Guadalupe “Wally” DeLaRosa, 73, of Woonsocket, passed away on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at the Avera Queen of Peace Emergency Room, Mitchell.

A gathering of family and friends in remembrance was held Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Basham Funeral Home in Woonsocket. Inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.

Wally was born in Runge, Texas to Danial and Manuela (Castenada) DeLaRosa on May 4, 1945.

On Oct. 12, 1974, Wally was united in marriage to Bertha Collins at Deadwood by the Justice of the Peace. To this union, they had seven children. Wally worked in the Homestake Gold Mine for 28 years. He was a dedicated Christian and a member of the Whitewood Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha; his children, Darwin Mraz of Boulder City, Nev., Tom Mraz of Sturgis, Alicia Riley of Belle Fourche, Erica (Tracy) Burkel of Woonsocket, Jason DeLaRosa of Spearfish, Joshua (Susie) DeLaRosa of Dupree and Matthew (Maria) DeLaRosa of Woonsocket; five children from a previous marriage, Jessie, Rosa, Danial, Teresa and Carlos; his sister, Juanita Moreno of Waco, Texas; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Freida Marie Stratman, 96, of Mitchell, formerly of Artesian, died Sept. 12, 2018, at Firesteel Healthcare Community. 

Visitation and funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 17, at the Will Funeral Chapel. Burial was at the Calvary Cemetery in Mitchell.

Freida Marie Stratman, daughter of Alben and Caroline (Koch) Stratman, was born Sept. 15, 1921, in St. Helena, Neb. She moved with her family to Wessington at an early age. Later, the family moved to Artesian where they continued to farm.

After moving to Mitchell, Freida was employed at Randalls and Coborn’s grocery stores for nearly 25 years before retiring.

Freida is survived by her sister, Sister Armella Stratman of Aberdeen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Lawrence, Edmund and Clarence Stratman; and a sister, Melanie.

LeRoy DeWaard, 79, of Forestburg died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Prairie View Healthcare Community in Woonsocket.

Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Harrison Community Church in Harrison, with memorial services to follow. Burial will be at the Harrison Cemetery. 

LeRoy DeWaard, son of Charles and Lena DeWaard, was born July 27, 1939, in Stickney.

LeRoy was united in marriage to Karen Mogck on Dec. 6, 1995, in Guntersville, Ala.

LeRoy was employed as a welder, machinist, traveling salesman and counter salesman. He worked for Hubers Machine Shop, that he later owned and operated, Baum Iron, Precision Industries and Mitchell Iron. He retired in 2008 after 50 years of working.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; his children, Paul DeWaard, Pam (Todd) Harris, Doug (Angel) DeWaard; two step-sons, Keith (DeLinda) Cain and Kevin Cain; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Mark DeWaard; his parents; a step-grandson, Cory; four brothers, John, Leonard, Randy and Charles “Jun” DeWaard; and a sister, Ann Kok.