Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Huron, South Dakota

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Inez Huether-Lehr

Inez Huether-Lehr

January 14, 2026

Inez Huether-Lehr, age 98, of Watertown, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Avantara - Watertown.

Her graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 16, at the Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Inez Alvina Hull Huether Lehr, at the age of 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2026 while residing at the Aventara Nursing...

Kathie Jo Bostrom

Kathie Jo Bostrom

January 11, 2026

Kathie Jo Bostrom, age 61, of Huron, passed away peacefully at home under hospice care after a courageous battle with cancer.

Her life was celebrated at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 17, at the Grace Episcopal Church.

Visitation with family present was held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Friday, January 16 at the Kuhler Funeral Home.

Kathie Jo Bostrom was born January 21, 1964,...

Patricia Dawn Kuschel

Patricia Dawn Kuschel

January 1, 2026

Patricia Dawn Wayrynen Kuschel was born on July 6, 1963, to Kenneth and Leona Wayrynen in San Gabriel, California. She passed away peacefully at her home in Ronan, Montana during the early morning hours on January 1, 2026.

Her funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 14, at the Faith Mennonite Church, rural Iroquois. Burial followed in the Garfield...

Carl Burkel

Carl Burkel

December 21, 2025

Carl John Burkel, age 84, of Huron, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

His funeral service was held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 30, at Kuhler Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Military honors were conducted by the Huron Veteran’s Council. His service was live-streamed.

Visitation was held from 12:00 PM until the time of service...

Reva Baum

Reva Baum

December 21, 2025

Reva Baum, 79, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025. While our hearts grieve her loss, we give thanks for a life well lived and deeply loved.

Her funeral service was held 10:30 AM, Monday, December 29, at Faith Alive Church in Huron with burial in the Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Her service was live-streamed.

Her visitation was held...

Gary Stunes

Gary Stunes

December 15, 2025

Gary R. Stunes, age 67, of Huron, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at his home in Huron. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date at the Kuhler Funeral Home with burial in the Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. 

Gary R. Stunes, the son of Millard and Florentine (Erpenbach) Stunes, was born on October 28, 1958, in...

Larry Peterson

Larry Peterson

December 13, 2025

Larry “Butch” Peterson, age 84, of Wolsey, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Avantara Huron.

His funeral service was held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 18, at Kuhler Funeral Home. Interment was in the at Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The service was live-streamed.

Visitation was held an hour prior to the service.

Larry Peterson was born June 28, 1941, to Philip and Edna...

Josephine Grimes

Josephine Grimes

December 7, 2025

Josephine Grimes, age 70, of Huron, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Her services will be private.

Pamela Ochsner

Pamela Ochsner

December 6, 2025

Pamela Ochsner, age 67, of Huron, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at her home under hospice care, after losing her battle with cancer.

Her funeral service was held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 12, at the Kuhler Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Her service was live-streamed.

Her visitation with family present was held one hour prior...

Suzanne Wiedel

Suzanne Wiedel

December 6, 2025

Suzanne Wiedel, age 68, of Huron, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at her home under hospice care.

Her memorial mass was celebrated at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 27, at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. Her service was live-streamed.

Her visitation with family present was held from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, Friday, December 26, at the Kuhler Funeral Home. A rosary was said at...

Sharon Kay Kleinsasser

Sharon Kay Kleinsasser

December 6, 2025

Sharon Kleinsasser passed away at Peaceful Pines Assisted Living Center at the age of 88, with her children by her side. She fought a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer for 8 1/2 years.

Her memorial service was held at 4:00 PM, Monday, December 22, at the Kuhler Funeral Home with burial at a later date in the Bethel Cemetery....

Gayle Hofer

Gayle Hofer

November 24, 2025

Gayle Hofer, age 70, of Huron, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital at Sioux Falls.

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Her graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 2 at the Ideal Cemetery, Huron.

Gayle Janelle Hofer was born at...

Norma Stoley

Norma Stoley

November 20, 2025

Norma Stoley, age 96, of Huron, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Huron Regional Medical Center.

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Her funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Monday, November 24, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery. View her funeral service.

Visitation with family present...

Michael Kalahar

Michael Kalahar

November 19, 2025

Michael Kalahar, age 85, of Huron, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Avantara – Huron.

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His graveside was held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 22, at the St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery.

Michael John Kalahar was born May 30, 1940, to...

Mya Hai

Mya Hai

November 12, 2025

Mya Hai, age 36, of Huron, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hopsital in Sioux Falls.

His funeral service was held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 22, at Kuhler Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Riverside Cemetery. A brief visitation with family was held an hour before at 10:00 AM.

As Mya...

Wanelda Merriam

Wanelda Merriam

November 7, 2025

Wanelda Jean Merriam, age 82, of Huron, passed away in her sleep on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Avantara Nursing Home.

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Visitation with family present was held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 11, at the Kuhler Funeral Home.

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Timothy Kennedy

Timothy Kennedy

November 6, 2025

Tim Kennedy, age 72, of Huron, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, November 6, 2025, while at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. He now proudly flies among the angels in Heaven.

Timothy Allen Kennedy was born on February 17, 1953, to James "Jim" and Patricia "Pat" (Shaughnessy) Kennedy...

Albert Decker

Albert Decker

November 3, 2025

Albert Decker, age 98, a long time Huron, SD, resident and past owner of Double D Western Store, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at Avantara - Huron.  He was married to Marilyn Walter June 16, 1948.  They farmed for many years north of Huron. After fighting the good fight, dad heard his name "when the roll...

Barbara Valer

Barbara Valer

November 1, 2025

Barbara Valer, age 81, of Huron, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, surrounded by her family.

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Her life was celebrated with a service at 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 8 at the Riverview United Methodist Church in Huron. Her service was live-streamed.

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Anita Louise Parsons

Anita Louise Parsons

November 1, 2025

Anita L. Parsons, age 76 of Huron, SD passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Huron Regional Medical Center.

Her memorial service will be held at a later date in her home town of Titusville, FL.

Anita Louise Black the daughter of Carl and Ruby Black (née Clark) was...