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James "Jim" Orr

James "Jim" Orr

Feb 14, 2025

James "Jim" Orr, 54, of Vermillion, SD, passed away Friday, February 14 in Arizona.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Lucille Lansing

Lucille Lansing

Jan 29, 2025

 Lucille Bryant Lansing, 100, of Vermillion, SD passed away Wednesday, January 29, at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital with her family by her side.

 Lucille Bryant was born on April 12, 1924 at home in Madison, WI to Bertrum and Martha (Olson) Bryant. The doctor wrote April 11th on her birth certificate, while her mother said the birth happened after midnight. Lucy...

Twila Sweeney

Twila Sweeney

Jan 28, 2025

Twila Ann Sweeney, 27, of Sioux Falls, passed away Tuesday, January 28 at the Sanford USD Medical Center due to complications related to COVID and related breathing problems. 

Twila was born in Bismark, ND on November 11, 1997. She grew up in Vermillion, graduating from Vermillion High School in 2016. She worked in a variety of jobs over the years in...

Vernon Abild

Vernon Abild

Jan 23, 2025

Vernon L. Abild was born on July 20th, 1927, at 9:00 am in Pleasant Valley Township, Clay County, South Dakota to Rudolph and Ida (Lovejoy) Abild. His arrival was assisted by his father’s sister, Dr. Isabel Abild. 

When he was 2 ½ years old, his father died, leaving management of the family row crop and feeding operation in the hands of...

Marvin William "Bill" Huber

Marvin William "Bill" Huber

Jan 21, 2025

 Marvin William “Bill” Huber Jr., 88, of Vermillion, SD passed away on Tuesday, January 21 at the Sanford Vermillion hospital.

 Bill was born December 16, 1936 in Menno, SD to Marvin and Esther (Hertz) Huber. He attended school in Menno, and after graduating in 1954, Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served until 1957, spending much of the...

Jana McDonald

Jana McDonald

Jan 19, 2025

The wonderful Jana McDonald, 88, of Vermillion, SD passed away Sunday January 19, 2025 at Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Visitation will be Sunday January 26 at Hansen Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 pm in Vermillion with a prayer service to follow at 7:00 pm. Visitation starts at 1:00 pm and funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Monday January 27 at...

Donald "Donzo" Carlson

Donald "Donzo" Carlson

Jan 14, 2025

Donald James Carlson, better known as Donzo, lived by the motto “Get busy living, or get busy dying”. He loved him some Shawshank Redemption. Donzo was born May 2nd, 1962, in Vermillion, SD as the fourth child of Roscoe Conway Carlson and Lois Ione (Ellefson) Carlson. He died peacefully on January 14th, 2025, at The Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux...

David "Diesel Dave" Nelson

David "Diesel Dave" Nelson

Jan 9, 2025

David Nelson, more commonly known as Diesel Dave, dad, papa, son, brother, friend passed away on January 9, 2025. He was an unconditionally loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and devoted friend, neighbor, and brother. After winning a courageous battle with cancer, his heart, which had always been bigger than life itself gave way. He left a permanent mark on everyone...

Joyce Zimmerman

Joyce Zimmerman

Jan 8, 2025

     After a brief and courageous battle with cancer, Joyce Zimmerman passed away onJanuary 8, 2025, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at 80 years of age.    Joyce Pauline Dangberg was born on January 29, 1944, to Henry and Edna (Swanson)Dangberg in Wayne, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul LutheranChurch, where her faith became the foundation...

Alexander John Zeeb

Alexander John Zeeb

Dec 30, 2024

Alexander John Zeeb passed away unexpectedly on December 30th at his home in Sioux Falls.

Alex was born August 10th, 1989, in Cheyenne WY to his parents Dave and Sandy and brother Ben. He spent his early years in Rapid City and moved with his family to the Yankton area and graduated from Yankton High School in 2008 after which he...

Marshall Robert Stoner

Marshall Robert Stoner

Dec 28, 2024

Dr. Marshall Robert Stoner, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of South Dakota, died peacefully on December 28, 2024 at Sanford Care Canter in Vermillion South Dakota.

Robert was born September 24, 1938 to Marshall Leslie and Edith Roberts Stoner in Kenesaw Nebraska. He grew up working with his father on the family farm and graduated from Kenesaw high school...

Margaret "Peggy" Louise Nyhaug

Margaret "Peggy" Louise Nyhaug

Dec 24, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Louise Nyhaug, 79 passed away suddenly on December 24th, 2024 at Good Samaritan Sioux Falls Center in Sioux Falls where she had been a resident the past 5 years. 

Margaret “Peggy” Louise Duff was born on April 3, 1945 to James and Amelia(Balzer) Duff and joined one sister, Joyce. Peggy attended Mark Twain Elementary, Patrick Henry Middle School and...

Todd "Hambone" Stewart

Todd "Hambone" Stewart

Dec 22, 2024

Todd Hood Stewart, known as “Hambone” to his friends, passed away on December 22nd, 2024. 

Todd was born on August 17th, 1954, to Don and Katie Stewart, the third of six children. He spent his entire life in Vermillion, with more friends than anyone could ever wish for. 

Todd lived life to the fullest, going to Super Bowls, World Series, and more...

Ann C. Mullinix

Ann C. Mullinix

Dec 4, 2024

Ann C. Mullinix of Wakonda, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at the Wakonda Heritage Home at the age of 103.

Ann, daughter of Harry and Hattie Sinning, was born on December 28, 1920. She grew up in Canton, SD, with her brother Jens and sister Patty. Ann graduated from Canton High School in 1939.

Ann’s career began with owning and...

Fern Kaufman

Fern Kaufman

Nov 30, 2024

Fern Jeanette Ching Kaufman passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 30, 2024.

Fern was a South Dakota native and was born on July 3rd, 1934 to Jeanette and Dewey Ching on their farm east of Castlewood SD. She was the oldest of three siblings, Elizabeth Ching Kerr (Oelwein Iowa), Marilyn Ching Abraham (Branden Valley SD, and brother William Ching...

Joseph Ruey Edelen Jr.

Joseph Ruey Edelen Jr.

Nov 28, 2024

Joe Edelen, of Vermillion, SD, passed away with his family by his side on Thanksgiving Day at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, following recent brain surgery.

There will be a visitation on Monday, December 9 at the United Church of Christ in Vermillion from 5-7 PM with refreshments to follow. There will be time for memories of Joe at...

Sharon Teigen

Sharon Teigen

Nov 27, 2024

 Sharon Teigen, 86, of Vermillion, SD passed away Wednesday, November 27 at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center.

 Sharon Maxe was born May 24, 1938 in Brainerd, MN to Ralph and Louise (Schoen) Maxe. She attended schools in Minnesota, and graduated from Minnesota State College with her Associate’s degree. Sharon married Archie Teigen on September 27, 1958 in Brainerd. She worked as...

Madalen Taggart

Madalen Taggart

Nov 25, 2024

Madalen A. Taggart, 85, of Vermillion, SD passed away at The Sanford Vermillion Care Center after enduring many years with Dementia.

 Madalen was born on December 6th, 1938, to Everett & Lauretta (Elbert) Leonard in Rodman, Iowa. She graduated from Emmetsburg Catholic High School in 1956 and from St Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in 1958. She married Terence ‘Terry’ Taggart...

Randolph M. Hulm

Randolph M. Hulm

Nov 16, 2024

Randolph M. Hulm, 71 of Irene, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Sunset Manor Nursing home in Irene, SD.

 Randy was born on March 6, 1953 to Joyce (Jackola) and Andrew Hulm San Francisco, CA.

He attended law school in Texas, and spend time in Colorado and Arizona where he was a paralegal and pursued his passion of baking. Working for...

Marcy Marie Lund

Marcy Marie Lund

Nov 14, 2024

Marcy Marie Lund, 88, of Vermillion, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton, SD.

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00am, Friday, November 22, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermillion, SD.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Thursday, November 21, at the Hansen Funeral Home in Vermillion.

Marcy was born July 27, 1936, to...

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