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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 Edward W. Hansen, Sr.
    Edward W. Hansen, Sr.

    Born: June 28, 1929Journeyed to the Spirit World: July 10, 2018

    Edward W. Hansen was born June 28, 1929 on the family homestead northwest of Flandreau, SD. Edward was the eldest son of Otto and Minna (Siefert) Hansen. The family farmed west of town until Edward was 10 years old. The family then moved to a farm east of Flandreau where they remained. Edward...

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  • Obituary picture of Scott Taylor Anderson
    Scott Taylor Anderson

    Born: August 29, 1983Journeyed to the Spirit World: September 3, 2018

    Scott Taylor Anderson, 35, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at his home in Flandreau, SD. Scott was born August 29, 1983 at home in Flandreau, SD. He received his education at Flandreau Public School. Scott worked at the tribal gym, was a cashier at the Tribal Mart and then worked at...

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  • Obituary picture of Rick W. Flute Player
    Rick W. Flute Player

    “Iktomi Duta” (Red Spider)Born – January 26, 1964Journeyed to the Spirit World – September 30, 2015

    Rick W. Flute Player, 51, made his way into the Spirit World on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls, SD. Rick “Iktomi Duta” (Red Spider) was born in Sioux City, IA on January 26, 1964 to Howard and Anna (Decora) Flute. He...

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  • Obituary picture of Judith L. Petersen
    Judith L. Petersen

    Born June 6, 1946Journeyed to the Spirit World – April 7, 2015

    Judith L. Petersen, 68, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Avera Flandreau Hospital. She was born June 6, 1946 in Pipestone, MN to Edward and Beatrice (Heminger) Hansen. She graduated from Flandreau High School in 1964 and attended SDSU in Brookings for two years at the University of...

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  • Obituary picture of Valaria Ann Marshall
    Valaria Ann Marshall

    Born – July 12, 1973Journeyed to the Spirit World – September 1, 2015

    Valeria Ann Marshall was born on July 12, 1973 in Rosebud, SD to Clifford and Barbara (Bordeaux) Marshall, Sr. She attended elementary in Rosebud. She later attended high school in both St. Francis and Todd County, with her best friend, Micheline Jordan. Valeria participated in...

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