obituaries

Jodi’s Journal: In Marian Sullivan, accomplished business owner met humble humanitarian

Remembering Marian Sullivan — a national leader in the gift industry whose own giving formed her legacy.

10 months ago

Third-generation Harold’s Photo owner dies at 76

Bob Hanson, the third-generation owner of Harold’s Photo, has died.

10 months ago

Former Sen. Jim Abourezk dies on 92nd birthday

Legendary South Dakota leader Jim Abourezk has died.

1 year ago

Business founder, philanthropist Mark Graham dies at 77

Mark Graham, founder of Bell Inc. and a community philanthropist, has died.

1 year ago

Longtime Sioux Falls Bishop Paul Swain dies at 79

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

1 year 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 years ago

Downtown advocate Carole Pagones dies at 81

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

3 years ago

Famed architect Ward Whitwam dies at 97

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

3 years ago

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