obituaries

Namesake behind George Boom Funeral Home dies at age 100, leaves legacy of service

Technically, George Boom retired in 2010. In reality, he still attended nearly every service at the funeral home that bears his name. Now, it’s our time to remember him as Boom died recently at age 100.

2 weeks ago

Namesake of Uncle Ed’s Specialty Meats dies

Ed Munce, the “Ed” behind Uncle Ed’s Specialty Meats, a longtime business on the east edge of Sioux Falls, has died.

3 months ago

Photographer who chronicled Sioux Falls history dies at 99

His life’s work is a priceless photographic journey through Sioux Falls history. Remembering Bill Pay, who died Tuesday at age 99.

8 months ago

S.D. banking founder, civic leader dies at 96

Longtime business owner Paul Christen, whose career spanned from baking to banking to baseball ownership, has died at the age of 96.

1 year ago

Landscape Garden Centers founder dies

Landscape Garden Centers founder Phil Helland has died.

2 years ago

Craig Lloyd, developer who helped shape modern Sioux Falls, dies at 76

Craig Lloyd, the owner and co-founder of Lloyd Cos. and a developer whose projects changed the face of Sioux Falls for decades, has died.

2 years ago

Former Sioux Valley Hospital leader Lyle Schroeder dies

Lyle Schroeder, who served as longtime president of Sioux Valley Hospital, now Sanford Health, has died.

2 years ago

Construction company owner who pioneered Lake Lorraine has died

Longtime construction leader Warren Friessen, whose property and vision led to the Lake Lorraine development, has died.

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: In Marian Sullivan, accomplished business owner met humble humanitarian

Remembering Marian Sullivan — a national leader in the gift industry whose own giving formed her legacy.

3 years ago

Third-generation Harold’s Photo owner dies at 76

Bob Hanson, the third-generation owner of Harold’s Photo, has died.

3 years ago

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