Mass of Christian Burial for Larry Hearnen, 77, of Conde, will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 16, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Turton. Burial with military honors will follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton. Lunch will be served following the burial at the Conde Community Center. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 5–7 p.m., with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. Larry peacefully passed ...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Patricia Catherine Hearnen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Avantara Nursing Home, in Groton, South Dakota. Patricia built a life full of faith, family, friends and service. Patricia Catherine was born on January 14, 1927, in Conde, South Dakota, to Adolph and Margaret (Pemrick) Koenig.  In her early years, she attended country school and later, attended Conde ...

Diane Antonina Barrie, 88, passed away peacefully, with her devoted husband Jim (of 58 years) by her side, on November 4, 2025, at Morningstar Senior Living Memory Care in Lone Tree, Colorado. A combined Mass of Christian Burial for Diane and Larry Norton will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 20th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Turton. Father Scott Miller will officiate.  Inurnment will follow in the Turton Cemetery under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, ...

Larry James Norton, a devoted husband, father, veteran, teacher, and craftsman, passed away on October 31, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 87.  A combined Mass of Christian Burial for Larry and Diane Barrie will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 20th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Turton. Father Scott Miller will officiate.  Inurnment with military honors will follow in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Conde, under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.  ...

Rex A. Sippel was born on February 5, 1951, in Aberdeen, SD to Wesley and Lorraine (Weihrauch) Sippel. Rex grew up on the family farm North of Groton, SD. He attended Groton high school, graduating in 1969. From there he went to school at Lake Area in Watertown for building trades. While in school he met his first wife, Carol Goldammer. From this union two children were born, Michelle and Jeff. During this time in his life, they had moved back to the Groton area and followed in his ...

Memorial services for Brian Nietert, 64, of Hecla will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026 at  St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Groton.  Father Greg Tschakert will officiate.  Inurnment will follow in the spring at Huffton Cemetery under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton. Visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Friday from 5-7 p.m. with a wake at 7:00 p.m. Brian passed away January 10, 2026 at his home in Hecla, surrounded by ...

Betty Stanley, 94, of Claremont passed away November 6, 2025 at Marshall County Healthcare Center in Britton. Family services will be held at a later date under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton. Survivors include her daughter, Diane Darnell of Aurora, CO, son, Steven Stanley of Claremont, two granddaughters, Stacy Darnell and Stephanie (Steve) Gass and two great-grandsons, Robby and Tommy. www.paetznick-garness.com

  Memorial services for John Lowary, 73, of Groton will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the United Methodist Church, Groton.  Rev. Rob Moorlach will officiate.  Inurnment will follow in Union Cemetery, Groton under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to services. Family requests casual dress. John passed away November 2, 2025 at Sanford Hospital, Aberdeen, SD after injuries from an automobile ...

Funeral services for Stanley Monson, 80, of Groton will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 4th at Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.  Pastor Lexy Carson will officiate.  Burial with military honors will follow in Bath Cemetery under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held at the chapel on Monday from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Stan passed away October 30, 2025 at Avera St. Lukes Hospital, Aberdeen. Stanley Gene was ...

Memorial services for Milton “Mick” Sippel, 82, of Groton will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 30th at Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.  Rev. Tom Sumers will officiate.  Inurnment will take place at a later date in Union Cemetery, Groton. Family requests casual dress for services.   Mick passed away October 20, 2025 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen. Milton L. Sippel was born on January 23, 1943 to Wesley and Lorraine (Weihrauch) Sippel in ...