakota. A wake service will be held on Monday, May 29, 2023...

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