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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 Theresa Flute
    Theresa Flute

    Born: February 2, 1959

    Journeyed to the Spirit World: February 9, 2023

    Theresa Flute, 64, of Flandreau, passed away on February 9, 2023, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Eastman Hall in Flandreau at 12:00 P.M. Burial will immediately follow the service at the First Presbyterian...

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  • Obituary picture of Daniel L. Weston
    Daniel L. Weston

    Born: November 14, 1985

    Journeyed to the Spirit World: January 15, 2023

    Daniel L. Weston, 37 of Flandreau, died Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2023 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, SD. Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Eastman Hall...

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  • Obituary picture of Randy L. Schmidt
    Randy L. Schmidt

    Born: March 6, 1967Journeyed to the Spirit World: June 21, 2022

    Randy L. Schmidt, 55, of Flandreau, SD journeyed into the spirit world on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Avera Flandreau Hospital. Randy was born March 6, 1967 at Sioux Falls, SD to Leroy and Patricia (Rederth) Schmidt. The family moved to Valley Springs, SD where Randy received his early education....

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  • Obituary picture of David M. Forman
    David M. Forman

    Born: June 22, 1983Journeyed to the Spirit World: June 6, 2022

    David M. Forman, 38, passed away on June 6, 2022, in Flandreau, SD. Dave was born on June 22, 1983, to Doug Forman and Sharon Weston. He graduated from Flandreau High School in 2001, and then worked in construction, first with John Ryan Construction and then with J.C. Ramsdell Enviro Services....

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  • Obituary picture of Brenden J. Hahn
    Brenden J. Hahn

    Born: February 6, 1987Journeyed to the Spirit World: November 1, 2022

    Brenden J. Hahn “Ha Kikta Najiŋ” (Always Looking Back), 35, of Flandreau, SD passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Brenden was born February 6, 1987, in Flandreau, SD to Janine Schaap and Geoffrey Peterson. He was raised in Flandreau and attended Flandreau Public School. Brenden went to...

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