The Obituary Section

James "Jim" Abbas

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Jim Abbas longtime employee of Graybar Electric slipped away quietly and peacefully on February 13th in home hospice. James Jay Abbas was born May 5th 1937 to Epko and Mabel Davis Abbas in Britton SD. He attended the Britton Public Schools K12 and graduated in 1955. He was lucky enough to have his grandmother teach in second grade. Jimmie as he was known in his hometown was the it guy in high school participating in football basketball track band chorus and glee club. But wait theres more. He was also class president student body president and homecoming king. Outside of school he was active in his churchs youth group and sang in the choir with his beloved mother. He graduated in 1955 and moved on to Huron College. He graduated in 1959 with a BS in math and science. We arent sure how much math he learned during his wild…

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Harvey Levi Anderson

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Harvey Levi Anderson was born asleep in the embrace of family on February 13 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls SD. Despite his short time on earth he was deeply loved and his birth was highly anticipated with joy. His family knows that Harvey now lives fully in the presence of Jesus where there is perfect peace wholeness and everlasting joy. His parents and family are eager to meet him someday. Harvey will be forever remembered and loved by his parents Jacob and Laura his brother Clyde his four grandparents his five aunts and uncles his two cousins and his two great grandmothers.

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Patricia Kay Olson

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Patricia Kay Olson 73 of Sioux Falls SD passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband of 51 years at her side on February 12 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 22 1952 in Clear Lake SD to loving parents James and Adeline Ekern Graslie. Patricia married Jerome A. Olson on November 16 1974 in Watertown SD. They spent their younger years traveling the United States and making homes in Minnesota Wyoming Oregon Arizona and Nevada finally settling in Sioux Falls South Dakota on 1994. It was Patricias great joy filling their yard with flowers in the summer making sure the birds were well fed in the winter and especially spoiling her cat Lulu. After arriving in Sioux Falls Patricia worked as a Phlebotomist for McGreevy and Sanford Clinics for many years before her retirement. A short graveside service will be held at…

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Sandra Kay Knox

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sandra Kay Knox 80 of Sioux Falls SD passed away on Friday February 13 2026 at Avantara Norton in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held at 200 p.m. Thursday February 19 2026 at George Boom Funeral Home OnSite Crematory in Sioux Falls. Visitation with the family present will be held from 500 p.m. to 700 p.m. on Wednesday February 18 2026 also at the funeral home. Sandra Kay Knox was born on January 23 1946 in Summit SD to Glen and Etta Arff Cotten. She grew up on the family farm in Summit moved to Big Stone City for three years then in seventh grade the family moved to Milbank SD. She later moved to Sioux Falls SD where she met her husband Roger. On March 18 1967 Sandy was united in marriage to Roger Knox. They lived in Sioux Falls and were wonderful parents to three daughters. Sandy…

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Robert "Bob" Alan Heitman

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

February 13, 2026

Robert "Bob" Heitman age 73 passed away on February 14 2026. Service information is currently pending at this time. Bob was born on March 9 1952 in Quinn South Dakota to Louie and Phyllis Heitman. Bob graduated from Luverne High School in 1970 and went on to earn an associates degree in electronics. Shortly after he answered the call to serve his county by joining the United States Navy. Bob proudly served for 22 years retiring with honor as a Vietnam Veteran. His dedication discipline and unwavering commitment to service were qualities that defined not only his military career but also the way he lived his life. Outside of his service Bob embraced life wholeheartedly. He had a deep love for motorcycles and could often be found riding the open road feeling most at peace with the wind at his back. He cherished time with his family took pride in…

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Mary Jane Sullivan

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

age 73 of Sioux Falls SD passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Thursday February 12 2026 at her home. Her Funeral Service will be 100 PM Friday February 20 2026 at George Boom Funeral Home OnSite Crematory Sioux Falls. The family will be present for Visitation beginning at 1200 PM at the funeral home. Interment at Calvary Cemetery Mitchell SD. Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter Jennifer Scott Bunkers of Sioux Falls SD her grandchildren Clayton Bunkers Sylvia Joy Bunkers and Blake Bunkers all of Sioux Falls SD her brothers Louie Diane Sullivan of Mitchell SD and Brad Toi Sullivan of Sioux City IA and a host of many other relatives and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Rita Mae Anfang Sullivan three brothers Tim Jim and Steve Sullivan her beloved aunt Cecil Sullivan and her boyfriend Gary Wipf.

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