Joan Hiles

Dates

January 24, 1937 - January 5, 2026

Obituary

Joan Hiles, 88, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Friday, January 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7:00 PM at the church with a 6:30 PM prayer service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Joan Marie Andachter was born on January 24, 1937, in Delmont, South Dakota, to Theodore and Hazel (Arionus) Andachter. Joan attended school in Delmont, graduating in 1955.

Following graduation, Joan attended Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Mitchell, where she received her nursing degree in 1958. She remained in the nursing field for the next 44 years. This included working at Queen's Hospital in Honolulu, HI, Methodist Hospital in Mitchell, SD, Davison County Community Health, and finishing her career with the Mitchell School District as a school nurse.

Joan met Cecil Hiles through a mutual friend, and they married on July 25, 1959, at Hickum Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii. While in Hawaii, they were blessed with two children. Following Cecil's retirement from the military, the couple moved back to South Dakota, settling just north of Mitchell near Loomis. It was after Joan began her career at Methodist Hospital that the couple moved to Mitchell. It was there that another daughter was born.

Joan was active in the community. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was on the church council in various positions, ran the Trinity Lutheran Church quilting group for many years, taught Sunday School, and was a member of several prayer groups.

Joan is survived by her three children: David (Shalli) Hiles of Mitchell, Celia Burkinshaw of Mitchell, and Brenda (Jay) Ivers of Mitchell; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Linda Miiller of Mitchell and Cheryl Miiller of Mitchell.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil; parents, Theodore and Hazel Andachter; sister, Judy; grandson, Jesse Burkinshaw; great-grandson, Anthony Herron; brothers-in-law, Robert and Dale Miiller; niece, Pamela Miiler; and nephew, Richard Miiller.

Visitation(s)

Date
Thursday, January 8, 2026

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
Trinity Lutheran Church
1400 E 2nd Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

6:30 PM Prayer service

Service

Date
Friday, January 9, 2026

Time
10:30 AM

Location
Trinity Lutheran Church
1400 E 2nd Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Graceland Cemetery
Mitchell, SD

Posted by Vickie Sigmund-Hiemstra and Dennis Hiemstra on January 14, 2026

We are so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to her family. We always enjoyed visiting with her before church. She was a very lovely lady.

Posted by Laurie Young on January 12, 2026

I met Joan when she worked as a CHN and I was in Home Health. She was always kind, caring and so helpful.

Posted by Judy Fischer on January 9, 2026

Joan was such a loving and caring person. I will miss seeing her at church. My sincere sympathy to the family.

Posted by Jeff and Kathy Fouberg on January 9, 2026

Sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family!

Posted by Karen Tollefson on January 9, 2026

Brenda, Jay, and family. I was very saddened to hear of Joan’s passing. She was such a kind and thoughtful soul. She impacted so many lives in a positive way. I will be keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time.❤️

Posted by Julie Flemmer on January 9, 2026

My sympathies to your family. Such a sweet lady!

Posted by Rachel Soulek on January 8, 2026

Brenda and family- I am very sorry for your loss. She was so lovely. You will all be in my thoughts.

Posted by Joe and Jan Brtna on January 8, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Joan and I worked together at Methodist hospital for many years and Joe work for Cecil at the gas station. Our prayers are with you.

Posted by Janet Bainbridge on January 8, 2026

Celia, I’m so sorry to read about your mom’s passing
I know we had just talked about her the last time we chatted
I remember her well growing up as she worked with my mother
I will keep you close in my prayers.

Posted by Tom and Roberta McEntee on January 8, 2026

So very sorry about Joan. Cecil and Joan were neighbors of ours for many years.

Posted by ROBERT AND DOROTHY PARKER on January 8, 2026

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS

Posted by Carol Millan on January 8, 2026

Such a kind lady. Prayers to the family and her many friends.

Posted by George A Sinkie on January 8, 2026

Dave and all the family. Sorry for your loss. Knowing the end is coming and even that it is close at hand, doesn't take away the pain of loss. But then the time comes that the joys and memories of good times are remembered and cherished.

Posted by Gary and Mary Stadlman on January 7, 2026

Hiles Family are saddened to hear of the los of Joan. You re in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Ella Wilgers Kassube on January 7, 2026

She was such an amazing lady. Praying for all of you. Rest in peace sweet lady, you will be missed.

Posted by Deb Haak on January 7, 2026

So many memories of working with Joan. Worked with her in community health. She oriented me to community health. Sympathy to family and friends.

Posted by Linda Deinert on January 7, 2026

Sympathies to the Hiles family. I worked with Joan when she was a school nurse, and also, I went to church with her. Such a kind and caring lady. She will be so missed. Prayers to the family.

Posted by Julie Miiller on January 7, 2026

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister Joan my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. It was always nice visiting with her & Celia When they were out together. She was a beautiful and caring lady and I know she will be dearly missed.🙏🏻

Posted by Julie Brookbank & Phil Picha on January 7, 2026

Celia and family, we were so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. What a wonderful, caring person. I know she was greatly loved and will be missed. Thinking of you.

Posted by Mary Schaefer on January 7, 2026

Celia and family.... sending many hugs as you process your grief. Your mother was an angel on earth. I see where you get your beautiful smile Celia.

Posted by Tama Backlund on January 7, 2026

Community Health Nurses and DSS’s Office of Adult Services and Aging had Joan and I working together many times for 16 years. Then our friendship lasted many years to the present. Celia, I am so very sorry for your loss. Joan brought such expertise to the nursing field and a smile to every person she was is contact with. Rest In Peace, Joan.

Posted by Tama Backlund on January 7, 2026

Community Health Nurses and DSS’s Office of Adult Services and Aging had Joan and I working together many times for 16 years. Then our friendship lasted many y

Posted by Kelly Gross on January 7, 2026

I am in shock! I just delivered Meals on Wheels to her this past fall and she was doing very well! I am sorry to see this! I worked with her and Cecil at the court house many years ago. My prayers to the family.

Posted by Barb and Jim Ewing on January 7, 2026

Hiles Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Posted by Sue and David Thill on January 7, 2026

Celia and family, so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.

Posted by Julie Miiller on January 6, 2026

Celia. So sorry to hear about your mom. It was always so nice to visit with the two of you. She was such a sweet lady..
prayers to you and all your family cherish the memories.
Many blessings at this most difficult time.

Posted by Darwin and Dorothy Tiede on January 6, 2026

Sorry for your loss.

Posted by Deb Hohn on January 6, 2026

My sincere sympathies, Celia

Posted by Sally Merkwan on January 6, 2026

Celia, and family my sympathy to you in the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Posted by Judy Miiller on January 6, 2026

Celia, and Hiles family, my deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of your mom there. She was such a kind lady. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Posted by Delbert n Marie Peterson on January 6, 2026

So sorry to see your sister passing, Linda. May our Lord and Savior give you peace and comfort your heart.

Posted by Charolette Peterson on January 6, 2026

So sorry Celia of your Mom passing! Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family!!

Posted by Colleen Helling on January 6, 2026

So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing Celia your mom was a kind lady and a fantastic nurse! Condolences to all !

Posted by Lisa Lucibella- Pibal on January 6, 2026

I'm so sorry, Celia. My mom loved your mom and said what a great nurse she was to her when she had me at the Methodist Hospital. You have my deepest sympathy.

Posted by Don and Leanne Bradwisch on January 6, 2026

So sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.🙏💕

Posted by John & Vicki Hansen on January 6, 2026

Celia and family, our deepest condolences. You are in our prayers in the days ahead.

Posted by Kevin and Louise Thurman on January 6, 2026

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Posted by Jerry Luckett on January 6, 2026

I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a kind person. I know you have many wonderful memories. Cherish each one as the memories are God's gift to you. Sending prayers for all of you.

Posted by Bruce Trebil on January 6, 2026

Dave and family, so sorry for your loss.

Posted by Jack Earl on January 6, 2026

My sympathy, she was such a nice lady.

Posted by Fauna Kappenman on January 5, 2026

Brenda and family, you have my deepest sympathy.

Posted by Jeannie Kubik on January 5, 2026

I am so sorry to see this! She was a wonderful lady! My thoughts and prayers to her family!

Posted by Jen Larsen on January 5, 2026

Oh Celia, Brenda and family. So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Posted by Jackie Christiansen on January 5, 2026

Dave and family, My Deepest Condolences to all of you.