obituaries

Longtime state leader Gene Abdallah has died

“Perhaps no South Dakota has had more of an impact on law enforcement than Gene.” South Dakota has lost a legend in Gene Abdallah. Our condolences to all who loved him.

6 years ago

Longtime florist Pat Gustaf dies at 67

Pat Gustaf, longtime co-owner of Gustaf’s Greenery, died Monday at age 67 after a lengthy illness.

6 years ago

Open house set for Hazard

Jeff Hazard didn’t want a traditional funeral. So, instead, his family and architecture firm will honor his life’s work and celebrate design.

7 years ago

Sioux Falls lawyer, business owner Cutler dies at 77

Richard Cutler, longtime lawyer, entrepreneur and property investor, died Wednesday following a three-year battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.

7 years ago

‘Father of title insurance’ dies at 97

Ernest G. Carlsen, known as Ernie, the man who brought title insurance to South Dakota, died this week, one month shy of his 98th birthday.

7 years ago

Entrepreneur, philanthropist Elmen dies at 88

Business owner Bob Elmen died July 26 at Touchmark at All Saints in Sioux Falls, days after his 88th birthday.

8 years ago

Business bends policy to welcome Irish wake

When a grieving family needing a space for an Irish wake, The Blarney Stone Pub stepped up.

8 years ago

Sylvia Henkin dies at 96

Sylvia Henkin, the matriarch of Sioux Falls in many ways, has died at age 96.

8 years ago

‘Beloved face’ of Taco John’s dies

Verna Miller, who worked at Taco John’s on South Minnesota Avenue until she was 94, died Wednesday.

8 years ago

Owner of Raymond’s Jewellers dies

Raymond’s Jewellers owner Paul Curtin has died.

8 years ago

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