obituaries

Longtime Sioux Falls Bishop Paul Swain dies at 79

Bishop Paul Swain, the eighth leader of the Catholic Diocese Sioux Falls, has died.

3 years ago

Henry Carlson Jr. dies at 97

Henry Carlson Jr., who grew his family construction business into a regional leader, died July 14 at the age of 97.

4 years ago

Legendary sandwich maker Whiffer Randall dies at 87

The Sioux Falls icon who gave the city some of its favorite sandwiches has died.

4 years ago

‘Dean’ of South Dakota lobbyists defied stereotype to become industry’s greatest advocate

“He worked on behalf of you and me and all the state’s citizens who didn’t have a connection – broadband or political.” South Dakota lost a revered lobbyist (yes, those two words can go together) this week. Honoring Greg Dean.

4 years ago

Downtown advocate Carole Pagones dies at 81

The longest-serving leader of the downtown Sioux Falls organization, Carole Pagones, has died.

5 years ago

Famed architect Ward Whitwam dies at 97

Legendary South Dakota architect Ward Whitwam died this week at age 97.

5 years ago

Cardiology pioneer remembered for quiet leadership, exemplary ability

The man credited with helping bring cardiovascular surgery to South Dakota has died.

5 years ago

Longtime business owner, civic leader Leo Reynolds dies

Leo Reynolds, who founded multiple businesses in Sioux Falls, died Nov. 24 following complications from an auto accident in August.

5 years ago

Tom Kelley, longtime CEO of Gage Brothers, dies at 62

Tom Kelley was a builder. He built buildings, teams, relationships and community. He died Oct. 15 at age 62.

6 years ago

Banker, business owner Houston Haugo dies

Banker and entrepreneur Houston Haugo has died.

6 years ago

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