Mark William Peterson, 53, of Woonsocket, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
Memorial graveside services with military rites at Eventide Cemetery in Woonsocket will be held on Friday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m.
Mark was born on July 1, 1962, to Alfred and Dorothy Peterson in Wessington Springs, the youngest of seven children. He attended Lane and Woonsocket schools. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1983, where he served four years with assignments in the U.S. and Germany at the Berlin Wall as a guard.
After being honorably discharged in 1987, he returned to South Dakota. He then moved to Nevada for a number of years before returning to South Dakota, where he worked at various jobs in Woonsocket, Huron and Mitchell.
Mark is survived by five brothers, LeRoy (Myrna) of Woonsocket, Marvin (Kong) of Murrieta, Calif., Larry (Robin) of Pierre, Duane (Fran) of Woonsocket, and Rickey of Woonsocket; and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Maureen Revelle; one sister-in-law, Patricia Peterson; and many aunts and uncles.

    Albert “Al” Foos, 83, of Woonsocket, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Feb. 29 at St. Wilfrid Catholic Church in Woonsocket.  Burial was in the Eventide Cemetery with military rites by the Woonsocket American Legion. Visitation was Sunday, Feb. 28, from 2-6 p.m. at the church with a rosary service at 5:30 p.m., followed by a scripture service.
Albert I. Foos was born on Aug. 3, 1932, in Miner County, to Goldie and Henry Foos. The family moved to the Woonsocket area, where they farmed. Al graduated from Woonsocket High School in 1952, having been the senior class president.
From 1952-1956, Al was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, serving as an airplane mechanic for the U.S. Air Force. His time in the service included tours overseas.
Upon leaving the service, Al moved to Belle Fourche, where he quickly met Shirley Stephens. The two were married on Nov. 18, 1956, and moved back to the Woonsocket area. Here they would remain the rest of their days.
Al had a number of jobs throughout his life, but much of his time was spent being the owner and operator of Al’s Standard Service (later Amoco), which he ran for over 30 years. While operating the station, Al also farmed and worked as a rural mail carrier for the Postal Service.  After selling the farm and the station, Al worked full-time as a mail carrier, retiring in 1997.
Al spent his retirement golfing, fishing, camping with Shirley, growing a huge garden, and kicking everybody’s tail at cards. He will be remembered for his big fish stories, his gentle presence, and his genuine love for family and community.
Al was preceded in death by his parents, Goldie and Henry; sister, Betty Jean; daughter, Glenis; and wife, Shirley.
Al is survived by his sister, Dorthy; sons, Trent (Renee) Foos, Tim (Linda) Foos, and Jim (Cathy) Foos; two granddaughters; five grandsons; and three great-grandchildren.