Charlotte Nicholson, 87, of Mitchell, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at her home under hospice care. 

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation was Friday at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Charlotte Rose Nicholson was born on October 30, 1937, to Everett and Lena (Wolf) King at home in rural Alexandria. Charlotte attended country schools and started school at Plano Consolidated during the fifth grade, graduating in 1956. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Mitchell.

On June 29, 1958, Charlotte married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Nicholson. They moved to the Nicholson homestead where they farmed until retiring in 2006. Jerry passed away on April 14, 2012. Charlotte continued to live on the farm until Sept. 1, 2018.

Charlotte loved auction sales and collected many things, including pigs, cows, and cookie jars. She volunteered at Carnegie Resource Center and TLC Thrift. She enjoyed babysitting and attended many of her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s school events. 

Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Jodi Nicholson of Mitchell; sons, Brian (Renee) Nicholson and Layne (Anita) Nicholson, both of Mitchell, and Scott (Carol) Nicholson of Letcher; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Caroline Lee of Mitchell; three brothers, Leo King of Sioux Falls, Leonard (Margaret) King of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Irvin (Jean) King of Artesian; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; grandson, Bradley Nicholson; her parents; sister, Nellie King; parents-in-law, Clifton and Lucille Nicholson; sister-in-law, Jessie King; brothers-in-law, Ross Lee and Keith (Donna) Nicholson; and two nephews and five nieces.

Patrick Gene Hoffman, 60, of Huron, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Ava Hospice House in Sioux Falls. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, with burial at St. Scholastic Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Will Funeral Chapel.

Patrick Gene Hoffman, son of Joseph and Patricia (Vermeulen) Hoffman, was born Sept. 12, 1964, in Mitchell. He grew up on the family farm near Letcher. Pat graduated from Letcher High School. He later attended culinary school at Mitchell VoTech. Pat made his home in Huron, where he was employed at the Donut Shop. He continued working at the Donut Shop and also worked as a bartender at Lazer’s Bar. Pat farmed for a short time and also did odd jobs in the area.

He truly enjoyed participating in pool leagues and bowling leagues.

Patrick is survived by his mother, Patricia Hoffman of Mitchell; six siblings, Michael (Bonnie) Hoffman of Parkston, John (Debra) Hoffman of Alliance, Neb., Robert (Linda) Hoffman of Mt. Vernon, Tony Hoffman of Alvin, Texas, Tammy (Darrell) Wallace of Santa Fe, Texas, and Tim (Stacey) Hoffman of Letcher; and nieces, nephews and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Doris J. (Pearson) Green, 89, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Dec. 1, 2024, while at Ava’s (Hospice) House, surrounded by her children. 

A memorial service was Friday, Dec. 6, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls, with a visitation one-hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Doris was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Hawarden, Iowa, to Vincent and Clara (Olsen) Pearson. She attended elementary school in Hawarden, and when they moved to Sioux City, she was allowed to skip a grade, graduating mid-term in 1953 from Central High School.

On March 31, 1956, she married Norman R. Green in Mapleton, Iowa, then resided in Sioux City, Iowa. She was a sales representative for Avon Corporation until the family moved to Sioux Falls in 1977 where she began a 21-year career with Sears in floor sales, followed by office manager.

Doris volunteered with the Center for Active Generations in Sioux Falls for over 25 years, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. She was a member of the American Businesswomen’s Association and Red Hat Society. She also volunteered with Boy Scouts of America, receiving one of the highest volunteer recognition awards, and she taught Sunday school.

She loved writing poetry, reading, adorning her tree with lights and seasonal decorations, movies, and singing happy birthday to each of her children every year.

Doris is survived by her children, Jan Dee Green-Johnson (Rod) Custer, Wash., Parris “Perry” Green (Mary Sue) of Quanah, Texas, Kim (Green) Hiemstra of Woonsocket and Vincent “Vinny” Green (Charlotte) of Sioux Falls; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. 

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Julie Studer; and infant brother, Gerald John Pearson.