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Arlen Nordhagen

Arlen Nordhagen

Sep 4, 2024

 Arlen Nordhagen, 80, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away Wednesday, September 4 at

his residence.

 Arlen was born at home, May 12, 1944 in Vermillion, SD to Asbjorn and Mattie

(Kryger) Nordhagen. He attended Vermillion high School and earned his BA from

Southern state college and also earned his master’s degree from Southwest Missouri

State University in Maryville, MO.

 Arlen taught school in Wakonda, SD and...

Arnold M. Hinseth

Arnold M. Hinseth

Sep 3, 2024

Arnold (Arnie) Hinseth, 100, of Sioux Falls, SD, previously of Irene, SD, passed away at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls on Friday, September 6, 2024 beginning at 1:00PM. Visitation with family present will begin at...

James M. Smith

James M. Smith

Aug 31, 2024

James Smith

November 23, 1937 – August 31, 2024

James M Smith, 86, of Vermillion SD passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. Jim was born to George and Opal (Taylor) Smith on November 23, 1937, in Centerville SD. They moved to Huron, SD where he attended St Theresa Catholic School and graduated from Huron High School. He worked as a printer for...

Patricia Ann Coffee

Patricia Ann Coffee

Aug 24, 2024

Patricia A. (Randolph) Coffee, 81, of Elk Point SD passed away Saturday, August 24,2024 at St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City following a brief illness. A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday September 14, 2024 at Hansen Funeral Home - Vermillion, beginning at 11:00AM. Visitation will be held 1-hour prior. 

 Patricia was born June 11, 1943, in Vermillion, SD to Harold...

Cindy L. Balleweg

Cindy L. Balleweg

Aug 21, 2024

No services will be held.

Larry D. Vogel

Larry D. Vogel

Aug 13, 2024

 Larry Dale Vogel, 72, of Yankton, SD, formerly of Meckling, SD passed away Tuesday, August 13 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD.

 Larry was born February 22, 1952 in Armour, SD to Otto and Clara (Drefs) Vogel. He attended school in Lake Andes through the 8th grade, but thoroughly enjoyed convincing his grandchildren that he never pasted fourth...

Steve L. Bierle

Steve L. Bierle

Aug 12, 2024

Steven L. Bierle, 71, of Vermillion, SD passed away of natural causes peacefully Monday, August 12 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Steve was born November 2, 1952, in Yankton, SD to LeRoy and Margaret (Tacke) Bierle. He graduated from Vermillion High School in 1971 and from Springfield College with a degree in Diesel Mechanics.

Steve was a member...

Carl E. Edeburn

Carl E. Edeburn

Aug 8, 2024

Carl Ernst Edeburn of Vermillion, SD (formerly of Brookings, SD) passed away peacefully August 8th at the age of 86 at the Sanford Care Center in Vermillion, SD. He was surrounded by loved ones and family in his final days and moments.  A public graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Brookings on Saturday, September 14, 2024 beginning...

Sue M Paquette

Sue M Paquette

Aug 6, 2024

Susan Mary Paquette, 73, of Vermillion SD, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls. Services will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Vermillion on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Visitation with the family present will begin at 9:30AM with A Rosary service at 10:00AM. Funeral Mass will begin...

Shawn M. Laber

Shawn M. Laber

Aug 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shawn Michael Laber, 35, of Vermillion, SD. Shawn was a beloved partner, father, uncle, nephew, cousin, son, brother, and friend. Shawn passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, in the loving arms of his partner. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

A memorial...

Selene Torres

Selene Torres

Jul 30, 2024

Selene Torres, of Vermillion SD, passed away unexpectedly at Sanford USD Medical Center on Thursday, July 30, 2024.Private family services will be held. 

Ron Fystro

Ron Fystro

Jul 13, 2024

Ronnie K. Fystro, 78, entered heaven under the compassionate care of Sanford Ava’s House on Saturday, July 13th, 2024. He passed away surrounded by his loving family one year after he suffered many severe injuries in a UTV accident on his farm west of Irene, SD. 

Ron was born to Clara and Gordon Fystro August 27th, 1945, at his family’s farmhouse...

Dennis Ray Olsen

Dennis Ray Olsen

Jul 12, 2024

 Dennis Ray Olsen, 74, of Meckling, SD passed away on Friday, July 12 at his auto body shop in Meckling.

 Denny was born November 1, 1949, in Avon, SD to Herbert and Wilma (Gibson) Olsen. He graduated from Avon high school in 1968. After graduation, he attended USD Springfield where he specialized in Auto Body Repair. He served in the Army...

Mary M Valentine

Mary M Valentine

Jul 8, 2024

Mary Valentine was born to Clare and Mae Harmon Keeley on July 27, 1940, in Yankton, South Dakota. She passed away on July 8, 2024, in Yankton, South Dakota.

 Mary graduated from Wakonda High School in 1958, attended Mount Marty College and then went onto California State University, Fullerton, and completed her teaching certificate in 1969. She married Kenneth Valentine in...

Marilyn Leola Gregoire

Marilyn Leola Gregoire

Jun 29, 2024

Marilyn Leola Gregoire, 86, of Vermillion, passed away June 29, 2024, at the Sanford Care Center in Vermillion, SD.

Marilyn Thorstensen was born in rural Beresford, SD on February 19, 1938, to Theodore and Mabel (Boom) Thorstensen.

She spent her childhood in rural Irene, SD and graduated from Viborg High School.

On August 22, 1964, she married Ellsworth Gregoire in Luverne, MN. They...

Maureen Ann Vanderhoff

Maureen Ann Vanderhoff

Jun 27, 2024

Maureen Ann Vanderhoff, 75, died on June 27, 2024 in Fort Collins, Colorado, after a long

battle with the degenerative neurological disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). A

Memorial Mass to celebrate Maureen will be held at Saint Agnes Church, Vermillion, South

Dakota on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30AM.

 

Maureen was born on July 12, 1948, in Sioux City, Iowa. She was the first...

Carmen Marie Stewart

Carmen Marie Stewart

Jun 4, 2024

Services will be Live-Streamed beginning at 4:45PM (CT). Please click Here to view Live-StreamCarmen Marie Stewart, 56, of Vermillion SD, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Surrounded by her family, after a 3-year battle with cancer. Services will be held Sunday, June 9th, 2024, at UCC Church (226 E. Main St.) in Vermillion, South Dakota. Visitation and remembrance at...

Marlene Tieszen

Marlene Tieszen

Jun 2, 2024

Marlene Claire Tieszen, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 2, 2024. A Memorial Gathering will be held at the Hansen Funeral Home, Vermillion on Thursday, June 6, 2024,from 11:00AM-12:00PM.   Marlene was born on June 5, 1953, in Coleridge NE. Marlene led a fulfilling life and left an indel mark on all who knew her. In her professional life, Marlene worked as...

Janice O Erickson

Janice O Erickson

May 26, 2024

Janice Opal (Hevle) Erickson, 98, of Irene, SD, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Irene, beginning at 2:00PM. Visitation will be held one hour prior. 



Janice Erickson was born June 27th, 1925, to Haakon & Alice (Low) Hevle. She was baptized & confirmed at Trondhjem Lutheran Church rural Volin, SD.  She attended...

Alan A. Carlson

Alan A. Carlson

May 18, 2024

     Alan A. Carlson, 73, of Vermillion, SD passed away May 18, 2024.

     Alan was born February 2, 1951, in Marcus, IA to Arnie and Barbara (Puhrman) Carlson.  He attended school in Marcus, graduating from Marcus Community School in 1969, and then attended the University of South Dakota.

     He married Roberta Stevenson on November 19, 1972, and...

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