Aug 11, 2026

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Arlo C. Mehlhaff, 88, Eureka, SD, long time publisher of the Northwest Blade, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the Eureka Community Hospital. Funerals services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M., Friday, August 14, 2026...

Aug 9, 2026

James (Jim) Tobias Rath, 86, Eureka, SD passed away peacefully at home with his daughter, Renee Rath, by his side on August 9, 2026. He was born January 19, 1940, in Long Lake, South Dakota, to Anna and Tobias Rath.

Jim spent much of his youth between South Dakota and California before settling in South Dakota. He...

Aug 8, 2026

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Eva M. Schlepp, 88, Ashley, ND, died Saturday, August 8, 2026 at her home.

Eva is survived by two sons—Wesley (Suzette) Schlepp and Dwight (Mary) Schlepp of Ashley;...

Aug 6, 2026

Sharon Kaye Hinton, 74, Eureka, SD, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 surrounded by family at her home. She was born September 29, 1951 to Robert and Billie Eliason in Ogden, UT. She married the love of her life, Kevin Hinton, on December 31st, 1969. She had 9 siblings, 4 children, 12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren.

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Jul 30, 2026

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Myrdis Heupel, 92, Ashley, ND, died Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the Ashley Medical Center Nursing Home.

Myrdis Dockter, daughter of...

Jul 28, 2026

Arlys Hilgemann, 91, Eureka, died Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Avera Eureka Healthcare Center.

Arlys Jean Scheuffele, daughter of Christine (Treftz) and Fred Scheuffele, Jr, was born December 6, 1934 north of Long Lake in McPherson County. This is where she was brought up and attended rural school. Arlys married Henry Hilgemann at Long Lake on...

Jul 21, 2026

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Lois E. DeRouchey, 97, Hoven, SD, died Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the Bowdle Nursing Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday August 15, 2026 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Hoven, with...

Jul 18, 2026

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Shirley Luebeck, 90, Ashley, ND, died Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Ashley Medial Center Nursing Home.

Shirley Sue Hopkins, daughter of Gwendolyn (Johnson) and Lloyd Hopkins, was born May 9, 1936 at Storm Lake, Iowa. Over time, Sue, as she was best known, earned...

Jul 7, 2026

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Milton W. Schaeffer, 98, Ashley, ND, died Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Avera Eureka Healthcare Center, Eureka, SD. Graveside services are scheduled for 5:30 PM, Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Ashley City Cemetery led by Pastor David Irwin.

Casketbearers will be Beth Fjeldheim,...

Jul 3, 2026

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LaNita Golz, 82, Ashley, ND, died Friday, July 3, 2026 at Edgewood Assisted Living in Mandan,...