KATHY GERKEN

The visitation service for Kathy Gerken will be 4:00-6:00 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025 at Olson Funeral Chapel in Britton, concluding with a 6:00 p.m. prayer service.

A full obituary will be in next week’s edition.

Kathy passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at Marshall County Healthcare Center, at the age of 68.

Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Tina Novak – PO Box 16 – Blunt, SD 57522.

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Poll: PAYOUTS FOR THE POLITICALLY PERSECUTED What do you think about the Trump administration’s recently proposed $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to compensate people who say they were victims of government targeting or political persecution? Do you believe taxpayer-funded payouts like this are necessary?

Yes, the fund is justified

No, taxpayer money should not be used for this

Only in certain cases with clear evidence

Unsure/no opinion

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