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Jeannette Marie Brown (Andre)

Jeannette Marie Brown (Andre)

Jan 21, 2019

Jeannette Marie (Andre) Brown, 66 of Irene, SD, died January 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Her final days were spent surrounded in love with her husband, children, grandchildren, and brothers & sisters. She was born in Viborg, SD on May 15, 1952 to Ralph and Iona (Johnson) Andre. Jeannette grew up on...

Howard

Howard

Jan 18, 2019

USD Professor Emeritus E. Howard Coker, 84, was released from this earthly life on Friday, January 18, at Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Earl Howard Coker, Jr. was born to Earl H. and Mary Leedy Coker on May 4, 1934 in the small town of Cottonwood, CA and grew up there. Following graduation from nearby Anderson High School, Howard attended the...

William Patrick "Bill" O'Connor

William Patrick "Bill" O'Connor

Jan 8, 2019

William “Bill” Patrick O’Connor was born in Vermillion, SD, on October 16, 1949 to parents Michael & Aileen (Ryan) O’Connor. Bill grew up in the Garryowen area, attended Walnut Grove Elementary School and graduated from Akron High School. Bill helped work his family’s farm until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1967 and honorably served his country....

Helen Agnes Bernard (Christopher)

Helen Agnes Bernard (Christopher)

Dec 29, 2018

Helen Agnes Christopher Bernard, 86, Vermillion, passed away December 29, 2018. Born February 20, 1932, to John and Agnes Christopher, Helen was raised and educated in Irene, South Dakota. On December 27, 1950, Helen married Jerry Bernard in Mayfield, SD, at St. Columbia Catholic Church. Jerry and their son, Philip, preceded her in death. Helen was deeply committed to her...

Barrett Haukaas

Barrett Haukaas

Dec 26, 2018

Barrett Wade Haukaas, 43 years old, passed peacefully to the spirit world after a long illness on December 26, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. He lived in Vermillion, SD and is survived by his partner Kally Johnson. They were high school sweethearts and shared 27 years together. He was a cherished part of Kally’s family and is survived by...

Constance J. "Jane" Holoch

Constance J. "Jane" Holoch

Dec 17, 2018

Constance Jane Holoch passed away in Sioux Falls, SD on December 17th, 2018 after a 25 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Jane Allen was born May 25th, 1952 in Norfolk, NE to G.W. and Louise Allen. Jane attended Creighton, NE Public Schools graduating in 1970. She received her nursing degree from the Bishop Clarkson School of Nursing in 1973. Jane...

Paul Wastlund

Paul Wastlund

Dec 17, 2018

Paul Wastlund, 72, of Vermillion, SD passed away Monday, December 17 at the Alcester Care and Rehab Center in Alcester, SD. Paul was born August 27, 1946 in Vermillion, SD to Conrad and Kathleen (Thomas) Wastlund. Paul attended Vermillion schools and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. He worked as a machinist for Sioux...

Harold Allen Nyhaug

Harold Allen Nyhaug

Dec 9, 2018

Harold A. Nyhaug, 89, of Irene, passed away, December 9, 2018 at Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Irene, where he had been a resident for the past six months. Harold Allen Nyhaug, son of Chris and Helen (Vognild) Nyhaug was born July 2, 1929. His mom always said that was the hottest day of that year. He was baptized and...

Edla Inez Aune (Gorseth)

Edla Inez Aune (Gorseth)

Dec 3, 2018

Edla Inez Jensen Aune was born in rural Irene, SD to Christine (Gorseth) and Harry T. Jensen on June 2, 1915. She joined her only sibling, Beatrice Edel who was two years older. Edla died at the age of 103 years old on December 3, 2018 at her home in rural Volin. Edla attended Irene High School and Southern State...

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