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Deborah Brown

Deborah Brown

May 23, 2023

Deborah Brown, 71, passed away peacefully at Sunset Manor Avera Nursing facility in Irene, SD on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. No services will be held at this time.  

Vernon Eugene Munkvold

Vernon Eugene Munkvold

May 17, 2023

 

Vernon Eugene Munkvold, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023, at his home in Arizona.          

 

Vernon was born on the original homestead 10 1/2 miles west of Viborg on January 16, 1932, to parents George and Marie and joined his 2 older brothers Ordell and Cornell and then a few years later his younger sister...

Harlan Jerome Brue

Harlan Jerome Brue

May 17, 2023

 

Harlan Jerome Brue age 84 passed away on May 17th 2023 at the Dougherty hospice house in Sioux Falls, SD.

Harlan was born on May 8th 1939 on a farm south of Centerville, SD to Gus and Esther (Nelson) Brue.                     Harlan attended a country school.

In August of 1960 he married Genevieve Jensen from which they had 3 children...

Russell Olson

Russell Olson

May 6, 2023

 

Russell Olson of Irene, SD, passed away May 6th, 2023, at his home at the age of 65.

               A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Irene, with Pastor Mark Ostrem officiating.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Wednesday, May 10, at the Hansen Funeral Home in Irene. (hansenfuneralhome.com)...

Jeri Ann (Knutson) Wimer

Jeri Ann (Knutson) Wimer

May 3, 2023

 

Jerilyn Ann Knutson Wimer of Wixom, was born December 18, 1947 in Vermillion, South Dakota to Norman Thomas and Betty Jean (nee: Hedelson) Knutson. She died May 3, 2023 at the age of 75.

Jeri is the beloved wife of the late Roy Clinton “Clint” Sampson. Dear mother of Yvonne Sampson and Jean Sampson. Grandmother of Michael Clinton Voss,...

Fred C. Wilcox

Fred C. Wilcox

May 2, 2023

Fred Clayton Wilcox passed away peacefully, Tuesday May 2, 2023, at Wakonda Heritage Manor. Funeral Service will be held Friday May 5, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Wakonda, SD beginning at 2:00PM with Visitation one hour prior. All are welcome to join the family immediately after the service for coffee and fellowship. Committal Service will be held at...

Michelle Romsdahl

Michelle Romsdahl

May 1, 2023

Michelle "Miki" Romsdahl sadly passed away on May 1st, 2023 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

She leaves behind her husband Kris Romsdahl, a daughter Amanda Koziol, a son in law Alex Koziol, two grand children: Alex (10) and Aiden (6) Koziol, and also two sisters: Dawn Sanders Godeke, and Wendy Way, and many friends.

As per...

William Pike

William Pike

Apr 25, 2023

Vermillion, SD: The memorial service for Bill Pike will be on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church of Vermillion. Pastor Steve Ford will officiate the service.

William Robert Pike, 65, of Vermillion, passed away on April 25, 2023 while in hospice care at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Bill was born January 21, 1958...

Grace Ann Schiefen

Grace Ann Schiefen

Apr 20, 2023

Grace Ann Schiefen of Irene, SD passed away at Sanford USD Medical Center on Thursday April 20, 2023.

Grace Ann Schiefen was born on the 6th of May,1958 to Colette (Nepple) Schiefen and Ted Schiefen of rural LeMars Iowa.  Grace Ann graduated from Gehlen High School in 1976 and attended the University of South Dakota.  At USD, Grace Ann...

Denny G Learing

Denny G Learing

Apr 20, 2023

Dennis Gene Learing, age 72 of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Wednesday, April. 19, 2023, at his home in Sioux Falls, SD.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Irene, SD, with Pastor Mark Ostrem officiating.  Burial will follow at Spring Valley Baptist Cemetery.  Graveside military honors will be conducted.  Visitation with family present will be...

Ralph H Westergaard

Ralph H Westergaard

Apr 14, 2023

     Ralph H. Westergaard, 87, passed away peacefully at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, SD surrounded by his family on Friday, April 14, 2023.

     Ralph was born January 8, 1936, in a farmhouse west of Viborg, SD to Harry and Lillian (Johnson) Westergaard.  He attended Lone Star grade school and graduated from Irene High School in...

Wayne James

Wayne James

Apr 14, 2023

 

Kenneth Wayne James, 84, of Vermillion, SD, was received to glory April 14, 2023, after his decline from congestive heart failure. In anticipation Wayne said, “This will be the Greatest day of my Life!”  

Wayne was born October 23, 1938 in Raton, New Mexico, to William and Naomi (Bowles) James. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher,...

Dennis Hjermstad

Dennis Hjermstad

Apr 12, 2023

Dennis John Hjermstad, 89, of Vermillion SD, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday April 12th, 2023.Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, April 17, 2023 at 10:30 am at St. Agnes Catholic church, Vermillion SD. Family will receive visitors at St Agnes on Sunday April 16th from 4:00-6:00 pm with a scripture service...

Dean Lockwood

Dean Lockwood

Apr 9, 2023

Obituary will be posted when available.  Services will be held at a later date.

Audrey Ann Peterson

Audrey Ann Peterson

Apr 6, 2023

 

Audrey A. Peterson, 92, of Yankton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Sacred Heart Hospice on April 6, 2023.  Her firm belief in God and devotion to her family supported her struggle with Alzheimer’s disease and ultimately gave her peace.

 

Audrey Ann Young was born to Frank and Sena (Stalheim) Young. She was raised on the family...

Kenneth Gene Bensen

Kenneth Gene Bensen

Apr 2, 2023

Kenneth Gene Bensen, 69, of rural Vermillion, SD passed away peacefully at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, SD on Sunday April 2, 2023. Kenneth helped his father farm. He enjoyed playing cribbage, card games, woodworking, and word puzzles. He is survived by his mother Joyce Bensen and his sister Diane Bensen. As well as many beloved cousins. He...

Philip Louis Dangel

Philip Louis Dangel

Mar 26, 2023

Philip Louis Dangel, 76, of Volin, SD, passed away at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital surrounded by his loving family on March 26th, 2023. Visitation will be held on Wednesday the 29th from 5:00-7:00 PM with a Prayer Service beginning at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at the Hansen Funeral Home in Irene on Thursday, March 30th, 2023...

Dorothy Ann Reed

Dorothy Ann Reed

Mar 25, 2023

 

     Dorothy Reed, 95, of Vermillion, SD passed away Tuesday, March 28 at her home.

    Dorothy Reed was born Dorothy Ann Kelly August 3, 1927 in Des Moines, Iowa to Peter and Hazel Kelly.  Following high school, she attended Drake University in Des Moines where she met Walter Reed.  Dorothy worked at the Drake University library where she...

Mary Lou Stanton

Mary Lou Stanton

Mar 25, 2023

 

     Mary Lou Stanton, 90, passed away Saturday, March 25 at the Wakonda Heritage Manor.

     Mary Lou Overstreet was born January 26, 1933 in Sioux City, IA to Lewis and Mary (Blome) Overstreet.  She graduated from North High School in Sioux City and married Dale Stanton.  Mary Lou retired as a bookkeeper for Western Union.

     She is...

Diane Hanson

Diane Hanson

Mar 20, 2023

Diane (Dee) Hanson, 61, of Newcastle, Nebraska, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, after a long hard battle with breast cancer.

Dee requested a Celebration of Life instead of a funeral.  Her celebration will be held at 1:00 p.m. on April 15th at the Eagles (FOE) Club, Vermillion, South Dakota, with family and many friends present to share and listen...

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