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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 Nicole Rose Nelson
    Nicole Rose Nelson

    Born: March 24, 1978Journeyed to the Spirit World: September 22, 2020

    Nicole “Kola Beans” Rose Nelson (Lange), 42, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Nicole was born in Flandreau, SD on March 24, 1978 to Gregg Nelson and Brenda Crow. She grew up in Flandreau, attending school at both...

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  • Obituary picture of Theodore “Teddy” Taylor
    Theodore “Teddy” Taylor

    Born: December 20, 1998Journeyed to the Spirit World: September 14, 2020

    Theodore J. ”Teddy” Taylor, age 21, of Corona, SD, formerly of Flandreau, SD, passed away Monday, September 14th 2020 at the Avera Milbank Hospital. Teddy was born December 20, 1998 in Sioux Falls, SD, to Nicholas Taylor and Becky Cramer. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Simon &...

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  • Obituary picture of John Billyboy
    John Billyboy

    Born: December 19, 1981Journeyed to the Spirit World: September 13, 2020

    John Billyboy, 38, of Flandreau, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. John was born December 19, 1981 at Flandreau to Jason Armstrong and Cindy Billyboy. He attended Flandreau Indian School before working at Larson Manufacturing in Brookings, SD. John then began working at Royal...

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  • Obituary picture of Rosella Marie “Buckwee” Jones
    Rosella Marie “Buckwee” Jones

    Born: July 26, 1968Journeyed to the Spirit World: August 11, 2020

    Rosella Marie “Buckwee” Jones, a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and grandma passed away peacefully and journeyed to the spirit world at the age of 52 on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Rosella Marie was born on July 26, 1968 in Flandreau, SD to Harry Jones,...

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  • Obituary picture of Glenn Alan Rederth
    Glenn Alan Rederth

    Born: October 10, 1961Journeyed to the Spirit World: April 22, 2020

    Glenn Alan Rederth, Cante Wašte Wicašta “Good Hearted Man”, 58, of Flandreau, SD took the journey April 22, 2020 after losing his battle with health complications. Glenn was born October 10, 1961 in Flandreau, SD to Lloyd and Rosemary Donna (Rederth) Crow. He spent his younger childhood...

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