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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 Frederick Dwight Lovejoy
    Frederick Dwight Lovejoy

    Born: August 23, 1947Journeyed to the Spirit World: December 8, 2018

    Fredrick Dwight Lovejoy, 71, of Flandreau, SD, returned to our creator, Saturday, December 8, 2018 at his home in Flandreau. Fred was born at Flandreau, SD on August 23, 1947, the youngest of four sons, to Rudolph and Gloria (Cavender) Lovejoy. He graduated from Box Elder High School,...

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  • Obituary picture of Darren W. Roy
    Darren W. Roy

    Born: October 28, 1989Journeyed to the Spirit World: January 19, 2022

    Darren Webster Roy, Tasunka Duta, 32, Flandreau SD passed away Wednesday January 19, 2022, at the Avera Flandreau Hospital surrounded by his children and loved ones. Darren was born in Flandreau to the late Josh A. Roy and Raone M. Strutz (Littlewolf) on October 28th, 1989. He was given...

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  • Obituary picture of Erika Michelle Kaupp
    Erika Michelle Kaupp

    Born: January 06, 1980Journeyed to the Spirit World: October 25, 2021

    Erika Michele Kaupp, age 41, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Erika was born on January 6, 1980, to John Kaupp and Julene Lupkes in Omaha, NE. She spent her early years in Gregory, SD and then moved to Colome, SD,...

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  • Obituary picture of Sharon Kay Maras
    Sharon Kay Maras

    Born: February 20, 1943Journeyed to the Spirit World: October 22, 2021

    Sharon Kay Maras, 78, of Flandreau, SD passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls. Sharon was born on February 20, 1943 in Flandreau, SD to Forrest and Della Mae (Sutton) Lovejoy. She received her early education in...

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  • Obituary picture of Wanda Marie Cadotte
    Wanda Marie Cadotte

    Born: September 04, 1937Journeyed to the Spirit World: February 06, 2021

    Wanda Marie Cadotte, 83, of Flandreau, SD passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. Wanda was born in Flandreau on September 4, 1937 to Howard L. and Catherine (Cottier) Robertson. She grew up in Flandreau, graduating from FHS in 1955. She married...

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