The Obituary Section

George Gehant Iii

Volga, South Dakota

February 10, 2026

George M. Gehant, III, age 80, died on February 11, 2026 at his home in Brookings, South Dakota after a brief illness. A private burial was held on Friday, February 13, and a me...

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Ardis Pauline Dragsten

Volga, South Dakota

Ardis Pauline (Rovang) Dragsten entered heaven on February 15, 2026. A Celebration Of Life will take place at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, SD, at 10:30 am on Saturday, Fe...

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Joyce Ellen Bailey

Volga, South Dakota

Joyce Ellen Bailey, 70, of Brookings, South Dakota, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after a sudden and aggressive illness, surrounded by her sons and family. Joyce w...

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