Obituaries

Jerry E. Nelson, 81, a longtime Sioux Falls resident, entered into his Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Dougherty Hospice Care Center.

Joseph “Joe” Michael Vossler, born on May 6, 1984 in Geneva, NE, passed away on August 10, 2025. Known to his loved ones as Joe, he lived a life that was filled with passion for his work and hobbies. He was employed at Danielski Farms and took great pride in his work as a farmer and ranch hand in Valentine, NE. His dedication to his craft was evident in the vibrant fields that flourished under his diligent care.

Clara Elaine Olmsted of Valentine, NE, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by family and prayer. Born in Madison County, NE, to Cloyd Kilpatrick Sr.

Sharon, beloved Mom, Grammy, and friend, joined Jesus and so many loved ones in Heaven on August 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving and devoted children in the comfort of her home. Sharon Kay (Patterson) Jacobs was born on October 16, 1937 to Ronald and Katherine (Schaefer) Patterson in North Platte, NE.

Ron was born on January 17, 1944, in Hot Springs, SD to Harvey and Mae (Denton) Lancaster. When he was two years old, the family moved to Custer State Park where his father was a park ranger and his mother a cook at the Game Lodge. The hills behind their house were their playground where Ron spent much of his time growing up playing or exploring with his brother, Gary and his sister, Janice.

Terry Burton Huddle passed away July 31, 2025, at Brookstone View in Broken Bow, NE just two weeks shy of his 87th birthday. He was born August 14, 1938, at Mrs.

MaryAnn was born July 6, 1927 in the family home north of Johnstown, NE. She was the sixth of nine children of Oscar (Dick) Finley and Rosa (Brown) Finley. Mary-Ann was known as Molly to her family and friends. She was named after her Grandma MaryAnn Finley who was often called Molly as well. Rosa had a difficult delivery with Molly and Grandma Sarah Brown saved Molly’s life by dipping her in hot and cold water until she took her first breath.

Judy Eileen Teaford Greff, 84, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at The Waterford Assisted Living Facility in Lincoln, NE, after a courageous battle with cancer. Judy was born on January 7, 1941, in Cody, NE, to Wallace and Mildred Teaford.

Andrew Monroe Fay, 66, passed away on July 25, 2025, in Valentine, NE. Andy is survived by his father, Wilber; siblings Michael, Daniel, Matthew (Holly), Joseph, Mark (Tanya), Christina Fay-Carmody (Joe), and Jeffery; daughters Elizabeth Fixsen (Josh) and Amy Perez (Tommy); grandchildren Ethan, Xavier, Sophia and Pressa. He was preceded in death by his mother, Loraine and son, Bryan.