Richard VanOverschelde, 84, of Huron, died on Monday, May 10, 2021, at Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron after a three-year battle with lung cancer. 

His funeral service was held on Friday, May 14, at Welter Funeral Home. The burial followed at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation was on Thursday, May 13, at Welter Funeral Home.

Richard J. VanOverschelde was born on March 23, 1937, in Mitchell to Joseph and Gladys (Phelps) VanOverschelde. He grew up in the Letcher area and farmed until 1968. Richard then moved to Huron and became a welder, working at Huron Tank and Culvert and Huron Manufacturing.

Richard married Iona Hartman on Aug. 3, 1960. To this union, four children were born. Iona passed away in 1982. Richard married Glenda Horsley in Huron on May 12, 1984 and had one child.

Richard enjoyed going to races and attending his grandchildren’s events. He liked to go to auctions and collect many items, including hats. He loved Ford cars. He always had a soft spot for animals, especially his dog, Spike. Richard was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Huron.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda of Huron; his children, Steve (Deb) VanOverschelde of Cavour, Darwin VanOverschelde of Huron, Wanda (Samuel) Rasco of Huron, Alan (Nikki) VanOverschelde of Huron, and Crystal VanOverschelde of Huron; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Ray (Pam) VanOverschelde of Mitchell; sister, Ann VanOverschelde of Huron; brothers-in-law, Lynn Horsley of Wessington Springs, Lyle Horsley of Huron, and Gene Gates of Pierre; sisters-in-law, Peggy VanOverschelde and Donna VanOverschelde, both of Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Iona; his brothers, Joe, Leo, and Frank in infancy; and his sister, Rita Gates.

Patricia “Patsy” L. (Druse) Duguay, 74, of Girard, Pa., died on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Edder Funeral Home Inc. in Girard, Pa.

Patsy was born March 20, 1947, to Floyd and Laura (Neelen) Druse.

Patsy graduated from Woonsocket High School in 1965. She married Norman Duguay on Nov. 19, 1966, and lived in his hometown of Paspébiac, Quebec until moving to Girard in 1976. Once her children had grown, she went to work at Weislogel’s Shurfine grocery store in the bakery. Most recently, Patsy worked at Giant Eagle in the hot foods department.

Patsy loved spending time with her family. Her hobbies included gardening, fishing, crocheting, and baking.

She is survived by two daughters, Christine (Gary) Pustelak and Cathlene Duguay; four sons, John (Ethelia “Edie”) Duguay, Steven Duguay, Douglas Duguay, and David Duguay; a sister, Joan Podhradsky; eleven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. 

Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Norman L. Duguay; twin daughters, Laura Lee and Lisa Lynn Duguay in infancy; twin children, Renea and David Duguay in infancy; a sister, Shirlene Druse; a brother, Donald Druse; a granddaughter in infancy, Carrie Mae Duguay; and an unborn granddaughter, Samantha Yates.

  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Darlene Kost, 79, of Letcher, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. 

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 11, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation was one hour prior to the funeral service at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Darlene Kost was born Oct. 18, 1941, to Emil and Katherine (Gabel) Schaeffer in rural Menno. Darlene spent her youth growing up in rural Menno. She attended and graduated from Scotland High School.

On Jan. 3, 1960, Darlene was united in marriage to Dennis Kost.

Darlene farmed and raised cows near Parkston until 1982 when she moved to Letcher. Darlene retired from Trail King and continued to reside in Letcher until her passing. Darlene had a big heart and loved animals.

She is survived by her daughters, Sherri (Roy) Osborn of Sioux Falls and Melody (Kelly) Straw of Letcher; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her sister, Alvina Auch; and her sister-in-law, Alice Schaeffer.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Codi Meier; two brothers and two sisters.