Gloria Jean Christopherson
Feb 26, 2026
Gloria Jean (Anderson) Christopherson, 78, passed away at her home in Vermillion, South Dakota on February 26, 2026 after a lengthy struggle with kidney disease.
Gloria was born in Astoria, Oregon on August 21, 1947 to Wallace and Glendae (Block) Anderson, from Yankton, SD. She moved with her family to Vermillion at the age of 10—a place that would remain her...
Robert Frank
Feb 21, 2026
Robert Gene Frank was born on May 10, 1943, in Yankton, SD, to Victor and Eileen Frank. At 6 months he moved to Beresford to live with and was raised by his grandparents Martin and Dolly Schneider. He attended a rural one room school and graduated from Beresford High School in 1961.
He helped construct I-29. He graduated from Southern State...
Richard Barta
Feb 18, 2026
Dad wrote his own obituary – what a blessing! Enjoy the story.
Richard (Dick) Barta was born June 12, 1932 in Wagner, South Dakota to John and Bernice (Mitchell) Barta, the youngest of 5 siblings, Leota, Cletus, Don and Eileen.
Dick attended Wagner public schools where he was very active student and participated in speech, debate, play productions, boys chorus, mixed chorus,...
Roselyn Lykken
Feb 16, 2026
Roselyn Lykken, age 81, of Sweeny, Texas. Beloved wife of Pastor David Lloyd Lykken. Devoted mother of Roy Thick and the late Christopher Thick. Caring grandmother of Joey, Oliver, Ryder, and Courtney. Great grandmother to Liliana. Dear sister to Norma, Rosalinda, the late Rosie and late brother Esquillo.Born December 31, 1944 in Victoria, northern Samar, Philippines to the late Ignacia...
Roger Bjerkaas
Feb 11, 2026
Roger Arnold Bjerkaas, 83 of Viborg, SD passed away on February 11th at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home under Hospice care. Roger passed away surrounded by family.
Roger was born on July 12, 1942, on the family farm near Center Point to Arnold and Vera (Peterson) Bjerkaas. He was baptized and confirmed at Meldal Lutheran Church.
Roger worked many places through out his...
Jeanette Lawrensen
Feb 6, 2026
Jeanette Marlyes Lawrensen, 96, of Vermillion, SD, passed away at home on Friday, February 6, 2026. Her funeral service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, February 12, at Hansen Funeral Home in Vermillion. Visitation will begin one hour prior.
Jeanette was born May 17,1929, to Herman and Mrytle (Baruth) Meier at Letcher, SD. She attended Cuthbert School and graduated from...
Terry Miles Amundsen
Jan 17, 2026
Terry Amundsen, age 63, of Vermillion, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at a Yankton hospital.
Terry was born on September 24, 1962, in Vermillion to O. A. "Gus" and Marlene (Christensen) Amundsen.
Terry graduated from Vermillion High School in 1981. He enjoyed photography and studied it at the University of South Dakota. He worked as a job coach...
Joan Ann Jensen
Jan 4, 2026
Joan Ann Jensen of Vermillion passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Vermillion. No services are planned.
JoAnn McChesney
Jan 3, 2026
JoAnn McChesney passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice in Canton, SD, on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
JoAnn Smith was born on November 7, 1942, to Henry (Harry) and Alice (Young) Smith at Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. JoAnn grew up in rural Wakonda. She attended Ireland District 54 Country School and graduated from Wakonda High School in 1960. JoAnn attended...
Ronald Eugene Johnson
Jan 2, 2026
Ronald Eugene Johnson, born on June 15, 1937, in Williston North Dakota, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona due to injuries from a fall. He was 88 years old.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Ron spent the majority of his adult life settled in Yankton and then Vermillion South Dakota where he was a well-respected...
Todd Giffin
Dec 22, 2025
Todd Giffin, age 63, of rural Burbank, South Dakota, passed away at his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer on December 22, 2025. A Celebration of Todd's life will be held at a later date.
Todd Edward Giffin was born on February 7, 1962, to Kenneth and Kaye Giffin. He grew up in Frog Pond in...
Frank Colliton, III
Dec 18, 2025
Frank Colliton, III, passed away suddenly on December 18, 2025, at his home in Vermillion, South Dakota. No services are planned. A complete obituary may be posted at a later date.
Michael Mahan
Dec 10, 2025
Michael Mahan, 65, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away Wednesday, December 10 at the Sunset Manor Nursing home in Irene, SD.
Michael Eugene Mahan was born on May 6, 1960, in Vermillion South Dakota to Eugene and Mary Lou Mahan.
He lived on the family farm where there were lots of family adventures. He met his best friend Gary Madsen in second...
Lary Duane Peterson
Dec 7, 2025
Lary Duane Peterson of Yankton, formerly of Wakonda, SD passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 84. Lary was born on August 22, 1941, in Luverne, MN to Robert and Genevieve Peterson. His mother passed away in 1949. He and his father moved to Clark, SD where Lary stayed with an aunt and uncle while his father...
Jane M. Ford
Dec 1, 2025
Jane Marie Ford, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away in her home on Monday, December 1, 2025.
On a warm summer day, August 24, 1956, Jane arrived as the fifth daughter of Clarence and Bernice Stevens. She was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church and graduated from Irene High School with the Class of 1974.
No matter where life...
Douglas Bak
Nov 11, 2025
On November 11th, 2025 Douglas Gene Bak of Irene, SD passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65.
Doug was born on December 29th, 1959 to Erlin and Carol (Peterson) Bak. Doug grew up and spent his life in Irene, SD. Doug attended Irene Public School and graduated from Irene High School in 1978.
He married Janet Lyngstad on August 1st, 1981...
Terrance "Smiley" Bernard
Oct 27, 2025
Terry Bernard, (70) best known as “Smiley,” passed away on October 27, 2025, surrounded by his two daughters.
Terry was born on February 8, 1955, in Vermillion, South Dakota, to Gerald and Helen (Christopher) Bernard. One of ten children, he grew up in Vermillion, where he spent his life working hard, caring deeply for others, and sharing his humor and kindness...
Ethel Katherine Sorensen
Oct 24, 2025
Ethel Sorensen, 91 of Irene, SD passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD.
Ethel was born on September 10, 1934 to Hennery and Agnes Morman. She was the youngest of the family. she had four older brothers; Howard, Earl, Ralph, and Dale.
She graduated from Gayville High School and went on to teach school in...
Carla R Hybertson
Oct 24, 2025
Carla Hybertson, age 68, of Viborg, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg, surrounded by her loving family.
Carla Renee Larsen was born on June 16, 1957, in Viborg SD, to Rolland and Alice (Johnson) Larsen. She grew up in Viborg and graduated from Viborg High School. From a young age, Carla...
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