Betty Dixon, 94, of Mitchell, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell. 

Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 7, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Mitchell. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Arrangements were by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Betty Jean Dixon was born Oct. 16, 1929, to Alvin and Hattie Moe in Huron. Betty pursued a nursing career after high school, graduating from Methodist Nursing School on May 27, 1952. Then, a few years later, she attended Cook County School of Medicine and graduated with a certificate of Anesthesiology. She worked in the Miller Hospital, Methodist Hospital, and her last job before retirement was working with Dr. Gillis.

On June 6, 1958, Betty married Robert Dixon at the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Mitchell. In 1973, they built the Coachlight Motel, which they operated together until Robert’s passing. Betty also enjoyed spending her time working at the Hotel Lawler Restaurant. She was a member of South Dakota Nursing Association, South Dakota Innkeepers Association, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, New Home Lutheran Church, and the Methodist Hospital Alumni Association.

She is survived by her daughter, Jayne Dixon of Box Elder; son, Bryan (Cindi) Dixon of Mitchell; five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dixon; her parents, Alvin and Hattie Moe; and sisters, Marcella Melius and Geraldine Schlipp.

Dani Schaller, 36, of Wessington Springs, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at her home in Wessington Springs.

Her funeral service was held on Friday, Sept. 27, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron with burial at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Yale. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. 

Danielle Ruth Kuehl was born on Jan. 15, 1988, to parents Stuart and Betsy (Hornig) Kuehl in Huron. Dani grew up in Yale and went to school in Iroquois, graduating in 2006. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Yale.

Dani enjoyed going on motorcycle rides, cooking for family and friends, and getting tattoos. She had a special place in her heart for all kitties.

Dani married Ryan Schaller on Oct. 8, 2022, in Wessington Springs. Dani loved life with Ryan and his sons, Nolan and Lorin.

Dani is survived by her husband, Ryan of Wessington Springs; stepsons, Nolan and Lorin Schaller of Wessington Springs; her brothers, Jeremy Kuehl of Huron, Brian Kuehl of Cavour and Cody Kuehl of Yale; her parents, Stuart and Betty Kuehl of Yale; her parents-in-law, Lorin and Beverly Schaller of Woonsocket; two nephews and a niece; and many special friends and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Joyce Ann Haak, 89, passed away at Dow Rummel Village, Sioux Falls, on Sept. 13, 2024.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. John Lutheran Church in Howard. Inurnment was at St. John Cemetery, Howard. Visitation was Friday, at the Willoughby Funeral Home in Howard.

Joyce was born on Jan. 25, 1935, in Mitchell, to Edward R. and Jensine A. (Blegraff) Kothe.

Joyce graduated from Artesian High School in 1953, before continuing her education at General Beadle State Teacher’s College in Madison. She taught in a country school before taking a break to raise her family. In 1968, she returned to college, earning her teaching degree and spending nearly two decades as a first-grade teacher at Howard Elementary School.

In 1954, Joyce married John D. Haak. The couple spent their retirement traveling the world. During their retirement years, Joyce and John wintered in Arizona.

Joyce served as President of the National Women’s Farm Bureau. A devoted member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard, she was active in many areas.  

Joyce is survived by her four children, Bobbi Richardson of Chandler, Ariz., Joni (Richard) Jacobsen of Madison, John E. (Chris) Haak of Renner, SD, and Brad (Judene) Haak of Omaha, Neb.; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her brother, Edward A. (LaVonne) Kothe; her brother-in-law, Harlan (Joyce E.) Haak; her special cousin, LaVern Kothe; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.