Obituaries

Karen D. (Vos) Bright

73Viborg, SDJuly 18, 2025Karen D. (Vos) Bright, unexpectedly passed away Friday morning July 18, 2025 at her residence in Viborg, SD. She was born on Leap Day, February 29, 1952 in Slayton MN to Floyd and Cornelia (Scholten) Vos. Growing up she was the ninth of ten...

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Ruby Jane Knutson

90Centerville, SDJuly 26, 2025Ruby Jane Knutson was born November 15, 1934 to Arthur B and Cora (Ven) Carlson in Lincoln County, near Centerville South Dakota. She died on July 26, 2025 at the Centerville Care and Rehab Center at the age of 90 years, 8 months and 11...

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Kathryn Lynn Eberle Nielson

64Sioux Falls, SDJuly 14, 2025Kathryn Lynn Eberle Nielson was born September 20, 1960 in Viborg, South Dakota to Duane “Pete” and Ellen (Lounsbery) Eberle. She died July 14, 2025 at Bethany Home in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 64 years.Kathy was raised and educated...

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Pamela Nelson

80Beresford, SD (formerly of Davis, SD)July 4, 2025Pamela Nelson, 80 of Beresford, formerly of Davis, passed away surrounded by her family on July 4, 2025 at the Dougherty Hospice Home, Sioux Falls. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the First...

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Ruby Waltner

94Freeman, SDJune 28, 2025Ruby Waltner, 94, of Freeman passed away on June 28 at the Freeman Hospital. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, at the Salem Zion Mennonite Church of rural Freeman. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on...

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Sherree Dee Schmiedt

94Centerville, SDJuly 8, 2025Sherree Dee Schmiedt, 94, died Tuesday, July 8, from heart disease.  Sherree D was born March 4,1931 to George and Mariam Olson (Danielson) of Los Angeles, California.  Mariam and Sherree D moved back to Centerville, SD when...

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Mary Caryl Bovee

76Stuart, IAJuly 6, 2025Mary Caryl Bovee passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, in Stuart, IA, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 7, 1949, in Dexter, IA, to the late James and Helen Nevins, Mary’s life was a testament to her loving nature and her...

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Roger Ray Ihnen

85Lennox, SDJuly 2, 2025Roger Ray Ihnen, of Lennox, SD passed away as a result of an auto accident near Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. He attained the age of 85 years.Roger was born on November 20, 1939 to Raymond and Alice (Sikkink) Ihnen on their farm located...

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Jeanette Luke

69Marion, SDJuly 3, 2025Jeanette Luke, 69 of Marion, passed away surrounded by her family on July 3, 2025 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the First Baptist Church, Parker, with visitation one...

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Les Hanson

90Viborg, SDJuly 4, 2025Les Hanson, 90 of Viborg, passed away on July 4, 2025 at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Chancellor Reformed Church, Chancellor. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m....

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Ruby Waltner

94Freeman, SDJune 28, 2025Ruby Waltner, 94, of Freeman passed away on June 28 at the Freeman Hospital. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, at the Salem Zion Mennonite Church of rural Freeman. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday,...

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David Alan Jacobson

77Centerville, SDJune 27, 2025David Alan Jacobson, 77, of Centerville, SD, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. Born on September 23, 1947, David was known for his extremely kind-hearted nature and love for his family.David was born in Hudson, SD, to Elmer and...

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Carolyn Janet (Vurm) Anderson

86Newcastle, WYJune 12, 2025Carolyn Janet (Vurm) Anderson, 86, died in her sleep on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Weston County Manor, in Newcastle, WY. Carolyn was born in Parker, SD to Lillian Adeline (Dirks) Vurm and Joseph Vurm on June 30, 1938, and married...

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Dennis Ralph Kenobbie

80Parkston, SD (formerly of Hurley, SD)June 14, 2025Dennis Kenobbie, 80 of Parkston and formerly of Hurley, died Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home under hospice care.  Visitation was held at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home in Parker on Monday, June 16, 2025 and on...

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Lucille Marie (Sampson) Weismann

41Dallas, TXMay 19, 2025Lucille Marie (Sampson) Weismann, 41, of Dallas, Texas passed away on May 19, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1983 and graduated from Viborg High School in 2002. Besides her family, some of the things she loved were the Dallas Stars hockey team,...

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Glen R. Wollman

82Freeman, SDJune 6, 2025“Hallelujah!” A word that echoed throughout Glen R. Wollman’s life — full of praise, faith, and joyful anticipation — was surely the word he uttered when he fell to his knees at the feet of his Lord and Savior during the evening hours of June...

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Lynell Dennis Hofer

78Freeman, SDJune 6, 2025A service to celebrate Lynell’s life was held on Wednesday, June 18 at Bethany Mennonite Church in Freeman. Memorials may be directed to Freeman Summer Rec.Lynell Dennis Hofer, age 78, of Freeman passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in...

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Darlene Ann (Chester) Ommen

89Aurora, COMay 25, 2025Darlene Ann (Chester) Ommen, 89, of Aurora, CO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Advanced Health Care of Aurora. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held June 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in...

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Charles E. “Charlie” Larsen

96Hurley, SDMay 26, 2025Charles E. “Charlie” Larsen, 96 of Hurley, passed away on May 26, 2025 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Harmony Presbyterian Church, Hurley. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00...

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Jerry John Van Beest

66Davis, SDMay 28, 2025On Wednesday May 28, 2025, Jerry John Van Beest roared his way through the pearly gates. He unexpectedly passed away at his residence and transitioned to an eternal life in Heaven finally free from suffering. He faced severe health issues and...

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